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Updates: BJP accuses Congress-led MVA of shady transactions day before polling in Maharashtra

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Maharashtra polls: BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi held a press conference late on Tuesday. | Credit: PTI

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi accused Congress leader Nana Patole and NCP leader Supriya Sule of using foreign funds and unfair tactics to tilt the election result in MVA's favour. Adani Infra will purchase a 30.07 per cent stake in construction firm PSP Projects for Rs 685 crore, the latter said on Tuesday. Two days after US President Joe Biden authorised the usage of long-range US weapons for strikes inside Russia, Ukrainian armed forces has employed ATACMS missiles for an attack inside Russia, according to RBC Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. It follows US President Joe Biden's decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with US-supplied longer-range missiles.

The top court on Tuesday provided anticipatory bail to prominent Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case registered against him based on charges by an actress. The Bench made the interim anticipatory bail, granted on September 30, permanent. Anmol Bishnoi - the younger brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi - has been arrested in the United States. Bishnoi, who operates a notorious criminal syndicate despite being in jail, is wanted in connection with several high-profile cases, including the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and the killing of ex-Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique. Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) GSAT-20 communication satellite was successfully lifted off into space by Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA. The GSAT-20 will provide critical services across the country, including internet connectivity for remote areas and in-flight internet services in passenger aircraft. It features a Ka-band high-throughput communications payload with a mission lifespan of 14 years. The Union Health Secretary issued a new advisory on Monday addressing air pollution concerns to states and union territories. The advisory calls for strengthening the current healthcare infrastructure and increased awareness campaigns targeting vulnerable populations and high-risk occupational groups. It recommends that districts and cities develop comprehensive strategies to tackle health effects of climate change, with specific focus on air pollution mitigation. The advisory also stresses the importance of expanding sentinel hospital networks within each state and union territory to better track and respond to illnesses linked to air pollution.

Former Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Anil Deshmukh on Tuesday was hospitalised at Alexis (Max) Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment, after an alleged attack on his convoy on the Katol-Jalalkheda Road, senior police officials confirmed. eshmukh's car was reportedly pelted with stones on the final day of campaigning for the November 20 Maharashtra Assembly elections. He sustained injuries and was rushed to Gramin Rugnalaya before being shifted to Nagpur's Alexis Hospital.

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We hope Election Commission will take cognisance of the allegations against MVA: BJP

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Given the allegations against MVA, it's a dark night for politics in Maharashtra: BJP

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MVA leaders should issue clarification over allegations of illegal transactions ahead of polls: BJP

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MVA leaders should answer if they are aware of any illegal Bitcoin transaction, says Sudhanshu Trivedi

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Make capability building process more efficient: Rajnath to IAF

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for making the process of capability development of the Indian Air Force more efficient and effective. Addressing a conference of top commanders of the IAF, Singh commended the force for its dedication and professionalism in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty.

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Pak PM Sharif describes terrorism as biggest challenge; vows to crush terrorist elements

Describing terrorism as the biggest challenge, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday vowed to crush the terrorist elements for peace and progress of the country, which is struggling to deal with the increasing terror attacks.

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Brazilian President urges G20 leaders to move faster on net zero climate targets

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday urged leaders of the Group of 20 major economies to accelerate their national climate targets, calling on them to reach net zero climate emissions five to 10 years ahead of schedule. Opening the last session of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Lula suggested countries bring forward their targets to reach climate neutrality by 2040 or 2045, instead of 2050 as Brazil and many others have pledged.

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EU nations team up to develop air defence, other weapons

Groups of European countries agreed on Tuesday to work together to develop missile defence, electronic warfare and other military assets as part of a drive to foster closer defence cooperation between national governments. Many European countries have ramped up defence spending in recent years, spurred by Russia's war in Ukraine and fears the United States may cut its commitments to protect the continent, particularly under Donald Trump, who has been critical of NATO.

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Important to develop ambitious targets: Jaishankar on India-Japan ties

Calling Japan a "key contributor" to India's economic development, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said it is a bilateral relationship of "great trust" and the two countries need to develop "ambitious targets" and work towards realising them.

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First Published: Nov 19 2024 | 8:49 AM IST