Molestation case filed against NCP leader Jitendra Ahwad

Molestation case filed against NCP leader Jitendra Ahwad who just got bail two days back in the ‘Har Har Mahadev’ case. Awhad says case foisted on him and that he would soon resign as an MLA in protest against the ‘fake case’ being filed against him. The case pertains to a programme on Sunday where Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Awhad who is a MLA from Thane Mumbra were together for a function to inaugurate a bridge. During the function Awhad is alleged to have touched the woman inappropriately.

Delhi: Quality of air still at ‘very poor’ category, AQI at 3O9

Strides Pharma Science Unit Receives Positive Recommendation From European Medicines Agency

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory in view of India International Trade Fair

The Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of the India International Trade Fair, which begins on Monday, and mentioned the roads where congestion is expected.It said traffic congestion is likely to be seen on Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road and Purana Qila Road.Entry to the fair will be restricted to business visitors from November 14 to 18. It will be opened to the general public from November 19 to 27.

Wipro Appoints Ankush Saigal As Head, Telecom Industry Sector, Southeast Asia

Twitter now lays off 4,400 contractual workers

After firing about 50 per cent of Twitter workforce, or about 3,800 employees, Elon Musk has reportedly laid off at least 4,400 contractual workers at the company.According to reports from Platformer and Axios, the micro-blogging platform is now laying off employees those are on contract.”Contractors aren’t being notified at all, they’re just losing access to Slack and email. Managers figured it out when their workers just disappeared from the system,” tweeted Platformer’s Casey Newton.

Person responsible for Istanbul bombing arrested: Turkey Interior minister

I am deciding to resign from the post of MLA. We can’t witness the murder of democracy: NCP leader Jitendra Awhad

Report links Mukesh Ambani to Liverpool FC takeover

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani has entered the race to bid for world-renowned English football club Liverpool FC’s takeover, reported a leading English daily.The English Premier League giants have been put up for sale by their current owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG), who bought the Merseyside club in October 2010 and have reportedly appointed Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to assist them in selling the team.According to ‘The Mirror’, the FSG are willing to sell the club for 4 billion British pound.

IMF says global economic outlook getting ‘gloomier’, risks abound

The global economic outlook is even gloomier than projected last month, the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday, citing a steady worsening in purchasing manager surveys in recent months. It blamed the darker outlook on tightening monetary policy triggered by persistently high and broad-based inflation, weak growth momentum in China, and ongoing supply disruptions and food insecurity caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

As world population hits 8 billion, China frets over too few babies

Chinese software developer Tang Huajun loves playing with his two-year-old in their apartment on the outskirts of Beijing but he said he is unlikely to have another child.Such decisions by countless people like Tang will determine the course not only of China’s population but that of the world, which the United Nations says is projected to reach 8 billion on Tuesday.

China reports 16,203 new COVID cases for Nov 13 vs 14,878 a day earlier

China reported 16,203 new COVID-19 infections for Nov. 13, of which 1,794 were symptomatic and 14,409 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Monday.That compared with 14,878 new cases a day earlier – 1,711 symptomatic and 13,167 asymptomatic infections, which China counts separately.Excluding imported infections, China reported 16,072 new local cases, of which 1,747 were symptomatic and 14,325 were asymptomatic, up from 14,761 a day earlier.

India’s wheat planting gathers momentum, acreage up nearly 10%

Indian farmers have planted wheat on 4.5 million hectares since Oct. 1, when the current sowing season began, up 9.7% from a year ago, the latest data from the farm ministry showed on Friday.The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare will keep updating the provisional crop sowing figures as it gathers more information from state governments.In India, wheat is mainly produced in the northern states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and the central state of Madhya Pradesh.

Asia shares pause as Fed warns against exuberance

Asian share markets were taking a breather on Monday after last week’s sweeping rally as a top U.S. central banker warned investors against getting carried away over one inflation number, nudging up bond yields and the dollar.A modest miss on U.S. inflation was enough to see two-year Treasury yields dive 33 basis points for the week and the dollar lose almost 4%, the fourth biggest weekly decline since the era of free-floating exchange rates began over 50 years ago.

PM Modi invites ideas, suggestions for Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited people to share their ideas and suggestions for the upcoming episode of Mann ki Baat scheduled for November 27, 2022, at 11 A.M.The ideas can be shared on MyGov, Namo App, or dial 1800-11-7800 to record the message, said a press release by Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday.

Fed’s Waller: May cut size of hikes, but not ‘softening’ fight against inflation

The U.S. Federal Reserve may consider slowing the pace of rate increases at its next meeting but that should not be seen as a “softening” in its commitment to lower inflation, Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said.Markets should now pay attention to the “endpoint” of rate increases, not the pace of each move, and that endpoint is likely still “a ways off,” Waller said in response to a series of questions on monetary policy at an economic conference organized by UBS in Australia. “It depends on inflation.”

We believe in peace, but if provoked, India will give befitting reply: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that India believed in peace, but if provoked, then the country could give a befitting reply.The Defence Minister was addressing an event in Jhajjar, Haryana on Sunday, said a press release by the Ministry of Defence.

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Punjab’s Amritsar

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude was felt across Punjab’s Amritsar on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, informed National Center for Seismology (NCS).The tremors were felt at around 3:42 AM.

Lavender cultivation to be extended to J-K’s Ramban

– Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Bomb rocks avenue in heart of Istanbul; 6 dead, dozens hurt

A bomb rocked a bustling pedestrian avenue in the heart of Istanbul on Sunday, killing six people, wounding several dozen and leaving panicked people to flee the fiery blast or huddle in cafes and shops.Emergency vehicles rushed to the scene on Istiklal Avenue, a popular thoroughfare lined with shops and restaurants that leads to the iconic Taksim Square. In one video posted online, a loud bang could be heard and a flash seen as pedestrians turned and ran away.

COP27: India thwarts attempt to club it with historical polluters

Supported by other developing countries, India blocked an attempt by rich nations to focus on all top 20 emitters of carbon dioxide during discussions on the ‘Mitigation Work Programme’ at the ongoing UN climate summit in Egypt, sources said on Monday.During the first week of the climate talks, developed countries desired that all top 20 emitters, including India and China, discuss intense emission cuts and not just the rich nations which are historically responsible for climate change, they said.

Indian miners seek higher import tax on aluminium, zinc, copper products

India’s top mining industry federation is seeking higher import taxes on metals such as zinc, copper and aluminium to help halt a tide of cheaper imports, especially from China, according to a note it sent to the government.The government should raise import taxes to 10%-15% on several aluminium products, including scrap to 10% from 2.5%, the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) said in the note addressed to the Ministry of Finance.

China’s Beijing reports 237 new local symptomatic Coronavirus cases, 170 asymptomatic cases for November 13