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By Asim kamal DEL46 EC-AAP-LD NOTICE EC show-cause notice to AAP for disparaging remarks against PM Modi on social media New Delhi, Nov 14 PTI The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to the Aam Aadmi Party for alleged disparaging remarks made against the prime minister on its social media handle and asked it to respond to the charge of poll code violation by November 16.

Following are the top stories at 9.30 pm NATION DEL42 ELECTIONS-LD-PILOT-INTERVIEW **** 'Absolutely okay' with party decision, have to work for ensuring victory of all candidates: Pilot on ticket to Gehlot loyalist Indore, Nov 14 (PTI) Days after the Congress fielded Ashok Gehlot loyalist Shanti Dhariwal from the Kota North seat in Rajasthan, senior leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday said he was ''absolutely okay'' with whatever decision the party has taken as dwelling on the past is not productive. By Asim kamal **** DEL46 EC-AAP-LD NOTICE **** EC show-cause notice to AAP for 'disparaging' remarks against PM Modi on social media New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to the Aam Aadmi Party for alleged disparaging remarks made against the prime minister on its social media handle and asked it to respond to the charge of poll code violation by November 16. **** DEL48 EC-PRIYANKA-NOTICE **** EC issues show-cause notice to Priyanka Gandhi for 'unverified' statement against PM Modi New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly making unverified and false statements with regard to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. **** BOM40 ELECTIONS-MP-3RD LD PM **** Moorkhon ke sardar: PM Modi’s jibe on Rahul Gandhi’s ‘made in China phones’ remark Betul, Nov 14 (PTI) In a sharp attack against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his ‘made in China mobiles being used by people in India’ remark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked, “in which world does the moorkhon ke sardar (leader of fools) lives.” **** BOM32 ELECTIONS-MP-PM-TRIBALS Congress uses tribals just as vote-bank, says Modi as he wraps up MP poll campaign rallies Jhabua, Nov 14 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress treats tribals merely as a vote-bank, while the ''double-engine'' government of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has constantly worked for their welfare and to transform their lives. **** DEL21 OPPN-ADANI-LD PANEL **** Adani advisor's role in environment ministry panel sparks uproar New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) The inclusion of an advisor from Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) in an environment ministry panel created a political uproar on Tuesday, with opposition parties slamming the government for a perceived 'conflict of interest'. **** DEL47 UKD-2NDLD TUNNEL **** Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Drilling begins to create escape passage for trapped workers Uttarkashi (U'khand), Nov 14 (PTI) Rescue workers on Tuesday began the process of inserting wide steel pipes through the rubble of the collapsed under-construction tunnel on the Char Dham route to bring out the 40 labourers trapped inside for two days, officials said. **** BOM25 ELECTIONS-MP-RAHUL-LD BJP **** BJP toppled Cong govt in MP by purchasing MLAs, alleges Rahul; says his party will win 150 seats Bhopal, Nov 14 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP of toppling his party's government in Madhya Pradesh in 2020 by purchasing MLAs, and expressed confidence that the grand old party would win around 150 seats, out of the 230, in the November 17 state assembly elections. **** DEL44 CLIMATE-REPORT **** Global emissions may drop by just 2 per cent by 2030: UN report New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) Global emissions are predicted to drop just 2 per cent below the 2019 levels by 2030, as compared to a 43 per cent reduction needed to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, according to a new report by the United Nations. **** DEL38 JK-AMSHIPORA CASE-OFFICER **** Army confirms dismissal of Captain for fake encounter in J-K's Amshipora that killed 3 men New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) The Army has confirmed the cashiering of Captain Bhoopendra Singh for killing three civilians in a staged encounter in south Kashmir's Amshipora in July 2020 and dubbing them terrorists, officials said on Tuesday. By Sumir Kaul **** DEL43 ELECTIONS-RJ-SONIA **** Sonia on 'private visit' to Jaipur to escape pollution in Delhi, Rahul's rallies on Thursday Jaipur, Nov 14 (PTI) Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi arrived here Tuesday on what was described as a private visit for her to escape air pollution in Delhi. **** DEL36 DL-LD AIR QUALITY **** Air pollution in Delhi nears 'severe' category again New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) Air pollution in Delhi neared the ''severe'' category again amid unfavourable meteorological conditions on Tuesday and a relief is unlikely soon.

The capital's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI), recorded at 4 pm everyday, stood at 397, worsening from 358 on Monday and 218 on Sunday. **** CAL17 MZ-MYANMAR SOLDIER-ESCAPE **** 40 Myanmar soldiers who fled to Mizoram sent back Aizawl, Nov 14 (PTI) At least 40 of the 43 Myanmarese soldiers, who fled to Mizoram after militia group People's Defence Force overran two military bases in the neighbouring country's Chin state, were handed over to the Myanmar military government on Tuesday, an official said. **** LEGAL LGD1 SC-MAN-RAPE **** Rape victim says 'happily married', SC reduces convict's sentence to period already served New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court has reduced the sentence of a man convicted of raping an 11-year-old girl noting her statement that she is happily married and not interested in pursuing the matter further. **** LGD3 SC-LIVER TRANSPLANT-US CITIZEN **** SC comes to rescue of US boy, allows distant Indian cousin to donate liver New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court has come to the rescue of a three-year-old boy, a US citizen in critical need of liver transplant, by permitting his distant Indian cousin to donate the organ, saying it is not an appropriate case to consider the legal requirement in “absolute terms”. **** BUSINESS DEL22 BIZ-LD INFLATION **** Wholesale inflation at (-) 0.52 pc in Oct; in negative territory for 7th month New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) Wholesale price inflation remained in the negative territory for the seventh month in a row in October at (-) 0.52 per cent on easing prices of food items. **** FOREIGN FGN27 UK-JAISHANKAR-LD FTA **** Hope to find 'landing point' that works for both in India-UK FTA: Jaishankar London: The free trade agreement (FTA) is very much the focus of the India-UK relationship today and India is hopeful of finding a ''landing point'' in the negotiations that works for both sides, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. By Aditi Khanna **** FGN52 LANKA-ECONOMY-COURT **** Sri Lanka Supreme Court holds Rajapaksa brothers and top officials responsible for worst economic crisis Colombo: In a landmark judgement, Sri Lanka's top court on Tuesday ruled that former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, ex-prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa and other senior officials violated the fundamental rights of the people by mishandling the economy and causing the unprecedented economic crisis. **** FGN49 CHINA-XI-BIDEN-MEETING **** President Xi heads to US for 'meeting of great importance' with Biden amidst frosty bilateral ties Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping left for the US on Tuesday for a ''meeting of great importance'' with his American counterpart Joe Biden on Wednesday, amidst frosty ties between the two largest global economies. By K J M Varma **** FGN59 NEPAL-INDIAN-SKYDIVER **** Indian skydiver Shital Mahajan sets new record for jumping in front of Mt Everest from 21,500 ft Kathmandu, Nov 14 (PTI) Shital Mahajan, a well-known Indian skydiver, has achieved a new feat by becoming the first woman in the world to jump off a helicopter from the height of 21,500 ft in front of Mt Everest. By Shirish B. Pradhan **** FGN29 GAZA-INDIAN-WOMAN-EVACUATION **** Indian woman evacuated from war-torn Gaza Jerusalem: An Indian woman from Kashmir who had sought immediate evacuation from the war-torn Hamas-ruled Gaza has safely reached Egypt with the help of Indian missions in the region, according to her husband. By Harinder Mishra ****