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4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Jammu and Kashmir
Earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter Scale hit Jammu and Kashmir at 4:23 am on Monday, 18 February.
(Source: ANI)
Manipur CM Hands Over 179 Nepali Citizens Trafficked Allegedly
Manipur’s Chief Minister N Biren Singh has handed over 179 Nepali citizens allegedly human trafficked to the Indian side, including 147 women, rescued from different locations across the state to the officials of Nepal Embassy in Imphal East District.
(Source: ANI)
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Poonch
Pakistan violated ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector last night.
(Source: ANI)
Sensex Drops over 150 Points Ahead of RBI Board Meet
The BSE benchmark Sensex fell by over 150 points, led by weakness in auto, IT and financial stocks amid heavy selling by foreign institutional investors, as investors turned cautious ahead of RBI's board meet today.
The 30-share index, after rising over 100 points, fell 158.94 points, or 0.44 per cent, to 35,650.01. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty fell 44.45 points, or 0.41 per cent, to 10,679.95.
According to traders, investors were cautious ahead of RBI's board meeting.
(Source: PTI)
Six Killed After Dumper Truck Hits a Car in MP
Six people were killed after a dumper truck hit a car on Ashoknagar-Mungaoli route last night.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Court Extends Chidambaram's Interim Protection
Delhi's Patiala House Court has extended the interim protection of P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram till 8 March in Aircel-Maxis case.
(Source: ANI)
Moved by Pulwama Attack, BJP Ally LJP Shoots off Letter to PM
Moved by the Pulwama terror attack, the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), an ally of the ruling BJP at the Centre, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strike at the roots of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
In a letter written to Modi, LJP parliamentary board chairman Chirag Paswan pleaded that the drive against terrorism "must not be halted this time, until a single terrorist was alive".
(Source: PTI)
Officials Conduct High-Level Meeting Over Pulwama Terror Attack
Top officials were spotted arriving at Home Ministry for a high level meeting today.
(Source: ANI)
Argentinian President Arrives at Rashtrapati Bhawan
President of Argentina Mauricio Macri receives a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Macri is accompanied by his wife Juliana Awada on a three-day state visit to India. They also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
(Source: ANI)
Ex-BJP MP Kirti Azad Joins Congress
Ex-BJP politician and Member of Parliament Kirti Azad has joined Congress party in presence of Congress President Rahul Gandhi today. Moments after joining the party, Azad tweeted, “Today in front of Shri Rahul Gandhi I joined the Congress I felicitated him in traditional Mithila style.”
HC Asks Accused in Molestation Case to Plant 50 Trees, Grants Anticipatory Bail
A man facing prosecution in a molestation case has been asked by the Delhi High Court to plant 50 trees in a government school here while granting him anticipatory bail.
Justice Sunil Gaur said the principal of the school shall ensure that the tree plantation drive takes place and the investigating officer will file a compliance report in the court.
The man approached the high court seeking anticipatory bail in the criminal case for the alleged offences of molestation, wrongful restraint and mischief under the IPC.
(Source: PTI)
Conduct Fair Probe: SC Tells CBI on Anti-Sterlite Protest That Killed 13
Supreme Court today has asked Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a fair and impartial investigation into the police firing that killed 13 persons during the anti-Sterlite Copper plant protest in Tamil Nadu in 2018.
(Source: ANI)
UP Declares Public Holiday on Magh Purnima
The Uttar Pradesh government has declared a public holiday on Tuesday on the occasion of Magh Purnima and Sant Ravidas Jayanti.
The order has been issued by Principal Secreatry Jitendra Kumar.
On Magh Purnima, there is 'snan' (holy bath) at Kumbh, while Sant Ravidas Jayanati was earlier a restricted holiday.
(Source: PTI)
SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Quashing of 1 February Interim Budget
The Supreme Court today dismissed a PIL seeking quashing of the 1 February interim Budget on the alleged ground that there was no constitutional provision for an interim Budget.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna said it was not inclined to entertain the petition by lawyer Manohar Lal Sharma, filed in his personal capacity.
Sharma in his PIL said there was provision for only a full annual Budget and a vote-on-account under the Constitution.
(Source: PTI)
Bihar Assembly Passes Bill for EWS Reservation
Bihar Legislative Assembly passes the bill providing 10 percent reservation for the economically weaker section in general category.
(Source: ANI)
Saradha Chit Fund Case: Nalini Chidambaram Gets Anticipatory Bail
Calcutta High Court granted anticipatory bail to Nalini Chidambaram (wife of former finance minister P Chidambaram) in Saradha chit fund case.
The court said that she cannot be arrested and the next hearing will be held 6 weeks later.
(Source: ANI)
Kejriwal Demands Statehood for Delhi, Puducherry
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Monday demanded statehood for both the national capital and Puducherry, saying people in these two union territories should not be discriminated against.
Kejriwal, who was here en route to Puducherry to express solidarity with Chief Minister V Narayanaswamy -locked in a turf war with Lt Governor Kiran Bedi- alleged that the situation in the two union territories was the same.
(Source: PTI)
Eight Cows Found Dead in Amritsar
Eight cows and a bull were found dead under mysterious circumstances at different locations in the city on Monday, police said.
According to sources, the bovines were apparently given some poisonous substance.
Commissioner of Police S S Srivastava said an investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of death.
(Source: PTI)
About 280 Students From Dehradun Reach Mohali, Many Head for Homes in J&K
Over 300 Kashmiri students have reached Mohali from Uttarakhand and Haryana on their way to their homes, a student body arranging their stay in the Punjab town said Monday, amid reports of harassment of students from the Valley in Dehradun after the Pulwama terrorist attack.
Some Kashmiri youths studying in the Uttarakhand capital have alleged they were harassed and asked by their landlords to vacate accommodations fearing attacks on their properties after the terrorist strike in Pulwama on Thursday that left 40 CRPF personnel dead.
(Source: PTI)
HC Reserves Verdict in National Herald Eviction Case
The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved verdict on a plea by National Herald publisher AJL challenging a single judge direction to vacate the premises here, arguing that transfer of shares to YI, in which Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi are shareholders, won't make them the building's owners.
(Source: PTI)
Speeding Car Hits Auto-Rickshaw in Delhi, Injures 4
A speeding car hit an auto-rickshaw at Delhi’s Vinay marg.
Four people have been injured and admitted to hospital and the driver has been arrested.
(Source: ANI)
SC Junks Pil Seeking Ban on Animal Slaughter for Meat Export
The Supreme Court Monday junked a PIL seeking ban on animal slaughter for meat exports alleging violation of rules under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna dismissed the petition saying it was not inclined to entertain the plea.
(Source: PTI)
Court Seeks ED's Reply on Shabbir Shah's Bail Plea
The Delhi’s Patiala House Court sought ED’s reply on the bail plea of Kashmiri leader Shabbir Shah -the main accused in a 2007 money laundering case related to alleged terror financing.
The court has asked ED to file the reply and fixed the matter for 23 February.
(Source: ANI)
HC Dismisses Veewon Thokchom's Plea Challenging Arrest
The High Court dismissed Manipur student activist Veewon Thokchom’s plea challenging arrest and transit remand in sedition case.
(Source: ANI)
Maldives Court Orders Arrest of Ex-Leader Yameen for Money Laundering
The Maldives court ordered arrest of ex-leader Yameen for money laundering.
(Source: NDTV)
DIG South Kashmir Shifted to Army Hospital
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police South Kashmir range, Amit Kumar, who was injured in an exchange of fire with terrorists earlier today in Pulwama, has been shifted to Army hospital. His condition is stated to be stable.
(Source: ANI)
Gold Worth Rs 3 Cr Seized at Mumbai Airport
Air Intelligence Unit, at Mumbai’s CSMI Airport intercepted three Sri Lankan nationals (2 women and a minor) carrying 10816 grams of gold worth Rs 3,31,60,017.
The gold was seized under provisions of the Customs Act and the passengers were arrested, minor was produced before a juvenile court.
(Source: ANI)
Police Firing on Anti-Sacrilege Protesters: Sit Arrests Punjab Police IG
The SIT on Monday arrested Inspector General Paramraj Singh Umranangal, who was commanding the police force when they allegedly opened fire on people protesting against desecration of religious texts in Punjab in 2015, citing "sufficient evidence" against him.
Two people were killed in police firing in Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura areas in Faridkot district in October 2015.
(Source: PTI)
Mumbai Woman Raped at Her Birthday Party in Palghar, 2 Booked
A woman was allegedly raped at her birthday party organised at a friend's house in Waliv in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said Monday.
The host's boyfriend was also present at the party, which was held on February 13, and the two spiked the victim's drink, a Waliv police station official said.
(Source: PTI)
Prime Accused in Trinamool MLA Murder Case Held
The prime accused in the Trinamool Congress MLA Satyajit Biswas murder case was arrested from West Midnapore district Monday, police said.
Abhijit Pundari was picked up from Radhamohanpur railway station, Superintendent of Police of Nadia district Rupesh Kumar said.
(Source: PTI)
RBI Board to Transfer Interim Surplus of Rs 28,000 Cr to Govt
Reserve Bank of India to pay Rs 28,000 crore interim dividend to government, said a statement from the RBI.
(Source: ANI)
Saudi Does Not Accept Pak's Narrative on Terrorism: Sources
Sources said India and Saudi Arabia to sign 5 MoU during Crown Prince Mohammad -bin Salman's visit. Modalities of forming strategic partnership council will also be worked out. India and Saudi Arabia to deepen defence cooperation & hold joint naval exercises soon.
They also said, Saudi made a very strong denouncement of Pulwama attack. There is a big transformation in Saudi understanding of terrorism and Jammu & Kashmir in last few years. Saudi does not accept Pakistan's narrative.
(Source: ANI)
EU States Ponder Trump Demand to Take Back IS Fighters
US President Donald Trump's demand that European countries take back their nationals fighting in Syria is receiving mixed reactions, as nations pondered how to bring home-grown Islamic State extremists to trial.
Illicit Liquor Worth Over Rs 11 Lakh Seized in C'Garh
Illicit liquor worth over Rs 11 lakh has been seized from a house in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district leading to arrest of two persons, police said Monday.
Police raided the house of one Santosh Anchla in Alkanhar village under naxal-affected Aundhi police station area Sunday following a tip-off, Rajnandgaon Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Lakhan Patle told PTI.
(Source: PTI)
MP Man Arrested for Hateful Facebook Posts on Pulwama Attack
A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly making objectionable comments about the CRPF jawans killed in the Pulwama attack and uploading an image of the Pakistan flag on his Facebook account in Madhya Pradesh, police said Monday.
(Source: PTI)
Cal HC Grants Interim Protection to MP Who Has Joined BJP
The Calcutta High Court on Monday gave MP Soumitra Khan, who had recently joined the BJP after quitting Trinamool Congress, interim protection from arrest for four weeks in connection with cases of allegedly taking money on the promise of giving jobs.
Hearing an application by the Bishnupur MP for anticipatory bail in connection with the cases, a division bench headed by Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed Khan not to enter the jurisdiction of Bankura district till further order.
(Source: PTI)
Two Youths Arrested in up for Posting 'Anti-India' Remarks
Two youths, one of them charged with sedition, were arrested in Shahjahanpur and Bhadohi districts of Uttar Pradesh on Monday for allegedly posting "anti-India" remarks on social media, police said.
A youth, identified as Farhan, was arrested in Shahjahanpur for allegedly posting the picture of a burning tricolour with a slogan denouncing India on social networking site Facebook, SP (City) Dinesh Tripathi said.
(Source: PTI)
25 Sri Lankan Fishermen Arrested in Tamil Nadu
A total of 25 Sri Lankan fishermen was arrested Monday for allegedly fishing in Indian waters, Coast Guard officials here said.
The Lankans with the boats and catch were being brought to Karaikal port and were expected to reach it on Tuesday morning, commanding officer of Karaikal Coast Guard Station SR Nagendran told reporters.
The fishermen would be handed over to authorities here for inquiry, he said.
(Source: PTI)
Pak Has Potential to Become One Among Top 20 Economies: Saudi Crown Prince
Pakistan has the potential to become one the top 20 economies of the world, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman said Monday as he concluded his two-day visit to Islamabad.
The Crown Prince briefly interacted with the media along with Prime Minister Imran Khan at Nur Khan air base at the conclusion of his first state visit to Pakistan.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi's Air Quality in 'Poor' Category, Likely to Improve in Coming Days
The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the "poor" category on Monday and is likely to improve in the coming days as there is a possibility of scattered rain and winds, authorities said.
According to data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was 254.
(Source: PTI)
3% Indians Use Cannabis to Get High, up Tops Chart: Govt Survey
Nearly 3 per cent Indians use cannabis to get high with Uttar Pradesh topping the chart in use of the narcotic substance, a recent government survey has found.
According to the survey, bhang is the most common form of cannabis used in the country, followed by ganja and charas.
(Source: PTI)
Case Registered Against Shehla Rashid for Allegedly Spreading Fake News
A case was registered against Shehla Rashid in Uttarakhand’s Prem Nagar police station for allegedly spreading misinformation in a tweet about the condition of Kashmiri students in the state after the Pulwama Attack.
The case has been registered under sections 505, 153 and 504 of the IPC.
(Source: ANI)
Sushma Swaraj Meets Bourita in Morocco's Rabat
EAM Sushma Swaraj met Foreign Minister of Morocco Nasser Bourita in Rabat on Monday.
They signed and exchanged four documents in the fields of counter-terrorism, easing of restrictions on business visas, housing and human settlement and youth matters.
(Source: ANI)
Mumbai: Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder Over Rs 25 Lakh Loan
A man was Monday sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing another to death inside a car over a Rs 25 lakh loan he had given to the victim.
Additional Sessions Judge Shyayana Patil sentenced Madurai Devendra to life imprisonment for killing Mani Devendra based on circumstantial evidence, including the blood-stained car and testimony of 23 witnesses, said Chief Public Prosecutor Jaisingh Desai.
(Source: PTI)
India-Argentina Special Declaration to Fight Terrorism
Leaders of India and Argentina declared to fight together against the grave challenge to humanity and committed to strengthen cooperation against terrorist threats from groups listed in relevant UN Security Council Resolutions.
(Source: ANI)
KC Palanisamy Plea in HC for Fair Elections in Aiadmk Under EC Watch
The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response of the Election Commission (EC), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E K Palaniswami and Deputy CM O Panneerselvam on expelled AIADMK leader K C Palanisamy's plea seeking directions to ensure free and fair elections in the AIADMK including removal of the two leaders from party posts.
(Source: PTI)
Hyderabad Task Force Arrest 5 People, Seizes Over Rs 3 Lakh
Task Force of the Hyderabad police arrested five people of an interstate Passport alteration racket; seized 88 Indian Passports, 3 fake passports, 2 tampered passports, 130 rubber stamps, Rs 3,12,000 in cash among other items.
(Source: ANI)
Uttarakhand Finance Minister Almost Faints During Budget Speech
Uttarakhand Finance Minister Prakash Pant almost fainted twice while reading his budget speech in the state Assembly on Monday.
During his budget speech, Pant fell over the microphone but was helped by fellow members in the House.
(Source: PTI)
Gujarat Govt Forms Transgender Welfare Board
The Gujarat government has formed a special board for the transgender community, an official release said Monday.
The `Transgender Welfare Bord' has been constituted by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment to provide social security to the community, it said.
(Source: PTI)
Saudi, Pak Oppose Politicisation of Un Listing Regime as India Tries to Brand Azhar Global Terrorist
Close allies Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Monday called for avoiding "politicisation" of the UN listing regime at a time when India was stepping up its efforts to brand the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror group's chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, a move that may not go well in New Delhi.
(Source: PTI)
Govt Should Reconsider Introducing Citizenship Bill Again: Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Monday said the Narendra Modi government should reconsider introducing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Parliament again as it is connected with the sentiments of the people of the northeast region.
(Source: PTI)
Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie, Prashant Bhushan Seek Perjury Action Against Officials in Rafale Case
Former Union Ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie as also activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan moved the Supreme Court Monday seeking initiation of perjury proceedings against central government officials for allegedly giving "false or misleading" information in a sealed cover in the high-profile Rafale case.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Damages Medicines Worth Lakhs at Gmc Hospital in Jammu
Medicines worth lakhs of rupees got destroyed in a major fire which broke out at the drug store of the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital here, officials said Monday.
The fire broke out in the drug store building of the hospital around 9 pm on Sunday and was put off after a hectic joint effort by the fire and emergency services personnel, the CRPF and local police, they said.
(Source: PTI)
10-Yr-Old Raped Multiple Times by Neighbour in East Delhi
A 10-year-old girl was raped multiple times allegedly by her neighbour in east Delhi's New Ashok Vihar area, police said Monday.
Officials at the New Ashok Nagar police station said they were on Sunday informed about a girl being raped allegedly by her neighbour, following which they rushed to the spot.
(Source: PTI)
HC Commutes Death Sentence of Two in Kidnapping-Murder Case
The Gujarat High Court Monday commuted the death sentence of two men, convicted for kidnapping and murdering a five-year-old boy in 2012, to life imprisonment.
A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and A C Rao dismissed the appeals filed by convicts Akshay Patel and Kuldeep Panchal against the trial court's judgement.
The duo would undergo "a minimum of 30 years in jail without remission", the high court said.
(Source: PTI)
1 More Held for Objectionable Comment on Pulwama Attack
Police on Monday arrested another person in Bihar for posting a controversial message on social media about the CRPF personnel killed in the Pulwama terror strike.
The man was held from Rahimabad village under the jurisdiction of Tajpur police station area of the district, following complaints about the social media message, Superintendent of Police, Samastipur, Harpreet Kaur, said.
(Source: PTI)
NPP Will Snap Ties With NDA If Citizenship Bill Is Brought Again: James Sangma
Meghalaya Home Minister James P K Sangma Monday said the ruling National People's Party (NPP) in the state will snap ties with the NDA if the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill is brought again and passed as it is "harmful" for the indigenous people of the northeast.
(Source: PTI)
Man Kills Son for Not Serving Him Chicken Meat
Irked over not being served chicken meat in his meal, a 60-year-old man allegedly killed his 32-year-old son in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh Monday, police said.
Accused Chhotu Baghel stabbed his son Hira Singh to death in a fit of rage at their residence in Kharwali village, around 90 kms from here, after the latter ate chicken meat himself this morning, said Tanda police station in-charge MT Baig.
(Source: PTI)
Swine Flu Records 127 Deaths in Rajasthan Since Jan 2019
127 deaths have occurred between 1 January 2019 and 18 February 2019 in Rajasthan due to swine flu. Total positive cases were 3,564.
(Source: ANI)
Puducherry Chief Minister Suspends Dharna Outside Raj Nivas
Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy has temporarily suspended the dharna outside Lt Governor Kiran Bedi's house.
(Source: ANI)
10 People Killed in a Road Mishap in Rajasthan
At least ten people were killed after they were run over by a truck on Pratapgarh-Jaipur Highway in Ambawali Village of Pratapgarh district in Rajasthan.
(Source: ANI)
Two Policemen Killed in a Blast in Cairo, Egypt
Two policemen were killed in a blast in Cairo, Egypt on Monday, 18 February.
(Source: AFP)
At Least 4 People Shot Dead in Michigan, US
At least four people, including children were fatally shot at a property in western Michigan, according to authorities.
(Source: AP)
Nitish Kumar Govt Reshuffles 30 IPS Officers in Bihar
30 IPS officers, 35 Bihar Police Service (BPS) officers of state Home Department and 11 IAS officers of General Administration Dept were transferred ahead of Lok Sabha elections.
(Source: ANI)