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Gas Tanker Explosion in Mathura
A gas tanker exploded on Yamuna expressway after it rammed into another gas tanker in Surir near Milestone 85. The fire, which engulfed 5 other vehicles, was later brought under control by fire tenders. 3 people have been critically injured in the accident. Police is present at the site.
(ANI)
Donald Trump Not to be Republic Day 2019 Chief Guest
United Stated President Donald Trump, has turned down India's invite to be the chief guest at the 2019 Republic Day celebrations, NDTV reported. The foreign ministry is yet to give a statement.
(NDTV)
Body of 8-Year-Old Girl Found in Delhi
Body of a 8-year-old girl was found in a trolley bag near the Yamuna Biodiversity Park in Delhi’s Wazirabad. Strangulation marks have been found on the body. Police investigation is still underway.
(ANI)
SC to Hear Tamil Nadu CM's Plea Challenging Transfer of Corruption Probe
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India will hear tomorrow the plea of Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palanisamy and the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) challenging Madras High Court’s order transferring the corruption probe against E Palanisamy.
College Professor Shot Dead in Bihar
A PMS college professor was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Nalanda, early morning on Sunday. His body has been sent for postmortem and a police investigation underway.
(ANI)
Family of Four Attempts Mass Suicide in Madhya Pradesh
A couple was dead, and their two children critical, after the family of four allegedly consumed poison in Madhya Pradesh’s Obedullaganj on Saturday. Police is investigation underway.
Former ISRO Chief Madhavan Nair Joins BJP
Former ISRO Chief Madhavan Nair joined Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of party President Amit Shah, in Trivandrum on Saturday.
SSC Aspirant from TN Commits Suicide in Delhi
20-year-old SSC aspirant from Tamil Nadu allegedly committed suicide on Saruday, in Delhi’s Karol Bagh area. Police investigation is underway.
Man Commits Sucide in UP Police Station
A 37-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in Tindwari Police Station premises in Banda, Uttar Pradesh.
Bablu Singh went inside a room in the police station premises on Saturday night and hanged himself from the ceiling, police official Bharat Lal Kumar Pal said.
Singh and others were called at the police station on a complaint of power theft.
Leicester City FC Owner Was On Crashed Helicopter: BBC
Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was on board a helicopter that crashed outside the club’s stadium, the BBC reported on Sunday.
IMD Predicts Rain Over Coastal Odisha
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain in coastal districts of Odisha from 28 October (night) to 30th October.
In view of the forecast, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government Of Odisha, has issued directons to all collectors.
Fire Breaks Out Near Madina Masjid in Mumbai
Fire broke out in a hut near Madina Masjid in Tardeo area; four fire tenders present at the spot. No injuries reported. Fire fighting operations underway.
Delhi Police Nabs Member of Ashok Pradhan Gang
Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested a sharpshooter of Ashok Pradhan gang carrying a reward of Rs 50,000. He is also a junior national boxing champion.
Bullet-Ridden Body Found of CID Employee in Pulwama
The bullet-ridden body of a CID department employee was found in the Chewa-Kalan area of Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. He has been identified as Imtiyaz Mir from Pulwama.
Sushma Swaraj Begins Four-Day Visit to Gulf
Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj departed for a four-day visit to the gulf countries of Qatar and Kuwait.
Man Shot, Robbed by 2 Unidentified Gunmen
Two unidentified, bike-borne men shot a pharmacy firm employee and stole his motorbike near Kalkaji Mandir Flyover in southeast Delhi, police said Sunday, 28 October.
The incident took place on Saturday, 27 October, when the victim was returning home on his motorcycle from his office in Noida. The victim took the Okhla route as he had to give a bag to one of his friends in the area, they added.
(Source: PTI)
DTC Buses to Stay Off Roads on Monday, Employees on Strike
Several buses of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) are expected to stay off the roads on Monday, 29 October, as various employees of the corporation are planning to go on strike, despite the Delhi government’s warning with the imposition of the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), which prevents them from agitating for the upcoming six months.
(Source: The Indian Express)
BJP Leader Attacked by Naxals, Condition Critical
Nandlal Mudami, a BJP leader and member of Zila Panchayat was attacked by Naxals in Palnar on Sunday, 28 October. Following the attack, Mudami was admitted to the District Hospital, where his condition was described as ‘critical’.
“He has a major role in bringing people in Palnar to mainstream. This angered naxals. We used to keep getting information that they're planning to strike back. His wife fell ill today, he went there and this happened. Some villagers are involved too. They'll be caught,” SP Dantewada.
(Source: ANI)
Far-Right Bolsonaro Wins Brazil's Presidency
Brazil's Supreme Electoral Tribunal has declared far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro the next president of Latin America's biggest country.