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Bermuda to Face Lashing From Hurricane Humberto
The US National Hurricane Center says it expects Hurricane Humberto to lash Bermuda with high winds and heavy rain later this week.
The center in Miami said that Humberto had strengthened and could become a major hurricane by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
(Source: AP)
It Looks Like Iran Hit Saudis, No Military Option Yet: Trump
President Donald Trump declared it "looks" like Iran was behind the explosive attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.
But he stressed that military retaliation was not yet on the table in response to the strike against a key US Mideast ally.
(Source: AP)
South Korea Confirms First Swine Fever Outbreak
South Korea on Tuesday reported its first cases of African swine fever, becoming the latest country hit by the disease that has killed pigs from China to North Korea, pushing up pork prices worldwide.
Five pigs found dead at a farm in Paju, a city near the inter-Korean border, were confirmed to have been infected with the virus, an official with Seoul's agriculture ministry told AFP.
"At this point, it's too early to confirm if the case stemmed from the North," the official added.
Seoul's agriculture minister Kim Hyun-soo said 3,950 pigs from three farms in Paju were to be culled.
(Source: AFP)
Delhi Businessman Shot Dead by Bike-Borne Assailants
A businessman named Rajul was allegedly shot dead by three bike-borne assailants in Delhi’s Jyoti Nagar area on Monday night.
(Source: ANI)
UAV Rustom 2 Crashes During Test Flight
A DRDO UAV Rustom 2 failed and crashed during its test flight at an open Field in Chitradurga District on Tuesday morning.
Indian-American Troops Train Together at Joint Base in USA
Indian and American troops training together under Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2019 at Joint Base Lewis, McChord, in USA. The troops are practising for joint counter terrorist operations, as part of their drills.
(Source: ANI)
Former Bombay HC Judge Bhimrao N. Naik Passes Away
Former Bombay High Court Judge, Justice Bhimrao N. Naik passed away on Monday, 16 September. He was 79.
(Source: Bar & Bench)
Israelis Vote in Repeat Election Centered on PM Netanyahu
Israelis were voting Tuesday in an unprecedented repeat election that will decide whether longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stays in power.
Against the prospect of a likely indictment on corruption charges, Netanyahu is seeking a fifth term in office.
He faces a stiff challenge from retired military chief Benny Gantz, whose centrist Blue and White party is running even with Netanyahu's Likud. Both parties could struggle to form a majority coalition with smaller allies, though, forcing them into a potential unity government.
(Source: AP)
Six BSP MLAs Give Letter to Raj Assembly Speaker to Merge Legislative Party with Cong
In a politically significant development in Rajasthan, all six Bahujan Samaj Party MLAs have given a letter to the state assembly speaker to merge the legislative party with the Congress.
"The BSP MLAs met me and handed their letter about this," Speaker C P Joshi told PTI on Monday night.
MLAs Rajendra Singh Gudha, Jogendra Singh Awana, Wajib Ali, Lakhan Singh Meena, Sandeep Yadav and Deepchand said they were merging their legislative party with the Congress.
"All the six BSP MLAs were in constant touch with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and today (Monday) they have came into the fold of the Congress," a Congress leader said.
(Source: PTI)
Chandrababu Naidu Demands CBI Investigation Into Suicide of Former AP Speaker
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief and former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged suicide of former Andhra Pradesh Speaker, Kodela Siva Prasada Rao.
(Source: ANI)
CBI Files Application in Court, Seeks to Interrogate Christian Michel in Tihar Jail
CBI has filed an application in Rouse Avenue Court, seeking permission to interrogate AgustaWestland deal alleged middleman Christian Michel in Tihar Jail. CBI has also sought specimen of his signature and handwriting for probe.
Hearing on this application will be held on 20 September. Christian Michel will also be produced in the court on 20 September.
(Source: ANI)
Iran Supreme Leader Rules out Negotiations with US
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday ruled out negotiations with the US, as tensions mount between the arch-foes after Washington blamed Tehran for attacks on Saudi oil installations.
"The policy of 'maximum pressure' against the Iranian nation is worthless and all Islamic Republic of Iran officials unanimously believe there will be no negotiations with the US at any level," he said, quoted on his official website.
(Source: AFP)
SC Judge Justice M M Shantanagoudar Recuses from Hearing Plea of Disqualified Karnataka MLAs
Supreme Court judge Justice M M Shantanagoudar on Tuesday recused himself from hearing petitions filed by 17 disqualified MLAs of Karnataka challenging the decision of the then Speaker to disqualify them from the Assembly.
"In this matter, I am not participating" Justice Shantanagoudar, who was part of a three-judge bench headed by Justice N V Ramana, said at the outset.
The bench has now posted the matter for hearing on 23 September.
(Source: PTI)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Launch Three Naval Projects
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to launch three naval projects, including the commissioning of second Scorpene submarine INS Khanderi, launch of first P-17A warship Nilgiri, and inauguration of Aircraft Cartier Drydock, in Mumbai on 28 September.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi HC Transfers All Cases Pertaining to 2G Spectrum Case to Special Judge Kuhar
Delhi High Court transfers all cases pertaining to 2G spectrum case from District and Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, OP Saini to Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar, as judge Saini is retiring at the end of this month.
(Source: ANI)
Blasts Reported Close to Prez Ghani's Campaign Gathering in Parwan
Blasts have been reported close to Afghan President Ghani’s campaign gathering in the northern province of Parwan. There are no reports of casualties yet.
(Source: Tolo News)
State of Maharashtra Files Caveat Before SC In Respect of Judgment of Bombay HC In Gautam Navlakha Case
The state of Maharashtra has filed a caveat before the Supreme Court today in respect of the judgment of the Bombay High Court in case of activist Gautam Navlakha.
(Source: ANI)
24 Killed in Blast Near Afghanistan President's Election Rally
At least 24 killed in a blast near Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani's election rally in central Parwan province, according to a health official.
(Source: TOLO News)
Rail Panel Case: Calcutta HC Extends Interim Protection from Arrest to Mukul Roy till 8 Nov 8
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday extended interim protection from arrest to BJP leader Mukul Roy in a case of alleged payout for a railway panel membership till 8 November.
A division bench comprising justices S Munshi and S Dasgupta adjourned the hearing of Roy's plea till 5 November on a prayer by the West Bengal government.
Appearing for the state, public prosecutor Saswata Mukherjee told the court that the police have collected documents and materials relevant to the case and need time to verify these.
The division bench then said it will hear the matter after the Durga Puja vacation on 5 November and extended interim protection from arrest to Roy till 8 November.
(Source: PTI)
DK Shivakumar Approaches Delhi HC Seeking Copy of His Statements Recorded by ED
Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar has approached Delhi High Court seeking copy of his statements recorded by Enforcement Directorate under Section 50 of PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act), in a money laundering case.
(Source: ANI)
CBI Sets up a Special Team to Trace Ex-Kolkata Top Cop Rajeev Kumar
The CBI has set up a special team to trace former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar, reports PTI quoting sources.
Coimbatore Double Murder Case: SC Stays Execution of Death Row Convict till 16 Oct
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed till 16 October the execution of a death row convict who was scheduled to be hanged on 20 September after his capital punishment was confirmed by the apex court last month in a rape and double murder case in Coimbatore nine years ago.
A three-judge bench headed by Justice RF Nariman stayed the execution of Manoharan while hearing the plea seeking review of the apex court's 1 August verdict.
(Source: PTI)
Ponzi Scam: ED Attaches Assets Worth Rs 278 Crore of Telangana-Based Firm
The ED on Tuesday said it has attached assets worth Rs 278 crore in connection with its money laundering probe in an alleged ponzi scam involving a Telangana-based multi-level marketing group.
In a statement, the agency said residential plots, apartments, farm houses and commercial buildings located in Delhi and Noida and bank deposits in the accounts of Pawan Malhan and Anita Malhan, the main promoters of the firm EBIZ.COM Pvt Ltd, their family members and associates have been attached as part of a provisional order issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
(Source: PTI)
12-Year-Old Boy Accused of Killing Tuition Teacher in Mumbai
A 12-year-old boy allegedly stabbed his tuition teacher to death following a spat between her and his mother in suburban Govandi of Maharashtra.
The incident took place in Shivajinagar area on Monday evening, the police said. The victim was identified as Ayesha Aslam Husuyae (30).
Ayesha gave tuition to the boy at her house, a police official said.
(Source: PTI)
Asia Development Bank President to Step Down
The president of the Asia Development Bank, Takehiko Nakao, plans to step down early next year, the regional lender said on Tuesday.
Japan has usually headed the ADB as a top donor. Finance Minister Taro Aso said in a statement that Tokyo would soon nominate a "high-caliber candidate" as Nakao's successor.
Aso said the government planned to recommend Masatsugu Asakawa, a former vice finance minister, as Tokyo's choice as "best qualified" for the job.
(Source: AP)
US Singles out Iran, Readies Response to Saudi Oil Attacks
The United States readied its response Monday to the "unprecedented" attack on Saudi oil facilities as President Donald Trump said Iran was likely to blame, fanning new fears of conflict in the Gulf region.
Trump said he was ready to help key ally Saudi Arabia counter the weekend drone attacks, which triggered a record leap in global oil prices, but would await a "definitive" determination on who was responsible.
"We have a lot of options," the US leader told reporters, saying there was no rush to react and that talks with allies would come first.
(Source: AFP)
Indo-US Relations on Upward Trajectory: EAM S Jaishankar
Indo-US relations have been on an upward trajectory and they are in a very good health, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday.
Addressing the 100-day press conference of the Ministry of External Affairs, he said the "trajectory" of the relationship between India and the US has been "upwards" amid various administrations in Washington, be it Bush, Obama and now Trump.
Responding to a question on commerce, he said the trade problem between the two countries is "normal".
"As relationship grows, there will be problems ... the only way you don't have trade problems is when you do not trade," he said referring to the trade relations between the two nations.
(Source: PTI)
44-Year-Old Businessman Shot Dead in Delhi's Jyoti Nagar
A 44-year-old businessman was shot dead allegedly by two unidentified bike-borne assailants after a scuffle broke out between them in northeast Delhi's Jyoti Nagar area, police said on Tuesday.
The victim, identified as Rajul Gupta, owned an electronic goods showroom in Jyoti Nagar.
The incident took place outside his house on Monday night when Gupta was returning home after work, the police said.
(Source: PTI)
Pompeo Heading to Saudi Arabia over Iran Tensions: Mike Pence
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel on Tuesday to Saudi Arabia after its oil infrastructure was struck in an attack blamed on Iran, Vice President Mike Pence said.
"The secretary of state is travelling to Saudi Arabia today to discuss our response," Pence said during a speech at the Heritage Foundation.
(Source: AFP)
Pakistan Unleashes 'Unprecedented' Firing Along IB in Jammu: BSF
Pakistani forces have unleashed "unprecedented" cross-border firing along the Indo-Pak border in Samba sector of Jammu, the Border Security Force (BSF) said on Tuesday.
It said the border guarding force mounted an "adequate retaliation" after Pakistan opened fire in the evening hours.
The unprovoked firing from across the border was done by small arms on BSF domination areas in the Samba sector, it said.
"No loss or damage to property has been reported on the Indian side," it said.
(Source: PTI)
5 Inmates of Indore Juvenile Detention Centre Escape, Search Underway
At least five inmates of Juvenile Detention Centre in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore escaped today; search and investigation is underway, reports ANI.
NDRF Conducts Rescue Op In MP's Bhind District
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) today conducted rescue operation in flood-affected Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh.
Homeless Woman Gang-raped by 2 Men Near Indraprastha Park
A 20-year-old homeless woman was allegedly raped by two men near the Indraprastha Park in South Delhi, police said.
The woman was spotted by passersby on Sunday night, wandering with torn clothes, and they reported the matter to the police, they said.
(Source: PTI)
18 Killed in Rain-Related Incidents in UP
At least 18 people have died due to rain-related incidents including lightning and drowning in Uttar Pradesh, official sources said on Tuesday.
The deaths took place since Monday night, according to an official release issued in Lucknow.
(Source: PTI)
Oil Output to Be 'Back to Normal' by Sept End, Says Saudi
Saudi said, “Oil output to be 'back to normal' by end of September,” reported AFP.
US 'in Denial' Over Saudi Attacks: Iran FM
The US is "in denial" over attacks on oil installations in Saudi Arabia, Iran's top diplomat said, after Washington blamed weekend strikes on Tehran despite Yemeni rebels claiming responsibility.
"US is in denial if it thinks that Yemeni victims of 4.5 years of the worst war crimes wouldn't do all to strike back," Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote on Twitter.
(Source: PTI)
Wanted Criminal, Aide Held in Noida After Encounter With Police
A man wanted in around a dozen criminal cases and his accomplice were arrested after an exchange of fire with police, officials said.
The gunfight broke out around 10 pm near a petrol pump in Sector 54, under Sector 24 police station limits, where they had come allegedly with a plan for chain snatching, a senior official said.
(Source: PTI)
If Veer Savarkar Was our PM, There Would Have Been No Pak: Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai said, “If Veer Savarkar would have been the Prime Minister of this country then Pakistan would not have even born. Our government is Hindutva government and today also, I demand Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar.”
(Source: ANI)
Trump Says He Does Not Want to Meet Iranian President During UNGA
US President Donald Trump said that he does not want to meet his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, even as he did not rule out a possibility in this regard on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly sessions in New York next week.
“I never rule anything out, but I prefer not meeting him,” Trump told reporters abroad Air Force One, when asked if a meeting with Rouhani was still possible or is that off the table for next week.
(Source: PTI)
US Justice Department Sues Snowden Over New Book
The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Edward Snowden seeking to prevent the former CIA employee and National Security Agency contractor from profiting from his new book.
The civil lawsuit against Snowden, who is living in Russia after leaking information about the US government's mass surveillance program, accuses him of violating non-disclosure agreements he signed with the CIA and NSA.
(Source: AFP)
29 Bodies Found in Plastic Bags in Mexico Mass Grave
Mexican forensics experts have found at least 29 bodies stuffed in 119 plastic bags that were dumped in the bottom of a well outside the western city of Guadalajara, officials have said.
Experts have been working to establish how many victims are in the mass grave since it was discovered earlier this month in a remote area known as La Primavera, about a 45-minute drive outside Guadalajara, Mexico's second city.
(Source: AFP)
300 More Chinese Arrested in Philippines Crackdown
Philippines immigration agents, backed by troops, have arrested more than 300 Chinese for alleged cyber crimes, a week after a similar number were detained during a raid linked to investment fraud.
The Bureau of Immigration late Tuesday said that 324 Chinese nationals were arrested in Puerto Princesa City on Palawan island during Monday's operation.
(Source: AFP)