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Fire Breaks Out at Timber Yard in Mumbai's Byculla, 8 Fire Tenders At Spot
A fire has broken out in a timber yard at Santa Sawta Marg in Mustafa Bazaar of Mazgaon, in Byculla. Eight fire tenders are present at the spot. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Archeologists Find Remains of 227 Sacrificed Children in Peru
Archeologists in Peru say the 227 bodies they have unearthed from a site used by the pre-Columbian Chimu culture is the biggest-ever discovery of sacrificed children. Archeologists have been digging since last year at the huge sacrificial site in Huanchaco, a beachside tourist town north of the capital Lima.
(Source: AFP)
4 Train Coaches Derail at Kanpur Station, No Injuries Reported
Four coaches of a train derailed at Platform number 3 of the Kanpur Central railway station. No injuries have been reported.
(Source: ANI)
Philippine Ferry Fire Kills 2, More Than 100 People Rescued
The Philippine coast guard said that a fire has engulfed a ferry at sea and at least two people were killed while more than 100 were rescued.
Coast guard spokesman Armand Balilo said rescue efforts were continuing after the fire overnight on the M/V Lite Ferry 16 off Dapitan city in Zamboanga del Norte province in the south.
(Source: PTI)
NCP MLA Dilip Sopal Submits His Resignation
In Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA from Barshi constituency of Solapur district, Dilip Sopal handed over his resignation to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Haribhau Bagde yesterday.
(Source: ANI)
Security Beefed up in View of Death Anniv of 2 Men Killed in Muzaffarnagar Riots
Security has been beefed up with additional police deployment in Kawal and Malakpura villages in this district of Uttar Pradesh in view of the sixth death anniversary of two men who were killed in Kawal, following which communal riots had erupted in the district and adjoining areas in 2013.
(Source: PTI)
Japan Orders 240,000 to Evacuate Over Flood, Landslide Fears
Japanese authorities issued a rare evacuation order for 240,000 people in the country's southwest over flood and landslide fears, as officials confirmed a man was killed in heavy rains.
(Source: PTI)
Exchange of Fire Between Security Forces, Naxals in Odisha
In Odisha, one District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel lost his life and another was injured in an exchange of fire between security forces and naxals on Bonda hill in Malkangiri. Operation is still underway.
(Source: ANI)
Case Registered Against WB BJP Pres Dilip Ghosh Over Controversial Remarks
In West Bengal, a suo motu case registered has been against WB BJP President Dilip Ghosh in Kolaghat Police Station, for his reported statement, “Don't be afraid of TMC goons and police. If you are attacked, beat up TMC workers and police personnel. Don't be afraid. We'll manage if there's any problem.”
(Source: ANI)
Pakistan: Karachi Airspace Partially Shut Till 31 August
Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a notice to airmen (NOTAM), closing the three routes of Karachi airspace from 28-31 August, reported Dunya News.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Thanks Aamir Khan for Supporting Move to Ban Single-Use Plastic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Bollywoods actor Aamir Khan for extending “valuable support” to the movement to eliminate the usage of single-use plastric in the country.
This comes after Aamir supported Modi's initiative of banning single-use plastic.
(Source: ANI)
5 Held for Spreading Rumours of Child Theft in Muzaffarnagar
Five men were arrested for allegedly spreading rumours of child theft in this district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Wednesday.
According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abhishek Yadav, the arrests were made on Tuesday evening and the accused were identified as — Bindu Raj and Gautam Singh of Madheda village, Chand of Kaserva village, Amit and Sonu of Sadruddin Nagar.
(Source: PTI)
Sikh Man Stabbed to Death in US
A 64-year-old Sikh man from India was stabbed to death by an unidentified person in the US state of California while he was on his evening walk, according to a media report.
Parmjit Singh was attacked in Gretchen Talley Park in Tracy around 9 pm on Sunday. He died from his injuries, ABC News reported.
(Source: PTI)
PM Urges People to Visit Sardar Sarovar Dam
Sharing its pictures, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to visit the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat and hoped that those visiting the super structure will also go to the Statue of Unity.
The prime minister said that he is happy to share that the water levels at the Sardar Sarovar Dam have touched a historic 134-meter mark.
(Source: PTI)
Pavan Kapoor Is the Next Ambassador of India to UAE
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated, “Pavan Kapoor has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).”
(Source: ANI)
Collaboration With India on Climate Action Is Quite Important: UN Official
“The collaboration with India on climate action is quite important and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recommitted to continue leading on climate issues,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' Special Envoy Luis Alfonso de Alba for the 2019 Climate Summit.
(Source: PTI)
'Need to Use Scientific Methods for Investigation': HM Amit Shah
At the foundation day celebrations of Bureau of Police Research and Development, in Delhi, Home Minister Amit Shah said, “This isn’t era of 3rd degree, we need to use scientific methods for investigation. I told PM to think about National Modus Operandi Bureau to study methods of crime and criminal mentality.”
(Source: ANI)
'Prep to Receive Batch of Women Soldiers in Corps of Military Police Has Begun: Indian Army
Indian Army stated, “The preparations are underway for receiving and training the first ever batch of women soldiers in Corps of Military Police, from accommodation necessities to training modules to selecting the right instructors from all over the country for them.”
Indian Army added, “Many models including that of Karnataka Women Police have been studied and good practices have been adopted.”
(Source: ANI)
WB Govt to Introduce Bill Against Mob Lynching
The Mamata Banerjee-led government is likely to introduce an anti-lynching bill in Assembly to check incidents of mob assault and lynching in the state.
(Source: PTI)
Mayawati Urges State Govt to Take Strict Action Against Mob Assaults in UP
BSP's Mayawati has batted for strong laws to check mob lynchings and stringent actions against the accused.
Taking to Twitter, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said, “In Uttar Pradesh, mob lynching has taken a new form. Now innocent women are being targeted by the mob. There is a panic among people as women are being beaten up and killed over suspicion of being child-lifters. The state government must take strict actions against such wrongdoings.”
(Source: ANI)
Priyanka Gandhi Hits Lashes out at up Govt for Failing to Assure Safety to Women
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi hit out at the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to assure safety to women, a day after an FIR was lodged against former Union minister Swami Chinmayanand after a student went missing following her allegation that the BJP leader had been harassing her.
(Source: PTI)
Taliban Storm Checkpoint in Western Afghanistan, Killing 14
An Afghan official said that Taliban insurgents have stormed a checkpoint in western Herat province, killing 14 pro-government militia members.
(Source: AP)
Amazon Fires a 'Tipping Point': Forestry Group Chief
The fires tearing through the Amazon represent a “tipping point” for the health of the rainforest, the head of a top global forestry management body said, urging the world to do more to save the trees.
The situation in the Amazon is “very urgent,” stressed Gerhard Dieterle, executive director of the International Tropical Timber Organisation, an intergovernmental agency group that promotes sustainable forestry use.
(Source: AFP)
Police, Forensic Science Universities to Be Set Up: Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Police University and Forensic Science University will be set up at the national level. There will be colleges affiliated to it in every state. Bureau of Police Research and Development has sent a draft regarding this, it'll be placed before the cabinet soon.”
(Source: ANI)
Bihar Court Awards Life Imprisonment to Man for Killing Pregnant Wife
A Simdega court has sentenced a 38-year-old man to life imprisonment for killing his pregnant wife last year.
Principal District Judge, Kumar Kamal, awarded life imprisonment to Birsu Lohara on Tuesday after convicting him in the case.
(Source: PTI)
Mayawati Re-Elected as BSP's President
Mayawati was re-elected as Bahujan Samajwadi Party's (BSP) president in party's national executive meeting today.
BSP to fight elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Delhi and coming by-election in Uttar Pradesh.
(Source: ANI)
NCP Legislator Sopal, Ex-Cong MLA Mane Join Shiv Sena
A day after resigning as NCP MLA, six-time legislator Dilip Sopal formally joined the Shiv Sena in Mumbai.
Besides Sopal, former Congress MLA Dileep Mane also joined the Shiv Sena at party chief Uddhav Thackeray's residence in suburban Bandra.
(Source: PTI)
Imp Institutions Being Headed by 'Yes Men': Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister said, “All important institutions being headed by retired bureaucrats, who are acting as 'yes men' of the government.”
She added, “Central government is after Bengal now as we are opposing its policies and divisive politics.”
(Source: PTI)
TMC MP Ararupa Poddar Summoned on 2 Sept in Narada Scam
TMC MP from Arambagh constituency, Aparupa Poddar has been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on 2 September, in connection with Narada scam.
(Source: ANI)
Two Dead as Japan Orders 670,000 to Flee Heavy Rains
Two people were confirmed dead as heavy rains pounded southwest Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings and orders for 670,000 people to seek safety.
(Source: PTI)
UP: Man Dies in Police Custody, Family Alleges Torture
A 25-year-old man, arrested for stealing mustard seeds, died in police custody after allegedly falling ill, an officer claimed.
Shivam was arrested by the Punnuganj Police on Monday and he fell ill on Tuesday evening, the police said, adding that the man was taken to the district hospital where he died.
(Source: PTI)
CBI Questions TMC MP KD Singh in Narada Case
The CBI questioned Trinamool Congress' Rajya Sabha MP KD Singh in connection with Narada sting case in which some persons resembling party leaders were seen accepting money, officials stated.
“Singh arrived at the agency headquarters in the morning and his questioning is going on,” they said.
(Source: PTI)
ED, CBI Oppose Christian Michel's Bail Plea
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have opposed the regular bail application moved by AgustaWestland accused middleman Christian Michel. Both agencies have filed their reply in the special court. The hearing will continue on Thursday.
(Source: ANI)
Woman Dies After Private Clinic Diagnoses Her as 'HIV Positive', CM Orders Probe
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday said that a probe will be ordered into the death of a woman who suffered severe mental distress after a private clinic "wrongly" diagnosed her as HIV positive. The chief minister informed the state Assembly that the director of the health services would be asked to look into the incident and submit a report within a fortnight.
(Source: PTI)
Infant in TN Critical After Being Fed Mercury for Stomach Pain
A 10-day-old baby girl is battling for life at a government hospital in Thanjavur after she was allegedly fed mercury mixed with betel leaf juice by her grandmother to treat stomach ache. A doctor at the hospital said the infant was suffering from Septecemia due to mercury poisoning. "The baby's maternal grandmother fed mercury with betel leaf juice (to the infant) leading to her critical condition," he said.
(Source: PTI)
Two Wanted Criminals Arrested from District Jhajjar
Haryana Police has arrested two wanted criminals from district Jhajjar. Two country-made pistols, seven live-cartridges and a motorcycle were recovered from their possession.
(Source: ANI)
The Special Operations Group and Anti-Terrorism Squad Arrests Three People in Rajasthan
The Special Operations Group (SOG) and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has seized 23 pistols, seven magazines and 20 live cartridges and fake Indian currency notes of face value of Rs 1,0,76000 in Sawai Madhopur. Three people arrested.
(Source: ANI)
Telangana: Three School Children Die in Bus Accident
Three children died and two were injured when a private school bus in which they were travelling overturned at Vemulawada in Rajanna Sircilla district, police said on Wednesday. The bus carrying 28 children, rammed into a divider and overturned, killing two on the spot. Another died on the way to the hospital.
(Source: PTI)
Oil Removal from Malaysian Ship Stuck Off Odisha Coast Starts
Days after the Indian Coast Guard cautioned about possible oil spillage from a Malaysian cargo vessel, anchored near Odisha's Chilika Lake, the process of removing fuel from the ship has been started, a state minister said on Wednesday. Odisha government had earlier asked owner of the Malaysian ship to remove oil in view of the possible fuel spillage from the vessel.
(Source: PTI)
NCW Writes to UP DGP to Expeditiously Probe Allegations of Harassment Against Chinmayanand
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh Police, asking it to expeditiously investigate the allegations of harassment levelled by a student against former Union minister and BJP leader Swami Chinmayanand before she went missing, and submit a report. The commission, which has taken a serious note of the incident, has also urged the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure the safety of the girl and her family.
(Source: PTI)
Not Closing Indira Canteens But Want Probe on Functioning: CM
The Karnataka government is not planning to close down Indira canteens but wanted a detailed inquiry into their functioning, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said on Wednesday. Yediyurappa's statement comes in the wake of reports that the canteens, the pet project of the previous Congress government to provide highly subsidised food to the urban poor, are on the verge of closure as neither the state government nor the Bengaluru corporation have made any budgetary allocations.
(Source: PTI)
88-Year-Old Woman Arrested by Anti-Narcotics Cell in New Delhi
A 88-year-old woman, involved in the selling of heroin has been arrested by Anti-Narcotics Cell from Inderpuri. 16 gm heroin was recovered from her. She has been arrested nine times since 1996 for similar crimes.
(Source: ANI)
Over 65,000 Tablets of Banned Drugs Seized From Chemist Shop in Faridkot
Police seized over 65,000 tablets of banned drugs from a chemist shop in Punjab's Faridkot and arrested its owner, officials said on Wednesday. Police also recovered Rs 87.59 lakh in cash from the medical store and the owner's wholesale drug licence had been cancelled, the officials said.
(Source: PTI)
CBI Summons BJP Leader Mukul Roy For Questioning
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mukul Roy has been called by the Central Bureau of Investigation (Delhi) for questioning in connection with Narada case.
(Source: ANI)
Chopper Scam: Ratul Puri Already in Custody, Can't Surrender, ED Tells Court
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday told a Delhi court that Ratul Puri, nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, was not in a position to surrender as offered by him in the AgustaWestland chopper scam since he is already in its custody in another case.
(Source: PTI)
19-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Abducting and Murdering a Three Year Old Girl
A 19-year-old man has been arrested by police for allegedly abducting and murdering a three year old girl in Pune. The girl was found lying unconscious near a railway track today morning, she later succumbed to her injuries. Postmortem report awaited; case registered.
(Source: ANI)
Deputy SP Kutch-East: We've Received Information From State Govt About a Terror Threat
DS Vaghela, Dy SP Kutch-East, Gujrat: We've received information from state govt about a terror threat. Entire Kutch District is at high alert, security deployed at all landing ports. Marine police, Customs & CISF are conducting joint sea patrolling; marine commandos also engaged.
(Source: ANI)
Claiming Police Apathy, Mathura Couple Sets Self on Fire
A man and his wife set themselves on fire outside a police station in Mathura on Wednesday, alleging inaction by the police over their complaint that some village strongmen were harassing them, officials said. The couple reached Surir police station in Mathura in the morning after pouring kerosene oil on their bodies and set themselves on fire there, with a purported video of the incident getting circulated on social media.
(Source: PTI)
Two Arrested For Cheating, Possessing Fake Currency in New Delhi
Two men have been arrested from Badarpur in south Delhi on charges of cheating and possessing fake currency, police said on Wednesday. The arrests were made on the complaint of 35-year-old Manoj Kumar Sahani, who claimed the accused, Raj Shinghaniya and Hemraj, cheated him of Rs Three lakh.
(Source: PTI)
Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan
Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, Gaurav Ahluwalia on Wednesday over alleged ceasefire violations.
(Source: ANI)
IAF to Receive The Advanced Version of the Spice-2000 Air To Ground Guided Bombs by Mid-September
Indian Air Force (IAF) to receive the advanced version of the Spice-2000 air to ground guided bombs by mid-September from Israel. The bombs are being delivered to India as part of around Rs 300 crore contract signed in June this year.
(Source: ANI)
Chinmayanand Case: UP Police Claim Missing Girl Spotted in Delhi
Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday claimed that the student who went missing after levelling allegations that she was being harassed by BJP leader Swami Chinmayanand has been spotted at a Delhi hotel. But she had already left the hotel when a police team reached there, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Man Rapes Teenage Neighbour in Slum Toilet; Held
A 30-year-old man has been arrested within hours after he allegedly raped his 15-year-old neighbour in the bathroom of a slum in Bhopal in the wee hours on Wednesday, police said. The accused Dharmendra Malviya allegedly forced his way into the bathroom around 2 am and committed the crime, said TT Nagar police station in-charge Sanjiv Chowkse.
(Source: PTI)
Mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi Move SC Seeking Direction to Take Measures to End Caste Discrimination on Campuses
Mothers of Rohith Vemula (PhD scholar from Hyderabad University who allegedly committed suicide in 2016) and Payal Tadvi (allegedly committed suicide after facing harassment at Mumbai's BYL Nair Hospital) move SC seeking direction to take measures to end caste discrimination on campuses.
(Sources: ANI)
Man, Son Get Life Term for Killing Farmer
A court on Wednesday sentenced a man and his son to life imprisonment for killing a farmer seven years ago. Additional District Sessions Judge Veer Nayak Singh also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on Ompal and his son Bhupendra after finding them guilty of murder.
(Source: PTI)
'Though World Has Changed, India-Russia Relationship Remains Constant' : Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that in the last 40 years the world has changed, but what has been constant is actually the relationship between India and Russia. Jaishankar arrived in Moscow on Tuesday on a two-day visit to finalise the preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit to Russia.
(Source: PTI)
Man Held on Charge of Spying in Jalandhar
A 36-year-old man was arrested by the Jalandhar police for allegedly providing secret information about Indian Air Force and Army installations to Pakistan-based pro-Khalistan leader Gopal Singh Chawla, officials said on Wednesday. Harpal Singh, a resident of Bhatija village, was arrested near Kartarpur in Punjab's Jalandhar district on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
Army Man Pushed Out of Moving Train in Bengaluru, In Serious Condition
A 28-year old Army man was seriously injured after being allegedly pushed out of a moving train in Bengaluru by a gang of robbers when he resisted their attempt to snatch his mobile phone, Railway police said. Made Gowda, hailing from Mandya in Karnataka, suffered grave injuries in his head in the incident that occurred on Sunday near Nayandahalli and was in "a serious condition" at the Army Command Hospital here, his wife Deepa said.
(Source: PTI)
Court Summons BJP Leader Harish Khurana in Defamation Case, Complaint Against Manoj Tiwari Dismissed
A Delhi court on Wednesday summoned BJP leader Harish Khurana in a defamation complaint filed by an AAP worker for his tweet in connection with the assault on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on 4 May, noting 'prima facie' there are sufficient grounds to proceed against him. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal, however, dismissed the complaint against Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari for his remarks to media in the matter, citing lack of "sufficient ground".
(Source: PTI)
NIA Arrested Md. Najir Sheikh, a Key Operative of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh From Agartala
National Investigating Agency (NIA) arrested Md. Najir Sheikh, a key operative of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Agartala on 26 August in connection with recovery of explosives from a house in Bengaluru on 7 July.
(Source: ANI)
In a Surprise Move, Lakshmi Vilas CEO Parthasarathi Mukherjee Quits
Even as the Reserve Bank is yet to take a call on Indiabulls Housing Finance's plans to merge with Lakshmi Vilas Bank, the mid-sized private sector lender Wednesday announced the resignation of its chief executive Parthasarathi Mukherjee. Mukherjee quit citing personal reasons, the bank informed late in the evening.
(Source: PTI)
Pak Violates Ceasefire Along LoC in J-K's Rajouri
Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire by restoring to mortar shelling and firing of small arms along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, a defence spokesperson said. The firing from across the border started around 8 am and continued for three-and-a-half hours. There was no report of any casualty in the Pakistani firing and shelling.
(Source: PTI)
2 Kids Come Under Schoolbus as Driver Reverses it, Get Killed
In a tragic incident, two children were killed in Singrauli district on Wednesday when the driver of a schoolbus reversed the vehicle without realising that they were standing behind, and ran over them. Aditya Shrivastava (12), his sister Aditi (10) and their maternal uncle were sitting on a motorcycle parked behind the school bus, police said. The two children were declared dead at Morwa hospital. Their uncle, who was severely injured, was undergoing treatment, said Morwa police station in-charge Nagendra Singh.
(Source: PTI)
Live Mortar Recovered From a Rivulet in Himachal Pradesh
Puneet Raghu, Addl SP,Mandi: A live mortar was recovered from a rivulet in Ratti village, Himachal Pradesh. Even after repeated efforts by bomb squad the mortar couldn't be defused. It has been kept in a bomb basket and will be handed over to the Defence personnel in the morning.
(Source: ANI)
Govt to Launch Campaign Against Single-Use Plastic
The government will launch a nationwide campaign to shun single-use plastic as part of an ongoing clean India mission, which will start from second week of September, sources said on Wednesday.
Sharing the details with the Union Cabinet in the council of ministers' meeting, Secretary Drinking Water and Sanitation Parameswaran Iyer informed that the campaign will be held in three phases.
(Source: PTI)
Two Youths Sustain Bullet Injuries in Clash at Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Two youths sustained bullet injuries amid a clash between two groups at Chaudhary Charan Singh University on 28 August, when students were prepping up for the visit of UP Minister Ashok Kataria to the University. According to the police, the injured students are not part of the university. A probe in underway in the matter.
(Source: ANI)
French Government Wants to Scrap 25% of Parliament Seats
French President Emmanuel Macron's government wants to shrink the country's parliament by 25 percent as part of an overhaul of French institutions. The government introduced a draft law Wednesday that would reduce the number of seats in the lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, from 577 to 433. The Senate would go from 348 to 261 members.
(Source: AP)
Skull Find in Ethiopia Yields New Clues on How Humans Evolved
A "remarkably complete" 3.8-million-year-old skull of an early human has been unearthed in Ethiopia, scientists announced Wednesday, a discovery that has the potential to alter our understanding of human evolution.
The skull, known as "MRD", was discovered not far from the younger Lucy -- the ancient ancestor of modern humans -- and shows that the two species may have co-existed for about 100,000 years.
(Source: AFP)
Three School Students Dead, Few Others Injured After School Bus Overturns in Telangana
Three school students died and few others received injuries after a school bus overturned in Vemulawada area, Rajanna Sircilla district, Telangana on Wednesday. A case has been registered against the bus driver and an investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Two Arrested Over Death of Businessman in Delhi
A 25-year-old businessman Vinay died in firing after a scuffle with another businessman over non-repayment of a debt at Kikarwala Chowk in Karol Bagh on the night of 27 August. Two accused have been arrested.
(Source: ANI)
Man Attempting to Abduct 8-Year-Old Boy Caught, Arrested
A man attempting to abduct an 8-year-old boy in Aligarh was captured by the family of the boy. The family took the man to the police and filed a complaint, after which he was arrested.
(Source: ANI)