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UK’s Jeremy Hunt says budget plan likely to show recession ahead

British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said the budget plan he is set to announce on Thursday will include forecasts similar to those of the Bank of England which warned of a long recession ahead, The Times quoted him as saying.

NHRC hears Chief Secretaries of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab & U.P; holds States responsible not the farmers for continued stubble burning; gives 4 days for specific reports to check air pollution in Delhi-NCR; next hearing in their presence on November 18

ACB files case over alleged embezzlement of Rs 20 cr Delhi Jal Board funds

The Anti-corruption Branch Saturday filed a case in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Delhi Jal Board (DJB) funds of Rs 20 crore, officials said. According to the Anti-corruption Branch (ACB), the vigilance department of the DJB got to know about the embezzlement in 2019 and complained to it.

Putin speaks to Iranian president

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, with both leaders placing emphasis on deepening political, trade and economic cooperation, the Kremlin said. It did not say when the phone call took place and made no mention of Iranian arms supplies to Moscow. Russia has stepped up its efforts to build ties with Iran and other non-Western countries since it invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.

Good to see US Secretary of State Secretary Antony Blinken at the ASEAN gala dinner. Look forward to our conversation tomorrow

– tweets EAM Dr S Jaishankar

AAP announces second list of 117 candidates for municipal polls in Delhi (PTI)

Gujarat Assembly polls: Congress releases 4th list of 9 candidates

Punjab: 2,467 stubble burning incidents in a day

Punjab saw 2,467 stubble burning incidents on Saturday with Bathinda registering the maximum 358 farm fires. With these, the cumulative farm fire cases between September 15 and November 12 jumped to 43,144, according to the Ludhiana-based Punjab Remote Sensing Centre data. This is 27 per cent less compared to 58,976 crop residue burning incidents reported in the corresponding period of last year, according to data.

Iraq wants to keep oil stable not above $100 per barrel: PM

Iraq is keen to maintain stable oil prices at not above $100 per barrel, the country’s prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told reporters. Iraq, a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), will have discussions with other members to reconsider and increase its production quota, he added.

Himachal Pradesh: Nearly 66% polling as voters brave cold

Musk to join G20 summit in Indonesia virtually

Elon Musk will join the G20 summit in Indonesia’s Bali virtually rather than in person, an official from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce told CNBC Indonesia.

Nineteen people were killed and six others were injured when a bus fell into a canal in northern Egypt, reports Reuters citing Health Ministry

Anti-diabetes drugs and patented antivirals to get cheaper

Several commonly used medicines, anti-diabetes drugs and patented antivirals used in the treatment of tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis C, Intrauterine Devices including condoms are set to get cheaper with the government notifying the latest edition of National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM).

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s visit to Pakistan has been postponed: Pak Media

The system that prevailed in J&K earlier didn’t work to establish peace. The present govt is trying to establish peace…500 new start-ups registered in Kashmir in past 1 year. J&K ranked as top performer in developing strong start-up ecosystem in UT of India. Unless & until whole ecosystem of hawala money, the ones giving shelter (to terrorists), the ones siting on the other side & running the system, is attacked, these things will continue. I am assured that in coming times situation will be better

– J&K LG Manoj Sinha

Two more French citizens detained in Iran: France

Two more French citizens have been detained in Iran, bringing to seven the number of people from France held in the protest-wracked country, Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said.

Delhi BJP releases list of 232 candidates for MCD polls: Statement

National Center for Seismology on earthquake

FTX founder Bankman-Fried says he is in the Bahamas

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried told that he was in the Bahamas, denying speculation on Twitter that he had flown to South America after the exchange filed for bankruptcy and he was removed as chief executive. When asked by Reuters whether he had flown to Argentina, Bankman-Fried responded in a text message: “Nope”. He told Reuters he was in the Bahamas.

Earthquake tremors felt across Delhi (ANI)

Situation is stable but unpredictable: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on situation in eastern Ladakh (PTI)

Gujarat polls: AAP releases 15th list of 3 candidates

BJP committed to implementing CAA: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the BJP is committed to implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act and it is a matter of time that its rules are framed. It is a Hindu’s legitimate right to become a citizen in his or her motherland and the BJP fully stands by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).

Maharashtra sees 146 COVID-19 cases, no death

Maharashtra reported 146 COVID-19 cases, which took the state’s infection count to 81,34,150, while the death toll remained unchanged at 1,48,400, a health official said. The addition to the tally was a slight dip from the 169 cases witnessed a day earlier, when two deaths were also reported, he pointed out. Mumbai circle led with 78 new cases, followed by 54 in Pune circle, 17 in Akola circle, six in Nagpur circle, five in Aurangabad circle, three each in Kolhapur, Nashik and Latur circles, he said.

Ukrainian police officers and broadcasts return to city of Kherson after Russian pullout; electricity coming soon, reports AP

India-US trade may reach $500-600 bn by 2030: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday exuded confidence that the India-US bilateral trade in goods and services will reach USD 500-600 billion by 2030 as their relation continues to strengthen. The trade between the two countries stands at about USD 175 billion at present.

I am thankful to the people of Tamil Nadu who supported me for 32 years. I thank both, the State and Union Government. I will speak about the rest in Chennai tomorrow during Press Meet. Supreme Court lawyers will also speak tomorrow

– Nalini Sriharan

NHRC on air pollution in NCR

Delhi Pollution: Over 5,800 vehicles challaned

Delhi Traffic Police on Saturday said that they have issued more than 5,800 challans to vehicles as part of restrictions on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles to fight pollution in the Capital.

Jammu & Kashmir Sub-Inspector recruitment scam

CBI files charges against 24 persons including former BSF commandant: Officials

Himachal Pradesh records 65.92% polling till 5 pm: Election Commission

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Nalini Sriharan released

Assam reports 70 fresh cases of dengue, tally rises to 796: Official data

Nalini Sriharan and two other convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case released from TN prisons: Sources

National Commission for Women writes to TMC minister Akhil Giri to tender a written apology for his remarks against President Murmu

The Commission has written to DGP West Bengal for conducting an investigation & to take strict action in the matter.

The kind of language used by TMC minister Akhil Giri for President Droupadi Murmu is unacceptable. People are protesting against this in Odisha and are demanding the resignation of the TMC minister for his comment on the President

– Sambit Patra, BJP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates new railway line between Bhadrachalam Road and Sattupalli, to the nation which has been built at a cost of around Rs 1000 crores, in Peddapalli district of Telangana

PM Narendra Modi dedicates Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL) plant in Peddapalli district of Telangana to the nation

PM Narendra Modi visits Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL) plant in Peddapalli district of Telangana

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah elected as Head of the Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee of ICC (International Cricket Council): Sources

EAM Dr. S Jaishankar Canadian FM Mélanie Joly, on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit

“Discussed the Ukraine conflict, Indo-Pacific, bilateral cooperation & community welfare. Appreciate steps being taken to address visa challenges,” tweeted EAM.

All party meet ‘rejects’ Constitutional Amendment providing 10 per cent quota to EWS

The all-party meeting chaired by TN CM MK Stalin concluded with a stand to “reject the so-called 103rd Constitutional amendment which provides 10% quota to EWS as it’s against social justice philosophy of Constitution, SC judgments & because it discriminates against the poor.”We request TN Govt to register its views to establish social justice&equality properly.We support economic development programs to alleviate poverty of poor,needy &vulnerable people,won’t allow true values ​​of social justice philosophy to be distorted,stated meeting resolution.

‘Exercise Garuda-VII’ between the Indian Air Force and the French Air and Space Force concluded at Air Force Station, Jodhpur today

PM Modi News LIVE: The manner in which people of Munugode have shown their trust in BJP is unprecedented. I saw how BJP workers brought the entire Telangana govt to one Assembly seat. It shows that you have people’s blessings and your handwork is bearing fruits

– PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi News LIVE: The political party that people of Telangana trusted the most, is the party that did the biggest betrayal to Telangana. When the darkness grows, Lotus starts blooming in that situation. Right before dawn, Lotus can be seen blooming in Telangana

– PM Modi in Begumpet, Telangana

PM Modi News LIVE: It’s sad that those who prospered in the name of Telangana, went ahead, came to power, pushed the state back. Telangana’s Government and leaders always do injustice to the state’s capability and the talent of its people

– PM Narendra Modi in Begumpet, Telangana

Unit 5 of Thane Crime Branch seized fake Indian currency notes in Rs 2000 denomination with face value of Rs 8 Cr

Two people, both of them residents of Palghar, arrested. Search for other accused underway, probe initiated.

West Bengal CM is female & a minister from her cabinet has made such a hate comment on our tribal President. This also affects our international identity. It clearly reflects that the WB govt will continue harassing Adivasi communities: Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda

Hate comment on President Droupadi Murmu is strongly condemnable, says Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda

Hate comment on President Droupadi Murmu is strongly condemnable. WB CM Mamata Banerjee should immediately dismiss such a leader from her cabinet & apologize in front of the nation for such comments. She should make a clarification: Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda

Dilli Ki Yogshala: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal issues WhatsApp number for people to pledge their contribution towards salaries of yoga teachers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed models of development projects in Visakhapatnam, in the presence of CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan & Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Today, the country is making efforts on a large scale to realise the infinite possibilities associated with Blue Economy. Through port-led development we have improved opportunities greatly in India’s blue economy

– PM Narendra Modi, in Visakhapatnam

Declare to reaffirm importance of maintaining & promoting peace, stability, maritime safety & security, freedom of navigation & overflight in the region (Indo-Pacific) &to promote peaceful resolutions of disputes: Joint Statement on ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Joint Statement on ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Joint Statement on ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Declare to enhance cooperation against terrorism & transnational crimes including international economic crimes & money laundering, cybercrime, drugs & human trafficking, and arms smuggling.

Gujarat ATS, in a joint operation with GST, carried out raids at 150 locations

Gujarat ATS, in a joint operation with GST, carried out raids at 150 locations in districts like Surat, Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Bharuch, and Bhavnagar. Investigations were being carried out over tax evasion and money trail on international routes, said Sources.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches major infrastructure development projects worth Rs 15,233 crore in Visakhapatnam

India and Cambodia exchange four MoUs in Phnom Penh

Cambodia in the presence of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles the demise of mathematician RL Kashyap

Delhi Pollution

Air pollution continues to persist in Delhi-NCR. Delhi continues to record an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) under the ‘Very Poor’ category, currently at 337, as a layer of smog persists in the national capital’s sky.