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‘Environmental Tragedy’ as Canary Islands Fire out of Control
A fire raged out of control on the Spanish holiday island of Gran Canaria, forcing evacuations as flames rose so high even water-dropping planes could not operate in what was dubbed an "environmental tragedy".
(Source: PTI)
UP Govt Increases VAT on Petrol & Diesel
Prices of diesel and petrol increased by Rs 2.35 and 98 paisa respectively since midnight. Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol has been increased to 26.80% and 17.48% on diesel.
(Source: ANI)
MNS Party Withdraws Declaration Of Bandh
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has decided to withdraw the bandh they had initially announced on 22 August. The bandh was declared after ED had summoned MNS chief Raj Thackeray. The party called the bandh off as Thackeray requested party workers not to do anything that might create problems for public.
(Source: ANI)
On World Humanitarian Day, UN Pays Tribute to Thousands of Aid Workers Killed
The United Nations has paid tribute on World Humanitarian Day to the thousands of aid workers who have been killed, injured, assaulted and kidnapped, saying the world has become a more dangerous place for those who risk their lives to help people in need.
(Source: PTI)
Former Raebareli Sadar MLA & Congress Leader Akhilesh Singh Passes Away
Senior Congress leader and former Raebareli Sadar MLA Akhilesh Singh passed away in Lucknow on Tuesday morning. He was suffering from cancer for a long time. His body will be taken to his village in Raebareli for last rites.
(Source: ANI)
Section 144 Imposed in Areas Under 10 Police Stations of Jaipur
Section-144 of CRPC imposed in areas under 10 police stations of Jaipur, Rajasthan from 19 August 2019 to 21 August 2019, until further orders, in view of attempts by anti-social elements to disturb the communal harmony.
(Source: ANI)
Zakir Naik Banned From Giving Speeches in Malaysia
A day after Zakir Naik was quizzed for over 10 hours by police for his remarks against Malaysian Hindus, the Islamic preacher has been banned from giving public speeches anywhere in Malaysia.
(Source: ANI)
National Highway 3 Blocked Due to a Landslide
National Highway 3 (Manali-Leh) blocked after a landslide occurred in Marhi near Rohtang, Kullu district. An oil tanker got stuck under a boulder following the landslide.
(Source: ANI)
Uttarakhand: Indo-Tibetan Border Police Conducts a Search & Rescue Operation
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is conducting search & rescue operation in Tikochi and Arakot in Uttarkashi district on the banks of river Tons, following cloudburst in the area. One body recovered, 4 vehicles feared trapped under debris.
(Source: ANI)
Chhattisgarh: Two Workers Killed in Jhilimili Coal Mines
Two workers killed, 4-5 workers feared trapped after a part of Jhilimili coal mines in Koriya district caves in; rescue work underway, police present at the spot.
(Source: ANI)
Indian Air Force is a Technologically Advanced and Extremely Potent Force: Rajnath Singh
“Indian Air Force is a technologically advanced and extremely potent force, the recent offensive strike against terrorist outfits in our neighbourhood speaks volumes about the reach and lethality of the formidable arm of the Indian Armed Forces,” says Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh.
(Source: ANI)
AgustaWestland Money Laundering Case: Special Court in Delhi Defers the Hearing
A special court in Delhi defers the hearing on Enforcement Directorate plea seeking bail cancellation of Rajiv Saxena for 29 August in the AgustaWestland money laundering case.
(Source: ANI)
Karnataka Gets a Cabinet as Ministers Take Oath in Bengaluru
KS Eshwarappa, C N Ashwath Narayan, Govind M Karjol and B Sriramulu take oath as Karnataka Cabinet Ministers, in the presence of Governor Vajubhai Vala and Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, in Bengaluru.
(Source: ANI)
SC Issues Notices to Centre, Twitter, Google & YouTube
The Supreme Court has issued notices to Centre, Twitter, Google & YouTube on plea filed by Facebook for transfer of petitions pending in High Courts across the country that demand to interlink Aadhaar database with social media profiles for authentication of identity, to Supreme Court. Next hearing is on 13 September.
(Source: ANI)
Pakistan Violated Ceasefire in Krishna Ghati Sector in Poonch
Pakistan violated ceasefire in KRISHNA GHATI sector in POONCH at about 11 am today. Indian Army is retaliating.
(Source: ANI)
Himachal Pradesh Minister RL Markanda Airlifted From Kaza to Shimla
Himachal Pradesh Minister RL Markanda airlifted from Kaza to Shimla, he was stuck in Kaza for the last 3 days. He says, "I was stuck in Kaza, Spiti for last 3 days as roads were closed due to rainfall,127 ppl were also stuck in Chandrataal due to snowfall who have been rescued."
(Source: ANI)
Special Court in Mumbai Convicts Chhota Rajan For Attempt to Murder
A Special Court in Mumbai convicts Rajendra Nikhalje alias Chhota Rajan for attempt to murder of hotelier BR Shetty. Arguments on quantum of sentence to commence later today.
(Source: ANI)
Disputed Structure Was Put in Place on The Ruins of The Temple: CS Vaidyanathan
Senior advocate CS Vaidyanathan appearing for 'Ram Lalla Virajman' in the Ayodhya Case told Supreme Court that disputed structure was put in place either on the ruins of the temple or by pulling down the temple. He further added that pillar bases found by Archaeological Survey of India establish existence of a huge structure at site of Babri Masjid and other evidence reveal that it was a Hindu religious structure.
(Source: ANI)
Coimbatore: Structures on an Under-Construction Building Collapsed, Three Injured
Three construction workers injured after structures on an under-construction building, at the premises of Coimbatore Institute of Technology, collapsed in Coimbatore today. All the injured have been taken to a hospital.
(Source: ANI)
Additional Central Assistance to Odisha, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh Approved
A high-level committee, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, approves Rs 4432.10 Crore of additional central assistance to Odisha, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi HC Dismisses Chidambaram's Anticipatory Bail Plea in Connection With INX Media Case
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday, 20 August dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram in connection with INX Media case.
(ANI)
Ratul Puri Appears Before Court in Money Laundering Case
Businessman Ratul Puri appears before Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court in connection with the AgustaWestland money laundering case, reports ANI. The Enforcement Directorate has sought 14-day custody of Ratul Puri.
Twitter Shuts Chinese Accounts Targeting Hong Kong Protests
Twitter said on Monday it has suspended more than 200,000 accounts that it believes were part of a Chinese government influence campaign targeting the protest movement in Hong Kong.
The company also said it will ban ads from state-backed media companies, expanding a prohibition it first applied in 2017 to two Russian entities.
(Source: AP)
Hafiz Saeed Challenges His Arrest in Terror Financing Cases in Pak
Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed challenged his arrest in the terror financing cases in the Lahore High Court on Tuesday.
In a fresh petition, Saeed and 67 other leaders of the banned Jamaat-ud Dawa and its charity wing Falah-i-Insaniat, challenged the FIRs of terror financing against them in the LHC through their counsels, Advocate AK Dogar, Ahmad Abudullah Dogar and Ghulam Yasin Bhatti.
The petitioners have made the interior ministry, the Punjab home department and the Counter Terrorism Department of Punjab police respondents in the case. The court will fix hearing of this case later.
(Source: PTI)
Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Bihar MLA Anant Singh
A Bihar court has issued an arrest warrant against independent MLA from Mokama, Anant Singh. Singh has been absconding since police seized an AK-47 rifle from his residence on 16 August.
(Source: ANI)
'Boris's Brexit Letter Offers No Alternatives to Irish Backstop'
Boris Johnson's Brexit letter offers no alternatives to Irish backstop, reports AFP, quoting the European Union.
Rajiv Gandhi Case Convict Nalini Moves HC for Parole Extension
The Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to file its reply to a plea by Nalini Sriharan, a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking extension of her ongoing parole by 30 days.
Seeking the government's response, a bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and M Nirmal Kumar posted a petition by Nalini to Thursday for further hearing.
(Source: PTI)
Pak Commando Behind Capture of Abhinandan Killed
A Pakistani commando who was behind the capture of Commander Abhinandan Varthaman when his IAF jet crashed in Pakistani territory in February this year, has been killed in firing by the Indian forces along the Line of Control.
According to reports, Ahmed Khan, a subedar with the Pakistan Army's Special Service Group, was killed by the Indian Army in Nakyal sector of the LoC on 17 August when he was trying to facilitate more infiltrators into India.
(Source: IANS)
AgustaWestland Money Laundering Case: HC Dismisses Ratul Puri's Bail Plea
The Delhi High Court has dismissed anticipatory bail plea of businessman Ratul Puri in connection with the AgustaWestland money laundering case, reports ANI.
Karnataka Govt Transfers IMA Ponzi Scam Case to CBI
The Karnataka government has transferred the IMA ponzi scam case to the Central Bureau of Investigation, reports ANI.
Gunman in Brazil Holds 18 Bus Passengers Hostage
A gunman in Brazil is holding 18 bus passengers hostage, reports AFP, quoting local media.
Chhota Rajan, 5 Others Awarded 8 Yrs' RI For Attempt to Murder
A Mumbai court has awarded eight years' rigorous imprisonment to gangster Chhota Rajan and five others in 2012 attempt to murder case, reports PTI.
UP Cabinet Reshuffle to Take Place on Wednesday
Reshuffle in the Yogi Adityanath ministry will take place on Wednesday, reports PTI, quoting an Uttar Pradesh Raj Bhavan official.
Woman Waiting for Bus Offered Lift, Gang-Raped in Car
A 35-year-old woman, who was waiting for a bus to her home in Haryana, was allegedly raped by three men who offered her a lift in their car in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, police said on Tuesday.
Based on the survivor's complaint, two of the accused have been arrested, while the third one is absconding, Station House Officer Yashpal Dhama said.
He said the incident took place in Kairana town on Monday when the three accused offered a lift to the woman and took her to a forest near Jahanpura village, where they allegedly raped her.
(Source: PTI)
Sunanda Pushkar Death Case to Be Heard on 31 August: CBI Judge
In the Sunanda Pushkar death case, a special CBI Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar has posted the matter for hearing on 31 August while directing the prosecution to properly arrange all the documents in the case.
(Source: ANI)
Rs 1.48 Crore Worth of Saudi Riyals Seized in Hyderabad; 2 Held
Foreign currency totally worth Rs 1.48 crore has been seized from two people who allegedly tried to smuggle it out of the country, officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) said on Tuesday.
The two, who planned to leave the country for Dubai by two separate flights, have been arrested at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, a DRI press release said.
(Source: PTI)
Donald Trump Becomes Grandfather for 10th Time
US President Donald Trump has become a grandfather for the 10th time after his son Eric's wife Lara gave birth to a girl.
"@LaraLeaTrump and I are excited to welcome Carolina Dorothy Trump into the world. We love you already!" the president's son tweeted minutes before Monday midnight.
It is the couple's second child -- their first, Eric Luke Trump, turns two years old in September.
The 73-year-old president has five children from three different women.
(Source: AFP via PTI)
Bargari Sacrilege Case: Punjab Govt Files Revision Plea in CBI Spl Court
The Punjab Government has filed a revision petition in the CBI special court at Mohali challenging its 23 July orders disallowing the state’s request for a copy of the closure report filed by the CBI in the Bargari sacrilege case.
(Source: ANI)
Death Sentence for One, Life Imprisonment for 7 in Bihar Court Blast Case
A court in Bihar's Bhojpur district on Tuesday gave death sentence to a man and life imprisonment to seven others in connection with the 2015 Ara civil court bomb blast case.
Additional District and Sessions Judge Tribhuwan Yadav gave capital sentence to Lambu Sharma after holding him guilty under various sections of the IPC including 302 (murder), 307 (Attempt to murder), 326 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt), 353 (Assault public servant from discharge of his duty) and under some sections of Explosive Substance Act.
(Source: PTI)
Lok Sabha Secretariat Bans Non-Reusable Plastic Bottles in Parliament
The Lok Sabha Secretariat has banned non-reusable plastic bottles and other plastic items in Parliament complex from Tuesday, 20 August.
(Source: PTI)
7 Injured After BMTC Bus Rams into a Building Wall in Bengaluru
In Bengaluru, seven injured after a BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) bus rammed into the wall of a building in Chandapur.
(Source: ANI)
Manipulative Trades: Sebi Imposes Rs 17 Lakh Fine on 3 Entities
Markets regulator Sebi has imposed a total fine of Rs 17 lakh on three entities for executing fraudulent and manipulative trades in illiquid stock options segment on the BSE.
Abhishek Capital Pvt Ltd, Ajanta Comtrade Pvt Ltd and Ravinder Singh are the three entities facing the penalty, as per Sebi's separate orders.
Sebi imposed a fine of Rs 7 lakh on Ravinder Singh, while Ajanta Comtrade and Abhishek Capital were fined Rs 5 lakh each.
(Source: PTI)
AAP MLA Sandeep Kumar Disqualified from Delhi Assembly
Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel on Tuesday disqualified rebel Aam Aadmi Party MLA and former minister Sandeep Kumar under the anti-defection law, an official statement said.
Kumar, who faced the action for supporting the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in the Lok Sabha elections, is the fourth legislator of Delhi's ruling party to be disqualified in less than a month.
(Source: PTI)
Three Drug Peddlers Arrested in J&K
Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested in two separate operations in Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
Kulwinder Singh and Devinder Kumar were arrested after 328 banned intoxicant capsules were seized from them during checking at Parliawand area of Kathua district, a police official said.
(Source: PTI)
Three IEDs Planted by Ultras Recovered in Chhattisgarh
Three powerful IEDs, planted by naxals to target the security forces, were recovered on Tuesday in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, police said.
Police Sub-Inspector, Constable Shot Dead After Allegedly Conducting a Raid
In Bihar, a police sub-inspector and a constable, who were part of a police team reportedly returning after conducting a raid, died when the team was fired upon near Marhaura market in Saran district.
One police personnel has been admitted to hospital. Police present at spot. More details awaited.
Encounter Between Security Forces, Terrorists Underway in Baramulla
Army sources said, “An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists in Baramulla. The security forces suspect that one or two terrorists are engaged in the encounter.”
(Source: ANI)
Pak Director Gen Summons Indian High Commissioner over Alleged Ceasefire Violations
Pakistan Director General (South Asia and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation), Mohammad Faisal has summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, Gaurav Ahluwalia over alleged ceasefire violations.
(Source: ANI)
Nalin Kumar Kateel Is the New State President of Karnataka BJP
Nalin Kumar Kateel has been appointed as the state president of Karnataka BJP.
(Source: ANI)
Special Court Sends Businessman Ratul Puri to ED Remand for 6 Days
In Delhi, a special court sends businessman Ratul Puri to Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand for 6 days, in connection with Rs 354 crore bank fraud case.
(Source: ANI)
R Dilip is the New Commissioner of Hubli-Dharwad Police in K'taka
R Dilip took charge as Commissioner of Hubli-Dharwad Police in Karnataka today.
(Source: ANI)
'No Need to Review Reservation': Union Min Ramdas Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said, “PM Modi ji has said it several times that reservation (of Dalits and OBCs) will not be reduced. I don't think there is any need to review reservation. People who should get reservation will surely get reservation.”
(Source: ANI)
NIA Arrests Chandam Tondon in 2017 Ambush Case in Road Opening Party
In Manipur, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested one Chandam Tondon Singh, in connection with case of ambush in Road Opening Party (ROP) of 4th Assam Rifles at Chamol-Sajik Tampak Road in Chandel district on 15 November 2017.
(Source: ANI)
Leapord Rescued by Forest Dept From a Well in Pune Village
In Maharashtra, a leopard was rescued by Forest Department from a well in Ambe village in Pune, earlier today.
(Source: ANI)
Man Gets 25 Yrs in Jail for Repeatedly Raping Daughter in Maharashtra
A court in Thane sentenced a man to 25 years in jail for repeatedly raping his teenage daughter.
District Judge (Special POCSO Act) D G Murumkar also fined the 38-year-old man, a resident of Shanti Nagar in Bhiwandi town, Rs 10,000, additional public prosecutor Ujjwala Moholkar said.
(Source: PTI)
Sunanda Pushkar Was Suffering From Mental Agony, Delhi Police Tells Court
Sunanda Pushkar, who was allegedly driven to kill herself, was suffering from mental agony due to strained relationship with her husband and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor with whom she had a scuffle resulting in various injury marks few days before her death, the Delhi Police told a court.
(Source: PTI)
Cong MLA Nirmala Gavit Submits Resignation from Maharashtra Assembly
In Maharashtra, Congress MLA from Igatpuri, Nirmala Gavit has submitted her resignation from Maharashtra Assembly, to the Speaker of the Assembly Haribhau Bagade.
(Source: ANI)
Justice Patnaik Examines Lawyer Who Claimed Larger Conspiracy Against Cji Gogoi
A Supreme Court-appointed one-man panel, holding inquiry into allegations of "larger conspiracy" to frame Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, completed the task by recording statement of a lawyer, who has made the claims, and will submit the report in mid September.
Sources said that Justice AK Patnaik, a retired Supreme Court judge who was appointed by the apex court as a one-man panel, examined advocate Utsav Singh Bains. Bains had made several allegations including fixing of benches in the Supreme Court.
Man Kills Elderly Father for Refusing to Give Money
A man allegedly killed his 75-year-old father for refusing to give him money, police said.
The incident took place in Taharpura village in Konch tehsil where Sarju Prasad was brutally beaten by his son Hanumant Singh, Superintendent of Police Satish Kumar said.
(Source: PTI)
2 Convicts Who Jumped Parole Arrested in Delhi
Two convicts, who were absconding after being released on parole, were arrested in New Delhi, police said.
Kanhaiya (36), who was convicted in a rape case, was released on six weeks parole for a kidney operation. But he did not surrender on scheduled date, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Four People Killed After Biker Rams Car in TN
Four people, including a three member family and a bike rider were killed on the spot when their car hit the two wheeler at nearby Paramakudi, police said.
Another person in the car has been hospitalised, they said.
(Source: PTI)
PM Modi Talks to UK PM Johnson, Raises Issue of Violence Against Indians in London
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with British PM Boris Johnson.
Modi raised issue of violence against Indians participating in Independence Day celebrations outside Indian mission in London, PMO stated.
(Source: PTI)
Congress MLA Nirmala Gavit Quits, May Join Shiv Sena
Congress MLA Nirmala Gavit submitted her resignation to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Haribhau Bagade amid speculation that she may join the ruling Shiv Sena.
(Source: PTI)
Bhim Army Chief, Chandrashekhar Azad Arrested
Bhim Army Chief, Chandrashekhar Azad was arrested on Wednesday. An FIR has been registered under IPC sections 147, 149, 186, 353, 332 at Govindpuri police station. Other protestors are also in police custody, further investigation underway.
(Source: ANI)