Congress supports urban Maoists: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday accused the Congress of backing ‘urban Maoists’ who he said have ruined the lives of poor Adivasi youth. Mr. Modi said he will not rest till he fulfils late Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s dreams for a prosperous Chhattisgarh, adding the Congress-led government did not do enough to develop the Naxal-infested Bastar region citing the Maoist menace as an excuse.
PM Modi to attend swearing-in of Maldives’ president-elect Ibrahim Solih
In his first visit as the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will travel to Male on November 17 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of new Maldivian president, indicating an attempt to mend bilateral ties, which nosedived during the outgoing Abdulla Yameen government.
CBI feud: CVC records Alok Verma’s statement
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on Friday examined the ousted Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief Alok Kumar Verma, as part of the inquiry into charges and counter charges between him and his deputy Rakesh Asthana. Mr. Verma got his statement recorded before the Commission, which is conducting the inquiry under the supervision of retired Justice A.K. Patnaik, as directed by the Supreme Court.
US Vice President Pence to meet PM Modi next week: White House
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his four-nation trip next week, during which he will also attend the US-ASEAN Summit and the East Asia Summit in Singapore, the White House has said.
Afghan leaders, Taliban attend Moscow peace talks
Moscow on November 9 hosted international talks on Afghanistan aimed at kickstarting direct negotiations between Kabul and the Taliban militant group, both of whom sent delegations. Russia hopes “through joint efforts to open a new page in the history of Afghanistan”, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said as the talks opened at a Moscow hotel on November 9 morning.
Telephone exchange case: Madras HC orders reframing of charges against Maran brothers
The Madras High Court on Friday dismissed petitions filed by former Union Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanithi Maran and three others to quash all charges framed against them by a special court for CBI cases in the alleged illegal BSNL telephone exchange case.
England thrashes Sri Lanka; claims first away victory in 13 matches
England claimed their first away Test victory in 13 matches on Friday with a commanding win against Sri Lanka in Galle. Last man out was silver fox Rangana Herath, cricket's most successful left-arm spinner in history, in his last match before retirement. The hosts, chasing a notional 462 victory, were all out for 250 on day four, with Moeen Ali taking four wickets and Jack Leach three.
Govt. not seeking ₹3.6 lakh crore from RBI: DEA Secretary
The government on Friday said it is not seeking ₹3.6 lakh crore capital from the Reserve Bank but is only in discussion for fixing appropriate economic capital framework of the Central Bank.
Rumble in Bihar NDA: RLSP needs more than three seats, says Upendra Kushwaha
Amid confusion over seat-sharing among NDA alliance partners in Bihar,Rashtriya Lok Samata Party president Upendra Kushwaha on Friday said his party would contest on more than three seats, the number it had contested in 2014 Lok Sabha poll.
One killed, two injured in Melbourne 'terror' attack
Police said a Somali immigrant killed one person and wounded two others in a rush-hour stabbing spree in the heart of Australia's second city Friday, labelling it a terrorist attack.