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Amit Shah to inaugurate first phase of theme park on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Pune on Nov 20
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the first phase of 'Shivsrushti', a theme park based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, at Narhe Ambegaon in Pune city on November 20. The project had been conceptualised by Padma Vibhushan late Balwant Moreshwar Purandare popularly known as 'Shivshahir' Babasaheb Purandare, who had formed Maharaja Shivchhatrapati Pratishthan for its execution.
Earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh
- An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred 27km North-West of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, at around 9.32pm, today. The depth of the earthquake was 5 km below the ground.
European Union vows $1 billion for climate resilience in Africa, reports AFP
Canada imposes new Iran sanctions over drones for Russia, human rights
- Canada has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, targeting individuals involved in alleged human rights abuses and companies it accused of supplying Russia with drones for use in Ukraine, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. It is the fifth package of sanctions Canada has implemented against Iran this year. It targets six individuals and two entities, Shahed Aviation Industries and Qods Aviation Industries, the foreign ministry said.
FTX founder Bankman-Fried sued in US court over yield-bearing crypto accounts
Xi, Trudeau exchange barbs at G20 meet in Bali
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday exchanged barbs on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali over the leaked reports of their meeting. In perhaps a very rare open remark captured on television camera, an agitated Xi was seen objecting to Trudeau saying whatever they discussed in their earlier meeting was leaked to the media. "Everything we discuss has been leaked to the paper, that's not appropriate," Xi told Trudeau through a translator on the sidelines of the closing session of the G20 meeting.
Report: At least 32 transgender people killed in US in 2022
- At least 32 transgender and gender-nonconforming people have been killed in the United States in 2022, the Human Rights Campaign announced Wednesday in its annual report ahead of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Transgender people of colour account for 81 per cent of known victims this year, and 59 per cent are Black. Trans women are disproportionately represented, as they have been in years past, also comprising 81 per cent of the deaths recorded at the time of publication.
JD-U to support SP's Dimple Yadav in Mainpuri bypoll
- Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Wednesday decided not to contest the by-poll to Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri parliamentary constituency. The by-election in Mainpuri is taking place due to the demise of sitting MP and veteran socialist leader Mulayam Singh Yadav. Mainpuri is a traditional seat of Mulayam Singh's family and Samajwadi Party (SP) has given the seat to party chief Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav. The Nitish Kumar-led JD-U has decided to give support to Dimple Yadav, with the aim of strengthening the unity of the opposition party in the country and give tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Gujarat polls: PM Modi to hold road show in Vapi on Nov 19
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP leaders are expected to hold several road shows and public rallies in Gujarat as the party looks to rev up its election campaign to retain power in the state.Modi is likely to hold a road show in Vapi in Gujarat on November 19 and other senior leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will also spearhead the mass contact programme in different parts of the state, party leaders said.After arriving in his home state on November 19, the prime minister is expected to hold public meetings across the state in the next two days.
Ukraine requests 'immediate access' to Poland missile blast site
- Kyiv on Wednesday requested access to the site of a deadly blast in a Polish village after Western officials said the explosion there was likely caused by Ukrainian air defences. "Ukraine requests immediate access to the site of the explosion," the secretary of Ukraine's national security and defence council, Oleksiy Danilov, said on Twitter, adding they were ready to hand over "evidence" regarding allegations against Russia.
Iran issues new death sentences as protests enter third month
- Iran issued a series of death sentences as women-led protests over Mahsa Amini's death in custody entered a third month Wednesday, with clashes overnight leaving at least six people dead. Street violence raged across Iran overnight as protests sparked by the September 16 death of Amini intensified on the anniversary of a lethal 2019 crackdown.
India's export to UAE rises 17.6 pc to USD 18 bn in Apr-Oct this fiscal
- India's exports to the UAE, with which a free trade agreement was implemented on May 1, rose by 17.6 per cent to about USD 18 billion during April-October this fiscal, according to the commerce ministry's data. However, exports in October dipped by 18 per cent to about USD 2 billion. Imports during April-October 2022-23, on the other hand, increased by 33 per cent to USD 32.3 billion from the UAE, the data showed.
Elon Musk says Twitter is a software and servers company at its heart and wants employees to decide by Thursday evening if they want to remain a part of the business, according to an email the new owner sent to Twitter workers. Musk wrote that employees “will need to be extremely hardcore" to build “a breakthrough Twitter 2.0" and that long hours at high intensity will be needed for success. Musk said Twitter will be much more engineering-driven, with employees who write “great code” comprising the majority of the team.
Nitco says JM Financial ARC is acting in its capacity as trustee of JMFARC-LVB Ceramics Trust)
- Financial CreditorThe application is not listed on the NCLT under cause list Nitco says it is seeking appropriate legal advice, will take steps to protect its interest
US FDA sends Aurobindo Pharma report on inspection of API non-antibiotics plant in Andhra Pradesh
Phoenix Mills arm gets Rs 200 cr investment from Canada Fund
Kristalina Georgieva says Biden-Xi meeting 'constructive' signal for trade
- President Joe Biden's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was a "very constructive" signal that may ease trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday. The leaders of top economies issued a "strong call" for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, in part because the conflict is the single biggest factor slowing global growth, Georgieva said.
SoftBank offers 29 million Paytm shares in block trade
AAP delegation meets EC after Surat East candidate withdraws nomination
- Election Commission met AAP delegation led by Dy CM Manish Sisodia. They alleged coercion of candidate from Surat East for withdrawing his candidature & being taken to an undisclosed location. A representation has been sent to CEO Gujarat to enquire & take action as warranted:ECI
NATO chief says no indication Poland blast was deliberate attack by Russia, reports AP
Adrian Mardell takes over as interim CEO of JLR
Mask no more compulsory during air travel but passengers should preferably use them: Govt
Wipro signs pact with employee representatives on setting up a European Works Council
Kremlin praises Washington's "measured" response after a missile landed in Poland, reports AFP News Agency
- The Kremlin has praised Washington's "measured" response after a missile landed in Poland and US President Joe Biden said it was "unlikely" that it had come from Russia.
Uttarakhand cabinet meeting
- A total of 26 resolutions were passed in the meeting. In the cabinet meeting, strict amendments were made in the conversion law in Uttarakhand. Forced conversion will now be a cognizable offence in Uttarakhand. Provision of 10 years of punishment in the new law. Forced conversion and love jihad will be banned.
Indian Navy participates in the Malabar exercise 2022 in seas off Japan
The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the sidelines of G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia
There's excitement about India taking over the G20 presidency: UK PM Rishi Sunak in Bali, Indonesia
In an interim order, Supreme Court stays certain observations of Bombay HC incl those who're interested in feeding stray dogs to "formally adopt" them. Court directs Nagpur municipal corporation to ensure & take steps for general public to feed stray dogs at demarcated locations.
There's excitement about India taking over the G20 presidency: UK PM Rishi Sunak in Bali, Indonesia
Winter session of UP Assembly from Dec 5: Govt
Britain issues first spaceport licence ahead of maiden satellite launch
- Britain issued its first spaceport licence on Wednesday, paving the way for the country's maiden satellite launch later this year as it looks to become Europe's leading space industry player. The licence was issued to Spaceport Cornwall.
Delhi MCD elections: INC releases list of star campaigners
Congress releases the list of star campaigners for the 4th December MCD elections in Delhi.
Air raid alerts across Ukraine
Fresh air raid alerts across Ukraine day after massive strikes: AFP reports
G20 Bilateral Meeting Updates
Sunak-Xi meeting at G20 cancelled: AFP citing Downing Street
UK inflation hits 11.1% as energy bills and food prices drive up the cost of living
It means prices have risen 11.1% in the year to October, up from 10.1% the previous month
It's the highest UK inflation for 41 years, a figure not seen since October 1981
The rising cost of living has been driven partly by energy costs and the Ukraine war but also factors such as the cost of raw materials
(From BBC News)
PM Modi at G20 Summit in Bali
- Taking over the Presidency of G20 is a matter of pride for every citizen in India
- India's G20 presidency will be inclusive, ambitious, decisive and action-oriented. In the next one year, it will be our endeavour that G20 works as a global prime mover to give impetus to collective action.
G20 members agree that 'war in Ukraine' hurts global economy
- G20 leaders' declaration approved at the summit - diplomatic sources tell Reuters
- Most G20 members condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: draft joint declaration
- G20 members agree that 'war in Ukraine' hurts global economy: final communique
2018 Kathua rape and murder case
One of the six accused in the 2018 Kathua rape case, Shubham Sangra to be tried as an adult and not a juvenile, rules Supreme Court
Poland blast caused by Ukraine forces firing at incoming Russian missile
(AP report citing US officials)
PM Narendra Modi's virtual address to Bengaluru Tech Summit
- The number of unicorn startups has doubled since 2021
- India is no more a place known for red tape, it is known for red carpet for investors
- India is using technology as a weapon in the war against poverty
- India has shown how to democratise technology
- India's youth have ensured tech and talent globalisation
(Image credit: ANI)
G20: Modi, Sunak to confirm new bespoke route for young professionals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak will meet on Wednesday at the G20 Summit in Bali during which the two leaders will confirm "a new bespoke, reciprocal route" which will open in early 2023 to give young professionals from both the countries a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in a professional and cultural exchange.
G20 summit delegates to visit Aurangabad in Feb 2023, authorities begin preparations
The G20 summit delegates will visit the world famous Ajanta and Ellora caves and other prominent sites in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district over two days in February next year, officials said. India will assume Presidency of the influential G20 group for one year from December 1, 2022.
Poland likely to invoke NATO's Article 4, will raise missile blast with UN - officials
Poland is likely to request consultations under NATO's Article 4 after a missile, reportedly Russian-made, struck Polish territory near the border with Ukraine, and raise the issue at a U.N. Security Council meeting on Wednesday, officials said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with other G-20 leaders Taman Hatton on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Bali Raya Ngurah Rai' visited mangrove forests and planted saplings there
UK PM Rishi Sunak has given the go-ahead for 3,000 visas for young Indian professionals to live and work in the country each year
(Image: Reuters)
Nusa Dua:
U.S. President Joe Biden, center, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attend an emergency meeting of leaders at the G20 summit following the overnight missile strike by a Russian-made rocket on Poland
(PTI)
Bali: President Joe Biden makes a statement after a meeting of G7 and NATO leaders in Bali
Trump strikes new overseas deal and raises old ethics issue
- Donald Trump's company is licensing its name for a golf resort in Oman in the first of what the company hopes will be several overseas deals, raising conflict-of-interest issues as the former president announced a third run for the White House.
- The Trump Organization said the licensing deal "the first since Trump left office" is with Saudi developer Dar Al Arakan and will include a golf course, hotel and thousands of residential units in the Oman capital of Muscat.
- Trump's son Eric, who oversees the company's global real estate interests, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the company is no longer bound by a self-imposed restriction not to make foreign deals while his father was president.
-"You can expect more hotel and golf deals overseas in the future," Eric Trump said in a text exchange.
- Trump announced Tuesday that he is running again for the presidency in a speech from his Palm Beach, Florida, club.
