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Nation Current Affairs 16 Nov 2018

Nation, Current affairs, 16 Nov 2018

A view of the damage caused by cyclone 'Gaja', after it hit Velankanni, in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, Friday, November 16, 2018. (Photo: PTI)

At least 13 dead, over 81,000 affected after Cyclone Gaja hit Tamil Nadu coast

Six districts of Tamil Nadu and two in Puducherry were hit by the cyclonic storm which also brought heavy rains to the region.
16 Nov 2018 7:42 PM
The complaint, by Delhi BJP leader Rajeev Babbar, termed the statement 'intolerable abuse' and 'absolute vilification' of the faith of the people. (Photo: File)

Court takes cognisance of defamation plea against Tharoor for remark on PM

Tharoor had last month claimed that an unnamed RSS leader had compared Modi to 'a scorpion sitting on a Shivling'.
16 Nov 2018 7:14 PM
No woman has yet been able to visit the Sabarimala temple after the Supreme Court lifted the centuries-old ban. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sabarimala temple board to move SC for more time to implement order

Travancore Devaswom Board said it will move SC on Saturday or Monday, even as the temple opened on today amid mounting tension and protests.
16 Nov 2018 6:12 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back at Congress for questioning demonetisation, saying the move 'still rankles' them as the money 'stashed under beds and in sacks' was taken away in a single stroke. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

‘Make someone from outside Gandhi family your chief’: PM Modi dares Congress

PM Modi asked Congress to give account of what the four generations of the (Gandhi) family did for the nation.
16 Nov 2018 4:24 PM
The recent raids by Income Tax authorities on some business establishments, run by those close to the ruling Telugu Desam Party in the state, have left Chandrababu Naidu red-faced. (Photo: File | PTI)

Chandrababu Naidu bars CBI from entering Andhra without permission

A 'confidential' govt order to this effect, issued by Principal Secretary (Home) A R Anuradha on Nor 8, was 'leaked' Thursday.
16 Nov 2018 4:03 PM
Addressing a campaign rally for the November 28 Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, Rahul Gandhi said after the note ban, PM Modi made honest and hardworking citizens to stand in queues outside banks. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Demonetisation biggest scam in history of independent India': Rahul Gandhi

'If Modi says he is a chowkidar, people will respond that chowkidar chor hai,' Rahul Gandhi said at a rally in Madhya Pradesh.
16 Nov 2018 3:57 PM
'I have no interest in politics, and I request the leader not to defame us. The RSS-BJP activists are protesting against us,' Trupti Desai said. (Photo: PTI)

'She is an RSS activist': Kerala minister on Trupti Desai's Sabarimala plan

Kerala minister also alleged that BJP is using Desai to further its political agenda in the state in name of Lord Ayyappa.
16 Nov 2018 3:28 PM
TM Krishna, who is credited for being one of those taking the 600-year-old Carnatic musical tradition forward, is also an activist who has worked on creating egalitarian spaces for music. (Photo: ANI)

AAI backs out, TM Krishna to still enthral Delhi on Nov 17, thanks to AAP govt

AAI allegedly cancelled Krishna’s concert after event was trolled for hosting musician called as ‘urban Naxal’ among other epithets.
16 Nov 2018 2:54 PM
In viral video Afridi is heard saying, 'I believe that Pakistan does not want Kashmir... Kashmir should be an independent country.' (Photo: File | PTI)

'Every sane Pakistani holds same view': Shiv Sena on Shahid Afridi's Kashmir remark

Shiva Sena further dubbed Shahid Afridi as 'anti-Indian' and said he has, in the past, made derogatory statements against India.
16 Nov 2018 1:13 PM
The Supreme Court said that the CVC report on Alok Verma be also given to Attorney General and Solicitor General. (Photo: File | PTI)

CVC report be given to Alok Verma, says SC; seeks his reply by Monday

Supreme Court termed the report as 'mix' and said, 'CVC report is very uncomplimentary on some charges against Alok Verma.'
16 Nov 2018 12:01 PM
Trees uprooted and houses damaged in Nagapattinam in the overnight rainfall and strong winds which hit the town. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

11 dead as cyclone Gaja pounds coastal Tamil Nadu, over 80,000 evacuated

Families of deceased will be provided a solatium of Rs 10 lakh each from Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund, Palanisamy said.
16 Nov 2018 11:37 AM
Parts of the house were damaged in the attack and a car and three bikes parked outside his home were also vandalised. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

‘What’s going on in Delhi?’ Kejriwal after bullets fired at AAP councillor’s house

'20 to 25 men not only fired bullets but also tried to break in. They threatened to kill me before leaving,' AAP councillor said.
16 Nov 2018 10:38 AM
Temple priests said they will shut the temple if women between 10 and 50 enter the temple premises. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Trupti Desai to return home, drops Sabarimala visit plan after protests

The Sabarimala temple opened today at 5 pm for the third time after SC verdict that lifted ban on entry of women.
16 Nov 2018 10:23 AM
Deepika and Ranveer, who tied the knot in two ceremonies – according to Konkani and Sindhi tradition – looked breathtakingly beautiful and made our hearts skip a beat. (Photo: Instagram | sabyasachiofficial)

‘Head-to-toe’ Sabyasachi bride, Deepika has this message for Ranveer on her dupatta

Deepika and Ranveer took wedding vows in two traditional ceremonies at Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como in Italy.
16 Nov 2018 9:42 AM
Talking to media over phone, activist Trupti Desai said she would not go back to Maharashtra without a darshan at the Lord Ayyappa temple. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Activist Trupti Desai, on way to Sabarimala, faces protests at airport

Protesting BJP leaders at the airport said devotees would not let Desai to come out of airport and proceed to Sabarimala.
16 Nov 2018 8:58 AM
Severe cyclonic storm Gaja crossed the Tamil Nadu coast between Nagapattinam and nearby Vedaranniyam early Friday with wind speed gusting up to 120 kmph. (Photo: PTI)

Heavy rains as cyclone Gaja hits Tamil Nadu coast, over 76,000 evacuated

Rains lashed Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Thanjavur; trees uprooted and electricity supply disconnected.
16 Nov 2018 8:34 AM
Y.V. Reddy

Sessions, debates on trending topics lined up for Mysuru Lit Fest

Prithvi Datta Chandra Shobhi and Prof. C Naganna will participate.There will be a separate session for children termed ‘Putaani Prapancha’.
16 Nov 2018 7:50 AM
Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar

State integrates Ayushman Bharath with Arogya Karnataka

The government has directed the affiliated private hospitals to take up cases even without cards.
16 Nov 2018 7:45 AM
A file photo of BJP president Amit Shah and State unit chief B.S.Yeddyurappa

Amit Shah’s Mangaluru visit sets off BSY exit talk

But sources also note that the Lingayat strongman is capable of serving the party for the next ten years.
16 Nov 2018 7:39 AM
A file photo of policemen taking mIning baron G Janardhan Reddy to court

Bengaluru: To defend or not? BJP caught in bind over Reddy case

On a possible change of guard in the BJP following its debacle in the recent by-elections
16 Nov 2018 7:35 AM

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