What is Article 142, invoked by SC to give land for a mosque?
The Supreme Court in Ayodhya case verdict today invoked Article 142 to “ensure that a wrong committed must be remedied” and granted 5-acre land to Muslim parties for a mosque. The Article allows the court to pass any order necessary to do “complete justice”. It was also invoked to give Nirmohi Akhara representation in the trust to be set up.
Barkha criticises Pak minister for calling PM Modi narrow-minded, shares video
Journalist Barkha Dutt took to Twitter to share a video wherein Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi can be seen calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘bigot’ and ‘narrow-minded’. He added that PM Modi destroyed the spirit of Kartarpur. Barkha criticised Qureshi saying, “Without PM Modi’s cooperation, Kartarpur wouldn’t have been possible. Are you insulting Indians by insulting PM Modi?”
Who is Ram Lalla Virajman, who got ownership of disputed Ayodhya land?
Ram Lalla Virajman, Lord Ram’s infant form and litigant in Ayodhya case, has been given ownership of disputed land. In Indian law, Hindu deities are treated as “juristic persons” who can own properties and have rights to sue or be sued. Ex-Allahabad HC judge DN Agarwal received permission in 1989 to become deity’s ‘friend’ and represent him in legal proceedings.
Feel blessed, it’s India’s biggest movement since freedom: LK Advani
Reacting to Supreme Court’s verdict in Ayodhya case, veteran BJP leader LK Advani said, “I stand vindicated and feel deeply blessed at the verdict paving way for construction of Ram Mandir.” “It’s a moment of fulfilment for me because God…gave me an opportunity to make my own humble contribution to the mass movement, biggest since India’s freedom movement,” he added.
Mahindra praises Ayodhya case judges for their ‘extraordinary courage’
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Saturday praised the five Supreme Court judges in the Ayodhya case for their “extraordinary courage” and “incredible application of mind”. “5 men. A decision that 1.3bn people were awaiting…I salute them for doing their duty & upholding the process of justice,” he tweeted. The five-judge bench awarded the disputed site in Ayodhya to Hindus.
West Indies beat Afghanistan in Lucknow, win an ODI series after 5 years
West Indies defeated Afghanistan by 47 runs in the second ODI in Lucknow to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. This is West Indies’ first ODI series victory after five years. Since August 2014, West Indies had played 21 ODI series and tournaments, including two World Cups and a World Cup qualifier, without winning any.
Indian banks write off $30 billion of bad loans in 12 months to June
Indian banks wrote off over $30 billion worth of bad loans in the year to June 30, according to RBI data reviewed by Reuters. As of June, Indian banks’ total stressed assets were at $137.5 billion, down from $150.22 billion a year ago. A loan is classified as non-performing if the principal or interest payment remained unpaid for 90 days.
Gujarat distributors stop stocking goods of Britannia, Emami, four others
Around 650 distributors in Gujarat have stopped stocking goods of Britannia, Marico, Dabur India, Emami, Godrej Consumer Products and Reckitt Benckiser India. The Federation of Gujarat FMCG Distributors Association said these companies started supplying directly to supermarkets and hypermarkets, besides offering higher discounts to them. Gujarat has about 7,000 distributors for 21 FMCG companies.
No incident of violence reported post SC verdict: Ayodhya Police
Ayodhya Police on Saturday said no incident of violence was reported to oppose the Supreme Court’s verdict in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit. “Whether it’s Muslim brothers or Hindus, all have accepted the verdict. We have not faced any challenges,” the police said. “We have been patrolling all the areas to ensure that no rumour mongering is done,” they added.
My injury wasn’t mishandled but there was miscommunication: Saha
Speaking about his return to the Indian team after an injury, India’s wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha said, “It was not a case of mishandling rather I would say there was some sort of miscommunication.” “I just remained positive with just one thing in my mind, to get back to the cricket field again,” Saha added about his recovery.
A hint of MS Dhoni in Mahmudullah’s captaincy: Irfan Pathan
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan compared Bangladesh’s T20I captain Mahmudullah to former Indian team captain MS Dhoni. Pathan said, “There was a hint of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in his captaincy as he also used part-time bowlers after the power play which is a strategy often used by Dhoni.” “Mahmudullah had shown great qualities of a captain,” Pathan added.
Google Pay working on 100% data localisation compliance: MD
Google Pay is working on fully complying with the country’s data localisation norms, said the UPI-based payments service’s India MD Sajith Sivanandan. In April 2018, the RBI had directed all global payment services companies to store the transaction data of Indian customers locally. Sivanandan said Google Pay’s monthly active user base had grown threefold year-on-year to 67 million in September.
Furniture rental startup Furlenco’s FY19 revenue grows 60%
The company that operates Bengaluru-based furniture rental startup Furlenco has reported a revenue of about ₹64 crore in 2018-19, witnessing nearly 60% growth from ₹40 crore revenue in the previous financial year. As per regulatory filings, the startup’s losses rose by 25.5% year-on-year to ₹80 core during the year. Furlenco was founded in 2012 by Ajith Mohan Karimpana.
Mahindra & Mahindra Q2 profit falls by 24% to ₹1,355 crore
Automaker Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) has reported a nearly 24% decline in its net profit to ₹1,355 crore in the quarter ended September from ₹1,779 crore in the year-ago period. The fall was driven by the automaker’s quarterly passenger and commercial vehicle sales declining 21% year-on-year. Its revenue from operations fell by 14.5% year-on-year to ₹10,935 crore during the period.
Silicon Valley-based AngelList launches angel fund in India
Silicon Valley-based online fundraising platform AngelList has launched a venture and angel fund in India. The fund will let individuals raise small pools of capital between ₹2-8 crore and deploy them in early-stage startups over the next six to twelve months. AngelList said it will also manage the legal and regulatory aspects of raising funds and investing it.
Rockets land near Iraqi base hosting US forces: Iraqi military
A barrage of 17 rockets landed near a military base hosting US forces in northern Iraq on Friday but caused no injuries or major material damage, an Iraqi military statement said. Reportedly, it is not known who was believed to have launched the attack. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
Bangladesh evacuates 300,000 as Cyclone Bulbul approaches
Bangladesh authorities on Friday evacuated around 300,000 people from coastal areas and they further aim to move 18 lakh more to shelters as Cyclone Bulbul is set to make landfall. The cyclone is expected to unleash storm surges as high as 2 meters in coastal districts. Authorities said that adequate measures have been taken to tackle the storm.
Hong Kong police detain 3 pro-democracy lawmakers
Hong Kong police on Saturday said that they have detained three Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers. The lawmakers have been charged with obstructing the local assembly session on May 11 over a now-shelved China extradition bill, police said. The bill had sparked widespread protests in Hong Kong.
Maharashtra Governor invites BJP to form government, floor test on Monday
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has invited the single largest party (BJP) to form the government. He has given BJP time till November 11 to prove majority. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis had resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister on Friday. This comes amid BJP’s ongoing tensions with Shiv Sena over ’50:50′ formula and Chief Ministerial post.
November 9 gives us the message of unity: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi, in his address to nation today, said, “November 9 is a day about unity, harmony. November 9 was the day when Berlin Wall was torn down.” “Today is also the day Kartarpur Corridor was opened and today the Ayodhya verdict has come,” he added. “Today’s message is to add, to join and to live together,” he said.
Ram Temple Trust must ensure unity among people: Murli Manohar Joshi
Terming the Supreme Court judgement on Ayodhya land dispute case as “historic”, BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi said the Trust that would be responsible for the construction of the Ram Temple would have to be considerate about keeping people united. Joshi said the verdict by the Supreme Court should be accepted with an “open mind” by all communities.
New generation must start building new India: PM post Ayodhya verdict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country on Saturday, hours after the Supreme Court’s verdict in Ayodhya case. PM Modi said, “This decision…has brought a new dawn for us.” He added, “[Ayodhya] controversy may have affected many generations, but after this decision, we have to make a resolution that now a new generation will start building a new India.”
SC’s judgement on Ayodhya ‘historic’: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called the Supreme Court’s judgement on the Ayodhya dispute “historic” and “landmark”. “The Judgement will further strengthen India’s social fabric. I urge everyone to take it with equanimity and magnanimity,” he added. Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari said that “as people of this democratic country” everyone must accept the verdict.
PM Modi arrives at Dera Baba Nanak to inaugurate Kartarpur Corridor
PM Narendra Modi has arrived at Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab’s Gurdaspur to inaugurate the Kartarpur Corridor on Saturday. Gurdaspur BJP MP Sunny Deol, Union Minister Hardeep Puri and Shiromani Akali Dal’s Sukhbir Badal accompanied him. Kartarpur Corridor will connect Dera Baba Nanak to Darbar Sahib in Pakistan and will ensure visa-free movement of Indian pilgrims.
Flattering to be mistaken for Reeves’ girlfriend: Helen Mirren
Actress Helen Mirren said that being compared to actor Keanu Reeves’ girlfriend Alexandra Grant was “flattering” on her. “I saw that. That was very flattering….because she’s obviously lovely,” she said. This comes after fans on social media mistook Grant for Mirren when pictures of Reeves and Grant from the LACMA Art + Film Gala red carpet surfaced online.
Faith of Hindus that Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya undisputed: SC
While giving the verdict in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit, the Supreme Court on Saturday said, “Hindus consider Ayodhya as the birthplace of Lord Ram, they have religious sentiments. Muslims call it Babri mosque.” “Faith of Hindus that Lord Ram was born here is undisputed,” it added. “Ram Janmabhoomi not a juristic person,” it further said.
Supreme Court gives 5 acres of alternate land to Muslims in Ayodhya
The Supreme Court has said that the Sunni Waqf Board will be granted five acres of alternate land in a “suitable, prominent place in Ayodhya” to build a mosque, while giving the 2.77-acre disputed land to Hindus. Sunni Waqf Board lawyer Zafaryab Jilani said, “We respect the judgement but we are not satisfied, we will decide further course of action.”
We respect SC’s judgement but we aren’t satisfied: Sunni Waqf Board lawyer
Following Supreme Court’s verdict in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit, Sunni Waqf Board lawyer Zafaryab Jilani said, “We respect the judgement but we aren’t satisfied, we will decide further course of action.” The Supreme Court ordered that the disputed Ayodhya land must be given to Hindus for the construction of temple and alternate five-acre land must be given to Muslims.
PM Modi thanks Pak PM Imran Khan for cooperation on Kartarpur Corridor
Addressing people ahead of the inauguration of Kartarpur Corridor, PM Narendra Modi thanked Pakistan PM Imran Khan for cooperation on the corridor. Further thanking everyone else associated with its construction, PM Modi said, “Opening of Kartarpur Sahib corridor before the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji has brought us immense happiness.”
Happy that SC finally delivered verdict on Ayodhya: Litigant Iqbal Ansari
Iqbal Ansari, a litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit, said, “I’m happy that the Supreme Court has finally delivered a verdict, I respect the judgement of the court.” In its verdict, the top court ordered that the disputed Ayodhya land must be given to Hindus for the construction of temple and alternate land must be given to Muslims.
PM Modi inaugurates Kartarpur Corridor; Ex-PM Manmohan among 500 pilgrims
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Kartarpur Corridor, which will allow pilgrims to travel to Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan. He flagged off the procession of around 500 pilgrims, which also includes ex-PM Manmohan Singh, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh and actor-politician Sunny Deol. The corridor has been opened almost a year after the foundation stone for it was laid down.
Over 40,000 BSNL employees opted for VRS within 3 days: CMD
Over 40,000 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employees have opted for Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) within three days since its November 5 launch, Chairman and MD PK Purwar said. He added the state-run telecom firm expects 77,000 employees to avail the scheme by the December 3 deadline. The Centre recently announced a merger and revival package for BSNL and MTNL.
Woman accuses Roman Polanski of raping her when she was 18
A French woman has accused Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski of raping her in 1975 when she was 18. “He pummelled me until I gave in…raped me, making me do all sorts of things,” she said. The director denies all accusations, Polanski’s lawyer said. Polanski has been a fugitive from US since admitting to statutory rape of a 13-year-old in 1977.
RBI directs banks to make NEFT transactions free from January
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks not to charge savings bank account customers for online transactions in the NEFT system with effect from January 2020. The central bank had recently waived the charges it levied on banks for NEFT and RTGS transactions. The RBI said it will also enable processing of e-mandates for transactions through UPI.
Chinese banks sue Anil Ambani in London for ₹4,850 cr unpaid loans
Three Chinese banks have sued Anil Ambani in London for not repaying ₹4,850 crore in loans defaulted by Reliance Communications, allegedly secured by a personal guarantee. Ambani said he agreed to give a non-binding “personal comfort letter” but never gave a guarantee tied to his personal assets. The banks said a Reliance executive signed a personal guarantee on Ambani’s behalf.
Mayawati takes back 1995 Lucknow guest house case against Mulayam
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has withdrawn a 1995 case against Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mulayam Singh Yadav. BSP All India General Secretary SC Mishra confirmed that Mayawati had withdrawn the case. In 1995, Mayawati had called a meeting of her party MLAs at the Meerabai guest house in Lucknow, where she was allegedly attacked by SP workers.
Australian bushfires kill 3, destroy at least 150 homes: Officials
Bushfires in eastern Australia has killed three people and destroyed at least 150 homes, authorities said on Saturday. Australian PM Scott Morrison said that he feared the number of deaths could rise. PM Morrison said reserve members of Australia’s armed forces may be used to assist emergency services and support payments were being given to those directly affected by fires.
Iranian ex-beauty queen granted political asylum in Philippines
An Iranian ex-beauty queen Bahareh Zare Bahari, sought by Iran on criminal charges, has been granted political asylum in the Philippines. She was detained at a Philippine airport for nearly a month after Iran issued an Interpol red alert for her on assault and battery charges, that she has denied. “They’ll kill me,” Bahari said if she’s deported to Iran.
22-year-old Hong Kong student who fell during protests dies
A Hong Kong student, who reportedly fell from a multi-storey car parking while police and protesters were clashing on Monday, died on Friday. The hospital authority said that the 22-year-old computer science student died after suffering brain damage. Hong Kong has been witnessing widespread protests since June to press for greater democracy, among other demands.
Former Brazilian President Lula released from prison Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was released from the prison on Friday after the Supreme Court cancelled the mandatory imprisonment of convicted criminals after they lose their first appeal. He was convicted of taking bribes from engineering firms in return for public contracts. Lula reportedly called for a rally at the Brazilian metalworkers union on Saturday.
