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Encounter Between Militants, Security Forces in Kulgam
One jawan was martyred and two militants were killed in an encounter that broke out between security forces and militants in Redwani area of Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
(Source: ANI)
Kalinga Sena Wihdraws Threat to Actor Shah Rukh Khan
The Kalinga Sena has withdrawn threat to throw ink at Shah Rukh Khan after request from the President of Hockey India. The outfit had threatened to throw ink on Khan’s face and stage black flag demonstration accusing him of insulting Odisha through his film Ashoka that was released 17 years ago.
“We have withdrawn our threat to throw ink at Shah Rukh Khan as we have received a letter from President of Hockey India requesting to consider the decision. Secondly, it is a matter of prestige of Odisha and India,” said the outfit’s chief Hemant Rath.
“We have decided to withdraw the threat for the time being in view of the request made by Hockey India President and Odisha government and police. Further decision will be taken later but we haven't forgiven Shah Rukh Khan,” he said.
(Source: ANI)
Encounter Underway in Tral
An encounter has started between security forces and terrorists at Hafoo area of Tral in Pulwama, jammu & Kashmir. The area has been cordoned off.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in a Coach of Kalka Howrah Express
Fire had broken out in the front coach of Kalka Howrah Express between Dhirpur to Dhoda Khedi Railway Station, near Kurukshetra on Tuesday morning. No casualties have been reported. Two passengers facing breathing difficulties were shifted to a hospital. Train movement is normal.
(Source: ANI)
Fuel Prices Slashed in Mumbai
Petrol and diesel prices have been cut to Rs 79.62 per litre and Rs 72.13 per litre, respectively in Mumbai, CNN-News18 reported.
(Source: CNN-News18)
Live Bullet seized from Man Visiting Arvind Kejriwal
A man was arrested under The Arms Act after a live bullet was seized from him during checking when he went to visit CM Kejriwal on Monday morning. He was among the Muslim clerics who had gone to the CM with a request to increase the salary by Waqf Board.
The man, identified as Imran, told police that he found the bullets in the donation of a mosque, kept it in his wallet and later forgot about it. The police are investigating the matter.
(Source: ANI)
Former IAS Officer Aparajita Sarangi Joins BJP
Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Aparajita Sarangi joined the BJP on Tuesday in the presence of party president Amit Shah.
(Source: ANI)
Expert committee Submits Final Report on Sterlite Plant
Months after Vedanta’s Sterlite Copper Smelter plant appealed to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) against the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB)’s decision to seal the plant, an Expert Committee appointed to probe into the matter has submitted its final report.
While the next hearing was slotted for December 10, sources tell TNM that affected parties have requested for an earlier date and are likely to receive one this week.
(Source: TNM)
Panchayat ELection in J&K, Voter Turnout Till 10 am
Panchayat elections are underway in Jammu and Kashmir. Following is the sate’s voter turnout till 10 am, in the fourth phase of polls:
(Source: ANI)
Ranbir Singh Appointed as Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi
Ranbir Singh has been appointed as the new chief electoral officer of the national capital of Delhi.
(Source: ANI)
Govt Committed to Giving Reservation to Maratha's
Maharastra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told the state assembly that the government is committed to giving the Maratha community independent reservation, over and above the 52 percent reservation already in place.
(Source: ANI)
Activist Rehana Fathima Arrested for Hurting Religious Sentiments
Woman activist Rehana Fathima, who tried to enter the Sabarimala temple, has been arrested by the Pathanamthitta Police. The arrest was made on charges of allegedly hurting religious sentiment through a Facebook post.
(Source: ANI)
Trump Suggests 10% Tariffs May Be Placed on iPhones, Laptops
Apple has lost a fifth of its value, courtesy a tech market rout since October. It will soon face another setback as US President Donald Trump has suggested that 10 percent tariffs could be placed on mobile phones, like the iPhone, and laptops made in China.
(Source: Bloomberg Quint)
World Powers Meet in Geneva on Afghan Reforms, Peace Prospects
Afghan leaders and international diplomats meet in Geneva on Tuesday to evaluate whether strategies and aid offered to Afghanistan are helping resolve the quagmire created by the 17-year war, paving way for the withdrawal of foreign troops.
(Source: Reuters)
Drunk Doctor on Duty Arrested Following Death of Pregnant Woman
A pregnant woman and her baby died after she was operated by a doctor who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol while operating her in a government hospital in Botad, Gujarat.
(Source: Times of India)
Pakistan Likely to Invite PM Modi for SAARC Summit
Neighbouring country Pakistan is likely to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi for SAARC Summit, media report by Dawn suggested.
The invite, confirmed by the Pakistan Foreign Office, comes on the heels of the opening ceremony of Kartarpur corridor on Tuesday.
PM Modi to Attend G-20 Summit, to Meet Xi Jinping
PM Narendra Modi will leave tomorrow for Argentina to attend the G20 summit and return on 2 December 2, India’s Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale confirmed.
“There’s always scope in the margins of G20 for a meeting between the BRICS head of states. That meeting is confirmed. The PM will also meet the President of China Xi Jinping, this was decided at the BRICS summit of Johannesburg,” Gokhale said.
(Source: ANI)
SC Stays Disqualification of Kerala MLA K M Shaji
The Supreme Court today allowed K M Shaji, Kerala MLA of Indian Union Muslim League who was disqualified by the High Court for making communal remarks during 2016 assembly polls, to take part in the house proceedings without voting rights and salary.
Shaji, who had won the elections from Azhikode Assembly constituency in 2016, was disqualified for six year by the high court on November 9.
(Source: PTI)
AAP Minister Satyendar Jain Acquitted in Case of Rioting
A court today acquitted Delhi's Health Minister Satyendar Jain in an alleged case of rioting in Paschim Vihar area here before the 2013 Delhi assembly election.
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal granted the relief to Jain and four AAP volunteers, noting that the witnesses cited by the prosecution failed to identify Jain, his advocate Mohd Irshad said.
Jain was arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly rioting and obstructing public servants from discharging their duty during the protest which was held after a reported rape incident.
(Source: PTI)
21 Held in Melee over Malaysian Temple Land Dispute
21 people have been arrested over rioting that broke out amid a dispute over the relocation of an Indian temple outside Kuala Lumpur.
The melee began early on Monday morning when a group of intruders attacked Indian devotees praying at the Sri Maha Mariamman temple in central Selangor state's Subang Jaya township and torched vehicles.
Another group of men retaliated on early Tuesday morning by vandalising the office of property developer MCT Berhad near the temple and also set some vehicles ablaze.
MCT's unit One City Development owns the land on which the temple sits and is embroiled in a legal tussle to relocate the century-old temple to an area nearby.
Government officials and police were quick to dispel rumors on social media that it was a racial conflict.
(Source: PTI)
Air India Privatisation Situation Reviewed in GoM Meeting
Civil Aviation ministry, in a group of ministry’s meeting of reviewing situation of privatisation of Air India today, has decided to proceed with the strategic sale.
The move entails divestment of 100 percent of the ground holding services of Air India, which is Air India Air Transport Services Limited.
(Source: ANI)