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Encounter Underway Between Security Forces and Terrorists in Shopian
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Shopian’s Sangran village in Jammu and Kashmir early on Monday, 3 December, reported ANI.
Two terrorists are reportedly trapped and firing has stopped at present.
World Bank Promises USD 200 bn in 2021-25 Climate Cash
The World Bank on Monday, 3 December, unveiled USD 200 billion in climate action investment for 2021-25, adding this amounts to a doubling of its current five-year funding.
The World Bank said the move, coinciding with a UN climate summit meeting of some 200 nations in Poland, represented a "significantly ramped up ambition" to tackle climate change, "sending an important signal to the wider global community to do the same".
Developed countries are committed to lifting combined annual public and private spending to USD 100 billion in developing countries by 2020 to fight the impact of climate change – up from 48.5 billion in 2016 and 56.7 billion last year, according to latest OECD data.
(Source: PTI)
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Arrives in US for 5-Day Visit
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived Washington DC on Monday, 3 December. She is in the United States for a 5-day visit where will lay wreath at the National Cemetery before a Bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence James N Mattis at Pentagon today.
(ANI)
Sushma Swaraj to Co-Chair India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting in Abu Dhabi
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will co-chair the 12th session of the India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting for Economic and Technical Cooperation with her counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi during her official visit to the Gulf country from 3-4 December.
(PTI)
Jet Fuel Prices Cut To Lowest In Seven Months By Indian Oil
Indian Oil Corporation, the country's biggest fuel retailer, has cut the jet fuel prices for domestic and international carriers.
The price in Delhi for domestic airlines was cut to Rs. 68,050.97 a kiloliter on 1 December, an 11 percent reduction from a month earlier, according to a statement by the state-run company. That is the lowest since 1 May, data from Indian Oil show. The rate reached a five-year high in November.
(Source: Bloomberg)
Kamala Harris, First Indian-American Senator to Decide on 2020 US Presidential Bid
Democrat Kamala Harris, the first Indian-American to serve in the US Senate, said she will make a decision about a potential 2020 presidential bid during the upcoming holiday season.
"It will ultimately be a family decision," Harris, who represents the state of California, told MSNBC during an event in San Francisco.
(Source: PTI)
IIT-M Students Allege Harassment by Vigilance Officers, Dean Denies Charges
Several research scholars and hostel inmates of IIT-Madras here have alleged harassment and violation of their privacy by vigilance officers during checks conducted in their rooms, a charge denied by the Dean of students.
(PTI)
Two Class X Students Missing from Hostel, Leave Note Blaming Warden
Two class X students went missing from a central government-aided girls hostel in southeast Delhi on 27 November. The two allegedly left a note in which they allegedly blamed the hostel warden for running away.
The police has registered an FIR under IPC Section 363 (kidnapping), and that two teams will be sent to Chandigarh and Dehradun to trace the minors.
(The Indian Express)
2 Men Shoot At Stray Dog After Robbing Man In Delhi
Two men on a bike shot a stray dog after they allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint in Delhi on Sunday, police said.
The incident took place in Delhi's Seelampur area. Police said they are probing the reason behind the shooting of the dog as the unidentified robbers were yet to be arrested.
(PTI)
US Markets to Shut on Wednesday to Honour Former President Bush
US financial markets will close Wednesday for a national day of mourning to honour former President George HW Bush.
The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq Inc.’s US equities and options markets and CME Group Inc.’s US-based equity markets will be closed. They will also observe a moment of silence on Monday.
(Bloomberg)
Terrorists Nabbed Attempting to Infiltrate from Myanmar
Nine terrorists were arrested as they attempted to infiltrate into India from Myanmar.
The security forces have also recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from their possession.
(ANI)
SC Adjourns Navlakha's Bhima Koregaon Hearing Adjourned till Jan 2019
Navlakha hearing adjourned by the Supreme Court till January 2019. SC asks the government to submit a copy of chargesheet. SC to examine the state government’s appeal for the extension of time.
SC Adjourns Zakia Jafri's Plea Challenging PM Modi's Clean Chit
The Supreme Court has adjourned Zakia Jafri’s plea challenging the clean chit given to Narendra Modi. The hearing has been adjourned for the third week of January 2019.
(LiveLaw)
Delhi Court to Pronounce Sentence in Coal Scam on 5 Dec
Delhi court fixes 5 Dec for pronouncing sentence against ex-coal Secretary H C Gupta, others convicted in coal scam case, reported PTI.
Fire Broke Out at Foam Factory in Siliguri
A fire had broken out in a foam factory in West Bengal’s Siliguri, reported ANI.
Fire at a Container Freight Station in Maharashtra's Raigad
A fire broke out at a container freight station near Jawaharlal Nehru port trust in Maharashtra’s Raigad, reported ANI.
Police Busted 2 Terror Modules in J&K
Police in south Kashmir busted 2 terror modules of proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and arrested 10 of its associates in Tral area of Awantipora and Khrew area of Pampore, reported ANI.
Moody’s Says Outlook On Indian Banks Stable
Moody's Investors Service today said it has a stable outlook on the Indian banking system for the next 12-18 months as economic growth prospects remain healthy amid weak, but stabilising, asset quality.
The stable outlook is based on six parameters — operating environment, asset quality, capital, funding and liquidity, profitability and efficiency, and government support — all of which are stable, said Moody's.
(Source: PTI)
Bulandshahr: Police Inspector Dead in a Protest Against Illegal Slaughterhouses
One police inspector has died during a clash with people protesting against illegal slaughterhouses in Bulandshahr, Anuj Jha, district magistrate, Bulandshahr, confirmed.
(Source: ANI)
Court Discharges Kejriwal, 6 Others in Rioting Case
Delhi court, on Monday, 3 December, discharged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others in a case of alleged rioting in front of prime minister's house in 2012.
(Source: PTI)
NGT Slaps 25 Crore Fine on Delhi Govt
The National Green Tribunal Monday asked the Delhi government to deposit Rs 25 crore with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for their failure to curb the problem of pollution in the city.
(Source: PTI)
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Session From 13 December
The Punjab cabinet Monday decided to summon the next state assembly session from 13 to 15 December.
A decision to this effect was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh here, according to an official spokesman.
(Source: PTI)
2 Smugglers Arrested in J&K's Ramban
Two alleged interstate narcotic smugglers, hailing from Punjab, were arrested after 50-kg poppy straw were recovered from a truck in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Monday, 3 December, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Charge sheet Filed Against Satyendra Jain, Wife and Associates
CBI filed a chargesheet in Delhi’s Patiala High Court against Delhi minister Satyendra Jain, his wife Poonam and his business associates Ajeet Prasad Jain, Vaibhav Jain, Sunil Jain and Ayush Jain in connection with disproportionate assets case against him.
(Source: ANI)
Former Uttarakhand Ayurved University Registrar Arrested For Corruption
Former Uttarakhand Ayurved University Registrar Mrityunjay Mishra was arrested on charges of corruption in Dehradun on Monday, 3 December.
(Source: ANI)
Police Constable Shot in an Exchange of Fire in Bihar
Police Constable Mukesh Singh was shot at during an exchange of fire between police and criminals in Patna on Monday, 3 December.
(Source: ANI)
NHRC Issues Notice to UP Govt
National Human Rights Commission, on Monday, issued a notice to the Government of Uttar Pradesh over reported burning of a woman by her tormentors amidst police inaction in Sitapur district.
(Source: ANI)
Nine Girls Go Missing From Shelter in Delhi's Dilshad Garden
Nine girls have gone missing from the Sanskar ashram shelter home in Delhi’s Dilshad Garden. Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has directed the chief secretary to suspend senior officers on the DCW Chairperson's representation.
(ANI)
Elephant Attacks Car in Uttarakhand's Ramnagar
An elephant attacked a car near Mohan Marg in Ramnagar on Monday, 3 December. Some teachers present in the car left it and fled the spot on seeing the elephant after which the animal decided to attack the vehicle.
Forest Department personnel fired shots in the air to scare the elephant, after which it ran into the forests, ANI reported.
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