News updates: 'In touch with US to clarify issues', says MEA on US sanctions on Indian entities

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8:15 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects ghats, reviews Chhath Puja preparations in Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday inspected the Ganga ghats in the state capital to review preparations for the coming Chhath festival.

The festival will be celebrated on November 7 and 8.

During the inspection, Kumar directed officials to make proper arrangements for cleanliness, security, safety, light and public address systems for the devotees and visitors in Patna, a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office said here.

"The CM also asked officials to ensure that devotees and visitors do not face difficulties during the festival. He directed them to make sure that arrangements for temporary changing rooms, toilets and other facilities,are available at the ghats," the statement said.

7:44 PM

Canada names India in cyberthreat list, accuses it of 'likely' spying

Canada has for the first time named India in a list of cyberthreat adversaries, suggesting that state-sponsored actors could be spying against it.

 

Amid an ongoing diplomatic row, India is named fifth after China, Russia, Iran and North Korea in the National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026 (NCTA 2025-2026) report.

 

We assess that Indian state-sponsored cyber threat actors likely conduct cyber threat activity against Government of Canada networks for the purpose of espionage, the report said.

 

The development comes as the bilateral relationship has gone south since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a year ago that Canada had credible evidence that agents of the Indian government were involved in the murder of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia in June 2023, a charge dismissed as absurd by India.

6:36 PM

Bomb threat received by Indian airline flying from Nepal

"We have received a bomb threat on an Indian Airlines flight that was bound for New Delhi from Kathmandu. Search operation is underway with the help of Nepal Police and Army," Dambar Bahadur BK, Chief of Police at the airport confirmed to ANI.

6:00 PM

Air monitor records pollution level in Lahore 40 times above WHO limit

5:10 PM

Four sanitary workers killed after being hit by Kerala Express near Palakkad: Railway police

3:55 PM

We are in touch with US authorities to clarify issues, said MEA on US sanctions on Indian entities

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "Regarding the sanction of 19 Indian companies - we have seen these reports of US sanctions. India has a robust legal and regulatory framework on strategic trade and non-proliferation controls. We are also a member of three key multilateral non-proliferation export control regimes - the Vasinar Arrangement, the Australia Group and the Missile Technology Control Regime, and have been effectively implementing relevant UNSC sanctions and UNSC Resolution 1540 on non-proliferation. Our understanding is that the sanction, transactions and companies are not in violation of Indian laws. Nevertheless, in keeping with India's established non-proliferation credentials, we are working with all the relevant Indian departments and agencies to sensitize Indian companies on applicable export control provisions and also inform them of new measures being implemented that could impact Indian companies in certain circumstances..."

3:53 PM

Verification patrolling has begun on mutually agreed terms in Demchok and Depsang: MEA

Following disengagement agreement with China, verification patrolling has begun on mutually agreed terms in Demchok and Depsang, says MEA.

3:08 PM

This election is for driving out infiltrators from Jharkhand, saving Hindus: Assam CM Sarma at BJP rally

3:07 PM

Ukraine downs 39 Russian drones in overnight strike, air force says

Ukrainian air defences destroyed 39 of 71 Russian drones launched during Moscow's latest overnight air strike on Ukraine, Kyiv's air force said on Saturday.

It added that 21 drones were "locationally lost" and that five had turned back to Russia.

3:00 PM

Being targeted : Arvind Sawant apologises for 'imported maal' remark

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant apologized for his "imported maal" comment directed at Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC, claiming he was being "deliberately targeted." Speaking to reporters in Mumbai on Saturday, Sawant stated he would never insult a woman and noted that his remarks were "interpreted differently."

2:51 PM

Jaishankar to visit Australia, Singapore from Nov 3-8; to attend ASEAN event

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Australia and Singapore from November 3 to 8, meeting leaders of both nations and addressing the 8th ASEAN Roundtable, according to an official statement on Saturday. In Canberra, Jaishankar will co-chair the 15th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue (FMFD) alongside Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, as noted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

2:34 PM

Patrolling started in Depsang, to begin soon in Demchok: Rajnath Singh

After India-China disengagement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Saturday that India seeks cordial relations with all neighbouring countries. He added that joint patrolling by India and China has resumed in Depsang and will soon begin in Demchok.

2:23 PM

Kerala airport to suspend flights for 5 hours on Nov 9 for Alpassi Arattu

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TIAL) announced that flight services will be suspended for five hours, from 4 pm to 9 pm on November 9, to allow the annual Alpassi Arattu procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to cross the runway, a traditional part of its route.

1:36 PM

Jaishankar, Thai counterpart Sangiampongsa discuss bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa in Delhi to discuss bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation, and regional developments.    

12:50 PM

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu launches Rs 861 crore pothole-free roads mission

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched a mission on Saturday to make the state's roads pothole-free, with a budget of Rs 861 crore. He initiated the statewide drive from Chintalagorlivanipalem village in Anakapalli district, where he personally filled a pothole with mortar, joined by Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha and other officials.

12:39 PM

'Mahakumbh Mela 2025' app launched to enhance convenience, guidance for pilgrims

Preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, are in full swing, with an expected 400-450 million devotees anticipated in Prayagraj. To improve convenience and guidance for pilgrims, the Mela Authority has introduced the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 app. This app offers detailed information on ghats, temples, and major religious sites across Prayagraj.

12:22 PM

Amid Diwali celebrations, over 700 fire incidents reported in Delhi

Delhi Fire Services received record 400 fire incident calls during Diwali, 80 more than the previous day, marking the highest calls in 24 hours. On October 31, they received 320 calls, followed by 400 on November 1.

12:00 PM

TTD chief says only Hindu staff in Tirumala, but Centre wants non-Muslims in Waqf Boards: Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the recently appointed chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced the Hindu-only staff policy in Tirumala, whereas the NDA government at the Centre wants to induct non-Muslims in Waqf Boards.

11:59 AM

Chennai Metro struggles with labour shortage amid Phase II construction

Chennai Metro Rail's Phase II project is grappling with a 40 per cent worker shortage, primarily due to many labourers leaving to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, hampering construction progress

11:36 AM

Japan plans automated transport to address driver shortage, cut emissions

Japan is planning to build an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka, dubbed a conveyor belt road by the government, to make up for a shortage of truck drivers.

11:29 AM

Fire breaks out at a tyre tube godown in Godhra city; flames doused

11:27 AM

Floating structures bring water to UP villages under Jal Jeevan Mission

Floating structures, including a pump house and pipelines installed on water in the Dhanraul Dam, are providing an innovative solution to deliver water to local population in hundreds of villages in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district.

11:15 AM

Veteran Assamese actor-director Kulada Kumar Bhattacharya dies at 91

10:56 AM

Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Bandipora

The security forces also conducted cordon and search operations in the Khanyar area of Srinagar

10:41 AM

Large number of devotees queue up outside Vadapalani Murugan Temple in Chennai on Skanda Shashti

10:37 AM

Tamil Nadu: 150 people stranded in the Western Ghats foothills due to sudden flash floods, rescued

10:23 AM

Manickam Tagore highlights 50% price hike in essential medicines, urges Centre to clarify

10:21 AM

Look at Karnataka BJP's 'disastrous legacy': CM Siddaramaiah tells PM Modi

10:15 AM

Uddhav should apologise: BJP leader on Arvind Sawant's 'imported' maal remark

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya on Saturday condemned the Shiv Sena (UBT) for the remarks made by its leader, Arvind Sawant, who referred to Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC as "imported maal." Somaiya said that the party should feel ashamed and called on Thackeray to apologize to the nation.

 

10:07 AM

BJP continues to fail Indians: Siddaramaiah slams PM for targeting Cong

This comes after PM Modi criticised the Congress Party for failing to deliver on their promises in Karnataka and urged the people to be vigilant and not fall prey to the Party's false promises