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2 Dead, 5 Injured After Shooting in San Antonio Club: Police
Two men were killed and at least five people were injured when someone opened fire during an argument at a concert in San Antonio, Texas, and police are hunting for the shooter who fled the scene.
Officers were called shortly after 8 pm Sunday to the Ventura, a music venue and bar located along the Museum Reach portion of the San Antonio River Walk, police said.
(Source: AP)
Fire in Surat Market, 40 Fire Tenders at Spot
Fire breaks out in Raghuveer Market in Surat. 40 fire tenders at the spot.
(Source: ANI)
Three Rockets Hit Near US Embassy in Baghdad: Security Sources
Three rockets hit near the US embassy in the Iraqi capital's high-security Green Zone, security sources told AFP, with no immediate reports of casualties.
Sirens could be heard across the zone immediately after the rockets made impact.
The US has blamed Iran-backed paramilitary groups for a spate of similar attacks in recent months on the Green Zone, but there has never been a claim of responsibility.
(Source: AFP)
China Coronavirus Claims 4th Victim as More Screenings Added
A fourth person has died in an outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, authorities said Tuesday, as more places stepped up medical screening of travelers from the country as it enters its busiest travel period.
The increased control measures followed a sharp rise in the number of infections to more than 200 people since last month, with epidemiologists still uncertain of its nature and mode of transmission.
Chinese health authorities confirmed late Monday that some cases had been transmitted person-to-person, a development that means the illness could spread faster and more widely, particularly at the start of the Lunar New Year travel rush.
(Source: AP)
J&K's NH-44 Closed Due to Heavy Snowfall Around Jawahar Tunnel
NH-44 closed due to heavy snowfall around J&K’s Jawahar Tunnel. Hundreds of trucks are stranded between Ramban and Jawahar Tunnel. Efforts are on to clear snow from the road around the tunnel and resume traffic movement.
(Source: ANI)
Amaravati Joint Action Committee Calls for Bandh Over Police Lathi-Charge on Farmers
Amaravati Joint Action Committee has called for bandh in the capital region villages against police lathi-charge on farmers protesting against the formation of three capitals. All 29 villages are observing bandh.
(Source: ANI)
SC Says Pleas by Telcos on Statutory Dues Will Be Heard Next Week
Supreme Court agrees to hear next week, applications of telecom companies Vodafone Idea, Tata Teleservices and Bharti Airtel seeking modification of its earlier order to permit them to negotiate payment schedule with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
(Source: ANI)
Brazil President to Visit India From 24-27 January
President of Brazil Jair Messias Bolsonaro will be on a state visit to India from 24-27 January 2020 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Bolsonaro will be the Chief Guest at India’s 71st Republic Day Parade on 26 January.
(Source: ANI)
SC on Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Tamil Nadu Government to file a detailed status report within two weeks, regarding the issue of release of Rajiv Gandhi's assassination convicts. The court has posted the matter for further hearing after two weeks.
(Source: ANI)
AP Special Assembly Speaker Walks Out of Assembly
Andhra Pradesh Special Assembly Speaker walks out of the Assembly without announcing any adjournment, after TDP MLAs created ruckus over the arrest of Guntur MP Jayadev Galla yesterday. Galla was protesting in Amaravati against the State Cabinet's approval for three capitals.
(Source: ANI)
Peace Party Files Curative Petition Against Ayodhya Judgment
'Peace Party' files a curative petition against the Ayodhya land dispute judgment.
All 18 review petitions challenging the 9 November verdict, which paved the way for construction of a Ram temple at the site, were dismissed on 12 December.
(Source: LiveLaw)
Iran Confirms 2 Missiles Downed Ukraine Jetliner
Iran confirms two missiles downed the Ukraine jetliner that crashed, killing all 176 aboard.
(Source: AFP)
China's Former Interpol Chief Sentenced to Prison
China's former Interpol chief has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.
(Source: AFP)
Encounter Breaks Out Between CRPF Troops, Terrorists in Pulwama
An encounter broke out between militants and the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khrew following information about the presence of militants in the area, an officer said.
The operation turned into an encounter after the militants opened fire. The security forces retaliated, triggering a gunbattle that was going on till the last reports came in.
(Source: PTI)
8 Tourists From Kerala Found Dead in Nepal Hotel Room
Eight tourists from Kerala have been found dead in a hotel room of a resort in Nepal’s Daman.
(Source: ANI)
Audio Clip of Uttarakhand Cong Leader Threatening Brahmins Goes Viral
An audio clip in which a Congress leader in Uttarakhand purportedly talks of teaching Brahmins a lesson for voting in favour of the BJP has surfaced on social media, drawing sharp criticism from the saffron party.
When contacted, Congress leader and former Uttarakhand minister Rajendra Bhandari said the clip was tampered with and leaked on social media to tarnish his image.
US Announces First Case of Coronavirus Near Seattle
The United States has announced its first case of the Chinese coronavirus near Seattle.
(Source: AFP)
Maha Govt Removes MMRC Managing Director Amid Aarey Tree-Felling Controversy
Amid the ongoing controversy over the metro car shed in Mumbai for line-3 trains, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday stripped Ashwini Bhide from the post of Managing Director of Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), which is implementing the project.
(Source: PTI)