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Civilian Abducted and Killed in J&K's Pulwama
Terrorists on the intervening night of 15-16 November abducted a civilian and killed him in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir police told ANI.
The police said the deceased has been identified as Nadeem Manzoor of Safanagri, Shopian. His bullet-riddled body was retrieved by police from Kilora Pulwama. A case has been registered and investigations are underway, police told ANI.
Death Toll in California Wildfires Rises to 63
Authorities have reported seven more fatalities from a blaze in Northern California, bringing the total number of fatalities so far to 63 in the deadliest wildfire in state history.
Head Constable Shoots Himself Outside Delhi Secretariat
Head constable Sohanveer allegedly shot himself dead with his service revolver in the VIP parking lot of Delhi Secretariat on 16 November morning.
Rupee Rises 10 Paise Against US Dollar to 71.87
The rupee firmed 10 paise to 71.87 against the US dollar Friday on increased selling of the US currency by exporters and banks.
Besides, weakness in the greenback against some currencies overseas, increased foreign fund inflows and a higher opening of domestic equities supported the rupee, traders said.
AP Govt Withdraws Permission From CBI to Interfere in Any Case Within The State
Andhra Pradesh Government has withdrawn the ‘General Consent’ given to the members of Delhi Special Police Establishment to exercise powers and jurisdiction in the state. In the absence of this permission, CBI can't interfere with any case that takes place within the limits of the state.
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Charged in US
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been charged in the United States, WikiLeaks said Thursday night.
UP Govt Files Affidavit in SC on Plea Seeking Probe in Encounter Killings
Uttar Pradesh government files affidavit in the Supreme Court on a PIL seeking a probe into encounter killings in the state. The Court has fixed the matter for hearing after two weeks.
Five Booked for Derogatory Post Against Yogi Adityanath, RSS
Five persons have been booked under the IT Act for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the RSS on Facebook, police told PTI on Friday, 16 November.
Witness in 1984 Riots Case Identifies Cong's Sajjan Kumat
A witness in 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case, Cham Kaur identified Congress leader Sajjan Kumar during her statement, on 16 November, before Delhi's Patiala House Court. The case will be next heard on 20 December.
Delhi Patiala House Court Takes Note of Shashi Tharoor's 'Scorpion' Remark
Delhi's Patiala House Court takes cognisance on criminal defamation complaint against Congress' Shashi Tharoor over his 'scorpion' remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Court fixed 22 December for recording of complainant's (BJP leader Rajeev Babbar) statement in this regard.
Trial Run of India's First Engineless Train "T18" To Be Conducted Tomo
The first trial run of Indian Railways' first 'engineless' train, Train 18, is set to be conducted on Saturday, 17 November, on Bareilly-Moradabad standard railway track.
The Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) team has also reached Moradabad for the trial run.
Custom Officials Recover Gold in Powder
Customs officials at Goa International Airport recovers 450 grams gold in powder form from a passenger, further investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
SC Issues Notices On Pleas Against Killings of Stray Dogs
SC issued notices on the contempt petition against the killing of 350 stray dogs by Sakleshpur municipality in Karnataka in October 2017 in direct violation of previous apex court orders to not kill stray dogs and only act as per Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act&Animal Birth Control Rules.
(Source: ANI)
42 Killed in Suspected Gas Cylinder Blast in Zimbabwe
At least 42 passengers were killed, Zimbabwe police say, when a suspected gas cylinder exploded on a bus in the south of the country, with pictures showing the burnt-out wreckage of the vehicle.
(Source: AFP)
20 Injured in Road Accident in Muzaffarnagar
At least 20 people were injured when a tractor-trolley in which they were travelling overturned on the Delhi-Dehradun national highway here, police said Friday.
The accident took place near Rampur Tiraha on the highway Thursday evening when the people were returning home after attending a post-death ritual. The injured were mostly women, the police said, adding they have been admitted to the district hospital.
(Source: PTI)
Adityanath Inaugurates Defence Expo in Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Defence Expo-2018 in Kanpur on Friday, 16 November.
(Source: ANI)
GOC Condemns Killing of Youth in Shopian
These terrorists have no religion, no values. They have killed a young boy. The reason of the terrorist attack is still unknown. But definitely, it’s a terrorist attack. We condemn it: AK Bhatt, GOC Army's 15 Corps, on youth killed in Shopian.
(Source: ANI)
US Senate Bill To Punish Saudi Over Khashoggi Killing
The US Senate introduced a legislation seeking to punish Saudi Arabia over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and escalating the political as well as a humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
(Source: ANI)
'Bollywood Movies Fashionable Among Chinese Youth'
Three things are most fashionable among the Chinese youth in urban areas of China- watching Bollywood movies, practicing Yoga and tasting the Darjeeling tea: Chinese Ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui at China-India Youth dialogue in Delhi, earlier on Friday, 16 November.
(Source: ANI)
Netanyahu Party Denies Early Polls
A coalition source said Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to order early elections. However, Netanyahu party denies decision to call early Israel polls.
(Source: AFP)
Judge to Announce Ruling in CNN Report's Credential Case
Judge to announce ruling in CNN reporter Jim Acosta’s credential case.
(Source: ANI)
Israeli Coalition Leader Seeks Elections 'As Soon As Possible'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main coalition partner is seeking elections "as soon as possible" and wants a date set on Sunday, 18 November.
(Source: AP)
Court Orders For Attachment of Manju Verma's Property
Manjhaul Court has passed an order for the attachment of property of former Bihar Minister Manju Verma in connection with Muzaffarpur shelter home rape cases.
(Source: ANI)
White House Must Return Jim Acosta's Press Credentials Immediately: Judge
White House must immediately return press credentials of CNN's Jim Acosta, said the judge hearing the case.
(Source: AP)
7 Killed In Central African Republic
At least 7 killed in clashes in Central African Republic: sources
(Source: AFP)
UNDP Team Meets Assam CM Sonowal
A team of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) led by its team leader Jacob J Simonsen met Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal at latter's official residence, earlier Friday, 16 November.
(Source: ANI)
Brexit: Stephen Barclay Named UK's New Brexit Secretary
Junior health minister Stephen Barclay named UK's new Brexit secretary.
(Source: AFP)
Justin Bieber Married to Haley Baldwin
Canadian singer Justin Bieber confirmed his marriage with Haley Baldwin on Instagram.
People Should Be Able to Vote in Free Manner: GOC on J&K Rural Polls
Panchayat polls are an integral part of our democratic process. We are hopeful to have a secure environment & people should be able to come out to vote in a free & frank manner: Lt General Ranbir Singh GOC-in-C Northern Command.
(Source: ANI)
CPM MLA's Vehicle Vandalised in Tripura
The vehicle of CPM MLA Narayan Choudhury was allegedly vandalised by miscreants in Tripura on Friday night following a ruckus which ensued while former CM Manik Sarkar was speaking at a CPM meeting in Sepahijala's Bishalgarh Office Tilla, reported ANI. Additional police forces were deputed outside the office after the incident.
Cover-Up in Khashoggi's Death Shouldn't be Allowed: US, Turkey Agree
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump have agreed that a cover-up in Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death should not be allowed, reported AFP, quoting the Turkish presidency.
Oscar-Winning Screenwriter William Goldman Dies at 87
The Oscar-winning screenwriter and best-selling author William Goldman, known for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All The President's Men, died on Friday in his home in Manhattan. He was 87.
The cause of death was complications from colon cancer and pneumonia, his daughter, Jenny Goldman reportedly said.
(Source: IANS)
US Intel Says Crown Prince Ordered Khashoggi Killing: US Official
US intelligence officials have concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a US official said on Friday. The Saudi government has denied the claim.
(Source: AP)