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Six women officers clear Defence Services Staff College exams
For the first time, six women officers have cleared the Defence Services Staff College exams. One lady officer has cleared the exam with her husband who is also an Army officer. Two of these lady officers are from the Corps of Military Intelligence: Indian Army officials
NSE phone tapping PMLA case: Delhi HC reserves order on Chitra Ramakrishna’s bail plea
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved the order on the bail petition of Chitra Ramakrishna, former Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in the money laundering case related to alleged illegal phone tapping case filed by ED. The Bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh on Tuesday decided to reserve the order on the bail petition after the conclusion of the submissions of both sides. Earlier the trial court had denied the bail to Chitra Ramkrishna.
Mainpuri bypoll: Shivpal Singh Yadav in SP’s list of campaigners
The Samajwadi Party on Tuesday announced the name of Shivpal Singh Yadav as one of its campaigners for the Mainpuri bypoll. The party had on November 10 named party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s wife Dimple Yadav as its candidate for Mainpuri parliamentary seat, which fell vacant after the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Madhya Pradesh: Car mows down 4 labourers in Ratlam
Four dead and 8 others were injured after a car crushed more than a dozen labourers in a road accident near village Jamuniya in Ratlam. The injured had to be brought to the district hospital: Abhishek Tiwari, Ratlam SP
UK reputation has taken a knock, admits Rishi Sunak
The UK’s international reputation has taken “a bit of a knock” this year, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday, as he vowed to restore economic stability.
COP27: Protesters disrupt Russian event
several protesters disrupt Russian event at COP27 Climate Conference, escorted out by security staff
Gujarat CM to will file nomination tomorrow
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will file his nomination for the Gujarat Assembly Elections tomorrow. Union Home Minister Amit shah will also be present.
G-20 summit: US President Biden skips gala dinner
US President Joe Biden unexpectedly skipped the gala dinner at the G-20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia. He skipped the dinner and the event he had been scheduled to attend after an official he met with earlier in the week tested positive for COVID-19 and returned to his hotel room for the evening, reported Epoch Times.
Mumbai: CBI court extends the judicial custody of former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh for 14 days, in the corruption case
Ukraine’s president says power is off ‘in many cities’ after Russian strikes, vows ‘we will survive,’ reports AP
Ukrainian air force spokesman says Russia fired around 100 missiles in countrywide strike (AP)
Abhijit Bose planning to ‘rejoin entrepreneurial world’ after he quits as WhatsApp India head
At least one killed in Kyiv after fresh Russian strikes
At least one person was killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, the city’s mayor said. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a body had been pulled out of a residential building that was hit in the central Pechersk district.
At least half of Ukraine capital Kyiv without electricity: MayorTop Ukrainian official says situation ‘critical’ after barrage of Russian strikes on power grid, reports AP
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan amid tussle with state govt
- Every issue will be decided on merit; will uphold law and Constitution
- Won’t interfere in govt business unless total collapse of Constitutional machinery; no such situation in Kerala
Aam Aadmi Party announces its 17th list of four candidates for the Gujarat Assembly elections to be held from 1st to 5th December
Total 2,585 nominations of 2021 candidates have been received by Returning Officers in 250 MCD Wards for the 4th December MCD elections: Delhi State Election Commission (ANI)
Over 37 lakh consumers have opted for Delhi govt’s electricity subsidy scheme: Officials (PTI)
India raises base import price of palm oil, gold
India raised the base import prices of gold, crude and refined palm oil, the government said, as prices rose in the world market. The government revises base import prices of edible oils, gold and silver every fortnight, and the prices are used to calculate the amount of tax an importer needs to pay. India is the world’s biggest importer of edible oils and silver and the second-biggest consumer of gold.
Everyone living in India is ‘Hindu’: RSS chief Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat said every person living in the country is a ‘Hindu’ and the DNA of all Indians is the same, and asserted there was no need for anyone to change his way of offering rituals.
Delhi High Court reserves verdict on bail plea by Chitra Ramkrishna in money laundering case related to alleged illegal phone tapping and snooping on National Stock Exchange (NSE) employees (PTI)
Tickets for Season 6 of Abu Dhabi T10 go on sale from Nov 15
The sixth season of Abu Dhabi T10 is around the corner with some of the best names in cricket coming together for the tournament. 8 teams will battle it out for the top prize over 12 days, beginning November 23 with the final scheduled for December 4. The final act of Season 6 of Abu Dhabi T10 will be an exciting closing ceremony concert which will begin at 8:30pm local time. Tickets for the entirety of the tournament go on sale via Q-tickets on November 15, with a wide variety of both individual, family seats and pods and corporate hospitality options.
The Central Govt has nominated Vivek Joshi, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance as a Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India vice Sanjay Malhotra. The nomination of Vivek Joshi is effective from November 15: Reserve Bank of India
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred around Babala of Accham district in Nepal at 6:18 pm: National Earthquake Monitoring & Research Center, Nepal (ANI)
Amazon plans new virtual care offering based on messaging
- Amazon is stepping back into virtual care with a new service that uses secure messaging to connect patients with doctors for help with nearly two dozen conditions.
- The retail giant said Tuesday it will launch ‘Amazon Clinic’ in 32 states to provide medication refills and care for conditions like allergies, erectile disfunction, hair loss, migraines and urinary tract infections. That list does not include the flu, COVID-19, ear infections or other urgent care conditions for which patients often seek help through telemedicine.
- Amazon said it will work to add other conditions over time to the service, which will not accept insurance. It also plans to expand the service to more states in the coming months.
Two explosions heard in Ukraine’s capital
At least two explosions were heard in Kyiv and smoke could be seen rising over the city, a Reuters correspondent in the Ukrainian capital said. The blasts followed air raid warnings across Ukraine hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivered a video address to leaders of the Group of 20 nations who are meeting in Bali.
German gas reserves 100% full: Govt agency (AFP)
G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral meetings with Indonesia, Spain, France, Singapore, Germany, Italy, Australia and the United Kingdom tomorrow, November 16.
India’s direct tax mop-up to exceed budget target by 25-30%: CBDT
The direct tax collection in the current fiscal is likely to exceed the budget target of Rs 14.20 lakh crore by about 30 per cent, a senior official said. Central Board of Direct Taxes Chairman Nitin Gupta also said that the Budget for next fiscal could bring about some tweaks in the TDS provision for online gaming to check tax evasion.
Election Commission informs factions led by Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Kumar Paras that it will hear them over the dispute on the Lok Janshakti Party symbol on November 29
Walmart to pay $3.1 billion to state, local and tribal governments over toll of opioids it dispensed, reports AP
WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose and Facebook’s public policy director Rajiv Agrawal quit Meta
I won’t sacrifice quality for speed in trade deals: Rishi Sunak
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his government would take the time to get free trade agreements with other nations “right”, and not sacrifice quality for speed in future trade deals.
Kerala Dengue cases: Govt issues alert in seven districts
State health minister Veena George informed that the state government has decided to observe a dry day campaign every week by cleaning public places, houses and removing stagnant water. The alert has been issued to Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Malappuram.
Nawab Malik case update
- Washim Sessions court asks police to book NCP politician and former Minister Nawab Malik under a atrocity act. The case pertains to Malik’s allegations against then NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede claiming that he was not from the Scheduled caste community and had procured a fake caste certificate to get a govt Job.
- Nawab Malik is already in jail in a PMLA case filed by the ED (ET Bureau)
Delhi MCD polls: BJP launches campaign song
Ruling BJP launched its campaign song ‘BJP ka Matlab Sewa Hai’ for the Delhi local bodies elections today. The saffron party has highlighted the performance of Narendra Modi government and the Delhi corporation during Covid pandemic in the song. It has also hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party in the campaign song.
Diesel demand could shrink next year, IEA says
The International Energy Agency forecast a small decline in diesel and gasoil demand next year as persistently high prices stoke already high inflation rates and hit economic activity. Diesel is the backbone of economic activity with uses spanning powering factories to heating homes and fuelling vehicles.
PM Modi & PM Rishi Sunak at G20
"Glad to see you PM Rishi Sunak. Looking forward to working together in the times to come," tweets Prime Minister N… https://t.co/6ib2ac1BOF
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India’s overall imports increase to USD 73 bn in October 2022 from USD 65.28 bn in the same month last year and its overall exports increased to USD 58.36 bn in October 2022 from USD 56.10 bn in the same month last year: Commerce Ministry data
Tamil Nadu State Police is conducting searches in the residence of a few people on suspicion that they have link with ISIS
Police are in search since early morning at a few places in Kodangayur and Mannadi of Chennai: Police Officials.
India’s overall exports in October 2022 are estimated to be USD 58.36 Billion, showing a positive growth of 4.03% over the same period last year: Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India’s talent, technology, innovation, industry have created a global identity: PM Modi in Bali
“Glad to see you PM Rishi Sunak. Looking forward to working together in the times to come,” tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi
“We are not 90 nautical miles away but 90 nautical miles close…” PM Modi on India-Indonesia ties
Our journey towards a planet safe for humanity is one that no nation can undertake alone: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
Hope that fight against climate change will unite the world as one family: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted and addressed a gathering of Indian diaspora and friends of India in Bali, Indonesia
“PM highlighted close cultural & civilisational linkages between India & Indonesia and the role of the diaspora in deepening our vibrant ties” tweets MEA.
World urgently needs paradigm shift from mindless, destructive consumption to mindful, deliberate utilisation: Environment
Haryana Police has arrested 7 accused involved in an attempt to murder case for firing on a young man at Valmiki Chowk in the Tohana area of Fatehabad district on 9th November. 3 illegal pistols, 4 live cartridges & 3 motorcycles seized from their possession
Delhi HC asks EC to adjudicate the dispute between two Shiv Sena factions as expeditiously as possible
Delhi HC dismisses Uddhav Thackeray’s plea against EC’s interim order freezing Shiv Sena party name, election symbol
NCP MLA and former minister Jitendra Awhad has been granted bail on a bond of Rs 15,000
India’s self-sufficiency in medicines and vaccines during the COVID pandemic benefitted the world: PM Modi
Bail granted to Actor Jacqueline Fernandez in Rs 200 crores money laundering case on furnishing of a personal bond of Rs. 2 lakh and one surety in the like amount
BJP attacks Constitution everyday because it doesn’t want to accept that Dalits, tribals andpoor should get rights: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
If Centre does not clear state’s dues, we may have to stop paying GST: Mamata Banerjee at Jhargram
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez reaches Delhi’s Patiala House Court
The Court will pronounce an order today on her bail plea in Rs 200 crores money laundering case.