Mangaluru autorickshaw blast | A passenger was carrying a bag that had a cooker bomb. It exploded, causing burn injuries to the passenger as well as driver of the auto. The auto driver is Purshottam Pujari & the passenger has been identified as Sharik: ADGP Alok Kumar
Mangaluru autorickshaw blast | The accused had three cases against him - two in Mangaluru city and one in Shivamogga. He has been booked under UAPA in two of the cases & he was wanted in the third case. He was on the run for a long time: ADGP, Law & Order, Alok Kumar
Mangaluru auto blast | Premises were searched and a lot of explosives material, matchboxes, nut bolts, circuits were found. We've come to know sources of it because some purchases were made online & some others offline. We're working on it: ADGP, Law & Order
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Sharik's immediate handler was Arafat Ali, accused in 2 cases. He was in touch with Mussavir Hussain, accused in Al-Hind module case; Abdul Matin Taha was one of the accused, as per our info he's main handler of Sharik.But Sharik in touch with 2-3 others yet to be identified:ADGP
We've formed 5 different teams & they're working on it. Four locations in Thirthahalli town of Shivamogga district & one place in Mangaluru city were searched this morning. Yesterday 2 places were searched. So, we have searched 7 places and seized some electronic devices: ADGP
Mangaluru auto blast | There are other links-some Surendran in whose name a SIM card was taken by him (accused), one Aadhaar card by Arun Kumar Gawli r/o of Sandur, one more SIM card taken by Shariq in the name of a person from Gadag. We're going to inquire all these people: ADGP
Mangaluru autorickshaw blast | We can say that his acts have been inspired and influenced by some terrorist organisation which is having a global presence. So, it is due to that: ADGP, Law & Order, Alok Kumar
Delhi | It is a landmark moment for Australia & India, would like to congratulate the PMs of India & Australia for achieving this significant milestone today. These are 2 democracies with shared interests on the world stage: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
This is the first time in Australian history that they're giving duty-free import on 100% of items. This is also the 1st Trade Agreement with a developed country after a decade: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Visas for Indian chefs & Yoga instructors along with assurance that every child who goes from India to Australia will be given an opportunity for employment there. Stem graduate, doctoral will get 4 year of work visa in Australia. Postgraduate will get 3 years of work visa: Goyal
Meghalaya government suspends Mobile Internet services in 7 districts for 48 hours from Nov 22 onwards, following the firing incident in Mukoh where four persons were killed.
Meghalaya | Internet suspended in districts including West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi, Eastern West Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills & South West Khasi Hills
Total six persons including five from Meghalaya and one Assam Forest Guard killed in the incident. The injured persons rushed to hospital. Inquest conducted FIR registered by Meghalaya police: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
#WATCH | India condemns the recent ICBM launch by DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea). This follows other ballistic missile launches in the preceding months, following which the Security Council had met: Ruchira Kamboj, Permanent Rep to UN at UNSC
(Source: India at UN)
These launches constitute a violation of resolutions of the Security Council relating to the DPRK. They affect the peace and security of the region and beyond. India calls for full implementation of the relevant UN Security Council relations relating to the DPRK: Ruchira Kamboj
We would reiterate once again the importance of addressing proliferation of nuclear & missile technologies related to DPRK. Proliferation of nuclear & missile technologies is a matter of concern, they've an adverse impact on peace & security in the region, incl in India: R Kamboj
Odisha| 2 died after a goods train derailed today early morning at Korai Station, under East Coast Railway. Both rail lines were blocked, station building damaged. Relief teams, Railway officials rushed to the site. Rescue operation underway: East Coast Railway
Odisha| 2 died after a goods train derailed today early morning at Korai Station, under East Coast Railway. Both rail lines were blocked, railway station building was also damaged. Rescue operation is underway.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik conveys his deep sympathy to the bereaved families and announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs each to next of kin of the victims of Korai goods train derailment. He has directed the admin to expedite rescue op & provide adequate treatment for the injured: CMO
Bihar | At least seven children dead, several feared injured after a truck rams into a roadside settlement in Mehnar of Vaishali district
Details awaited.
President Droupadi Murmu expresses her deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in a road accident in Vaishali, Bihar killing several people including children.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs each for the next of kin of persons who lost their lives in the accident in Vaishali, Bihar and Rs 50,000 to the injured from PMNRF (Prime Minister's National Relief Fund): Prime Minister's Office
Union Minister Anurag Thakur & many Bollywood celebrities attend opening ceremony of 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), in Goa
Over 40% of work has come from women. 75 creative minds picked out of 1000 applications & the youngest one is 18 years old: Anurag Thakur
People from other countries are taking part in this film festival. I feel good to be here: Varun Dhawan, Actor, at the opening ceremony of the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), in Goa
I am happy to be part of the Indian film fraternity. I am excited that I will get to perform on inspiring songs at IFFI: Sara Ali Khan, Actor, at the opening ceremony of the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), in Goa