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New Zealand Bans Boeing 737 MAX Flights
New Zealand's aviation watchdog joined counterparts worldwide on Wednesday in banning Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from its airspace in the wake of a deadly plane crash in Ethiopia.
New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it was imposing the temporary suspension after consultation with other regulators.
(Source: PTI)
Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft Will be Grounded by 4 pm
All Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in India would be grounded by 4 pm Wednesday, says DGCA.
(Source: PTI)
Militant Hideout Busted in J&K's Kulgam District, One Arrested
One person was arrested and arms and ammunition, including grenades, were seized by security forces from a militant hideout in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, police said Wednesday.
"On credible input, a joint party of police and other security forces busted a hideout in a residential house at Kulgam district's Yaripora area, and recovered arms and ammunition, including grenades and live rounds, last night," a police spokesman said here.
Mohammad Ayoub Rather, a resident of Yaripora, was arrested, he said.
Police have registered a case and an investigation has been initiated, the spokesman said.
(Source: PTI)
19 Migrants Kidnapped From Bus in Mexico
Nineteen passengers who were kidnapped from a bus last week in northern Mexico were migrants, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Tuesday, as investigators worked through the murky details of the case.
The men were crossing the violent state of Tamaulipas, on the US-Mexican border, on Thursday when four vehicles blocked the road and forced their bus to stop, according to authorities.
Armed men then boarded the coach and kidnapped 19 passengers whose names they had on a list.
"I can confirm that they were migrants," Lopez Obrador said, referring to the abducted men, without specifying their nationalities.
(Source: PTI)
Civil Aviation Secy Calls an Emergency Meeting at 4 pm
Civil Aviation Secretary has called an emergency meeting of all airlines at 4 pm today in Delhi.
Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Bans Boeing 737 MAX
Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam bans Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from Vietnamese airspace.
(Source: Reuters)
Union Cabinet Meeting Underway at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg
Union Cabinet meeting underway at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
SpiceJet Tanks 8% After India Bans Boeing 737 Max 8 Planes
Shares of SpiceJet slumped 8 percent in morning trade on BSE, after the country banned Boeing 737 Max 8 planes following the Ethiopian Airlines crash.
On Tuesday night, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced its decision to "immediately" ground the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.
The decision came days after a 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by the Ethiopian Airlines crashed near Addis Ababa killing 157 people, including four Indians.
(Source: PTI)
Yeddyurappa's U-Turn on Umesh Jadhav's Candidature
BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa announced on Wednesday, 13 March, that Umesh Jadhav will contest elections from Kalaburagi against Mallikarjun Kharge. However he later added that the final decision will be taken by the party high command.
FEOA Court Adjourns Hearing on Confiscation of Mallya's Properties
The FEOA (Fugitive Economic Offenders Act) special court in Mumbai adjourns the hearing to 8 April on confiscation of Vijay Mallya's properties.
You Can't Have Negative Atmosphere and Expect Economic Growth: Rahul
You can't have a negative, fearful atmosphere in the country and expect economic growth, which is directly related to the mood of the country, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday.
Addressing women students at the Stella Maris College in Chennai, he said the Congress will change the mood of the country and make people feel happy and empowered.
Gandhi, who asked students to refer to him as Rahul, said the law must apply to everybody and not be applied selectively.
He said this in response to a question on his brother-in-law Robert Vadra. In his informal interaction with the students, he also brought up the issue of the Rafale deal and reiterated his allegations about the pricing of the aircraft and the process.
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Poonch Sector
Ceasefire violation in the Poonch sector by Pakistan Army at 11:30 am. Violation also took place in Chakkan da Bagh area where the LoC trade centre is located.
(Source: ANI)
Army Man Shot Dead By Terrorists in J&K's Pulwama
A 25-year old man has been shot dead by terrorists outside his house at Pingleena village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama, reported ANI. A joint team of Army and SOG has launched a cordon and search operation in the area to nab the assailants.
NRC Matter to be Heard on 10 April
Centre, on Wednesday, told the Supreme Court that Central forces deployed in Assam for National Register of Citizens (NRC) process will not be withdrawn for elections purpose. A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Rohinton F Nariman will hear the matter next on 10 April, reported ANI.
EC to Brief Observers Tomorrow
The Election Commission has called meeting of Chief Election Officers (CEO) of States and all Observers on Thursday, 14 March. Meeting is scheduled tomorrow in Delhi. Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora along with Election Commissioners Sushil Chandra and Ashok Lavasa will brief the observers, reported ANI.
Khalistan Commando Force Militant and Associate of Bhinderwale Arrested: Delhi Police
A member of the banned terrorist group and an associate of Jarnail Singh Bhinderwale, who was killed by the Indian Army in 'Operation Blue Star' in 1984 was nabbed by the Delhi police, officials said on Wednesday.
The accused Gursewak Singh (53), is a member of Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) and was planning to re-constitute his organization on directions of KCF chief Paramjeet Singh Panjwad, who was based in Pakistan, police said.
Singh was also in touch with Jagtaar Singh Hawara and other terrorists lodged in various jails in India including Tihar jail, police said adding Gursewak was arrested by the crime branch from ISBT Delhi on 12 March where he had come to meet one of his contacts.
Gursewak was previously involved in more than 50 cases of terrorist activities, murders of police officials and informers, robberies in banks and police station among others, said Ajit Kumar Singla, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime).
Body of Kidnapped MP Boy Found in a Drain
Body of a boy who was kidnapped in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna on 12 March has been found in a drain. Police is investigating the matter.
Priyana Gandhi to Meet Bhim Army Chief in Meerut
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi will be meeting Bhim Army Chief Chandra Shekhar Azad in Meerut on 13 March, reported CNN News18.
MoD Files Affidavit in SC in Rafale Case
Ministry of Defence has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court in Rafale case. More details awaited.
Many, Including School Kids, Feared Trapped in Nigerian Building Collapse
Many people, including schoolchildren, feared trapped in Nigerian building collapse, emergency agency spokesman told Reuters.
Delhi Patiala House Court Grants Exemption to Naveen Jindal in Coal Scam Case
Delhi's Patiala House Court has granted exemption from personal appearance to Congress leader Naveen Jindal in the Coal Scam case till 30th June. He will be contesting in forthcoming general elections
IT Raids on Mayawati's Ex-Aide
IT Officials told PTI they have recovered Rs 1.64 cr cash, Mont Blanc pens worth Rs 50 lakh, documents of assets worth Rs 225 cr recovered in raids on Mayawati's ex-aide.
Woman Maoist Killed in Encounter with Security Forces
A woman Maoist was killed in an encounter with security forces in a forest in Odisha's Kandhamal district on Wednesday, 13 March, police said.
The gun battle took place after Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel launched a joint operation in Sirla forest following a tip-off, Kandhamal, Superintendent of Police, Prateek Singh told reporters in Phulbani.
Several Dead in Brazil School Shooting
Several dead in Brazil school shooting, reported AFP quoting police and media.
Govt Appoints Five New Joint Directors in CBI
Five new Joint Directors have been appointed in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), according to a Personnel Ministry order issued on Wednesday, 13 March.
Those appointed are – IPS officers Sampat Meena, Anurag, Rakesh Aggarwal, Violas Kumar Choudhry and D C Jain, it said.
Meena, Anurag and Aggarwal are 1994 batch officers of Jharkhand, Tripura and Himachal Pradesh cadre, respectively.
While Jain is 1991 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre, Choudhry is of 1997 batch and belongs to the Jammu and Kashmir cadre.
Of the five officers, Anurag, Aggarwal and Jain have earlier worked in the CBI as Superintendent of Police or Deputy Inspector General level officers, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
First Cargo Flagged Off From Afghan Arrives in Mumbai via Chabahar Port
MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted, “1st consignment of 570 tonnes of cargo flagged off from Zaranj in Afghanistan arrived in Mumbai via Chabahar port. Ceremony attended by Consuls General of Afghanistan & Iran, officials from Mumbai Port, Customs & Chambers of Commerce.
(Source: Twitter/MEA)
After Many Face Problems Accessing Facebook, Social Media Giant 'Working to Resolve Issue'
After many users complained that they are not able to use social media sites Facebook and Instagram, Facebook came out with a statement, saying, “We’re aware that some people are currently having trouble accessing the Facebook family of apps. We’re working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.”
(Source: Twitter/Facebook)
California Suspends Death Penalty
Governor Gavin Newsom imposed a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty in California on Wednesday, granting a reprieve to 737 condemned inmates -- the largest death row population in the United States.
(Source: AFP)
Dozens of Children Trapped in Collapsed Lagos Building
Dozens of children were among scores of people feared trapped on Wednesday after a four-storey building collapsed in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos, rescuers told AFP, with at least four dead bodies pulled from the rubble.
The children were attending an "illegal school" inside the residential building when the structure collapsed, officials said.
(Source: AFP)
US Senate Confirms Indian-American Neomi Rao for Powerful Federal Judgeship
US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Indian-American Neomi Rao, who was under scrutiny for her past writings on sexual assault, as a judge on the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, one of the most powerful benches in the country.
(Source: AFP)
Air India to Suspend Delhi-Madrid, Delhi-Birmingham Flights from 16 Mar
Air India Wednesday announced that it is suspending its flights on Delhi-Madrid and Delhi-Birmingham routes from March 16 till further notice due to "operational reasons".
(Source: PTI)
Delhi Police Seizes over 25,000 Pirated NCERT Books
Delhi Police has seized over 25,000 pirated NCERT books that were being printed at a press in east Delhi's Gazipur area and arrested a man in connection with the case, officials said Wednesday.
(Source: PTI)
US Senate Confirms Rao, Latest of Trump's Controversial Judge Picks
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed another of Donald Trump's controversial picks for a powerful federal judgeship, as the president leaves an increasingly prominent mark on the nation's courts.
(PTI)
LS Polls: 400 I-T Officers to Monitor Black Money Flow in Guj
The Income Tax department has deployed over 400 of its officers across Gujarat to keep a close watch on election expenditure and flow of black money during the Lok Sabha elections in the state, said officials here Wednesday.
(PTI)
Man Arrested for Kidnapping, Killing Girlfriend After Heated Argument
Police have arrested a man here for allegedly kidnapping and killing his girlfriend following a heated argument, an official said Wednesday.
(Source: PTI)
Black Box of Ethiopian Crash Boeing 737 to Be Sent to France
Ethiopia crash Boeing 737 MAX black boxes to be sent to France, says aviation agency.
(AFP)
US Committed to Six American Nuclear Plants in India, Says MEA
The 9th round of India-US Strategic Security Dialogue was held in Washington DC on March 13. Indian delegation was led by Vijay Gokhale, Foreign Secretary, while US delegation was led by Andrea Thompson, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, said Ministry of External Affairs.
The two sides exchanged views on a wide range of global security & nonproliferation challenges & reaffirmed their commitment to work together to prevent proliferation of WMDs & their delivery systems & to deny access to such weapons by terrorists & non-state actors.
They committed to strengthen bilateral security and civil nuclear cooperation, including the establishment of six US nuclear power plants in India. The United States reaffirmed its strong support of India’s early membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
Russian Air Raids Kill 13 Civilians in Syria
Russian air strikes killed at least 13 civilians, including six children, Wednesday in Idlib province, in the first such raids since a September truce deal, a monitor said.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said around 60 people were also wounded in the air strikes that struck several areas in the northwestern province, which is Syria's last major rebel bastion.
Senate Votes to End US Support For Yemen War
Senate passes resolution to end U.S. involvement in Yemen war, defying veto threat from President Trump.
(Source: ANI)
9-Month-Old Ifant Dies After Consuming Polio Drops
A nine-month-old infant died allegedly after consuming polio drops in Banda. H Lal, DM Banda says, "It's unfortunate, this is first the time such a thing has happened. I will constitute a committee to investigate the matter. Appropriate action will be taken against the guilty.”
(ANI)
US Slams Rights Record of China and Iran, Goes Easier on N Korea
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo slammed China's mass detention of Muslims but took a lighter hand on North Korea as the State Department released its annual human rights report Wednesday.
(Source: AFP)