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'Iranian Leadership Wants to Meet': US President Trump
US President Donald Trump says Iranian leadership "wants to meet."
(Source: AFP)
Trump Says Pompeo Won’t Be National Security Advisor
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo won't become the next national security advisor, President Donald Trump has said, all the while voicing support for his top diplomat.
"He likes the idea of having someone in there with him, and I do, too," Trump told reporters on Thursday when asked if he would ask Pompeo also to replace the hawkish John Bolton, who left on Tuesday.
(Source: AFP)
11 Dead as Boat Capsizes at Khatlapura Ghat in Bhopal
11 bodies recovered at Khatlapura Ghat in Bhopal after the boat they were in, capsized this morning. Search operation is underway. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
US Civil Rights Advocate Juanita Abernathy Dies at 88
Juanita Abernathy, who wrote the business plan for the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and took other influential steps in helping to build the American civil rights movement, died on Thursday.
She was 88.
Family spokesman James Peterson confirmed Abernathy died at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta following complications from a stroke. In a statement, Peterson said Abernathy died surrounded by her three children and four grandchildren.
(Source: PTI)
SC Refers to 3-Judge Bench Centre's Review Plea of 2018 SC/ST Act Judgement
The Supreme Court on Friday referred to its three-judge bench the Centre's plea seeking review of the March 20, 2018 verdict which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the SC/ST Act.
A bench of justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit said, "Place the matter before three-judge bench next week".
The top court had on May 1 reserved the judgement on the Centre's review plea while observing that laws in the country should be caste neutral and uniform.
(Source: PTI)
Muslim Advocate Association of Tamil Nadu Challenges Triple Talaq Law
Muslim Advocate Association of Tamil Nadu approaches the Supreme Court challenging validity of law passed by Parliament to criminalise Triple Talaq.
A Bench headed by Justice NV Ramana has sought reply from the Centre and has tagged the matter along with similar pending cases.
UP Govt Extends Tenure of Special Judge in Babri Case
UP government tells SC that they have extended tenure of special judge S K Yadav, hearing the trial in Babri Masjid demolition case in Lucknow.
Interpol Issues Red Corner Notice Against Nirav Modi's Brother
The Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice (RCN) against Nehal Modi, brother of Nirav Modi, the main accused in the $2 billion PNB scam case, officials said on Friday.
They said the global arrest warrant against the Belgian national Nehal, 40, has been issued on charges of alleged money laundering that is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate.
Nehal Deepak Modi was born in Antwerp, Belgium and he knows languages such as English, Gujarati and Hindi, according to the RCN.
Nehal has been named in the charge sheet filed by the ED in this case and he has been charged with destruction of evidence.
Odd-Even Scheme to be Implemented in Delhi Again
Addressing a press conference on Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Odd-Even vehicle scheme will be implemented from 4 to 15 November, 2019.
5 Indian Women Police Officers Honoured by UN for Role in South Sudan
Five Indian women police officers were honoured by the United Nations for their commendable services in the world body's mission in South Sudan, officials said.
The women officers who were conferred the UN medal were Reena Yadav, Inspector, Chandigarh Police, Gopika Jahagirdar, DSP, Maharashtra Police, Bharati Samantray, DSP in the MHA, Ragini Kumari, Inspector in the MHA and Kamal Shekhawat, ASP, Rajasthan Police.
(Source: PTI)
'No Objection if Case of Linking of Social Media Profiles to Aadhar Moved to SC': Centre
The Centre said, “No objection if cases related to linking of social media profiles with Aadhaar pending in Madras HC are transferred to top court.”
Supreme Court has asked Centre to inform it by 24 September whether it is contemplating any move on framing policy to regulate social media and linking of social media account of people with Aadhaar.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi Court Allows Robert Vadra to Travel Abroad
A Delhi court on Friday allowed Robert Vadra to travel abroad for business purposes.
Special judge Arvind Kumar granted permission to Vadra to travel to Spain from 21 September 21 to 8 October.
Vadra is facing probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
SC to Hear Petition on Ravidas Temple on 16 September
Supreme court on Friday said it will hear on 16 September, the petitions filed by Congress leader, Ashok Tanwar and former MP, Pradeep Jain, seeking a direction to rebuild and allow people to offer prayers in the temple.
Four Drowned During Ganesh Idol Immersion in Delhi
The bodies of two men and as many women who drowned during Ganesh idol immersion were recovered from near Palla Bakhtawarpur village in the early hours of Friday, according to the Delhi Fire Service.
The fire department received information regarding the drowning incident at 8.58 pm on Thursday, officials said.
One fire tender was rushed to the spot and the rescue operation was initiated. The bodies of two men and two women were recovered, the officials said.
NCP Leader Bhaskar Jadhav Joins Shiv Sena
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader & MLA from Guhagar, Bhaskar Jadhav joins Shiv Sena in presence of party chief Uddhav Thackeray in Maharashtra.
(Source: ANI)
CBI Arrests GST Superintendent from Meerut in Rs 3 Lakh Bribe Case
The CBI has arrested a superintendent in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Department from Meerut, Vikas Kumar Singh for allegedly taking Rs 3 lakh to clear a pending case, officials said on Friday.
The agency's teams from the Ghaziabad unit carried out searches at the GST office in Meerut on Friday morning, the officials said.
(Source: ANI)
20 Kg Improvised Explosive Device Recovered in Chhattisgarh
Security forces recovered a 20 kg improvised explosive device (IED) near Timelvada under Chintagupha police station limits in Chhattisgarh. The IED was diffused by the security forces.
(Source: ANI)
Koregaon-Bhima: HC Refuses to Quash Case Against Navlakha
The Bombay High Court on Friday refused to quash the case lodged against civil liberties activist Gautam Navlakha in the Koregaon-Bhima violence and for having alleged Maoist links, noting that there was prima facie substance in the case.
"Considering the magnitude of the case, we feel a thorough investigation is required," a division bench of Justices Ranjit More and Bharati Dangre said.
(Source: PTI)
NCP MP Udayanraje to Join BJP on 14 September in PM Modi's Presence
NCP's Lok Sabha member Udayanraje Bhosale on Friday declared that he is joining the ruling party in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Saturday.
Bhosale, a descendant of Warrior King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and among the four NCP MPs from Maharashtra, made the announcement on Twitter.
(Source: PTI)
Left Activists, Cops Clash Near West Bengal Secretariat
Clashes broke out in Kolkata on Friday between the police and the Left Front activists, who were marching towards the state secretariat, demanding employment for the youth.
Several people on the two sides suffered injuries in the skirmish, a police officer said.
(Source: PTI)
Railways Removes Flexi-Fare from Humsafar Trains
Railways has removed flexi-fare from Humsafar trains. The tatkal tickets will cost 1.3 times of base fare now instead of 1.5 times, officials said.
Also, sleeper class coaches to be introduced in Humsafar trains which currently have only AC 3-tier classes, said the officials
(Source: PTI)
Interpol Issues Red Corner Notice Against Nehal Modi, Brother of Nirav Modi
On the request of ED, Interpol issues a Red Corner Notice against Nehal Modi, a Belgian citizen, who is a step brother of prime accused Nirav Modi in bank fraud case.
(Source: PTI)
Kolkata: CBI Serves Notice to Former Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) serves former Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar a notice to appear on Saturday for interrogation in Saradha Scam.
(Source: ANI)
'Fines Improving Road Traffic in Delhi, May Reduce Those Which are Hurting People': Kejriwal
The new structure of fines under the amended motor vehicles act has "improved" road traffic in the city but the Delhi government can reduce the steep penalties which might be "hurting" people, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday.
(Source: PTI)
Rajasthan Government Transfers Over 200 RAS Officers
In a major reshuffle, the state government on Friday transferred 237 Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officers.
Rajiv Jain has been appointed as additional commissioner of the Jaipur Development Authority, Meghraj Singh Ratnu as commissioner of the Jodhpur Development Authority and Rajendra Vijay as secretary and director of Employment Guarantee Scheme.
(Source: PTI)
"Cautiously Optimistic" About the Possibility of a Brexit Deal, Says British PM Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is "cautiously optimistic" about the possibility of a Brexit deal, noting a "good deal of progress" in talks with Brussels.
(Source: AFP)
Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Fixing of Dates, Time for Kite Flying
The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking direction to the AAP government to fix the dates and timings for kite flying, observing that there cannot be any hard and fast rule for enjoyment of a festival.
The court was hearing a PIL filed by Delhi resident Mohit Ghalyan, an engineer, who suffered an injury to his neck due to Chinese 'manja' (glass coated string used in kite flying).
The plea mentioned that on 16 August this year, services on the Delhi Metro's Blue Line were affected for around 90 minutes due to a technical snag caused by kite strings.
(Source: PTI)
Security Situation to be Reviewed at Islamabad Before Indo-Pak Davis Cup Tie
India vs Pakistan Davis Cup tie will take place at Islamabad either on 29 November & 30 November or 30 November & 1 December. However,security situation will be reviewed on 4 November whether the tie can be held in Islamabad or to be shifted to a neutral venue, said All India Tennis Association.
(Source: ANI)
Former 'Encounter Specialist' Pradeep Sharma Joins Shiv Sena
Former 'encounter specialist' police officer Pradeep Sharma joined the ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra on Friday, ahead of the Assembly polls.
Sharma, one of the Mumbai police officers who were famous for killing gangsters in 'encounters', resigned from the police force in July.
(Source: PTI)
Sonia Gandhi Meets CMs from Cong-Ruled States
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday met chief ministers from the party to discuss ways to make their states role models in good governance.
(Source: PTI)
ED Seizes ₹ 4.25 Cr from Hawala Operators
Enforcement Directorate (ED) seizes ₹ 4.25 Cr from hawala operators after conducting searches at 9 locations in Jaipur & Delhi. Further investigation underway.
(Source: ANI)
'Delhi Govt Has The Right to Take Decisions': Nitin Gadkari on Odd-Even Rule
Delhi government has the right to take decisions,we don't have any objection. I have faith that pollution level in Delhi will decrease in the coming time.Both Delhi Govt and Center are working towards it. We don't oppose if Delhi Govt wants to take some steps in that direction.
(Source: ANI)
Noida: 2 Students Killed, 3 Injured as Car Collides with Bus on Yamuna Expressway
Two college students were killed and three others injured when their speeding car collided with a state transport bus on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida on Friday evening, police said.
The students, including two girls and three boys, were coming to Noida from Agra when the accident occurred at around 6.30 pm, a senior officer said.
(Source: PTI)
Government of Andhra Pradesh Transfers 18 IAS Officers
In a major administrative reshuffle, government of Andhra Pradesh transfers 18 IAS officers.
(Source: ANI)
India Gifts Solar Panels to UN, One Each for 193 Member States
Signifying its commitment to sustainability and climate action, India has gifted solar panels, one each for the 193 UN member states - that are being installed on the roof of the United Nations headquarters here.
The solar panels, which are valued about a million dollars and gifted to all the UN member states in a symbolic gesture, are powered up to reach the max of 50 KW of generation power.
(Source: PTI)
Madhya Pradesh: 3 Suspended in Connection with the Boat Capsizing Incident
Revenue Inspector Anil Gahvane, station in-charge at Bogda Pul fire station, Sajid Khan, and Suburb civil engineer RK Saxena, suspended in connection with the incident where 11 people died after a boat capsized.
(Source: ANI)
NCRPB Approves 'Regional Plan-2021' for Seven New Districts
The National Capital Region Planning Board on Friday approved the 'Regional Plan-2021' for newly-added seven districts, paving the way for the implementation of various infrastructure projects.
The seven new districts are Mahendargarh, Jind, Karnal, Bhiwani of Haryana, Muzaffarnagar and Shamli in Uttar Pradesh and Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
(Source: PTI)
Madhya Pradesh Govt Signs Pact with IIT Delhi on Drinking Water Project
The Madhya Pradesh government has signed an agreement with IIT Delhi for technical and research related cooperation for drinking water project in the state, officials said on Friday.
A senior official said the Jal Nigam (water department) has discussed the modalities of sharing technology on improving sustainable sources, network design optimisation and land water conservation with the premier education institute.
(Source: PTI)
Assam to Build Raised Platforms, Houses as Flood Shelters
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday directed the Revenue and Disaster Management Department to construct raised platforms and highrise buildings in flood-affected areas of the state to enable people to take shelter there during a deluge.
Reviewing the functioning of the department, the chief minister instructed the officials to ensure that the buildings can be of use for public utility during the dry season.
(Source: PTI)
Sonia Gandhi Approves Proposal of New Vice Chairman and Regional Co-ordinator
Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi approves proposal of following people in All India Professional Congress (AIPC) in place of Milind Deora, Vice Chairman & Regional Co-ordinator(West Zone), with immediate effect
Salman Soz- Vice Chairman
Rajiv Arora- Regional Co-ordinator.
(Source: ANI)
Congress Names 5 Candidates for UP Bypolls
The Congress on Friday announced its candidates for Assembly bypolls in five seats in Uttar Pradesh.
In a statement, the party named Umesh Kumar Diwakar, Sneh Lata, Karishma Thakur, Sunil Mishra and Rajmangal Yadav as its candidates from Ignis, Tundia, both reserved for scheduled castes, Govindnagar, Jalalpur and Ghosia seats respectively.
(Source: PTI)
Tripura CM to Donate Six Month Salary for Installing Dustbins in Villages
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Friday said he would donate his six month's salary for installing dustbins in markets across 1,100 villages in the state.
Deb said he has urged all gram pradhans to start a campaign for garbage and plastic-free Tripura.
(Source: PTI)
Panchayat Elections to be Held in 12 districts of Uttarakhand from 6 Oct - 16 Oct
Panchayat elections will be held in 12 districts of the state, except Haridwar, in three phases from 6 October to 16 October. Model code of conduct comes into effect.
(Source: ANI)
UP Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers to Pay Their Own Income Tax Now
UP Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers will now pay their own Income-Tax, which was earlier being paid by the state treasury under UP Ministers’ Salaries, Allowances and Miscellaneous Act, 1981.
(Source: ANI)
Anti-Corruption Bureau Raids Regional Transport Office in Bengaluru
Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) raided a Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Jayanagar on Friday following complaints by several individuals and recovered smart cards, Driving License cards and unaccounted cash of Rs 2,70,000.
(Source: ANI)
Anti-Corruption Bureau Raids Regional Transport Office in Bengaluru
Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) raided a Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Bengaluru’s Jayanagar earlier on Friday, following complaints by several individuals and recovered smart cards, driving license cards and unaccounted cash of Rs 2,70,000.
(Source: ANI)