Afghan children are covered with a blanket as their families camp outside the Directorate of Disaster, in Herat, Afghanistan, Monday, November 29. About 2000 internally displaced people left Allahyar village in Ghor province because of a drought and are seeking help from the regional government in Herat. (APPhoto)
Charles Pyngrope appointed as the TMC state president in Meghalaya.
Protest after suspected burning of Holy Quran at a mosque in Charsadda
Who is Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO?
The new Twitter chief is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from where he holds a B. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. He later pursued a master's and PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University.
Gujarat's high seas drug smuggling probe: ATS nabs 2 more people, recovers heroin from Delhi home
The Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) has nabbed two more people and seized heroin worth Rs 3.25 crore from a Nigerian national's house in Delhi as part of its probe into the recovery of heroin worth Rs 730 crore from Morbi and two other districts recently, an official said on Monday. The arrested accused were identified as Sarjerao Garad (56), a resident of Pune in Maharashtra, and Javid Sodha (32) of Sachana in Jamnagar district, an ATS release said. (PTI)
Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO; Parag Agrawal to be the new CEO
Twitter announced Monday that co-founder JackDorseywas stepping down immediately as CEO, with the company's chief technical officer Parag Agrawal replacing him. Read more
Number of terrorist attacks andsecurity forces personnel killed in these attacks have come down in 2021 in Jammu and Kashmirin comparison between last twoyears. 594 and244 terror attacks took place in 2019 and2020 respectively, 196 attacks have taken place in 2021 till November 15: MoS Defence in RS. (ANI)
Suspended MPs of Rajya Sabha likely to meet Chairman of the House M Venkaiah Naidu tomorrow. (ANI)
Reliance Industries denies any intent to bid for UK telecom group BT Group
RIL dismissed a report titled `Reliance mulling bid for UK’s telco BT Group' as "completely speculative and baseless"."We categorically deny any intent to bid for the UK telecom group, BT, formerly British Telecom, as reported in the article...," Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) said in a communication to BSE. Read more
"State is adhering to Centre's guidelines over Covid, all precautions being taken. Meeting with officials from Health and State administrationcalled on November 30 to discuss the issue. Airport-Railway stations alerted&have been asked to take precautions in wake of new variant,"Goa CM Pramod Sawant. (ANI)
RBI imposes Rs 1 crore penalty on Union Bank of India for non-compliance
RBI imposes a Rs 1 Cr penalty on Union Bank of India, for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI contained in “RBI (Fraud-Classification& Reporting by commercial banks&select FIs) Directions 2016” and“Guidelines on Sale of Stressed Assets by Banks” (ANI)
German inflation hits 29-year high in November
German consumer prices hit a 29-year high in November, preliminary data showed Monday, as soaring energy costs and supply chain bottlenecks weigh on Europe's top economy.
The annual inflation rate rose by 5.2 percent, accelerating for the fifth month in a row, with the surge partially driven by a 22-percent jump in energy prices, federal statistics agency Destatis said. (AFP)
A depression would result in heavy rainfall in Odisha andAndhra Pradesh from November 30 to December 2. Western disturbance might cause heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gujarat, Konkan, and Central Maharashtra from the night of December 1 to December 2,RK Jenamani, IMD Scientist told. (ANI)
People buy groundnut during 'Kadalekai Parishe', popularly known as the groundnut festival, in Bengaluru, Monday, November29. The festival celebrates the first yield of the groundnut crop. (PTI Photo)
Ethiopians living in South Africa take part in a march to the USEmbassy and European Union offices during a protest against threatened USsanctions over the war in northern Ethiopia, in Pretoria, South Africa. (Reuters)
Burkina attack kills four soldiers
Four soldiers were killed in an attack in northern Burkina Faso, security sources said Monday, bringing the toll from two weeks of raids by suspected jihadists to at least 80.
An army unit in Solle, in Loroum province bordering Mali, came under fire at around 5am on Sunday, a source said.
"Four soldiers were killed and several were wounded... around 10 terrorists were neutralised in a counter-attack," the source said.
The armed forces swept the area with air support, the source added. (AFP)
Key Taliban members got scholarships to India
There were key Taliban members among the students who were given scholarship opportunities to study in India, Khaama Press reported, quoting a Wall Street Journal report.Ahmad Wali Haqmal, who is now the spokesperson for Afghanistan's Ministry of Finance was a key Taliban member in the Kandahar University and was later sent to study Human rights in Aligarh Muslim Univesity of India, WSJ reported.
Order on bail pleas of Police officials Nandkumar Gopale-Asha Korke reserved till December 7 by sessions court. Plea was earlier rejected by Magistrate court Both are accused along with Param Bir Singh & Sachin Waze in extortion case registered at Marine Drive police station. (ANI)
"Farm laws have been a disease and it’s good that they are revoked. Let the President put the stamp on the bill then we will discuss other issues like 750 farmers who died, MSP, and quashing the cases lodged against farmers,"Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait. (ANI)
"557 Women Officers have been granted Permanent Commission in Indian Army after Supreme Court judgment dated February 17, 2020. No delay has been made in granting Permanent Commission to any Women Officer," MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to DMK's M Shanmugam in Rajya Sabha today.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses the media at Vijay Chowk during the Winter Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
New Zealand resist Indian spinners to draw first Test
New Zealand denied India a win after the visitors persevered to steal a draw in the first Test in Kanpur.India missed the victory after bowlers failed to pick the last Kiwi wicket. Read more
"MSP procurement has been doubled in comparison to the year 2014. Earlier only paddy and wheat crop was procured on MSP. Under the leadership of PM Modi MSP procurement was started on Dalhan (pulses), Tilhan (oilseeds) andon cotton,"Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said. (ANI)
Lebanese protesters block a road with burning tyres during a protest in the capital Beirut on November 29, as the country struggles with a deep economic crisis. (AFP Photo)
Calcutta High Court rejects the anticipatory bail petition of TMC leader Sheikh Sufian who was also Mamata Banerjee's election agent during the Nandigram Assembly election
Even though the govt has repealed the farm laws, its 'Mann ki Baat' is something else: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
The govt blames us for not letting the House function. But Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 was introduced & passed without discussion. Opposition had demanded a discussion on it: AR Chowdhury, Congress
Dengue cases in Delhi this year mount to over 8,200; more than 6,700 cases in Nov alone: Civic body report
It was a courtesy meeting with Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar: Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh
Travel guidelines: Guidelines require all travellers (irrespective of vaccination status) coming to India from 'at-risk' countries to mandatorily undergo COVID-19 testing at airport on arrival
A bill to repeal three contentious farm laws passed in Lok Sabha within minutes of introduction
All directions and advisories are issued and authorities hope all will be good, but, on the ground, the result is zero, says Supreme Court.
SC says we need strict compliance with the measures already directed by the Centre.
Supreme Court says it will ask the Centre whether continuing construction work at the Central Vista project is adding to dust pollution and asks Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to explain what steps were taken to curb air pollution caused by the project in Delhi.
"We're struggling how to control air pollution in Delhi, whether its Central Vista or anything else. Don't think we don't know anything. Don't flag certain issues to divert attention. Solicitor General will have to reply on this," says Supreme Court.
Supreme Court asks Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and UP govts to explain the steps they've taken in compliance with directions by Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR to curb air pollution and seeks compliance reports from them
SC posts the matter for hearing on 2nd Dec.
Param Bir Singh appeared before Chandiwal Commission earlier today in Mumbai
The Chandiwal Commission cancelled a bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh in connection with corruption allegations against former Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh
Winter Session in Parliament commences
Government ready to answer any question in Parliament. We invite criticism but decorum of the House must be maintained: PM Modi
India reports 8,309 Covid-19 cases and 236 deaths
India reported 8,309 new Covid-19 cases on Monday and 236 related deaths, pushing the total caseload to 3,45,80832 and the death toll to 4,68,790.
In the past 24 hours, 9,905 people recovered from the disease, pushing the national recovery rate at 98.34 per cent. Active cases stood at 1,03,859.
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Intelligence agencies have sounded an alert after Sikhs for Justice released an online video appealing to farmers to gherao Parliament & hoist the 'Khalistani' flag there today
Delhi Police & other agencies asked to remain alert and vigilant by the Intelligence agencies.
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Thiruvananthapuram | Bypoll to one Rajya Sabha seat in Kerala underway after the seat fell vacant following the resignation of Kerala Congress (M) leader Jose K Mani
Heavy rains lash many parts of Nellore district. IMD has issued 'Orange' alert for heavy rains in four districts of the State
A family was rescued by 'fire and rescue team' amid a heavily inundated road in the wake of incessant rains in Tamil Nadu.
Delhi: UPSC aspirants sit on indefinite strike at Jantar Mantar demanding an extra attempt.
An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 occurred today around 4:17 am in 59km WSW of Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Winter Session in Parliament today
The Winter Session of Parliament is set to begin on a stormy note today with the government listing a bill to repeal the three contentious farm laws on the first day itself. Several farmer unions have pressed for a law on minimum support price (MSP), an issue various opposition parties raised on Sunday in the all-party meet called by the government. Stay tuned for updates.
Canada confirms its first Covid Omicron infections in two people who had recently traveled to Nigeria
Delhi's overall air quality is in the 'very poor' category today, as per SAFAR
Delhi schools reopen from today for all classes.
All schools and colleges were closed due to high air pollution levels in the city. Delhi's overall air quality is in the 'very poor' category today, as per SAFAR.
22 die in attack on DR Congo displaced people's camp (AFP)
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