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Newly Wed Bride Abducted in Haryana
A newly wed bride was abducted on gunpoint by miscreants in Mokhra village of Rohtak. She was later rescued by Police. Her family has alleged that the miscreants used to molest her.
“An FIR has been registered. Further investigation is on. Multiple teams have been formed to nab the culprits,” the DSP told ANI.
2 Dead in Building Collapse in MP's Dewas, Rescue Operations On
Search and rescue operation concluded at the spot where a two-storey building collapsed near Lal Gate area in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh yesterday. A total of nine people were rescued.
“Two bodies were recovered and one more person was rescued from under the debris,” an NDRF official told ANI.
Quake of 4.1 Magnitude Hits West Bengal's Durgapur
Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on the Richter scale occurred today at 7:54 am in Durgapur, West Bengal, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.
3.8 Magnitude Quake Hits Baharampur
Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 hit 30 km Southeast of Baharampur, West Bengal on Wednesday morning, European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
Pranab Mukherjee Continues to Be in Coma, Renal Parameters Deranged
Former President Pranab Mukherjee is being treated for lung infection and his renal parameters are slightly deranged since yesterday, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt said in a statement. He continues to be in deep coma and on ventilator support.
SC Asks Centre to Clarify Stand on Interest for Deferred Payment
Supreme Court asks Centre to clarify stand on waiver of interest for deferred payment of instalments for loans during moratorium period announced due to coronavirus lockdown, reported PTI.
Woman Helper Jumps Off NDMC Building, Succumbs to Injuries
A woman helper, who had allegedly jumped off the 11th floor of NDMC Building in Delhi, succumbs to injuries at a hospital, reported ANI
Odisha: Special Relief Commissioner Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rainfall
Special Relief Commissioner's office issues red, orange & yellow alert for heavy rainfall in various districts IN Odisha. Red alert issued in Sambalpur, Sunepur, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Boudh, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal & Mayurbhanj districts.
Source: ANI
Portion of Bridge Collapses in Araria District in Bihar Due to Heavy Rainfall
A portion of a bridge over Bakra river in Araria district of Bihar collapsed yesterday, on 25 August, following heavy rainfall in the region.
Geeta Arora Imprisoned for Human Trafficking Moves Delhi HC
Geeta Arora alias Sonu Punjaban, who was sentenced 24 years imprisonment in a human trafficking case has moved Delhi High Court against her conviction and sentence awarded by a Delhi Court.
Fire Breaks Out at a Toy Factory in Noida
A fire broke out at a toy manufacturing factory in Noida's Sector 63; firefighters reached the spot, fire fighting operation is underway. The Fire Station Officer stated that the fire has been controlled on the ground floor of the wooden toy-making factory. The reason behind the fire has not been ascertained yet.
Congress Revokes Suspension of Former Union Minister Shakeel Ahmed
Congress revoked the suspension of former Union Minister Shakeel Ahmed. He was suspended from the party after he contested as an independent candidate against UPA candidate in Bihar, in Lok Sabha elections last year.
Source: ANI
West Bengal: Educational Institutes to Remain Shut Till 20 September
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that educational institutes will remain closed in the state till 20 September.
Odisha: 48 Year Old Woman Dies by Suicide
48-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide in Odisha's Jajpur district after morphed obscene pictures of her daughter went viral on social media, 2 accused have been arrested.
Delhi Court Reserves Order on Delhi Police Plea, Seeking 5 Day Police Custody of Sharjeel Imam
A Delhi Court reserved order on plea filed by Delhi Police seeking five-day police custody of Sharjeel Imam, who has been arrested for his alleged inflammatory speech at an anti-CAA protest last year.
Complete Lockdown in West Bengal on 7,11 and 12 September
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced total lockdown in West Bengal on 7, 11 and 12 September.
Police Personnels Rescue 3 Families from Flash Floods in Kathua
A team of police personnel rescued three families from a flash flood in the Ujh river, in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, earlier today. Incessant rainfall led to the flood.
Source: ANI
J&K Police Issue Alert in Reasi District, Following Heavy Rainfall
Jammu and Kashmir police has issued an alert in Reasi district, following a rise in water level in most of the water bodies, after heavy rainfall. Landslides in Hilly areas are also likely to occur, hence people are advised to stay home and not to move close to any water body.
Source: ANI
Congress Sets up 5 Member Committee to Formulate Stand on Govt's Key Ordinances
Congress has constituted a 5-member committee to discuss and formulate the Party’s stand on key ordinances promulgated by the Central Government.
Source: ANI
HC Summons Varanasi SSP to Notify if BHU Student Gone Missing From Police Custody
Allahabad HC summons Varanasi SSP with personal affidavit to apprise it of status of probe into disappearance of BHU student who went missing in February this year allegedly after being picked up by police.
Source: PTI
Congress to Hold Countrywide Protest Against Holding NEET-JEE Entrance Exam
Congress announces that it will hold countrywide protests on 28 August to oppose govt's decision to hold NEET-JEE entrance exams during coronavirus pandemic.
Source: PTI
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