As per reports, Chinese engineers are testing techniques that could be used to build a 1,000 km long tunnel to divert water from Brahmaputra River in Tibet to Xinjiang region.
The proposed tunnel, which would drop down from the world's highest plateau in multiple sections connected by waterfalls, would provide water in China's largest administrative division, comprising vast swathes of deserts and dry grasslands.
North Korea a Global Threat
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg called North Korea a "global threat" and said that he backed tighter sanctions against it during a visit to Japan, which has been targeted by Pyongyang`s provocations.
NATO strongly supports political, diplomatic, economic pressure on North Korea and we welcome the strengthening of the sanctions adopted by the UN Security Council in September.
China is Set to Block a Resolution at the United Nations
China is set to block a resolution at the United Nations this week to declare Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as an international terrorist.
Hinting at blocking a bid by the United States, France and the UK to list alleged Pathankot terror attack mastermind as a global terrorist by the UN, China harped on its familiar stand that there was no consensus among Security Council members.
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increased at record speed last year to hit a level not seen for more than three million years.
The new report has raised alarm among scientists and prompted calls for nations to consider more drastic emissions reductions at the upcoming climate negotiations in Bonn.
As per a report, the Reserve Bank is likely to cut rates at its December 6 policy review meet as retail inflation remains muted and the October number is expected to be about 3.3 per cent.
Tata Steel Q2 Net Profit
Tata Steel posted a consolidated net profit of Rs. 1,018 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.
During July-September 2017, total expenses of the company were also higher at Rs. 30,566.68 crore.
Flipkart and Decathlon Partnership
Online retailer Flipkart and sports goods company Decathlon announced a strategic partnership to bring the latter's selection of sports equipment, fitness products, clothing, footwear and accessories to Indian shoppers.
These products would be available at the same prices as in the physical stores, only on the Flipkart platform.
This is a milestone partnership where a sports retail giant like Decathlon has chosen Flipkart as its preferred partner to expand its reach to online Indian shoppers.
After launching its earth observation satellite Cartosat-2 along with 30 co-passenger satellites in June this year, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to flag off the satellite once again, this time with 28 foreign satellites riding piggy-back in December.
There will be 25 nano satellites and three micro satellites from the US and other countries as co-passengers along the space firm's own satellite of the Cartosat-2 series.
Birendra Prasad Baishya has been re-elected as president of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) for the 2017-2021 term. Sahdev Yadav, who was a vice-president in the last term, has been elected the secretary-general. Naresh Sharma is the treasurer.
Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel extended the deadline for the Congress party till November 7 to clear its stand on the Patidar community's demand for quota.
In a meeting with the Congress, the Patidar leaders listed their demands and the party agreed to four of them, but the demand for Patidar reservation did not reach a final conclusion.
Centre Relaxes Arms Rules
The government has liberalised the arms manufacturing policy with the aim to boost its 'Make in India' initiative, doing away with renewal of licence every five years, allowing increase in capacity up to 15 per cent without its prior permission and introducing a one-time licence fee.
The new Arms Rules, which came into effect last week, also give a blanket permission for manufacturers to supply arms to state or central government without seeking prior approval from the Union Home Ministry.
The new rules will apply to those who have been granted licences by the Union Home Ministry for manufacturing small arms and ammunition.
Yogesh Chander Takes over as DG of NIA
Yogesh Chander Modi assumed charge as the Director General of National Investigation Agency.
He succeeded Sharad Kumar, IPS (1979 Batch of IPS, Haryana Cadre).
Modi had joined the NIA as Officer on Special Duty in September 2017.
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