Germany and India sign 22 pacts to strengthen bilateral ties
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is on a two-day visit to India, on Friday held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following which 22 wide-ranging agreements were signed between the two nations to strengthen their bilateral ties. The pacts include joint declarations for cooperation on strategic projects, green urban mobility, smart cities, startups and agricultural market development.
Should we be asking Bangladesh to play if Delhi is a gas chamber: Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned BCCI for not shifting the T20I between India and Bangladesh in Delhi despite a public health emergency being declared in the national capital due to severe pollution. “If Delhi is a “gas chamber”, should we be asking our friendly neighbours Bangladesh to play an important cricket match there on November 3?” he wrote.
Israeli firm charges ₹4.6 cr to hack 10 phones, ₹3.5 cr for installation
Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group charges government agencies $650,000 (₹4.6 crore) to hack 10 phones, on top of a flat installation fee of $500,000 (₹3.53 crore), according to a 2016 price list. NSO documents said clients gets “unlimited access to a target’s mobile devices”. WhatsApp recently confirmed that Indian journalists and human rights activists were targeted by NSO’s spyware Pegasus.
We know exactly who he is: Donald Trump on new ISIS chief
After the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a US raid in Syria, US President Donald Trump on Friday said the US knows who the ISIS’ new leader is. “ISIS has a new leader. We know exactly who he is!” Trump tweeted. ISIS earlier confirmed the death of its leader al-Baghdadi and named his replacement as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi.
Hyd prof gives free education, food, shelter to underprivileged kids
Syed Jahangir, a professor in Hyderabad, provides free education, three meals a day and accommodation to underprivileged kids at his institution, English Model Islamic University. “I believe that weaker sections have a greater need for quality education,” Professor Jahangir said. “Several of our former students are currently working in MNCs as language translators,” the professor added.
I can’t say anything, I am not ICC: Rohit Sharma on Shakib’s 2-year ban
On being asked about his opinion on Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan getting banned for two years for not reporting bookie approach, Team India stand-in captain Rohit Sharma said, “I can’t say anything. I am not ICC.” Shakib was handed the backdated ban ahead of Bangladesh’s tour of India. Shakib was contacted by a bookie named Deepak Aggarwal.
Shakib episode will affect B’desh performance: Coach R Domingo
Bangladesh cricket team coach Russell Domingo has conceded that the team’s performance will be affected by the ban that was imposed on all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. “There’s not much we can control. Obviously, it affects the team’s performance but we need to be focussed on the series and the World Cup (T20),” Domingo added.
Soldier dies in Meerut after getting shot during celebratory firing
An Indian Army soldier succumbed to his injuries on Thursday in Meerut after he got shot during celebratory firing. “The deceased, Sunil, and his family members indulged in celebratory firing on the day after Diwali and he was accidentally shot,” the police said. A cousin of the deceased has been arrested in this connection, the police added.
Over 20 Odisha families to not get ration for defecating in open
Over 20 families in Odisha’s Ganjam haven’t been given ration supply after they were found defecating in open, reports said. A panchayat body took this decision with the aim of making people aware of the need to use toilets, a sarpanch said. Those who don’t have toilets have been asked to build toilets in the next two months, sarpanch added.
Man crushed to death after 100-tonne girder falls on him in Mumbai
A driver was crushed to death after a 100-tonne girder, being transported for the construction of Metro line, fell on him in Mumbai, police said on Friday. The deceased was identified as Arshad Shaikh. He was driving an escorting vehicle behind a trailer that was transporting the girder, an official said, adding, that the girder was apparently not secured properly.
131 West Bengal workers to be brought back from Kashmir: Mamata
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Friday said the state government is bringing 131 labourers working in Kashmir back to their home state. The labourers, hailing from Murshidabad, Dinajpur and Malda, will be brought back with the help of state government. This comes after six labourers hailing from West Bengal were shot dead by terrorists in J&K’s Kulgam district.
Jharkhand polls in 5 phases from November 30, counting on December 23
Jharkhand Assembly elections to the 81 constituencies will be held in five phases from November 30 and counting of votes will take place on December 23, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora has announced. The term of Jharkhand Assembly ends on January 5 next year. In 2014, BJP had won 37 seats, while Congress managed seven seats in the state.
AIIMS says no need to admit Chidambaram; HC asks Tihar to give him mask
AIIMS on Friday informed the Delhi High Court that hospitalisation of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram wasn’t necessary and all his vitals were normal. Rejecting his urgent bail plea, the court directed Tihar jail authorities to ensure his cell is clean with mosquito nets. Chidambaram should also be provided with pollution mask, mineral water and home-cooked meals, the court said.
Helicopter carrying injured sailor crashes into sea in S Korea; 7 missing
Seven people are missing after a South Korean helicopter carrying an injured sailor to a hospital crashed into the sea on Thursday, officials said. The country’s defence ministry said on Friday it had sent vessels, planes and divers to search for those missing. The helicopter went into service in 2016 and was crewed by two veteran pilots.
24-yr-old woman survived on ₹21 a day for 5yrs to support her sick brother
A 24-year-old Chinese woman has been hospitalised after living on $0.30 (₹21) a day for five years to save money to support her sick brother. Wu Huayan is 4 feet 5 inches tall and weighs just 21 kg. The doctors found she was suffering from heart and kidney problems due to five years spent eating minimal amounts of food.
Will make Florida my permanent residence instead of NY: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he’ll be making Palm Beach, Florida, his permanent residence instead of his Trump Tower apartment in New York City. “Despite [paying] millions of dollars in city, state and local taxes each year, I have been treated very badly by the political leaders of both the city and state,” he added, referring to New York.
India yet to find land for $60 billion oil refinery: Saudi
Saudi Arabia said India is yet to find land for the $60-billion refinery that Indian state-run firms are building with Aramco and ADNOC. The refinery is expected to come up in Maharashtra’s Raigad. “PM (Narendra Modi) said new regional government has been chosen. So we expect that in very short time, the land will be decided,” a Saudi minister said.
Late Jayalalithaa’s niece approaches HC to seek stay on her biopic
Late Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa’s niece has reportedly approached the Madras High Court seeking a stay on upcoming biopic (‘Thalaivi’) and a web series based on former’s life. She has alleged that the directors did not seek her consent. Reportedly, she wants to ensure that the film and web series don’t portray Jayalalithaa’s life in a wrong manner.
Prez rule in Maharashtra if no govt formed by Nov 7: BJP leader BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar on Friday said Maharashtra may head for President’s rule if the new government in the state is not formed by November 7. “People…have given mandate not to any party but to the Mahayuti (alliance comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and other parties),” Mungantiwar added. The BJP leader further said that their alliance is “stronger than Fevicol”.
