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Petrol and Diesel Prices Today
Petrol and diesel prices in Delhi on Thursday, 15 November, opened at Rs 77.28 per litre, which is a decrease of Rs 0.15 and Rs 72.09 per litre, which is a decrease of Rs 0.10. Petrol and diesel prices in Mumbai are Rs 82.80 per litre and Rs 75.53.
(ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in Bawana, 22 Fire Tenders at the Spot
A fire broke out in a factory in Bawana Industrial Area in Delhi on Thursday morning. More than 20 fire tenders are present at the spot – and firefighting operations are underway. More details are awaited.
(ANI)
Fresh Snowfall in Himachal, Kashmir
Solang valley in Kullu district and Kalpa in Kinnaur district on Thursday, 15 November received fresh snowfall. Besides, fresh snowfall was reported from Kharapathar area and Mandhol village in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla district.
In Kashmir, most of the higher areas have been receiving rain or snow since Monday.
South African President To Be Chief Guest at Republic Day
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is likely to be the chief guest at the Republic Day event next year, according to ANI sources.
Sensex Rises Over 100 Points on Strong Rupee
The BSE benchmark Sensex rose over 100 points to 35,257.88 and the NSE Nifty regained 10,600-mark Thursday backed by gains in auto, pharma, energy and financial stocks amid fresh foreign fund inflows and easing global crude prices.
The appreciating rupee and mixed leads from other Asian markets too influenced sentiment.
Anissia Batra Murder: Excessive Amount of Alcohol Found in Body
In the viscera report of Anissia Batra – the air hostess who allegedly committed suicide in July earlier this year under mysterious circumstances – excessive amounts of alcohol was found in her blood. Her body was found at her residence in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area.
President Kovind to Visit Vietnam
President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Vietnam from 18 to 21 November, according to ANI.
Chief Electoral Officer of Mizoram Replaced Ahead of State Polls
Ashish Kundra on Thursday, 15 November replaced SB Shashank (who was facing protests in the state) as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Mizoram.
(ANI)
Case Filed Against District Judge On Graft Charges In Telangana
An additional district judge in Telangana has been charged with amassing disproportionate assets, by the state Anti-Corruption Bureau.
The simultaneous searches were being carried out in several places in Telangana and in Maharashtra, a day after the bureau registered the case against XIV Additional District Judge Vaidya Vara Prasad of Ranga Reddy district court based on a direction from the high court in Hyderabad, a press release by the Anti-Corruption Bureau said.
HC Grants Relief to Associated Journals Ltd in National Herald Case
The Delhi High Court on Thursday adjourned hearing in Associated Journals Ltd's plea against their eviction from Herald House till 22 November, after hearing the Petitioner for over two hours.
2 Arrested In Up For Carrying Cattle For Slaughter
Two persons have been arrested in the district for reportedly transporting cattle for slaughter, police said Thursday.
According to the police, Bhushan and Anil Kumar were held near Sindhwali village Wednesday. They were transporting a cow and a bull in a mini truck.
Knifes and other tools meant for slaughtering animals were found in their possession, they added.
CBI Arrests Vyapam Scam Accused
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday arrested Vyapam scam accused Rakesh Nargave from a village in Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh.
(ANI)
Tiger Mahavir Found Dead in Odisha
Tiger 'Mahavir' that was brought from Madhya Pradesh's Kanha Tiger Reserve has been found dead in Satkosia Reserve forest area in Anugul district, Odisha.
(ANI)
Monkeys Kill Woman In Agra
A 59-year-old woman died in the outskirts of Agra city after she was attacked by a group of monkeys, police said on Thursday.
The attack took place on Wednesday night when the victim, Bhooran Devi, had stepped out of her house in Kagaraul village.
According to the police, the attack left her bleeding profusely and she was pronounced dead at a hospital.
(IANS)
Cong Appoints Jetti Kusum Kumar as President of TPCC
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday appointed Jetti Kusum Kumar as Working President of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee.
(ANI)
European Court Rules Against Russia in Case of Opposition Leader Navalny
European court rules against Russia in case of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The court said the seceral convictions of poosition politician has led to violation of his rights.
Russia's arrests of Navalny aimed to 'suppress political pluralism', the ocurt said.
(Source: AFP)
Second British MP Resigns Over Brexit
British Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey resigns over Brexit. He is the second Cabinet minister to step down.
(Source: AP)
ABVP Asks DUSU President Ankiv Baisoya To Resign
We have asked DUSU President Ankiv Baisoya to resign from his post and also expelled him from all the responsibilities of the organization till the inquiry is over (in fake degree case): Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad
Saudi Seeks Death penalty For Khashoggi Murder Accused
Saudi seeks death penalty for five Khashoggi murder accused, said the prosecutor.
(Source: AFP)
Saudi Seeks Death Penalty For 5 For Khashoggi Killing
Saudi Arabia said eleven suspects indicted, the prosecutors are requesting death penalty for five for writer Jamal Khashoggi's killing.
Saudi crown prince not implicated in Khashoggi murder, a prosecutor said.
(Source: AP)
1984 Riots Murder Case: Delhi Court Reserves Order
Delhi's Patiala House Court reserves order in 1984 riots murder case of Avtar Singh and Hardev Singh, to pronounce sentence of convicts on 20 November.
(Source: ANI)
Saudi Asks Turkey to Sign Cooperation Deal on Khashoggi Probe
Saudi asks Turkey to sign cooperation deal on Khashoggi probe: prosecutor
(Source: AFP)
Akali Dal MLA Slaps 1984 Riots Convict in Delhi Court
Scuffle breaks out after Akali Dal MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa slaps a 1984 riots case convict in Delhi's Patiala House Court.
(Source: ANI)
Narendra Dabholkar Murder Case: CBI Invokes UAPA Charges Against 2
CBI invokes UAPA charges against two accused,Sharad Kalaskar and Sachin Andure. It has moved application seeking extension of time to file chargesheet in Pune Sessions Court in connection to Narendra Dabholkar murder case. CBI mentioned before court that it was larger conspiracy than killing Dabholkar.
(Source: ANI)
Plans to Begin Repatriation of Rohingya Scrapped: Bangladesh
Bangladesh says plans to begin repatriation of Rohingya scrapped after officials unable to find anyone willing to go.
(Source: AP)
Who Ordered Killing of Khashoggi?: Turkey Asks Saudi Prosecutor
Turkey says Saudi investigation needs to reveal who ordered the killing of writer Khashoggi at consulate in Istanbul.
Turkey says Saudi prosecutor's statements on Khashoggi's killing 'unsatisfactory,' insists suspects be tried in Turkey.
(Source: AP)
Pune Police Files Chargesheet Against 5 Accused in Bhima Koregaon Violcence
Pune Police files chargesheet against the five accused Advocate Surendra Gadling, Shoma Sen, Mahesh Raut, Sudhir Dhawale and Rona Wilson, in Pune Sessions Court in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence case. .
Muzaffarpur Shelter home Case: JDU Leader Suspended From Party
JDU leader and former state minister Manju Verma has been suspended from the party in connection with Muzaffarpur shelter home case.
(Source: ANI)
Leading Pro-Brexit MP to Submit Con-Confidence Letter In PM
A spokesman said the leading pro-Brexit MP to submit letter of no-confidence in British PM Theresa May.
(Source: AP)
Five Officials Face Death Penalty For Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Saudi prosecutor said five officials face the death penalty for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi but Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been exonerated.
(Source: AFP)
Saudi Rejects Demand For International Probe Into Khashoggi Killing
Saudi FM rejects Turkish demand for international inquiry into Khashoggi murder.
(Source: AFP)
Violence Incited by Elgaar Parishad Campaign, Speeches: Pune Police
Entire campaigning for Elgaar Parishad and speeches delivered at Elgaar Parishad had aggravated Bhima Koregaon violence. Around 80 witnesses have been examined, said Pune Police submits in its chargesheet.
(Source: ANI)
BJP Will Collide With You Even If You Drive Safely: Tharoor
PM Modi has always talked of his humble background, and I did the same. BJP is today in a condition that even if you drive safely on the road, they will come and purposely collide with you to make it look like an accident, said Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP on his 'chaiwala' remark.
(Source: ANI)
US Announces Sanction Against 17 Saudis in Khashoggi
US has announced on Thursday, 15 November, sanctions against 17 Saudis for their alleged roles in the killing of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi. One of the 17 people is a senior aide to Crown Prince.
(Source: The Washington Post)
1,500 Migrants at US-Mexico Border
More than 1,500 migrants at US-Mexico border, reports AFP.
British PM Rules Out Second Brexit Referendum
British Prime Minister Theresa May has on Thursday, ruled out any possibilities of a second Brexit referendum.
(AFP)
Saudi Arabia to Seek Death Penalty in Khashoggi Killing; US Slaps Sanctions on 17 Officials
Saudi Arabia will seek the death penalty against five men suspected of killing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, its top prosecutor said on Thursday, while the US slapped sanctions on 17 Saudi officials in the toughest action it has taken against the kingdom since the slaying.
(Source: AP)
Armed Men Attack AAP Councillor's House in Delhi
Armed men attacked the house of AAP Councillor of Ward 83 (SDMC) Jitendra Kumar in Delhi on Thursday evening.
“There were 20-25 men. They not only fired bullets but also tried to break in. They threatened to kill me before leaving. It seems to be a politically driven attack. [I have] filed a written complaint,” Jitendra Kumar said.
(Source: ANI)
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