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Bolivian Troops to Join Police in Seeking Calm
The head of Bolivia's military says that following reports police have been overtaxed by weeks of unrest, the armed forces will now provide help in keeping order.
Gen. Williams Kaliman said Monday night the joint police-military force will seek to "avoid bloodshed" and he called on Bolivians to help restore peace.
The announcement came as supporters and opponents of former President Evo Morales clashed in Bolivia's streets. Morales resigned Sunday after weeks of protests over a disputed presidential election.
(Source: AP)
Encounter Underway in J&K's Ganderbal District; 1 Killed
At least one terrorist was killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district where an encounter is still underway.
(Source: ANI)
Boeing Says 737 Max Expected to Resume Flying in January
Boeing on Monday said it expects the 737 MAX airplane, which was grounded after two crashes killed 346 people, to resume flying in January, delaying its return by one month.
In a statement, the group said it still hopes to receive certification next month from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing it to resume MAX deliveries to airline customers before the end of the year.
“In parallel, we are working towards final validation of the updated training requirements, which must occur before the MAX returns to commercial service, and which we now expect to begin in January,” Boeing said.
It had originally planned for the model to resume flying in December.
(Source: PTI)
Prez Accepts Arvind Sawant's Resignation
President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted the resignation of Shiv Sena MP Arvind Ganpat with immediate effect. Further, he has directed that Prakash Javadekar be assigned the charge of Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, in addition to his existing portfolios.
15 Killed, 40 Injured as Two Trains Collide in Bangladesh
At least 15 people were killed and 40 others were injured as two trains collided in Bangladesh, reported Reuters. According to the news agency, rescuers are battling to pull passengers from the wreckage.
One train was headed towards Chittagong and the other was on its way to Dhaka when the accident occurred. The cause of the incident is not yet known, but the government has ordered an investigation into the matter.
7 Dead, 5 injured in an Accident in Rajasthan's Bikaner
Seven people died and more than five people injured in a collision between a car and a truck in Deshnok in Rajasthan’s Bikaner earlier today.
(Source: ANI)
Balwant Singh's Life Sentence Commuted to Life Imprisonment
Union Ministry of Home Affairs has commuted death sentence of Balwant Singh Rajoana, who was sentenced to death in 2007 for assassination of former Punjab CM Beant Sing, to life imprisonment.
(Source: ANI)
Rajiv Gandhi's Assassin Perarivalan Released on Parole
AG Perarivalan, a convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has been released on parole for 30 days from Vellore Central Prison due to his father’s poor health.
(Source: ANI)
Seven Killed in Road Accident in Bikaner
Seven persons were killed and several others injured when a mini bus and a jeep collided head-on in the district on Tuesday morning, police said.
The incident occurred near Palana village.
Most of the victims were occupants of the jeep and were on their way to Bikaner from Churu.
(PTI)
Impeachment Witness: Ukrainians Asked About Holdup of Aid
Transcripts in the newest batch from testimony in the House impeachment hearings are chipping away at a key Republican defense of President Donald Trump.
At issue is Trump's decision to tie military aid for Ukraine to investigations of Joe Biden and the Democrats. Allies of the president say he did nothing wrong because the Ukrainians never knew the aid was being delayed.
(PTI)
Traffic Resumes on Jammu-Srinagar Highway
Traffic on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway resumed on Tuesday after remaining suspended for nearly two days following a massive landslide at Ramban district, officials said.
However, despite undertaking a major operation to clear the snow, the traffic on the Mughal Road, which connects the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region with south Kashmir's Shopian district, remained closed for the seventh day, they said.
(PTI)
2 Killed, 12 Injured as Tractor Falls Into Gorge in Badaun
Two women were killed and 12 others injured when the tractor trolley they were travelling on fell into a gorge after being hit by a speeding bus in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district, police said on Tuesday.
According to Superintendent of Police (City) Jitendra Kumar Srivastava, the accident took place on Monday night at around 11 pm on a bypass on the Bisauli road.
(PTI)
SC to Pronounce Judgment on CJI Being Under RTI Act
The Supreme Court will, on Wednesday 13 November, pronounce the judgement on the case whether office of the Chief Justice of India comes under the purview of the transparency law, Right to Information (RTI) Act or not.
(ANI)
Andhra Pradesh Govt Scraps Plan to Develop Start-Up Area in Amaravati
The Andhra Pradesh Government has scrapped the plan to develop a 6.84 km as a start-up area in the capital city of Amaravati. A government order (GO) issued late on Monday stated that the agreement with Singapore Consortium to develop the greenfield start-up area has been terminated, and orders were issued to the Andhra’s Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) not to proceed with the project anymore.
(The Indian Express)
Gautam Navlakha's Anticipatory Bail Application Rejected
Pune Sessions Court on Tuesday rejected anticipatory bail application of Gautam Navlakha, accused in Bhima-Koregaon case.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Shashi Tharoor
A Delhi court has issued a bailable warrant against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for not appearing in a criminal defamation complaint against him over his alleged 'scorpion on Shivling' remarks referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Naveen Kumar Kashyap on Monday issued the warrant against the Congress leader for 27 November, noting that neither Shashi Tharoor nor his counsel appeared before the court.
(PTI)
Pune Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail, Extension from Arrest for Gautam Navlakha
Pune Sessions Court rejects anticipatory bail application of accused Gautam Navlakha. Application of Gautam Navlakha seeking a three-day extension from arrest has also been rejected by Pune Sessions Court.
(ANI)
25-Yr-Old Taekwondo Player Shot Dead by Coach in Gurugram
A 25-yr-old taekwondo player, Sarita was shot dead by coach Sombir allegedly for rejecting his marriage proposal, in Gurugram’s Bilaspur area, on Tuesday 12 November morning. ACP Crime Preet Pal says, "Deceased had, earlier, filed complaint against accused. We're investigating the matter".
(ANI)
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Sectors of Poonch
Pakistan violated ceasefire in Shahpur and Kirni sectors of Poonch at 15:15 hours on Tuesday, leading to a retaliation by the Indian Army.
(Source: ANI)
Maradu Flat Demolition Case: HC Dismisses Anticipatory Bail Plea of Sandeep Mehta
Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed an inter-state anticipatory bail application of Sandeep Mehta, Managing Director of Jain Housing & Construction Ltd in Kerala's Maradu flat demolition case.
The Court had earlier granted the bail to him but the crime number mentioned in the order was incorrect. Mehta moved a modification petition during which state public prosecutor objected to the bail plea.
(Source: ANI)
33-Year-Old Woman Killed by Friend in OYO Hotel in Delhi's Alipur
A 33-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her male friend in an OYO hotel room in Outer North Delhi's Alipur area, police said on Tuesday.
They said the victim, a resident of Khera Kalan, had checked into the hotel with one Vikki Mann (21) on Monday to celebrate his birthday.
While they were drinking alcohol, a quarrel ensued between them over a petty issue on Monday night following which he hit the woman on her throat and she lost consciousness, said Gaurav Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North).
(Source: PTI)
1 Terrorist Killed in Ganderbal Encounter
The Ganderbal encounter, which started earlier on Tuesday, is almost over and a search is underway in the area. According to officials, one terrorist was killed. The materials that were recovered from him suggest that he was a Pakistani terrorist who belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), officials said.
(Source: ANI)
UK Labour Party Hit by Cyber Attack Ahead of Election
Britain’s opposition Labour Party said on Tuesday it was subject to a large-scale cyberattack on its digital platforms just weeks before a national election but it was confident no data breach occurred.
(Source: Reuters)
TMC Files Complaint With EC Against BJP of Lodging False Complaints With EC
Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday filed a complaint with Election Commission against BJP of lodging false complaints with EC. On Wednesday, BJP filed a complaint with EC alleging Thanapara OC (Officer-in-Charge) of campaigning for by-elections in Karimpur (Nadia) with TMC MP Mahua Moitra.
(Source: ANI)
Pak Cabinet Allows Nawaz Sharif to Travel Abroad for Treatment
Pakistan Cabinet on Tuesday decided to allow former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to go abroad for medical treatment if he agrees to sign surety bonds making a commitment that he would return after the treatment and face cases against him.
The cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, approved removal of Sharif's name from the no-fly list (Exit Control List-ECL).
Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad told media that the Cabinet conditionally allowed Sharif to go abroad.
(Source: PTI)
Two Naxals Held in Chhattisgarh
Two Maoists including a woman were arrested on Tuesday in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, police said.
Laluram Veko (20) and Lekam Budhri (20) were arrested from Tumnar forest area, a local police official said.
Veko was carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head.
Security forces had received a tip-off that the duo were planning to attack police personnel in the area, he said.
(Source: PTI)
Kerala Police to Deploy 10,017 Officers Around Sabarimala for Festive Season
The Kerala state police has decided to deploy 10,017 officers in & around Sabarimala for this festive season.
The deployment will be done over 5 phases starting from November 15. The temple opens on 16th November for the Mandala Pooja festival.
(Source: ANI)
Morales Arrives in Mexico Vowing, 'the Struggle Continues'
Bolivia's ex-president Evo Morales arrived in Mexico to take up political asylum, vowing ‘the struggle continues’,two days after resigning amid mounting protests over his fraud-stained re-election to a fourth term.
A Mexican air force plane carrying the leader touched down at the Mexico City international airport, where Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard -- who says Morales was the victim of a ‘coup’ -- warmly greeted him.
(Source: PTI)
Turkey Police Rearrest Journalist Ahmet Altan Anakara
Turkish police acting on a court order have rearrested journalist and novelist Ahmet Altan, just a week after his release from prison over alleged links to the failed 2016 coup.
Altan and another veteran journalist Nazli Ilicak were released on 4 November despite having been convicted of "helping a terrorist group".
The Istanbul court sentenced Altan to more than 10 years in jail, but ruled that he and Ilicak should be released under supervision after time already served -- around three years each.
(Source: PTI)
Bolivia Senate Leader Declares Herself President
An opposition leader in Bolivia’s Senate has declared herself the country’s interim president after the resignation of Evo Morales.
The 52-year-old Jeanine Añez took temporary control of the Senate late Tuesday, putting her next in line for the presidency.
Lawmakers of Morales’ Movement for Socialism party were not present when Añez made the announcement.
(Source: AP)