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North Korea launches ballistic missile toward S Korea’s eastern waters
-- South Korea says North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters
-- South Korea says North Korea has flown warplanes near their shared border, South Korea scrambles fighter jets (AP)
With 16 fresh cases, Madhya Pradesh's COVID-19 tally climbs to 10,54,503
Madhya Pradesh's COVID-19 tally climbs to 10,54,503 with 16 fresh cases and death toll increases to 10,774 as one more person succumbs to the viral disease: Health department official
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Ramban Police recovered 3 IEDs and multiple ammunition and explosives, during a search operation by the police and Indian Army in Dharam, Gool Tehsil of Ramban District: Jammu & Kashmir Police
"A bright spot in a dark horizon...": IMF Managing Director's praise for India
World dangerously close to recession, warns World Bank president
World Bank President David Malpass on Thursday warned that the global economy is "dangerously close" to a recession and called for targeted support for the poor.
"The growth rate, we've lowered our 2023 growth forecast from 3 per cent to 1.9 per cent for global growth. That's dangerously close to a world recession, and that's - a world recession could happen under certain circumstances," Malpass told reporters on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
All of the problems that people have taken note of, the inflation problem, the interest rate rises, and the cutoff of capital flows to the developing world hits the poor hard, he said, adding that's a huge challenge for the bank.
Iraq’s parliament elect Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid as president: reports
PM Narendra Modi to visit Himachal Pradesh twice this month
-- Prime MinisterNarendra Modi to visit Himachal Pradesh twice in the coming days to lay the foundation stone of & inaugurate various projects.
-- On 16th October, he will visit Dharamshala, and on 18th October, Solan.
Fresh areas inundated in Assam as rainfall continues to lash several parts of state: Official bulletin
Nepal PM dismisses 4 ministers representing Janata Samajbadi Party, which allied with Opposition
Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba dismisses 4 ministers representing Janata Samajbadi Party from cabinet: President Office Deuba made the decision after Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) made alliance with opposition for upcoming elections. The vacant ministries now will fall under Deuba
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to address 'Parivartan Pratigya Rally' in poll-bound Himachal tomorrow
Uddhav Thackeray should’ve sought help of NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal: Ajit Pawar
Uddhav Thackeray should have sought the help of Chhagan Bhujbal (NCP leader) when Shiv Sena's 15 MLAs deflected from the party. He's the master of such scenarios. Had you contacted him, you could've still been the CM of Maharashtra: LoP and former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar
Stocks open sharply lower on Wall Street after an unexpectedly hot inflation report; S&P 500 index falls 2%
What punishment should be given” Bengal CM on Hindu Mahasabha asura idol resembling Mahatma Gandhi
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on October 13: “During Durga Puja, an idol resembling Mahatma Gandhi was showcased in place of Asura. What punishment should be given to them? The public will reply to such a shameful act. I was very disappointed but didn't say anything because there could've been protests during Durga Puja.”
A complaint has been filed against the All India Hindu Mahasabha for displaying an idol resembling Mahatma Gandhi instead of Asura inside their Durga Puja pandal.
Maharashtra ATS nabs Punjab-based 30-year-old terrorist
A Punjab-based 30-year-old terrorist, Charatsingh alias Indrajitsingh Karisingh, was arrested in Mumbai by Maharashtra ATS; he handed over to Punjab Police for further necessary action. It was revealed that he is in contact with wanted terrorist Lakhbir Singh Landa in Canada
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US annual inflation edges down to 8.2%, but accelerated in September (AFP)
Women in Iran are burning hijab…: Haryana minister on Karnataka hijab ban case
"Don't want to comment on the Supreme Court verdict but I think women were covered up so men don't develop ill intentions. It means fault lies within men. They should keep their intentions in check. Women in Iran are burning hijab, and voices are being raised in France. It's the voice of the hour," says Haryana HM
COVID-19 hit global supply chains showing signs of healing
The COVID-19 pandemic set off a crisis in global supply chains, which is showing signs of healing. The cost of shipping a container is down and big backups at U.S. ports have dwindled. For now, inflation remains uncomfortably high. (Reuters)
Asking girls to remove hijab before entering school is in violation of Article 19(1)(a), 21: Justice Dhulia
Karnataka Hijab Ban Row: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, a judge on the Bench hearing the case, said: “… by asking girls to take off hijab before they enter school gates is an invasion on their privacy, then an attack on their dignity and ultimately a denial to them of secular education; violative of Article 19(1)(a), 21& 25(1).”
If she wants to wear hijab, even inside her classroom, she cannot be stopped: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia
-"If she wants to wear hijab, even inside her classroom, she cannot be stopped, if it is worn as a matter of her choice, as it may be the only way her conservative family will permit her to go to school, & in those cases, her hijab is her ticket to education," Justice Dhulia said.
(ANI)
To be clear we do not support dual employment: Infosys CEO tells Moneycontrol
-Salil Parekh, CEO and MD of Infosys tells Moneycontrol, "For gig opportunities in the external environment, we support employees to look outside with the approval of their mangers."
-"To be clear we do not support dual employment," he says. "We have let go of some employees in the last year for dual employment
Wearing a hijab should be simply a matter of choice: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia
-"Under our Constitutional scheme, wearing a hijab should be simply a matter of choice. It may or may not be a matter of essential religious practice, but it still is, a matter of conscience, belief & expression," noted Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, in a split verdict on Hijab Ban.
(ANI)
We do not want a World War, tweets France's Emmanuel Macron
MoS MEA mentions speaks about reasons behind the vulnerable status of Pakistan
-Frequent instances of attack & vandalism on places of worship of minority communities in Pakistan & countless cases of abduction, forced conversion & marriage of minor girls from minorities in Pakistan are evidence of their vulnerable status in Pakistan, saysMoS MEA Meenakashi Lekhi
(ANI)
Meenakshi Lekhi speaks about Pakistan's interference in India's affairs at CICA Summit
-Pakistan’s remarks today constitute gross interference in India’s internal affairs, sovereignty & territorial integrity which is inconsistent with the CICA Declaration on the Principles Guiding Relations between the CICA Member States of September 1999, saysMeenakashi Lekhi
(ANI)
You can't play & remain an administrator forever: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly
-I was president of Cricket Association Bengal for 5 yrs & served as president of BCCI for 3 yrs. After tenure gets over, you've to go. You can't play & remain an administrator forever. It was great seeing both sides of the coin as a player & administrator: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly
(ANI)
Pakistan should shut down its infrastructure of terrorism: MoS External Affairs at CICA Summit
-Pakistan has no locus standi to comment on J&K. Pakistan is the global epicentre of terrorism. Pakistan should shut down its infrastructure of terrorism. We desire normal relations with our neighbours including Pakistan, says MoS External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi, at CICA Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
(ANI)
If 100-150 people come and threaten me, what kind of a leader are they?: Rekha Sharma
-I had an important meeting at 2pm which is now delayed as I couldn't step outside. If 100-150 people come and threaten me, what kind of a leader are they? He was supposed to come to NCW office &only answer a few questions. Why did he have to lie & bring so many lawyers? says Rekha Sharma
(ANI)
His statement & written statement don't match: NCW Chief
-His statement & written statement don't match. He hasn't given a proper reply. I've told Police too that action should be taken against him because he was creating an atmosphere to impact the law&order situation. His supporters attempted to enter(NCW office) forcefully, says NCW chief on AAP Gujarat chief summoned over a purported video where he used derogatory language for the PM
(ANI)
He denied getting a summon but his reply is ready: NCW Chief
-He denied getting a summon but his reply is ready. He also denied his presence in the video but in his reply, he accepts tweeting.He had claimed it wasn't him in the video, says NCW chief on AAP Gujarat chief summoned over a purported video where he used derogatory language for the PM
(ANI)
Shiv Sena writes to EC, raises objection regarding ECI's allotment of election symbol and party name
-Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) has written to EC raising its objection against recent decisions of ECI in the matter of allotment of interim election symbol & name to the party.
-Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) in its letter to ECI states, "Several communications & actions of ECI have given rise to a serious apprehension of bias in the mind of the respondent (Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray)."
(ANI)
Rana Ayyub had launched the fund raising campaigns to cheat the general public: ED investigation
-ED investigation has established that Rana Ayyub had launched the fund raising campaigns with the sole intention to cheat the general public and acquired proceeds of crime in form of fixed deposits and balances in bank accounts projecting them as untainted, says the agency.
(ANI)
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) has written to EC raising its objection against recent decisions of ECI in the matter of allotment of interim election symbol & name to the party
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) in its letter to ECI states, "Several communications & actions of ECI have given rise to a serious apprehension of bias in the mind of the respondent (Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray)."
Update | Rana Ayyub case
As per probe funds raised on online platforms were received in a/c of Rana Ayyub's father & sister, &later transferred to her personal account. Ayyub utilized the funds to create FD of Rs 50 lakhs for herself & transferred Rs 50 lakhs in new account. Approximately Rs 29 lakh used for relief work: ED
Update | Rana Ayyub case
ED investigation has established that Rana Ayyub had launched the fund raising campaigns with the sole intention to cheat the general public and acquired proceeds of crime in form of fixed deposits and balances in bank accounts projecting them as untainted, says the agency.
ED filed prosecution complaint against Rana Ayyub under PMLA in Special Court, Ghaziabad on Oct 12
Case registered against her alleging she illegally acquired funds from general public in name of charity by launching fund-raiser campaigns on an online crowd funding platform-‘Ketto’
Delhi | AAP workers protest outside the office of NCW (National Commission for Women) chairperson Rekha Sharma
NCW today summoned AAP Gujarat chief Gopal Italia in connection with a video where he was purportedly seen using derogatory language for PM Modi
Visuals earlier today.
Russian missiles target more than 40 Ukraine cities, towns
Russian missiles pounded more than 40 Ukrainian cities and towns, officials said on Thursday, after a U.N. General Assembly resolution called Moscow's annexation of Ukrainian territory "illegal" and Ukraine's allies committed more military aid.
Russia repeated its position that the West, by helping Ukraine, indicated that "they are a direct party to the conflict" and warned the admission of Ukraine to NATO could trigger World War Three. Read more.
Delhi | TDP MPs Jayadev Galla & Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar today met MoS Home Nityanand Rai at MHA to give a complaint over alleged "abuse of power by ruling party leaders, ministers & willful disregard & suppression of rights of citizens by police in Andhra Pradesh".
Update | Congress presidential candidate Shashi Tharoor on the poll
Do you want party to go with change or are you satisfied with everything? If you think everything is fine, don't vote for me as I want such a change in the party that would bring back voters who didn't remain with us in 2014 & 2019: Shashi Tharoor
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will visit Egypt from October 15-16
This will be his first bilateral visit to Egypt during which he will discuss a range of bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest with his Egyptian counterpart, informedMinistry of External Affairs.
During his visit to Egypt, EAM Dr S Jaishankar will interact with the Indian community based there, including students, and address a gathering of Egyptian and Indian business community, addedMEA.
Delhi | Congress presidential candidate Shashi Tharoor on the polls
We are contesting elections, there is no spirit of enmity in our party. Kharge Sahab is my senior leader & I have worked closely with him. The election is about two colleagues seeing how to work to strengthen the party: Shashi Tharoor
21st century an Asian century, says Kazakhstan President Tokayev at CICA Summit
Highlighting that Asia is on course to dominate the 21st century, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev opened the sixth CICA summit in Astana on Thursday stressing the fact that the future of Asia depends on the collective will to strengthen dialogue among cultures and traditions. (ANI)
A SpiceJet aircraft on Wednesday landed safely at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after smoke was detected in the cockpit
The plane, SpiceJet Q400 aircraft VT-SQB (Goa- Hyderabad) was carrying over 86 people onboard, and they landed safely at the airport and disembarked through the emergency exit.
1 passenger sustained minor scratches on the feet while leaving the aircraft.
The DGCA has ordered a detailed probe into the incident.
(CNBCTV-18)
Delhi | TDP MPs Jayadev Galla and Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar arrive at the Ministry of Home Affairs
TDP MPs Jayadev Galla and Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar arrive at the Ministry of Home Affairsto meet MoS Home Nityanand Rai to complaint over alleged "abuse of power by ruling party leaders, ministers and willful disregard and suppression of rights of citizens by police"
Indian Coast Guard’s Dornier aircraft were lined up for a flypast in Karnataka yesterday but were diverted to locate the MiG-29K fighter jet of the Navy 60 miles off Goa coast: ICG officials
In a display of jointness between the two maritime forces, the ICG Dornier located the pilot who had ejected in a dingy. Meanwhile, a Navy chopper also reached the location to rescue the pilot. The two Dorniers completed their mission in 40 minutes: ICG officials
Hyderabad Police bust 'Chinese investment fraud' of Rs 903 crore
Hyderabad city police on October 12 said they have busted a Chinese investment fraud to the tune of Rs 903 crore and arrested 10 people, including a Chinese national.
According to the police, the accused used RBI authorised money changers and converted illegal funds collected via investment apps into dollars. "Hyderabad city police cyber crime wing has detected a Chinese investment fraud case where the modus operandi is to use authorised money changers, who are authorised by the RBI, to convert illegally gathered funds through investment apps, and transfer them into dollars and then send them abroad," Hyderabad Police Commissioner C V Anand told reporters. Read more.
Two people were killed and five injured after a car rammed into a tree on the side of Vikhroli Eastern Express Highway last night: Mumbai Police
Today in Una, PM Narendra Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express train
People raise 'Modi-Modi, Sher Aaya" slogans as they welcomed PM Modi in Himachal Pradesh's Una.
Today in Una, PM Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express train, dedicated IIIT Una to the nation and laid the foundation stone of Bulk Drug Park.
Hijab ban case | SP Udupi, Akshay Hakay after split verdict by SC in hijab ban case
Precautionary measures like police picketing in important areas & continued patrolling taken;also keeping close watch on social media to make sure no attempts made to harm existing peace in the society: SP Udupi,Akshay Hakay
Mumbai Airport Customs seized 15 kg of gold valued at Rs 7.87 crores on October 11 and 12
Mumbai Airport Customs seized 15 kg of gold valued at Rs 7.87 crores on October 11 and 12 in four cases and foreign currency worth Rs 22 lakh in two different cases. Seven passengers were arrested: Customs
