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Petrol, Diesel Prices Increase in Delhi and Mumbai
Petrol and diesel prices are at Rs 70.47/litre (increase by Rs 0.14) and Rs 64.78/litre (increase by Rs. 0.19) respectively in Delhi.
In Mumbai, petrol is priced at Rs 76.11/litre (increase by Rs. 0.14), while diesel is at Rs 67.82/litre (increase by Rs. 0.20).
(Source: ANI)
Navy Recovers a Body From Illegal Coal Mine in Meghalaya
Indian Navy has recovered a body from the illegal coal mine at East Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya, at a depth of more than 200 feet. Search operations for the rest of the miners is underway.
The miners are trapped since 13 December, 2018.
(Source: ANI)
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch Sector
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector. The security forces are retaliating.
(Source: ANI)
ISIS Inspired Terror Module Case: Searches Underway at Seven Places
Searches underway at seven places in western Uttar Pradesh and Punjab in connection with the investigation of the recently registered case of ISIS inspired module.
(Source: ANI)
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nicobar Islands
An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale hit the Nicobar Islands region on 17 January, National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.
There was no tsunami alert issued as sea levels around the Andaman Nicobar archipelago showed no major rise, said INCOIS Director SPS Shenoi.
The earthquake hit the region at 8:43 am and its epicentre was Nicobar Islands region. There were no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Sensex, Nifty Open in the Green
Indian equity benchmarks opened higher in Thursday’s trade. The S&P BSE Sensex Index rose as much as 0.41 percent to 36,468.42 and the NSE Nifty 50 Index rose as much as 0.36 percent to 10,929.25.
The market breadth was tilted in favour of buyers. About 944 stocks advanced and 460 shares declined on National Stock Exchange.
(Source: BloombergQuint)
Deposit Rs 100 Crore on 17 January or Face Punitive Action: NGT to Volkswagen
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Volkswagen to deposit Rs 100 crore by 5 PM on Friday, 17 January in the emission case or else face punitive action including arrest of car maker's country MD and seizure of all properties in India.
(Source: ANI)
BJP National General Secretary Admitted to the Hospital
BJP National General Secretary (Organization) Ram Lal has been admitted to Kailash Hospital in Noida due to high fever.
(Source: ANI)
SC Relaxes Norms for Setting up Dance Bars in Maharashtra
The Supreme Court has paved the way for opening of dance bars in Mumbai and other cities in Maharashtra. It has also relaxed stringent conditions imposed by the state government for getting licences to run dance bars.
(Source: ANI)
Ravi Shankar Prasad Discharged From AIIMS
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who was undergoing sinus treatment, has been discharged from AIIMS.
(Source: ANI)
BSP leader Satish Chandra Mishra To Attend TMC's Mega Rally
Senior BSP leader Satish Chandra Mishra will attend TMC's opposition rally on 19 January in Kolkata.
Ready to Invest up to Rs 700 Crore in Jet Airways, Subject to Conditions: Naresh Goyal
Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal has told the State Bank of India (SBI) that he is ready to invest up to Rs 700 crore in the airline, on the condition that his stake does not fall below 25 percent.
Goyal's offer comes against the backdrop of strategic partner Etihad, reportedly putting forward strict conditions, including that Goyal should give up control, for infusing funds into the crisis-hit carrier.
(Source: PTI)
Amit Shah Recovering, Will Soon Be Discharged From AIIMS: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday informed that Party President Amit Shah is doing well and will soon be discharged from the All India Institutes of Medical Science (AIIMS) where he is currently undergoing treatment for swine flu.
(Source: ANI)
Body of a Security Guard Found Hanging in Delhi's Swaoop Nagar
Body of a security guard was found hanging inside the school premises in Swaroop Nagar of Outer North district in Delhi on Thursday, 17 January.
Prima facie, it seems he committed suicide by hanging himself. The investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Pm Modi Arrives in Ahmedabad for a Two-Day Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ahmedabad to participate in multiple events in the state, including the inauguration of Global Trade Show in Gandhinagar, during his two-day visit.
(Source: ANI)
3 Injured as Terrorists Hurl Grenade on Security Forces in Srinagar
3 persons were injured after terrorists hurled grenade on security forces at Zero Bridge in Srinagar on Thursday, 17 January. The injured have been admitted to a hospital and are currently stable.
(Source: ANI)
Recommend a Panel of Names for Appointment of Lokpal by Feb End: SC
Supreme Court directs the Search Committee to recommend a panel of names for the appointment of Lokpal & its members by the end of February. The court also asks centre to provide the necessary infrastructure for the Search Committee.
The next date of hearing is on 7 March, 2019.
Justice Dinesh Maheswari and Justice Sanjiv Khanna to Be Sworn-In on 18 Jan
The swearing-in-ceremony of Justice Dinesh Maheswari and Justice Sanjiv Khanna as Supreme Court judges will take place on Friday, 18 January at 10.30 am at Chief Justice’s court.
(Source: ANI)
Hearing of Defamation Complaint Against Tharoor Deferred to 21 Jan
Delhi's Patiala House court defers the hearing in the criminal defamation complaint against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for allegedly making derogatory remarks against PM Narendra Modi. Matter deferred for 21 January.
(Source: ANI)
Airspace to Remain Suspended at Delhi Airport on 18 and 20-26 Jan for Fixed Duration
On 18 January and 20-26 January the airspace will remain suspended at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport from 10:35 am to 12:15 pm for rehearsal and Republic day parade. There will be relaxation in the suspension on 19 January.
(Source: ANI)
Undercover Reporter Shot Dead in Ghana
The employers of Ghanaian undercover reporter Ahmed Hussein-Suale have alleged assassination after he was shot dead on Wednesday night.
He was said to be on his way home when gunmen on a motorbike opened fire on his vehicle in Madina area of Accra, shooting him dead in three live rounds.
Two Arrested for Smuggling Animal Parts, Leopards Skin Seized
Two arrested in connection with the smuggling of wildlife animal parts in Bageshwar today. Skins of two leopards seized by police. Case registered under the Wildlife Protection Act.
(Source: ANI)
Will Make Akash Join BSP's Movement: Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati plans to make her nephew Akash join the party’s movement. In a briefing to the press, she reportedly said: “I will make Akash (her nephew) join BSP’s movement and give him a chance to learn. “
(Source: ANI)
8 FIRs Registered in Connection With Child Abuse in Bihar Shelter Homes
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered eight FIRs in connection with alleged abuse of children in shelter homes across Bihar.
(Source: ANI)
8 Workers Killed in Aghanistan's Badkshan Mine Collapse
At least eight workers were killed and two others were wounded in Afghanistan's Badakhshan mine collapse. Raghistan District Governor Ghulamullah Sayed said the incident happened in Raghistan district on Thursday where the miners were searching for gold.
(Source: TOLONews/Ani)
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
CBI Special Court in Panchkula awards life imprisonment to self styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for the murder of Journalist Ramchandra Chhatarpati.
(Source: ANI)
CBI Raids Official Premises of Sports Authority of India
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducts a raid at the official premises of Sports Authority of India (SAI).
(Source: ANI)
Centre Curtails Tenures of Rakesh Asthana & 3 Others
Centre curtails tenures of Rakesh Asthana, AK Sharma, M K Sinha and Jayant J Naiknavare working in CBI. A notification signed by Deputy Secretary to the Government of India Kavitha V Padmanabhan was released on 17 January.
Source: Leaflet
BJP Leader Prahlad Bandhwar Shod Dead in Mandsaur
BJP leader and Mandsaur Municipal Corporation President, Prahlad Bandhwar was shot dead in Nai Abaadi, Mandsaur today.
(Source: ANI)
5 Dead, 10 Injured in a Huge Explosion in Colombia
At least five people were killed and another 10 were injured in a car bombing at a Colombia police academy, confirmed Bogota's mayor.
(Source: AP)
Villagers Receive Condoms in Response to RTI
Villagers Manohar Lal and Vikas Chaudhari say they received condoms in reply to their RTI application to Gram Panchayat Chhani Bari, Hanumangarh district, demanding record of development work done in the area in the last 5 years.
More Kids May Have Been Separated from Parents than Trump Accepts: Investigators
Government investigators say many more migrant children may have been separated from their parents than the Trump administration has formally acknowledged.
(Source: AP)
65 Positive Cases of Swine Flu Found in Rajasthan on Thursday
According to Rajasthan Health Department, 65 cases of Swine Flu were found positive across the state today (today). One death was reported in Churu. Till now, total 1036 cases of Swine Flu have been found positive and 40 deaths have been reported in the state.
IndiGo & Go Air Barred from Flying A320 Neo Due to Tech Glitch
Directorate General of Civil Aviation has barred IndiGo and GoAir airlines from operating A320 neos aircraft with Pratt & Whitney engines to Port Blair, after an Airbus 320 Neo had suffered a technical glitch in the engine.
3 Children Die After Being Buried in Sand in Bihar
Three children died after being buried in sand in Katihar’s Chilpada area in Bihar on Thursday, 17 January. The children were playing in a pit near a road construction site.
3 Killed, 15 Injured in Accident on Kalyan-Ahmednagar Highway in Pune
Three people were killed and 15 injured in an accident between a truck and a pick-up transport vehicle on the Kalyan-Ahmedmagar highway near Pimpri Pendular village in Maharashtra’s Pune on Thursday, 17 January. The rescue of injured passengers is underway.
Son of BSF Constable, Who Was Dismissed for Releasing Video on Food Quality, Found Dead
Rohit, 22-year-old son of Tej Bahadur Yadav (BSF constable who was dismissed from service after he had released a video last year on quality of food served to soldiers) found dead at his residence in Shanti Vihar of Haryana’s Rewari.
(Source: ANI)