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US Withdraws Tax Exemption for Pak Diplomats
In a move likely to plunge the already strained relations between the US and Pakistan to a new low, Washington on Friday, 31 May announced that it has withdrawn its tax exemption programme for Pakistani diplomats.
(ANI)
Rajnath Singh Pays Homage to Martyrs at War Memorial
A day after being appointed as Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh pays homage to martyrs at War Memorial.
(ABP News)
Looking Forward To Welcoming Prime Minister Modi: Sri Lankan President Sirisena
PM Narendra Modi will be the first major foreign dignitary to visit Sri Lanka following the Easter bombings, announced President Maithripala Sirisena.
(Source: The Hindu)
No Preferential Trade Status for India, Says Trump
The US will end its preferential trade treatment for India under GSP on 5 June, says Donald Trump.
(Reuters)
IAF Lifts Temporary Airspace Restrictions
IAF lifts temporary airspace restrictions, imposed after Balakot.
(ANI)
Foreign Climbers Go Missing On Way To Nanda Devi Peak
An eight-member team of mountaineers, including seven foreign nationals, has gone missing on its way to Nanda Devi East peak in Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand.
(PTI)
Tourist Guide Drowns After Saving 5 Lives From Lidder River in Pahalgam, J&K
A tourist guide lost his life after saving five tourists, including two foreigners, from Lidder river at the famous Pahalgam resort in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.
A Raft capsized at rafting point in Mawoora Pahalgam in the south Kashmir district on Friday after it was caught in sudden gusty winds and all passengers onboard fell in the Lidder river, the officials said.
They said a tourist guide -- Rouf Ahmed Dar -- without caring for his own safety, rescued all the tourists from the fast flowing water of the river, but lost his life.
(Source: PTI)
Drawing up List of Unreliable Parties: China Warns US on Huawei Sanctions
China issued an ominous but vague warning, saying it is drawing up a list of "unreliable" parties who would apparently be targeted in retaliation for US sanctions on Huawei.
(Source: AP)
Senior-Most ISIS Female Captive Claims Helping CIA in Baghdadi Hunt
The senior-most Islamic State (ISIS) female operative in captivity in Iraq has claimed that she played a central role in the US-led coalition's hunt for the terrorist network's chief, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
(Source: PTI)
Centre Shortlists 5 Cities, Including Delhi, for International Yoga Day Event
The Centre has shortlisted five cities -- Delhi, Shimla, Mysore, Ahmedabad and Ranchi -- for holding the national programme of the International Yoga Day this year.
(Source: PTI)
No Communal Riots in Hyderabad in the Past 5 Years: Owaisi
Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM said, “Since past 5 yrs there is peace here, there are no communal riots, religious festivals are peacefully celebrated, it is a growing city and he is speaking like that. What enmity do they have with Telangana, Hyderabad? Do they not like that it is growing?”
(Source: ANI)
'Happy to Help ED,' Says Ex-Civil Aviation Minister & NCP Leader Patel
Former Civil Aviation Minister and NCP leader Praful Patel said, “I will be happy to cooperate with the Enforcement Directorate to help them understand the complexities of aviation sector.”
(Source: ANI)
Dabholkar Murder Case: Two Accused Sent to CBI Custody
In the Dabholkar murder case, a Pune Sessions Court has sent both accused Sanjeev Punalekar and Vikram Bhave to CBI custody till 4 June.
(Source: ANI)
1 Dead, 4 Injured in a Clash Between YSRCP & TDP Workers, Case Registered
In Andhra Pradesh, one died and four were injured in clashes between YSRCP and TDP workers in Bathalapalli Mandal, Anantapur district. Dharmavaram Rural CI says, "Two were critically injured but are out of danger. FIR registered, case filed under sections 302&307 of IPC. Probe underway."
(Source: ANI)
Ola, Oyo on UK-India Awards 2019 Shortlist
Indian start-ups like Ola and Oyo, which have been on an expansion mode in the UK, are among some of the key names on the shortlist for the UK-India Awards this year.
(Source: PTI)
India's Security, Welfare of People Modi Govt's Priority: Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday said country's security and welfare of the people are the key priorities of the Modi government.
(Source: PTI)
BSF Reaches out to Villagers to Strengthen Security in J-K's Samba District
The BSF has reached out to villagers living along the International Border (IB) to strengthen the security grid in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Cong Candidate Killing: 2 Arrested in Odisha
The police after an exchange of fire, arrested two persons in connection with the killing of a Congress' assembly poll candidate in Ganjam district of Odisha.
(Source: PTI)
Hindi language Can't Be Forced in TN: DMK Leader Siva
DMK leader T Siva in Trichy said, “The attempt to force Hindi language on people of Tamil Nadu will not be tolerated by its people. We are ready to face any consequences to stop Hindi language being forced on the people here.”
(Source: ANI)
4 Arrested After Mob Thrashes 2 over Theft Suspicion in Noida
Four men, who were part of a crowd that thrashed two persons here after tying them to a pole on suspicion of stealing batteries from auto-rickshaws, have been arrested, the police said.
(Source: PTI)
Acted in Many Hindi Films, Hindi Language Shouldn't Be Imposed: MNM's Haasan
Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan on Centre's proposal on three-language system in schools has said, “I have acted in many Hindi films, in my opinion Hindi language should not be imposed on anyone.”
(Source: ANI)
Inquiry Officer Never Met Retd Army officer Sanaullah: Lawyer
Lawyer of retired army officer Md Sanaullah, who was declared a foreigner and detained by police in Guwahati, Assam, said. “Inquiry officer said he has never met Md Sanaullah &that he had interrogated another man of same name.We told Foreigners Tribunal that the inquiry report is fabricated.”
(Source: ANI)
Total GST Revenue Collection in May – Rs 1,00,289 CR
Total Gross GST revenue collected in May 2019 is Rs 1,00,289 crore of which CGST is Rs 17,811 crore, SGST is Rs 24,462 crore, IGST is Rs 49,891 crore (including ₹ 24,875 crore collected on imports) and Cess is Rs 8,125 crore (including Rs 953 crore collected on imports).
(Source: ANI)
Kartarpur Corridor on Indian Side to Be Completed by 30 Sept: Punjab PWD Minister
The construction of the Kartarpur corridor on the Indian side will be completed by September 30, said Punjab PWD minister Vijay Inder Singla.
(Source: PTI)
ED Summons Former Minister Praful Patel in UPA-Era Aviation Scam
The ED has summoned senior NCP leader and former aviation minister Praful Patel next week as part of its money laundering probe related to alleged losses suffered by national carrier Air India in a multi-crore aviation scam during the UPA-era, officials said
(Source: PTI)
UP Govt Bans Use of Mobile in Cabinet Meetings
Uttar Pradesh Government bans use of mobile phones, during cabinet meetings.
(Source: ANI)
NCP Leader Demands Suspension of IAS Officer Over Anti-Mahatma Gandhi Tweet
NCP leader Jitendra Awhad in Mumbai has said, “We demand immediate suspension of IAS officer Nidhi Choudhari for her derogatory tweet against Mahatma Gandhi. She glorified Nathuram Godse, this should not be tolerated. “
(Source: ANI)
Ex-UK PM David Cameron Joins Us Artificial Intelligence Firm
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has been hired by a US-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm as the chair of its advisory board, the company announced in a statement.
(Source: PTI)
Two Jan Militia Members Held in Chhattisgarh
Two lower-rung naxals, who were allegedly involved in torching a bus in 2018 and active as jan militia members, were arrested Saturday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Blast at Central Russia Explosives Plant Injures 19: Report
At least 19 people were injured in a blast at a major explosives plant in central Russia, the Interfax news agency reported, citing the local health ministry.
(Source: PTI)
Two Arrested for Selling Spurious Liquor in Gonda
Police raided a shop selling countrymade liquor, and arrested two persons after recovering 128 bottles of spurious liquor.
The raid was conducted in the wake of hooch tragedy in neighbouring Barabanki district that claimed 17 lives.
(Source: PTI)
Ex-Arsenal Footballler José Antonio Killed in Car Crash
Former Arsenal and Spanish international footballer José Antonio Reyes killed in a car crash
An Imposter Caller Threatens Mayor of Asansol Municipal Corporation over Phone
Mayor Of Asansol Municipal Corporation and West Bengal MLA Jitendra Kumar Tiwari writes to police. Letter states, "A caller claiming himself to be Asansol MP and Union Minister Babul Supriyo abused me in filthy language and threatened mA Calle with dire consequences."
(Source: ANI)
10 Bovine Smugglers Arrested in Jammu, 92 Animals Seized
The police foiled several bids to smuggle bovines from Jammu region to Kashmir valley and arrested 10 persons in this regard, officials said Saturday, adding 92 animals were seized.
(Source: PTI)
CBI Files Case Against 9 Including Customs Official in Gold Smuggling Case
The anti-corruption wing of the CBI here has registered a case against nine people, including a customs official, in connection with a gold smuggling case through the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
(Source:
Man Kills Wife, Child Before Killing Himself in Jhajjar
A 35-year-old man allegedly shot his wife and four-year-old daughter to death before killing himself at Ladpur village in Haryana, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Dabholkar Case: Arrested Advocate, Aide Not Cooperating: Court
The CBI Saturday told a special court here that advocate Sanjeev Punalekar and his assistant Vikram Bhave, who were arrested in connection with rationalist Narendra Dabholkar murder case of 2013, were not cooperating with it in the investigation.
(Source: PTI)
Two Killed in Road Mishap in Ballia
Two youths were killed and three others injured when two motorcycles collided near Lakhnapar village under Sikanderpur police station area, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
No Institution Supported Us, Yet We Fought: Rahul Gandhi
Congress President Rahul Gandhi in CPP meeting said, “There's no institution that is going to support you in this country, not one is going to support you. It's like the British period, when not a single institution supported the party yet we fought & won, we will do it again.”
(Source:ANI)
Nigerian National With 1 KG Heroin Arrested
Punjab: Police arrested a Nigerian national in possession of 1 kg heroin in Jalandhar.
(Source: PTI)
Anti-Narcotics Cell Seizes 1 KG Opium Worth 10 Lakhs
Anti Narcotics Cell, Azad Maidan Unit has seized 1 kg Opium, worth Rs 10 Lakh from a 36 years old man. Case registered under relevant sections.
(Source: ANI)
Sonia Gandhi Elected Leader of Congress Parliamentary Party
Sonia Gandhi was once again elected leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) at a meeting of party MPs at the Central Hall of Parliament.
(Source: PTI)
Bodies of Two Minor Boys Found in AP
In Andhra Pradesh, bodies of two minor boys found in a wooden box at a school building in East Godavari district's Chinnayyapalem village. The two boys went missing on 26th May. Postmortem of the bodies is being conducted.
(Source: ANI)
Ex-President Pratibha Patil Conferred with 'Order of the Aztec Eagle'
In Pune, a Former President Pratibha Patil conferred with Order of the Aztec Eagle, Mexico's highest civilian honour for foreigners.
(Source: ANI)
38 Killed in a Blast at a Russian Explosives Plant
A blast at a Russian explosives plant has injured 38 people, according to local news agencies. The blast took place at the "Kristall" factory in Dzerzhinsk about 400 kilometres east of Moscow, in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
(Source: ANI)
Air Force Removes Airspace Restrictions; Airlines Unlikely to Benefit Unless Pakistan Reciprocates
While the Indian Air Force announced on Friday that all temporary restrictions imposed on Indian airspace after the Balakot air strikes have been removed, it is unlikely to benefit any commercial airlines unless Pakistan reciprocates and opens its airspace too.
(Source: PTI)
China Investigates FedEx for Huawei Cargo Error
China is investigating FedEx after it diverted packages sent by Chinese tech giant Huawei, state media reported.
(Source: PTI)
405.9 Grams of Smuggled Gold Seized at Hyd's RGI Airport
In Telangana, Customs officials at Hyderabad's RGI Airport have seized 405.9 grams smuggled gold from a passenger; case registered, further investigation underway.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks out on 2nd Floor in NDMC Building, CP
In Delhi, fire broke out on the second floor of NDMC building at Connaught Place. 6 fire tenders rushed to the spot.
(Source: ANI)
Irani Meets Maneka to Discuss Important Issues in WCD Ministry
Newly-appointed Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani met her predecessor Maneka Gandhi to discuss important issues in the ministry and the way forward in tackling them.
(Source: PTI)
Want to Promote All Indian Languages: I&B Minister Javadekar
I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar on reported proposal of 3-language system in schools: “There is no intention of imposing any language on anybody, we want to promote all Indian languages. It's a draft prepared by committee, which will be decided by govt after getting public feedback.”
(Source: ANI)
Police Book Army Man, Two Others for Encroaching Public Land
An Army man and two others have been booked for grabbing a piece of public land in a Kishtwar district village and attacking the anti-encroachment team, said an official.
(Source: PTI)
US Envoy for Afghanistan on 2-Week Peace Mission
The US envoy for Afghanistan is travelling to Afghanistan and also Belgium, Germany, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over the next two weeks as part of an effort to help end the long-running war.
(Source: PTI)
National-Level Swimmer Found Dead in Pune
A 21-year-old national level swimmer from Pune allegedly committed suicide at his residence in Kothrud area on Friday.
(Source: ANI)
S. Korea's Pride Parade Marks 20 Years in Blaze of Colour
Tens of thousands of LGBT South Koreans and their supporters paraded through central Seoul for the capital's 20th gay rights march, with ruling Democratic Party members taking part for the first time.
(Source: PTI)
Pawar Dismisses NCP-Congress Merger Rumours
NCP president Sharad Pawar dismissed speculation that his party was likely to merge with the Congress.
(Source: PTI)
Militant Arrested in Manipur
A militant has been arrested by security forces from Moreh town close to Indo-Myanar border in Manipur's Tengnoupal district, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Gehlot Approves Rs 564-Cr Drinking Water Project in Jaipur
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a Rs 564-crore drinking water project for Prithviraj Nagar in Jaipur, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Girl Commits Suicide After Being Scolded by Mother
A 14-year-old girl reportedly hanged herself after being scolded by her mother for playing outside in Jhalawar district of Rajasthan, police said.
(Source: PTI)
KCR & AP's CM Reddy Attend 'Iftar' Party
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy attended the 'Iftar' hosted by Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan at Raj Bhavan today evening.
(Source: ANI)
Taliban Leader Says No Ceasefire as Us Envoy Heads to Region
The Taliban's leader said that the insurgents will not call a ceasefire any time soon, even as a US envoy was heading to the region for a fresh round of peace talks.
(Source: PTI)
Proud to Follow on Footsteps of Sushma Swaraj: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in his first official Twitter post said he was "proud to follow on the footsteps" of his predecessor Sushma Swaraj.
(Source: PTI)
Search & Rescue Team Moved in Search of Missing Trekkers
Dr VK Jogdande, DM Pithoragarh said “Yesterday, we received information that a group of trekkers that had gone towards Nanda Devi East is missing. A team of SDRF and ITBP search & rescue team was moved today. Due to bad weather today, aerial survey could not be conducted.”
(Source: ANI)
Tremors Rattle Southeast Albania, Injuring 4, Damaging Homes
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 struck rural areas in Albania early Saturday southeast of Tirana, the capital, injuring four people and damaging about 100 houses, authorities said.
(Source: PTI)
Goa Congress for Closure of Casinos, Arrest of Activist
Demanding closure of casinos, women wing of the Congress staged a protest in Panaji outside an offshore casino facility.
1 Trekker Dies, 2 Others Injured Due to Bad Weather
In Himachal Pradesh, according to Kullu District Police, Anisha Kapoor, a trekker from UP's Amroha died after rocks fell on her near Barshaini, today. Two other trekkers accompanying her were injured in the incident that occurred due to bad weather. Their condition is stable.
(Source: ANI)
Noida Police Issue 79,200 'Challans' for Traffic Violations in May
As many as 79,200 drivers, or about 2,500 daily, were penalised for traffic violations in May, leading to a revenue collection of over Rs 90 lakh, the Noida Traffic Police said.
(Source: PTI)
Goa Governer Sinha Summons Assembly Session on 4 June
Governor of Goa, Mridula Sinha has summoned assembly session on June 4, at 11.30 am.
(Source: ANI)