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Ladakh Buddhist Association Takes Out Candle March to Pay Tribute to Slain Jawans
Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) took out a candle light march in Leh to pay tribute to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who lost their lives in the Pulwama terror attack on Thursday, 14 February.
(ANI)
Air Quality 'Poor' in Delhi's Lodhi Road
Major pollutants PM 2.5 at 206 and PM 10 at 210, both stood in the 'Poor' category in Delhi’s Lodhi Road area, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data.
(ANI)
Less Than a Day After Inauguration, Vande Bharat Express Breaks Down
Vande Bharat Express, inaugurated by PM Modi on Friday, 15 February, broke down in the middle of nowhere. There is now uncertainty over Sunday's first commercial run. According to reports, the breaks jammed in the one of the last coaches and there was no power in the four coaches. Engineers onboard calling up senior officials to report and figure out next course of action.
(The Indian Express)
Nigerian Presidential Polls Postponed to 23 February
In the wake of a massacre that claimed 66 lives on the eve of the country's presidential election, the national polling body announced the poll have been postponed until February 23 as scheduled voting was not "feasible".
At least 66 people, including 22 children and 12 women were killed on Friday by unidentified gunmen in Kaduna state, state government spokesman Samuel Aruwan said in a statement.
(Source: IANS)
Saudi Crown Prince Salman's First Visit to Pak Delayed by a Day
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's arrival in Pakistan on his first official visit to the country has been delayed by a day for "unknown reasons".
He was scheduled to reach Islamabad on 16 February but due to a slight change, he will arrive on 17 February, according to the Foreign Office.
(Source: PTI)
Ticket Collector Held for Shouting Pro-Pakistan Slogans in Lonavla
A junior ticket collector posted at Lonavla railway station was arrested for shouting “Pakistan Zindabad” in the wake of Pulwama terror attack that claimed lives of 40 CRPF jawans.
The Pune rural police arrested Upendrakumar Veer Bahadur Singh at Shivaji Chowk in Lonavla near Pune on charges of promoting enmity under section 153 (b) of the Indian Penal Code. A magisterial court has sent Singh to police custody till 18 February.
(Source: The Times of India)
Father, 4 Daughters Dead After Upstate New York House Fire
Four children and their father were killed in a fire that ripped through their northern New York home.
Hundreds of people gathered in Watertown for a vigil on Friday night to Aaron Bodah and daughters Skylar, Erin, Alexa and Merissa. The girls ranged in age from 4 to 14.
(Source: PTI)
Robert Vadra's Interim Bail Extended Till 2 March
Robert Vadra arrived at Delhi’s Patiala House Court for hearing in connection with a money laundering case after his interim bail ended today.
Vadra and Manoj Arora’s interim bail, in connection with a money laundering case, has been extended till 2 March by the Court.
(Source: ANI)
Fire at Delhi HC Doused, No Injuries Reported
A fire broke out in Delhi High Court's canteen earlier today and was later doused. No casualties or injuries were reported.
(Source: ANI)
Major Killed In IED Blast in J&K
An Indian Army Major has been killed in an IED blast in Jammu and Kashmir’s Nowshera.
Soldier Injured After Pak Troops Fired Along LoC
A soldier was injured after Pakistani troops fired from small arms on forward posts along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Saturday officials said.
The unprovoked firing from across the border started in the Naushera sector around 1600 hours, prompting strong retaliation by Indian troops, they said.
The exchange of fire between the two sides is continuing when last reports were received, the officials said. They said a soldier was injured when he was hit by a bullet in the Kalal area of the sector. He was immediately shifted to a hospital. The Indian Army is retaliating strongly and effectively, the officials said.
(Source:PTI)
Several Floors of a University Building Collapses in Russia
Russian officials say several floors of a university building in St. Petersburg have collapsed and the casualties are still not known.
Stone Pelting in Ahmedabad's Shahpur Area
Ahmedabad police said there have been stone pelting reported in the city’s Shahpur area and one vehicle has been torched and 15-20 people rounded up.