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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Ends Once-Promising Presidential Bid
Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand dropped out of the presidential race Wednesday, abruptly ending a campaign that once looked poised to ride strong on #MeToo credentials to formidability but instead collapsed amid surprisingly low polling and major fundraising struggles.
"I know this isn't the result that we wanted," the 52-year-old New York senator said in an online video in which she didn't endorse any other 2020 Democratic White House hopeful. "But it's important to know when it's not your time."
(AP)
Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Japan's Hokkaido
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter scale struck Hokkaido, Japan, at 5:16 am on Thursday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
(ANI)
NIA Raids Underway at 5 Locations in Coimbatore
The National Investigation Agency is conducting raids at five locations in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore. Laptops, mobile phones, SIM cards and pen-drives have been seized.
(ANI)
US Man Indicted on Terror Charge in Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot
A Maryland man accused of planning an Islamic State-inspired attack at a shopping and entertainment complex near Washington, DC, was indicted on Wednesday on a terrorism-related charge, five months after his arrest.
A federal grand jury indicted Rondell Henry, 28, of Germantown, on a new charge of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, the Islamic State.
(AP)
Fire Breaks Out in Telangana Express, All Passengers Safe
A fire broke out in the Telangana Express early on Thursday near Asoti-Ballabgarh in Haryana. All passengers are reported to be safe, but up and down services on the route have been affected. Fire tenders are present at the spot.
PM Modi Launches 'Fit India Campaign'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Fit India Campaign’ at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex in New Delhi, along with Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports.
Kashmir Was Always Part of India: Rajnath Singh in Leh
Speaking in Leh on Thursday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir. "(I) want to ask Pakistan when had Kashmir belonged to it. Kashmir was always part of India," he said.
(PTI)
Delhi HC Adjourns Hearing in Aircel-Maxis Case Against Maran Brothers to 1 Oct
The Delhi High Court on Thursday adjourned the matter in the Aircel-Maxis case against the Maran brothers to 1 October, after the CBI sought time to file a rejoinder.
(ANI)
Security Heightened in Gujarat's Kutch After Inputs on Infiltration
Security has been heightened at the Kandla port in Gujarat's Kutch in view of inputs that "Pakistani commandos are likely to infiltrate into Indian territory through the Kutch area, through the sea route, to create communal disturbance or terrorist attack in Gujarat."
(ANI)
Pak Test-Fires Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile 'Ghaznavi': Army
Pakistan has successfully test-fired surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Ghaznavi', capable of delivering multiple warheads up to 290 kms, the Army said on Thursday, amid fresh Indo-Pak tensions after India revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
(PTI)
Bypolls to Two RS Seats from UP Announced
The Election Commission on Thursday announced bypolls to two Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh which fell vacant after Samajwadi Party members resigned to join the BJP.
The election will be held on 23 September and the counting will take place on the same evening.
(PTI)
Amit Shah Urges Women to Shun Plastic Bags to Save Environment
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday urged women to shun plastic bags to protect the environment and instead carry cloth bags, which are long- lasting, for shopping.
Shah said the Centre was also considering some strong steps to stop the production of 'single-use' plastic.
(PTI)
Non-Inclusion of a Person's Name in NRC Doesn't Amount to Him/Her Being Declared a Foreigner: MHA
Ahead of the NRC for Assam being published on 31 August, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday said that non-inclusion of a person's name in the National Register of Citizens doesn't amount to his/her being declared a foreigner. "Every individual left out from final NRC can appeal to Foreigners’ Tribunals, an increased number of which are being established," the spokesperson said.
Body Scanners to be Mandatory at All Major Airports in a Year: Aviation Body
Body scanners will be made mandatory at all major airports in a year and at all airports in two years, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) said on Thursday.
Early Compensation and Speedy Rehabilitation Needed: Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought early compensation and speedy rehabilitation for flood-affected people of his parliamentary constituency Wayanad.
While interacting with locals at marooned St Claret Public School at Vythiri on the third day of his visit to Wayanad, Gandhi said he had demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan that compensation and relocation be done fast and quick.
(PTI)
Govt Extends CBDT Chairman Mody's Tenure
The tenure of CBDT Chairman PC Mody has been extended by a year, a government order said on Thursday.
According to the order, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved "re-appointment" of Mody for a period of one year. Mody was to retire on 31 August.
(PTI)
Harassed by Retired Cop, UP Man Ends Life in SSP Office
Frustrated by being constantly harassed by a retired policeman for loan recovery, a 60-year-old man killed himself by consuming poison in the office of the senior superintendent of police in Bareilly, officials said on Thursday. Hari Prasad Meena, a furniture trader, had taken a loan of Rs 2 lakh on high interest from Rajiv Saxena, the brother of retired sub-inspector Ashok Kumar.
Meena had paid Rs 4 lakh, double the principal amount, to Saxena over the past two years. But Meena's family said the retired policeman and his brother claimed the loan was not fully repaid and got Meena's house registered in their names, the SP said.
(Source: PTI)
Independent MLA from Bihar Sent to Two-Day Police Custody
Independent MLA from Bihar, Anant Singh sent to two-day police custody. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from his residence during a raid on 16 August.
(Source: ANI)
Actor Nalini Negi Files an FIR Against Her Roommate and Her Mother
Actor Nalini Negi filed an FIR against her roommate, Sunita Rana and her mother for allegedly assaulting her. Case registered under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Oshiwara Police Station.
(Source: ANI)
A Special Tiger Force for Corbett Reserve Set Up
The Uttarakhand government has decided to form a Special Tiger Force for Corbett Tiger Reserve, a move which will help serve as the much needed second layer of protection for the big cat. The decision to set up the force was taken by the state cabinet on Wednesday. The force will have 85 posts.
Chief Wildlife Warden Rajiv Bhartari said, "The STPF will be effective in checking illegal human intrusion into the reserve through villages located on its fringes and serve as a second layer of protection for tigers at the CTR".
(Source: PTI)
Senior Congress Leader Shivakumar's Plea Rejected by Karnataka High Court
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar's plea to quash the Enforcement Directorate's summons rejected by Karnataka High Court.
(Source: ANI)
Two Police Officials Arrested in Separate Bribery Cases in Rajasthan
Two assistant sub-inspectors were arrested from Jaipur and Dholpur in two separate cases of bribery, an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) spokesperson said on Thursday.
(Source: PTI)
Victoria Jubilee Town Hall in Thiruvananthapuram to be Renamed After Ayyankali
The iconic Victoria Jubilee Town Hall in Thiruvananthapuram would be renamed after social reformer Mahatma Ayyankali, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday. Popularly known as the VJT Hall, it was built to commemorate the golden jubilee of the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1896.
(Source : PTI)
Rajasthan to Give Tax Concession to Passenger Vehicles Visiting Ramdevra Fair
The Rajasthan government has decided to grant concessions in vehicle tax (Motor Vehicle Tax) and Special Road Tax for passenger vehicles coming from neighbouring states to visit the annual Ramdevra fair in Jaisalmer.
As per the decision of the state government, only Rs 6,500 will be collected per passenger vehicle coming to the fair, instead of nearly Rs 17,000, for ten days as Vehicle Tax and Special Road Tax.
(Source: PTI)
Sources: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Likely to Deliver Speech at UNGA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to deliver speech at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 27 September.
(Sources: ANI)
BJP to Celebrate PM Modi's Birthday by Observing 'Serve The People Week'
Bharatiya Janata Party to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on 17 September by observing 'serve the people week/Seva Saptah' from 14-20 September.
(Source: ANI)
AgustaWestland Case: Delhi Court Reserves Order on Regular Bail Plea of Christian Michel
A Delhi Court reserves order on regular bail plea of alleged middleman Christian Michel in AgustaWestland Case. Order to be passed on 7 September.
(Source: ANI)
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Releases CAMPA Funds to Various States
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar, released over Rs 47,436 crores of CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority) funds to various states on Thursday.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi HC Suggests Contractual Law Officers for All 16 Jails in National Capital
The Delhi High Court on Thursday suggested appointment of law officers on contractual basis in the 16 jails of the national capital for their better administration and smooth functioning.
A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar said a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking appointment of one law officer in each of the 16 jails of the national capital in a time-bound manner was a "good" issue and asked the AAP government to look into the matter.
(Source: PTI)
CBI Seeks Prosecution Sanction Against Three Current MP's and One Former MP
CBI has sought prosecution sanction from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against three current MPs and one former MP in the Narada sting case.
(Source: ANI)
11-Judge Bench of Patna HC 'Suspends' Single Judge's Order
In an unprecedented action, an 11-judge bench of the Patna High Court on Thursday "suspended" an order passed by a single judge which was critical of the judiciary.
The bench, led by Chief Justice A P Sahi, held that the order passed on Wednesday was an "attack on judicial hierarchy, judicial integrity and majesty of the court", according to Advocate General of Bihar Lalit Kishor.
(Source: PTI)
They Ran an Economy With Double Digit Inflation Through 10 years: Nirmala Sitharaman on Congress
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Congress’ remarks 'This is unfit govt': They ran an economy with double digit inflation through 10 years that they were in power. They couldn't control prices, they led country in corruption, so to talk about fit & unfit is not for them.
(Source: ANI)
Election for New BJP President in December, Says JP Nadda
Elections for party National President to be held in December this year, says BJP Working President, JP Nadda.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Cabinet Approves Free Travel to Female Passengers in DTC and Cluster Buses
Delhi Cabinet has approved free travel to female passengers in DTC and cluster buses effective from 29 October 2019. Single journey pass will be available with the conductors, says Delhi Transport Minister, Kailash Gahlot.
(Source: ANI)
Five Dead in Road Accident in Gujarat
A road-trip turned into a tragedy for a group of youngsters when the SUV they were traveling in met with accident, killing five of them, near Junagadh in Gujarat on Thursday morning. The speeding Sports Utility Vehicle, being driven by Ishan Meer, one of the deceased, fell into a culvert after breaking the roadside protection wall and hit an electricity pole, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Panchkula Industrial Plots Allocation Scam: Have attached 14 Industrial Plots, Says ED
Have attached 14 industrial plots worth Rs 30.34 crores under Prevention of Money Laundering Act(PMLA) in Panchkula industrial plots allocation scam case, says Enforcement Directorate.
(Source: ANI)
AgustaWestland Case: Voluminous Documents From Various Countries Received During Probe, ED Tells Court
The ED told a Delhi court on Thursday that it has received "voluminous documents" from various countries in response to the Letters Rogatory (LRs) sent in the money laundering case related to AgustaWestland chopper scam.
The Enforcement Directorate made the submissions before Special Judge Arvind Kumar while opposing the bail application moved by British national Christian Michel, the alleged middleman arrested in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal.
(Source: PTI)
Country Facing Financial Stress, Says Former PM Deve Gowda
Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda said on Thursday that the country is facing financial stress and noted that never in the past money was drawn from the Reserve Bank of India.
"There is financial stress in the country. For the first time, money has been drawn from the RBI. So far as I know never ever in the past, money was drawn from the RBI," Gowda said at a press conference at the party office here.
(Source: PTI)
Two Critically Injured in Blast at Firecracker Unit in Bengal Baruipur
Two people were seriously injured in a blast at a firecracker unit in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Thursday, a police officer said.
"Two workers of the unit -- Dulal Naskar and Arindam Sardar -- were critically injured in the blast, impact of which blew away the asbestos roof and damaged the walls of the house," the officer in Baruipur police station said. We suspect the blast might have been triggered by sparks of a short circuit in the house falling on explosives stored there for making firecrackers, the officer added.
(Source: PTI)
Tiger Kills 6-Month Old Male Elephant
An half-eaten carcass of a six-month-old male elephant, believed to have been attacked by a tiger, was found on Thursday in the Masinagudi forest range of Nilgiris district, officials said.
Forest officials suspect that it might have died after being attacked by the tiger which might have eaten part of the carcass.
(Source: PTI)
'We Support Peace But Won't Tolerate Threat to Our Security' : Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Petroleum University in Gandhinagar said, “After Uri we carried out air strike & showed world we support peace but won't tolerate threat to our security. We carried out air strikes after Pulwama and made it clear no one can violate our borders. “
(Source: ANI)
Man Fires in Air at Toll Plaza in TN, Arrested Along With Four Others
A man allegedly opened fire in the air at a toll plaza on the city outskirts after refusing to pay the toll even as four other occupants of the SUV he came in drove away, police said on Thursday. Police personnel present in the vicinity overpowered him and soon nabbed the other four people nearby Valanthur after intercepting the vehicle.
Police said none was injured in the incident that occurred past midnight on Wednesday and all the five people have been arrested and four 'illegal' guns were recovered from them.
(Source: PTI)
Special CBI Court Acquits Former Coal Secretary HC Gupta
A special CBI court today acquitted former coal secretary HC Gupta (Retired) and a firm (Pushp Steel & Mining Pvt Ltd) in an alleged coal scam case pertains to allocation of 'Brahmapuri coal block' in Madhya Pradesh.
(Source: ANI)
RBI to Embrace Social Media Soon
The Reserve Bank will soon embrace social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to de-mystify banking and its workings to the youth. The central bank, which had run a public awareness campaign in 2017, has so far been using the media, including audio-visual and text messages to reach out to the public, as per the RBI annual report 2019 released Thursday.
(Source: PTI)
Ludhiana Jail: Lightning Kills Two Prisoners
Two prisoners died and two others were injured after lightening struck them at a Ludhiana Jail, earlier today.
(Source: ANI)
India’s Squad for 3 T20Is Against South Africa Announced
India’s squad for 3 T20Is against South Africa: Kohli (Captain), Rohit (VC), KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Krunal Pandya, Washington Sundar, Rahul Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini.
(Source: ANI)
Congress Revokes The Expulsion of Former Minister Dr. Satish Chaturvedi
Congress has revoked the expulsion of Maharashtra leader and former minister Dr. Satish Chaturvedi who was expelled last year for anti-party activities.
(Source: ANI)
Barrel of a T-90 Tank Exploded During a Field Firing Exercise in the Pokhran Ranges
During a field firing exercise in the Pokhran ranges on Thursday, barrel of a T-90 tank exploded. No casualties have been reported. An investigation has been ordered into the incident, said Defence Spokesperson Colonel Sambit Ghosh.
(Source: ANI)
Govt Working on a Plan to Raise Solar Power Share Into Grid
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is working on a plan that aims at supplying more solar power into the grid, which in turn would re-energize stressed thermal projects, officials said on Thursday.
With solar power tariffs dipping below thermal power, the government is keen on lowering electricity rates for consumers by mixing a higher share of solar energy.
(Source: PTI)
Environment Ministry to Establish International Standard Zoo in Nagpur
In a bid to protect forests, the Environment Ministry on Thursday decided to establish an International standard zoo and biopark on the forest land at Gorewada, Nagpur.
(Source: PTI)
IAF Delegation Led by Air Marshal Amit Dev Visits MAKS Air Show in Russia
A delegation led by Air Marshal Amit Dev, Director General Air Operations, visited International Aviation & Space Salon MAKS 2019 airshow being held at Zukhovski, Russia.
The Indian delegation were shown MiG-35 & Su-57 aircraft. Two test pilots also got an opportunity to fly two sorties on MiG-35 aircraft during the visit.
(Source: ANI)
Two Killed in a Road Accident in Maharashtra
Two people were killed in a road accident in Washim district on Thursday morning, police officials said. The mishap took place on the Karanja-Darhva road when a speeding bus hit a two-wheeler. A dog suddenly came in front of the two-wheeler, forcing its rider to apply brakes. However, the bus coming from behind could not stop in time and crashed into the two- wheeler.
The deceased, who were on the two-wheeler, were identified as Prakash Thak (50) and Mutsufa Khan.
(Source: PTI)
Man Shot Dead Over Old Enmity in Delhi's Badarpur Area
A man was shot dead on Wednesday by three unidentified persons over old enmity in southeast Delhi's Badarpur area, police said. His aunt, Sheela was left injured after the incident.
The deceased has been identified as Avinash, a resident of Subhash Camp, Aali Vihar.
(Source: PTI)
Former Maharashtra CM, Narayan Rane to Join BJP
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Narayan Rane said on Thursday that he would be joining the ruling party BJP on 1 September.
After quitting the Congress, Rane was elected to the Rajya Sabha with the BJP's support, and had floated `Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksh' which is part of the NDA.
(Source: PTI)
Pregnant Woman Commits Suicide in New Delhi, Husband Arrested
A 23-year-old pregnant woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the third floor of a building in Rohini's Sector-2 area, police said on Thursday. Following the incident, her husband was arrested. The woman, identified as Sangeeta, allegedly jumped from the balcony of her building on Monday.
The woman, who was five months pregnant, succumbed to injuries on Wednesday. Her family alleged that she was harassed by her husband - Govind and his family over dowry.
(Source: PTI)
151 Delhi Schools Issued Show Cause Notices for Not Having Special Educators
A child rights body of the Delhi government has found that 151 schools in the city do not have special educators for children with special needs and issued show cause notices to them.
In its notice, the Delhi Commission For Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has warned these schools of strict action if they failed to appoint a special educator within six weeks of the notice.
(Source: PTI)
Resident Doctors Association Calls for an Indefinite Strike
Two resident doctors of Safdarjung hospital injured in an attack by relatives of a patient who passed away during treatment at the hospital, on Thursday. Resident Doctors Association has called for an indefinite strike (including emergency services) demanding security at work place.
(Source: ANI)
Lion Cub Found Dead in Gir Forest in Gujarat
A lion cub, around six to eight months old, was found dead in Devaliya range of Gir forest in Gujarat on Thursday, a senior official said. D T Vasavda, chief conservator of forests, Junagadh wildlife circle, said the cub was found by a field staff.
The cause of death would be known only after an autopsy is conducted, he added.
(Source: PTI)
Civilian Fired at By Terrorists in Srinagar Passes Away at Hospital
Terrorists fired at a civilian in Parimpora jurisdiction of Srinagar. The civilian succumbed to his injuries at the local hospital. A police team is on the spot. The area has been cordoned off. More details are awaited.
(Source: ANI)
CBI Files Supplementary Chargesheet in Odisha Chit Fund Case
Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a supplementary chargesheet in one of the chit fund cases of Odisha. Kamalakanta Das of Hotel Solan Inn, Sambit Kumar Khuntia and then Secretary of Odisha Cricket Association Asirbad Behera have been named in the chargesheet.
(Source: ANI)
Satellite Photos Show Burning Iran Space Center Launch Pad
A rocket at an Iranian space center that was to conduct a satellite launch criticised by the US apparently exploded on its launch pad Thursday, satellite images show, suggesting the Islamic Republic suffered its third failed launch this year alone.
(Source: AP)
Trump Declares New Space Command Key to American Defense
Declaring space crucial to the nation's defense, President Donald Trump said Thursday the Pentagon has established U.S. Space Command as part of a broader effort to preserve U.S. dominance in orbit.
(Source: AP)