Latest News: Kerala Nun Rape Accused Mulakkal’s Bail Extended
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Pakistan Violates Ceasefire
Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms & shelling with mortars along LoC in Shahpur & Kirni sectors of Poonch district today at about 3:30 pm. Indian Army is retaliating.
(Source: ANI)
Kerala Nun Rape Accused Mulakkal's Bail Extended
The bail of ex-Bishop Franco Mulakkal, the accused in Kerala nun rape case, has been extended till 6 January.
NCW Reaches Residence
The National Commission for Women team reached the residence of the veterinarian who was allegedly raped and murdered in Hyderabad.
Tamil Actor, Producer Radha Ravi Joins BJP
Tamil film and television actor Radha Ravi joins BJP in presence of party working president JP Nadda.
55-Year-Old Woman Found Dead
A 55-year-old woman was found dead in her residence in Delhi under mysterious circumstances. Investigation underway, reported ANI.
Heavy Rains in Tamil Nadu, Chennai Schools Shut
Schools in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, Chengalpet, Pudukottai and Sivaganga closed today due to heavy rain.
Voting Begins in Jharkhand Assembly Polls
Voting begins in 13 constituencies in the first phase, kick-starting the Jharkhand Assembly polls 2019.
Several Wounded in Stabbing on Shopping Street in The Hague
Several people have been wounded in a stabbing incident on a shopping street in The Hague, according to the Dutch police.
(Source: Reuters)
Despite Being Around, Police Not Close to People: UP CM
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath raised questions over the functioning of the police, saying that despite being around the people, they do not appear close to them.
“It happens so often that despite being around the public, the police do not appear to be with and close to the people. This raises a question mark over the functioning of the police,” said Chief Minister Adityanath, while Addressing the valedictory function of 47th All India Police Science Congress-2019 in Lucknow.
Economy Down, PM Busy With 'Tamashas': Yechury
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury hit out at the government over the country's GDP growth falling to 4.5 percent, saying the economy was down, but the prime minister was busy with “tamashas.”
India's economic growth slipped further to hit an over-six-year low of 4.5 percent in the July-September quarter, according to official data released.
(Source: PTI)
5 IAS Officers Transferred in Haryana
In an administrative reshuffle, the Haryana government transferred five IAS officers with immediate effect, according to an official release.
Additional Chief Secretary of Housing department Dhanpat Singh has been posted as Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner of Revenue and Disaster Management and Consolidation Departments.
(Source: PTI)
Toll Rises to 15 Protesters Dead in South Iraq Clashes: Medics
The death toll in Iraq's flashpoint southern city of Nasiriyah rose to 15 protesters, medics said, as security forces fired on rallies in a new spree of violence.
(Source: PTI)
Pak Violates Ceasefire Along LoC in Poonch District
In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan violated ceasefire along Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote in Mendhar sector of Poonch district, today. Indian Army retaliated befittingly.
(Source: ANI)
Another Woman's Body Found in Telangana's Shamshabad: Police
“A Burnt body of a woman found in Shamshabad, today,” said VC Sajjanar, CP of Telangana said.
He added, “Body was found in an open area on the outskirts of Shamshabad. It is being moved to a government hospital for autopsy, case being registered.”
Maha Chief Minister Thackeray Visits Lata Mangeshkar at Hospital
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday visited legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who is recuperating at a city hospital.
Thackeray inquired about her health, an official said.
(Source: PTI)
14-Year-Old Dies After Boulder Falls on Him in Himachal's Kullu
In a tragic incident, a 14-year-old boy died after a boulder hit him following a minor landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, police said.
Lokesh was walking along with two other boys when the boulder hit him near Bashing village in the evening, Kullu superintendent of police Gaurav Singh said.
(Source: PTI)
PM Modi Condoles Demise of Former Japanese Premier
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of former Japanese premier Yasuhiro Nakasone, hailing him as the architect of modern India-Japan friendship.
Nakasone died on Friday at the age of 101 years.
(Source: PTI)
UK Police Clear London Bridge After Reports of Gunshots
British police have said they’re dealing with an incident on London Bridge, and witnesses have reported hearing gunshots.
The Metropolitan Police force tweeted that officers were “in the early stages of dealing with an incident at London Bridge.”
(Source: AP)
Ten Injured in Blast in Autorickshaw in Lahore
At least 10 people were injured when a suspected terrorist planted a explosive device in an auto rickshaw that went off at a crowded locality, police said.
The incident happened after the unidentified suspect boarded the auto rickshaw from Sherakot and got off at the thickly populated Chaurburji area in Lahore.
(Source: PTI)
Almost 50 Dead, More Than 5,000 Displaced in Albania Quake
Forty-nine people died and more than 5,000 have been displaced by the violent earthquake that pulverised homes in Albania this week, the Prime Minister said in a tally of the damage
The 6.4 magnitude quake that jolted Albania before dawn on Tuesday was the most deadly and destructive in decades.
(Source: PTI)
Iraqi PM Adel Mahdi Says He Will Submit His Resignation to Parliament
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said he will submit resignation to parliament, stated AFP news agency.
8 Cr Industries Output Declined in Oct by 5.8%
Government of India said, “Eight core industries output in October declined by 5.8 percent.”
(Source: ANI)
12 Northeast MPs Write to PM Opposing Citizenship Amendment Bill
Twelve non-BJP MPs urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to exclude the Northeastern states from the purview of the proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill, saying if it comes into effect, the tribal population of the region will be vulnerable to displacement.
(Source: PTI)
Bank Fraud: Ratul Puri Moves Bail Plea, Court Seeks ED's Response
A Delhi court sought response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a bail application filed by businessman Ratul Puri, nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, in a money laundering case related to a bank loan fraud.
Special judge Arvind Kumar issued notice to the ED and directed it to file a reply by 30 November.
(Source: PTI)
Govt to Issue Notification on 15 Jan 2020 to Make Hallmark Mandatory for Gold
Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said, “The government will issue a notification on 15 January 2020 to make hallmarking mandatory for gold jewellery and it will come into force one year later, that is from 15 January 2021.
(Source: ANI)
'Met HRD Secy, Submitted a Memorandum': JNUSU After their Protest Near MHRD
Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) President said, “We met secretary of Ministry of Human Resource Development and submitted a memorandum. We were informed that MHRD high power committee has submitted its report to ministry which will be disclosed after formal procedure.”
She further said, “We were also told that the Union Human Resource Development Minister wants to meet us for which we have asked an appointment. We will continue with our strike till our demands are met.”
(Source: ANI)
3 Women Dead After Bus Hits Auto-Rickshaw in UP's Azamgarh
Three women were killed and nine others injured when an auto-rickshaw in which they were travelling got hit by a private bus near Rajadepur village in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district, police said.
(Source: PTI)
RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das Meets FM Sitharaman
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das called on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi.
(Source: ANI)
Court Issues Notice to 4 Convicts in Nirbhaya Case
A Delhi court today issued notice to four men convicted in Nirbhaya gang rape case on victim's parents plea seeking the case to be fast-tracked.
Additional Sessions Judge Satish Kumar Arora asked convicts to apprise him their status related to mercy petition and curative petition.
Court has also issued production warrant to Tihar Jail authorities for appearance of all the four convicts, on 13 December, the next date of hearing.
(Source: ANI)
RBI Sends DHFL to NCLT for Resolution
The Reserve Bank sent the crippled Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL) to the bankruptcy tribunal, making it the first NBFC/HFC to be resolved under the insolvency and bankruptcy code.
(Source: PTI)
Man Abducts, Rapes Child Bride in Rajasthan
A 15-year-old child bride was allegedly abducted and raped in Rajasthan's Bundi district by the man to whom she had been married off some years ago, police said.
The police rescued the girl and were trying to trace the 20-year-old man and his companions.
(Source: PTI)
Zurich Airport International is Highest Bidder for Jewar Airport
Zurich Airport International is the highest Bidder for Jewar Airport.
(Source: PTI)
Law Student Allegedly Gang Raped in Ranchi, 12 Arrested
A 25-year-old law student has been allegedly gang raped by a group of armed men, following which all the 12 accused have been arrested, police said on Friday.
According to an FIR lodged by the victim with Kanke police station, the incident happened at around 5.30 pm on 26 November when she was with a male friend in Sangrampur area on the outskirts of the city, a police statement issued here said.
Some men overpowered the woman's friend and abducted her to a nearby brick kiln, where they took turns to rape her, the complainant said.
(Source: PTI)
SC Notice to IPS Officer Rajeev Kumar on CBI Appeal Challenging His Anticipatory Bail
The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from West Bengal cadre IPS officer Rajeev Kumar on CBI's appeal challenging the anticipatory bail granted to him in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam case.
While issuing notice to Kumar, a bench headed by Chief justice SA Bobde told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the agency has to convince SC why custody of the former Kolkata Police Commissioner was needed.
Mehta told the bench that Kumar was earlier absconding for quite some time and he has suppressed relevant materials which were collected by him during the probe.
(Source: PTI)
Trump Says Peace Talks With Taliban Have Resumed
President Donald Trump has announced the resumption of peace talks with the Taliban, but refused to give a timeline for the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, as he made an unannounced visit to American soldiers stationed in the war-torn country.
After nine rounds of negotiations with the Taliban, Trump said in September that he was calling the peace talks off after a US service member was killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul.
It was Trump's first trip to Afghanistan since becoming the president. The visit on Thursday for Thanksgiving came a week after a prisoner swap with the Taliban aimed at resuming peace negotiations to end the 18-year-long war.
"The Taliban wants to make a deal and we're meeting with them and we're saying it has to be a ceasefire and they didn't want to do a ceasefire and now they do want to do a ceasefire. I believe it'll probably work out that way," he said.
(Source: PTI)
SIT Submits Report on 1984 Anti-Sikh riots to SC, Govt Seeks Permission to Disband Team
The Special Investigation Team (Justice SN Dhingra Committee) which probed 186 cases related to 1984 anti-Sikh riots has submitted its sealed report to the Supreme Court. The government has sought the court’s permission to disband the team.
The SC had set up the SIT to probe the cases that the CBI had closed without thorough investigation.
Former Niti Aayog CEO Sindhushree Khullar Moves Bail Plea in INX Media Case
Former NITI Aayog CEO Sindhushree Khullar on Friday moved a bail plea before a Delhi court in the INX Media corruption case.
Former OSD to finance minister Pradeep Kumar Bagga and former FIPB director Prabodh Saxena also moved bail pleas in the case.
(Source: PTI)
Ex-Japan PM Nakasone Dies at 101
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, an ardent conservative who worked to forge a stronger military alliance with the United States, has died at the age of 101, local media said on Friday.
In office for five years from November 1982 to November 1987, Nakasone was known for trying to integrate the nation defeated in World War II as a full-fledged member of the West during the Cold War era.
He poured his efforts into strengthening security ties with the US at a time of intensifying trade friction with the world's biggest economy, building a first-name friendship with America's then president Ronald Reagan.
(Source: AFP)
Hong Kong Set for Fresh Protests as Police End University Siege
Hong Kong police on Friday said they were ending their siege of a university campus that became a battleground with pro-democracy protesters as activists vowed to hold fresh rallies and strikes in the coming days.
Renewed calls to hit the streets came after Beijing and city leader Carrie Lam refused further political concessions despite a landslide victory for pro-democracy parties in local elections last weekend.
Sunday's district council polls delivered a stinging rebuke to the financial hub's pro-Beijing establishment and undermined their argument that a silent majority were tired of the nearly six months of increasingly violent protests.
(Source: AFP)
4 Killed, 2 Injured in Mumbai-Pune Expressway Collision
Four people were killed and two were injured in a car-tanker collision on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, according to an official.
(Source: PTI)
7 Dead in Small Plane Crash in Canada
A small airplane crashed in a wooded area on the north shore of Lake Ontario in eastern Canada on Wednesday evening, killing all seven people on board, Canada's transport safety agency said on Thursday.
The US-registered single-engine Piper PA-32 plane was travelling from Toronto's Buttonville Airport to Kingston, Ontario when it went missing at around 5 pm local time (2200 GMT).
(Source: AFP)
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