A look at the headlines right now:
- US warns Pakistan of ‘repercussions’ to bilateral ties if Hafiz Saeed is not arrested: His release sends a ‘deeply troubling message about Pakistan’s commitment to combatting international terrorism,’ a White House spokesperson said.
- ‘No one forced me to convert’, Hadiya tells media as she goes to Delhi for SC hearing: She will appear in the Supreme Court on Monday.
- Dr Kafeel Khan cleared of graft, still faces attempt to murder charge for Gorakhpur hospital deaths: The doctor, who was named in the chargesheet filed on Friday, was in charge of the acute encephalitis syndrome ward where the children died.
- Former judge urges Bombay HC chief justice to set up probe into CBI judge Loya’s death: Ordering an investigation would help subordinate judges feel that ‘they are not orphans’, Justice BH Marlapalle wrote in a letter.
- Pakistan Army summoned as police operation fails to remove agitators; over 200 injured, some dead: After Islamabad, the anti-blasphemy protests started spreading to some other cities by Saturday evening.
- Second phase of voting underway in Uttar Pradesh civic body elections: Voting began for nearly 3,800 posts in six municipal corporations, 51 municipal councils and 132 nagar panchayats.
- Toll in Egypt mosque attack rises to 305, over 25 children among those dead: The Egyptian Army said it had conducted air strikes at suspected militant hideouts after the attack.
- Clinical PV Sindhu outclasses Ratchanok Intanon to enter Hong Kong Open final: The Indian outplayed her Thai rival 21-17, 21-17 to set up title clash with Chinese Taipei’s Tai Tzu Ying.
- Donald Trump claims he turned down ‘Person of the Year’ award, Time magazine says he is mistaken: The magazine said that the person chosen for the award will be revealed only on December 6.
- Judiciary, executive and legislature must not infringe upon each other’s spaces, says President Kovind: The president also expressed concern over the low representation of women and backward castes in the higher courts.
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