The big news: Two soldiers killed in ‘unprovoked firing’ by Pakistan in J&K, and 9 other top stories
British Prime Minister Theresa May will hold talks with Narendra Modi in India on Monday, and missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmed’s mother was detained in Delhi.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Two Indian soldiers killed in 'unprovoked firing' by Pakistani Army along LoC in J&K’ s Poonch district: Officials said that at least one civilian was wounded during Sunday's cross-border firing in the Krishna Ghati region.
- Defence, trade and security discussions to dominate UK PM Theresa May's visit to India: On November 4, United Kingdom announced changes to its visa approval policy for non-European Union citizens, which stands to affect Indian professionals.
- Missing JNU student’s mother detained along with several others during protest at India Gate: The police action came hours after Arvind Kejriwal said the president will ask the Home Ministry for help to trace Najeeb Ahmad.
- Schools will remain closed for the next three days, says Arvind Kejriwal as pollution levels rise: The chief minister said construction and demolition work in the Capital would be put on hold for five days, starting November 7.
- BJP Vice President Avinash Rai Khanna to be appointed to NHRC, say reports: He will be ‘perhaps the first active politician’ to become a member of the body, PTI reported, and the move has already started drawing flak.
- Nearly 40 killed in Islamic State attacks around Iraq as army tries to capture Mosul: Two suicide bombers detonated ambulances in the cities of Tikrit and Samarra.
- India, Sri Lanka to set up coast guard hotline to deal with fishermen crossing territorial waters: Colombo rejected India's request for a three-year period to stop Indian fishermen from indulging in illegal fishing practices.
- Details of a father or spouse are irrelevant on a passport, panel tells MEA after women protest: The only information that is required for travel abroad is the holder's name, sex, nationality, birth and passport details, the committee said.
- Narendra Modi set to be new 'Incredible India' campaign ambassador: The tourism ministry said the prime minister was the 'best face' as there has been an increase in the number of tourists from the countries he has visited.
- Donald Trump rushed off stage during campaign speech after security scare: Secret Service agents took the Republican candidate backstage after a man in the crowd shouted that someone had a gun.