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Senate Intelligence Committee Subpoenas Donald Trump Jr
The Senate intelligence committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr, calling him in to answer questions about his 2017 testimony.
That's according to a person familiar with the subpoena who discussed it on condition of anonymity. The committee has renewed interest in talking to President Donald Trump's eldest son after Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, testified earlier this year.
(Source: AP)
Venezuela Detains Top Guaido Aide
Venezuelan intelligence agents on Wednesday arrested the deputy leader of the opposition-dominated National Assembly, a move immediately denounced by its leader Juan Guaido.
Edgar Zambrano, Guaido's deputy as National Assembly speaker, was detained by intelligence agents in Caracas for backing the failed April 30 uprising orchestrated by Guaido.
"We warn the people of Venezuela and the international community: the regime has kidnapped the first vice-president" of the National Assembly, Guaido said in a Twitter message.
(Source: AFP)
Five Dead as Fire Breaks out at a Cloth Godown in Pune
Five labourers have died in the fire that broke out in a cloth godown in Uruli Devachi village in Pune in the early hours of Thursday, 9 May. Four fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the fire is under control. The injured were rushed to the hospital. More details are awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Pakistan National Arrested in J&K's Samba Sector
A Pakistan national was arrested by Border Security Force (BSF) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba sector on Wednesday, 7 May. More details are awaited.
(Source: ANI)
GSK-Pfizer Deal Gets Approval from Australia's Anti-Trust Watchdog
GlaxoSmithKline’s deal to buy Pfizer’s consumer healthcare business will not lesson competition in Australia, the country’s anti-trust regulator said on Thursday as it approved the deal.
(Source: Reuters)
Woman Gang-Raped in Rajasthan's Makrana, Case Registered Against 2
Jitendra Charan, Police Station Incharge in Rajasthan’s Makrana said on Wednesday, 8 May, “On basis of a complaint from a woman, a case has been registered under charges of gang-rape against two persons.”
(Source: ANI)
China Warns Retaliatory Measures If Trump Slaps More Tariffs Ahead of Trade Talks
China has threatened to retaliate if US President Donald Trump raises tariffs on USD 200 billion worth of goods ahead of the crucial 11th round of talks aimed at ending the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
(Source: PTI)
North Korea Weapons Drill Was Defensive, Criticises Seoul
North Korea described its firing of rocket artillery and an apparent short-range ballistic missile over the weekend as a regular and defensive military exercise and ridiculed South Korea for criticizing the launches.
(Source: AP)
Nifty Opens Around 11,300; Sensex Falls 200 Points
The S&P BSE Sensex fell as much as fell much as 0.59 percent to 37,564.87 and the NSE Nifty 50 fell as much as 0.31 percent to 11,301.35. The broader market index represented by the NSE Nifty 500 Index fell as much as 0.43 percent.
(Source: BloombergQuint)
3 Children Dead Due to Suspected Food Poisoning in Telangana
At least three children died in a case of suspected food poisoning at Kolamguda village in Telangana’s Adilabad district. Over 22 people including some children, were rushed to the Narnoor Primary Health Centre after they displayed symptoms of food poisoning, including vomiting and giddiness, the police said.
(Source: The News Minute)
Customs Officials Seize 3.329 kg Gold From 2 Passengers in Coimbatore
Customs officials on Wednesday, 8 May, booked two passengers after recovering 3.329 kg gold from them in Coimbatore. The gold was recovered in paste form near the rectum of both passengers.
(Source: ANI)
Police Arrest Woman for Kidnapping in Pollachi
The Tamil Nadu Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman in Pollachi for kidnapping a 5-day-old infant from the government hospital on 5 May. The accused has been sent to Coimbatore Central prison.
(Source: ANI)
Court Grants Bail to Jairam Ramesh in Defamation Case
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has granted bail to Jairam Ramesh on personal bond and surety of Rs 20,000 each in criminal defamation case against him and Caravan magazine by Vivek Doval. The next date of hearing is 27 May.
(Source: ANI)
SC Collegium Recommends Justices BR Gavai and Surya Kant as SC Judges
Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of Bombay High Court Judge Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai and Himachal Pradesh Chief Justice Surya Kant for elevation to the Supreme Court.
(Source: LiveLaw)
SC Collegium Reiterates Justices Aniruddha Bose & AS Bopanna for Elevation to SC
Rejecting the Centre's objections, Supreme Court Collegium reiterates names of Justices Aniruddha Bose and AS Bopanna for elevation to the apex court. The Govt, under the Memorandum of Procedure, is now bound to appoint them.
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Closed Due to Landslide
The Jammu-Srinagar national highway has been closed due to landslide at Digdole in Ramban.
(Source: ANI)
AgustaWestland Case: Special CBI Court Issues Fresh Summons to David Syms
Special CBI Court has issued fresh summons against David Syms, who is an alleged partner of Christian Michel and two firms in the AgustaWestland money laundering case. Court had earlier issued summons against them when it took cognizance on the supplementary charge sheet filed by ED.
(Source: ANI)
Trump Invokes 'Privilege' Over the Full Mueller Report
The White House invoked executive privilege claiming the right to block lawmakers from the full report from special counsel Robert Mueller on his Trump-Russia probe and escalating the battle between President Donald Trump and Congress.
(Source: AP)
Trump Son Donald Jr Subpoenaed by Senate Panel
President Donald Trump's son Donald Jr was subpoenaed to testify by the Senate Intelligence Committee as part of its probe into Russian election meddling, US media reported.
(Source: AFP)
Rajiv Assassination Case: SC Dismisses Pleas Opposing TN's Move to Release Convicts
Supreme Court dismissed the plea seeking directions not to proceed with the Tamil Nadu Government's decision of premature release of seven convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. Chief Justice of India said, “we don't find any merit in your petition.”
(Source: ANI)
Nitish Katara Murder Case: SC to Hear Convict's Plea on 10 May
Supreme Court will hear appeal of the convict Vikas Yadav, challenging his 25 years jail sentence in the Nitish Katara murder case on Friday, 10 May.
(Source: ANI)
Pompeo Skips Visit to Greenland Amid New Tensions With Iran
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has cancelled a visit to Greenland to return to Washington amid an escalation of tensions with Iran.
Pompeo had been due to wrap up a trip to Europe on Thursday with a stop in Greenland aimed at promoting the Trump administration's Arctic policies. Those policies were criticized earlier this week for not containing the words "climate change" when Pompeo attended an Arctic Council meeting in Finland.
(Source: AP)
SC Asks SSC to Declare 2017 Result for Recruitment in Central Govt Jobs
The Supreme Court has asked Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to declare 2017 result for recruitment in Central Govt jobs. It also appointed a high power committee headed by retired SC judge to suggest measures to make conduct of entrance exams for jobs and admission in educational institutions foolproof
(Source: ANI)
Cyclone Fani: Dharmendra Pradhan Holds Review Meeting With Railway Officials
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan holds a review meeting of cyclone Fani with Railway officials in Bhubaneswar.
(Source: ANI)
IAF Chief to Visit Srinagar Air Base to Review Operational Preparedness in Kashmir
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa will visit Srinagar air base on Thursday, 9 May, to review the operational preparedness in the Kashmir valley. Srinagar air base was at the forefront in thwarting Pakistani aerial attack on 27 February.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks out on Kamakhya Express in UP's Kailahat
Fire breaks out in the engine and generator room of Kamakhya Express in Kailahat. The driver has separated the generator room and the parcel coach from the train. While the Delhi-Howrah route has been affected, no injuries were reported. More details are awaited.
(Source: ANI)
2 Arrested, Rs 24 Lakh Seized in UP's Basti
The police have arrested two persons and seized Rs 24 lakh from a car in Uttar Pradesh’s Basti.
(Source: ANI)
North Korea Fired Projectiles, Claims South Korean Military
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired at least one unidentified projectile from its western area.
(Source: AP)
Corporate Affairs Ministry Orders SFIO Probe on Jet
Corporate Affairs Ministry orders SFIO probe on Jet Airways, according to sources.
(Source: CNBC-TV18)
J&K Police File FIR Against BJP Chief Ravinder Raina Over 'Bribe Video'
The Jammu and Kashmir police have filed an FIR against BJP Chief Ravinder Raina after ‘bribe video emerged, which shows him allegedly bribing journalists.
(Sources: India Ahead News)
Rafale Row: Government Files New Affidavit in SC
Petitioners have an filed affidavit in the SC Rafale review petition against the court's Dec 2018 judgement upholding the deal. Petitioners said, “Centre has mislead and suppressed material facts in the note it had submitted and obtained impugned judgement on basis of fraud played upon the court.”
(Source: ANI)
Iran Firefighters Put out Blaze at Historic Bazaar in Tehran
Iranian media said firefighters managed to put out a blaze that erupted at the historic market in the northwestern city of Tabriz.
Thursday's report by the official IRNA news agency says some 16 people were slightly injured in the fire, which erupted around 9 pm on Wednesday at the Bazaar of Tabriz, which dates back 1,000 years.
(Source: AP)
Actor Karan Oberoi Sent to Judicial Custody for 14 Days
Andheri Court sent TV actor Karan Oberoi to 14-day judicial custody in connection with an alleged rape case against him. He was arrested on 6 May.
(Source: ANI)
Aditya Talwar Moves Special CBI Court, Seeks Cancellation of His Non-Bailable Warrant
Aditya Talwar, son of corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar, has moved Special CBI court in Delhi seeking cancellation of his non-bailable warrant. The court has sought reply from Enforcement Directorate. Arguments will take place on 14 May.
(Source: ANI)
Pope Frances Issues Law Requiring Priests to Report Sexual Abuse and Cover-Ups
Head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis issued a new law requiring all Catholic priests and nuns around the world to report clergy sexual abuse and cover-ups by their superiors to church authorities.
This is after several cases of sexual abuse and consequent cover ups within the Catholic Church have come to light in the past few years.
(Source: AP)
North Korea Fired 2 Suspected Short-Range Missiles, Says South Korea
South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired two suspected short-range missiles from the country’s western province.
It is North Korea’s second weapons launch in the last five days and a possible warning that nuclear disarmament talks with Washington could be in danger.
(Source: AP)
Ayodhya Case Listed for Hearing in SC Tomorrow
The Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case is listed for a hearing in the Supreme Court tomorrow.
(Source: ANI)
Alwar Gang Rape Case: One More Person Arrested
One more person has been arrested by the police today in relation with the Alwar gang-rape case in which a woman was gang-raped in front of her husband at Alwar- Thanagazi bypass on 26 April. Five accused have already been arrested.
(Source: ANI)
Woman, Mother Run Over & Stoned to Death by Lover
A man allegedly ran over a woman and her mother more than once and stoned them to death in Rajasthan's Jodhpur district on Thursday after her marriage was fixed with someone else, police said.
The accused, Sukharam, jumped into a canal after the incident near Tiwari village of Osian area in the afternoon, the police said.
Prime facie, Sukharam had a relationship with the woman, Indra, and wanted to marry her. But Indra's mother, Dami Devi (45), fixed her marriage somewhere else, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Dharmendra Singh.
(Source: PTI)
Declare Cyclone Fani as National Disaster: Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb Writes to PM Modi
The erstwhile King of Puri Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking to declare Cyclone Fani as a 'National Disaster '.
(Source: ANI)
At Least 7 Dead in Baghdad Suicide Bombing: Security Official
At least seven people were killed and 15 wounded in a suicide bombing at a market in eastern Baghdad on Thursday, a security official said.
"A suicide bomber wearing an explosive belt blew himself up close to stalls at the crowded Jamila market," said the senior police officer, who asked not to be named.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
(Source: AFP)
Thane: 3 Dead After Getting Stuck Sewage Treatment Plant
Three people have died and fiver have been admitted to hospital after getting stuck in a sewage treatment plant in Thane’s Dhokali.
(Source: ANI)
US Indicts Chinese Hacker Over 2015 Breach Affecting 78 Million People
The United States on Thursday, indicted the Chinese hacker over 2015 breach affecting 78 million people.
(Source: AFP)
Pompeo Threatens "Swift & Decisive" US Response to Any Iran Attack.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo threatened "swift and decisive" US response to any Iran attack.
(Source: AFP)
N.Korea's Kim Ordered 'Long-Range Strike' Drill: State Media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a "long-range strike" drill, the state news agency reported Friday, a day after South Korea said the weapons fired were short-range missiles.
"At the command post, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un learned about a plan of the strike drill of various long-range strike means and gave an order of start of the drill," the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.
(Source: AFP)
10 Mn Signatures Urging Trump Impeachment Delivered to Congress
Two House Democrats on Thursday joined activists at the US Capitol who presented Congress with signatures of 10 million people calling on lawmakers to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.
"We are holding in our hands 10 million reasons for being here today," progressive congressman Al Green said, as he and first-term congresswoman Rashida Tlaib held up a flash drive.
Dozens of cardboard boxes featuring the signatures, gathered on petitions from groups such as MoveOn and the annual Women's March, were delivered to Tlaib, who has introduced legislation that would direct the House Judiciary Committee to begin proceedings to investigate whether Trump has committed impeachable offenses.
(Source: AFP)