Latest News: Congress Wins All Wards in Leh Municipal Committee
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Fuel Prices Decrease for Third Consecutive Day, Petrol at Rs 81.99/L
Petrol and diesel prices witnessed a dip for the third consecutive day on Saturday. Petrol price in Delhi decreased by Rs 0.39 at Rs 81.99 per litre, while diesel was priced at Rs 75.36 per litre (fall of Rs 0.12).
Petrol and diesel prices in Mumbai were at Rs 87.46 per litre (decrease by Rs 0.38) and Rs 79.00 per litre (decrease by Rs 0.13), respectively.
(ANI)
Russian Woman Charged For Meddling in 2018 US Election
The US accused a Russian woman on Friday of helping oversee the finances of a sweeping, secretive effort to sway American public opinion through social media in the first federal case alleging foreign interference in the 2018 midterm elections.
The criminal complaint against Elena Alekseevna Khusyaynova alleges that Russians are using some of the same techniques to influence US politics as they relied on ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
(AP)
Counting Begins for J&K Municipal Polls Amid Heavy Security
The counting of votes for the recently concluded municipal polls began in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday amid heavy security. Poll officials said that the counting started at 8 am, and all the results would be declared later in the day.
The municipal elections that took place in the state after 13 years, were held in four phases, covering 79 municipal bodies with an electorate of about 17 lakh electors.
(IANS)
White House 'Saddened' to Hear of Khashoggi's Death
The White House said on Saturday that it was "saddened" to hear the confirmation of Saudi Arabia's dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death, but made no mention of action against the major US ally.
Saudi Arabia on Saturday said Khashoggi, 60, was killed inside its consulate in Istanbul after "discussions" at the consulate devolved into an altercation, without disclosing any details on the whereabouts of his body.
(PTI)
Islamic State Releases Six of 27 Druze Hostages Held in Syria
Syrian opposition activists say the Islamic State group has released two women and four children they had been holding since July in an exchange with the government.
The women and children were among 30 people kidnapped by IS in the southern province of Sweida in July when they carried out a raid that left more than 200 people dead.
(AP)
Voting Underway for Afghan Parliamentary Polls Amid Tight Security
Voting is underway across Afghanistan for the country's parliamentary polls that were delayed by three years and marred by a brazen terror attack by the Taliban that killed and injured top security officials earlier this week.
The polls opened at 7 am on Saturday, amid tight security and vote-rigging concerns.
(IANS)
Two Killed in Durga Puja Clashes in UP
Two minors were killed and one woman was seriously injured in accidents and violent clashes reported from many parts of Uttar Pradesh during the idol immersion procession of Goddess Durga, police said on Saturday.
At least a dozen persons have been injured in similar incidents, a government official told IANS, adding that most of the violence was reported from Agra, Kaushambi and Sultanpur.
(IANS)
Present Plans to Rehabilitate Andaman Famers Displaced by 2004 Tsunami: SC to Centre
The Supreme Court on Saturday directed the Centre to place before it a report on how it plans to rehabilitate the farmers from Andaman and Nicobar Island who lost their land and livelihood in the 2004 tsunami.
(ANI)
J&K Municipal Polls Latest Results: INC Wins in Six Wards, BJP Secures Four
The results for the recently concluded municipal polls in Jammu and Kashmir have started coming in.
As per the latest reports, the INC has won from the Ganie Mohalla, Khanpora, Wahadatpora, Bazar Mohalla, Karipora and Kharpora municipal wards.
The BJP, meanwhile, secured the Narispora, Housing Colony Ompora, Dobi Mohalla and Mohanpora municipal wards in Budgam.
(ANI)
Six Killed in Car Accident in Odisha
Six persons, including three women and a minor girl, were killed after a car hit a motor-cycle and fell into a water body in Pipili area of Odisha's Puri district, the police said.
The incident occurred near Uttara on Puri-Bhubaneswar highway on Friday night.
(PTI)
IUML Kerala Legislator Abdul Razack Dies
PB Abdul Razack, a senior IUML legislator from Kerala, died at a private hospital in Kasargode on Saturday, party sources said. He was 63.
Razack, a two-time legislator representing the state's northern most constituency of Manjeswaram, that borders Karnataka, was in the hospital for the past few days.
(IANS)
Delhi Court Frames Charges Against RK Pachauri
Delhi's Saket court on Saturday framed charges against environmentalist RK Pachauri in a sexual harrassment case.
Pachauri, the former director general of The Energy and Resources Institute, or TERI, was accused of systematically harassing women employed at the institute.
(ANI)
Amnesty Says Saudi Probe into Khashoggi Killing 'Questionable'
Amnesty International on Saturday said that the “impartiality” of a Saudi investigation into the killing of Jamal Khashoggi would remain in question after authorities in the kingdom said the journalist died after a fight in the consulate in Istanbul.
The rights groups have been concerned of a “whitewash” in the investigation, an Amnesty official said.
(AP)
NIA Court Rejects Purohit's Plea to Drop UAPA Charges
Mumbai's Special NIA court on Saturday rejected Lt Col Prasad Srikant Purohit's application to remove the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) charge against him in the 2008 Malegaon Blast case.
The court also termed the sanction for his prosecution under UAPA as valid.
(ANI)
Rajnath Meets Sri Lankan PM; Discusses Security, Anti-Terror Cooperation
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh met visiting Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday and discussed with him issues related to security and anti-terror cooperation between India and the island nation.
During the 30-minute meeting, both the leaders talked about further strengthening of India-Sri Lanka relations.
(PTI)
Indian Sqaud for 1st ODI Against West Indies Announced
The Indian cricket team's 12-man sqaud for the first ODI against West Indies in Assam's Guwahati was announced on Saturday.
As per ANI, the players included in the 12-man sqaud are: Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Ambati Rayudu, Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Syed Khaleel Ahmed.
Sri Lankan PM Meets PM Modi
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ANI reported.
Wickremesinghe also held talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
The Sri Lankan PM arrived in New Delhi on Thursday in what is his fifth visit to India since assuming office in 2015.
(ANI)
BJP Councillor Arrested For Thrashing UP Cop
BJP Councillor from Uttar Pradesh, Munish Kumar was arrested by UP police on Saturday for thrashing sub-inspector at a restaurant in Meerut.
Earlier, a video had gone viral where the accused who is also the owner of the restaurant, was seen beating the cop.
(ANI)
Kidnapped Indian-origin Tanzanian Billionaire Freed
Indian-origin Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji, who was captured by gunmen outside a gym here nine days ago, is back home safe after his kidnappers freed him, the police said.
Dewji, 43-year-old CEO of the METL Group family conglomerate, was kidnapped by unknown men on 11 October while he was going for his early morning workout in Tanzania's commercial capital Dar es Salaam.
(IANS)
Senior Advocate Maninder Singh Resigns As ASG
Senior counsel Maninder Singh has resigned as the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) after serving as a government counsel for over four years.
With Singh stepping down, the strength of the government lawyers at the ASG level was reduced to four – Pinki Anand, Atmaran Nadkarni, Aman Lekhi and Vikranjit Banerjee.
Prior to Singh, senior counsel P.S. Narasimha had resigned as Additional Solicitor General. Another ASG Sandeep Sethi had quit earlier in 2018.
(IANS)
At Least 7 Dead, 20 Injured After Bus Falls Into Pond in Assam
At least seven were killed and more than 20 people were injured after an Assam State Transport Corporation bus lost control and fell in a pond between Guwahati and Mukalmua.
The injured have been admitted to a hospital. More details awaited
(ANI)
Encounter Breaks Out Between Army & Terrorists in J&K Pulwama
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces at Pathan village of Pulwama in South Kashmir following cordon and search operations (CASO). Three terrorists likely trapped in a house. Gun fight underway.
More details awaited.
(News18)
NIA Arrests Ashraf Khandey, Key Accused In Nagrota Camp Attack Case
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested key accused Mohd. Ashraf Khandey, who was absconding in the Nagrota Army Camp attack case.
He was arrested from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi while he was trying to flee to Saudi Arabia via Sri Lanka.
(ANI)
Section 144 Imposed in Bihar's Madhuban Village Following Clashes
Earlier today, section 144 (prohibits assembly of more than 4 people in an area) was imposed in Bihar's Madhuban village following a clash between two groups over idol immersion.
Total 6 people have been arrested, internet services have been suspended.
(ANI)
130 Casualties During Afghan Polls: Reports
More than 130 casualties were reported during Afghan election violence on Saturday, news agency AFP reported.
More details are awaited.
(AFP)
1 CRPF Personnel Dead After Bomb Explosion in Manipur
One CRPF personnel dead and another was injured after a bomb exploded in Manipur’s Samu Makhong inside Khwairamband Bazar around 5:45 PM.
More details awaited.
(ANI)
Congress Wins All Wards in Leh Municipal Committee
Indian National Congress (INC) on Saturday won all 13 wards of Leh Municipal Committee. Earlier, BJP secured the Narispora, Housing Colony Ompora, Dobi Mohalla and Mohanpora municipal wards in Budgam.
Meanwhile, counting process for the J&K civic polls are still underway.
ANI
Partial Selection of Candidates for Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram Assembly Elections Complete: JP Nadda
Health Minister JP Nadda said that the candidates for 77 seats out of 90 in the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections have been decided. “Former IAS officer OP Chaudhary will be contesting from Chhattisgarh's Kharsia constituency,” Nadda said in a statement to ANI.
“For the upcoming Telangana Assembly polls candidates for 38 seats have been decided and for Mizoram Assembly polls candidates for 13 seats have been decided,” Nadda added.
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