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2 Killed, 24 Injured in Explosion in China
At least two people have been killed and 24 others injured in an explosion at a factory in China's Northeast Jilin province, the local government said on Saturday, 24 November.
About 41 buildings were also damaged in the explosion. The explosion also caused a large fire, another daily Global Times said.
(Source: PTI)
Third Phase of J&K Panchayat Polls Underway
Voting for the third phase of Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir that commenced on Saturday, 24 November is underway.
The second phase of polling took place on 21 November while the first phase of the voting was held on 17 November. Panchayat polls were last held in the state in 2011.
(Source: ANI)
5 Bangladeshi Gang Members Arrested in Delhi's Taimoor Nagar Area
Five Bangladeshi nationals of a gang were arrested on Friday night following an encounter with Delhi Police Crime Branch in Taimoor Nagar area.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Crime Branch, Ram Gopal Naik confirmed that two were injured in the encounter.
According to Naik, the gang was involved in incidents of loot in different parts of the country.
Theresa May Heads to Brussels as Spain Threatens Brexit Summit
British Prime Minister Theresa May was headed back to Brussels on Saturday, 23 November, to defend the planned Brexit divorce deal even as Spain threatened to boycott an EU summit meant to endorse it.
(Source: PTI)
Second Accident on Signature Bridge: Man Killed After Bike Skids
A 24-year-old was killed and his cousin injured after their motorcycle skidded off the Signature Bridge on Saturday, a day after two medical students were killed in an accident there, police said.
The deceased, identified as Shankar, was riding motorcycle and his cousin Deepak (17) was pillion rider, a senior police officer said.
(Source: PTI)
BJP President Amit Shah Holds Road Show in MP's Ashoknagar
BJP President Amit Shah holds road show in Madhya Pradesh's Ashoknagar, ANI reported.
Civilian Injured in Budgam Firing Incident Succumbs to Injuries in J&K
A civilian, injured in a firing incident near a security forces camp in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, succumbed to injuries on Saturday, officials said.
Ishfaq Ahmad Ganaie was injured in the firing near the camp of Army's 50 Rashtriya Rifles unit at Chattergam area of Budgam in central Kashmir on Friday, a police official said. He said Ganaie succumbed at the SMHS hospital on Saturday morning.
(Source: PTI)
15 Killed in Bus Accident in Karnataka's Mandya District
At least 15 people died after the bus they were in fell into a canal near Mandya in Karnataka, ANI reported. The death toll is likely to rise.
US Soldier Killed in Afghanistan: NATO
A US soldier was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday, 24 November, NATO said, taking the number of American service personnel to die in the war-torn country this year to nine.
NATO's Resolute Support mission would not immediately release any details about the soldier — the second US service member to be killed in Afghanistan this month — or the circumstances of their death.
(Source: PTI)
Two Minors Killed, 22 Injured After Tractor-Trolley Overturns in UP
Two children were killed and 22 others injured after their tractor-trolley overturned in Nawabganj area here, police said on Saturday.
The deceased were identified as Guddan (10) and Rajrani (8), Superintendent of Police (SP) Gaurav Grover said. They were returning after taking holy dip in the Rapti river on the occasion of Kartik Purnima on Friday night, he said.
(Source: PTI)
Facebook to Train 5 Mn People with Digital Skills by 2021
Social media giant Facebook on Saturday, 24 November, said it aims to train five million people on skills to help them use the digital media to expand their business and access global markets.
(Source: PTI)
Iranian President Rouhani Calls Israel a 'Cancerous Tumor'
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called Israel a "cancerous tumour" established by Western countries to advance their interests in the Middle East.
Iran's leaders frequently condemn Israel and predict its demise, but Rouhani, a relative moderate, rarely employs such rhetoric.
(Source: AP)
Delhi's Air Quality Shows Slight Improvement with Increased Wind Speed
Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement on Saturday due to increased wind speed, favourable for dispersion of pollutants, and settled in the 'poor' category, authorities said.
The overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 264 which falls in the 'poor' category, according to data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
(Source: PTI)
Koreas Gain UN Sanctions Exemption for Joint Rail Survey
On Saturday, South Korea confirmed that the United Nations Security Council granted an exemption to sanctions that will allow surveys on North Korean railroad sections the Koreas want to connect with the South.
(Source: AP)
Microsoft Edges Past Apple, Becomes Most Valuable US Company
Microsoft has become the most valuable US company with $753.3 billion in market capitalisation, riding past Apple for the first time since 2010 when it came close to the Cupertino-based tech giant. Apple, which became the first $1-trillion US company in August, came down to $746.8 billion on Friday, owing to lower-than-expected iPhone sales.
Amazon with $736.6 billion is currently at third and Alphabet (the parent company of Google) with $725.5 billion is at the fourth spot.
Source: IANS
Aircel-Maxis Case: 'No Offence Was Created in the Grant of FIPB', Says P Chidambaram
Former Union Minister P Chidambaram in his reply in Aircel-Maxis case states, "no offence was committed in the grant of FIPB (Foreign Investment Promotion Board) approval. No illegal gratification was received. There was no conspiracy.
"Approval was granted on basis of deliberation in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board and recommendations of the FIPB that was put up to the Finance Minister (P Chidambaram) in the Normal course of official business," reads the rejoinder.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in Delhi's Bhajanpura Market
Fire broke out in a shop in Delhi’s Bhajanpura Market. 19 tenders have been rushed to the spot. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Vehicle Carrying 200kg of Cannabis Recovered in Siliguri
A vehicle loaded with 200 kg of cannabis (ganja) was recovered by police in West Bengal’s Siliguri. Two persons present in the vehicle, driver and owner of the vehicle have been arrested.
A case has been registered and the investigation underway.
(Source: ANI)
Jharkhand: Two Naxals From PLFI Arrested in Khunti
Two Naxals from People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) arrested in Jharkhand’s Khunti.
Two pistols and several cartridges among other paraphernalia were also recovered.
(Source: ANI)
Paris: Six People Arrested, Police Deploys Tear Gas, Water Cannons on Protesters
Six people were arrested in central Paris protests as police deployed tear gas, water cannons against demonstrators angry about rising fuel taxes and Macron's presidency.
(Source: AP)
Pakistan Invites Sushma Swaraj, Amarinder Singh and Sidhu for Kartarpur Ceremony
Pakistan has extended an invitation to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu to attend the groundbreaking ceremony at Kartarpur on 28 November, the country’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Saturday.
ED Conducts Raids at TDP MP's Residence and Offices, Seizes 6 Luxury Cars
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday seized six luxury cars as well as documents during its raids at TDP MP YS Chowdary's residence and offices. The searches were conducted in a case of bank fraud of over Rs 6,000 crore by more than 120 shell companies allegedly controlled by Chowdary.
(ANI)
Kannada Actor and Politician Ambarish Passes Away
Veteran Kannada actor and politician Ambarish passed away in Bengaluru on Saturday at the age of 66. He was the minister of state for information and broadcasting from 2006 to 2007 in the Manmohan Singh government.