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Israeli Aircraft Strike Hamas Site After Gaza Rocket Fire
Israeli aircraft carried out multiple strikes on Hamas military positions early Monday in the Gaza Strip after three rockets were launched from the territory into southern Israel.
(AFP)
Hong Kong Arrests 36 in Latest Protest
Hong Kong police drew their guns and fired a warning shot on the night of Sunday, 25 August, after protesters attacked officers with sticks and rods, and brought out water cannon trucks for the first time, an escalation in the summerlong protests that have shaken the city's government and residents.
Police said that they arrested 36 people, including a 12-year-old, for offenses such as unlawful assembly, possession of an offensive weapon and assaulting police officers.
(AP)
Three Killed, Three Injured in Lightning Strikes in Odisha
At least three farmers were killed and three others injured when they were struck by lightning in separate incidents in Odisha's Cuttack and Kendrapara districts on Sunday, 25 August, police said.
While two persons were killed and three injured in separate incidents of lightning strikes in Cuttack's Mahanga, another person was fatally struck by lightning in Kendrapara's Mahakalapada area, a police officer said.
All the deceased and injured were working in agriculture fields during the strikes, he said.
(PTI)
Nine Injured in Clash over Property Dispute in UP
Nine people were injured in stone-pelting during a clash between two groups over a property dispute, police said on Monday, 26 August.
The incident took place on Sunday evening in Sarvat locality, which comes under the jurisdiction of Civil Lines police station, they said.
Two men, Amerpal and Asgar, got into a confrontation over a property dispute, which turned into a violent clash after other joined the melee, SHO Samerpal Atri said.
(PTI)
30 Pilgrims Injured After Bus Falls into Ditch in UP's Muzaffarnagar
Thirty pilgrims were injured after their bus overturned and fell into a ditch in UP’s Muzaffarnagar, police said on Monday, 26 August.
The bus carrying 50 pilgrims was on its way to Rajasthan's Bagar from Bijnor when the accident took place on the Pinna bypass road here on Sunday, they said.
(PTI)
Earthquake of Magnitude 4.7 Strikes Nagaland
According to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), an earthquake of magnitude 4.7 struck 132 km East of Tuensang in Nagaland on Monday, 26 August.
(ANI)
SPG Security to Manmohan Singh Withdrawn, Says Report
The Special Protection Group (SPG) security that was given to former PM Manmohan Singh has been withdrawn and he will now get CRPF cover, NDTV reported on Monday.
PIL Seeks Constitution of a Judicial Commission to Draft Uniform Civil Code
A PIL has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking direction to the Central government and Law Commission of India to constitute a Judicial Commission or a High-Level Expert Committee to draft a Uniform Civil Code to secure gender justice, gender equality and dignity of women.
(Source: ANI)
JD(U) Won't Be Granted Concession to Use its 'Arrow' Symbol: ECI
The Election Commission of India has directed that Janata Dal (United) will not be granted concession to use its reserved symbol "Arrow" for contesting elections in the states of Jharkhand and Maharashtra.
(Source: ANI)
CBIC Compulsorily Retires 22 Officers After Corruption, Other Charges
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has compulsorily retired yet another 22 senior officers of the rank of Superintendent/AO, under Fundamental Rule 56 (J) in the public interest, due to corruption and other charges.
(Source: ANI)
SC Orders Disbursal of Rs 7.16 Cr to NBCC for Completion of Stalled Amrapali Projects
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the disbursal of Rs 7.16 crore to NBCC for completion of stalled Amrapali projects.
It ordered the forensic audit report to be given to ED, police and ICAI for action against Amrapali directors and auditors.
The top court also ordered Noida and Greater Noida authorities to set up a nodal cell for giving completion certificates to homebuyers.
(Source: PTI)
Two People Shot Dead in Bihar's Sitamarhi
Three people were shot at in Bihar’s Sitamarhi on Monday, with two of them having died on the spot, ANI reported.
Zakir Naik Not Above the Law: Malaysian Home Minister
Malaysian Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday was quoted by the country’s media as saying, “(No one is) above the law, not even Dr Zakir Naik.”
Mayawati Slams Rahul Gandhi, Others Over J&K Visit
BSP supremo Mayawati slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and others for their visit to J&K, saying on Twitter on Monday that the visit “without permission” might give an opportunity to the Centre and J&K governor to do politics. “Before going there, it would have been appropriate to have given a thought to this.”
CCD Owner VG Siddhartha's Forensic Report Corroborates Suicide Theory: Police
The forensic report on the death of Cafe Coffee Day owner VG Siddhartha corroborates the suicide theory, Mangaluru Police Commissioner PS Harsha said on Monday.
According to police sources, water was found in Siddhartha's lungs and his death was due to drowning.
"We have received the FSL report. It corroborates the suicide theory," the commissioner told PTI.
(Source: PTI)
US-China Trade Talks Will Start Very Shortly: Donald Trump
Amid tensions, US President Donald Trump on Monday said that the US-China trade talks will “start very shortly”.
He also said that he’s “not looking for regime change” in Iran.
(Source: AFP)
Akhilesh Yadav Dissolves SP's Delhi Unit
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has dissolved the Delhi unit of the party with immediate affect.
(Source: ANI)
Fire at Spice Mall in Noida
Fire breaks out in Spice Mall in Sector 25A of Noida. Firefighting operations underway.
(Source: ANI)
Four of a Family Found Dead in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar
Four members of a family, including two minors, were found dead on Monday morning in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district, police said.
Babaji Badhe (41), his wife Kavita (35), their sons Aditya (15) and Dhananjay (13) were found hanging from an iron rod in their home in Gunore village in Parner tehsil, said sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) Ajit Patil.
“Neighbours alerted the police. We believe Babaji, a farmer, killed his wife and sons and then committed suicide. Further probe is underway,” Patil said.
(Source: PTI)
Man Tries Self-Immolation at Haryana CM's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra'
A man attempted self-immolation in Rathdhana village of Sonipat district on Monday when Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' was passing through the area.
The man, who identified himself as Rajesh, told reporters that he took the step because his son was jobless despite being “assured” a job when he met the chief minister earlier.
Sonipat Superintendent of Police Pratiksha Godhara told PTI that the Yatra was nearing a halt in Sonipat district when the man sprinkled some inflammable material nearby and set himself on fire.
Haryana Minister and BJP MLA from Sonipat, Kavita Jain said that when the yatra reached the village, they saw a man engulfed in flames after which security officials were asked to rush to his help.
"I was on board the yatra bus when we saw the man in flames. Four more persons also sustained burn injuries in the incident. The seriously injured person has been referred to PGIMS hospital at Rohtak, while the other four are undergoing treatment in Sonipat civil hospital," Jain, the urban local bodies and women and child development minister, said.
(Source: PTI)
Pilot Being Searched as Spain Military Plane Crashes at Sea
A Spanish military plane crashed on Monday off the southeastern coast and rescue services were searching for the pilot who ejected, the defence ministry said.
The C-101 - the same aircraft used by Spain's air force Eagle Patrol aerobatics team - was on a "training flight" when it crashed near the resort of La Manga, a statement said.
On board was a flight instructor who “was able to eject before the plane crashed in the sea”.
(Source: PTI)
Ratul Puri's ED Remand Extended
A Delhi Court has extended Enforcement Directorate's (ED) remand of businessman Ratul Puri for four days in an alleged bank fraud case. He will be produced by ED before the court again on 30 August.
Additional DM of Boudh Dies in Road Accident
Ramakanta Sethy, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Boudh, Odisha lost his life in a road accident.
(Source: ANI)
FIR Filed against Ajit Pawar in Bank Scam
Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police files FIR against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, Ajit Pawar and 76 others in connection with Maharashtra State Co-op Bank scam case.
3 Injured in Blast Outside Pak Consulate in Afghanistan
Pakistan has said that at least three persons, including a policeman, were injured in a blast outside its Consulate General in the volatile Jalalabad city in Afghanistan.
Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal said an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded outside the consulate in Jalalabad.
“IED exploded outside holding area of our Consulate General in Jalalabad. All Pakistani staff are safe. One policeman and two applicants are reportedly wounded,” he said in a tweet.
“We are in contact with Afghan authorities to ensure strengthened security for Consulate General's premises and personnel,” Faisal said.
No outfit has taken responsibility of the attack.
(Source: PTI)
Last Date to File GST Annual Returns Extended till 30 Nov
The finance ministry on Monday said the last date for filing annual GST returns has been extended by three months to 30 November as taxpayers were facing technical problems in furnishing returns.
"It is hereby informed that the last date for furnishing of annual return in the Form GSTR-9 / Form GSTR-9A and reconciliation statement in the Form GSTR-9C for the financial year 2017-18 is extended from August 31, 2019 to November 30, 2019," the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs said in a statement.
(Source: PTI)
Maha Cooperative Bank Scam: FIR Filed Against Ajit Pawar, 70 Others
Mumbai Police on Monday registered an FIR against senior NCP leader and former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and 70 former functionaries in the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank scam case on alleged charges of cheating and forgery, days after the Bombay High Court directed them to file an offence.
(Source: PTI)
Unnao Gang Rape: CBI Gets Time till 9 Sept to Finish Probe
A Delhi court on Monday granted the CBI time till 9 September to complete its investigation and file a status report in the 2017 Unnao gangrape case, one of the four related cases transferred by the Supreme Court from Uttar Pradesh.
District Judge Dharmesh Sharma approved the investigative agency's request seeking more time to further investigate the case in which Shubham Singh, Naresh Tiwari and Brajesh Singh Yadav are the accused.
(Source: PTI)
Jet Lenders Give Third Extension for EOI till 31 Aug
The lenders to the defunct Jet Airways on Monday for the third time extended the deadline for submission of expressions of interest for stake sale in the bankrupt airline to 31 August after a new bidder showed interest post-August 10 deadline.
After the second deadline on August 10, there were three bids, but one opted out while the another one did not qualify, leaving just one in the race.
The decision to extend the deadline for EoIs was taken by the lenders at a meeting of committee of creditors held in the financial capital.
"The lenders have decided to extend deadline to submit EoIs till 31 August," a banker told PTI.
16 Imposters Held in Bihar During Physical Exam for Constables
Sashastra Seema Bal officials on Monday arrested 16 alleged imposters during a physical examination for recruitment of constables in Bihar's Kishanganj.
The accused were caught during verification of biometric finger-prints, SSB 12th Battalion Commandant Pramod Devrani said.
SSB was conducting the examination at the BSF camp in Khagra to fill up posts of constables in Central Armed Police Forces.
(Source: PTI)
7 Hurt as Mob Ransacks Nandurbar Railway Station; Attacks Cops
A mob hurled stones and ransacked Nandurbar railway station in Maharashtra over alleged inaction by police in taking action against a man accused of molesting a woman passenger on train, prompting police to fire tear gas shells on Sunday night.
Seven persons, including two police officers - one of the GRP and another belonging to the city police - three constables, and two passengers on platforms were injured in the incident.
(Source: PTI)
Sukhbir Badal, Harsimrat Meet Amit Shah; Urge Rebuilding of Ravidas Temple
Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday met Home Minister Amit Shah and urged him that the Ravidas temple, which was demolished by authorities in Delhi, be rebuilt.
The demolition of the temple in Delhi's Tughlakabad area led to protests in parts of Punjab and the national capital.
(Source: PTI)
JNUSU to Have 43 Councillors
Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) this time will have 43 councillors, the university poll panel said. Till last year, the number of councillors was 31 but due to an amendment made to the JNUSU constitution, the number had gone up to 43, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Oklahoma Judge Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $572 Million For Role In Oklahoma's Opioid Crisis
An Oklahoma judge has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million after ruling the drugmaker liable for fuelling an opioid epidemic in the state by deceptively marketing painkillers.
(Source: Reuters)
Romania Ruling Coalition Collapses as Junior Partner Quits
Romania's ruling coalition collapsed Monday when the junior partner announced it was pulling out in the latest setback to the governing Social Democrats two months before a presidential election.
(Source: AFP)
Uttar Pradesh Govt Transfers 12 IPS Officers
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday night transferred 12 IPS officers in the state in the rank of DGs and ADGs, a statement issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi said.
(Source: PTI)
Eight Arrested for Allegedly Thrashing Man on Suspicion of Him Being Child-Lifter
Eight persons have been arrested in Shahjahanpur on complaint of a man who alleged he was thrashed by them on suspicion of him being a child-lifter, on 25 August.
(Source: ANI)