The big news: Two more people arrested in Pakistan espionage row, and nine other top stories
The FBI said it would start a fresh probe into Hillary Clinton’s use of private email server, and Tata Sons' HR chief hired by Cyrus Mistry has quit.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Police arrest visa agent, Samajwadi Party leader's aide in connection with Pakistan espionage row: Meanwhile, expelled Pakistan High Commission staffer Mehmood Akhtar told the police that an ISRO official provided him ‘sensitive information'.
- FBI to start fresh investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server case: While Donald Trump hailed the development, the Democratic nominee said she was confident that it ‘will not change the conclusion reached in July’.
- Tata Group's Human Resources chief, who was hired by Cyrus Mistry, resigns: Meanwhile, Subramanian Swamy accused Ratan Tata of money laundering, and sought an SIT investigation against him.
- India abstains from United Nations vote on nuclear disarmament: Britain, France, Russia and the United States voted against the resolution that was adopted after 123 countries backed it.
- Jayalalithaa put thumb impression on poll document because her right hand is inflamed, say doctors: The nomination paper was for AIADMK candidate AK Bose for the November 19 by-elections in Thiruparankundram, Tamil Nadu.
- Militants kill soldier and mutilate his body in Kashmir's Kupwara district, says Indian Army: The Northern Command said that one of the militants was also killed in the exchange of fire while the others fled to PoK with the help of Pakistani Army.
- Suspended Bihar JD(U) lawmaker's son surrenders before court in road rage case: On October 20, the Patna High Court had granted bail to Rocky Yadav, but the Supreme Court stayed it on Friday.
- Russia voted off UN Human Rights Council: Brazil, Iraq, Egypt and Rwanda are among the new members of the 47-country body.
- News about the Nobel Prize left me speechless, says Bob Dylan: The songwriter said he would definitely attend the Nobel gala in Stockholm on December 10, 'if it’s at all possible'.
- Indian businessman gets jail term for molesting teenager on Manchester-bound flight: Suman Das, who now lives in Doha, will have to spend 20 weeks in a UK prison and pay a fine of a £115 (Rs 9,364 approximately).