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11:51 PM

Binance CEO steps down as part of $4 billion settlement with DOJ

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is stepping down as CEO of Binance as part of a major $4 billion settlement between the Department of Justice and the cryptocurrency exchange he founded, according to sources close to the discussions with the agency, reported Forbes. The settlement will be with the DOJ and Commodities Futures Trading Commission; the Securities and Exchange Commission is not participating. As part of the settlement, Zhao will also plead guilty to anti-money laundering charges brought by the Department of Justice. He is scheduled to enter the plea in federal court in Seattle on Tuesday afternoon, the Wall Street Journal reported. Binance, the DOJ, CFTC, and SEC had not replied to requests for comment at the time of publication.

11:32 PM

Putin calls for joint global efforts to end Israeli-Palestinian conflict

On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the international community to collaborate in seeking a political resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as reported by Russian State media. He emphasized Russia's unwavering stance and called for collective efforts to alleviate tensions, establish a ceasefire, and find a political solution. These statements were made during an extraordinary virtual summit of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), as quoted by TASS.

11:32 PM

OpenAI board, Altman in talks for a return of former CEO

Sam Altman and OpenAI's board have opened discussions with the aim of bringing back the former CEO of the artificial intelligence startup, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

10:03 PM

ICC announces equal pay for female match officials

Equalization of match-day pay for ICC umpires, regardless of whether they are officiating men's or women's cricket matches.

 

10:03 PM

53 journalists, media workers killed in Israel-Hamas war: CPJ

In the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, a total of 53 journalists and media workers lost their lives, as reported by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday. The casualties comprise 46 Palestinians, four Israelis, and three Lebanese since the commencement of the war on October 7, according to information released by the New York-based organization.

10:01 PM

A massive fire broke out in the Wazir Bagh locality of Srinagar, this evening

9:57 PM

Joint Action Committee of Telangana Muslim Organisations has announced support to Congress in the Telangana

9:55 PM

Global South leaders call for Int'l cooperation in countering terrorism, dialogue to resolve conflicts

At the Voice of the Global South Summit, the leaders from the Global South countries recalled their commitment to strengthening international cooperation to combat terrorism and expressed their concern at the ongoing conflicts, saying, “Today's era must not be of war”.

8:42 PM

Israel encircles Hamas stronghold of Jabaliya in preparation for next stage of war

On Tuesday, the Israeli military announced the completion of the encirclement of Jabaliya city, signaling their readiness to intensify the conflict in an attempt to gain control of one of the last major Hamas strongholds in the northern Gaza Strip, reported Times of Israel.

 

The Israel Defense Forces 162nd Division led the efforts, employing heavy artillery and air strikes to prepare for the battle. Troops from the 401st Armored Brigade and the Nahal Infantry Brigade engaged Hamas operatives on the city's outskirts, discovering and eliminating several rocket launchers in the process.

8:39 PM

EU clears continued development aid to Palestinians

The EU approved the continuation of development aid to Palestinians on Tuesday after a review concluded that no funds had been directed to Hamas. However, the European Commission vice president, Valdis Dombrovskis, stated that more stringent controls would be implemented in future disbursements. "The review found no indications of EU money having directly or indirectly benefited the terrorist organization Hamas," he affirmed.

8:38 PM

Election Commission of India issues show cause notice to Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva

Election Commission of India issues show cause notice to Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva over a complaint from Aam  Aadmi Party on his alleged statements and social media posts against Arvind Kejriwal.

6:12 PM

Rescue teams focus on horizontal drilling; plan to send equipment for better communication

On the tenth day of the rescue mission at the site of the Silkyara tunnel collapse in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, a significant milestone was reached when an endoscopic flexi camera successfully penetrated the collapsed section.

5:37 PM

G20 virtual meet chance to discuss Delhi declaration execution: Kant

5:27 PM

OneWeb approved by Indian space regulator for broadband services

Bharti Group-backed OneWeb gets approval from Indian space regulator In-Space for satellite broadband services, according to company's statement. 

3:50 PM

Cong & Gehlot govt in Rajasthan are 'anti-backward class', says Shah

Congress party and Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan are 'anti-backward class', BJP leader Amit Shah said in Khairthal.

3:34 PM

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim walks out of Rohtak jail on furlough

Dera Sacha Sauda chief and rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh walked out of the Sunaria jail in Haryana's Rohtak district on Tuesday after he was granted a 21-day furlough. It is his third temporary release from jail this year. The 56-year-old Dera chief came out of the jail at around 2 pm, official sources said. During his temporary release period, Singh will go to the Dera Sacha Sauda Ashram in Barnawa in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat.

2:59 PM

President flags off 3 trains in Odisha, takes inaugural trip to village close to birthplace

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday flagged off three trains from Badampahar Railway Station in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.

She also undertook an inaugural trip on one of the trains from Badampahar to Rairangpur, a village about 13 km away from her birthplace -- Uparbeda. Murmu spent a considerable time of her life in Rairangpur.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Governor of Odisha Raghubar Das among other senior leaders and Railway officials were present at the flagging-off ceremony.

2:25 PM

Israel troops battle militants across Gaza, which has been without power

Israeli troops battled Palestinian militants in a dense, urban refugee camp on Tuesday as the army expanded operations across northern Gaza, where residents have been without electricity, water or access to humanitarian aid for weeks.

The front line of the war, now in its seventh week, has shifted to the Jabaliya camp, a dense warren of concrete buildings near Gaza City that houses refugees from the 1948 war surrounding Israel's creation and their descendants.

2:09 PM

One nation, one election in national interest, says former Prez Kovind

Former president Ram Nath Kovind, who heads the committee to explore the possibility of "one nation, one election", said holding simultaneous polls is in the national interest and has got nothing to do with any particular political party.

"Holding simultaneous elections will be beneficial for the public as the revenue saved will be used for development work," the former president, on a private visit here, told reporters on Monday night.

1:50 PM

Except for extreme north, all other destinations open for tourists: Sikkim

The Sikkim government has said that all popular destinations in the Himalayan state are open for tourists, except for extreme parts of North Sikkim.

Sikkim government's Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Additional Secretary, Bandana Chettri said that all the regions of the state under different districts, namely Gangtok, Namchi, Soreng, Pakyong and Gyalshing are safe to visit and the weather conditions in these areas are very soothing in this festive season

1:29 PM

Maharashtra CM Shinde inspects air, dust pollution control measures

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday morning visited parts of Mumbai to review steps taken to control dust and air pollution and said the city civic body has been directed to do cloud seeding if required.

The civic body has already approached a Dubai-based company, which has 100 per cent accuracy in cloud seeding and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed with it, Shinde said.

1:14 PM

Tunnel collapse: Brief setback for rescue ops as narrow road stops movement

Efforts to rescue trapped 41 workers in the ongoing Silkyara tunnel collapse received a brief setback when the piling machine being transported for the rescue operation got stuck due to the narrow road leading to the spot.

The traffic has come to a halt on both sides of the main road

12:50 PM

Delhi court extends judicial custody of Manish Sisodia, others in exicse policy case till Dec 11

Rouse Avenue Court extends judicial custody of Manish Sisodia and others till December 11 in Delhi excise policy case. Court heard the matter at length and noted that several documents are yet to file by the ED to accused persons. Meanwhile Court expressed displeasure with the lawyers to complete the 207 CrPC compliance as soon as possible so that the trial can start.

 

The court also issued notice to the ED and fixed for arguments on November 24, on the interim bail plea of Benoy Babu.

12:37 PM

Supreme Court cautions Delhi govt for not giving funds for RRTS projects

Supreme Court cautions Delhi government for not giving funds for RRTS project. “Why the Delhi government has not complied with court’s order? We will stay your (Delhi government’s) advertising budget. We will attach it and take it here,” observes Supreme Court.

 

Supreme Court directs that Delhi government's fund meant for advertisement be transferred for the project, however, keeps this order in abeyance for a period of one week and says if the funds are not transferred, the order will come into operation.

 

 

12:26 PM

Indian researchers find no link between sudden death and Covid-19 shots

Indian researchers found no evidence that Covid-19 vaccination was behind "unexplained sudden deaths", a medical organisation said on Tuesday, instead pointing to the disease itself, binge drinking and intense exercise as risk factors.
 

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) conducted a study following what it called "anecdotal reports about sudden unexplained deaths among apparently healthy adults" aged 18 to 45 between October 2021 and March 2023.

12:16 PM

T'gana polls: BRS pins hopes on better civic infra, law & order in Hyderabad to woo voters

Enhanced civic infrastructure, job creation and "well maintained" law and order, among others, in Hyderabad and adjoining areas which constitute 24 segments in the 119 member-assembly in Telangana, are some of the key issues being highlighted by the ruling BRS party during its poll campaign in the run up to the upcoming elections.

There are 15 seats in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation limits with 45.37 lakh voters, while nine are located in the adjoining parts of the city with over 50 lakh electors.

11:57 AM

Delhi air pollution: Here's what the Supreme Court in its hearing today

Delhi-NCR air pollution | Supreme Court says Punjab government’s report suggests that 8481 meetings have been held with farmers and farm leaders to convince them to not burn paddy straws by SHOs.

 

Supreme Court records in its order that upward trend in farm fires has not abated. 984 FIRs have been lodged against landowners for stubble burning. Environmental compensation amounting to more than Rs 2 crores has been imposed of which Rs 18 lakhs has been recovered.

11:41 AM

Ukrainians who fled their country for Israel find themselves yet again living with war

Tatyana Prima thought she'd left the bombs behind when she fled Ukraine more than a year and a half ago, after Russia decimated her city, Mariupol.

The 38-year-old escaped with her injured husband and young daughter, bringing the family to safety in southern Israel.

11:22 AM

4 persons killed, 11 injured in bus accident on highway in Gujarat

Four persons were killed and 11 others injured when their private luxury bus rammed into a stationary bus on a highway near Godhra town in Gujarat's Panchmahal district on Tuesday, an official said.

The deceased included two children, he said.

11:19 AM

Rajasthan Assembly elections: Congress releases party manifesto ahead of polls on Sat

Jaipur, Rajasthan: On the release of the Congress manifesto in Rajasthan,  Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge says, "...We fulfill the promises we make... If any party does 90 per cent of what is said in the manifesto, then this is a big achievement for Rajasthan and the Congress party..."