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Barr Says 'I Think Spying Did Occur' on Trump Campaign
Attorney General William Barr has declared he thinks "spying did occur" on Donald Trump's presidential campaign, suggesting the origins of the Russia investigation may have been mishandled and aligning himself with the president at a time when Barr's independence is under scrutiny.
Barr, appearing before a Senate panel, did not say what "spying" had taken place but seemed likely to be alluding to a surveillance warrant the FBI obtained on a Trump associate.
He later said he wasn't sure there had been improper surveillance but wanted to make sure proper procedures were followed. Still, his remarks give a boost to Trump and his supporters who insist his 2016 campaign was unfairly targeted by the FBI.
(Source: PTI)
Pound Edges up After Brexit Delay but Asian Markets Retreat
The pound edged up Thursday, 11 April, in Asia after Britain and its EU partners agreed to once again extend the deadline for Brexit, days before the cut-off for avoiding an economically calamitous no-deal divorce.
(PTI)
UN Extends Experts Monitoring North Korea Sanctions
The Security Council voted unanimously on Wednesday, 10 April, to extend the mandate of the UN panel of experts monitoring sanctions on North Korea, with Russia urging its members "to correct" the negative impact of the tough measures on the lives of ordinary citizens.
(PTI)
Chattisgarh: Amid Polling, Naxals Trigger IED blast; None Hurt
Naxals triggered an IED blast on Thursday morning in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district in Bastar Lok Sabha constituency where voting is underway, a senior police official said.
No casualty was reported in the incident, he said.
"The explosion took place around 4.15 am in Farasgaon area on Narayanpur-Dandwan road when a team of security men were escorting polling personnel to their booth," the official said.
Narayanpur comes under the Bastar Lok Sabha seat.
(PTI)
Mulayam Singh Yadav Files Affidavit in SC Claiming Innocence in the DA Case
Claiming innocence in the DA case, Mulayam Singh Yadav filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court today in connection with a petition of a lawyer, who had alleged that Yadav has amassed wealth disproportionate to his unknown sources of income.
Mulayam Singh claimed in his affidavit, that prima facie during the investigation, the CBI had given him a clean chit and it found no evidence against him in the disproportionate assets case.
(ANI)
SC Denies Hearing of PIL Seeking Direction to EC to Persecute Voters Who Commit Electoral Fraud
The Supreme Court denies urgent hearing of a PIL seeking direction to the Election Commission of India to ask its election personnel to prosecute voters who indulge in electoral fraud.
(ANI)
SC Asks Union of India n Firecracker Ban Peition
On a petition seeking ban on selling of firecrackers across India, the Supreme Court asks the Union of India to see and make a plan with respect to its approval of the chemical composition of green firecrackers by 15 May, keeping in view the level of increasing pollution.
(ANI)
New Zealand's New Gun Laws Get Final Assent to Take Effect
New Zealand's governor general on Thursday, 11 April, formally signed into effect sweeping gun laws outlawing military style weapons, less than a month after a man used such guns to kill 50 people and wound dozens at two mosques in Christchurch.
(PTI)
Nirmala Sitharaman Addresses Air Force Commanders' Conference
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Air Force Commanders’ Conference today and appreciated its training, professionalism and ethos. She asked the IAF brass to debate issues like enhanced role in human assistance and disaster relief.
(ANI)
French Ambassador to India Rejects Media Report Saying PAF Pilots Were Trained on Rafale Jets
French Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler rejects media report that Pakistani Air Force pilots were trained on Rafale jets, says “I can confirm that it is fake news.”
(ANI)
Sudan President Reportedly Stepping Down; Army to Make Statement
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir plans to step down, Arabiya reported on Thursday citing unidentified officials, following months of anti-government protests.
(Bloomberg)
Death Toll in Mumbai Foot Over Bridge Collapse Rises to 7
The death toll in the 14 March incident of foot over bridge collapse near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) railway station has risen to 7 after a 57-year-old person succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, 10 April.
(ANI)
AgustaWestland: Arguments on Alleged Middleman Sushen Mohan Gupta's Bail Plea Deffered
AgustaWestland money laundering case: Arguments on alleged middleman Sushen Mohan Gupta's bail plea deferred for 15 April.
(ANI)
Julian Assange Arrested in Ecuador's Embassy in London
Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange has been arrested after seven years in Ecuador's embassy in London, UK police said, reported BBC.
Pakistan Claims UK Govt Must Apologise for Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Pakistan has endorsed the demand that the UK government must apologise for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the famine of Bengal ahead of the 100th anniversary of the mass killing.
While endorsing the demand for apology from the British government over the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on twitter, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry also said the UK must return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to Lahore museum.
(Source: PTI)
Curfew Continues for Third Day in J&K's Kishtwar
The curfew imposed in Kishtwar district following killing of senior RSS functionary Chanderkant Sharma and his PSO remained in force for the third consecutive day.
Security personnel were deployed for strict enforcement of law and order in the district.
Police have picked up several over ground workers (OGWs) for interrogation in connection with the killing of Sharma and his PSO by terrorists in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said.
(Source: PTI)
One Naxal Killed in Encounter in Chhattisgarh
One Naxal has been killed in an encounter with security forces in Orchha police station limits in Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh.
Three Dead, 25 Injured as Tractor Overturns in Gadchiroli
At least three women were killed and 25 others injured when a tractor carrying them overturned in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.
The incident occurred around 2 pm at Dongar Mendha village in Desaiganj taluka, when the occupants of the tractor were returning home after casting their vote at Shankarpur polling centre, an official said.
(Source: PTI)
IT & EC Raid Location of Tamil Nadu Bank Manager
The Income-Tax Department and the Election Commission Flying squad raided location of a private bank manager in Tamil Nadu's Katpadi. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Jet Airways Cancels Flights Due to 'Operational Reasons'
Jet Airways’ flight 9W 615 Mumbai to Kolkata and 9W 675 Kolkata to Guwahati for 12 April has been cancelled due to operational reasons.
Similarly, 9W 676 Dehradun to Kolkata via Guwahati has been cancelled on the same date until further notice.
(Source: ANI)
Foot Overbridge Collapses in Mumbai’s Vashi Area
Two people have been injured after a part of foot overbridge in Navi Mumbai's Vashi area collapsed.
They have been admitted to hospital. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
US Urges Sudan Army to Bring Civilians Into Government
The United States on Thursday, 11 April, urged Sudan's army to bring civilians into government after ousting veteran leader Omar al-Bashir, saying an announced two-year timeline was too long.
"The United States continues to call on transitional authorities to exercise restraint and to allow space for civilian anticipation within the government," State Department spokesman Robert Palladino told reporters, adding: "They should be allowed to do so sooner than two years from now."
EU Leaders Agree to Give Theresa May New Brexit Deadline
European Union leaders agree to grant UK PM Theresa May a new Brexit deadline of 31 October.