Priyanka Gandhi attends 'antim ardas' of farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri violence

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New Delhi: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined a large gathering of farmers from various states in Tikonia village in Lakhimpur Kheri on Tuesday as part of last prayers in honour of the four deceased farmers and a journalist, who were killed in the recent violence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated virtually in G-20 summit on Afghanistan on Tuesday (October 12, 2021). The agenda of the meeting included a discussion on response to humanitarian needs and access to basic services and livelihood. The overall situation in the war-torn country was deliberated upon since Taliban's takeover.  

Also, the Prime Minister's Office has sought a report on the current coal shortage crisis. The Energy Secretary and Coal Secretary will present an update to the Principal Secretary of PMO. 

Meanwhile, IMD has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru predicting that the city is likely to witness heavy rains over the next few days. On Monday, heavy rains disrupted normal lives and many areas including the Kempe Gowda Internationa Airport were left inundated. One person was reportedly killed in a house at Konappana Agrahara due to a short circuit caused by heavy rains, Bengaluru police said. 

On the other hand, the politics around the Lakhimpur Kheri violence gets heated up. Thousands of farmers arrived in Lakhimpur Kheri to observe 'Shaheed Kisan Diwas' to pay tributes to the four farmers who lost their lives in the violence on October 3. 

Stay with Zee News blog for live and latest updates on G20 Summit, Lakhimpur Kheri Violence:

12 October 2021

21:28 IST

Cabinet approves the continuation of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) (SBM-U) till 2025-26 for sustainable outcomes. The financial outlay of ₹1,41,600 crores for SBM-U 2.0 is 2.5 times more than the first phase of the mission. 

SBM-U 2.0 targets complete elimination of open defecation, including fecal sludge management in all cities with less than 1 lakh population. Eradication of hazardous entry into sewers and septic tanks; no untreated wastewater to pollute water bodies. 

21:27 IST

Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) Fertilisers for the year 2021-22 (from 1st October, 2021 to 31st March, 2022). Net subsidy of Rs 28,655 crore for Rabi 2021-22.

21:27 IST

Cabinet approves the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation – AMRUT 2.0 till 2025-26. Providing reliable and affordable water supply and sanitation services to urban households is a national priority. The total indicative outlay for AMRUT 2.0 is ₹ 2,77,000 crore.

21:27 IST

Union Cabinet approves affiliation of 100 schools in government and private sector with Sainik School Society. New Schools to admit 5,000 students in class VI from the academic year 2022-23.

18:20 IST

Special PMLA court rejected the anticipatory bail application of Mandakini Khadse, wife of NCP leader Eknath Khadse, an accused in Bhosari land case by Enforcement Directorate. The court has also issued a non-bailable warrant against her.

18:20 IST

The recent killings (in Kashmir) are saddening. It is govt failure. As a cover-up, govt is arresting people without evidence. If they keep arresting repercussions will be dangerous, everyone will have to pay the price: PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti

16:19 IST

Ministry of Civil Aviation permits to restore the scheduled domestic air operations from 18th October, without any capacity restriction.

16:18 IST

Pakistani terrorist Mohd Asraf who was arrested from Delhi's Laxmi Nagar area has been brought to Patiala House Court.

16:17 IST

Former secretary of HRD ministry and Information and Broadcasting, Amit Khare was appointed as the advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

15:14 IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attends the 'antim ardas' of farmers who were killed in the October 3 Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

15:13 IST

A Congress delegation led by Rahul Gandhi will be meeting President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday at 11 am to demand the resignation of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni whose son is accused of running over an SUV on farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3.

12:03 IST

Ex-Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh failed to appear before Crime Branch of Mumbai Police that had sent him a notice asking him to appear before them. He was summoned to record his statement in an extortion case registered against him by Crime Branch Unit 11

11:56 IST

There is another aspect related to human rights, which I want to discuss today. In recent years, some people have started interpreting human rights in their own way, looking at their own interests. Some people call for human rights violations in one type of incident but the same people do not see human rights violations in a similar incident playing out somewhere else. This type of mentality causes a lot of damage to human rights: PM Modi

11:53 IST

Today, many sectors of work have been opened for women, it is being ensured that they can work 24 hours with security. Big countries of the world are not able to do this but India is giving 26 weeks paid maternity leave to career women: PM Modi

11:50 IST

In the past years, the country tried to remove injustice at different levels for different sections of society. For decades Muslim women had been demanding a law against triple talaq. We have given new rights to Muslim women by enacting a law against triple talaq: PM Modi at 28th National Human Rights Commission Foundation Day event.

बीते वर्षों में देश ने अलग-अलग वर्गों में, अलग-अलग स्तर पर हो रहे Injustice को भी दूर करने का प्रयास किया है।

दशकों से मुस्लिम महिलाएं तीन तलाक के खिलाफ कानून की मांग कर रही थीं।

हमने ट्रिपल तलाक के खिलाफ कानून बनाकर, मुस्लिम महिलाओं को नया अधिकार दिया है: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 12, 2021

11:45 IST

बीते दशकों में ऐसे कितने ही अवसर विश्व के सामने आए हैं, जब दुनिया भ्रमित हुई है, भटकी है।

लेकिन भारत मानवाधिकारों के प्रति हमेशा प्रतिबद्ध रहा है, संवेदनशील रहा है: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 12, 2021

11:41 IST

Nation is going ahead with 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas'. In a way, it also works on basic principle of ensuring human rights for all. If Govt starts a scheme and it benefits only a few, it'll raise the issue of rights: PM at 28th NHRC Foundation Day program

11:07 IST

In the last 7 years, about 60 crore poor population have been taken care of, they felt assured that there's somebody for them; 10 crore women have been provided with toilets, about 4 crore houses provided access to electricity: Home Minister Amit Shah at 28th NHRC Foundation Day (ANI)

11:01 IST

PM Narendra Modi participates in the 28th NHRC Foundation Day programme, via video conferencing. He will address the programme shortly. pic.twitter.com/mngGCDJXjV

— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2021

10:42 IST

Ministry of Coal to launch auction process of Coal Blocks for commercial Mining today at 2 PM. As many as 40 mines to be auctioned.

10:42 IST

A meeting of Union Cabinet and CCEA (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs) to be held at 6 pm today.

10:32 IST

MoS Ajay Mishra Teni's son Ashish Mishra accused in Lakhimpur Kheri violence, taken to Reserve Police Lines, his three-day Police remand begins today.

October 3rd Lakhimpur Kheri violence | MoS Ajay Mishra Teni's son Ashish Mishra brought to Reserve Police Lines. His three-day Police remand begins today. pic.twitter.com/YuZOA5fz2V

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 12, 2021

10:30 IST

Ahead of the G20 summit, Afghanistan`s foreign minister appealed to the world for good relations but avoided making firm commitments on girls` education despite international demands to allow all Afghan children to go back to school. "The international community need to start cooperating with us," acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said at an event. "With this, we will be able to stop insecurity and at the same time with this, we will be able to engage positively with the world." (Reuters)

10:30 IST

As the roads to the Kempe Gowda airport were flooded, many passengers used the tractor as transport to avoid missing their flight. Watch video

10:26 IST

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will again visit Lakhimpur Kheri on Tuesday to participate in the `antim ardas (final rites)` prayers of the protesting farmers who were mowed down in the district earlier this month. This will be Priyanka`s second visit in a fortnight.

Heavy barricading and police checks have been put up on the Lucknow-Sitapur-Lakhimpur highway. (IANS)

10:20 IST

Heavy rains lashed Bengaluru city on Monday bringing the city to a standstill, the heavy rainfall caused a flood-like situation across several areas in the city, including the Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL). The IMD has predicted more rains, thunderstorm and lighting for the city. Heavy rains will continue over Coastal and South Interior Karnataka till 15 October, the weather department warned.

10:19 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the upcoming G20 Extraordinary Leaders' Summit on Afghanistan on October 12 in virtual format. The Summit is being convened by the G20 Italian Presidency. "At the invitation of the Italian Presidency of the G-20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the upcoming G20 Extraordinary Leaders` Summit on Afghanistan on 12 October in virtual format," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Monday (October 11).