New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 5 pm NATION MDS31 KA-2NDLD-PM (3.28 pm)

New India never bows nor hesitates from protecting its people: PM Modi Udupi (Karnataka): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said previous governments may have hesitated to respond after a terror attack but new India neither bows nor hesitates from protecting its people.

DEL20 MEA-PUTIN-LD-INDIA (2.42 pm)

Russian President Putin on two-day visit to India beginning December 4 New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin will undertake a two-day visit to India from December 4 to hold annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that is expected to produce significant outcomes to further solidify the bilateral strategic ties.

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Cyclone in Sri Lanka; PM Modi announces assistance under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' New Delhi: India on Friday delivered essential relief supplies to cyclone-battered Sri Lanka with Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveying to the island nation that New Delhi stands ready provide more aid to it to deal with the situation.

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PM Modi unveils 77-feet tall statue of Lord Ram in Goa Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a 77-feet tall bronze statue of Lord Ram in Goa, as part of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt's 550th year celebrations.

DEL18 CONG-TRUMP-PM-LD S AFRICA (2.16 pm)

Will PM Modi take up South Africa's cause with 'good friend' Trump: Cong New Delhi: With US President Donald Trump announcing that he is barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit in Miami, the Congress on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the "self-proclaimed champion" of both Africa and the Global South and asked whether he will take up South Africa's cause with his "good friend".

DEL24 TMC-LD EC-SIR (3.18 pm)

TMC claims 40 SIR-related deaths in West Bengal; says CEC has 'blood on his hands' New Delhi: A Trinamool Congress delegation on Friday met the full bench of the Election Commission of India here and alleged that at least 40 SIR-related deaths had taken place in West Bengal, accusing the poll panel chief of having "blood on his hands".

DEL22 UP-LD PREZ (3.04 pm)

Philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' more relevant today in face of global challenges: Murmu Lucknow: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said amid today's unprecedented global challenges, the ancient philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family) is more relevant than ever.

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Nitish disburses Rs 1,000 cr among 10 lakh women beneficiaries of entrepreneurship scheme Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday disbursed Rs 1,000 crore among 10 lakh beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, which is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among the state's women.

CAL14 AS-ASSAM RIFLES LD FIRING (1.56 pm) Assam Rifles patrolling party fired upon in Manipur's Tengnoupal district: Official

Guwahati/Imphal: An Assam Rifles patrolling party on Friday came under fire from unidentified militants in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, a defence spokesperson said.

BUSINESS DEL19 BIZ-GOYAL-LD FTA (2.20 pm)

India actively negotiating trade pacts with US, EU: Goyal New Delhi: India is at present negotiating free trade agreements with a number of trading partners, including the US and European Union, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

LEGAL LGD3 SC-CONVERSION-RAJASTHAN (12.07 pm)

SC seeks Rajasthan govt's response on plea challenging validity of anti-conversion law New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Rajasthan government on a plea challenging the validity of the provisions of the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025.

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Reflects mindset: SC notice on Bar body'€™s plea seeking probe into proof of periods asked from female workers New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Centre and others on a plea alleging that female sanitation workers at the Maharashi Dayanand University in Haryana were asked to prove through pictures of their private parts that they were menstruating.

LGD9 SC-MH-LOCAL BODY POLLS (3.55 pm)

Local body polls: SC asks Maharashtra SEC to hold elections, says results will depend on verdict New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Maharashtra government and its state election commission to conduct local body elections and made it clear that poll results of all bodies, including where 50 per cent ceiling on quota have been breached, will depend on its verdict.

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Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant to assist in Sri Lanka’s flood rescue efforts Colombo: Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant would be deployed in Sri Lanka’s flood rescue operations, officials said on Friday.

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Imran’s sister files petition in Islamabad HC for not being allowed to meet Pak's jailed former PM Islamabad: Imran Khan’s sister on Friday filed a contempt of court petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the Adiala Jail superintendent and others for not being allowed to meet Pakistan's jailed former prime minister. By Sajjad Hussain.

FES20 CANADA-INDIANS-FIRE (4.14 pm)

Indians among 5 dead in devastating fire in Canada's Brampton Ottawa: Indian nationals were among five people who died in a devastating fire in Brampton in Canada's Ontario province, according to the Consulate General of India in Toronto.

FGN11 LANKA-LD WEATHER (11.38 pm)

Death toll from floods and landslides rises to 56 in Sri Lanka Colombo: The death toll due to floods and landslides has risen to 56 and 21 remain missing in Sri Lanka as it announced a public holiday on Friday other than for those involved in essential services.

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