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IndiGo’s Kannur-Doha flight diverted to Mumbai today after the crew noticed a technical issue in the aircraft. The passengers are being accommodated on an alternate aircraft for their onward journey: IndiGo airlines.

Malaysian PM Anwar to be finance minister in new Cabinet

New Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Friday he will also serve as finance minister as he unveiled a leaner Cabinet with many new faces in his unity government. In a move that appeared to contradict his anti-corruption platform, Anwar named the graft-tainted head of a smaller bloc as one of his two deputies.

ECB ready to extend liquidity lines with non-euro central banks

The European Central Bank is ready to extend all existing liquidity facilities with non-euro zone central banks until Jan. 15, 2024, it said on Friday. The ECB has temporary swap and repo lines with the central banks of Poland, Hungary, Romania, Albania, Andorra, North Macedonia and San Marino. A legacy of the pandemic, the facilities provide euro liquidity to non-euro area central banks with the aim of reducing risks related to sell-offs euro-denominated assets.

WHO ‘pleased’ that China changing Covid strategy

Two people including a 12-year-old child killed and seven others injured in brick kiln chimney collapse in Cachar district; probe into the incident initiated, says Numal Mahatta, Superintendent of Police.

10 lakh people to benefit from Centre’s ‘Jahan Jhuggi Wahin Makan’ scheme, 50 lakh people living in Delhi’s unauthorised colonies from PM-UDAY: Hardeep Puri.

It’s my good fortune to be appointed as national spokesperson of the world’s largest party. I am grateful to PM Modi, BJP national president JP Nadda, HM Amit Shah for accepting me for this post despite not coming from a political background

– Jaiveer Shergill on joining BJP

New case of Zika virus detected in Pune

A case of Zika virus (67-year-old patient) has been detected in Bavdhan, Pune. The patient is originally from Nashik and traveled to Pune on Nov 6. Earlier, on Oct 22, he had traveled to Surat. On Nov 30, NIV confirmed this Zika virus case. He is well now: Maharashtra Health Dept.

PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Maa Bhadrakali temple in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Adani Group moves Kerala HC seeking central forces protection at Vizhinjam port

The Adani Group on Friday moved the Kerala High Court seeking the assistance of central forces to continue with construction at the Vizhinjam seaport in Thiruvananthapuram which was marred by violent protests recently halting the work. Justice Anu Sivaraman, while hearing a plea filed by the Adani Group against obstruction and blockade due to protests, asked the state and central governments to discuss the possibility of deploying the central forces. The court asked the state and central governments to file their reply with regard to the petition by the Adani Group and the matter will be further heard on December 7.

ED searches 16 premises; seizes Rs 1.04cr in cash, gold and diamond jewellery

Enforcement Directorate says it has searched 16 premises across Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi covering office and residential premises of five share brokerage and financial services companies and its promoters under PMLA. Search has led to seizure of Rs 1.04 Cr in cash, gold and diamond jewellery.

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose $2.89 billion to $550.14 billion for the week ending Nov 25, according to data released today by the Reserve Bank of India.

EU cap on Russian oil price on hold as Poland urges lower price

The West’s plan to starve Russia of resources to fight its war in Ukraine by imposing a price cap on its oil exports hit a diplomatic logjam in Brussels on Friday. Poland does not think the $60 a barrel ceiling is low enough and has refused to back the plan, preventing the European Union from adopting the measure. On Thursday evening several European diplomats said the other 26 member states were ready to nod the plan through in time for it to go into effect on Monday along with an EU embargo on Russian crude.

ED arrests Saumya Chaurasia, a deputy secretary posted in Chhattisgarh CM’s office, in a money laundering case: Official sources.

Irish finance minister expects growth to remain soft into early 2023

Ireland’s finance minister said that quarterly economic activity data released on Friday is very much in line with his department’s projections and he expects the pace of growth to remain soft into the first half of 2023. “Today’s data, as well as the employment data published last week, are very much in line with my department’s projections,” Donohoe said in a statement, describing the modest growth in consumer spending as encouraging given the headwinds faced by households.

Widespread protests in China put Xi’s reputation at stake

The ongoing protests in China against the stringent covid-19 policy have put Xi’s leadership in the doldrums as excessive discontent and frustration among people in China has crossed all limits. In China, strict COVID regulations have resulted in a negative impact on millions of people’s lives. The demands now go beyond simply easing the restrictions to include free speech, and respect for human rights, according to Global Strat View. From Shanghai to Beijing, Guangzhou to Chengdu, the protests have grown massive and with thousands of people gathering on the streets and university campuses of major cities, demanding to put a period to the strict zero COVID policy.

Putin tells Scholz that Ukraine infrastructure strikes ‘inevitable’: Kremlin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin told German counterpart Olaf Scholz on Friday that Moscow’s attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure were “inevitable” and accused the West of pursuing “destructive” policies, the Kremlin said. “Such measures have become a forced and inevitable response to Kyiv’s provocative attacks on Russia’s civilian infrastructure,” the Kremlin said in a statement following the telephone talks, the first between Putin and Scholz since mid-September.

2023 China Formula One Grand Prix cancelled: statement

Delhi trade associations extend support to BJP in MCD polls

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) along with 50 other trade leaders of leading trade associations of Delhi declared their support to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming municipal polls. The high-stakes polls to the 272-ward Municipal Corporation of Delhi are due on December 4 and the votes will be counted on December 7.

Joint operation launched by Indian Army & Jammu and Kashmir Police on Dec 1. On receipt of specific inputs, a search was conducted in the area. Two AK Rifles, two Pistols, Narcotics & war-like stores recovered

– Chinar Corps, Indian Army

Assocham asks RBI to moderate rate hikes

Industry body Assocham on Friday asked the Reserve Bank, which has hiked the key policy rate by 190 basis points since May, to moderate the interest rate hikes so that it does not have adverse impact on nascent economic recovery. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das headed six-member rate setting panel is scheduled to meet for three days from Monday to take a call on the next set of monetary policy.

Pollard, Rashid to lead MI teams in UAE and S Africa leagues

West Indies stalwart Kieron Pollard will lead MI Emirates and Afghan all-rounder Rashid Khan will captain MI Cape Town in the two new T20 leagues beginning next month, the owners of the franchises said on Friday. The owners of the Indian Premier League team Mumbai Indians expanded their footprint this year, acquiring franchises in the International League T20 (ILT20) in the United Arab Emirates and the SA20 in South Africa.

Karnataka Wakf Board has said that it will open 10 colleges for Muslim girls. I will appeal to them that they should allow Hindu girls in colleges constructed by them. We want to educate all girls

– AIUDF President & MP, Badruddin Ajmal, at Karimganj, Assam

Seven villagers killed in Chhattisgarh’s limestone mine collapses

Seven killed in Chhattisgarh’s limestone mine collapses

Seven villagers killed after part of limestone mine collapses on them during digging in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, informed Police.

Rupee falls 6 paise to close at 81.32 (provisional) against US dollar

Sensex falls 415.69 points to settle at 62,868.50; Nifty declines 116.40 points to 18,696.10

SC directs Centre to response plea on uniform standard of healthcare for citizens

Supreme Court has directed Centre and states to file responses on plea seeking directions for uniform standard of healthcare for citizens in line with Constitution by adopting provisions of Clinical Establishments Act, 2010.

Official says over 10,000 Ukrainian troops killed in war

A top adviser to Ukraine’s president has cited military chiefs as saying 10,000 to 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the country’s nine-month struggle against Russia’s invasion, a rare comment on such figures and far below estimates of Ukrainian casualties from Western leaders.

Ex-Australia captain Ponting taken to hospital after heart scare

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting was taken to hospital on Friday after suffering a heart problem while commentating during day three of Australia’s first test against West Indies at Perth Stadium, reports in Australian media said. According to the reports, Ponting left the Perth Stadium around lunchtime after feeling unwell.

MoS Health calls for increasing social inclusivity to tackle HIV

Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar called for increasing social inclusivity and using a multi-sectoral approach to tackle HIV, on the occasion of World AIDS Day on Thursday. Pawar said that creativity through efforts of civil society organisations, youth communities established in the colleges and universities must be harnessed.

Freak accident on board Delhi-Kanpur Neelachal Express: Man dies after being impaled by an iron rod that broke through a glass window and struck him in the neck

Former Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill appointed as national spokesperson of BJP: BJP

Food processing sector critical for Indian economy, job creation: Niti Aayog CEO Parameswaran Iyer

Niti Aayog CEO Parameswaran Iyer on Friday said the food processing sector is critical for the Indian economy as well as job creation and stressed on ramping up production and exports of processed items. Addressing a CII seminar here, Iyer said there is a need to encourage the MSME sector to enter the food processing sector, which he described as a very important sector for the health of the economy and people.

BJP appoints former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, Sunil Jakhar as members of its national executive: Party statement

Hockey India announces Trophy Tour ahead of FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023

Air India says 48 new pilots complete training; to start operating A320 fleet

Air India on Friday said 48 new pilots, who have completed their training, will start operating the airline’s A320 fleet. A total of 40 men and 8 women pilots have completed their training at Air India’s training campus in Hyderabad.

Enhancing the “Ease of Living” of Pensioners!

A pax, sitting on a corner seat, onboard Neelanchal Express(Delhi-Kanpur)died when an iron rod being used in a railway track work entered the train by damaging the window&pierced his neck. Train was stopped at Aligarh Jn & body handed over to GRP. Investigation underway.

– Railways

Maruti Suzuki India Plans Price Increase In January

Singer Jubin Nautiyal broke his elbow, cracked his ribs & hurt his head after he fell from a building staircase in the early hours of today morning. He was recently rushed to a hospital in Mumbai.He will undergo an operation for his right arm

– Jubin Nautiyal’s PR team

SC directs Centre, states to file responses on plea seeking directions for uniform healthcare standard

The Supreme Court Friday directed the Centre and the states to file their responses on a plea seeking directions for a uniform standard of healthcare for citizens in line with the Constitution by adopting provisions of the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath granted four weeks to the Union of India and the state governments to file their replies.

CBI arrests one for alleged “sextortion” from a US-based academician, say officials

Pakistan’s army chief appoints new ISPR head

Pakistan’s new Army chief General Asim Munir has made his first major reshuffle and made a surprise pick — an engineer — to lead the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)– the Army’s media wing, according to a media report on Friday. Major General Ahmed Sharif from the corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (EME) has been appointed as the new director general of ISPR replacing Lt Gen Babar Iftikhar, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Supreme Court to hear bail pleas of Christian Michel in AugustaWestland scam cases on Dec 6

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will hear on December 6 the bail pleas of Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper scam in which the CBI and Enforcement Directorate have lodged two separate cases. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha said it would fix the plea of the accused on Tuesday as the board of cases was “heavy today”.

Delhi Police busted an inter-state illegal firearms syndicate & arrested an active member of this – Setha Bhagel of Morena, MP. 12 semi-automatic pistols of .32 bore recovered. Accused had sourced the firearms from Khargone, MP. Case registered under Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019.

Nora Fatehi arrives at the Enforcement Directorate office in Delhi for questioning in Rs 200-crore money laundering case linked to conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.

We will not let our Yoga classes stop at any cost, fund or no fund

– Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal at instructor felicitation ceremony

Shraddha Murder Case: Security increased outside Aftab’s barrack in Tihar Jail

Tihar jail administration has increased the security outside Aaftab Amin Poonawalla’s barrack, as the four-member Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team reached Tihar for the ‘Post-Narco Test Interview’, as per the Jail authorities. Reportedly, after the narco analysis test of Aaftab Poonawalla, a four-member team is visiting the Central jail for conducting a ‘Post-Narco Test Interview’.

Bombay High Court today postponed the hearing on the bail petition filed by Former Maharashtra Home Minister & NCP leader Anil Deshmukh till December 6. CBI opposed the bail of Anil Deshmukh.

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking stay on Delhi MCD polls scheduled for December 4

US designates 4 leaders of AQIS, TTP as global terrorists

The US has designated four leaders of al-Qaeda and the Pakistani Taliban groups as global terrorists, Secretary of State Tony Blinken has said as he emphasised that the Biden administration will ensure that terrorists do not operate with impunity in Afghanistan.The terrorists who were designated on Thursday were Osama Mehmood, the emir of al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), Atif Yahya Ghouri, the deputy emir of AQIS and Muhammad Maruf who is responsible for the group’s recruiting branch.

AIADMK holds a hunger strike in Coimbatore against the property tax hike, power tariff hike, price rise and other issues in the state.

On the day of MCD polls on 4th Dec, Delhi Metro train services on all Lines will start from 4am from all terminal stations.Trains will run with a frequency of 30 minutes on all Lines till 6am.After 6am, Metro trains will run as per normal Sunday timetable throughout the day: DMRC

Supreme Court quashes Kerala High Court order granting anticipatory bail to 4 accused, including a former Director General of Police, in a case of alleged frame-up of scientist Nambi Narayanan in the 1994 ISRO espionage matter

‘Dry Days’ to be imposed on Delhi three days ahead of MCD polls

Ahead of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections, the alcohol sale in the national capital will be restricted for three days, marked ‘dry days’, starting from Friday.

The mantra of “Mission LiFE” is “Lifestyle for Environment,” i.e., an eco-friendly lifestyle

Tarn Taran Police in a joint search operation with BSF have recovered a Hexacopter drone equipped with modern technology & packets containing heroin weighing 5Kgs from fields near the India-Pakistan border

– DGP Punjab Police

MCD polls: Campaign for elections to end on Friday, results on Wednesday

The campaign for the high-profile MCD elections will come end on Friday, with top campaigners, including Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Union ministers like Piyush Goyal and Hardeep Singh Puri, reaching out to voters in full swing through public meetings and roadshows. The voting for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls will be held on Sunday and counting will take place on December 7.

Elon Musk says Kanye West on twitter again violated rule against incitement to violence; account will be suspended