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4 Dead in Anti-UN Protests in Eastern DR Congo
At least four protesters were killed in eastern DR Congo, the military said, after angry clashes erupted over the perceived failure of UN peacekeepers to stop deadly militia attacks.
Crowds defied warning shots fired by Congolese forces and stormed a UN camp, which had apparently been evacuated, after rioting broke out in the eastern town of Beni on Monday.
(Source: AFP)
Chinese Woman Sentenced to 8 Months for Trespassing Trump's Club
A federal judge has sentenced a Chinese businesswoman to eight months in prison for trespassing at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club and lying to Secret Service agents
Judge Roy Altman also ordered Monday that 33-year-old Yujing Zhang be deported after completing her sentence.
(Source: AP)
Indian-American Student Sexually Assaulted, Strangulated to Death in Chicago
A 19-year-old Indian-American student was sexually assaulted and then strangulated to death in Chicago, police said about a brutal murder that has shocked the community in the United States.
Ruth George, originally hailing from Hyderabad and an honours student at the University of Illinois, was found dead in the back seat of a family-owned vehicle in a campus garage on Saturday.
The assailant, Donald Thurman, 26, was arrested Sunday from a Chicago metro station. He is not associated with the university. On Monday, he was formally charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual assault for killing George.
(Source: PTI)
Hong Kong Leader Admits Vote Revealed 'Unhappiness' With Govt
Hong Kong's deeply unpopular leader Carrie Lam acknowledged Tuesday that a crushing defeat for the city's pro-Beijing establishment in weekend polls revealed public discontent over her government's handling of months of political unrest.
The elections showed concern over "deficiencies in the government, including unhappiness with the time taken to deal with the current unstable environment and of course to end violence", Lam said at a weekly press briefing.
Bindu Ammini Allegedly Attacked on Her Way to Sabarimala
Bindu Ammini, one of the two women who first entered the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala shrine, was allegedly attacked in Kerala today. She has been rushed to the hospital.
She was reportedly on her way to visit the Sabarimala temple during the pilgrimage season along with five others, including activist Trupti Desai.
(Source: ANI)
Another Terrorist Killed in J&K's Pulwama
One more terrorist killed in exchange of fire in Pulwama, according to the Jammu and Kashmir Police. He has been identified as Irfan Sheikh.
A terrorist was killed in exchange of fire in Pulwama yesterday. He was identified as Irfan Ahmed. He was a listed and wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist, according to the police.
(Source: ANI)
Cartoonist Sudhir Dar Passes Away at 87
Eminent cartoonist Sudhir Dar, a contemporary of RK Laxman, has passed away. He was 87.
(Source: NDTV)
SC Adjourns Chidambaram Bail Plea for Tomorrow
The Supreme Court has adjourned for tomorrow an appeal of Congress leader P Chidambaram’s plea challenging the Delhi High Court order refusing bail to him in INX Media money laundering case.
(Source: ANI)
Strong Earthquake Hits Albania, Injuring at Least 150
A strong earthquake shook Albania early Tuesday, injuring at least 150 people and damaging buildings.
The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.4 quake was centered 30 kilometers northwest of the capital, Tirana. It was at a depth of 20 kilometers. The quake was felt along the Albanian coast.
People reported seeing cracks in their apartment walls. People were seen leaving homes to go to open areas.
(Source: AP)
China Summons US Ambassador Over Hong Kong Rights Bill
China has summoned the US ambassador to demand that the United States scrap legislation backing Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, or "bear all the consequences", the foreign ministry said Tuesday.
The Hong Kong bill awaiting President Donald Trump's signature supports human rights and democracy in the city, while threatening to revoke the territory's special economic status.
A separate measure bans the sale of tear gas, rubber bullets and other equipment used by the security forces to suppress pro-democracy protests.
Vice foreign minister Zheng Zeguang summoned US ambassador Terry Branstad on Monday to voice a "strong protest" over the bill, the ministry said in a statement.
(Source: AFP)
26-Hr Countdown for Launch of Cartosat-3 Begins
The 26-hour countdown for the launch of earth imaging and mapping satellite CARTOSAT-3 along with 13 other nano-satellites from the US commenced, Indian Space Research Organisation said on Tuesday.
The space agency has planned for the launch of CARTOSAT-3 satellite, ninth in the series, from the second launch pad at spaceport of Sriharikota, about 120kms from here on 27 November at 09:28 am.
"26 hours countdown for the launch of PSLV-C47 mission commenced today at 07:28hrs from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. Launch is scheduled at 09:28 hrs IST on 27 November 2019," ISRO said in its update on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
'Armed Men' Hijack Papua New Guinea Plane, Steal Baggage
A charter airline in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday said armed men hijacked one of its planes, forced the pilot to fly to an unused airstrip before making off with the cargo.
Tropicair told AFP that eight armed men approached the plan as it was refuelling in Gasmata, on the island of New Britain and forced him to take off.
A company spokesman said there were no other passengers on board.
(Source: AFP)
Sunni Waqf Board Decides Against Review Petition in Ayodhya Case
The Sunni Waqf Board has decided against filing a review petition in Ayodhya land dispute case after six of the seven members voted against the prospect.
Blast Reported Outside Kashmir University
A blast has been reported outside Kashmir University in Srinagar. At least 4 people have been injured. More details awaited.
13 French Troops Killed in Helicopter Accident : French President's Office
13 French troops who were on an operation against jihadists in Mali killed in a helicopter accident, says French president's office
(Source: ANI)
Protest by Differently-Abled People at Mandi House
Differently-abled people who had applied for group D jobs with the railways staged a protest at Mandi House, leading to massive traffic snarls in and around central Delhi.
On 23 October, around 200 differently-abled people staged a protest at Mandi House, demanding a meeting with the railway officials.
(Source: PTI)
Law Student Who Accused Swami Chinmayanand Barred From Appearing for Exams
The Shahjahanpur law student, who has accused former Union minister Swami Chinmayanand of rape, was on Tuesday stopped from appearing in her LLM third-semester examination due to low attendance, officials said.
(Source: The Hindu)
2 Killed, 3 Injured as Car Crashes Into Tree in UP's Bijnor
Two people were killed and three injured when a car crashed into a tree near Kamrajpur village here on Tuesday, police said.
The deceased were identified as Sudarshan (50) and Sachin (24), they added.
The car was coming from Haridwar, the police said, adding that the injured were undergoing treatment and their condition was stated to be stable.
(PTI)
Activists Led by Trupti Desai Denied Police Protection to Visit Sabarimala
A team of gender rights activists led by Trupti Desai, which was headed for Sabarimala to offer prayers at Lord Ayyappa temple was denied police protection on Tuesday amidst protests by devotees, members of a right wing outfit and BJP here, against their entry into the shrine.
(PTI)
Israel Calls on Pakistan to Bring Perpetrators of 26/11 Attack to Justice
Israel on Tuesday called upon Pakistan to bring the perpetrators and facilitators of the heinous 2008 Mumbai terror attack to justice.
In one of the deadliest terror attacks in India's history, 166 people were killed and over 300 injured when 10 heavily-armed Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan created mayhem in Mumbai on 26 November 2008.
(PTI)
Govt Mulling Amending Law to Make Reporting Child Marriage Mandatory: Smriti Irani
The government is considering amendments to the Prevention of Child Marriage Act to make reporting of child marriages mandatory for the agencies concerned, Women and Child Development minister Smriti Irani has said.
Her remarks came on Tuesday in response to a question on the prevalence of large number of cases of pregnancies among married girls under 18 years.
(PTI)
Indonesia Arrests Dozens of Chinese Over Online Scam
Dozens of Chinese nationals have been arrested in Indonesia over an online scam that bilked victims out of millions of dollars, authorities said Tuesday.
Acting on a tip-off from their Chinese counterparts, Indonesian police said they conducted a half dozen raids Monday evening in the capital Jakarta and Malang city, arresting 85 Chinese nationals and six Indonesians.
(PTI)
13 French Soldiers Killed in Mali Helicopter Collision
Thirteen soldiers from France's Barkhane force in Mali were killed when two helicopters collided during an operation against jihadists in the country's north, the Elysee said Tuesday, 26 November.
The accident occurred on Monday, 25 November evening while the forces were engaging the fighters who have staged a series of deadly strikes in northern Mali in recent weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron's office said.
(PTI)
Malta PM Says Chief of Staff Resigns Over Journalist Murder Case
Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said on Tuesday his chief of staff had resigned amid an ongoing probe into the murder of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia.
(PTI)
Govt Sacks 21 'Corrupt' Tax Officers: Finance Ministry Sources
Finance Ministry sources, on Tuesday, 26 November, have said that the government has compulsorily retired 21 more corrupt tax officers.
(PTI)
Slash Emissions Now or Miss 1.5 C Goal, UN Warns
The world will miss its chance to avert climate disaster without an immediate and all-but-impossible fall in fossil fuel emissions, the UN said Tuesday, 26 November in its annual assessment on greenhouse gases.
(PTI)
UP Govt Will Pay Back PF Money Invested in DHFL: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, 26 November, said that his government will pay back the Provident Fund money of state power corporation employees invested in the scam-hit DHFL by confiscating properties of those responsible for the irregularities.
(PTI)
Two Dead in Grenade Attack in J&K's Anantnag
Two civilians, who were injured in a grenade attack in Panchayat Ghar Hakura, in J&K’s Anantnag, have succumbed to their injuries, officials said.
(ANI)
Man Found Hanging From Tree in Delhi's Rohini Park
A man was on Tuesday found hanging from a tree in a park in sector 20 of Rohini, police said.
Prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide, they said.
The man aged, around 30 years, who has not yet been identified yet was found hanging with a plastic wire and no external injury marks were found on his body.
(PTI)
Govt Asks IAS Officers to File Asset Report or Face Disciplinary Action
The Centre has asked IAS officers to file details of their immovable property in time or face disciplinary action, according to a personnel ministry order.
An officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) shall submit an annual return in a specified form, giving full particulars regarding the immovable property inherited, owned or acquired by him or held by him on lease or mortgage, either in his own name or in the name of any member of his family or any other person, according to the rules.
(PTI)
Albania Earthquake Kills 8; Rescuers Hunt for Survivors
Rescue crews used excavators to search for survivors trapped in toppled apartment buildings after a powerful pre-dawn earthquake in Albania killed at least eight people and injured more than 300.
The 6.4 magnitude quake was felt across the southern Balkans early Tuesday and was followed by multiple aftershocks. In nearby Bosnia, another temblor with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 struck southeast of the capital and rattled Sarajevo.
(PTI)
Direct Police to Produce Sunanda Pushkar's Tweets, Tharoor Urges Court
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Tuesday urged a special court here to direct Delhi Police to bring on record various tweets made by his wife Sunanda Pushkar, who was found dead in mysterious circumstances in January 2014.
Tharoor told the court that the Twitter account of the deceased was important to check the state of mind before her death.
(PTI)
11 Bangladeshis, 6 Indians Held for Illegally Crossing Border
Seventeen intruders, 11 of them Bangladeshis, were apprehended by the Border Security Force personnel since Monday, 25 November, in three districts of West Bengal, a BSF statement said on Tuesday, 26 November.
Eight Bangladeshi nationals were nabbed at various points of Swarup Nagar in North 24 Parganas district, while another was arrested for entering the country illegally from Ghojadanga area of the same district.
(PTI)
Airspace Violation in Washington DC, White House on Lockdown
Airspace violation reported in Washington DC, fighter jets have been scrambled. White House on a lockdown, US Media is reporting.
(ANI)
ED Opposes Bail Application of Ratul Puri in VVIP Chopper Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Tuesday opposed the bail application of businessman Ratul Puri, nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, in the money laundering case related to the VVIP chopper scam.
The probe agency told Special Judge Arvind Kumar that the stage was not fit to release Puri on bail since the investigation was still ongoing.
(PTI)
Delhi Police ASI Booked for Thrashing Restaurant Manager
A Delhi Police assistant sub-inspector, who was suspended last week, has been booked for allegedly thrashing a restaurant manager for not attending his calls, officials said on Tuesday.
The case against Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Mukesh was registered on Monday, they said.
(PTI)
Pakistan's Law Minister resigns
Pakistan's Law Minister Farogh Naseem resigned on Tuesday to represent the government in a case regarding Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa's extension in the Supreme Court, a senior minister said after an emergency meeting of the Cabinet.
Dog that helped kill Baghdadi honoured by President Trump
US President Donald Trump has honoured and lavished praise on Conan, the specially trained military service dog who helped American commandoes in the raid that led to the death of ISIS chief Abu Bakr-al Baghdadi.
Baghdadi, 48, died on 26 October, after the world's most wanted terrorist was chased by the US special forces along with military service dogs. He blew up his suicide vest in a tunnel following the US raid on his compound in Syria's Idlib province.
(PTI)
All Unauthorised Colony Residents Should Get Registry Before Polls: AAP
Calling the bill introduced in Lok Sabha to regularise unauthorised colonies a "huge fraud", the AAP on Tuesday demanded that everyone living in such localities in the city should get the registry of their house before the assembly elections.
(PTI)
INS Nireekshak Arrives at Sri Lankan Port for Training Visit
Indian Naval Ship Nireekshak has arrived at Sri Lankan Port of Trincomalee for a training visit, according to media reports on Tuesday.
The Sri Lankan Navy welcomed the Indian ship that docked at the port on Monday, the Colombo Page reported.
(PTI)
Five Arrested for BJP Leader's Assault in Karimpur
The Nadia police on Tuesday arrested five persons, including one who had allegedly assaulted BJP leader and the party's candidate Jay Prakah Majumdar during the by-poll to Karimganj assembly seat.
(PTI)
6 Killed in 3 Blasts in Iraqi Capital
At least six people were killed in three blasts in Iraqi capital, according to medics and security source.
(Source: AFP)