News Highlights: Zelenskyy to skip G20 meet if Putin attends

Here are today's news highlights from India and the rest of the world.

Himachal BJP expels Subhas Sharma for contesting polls as independent

US condemns N Korea launches that broke 'multiple UNSC resolutions'

North Korea is breaking multiple United Nations resolutions with its recent string of missile launches, the USrepresentative to the UNsaid as the United States sought a UNSecurity Council meeting on Friday to address Pyongyang's actions.

"We do condemn these actions," Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told MSNBC in an interview on Thursday. "They are breaking multiple UNSecurity Council resolutions."

Zelenskyy to skip G20 meet if Putin attends

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday said that he would not attend the G20 summit if Russian President Vladimir Putin attends.

India keeping a 'close' eye on developments in Pakistan after Imran Khan assassination attempt

India on Thursday said it is keeping a "close" eye on developments relating to the attack on former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan during his protest march in Pakistan's Punjab province.

"This is something that we are closely keeping an eye on and we will continue to monitor the ongoing developments," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in responding to a question at a media briefing.

Germany striker Timo Werner ruled out of FIFA World Cup with injury

Germany striker Timo Werner has been ruled out of World Cup with an ankle ligament injury, RB Leipzig announced on Thursday.

Protests erupt across Pakistan after failed assassination attempt on Imran Khan

PM Modi to address two rallies in Himachal on Nov 5

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold two rallies in Sundar Nagar and Solan in the poll-bound state of Himachal Pradesh on November 5. He will also visit Radha Soami Satsang in Beas.

No 'undeclared nuclear activities' in Ukraine: IAEA on 'dirty bomb' allegations by Russia

A UN watchdog on Thursday said it had seen no indications of "undeclared nuclear activities" at three locations in Ukraine during visits at Kyiv's request to address "dirty bomb" allegations made by Russia.

"Our technical and scientific evaluation of the results we have so far did not show any sign of undeclared nuclear activities and materials at these three locations," the International Atomic Energy Agency's chief Rafael Grossi said in a statement.

Pope Francis becomes 1st Catholic leader to visit Bahrain for 'dialogue' with Islam

Pope Francis arrived Thursday in Bahrain on a visit aimed at fostering "dialogue" with Islam but also overshadowed by criticism of human rights abuses.

The pontiff, the first leader of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics to visit the tiny Gulf nation, is set to attend a welcoming ceremony ahead of a "courtesy visit" to King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa.

Imran Khan at Shaukat Khanum hospital, being operated on: PTI Gen Sec

Air quality panel orders closure of all industries not running on clean fuels in NCR

The air quality panel on Thursday ordered the closure of all industries not running on clean fuels in Delhi-NCR in view of worsening air pollution levels in the national capital, reported PTI.

N Korea fires 'unspecified ballistic missile' after South extends air drills with US

North Korea has fired an "unspecified ballistic missile", Seoul's military said late Thursday, just hours after South Korea said it would extend joint air drills with the United States in the face of Pyongyang's provocations.

"North Korea fires unspecified ballistic missile," Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, which followed multiple other launches Thursday, including of an intercontinental ballistic missile, which Seoul said had apparently failed.

Wanted to kill Imran Khan for misleading Pakistanis, says shooter

EAM Jaishankar to visit Moscow for bilateral talks beginning Nov 7

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay a two-day visit to Russia beginning November 7 during which he will hold wide-ranging talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced Jaishankar's visit on Thursday.

During visit to Moscow, Jaishankar will hold talks with Lavrov focusing on bilateral, regional and international issues, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing.

Pak PM Sharif seeks immediate report on assassination attempt on Imran Khan

WATCH | Footage of the assassination attempt on Imran Khan

WATCH | Footage from container after Imran Khan was shot

WATCH | Imran Khan waving at supporters while being taken to the hospital after the attack

Imran Khan in 'stable condition' despite getting shot, says aide

Despite being shot in the leg, former Pakistan PM Imran Khan is"in a stable condition," Raoof Hasan, a senior Khan aide told AFP, adding: "This was an attempt to kill him, to assassinate him."

Imran Khan shot in the leg '3-4 times', claims PTI leader

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan was shot in the leg "three to four times", PTI leaderImran Ismail told Bol TV, according to Dawn.

Ismail also claimed that the attacker was wielding an AK-47 rifle.

Imran Khan shot in the leg but safe: Media reports

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan sustained bullet injuries on his leg during firing on his container, but he is safe, reportedGeo TV.

Imran Khan safe after firing at rally, culprit reportedly arrested: PTI leader

Firing at Imran Khan's rally, ex-PM's manager injured: Reports

Firing took place during ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's march, leaving Khan's manager injured, media reports stated on Tuesday.

We'll follow up if people give information: Morbi District Collector on bridge collapse death toll

Army foils infiltration bid, kills terrorist along LoC in J&K's Poonch

The Indian Army on Thursday foiled aninfiltration bid, killing aterrorist along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials told PTI.

Mumbai Airport Customs seizes Rs 4.1 crore from Indian family going to Dubai

By 2025, India will also have high exo-atmospheric interception capabilities: DRDO chief

Visuals from Punjab's Faridkot as stubble burning pushes Delhi's AQI even lower

Watch | Hemant Soren addresses skipping ED summon

BJP will be wiped out in upcoming polls, says defiant Soren after skipping ED summon

Today in Maharashtra, many youths are being given appointment letters. I congratulate them: PM Modi addresses Rozgar Mela

Govt extending all possible economic support to startups, MSMEs. Equal employment opportunities being given to Dalits, tribals, minorities & women. In last 8 yrs, 8 cr women associated with self-help groups in villages which were granted financial aid of Rs 5.5 lakh crOn Dhanteras, Centre started campaign of giving 10 lakh jobs. At that time, I said that in coming days, many state govts will organise Rozgar Mela.

Today in Maharashtra, many youths are being given appointment letters. I congratulate them: PM addresses Maharashtra Rozgar Mela via VC

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi joins artists performing 'Dhimsa'

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee plays a drum as she arrives at the family function

Hemant Soren has 'prior plans', won't go to ED office

Single day rise of 1,321 new coronavirus infections push India's Covid-19 tally to 4,46,57,149, death toll climbs to 5,30,461:Govt

TDP leader Ayyanna Patrudu, his son arrested for documents forgery

Air pollution visuals from Bathinda's Gehri Baghi village

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi along with party leaders & workers resumes 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Rudraram, Telangana

Appreciate the efforts made by the dedicated team there: S Jaishankar on Passport Seva Kendra in Kolkata

Iran to send delegation to Vienna for talks with IAEA: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that an Iranian delegation will travel to Vienna in the coming days for talks on enhancing cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), state media reported.

Speaking to a joint press conference with his visiting Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Tehran, Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday added that President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi have agreed on the arrangement.

Air quality continues to dip in Delhi-NCR

North Korea missile did not fly over Japan: defence minister

A North Korean missile did not fly over Japan on Thursday, despite authorities issuing warnings to residents in several areas, the country's defence minister said.

Early on Thursday, the country's J-Alert system was activated and residents in the northern Miyagi, Niigata and Yamagata regions were sent warnings to take shelter or stay indoors, with television stations breaking into regular programming to share the news.