BJP makes gains in J&K urban local body polls\, Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi was killed in its Istanbul consulate\, and other top stories of the day

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BJP makes gains in J&K urban local body polls, Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi was killed in its Istanbul consulate, and other top stories of the day

Britain's Prince Harry (center) and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex (center left) attend the official opening of Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park in Sydney, Australia

Britain's Prince Harry (center) and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex (center left) attend the official opening of Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park in Sydney, Australia   | Photo Credit: AP

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The day's top developments at a glance!

BJP bags many seats in J&K urban local body polls in militancy-hit four districts

The victory has given BJP control of at least four of the 20 civic bodies in Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Shopian districts.

 

The admission after weeks of vehement denials by the Gulf kingdom comes after Donald Trump said sanctions could be imposed if it was proved the journalist was killed.

 

Sabarimala issue: there should be no interference in temple traditions, says Rajinikanth

This his first response to the recent Supreme Court order allowing entry of women of all ages into the Sabarimala shrine of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala and the subsequent protests.

 

Rahul hits the road in poll-bound Telangana, promises to protect Adivasi land rights

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday started his party's election campaign in Telangana by addressing a public meeting at Bhainsa town in Nirmal district, part of Mudhole Assembly constituency.

 

Modi, Ranil Wickremesingle discuss projects developed by India in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday held talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi on a range of issues related to bilateral ties, including the progress of India assisted development projects in the island nation.

 

Deve Gowda, Siddaramaiah present united front, say ‘anti-democractic’ BJP common enemy

In an attempt to exhibit unity among the coalition partners-Janata Dal (Secular) and Congress, leaders of both the parties — former prime minister H.D. Deve Gowda and former chief minister Siddaramaiah joined hands for the first time after 12 years

 

Gateman should have asked driver to slow train down, says Navjot Kaur Sidhu

Former minister Navjot Kaur Sidhu said on Saturday the gateman responsible for closing the railway barrier could have alerted the driver to slow down the train as several people were standing on the rail tracks.

 

HDFC Bank Q2 net profit rises 21 pc

The bank had registered a net profit of ₹ 4,151.03 crore in the similar July-September quarter of 2017-18.

 

Europe, Japan send spacecraft on 7-year journey to Mercury

European and Japanese space agencies said an Ariane 5 rocket successfully lifted a spacecraft carrying two probes into orbit on Saturday for a joint mission to Mercury, the closest planet to the sun.

 

England wins rain-affected fourth ODI against Sri Lanka; wins series

Thunder, lightning and torrential rain halted England on their Sri Lanka tour Saturday, but they wrapped up the one-day series against their hosts with a faster run rate.