Causing disproportionate harm to attacker while defending oneself amounts to culpable homicide: Supreme Court
A retaliation that overwhelms the imminent threat posed by the aggressor, though done in self-defence, amounts to a crime in itself, says the apex court.
India, China set for post Wuhan boundary talks
The 21st round of talks between the Special Representatives of both the countries will take place on November 24.
Sikhs among 32 killed in powerful blast in Pakistan’s northwest
The explosion in lower Orakzai is the day’s second terror attack in Pakistan. Earlier in the day, an attack targeting the Chinese consulate in Karachi’s Clifton area was foiled by security forces.
India protests Pakistan’s denial to consular officials to meet Sikh pilgrims
The Ministry of External Affairs said that Pakistan denied the diplomats from performing their duties despite earlier having committed to provide them access to the pilgrims.
Mizoram Assembly Elections 2018: Modi ‘anguished’ at Congress ‘abusing’ Northeast culture
“I feel a deep sense of anguish when I see a Congress leader abusing the traditional dress of the Northeast States, calling them outlandish. Your hopes and ambitions do not matter to the Congress. Their priority is power and not the people of Mizoram, ” the Prime Minister said at an election rally at Lunglei in Mizoram.
Six Lashkar-e-Taiba militants killed in J&K encounter
The operation was launched on the night of November 22. “Six bodies of militants and six rifles have been recovered,” said a police spokesman.
Ranil Wickeremesinghe’s alliance wins control of key panel in Parliament
President Maithripala Sirisena’s party members walked out of Parliament, protesting Speaker Karu Jayasuriya’s move to appoint five members of Mr. Sirisena’s United People’s Freedom Alliance to the panel.
Gold slides on feeble demand, global cues
A weak global trend and fading demand from local jewellers dragged down gold prices by ₹90 to ₹31,950 per 10 gram at the bullion market. Silver too declined by ₹200 to ₹37,800 per kg due to reduced off-take by industrial units and coin makers.
World Boxing Championship: Sonia joins Mary Kom in final, Simranjit settles for bronze
The 21-year-old Sonia, who began competing at the senior level only since 2016, registered a unanimous 5-0 win over her more fancied North Korean opponent, a silver medallist in the Jakrata Asian Games, in the 57kg semifinals to reach the final in her debut World Championships.
Aus vs Ind second T20: Rain denies India a shot at levelling series
India were naturally disappointed at not getting a go at the target which was revised thrice due to rain. Australia had scored 137 for seven in 19 overs when the first spell of rain arrived at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
