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7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Papua New Guinea: USGS
A powerful but deep 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, officials said, cutting power and knocking items off shelves though there were no immediate reports of serious damage.
The quake struck at a depth of 127 kilometers (80 miles) about 30 kilometers (20 miles) from the town of Bulolo at 2119 GMT Monday according to the US Geological Survey, and was felt in the capital Port Moresby about 250 kilometres away.
Officials said there were no immediate reports of major damage and the depth of the tremor meant there was no tsunami threat.
(Source: AFP)
Michael Cohen Goes to Prison, Slamming Trump Along the Way
Michael Cohen took a last swipe at President Donald Trump while reporting to federal prison on Monday to start a three-year sentence for crimes including tax evasion and campaign finance violations related to hush-money payments made to protect his former boss.
(Source: AP)
US to Send Aircraft Carrier to Mideast, Citing Iran Threats
The US is sending an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East ahead of schedule and warning that Iran and its proxy forces are showing "troubling and escalatory" indications of a possible attack on American forces in the region.
Exactly what prompted the action was unclear, but it marked a further step in sharply rising tensions between the Trump administration and the Islamic Republic.
(Source: AP)
Woman Raped and Killed in MP, Police Probing Matter
A body of a woman was found in half-naked state in Shahol, Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to the media, Inspector General said that the woman was raped and killed with a sharp weapon.
The identity of the woman is yet to be ascertained. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Reuters Reporters Jailed in Myanmar Freed From Prison
Two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar after they were convicted of breaking the Official Secrets Act walked free from a prison on Tuesday.
The duo, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe were sentenced to seven years in jail.
(Source: Reuters)
UN Honors 115 Peacekeepers and Staff Who Lost Their Lives
The United Nations has honored 115 UN peacekeepers and staff from 43 countries who lost their lives working for the global organization, standing in silent tribute to their sacrifice at a memorial service.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted their "often perilous" work and stressed that all who perished "died in the service of humanity — keeping the peace, providing humanitarian assistance" and promoting UN development goals.
(SourcE: PTI)
Kullu District Magistrate Orders Temporary Standstill of Heavy Goods Vehicle
The Kullu District Magistrate has ordered that luxury buses and heavy goods vehicles will not be allowed to ply on the road from Bhuntar to Manikaran from 8 am to 8 pm to ensure smooth flow of traffic.
(Source: ANI)
Wanted Person Shot at by Police in Delhi
An encounter broke out between the police forces and a wanted gangster, Paramjeet Dalal near Sector 37 Rohini in Delhi.
Dalal sustained bullet injury during the encounter. He is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital.
(Source: ANI)
Woman Gang-Raped by 5 Men at Alwar-Thanagazi Bypass
A woman was allegedly gang-raped by five men in front of her husband at Alwar- Thanagazi bypass on 26 April. Case registered under sections 147, 149, 323, 341, 354B, 376(D) & 506 of the Indian Penal Code and SC/ST Act, reported ANI.
Spl CBI Court Seek Reply on Passport Suspension of Rajiv Saxena
AgustaWestland money laundering case: Special CBI court asks passport office to file a detailed reply on the reasons of suspension of the passport of accused turned approver, Rajiv Saxena. He had filed an application to travel abroad for medical check treatment.
(Source: ANI)
Three Killed, 5 Hurt as Vehicle Falls into Gorge in J-K's Ramban
Three persons were killed and five others injured when a private vehicle skidded off a road and fell into a 200 feet gorge in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
Muzaffarnagar Riots: Court Orders to Attach Property of Six Accused
A court here has ordered to attach the property of all six accused in a Muzaffarnagar riots case as they failed to surrender before it despite repeated arrest warrants.
(Source: PTI)
SC Allows Karti Chidambaram to Travel Abroad
The Supreme Court has allowed Karti Chidambaram, accused in INX media case, to travel abroad in May and June.
A Bench headed by CJI Gogi asked Karti to deposit a security deposit of Rs 10 Crore, after which he will be allowed to travel United States, Spain and Germany.
(Source: ANI)
Ex-Chief Engineer Arrested in Mumbai Bridge Collapse Case
One more arrest has been made in the bridge collapse case registered at Azad Maidan Police Station.
Then chief engineer Shitalaprasad Kori was arrested and be produced before a magistrate on Tuesday.
(Source: News18)
Court Quashes FIR Against Somnath Bharti
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR accusing AAP MLA Somnath Bharti of domestic violence.
(Source: ANI)
Royal Enfield Recalls Around 7,000 Units of Bullet
Niche bike maker Royal Enfield will recall nearly 7,000 units of its Bullet and Bullet Electra models to rectify faulty brake caliper bolt.
The company said it is undertaking a proactive field service action, concerning brake caliper bolt on motorcycles of the two models manufactured between 20 March 2019 and 30 April 2019.
"This is because service investigations revealed that the torque maintained on brake caliper bolts, as supplied by vendor, on a few of these motorcycles were not as per stringent Royal Enfield quality standards," the company said in a statement.
(Source: PTI)
Indonesia's Mt. Sinabung Spews Massive Smoke-And-Ash Column
An Indonesian volcano erupted, sending a massive column of ash and smoke 2,000 metres (6,500 feet) into the air, coating local villages in debris.
Mount Sinabung on Sumatra island which has been rumbling since 2010 and saw a deadly eruption in 2016 – spewed the thick plume after activity picked up recent days.
(Source: PTI)
At Least 34 Students Admitted to Hospital After Food Poisoning
At least 34 students from Hampi University were admitted to a government hospital in Bellary district due of food poisoning.
According to the officials, students had lunch at the hostel mess and fell sick. They were admitted to the hospital on the night of 6 May.
They also added that 20 were discharged on Tuesday.
(Source to The Quint)
Man With Heroin Worth Rs 1.5 Crore Held on the Indo-Nepal Border
A man has been allegedly arrested with 105 gram heroin, worth Rs 1.5 crore in grey market, on the Indo-Nepal border in Maharajganj district, an official reported.
(Source: PTI)
Sri Lanka's Bombed Church Partially Opens for Prayers
Sri Lanka's St. Anthony's church has been partially opened for worship even as the security forces are rebuilding a shrine inside, following the Easter suicide bombing that took place on 21 April 2019.
(Source: PTI)
Uttarakhand's Gangotri Dham and Yamunotri Dham Open for Pilgrims
In Uttarakhand, portals of Gangotri dham and Yamunotri dham are now open for pilgrims.
(Source: ANI)
Turkey's Erdogan Says Istanbul Vote Re-Run Is 'Best Step'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed a controversial order to re-run the recent Istanbul election after complaints of corruption as the "best step" for the country.
"We see this decision as the best step that will strengthen our will to solve problems within the framework of democracy and law," Erdogan told a meeting of his party members in the parliament.
(Source: AFP)
'China Using BRI to Achieve Its National Security Objectives': Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has alleged that China is using its government power through the Belt and Road Initiative to achieve its national security objective, and asserted that the Trump administration is leading global efforts to inform the countries about the "predatory" Chinese economics.
(Source: PTI)
Woman Gangraped in Rajasthan, Suspects Upload Video on Social Media
A woman was allegedly raped by five persons in front of her husband in Rajasthan's Alwar district, the police reported.
The suspects also filmed the crime and uploaded the video on social media, they added.
(Source: PTI)
Directors Reveal Why Katherine Langford's 'Endgame' Scene Was Cut
Director Anthony and Joe Russo have revealed that "13 Reasons Why" star Katherine Langford's "Avengers: Endgame" role had to be scrapped from the film after the test audience's response. She was set to appear in a dream sequence once Tony Stark.Iron Man wore the Infinity Gauntlet and snapped his finger.
(Source: PTI)
2 Including a Sena Corporator Held for Bribery in Thane
A Shiv Sena corporator was among two persons who have been arrested in the Thane district of Maharashtra for allegedly demanding bribe from a man for allowing construction without due permissions at his home, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) reported.
(Source: PTI)
'Marina' – a Floating Restaurant Overturned in Uttarakhand
'Marina,' a floating restaurant in which Uttarakhand Cabinet meeting was held in May 2018 and which was defunct for the past few months was capsized earlier today. District Magistrate Tehri says, 'Our officials are at the spot, we will see why it happened.'
(Source: ANI)
FIA Arrests 10 Chinese Nationals for Trafficking Pakistani Girls into China
Around 10 Chinese nationals, including a woman, have been arrested by the Federal Investigative Agency (FIA) in Pakistan for allegedly luring young Pakistani girls into fake marriages then forcing them into prostitution in China, the country's premier probe agency has said.
(Source: PTI)
Despite Tariff Threats, Chinese Official to Visit US for Trade Talks
China has said that its top trade negotiator will take part in talks in Washington this week, removing the uncertainty over the fate of crucial negotiations on tariffs after the US President, Donald Trump announced a threat to impose stiff duties on imported Chinese products worth over USD 200 billion.
(Source: PTI)
5 Killed, 15 Hurt in Separate Road Accidents in J&K
Five people, including a policeman, have been killed and 15 others are injured as three private passenger vehicles skidded off mountainous roads and rolled down hills in separate incidents in Ramban and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, the police reported.
(Source: PTI)
CBI Books GST, Customs Officials for Facilitating Gold Smuggling in Paste Form
The CBI has booked three Customs and GST officials based in Bengaluru for allegedly helping smugglers bring gold from Dubai in the form of paste, the officials have reported.
(Source: PTI)
Freedom of Expression in Myanmar Still 'Dire': UN Geneva
The UN has praised the release of two Reuters journalists jailed for reporting on the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar, but warned that freedom of expression remains heavily restricted in the country.
(Source: PTI)
SC Transfers Kotkhai Rape Case From Shimla to Chandigarh
The Supreme Court Tuesday transferred a case related to alleged custodial death of an accused in gang-rape and murder of a minor school girl in Himachal Pradesh's Kotkhai in 2017, from Shimla to Chandigarh.
A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi transferred the case to Chandigarh after the CBI and the accused said that they have no objection if the case was transferred from Shimla.
(Source: PTI)
Direct Tax Collections Fall Short of Rs 82,000 Crore in FY 19
Direct Tax collections have fallen short by Rs 82,000 crore during 2018-19 with lower corporate tax collections emerging as one of the reasons for the lower mop.
(Source: ANI)
China Says Pompeo's Arctic Comments a 'Misrepresentation of Facts'
China hit back at US’s criticism of its Arctic presence, saying that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had misrepresented facts about its intentions in the resource-rich region.
Pompeo said ahead of a meeting of the eight members of the Arctic Council in Finland that the US planned to beef up its presence in the region to keep Russia and China's "aggressive behaviour" there in check.
(Source: PTI)
Elephants March in Thailand to Pay Respects to the New King
Ten elephants painted white marched today near Bangkok’s Grand Palace to honor Thailand’s newly crowned King, Maha Vajiralongkorn, a day after ceremonies for his coronation ended.
(Source: Reuters)
5 Labourers Fall in a Septic Tank, Now in Hospital
In Delhi, 5 labourers who fell unconscious while cleaning a Septic tank in Rohini, have been admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi hospital. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
SC Permits Karti Chidambaram to Travel Abroad on Depositing Rs 10 CR Security
The Supreme Court has permitted Karti Chidambaram, son of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, to travel abroad in May and June after depositing Rs 10 crore as security with it.
Karti, who is facing probe in the INX Media and the Aircel Maxis cases, moved the top court seeking nod to travel to the US, Germany and Spain for international tennis tournaments organised by 'Totus Tennis Ltd.’
(Source: PTI)
Relief for AAP MLA Somnath Bharti as Delhi HC Quashes Fir in Domestic Violence Case
In a relief to AAP MLA Somnath Bharti, the Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR which accused him of domestic violence, after his wife expressed no objection to it.
Justice Chander Shekhar allowed Bharti's plea to quash the criminal case after noting that Bharti and his wife Lipika Mitra are living happily together.
(Source: PTI)
2 Labourers Pass Away During Treatment
Out of the five labourers that fell into a septic tank and were rushed to a hospital, two have passed away during the treatment process.
(Source: ANI)
'Government Can Expel Any Foreigner From India Without a Show Cause': MHA to HC
The central government has "unrestricted right to expel" foreigners, even those who have valid visas, from the country without any show cause notice, the MHA told the Delhi High Court today.
(Source: PTI)
'Sri Lanka Still Faces Threat of ISIS Terror Attacks': PM Wickremesinghe
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that authorities have arrested or killed all the militants responsible for the deadly Easter blasts, but has also warned that the country still faces the threat of ISIS terror attacks.
(Source: PTI)
Pamela Anderson Visits Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange in Prison
Former "Baywatch" star and now animal rights campaigner Pamela Anderson spoke emotionally after meeting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in a London prison today, warning that his life was in danger.
"It's been very difficult to see Julian here and to make our way through the prison to get to him was quite shocking," said Anderson, who visited Assange several times when he lived as a fugitive inside Ecuador's embassy.
(Source: PTI)
Ex-Lankan IGP to Appeal Before SC Against President's Decision to Remove Him
Sri Lanka's former police chief, Pujith Jayasundera, who was sent on a compulsory leave after the Easter Sunday terror attack, will approach the Supreme Court against the President's action, a media report said.
(Source: PTI)
Jaypee Infra Insolvency: NBCC Offers Rs 20 CR to Operational Creditors
Seeking multiple concessions for acquiring bankrupt realty firm Jaypee Infratech, the state-owned NBCC has offered to pay Rs 20 crore against over Rs 9,712-crore dues of operational creditors, including the income tax department and Yamuna Expressway development authority, YEIDA.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi Chief Secretary Removes 3 Officers for 'Serious Misconduct'
Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Dev has removed three government officers from service for alleged "serious misconduct," according to an official statement issued today.
They were removed as part of a drive against "corruption," it said.
(Source: PTI)
Alwar Gang-Rape: Case Registered Against 5 People, 1 Arrested
Kapil Garg, DGP of Rajasthan on alleged gang-rape in Alwar has said, “A case has been registered against 5 people, one person has been arrested out of those five. 14 teams are working on the case.”
(Source: ANI)
Man Gets 10 Years in Jail for Raping Deaf-Mute Minor Girl
A court in Mumbai on Tuesday has sentenced a 25-year-old man to 10 years in jail for raping a deaf and mute minor girl, who was found to be one and half months pregnant when the matter came to light.
(Source: PTI)
India's IT & Business Services Market to Reach $14.3 BN by 2020
India's IT and business services market is likely to grow by over eight per cent to reach USD 13.1 billion by the year-end and expand further to USD 14.3 billion by 2020, according to research firm IDC.
(Source: PTI)
SC Asks Centre to Review Security Threat of Key Witness in Nitish Katara Murder Case
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to review within a week the threat and consider granting adequate security to a person, whose unequivocal testimony in the sensational Nitish Katara murder case had led to the conviction of three accused.
(Source: PTI)
Chhattisgarh Cops Deploy First Ever Anti-Naxal Women's Commando Unit
The Chhattisgarh police for the first time have inducted women commandos in the District Reserve Guard, its frontline anti-Naxal force.
(Source: PTI)
US Ambassador for Afghan Reconciliation Visits New Delhi
US Embassy has reported that U.S. Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited New Delhi 6-7 May for consultations with Indian government officials and other stakeholders on the Afghan peace process
During his meetings, Ambassador Khalilzad welcomed expressions of support for Afghan peace process,which strengthens an emerging international consensus for peace efforts.He also recognized many important contributions India has made to Afghanistan’s development.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Police Have Busted a Syndicate Involved in Cheating Jobless People
The Delhi Police have busted a syndicate involved in cheating unemployed persons on the pretext of providing govt jobs. Four people have been arrested in connection with the case. Further investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
UK's May Seeks Brexit Deal Amid Mounting Pressure to Quit
British Prime Minister Theresa May faced renewed pressure Tuesday from lawmakers in her Conservative Party to abandon efforts to seek a Brexit compromise deal with the opposition Labour Party.
(Source: PTI)
224 Cops, 246 Naxals, 571 Civilians Killed Since 1980 in Maharashtra
Naxals have killed 224 security forces' personnel in Maharashtra since 1980, a senior state government official said today.
Apart from security forces, Naxals have also killed 571 civilians since 1980 while the Maoist ultras have seen 246 cadre gunned down in the same period, the official added.
(Source: PTI)
Mike Pompeo Cancels Visit to Germany Over 'Pressing Issues'
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has abruptly cancelled a scheduled trip to Germany "due to pressing issues," his department said today.
No specific reason was given for the cancellation.
(Source: IANS)
Russia Probes Pilot Error After Plane Set Ablaze in Moscow
Russian investigators are considering pilot error as the cause of a crash-landing that saw a plane erupt in flames at Moscow's busiest airport which killed 41 people, media reported.
(Source: PTI)
'Govt Ready to Discuss Constitutional Amendment,' Says Nepal's PM Oli
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that his government was ready to hold talks with the parties demanding constitutional amendment as he feels that the Constitution is not any document which cannot be amended.
(Source: PTI)
Man Held for Kidnap-Murder of Twin Boys Kills Himself in Jail
Man who was arrested in the sensational kidnapping and murder case of five-year-old twin boys in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district in February this year, allegedly committed suicide in jail today, the police reported.
'India Has Made Many Important Contributions to Afghanistan's Development': US
US has said that its Special Representative for Afghan peace, Zalmay Khalilzad has recognised the many important contributions India has made to Afghanistan's development in his talks with the top Indian government officials during his two-day visit in New Delhi.
(Source: PTI)
Gunman Takes 4 People Hostage in France
Gunman has taken four people hostage in Toulouse, Southern France. Shots were reportedly fired at the scene. More details awaited.
(Source: Twitter)
4 Arrested for Duping Youths on Pretext of Providing Jobs in Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Four people have been arrested for allegedly duping youths on the pretext of getting them employment in various government projects, the police reported.
(Source: PTI)
Police Raids Private Club, 40 Arrested for Gambling
A police team raided a private club in Chennai and arrested 40 people for allegedly indulging in gambling, the police reported.
A police release said that Rs 2.44 lakh in cash and nearly 100 packs of playing cards were seized in the raid conducted on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
Alwar Gang Rape: Gehlot Assures Stern Action
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has condemned the incident of gang rape in Alwar district and directed officials to take stern action against the accused.
(Source: PTI)
Guterres Praises India's Continued Support to UN's Counter-Terrorism Work
UN chief Antonio Guterres has appreciated India for its continued support to the world body's counter-terrorism work, as a flagship programme was launched to support member states to help prosecute suspected terrorists.
(Source: PTI)
5 Members of a Family Booked for Torturing Woman for Dowry
Five members of a family have been booked for allegedly torturing a 26-year-old woman for dowry in Thane's Ulhasnagar township, the police has reported.
(Source: PTI)
Russia's Lavrov to Hold Talks With Iran's Zarif on 8 May
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif in Moscow on Wednesday, the Russian foreign ministry said today.
The two diplomats, longtime allies on a number of issues including the Syrian conflict, will discuss "key issues of the international and regional agenda" as well as bilateral cooperation, the ministry said in a statement.
(Source: PTI)
More Than 150,000 Displaced in Northwest Syria in One Week: UN
An escalation in attacks on northwest Syria has displaced more than 150,000 people in the past week, the UN said today, as the regime and Russia stepped up bombardment.
(Source: PTI)
'No Evidence of Illegal Spying on Trump Campaign': FBI Chief
FBI Director Chris Wray has said today that he does not consider court-approved FBI surveillance to be "spying" and said he has no evidence the FBI illegally monitored President Donald Trump's campaign during the 2016 election.
(Source: PTI)
Man Wanted for Killing Seven People in J&K Arrested After 23 Years
An accused wanted for the last 23 years for his alleged involvement in the killing of seven people was arrested from a village in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police reported.
Accused Wali Mohammad Mir, of the Saderkoot Bala area of Bandipora district, was involved in the brutal murder of seven people - five men and two women.
(Source: PTI)
Jharkhand: Missionary School Head, 5 Others Convicted in Gang-Rape Case
A local court on Tuesday convicted a missionary school head and five others in connection with the gang-rape of five tribal women last year.
Additional District Judge Rajesh Kumar found the six them guilty and will pronounce the quantum of sentence on 15 May, Public Prosecutor Sushil Kumar Jaiswal said.
(Source: PTI)
Venezuela to Prosecute Seven Opposition Lawmakers, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that Venezuela is to prosecute seven opposition lawmakers.
(Source: AFP)
US Secretary of State Pompeo in Baghdad on Unannounced Visit: Iraq Govt Source
According to the Iraq government sources, the US secretary of state Mike Pompeo is in Baghdad on an unannounced visit
(Source: AFP)
Multiple Injured After Shooting at Denver School, 2 Suspects in Custody
Two suspects arrested after shooting at a suburban Denver school injures multiple students.
(Source: AP)
Venezuela Strips 7 Lawmakers of Immunity Over Uprising: Official
Venezuela strips seven lawmakers of immunity over uprising, says official.
(Source: AFP)