Breaking news on November 29

Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of Small arms and shelling with Mortars along LoC in Balakote in Mendhar sector, District Poonch(J&K). Indian Army retaliated befittingly. 

NCP MLAs meeting tomorrow at 12 noon, says Jayant Patil 

Chief Minister of Tripura, Biplab Kumar Deb said: "Attended the important meeting today chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah ji regarding consultation on proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill."

A girl was allegedly raped by two accused at Navlalkhi ground in Vadodra, yesterday. Sandeep Chaudhary, DCP (in pic) says,"The victim said that the accused were not known to her. We are investigating the matter".

Burnt body of a woman found in Shamshabad, today. VC Sajjanar, CP, Cyberabad says, "Body was found in an open area on the outskirts of Shamshabad. It is being moved to a government hospital for autopsy, a case being registered".

London Bridge cordoned off after a stabbing incident nearby. London Metropolitan Police says, "A man has been detained by police. We believe a number of people have been injured".

It has been decided that charging of double User Fee from vehicles that enter FASTag lane without FASTag will start from 15th December instead of 1st December.

Police were called at 1:58 pm (London time) to a stabbing at premises near to London Bridge. Emergency services attended. A man has been detained by police. We believe a number of people have been injured. Further info to follow.

A special court issued a fresh production warrant of Peter Mukerjea as he wasn't produced by concerned jail authorities today during the INX media case hearing. He is on bail in the INX media case but presently lodged in a Mumbai jail in connection with Sheena Bora murder case.

Kapil Sibal, Congress on being asked if the opposition will raise Q2 GDP figures in parliament said: "I think we already had a discussion in parliament. But I think part of politics has overtaken us. Now you know,a new sun has risen in Maharashtra and hopefully a new sun will rise in Goa."

Election Commission of India has granted recognition to the Jannayak Janta Party as a 'state party' in Haryana under provisions of Election Symbols (Reservation & Allotment) Order,1968. As per party's request "key" has been allotted as reserved symbol of the party in the state.

Cyberabad Police on rape and murder of a woman veterinary doctor said: "After investigation four people were taken into custody at Shadnagar police station, their names are Mohammad Areef, Jollu Shiva, Jollu Naveen, and Chintakunta Chennakeshavulu."

Delhi High Court adjourned the hearing for 17th January in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) plea challenging trial court order which had granted bail to former Union Minister P Chidambaram and son Karti Chidambaram.

Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said: "The state of our economy is deeply worrying but I will argue how the state of our society is even more worrisome."

"GDP figures released today are as low as 4.5%. This is clearly unacceptable. Aspiration of our country is to grow at 8-9%. A sharp decline in GDP from 5% in Q1 to 4.5% in Q2 is worrisome. Mere changes in economic policies will not help revive the economy," he added. 

Singh said: "We need to change the current climate in our society from one of fear to one of confidence for our economy to start growing at 8%/annum. The state of the economy is a reflection of the state of its society. Our social fabric of trust & confidence is now torn and ruptured."

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi says he will submit resignation to parliament

DRDO showcases the expansion in the capability of the naval version of the Light Combat Aircraft as it can be equipped with two each Beyond Visual Range missiles and two Counter Counter Measures missiles.

Chief Economic Advisor KV Subramanian on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data said: "We are saying again that the fundamentals of the Indian economy continue to be strong. GDP is expected to pick in Quarter 3." 

Telangana Home Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali's clarification over his statement on veterinary doctor's rape and murder said: "I'm deeply saddened by the mishap. She was like my own daughter. Stringent punishment will be given to the culprit. When I met her parents, tears rolled down my eyes as well."

BJP MP Pragya Thakur has given a privilege notice against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.

8 core industries output in October declined by 5.8 percent. Quarter 2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) showing a growth rate of 4.5 percent. 

Aaditya Thackeray, on the Aarey car shed project, stopped said: "All the people of Mumbai are happy with this decision. Development works will continue but the harm that was being done to the environment will be stopped." 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said: "I have ordered to stop the work of Aarey metro car shed project today. Metro work will not stop but till next decision, not a single leaf of Aarey will be cut."

I didn't announce that I will become CM: Uddhav taunts Fadnavis who famously declared he will return as CM. 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said: "I'm in mantralaya (state secretariat) for the first time. I just had a meeting with the secretaries and we introduced each other. I told them to use taxpayers money in the best way, and that it should not be wasted."

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said: "Last 2.5 years safest in the history of Indian Railways as there has been least number of accidents during this period."

CM Capt Amarinder Singh has written to Prime Minister seeking a review of a proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs to amend Arms Act,1959, restricting number of firearms permissible on license from 3 to 1 in Punjab, in view of the sensitive location and the troubled history of the state.

RBI sends DHFL to bankruptcy tribunal

Fifteen-year-old child bride allegedly abducted and raped in Rajasthan's Bundi district by man to whom she had been married off some years ago.

The inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) will be held on 30th November 2019 in New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will head the Indian delegation for 2+2, while the Japanese delegation will be led by Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Minister of Defence Taro Kono.

Telangana Home Minister, Mohd Mahmood Ali on alleged rape and murder case of a woman veterinary doctor said: "We are saddened by the incident, police is alert and controlling crime. It is unfortunate that she called her sister and not '100', had she called '100' she could have been saved."

Sensex tumbles 336.36 points to 40,793.81; Nifty down 95.10 points at 12,056.05 level

Zurich airport beats Adani group and DIAL, wins bid to build Delhi's second airport at Jewar

A girl was allegedly abandoned by her aunt on Chandigarh Railway Station. She then sat in an Auto Rickshaw and told the driver that she was alone. The auto driver took girl to his rented place and raped her.

A special session of the Maharashtra assembly called for tomorrow. 

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Dilip Walse Patil appointed as Protem Speaker of the state assembly

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das arrives at the Parliament

4-member committee of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU), including union president Aishe Ghosh, arrives at Shastri Bhawan to meet a delegation of Ministry of Human Resource Development, over the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) fee hike issue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday a financial assistance of USD 450 million to Sri Lanka including USD 50 million to fight terrorism after he held "fruitful" talks with the island nation's newly elected President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

The talks focused on issues like fulfilling aspirations of the Tamil community in Sri Lanka, ways to boost security and trade ties and address concerns of the fishermen.

In his media statement after the talks, Modi said he assured Rajapaksa of India's full assistance in taking his country in the path of rapid development.
The prime minister announced a line of credit of USD 400 million for development projects in Sri Lanka besides granting a separate fund of USD 50 million to help the country deal with challenges of terrorism.

Sri Lankan capital Colombo was hit by a series of bombings in April in which over 250 people were killed. PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced release of all Indian fishermen's boats in Sri Lankan custody.

Amid Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's New Delhi visit, PM Modi holds a joint press meet with his Sri Lankan Prez.

Pointers from his speech:

• It is a matter of honour that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa decided to visit India after assuming charge of the country.
• Stable Sri Lanka is not only in interest of India but of the entire Indian Ocean Region. 
• We held very fruitful talks. I assured Sri Lankan president of India's help in the overall development of the country. 

Youth Congress Workers in Delhi dressed as Mahatma Gandhi protest against BJP MP Pragya Thakur over her remark referring to Nathuram Godse as 'deshbhakt' in the Parliament.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey demands to bring privilege motion against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for calling BJP MP Pragya Thakur a 'terrorist'.

Not only this nation but the world follows principles of Mahatma Gandhi. We shouldn't politicise this issue (BJP MP Pragya Thakur referring to Nathuram Godse as 'deshbhakt' in LS). If we do, it'll be before the world. So I said that the remarks won't be recorded.This House doesn't permit to glorify the matter of assassination of Mahatma Gandhi whether in this House or outside. Yesterday the Defence Minister gave the clarification on behalf of the government. The MP (Pragya Singh Thakur) has apologised too,  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said.

In an indirect reference to Rahul Gandhi, Pragya Thakur said, "A member of the House refereed to me as 'terrorist'. It is an attack on my dignity. No charges against me have been proven in court,"

"My statements made in Parliament are being distorted. I respect Mahatma Gandhi's contribution to the nation," BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur in Lok Sabha.

Congress MLA from Rajgarh's Biaora, Govardhan Dangi reacts on BJP MP Pragya S Thakur referring to Nathuram Godse as 'deshbhakt' in Lok Sabha, says "...We condemn this. We will not just burn her effigy, if she  ever sets her foot here, we will burn her too."

Newly elected President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa received a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan. He is on a visit to India till November 30. President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa upon his arrival at Rashtrapati Bhawan was received by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Goa Forward Party president and ex-Deputy Chief Minister of Goa, Vijai Sardesai along with 3 MLAs, is forming alliance with Shiv Sena. A new political front is taking shape in Goa, just like it happened in Maharashtra. Soon you will get to see that magic in Goa," Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut. 

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has given Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha over "loss of crops in western UP due to untimely rain and demand of compensation to farmers."

TMC has given Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha over WhatsApp privacy issue.

Rajya Sabha MP Nazir Ahmad Laway has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over 'problems of farmers of Kashmir Valley due to heavy snowfall'.

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Shiv Pratap Shukla has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over 'arbitrary increase in fee by private schools'

BJP MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over 'demand to stop Atrocities against SCs and STs'.

Congress MPs Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, K Suresh, Gaurav Gogoi and Abdul Khalek in Lok Sabha have given Adjournment Motion Notice on the issue of "Encroachment by China along Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh"

RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha has given Zero Hour Notice over the need to call a dedicated session 'to discuss the life and values of Gandhi Ji and teach the same to the members of Parliament'.

Sensex on Friday falls over 100 points to 41,009.66 in opening session. While Nifty holds 12,100 points.

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has started the process of vacating the official CM residence 'Varsha' situated in Mumbai.

Four killed, two injured in car-tanker collision on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, said the police official.

Acting on a private complaint, a local court directed the Commercial Street police to file an FIR against former Chief Ministers H D Kumaraswamy and Siddaramaiah, former ministers D K Shivakumar, Sa Ra Mahesh, DC Thammanna and senior police officials including former Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Suneel Kumar T among others under 20 sections of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR was registered on Wednesday. 

The charges have been slapped against the leaders in connection with their statements against the Income Tax Department on March 27 and the protest in front of the I-T office in Bengaluru on March 28 opposing the raids on JDS and Congress leaders. 

7000 graduates including engineers applied for 549 grade-1 sanitary worker posts in Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC). 

Arun Kumar, a graduate who holds a BE degree in Mechatronics says, "I completed my engineering but I couldn't get a job in my field. I want a job now. So, I'm here."

Newly-elected Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is here on a three-day official visit, will discuss ways of strengthening bilateral ties in key areas with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

Rajapaksa arrived in the national capital on Thursday, his first overseas trip since he took over as the island nation's President. He was received by Union Minister VK Singh.

The Sri Lankan President is leading a high-level delegation which includes Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha and Treasury Secretary S R Attygalle.

US President Donald Trump made his first trip to Afghanistan when he made a surprise visit to an air base near Kabul to thank American troops serving in the war zone and joined 500 of them in having turkey on the occasion of Thanksgiving.

After having dinner with his troops during the unannounced visit on Thursday, Trump had a hastily-arranged bilateral meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

India on Thursday lambasted Pakistan over its statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council on Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya land dispute case and asked the country to rather work constructively and positively for education and upliftment of its own minorities instead of spewing lies for a self serving malicious propaganda.

Exercising India's right to reply in response to the statement delivered by Pakistan at the 12th session of Forum of Minority Issues, Indian diplomat Vimarsh Aryan noted that the religious, ethnic, sectarian and linguistic minorities in Pakistan have suffered an immense infringement of their fundamental human rights due to the so-called blasphemy laws.

Feroze Khan, who was facing protest for being appointed as a Professor in the Sankrit Department of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will appear for an interview today to teach at the Ayurveda Department of the University.