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“This year our GDP growth will be 2.8 to 2.9 per cent, or even 3 per cent,” he said when meeting with members of the eighth Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation and heads of regional civic chambers, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the Kremlin.Putin also noted that leading economies in Europe will witness a decline, adding that these economies were currently suffering and facing challenges.Putin said that as Russia becomes “economically, militarily, internally, and politically” stronger, the country is less likely to be excluded from organisations.–IANSint/sha

The explosion took place at Bhatnahiya village under the Darpa police station of the district.Police said that all seven persons were critically injured in the mishap and were referred to Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital Muzaffarpur for better treatment. They were initially admitted at Sadar Hospital Motihari.The victims have been identified as Jagu Ram (50), his wife Urmila Devi (45), son Suraj Kumar (12), Jagu Ram’s brother’s wife, neighbour Pradeep Kumar (45),Pradeep Kumar’s sons Ankit Kumar (16) and Mukund Kumar (13).“As soon as we learnt about the incident, our team rushed to the village. Preliminary investigation revealed that when…

Bihar police is running a ‘Roko-Toko’ campaign which turned ugly for the sub-inspector.Victim policeman Rakesh Kumar, who resides in a rented accommodation in Bikramganj Bazar, was on the way to the police station. He spotted five persons on the road acting in unruly manners. When he asked them about the purpose of staying on the road, they got involved in a verbal spat with him. It soon turned ugly as they overpowered Kumar and beat him brutally. Kumar managed to escape from the spot. He then informed a senior officer of Bikramganj police station about the incident. The police immediately…

The ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ actress revealed last month her year-long relationship had come to an end because of the “deception” of her former partner, and she’s now paid tribute to her friend Palmer Hefferan for the kindness, support and guidance she has provided over the last few weeks, including encouraging her to get a cat, who she named Yoyo.Sharing some photos of the pair together, as well as Palmer on her own, she wrote on Instagram: “Recently, when my life was turned upside-down from heartbreak, Palmer flew in swiftly to be by my side and help me through the…

Both leaders expressed deep concerns over terrorism, deteriorating security situation and the loss of civilian lives. The two leaders called for an early resolution of the security and humanitarian situation. They emphasised the importance of durable peace, security and stability in the region, official sources said. They also reiterated their commitment to continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse areas within the framework of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. –IANSans/arm

Majority of those who filed their papers were independents and candidates from smaller parties. Eight candidates from Congress and seven from the BJP were among the candidates who fled their papers. The gazette notification for elections was issued on Friday. With this, the process of filing of nominations for November 30 elections to the 119-member Assembly. Nominations will be done on all working days between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. till November 10 at the Returning Officer’s office in each of 119 constituencies. The scrutiny of nominations will be taken up on November 13. The last date for withdrawal of…

As per the National Center for Seismology, the quake was of intensity 6.4 on the Richter scale and its epicentre was at point latitude 28.84 degrees and longitude 82.19 degrees in Nepal with a depth of 10 km.Further details are awaited.–IANSpgh-aks/

The ED also recovered cash to the tune of Rs 74 lakh and various incriminating documents/digital records during the searches, the agency said.The revelations were made after the ED on Thursday conducted searches at 13 locations in the Delhi-NCR, Kolkata and Uttar Pradesh against Anand and other connected persons and entities.The ED registered a money laundering case on the basis of the charge sheet filed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) against Anand and other connected persons or entities for commission of offence under various sections of the Customs Act, 1962.The ED said that as per the said complaint,…

It also filed a response on another petition terming his arrest as illegal, violative of Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.Advocate Nitesh Rana appearing for Pillai, who is currently in judicial custody and was arrested on March 6, argued that his client’s (Pillai) case is covered by Roop Bansal and Pankaj Bansal judgements, hence he ought to be released.Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma has now posted the matter for further hearing on November 21, and said that no adjustments or passover will be given on the next date of hearing.Earlier, citing the Supreme Court mandate of providing grounds…

The victim was an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Government Railway Police (GRP).The deceased has been identified as Rajbir (49), who was posted at the GRP station in Rewari. He was living with his wife Sarita and son Yash.According to the police, the incident took place at around 5 a.m. when Rajbir and Sarita got involved a heated argument. The victim was reportedly in a drunken state and was carrying an illegal weapon. Rajbir fired a shot at Sarita, leaving her injured.The weapon then fell on the bed, which she snatched and fired three shots at Rajbir, leaving him critically injured.…