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Encounter Underway in J&K's Budgam
Exchange of fire is underway between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam's Chattergam. As per initial media reports, two militants have been killed and three soldiers have been injured. The encounter has been going on for the past three hours.
(Source: ANI)
22 Killed in North China's Chemical Plant Blast
A blast in north China’s chemical plant kills at least 22, reported AFP quoting official.
Delhi's Air Quality Slumps to 'Very Poor'
A thick blanket of smog and haze more toxic that can be measured by the monitoring devices was seen above Delhi and its nearby regions on Wednesday.
A thick layer of haze was visible in several parts of the capital during early morning and Centre run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) have recorded concentrations of 360 at 8:30 am.
(ANI)
Shujaat Bukhari’s Murderer Naveed Jatt Neutralised: Reports
Journalist Shujaat Bukhari's murderer Naveed Jatt has been neutralised, say reports.
Congress MLAs Protest Over Sabarimala in Kerala Assembly
Congress party’s MLAs staged a protest in the well of the Kerala assembly over the Sabarimala temple issue on Wednesday.
(ANI)
SC Upholds Death Penalty as Law: Should Remain on Statute Book
According to the Supreme Court, the death penalty is valid under the law. By 2:1 majority, SC holds death penalty and says that it should remain on the statute book.
(News18)
Chinese Geneticist Apologizes for Baby-Gene Editing Result Leak
A Chinese scientist at the center of a controversy over what he claims are the world’s first genetically edited children apologized on Wednesday for the result being leaked unexpectedly as he detailed his findings at a conference in Hong Kong.
(Reuters)
US President Trump to Hold 'Trilateral Meeting' with Modi and Abe
US President Donald Trump will hold a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina, The United States National Security Agency confirmed.
(PTI)
Sushma Says No to SAARC Summit Till Pak Curbs Terror
Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, on Wednesday said that till the time Pakistan does not curb its double standards on terrorism, India will not accept Pakistan’s invitation to PM Modi for the SAARC summit, to be held in Islamabad.
(ANI)
Landmine Blast by Naxals in Vishakhapatnam
A landmine blast was carried out by Naxals near Nurmathi village in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. A policeman and a civilian are reported to be injured. More details awaited.
(ANI)
Afghan Air Strike on Taliban Injures Civilians
Helmand governor's office said that the air force targeted Taliban in Garemsir district, killing a number of insurgents. However, during the strike, at least 20 civilians were also killed and wounded in the bombing, officials confirmed.
(ANI/TOLO)
SBI Increases Fixed Deposit Rates for Select Maturity Periods
The State Bank of India has increased the fixed deposit (FD) rates for some select maturity periods. This comes after other major banks like the ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank also hiked their rates. The revised rates for FDs less than Rs 1 crore are effective from today.
(LiveMint)
Fire Breaks Out in Pune Slum
A fire broke out in a slum area at Patil Estate Lane no 3 near Shivajinagar in Pune. 30 fire tenders are present at the spot, reported ANI.
Delhi HC Upholds Sentences of 1984 Riots Convicts
The Delhi High Court, on Wednesday, 28 November, upheld the sentences of those convicted in the 1984 riots. The Court dismissed the review plea of all the 88 convicts, according to PTI.
7 Dead, 16 Hospitalised After Consuming Spurious Alcohol
Seven dead and 16 people have been hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in West Bengal’s Nadia district, said Amit Mitra.
(PTI)
Pakistan PM Imran Khan Lays Foundation Stone for Kartarpur Corridor
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday, 28 November, laid the foundation stone for a corridor linking Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Kartarpur – the final resting place of Sikh faith's founder Guru Nanak Dev – to Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Gurdaspur district to facilitate visa-free movement of Indian Sikh pilgrims.
Click here for all the live updates from the Kartarpur inauguration ceremony.
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar-India Border
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter Scale hit Myanmar-India (Arunachal Pradesh) Border Region at 3:47 IST on Wednesday, 28 November.
(ANI)
Centre Allocates Rs 321.69 Crore Nirbhaya Fund
The Central Government has allocated Rs 321.69 crore under the Nirbhaya Fund for implementation of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) project across the country, confirmed Ministry of Home Affairs (Women Safety Division).
(ANI)
Cbi Carries out Searches Across Six States in Nios Fraud Case
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in the last two days conducted searches at 26 locations including premises and study centres of an official of NIOS (National Institute of Open School) and a private person, in six states, Madhya Pradesh, Harayana, Odisha, New Delhi, Assam & Sikkim.
Hard disk, computers, answer sheet, fees payment and seat planning of examination hall recovered by CBI during search.
CBI had registered case against unknown person of NIOS on 23 July on the basis of complaint of HRD Ministry (CVO of Ministry) in malpractices of class 10 and 12 exam in last year.
(ANI)
Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case: CBI Questions NGO's Manager
CBI questions Saista Praveen alias Madhu in connection with the Muzaffarpur shelter home case. She was managing the NGO.
(ANI)
Award-Winning Photojournalist Detained in China: Wife
A Chinese award-winning photojournalist vanished in the restive northwest region of Xinjiang earlier this month after he was reportedly detained by security agents, his wife said.
The wife of Lu Guang said she lost contact with him on the night of 3 November when he was in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, a heavily policed region where authorities are accused of running a network of internment camps.
(AFP)
Putin Blames Poroshenko Over Standoff With Ukrainian Vessels
Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed the standoff with Ukrainian vessels in the Black Sea on the Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko.
(AP)
25 Injured After Bus Overturns in Himachal Pradesh
25 people were injured after a Himachal Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus with 37 people on board including the driver and a conductor overturned near Shongtong Bridge on NH-5, DS Dutta, DSP Headquarters, Kinnaur District Police confirmed.
(ANI)
Uttar Pradesh: Four People Convicted for Beating Woman to Death in Shamli
A local court convicted Wednesday four people over the death of a woman who was beaten up for refusing to pay Rs 51,000 to a group of 'kinners' at her son's wedding in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district.
The four accused include two transgender people Anjali alias Chandni and Hina and two men identified as Joni and Yusuf. According to the prosecution, Kamla (55), wife of Sahendra, was beaten to death by the group for not fulfilling their demand on her son's wedding at Simbhalka village in Shamli district on August 11, 2012.
(PTI)
Senior Woman Maoist Leader Arrested in Telangana
The Telangana police Wednesday claimed to have thwarted attempts by the banned CPI(Maoist) to carry out attacks on political leaders ahead of the 7 December Assembly elections in the state with the arrest of a top leader of the proscribed outfit.
P Rupa, alias Sujatha, a divisional committee secretary who was allegedly involved in several offences in various districts of Telangana, was arrested Tuesday during a vehicle checking drive in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, police said.
(PTI)
Assam: 200 Agitating Nurses Held, Released Later
Around 200 agitating nurses were arrested from two state-run medical college and hospitals of Assam on Wednesday, the third day of their strike, only to be released later, officials said.
The nurses under the banner of All Assam Nurses' Association (AANA) were on strike in two hospitals since Monday to press for their demands including alleged pay anomalies.
The authorities imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC in the premises of the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) on Wednesday morning, official sources said.
(PTI)
29 New Police Stations Coming up in Harayana: DGP
Haryana DGP B S Sandhu Wednesday said the Police Housing Corporation has taken up policing infrastructure works, including construction of 29 police stations, at a cost of Rs 114.34 crore in the state.
The DGP said the new police stations would help in extending better working environment to the personnel and help them in discharging their official duties efficiently.
(PTI)
Two Men Arrested by Customs for Smuggling Gold at Delhi Airport
Two men have been arrested by customs officials for allegedly trying to smuggle into the country Rs 22.5 lakh worth gold by concealing it in travel cooker, hand mixer and emergency light being carried by them at the Delhi airport, according to an official statement issued Wednesday.
A man was intercepted by the customs officials after his arrival from Dubai on Monday, it said.
(PTI)
Drunk Man Beats Wife to Death in Odisha's Jajpur
A 29-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating his wife to death in an inebriated condition in Odisha's Jajpur district, police said.
Bibhuti Munda of Ghagia village came home drunk on Tuesday night, picked up a quarrel with Sabitri, his wife of five years, and beat her up with a stick killing her on the spot.
(PTI)
3 Arrested for Raping a Minor in Delhi's Narela
Three men were arrested and sent to a 14-day judicial custody for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl on Tuesday, 27 November, night in Delhi's Narela area.
The girl is currently under treatment and her condition is stable.
(ANI)
GST Returns Filing Dates Extended in Few Areas of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
Due to Cyclone Titli in Andhra's Srikakulam and Cyclone Gaja in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu including Cuddalore, Thiruvarur, Puddukottai, Dindigul, Nagapattinam, Theni, Thanjavur, Sivaganga, Tiruchirappalli, Karur&Ramanathapuram, due dates for filing various GST returns have been extended.
(Source: ANI)
Arvind Saxena Appointed as UPSC Chairman
Arvind Saxena was appointed as the Chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
(ANI)
Brazil Pulls Out of Hosting 2019 UN Climate Conference
Brazil, on Wednesday, 28 November, pulled out of hosting 2019 UN climate conference.
(AFP)
Afghanistan: Loud Explosions in Eastern Kabul
Afghan Interior Ministry official confirmed loud explosion in eastern part of capital Kabul.
Eyewitnesses say exchange of gunfire is heard from the attack scene.
(With inputs from AP and TOLONews)
Top Maoist Leader Ganapathy Replaced by Basavaraju
General Secretary of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist), Ganapathy has been replaced by his second-in-command Nambala Keshava Rao alias Basavaraju, a purported statement from the Maoists said.
Muppala Lakshmana Rao alias Ganapathy, around 71 years of age, has stepped down from his position due to his deteriorating health and age-related issues, a statement dated 10 November issued by the Maoists and circulated on social media, said.
(PTI)
Rs 10 Cr Sanctioned by Kerala Govt After Cyclone Gaja
Kerala Cabinet sanctioned Rs.10 Crore as emergency aid to Tamil Nadu in aftermath of Cyclone Gaja.
(ANI)
20-Year-Old With No Crime Record Shot Dead in 'Encounter'
A 20-year-old with no criminal history was shot dead by police in Muzaffarnagar in an encounter.
The incident occurred 12km from victim Irshad Ahmad's village, who according to his family and neighbours, never committed any crime in his life.
(The Times of India)
At Least 10 Killed in Attack At UK Security Compound in Kabul
At least 10 killed in attack at UK security firm's compound in Kabul, officials say .
(Source: AFP)
Two Terrorists Killed in Pulwama Encounter
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Pulwama early on 29 November.
“No collateral damage took place during the encounter. Identities of the terrorists are yet to be ascertained,” police sources told ANI.