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9:09 PM

Sitharaman meets Russian First Deputy PM, discusses measures to strengthen economic ties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and exchanged views on measures to strengthen ties between the two nations.

The finance ministry in a post on X said Sitharaman and Manturov discussed issues of bilateral and multilateral interest.

"They exchanged views on measures to strengthen financial and economic ties between the two nations," the ministry said. 

9:01 PM

At G20 Summit, PM will put forward India's position on issues of global importance: MEA

"At G20 Summit, PM Modi will put forward India's position on issues of global importance, build on outcomes of New Delhi declaration," said MEA.

9:01 PM

Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump's criminal conviction

9:00 PM

Mumbai police arrest 24-year-old man for sending threat messages to actor Salman Khan: officials

8:56 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana from 16-21 November

6:20 PM

Home Ministry approves first all-women CISF battalion

The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially approved the formation of the first all-women battalion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The move marks a significant step in empowering women in the security sector.

 

CISF Headquarters has already begun preparations for the early recruitment, training, and selection of locations for the new battalion's headquarters.

 

The training program is being specially designed to equip the women personnel with the skills needed to handle multifaceted roles, including VIP security, airport security, and duties related to the Delhi Metro Rail.

 

"The aim is to create an elite battalion capable of performing these critical security functions," said an official source.

 

This landmark decision underscores the government’s commitment to gender equality in law enforcement and security services.

6:15 PM

India imposes anti-dumping duty on chemical imported from China, Korea, Thailand

6:14 PM

MEA clarifies reports on denial of visas to Pakistani scrabble players

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has addressed media reports claiming that Pakistani players were denied visas to participate in the ongoing Scrabble tournament in India.

 

In a statement, the MEA clarified that the reports were "factually incorrect."

 

"12 visas were issued to the Pakistani team on November 7, 2024, well in time for them to travel to India for these events," the Ministry confirmed.

 

The group included the defending champion of the Asia Cup and the reigning World Youth Champion, according to sources. The MEA’s clarification comes amid rising concerns over the participation of Pakistani players in international events hosted in India.

5:42 PM

Govt focused on empowering sugarcane farmers through ethanol economy, says Modi

The Prime Minister pointed out that while ethanol technology existed before his tenure, previous governments had failed to harness its potential. "Did ethanol technology come after Modi became PM? No. It was there earlier too, but the previous govt ignored it," he added.

4:51 PM

Can tell with guarantee that PM has never read Constitution, or he would have respected it, says Rahul Gandhi

RSS and BJP work 24 hours of day to finish off Constitution, Rahul Gandhi stated today at a rally in Gondia, 

4:47 PM

Mahayuti govt in Maharashtra completed projects which were delayed for decades: PM Modi at Solapur rally

Constant infighting within Maha Vikas Aghadi, with everyone fighting for the driver's seat, PM Modi stated today. 

4:20 PM

October retail inflation shoots up to 6.21% from 5.49% in Sep

Retail inflation rose up 6.21 per cent in October compared to 5.49 per cent in September: Govt data.

 

4:16 PM

Industrial output rises 3.1% in Sep, says govt data

The IIP growth rate for the month of September 2024 is 3.1 per cent which was (-) 0.1 per cent in August 2024.

3:59 PM

Ukraine claims to shoot down 46 out of 110 drones fired by Russia in overnight attacks

The Ukrainian air force claimed that 60 Russian drones were lost in Ukrainian air space and two other left Ukraine’s airspace in the direction of Belarus. The air force stated that Russian forces also used three missiles during the overnight attack.

3:51 PM

Putin ally says Russia and China must counter any US attempt at containment

The most important task for Russia and China is to counter any attempt by the United States to contain their countries, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin told the Chinese foreign minister on Tuesday. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing that strong relations between Moscow and Beijing were a stabilising influence on the world. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing that strong relations between Moscow and Beijing were a stabilising influence on the world.

3:43 PM

Heavy rains likely in Andhra Pradesh for next five days

The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday forecast heavy rains for four days in parts of Andhra Pradesh due to the influence of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. According to the Met Department, heavy rainfall is expected in isolated areas of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) and Rayalaseema from November 11 to 15.

3:40 PM

Planes, helicopters of top leaders checked as part of SoP: EC on checking of Uddhav's bag

A day after Shiv Sena (UBT) questioned the move of poll authorities to check the bag of party chief Uddhav Thackeray, sources in the Election Commission on Tuesday said aircraft and helicopters of top leaders across political spectrum are checked as part of standard operating procedure (SOP). They said in the previous polls too, planes and helicopters of BJP president J P Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah were checked.

3:21 PM

News update: If BJP comes to power in Jharkhand, 150,000 to get govt jobs before November 2025, says Nadda

3:08 PM

Jharkhand's brave sons, daughters challenged British; they will now uproot corrupt JMM: JP Nadda

Lalu opposed formation of J'khand saying it can be created over his body; only BJP which formed the state can shape it, BJP chief JP Nadda said in Bagodar.

2:57 PM

Maharashtra Cong chief Patole stirs controversy with dog jibe at BJP

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has courted fresh controversy after he asked OBC voters in Akola district if they would vote for the BJP who calls them "kutta" (dog). "I want to ask the people belonging to the OBC in Akola district, will you vote for the BJP who calls you kutta (dog)? Now the time has come to make the BJP 'kutta' (dog)," he said. Patole, while addressing a public meeting in Akola for Congress's candidate from the Akola West constituency on Monday, alleged that the BJP has become so arrogant that it calls the Other Backward Class community dog.

2:43 PM

Will make Jharkhand most prosperous state in country in next 5 years, says Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday stated that train loads of infiltrators to be sent to Bangladesh, if BJP voted to power in Jharkhand.

2:39 PM

BJP's Sankalp Patra poll manifesto will be guarantee for Maharashtra's development: PM Modi

Our govt giving financial assistance to soybean farmers to help them tide over crisis, says PM Modi at poll rally at Chimur in Maharashtra.

2:27 PM

Will hang corrupt J'khand leaders upside down, stop coal smuggling if BJP voted to power: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday slammed the JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand for alleged corruption and coal smuggling and urged voters to strengthen BJP's hands so that “corrupt leaders are hanged upside down”.

2:10 PM

Karnataka CM's position has become weak, Cong govt's lifespan coming to end: LoP

Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Tuesday  said repeated assertions of Siddaramaiah that he would continue as CM suggest that his position is no longer strong, raising questions about the stability of the Government, which assumed power in May last year. "DK Shivakumar (Deputy CM) is claiming during the Channapatna by-poll campaigning that he will become the Chief Minister. What is the guarantee that the Congress party will be there (in power). Last time also during the JD(S)-Congress coalition government they (Congress) had claimed no one can shake them for five years, but 14 MLAs quit Congress (resulting in the govt collapse)," Ashoka said.

2:04 PM

ED raids in poll-bound Jharkhand to help BJP set 'Bangladeshi infiltration narrative', alleges JMM

The ruling JMM hit out at the BJP-led Centre for ED raids at multiple locations in Jharkhand on Tuesday, a day before the first phase of state polls, alleging that the central agency's action was an attempt to "help the saffron camp establish its Bangladeshi infiltration narrative".

1:47 PM

Sitharaman to meet state FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to meet her state counterparts on December 21-22 for pre-budget consultations and meeting of the GST Council, an official said.

1:25 PM

Two bodies recovered in Manipur's Jiribam

Bodies of two elderly men were recovered on Tuesday morning in Manipur's Jiribam district where a gunfight between suspected militants and security forces broke out a day before, police said. During a search operation for missing persons, the bodies of Laishram Balen and Maibam Kesho were detected in debris in Jakuradhor Karong area where a few shops were set on fire by suspected militants on Monday, a senior officer said.

1:12 PM

UPPSC controversy: Congress hits out at UP govt over police action against agitating students

The Congress on Tuesday alleged that police in Prayagraj lathi-charged students raising their voice against the "arbitrariness" of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission and claimed that earlier also attempts have been made to suppress the voice of the youth demanding jobs. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said it is unfortunate that "lathi charge" was done on students protesting for their demands in Prayagraj.

 

12:50 PM

Assam: Four killed as car falls from under-construction culvert

At least four people, including a five-year-old child were killed when the car they were travelling fell from an under-construction culvert in Assam's Tinsukia district on Tuesday, police said."Four of the six passengers, including a 5-year-old child, died on the spot. The two others sustained critical injuries and were rushed to Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh for immediate treatment," he added.

12:46 PM

Israeli strikes kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza, medical officials say

Palestinian medical officials say two Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 14 people, including two children and a woman, most in an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone. One strike late Monday hit a cafeteria in the so-called Muwasi humanitarian zone west of the city of Khan Younis, killing at least 11 people including two children, according to officials at Nasser Hospital, where the casualties were taken.