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US Targets Iran Construction Sector With New Sanctions
The United States on Thursday, 31 October extended its sanctions on Iran by taking aim at its construction sector, which Washington linked to the country's Revolutionary Guards.
The sanctions, it said, would also target "four strategic materials as being used in connection with Iran's nuclear, military, or ballistic missile programs." Secretary of State Mike Pompeo imposed the sanctions after the construction sector was identified as "being controlled directly or indirectly by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)," spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement.
(PTI)
Fire Breaks Out in Bhendi Bazar in Mumbai
Fire breaks out in Ismail building at Bhendi Bazar in Mumbai. No injuries or casualties reported. The cooling operation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Resolutions Introduced in US Congress to Recognize Sikhs' Contributions
Marking 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak, resolutions have been introduced in the US Congress to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs in the United States and the discrimination they have faced in the country and around the world.
One of the resolution introduced by Senators Todd Young and Ben Cardin on Thursday recognizes the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak on 12 November.
(Source: PTI)
Pompeo Awarded Pepsico India for Saving Over 17 Billion Litres of Water
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday presented the prestigious Award for Corporate Excellence to Pepsico India for its efforts to save more than 17 billions of litres of water through community water programs and positively impacting thousands of community members.
(Source: PTI)
Truck Plummets Down Philippine Ravine, Kills 19
Nineteen farmers were killed in the mountainous northern Philippines when a truck carrying them and sacks of rice seeds plunged backwards down a deep ravine, police said on Friday, 1 November.
The victims were on their way home from collecting government subsidised seeds late Thursday in the town of Conner when the driver lost control of the vehicle, in the latest tragedy on the country's perilous roads.
(Source: AFP)
7 South Koreans Missing After Helicopter Crash Near Disputed Islets
Seven South Koreans were missing on Friday, 1 November, after their helicopter took off from islets disputed with Japan and crashed into the sea moments later, Seoul officials said.
The aircraft had just picked an injured fisherman up from Dokdo, which is known as Takeshima in Japan, when it went down on Thursday night.
(Source: AFP)
Air Quality Plunges to 'Severe' Category in Noida
Air quality in Noida is in the 'Severe' category on Friday, 1 November, according to the National Air Quality Index (NAQI) data by the Central Pollution Control Board.
(Source: ANI)
Indigo Chennai-Kuwait Flight Declares Emergency Landing After False Smoke Alarm Activated
IndiGo Chennai-Kuwait flight declared an emergency landing after smoke alarm activated in cargo soon after takeoff from Chennai, early morning on Friday. On inspection, it turned out to be a false alarm. The matter was reported to Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
(Source: ANI)
BJP MLA Prahlad Lodhi Sentenced to 2 Years Imprisonment
A special court in Bhopal has sentenced BJP MLA Prahlad Lodhi along with 12 others to two years imprisonment in a 2014 case related to attack on a tehsildar who was stopping illegal sand mining.
(Source: ANI)
Resolution Introduced in US Congress to Honour Slain Indian-American Police Officer Dhaliwal
A congressional resolution has been introduced in the US House of Representatives to honour slain Indian-American police officer Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, who was shot dead on duty during a traffic stop in Texas in September.
Mourning Dhaliwal's tragic death, the resolution described Dhaliwal as a remarkable and selfless hero who represented the very best of American ideals.
(Source: PTI)
India's Manufacturing Activity Growth Drops to 2-Year Low in Oct
Manufacturing activity in the country continued to weaken in October, with factory orders and production rising at the weakest rates in two years, a monthly survey said on Friday.
The headline seasonally adjusted IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to a two-year low of 50.6 in October from 51.4 in September.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi HC Sends Notice to Centre, RBI PMC Bank Withdrawal Limit
The Delhi High Court on Friday sought response of the Centre, AAP government and the RBI on a PIL seeking removal of restrictions on cash withdrawals from the scam-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank Ltd.
(Source: PTI)
Quid Pro Quo Case: Jagan's Plea for Exemption From Personal Appearance Dismissed
A special CBI court in Hyderabad dismissed on Friday a petition filed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy seeking exemption from his personal appearance during hearings in cases related to alleged "quid pro quo" investments into his firms.
The cases relate to investments made by various companies in Jagan's firms for various favours allegedly bestowed on them during the tenure of his father late YS Rajasekhar Reddy as chief minister between 2004 and 2009.
(Source: PTI)
4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Nepal
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake shook western Nepal on Friday, 1 November, the country's seismological department said.
However, there was no report of any damage of property or casualty.
(Source: PTI)
EC to Announce Jharkhand Assembly Election Schedule on 1 Nov
Election Commission of India to announce schedule for Jharkhand assembly elections on Friday, 1 November.
(Source: ANI)
AAP MLA Akhilesh Pati Tripathi Taken Into Custody in 2013 Rioting Case
AAP MLA Akhilesh Pati Tripathi was taken into custody in 2013 rioting case.
(Source: PTI)
UK Defends Brexit Deal After Trump Trade Warning
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office has defended his Brexit deal with the EU, after US President Donald Trump warned it would make it impossible for the two nations to strike a future trade agreement.
The president, whose impeachment in the US has moved a stage closer following a key vote in Congress, waded into the British election campaign on Thursday to criticise Johnson's divorce terms with the European bloc.
(Source: AFP)
EPCA Declares Public Health Emergency in Delhi-NCR
Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority has declared a public health emergency in Delhi-NCR, banning construction till 5 November and bursting of crackers through winter in the region.
(Source: PTI)
2 Killed After Tanker Hits Them on Highway in Visakhapatnam
Two people were killed after a tanker hit them on National Highway at Tallapalem village in Visakhapatnam. A case has been registered.
(Source: ANI)
Gross GST Revenue For October 2019 Down to Rs 95,380 Crores
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection in October declined to Rs 95,380 crore, as against Rs 1,00,710 crore in the same month a year ago, as per government data released on Friday.
This is the third consecutive month when GST mop-up remained below the Rs 1 lakh crore mark, despite October being a festive month.
The revenue collection in September stood at Rs 91,916 crore.
"The gross GST revenue collected in the month of October, 2019 is Rs 95,380 crore of which CGST is Rs 17,582 crore, SGST is Rs 23,674 crore, IGST is Rs 46,517 crore (including Rs 21,446 crore collected on imports) and Cess is Rs 7,607 crore (including Rs 774 crore collected on imports)," the finance ministry said in a statement.
(Source: PTI)
K'Taka CM Urges People From Different Regions to Learn Kannada
Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa called upon people from different regions living in Karnataka to learn Kannada to strengthen their bonding with the state, its culture and people.
He was addressing a gathering at the Kanteerava Stadium where the 64th Karnataka Rajyotsava, the foundation day of the State, was celebrated in a grand manner.
(Source: PTI)
Maruti Suzuki October Sales up by 4.5%
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) reported a 4.5 per cent increase in total sales at 1,53,435 units in October.
The company had sold 1,46,766 units in October last year, MSI said in a statement.
(Source: PTI)
Defense Min Rajnath Singh Reaches Reaches Tashkent to Attend SCO
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches Tashkent in Uzbekistan on a three-day visit. He will attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting and also participate in bilateral engagements with Uzbekistan.
(Source: ANI)
19-Year-Old Shot at by Two Bike-Borne Men in Delhi's Kishanganj Area
A 19-year-old man was shot at allegedly by two bike-borne men in southwest Delhi's Kishanganj area, police said on Friday, 1 November.
The victim has been identified as Prashant, a resident of Kishanganj. The incident took place on Thursday evening, they said, adding that the victim has been admitted to the Fortis Hospital and is recovering.
Preliminary investigations revealed that one of two accused - Sanjay - had a fight with the victim's brother on Diwali over a petty issue after which he planned to take revenge.
(Source: PTI)
131 Workers Who Had Gone to Kashmir Are Being Brought Back to WB: Mamata
A total of 131 workers who had gone to Kashmir are being brought back to West Bengal with the help of the state government, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said. They are from Murshidabad, Dinajpur and Malda, she added.
(Source: ANI)
Four People Killed in Halloween Night Shooting in Orinda, California
Four people have been killed in a Halloween night shooting in Orinda, California, United States.
(Source: AP)
Delhi L-G Declares 2 November a Holiday in Govt Offices for 'Chhat Puja'
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has declared 2 November a holiday in all government offices in National Capital Territory of Delhi, on account of Chhat Puja.
(Source: ANI)
US Added 128,000 Jobs in October Despite GM Strike
US employers added a solid 128,000 jobs in October, a figure that was held down by a now-settled strike against General Motors that caused tens of thousands of workers to be temporarily counted as unemployed.
The unemployment rate ticked up from 3.5 percent to 3.6 percent, still near a five-decade low. And for a second straight month, average hourly wages rose a decent if less-than-robust 3 percent from a year ago.
(Source: AP)
Government School Set Ablaze by Terrorists in J&K's Shopian
Suspected militants on Friday evening hurled a petrol-bomb at a government school building in South Kashmir's Shopian district. Police said militants hurled petrol bomb at a school building in Kundalan village in Shopian district.
(Source: IANS)
Congress Leader DK Shivakumar Hospitalised in Bengaluru
Congress leader DK Shivakumar has been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Bengaluru, on suggestion of doctors following high blood pressure and variations in his sugar level.
(Source: ANI)
MP Police Imposes Restriction on Leaves From 1 Nov
Madhya Pradesh Police in view of upcoming festivals and probable verdict on Ayodhya case, a restriction on leaves has been imposed for all police personnel starting from 1 November to maintain harmony and law and order in the society, until further orders.
(Source: ANI)
UP Cabinet Approves Rs 446 Cr for Ram Statue, Digital Museum in Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Office: Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today approved seven important proposals including Rs 446.46 crore for installation of grand statue of Lord Ram and construction of a digital museum in Ayodhya.
Delhi Govt Changes Office Timings Ahead of Odd-Even Implementation
Delhi Government has changed the office timings for government offices during the Odd-Even scheme from November 4 to 15 — 21 departments to function from 9:30 am to 6 pm and 21 departments to function from 10:30 am to 7 pm.
(ANI)
Grenade-Like Object Raises Bomb Alert in Pune
A hand grenade like object was spotted near Pune railway station by a cleaner, yesterday. Railway police informed the local police, bomb disposal squad and the object was destroyed. The parts of the object have been sent to forensic lab.
(ANI)
Israeli Army Says Intercepts 7 Rockets Fired From Gaza
The Israeli army said that the country's Iron Dome anti-missile defence system had intercepted seven rockets fired on Friday evening from the Gaza Strip.
"Seven rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza. The Iron Dome Aerial Defence System intercepted them all," the Israeli military said on Twitter.
(PTI)
Coimbatore Woman Commits Suicide as Neighbours Ask to Dispose Dog
Kavitha, a resident of Coimbatore allegedly committed suicide at her home after she was asked by her neighbours to dispose her pet dog. A suicide note was recovered which read,"save my dog and take care of my dog". Case registered & investigation underway.
(ANI)
A US Reports Says That Pakistan Failed to Limit Terror Recruiting on SOil
Pakistan failed to 'significantly limit' funding, recruitment by LeT, JeM on its soil: US report.
(ANI)