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Fire Breaks Out in Rabindra Nagar, Siliguri, No Casualties Reported
A fire broke out in Rabindra Nagar market area of Siliguri. Five fire tenders are present at the spot. Seven shops have been gutted in the fire. No casualties have been reported yet.
(Source: ANI)
TMC Worker Shot Dead by Unidentified Assailants
Rathin Biswas, a TMC worker was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Burdwan on Tuesday, 4 February. TMC has alleged that BJP is behind the incident, meanwhile the is investigation underway.
(Source: ANI)
Odisha Bar Association Stages Protest
Western Odisha Bar Association is protesting in Sambalpur demanding a High Court bench in the western region of the state.
Jharkhand: BJP MPs Protest Over the Killing of Tribals
BJP MPs from Jharkhand are protesting in front of Gandhi statue inside the Parliament premises, over the killing of tribals in the state.
India's Service Sector Activity Growth Hits 7-Year High in Jan
India's services sector activity surged to a seven-year high in January driven by sharp increase in new business orders, leading to job creation and business optimism amid favourable market conditions, a monthly survey said on Wednesday.
The IHS Markit India Services Business Activity Index rose from 53.3 in December to 55.5 in January, signalling the strongest upturn in output in seven years.
"The Indian service sector sprung to life at the start of 2020, defying expectations of fragility and building on to the momentum gained at the end of 2019," said Pollyanna de Lima, Principal Economist at IHS Markit.
Militants Open Fire on Security Forces in Srinagar
According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, militants open fire on security forces in in Lawaypora area of Srinagar.
(Source: ANI)
2 militants, 1 CRPF jawan dead in gunbattle outside Srinagar
Two militants were killed and a CRPF jawan died in a gunbattle in Shalteng area outside Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, 5 February, police said.
The encounter began after the militants opened fire on security forces, officials said.
One Injured Militant Apprehended by Security Forces: Srinagar
Meanwhile, one injured militant has been apprehended by security forces, and arms & ammunition have been recovered.
SC Refuses to Stay Hc Order on Reservation to Marathas; Matter to Be Heard on 17 March
The Supreme Court Wednesday, 5 February, refused to stay the Bombay High Court order upholding a Maharashtra law granting reservation to Marathas in education and jobs.
A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and Deepak Gupta said the matter has been pending for long and required detailed hearing.
It fixed 17 March to hear at length a batch of pleas filed for and against the Maratha quota.
Prominent J&K Leaders Released From Detention in Jammu and Kashmir.
People's Conference leader Sajjad Lone and PDP leader Waheed Para have been released from detention in Jammu and Kashmir after 6 months. They were detained after the abrogation of Article 370 on 5 August, 2019.
5 Members of Family Killed as Car Plunges Into Canal in UP's Kannauj
Five members of a family, including three children, were killed on Wednesday when their car fell into a canal near Chatru Aharpur village in Indergarh area in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj, police said.
Priya (27), Mohini (23), Shubhi (2), Lado (5) and Krishna (10) were killed on the spot when the car fell lost control and fell into the Gang canal, they said.
(Source: PTI)
5 Arrested for Allegedly Firing at Two Shops in Mumbai's Karar Area
Police have arrested five people for allegedly firing at two shops in Karar area of Mumbai on 1 February. A trader had sustained injuries in the firing.
(Source: ANI)
1 Dead, 2 Injured After Falling from Moving Train in Mumbai
One dead, two injured after falling from a moving train between Mumbra and Colaba stations on Wednesday.
(Source: ANI)
Ex-Union Minister Chinmayanand Released from Shahjahanpur Prison on Bail
Former Union minister Chinmayanand released from Shahjahanpur prison on bail in sexual abuse case.
(Source: ANI)
1 Dead, 6 Injured After Being Thrashed by Villagers in Madhya Pradesh
One dead, six injured after being thrashed by villagers in Borlai village in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar's Manawar. “Actually, it's a case of a financial dispute. We have registered a case under sections 302 & 307 of the IPC. Investigation is underway,” SP Aditya Pratap Singh said.
(Source: ANI)
Death Toll Rises to 23 in Eastern Turkey Avalanche: Officials
At least 23 people were killed on Wednesday in an avalanche in eastern Turkey during a search and rescue mission after a similar incident the day before, local officials said.
The bodies of 14 rescue workers and nine civilians were discovered at the scene in Van province, where they had been helping uncover a minibus buried by an avalanche late Tuesday, said governor Mehmet Emin Bilmez according to state news agency Anadolu.
(Source: AFP)
Five Bomb Like Objects Found in Assam's Kamrup District
The Assam Police on Wednesday recovered five bomb like objects from Panikhaiti area in Kamrup district, a senior police officer said.
Kamrup, Additional Superintendent of Police, Sanjib Saikia told PTI that the five bomb like objects were found at Panikhaiti near Chhaygaon police station.
(Source: PTI)
Fire Breaks Out at Malabar Hill in Mumbai
Fire breaks out in a building near Hanging Gardens at Malabar hill in Mumbai. 12 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. More details are awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Science Centre to Be Set up at Over Rs 30 Crore in Ambala Cantonment
The Haryana government will set up a science centre at a cost of over Rs 30 crore in Ambala Cantonment, a senior official said on Wednesday. Named Aryabhatta Vigyan Kendra, the centre will come up on five acres adjacent to the War Memorial in the city, he said.
Additional Chief Secretary, Science and Technology, Amit Jha, said the work on the centre will commence in April and it will be completed by December 2021.
(Source: PTI)
Case Registered Against "Degree College" Movie Director and Producer
A case has been registered against Narasimha Nandi, the director of upcoming Telugu film 'Degree College' and its producer Srinivas, after 'obscene' posters of the film were displayed at a bus stand in Ameerpet, Telangana.
(Source: ANI)
One Dead in Turkey Plane Accident, 157 Injured: Minister
One person was killed and 157 injured on Wednesday, 5 February, when a plane carrying 177 people skidded off the runway at an Istanbul airport.
"At this stage, 157 injured people are in hospital and one of our fellow citizens has lost their life," Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca told reporters.
(Source: AFP)
Two Suspected IED's Found In Guwahati Bazaar: Police
Assam Police have recovered two items suspected to be IEDs from two locations in Guwahati. The first item was found in Pan Bazaar area and second in Paltan Bazaar area.
Police Commissioner says "I suspect these to be of low-intensity. As per preliminary investigation, it might be ULFA's work but we're investigating."
(Source: ANI)
US President Donald Trump Cleared of All Impeachment Charges
The US Senate acquitted President Donald Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress on Wednesday, 5 February, following a historic two-week trial.
The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit Trump of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress.
Utah Senator Mitt Romney was the only Republican to break ranks, voting for conviction on the abuse of power charge.
President Trump will be making a statement regarding the Senate vote at 10:30 PM IST on 6 February.
(Source: AFP)
LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Stepping Down
Jeff Weiner, LinkedIn’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said on Wednesday, 5 February, that he would step down from his position effective 1 June 2020 . He will be taking over as LinkedIn's Executive Chairman. Rayan Roslansky, LinkedIn Head of product will take over as the CEO.
(Source: Reuters)
Hollywood Legend Kirk Douglas Dies at 103
One of the last survivors of the golden age of cinema, US silver screen legend Kirk Douglas, has died on Wednesday, 5 February, his family. He was 103-years-old.
(Source: PTI)
WB: Six Injured in Clash Between BJP and TMC Workers
At least six people have been injured in a clash between BJP and TMC workers allegedly over construction of a BJP office in the area in West Bengal.
The BJP workers have alleged that TMC workers had come to the spot and tried to stop the work while TMC workers allege BJP hadn't obtained permission from Panchayat for construction.