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10:50 PM

Modi govt firm that there will be no tinkering with the current reservation system in country, says Amit Shah

10:05 PM

Bengal students doing better in civil services exams, they'll lead Indian bureaucracy again: Mamata

10:04 PM

Cong and BJP should stop invoking Savarkar, Nehru for their politics: Aaditya Thackeray

10:01 PM

Six Indians lured into illegal jobs in Myanmar rescued

Six Indian nationals, who were victims of a fake job scam in Myanmar's Myawaddy, have been rescued, the Indian embassy in Yangon said on Saturday. One hundred and one Indians have been repatriated to India since July, it said once again urging those looking for jobs in Myanmar to be careful so that they are not lured into fake or illegal employment.

9:48 PM

Elon Musk congratulates D Gukesh on winning FIDE World Championship

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk on Saturday congratulated India's newly-crowned International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Champion, Gukesh Dommaraju.

 

Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest champion in the sport's history, defeating China's Ding Liren in the final game of their FIDE World Championship match.

 

On Friday, Gukesh received his FIDE World Championship trophy following his remarkable triumph.

 

"Congratulations!" Musk wrote on X in response to Gukesh's post.

8:22 PM

5.7 acres of illegal poppy plantation destroyed in Churachandpur: Manipur CM

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday said that 5.7 acres of illegal poppy plantation was destroyed in Churachandpur district.

 

Singh lauded the state police, Assam Rifles and the forest department for the joint drive in Thinghangjang area.

 

In a post on X, Singh said, "Well done, combined team of Churachandpur Police, 36 AR, CCPur Forest Division, and NAB for their successful operation in the Thinghangjang area under Tuibuong Sub-division. The destruction of approximately 5.7 acres of illicit cultivation is a commendable achievement."

 

"Let us continue to approach future operations with the same zeal and determination," the CM added.

5:45 PM

Pakistan reports 4 new polio cases, year's tally rises to 63

4:57 PM

Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates power.

4:55 PM

Junior doctors, Left, Cong bring out protest rallies in Kolkata after suspects in RG Kar case get bail

A day after two key suspects in the rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar hospital got bail, the Left parties and the Congress on Saturday took out protest rallies at various locations in Kolkata, alleging that the CBI has "failed" to deliver justice in the case. They also alleged that the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal and the BJP-led Centre have a "tacit understanding".

 

4:53 PM

Cong needs to critically examine its strike rate, learn lessons for future elections: J-K CM Abdullah

INDIA bloc's existence can't just be about six months before Parliament elections, need regular interactions, Omar Abdullah said. 

4:34 PM

News update: Ex-football player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president

4:16 PM

IndiGo plane makes emergency landing in Karachi; later flies back to Delhi

A Jeddah-bound IndiGo plane was diverted to the Karachi airport on Saturday due to a medical emergency on board and later flew back to Delhi. The aircraft was in the Pakistani airspace when a male passenger fell seriously ill, following which the plane made an emergency landing at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. According to Geo News, the passenger was a 55-year-old Indian man. The flight's pilot contacted the air traffic control at the Karachi airport after the passenger did not get better even after he was given oxygen.

4:13 PM

No ifs and buts, you said J-K will be back as full state; so that has to be done now: J-K CM Omar Abdullah

Ultimately, Prime Minister and Home Minister have to sit down and decide,  Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said on the statehood restoration issue.

3:53 PM

IndiGo to send planes to bring passengers from Istanbul

IndiGo is sending two planes to Istanbul to bring back passengers stranded in the Turkish capital after their flight to Delhi was cancelled on Friday due to a technical issue. On Thursday, hundreds of IndiGo passengers were stuck at Istanbul airport after their flights to Delhi and Mumbai were delayed. They were stranded for over 24 hours, and many took to social media to complain about the delays and lack of facilities.

3:26 PM

Farmers suspend foot march to Delhi for the day

Protesting farmers on Saturday suspended their foot march to Delhi for the day after some of them suffered injuries in tear gas shelling by Haryana security personnel here along the state's border with Punjab. Farmer leader from Punjab Sarwan Singh Pandher told reporters that the two forums have decided "to call back our 'jatha'". Replying to a question, Pandher said 17-18 farmers have sustained injuries during the Haryana security personnel action. Farmer leader Manjit Singh Rai alleged that rubber bullets were also used by security personnel and one farmer was seriously injured.  

3:07 PM

Delhi being called 'crime capital' under your watch: Kejriwal writes to Amit Shah

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday upped the ante against the BJP-led central government over the "deteriorating" law and order situation in Delhi and claimed that the city was being called the country's "crime capital" as he cited the recent bomb threats to numerous schools as well as the IGI airport. "It's so shameful that under your watch, our grand capital due to failure of law and order is being called rape capital, gangster capital, drug capital," Kejriwal said.

 

 

2:47 PM

Not given resignation: Nana Patole dismisses reports of resignation as Maha Congress chief

Speaking to ANI, Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole said, "I have not given any resignation. Actually, the tenure is of 3 years only and I have been here for 4 years. This is the internal matter of our party. Everyone should get the chance to work for the party. I had never taken the credit when our party won. Similarly, when our party has lost, everyone is responsible for it."

2:12 PM

Left, Cong take out protest rallies in Kolkata after suspects in RG Kar case get bail

A day after two key suspects in the rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar hospital got bail, the Left parties and the Congress on Saturday staged protests at various locations in Kolkata, alleging that the CBI  has "failed" to deliver justice in the case.

2:11 PM

HC asks Maharashtra govt for details on expenditure on medical infrastructure, budgetary allocation

The Bombay High Court on Saturday directed the Maharashtra government to submit details of the expenditure incurred by it as well as budgetary allocation for medical infrastructure in the state.

2:11 PM

Kerala CM Vijayan urges PM Modi to withdraw decision on VGF for Vizhinjam Port Project

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene and withdraw the Finance Ministry's decision requiring the State to repay the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for the Vizhinjam International Seaport project.

1:47 PM

South Korean legislators impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order

The National Assembly passed the motion in a 204-85 vote on Saturday. Yoon's presidential powers will be suspended after the copies of a document on the impeachment are delivered to him and to the Constitutional Court.

1:34 PM

Bihar PSC exam paper leaks ''state-sponsored'', alleges Tejashwi

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has charged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with "maintaining silence" over alleged irregularities in a PSC examination, claiming that recent question paper "leaks" in such competitive tests were "state-sponsored".

In a video statement late on Friday, Yadav also accused Kumar of "failing" to communicate with job aspirants who staged protests over the alleged paper leak in the 70th CCE 2024, conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission.

1:12 PM

Future fraught with challenges due to disruptive technologies: Nepal Army Chief at IMA passing out parade

"Valour will carry you through difficult times, and wisdom will help you carve out the best path forward," General Sigdel said. "The job ahead is not easy. You will face a future environment that is invariably multi-domain, multi-theatre, and multi-sectoral. The challenges will be multi-pronged due to the emergence of disruptive technologies, but you can go forth with confidence because you have received the best training," General Sigdel added.

12:56 PM

Weeks after flare-up, Sambhal admin launches drive against encroachment near Sambhal mosque

The administration has launched a campaign to tackle encroachments and power theft in areas around the Mughal-era mosque, weeks after four people died in a violence over a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya confirmed that the administration was taking steps to address encroachments around the historical mosque.

12:50 PM

Indigo flight bound for Jeddah makes emergency landing in Karachi

An IndiGo flight en route to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was on Saturday forced to make an emergency landing at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan's Karachi city following a medical emergency onboard. The aircraft, which departed from New Delhi, was in Pakistani airspace when a male passenger fell seriously ill.

According to Geo News, the passenger was a 55-year-old Indian man.

 

12:27 PM

Man wanted in 10 criminal cases killed in encounter with Bihar STF, policeman injured

A person wanted in more than 10 criminal cases, including bank dacoities, in Bihar and Haryana was killed in an encounter with police in Patna district, a senior officer said on Saturday. Akash Yadav alias Ajay Rai was killed in Jakkanpur area in an exchange of fire between Special Task Force (STF) personnel of the state police and members of a criminal gang on Wednesday night, the officer said.

12:10 PM

Senior Congress leader EVKS Elangovan passes away

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister E V K S Elangovan died due to age-related ailments at a private hospital here on Saturday, the hospital said. The lawmaker from Erode East constituency has not been keeping well for over a month. He was admitted to a hospital here on November 11.

11:53 AM

PM Modi pays tributes to filmmaker Raj Kapoor on 100th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to celebrated actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor on his 100th birth anniversary, hailing him as "the eternal showman". He said on X, "Today, we mark the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary Raj Kapoor, a visionary filmmaker, actor and the eternal showman! His genius transcended generations, leaving an indelible mark on Indian and global cinema." The prime minister had recently met members of the Kapoor family, which has produced several successful actors, to commemorate his legacy.

11:32 AM

Renowned sculptor Ram Sutar's firm gets contract for new Shivaji statue

The contract to construct a new 60-foot-tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan has been awarded to renowned sculptor Ram Sutar's firm. Earlier this year, a 35-foot statue of the Maratha warrior king collapsed at the fort in Malvan taluka of Sindhudurg district on August 26.

11:19 AM

ED restitutes assets worth Rs 4,025 crore in Bhushan Steel bank 'fraud' case

The ED has restituted assets worth Rs 4,025 crore of the erstwhile Bhushan Steel and Power Limited to JSW Steel following approval from the Supreme Court, the federal probe agency said on Saturday. JSW Steel was the successful resolution applicant to the assets of the insolvent company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP).