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UN Mission Head Says Risk of Genocide Recurring in Myanmar
The head of a UN fact-finding mission on Myanmar says that "there is a serious risk of genocide recurring" against the country's Rohingya Muslim minority.
Marzuki Darusman told the General Assembly's human rights committee Tuesday that "if anything, the situation of the Rohingya in Rakhine state has worsened." The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar said in its final report last month that Myanmar should be held responsible in international legal forums for alleged genocide against the Rohingya.
(Source: PTI)
Complainant in Franco Mulakkal Case Lodges Case With State Women's Commission
The complainant in Franco Mulakkal case has lodged a complaint with the state women's commission alleging mental harassment. It is alleged that Franco Mulakkal and his men are using social media platforms to defame the complainant.
(Source: ANI)
Two Dead, Several Injured After Police Lathicharge Against Protestors in PoK
Two people have been killed and several injured as police lathicharged protesters in Muzaffarabad (PoK) on Tuesday, during a rally carried out by various political parties under the All Independent Parties Alliance (AIPA).
(Source: ANI)
Major Pollutants in Moderate Category in Delhi's Lodhi Road Area
Major pollutants PM 2.5 at 154 in 'Moderate' category and PM 10 at 192 in 'Moderate' category, in Lodhi Road area, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data.
(Source: ANI)
Two Snatchers Arrested After Exchange of Fire in Delhi
Two snatchers have been arrested after exchange of fire between police and snatchers near Delhi’s Shankar Market. Police teams are present at the spot.
(Source: ANI)
PIL Seeking Direction to Centre Over Social Media Linking Moved in Delhi HC
A PIL has been moved in Delhi High Court seeking direction to Centre to take appropriate steps to link social media accounts with Aadhaar or PAN or Voter ID or any other identification proof to weed out fake, duplicate and ghost accounts in order to control fake news and paid news.
(ANI)
SC Turns Down Plea For Recusal Of Justice Arun Mishra From Land Acquisition Cases
Justice Arun Mishra will not be recusing himself from the land acquisition cases. Justice Mishra has written the judgment explaining why, and at least two of the other judges have written concurring opinions. The matters are related to interpretation of Section 24 of the Right to Fair Compensation, Transparency in Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013.
Rape Accused Franco Mulakkal Summoned by Kerala Court on 11 November
Rape accused Franco Mulakkal has been summoned by a Kerala court on 11 November.
(Source: ANI)
Govt of India Issues Advisory to Indian Tourists Visiting Turkey
The Government of India has issued an advisory to Indian tourists visiting Turkey and requested them to exercise utmost caution.
(Source: ANI)
6 MLAs From Opposition Parties Join BJP in Ranchi
Six MLAs from opposition parties, Kunal Sarangi (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), JP Bhai Patel (JMM), Chamra Linda (JMM), Sukhdev Bhagat (Congress), Manoj Yadav (Congress) & Bhanu Pratap Shahi (Nav Jawan Sangharsh Morcha), joined BJP on Wednesday, 23 October in presence of CM Raghubar Das in Ranchi.
(Source: ANI)
Hong Kong Legislature Formally Withdraws Extradition Bill
The Hong Kong legislature on Wednesday formally withdrew the extradition bill that sparked mass protests.
(Source: Reuters)
Priyanka Gandhi to Visit Amethi on Thursday
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit Amethi on Thursday to attend a party programme, a spokesperson said.
Priyanka, the Congress general secretary in charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh, will arrive at the Amethi office in the afternoon and take part in the swearing-in function of newly-appointed district unit president Pradeep Singhal, party spokesperson Anil Singh said.
Besides addressing the party workers, she is also likely to meet them individually, Singh said.
(Source: PTI)
Man Holed Up at Museum in Southern France, Threatening Messages in Arabic: Police
Man holed up at museum in southern France, threatening messages in Arabic, say police.
(Source: AFP)
Kerala Reduces Fines for Specific Offences Under New Motor Vehicle Act
Kerala cabinet has decided to reduce fines for certain offences under the new Motor Vehicle Act. For speeding, a first time offence by a light motor vehicle, while the existing fine is Rs. 1000 to 2000, the state government has fixed it at Rs. 1500.
For heavy vehicles, speeding first time offence, the fine according to the new Motor Vehicle Act is Rs. 2000 to 4000, but the state government has fixed it for Rs. 3000. For using mobile phone while driving, the fine was between Rs. 1000 to 5000, but the state government has fixed it at Rs. 2000.
(Source: ANI)
NIA Special Court Takes Cognisance of Chargesheet Filed in Terror Funding Case
NIA Special Court takes cognisance on the chargesheet filed by NIA in connection with a terror funding case. The case involves the Kashmiri separatist leaders Yasin Malik, Masrat Alam, Shabbir Shah, Asiya Andrabi.
(Source: ANI)
Sonia Gandhi to Hold Meeting With Party Leaders Over NRC on 25 Oct
Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi will hold a meeting with senior leaders of the party on 25 October, over National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Delhi.
(Source: ANI)
BJP Accuses AAP, Cong of Fuelling Social Tension on Ravidas Temple Issue
The BJP accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress of politicising the issue of the demolition of a Guru Ravidas temple in the capital and said both parties tried to fuel social tension by inciting people.
BJP general secretary Bhupender Yadav attacked the two parties two days after the Supreme Court accepted the Centre's plea in favour of reconstructing the temple in the Tughlaqabad forest area.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi Should Get Full Statehood: Nitish Kumar
“Delhi should get full statehood,” said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar while addressing rally in national capital.
(Source: PTI)
IAF Chief Bhadauria to Visit Masirah to Witness Indo-Oman Joint Exercise
Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria is embarking on an official visit to Oman to witness the ongoing Indo-Oman Joint Exercise ‘Eastern Bridge’ between the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) and the Indian Air Force at RAFO base in Masirah, Oman.
(Source: ANI)
Disqualified MLAs Request SC for Permission to Contest Karnataka By-Polls
Ahead of the Karnataka Assembly by-polls to 15 seats that are slated to take place in December, the disqualified MLAs have requested the Supreme Court for an interim order to allow them permission to contest the elections.
(Source: ANI)
ICICI Bank Opens 33 New Branches in up in FY20, Focus on Unbanked Areas
ICICI Bank has opened 33 new branches in Uttar Pradesh in 2019-20, including some branches in unbanked areas, a top company official said.
The bank now has a network of nearly 300 branches and extension counters in UP along with over 1,260 ATMs. Pan India, it has a wide retail network of 5,250 branches, ICICI Bank Executive Director Anup Bagchi told PTI.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Visit India From 31 Oct-2 Nov: Sources
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel will be on a visit to India from 31 October to 2 November, sources have stated.
(Source: ANI)
PIL Filed in SC Seeking Direction Against Jet Airways for 'Failure' to Refund Air-Fares
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a direction against Jet Airways for its alleged failure to refund the air-fares to its passengers.
(Source: ANI)
Cabinet Gives Ownership Rights to 40 Lakh People in Unauthorised Delhi Colonies: Javadekar
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said, “Cabinet has taken historic decision to give ownership rights to 40 lakh people living in unauthorised colonies in Delhi.”
(Source: ANI)
AgustaWestland Case: Christian Michel Approaches Delhi HC in ED, CBI Cases
In the AgustaWestland case, the alleged middleman Christian Michel has approached Delhi High Court for bail in both CBI and ED cases.
(Source: ANI)
MTNL, BSNL Not Being Closed or Disinvested: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “Neither MTNL or BSNL are being closed, nor being disinvested, nor is being hired to any third party.”
“MTNL to be merged with BSNL for revival of state-owned telecom firms,” he added.
(Source: ANI)
Religare Finvest Fund Scam: Court to Hear Arguments on Bail Plea by Singh Brothers on 25 Oct
Delhi court to hear on 25 October the arguments on bail plea by Singh brothers in the Religare Finvest fund scam.
The Court said, “Settlement talks between ex-Fortis Healthcare promoters Malvinder, Shivinder and RFL inconclusive, no proposal has been given.”
(Source: PTI)
Japan's Emperor Naruhito Hosts Tea Party for Foreign Royals
Japanese Emperor Naruhito is hosting a tea party at his residence for royals from other countries, thanking them for celebrating his enthronement at a palace ceremony the day before.
Naruhito proclaimed his succession in an ancient ritual Tuesday at the Imperial Palace, where he was congratulated with cheers of "Banzai!" from the audience.
(Source: AP)
MP: Ex-BJP MLA Booked for 'Terrorist Organisation' Remark
Former BJP MLA from Bhopal Central, Surendra Nath Singh, has been booked for allegedly promoting enmity between two groups in view of his "communal rant" over his daughter's association with a man from a different faith, police said.
Singh allegedly made the controversial remarks after his daughter Bharti Singh (28), who had been "missing" for some days, was brought to Bhopal from Maharashtra along with her friend Faheem Khan (32), a resident of Bhopal.
(Source: PTI)
Cabinet Increases MSP for Rabi, Wheat, Barley & Other Crops
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said, “Cabinet has decided to increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops, MSP for wheat and barley has been increased by Rs 85, gram by Rs 255, Masur (Lentil) by Rs 325, mustard by Rs 225.”
(Source: ANI)
CBI Books Ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat in Horse-Trading Case
The CBI on Wednesday booked former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat in connection with a horse-trading case.
(Source: PTI)
Ex-Congress Leader Ammar Rizvi Joins BJP
Former Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh, Dr Ammar Rizvi, joined the BJP in Delhi on Wednesday, reported ANI.
Non-Bailable Warrant Issued Against Remo D'Souza
A non-bailable warrant has been issued against choreographer and director Remo D'Souza by a court in Ghaziabad in connection with an alleged fraud case. The police said that a case was registered by one Satyendra Tyagi alleging that he was deceived by D'Souza.
(Source: ANI)
Congress Appoints Subhash Chopra as its Delhi Unit Chief
The Congress has appointed Subhash Chopra as its new Delhi unit chief, PTI reported.
AgustaWestland Case: Delhi HC To Hear Christian Michel’s Bail Pleas on Thursday
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear on Thursday, 24 October, the bail pleas of Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman, in the corruption and money laundering cases filed by the CBI and ED in connection with the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam.
Michel, who is in judicial custody since 5 January this year and has been denied relief in both matters by the trial court, moved the high court against the lower court's decision.
(Source: PTI)
1 Jawan Injured As Terrorists Lob Grenade at CRPF Camp in Kulgam
One jawan sustained minor injuries on Wednesday after terrorists lobbed a grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam.
(Source: ANI)
Rose Valley Scam: CBI Officials Visit West Bengal Secretariat
CBI officials on Wednesday visited the West Bengal secretariat in connection with the Rose Valley scam, an agency source cited by PTI said.
Trump Announces Turkey Sanctions 'Will Be Lifted'
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States would be lifting sanctions on Turkey, hailing the success of a ceasefire along its border with Syria.
"Earlier this morning, the government of Turkey informed my administration that they would be stopping combat and their offensive in Syria and making the ceasefire permanent," he said in a televised address from the White House.
"I have, therefore, instructed the Secretary of the Treasury to lift all sanctions imposed on 14 October in response to Turkey's original offensive moves against the Kurds in Syria's northeast border region," he added.
(Source: AFP)
5 Die After Car Falls Into Gorge in Himachal's Kullu District
Five people died after a car fell into a gorge at Shilli village in Nirmand area of Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district on Wednesday, the police said.
(Source: ANI)