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US Slashes Refugee Admission Limit for Next Year to 30,000
US slashes refugee admission limit for next year to 30,000; 15,000 fewer than this year, reported AP.
Delhi Police Suspends Rohit Tomar's Father
Delhi Police has suspended the father of Rohit Tomar, the accused in the viral video of physical assault on a woman in Delhi’s Tilak Nagar. His father who was an ASI has been placed under suspension for his alleged role in threatening the girl.
(ANI)
84 People Airlifted from Landslide-Hit Sikkim
Over 80 people, including tourists, who were stranded in North Sikkim due to incessant rains and landslides, were airlifted by the armed forces Monday, district administration officials said.
A total of 84 people, including tourists and locals, were airlifted by helicopters. Forty two people were flown from Chungtang to Gangtok, 22 from Chungthang to Bagdogra, 11 from Mangan to Gangtok, two from Chaten to Gangtok and seven people from Mangan to Chungthang.
(PTI)
Class 11 Student Killed in a Brawl in Panchkula
A Class 11 student was fatally stabbed on Monday in a brawl between two groups of youths in Haryana's Panchkula city, adjoining Chandigarh, police said.
Vikas Kumar was stabbed in the chest by his attackers outside the Government Senior Secondary School in Sector 7 here following a tiff with the rival group's youths suspected to be from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in the city.
(IANS)
CPI-M to Boycott Panchayat Polls in J&K
The CPI-M announced on Monday that it will not take part in the upcoming panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir.
The statement said the CPI-M was for empowerment at the grassroots level but given the present situation, it was highly unlikely that people would participate in these elections.
(IANS)
Imran Khan Propped up by Pakistan Army: VK Singh
Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh on Monday said that Pakistan is still virtually being ruled by its Army as new Prime Minister Imran Khan has been propped up by it.
"After all, if a person is propped up by the Army, the Army still rules," Singh said while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in New Delhi.
(Read the full story on The Quint)
CBI Writes to Facebook, Cambridge Analytica Regarding Alleged Data Theft
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has written to Facebook, UK based GSR ( Global Science Research) and Cambridge Analytica to seek certain information regarding an alleged data theft case: Sources.
(ANI)
Nala Sopara Conspiracy Case: Accused Liladhar and Vasudev Suryawanshi Sent to Police Custody till 25 Sept
Nala Sopara terror accused Liladhar alias Vijay alias Bhaiyya Lodhi and Vasudev Suryawanshi have been sent to police custody till 25 September after conspiracy case of accused Sujit Kumar being beaten brutally during investigations came up.
The conspiracy case is that one of the accused, Sujit Kumar alleged that he was stripped and beaten by belts and sticks during investigations.
(ANI)
Supreme Court Lifts Ban on Saridon and 2 Other Banned Drugs
The Supreme Court on Monday, overturned the ban on Saridon and two other previously banned drugs, which will now be made available in the market.
(The News Minute)
Delhi Court Summons Lalu Prasad Yadav in Another Money Laundering Case
A Delhi Court issues summons to RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav in connection with IRCTC hotels allotment money laundering case. They have to appear before Court on 6 October.
According to News18, all the accused are supposed to appear before the special CBI Court on 6 October.
(ANI)
Self Styled Godman in Judicial Custody For Rape Charges
Sellf styled godman Ashu Maharaj alias Asif Khan has been sent to judicial custody till 1 October by a Delhi court for allegedly raping a woman.
(ANI)
Virat Kohli and Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Nominated for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
India cricket captain Virat Kohli and world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were Monday jointly recommended for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award - the country's highest sporting honour.
(PTI)
Goa Congress Stakes Claim to Form Government in State
Goa Congress, along with its 14 MLAs, have staked claim to form govt in the state. They have submitted a letter before the Raj Bhavan but there has not been a meeting between the Governor and them. Congress party has 16 MLAs in the state.
Rahul Gandhi Holds 'Sankalp Yatra' in Bhopal
Congress President Rahul Gandhi is currently holding a 'Sankalp Yatra' in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal.
Bengal BJP Chief Dilip Ghosh Allegedly Attacked, 7 BJP Workers Injured
Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh was allegedly attacked on Monday in East Midnapore, ANI reported. His convoy was vandalised and seven BJP workers have been injured.
Ghosh says 'TMC is unable to stop us democratically & is using goons & police to intimidate us by showing their muscle power'
Milind Deora Likely to Replace Sanjay Nirupam as Mumbai Congress Chief: Reports
Quoting sources, News18 reported that Sanjay Nirupam is likely to be replaced by Milind Deora as Mumbai Congress chief.
Statue of Periyar Vandalised in Chennai
A statue of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was vandalised in Chennai’s Tiruppur by unidentified miscreants on Monday, ANI reported.
A pair of slippers kept on the top of the statue. Police have started an investigation.
Case Registered Against BJP's H Raja for Using Abusive Language Against Madras HC
Madras High Court on Monday registered a suo motu case on BJP national secretary H Raja, ANI reported.
He has been asked to appear before the court in person in four weeks. He had used abusive language against Madras High Court.
Dabholkar Murder Accused Sent to Judicial Custody till 29 Sept
Sharad Kalaskar, an accused in the Narendra Dabholkar murder case, has been sent to judicial custody till 29 September, ANI reported.
Karnataka Government Cuts Fuel Prices by Rs 2 Per Litre
Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Monday announced the coalition government's decision to cut petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2 per litre.
The announcement comes in the wake of political pressure building against Kumaraswamy after Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal governments reduced fuel prices.
(Source: PTI)
Rahul Gandhi to Visit Madhya Pradesh on 17 September
Congress president Rahul Gandhi will visit Madhya Pradesh on 17 September to attend various programmes.
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath gave this information to reporters at a press conference in Bhopal.
"Rahul Gandhi will be on a day-long visit to MP on 17 September. In Bhopal, he will address a meeting of state-level party leaders," Nath said.
(Source: PTI)
Candidates Asked Question About Hardik Patel in Civic Body Exams
Candidates appearing in a competitive examination held for clerical posts in the Gandhinagar civic body Sunday were asked a question related to Patidar leader Hardik Patel.
The multiple choice question was: Which political leader offered water to Hardik Patel who recently sat on fast?
The four choices offered to candidates were: Sharad Yadav, Shatrughan Sinha, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Vijay Rupani. The right answer is Sharad Yadav, a former Union minister and ex-chief of the JD(U).
(Source: PTI)
Territorial Army Jawan Shot Dead in J&K's Shurat Kulgam
Mukhtar Ahmed, a territorial army jawan has been shot dead by terrorists at his home in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shurat Kulgam, ANI reported. More details awaited.
SC Stays NGT Order, Two-Wheelers Exempted From Odd Even Rule
Supreme Court today stayed the NGT order from November 2017 that directed the odd-even vehicle rotation scheme be implemented for two-wheelers also in Delhi, PTI reported. Two-wheelers are thereby exempted from the rationing scheme to contain pollution.
Sc Orders Safety Measures for Acid Attack Victim Shabnam
Supreme Court orders to provide safety and security to acid attack victim Shabnam. Court says, SSP Bulandshahr would be held liable for her safety and security. Shabnam is one of the petitioners in the Nikah-Halala and Polygamy case before the Supreme Court.
Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case: SC Directs Victims to File Fresh Plea in Three Weeks
Supreme Court asks the families of the victims in the Rajiv gandhi assassination case to amend their petitions, and file fresh petitions after three weeks.
Army Jawan Shoots Two Colleagues Dead, Kills Self
An Army jawan of 18 Sikh Regiment allegedly shot dead his two colleagues before committing suicide at Dharamshala Military Station earlier this morning. Police are present at the spot and are investigating the matter.
TIME Magazine Sold to Salesforce Co-Founder for $190 Million in Cash
Time Magazine is being sold by Meredith Corp to Marc Benioff, a co-founder of Salesforce, and his wife, it was announced Sunday. Meredith announced that it was selling Time magazine for $190 million in cash to Benioff, one of four co-founders of Salesforce, a cloud computing pioneer.
Delhi Court Reserves Order on Summoning Lalu Yadav in IRCTC Scam
A Delhi court reserves its order on whether to summon RJD chief Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav as accused in connection with the IRCTC scam case.
Special Judge A Bhardwaj has said the court needs time to go through documents filed by ED before taking cognisance of the chargesheet. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had demanded production of RJD chief Lalu Yadav and summons for other accused in the case. Order on cognizance of chargesheet has been reserved for later today.
Bagri Market Fire Continues to Rage
The fire that engulfed the famous Bagri Market in the central part of Kolkata early Sunday is still raging, with fire fighters saying it may take several hours to control the blaze.
Thirty-five fire tenders were pressed into service as the blaze spread to other parts of the market, in congested Canning Street. Fire fighters tried to control the blaze by spraying water on the building from six directions.
Rupee at 72.47 Versus the Dollar
Indian National Rupee (INR) at 72.47 versus the US dollar.
Sense Opens at 37,738.86
Sensex currently at 37,738.86, down by 335.82 points; Nifty currently at 11,415.90, down by 99.30 points
Ram Mandir to be Built Before 2019 Says Former BJP MP
Former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti on Sunday said the Ram Mandir would be made in Ayodhya before the 2-19 elections. At a function in Ahmedabad, Vedanti, also the president of the Ram Janambhoomi Nyas, said that the party had "resolved" build the Ram Mandir before the 2019 elections, adding that a mosque would also be built in Ayodhya.
'Won't Object to Ram Mandir in Ayodhya', Says Bahadur Shah Zafar's 'Descendant'
Speaking to ANI, Prince Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, who claims to be a descendant of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar said he was not opposed to the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and would also support it should the court rule in the temple’s favour.
He further said he had submitted a letter with the HIndu Mahasabha explaining his decision.
IED Blast in Shopian, LeT Claims Hand
The Lashkar-e-Taiba claimed responsibility for an IED blast in Shopian which occured around 11.20 om last night.
According local daily Greater Kashmir, the militants attempted to blow up an armoured vehicle of the army, minutes after a patrol had passed through the area.
Ron Malka Appointed as New Israel Envoy to India
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated academician Dr Ron Malka as the country's next envoy to India.
Ron Malka, a senior lecturer at the College of Law and Business and Dean of the graduate programme in financial markets and banking, completed his doctorate from Israel's Bar-IIan University. He has also served as a director and acting chairman of the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.
Fire Breaks Out in Vizag Cinema Hall
A fire has broken out in Sri Kanya Cinema Hall in Visakhapatnam's Gajuwaka. Five fire tenders are present at the spot. No casualties have been reported. More details awaited.
Jalandhar Bishop Mulakkal Writes to Pope
Jalandhar Bishop accused of raping a Kerala nun – Franco Mulakkal – has reportedly written to the Pope expressing his desire to temporarily step down, as he can devote more spend more time on the case.
Petrol Breaches Rs 82 Mark in Delhi
The prices of petrol are on an all-time high with petrol touching Rs 82.06/litre and diesel selling at Rs 73.78/litre in Delhi. Petrol at Rs 89.44/litre (increase by Rs 0.15/litre) and diesel at Rs 78.33/litre (increase by Rs 0.7/litre) in Mumbai.
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