1. Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan passes away, tributes pour in
In politics people you support may forget you sometimes but if you attack a group, then they will never forget and forgive you, Ram Vilas Paswan once said in an informal get-together when someone prodded him on the secret of goodwill and warm equations he enjoyed across parties of contrasting ideological hues and communities.
2. National flag to fly at half mast today as mark of respect to Ram Vilas Paswan
As a mark of respect to Cabinet Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, who passed away on Thursday, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday announced that the National Flag will be flown at half-mast on Friday in Delhi and Capitals of all States and UTs where it is regularly flown, and also on the day of the funeral at the place where the funeral will take place.
3. Ram Vilas Paswan's death casts pall of gloom in Bihar
Ram Vilas Paswan, who became the champion of Dalit politics in Bihar, passed away on Thursday. With his demise, he has left behind a void in Bihar. Popular as one of the most prominent Dalit leaders of Bihar, the Union Food and Civil Supplies Minister in the Narendra Modi-led government was widely known for socialist ways.
4. Motilal Vora's health shows improvement, shifted from ICU at AIIMS
Congress veteran Motilal Vora who was admitted at AIIMS after he tested positive for COVID-19 has shown signs of recovery. Vora retired as Rajya Sabha member from Chhattisgarh in April this year.
5. Allahabad HC dismisses petition of Hathras victim's family
The Allahabad High Court division bench comprising Justice Prakash Padia and Justice Pritinker Diwaker turned down the petition filed by family members of Hathras rape and murder victim alleging illegal confinement at their house by the district administration.
