3 killed in clashes with security personnel after Sambhal mosque survey turns violent | Top News of Nov 24, 2024

[00:00:09] This is your Daily Dose of News from Onmanorama I am your host Vaishnavi and these are the major news stories of Sunday No. 24, 2024

[00:00:19] A fresh plea was filed in the Supreme Court seeking an investigation into the bribery allegations against Gautam Adani raised by the US Department of Justice

[00:00:30] Tensions escalated in Sambhal on Sunday during a second survey of a disputed mosque with police using tear gas and minor force to control stone pelting by locals

[00:00:40] At the COP29 summit in Baku, countries adopted a $300 billion annual climate finance target to help poorer nations cope with climate change but the deal was widely criticized as inadequate

[00:00:54] Amid heavy government restrictions and security measures, Imran Khan's Pakistan Teri Kain Saf Party proceeded with its planned protest march to Islamabad on Sunday

[00:01:05] India took control of the opening test against Australia setting a daunting target of 534 runs after declaring their second innings at 487-46 on day 3

[00:01:17] Let's get into details

[00:01:19] A fresh plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an investigation into the bribery allegations against Gautam Adani raised by the US Department of Justice

[00:01:29] The plea filed by Advocate Vishal Tiwari urges Indian authorities to prop the serious nature of the accusations which involve a $265 million bribe to Indian officials for favorable solar power contracts

[00:01:42] The petition also calls for the completion of the

[00:01:45] The petition also calls for the completion of Sebi's ongoing investigation into stock manipulation emphasizing the need to restore investor confidence

[00:01:51] The Adani group has denied the charges labeling them baseless and has pledged to pursue legal recourse

[00:01:58] Tensions escalated in Sambhal on Sunday during a second survey of a disputed mosque with police using tear gas and minor force to control stone pelting by locals

[00:02:08] The Jammah Masjid claimed to be built on site of an ancient Hindu temple is at the center of a legal dispute

[00:02:14] The second survey ordered by a local court prompted a crowd to gather and some individuals threw stones at the police

[00:02:20] Over 10 people were detained and a probe was launched

[00:02:24] The survey is part of a court ordered investigation into the site's history with claims that the mosque was built on the ruins of a Harihar temple destroyed in 1529

[00:02:33] Authorities have assured that the situation is now under control though tensions remain high and the next court hearing is set for January 29

[00:02:41] At the COP29 summit in Baku countries adopted a $300 billion annual climate finance target to help poorer nations cope with climate change

[00:02:50] But the deal has been widely criticized as inadequate

[00:02:53] The agreement aims to provide $300 billion per year by 2035 building on previous pledges to assist developing nations

[00:03:00] While some delegates celebrated the deal, others particularly from developing countries expressed dissatisfaction

[00:03:07] Calling the funding insufficient given the urgent need for climate action

[00:03:11] The deal also includes calls for raising $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 from both public and private sources

[00:03:18] and sets the framework for a global carbon credit market

[00:03:21] However, it failed to detail specific actions on transitioning away from fossil fuels

[00:03:27] with some nations like Saudi Arabia opposing further commitments

[00:03:32] Amid heavy government restrictions and security measures

[00:03:35] Imran Khan's Pakistan Teriqin Saf party proceeded with its planned British march to Islamabad on Sunday

[00:03:41] The march aimed at breaking the shackles of slavery is in defiance of government orders prohibiting protests in the capital

[00:03:47] The PTI is demanding the release of incarcerated leaders, a reversal of the stolen mandate from the February elections

[00:03:54] and the restoration of judicial independence

[00:03:56] The government has deployed security forces, sealed roads and blocked access to key areas including the Red Zone

[00:04:03] while suspending train services and public transport

[00:04:07] Despite this, the PTI remains determined to proceed with the protest

[00:04:11] Imran Khan, who has been jailed since 2022, continues to face numerous legal challenges

[00:04:16] and the political tension between his party and the ruling government remains high

[00:04:22] India took control of the opening test against Australia

[00:04:25] setting a daunting target of 534 runs after declaring their second innings at 487-46 on day 3

[00:04:33] Virat Kohli led the charge with an unbeaten 100 while Jaiswal contributed a brilliant 161

[00:04:39] The pairs of first, along with solid partnerships, put India in a commanding position

[00:04:44] Australia starting their chase were reduced to 12-4-3 at Stums

[00:04:48] with Jaspreet Bumrah and Mohamed Siraj claiming key tickets

[00:04:52] Australia's response had been weak, with India earlier bundling them out for just 104

[00:04:57] The match is firmly in India's favour as day 4 approaches

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