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US Begins Formal Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord
The United States has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, a global agreement in which President Donald Trump's predecessor Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had played instrumental roles.
Although Trump had announced his decision to withdraw from the historic Paris Agreement on climate change on 1 June, 2017, the process began on Monday with the formal notification and the US will be out of the pact on 4 November, 2020.
"Today, the United States began the process to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Per the terms of the agreement, the United States submitted formal notification of its withdrawal to the United Nations. The withdrawal will take effect one year from delivery of the notification," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.
(Source: PTI)
Killed ISIS Chief's Sister Captured By Turkish Forces In Syria
Turkey captured the sister of dead ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on Monday, 4 November, in the northern Syrian town of Azaz, a senior Turkish official told Reuters, and is interrogating her husband and daughter-in-law who were also detained.
(Source: Reuters)
7 Governors Appointed in Nepal
Seven new Governors have been appointed in Nepal. Somnath Adhikari appointed Governor of Province one, Tilak Pariyar of Province two, Bishnu Prasai of Province three, Amik Sherchan of Province Gandaki, Dharmanath Yadav of Province five, Govinda Kalauni of Province six,& Sharmila Kumari Panta of Province seven.
(Source: ANI)
Boy & Girl Stabbed in Delhi's Kirti Nagar
In Delhi, a boy and a girl were stabbed in Kirti Nagar area, at around 6 am today.
Both have been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Rajnath Singh Reaches Moscow for 3-Day Visit
In Russia, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reached Moscow, for a 3-day visit to the country.
(Source: ANI)
Pak Opens Fire at Forward Posts in J&K's Poonch
Pakistani Rangers targeted forward posts along the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir with small arms firing, a defence official said.
The Indian Army effectively retaliated.
(Source: PTI)
4 Policemen, 1 Civilian Injured in IED Blast in Manipur
In Manipur, four policemen and one civilian injured in an IED (Improvised explosive device) blast at Thangal Bazar in Imphal. The injured have been taken to hospital. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Hideout Unearthed in Kishtwar, Overground Worker of Hizbul Arrested
An Overground Worker (OGW) of Hizbul Mujahideen was arrested after security forces unearthed a hideout in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday.
A cache of arms and ammunition including a Pakistan-make 7.63 mm pistol with a magazine and a Chinese grenade were recovered from the hideout unearthed during a joint search operation by Rashtriya Rifles and police in Sangram Bhatta area of the district on Monday, the official said.
(Source: PTI)
CBI Conducts 169 Searches in Connection with Bank Fraud Cases
CBI is conducting searches at around 169 places across the country including in Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, MP, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, UP, Uttarakhand, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, in connection with bank fraud cases.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered around 35 cases related to bank frauds of more than Rs. 7000 crores.
(Source: ANI)
Revenue Official Caught Taking Bribe in Rajasthan's Barmer
A revenue department official was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 in Rajasthan's Barmer district, officials said.
The revenue official (Patwari), identified as Govind Ram, had demanded Rs 40,000 as bribe from two men - Parasmal and Dungar Singh - for mutation of an agriculture land.
(Source: ANI)
PMC Bank Depositors Protest Outside RBI's Mumbai Office
In Maharashtra, Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank depositors protest outside Reserve Bank of India (RBI) office in Mumbai.
(Source: ANI)
Man Gets 5 Yrs in Jail for Abetting Wife's Suicide
A fast-track court in neighbouring Shamli district's Kairana has sentenced a man to five years of imprisonment for abetting his wife's suicide in 2017.
Judge Subodh Singh on Monday also slapped a fine of Rs 15,000 on Sourabh after holding him guilty in the death case of his wife Renu.
(Source: PTI)
SC Seeks CBI Report on Probe of Foreign Hand in Rajiv Gandhi's Killing
Supreme Court seeks status report from Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) within 4 weeks on the investigation conducted so far relating to involvement of foreign hand in the assassination of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
(Source: ANI)
ED's Plea Seeking Cancellation of Robert Vadra's Bail Adjourned for 25 Nov
Enforcement Directorate's (ED) petition in Delhi High Court, seeking cancellation of Robert Vadra's anticipatory bail, adjourned for 25 November.
Person With Banned Tobacco Products Worth 5.8 Lakhs Detained in Mumbai
One person detained in possession of banned tobacco products worth Rs 5,80,000 in Khar West, Mumbai. A case has been registered under relevant sections.
(Source: AN)
5 Killed, 9 Injured After Car Runs into Truck in Rajasthan's Bhimana
In Rajasthan, five people have been killed, nine have been injured after a car rammed into parked truck in Sirohi district's Bhimana today.
(Source: ANI)
Chirag Paswan Appointed As LJP's New Chief
Chirag Paswan has been appointed as the Chief of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) at the party's national executive meeting.
(Source: ANI)
2 Naxals Killed in Encounter With DRG in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada
In Chhattisgarh, two naxals were killed in encounter between naxals and a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Dantewada district's Katekalyan's, today morning.
(Source: ANI)
Police Detains PMC Bank Depositors Protesting Against Sitharaman
Police detains Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank depositors who were protesting near Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Sitharaman is the chief guest at an event in NSE (National Stock Exchange) building in the complex.
(Source: ANI)
RSS Leaders, Muslim Clerics Meet Ahead of Ayodhya Verdict
A meeting is underway at Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's residence ahead of Ayodhya verdict. Muslim clerics and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders are present. BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain and filmmaker Muzaffar Ali are also present at the meeting.
(Source: ANI)
Properties of Sasikala Worth Rs 1600 Crores Attached: IT Sources
According to Income Tax sources, properties worth about Rs 1,600 crores, belonging to VK Sasikala (former AIADMK leader) have been attached under provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act.
Properties were procured using Rs 1500 crore in demonetised notes under fictitious names.
(Source: ANI)
PMC Bank Withdrawal Limit Increased to Rs 50,000
Reserve Bank of India enhances withdrawal limit for depositors of Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank Limited to Rs 50,000.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks out at Godown in Mumbai
A fire has broken out at a godown of Parmar House Industrial Estate in Mumbai’s Malad (West). Four fire tenders present at the spot. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Trump Chief Of Staff Summoned To Testify In Impeachment Probe
US House impeachment investigators on Tuesday, 5 November, summoned President Donald Trump's acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney for a deposition, saying he has "substantial first-hand knowledge" of Trump's efforts to pressure Ukraine.
"The investigation has revealed that you may have been directly involved in an effort orchestrated by President Trump, his personal agent, Rudolph Giuliani and others to withhold... nearly USD 400 million in security assistance in order to pressure (Ukraine) to pursue investigations that would benefit President Trump's personal political interests," the chairmen of the three committees leading the probe wrote.
(Source: AFP)
NDRF Teams Start Arriving in Ahmedabad in Light of Cyclone Maha
NDRF teams arrived in Ahmedabad on 5 Nov, in the light of Cyclone Maha which is expected to make landfall on 7 November. NDRF assistant commandant Ajay Verma said, "6 teams have arrived here. They are being sent to different districts. We also have a medical officer with us. More NDRF teams are expected to arrive."
(Source: ANI)
Rajnath Urges Russian Defence Industries to Jointly Manufacture in India
Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called upon the Russian defence industry to work jointly to modernise India's defence platforms and manufacture equipment to give a massive boost to the two nations' exports to third countries.
The defence minister said the Indian government is encouraging Orignal Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to make use of the 'Make in India' initiative.
Singh was addressing the CEOs of OEMs from the Russian defence industry after jointly inaugurating the 'India-Russia Defence Industry Cooperation Conference' with Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov in Moscow.
(Source: PTI)