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Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.Rajnath Singh And US Defence Secy To Co-Chair 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue On FridayDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will co-chair the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and US State Secretary Antony Blinken on November 10.Following the Ministerial Dialogue, US Defence Secretary Austin will conduct a bilateral meeting with Rajnath Singh.Austin arrived in New Delhi today and was welcomed with a Tri-service Guard of Honour at the Palam Technical Area.Following his visit to India, Austin will be travelling to Korea and Indonesia, which will mark his 9th visit to the Indo-Pacific region.Meanwhile, Blinken will arrive in New Delhi tomorrow to participate in the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.“Secretary Austin and US Secretary of State Mr Antony Blinken will co-chair the Ministerial 2+2 Dialogue with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar on November 10,” the Ministry of Defence said in a statementSC To Hear Challenges To K'taka HC Stay On Investigation Against DK Shivakumar On FridayThe Supreme Court will hear the plea by the CBI against the Karnataka High Court's decision to stay the investigation against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case on Friday.ASG SV Raju appearing for the CBI told the court that the entire investigation had been stayed on the basis of falsehood.Earlier the CBI had told the court that the interim stay by the High Court was granted without hearing them.Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi appearing for Shivakumar asked the court for some time to file a reply.The court will resume hearing the matter on Friday.In June, the Karnataka High Court stayed the investigations by the probe agency but the agency then approached the top court.

10/11/2023 22:15:48

Mumbai: Elderly Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Residential Building

A 96-year-old woman died after a fire broke out at a residential building in Mumbai. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the fire was brought under control, ANI reported.

10/11/2023 21:16:54

Brazilian Prez Lula da Silva Dials PM Modi, Discuss Situation In West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from the President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The two leaders shared concerns on the ongoing developments in West Asia. Both leaders expressed deep concern at terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lives and called for concerted efforts for early resolution of the situation, PMO said in a statement. 

10/11/2023 21:02:39

Urge Opposition Members For Structured Debate During Parliament Winter Session: Pralhad Joshi

"The Winter Session of Parliament will begin on 4th December and conclude on 22nd December. There are a lot of Bills too. I urge everyone, especially our Opposition parties, that Govt of India is ready for all discussions that they demand. I call upon you for structured debate," ANI quoted Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi as saying. 

10/11/2023 20:11:21

Ethics Committee Submits Report To LS Speaker In Cash-For-Query Case: Report

Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha has submitted its report to Speaker Om Birla in the case related to TMC MP Mahua Moitra, ANI quoted its sources as saying. 

10/11/2023 19:06:16

CBI Busts Illegal Job Racket, 3 Held

CBI has busted an illegal job racket operating across multiple states in the country and arrested three accused. Searches were conducted at nine places, including Patna, Mumbai, Banglore, Mangalore, and Dhanbad. They were charging Rs 10-20 lakhs for job. They also took money in instalments from many job seekers, ANI reported. 

10/11/2023 18:30:33

J&K: Gulmarg Receives Season's First Spell Of Snowfall

Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir received the season's first spell of snowfall, PTI reported. 

10/11/2023 16:17:18

NIA Files Third Chargesheet In Lawrence Bishnoi, Babbar Khalsa Terror Gangster Case

The National Investigation Agency filed a third chargesheet in gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Babbar Khalsa International terror gangster network case, ANI reported. 

10/11/2023 16:16:10

Tamil Nadu: Shutters Of Vaigai Dam Opened After Water Level Crosse 69 Feet

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department issued a third warning to people living on the banks of the Vaigai River in Madurai, Dindigul, Theni, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram districts as the water level in the Vaigai Dam crossed 69 feet, ANI reported. Shutters of Vaigai dam opened after dam’s water level crossed 69 ft.

10/11/2023 15:03:13

Breaking Blog LIVE: Stampede At Karnataka’s Hasanamba Temple After Devotees Get Electric Shock

A few devotees at Karnataka’s Hasanamba Temple got an electric shock due to a broke wire which led to a stampede.

Hassan SP Mohammad Sujitha says, "Around 1.30pm, there was some electric shock due to a wire broken nearby. People panicked and started rushing. KEB and HESCOM officials are here. They're checking. Three people sent to hospital, a few others also sent to hospital. Doctors have clarified that they are all are out of danger. Time is less for darshan, that's why the crowd is more. We have arranged everything properly now."

10/11/2023 12:01:04

Breaking Blog LIVE: JD(U) Alleges Biased Behaviour Of Ethics Panel In Mahua Moitra Case

While speaking to the media on Lok Sabha Ethics Panel adopting report on 'Cash-For-Query' allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra, JD-U MP and Member of Lok Sabha Ethics Committee, Girdhari Lal Yadav said that the inquiry was not been done properly and that they concluded the meeting in two minutes. 

 "They did not even take 2 minutes in concluding the meeting. They should have discussed... There should have been a debate on the report they had submitted... It is not about anyone's respect or disrespect, the main point is that the inquiry has not been done properly. There is an allegation that Darshan Hiranandani had paid her but they did not summon him... This shows that whatever happened was against the principle of justice... They have implemented biased behaviour," Yadav said. 

10/11/2023 11:32:38

Breaking Blog LIVE: CJI DY Chandrachud Inaugurates Mitti Cafe On Supreme Court Premises

CJI DY Chandrachud inaugurates Mitti Cafe in the Supreme Court premises which will be run by specially-abled staff.

 

10/11/2023 11:27:33

Breaking Blog LIVE: Case Registered Against SUV Driver In Bandra-Worli Sea Link Crash

Following the Bandra-Worli Sea Link crash, a case has been registered against the car driver, Mohammed Sarfaraz Shaikh under section 304 (2) of IPC. Three people including two women died in the accident and 6 people were injured, out of which two are in critical condition. 

10/11/2023 10:55:50

Breaking Blog LIVE: Raid At Tractor Driver’s House In Pulwama In Terror Funding Case

The State Investigation Agency raid the house of a tractor driver name Shabir Ahmad Lalpora Chatlam in the Pampore area of Pulwama.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency is carrying out raids in the valley in a terror funding case, officials said. The raids are underway at a few locations in Anantnag and Pulwama districts, the agency said. The case pertains to the illegal raising, layering and laundering of proceeds of crime by the accused people. The proceeds of crime might subsequently have been used in unlawful activities, including secessionism and terrorism, according to the agency. 

10/11/2023 09:21:30

Breaking Blog LIVE: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Meets EAM Jaishankar For 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar for the 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will also join the meet. The Indian side at the dialogue will be led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. 

10/11/2023 09:12:16

Breaking Blog LIVE: More Raids In Kashmir In Terror Funding Case

State Investigation Agency (SIA) conducts raids at several locations in Anantnag's Bijbahara Jabalipura and other districts of Kashmir. The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into a terror funding case.

 

10/11/2023 08:55:49

Breaking Blog LIVE — ‘Festival Symbolising Health’: PM Modi Extends Greetings On Dhanteras

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on Dhanteras, he tweeted "Many congratulations to all my family members of the country on Dhanteras, a festival symbolizing health, happiness and prosperity. I wish that by the grace of Lord Dhanvantari, all of you always remain healthy, prosperous and happy, so that the determination of a developed India continues to get new energy."

10/11/2023 07:53:58

Breaking Blog LIVE: Fire Breaks Out In Warehouse Next To Petrol Pump In Howrah

A fire broke out in a warehouse located next to a petrol pump in the Shibpur Forsa Road area of Howrah. 10 fire tenders are at the spot to douse the fire.