Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses deep grief over the loss of lives due to the stone quarry collapse in Mizoram. He also announced ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
The Punjab Pavilion is the main attraction for visitors during the Indian International Trade Fair (IITF). The theme of this year's IITF is "Vocal for Local, Local to Global". All the states of the country are showcasing their progressive strides in various fields.
The AAP has 492 candidates, the Congress has 334, the BSP has 149, and the BJP has 423. For the civic body elections on December 4, 507 independent candidates have also filed their papers.