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7 Injured in Paris Knife Attack, Terrorism Not Suspected
Police say seven people have been injured in a knife attack in Paris but that terrorism is not suspected.
Authorities are still trying to determine if the attacker, who was arrested, is among the seven injured.
An overnight police press officer said the attack took place near a cinema in the 19th district of central Paris late Sunday.
(Source: AP)
Earthquake in Jhajjar, Tremors Felt in Delhi as Well
A medium-intensity earthquake hit Haryana's Jhajjar district and its tremors were also felt in the national capital for the second time in less than 24 hours, the National Centre For Seismology said.
The quake occurred at 6.28 am on Monday, 10 September at a depth of 10 km and had a magnitude of 3.7, it said.
It occurred in Jhajjar district and the tremors were also felt in the national capital, the NCS added.
(Source: PTI)
Missing HDFC Bank Vice President Murdered; Police Detain Accused
Four days after an HDFC Bank manager went missing in Mumbai Police detained a 20-year-old man in connection with the murder, the Indian Express reported.
According to the police, the detained manis a driver in Navi Mumbai. He has been identified as one Sarfaraz Shaikh and has given the names of three men who he claims to have stabbed the HDFC Bank executive in a parking lot inside Kamla Mill Compound in Lower Parel.
Police has suspected professional rivalry to be the reason for the murder.
Bomb Blast in Mogadishu District Headquarters in Somalia
A Somali police officer says a suicide bomber has detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the gate of a district headquarters in Mogadishu.
This is the second such attack on a district headquarters in the capital this month.
The al Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group often claims responsibility.
(Source: AP)
3 Die After Being Run Over by State-Run Bus in Hyderabad
Three persons were mowed down by a speeding state-run Road Transport Corporation bus in Gachibowli, Hyderabad on Monday. The incident took place at 6.40 am when they were crossing the road.
Police said that the bus plying from Lingampally to Koti was traveling at a high speed and didn’t slow down at the junction even when the pedestrians were crossing the Gachibowli junction and ran over them.
(Source: The News Minute)
US to Close Palestine Mission in Washington
The United States is expected to announce the closure of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s office in Washington, AFP reported on Monday.
Monday’s announcement is expected to be made in prepared remarks by National Security Adviser John Bolton. According to Wall Street Journal, it is said to be a part of a widening US pressure campaign on Palestinian officials amid stalled Middle East peace efforts.
(Source: AFP and The Wall Street Journal)
PNB Scam: Interpol Issues Red Corner Notice Against Nirav Modi’s Sister
Interpol has issued a red corner notice against Purvi Modi, a Belgian national and billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi’s sister, in connection with the alleged Punjab National Bank money laundering case, reported PTI.
Aircel-Maxis Case: Delhi Court Seeks Karti Chidambaram’s Reply on ED’s Plea for His Custody
Delhi’s Patiala House court has sought response from Karti Chidambaram, son of former union minister P Chidambaram, on an Enforcement Directorate plea seeking cancellation of interim relief from arrest granted to him in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case, reported ANI.
Special CBI judge OP Saini asked the counsel for Karti to file his response by 18 September.
NCW Summons Kerala MLA PC George over His 'Prostitute' Remark
The National Commission for Women has summoned Kerala MLA PC George for calling the who has accused a Jalandhar-based bishop of raping her, a “prostitute”, reported ANI.
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Closed After Landslides in Ramban District
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed after a landslide occurred in the Ramban district, reported ANI. The traffic movement has been disrupted as clearance work is underway.
DCW Issues Notice to Tihar Jail over Delay in Execution of Nirbhaya Murder Convicts
The Delhi Commission for Women has issued a notice to Tihar Jail authorities over the delay in execution of convicts in the Nirbhaya murder case, reported ANI.
The Supreme Court in July had upheld the death penalty awarded to three convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case.
PDP to Boycott Upcoming Panchayat Polls in J&K
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti said that her party will boycott the upcoming panchayat polls in the state, reported ANI.
Pune Court Sends Narendra Dabholkar Murder Accused to CBI Custody
A sessions court in Pune has sent Sharad Kalaskar, an accused in the Narendra Dabholkar murder case, to Central Bureau of Investigation custody until September 15, reported ANI.
Teenager 'Sacrifices' Self at Temple in Uttar Pradesh
A teenager has allegedly “sacrificed” himself by slitting his throat at a temple in the Badosarai area in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, reported PTI quoting the police.
The incident took place in the morning when Anirudh Yadav, 18, reached the Devi temple in Kotwadham and slit his throat, Superintendent of Police B P Srivastava said.
Class 10 and 12 Board Exams to Begin from 7 Feb: UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma said, “Today we have taken an important decision but we are yet to announce it. Both the Class 10 and Class 12 state board exams will begin from 7 February and will be completed within 16 working days.”
Pastor Raises Slogans in Court Complex Against Homosexuality
A pastor of Coimbatore’s Puliyakulam Church created a flutter in the court complex on Monday, raising slogans against the Supreme Court’s judgement about decriminalising homosexuality, reported PTI.
Father Felix Jebasingh claimed that same sex marriage would lead to natural calamities, the police said.
Karnataka CM Meets Modi, Seeks Rs 1,199 Cr as Flood Relief
A high-level delegation from Karnataka led by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday and sought a relief of Rs 1,199 crore for flood-hit seven districts of the state, reporte PTI.
National Herald Case: Delhi HC Rejects Sonia, Rahul Gandhi's Tax Pleas
The Delhi High Court has rejected Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi’s pleas challenging the Income Tax notice seeking tax reassessment for the financial year 2011-2012 in the National Herald case, reported ANI.
The Delhi High Court said that the Income Tax department has powers to reopen tax proceedings and that the petitioners can approach Income Tax department with their grievances.
PNB Scam: Extradition Request Against Nirav Modi’s Brother
According to CBI sources, an extradition request against Nishal Modi, brother of billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi, was sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs on 7 September in connection with the alleged Punjab National Bank money laundering case, reported ANI.
HDFC VP Siddharth Sanghvi Murder Accused Sent to Police Custody
The accused in the murder case of HDFC Bank Vice President Siddharth Sanghvi was produced before a court in Mumbai on Monday, 10 September. Sarfaraz Shaikh, who was arrested on Sunday, has been sent to police custody till 19 September, reported ANI.
Kerala Nun Rape Case: 'Missionaries of Jesus' Defends Jalandhar Bishop
While defending the accused in the Kerala Nun rape case, the church body to which the nun belongs “Missionaries of Jesus” said, “We condemn the five nuns protesting with some organisations working against church. Our conscience doesn't allow us to crucify an innocent soul (Jalandhar Bishop) based on sexual abuse allegations by a nun. We suspect nuns have been forced into protest by external influence.”
Guest on Doordarshan TV Show Dies During Live Telecast
A guest on a popular regional Doordarshan TV show died during live telecast on Monday, reported IANS. Rita Jatinder, a known educationist and writer, was answering questions about her life and achievements on the channel’s ‘Good Morning J&K’ show when she suddenly collapsed, shocking the two anchors and scores of viewers.
Thousands Stage Protests to Demand Bangladesh Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's Release
Thousands of opposition supporters staged protests across Bangladesh on Monday, demanding immediate release of their leader and three-time former premier Khaleda Zia, jailed early this year for graft, reported PTI.
Zia, 73, is currently on trial on more corruption charges in a makeshift courtroom inside a 19th-century British-built prison where she is the only inmate and in failing health, her lawyers said.
National Herald Case: BJP Spokesperson Sambit Patra Slams Rahul, Sonal Gandhi
While commenting on the Delhi High Court’s recent decision to reject Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi’s tax pleas in the National Herald case, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra told ANI, “The Gandhi family today is known as a family who does tax evasion, a family of corrupts and a family who conspires against law of the land.”
Death Penalty Awarded to Hyderabad Twin Blasts Case Accused
A special National Investigation Agency court has awarded death sentence to the two accused, Aneeq Sayeed and Ismail Chaudhary, in the Hyderabad Twin Blasts case, reported ANI. While the other accused, Tariq Anjum has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
JNU Student Union Polls: HC Stays Decision to Cancel NSUI Member’s Candidature
The Delhi High Court on Monday, 10 September, stayed the decision of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) regarding cancellation of candidature of National Students' Union of India (NSUI) member Vikas Yadav for students union polls, reported PTI.
The court said the decision taken by JNU on 7 September was “unsustainable on innumerable grounds.” The next hearing in the case is on 27 November.
Son of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Chief Sent to NIA Custody till 10 Sept
The National Investigation Agency court has sent Shakeel Yousuf, son of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Sayeed Salahudeen to a thirty-day judicial custody, reported ANI. Yousuf was arrested by the NIA in connection with a 2011 terror funding case.
UN Rights Chief Slams India for Inaction on Rights Violations Report in Kashmir
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, on Monday slammed India for lack of any “meaningful improvement” on addressing issues highlighted in the UN report on human rights violations in Kashmir, reported The Indian Express.
Alibaba's Jack Ma to Step down in 2019, Names CEO Daniel Zhang as His Successor
Alibaba’s founder Jack Ma announced on Monday that he would step down as the company's executive chairman in one year. He also named his trusted aide and CEO Daniel Zhang as his successor, reported BloombergQuint.
Man Lynched in Bihar on Charge of Snatching Money
A 24-year-old man was lynched by a mob in Bihar's Sitamarhi district following allegation of a pick-up van driver that he had snatched money from the latter, reported PTI quoting the police.
He was first taken to the Sadar hospital and then shifted to the Patna Medical College and Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries earlier in the day.
Delhi Court Discharges Kejriwal in Defamation Case over 'Thulla' Remark
A Delhi court on Monday, 10 September, discharged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a criminal defamation complaint filed against him over his alleged 'thulla' remark against the city police, reported PTI.
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal granted relief to the politician saying the complainant, a Delhi Police constable, was not a person "aggrieved" in the case and, therefore, his complaint of defamation was not maintainable.
Pak Army Chief Ratifies Death Sentence of 13 'Hardcore Terrorists'
Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has confirmed death sentences awarded to 13 “hardcore terrorists” by the special military courts for their involvement in the killing of 202 people, including 51 security personnel, the army said on Monday, 10 September.
Warrant Against Fake Encounter Victim's Mother for Not Appearing in Court
A court in Mumbai issued a non-bailable warrant against alleged fake encounter victim Tulsiram Prajapati's mother for failing to appear before it to record her testimony, reported PTI.
Narmada Bai, Prajapati's mother, failed to appear before the court for a fourth time on Monday, following which Special CBI judge S J Sharma issued the warrant.
Om Prakash Mishra to Be New Nepal Chief Justice
The Parliamentary Hearing Committee of Nepal on Monday, 10 September, endorsed acting Chief Justice Om Prakash Mishra as the next Chief Justice of the country. His current tenure as acting Chief Justice is slated to end on 1 January, 2019, reported ANI.
Explosion in Trinamool Party Office in Bengal
An explosion on Monday blew up a large portion of a Trinamool Congress party office in West Bengal's Birbhum district, reported IANS. There have been no casualties in the incident.
Pak Court Issues Arrest Warrants Against Ex-CM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
A Pakistan court has issued bailable arrest warrants against former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in a case seeking action against him for disclosing the minutes of a high-profile security meeting to his party leader Nawaz Sharif, reported PTI.
Abbasi had chaired a meeting of the National Security Council in May to discuss an interview of another former premier Nawaz Sharif with a correspondent of the Dawn newspaper, and later he shared its details with the media.
Lalu Prasad Yadav Suffering From Depression: RIMS Medical Report
Incarcerated RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav is suffering from depression, director of the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences R K Shrivastava said on Monday.
Five Workers Die While Cleaning Sewage Tank, Delhi Govt Orders Probe
Delhi Government has ordered probe after five labourers died while cleaning a sewage tank in Moti Nagar area of west Delhi yesterday afternoon. Labour Minister Gopal Rai has also sought the probe report within three days, reported PTI.
Rajasthan Govt Hikes Dearness Allowance of State Employees by 2 Percent
The Rajasthan government has increased the Dearness Allowance for state government employees by 2% taking it to 9 percent, reported ANI.
General Bipin Rawat to Hold Discussion About Major Army Reform
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat and top commanders are likely to deliberate on Tuesday, 11 September, carrying out major reforms in the force including organisational restructuring and its possible downsizing by around 1,00,000 troops, PTI reported quoting official sources.
Centre Extends Goods and Services Tax Return Filing Date Till 31 October
The government has extended till 31 October the deadline for filing of the Goods and Services Tax Return (GSTR)-1 form for transactions during July 2017 to September 2018, reported IANS. It also announced a one-time waiver of late fees to enable their filing within the new deadline.
Need Ex-IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt's Custody in Drugs Case: CID to HC
Police told the Gujarat High Court on Monday that they need the custody of sacked IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt to find the source of the drugs which his junior officers allegedly planted to frame up a man in a 1996 case, reported PTI. The hearing has been adjourned to Tuesday, 11 September.
Gas Explosion Leaves 18 Dead in Nigeria
18 people died after a gas depot exploded in central Nigeria on Monday, 10 September. Witnesses said that several were injured beyond recognition in the explosion, reported ANI.
One Shot Dead by Unidentified Militants in J&K
Unidentified militants shot dead a man in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
They fired upon 42-year-old Abdul Ahad Ganie at the Babademb area of the city here, a police official said.
Ganie, a resident of Sheikh Pora Lolab area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district, died on the spot. The officials said a hunt has been launched to nab the assailants.
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