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Macron to Break Silence, Address French Nation Amid Protests
Pressure mounted on French President Emmanuel Macron to announce concrete measures to calm protests marked by violence when he addresses the nation on Monday, 10 December, and breaks a long silence widely seen as aggravating a crisis that has shaken the government and the whole country.
Macron will speak from the presidential Elysee Palace at 1900 GMT, an Elysee official said. The official wasn't authorised to speak publicly and requested anonymity.
(AP)
Saudis Reject Turkey's Demand to Extradite Khashoggi Killing Suspects
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister on Monday, 10 December, rejected demands from Turkey to extradite suspects in the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
(AFP)
2 Shot After Party at Atlanta Hotel
US authorities said on Monday, 10 December, that a “highly intoxicated” man had shot two people inside a downtown Atlanta hotel that is connected to CNN’s headquarters.
Atlanta police spokeswoman Officer Stephanie Brown told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the victims had been trying to help 31-year-old Sedarius Dennis back to his room after a party when Dennis shot them early on Sunday.
(AP)
Jagdish Thakkar, PRO in the PMO, Passes Away
Jagdish Thakkar, the PRO in the PMO, passed away on Monday. The Prime Minister took to Twitter to express condolences.
“Extremely saddened by the demise of Shri Jagdish Thakkar, the PRO in the PMO. Jagdishbhai was a veteran journalist and I had the pleasure of working with him for years, both in Gujarat and in Delhi. He was known for his simplicity and warm-hearted nature,” PM Modi tweeted.
Man Shot Dead in Delhi's Mayur Vihar
A man was shot dead near Mayur Vihar Phase 1 in Pandav Nagar police station limits last night after his motorcycle allegedly brushed past a car carrying two people.
(Source: ANI)
Sensex at 35,204.66, Nifty at 10, 508.70
Sensex on Monday, 10 December is at 35,204.66, down by 468.59 points, whereas Nifty is at 10,508.70, down by 185.00 points.
(Source: ANI)
Sabarimala: Kerala Assembly Adjourns Opposition Protests Over Section 144
Kerala Assembly was adjourned on Monday, following a protest by the members of the opposition over their demand for the withdrawal of Section 144 (prohibits assembly of more than 4 people in an area) from Sabarimala.
AgustaWestland Case: CBI to Demand Further Custody of Christian Michel
CBI will demand further custody of alleged middleman in AgustaWestland case, Christian Michel on Monday, 10 December.
(Source: ANI)
'Will Not Participate in Meeting of NDA Allies': Upendra Kushwaha
Upendra Kushwaha told ANI that he will not be participating in the meeting of NDA allies which is scheduled to take place on Monday.
(Source: ANI)
Tharoor Files Criminal Complaint Against Ravi Shankar Prasad
Shashi Tharoor filed a criminal complaint against Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in Thiruvananthapuram court for allegedly making defamatory remarks against him.
(Source: ANI)
Rupee Falls 59 Paise to 71.40 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
The rupee depreciated 59 paise to 71.40 against the US dollar in early trade Monday at the interbank foreign exchange amid strengthening US dollar against some currencies overseas.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi HC Asks Centre, Delhi Govt and Nizamuddin Dargah to Respond to the Plea Seeking Women's Entry in Dargah
In response to the plea seeking entry of women into the sanctum sanctorum of Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi High Court issued a notice to Central government, Delhi government and the Dargah trust to respond to the plea.
High Court also says that they are awaiting the Sabarimala review verdict before further hearing the case and gave 11 April, 2019 as the next hearing date.
(Source: ANI)
Ex Nissan Chairman Ghosn Re-Arrested
Carlos Ghosn was re-arrested on fresh claims of misreporting pay: media
(Source: AFP)
Leaders Arrive For All Party Meeting
Leaders have arrived in Delhi for the all party meeting arranged by Central government scheduled to take place on Monday.
Catch all the latest updates here.
MQM Workers Arrested to Subdue Martyrs' Day in Karachi
Police, para-military rangers and other security forces on Sunday, 9 December, arrested dozens of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) workers including women in Karachi to subdue the Martyrs' Day organised by the party.
(Source: ANI)
MK Stalin and Kanimozhi Meet Sharad Pawar
MK Stalin and Kanimozhi on Monday, met NCP chief Sharad Pawar in Delhi and held discussions over multiple issues.
The DMK President also invited him for the inauguration ceremony of the statue of M Karunanidhi in Chennai.
(Source: ANI)
Catch all the latest updates of the opposition meet here.
Strike Disrupts Main Rail Lines in Germany
Most main rail lines in Germany disrupted due to strike, confirmed Deutsche Bahn.
(Source: AFP)
SC Dismisses Petition Challenging J&K Assembly Dissolution
Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed by former BJP MLA Gagan Bhagat, after noting that there is no merit in the petition. He had challenged the order of the Governor to dissolve J&K Assembly. The apex court refused to interfere with the dissolution of the assembly.
(Source: ANI)
Direct Tax Gross Collection 15.7% Than Last Year
Central Board of Direct Taxes on Monday confirmed that the provisional figures of direct tax collections upto November 2018 show that gross collections are at Rs 6.75 Lakh Crore which is 15.7% higher than the gross collections for the corresponding period last year.
Refunds amounting to Rs 1.23 Lakh Crore have been issued during April 2018 to November 2018, which is 20.8% higher than the refunds issued during the same period in the preceding year.
(Source: ANI)
SC Issues Notice to Multiple States Over Land Acquisition Act, 2013
Supreme Court issued a notice to the state governments of Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on a plea filed by activist Medha Patkar challenging amendments made by the states to the Land Acquisition Act, 2013.
(Source: ANI)
Main Accused in Betalbatim, Goa Rape Case Escapes
Main accused in Goa, Betalbatim gang rape case, Ishwar Makhwana, escaped from the police custody on Monday. He was brought to a hospital in Panaji.
(Source: ANI)
Russian Ex-Policeman Convicted Over 56 Murders: News Agencies
Russian court finds a former policeman guilty of 56 murders, while he is already serving a life sentence for killing 22 women, making him one of Russia's most prolific serial killers.
(Source: AFP)
Woman Locked Inside Home by Son, Dies of Hunger: Police
An octogenarian woman, who was locked inside her home in Shahjahanpur allegedly by her son, was found dead, police said Monday.
They suspect the woman, 80, died of hunger.
The body was found on Sunday, 9 December, after the neighbours complained to the police about foul smell coming out of the residence in Railway Colony.
(Source: PTI)
Former Jamia VC Mushirul Hasan Dies After Prolonged Illness
Noted historian and former Jamia Millia Islamia vice chancellor Mushirul Hasan passed away early Monday, 10 December, after prolonged illness at a private hospital in Delhi, the university said.
(Source: PTI)
Due Date for Form GSTR-9, GSTR-9A, GSTR-9C Extended till 31 March 2019
The due date for filing Form GSTR-9, Form GSTR-9A and Form GSTR-9C has been extended till 31 March, 2019.
(Source: ANI)
Hundreds Gather at Parliament Street to Celebrate International Human Rights Day
Hundreds of people from across the country, including prominent activists like Medha Patkar and Shabnam Hashmi, gathered at Parliament Street in central Delhi to celebrate the International Human Rights Day on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
RLSP Chief Upendra Kushwaha Resigns as Union Minister
RLSP Chief Upendra Kushwaha resigned as Union Minister on Monday.
(Source: ANI)
Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case: SC Dismisses Stay on Demolition of the House
Supreme Court after perusing the medical report, submitted by the medical board appointed by it to examine main accused Brajesh Thakur in Muzaffarpur shelter home case, says there was no injury caused to Thakur.
The court also dismissed Brajesh Thakur’s plea to stay the demolition of the building of Muzaffarpur shelter home.
(Source: ANI)
Tamil Nadu Govt Launches 24-Hour Helpline For Women
The Tamil Nadu government Monday, 10 December, launched a 24-hour helpline for women, among others, facing domestic violence and sexual harassment.
Women facing domestic violence and sexual harassment at home or workplaces can contact the toll-free helpline 181, to get assistance ranging from police help, legal aid or medical services including ambulance, an official release here said.
(Source: PTI)
German Bakery Blast Case: SC Decides to Hear Appeals
Supreme Court on Monday decided to hear the appeals filed in German Bakery blast case by Maharashtra government and German bakery blast accused, Mirza Himayat Baig. The court has not fixed a date for hearing.
(Source: ANI)
EU Court Permits UK to Change Mind And Reverse Brexit
Top EU court rules that the UK would be permitted to change its mind and reverse Brexit decision.
(Source: AP)
BJP Workers Call For Shutdown in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram Opposing Police Action
BJP has called a shutdown in Kerala’s Trivandrum district on Tuesday, 11 December opposing the police action against BJP workers.
(Source: ANI)
2 Drug Peddlers Arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri
Two drug peddlers were arrested with 200 grams of heroin in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, police said Monday.
A police team headed by Station house officer of Rajouri, Ajaz Haider, intercepted two pedestrians during a random frisking of vehicles at Kallar area and found the drugs from them.
(Source: PTI)
China Blasts 'Inhumane' Treatment of Huawei Exec Held in Canada
China blasted 'inhumane' treatment of Huawei executive held in Canada.
(Source: AFP)
Sunanda Pushkar Case: Delhi Patiala House Court Defers Order on Subramanian Swamy's Applications
Delhi's Patiala House Court has deferred the order on two applications of Subramanian Swamy in Sunanda Pushkar death case.
The applications were seeking direction to Delhi police to produce a report of a vigilance inquiry conducted after Pushkar's death and also to assist the prosecution in the case.
(Source: ANI)
BJP Parliamentary Party Meeting to be Held on 13 Dec
BJP Parliamentary party meeting scheduled to be held on 13 December.
(Source: ANI)
Govt Raises Contribution to NPS by 4%
Finance Minster Arun Jaitley on Monday announced that the government has decided to raise its contribution to National Pension Scheme (NPS) by 4 percent. The government’s contribution will now be at 14 percent from the previous 10 percent base.
Jaitley also announced that the “entire 60 percent of withdrawals from NPS will now be tax-free.”
(AN))
President Kovind Embarks 4-Day Visit to Myanmar
President Ram Nath Kovind and first lady Savita Kovind on Monday left for a 4-day visit to Myanmar. During his stay, the President will visit capital Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon, and interact with his counterpart U Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The president will also hold a high-level delegation meeting.
President Kovind Army will also attend a community reception and will visit various development projects funded by India.
(Source: Press Information Bureau)
Sensex Crashes 714 Pts as Exit Polls Show Congress-Bjp Neck-And-Neck
Market benchmark Sensex buckled under heavy selling pressure on Monday, plummeting 714 points as investors panicked over exit polls suggesting the Congress giving a tough fight to the ruling BJP in state elections as also the bruised rupee and weak global cues further dampened sentiment.
The BSE Sensex cracked below the 35,000 mark, plunging 713.53 points, or 2 per cent, to close at 34,959.72.
Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty fell 205.25 points, or 1.92 per cent, to 10,488.45.
(PTI)
Mumbai Police Summons Actor Devoleena in Rajeshwar Udan Murder Case
Pant Nagar Police in Mumbai on Monday has again summoned TV actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee for interrogation in the case related to the murder of businessman Rajeshwar Udan.
Udan was missing since 29 November and was found dead on 7 December.
(ANI)
Walmart India appoints Sameer Aggarwal as Chief Business Officer
Walmart India on Monday announced the appointment of Sameer Aggarwal as its Chief Business Officer with immediate effect.
The company said in a statement that its Chief Operating Officer Devendra Chawla has resigned "to pursue other opportunities outside Walmart India".
Aggarwal is currently the Chief Strategy and Administrative Officer for the company.
RBI Governor Urjit Patel Steps Down
A day before the results of polling in the five states, Reserve Bank of India governor Urjit Patel stepped down on Monday, 10 December from his post.
(Source: Reuters)
EU Will Not Renegotiate Brexit Deal
A European Union’s executive said on Monday, 10 December it would not renegotiate its Brexit agreement sealed with British Prime Minister Theresa May.
A day before the UK parliament could vote down May’s Brexit deal, the spokeswoman said the bloc was ready for “all scenarios”. She added that Juncker spoke by telephone with May on Sunday.
(Source: Reuters)
UK Court Allows Extradition of Vijay Mallya
The Westminister Magistrates' Court in London has allowed the extradition of fugitive liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya.
Mallya is wanted in India on alleged fraud and money-laundering charges amounting to an estimated Rs 9,000 crores.
UK PM May to Address Parliament on Brexit
UK PM Theresa May to address Parliament on Brexit amid reports key vote will be postponed.
(Source: AP)
4 Dead, 25 Injured After Bus Falls Off in Ahmedabad
Four people died and 25 were left injured after a bus fell off bridge in Bhavnagar Ahmedabad on Monday, 10 December.
(Source: PTI)
NIA Files Chargesheet Against 3 in Chikodi (Karnataka) FICN Case
National Investigative Agency files supplementary chargesheet against three accused in Chikodi (Karnataka) FICN case. The case relates to seizure of 41 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), all in the denomination of Rs. 2000, having face value of Rs 82000
Rebel PDP MLA Quits Party, Likely to Join Lone-Led People's Conference Srinagar
Former PDP MLA from Tangmarg Mohammad Abbas Wani Monday resigned from the basic membership of the party, a development expected following his support to a rebel group led by former minister Imran Ansari.
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