Cyclone Gaja to intensify into severe cyclonic storm by November 12
A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm and is likely to cross the North Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh coast between Cuddalore and Sriharikota on November 15, regional weather office in Chennai said on November 11.
Differences between India and China should not become disputes, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday pitched for dialogues between India and China on various issues, saying differences between the two nations should not be allowed to become disputes. Both India and China should respect each other and resolve issues through dialogues and join hands together for peace and prosperity, Ms. Sitharaman said.
Sri Lanka crisis: Rajapaksa ends 50-year association with Sirisena’s party, joins newly-formed SLPP
Sri Lanka’s Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was appointed Prime Minister in a controversial move by President Maithripala Sirisena, on Sunday ended his five-decade-long association with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and joined the newly-formed Sri Lanka People’s Party (SLPP). Rajapaksa’s move signalled that he would contest the snap polls, to be held on January 5, under his own party banner and not that of Sirisena’s Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
Chhattisgarh Assembly polls: one lakh security men deployed for first phase of voting
Nearly one lakh security personnel have been deployed in the Naxal-affected districts going to polls in the first phase in Chhattisgarh on Monday, amid the threat from Maoists who have called for a boycott of the elections.
Mining baron G. Janardhan Reddy arrested in money laundering case
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested mining baron and former Minister G. Janardhan Reddy on Sunday in connection with a ₹20-crore money-laundering case in Bengaluru. Alok Kumar, Additional Commissioner of police (Crime), told The Hindu that they had formalised the arrest on Sunday morning.
World leaders mark 100 years since WWI Armistice in Paris
World leaders gathered under driving rain in Paris on November 11 to lead global commemorations marking 100 years since the end of World War I, at a time of growing nationalism and diplomatic tensions. Around 70 leaders including the U.S. and Russian Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin marked the centenary of the 1918 Armistice in the French capital at 11 a.m. local time (3.30 p.m. IST).
India alive to emerging threats in Indo-Pacific, says Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa
The Indian Air Force is “very much alive” to emerging threats that could arise in the Indo Pacific region, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa said Sunday, and asserted that his force was prepared to deal with any challenge to protect India’s national interests.
Air India pilot fails alcohol test
Air India's Director-Operations, Capt Arvind Kathpalia, was grounded on Sunday after he failed to clear the pre-flight breath analyser test. Capt. Kathpalia was to operate Delhi-London flight AI-111 scheduled to depart from Delhi at 2.45 p.m. Airline officials said that Capt. Kathpalia was made to take the test twice and failed both times. He was immediately grounded.
Nuclear power remains important option to meet challenges of energy demand, climate change: India
India said nuclear power remains an important option to meet the challenges of increased energy demand, address concerns about climate change and ensure energy supply security.
Addressing a U.N. General Assembly session on ‘Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency’ Friday, First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the U.N. Sandeep Kumar Bayyapu said India attaches importance to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s ( IAEA‘s ) work in different fields of nuclear science and supports its programme on nuclear fusion.
Miller, du Plessis plunder centuries as South Africa beat Australia
David Miller and Faf du Plessis plundered big-hitting centuries in a batting masterclass as South Africa beat Australia by 40 runs to win their one-day series and inflict another defeat on Justin Langer's misfiring side.
