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N Korea Fires ‘Projectiles’ After Offering Talks With US
North Korea on Tuesday fired projectiles toward the sea, South Korea's military said, hours after Pyongyang said it is willing to hold working-level talks with the United States in late September.
Negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington have been gridlocked since a second summit between the North's leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump in February ended without a deal.
(Source: AFP)
Sopore Police Arrests 8 LeT Terrorists, Investigation Underway
Sources stated, “Sopore Police arrested 8 terrorist associates yesterday, who were involved in threatening and intimidating locals by publishing posters. Further investigation is underway.”
Sources added, “As per intial investigation carried out by officers in the case, it is learnt three of the eight terrorist associates affiliated with terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were principal architects of offence. All incriminating materials have been seized by the police. “
(Source: ANI)
Johnson Suspends UK Parliament After Latest Brexit Defeat
The simmering showdown between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Britain's Parliament over Brexit came to a head as lawmakers delivered three defeats to the government's plans for leaving the European Union, before being sent home early Tuesday for a contentious five-week suspension of the legislature.
(Source: AP)
Will Release My Financial Report Before 2020 Elections: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that he plans to release a report on his financial holdings before the November 2020 presidential elections.
“I will be, at some point prior to the election, I will be giving out a financial report of me. And, it will be extremely complete,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
(Source: AP)
CIA Informant Extracted From Russia Confirmed Putin's Meddling in 2016 US Election
In a stunning revelation, an informant from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) who was extracted from Russia in 2017 had confirmed that President Vladmir Putin had "personally ordered and orchestrated" Moscow's meddling in the US presidential election.
People familiar with the matter said that the CIA source, was outside of Putin's inner circle, was privy to decision-making at high levels of Russian government, according to The New York Times (NYT).
(Source: ANI)
UN Chief: Islamic State Remains Resilient in Afghanistan
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the Islamic State extremist group remains resilient in Afghanistan despite “a high pace” of operations against it by government and international forces — and is urging all armed groups not to interfere in the upcoming presidential election.
(Source: AP)
Cong MLA Kuljit Nagra Appointed Cabinet Min, Advisor to Punjab CM
Congress MLA Kuljit Singh Nagra has been appointed as advisor to Chief Minister of Punjab in the rank and status of Cabinet Minister from the date he assumes charge of his assignment.
(Source: ANI)
Typhoon Stranded 17,000 at Tokyo Airport: Operator
Around 17,000 passengers were stranded overnight at Tokyo's Narita Airport, an official said, after it took a direct hit from a powerful typhoon that caused transport chaos throughout the capital.
The typhoon caused more than 100 flights to be scrapped and road and rail links to the airport were also badly affected, leaving many with no transport options to the city — 70 kilometres (45 miles) to the west.
(Source: AFP)
Man 'Murders' 20-Yr-Old Daughter by Drowning Her in Bathtub
In Delhi, a man allegedly murdered his 20-day-old daughter by drowning her in a bathtub in Bindapur area, yesterday. Investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Boy Killed, Four Injured in Roof Collapse in West Bengal
A boy was killed and three other children and a woman critically injured in a roof collapse in West Bengal's Malda district, police said.
The incident occurred at Noorpur Dakshin Mondal Para village on Monday night.
“The victims were watching a Muharram procession from an under-construction building. Work was on in the roof.”
(Source: PTI)
Markets to Remain Closed for Muharram
The BSE, NSE, currency and derivatives markets will remain closed today on account of 'Muharram'.
(Source: PTI)
4 Dead, 1 Critical After Cleaning Sewer in Muzaffarpur
In Bihar, four workers died while cleaning a sewer in Madhuban Kanti village of Muzaffarpur, and one person is critical. More details are awaited.
(Source: ANI)
10 Countries Cited for Extreme Media Censorship: Watchdog
Eritrea is the world's worst country for press censorship, a media watchdog said in a report which also cites extreme measures in nine other countries including North Korea, China and Saudi Arabia.
Under the three worst regimes — Eritrea, North Korea, and Turkmenistan — the media “serves as a mouthpiece of the state, and any independent journalism is conducted from exile,” said a report by the US-based Committee to Protect Journalists.
(Source: AFP)
Jack Ma Steps Down as Alibaba Chairman Amid Industry Uncertainty
Jack Ma, who founded Alibaba Group, the world's biggest e-commerce company, is stepping down as chairman at a time when the rapidly changing industry faces uncertainty amid a US-Chinese trade war.
Ma stepped down Tuesday as part of a succession announced a year earlier. He will stay on as a member of the Alibaba Partnership, a group of 36 people with the right to nominate a majority of the company's board of directors.
Ma, 55, founded Alibaba in 1999 to connect Chinese exporters to American retailers.
Indrani Mukerjea to Be Questioned in INX Media Case in Mumbai
In the INX Media case, CBI will question Indrani Mukerjea, approver in the case, inside Byculla jail in Mumbai today.
Yesterday, a special CBI court had allowed the agency's plea for questioning her, in connection with the case.
(Source: ANI)
Afghan Peace Talks With Taliban Are Dead: Trump
Declaring that the Afghan peace talks with the Taliban as "dead", President Donald Trump has said that the United States has hit the Taliban harder in the last four days than anytime in 10 years.
(Source: PTI)
Security Personnel Kills Himself With Rifle in Delhi
Security personnel killed himself with a service rifle in DRDO premises, New Delhi, reported Mirror Now.
Economy Falling Into Deep Abyss of Recession: Priyanka
Hitting out at the Modi government, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the economy is falling into a “deep abyss” of recession and asked when will the dispensation “open its eyes”.
Her remarks comes amid opposition's criticism of the government after growth in the last quarter slipped to 5 percent.
(Source: PTI)
Man Electrocuted, Another Injured as Tazia Hits Live Wires in Sambhal
One person was electrocuted and other injured today morning when a tazia in a Muharram procession came in contact with live wires in Akbarpur village in Sambhal, police said.
“The incident took place in Bahjoi area when Safleen (40) and others were taking out tazia,” police said.
(Source: PTI)
Five Naxals Held in Chhattisgarh
Five naxals were arrested in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district by a joint team of security forces from the forests of Bandaguda village, police said.
They were apprehended on Monday by a composite squad of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), its elite unit CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) and local police during a search operation in Bandaguda, Chipurbhatti, Pusbaka and Pegdapalli villages, a police official said.
(Source: PTI)
Pakistan's Former Legislator Seeks Asylum in India
A former legislator from Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has sought asylum in India, claiming that minorities were deprived of their rights in the neighbouring nation.
Baldev Kumar (43), along with his wife and two children came to India last month and is presently staying at Khanna in Punjab's Ludhiana district.
(Source: PTI)
Man Who 'Killed' Sister-In-Law, Nephew, Arrested
A 22-year-old woman and her two-year-old son were allegedly smothered to death by her unemployed brother-in-law at their residence in Kamothe in Navi Mumbai, police said.
The accused, identified as Suresh Chavan (29), was arrested today morning.
(Source: PTI)
Ambedkar's Statue Vandalised in Saharanpur; Dalits Protest
In Saharanpur, a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was found vandalised in Ghunna village. Members of Dalit community stage a protest against the incident. Police forces have been deployed in the area.
(Source: ANI)
Modi at Petroleum Product Pipeline's Inauguration in Nepal Says 'Completed in Record Time'
PM Modi at the joint inauguration of Motihari-Amlekhganj (Nepal) petroleum product pipeline said, “It is a matter of great satisfaction that the first cross-border petroleum pipeline of South Asia has been completed in record time. It was ready in half the time than expected.”
He added, “The credit for this goes to your leadership, the support of the Government of Nepal and our joint efforts.”
(Source: ANI)
Taliban Vows to Fight on After Trump Said Talks Are 'Dead'
The Taliban vowed to continue fighting against US forces in Afghanistan after President Donald Trump said talks with insurgents were "dead", saying Washington would regret abandoning negotiations.
“We had two ways to end occupation in Afghanistan, one was jihad and fighting, the other was talks and negotiations,” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told AFP.
Scindia's Meet With Sonia Gandhi Gets Postponed
Meeting between Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and Jyotiraditya Scindia has been postponed.
Jyotiraditya Scindia is the chairman of the screening committee for upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections and a meeting of Maharashtra Congress is scheduled to take place today.
(Source: ANI)
SBSP Worker Helf for Running Inter-State Gang of Vehicle Lifters
A district office bearer of the Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) has been arrested for allegedly running an inter-state gang of vehicle lifters, the police said in Ballia today.
“District Vice President, SBSP, Shri Bhagwan and five others were arrested by the police on a tip off in Rasad area on Monday,” said Superintendent of Police, Devendra Nath.
(Source: PTI)
Wall Colapses During 'Peerla' Festival in AP's Thandrapadu
A wall has reportedly collapsed during ‘Peerla’ festival in Thandrapadu, Andhra Pradesh. Around 20 people were injured but no casualty has been reported yet, reported News18.
Two Killed, Six Missing as Vehicle Falls Into Yamuna
At least two people were killed and six went missing when their utility vehicle fell into the Yamuna river, around 50 km from here, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
NIA, Chennai Police Arrest Suspected JMB Terrorist
In Tamil Nadu, Asadullah Sheikh, a suspected Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist was arrested from Chennai today, by National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Chennai Police.
(Source: ANI)
Violence, Arson Mar Muharram Procession in MP's Shajapur
Violence and arson marred a Muharram procession in Shajapur in Madhya Pradesh, police said.
The incident occurred late night on Monday when stones were hurled in the direction of the procession in Nathwada area of the city.
“Amidst pandemonium, some people set at least three two-wheelers on fire, prompting the police to use mild force to disperse the mob,” said Shajapur superintendent of police Pankaj Shrivastava.
Details of injuries to anybody are not available.
(Source: PTI)
Pune Police Raids DU Professor's House in Connection With Bhima Koregaon Case
In Maharashtra, a team of Pune Police conducted searches at houses of a suspect, a DU professor in Noida, Uttar Pradesh today, in connection with Bhima Koregaon violence case.
(Source: ANI)
Minor Girl Gangraped in Rajasthan's Bhilwara
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and raped by three men in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, police said.
The girl, along with her friend, was going to a temple on Monday evening when the three accused, who were consuming alcohol liquor at a roadside, allegedly attacked them and forcibly took them to an isolated place, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Six Policemen Killed in Attack in Burkina Faso
Six policemen have been killed in an attack in northern Burkina Faso, in a region prone to jihadist violence, security sources said.
A group of officers was ambushed on Monday “by armed individuals” in Soum province, one source said.
Another source said that the attack by “armed terrorist groups operating in the region” left six dead.
(Source: AFP)
Delhi Fire Service Rescues Labourer Trapped Inside a Pit in Northeast Delhi's Shastri
Delhi Fire Service rescued a 40-year-old labourer who got trapped inside a pit, he was digging for Jal Board in northeast Delhi's Shastri Park area, officials said.
The victim has been identified as Mohammad Tavrej, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Rajnath Singh to Receive Rafale on 8 Oct
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to France on 8 October to receive the first Indian Rafale combat aircraft manufactured by French firm Dassault Aviation that will come to India only next year.
“8 October is auspicious for two reasons. It is both Dussehra and Air Force day on that day,” government sources told ANI.
Seeking Support, HK's Joshua Wong Meets German Foreign Minister
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has met Germany's foreign minister during a visit to Berlin as he carries abroad his call to support the growing pro-democracy movement in the former British colony.
Posting a photo of himself and Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on his Twitter account, the 22-year-old said they spoke on the “protest situation and our cause to free election and democracy in Hong Kong.”
(Source: AFP)
Urmila Matondkar Resigns From Congress
Actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar resigns from the Congress party. She stated “My political and social sensibilities refuse to allow vested interests in the party to use me as a mean to fight petty in-house politics instead of working on a bigger goal in Mumbai Congress.”
(Source: ANI)
Vikram Nath Takes Oath as New Chief Justice of Gujarat HC
Justice Vikram Nath was sworn in as the new chief justice of the Gujarat High Court today.
He was administered the oath of office by Governor Acharya Devvrat at the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar in presence of Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, various dignitaries and judges of the high court, an official release said.
(Source: PTI)
President Trump Nominates Indian-American as US District Judge in Florida
US President Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American Circuit Court Judge Anuraag Singhal as a federal judge in the US state of Florida.
Singhal is among the 17 judiciary nominations sent by the White House to the Senate. If confirmed by the Senate, Singhal would replace Judge James I. Cohn on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Singhal is the first Indian-American to be nominated to this position in Florida.
(Source: PTI)
Pak Court Constitutes 2-Member Bench to Hear Sharif's Conviction in Al-Azizia Case
A Pakistani court has constituted a two-member bench to hear an appeal of jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif against his conviction in the Al-Azizia corruption case, a media report said on Tuesday.
The bench constituted by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) consists of Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani that will hear the case on 18 September, the Dawn newspaper reported.
(Source: PTI)
UP Govt Approves Interim Relief for Rape, Mob Lynching Victims
The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to provide interim compensation to victims of rape, mob lynching and other such crimes.
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow.
"It has been decided to provide interim compensation to victims of rape, mob lynching and other such crimes pending probe. A maximum of 25 per cent interim compensation will be provided on DM's report," UP government spokesperson Sidharth Nath Singh told reporters after the meeting.
(Source: PTI)
IIT-Kanpur Teacher Removed for 'Inappropriate Conduct'
An IIT-Kanpur teacher has been removed on a foreign girl student's complaint of "inappropriate conduct", reports PTI citing an IIT-K statement.
Hundreds of Schools Shut as Forest-Fire Haze Blankets SE Asia
Huge fires are raging across vast swathes of Indonesia's rainforests - some of the world's biggest - with toxic smog shutting hundreds of schools in Southeast Asia, officials said on Tuesday.
Massive jungle areas in Sumatra and Borneo islands are ablaze as thousands of personnel battle to quell the fires, frequently started to clear land for crop plantations.
(Source: AFP)
DK Shivakumar’s Daughter Gets ED Notice in Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a notice to DK Shivakumar’s daughter in connection with the money laundering case against him, reports ANI.
Gujarat Govt Reduces Fines Stipulated by New MV Act
The Gujarat government on Tuesday reduced fine amounts stipulated in the new Motor Vehicles Act passed recently.
While the new Act stipulated a fine of Rs 1,000 for riding without a helmet, the Gujarat government on Tuesday finalised the amount at Rs 500. Similarly, the penalty for driving without a licence has been brought down from Rs 5,000, as suggested by the new Act, to Rs 2000 for two-wheelers and Rs 3000 for four-wheelers.
(Source: PTI)
India Firms up USD 130 Billion Plan to Enhance Military Capability
India has finalised a road map to spend USD 130 billion in the next five to seven years to modernise the armed forces and bolster their combat capabilities over rivals in the region, PTI reported, citing an official document and military sources.
The plan includes procurement of a range of weapons, missiles, air defence systems, fighter jets, submarines and warships, drones, surveillance equipment and developing infrastructure for extensive use of artificial intelligence, official sources told PTI.
EAM S Jaishankar Meets Singapore Deputy PM, Defence Minister
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and the two leaders discussed new avenues of relationship through the opportunities provided by "New India."
Jaishankar, who is on a visit to Singapore, was accompanied by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Hardeep S Puri during his meeting with Keat, who is also Singapore's finance minister.
Jaishankar also had a meeting with Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen.
(Source: PTI)
Kripashankar Singh Resigns from the Congress
Congress leader Kripashankar Singh has resigned from the party, reports ANI. Singh had submitted his resignation to Congress Maharashtra in-charge Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi, today.
16 Dead in Stampede at Iraqi Shiite Shrine
At least 16 people have died in a stampede at Iraqi Shiite shrine, reports AFP, quoting a ministry.
6 Teens Drown During Idol Immersion in Karnataka
Six children - four girls and two boys - aged 14, drowned during Ganesha idol immersion at Maradaghatta village near Kolar Gold Fields in Karnataka on Tuesday, 10 September.
British PM Vows to Pursue Brexit Deal After New Blow
Beleaguered British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to continue his attempts to strike a new Brexit deal with Brussels, after losing yet another vote on Tuesday during a chaotic parliamentary session.
Johnson slammed the opposition for voting against his call for a snap election in the final minutes of a stormy late-night debate ahead of a controversial suspension of parliament called by the prime minister.
(Source: AFP)
Netanyahu Vows to Annex West Bank's Jordan Valley If Re-Elected
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a deeply controversial pledge on Tuesday to annex the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank if re-elected in 17 September polls.
"There is one place where we can apply Israeli sovereignty immediately after the elections," Netanyahu said in a televised speech.
"If I receive from you, citizens of Israel, a clear mandate to do so ... today I announce my intention to apply with the formation of the next government Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea."
(Source: AFP)
Donald Trump Fires US National Security Advisor John Bolton
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is firing hawkish national security chief John Bolton, reports AFP.
Part of Building Collapses in Mumbai's Crawford Market
A portion of a building has collapsed at Crawford Market in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Seven fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. More details awaited, reports ANI.
Maharashtra: Truck Rams into Several Vehicles and Pedestrians, Three Killed
Three killed and two injured after a truck rammed into several vehicles and pedestrians in Lavale Phata, near Pune. Injured persons moved to a nearby hospital.
(Source: ANI)
Truck Owner Fined Rs 1.41 Lakh for Overloading Vehicle in Delhi
A truck owner from Rajasthan paid a penalty of Rs 1.41 lakh after being caught for overloading by the enforcement wing of Delhi transport department, an official said.
The truck, having a Rajasthan registration number, was caught by the enforcement team on Thursday, the transport department official said.
(Source: PTI)
Blast Heard Near US Embassy in Kabul on 9/11 Anniversary
A large explosion rocked Afghanistan's capital near the US Embassy in the early hours of Wednesday on the anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the United States.
A plume of smoke rose over Kabul just after midnight and sirens could be heard. An embassy employee reached by phone confirmed the explosion but had no details. There was no immediate official comment.
(Source: AP)
US Designates Leader of Pak-Based Terror Group as Terrorist
The United States on Tuesday (local time) designated the leader of Pakistan-based terror organisation, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), as a terrorist.
TTP, also known as Pakistan Taliban, in an alliance of the terror group. The group is responsible for carrying out multiple suicide bombings, and have killed hundreds of civilians. TTP was earlier designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) by the Department of State.
(Source: ANI)