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US Mulls Increasing Merit-Based Immigration to 57%
The Trump administration is proposing a nearly five-fold increase in merit-based legal immigration and half those based on family and humanitarian system, in an effort to overhaul the outdated system.
Senior presidential adviser Jared Kushner, who is also the son-in-law of United States President Donald Trump, said having an immigration policy that would attract talented and meritorious people from across the world would create over $500 billion in tax revenues over 10 years.
"It brings in a lot of people that are paying into the social safety nets. Not people who are coming in and then immediately taking from the social safety nets, which right now have to support Americans who are currently citizens," Kushner told the cabinet during a meeting at the White House.
(Source: PTI)
Security Forces Launch Cordon Operation in J&K's Baramulla
Security forces have launched cordon and search operation at Gund Brath area of Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district after inputs of presence of terrorists in the area.
(Source: ANI)
UN Peacekeeper, 5 Others Killed in Disputed Border Region
The United Nations said one peacekeeper and five civilians have been killed in an attack on peacekeepers on a routine patrol in a market in a disputed region on the border of Sudan and South Sudan.
Fire Breaks Out in SBI Building on Sansad Marg in Delhi
Fire breaks out in SBI building on Sansad Marg in Delhi. 12 fire tenders were rushed to the spot and fire was brought under control.
(Source: ANI)
RAF Conducts Raids at Premises of Ex-SP MP Atiq Ahmed
Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) conduct a raid at the residence and official premises of former Samajwadi Party MP, Atiq Ahmed in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi HC Grants Robert Vadra Two More Weeks to File Reply to ED
Delhi High Court grants Robert Vadra two more weeks to file reply to the Enforcement Directorate over plea seeking cancellation of his anticipatory bail granted by a trial court. The next date of hearing 26 September.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi HC Dismisses Plea on Discrepancies in Cut-Off Marks at St Stephen's College
Delhi High Court dismisses a plea alleging large-scale discrepancies in cut-off marks for Christian Scheduled Tribes, Christians others and Christian specially-abled applicants for admission to undergraduate courses in Delhi's St Stephen's College.
(Source: ANI)
SpiceJet Flight From Hyderabad Halted Due to Technical Snag After Take-Off
A SpiceJet flight from Hyderabad to Renigunta was halted at the Renigunta International Airport due to a technical snag.
Pilot identified the snag after take-off, following which the aircraft was landed safely. 40 passengers were on-board at the time of incident.
(Source: ANI)
Saradha Chit Fund Case: Ex-TMC MP Kunal Ghosh Appears Before ED
Former TMC MP Kunal Ghosh appears before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with Saradha chit fund case.
(Source: ANI)
US Slaps Sanctions Against Myanmar for Rohingya Killings
The US has slapped sanctions against Myanmar's chief of military and three other top officers for gross human rights violations, including killing of Rohingya Muslims and barred their entry into the US.
(Source: PTI)
Former PDP MLA Mohammad Khalil Bandh Resigns From the Party
People's Democratic Party (PDP) district President of Pulwama and former MLA Mohammad Khalil Bandh has resigned from the basic membership of the party.
(Source: ANI)
JuD Chief Hafiz Saeed Arrested
Jamatud Dawa's Hafiz Saeed arrested and sent to judicial custody.
(Source: ANI)
1 Terrorist Killed in Exchange of Fire With Security Forces in J&K
One terrorist killed, arms and ammunition recovered in an exchange of fire with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore. The area has been cordoned off.
(Source: ANI)
'Cabinet Meeting Held Under PM Modi's Chairmanship': Javadekar
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said, “Today Cabinet meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs was also held. Several important decisions have been taken.”
(Source: ANI)
Israel-India USD 50 Million Deal to Supply Surface-to-Air Systems Signed
Israel has inked USD 50 million deal with India to supply surface-to-air missile systems.
(Source: PTI)
BJP Expels Pranav Singh Champion From the Party Over Viral Dance Video
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion for 6 years, he was already suspended from the party. He was seen brandishing guns in a recent viral video.
(Source: ANI)
Kerala Cabinet to Give Rs 16 Lakh to Family of Rajkumar Who Died in Police Custody
Kerala Cabinet has decided to give Rs 16 lakh to the family of Rajkumar who died in police custody last month.
Rs 4 lakh each will be given as fixed bank deposits to his 3 children and Rs 4 lakh to his mother. Government to offer a job to his wife.
(Source: ANI)
Cabinet Committee Approves Construction of 2 Railway Lines in UP
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved construction of 81.17 Km new Railway line between Sahjanwa and Dohrighat of Uttar Pradesh at a cost of Rs 1319.75 crore and 150 km long 3rd Railway line between Allahabad and Mughalsarai at cost of Rs 2649.44 cr; both projects to be completed by 2023-24.
(Source: ANI)
Driver Charred to Death as Two Lorries Collide in TN
A lorry driver was charred to death in an accident after the vehicle collided with a tar-laden truck on the Kodumudi-Karur main road in Erode, Tamil Nadu, the police said.
(Source: PTI)
Monsoon Session of UP Legislature to Commence From Thursday
The Uttar Pradesh government will present its first supplementary budget for the current fiscal in the brief monsoon session of the state legislature commencing from Thursday.
The Adityanath government will get the first supplementary budgetary grants for 2019-20 passed, Vidhan Sabha Secretariat sources said.
(Source: PTI)
Pak Increases Land Allotted to Kartarpur Gurdwara From 3 to 42 Acres
Pakistan will allot 42 acres of land for the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, up by 14 times, Punjab governor has announced while indicating that 80 per cent of the work on the landmark Kartarpur Corridor has been completed, according to a media report.
(Source: PTI)
New Responsibilities Assigned to DPCC Presidents
The Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee has assigned to three working presidents:
Haroon Yusuf and Devender Yadav have been given the upcoming Delhi university/NSUI elections, and Rajesh Lilothia has been given North Delhi Municipal Corporation, South Delhi Municipal Corporation, Youth Congress and Cells of DPCC.
(Source: ANI)
Wanted Naxalite, Kheem Singh Held by UP ATS
A wanted Naxalite carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his arrest was held by the Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Bareilly, police said.
Kheem Singh was arrested from outside the Bareilly railway station on a specific information provided by Manish Srivastava, who was in custody for his alleged involvement in Naxal activities, Inspector General of the squad Asim Arun said.
(Source: PTI)
House Collapses Due to Incessant Rainfall, Flooding in Bihar
A 3-storey house in Sitamarhi collapses due to incessant rainfall & flooding in the area. No casualties reported.
(Source: ANI)
TN May Move Madras HC on NEET Bills Rejection By the Centre
The Tamil Nadu government has said, “Will not hesitate to move Madras High Court on rejection of NEET Bills by Centre.”
(Source: PTI)
9 Killed, 25 Injured in Shooting in Sonbhadra, UP
In Sonbhadra, casualties reported after firing between two groups over a land dispute in Ghorawal. District Magistrate Ankit Kumar Agarwal said, "We can't tell exact numbers as of now. 9 persons brought to District Hospital. Some are injured and some are dead." 25 are injured.
(Source: ANI)
Cleric in AMU Arrested Over Molesting a 9-Yr-Old
Mohmmad Ahmed, a cleric at a mosque inside Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) premises was arrested for molesting a 9-year-old girl.
Akash Kulhari, SSP Aligarh, said, "A woman filed a complaint that her daughter was sexually harassed by the cleric. He has been arrested."
(Source: ANI)
New Book to Tell Untold Stories From Kargil War
On the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War, a new book will revisit the freezing battle grounds of the 1999 conflict through untold stories of its bravest soldiers.
Titled, "Kargil: Untold stories from the War", the book published by Penguin Random House, is authored by Rachna Bisht Rawat.
(Source: PTI)
T'gana Assembly to Meet 18-19 July to Pass New Municipal Legislation
The Telangana Assembly would meet on Thursday and Friday to pass a new Municipal Act proposed by the state government.
The bill for the proposed Municipal Act would be introduced on Thursday and the House would take up debate on it Friday, official sources said.
(Source: PTI)
HC Issues Notice to Azam Khan on Petition by Jaya Prada Challenging His Rampur Election
The Allahabad High Court issued notice to Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan on a petition filed byBJP candidate Jaya Prada challenging his election from Rampur Lok Sabha constituency.
(Source: PTI)
BSF Deployed at India-Bangladesh Border to Provide Aide in Flood-Affected Areas
Border Security Force said, “BSF deployed at India-Bangladesh Border, Mizoram distributed medicine, food and other necessary items to the people affected by floods in Mamit and Lunglie districts.”
(Source: ANI)
2 Kids Die, 52 Taken Ill After Drinking 'Contaminated' Water From School Hand Pump: Official
Two children died and 52 others were taken ill allegedly after drinking contaminated water from a hand pump in their village school in Aligarh.
The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Salgawan village under Charra police station where two children, respectively aged seven and one and a half years, died while 52 others were taken ill after drinking "contaminated water" from the hand pump, Aligarh's Chief Medical Officer ML Agarwal said.
(Source: PTI)
Bombay HC Convicts Man in 2008 British Teenage Murder Case
Bombay High Court convicts a beach shack worker, Samson D’Souza in 2008 British teenager Scarlett Keeling death case.
(Source: PTI)
Turkish Diplomat Killed in Shooting in Iraq's Arbil
A Turkish diplomat has been killed in shooting in Iraq's Arbil, as reported by the police.
(Source: AFP)
US Welcomes Kartarpur Corridor Between India, Pakistan
The US has welcomed building of the landmark Kartarpur Corridor between India and Pakistan to facilitate visa-free travel of Sikh pilgrims, saying the Trump administration is "incredibly supportive" of anything that increases people-to-people ties between the two neighbours.
(Source: PTI)
'Terrorist Associated With LeT': J&K Police on Sopore Encounter
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sopore encounter on Wednesday, “The neutralised terrorist has been identified as Adnan Ali Channa who was affiliated with terror outfit, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).” A case has been registered.
(Source: ANI)
AgustaWestland Case: ED Moves Delhi HC Challenging Bail Order to Middlemen Sushen Gupta
Enforcement Directorate has moved Delhi High Court challenging trial court order of bail granted to AgustaWestland money laundering case's alleged middleman Sushen Mohan Gupta. Court likely to hear the matter on Thursday.
(Source: ANI)
Ambulance Carrying Pregnant Women Pushed Out After Being Stuck in landslide-Affected Road
In Pithoragarh: A 108 ambulance carrying a pregnant woman got stuck in landslide-affected road connecting Madkot and Munsyari earlier today. The vehicle was later pushed out from the spot by locals.
(Source: ANI)
HC Adjourns Hearing on Plea Challenging Election of Modi From Varanasi
Former BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav was not given an opportunity to be heard by election authorities before rejection of his nomination papers for Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency polls, his counsel claimed in the Allahabad High Court which was hearing his election petition.
(Source: PTI)
Indian Woman Arrested With 43-Kg Hashish
A 70-year-old Indian woman has been arrested in Nepal's Chitwan district for carrying 43-kg hashish, police said .
(Source: PTI)
Two Killed After Truck Rams Into ATM Booth in Jammu
A driver and his helper were killed when their truck rammed into a roadside shop housing an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) of a bank here, police said.
(Source: PTI)
J&K Assembly Ex-Speaker Meets Guv, Seeks Security for People in Doda Region
A delegation led by Jammu and Kashmir assembly's former Speaker Nirmal Singh called on Governor Satya Pal Malik and expressed its concern over the "growing threat" to the safety and security of the people living in erstwhile Doda region of the state.
(Source: PTI)
4 Killed in Car-Truck Collision in WB
Four persons of Odisha were killed when their car hit a container truck in Howrah district of West Bengal, the police said.
(Source: PTI)
SC Finds Life Convict a Juvenile at Time of Murder in 1980, Releases Him
A man, awarded life term for killing his cousin in 1980, got reprieve from the Supreme Court which ordered his release from jail after finding that he was a juvenile at the time of the crime.
The top court took into account a 27 March 2019 report of Additional District and Sessions Judge of Gaya in Bihar which said that the accused was 17 years and six months of age on the date of commission of offence.
(Source: PTI)
Clashes Between Kolkata Police, Youth Congress Workers
Clashes broke out between Youth Congress workers and police in the city during a protest rally by the organisation demanding immediate arrest of those involved in the cut money scam in West Bengal.
(Source: PTI)
Kathua Rape-Murder Case: Punjab, Haryana HC to Hear Victim's Father on Thursday
The Punjab and Haryana High Court will hear the plea of the father of the girl on Thursday, who was raped and murdered in J&K's Kathua last year, seeking enhancement of the sentence pronounced by a trial court and challenging the acquittal of one of the accused.
(Source: PTI)
El Chapo Sentenced to Life in Prison Plus 30 years
A federal judge has sentenced Mexican drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman to life in prison plus 30 years, according to the US Attorneya for the Eastern District of New York.
(Source: Twitter)
Calcutta HC Cancells No-Confidence Motion Seeking BMC Mayor's Removal
In West Bengal, Justice Samapti Chatterjee of Calcutta High Court cancelled No-confidence motion moved by TMC councilors against Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation Mayor Sabyasachi Dutta seeking his removal from the post.
(Source: ANI)
Disciplinary Action Initiated Against Municipal Officials For Shooting TikTok Vids
In Hyderabad, disciplinary action has been initiated against Municipal officials in Khammam after their TikTok videos which they allegedly shot in their office went viral on social media.
Khammam collector to ANI, "We've reshuffled their offices and have also ordered for pay cut.”
Man Gets Five-Year Jail for Circulating Fake Currency
A sessions court in Mumbai handed rigorous imprisonment for five years to a 30-year-old man for the possession and circulation of counterfeit currency in 2012.
(Source: PTI)
Private Hospital Manager Killed in Lucknow
A private hospital employee was allegedly killed outside his home in posh Gomti Nagar area, police said.
Vishwajeet Pundir, 31, was apparently attacked when he was returning from his duty, they said.
(Source: PTI)
5 Injured After Two Shanties Catch Fire in West Delhi
Five people, including a five-year-old girl, were injured after two shanties in west Delhi's Moti Nagar caught fire apparently due to an explosion in a gas cylinder, police said.
The fire department said they received a call about fire at 8.20 am, following which six fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
(Source: PTI)
SC to Hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Land Dispute Case on Thursday
The Supreme Court is likely to peruse on Thursday a report on the "progress of mediation" in the politically sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case in Ayodhya.
A five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, had on 11 July sought a report on the issue and said that a day-to-day hearing may commence from 25 July if the court decides to conclude the mediation proceedings.
(Source: PTI)
Woman, Her Niece Crushed to Death by Army Vehicle in J&K
A 35-year-old woman and her minor niece were killed after being hit by an Army vehicle in a border village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
(Source: PTI)
74-Yr-old Man Dies During Shrikhand Mahadev Pilgrimage
A 74-year-old man died during Shrikhand Mahadev pilgrimage in Himachal Pradesh. Reason behind death not yet ascertained.
(Source: ANI)
4 'Wanted Criminals' Held After Encounter With Police in Gurugram
Four ‘wanted criminals’ were arrested after an encounter with police in Gurugram, the police said.
The Crime Branch, Palam Vihar, received a tip-off about four criminals in an SUV planning to commit crime in the posh DLF area, following which a team was deputed to nab them, PRO, Gurgaon Police, Subhash Bokan said.
(Source: PTI)
CBI Searches Residences of Ex-MP Ateeq Ahmad and Associates
The CBI searched the premises of former Samajwadi Party MP Ateeq Ahmad and others in Allahabad and Lucknow in a case related to the abduction and assault of a businessman when the former parliamentarian was lodged in jail, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Nigerian National in Possession of Cocaine Worth Rs 88 Lakh Nabbed in Pune
In Pune, police arrested a 44-year-old Nigerian national in possession of cocaine worth Rs 88 lakh from Undri area. On receiving tip off about his residence and activities, Police raided his house and arrested him. Police also recovered 733 gm gold and other valuables worth Rs 3.68 lakh.
(Source: ANI)
Two Suspect in Over 60 Cases of Chain Snatching Held
Two men who have over 60 cases of chain snatching registered against them in several states were arrested in Haryana's Panchkula, police said.
(Source: PTI)
DU to Set up Control Rooms to Deal With Ragging Complaints
The Delhi University will set up two control rooms in both North and South Campus to deal with complaints of ragging as the new academic session begins on 20 July.
(Source: PTI)
2 Men Held With Hashish Worth Rs 9 Lakh by Mumbai Police
During a special anti narcotics drive by Mumbai police's Additional Commissioner of police, two men were arrested from a hotel in Mumbai's Wadala area and 4.5 kg of 'hashish' worth around Rs 9 lakh was seized from them. Case registered against both for further investigation.
(Source: PTI)
Pink Toilets at Public Places in Noida Soon, Women Hope for Hygiene
The Noida Authority is planning to build ‘Pink Toilets’ for women at public places, with facilities for sanitary napkins and baby care, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Police Nabs 5 Who Robbed a Godown in Thane
Thane Rural police arrested 5 people who looted ready-made garments worth more than Rs 25 Lakh after breaking into a godown. Police recovered stolen garments of around Rs 10 lakh. All accused were produced before a competent court and have been remanded to police custody till 22 July.
(Source: ANI)
Police Arrests 2 Drug Peddlers With 40 Kg 'Ganja' in Karnataka
Mangaluru, Karnataka said, “Police arrested two drug peddlers and seized 40 kg of Ganja from their possession today. A case has been registered under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.”
(Source: ANI)
12-Year-Old Girl Killed in UP's Muzaffarnagar
A 12-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her brother, police said.
The incident took place in Charthawal town of Muzaffarnagar district when the accused Shehzad (19) slit his sister Sahiba's throat, Station House Officer (SHO) Subey Singh said.
(Source: PTI)
Man Gets Life Term for Murdering Cousin 21 Years Ago in Mumbai
A man in his forties was sentenced to life imprisonment by a sessions court in Mumbai for murdering his cousin over a property dispute nearly 21 years ago.
(Source: PTI)
CBI in Pick and Choose Game in Summoning Me: Rajiv Kumar to Calcutta HC
Former Kolkata Police commissioner Rajeev Kumar told the Calcutta High Court that the CBI was indulging in a pick and choose game by summoning him in the Saradha ponzi scam case among 121 officers of the SIT that probed the fraud on lakhs of investors.
(Source: PTI)
24-Yr-Old Resident Doctor Kills Herself in Rajasthan
A 24-year-old woman doctor allegedly killed herself by hanging from the ceiling fan of her hostel room here, police said.
Resident doctor Sakshi Gupta of the government-run Mahila Chikitsalya, Sanganeri Gate, was found hanging from the ceiling fan of her hostel room, SHO, Sanganeri Gate, Raisar Singh said. No suicide note was found there, he added.
(Source: PTI)
8 IAS, 25 HCS Officers Transferred in Haryana
The Haryana government appointed Shiv Parshad, a state civil service officer promoted to the IAS cadre recently, as the Finance Department's additional secretary.
Parshad, awaiting his posting, was given the crucial vacant post in a mid-scale bureaucratic reshuffle in which eight Indian Administrative Service officers and 25 of the Haryana Civil Service were transferred with immediate effect.
(Source: PTI)
India Doesn't Need Nuke Tests Again; Got Desired Results From 1998 Trials: Former AEC Chief
“India does not need to conduct more nuclear trials as it achieved the desired results from the 1998 tests at Pokhran,” said former Atomic Energy Commission chairman R Chidambaram said.
Strongly backing India's Non First Use (NFU) policy, he said if all countries adhere to this policy, then it is as good as global disarmament.
(Source: PTI)
4 Policemen Suspended for 'Assaulting' Journalist in Mathura
Four policemen were suspended for allegedly assaulting a journalist in the city, officials said.
The accused have been identified as Adig post in-charge Rajendra Singh, Sub Inspector Yashpal Singh, Constable Dharmendra Kumar and Rohit Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police Shalabh Mathur said.
(Source: PTI)
Court Orders Security for Five Witnesses of Jethwa Murder Case
Six days after sentencing former BJP MP Dinu Bogha Solanki to life term in the 2010 murder of transparency activist Amit Jethwa, a CBI court in Ahmedabad ordered police security for five witnesses of the case.
(Source: PTI)
Two Brothers Arrested for Robbing Elderly Women
Two brothers have been arrested for allegedly robbing two elderly women in separate incidents in outer Delhi's Paschim Vihar, police said.
The accused, Rahul (26) and Vipin (22), are residents of Mangolpuri and worked as labourers, they said.
(Source: PTI)
52-Yr-Old Accountant Under HRD Min Allegedly Killed Herself
In Delhi, a 52-year-old accountant posted in NBA under HRD Ministry allegedly killed herself by jumping off the 4th floor of NBCC building at Lodhi Road this evening. She has been identified as Usha Handa. As per a note found by police, she was in depression after her husband's death.
(Source: ANI)
Iraqi National Robbed of USD 30,000 Outside Noida Hospital
An Iraqi man, who came to India for treatment of a relative at a hospital here, was robbed of USD 30,000 this evening, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Declared a Global Health Emergency
The deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo is now an international health emergency, the World Health Organization has announced after the virus spread this week to a city of 2 million people.
A WHO expert committee declined on three previous occasions to advise the United Nations health agency to make the declaration for this outbreak, even though other experts say it has long met the conditions.
More than 1,600 people have died since August in the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, which is unfolding in a region described as a war zone. A declaration of a global health emergency often brings greater international attention and aid, along with concerns that nervous governments might overreact with border closures.
(Source: PTI)