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Time to Bring US Troops Home From Syria: Trump
President Donald Trump said it was time for US troops to come home from Syria, after years of battling the Islamic State group in the war-ravaged country.
"We won," Trump said in a video message posted on Twitter on Wednesday, declaring the IS jihadists had been defeated. "We've beaten them and we've beaten them badly. We've taken back the land. So our boys, our young women, our men – they're all coming back and they're coming back now," Trump said.
His message came at the end of a day of relative surprise in Washington after news of 2,000 US troops being withdrawn from Syria emerged.
US Federal Reserve Raises Key Interest Rate
The US Federal Reserve raised the key interest rate to 2.25-2.5 percent, reported AFP.
Bihar Police Constable Shot Dead by Colleague
Bihar police constable Manish Kumar was killed by another constable Prem Chand Prasad with a self-loading rifle (SLR) at around 1:30 am this morning in Amarpur, reported ANI.
“The accused has had a history of indiscipline and aggressive behaviour and has been arrested,” said Muzaffarpur SSP Manoj Kumar.
7-Yr-Old Allegedly Raped in Delhi's Gazipur
A 7-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Delhi’s Ghazipur area on the night of 18 December. The police have registered a case and the search for the accused is underway, reported ANI.
One Killed, Two Injured in Oklahoma Shooting
One person has been killed and two others wounded in a shooting at a Walgreens in Oklahoma, US, reported ANI, quoting authorities.
IRCTC Scam: Patiala House Court to Hear Lalu's Bail Plea at 11
The Patiala House Court will hear bail application of Lalu Prasad Yadav in the IRCTC scam case at 11am in a separate room via video conferencing, reported ANI.
His son Tejashwi Yadav and wife Rabri Devi will also appear before the court, reported ANI.
IRCTC Scam Case: Patiala House Court Grants Interim Bail to Lalu Yadav
Delhi's Patiala House Court grants interim bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav in IRCTC scam case. He appeared before the court via video conferencing, reported ANI.
PM Modi, Amit Shah to Attend Public Meetings in Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with party workers in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta on 6 January and attend a public meeting in Thrissur on 27 January.
BJP President Amit Shah will attend a public meeting in Palakkad on 31st December, reported ANI.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to Visit Delhi
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will visit Delhi on Friday, 21 December, reported ANI. He likely to meet Amit Shah on seat-sharing.
3 Children Injured After Tin Shed Falls In The Classroom
3 children have been injured after a tin shed of their classroom fell on them in UP’s Muzaffarnagar. The injured have been admitted to the hospital, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Govt Tables Additional Supplementary Grants For PSU Recapitalisation
Government tables additional supplementary grants of Rs 41,000 crore PSU bond recapitalisation in the Lok Sabha.
(Source: CNBC-TV18)
Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case: Chargesheet Filed Against Accused in the Arms Case
Charge sheet has been filed against Manju Verma and Chandrashekhar Verma in the Arms act case by the police, in Begusaria's Manjhaul Court.
(Source: ANI)
Lucknow HC Dismisses Muslim Body's Petition On Namaz At Ram Janmabhoomi
Lucknow High Court has dismissed Al Rehman Trust’s petition on Namaz at Ram Janmabhoomi. Rs 5 lakh fine has been imposed as the court was convinced that the trust had filed the petition to create unrest and waste the court’s time.
(Source: ANI)
Businessman Dies After Unidentified Assailants Open Fire in Bihar
A businessman has died after unidentified assailants opened fire at his car at Mahatma Gandhi Setu in Bihar’s Vaishali. The driver has been injured in the incident.
(Source: ANI)
Riva Ganguly Das Is India's New Envoy to Bangladesh
Riva Ganguly Das, the current Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh. Harsh Vardhan Shringla, presently High Commissioner to Bangladesh has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the US.
(Source: ANI)
British Tourist Raped in Goa by an Unidentified Man
A 48-year-old British woman tourist was allegedly raped by an unidentified man while she was walking towards a beach in Goa in the wee hours of Thursday, a police official said.
She was also robbed of her belongings by the man who fled after committing the crime, the official said.
(Source: ANI)
Lalrinawma Elected Deputy Speaker of Mizoram Assembly
Lalrinawma, who recently won Tuikum Assembly seat on Mizo National Front (MNF) ticket, was on Thursday elected unopposed as the deputy speaker of Mizoram House.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi HC Provides Interim Protection to Air India Pilot Who Evaded Breathalyser Test
Delhi HC has provided interim protection to Air India pilot Arvind Kathpalia who was accused of evading pre-flight breath analyser test for Bengaluru bound flight. The Court has asked Delhi Police to record his statement after Kathpalia claimed he was never asked by police to join the probe.
(Source: ANI)
Transgender Community Protests Against Transgender Persons Bill, 2018 in K'taka
The transgender community protests against Transgender Persons Bill, 2018 at the District Commissioner's office in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi.
(Source: ANI)
Calcutta HC Permits BJP to Hold Three Rath Yatras in West Bengal
Calcutta High Court gives permission for the three Rath Yatras of BJP in West Bengal, directs that the administration should ensure that there is no breach of law and order.
(Source: ANI)
Sunanda Pushkar Death Case Adjourned to Monday, 24 December
Sunanda Pushkar death case adjourned to Monday, 24 December for a continuation of supply of more evidence.
(ANI)
TRS MPs Meet FM to Request Release of Special Assistance for AP Reorganisation Act
Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) MPs met Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley requesting release of next installment of special assistance for the development of backward districts in Telangana under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act 2014.
(ANI)
Markets At Close
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Monk Arrested for Rape Attempt on Minor Girl in Jharkhand
An ascetic, associated with a charitable organization, has been arrested for rape attempt on a minor girl in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district, a senior police officer said.
The 15-year-old girl, in her complaint, alleged misdeed on the part of the Bharat Sevashram Sangha (BSS) monk on December 18, he said.
She, however, did not give details on the matter, the officer said.
(Source: PTI)
Muzaffarpur Shelter Home: Absconding Chairman Surrenders Before Court
Dilip Verma, absconding chairman of the District Child Welfare Committee (DCWC) has surrendered before Muzaffarpur Court.
Mumbai Hospital Fire Accused Sent to Judicial Custody till 3 Jan
Accused Nilesh Mehta and Nitin Kamble have been sent to judicial custody till 3 January by Andheri Court.
Ex-Opener WV Raman Appointed as Indian Women's Cricket Team Coach
Former opener WV Raman appointed coach of Indian women's cricket team, reported PTI quoting BCCI sources.
Hearing on Plea Related to Vijay Mallya's UBHL Adjourned
Hearing on a plea seeking not to wind up Vijay Mallya's United Breweries Holdings Limited (UBHL) has been adjourned to 3 January, 2019, by Karnataka High Court.
(Source: ANI)
J&K Police Arrests LeT Terrorist
Jammu and Kashmir police has arrested one Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Zubai Bhat of Qazigund, reported ANI.
Seven Detained for Unlawful Activities in J&K's Rajouri
Seven people were taken into preventive custody on Thursday, 20 December, for allegedly indulging in unlawful activities in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
They have been lodged in the district jail on the orders of executive magistrates, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajouri, Yougal Manhas.
He said while six men were detained from Rajouri town, two others were taken into custody from the Nowshera area of the district.
(Source: PTI)
HC Asks Police to Give Protection to Swami Agnivesh
The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the city police to provide protection to social activist Swami Agnivesh who had registered two police complaints against members of the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) for allegedly attacking him here and in Pakur district of Jharkhand.
Justice Najmi Wajiri sought response of the Centre, Delhi government and Delhi police on Agnivesh's plea seeking transfer of the case from police to the CBI or any other central independent investigating agency.
The high court put up the matter for further hearing on 27 February, 2019.
(Source: PTI)
Vinod Verma Appointed Political Advisor to Chhattisgarh CM
Vinod Verma has been appointed as the political advisor to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Ruchir Garg has been appointed as his media advisor, reported ANI.
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Charges Against Harvey Weinstein
New York Judge James Burke refused to dismiss any charges of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein, reported CNN.
Weinstein is accused of raping a woman in 2013 and forcibly performing oral sex on another at his apartment in Manhattan in 2006. Several other women have raised allegations of sexual assault against the movie mogul.
DU Planning Online Entrance Exams
The Delhi University is planning to introduce online entrance exams from next session onwards, officials said.
“Currently, suggestions are being sought on the members to be appointed to the Admissions Committee. The admissions committee is likely to be formed in the next two weeks,” said an official.
The previous Admissions Committee of the varsity had met in January this year and it was decided that the varsity would have online entrance examinations to ensure that students who have not secured high percentage also stand a chance to study in Delhi University.
(Source: PTI)
Shah, Adityanath to Discuss Ram Temple Issue With Hindu Religious Leaders
BJP President Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are likely to participate in a meeting of Hindu religious leaders at Rajkot, Gujarat where several issues including the Ram temple are being discussed.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat and BJP's national general secretary Ram Madhav are also participating in the two-day meeting, which began at Arsh Vidya Mandir this morning.
(Source: PTI)
James Mattis to Retire Soon: Trump
US President Donald Trump said Defense Secretary James Mattis will be retiring at the end of February and a new chief will be named shortly, ANI reported quoting AP.
(Source: ANI)