<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-top-court-lets-trumps-latest-travel-ban-go-into-full-effect-25872">US Supreme Court lets Trump&#39;s latest travel ban go into full effect</a>

The US Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to President Donald Trump by allowing his latest travel ban targeting people from six Muslim-majority countries to go into full effect even as legal challenges continue in lower courts.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-to-commence-final-hearing-on-ayodhya-dispute-from-today-25881">Supreme Court to commence final hearing </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-to-commence-final-hearing-on-ayodhya-dispute-from-today-25881">in</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-to-commence-final-hearing-on-ayodhya-dispute-from-today-25881"> Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute today</a>

The Supreme Court is likely to commence its final hearing in the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute from today, a day before the 25th anniversary of the demolition of the medieval-era structure.

<a href="http://Sharad Yadav, Anwar Ali disqualified from Rajya Sabha">Sharad Yadav, Anwar Ali disqualified from Rajya Sabha</a>

Rebel JD(U) Members of Parliament (MPs) Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar were disqualified from the Rajya Sabha on Monday night after the Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu agreed to the Janata Dal (United)&#39;s contention that the two senior leaders had &quot;voluntarily given up&quot; their membership by defying their party&#39;s directives and attending events of opposition parties.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/10000-google-staff-set-to-police-youtube-content-chief-executive-susan-wojcicki-25873" target="_blank">10,000 Google staff to police YouTube content</a>

Google has said it will deploy, by 2018, a total of 10,000 people to hunt down content on YouTube that is extremist or could endanger children, media reports said. &nbsp;

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki admitted to Britain&#39;s Daily Telegraph that &ldquo;bad actors are exploiting&rdquo; the video-sharing site to &ldquo;mislead, manipulate, harass or even harm&rdquo;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-delays-jerusalem-verdict-as-pressure-mounts-25874">Trump delays decision to move US embassy to Jerusalem</a>

Facing dark warnings of a historic misstep and widespread unrest, US President Donald Trump on Monday delayed a decision on whether to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and move the US embassy there.

US defence secretary Mattis asks Pakistan to &#39;redouble efforts to confront terrorists&#39;

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis on Monday asked Pakistan&#39;s civilian and military leaders to &quot;redouble&quot; their efforts to confront militants and terrorists operating within the country.

US Supreme Court lets Trump's latest travel ban go into full effect The US Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to President Donald Trump by allowing his latest travel ban targeting people from six Muslim-majority countries to go into full effect even as legal challenges continue in lower courts. Supreme Court to commence final hearing in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute today The Supreme Court is likely to commence its final hearing in the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute from today, a day before the 25th anniversary of the demolition of the medieval-era structure. Sharad Yadav, Anwar Ali disqualified from Rajya Sabha Rebel JD(U) Members of Parliament (MPs) Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar were disqualified from the Rajya Sabha on Monday night after the Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu agreed to the Janata Dal (United)'s contention that the two senior leaders had "voluntarily given up" their membership by defying their party's directives and attending events of opposition parties. 10,000 Google staff to police YouTube content Google has said it will deploy, by 2018, a total of 10,000 people to hunt down content on YouTube that is extremist or could endanger children, media reports said. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki admitted to Britain's Daily Telegraph that “bad actors are exploiting” the video-sharing site to “mislead, manipulate, harass or even harm”. Trump delays decision to move US embassy to Jerusalem Facing dark warnings of a historic misstep and widespread unrest, US President Donald Trump on Monday delayed a decision on whether to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and move the US embassy there. US defence secretary Mattis asks Pakistan to 'redouble efforts to confront terrorists' US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis on Monday asked Pakistan's civilian and military leaders to "redouble" their efforts to confront militants and terrorists operating within the country.

WION morning news brief, November 5, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/week-after-north-korea-missile-test-us-south-korea-kick-off-largest-air-exercise-25783">Week after North Korea missile test, US &amp; South Korea kick off largest air exercise</a>

South Korea and the United States launched their largest-ever joint aerial drills on Monday, officials said, a week after North Korea said it had tested its most advanced missile as part of a weapons program that has raised global tensions

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-hospital-that-declared-newborn-dead-terminates-two-doctors-25775">Delhi hospital that declared newborn dead terminates two doctors</a>

The Delhi hospital that incorrectly declared a newborn baby dead has said that it is terminating the services of two doctors involved in the incident.

The decision was taken Sunday night after a meeting of Max Healthcare authorities.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-close-to-decision-on-whether-to-recognise-jerusalem-as-israel-capital-jared-kushner-25782">Trump close to decision on whether to recognise Jerusalem as Israel capital: Jared Kushner</a>

US President Donald Trump is close to a decision on whether to recognize Jerusalem as Israel&#39;s capital, his son-in-law and Middle East peace envoy Jared Kushner said Sunday.

Palestinian leaders are lobbying desperately against such a move, fearing it could provoke such fury in the Arab world it could sink peace hopes for a generation.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-ockhi-357-fishermen-rescued-so-far-25779">Cyclone </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-ockhi-357-fishermen-rescued-so-far-25779">Ockhi</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-ockhi-357-fishermen-rescued-so-far-25779">: 357 fishermen rescued so far, says defence minister</a>

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday that, so far, 357 fishermen who had been stranded at sea due to Cyclone Ockhi&nbsp;had been rescued.

Sitharaman had reached Kanyakumari on Sunday to take stock of the situation.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/football/soccer-late-silva-goal-extends-citys-winning-run-to-13-games-25784">EPL: Late Silva goal extends City&#39;s winning run to 13 games</a>

David Silva scored a late goal as runaway leaders Manchester City won their 13th successive Premier League game and restored their eight-point lead with a 2-1 victory against West Ham United on Sunday.

Week after North Korea missile test, US & South Korea kick off largest air exercise South Korea and the United States launched their largest-ever joint aerial drills on Monday, officials said, a week after North Korea said it had tested its most advanced missile as part of a weapons program that has raised global tensions Delhi hospital that declared newborn dead terminates two doctors The Delhi hospital that incorrectly declared a newborn baby dead has said that it is terminating the services of two doctors involved in the incident. The decision was taken Sunday night after a meeting of Max Healthcare authorities. Trump close to decision on whether to recognise Jerusalem as Israel capital: Jared Kushner US President Donald Trump is close to a decision on whether to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, his son-in-law and Middle East peace envoy Jared Kushner said Sunday. Palestinian leaders are lobbying desperately against such a move, fearing it could provoke such fury in the Arab world it could sink peace hopes for a generation. Cyclone Ockhi: 357 fishermen rescued so far, says defence minister Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday that, so far, 357 fishermen who had been stranded at sea due to Cyclone Ockhi had been rescued. Sitharaman had reached Kanyakumari on Sunday to take stock of the situation. EPL: Late Silva goal extends City's winning run to 13 games David Silva scored a late goal as runaway leaders Manchester City won their 13th successive Premier League game and restored their eight-point lead with a 2-1 victory against West Ham United on Sunday.

WION morning news brief, November 4, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-army-silent-as-islamists-police-clash-again-25183">Islamabad: Protesters, security forces clash again; army still not seen</a>

Islamist party activists on Sunday clashed with Pakistani security forces for a second day outside the capital, Islamabad, burning vehicles before withdrawing to a protest camp they have occupied for more than two weeks, police said. Despite orders from the civilian government to the army on Saturday night to help restore order, no troops were at the scene around the protest camp in Faizabad.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/madhya-pradesh-cabinet-approves-death-sentence-for-rape-convicts-25187">Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves death sentence for rape convicts</a>

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Sunday approved death sentence for rape convicts in the cases involving girls of 12 years of age and below.&nbsp; 
The cabinet also passed a resolution for death sentence for gang rape convicts.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/have-not-been-able-to-remove-internal-weaknesses-pm-modi-on-national-law-day-25182">Have not been able to remove internal weaknesses: PM Modi on National Law Day</a>

The prime minister praised the Indian Constitution as being both &quot;as sensitive as it is lively&quot; and as effective as it is accountable&quot; as he addressed a valedictory event in New Delhi on the occasion of National Law Day.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/2nd-test-day-3-india-declare-on-610-6-lead-by-405-25177">2nd Test, Day 3: Kohli scores </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/2nd-test-day-3-india-declare-on-610-6-lead-by-405-25177">double</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/2nd-test-day-3-india-declare-on-610-6-lead-by-405-25177"> ton, India declare at 610/6</a>

Skipper Virat Kohli battered a lackadaisical Sri Lanka attack into submission with his fifth double hundred as India piled up a gigantic 610/6 before declaring their first innings on the third day, to literally outbat the island nation in the second Test.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pv-sindhu-loses-hong-kong-open-final-wins-silver-25169">PV Sindhu loses Hong Kong Open final</a>

India ace shuttler PV Sindhu on Sunday lost the Hong Kong Open Super Series women&#39;s singles final to defending champion Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei.

PV Sindhu lost 18-21, 18-21 against the world no 1.

Islamabad: Protesters, security forces clash again; army still not seen Islamist party activists on Sunday clashed with Pakistani security forces for a second day outside the capital, Islamabad, burning vehicles before withdrawing to a protest camp they have occupied for more than two weeks, police said. Despite orders from the civilian government to the army on Saturday night to help restore order, no troops were at the scene around the protest camp in Faizabad. Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves death sentence for rape convicts The Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Sunday approved death sentence for rape convicts in the cases involving girls of 12 years of age and below. The cabinet also passed a resolution for death sentence for gang rape convicts. Have not been able to remove internal weaknesses: PM Modi on National Law Day The prime minister praised the Indian Constitution as being both "as sensitive as it is lively" and as effective as it is accountable" as he addressed a valedictory event in New Delhi on the occasion of National Law Day. 2nd Test, Day 3: Kohli scores double ton, India declare at 610/6 Skipper Virat Kohli battered a lackadaisical Sri Lanka attack into submission with his fifth double hundred as India piled up a gigantic 610/6 before declaring their first innings on the third day, to literally outbat the island nation in the second Test. PV Sindhu loses Hong Kong Open final India ace shuttler PV Sindhu on Sunday lost the Hong Kong Open Super Series women's singles final to defending champion Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei. PV Sindhu lost 18-21, 18-21 against the world no 1.

WION evening news brief, November 26, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/violent-threats-not-acceptable-in-democracy-venkaiah-naidu-on-padmavati-row-25098">Violent threats not acceptable in democracy: Venkaiah Naidu on &#39;Padmavati&#39; row</a>

In the middle of the protests against the film &quot;Padmavati&quot;, comes Vice President Venkaiah Naidu&#39;s statement that giving violent threats and announcing rewards for physical harm is not acceptable in a democracy.The vice president, who was speaking at a literary festival in New Delhi, referred to the bounty that was offered for killing the film&#39;s actors Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and said one could not give violent threats and undermine the rule of law.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-dead-body-of-army-soldier-found-police-investigates-25086">Territorial-army jawan&#39;s bullet-ridden body found in Jammu and Kashmir village</a>

The bullet-ridden dead body of a 23-year-old Territorial-army jawan, Irfan Ahmad Dar, was found in a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning.&nbsp;

He was a resident of Saazan village and posted at Guruz. He was in engineering regiment of the Territorial Army.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/policeman-dead-over-100-injured-as-islamist-sit-in-paralyses-islamabad-25091">One dead, over 100 injured as Islamist sit-in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/policeman-dead-over-100-injured-as-islamist-sit-in-paralyses-islamabad-25091">paralyses</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/policeman-dead-over-100-injured-as-islamist-sit-in-paralyses-islamabad-25091"> Islamabad</a>

A policeman was killed and over 100 people wounded as Pakistani forces fired rubber bullets and lobbed tear gas in a bid to disperse an Islamist sit-in that has virtually paralysed the country&#39;s capital for weeks.

Smoke and tear gas filled the air as the roughly 8,500 elite police and paramilitary troops in riot gear were also seen throwing rocks and using slingshots in the ongoing bid to clear 2,000 or so hardline demonstrators which began soon after dawn.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/love-jihad-case-woman-says-she-wants-to-be-with-husband-25120">&#39;Love jihad&#39;: Nobody forced me to convert, says Hadiya</a>

Kerala woman Hadiya, who will depose before the Supreme Court on November 27 in an alleged case of &quot;love jihad&quot;, said on Saturday that nobody forced her to convert to Islam and that she wanted to be with her husband.

&quot;I am a Muslim. I want to go with my husband. Nobody forced me to convert,&quot; shouted Hadiya as she was whisked away by her parents and security personnel to board a flight to Delhi amid tight security.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmavati-row-no-shooting-for-15-minutes-across-india-tomorrow-25112">&#39;Padmavati&#39; row: No shooting for 15 minutes across India tomorrow</a>

Hundreds of people from across the country, including filmmakers and workers, have announced a 16-minute blackout on Sunday to stand in solidarity with Sanjay Leela Bhansali&#39;s controversial film &quot;Padmavati&quot;.

Violent threats not acceptable in democracy: Venkaiah Naidu on 'Padmavati' row In the middle of the protests against the film "Padmavati", comes Vice President Venkaiah Naidu's statement that giving violent threats and announcing rewards for physical harm is not acceptable in a democracy.The vice president, who was speaking at a literary festival in New Delhi, referred to the bounty that was offered for killing the film's actors Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and said one could not give violent threats and undermine the rule of law. Territorial-army jawan's bullet-ridden body found in Jammu and Kashmir village The bullet-ridden dead body of a 23-year-old Territorial-army jawan, Irfan Ahmad Dar, was found in a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning. He was a resident of Saazan village and posted at Guruz. He was in engineering regiment of the Territorial Army. One dead, over 100 injured as Islamist sit-in paralyses Islamabad A policeman was killed and over 100 people wounded as Pakistani forces fired rubber bullets and lobbed tear gas in a bid to disperse an Islamist sit-in that has virtually paralysed the country's capital for weeks. Smoke and tear gas filled the air as the roughly 8,500 elite police and paramilitary troops in riot gear were also seen throwing rocks and using slingshots in the ongoing bid to clear 2,000 or so hardline demonstrators which began soon after dawn. 'Love jihad': Nobody forced me to convert, says Hadiya Kerala woman Hadiya, who will depose before the Supreme Court on November 27 in an alleged case of "love jihad", said on Saturday that nobody forced her to convert to Islam and that she wanted to be with her husband. "I am a Muslim. I want to go with my husband. Nobody forced me to convert," shouted Hadiya as she was whisked away by her parents and security personnel to board a flight to Delhi amid tight security. 'Padmavati' row: No shooting for 15 minutes across India tomorrow Hundreds of people from across the country, including filmmakers and workers, have announced a 16-minute blackout on Sunday to stand in solidarity with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial film "Padmavati".

WION evening news brief, November 25, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/hafiz-saeed-released-no-longer-under-house-arrest-in-pakistan-24840">Hafiz Saeed to be released from house arrest in Pakistan</a>

Hafiz Saeed is to be released from house arrest in Pakistan after a &nbsp;Judicial Review Board of Pakistan&#39;s Punjab province refused Wednesday to extend his detention for another three months.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmavati-row-after-madhya-pradesh-gujarat-bans-the-film-24851">Padmavati row: After Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat bans the film</a>

Padmavati will not be screened in Gujarat. The chief minister of the state, Vijay Rupani, on Wednesday, stated that the home department of the state had decided to ban the film to avoid breakdown of law and order in the state which is headed for an election.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-brahmos-missile-from-sukhoi-30-fighter-jet-24828">Watch: India successfully test-fires BrahMos missile from Sukhoi-30 fighter jet</a>

India successfully test-fired the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos from the Indian Air Force&#39;s Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet for the first time today. The test-flight will significantly increase the IAF&#39;s air combat operations capability, the defence ministry said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/mladic-sentenced-to-life-for-bosnia-genocide-war-crimes-24845">Ratklo</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/mladic-sentenced-to-life-for-bosnia-genocide-war-crimes-24845"> Mladic, &#39;Butcher of Bosnia&#39;, sentenced to life for genocide</a>

UN judges Wednesday sentenced former Bosnian Serbian commander Ratko Mladic to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of genocide and war crimes in the brutal Balkans conflicts over two decades ago.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-slams-wrong-us-sanctions-on-north-korea-tied-chinese-firms-24838">China slams &#39;wrong&#39; US sanctions on North Korea-tied Chinese firms</a>

China on Wednesday rejected new United States sanctions targeting Chinese traders doing business with North Korea as &quot;wrong&quot;, stressing that it has enforced UN sanctions over Pyongyang&#39;s nuclear provocations.

Hafiz Saeed to be released from house arrest in Pakistan Hafiz Saeed is to be released from house arrest in Pakistan after a Judicial Review Board of Pakistan's Punjab province refused Wednesday to extend his detention for another three months. Padmavati row: After Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat bans the film Padmavati will not be screened in Gujarat. The chief minister of the state, Vijay Rupani, on Wednesday, stated that the home department of the state had decided to ban the film to avoid breakdown of law and order in the state which is headed for an election. Watch: India successfully test-fires BrahMos missile from Sukhoi-30 fighter jet India successfully test-fired the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos from the Indian Air Force's Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet for the first time today. The test-flight will significantly increase the IAF's air combat operations capability, the defence ministry said. Ratklo Mladic, 'Butcher of Bosnia', sentenced to life for genocide UN judges Wednesday sentenced former Bosnian Serbian commander Ratko Mladic to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of genocide and war crimes in the brutal Balkans conflicts over two decades ago. China slams 'wrong' US sanctions on North Korea-tied Chinese firms China on Wednesday rejected new United States sanctions targeting Chinese traders doing business with North Korea as "wrong", stressing that it has enforced UN sanctions over Pyongyang's nuclear provocations.

WION evening news brief, November 22, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/triple-talaq-centre-likely-to-introduce-bill-in-winter-session-of-parliament-to-end-practice-24747">Triple Talaq: Centre likely to introduce bill in winter session of Parliament to end practice</a>

The Centre has decided to bring in legislation during the winter session of Parliament to end the practice of triple talaq. Sources said that a ministerial committee has been constituted to frame a law.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/journalist-of-tripura-shot-dead-by-policeman-24752">Journalist shot dead in Tripura by jawan</a>

A journalist has been shot dead in Tripura, by a jawan of the 2nd Tripura State Rifles (TSR) in RK Nagar, about 20 kms from the state capital Agartala.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/suicide-bomber-kills-at-least-50-in-nigeria-24746">At least 50 dead after suicide bomber strikes Nigeria mosque</a>

At least 50 people were killed today when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a mosque in northeast Nigeria, police said, in an attack blamed on Boko Haram jihadists.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/suicide-bomber-kills-at-least-50-in-nigeria-24746">IFFI 2017: Kerala High Court orders screening of &#39;S Durga&#39; at festival </a>

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday ordered the screening of Malayalam film&nbsp;S Durga&nbsp;at the ongoing IFFI in Goa, days after the Information and Broadcasting Ministry dropped the movie from the festival.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-an-emerging-nation-win-at-icj-a-coincidence-says-dalveer-bhandari-after-re-election-24716">India an emerging nation, win at ICJ a coincidence, says Dalveer Bhandari after re-election</a>

Dalveer Bhandari who was re-elected to the International Court of Justice after Britain pulled out of the race thanked the Indian government on Tuesday.

&quot;The win wouldn&#39;t have been possible without the support of PM Narendra Modi and Sushma Swaraj,&quot; Dalveer Bhandari said, adding,&quot;the win happened due to coincidence.&quot;

Triple Talaq: Centre likely to introduce bill in winter session of Parliament to end practice The Centre has decided to bring in legislation during the winter session of Parliament to end the practice of triple talaq. Sources said that a ministerial committee has been constituted to frame a law. Journalist shot dead in Tripura by jawan A journalist has been shot dead in Tripura, by a jawan of the 2nd Tripura State Rifles (TSR) in RK Nagar, about 20 kms from the state capital Agartala. At least 50 dead after suicide bomber strikes Nigeria mosque At least 50 people were killed today when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a mosque in northeast Nigeria, police said, in an attack blamed on Boko Haram jihadists. IFFI 2017: Kerala High Court orders screening of 'S Durga' at festival The Kerala High Court on Tuesday ordered the screening of Malayalam film S Durga at the ongoing IFFI in Goa, days after the Information and Broadcasting Ministry dropped the movie from the festival. India an emerging nation, win at ICJ a coincidence, says Dalveer Bhandari after re-election Dalveer Bhandari who was re-elected to the International Court of Justice after Britain pulled out of the race thanked the Indian government on Tuesday. "The win wouldn't have been possible without the support of PM Narendra Modi and Sushma Swaraj," Dalveer Bhandari said, adding,"the win happened due to coincidence."

WION evening news brief, November 21, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-passing-resolution-on-rahul-gandhi-as-party-president-congress-announces-poll-dates-24640">Rahul as Congress president: Party says will hold polls &#39;if necessary&#39;</a>

Congress today released election dates to elect the next president of the Congress Party. It has also decided to set December 16th as the date of polls &quot;if necessary&quot;, with the counting of votes and declaration of results to take place on December 19th.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmavati-row-now-shivraj-singh-chuahan-bans-the-film-in-madhya-pradesh-24645">Padmavati row: Shivraj Singh Chauhan bans film in Madhya Pradesh</a>

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to not screen Sanjay Leela Bhansali&#39;s film Padmavati in the state.&nbsp;The decision was taken by the state CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan after the Rajput Community in the state submitted a memorandum seeking a ban on the film.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmavati-plea-rejected-sc-refuses-to-interfere-in-cbfcs-matter-24660">Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Padmavati release, says cannot &#39;interfere with CBFC&#39;s work&#39;</a>

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea filed by a senior lawyer, Manohar Lal Sharma seeking direction to delete certain objectionable scenes from the movie, Padmavati. The court has categorically refused to interfere with censor board&#39;s matter.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-leader-priya-ranjan-dasmunsi-passes-away-was-in-a-coma-since-2008-24648">Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, in coma since 2008, dies at 72</a>

Senior Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, who was in a coma since 2008, today passed away in a hospital at the age of 72.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/zimbabwes-mugabe-has-drafted-resignation-letter-cnn-says-24644">Mugabe&#39;s resignation letter drafted: Report</a>

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe&#39;s letter of resignation has been drafted, CNN reported Monday.&nbsp;

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Rahul as Congress president: Party says will hold polls 'if necessary' Congress today released election dates to elect the next president of the Congress Party. It has also decided to set December 16th as the date of polls "if necessary", with the counting of votes and declaration of results to take place on December 19th. Padmavati row: Shivraj Singh Chauhan bans film in Madhya Pradesh The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to not screen Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Padmavati in the state. The decision was taken by the state CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan after the Rajput Community in the state submitted a memorandum seeking a ban on the film. Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Padmavati release, says cannot 'interfere with CBFC's work' The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea filed by a senior lawyer, Manohar Lal Sharma seeking direction to delete certain objectionable scenes from the movie, Padmavati. The court has categorically refused to interfere with censor board's matter. Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, in coma since 2008, dies at 72 Senior Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, who was in a coma since 2008, today passed away in a hospital at the age of 72. Mugabe's resignation letter drafted: Report Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's letter of resignation has been drafted, CNN reported Monday.

WION evening news brief, November 20, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmavati-row-producers-postpone-films-release-24582">&#39;Padmavati&#39; row: Producers postpone film&#39;s release</a>

Amid the raging protests over &quot;Padmavati&quot;, the film&#39;s co-producers Viacom18 Motion Pictures said Sunday that have postponed the release date of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/wion-exclusive-india-deserved-moodys-upgrade-much-earlier-says-sanjay-baru-24568">WION exclusive: India deserved Moody&#39;s upgrade much earlier, says Sanjaya Baru</a>

In an exclusive interview with WION&#39;s Kartikeya Sharma, Sanjaya Baru, Secretary General, FICCI says that in 1990s, Prime Minister Narasimha Rao was blamed for the setback in the assembly elections as defeats were heaped on reforms. Even today there is a criticism of PM Narendra Modi on hurting the electoral prospects in Gujarat. &nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/top-cop-dismisses-is-claims-on-kashmir-encounter-24581">Top cop dismisses IS claims on Kashmir encounter</a>

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police SP Vaid on Sunday denied that the Islamic State (IS) had a presence in the state.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ed-sheeran-in-bollywood-bash-hosted-by-farah-khan-24586">Ed Sheeran in Bollywood bash hosted by Farah Khan</a>

The wait of Ed Sheeran performing in Mumbai is finally over. The &quot;Shape of You&quot;&nbsp;singer is all set to perform today at Jio gardens in Mumbai tonight. Just a day before his concert, he was seen&nbsp;partying with many Bollywood celebs, hosted by Farah Khan.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/end-nears-for-mugabe-as-ruling-party-turns-against-him-24584">End nears for Mugabe as ruling party turns against him</a>

President Robert Mugabe faced the imminent collapse of his 37-year regime Sunday, with the once-loyal ZANU-PF party set to sack him as its leader and army generals piling pressure on him to resign.

'Padmavati' row: Producers postpone film's release Amid the raging protests over "Padmavati", the film's co-producers Viacom18 Motion Pictures said Sunday that have postponed the release date of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film. WION exclusive: India deserved Moody's upgrade much earlier, says Sanjaya Baru In an exclusive interview with WION's Kartikeya Sharma, Sanjaya Baru, Secretary General, FICCI says that in 1990s, Prime Minister Narasimha Rao was blamed for the setback in the assembly elections as defeats were heaped on reforms. Even today there is a criticism of PM Narendra Modi on hurting the electoral prospects in Gujarat. Top cop dismisses IS claims on Kashmir encounter Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police SP Vaid on Sunday denied that the Islamic State (IS) had a presence in the state. Ed Sheeran in Bollywood bash hosted by Farah Khan The wait of Ed Sheeran performing in Mumbai is finally over. The "Shape of You" singer is all set to perform today at Jio gardens in Mumbai tonight. Just a day before his concert, he was seen partying with many Bollywood celebs, hosted by Farah Khan. End nears for Mugabe as ruling party turns against him President Robert Mugabe faced the imminent collapse of his 37-year regime Sunday, with the once-loyal ZANU-PF party set to sack him as its leader and army generals piling pressure on him to resign.

WION evening news brief, November 19, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-fir-can-be-registered-against-a-judge-says-supreme-court-24210">No FIR can be registered against a judge, says Supreme Court</a>

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking SIT probe into an alleged case of bribery in the name of judges, saying such a plea has raised unnecessary doubts over the integrity of judges.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/chennai-girl-dies-after-boy-sets-her-ablaze-24200">Stalker sets Chennai woman, mother &amp; sister on fire; woman dies</a>

A stalker in Chennai allegedly set on fire a woman, her mother, and sister. Akash, 23 years old, who has been detained by the police for setting ablaze the three was stalking the woman for over a month.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/wpi-inflation-at-6-mth-high-of-359-onion-veggies-costlier-24199">WPI inflation at 6-month high of 3.59%</a>

Inflation at the wholesale level rose to a 6-month high of 3.59 percent in October as the prices of food articles, led by onions and vegetables, rose sharply.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-iffi-2017-ib-ministry-drops-two-films-from-the-festival-jury-head-sujoy-ghosh-resigns-24157">IFFI 2017: I&amp;B Ministry drops two films from the festival; jury-head Sujoy Ghosh resigns</a>

The film festival, that takes place in Goa every year, has been in the news for some of the films that the I&amp;B Ministry has decided to drop from the final list of films that will be screened at the festival. The 13-member jury for the Indian Panorama section has alleged that the Sanal Sasidharan&rsquo;s Malayalam movie S Durga and Ravi Jadhav&rsquo;s Marathi film Nude were dropped from the final list without their knowledge. The panel&#39;s head, filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh has resigned from his post.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/taliban-attacks-more-than-a-dozen-checkpoints-in-afghanistan-killing-22-police-24189">Taliban attacks checkpoints in Afghanistan, 22 cops killed</a>

The Afghan Taliban attacked more than a dozen checkpoints over six hours in the southern province of Kandahar, killing 22 police and wounding 15, officials said on Tuesday, as militants killed eight soldiers in the west in a growing insurgency.

No FIR can be registered against a judge, says Supreme Court The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking SIT probe into an alleged case of bribery in the name of judges, saying such a plea has raised unnecessary doubts over the integrity of judges. Stalker sets Chennai woman, mother & sister on fire; woman dies A stalker in Chennai allegedly set on fire a woman, her mother, and sister. Akash, 23 years old, who has been detained by the police for setting ablaze the three was stalking the woman for over a month. WPI inflation at 6-month high of 3.59% Inflation at the wholesale level rose to a 6-month high of 3.59 percent in October as the prices of food articles, led by onions and vegetables, rose sharply. IFFI 2017: I&B Ministry drops two films from the festival; jury-head Sujoy Ghosh resigns The film festival, that takes place in Goa every year, has been in the news for some of the films that the I&B Ministry has decided to drop from the final list of films that will be screened at the festival. The 13-member jury for the Indian Panorama section has alleged that the Sanal Sasidharan’s Malayalam movie S Durga and Ravi Jadhav’s Marathi film Nude were dropped from the final list without their knowledge. The panel's head, filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh has resigned from his post. Taliban attacks checkpoints in Afghanistan, 22 cops killed The Afghan Taliban attacked more than a dozen checkpoints over six hours in the southern province of Kandahar, killing 22 police and wounding 15, officials said on Tuesday, as militants killed eight soldiers in the west in a growing insurgency.

WION evening news brief, November 14, 2017

WION Evening News Brief, November 14, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/want-to-make-india-global-manufacturing-hub-modi-24108">Want to make India global manufacturing hub: Modi at ASEAN</a>

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he wants to make India a global manufacturing hub and Indian youngsters job creators while speaking at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Manila.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-pollution-supreme-court-issues-notices-to-center-state-govts-24105">Air pollution: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, state govts</a>

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Center, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi governments on the petition on stubble burning and dust pollution. Stating that it&#39;s an emergency situation, the Supreme Court sought expeditious action from the authorities.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/now-indigo-woman-flyer-falls-off-wheelchair-24106">Now, Indigo woman flyer falls off wheelchair</a>

A woman flyer with Indigo fell off her wheelchair as she was being pushed towards her plane.&nbsp;The airline said her wheelchair got stuck in a &quot;deep crack&quot; on the tarmac, that she &quot;lost balance&quot; and &quot;fell off her wheelchair&quot;.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/earthquake-hits-iran-iraq-border-area-at-least-65-dead-24060">Iran-Iraq earthquake: Death toll rises to 332</a>

At least 332 people were killed in Iran and Iraq when a magnitude 7.3 earthquake jolted the region on Sunday, state media in the two countries said, and rescuers were searching for dozens trapped under rubble in the mountainous area.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/football/one-last-chance-for-italy-to-qualify-for-world-cup-24103">One last chance for Italy to qualify for Football World Cup</a>

Beleaguered Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura said his team would try to qualify for the World Cup by &ldquo;playing football&rdquo; after their ill-tempered playoff first leg against Sweden.

Want to make India global manufacturing hub: Modi at ASEAN Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he wants to make India a global manufacturing hub and Indian youngsters job creators while speaking at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Manila. Air pollution: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, state govts The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Center, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi governments on the petition on stubble burning and dust pollution. Stating that it's an emergency situation, the Supreme Court sought expeditious action from the authorities. Now, Indigo woman flyer falls off wheelchair A woman flyer with Indigo fell off her wheelchair as she was being pushed towards her plane. The airline said her wheelchair got stuck in a "deep crack" on the tarmac, that she "lost balance" and "fell off her wheelchair". Iran-Iraq earthquake: Death toll rises to 332 At least 332 people were killed in Iran and Iraq when a magnitude 7.3 earthquake jolted the region on Sunday, state media in the two countries said, and rescuers were searching for dozens trapped under rubble in the mountainous area. One last chance for Italy to qualify for Football World Cup Beleaguered Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura said his team would try to qualify for the World Cup by “playing football” after their ill-tempered playoff first leg against Sweden.

WION Evening News Brief, November 13, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-donald-trump-leaves-for-asia-with-heavy-domestic-baggage-23482">Trump leaves for Asia with heavy domestic baggage</a>

President Donald Trump departed Washington for an almost two week trip to Asia on Friday, during which he&nbsp;will meet China&rsquo;s Xi Jinping, Japan&rsquo;s Shinzo Abe and other Asian leaders.&nbsp;It is the longest presidential tour of Asia since George HW Bush visited in late 1991 and early 1992.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-inter-faith-marriages-arent-love-jihad-mukhtar-abbas-naqvi-to-wion-23473">All inter-faith marriages aren&rsquo;t love jihad, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi to WION</a>

Speaking exclusively to WION, the Union minister says that the nationalism debate around Vande Mataram and Jan Gan Man are irrelevant.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-tmc-leader-mukul-roy-joins-bjp-23470">Former Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy joins BJP</a>

Trinamool Congress had&nbsp;suspended Mukul Roy for six years after he&nbsp;announced his decision to quit the party amid reports that he was planning to join the BJP.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kamal-haasan-booked-for-remarks-on-hindu-terror-23471">Defamation case against Kamal Haasan for &#39;Hindu terror&#39; remark</a>

The Tamil icon had made the&nbsp;remark in his column in Ananda Vikatan, a Tamil weekly. The BJP and the RSS have sharply criticised the actor for saying&nbsp;&quot;The right wing cannot challenge talk of Hindu terrorists because terror has spread into their camp as well.&quot;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/ozone-hole-shrinks-to-lowest-since-1998-report-23441">Ozone hole shrinks to lowest since 1998</a>

Scientists say that the global efforts since the mid-1980s to ban the emission of ozone-depleting chemicals are the main reason for the ozone hole shrinking, a report in the Washington Post said.

Trump leaves for Asia with heavy domestic baggage President Donald Trump departed Washington for an almost two week trip to Asia on Friday, during which he will meet China’s Xi Jinping, Japan’s Shinzo Abe and other Asian leaders. It is the longest presidential tour of Asia since George HW Bush visited in late 1991 and early 1992. All inter-faith marriages aren’t love jihad, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi to WION Speaking exclusively to WION, the Union minister says that the nationalism debate around Vande Mataram and Jan Gan Man are irrelevant. Former Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy joins BJP Trinamool Congress had suspended Mukul Roy for six years after he announced his decision to quit the party amid reports that he was planning to join the BJP. Defamation case against Kamal Haasan for 'Hindu terror' remark The Tamil icon had made the remark in his column in Ananda Vikatan, a Tamil weekly. The BJP and the RSS have sharply criticised the actor for saying "The right wing cannot challenge talk of Hindu terrorists because terror has spread into their camp as well." Ozone hole shrinks to lowest since 1998 Scientists say that the global efforts since the mid-1980s to ban the emission of ozone-depleting chemicals are the main reason for the ozone hole shrinking, a report in the Washington Post said.

WION Morning News Brief November 4, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/himachal-pradesh-polls-bjp-announces-prem-kumar-dhumal-as-partys-chief-ministerial-candidate-23225">Himachal polls: Prem Kumar Dhumal is BJP&#39;s chief ministerial candidate</a>

BJP chief Amit Shah made the announcement at a rally on Tuesday.&nbsp;The polling&nbsp;in Himachal Pradesh will take place on November 9.&nbsp;The BJP is hopeful of getting a clear majority and defeating the incumbent Congress government in the hill state.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-and-pakistan-should-amicably-solve-kashmir-issue-tunisia-23234">India and Pakistan should amicably solve Kashmir issue: Tunisia</a>

India has had an uneasy relationship with&nbsp;the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), but Tunisian foreign minister Khemaies Jhinaoui&rsquo;s latest statement might soon change that.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-planning-1000km-tunnel-to-divert-brahmaputra-water-from-tibet-to-xinjiang-23192">China planning 1,000km tunnel to divert Brahmaputra water from Tibet to Xinjiang</a>

The move, that is expected to &ldquo;turn Xinjiang into California&rdquo;, has raised concerns among environmentalists about its likely impact on the Himalayan region.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/high-court-asks-navy-to-consider-transgender-for-alternate-job-23204">Delhi High Court asks Navy to consider transgender for alternate job</a>

&quot;You can punish her for indiscipline, but at the same time, you can accommodate her,&quot; the court stold the Navy. The Navy has removed sailor Manish Giri (now named Sabi)&nbsp;after a sex change operation citing disciplinary issues.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/international-academy-rescinds-spaceys-upcoming-emmy-honour-23188">Kevin Spacey&#39;s upcoming Emmy honour rescinded</a>

The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has announced that Kevin Spacey will not receive the Emmy award, which was scheduled to be conferred on the actor this year in wake of the sexual allegations against him by Anthony Rapp.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/four-rohingya-drown-as-refugee-boat-capsizes-off-bangladesh-23209">Rohingyas drown as refugee boat capsizes off Bangladesh</a>

People living in the coastal strip south of the Bangladesh port of Cox Bazar&nbsp;fished 37 survivors out of the water and 11 have been admitted to hospital in a critical condition.

Missed the big stories of the day? Fret not, here is a round up of all the big news events from around the world.

Himachal polls: Prem Kumar Dhumal is BJP's chief ministerial candidate BJP chief Amit Shah made the announcement at a rally on Tuesday. The polling in Himachal Pradesh will take place on November 9. The BJP is hopeful of getting a clear majority and defeating the incumbent Congress government in the hill state. India and Pakistan should amicably solve Kashmir issue: Tunisia India has had an uneasy relationship with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), but Tunisian foreign minister Khemaies Jhinaoui’s latest statement might soon change that. China planning 1,000km tunnel to divert Brahmaputra water from Tibet to Xinjiang The move, that is expected to “turn Xinjiang into California”, has raised concerns among environmentalists about its likely impact on the Himalayan region. Delhi High Court asks Navy to consider transgender for alternate job "You can punish her for indiscipline, but at the same time, you can accommodate her," the court stold the Navy. The Navy has removed sailor Manish Giri (now named Sabi) after a sex change operation citing disciplinary issues. Kevin Spacey's upcoming Emmy honour rescinded The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has announced that Kevin Spacey will not receive the Emmy award, which was scheduled to be conferred on the actor this year in wake of the sexual allegations against him by Anthony Rapp. Rohingyas drown as refugee boat capsizes off Bangladesh People living in the coastal strip south of the Bangladesh port of Cox Bazar fished 37 survivors out of the water and 11 have been admitted to hospital in a critical condition.

WION Evening News Brief, October 31

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