Polling in Jharkhand is Scheduled to Take Place on November 30, December 7, 12, 16 and December 20: Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, October 31, 2019

Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi for the fifth India-Germany Inter Governmental Consultations (IGC). Jitendra Singh, MoS Prime Minister's Office, receives her.

Rajasthan Chief Minister's Office (CMO): Toll exemption to private vehicles on state highways has been revoked by the state cabinet. (file pic)

Income Tax Department, Government of India: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extends the due date for filing of ITRs/Tax Audit Reports to 30th November, 2019 for all categories of assessees in Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut met Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar amid tensions over government formation with ally BJP.

Western Air Commander, Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar superannuated today, on Thursday, October 31, 2019, after over 38 years of service.

Shiv Sena's first-time MLA-elect from Worli, Aaditya Thackeray, met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari on Thursday amid the party's ongoing power tussle with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Following the meeting, the Thackeray scion said his interaction with the Governor was not to discuss the electoral row, but the issues being faced by the farmers and fishermen of Maharashtra.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly speaks on the possible match in New Delhi. He said, "We have spoken to Delhi authorities in last 2 days, they are expecting the match (India-Bangladesh 1st T20) to go through, we couldn't cancel it at last minute. Post-Diwali is a difficult time in the North because winter comes in & lot of smoke & dust."

Prabhat Jha of BJP is the new Chairman of Ethics Committee of Rajya Sabha, BJD's Prasanna Acharya will head the Committee on Petitions.

Madhya Pradesh Honey trap matter: Bhopal Court has sent two accused women to 5-day police remand.

Congress releases list of 8 candidates for the by-elections to the legislative assembly of Karnataka.

Shiv Sena delegation including Aditya Thackeray & Ramdas Kadam, reaches Raj Bhavan to meet Maharashtra Governor, Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar threatens doctors to return on duty or face termination. Addressing the media, he said, "Those who don't return to duty today, will be terminated and we are already in process to recruit new doctors immediately to fill the positions."

Adding more, he said, "I thank them, and I request the remaining doctors to return to work. Will consider the demands and let you know later, but many patients are in need of doctors."

CBI files chargesheet in a case registered on March 2018 on the basis of written complaint from Bank of India (BoI). It mentions that accused during Sept 2016-Jan 2017 entered into criminal conspiracy to cheat BoI which caused Rs 50 Crore loss to bank & a gain to the accused.

Congress Interim President, Sonia Gandhi in Delhi attacked BJP government at Centre. She said, "Today we see rising intolerance,rising violence,a skewed vision of our history&society is being imposed along with falsehood & unscientific ideas. All this is antithesis of liberal,secular & democratic foundations of our country."

Congress Interim President, Sonia Gandhi in Delhi attacked BJP government at Centre. She said, "Today we see rising intolerance,rising violence,a skewed vision of our history&society is being imposed along with falsehood & unscientific ideas. All this is antithesis of liberal,secular & democratic foundations of our country."

Andhra Pradesh: Two youths were washed away at Bheemunipatnam beach in Visakhapatnam district. Search and rescue operations on.

Government hits back at China for calling Jammu and Kashmir move unlawful, says it shouldn't comment on India's internal matters.

Tripura High Court rejects bail petition of former state Public Works Department (PWD) Minister, Badal Choudhury in connection with Rs 600 crore PWD scam.

Raveesh Kumar, MEA: In the case of visit of Members of European Parliament (MEPs) to India, it was brought to attention of govt that this delegation is going to visit India. MEPs who visited India had expressed a keen desire to know about India, it was like a familiarization visit.

RFL(Religare Finvest Ltd)funds misappropriation case: Delhi's Saket Court sends Malvinder Singh,Shivinder Singh&3 others to judicial custody till Nov 14. Notice also issued to Economic Offences Wing to file reply on bail application of accused Sunil Godhwani, by Nov 4.