Breaking News, November 15 | HIGHLIGHTS

A couple and four others were arrested on Friday for allegedly selling off a 17-year-old girl from Indore to a man in Gujarat for Rs 1.80 lakh, a police official said. A woman sold the teen girl to the man after luring her with the promise of getting her married, Deputy Commissioner of Police Rishikesh Meena told reporters.

"The girl told us the man kept her in a godown in that state for two days and raped her. She managed to escape and return to Indore. One her complaint, a case was registered on Thursday under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act," Meena said.

Is it the BJP's culture to campaign for leaders like Abdul Sattar who made objectionable remarks against NCP(SP) MP Surpiya Sule, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said in a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. The PM had campaigned here on Thursday. Sillod is part of the district. State minister Sattar is the sitting MLA from the seat.

"I want to ask the PM if this if the culture of BJP to campaign for such persons. Sattar used objectionable remarks against Sule on camera. The BJP also campaigned for Prajwal Revanna in Karnataka," Thackeray said while seeking votes for his party candidate Suresh Bankar, who is up against Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's Sattar.

In a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said while the nation's heritage is represented by the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the SP's "true legacy" is tied to figures like Khan Mubarak, Atiq Ahmed, and Mukhtar Ansari.

The chief minister made the remarks while addressing rallies in Katehari of Ambedkarnagar and Mirzapur's Majhawan assembly constituencies, seeking support for candidates Dharmaraj Nishad and Suchismita Maurya, respectively. Bypolls to nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh are scheduled for November 20.

A Hyderabad-based devotee of Lord Venkateswara donated 15 electric two-wheelers to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Friday. The devotee, Venkata Nagaraju, handed over the keys to a temple official in a ceremony held at the temple premises.

A court here sentenced a youth to 20 years of imprisonment for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in 2021, police said Friday. The court of Additional Sessions Judge Hemraj Mittal also imposed a fine of Rs 70,000, they said.
Public prosecutor advocate Ravinder Gupta said that on the basis of strong evidence and witnesses, the court had convicted the accused Kapil, a resident of Ballabgarh on Wednesday.

A man has been arrested here for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Hindu god on social media, police said on Friday. A case has been registered against Anas under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for hurting the religious sentiments of the Hindu community, Superintendent of Police (Rural) Sagar Jain said.

The Amritsar police have busted trans-border narco smuggling and arms cartel with the arrest of two persons. Police have seized over 8 kg heroin, 6 kg opium, 13.1 kg chemical and four pistols along with 17 cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Friday.

Those arrested have been identified as Aditya Pratap alias Kaka (23), a resident of Bhalla Colony in Chheharta, Amritsar and Shambhu Kabir (35), a resident of Prem Nagar, Tarn Taran Road in Amritsar, he said. 

A police constable has been suspended after it was found that he failed to verify a fake address here resulting in the issuance of a passport for a suspected member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, officials said on Friday.

The suspension of constable Sandesh Kumar came after an investigation into the matter, which revealed procedural lapses at the Kankarkheda police station, they said.

Naresh Meena was presented in the court through video conferencing. The trial court sent Naresh Meena to judicial custody for 14 days

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the establishment of the first all-women battalion of CISF, aimed at enhancing women's role in the central forces. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been a preferred choice for women who wish to serve the nation, constituting over seven per cent of the force at present.

A Fire incident was reported in a three-storey building in the Hadapsar area of Pune city. Pune fire department said that people were rescued from the building by the fire department and the fire was brought under control. No casualty were reported.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses media over alleged 'Tab Scam' in Kolkata.

AAP national convenor and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal extends wishes to people on Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: A thin layer of smog looms over the city as air quality continues to deteriorate.

Passenger services at BKC station are temporarily closed due to a fire outside Entry/Exit A4, which caused smoke to enter the station. Fire Brigade is on the job. Senior Officers of MMRC & DMRC are at site, said Mumbai Metro.

We have to unitedly protect cultural heritage of tribals, said PM Modi at Bihar rally.

PM Narendra Modi unveils development projects worth Rs 6,640 crore from Bihar's Jamui on tribal icon Birsa Munda's birth anniversary.

Maharashtra Navanirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray releases party's manifesto in Mumbai. 

rime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Jamui, Bihar to commemorate Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.   

Dang: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel pays floral tribute to Lord Birsa Munda on 'Tribal Pride Day'.

Uddhav Thackeray spoke about lost opportunities for development during his tenure as Chief Minister, saying, "I wanted to establish a medical park in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, which could have created employment for one lakh people, but it was sent to Gujarat. Why are people not getting jobs? Why are all industries moving to Gujarat? This is what I am asking."

Uddhav Thackeray said "Ram Mandir is not yours. I want a BJP-free Ram. The Ram Mandir is not BJP's office." He also pointed out issues with the temple's construction, remarking, "There is leakage from above; fix that first. Even Shankaracharya ji had said the temple is incomplete—complete it first. I have visited it and do not need BJP's permission to go there."

Uddhav Thackeray said that he want to give security to women, education to children, and the farmers their dues. 

'Batenge katenge nahin, lootenge aur baatenge' is BJP's real slogan, said Uddhav Thackeray.

Sri Lankan president's NPP secures majority in parliamentary elections.

Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveils a statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, in Delhi on the occassion of 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas'.

Lucknow: UP CM Yogi Adityanath attends celebrations of 555th Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev.

Devotees visit Amritsar's Golden Temple to offer prayers on Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Bihar: Poster in response to UP CM Yogi Adityanath's 'Batenge toh katenge' statement seen outside Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) office in Patna.

Remembering tribal icon Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his life full of sacrifices was an unparalleled example of service to the nation.
Munda, born in 1875 in present-day Jharkhand, led a tribal uprising against the British. He died at the age of 25 while in custody. "Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji sacrificed everything to protect the pride and dignity of the motherland. I pay my heartfelt tribute to him on the auspicious occasion of his birth anniversary - Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas," PM Modi posted on X. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar paid floral tributes to the tribal warrior at his statues at the Raj Bhavan, Birsa Chowk and the Kokar Memorial here. In a statement, the governor said the day reflected the unparalleled contribution of the tribal community and their bravery. Chief Minister Hemant Soren said the day was special for Jharkhand as it was the birth anniversary of the tribal legend and also the foundation day of the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Guru Nanak Jayanti on Friday and wished that his teachings inspire people to further the spirit of compassion, kindness and humility. Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism.
"Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Sri Guru Nanak Jayanti. May the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji inspire us to further the spirit of compassion, kindness and humility," Modi said on X. "May it also motivate us to serve society and make our planet better," he said.

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav pays obeisance at a Gurudwara on the occasion of Sri Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Telangana government issued a notice to actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh and the organisers of his 'Dil-Luminati' concert scheduled to be held on November 15, 2024 in Hyderabad. The notice states that he should refrain from singing any songs that promote alcohol, drugs or violence. 

Delhi: A layer of smog envelops the capital city as pollution levels continue to remain high. 

Kerala: Sabarimala temple to open today afternoon for Mandala Makaravilakku festival.

 Deoghar, Jharkhand: BJP MP Anurag Thakur offers prayers at Baba Baidyanath Temple.

Madhya Pradesh: On the occasion of Kartik Purnima 2024, people in Jabalpur offer prayers and take a holy dip in Narmada River.

Maharashtra: Haze engulfs Mumbai as air quality deteriorates.

Uttar Pradesh: The city of Ayodhya is covered in a layer of dense fog.

Delhi: Toxic foam floats on the surface of Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area. A layer of haze also witnessed as the air quality remains in the 'Severe' category.

Fog continues to cover national capital. Delhi witnessed cold, breezy winds across the city, accompanied by a thick layer of fog that lowered visibility and added a chill to the air.

As the temperature drops, a thick layer of smog blankets parts of Delhi. Visuals are from India gate area.

Uttar Pradesh: A huge crowd of devotees arrive in Varanasi to take holy dip in the Ganga River, on the occasion of Kartik Purnima.