India
Twitter Has Apologised to Parliamentary Panel for Geo-tagging Ladakh in China, Promised to Mend Error: BJP MP
Twitter's deposition has come in the form of an affidavit signed by Damien Karien, its Chief Privacy Officer, for wrong geo-tagging of India's map, said Meenakshi Lekhi.
Delhi L-G Orders Removal of Debris from Yamuna Floodplains, Setting Up of CCTV Surveillance Mechanism
Baijal, who is also the chairman of the Delhi Development Authority, gave the directions while chairing a meeting of the DDA to review the progress of work for restoration and rejuvenation of the Yamuna riverfront.
Pune Watchman Set Afire by Man for Objecting to him Urinating on Firm Owner's Car
The security guard, Shankar Wayphalkar (41), received burn injuries in the incident that took place around 1 pm on Tuesday in Bhosari industrial area area here in Maharashtra.
How Bad is Russia's Covid Crisis? Packed Morgues and Excess Deaths Tell a Darker Story than Official Numbers Suggest
Russia says as of November 16 more than 33,000 people have died of Covid-19. But that number is disputed by critics who say the Kremlin is underreporting the numbers.
France Becomes First European Country To Top Two Million COVID-19 Cases – Reuters Tally
France on Tuesday became the first European country to surpass 2 million coronavirus cases despite an Oct. 30 nationwide lockdown that has led to a sharp decline in new infections, according to a Reuters tally.
LVB Shareholders Not to Get Anything As Per RBI's Draft Scheme for Merger, Key Managerial Personnel May Lose Job
The draft scheme also states the employees of the LVB will become the employees of the DBS Bank and the latter can discontinue the services of key managerial personnel of the former following due procedure after the appointed date.
RBI Restricts Withdrawals from Jalna-based Mantha Urban Coop Bank for 6 Months
The RBI, in a release, said it has issued certain directions to Mantha Urban Cooperative Bank, Mantha District Jalna, Maharashtra, from the close of business on November 17, 2020.
RTI Activist RK Jain Succumbs to Covid-19, Other Ailments, Says Family
Founder of the Centax Publications and editor of the Excise Law Times, Jain had complained against all the national parties that were not abiding by an order of the full bench of the Central Information Commission (CIC), which had brought them under the a...
With Eye on West Bengal Polls, BJP Puts Central Leaders in Charge of Organisational Zones
Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah is likely to visit the state yet again later this month to take stock of the party organisation ahead of the state polls, the sources said.
Karnataka CM Yediyurapppa to Visit Delhi Tomorrow, Likely to Discuss Cabinet Exercise
According to the Chief Minister's tentative tour programme, released by his office, Yediyurappa will be leaving for New Delhi by a special flight at 11:30 am on November 18 and reach there by 2:30 pm.
China's Push of Weapons Into Myanmar, India Threat to Regional Security, Intelligence Agencies Tell Govt
From the northeastern states of India, a total of 423 illegal weapons, including AK-47s, M-16s and Chinese pistols, have been recovered so far this year.
Sena Doesn't Need Certificate on Hindutva from Any Party: Sanjay Raut on Bal Thackeray Death Anniversary
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut made the remark while replying to a question on the BJP's repeated claim that the Shiv Sena was diverting from the Hindutva that was championed by the late Sena patriarch.
SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of Epidemic Act
The Supreme court said high courts have all the power to strike down Central Acts, like the Epidemic Act, and the petitioner should go there first.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Kanpur Minor Gangraped, Killed; Modi, Xi to Attend BRICS Summit and Other Top Stories
Here are the Top Stories We are Covering This Afternoon: Police Says Minor Kanpur Girl Found Dead Was Gangraped, Lungs Taken Out for Black Magic; Friend Russia Gets Modi, Xi on Common Platform Despite LAC Friction; India's Daily Covid Cases Fall Below 30,...
Kerala Hospital Worker Arrested for Attempting to Rape Covid-19 Patient
Ashwin Krishna, 34, worked at the Malabar Medical College, Ulliyeri, in Kozhikode District and was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a Covid-19 patient at the hospital, said police.
Former Mayor Sampath Raj, Absconding for Days, Finally Arrested in Bengaluru Riots Case
The riot took place after a mob set fire to the house of Congress MLA Akhanda Sreenivas Murthy, apart from several other properties including police stations and vehicles in the DJ Halli and KG Halli police station limits.