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Three Policemen Killed in Northwest Pakistan
At least three policemen were killed by unknown assailants in two different incidents in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, police said.
Two police constables were shot dead by terrorists riding a bike in tehsil Kulachi of Dikhan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering south Waziristan, they said.
The police constables were going for duty at Takwar check post when they were ambushed by the terrorists.
Thousands Evacuated as Cyclone Bulbul Hits Bangladesh
A strong cyclone made landfall early Sunday in Bangladesh, where hundreds of thousands of people have moved to shelters across the low-lying delta nation's vast coastal region.
Up to 1.8 million were expected to be evacuated by Saturday evening ahead of Cyclone Bulbul, said Enamur Rahman, Bangladesh's junior disaster management minister.
The cyclone was packing winds of up to 120 kilometers (75 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 130 kph (80 mph), but was forecast to weaken after crossing the coast.
It slammed ashore near Sagar Island and its path included the southwestern Khulna region, which has the world's largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans, which straddles the Bangladesh-India border.
Cyclone Bulbul: Road Clearance Work Being Carried Out by NDRF
The National Disaster Response Force is carrying out road clearance work in South South 24 Parganas , a district in West Bengal.
(Source: ANI)
BJP MP From Garhwal's Car Meets With an Accident
The BJP MP from Garhwal, Tirath Singh Rawat's car met with an accident near Bhimgoda-Pant Deep. He has been admitted to hospital in Haridwar for injuries sustained in the accident. His condition is now stable.
(Source: ANI)
US Court Refuses to Strike Down Work Permits for Spouses of H1B Visa Workers
In a temporary relief to thousands of Indians living in America, a US court has refused to strike down, for the time being, an Obama-era rule that allowed spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in America.
(Source: PTI)
Almost 100 % Children in Bengal Completely Immunised: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that almost hundred per cent children in the state have been "completely immunised".
On World Immunisation Day, Banerjee stressed the importance of immunisation against vaccine-preventable diseases and said it is essential for a healthy life.
(Source: PTI)
K'taka Assembly By-Elections Voting to Take Place on 5 Dec
The Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka has announced that the voting for the by-elections to 15 Karnataka Assembly Constituencies will take place on 5 December & counting of votes on 9 December. Model Code of Conduct comes into effect from 11 November.
Afghan Presidential Candidate Boycotts Recounting Pocess
Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah has unilaterally withdrawn his team's election observers from an official recount of ballots ahead of long-delayed election results.
(Source: PTI)
English Medium Education Only Till Class 6 in Govt Schools in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to implement English medium education only till Class 6 in all government schools in the state.
(Source: Times of India)
One Held for 'Sexually Assaulting' 7-Yr-Old in Delhi
In Delhi, one person was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl on 8 November in Adarsh Nagar area.
(Source: ANI)
Encounter Between Forces, Terrorists Underway at J&K's Bandipora
Kashmir Zone Police said, “Encounter (between security forces and terrorists) underway at Bandipora. More details awaited.”
Chinar Corps-Indian Army added, “One terrorist neutralised in the ongoing operation in Bandipora. Operation in progress.”
(Source: ANI)
Jharkhand Assembly Polls: BJP Announces Names of 52 Candidates for 81 Seats
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced names of candidates for 52 seats out of 81 seats for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly Polls.
Chief Minister Raghubar Das to contest from Jamshedpur East and Jharkhand party president Laxman Giluwa to contest from Chakradharpur.
(Source: ANI)
Jharkhand Assembly Polls: Cong Releases 1st List of 5 Candidates
Congress has also released the first list of five candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly Polls.
Jharkhand party President Rameshwar Oraon to contest from Lohardaga assembly constituency.
(Source: ANI)
TSRTC Employees' Unions to Intensify Stir from 11 Nov
The 37-day-old indefinite strike by the transport employees in Telangana pressing various demands would be intensified from 11 November, the unions announced on Sunday.
TSRTC-Joint Action Committee leader EAshwathamaReddy said the agitating employees would hold protests in front of the residences of MPs, MLCs and MLAs of the ruling TRS across the state on November 11 and 12.
BJP MP Tirath Singh Rawat Injured as Car Overturns in Haridwar
BJP MP Tirath Singh Rawat was injured when his car overturned while trying to avoid a collision with another vehicle in Uttarakhand's Haridwar district, police sources said.
Though Rawat, the MP from Pauri, suffered some internal injuries in his shoulder and neck, he is out of danger, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Shooting in Sweden Kills 1 Teen, Leaves Another Wounded
Swedish police say a 15-year-old boy has died and another teenager is in critical condition after a shooting in a busy square in the southern city of Malmo.
Malmo police said the slain boy was one of two people hit after unknown assailants opened fire into a pizza parlor where the victims were about 9 pm on Saturday. Witnesses saw the attackers flee the scene on bicycles.
(Source: AFP)
Amarinder Announces Chair in Name of Guru Nanak for 11 Universities
To mark the 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism's founder Guru Nanak Dev, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced his government's decision to install a Chair in the name of the Guru in 11 universities, including one from Iran.
Singh made the announcement at an event at Punjab Technical University, in presence of representatives of all the 11 universities, of which seven are in Punjab and three spread across other parts of India.
The Chair will be entrusted with conducting research on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak, according to an official statement.
(Source: PTI)
Bridegroom Ends Life Hours Before Tying the Knot in Hyderabad
Hours before beginning a new life through wedlock, a 24-year-old man allegedly committed suicide at Kompally in Medchal district in the wee hours of Sunday, police said.
The reason for the extreme step is not known, they said.
(Source: PTI)
At Least 8 Killed in Car Bomb Attack in Northeast Syria
Turkey's Defense Ministry said that a car bomb has killed at least eight civilians in northeast Syria near the Turkish-held town of Tal Abyad.
The ministry said that 20 people were also injured in the attack in the village of Salik Atik, south of Tal Abyad. It blamed the attack on Syrian Kurdish fighters.
(Source: AP)
Internet Services Suspended in 4 MP Districts
Internet services in four districts in Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand region were suspended from midnight on Sunday after people there wanted to take out processions to mark Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi despite a ban by authorities, police said.
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammed, is being celebrated across the country today.
Internet services would resume in a few hours time by midnight Monday, Additional Director General of Police, Intelligence, SW Naqvi told PTI.
Student Drowns, 4 Others Feared Washed Away in Amaravati
An intermediate student drowned while four of his friends were feared washed away in the Bay of Bengal in Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh, police said.
(Source: ANI)
Pak Condemns Restrictions on Eid Milad-Un-Nabi Congregations in J&K
Pakistan’s press release said, “We condemn the restrictions imposed by the Indian authorities on all congregations in Jammu and Kashmir on Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Sallalaho-Alaih-e-Wasallam).
“All roads leading to the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar and other holy shrines and mosques in Jammu and Kashmir were sealed by the Indian occupation forces to stop any processions on this auspicious occasion, which is traditionally observed by Kashmiris with great fervour,” it added.
1 Killed, 30 Injured as Private Bus Overturns Near Ambala City
A woman was killed and 30 other passengers were injured when a private bus carrying them overturned on Ambala–Hisar Highway, police said.
Most of the 55 passengers belonged to Ambala city and they were coming from Kurukshetra after visiting a holy shrine there, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Mumbai: Missing Girl Found Dead Near Tracks, 1 Held
The body of a 10-year-old girl, missing since 5 November, was found in the early hours of Saturday by the tracks near Vidyavihar railway station in the metropolis, police said.
The girl, who is mentally unwell, had gone missing from Rajiv Gandhi Nagar area, and her parents filed a missing complaint following which teams started tracing her, a Bhandup police station official said.
(Source PTI)
Sonowal Elected President of Assam Olympic Association
Assam Chief Minister and former Union Sports Minister Sarbanada Sonowal was elected as the President of the Assam Olympic Association.
Sonowal had a two-year stint as country's Sports Minister before he quit to become 14th Chief Minister of Assam in May 2016.
(Source: PTI)
Former Chief Election Commissioner of India TN Seshan Dies at 86
Tirunellai Narayana Iyer (TN ) Seshan, former Chief Election Commissioner and Ramon Magsaysay Awardee passed away on Sunday, 10 November.
TN Seshan was the 10th Chief Election Commissioner and had served form December 12, 1990, till December 11, 1996.
Trump to Confront Turkey About Buying Russian Defense System
President Donald Trump will confront Turkey's leader about his decision to buy a Russian air defense system when they meet this week at the White House amid strained relations between the two NATO allies.
Trump's national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, said Sunday, 10 November that the United States is still very upset by the move to purchase the Russian S-400 system. The U.S. says the system is not compatible with NATO forces and could compromise the F-35 fighter jet program and aid Russian intelligence. The Trump administration removed Turkey from the F-35 program in July.
(Source: AP)
Under Pressure, Bolivian President Calls for New Election
Buckling under mounting pressure, Bolivian President Evo Morales called for a new election after his claim to have won a fourth term triggered fraud allegations, deadly protests and a split among security forces.
South America's longest-serving leader made the announcement after a preliminary report by the Organization of American States found a ‘heap of observed irregularities’ in the 20 October presidential contest and said a new vote should be held.
Mexico Uncovers 10 More Bodies From Mass Grave in Sonora
Forensic scientists in the Mexican state of Sonora have recovered 10 bodies from mass graves near a beach town, raising the total number of bodies and skeletons found in the area since October to 52.
The state attorney's office said Saturday they were tipped off to the desert burial pits by a group of volunteers called Searching Mothers that tries to find missing people.
(Source: AP)
With 90% of the Votes Counted, Spain Still in Political Deadlock
With 90% of the votes counted, Spain still in political deadlock as Socialists win but far-right doubles its seats.
(Source: AP)
Three Killed as Iraqis Keep up Protests Amid Fears of 'Bloodbath'
Iraqi anti-government protesters clashed with security forces on Sunday 10 November, leaving three dead and dozens wounded as a rights group warned a deadly crackdown could spiral into a ‘bloodbath’.
Mass rallies calling for an overhaul of the ruling system have rocked the capital Baghdad and the Shiite-majority south since 1 October, but political forces closed ranks this week to defend the government.
The consensus among the elite seems to have paved the way for a crackdown.