Jammu and Kashmir | Havaldar Santosh Kumar Martyred in IED Blast in Akhnoor Sector: Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, November 17, 2019

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17 Nov, 20:27 (IST)

Jammu and Kashmir: Havaldar Santosh Kumar, a resident of Pura Bhadauria village in Agra, lost his life in a suspected IED blast in Akhnoor sector, earlier today.

17 Nov, 19:23 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "Attended the All-Party Meeting earlier today. This time, we mark the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha. In both Houses, we shall have constructive debates on ways to empower citizens and further India’s development."

17 Nov, 17:33 (IST)

Zafaryab Jilani, All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB): We will put our full efforts to file the review petitions within 30 days of Ayodhya judgement.

17 Nov, 15:00 (IST)

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has decides to file a review petition in the Ayodhya land dispute case.

17 Nov, 14:56 (IST)

Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister: Shiv Sena is not coming to NDA meeting. Their minister Arvind Sawant has resigned. They're trying to work with Congress, so naturally, they've opted to sit in opposition & we've agreed to that. We're allotting them seat in opposition both in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

17 Nov, 14:28 (IST)

Delhi: BJP Parliamentary Executive Committee Meeting begins at Parliament library building.

17 Nov, 13:34 (IST)

Karnataka: BJP releases list of 40 party leaders for upcoming by-elections to the legislative assembly.

17 Nov, 13:04 (IST)

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray pays tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray on his death anniversary today.

17 Nov, 12:50 (IST)

PM Modi: Congratulations Gotabaya Rajapaksa on your victory in Sri Lanka Presidential elections. I look forward to working closely with you for deepening close and fraternal ties between our 2 countries & citizens & for peace, prosperity as well as security in our region.

17 Nov, 11:53 (IST)

Unnao: A pipe, kept in front of power sub station in Unnao, was allegedly set ablaze by farmers today. Yesterday farmers held protest alleging that they have not been properly compensated for their lands acquired for Trans Ganga City project of UP State Industrial Development Corp.

17 Nov, 11:51 (IST)

Andhra Pradesh: Over 19,000 People Participate in 6th Edition of Vizag Navy Marathon Conducted by Eastern Naval Command.

17 Nov, 10:58 (IST)

Himachal Pradesh: 3 dead and 3 injured after a car fell off a road near Pandoh dam in Mandi district, late night yesterday. Injured are admitted to a hospital. Further investigation underway.

17 Nov, 10:55 (IST)

Madhya Pradesh: 5 members of a family died, 1 injured after their car collided with another vehicle near Mandwada in Barwani district today. The family was going to attend a wedding in Kasrawad.

17 Nov, 10:46 (IST)

Delhi: The all party meeting has begun at the Parliament Library Building. Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Thawarchand Gehlot, Arjun Ram Meghwal arrive for the all party meeting called by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, ahead of winter session of Parliament which begins tomorrow.

17 Nov, 10:38 (IST)

 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus), in Thailand said that as far as India is concerned, we consider ASEAN important for our 'Act East' policy. Undoubtedly, this ASEAN meeting is more important for India than any other country.

17 Nov, 10:21 (IST)

Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal and Jayant Patil paid tributes to Shiv Sena's Balasaheb Thackeray on his seventh death anniversary on Sunday.

17 Nov, 10:03 (IST)

Lucknow: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and others arrive for the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) meeting, over the Supreme Court verdict in Ayodhya case.

17 Nov, 09:29 (IST)

Uttarakhand: Badrinath Temple decorated ahead of closing of the temple portals today evening, for the winter season.

17 Nov, 08:58 (IST)

Delhi: Missing posters of BJP MP and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir seen in ITO area. He had missed the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Urban Development meeting, over air pollution in Delhi, on 15th November.

17 Nov, 08:53 (IST)

Kerala: Devotees throng Sabarimala Temple to offer prayers. The temple opened on Saturday evening for the two-month long Mandala Pooja festival.


New Delhi, November 17:  Delhi's air quality index (AQI) improved from 'severe' to 'poor' category on Sunday morning. The slip in the AQI levels in the national capital brought a massive relief to people after a week as the AQI had reached 'emergency' levels. The drop in the pollution level in the national capital can be attributed to the local wind speeds that have providing ventilation for the pollutants. Catch live breaking news on politics, Maharashtra government formation, crime, sports, entertainment and world affairs here.

In Punjab, locals were seen protesting outside SDM office in Sangrur over incident where a Dalit man died after being thrashed. According to ANI, Punam Kangra, Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission member says "Have taken cognisance but there've been no arrests yet.We'll take action against erring cops too."

Meanwhile, in Thailand, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper held a bilateral meeting in Bangkok. The Defence Minister is in Thailand to participate in ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus) & attend the opening ceremony of Defence & Security 2019 Exhibition.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 17, 2019 08:51 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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