International News: October 2018

Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Manohar Parrikar to hold cabinet meeting at Goa residence on Wednesday

On Monday, Goa Congress spokesperson Jeetendra Deshprabhu had claimed that Parrikar, who has not been seen publicly in the last few days, may not be alive.

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Akhilesh Yadav urges Chandrababu Naidu to form united front

As the battle lines for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls are being drawn, the politicians have become proactive in looking for prospective alliances.

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Pulwama encounter: JeM chief Masood Azhar's nephew among slain terrorists in J&K's Tral

The slain terrorists have been identified as Mohammad Usman and Showkat Ahmad.

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2 JeM terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Pulwama, locals asked to stay indoors

The terrorists were affiliated with terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed. However, their identities are yet to be ascertained.

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World's tallest, 597-ft 'Statue of Unity', set for inauguration on Sardar's birth anniversary

Built in honour of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the giant structure will be dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Family of cameraman, who was killed by Naxals, to get Rs 15 lakh; job for wife

Rs 15 lakh would be given to the family of the cameraman, who worked for the organisation owned by government’s Prasar Bharati.

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Naveen Patnaik writes to PM for restoration of Air Odisha flight operations

Patnaik has urged the PM to direct the Ministry of Civil Aviation for the immediate restoration of UDAN flight operations.

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Don't need BJP's certificate to visit temples; I'm nationalist leader, not a Hinduwadi one: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said the BJP remains silent whenever Prime Minister Narendra Modi or the BJP president Amit Shah visit a temple wearing clothes as per that temple's tradition.

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Former BJP leader Hanuman Beniwal floats new party ahead of Rajasthan election

Symbol of the RLP is 'bottle' "signifying transparency in its functioning".

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BJP holds 2019 General Election preparatory meeting in UP

It was planned that the party will celebrate the next Republic Day by illuminating over 3 crore lotuses in Uttar Pradesh.

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Top cop says Naxals in Dantewada had warned of harm, vows counter action

Special DG of anti-Naxal operations has said that the aim of the ambush was to target a road construction project and has nothing to do with upcoming polls in Chhattisgarh.

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Do not burn incense stick, avoid outdoor activity: Government agency issues advisory to Delhiites

SAFAR asked Delhiites not to rely on dust masks for protection as city's air quality turned 'severe' on Tuesday for the first time this season.

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Will Congress blunder again by making Assembly elections a RaGa vs NaMo battle?

The Congress is making a mistake by not announcing official Chief Ministerial candidates in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

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Here is the truth about 'Saffron Terror', and it has nothing to do with religion

Saffron funded terrorism in Kashmir and played a major role in the genocide of Kashmiri Pandits.

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BCCI needs an Ombudsman, Ethics Officer at the earliest: COA to Supreme Court

The COA said the the Ombudsman must be a retired judge or chief justice of a High Court and must be given a one-year tenure, subject to a maximum of three terms.

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In Sabarimala case review, Supreme Court must hear out Hindu scholars

The top court should keep in mind equally the right to private esoterica and gender equality in the public sphere.

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ISL: Unbeaten Bengaluru FC set to battle it out against resurgent ATK

Sunil Chhetri and Miku have been at their sublime best, scoring five of the six goals in Bengaluru's unbeaten run so far this season.

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Indian fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed reprimanded by ICC for aggressive Samuels send-off

Ahmed turned towards Marlon Samuels after dismissing him and shouted several times, which has been deemed "capable of provoking a reaction" by the ICC.

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Mumbai ODI: MS Dhoni falls a run short to enter 10k ODI club for India

The 37-year-old cricketer managed to score 23 runs off 15 balls in an innings comprising of two boundaries.

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Mumbai ODI: Clinical India outclass West Indies by 224 runs

The victory is India`s third biggest by margin of runs against any side.

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India vs West Indies 4th ODI: India win by 224 runs, take 2-1 series lead

The Men in Blue recorded a victory by 224 runs against the West Indies having set a target of 378 runs, ensuring a comprehensive 2-1 lead in the series.

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IPL 2019: RCB sign Marcus Stoinis in exchange for Mandeep Singh from KXIP

The Kings XI Punjab will welcome back Singh who was a part of the franchise squad from 2011 to 2014 before switching over camps to the RCB in 2015.

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Statue of Unity: All you need to know about world's tallest statue

The Statue of Unity is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat today. The statue is a tribute Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, India's first home minister.

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MeToo: MJ Akbar to record his statement against Priya Ramani in Delhi court today

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar is set to appear in New Delhi's Patiala House court to record his statement in connection with a defamation suit filed by him against journalist Priya Ramani who had accused him of sexual harassment. The court will begin pre-summoning evidence in the case today.

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Goa CM Manohar Parrikar chairs first govt meeting from his private residence after returning from AIIMS

For the first time after his discharge from AIIMS in Delhi on October 14, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday held a government meeting from his private residence.

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Rafale row: SC asks Centre to file affidavit saying pricing of jet exclusive, can't be shared with court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to file an affidavit saying the pricing of the Rafale jet is exclusive and can't be shared with the court.

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Run For Unity: Rajnath Singh inaugurates marathon from New Delhi; Dharmendra Pradhan participates in Odisha

People across the country are participating in the Run for Unity marathons being organised to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. In New Delhi, the event was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at Major Dhyanchand Stadium.

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Chelsea's Assistant Coach Ianni Fined After Mourinho Clash

"I'm not happy that it's going too far with the young boy. I don't think he deserves more than what he got."

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Pro Kabaddi League 2018: Gujarat Fortunegiants Beat Puneri Paltan

Gujarat Fortunegiants beat Puneri Paltan 37-27 to continue their impressive form in the Pro Kabaddi League Season VI here on Tuesday

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Gallego and Ogbeche Strikes Give North East United Crucial Away Victory Against Delhi Dynamos

Spanish striker Federico Gallego’s goal in the 82nd minute and Bartholomew Ogbeche’s late strike in the 90th minute gave North East United FC a win over Delhi Dynamos in their Indian Super League match in Delhi on Tuesday.

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Dele Alli Pens New Six-Year Deal at Tottenham Hotspur

Dele Alli has committed his long-term future to Tottenham Hotspur by signing a new six-year contract until 2024, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

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CAS Uphold Serik Konakbayev Appeal in AIBA Presidential Bid

Serik Konakbayev received a further boost in his battle for the presidency of world boxing after the Court of Arbitration for Sport announced Tuesday he could stand for election against Gafur Rakhimov.

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Anthony Martial Has World at His Feet, Says Manchester United's Nemanja Matic

Anthony Martial can become one of the Premier League's top players if he believes in himself, according to Manchester United teammate Nemanja Matic.

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SAFF Members Leave Saudi Arabia-backed SWAFF Before AFC Congress

India and six other members of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) have pulled out of a Saudi Arabia-led new football bloc with immediate effect, the All India Football FEderation (AIFF) said on Tuesday.

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Resurgent ATK Eyeing Maiden Win Against Bengaluru FC

Hosts ATK will look to build on their winning momentum when they face last year's runners-up Bengaluru FC in an Indian Super League football fixture at the Saltlake Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Aryna Sabalenka Edges Out Ashleigh Barty in Zhuhai Opener

Big-hitting Aryna Sabalenka was too strong for Ashleigh Barty in the opening match of the WTA Elite Trophy in China on Tuesday, taking the match 6-4, 6-4.

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American Sisters Sue USA Gymnastics over Sex Abuse Scandal

Two former USA Gymnastics national team members on Monday filed civil lawsuits against the organization, disgraced ex-team doctor Larry Nassar, and the U.S. Olympic Committee for failing to prevent sexual assault of young women in their care.

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Live Breaking News, Latest News Updates of Oct 31: Delhi's air quality continues to be 'poor'

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Goa CM Manohar Parrikar chairs first govt meeting from his private residence after returning from AIIMS

Delhi’s air quality turns ‘severe’ for first time in season due to heavy stubble burning in last 24 hours

With stubble burning intensifying in neighbouring states, the air quality in Delhi turned ‘severe’ for the first time this season on Tuesday, authorities said. According to the officials of Central Pollution Control Board, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 3 pm was 401, falling in the 'severe' category, the highest this season.

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President Donald Trump to end birthright citizenship for children born in US to non-citizens

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J-K: Jaish chief Masood Azhar's relative believed to be killed in encounter in Tral

A terrorist has been killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral.

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'I got confused': Rahul Gandhi makes U-turn on corruption charges against Shivraj Chouhan's son

Congress president Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, admitted that he got confused on Monday and by mistake dragged the name of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s son in Panama Papers case.

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PM Modi to unveil world's tallest statue in Gujarat on Wednesday; IAF flypast, waters from 30 rivers, dancers from 29 states to jazz up event

The Statue of Unity, a 182-metre giant structure built in honour of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, will be dedicated to the nation on Wednesday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The imposing monument, touted as the world's tallest statue, is twice the height of Statue of Liberty and is built on an islet, Sadhu Bet, near the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Narmada district. After Modi unveils the statue, three IAF planes would fly past and create the tricolour in the sky by emitting saffron, white and green colours. PM Modi would also inaugurate the 'Wall of Unity' (a monument defining India's unity) near the statue. At that time, three Jaguar fighter jets would fly past the structure at a low altitude.

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Chhattisgarh: 2 policemen, DD cameraperson killed in deadly Maoist attack in Dantewada

Deadly Maoist attack in naxal-affected Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday led to the killing of two policemen and a cameraperson of Doordarshan. Two naxals were also believed to be killed in retaliatory action by the security forces after the ambush in a forest area near Nilawaya village, around 450 kms from here, the police said.

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SC to hear Wednesday batch of petitions on Rafale fighter jet deal

The Supreme Court is slated to hear Wednesday a batch of petitions, including the joint plea filed by former Union Ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie along with activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan, into the Rafale fighter jet deal between India and France.

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Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections: Congress not declaring CM candidate in Madhya Pradesh as part of strategy, says Rahul Gandhi

Refuting the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) charge that the Congress was "headless" in the state, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said his party has not declared its chief ministerial candidate in Madhya Pradesh as part of its poll strategy.

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PNB scam: Mehul Choksi cites health issue to oppose ED's fugitive offender plea

Absconding diamond trader Mehul Choksi, a prime accused in the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, on Tuesday citing "health issues", sought dismissal of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea to declare him a "fugitive economic offender".

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'Untrue allegations': Interim CBI chief Nageswara Rao denies irregularities in investments made by his wife

Dismissing reports of any irregularities in the investments made by his wife in a private company, interim CBI chief M Nageswara Rao on Tuesday said the allegations were "untrue and incorrect."

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First year Kashmiri student at Greater Noida university goes missing

A 17-year-old Kashmiri student, studying at a private university in Greater Noida, has gone missing for the last three days, prompting police to launch a search operation, officials said Tuesday. First year graduation student Ahtesham Bilal had last week taken up his first semester examinations and had sought permission from the university officials to go to Delhi on Sunday, but has not returned since, they said.

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Telangana Assembly Elections 2018: TRS leader KT Rama Rao accuses Rahul Gandhi of uttering ‘lies’ over irrigation projects

Slamming Congress President Rahul Gandhi over his recent criticism of the state government over several issues, including irrigation projects, TRS leader and Telangana minister KT Rama Rao on Tuesday accused Gandhi of uttering lies.

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Upendra Kushwaha demands respectable number of seats from BJP to fight in Bihar; holds talks with Paswan

Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief Upendra Kushwaha met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Bhupendra Yadav and said he was ready to follow BJP president Amit Shah's call asking allies to "sacrifice" their number of Lok Sabha seats in Bihar.

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