Breaking News Updates: Ajaz Khan's wife at NCB Office; one succumbs in Mumbai Fire

NCB DDG Mutha Ashok Jain said Ananya Panday has been summoned by NCB again to appear on Monday for further interrogation in the drugs probe. She has been grilled by NCB on Thursday and Friday for two and four hours respective in connection to her conversation with Aryan Khan.

Ananya Panday leaves NCB Office after four hours of interrogation by NCB. NCB sources have said Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede himself was conducting the interrogation in connection with her chats with Aryan Khan. She was quizzed by the NCB on Thursday as well for nearly two hours.

Strengthening India’s defense capabilities, the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur off the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Odisha.

The missile was fired from a ground-based controller in a pre-designated flight path at subsonic speed. The missile provides a significant advantage as it can be used as an aerial target for the evaluation of various missile systems.

Moreover, the weapon's low altitude flight capability with a radio altimeter in the loop was also demonstrated. Besides, the IR flares were ignited from the ground station during the test flight.

As the crackdown on drugs has been intensified further, NCB summoned Actor Ajaz Khan's wife Aisha Khan for interrogation. While Aisha Khan refrained from commenting much about the interrogation, she accused the NCB of doing injustice.

In a shocking move, Congress has ended its 'Mahagathbandhan' with RJD in Bihar, announcing that it will contest on all 40 Lok Sabha seats in 2024 elections

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Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party has issued a legal notice to former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik for levelling defamatory allegations against PDP President Mehbooba Mufti.

The blaze is under control however initial videos now shared has shown that the fire has entirely engulfed the 19th floor. The man who lost his life because of jumping was a security guard who was first hanging from the 19th floor in order to save himself but lost control.

As the NCB's drug investigation continues, Ananya Panday has been summoned for the second day and was accompanied by father Chunky Pandey around 2:25 PM. It is reported that the drug controller is seeking additional information about the Mumbai Drug Bust Case involving Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan Khan as the prime accused.

A massive fire was reported from Mumbai's Avighna park building, Madhav palav marg, Curry Road on Friday morning. The fire broke out on the 19th floor of the residential building. Thick black smoke was seen emerging from the building. Several ambulances rushed to the spot along with several fire brigades. The blaze is said to be not limited to a single floor but have spread to several floors. 

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Mumbai Mayor has blamed the building management while a probe has been ordered into the incident. It is also suspected that the fire was caused due to short circuit. 

Mumbai mayor took stock of the entire situation which left one person dead. The fire has been brought under control and the wounded were taken to Kem Hospital.

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar reached the spot where the fire broke out on Friday. ANI reported that the blazes at Avighna Park apartments, Curry Road has left one person wounded.

At least 14 fire engines and 9 jumbo tanks at Avighna Park apartments, Curry Road. The Mumbai Fire Department said that one person succumbed to his injuries after he jumped from the 19th floor of the building where the fire broke out. The person was declared brought dead by Kem Hospital.

A level 3 fire broke out at Mumbai's high profile super luxury building on Friday, 22 October as the firefighting unit reached the scene. The blazes rocked Avighna towers in Parel. The incident was reported at 11:51 AM by Mumbai Fire Brigade. So far, no injuries have been detected. The Avighna towers consist of 60 floors and the fire was seen out of the 19th floor of the high rise. 

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed fellow citizens about India’s successful completion of 1 billion COVID-19 vaccinations. Speaking to the public regarding the incredible feat, PM Modi said that it was made possible by the efforts of every individual in the country. He went on to say that the success of the vaccination drive is the face of new India.

Actor Ananya Panday is set to appear before the NCB for questioning on Friday. Earlier on Thursday, the anti-drug agency quizzed Panday for three hours after they found her WhatsApp chats with Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, who is currently lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday during his address stated that India has created history by achieving the 100 crore vaccination mark.

During his address to the nation, PM Modi stated that VIP culture did not overshadow the country's inoculation drive. He asserted that everyone was treated equally during India's vaccination drive. PM Modi hailed the efforts of the country as it achieved a historic 100 crore vaccination mark.

Miffed with Swaraj India chief Yogendra Yadav's visit to deceased BJP workers' home in Lakhimpur, Sanyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday suspended Yadav for 1 month. On October 12, when the four farmers and one journalist were being cremated by farmers, Yadav along with some supporters, met with BJP worker Shubham Mishra's family. BKU leader Rakesh Tikait had justified the mob-lynching of BJP workers saying it was a 'reaction' to Ashish Mishra mowing down four farmers. Eight people had been killed in clashes between BJP workers and farmers in Lakhimpur on October 3.

India has reported 15,786 new cases and 231 deaths in the last 24 hours. As of now, the active caseload in the country stands at 1,75,745.

The Haryana Police have informed that they have arrested a Nihang after he assaulted a labourer and fractured his leg after the latter allegedly refused to give him the chickens that he was carrying. The incident occured at Singhu border, Sonipat. In addition, this comes days after the horrific Singhu border lynching incident where a man was found hanging by a police barricade.

Indian Army's Chief of Army Staff, Manoj Mukund Naravane on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Pakistan and stated that the country's Western front continues to remain unstable. At a defence conclave, General Naravane also said that Islamabad is 'fishing in troubled waters in Afghanistan' which will have dire consequences. In addition, without naming Pakistan, General Naravane referred to the infiltration bids and terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir have increased in the last two months due to India's 'Western neighbour'.

Backing the government’s economic policies, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday said that India is on its way to becoming a USD 5 trillion economy by 2024-25. He further said that the country will be a USD 10 trillion economy by 2030. Puri’s claims were backed by the fact that the pandemic revived the health sector, exports and lead to an increase in the global manufacturing index.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Friday at 10 am. Sources have reported that the Prime Minister is likely to speak on India's achievement of the 100 crore vaccines milestone. In addition, he is also expected to speak on vaccine diplomacy. However, there is no official confirmation from the Prime Minister's Office as of now. 

In a major shocker for the Prime Minister Imran Khan-led administration, Pakistan will remain in FATF's 'grey list' till April 2022, the body announced on Thursday. The Financial Action Task Force made this decision on Thursday during the three-day plenary session. In its 'High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action' document, the global financing watchdog said that Islamabad needed to work towards its 'other strategically important AML/CFT deficiencies'. Pakistan will remain on the grey list of FATF as it failed to curb terror financing of United Nations proscribed terrorists living in its territory. The intergovernmental organisation said that Pakistan needed to take more steps against terror financing.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India created history and raced past the first world and other prominent nations by administering over 100 crore doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to its citizens. PM Modi took note of the praise bestowed upon by the WHO Chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and went on to cherish the friendship that the two leaders share. 

With a few days to go before the Super 12 of T20 World Cup starts, one of the uncertainties looming over Team India apart from Hardik Pandya's bowling is spinner Varun Chakravarthy's fitness. Team India are done with their two warm-up matches and many positivities have emerged. However, Hardik Pandya did not bowl, and mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy bowled only 2 overs in the second warm-up match against Australia. Now, team management sources have informed ANI on Varun Chakravarthy's fitness and also talked about how he will be used by skipper Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup. 

"He is undoubtedly a match-winner in this format and the leadership group knows what four overs can mean in a big tournament like the T20 World Cup. The medical team has been working closely with him and Varun will be used judiciously. He is a trump card and Virat Kohli and the leadership group is looking to use him just like that," the source said.

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday, who was questioned for nearly 3 hours by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Thursday has been called for questioning again on Friday. The anti-drugs agency had earlier conducted raids at her Bandra residence and seized electronic devices including her mobile phone and laptop. In addition, the agency is also looking into her chats with Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan.