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33-Yr-Old Man's Body Found in Godown in West Delhi
The body of a 33-year-old man with injuries to his neck was found at a godown in west Delhi's Khyala area on Thursday, 6 February, police said.
Police were informed at 5.26 PM by Sajid that his brother Mohd Shad has been killed.
On reaching the spot, police found Shad's body at the godown and it was covered with a shawl. He had five injuries marks on his neck and it is suspected that the wounds were inflicted with a sharp object, a senior police officer said.
(Source: PTI)
PM To Visit Kokrajhar in Assam Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Kokrajhar in Assam today, to participate in an event to celebrate the signing of the Bodo Agreement.
US Forces Kill Al -Qaida's Founder Qasim al-Rimi
The White House released a statement declaring that at the direction of President Donald Trump, the US conducted a counter terrorism operation in Yemen that successfully eliminated Qasim al-Rimi, a founder and the leader of al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) & a deputy to al-Qa’ida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
Farmers of Bengal Should Get Benefits of PM-Kisan Scheme: Dhankhar
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday, 6 February, said farmers of the state are being deprived of the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme while others across the country are enjoying its advantages. The Mamata Banerjee government has not implemented the PM-KISAN scheme and it has its own schemes for farmers.
He requested the state government to send details of farmers of West Bengal to the central government so that they can start getting their share to their bank accounts, as per norms of the scheme.
Delhi: Fire Breaks out at a Warehouse in Bijwasan
A major fire broke out at a warehouse in south Delhi's Bijwasan area in the early hours of Friday, a Delhi Fire Service official said.
No casualty was reported in the blaze that erupted at 4.40 am, he said.
Fourteen fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the fire was brought under control by 10.20 am, the official said
Taliban Terrorist Who Shot Malala Yousafzai Escapes From Pakistan Jail
Ehsanullah Ehsan, the Taliban terrorist responsible for shooting Nobel Peace prize winner Malala Yousafzai in 2012 and carrying out the deadly Peshawar Army school terror attack in 2014-in which 132 students were killed-has escaped from prison, according to an audio clip released by him.
Ambassador Sandhu Presents His Credentials to Trump in Oval Office
India's new ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday, 6 February presented his credentials to President Donald Trump in his Oval Office of the White House.
Trump, during the Oval Office credentials ceremony, warmly welcomed Sandhu, a career foreign service official, back to Washington DC and wished him success in his responsibilities as India's ambassador to the US.
Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa to Visit India Today
Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa is all set to begin his four-day visit to India today. Rajapaksa will hold a high-level meetings on trade, defence, and maritime security cooperation.
'Bandra..Filled With Infiltrators': Poster Outside CM's House
A poster has emerged outside the residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The poster read "Respected CM, if you are serious about action against illegal infiltrators, start by cleaning your Bandra locality first which is filled with infiltrators". The poster has been reportedly put up by MNS.
Special Court to Pass Order on CC Thampi's Plea Seeking Permission to Fly Abroad Today
A special court will pass order on businessman CC Thampi's plea seeking permission to travel abroad later today. Thampi was recently granted bail in connection with a money laundering case involving Robert Vadra.
WB BJP MPs Staged Protest in Parliament
BJP West Bengal MPs staged a protest in Parliament with placards stating, 'Save Democracy in West Bengal' and 'Stop Rapes in West Bengal'.
Pune Session Court Reserves Order on Bhima Koregaon Case
Pune sessions court has reserved the order on Bhima Koregaon case for 14 February on the matter related to transfer of the case to National Investigation Agency (NIA). The prosecution (State of Maharashtra) has opposed NIA's application seeking transfer of the case.
J&K HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Stay on the Release of Shikara
Jammu & Kashmir High Court dismisses a petition that sought a stay on the release of the movie Shikara, which is based on exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in 1990.
SC Stays Bombay HC Order Directing
SC stays Bombay HC order directing sale of assets of HDIL to repay dues of crisis-hit PMC bank
Joint Forces Bust Maoist Camp in Malkangiri
A huge cache of arms and ammunition seized after a Maoist camp was busted following operation jointly launched by Odisha Police, BSF, CoBRA and Andhra Police in Malkangiri district.
CBI Searches Premises of IAS Officer After Arrest of OSD to Delhi Dy CM
The CBI on Friday carried out searches at the premises of an IAS officer in connection with the arrest of Gopal Krishna Madhav, OSD to Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Tata Steel Slips Into Red, Reports 1,228 Cr Consolidated Loss
Tata Steel has reported Rs 1,228 crore of consolidated loss for the October-December period as against Rs 1,753 crore profit in the year-ago quarter.
(Source: PTI)
SC to Pronounce Judgment on Pleas Challenging SC/ST Amendment Act on Monday
The Supreme Court will pronounce on Monday its judgment on the pleas challenging the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act of 2018.
(Source: ANI)
Chinese Banks Loan Case: UK Court Orders Anil Ambani to Deposit $100 Mn
A UK court has ordered Anil Ambani to deposit $100 million in connection with the Chinese banks loan case.
(Source: PTI)
Five Arrested in Gurgaon, 195 Fake Aadhaar Cards Seized: Haryana Police
The Haryana Police on Friday arrested five persons, including a Nepalese man, from Gurgaon and seized 195 fake Aadhaar cards and other material allegedly used to prepare them, a police official said.
The five were arrested for running two fraudulent Aadhaar card centres, a police official of Sector 29 police station, Gurgaon, said over the phone.
(Source: PTI)
Nine Drug Peddlers Arrested in J&K
Nine drug peddlers were arrested and narcotics, including poppy, cannabis and heroin, were recovered from various places across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police officials said.
“A police party intercepted a Bolero vehicle in Nowgam area in Srinagar city and during search 550 g of cannabis was recovered,” they said.
(Source: PTI)
Fire Breaks Out in Milan Industrial Estate in Mumbai
A level-II fire has broken out at Milan Industrial Estate, Abhyudaya Nagar in Kala Chowky locality. Five fire tenders, one ambulance, one Quick Response Vehicle are present at the spot. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Woman Cop Shot Dead Near Rohini East Metro Station, Delhi
A 26-year-old woman sub-inspector of the Delhi Police was shot dead near Rohini East Metro station on Friday night, officials said.
The SI, Preeti Ahlawat, was posted in Patparganj Industrial Area Police Station, police said.
A call about the incident was received around 9.30 pm, they said, adding she received gunshot wounds on her head.
"We have identified the suspects and CCTV footage of the area has been collected," said SD Mishra, Additional Commissioner of Police (Rohini).
(Source: PTI)
Bomb Thrown at BJP Worker Raj Vishwas Residence
A bomb was hurled at the residence of a BJP worker Raj Vishwas, in Ramnagar Colony under Bhatpara police station area of North 24 Parganas district, by an unidentified person earlier tonight. Police later reached the spot.
(Source: ANI)