Top news of the day: Bulandshahr SSP transferred over mob violence, clashes mark ‘yellow vest’ protests in France, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day

Demonstrators wearing yellow vests hold a banner during a march on December 8, 2018 in Marseille, southern France.

Army man allegedly involved in Bulandshahr violence held in J&K

Army man Jitendra Malik, allegedly behind the  killing of inspector Subodh Kumar Singh in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr , was arrested by the Army's 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) from north Kashmir's Sopore on Saturday.

Encounter breaks out on Srinagar’s outskirts

An encounter broke out on Saturday between militants and security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar —- the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

Bulandshahr violence: SSP transferred to DGP Headquarters in Lucknow

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Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday transferred Bulandshahr SSP Krishna Bahadur Singh to the DGP office in Lucknow, five days after two people, including an inspector, were killed in violence following an alleged cow slaughter incident.

French police clash with ‘yellow vest’ protesters on Champs Elysee

French riot police fired tear gas canisters at “yellow vest” protesters in central Paris on Saturday at the start of a planned demonstration against the high cost of living under President Emmanuel Macron.

AgustaWestland: Christian Michel and the story of the runaway princess

Christian Michel, a key accused in the AugustaWestland VVIP helicopter deal case, was brought to India on board a Gulf Stream G3 jet owned by the Aviation Research Centre of the Research & Analysis Wing (RAW).

India, U.S. partners in defence, says commander as Sitharaman tours Hawaii military facilities

India and the U.S. are global partners in defence and regional security, a top U.S. commander has said, as Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman toured the headquarters of the strategic Indo-Pacific command in Hawaii before concluding her maiden visit to America.

11 killed as bus falls into gorge in J&K’s Poonch district

At least 11 people were killed and 19 others were injured on Saturday when a bus skidded off a road and fell into a deep gorge in Pir Panjal valley's Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

India takes control against Australia despite Kohli's dismissal

Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli thwarted Australia in a diligent partnership to push India to a position of strength and a 166-run lead at the close of day three of the first test on Saturday.

Gold rallies by ₹250, silver firms up

Gold prices climbed by ₹250 on Saturday to close at ₹32,350 per 10 gram at the bullion market here on uptick in demand amid positive global cues. Silver gained ₹800 to close at ₹38,500 per kg on higher demand from industrial units and coin makers.

Google announces ‘Journalism AI’ project

To help news industry use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in more innovative ways, Google has announced a partnership with Polis, the international journalism think-tank at London School of Economics and Political Science, to create “Journalism AI”.

Transperson who attempted suicide rejoins duty

R. Nasriya, a 23-year-old transperson constable who attempted suicide on Monday over alleged harassment at her workplace , joined duty on Friday after getting discharged from the hospital.

‘Next Enti?’ Telugu film review: When Sanju met Tammy

A potentially breezy rom-com ends up as a tiring talkathon