Latest News: Communal Clash in Maharashtra’s Parbhani District
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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.
(Source: PTI)
Trolley of CSMT-Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express Derails in Maharashtra
A trolley of second coach of CSMT-Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express derailed between Kasara and Igatpuri ghat section in the wee hours of Thursday, according to Central Railway CPRO. No injury has been reported yet.
(Source: ANI)
3 People Detained for Kidnapping a Minor Girl in Andhra Pradesh
Police detained three persons for kidnapping a minor girl in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandigama town in Krishna district. The accused will be produced in a local court today.
(Source: ANI)
Centre to Delhi Govt: Withdraw Non-Bureaucrat Nominees From DMRC
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has asked Delhi government to withdraw it's nomination of non-bureaucrats to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Board.
(Source: ANI)
18-Year-Old Beaten to Death in UP's Muzaffarnagar
An 18-year-old man was beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district allegedly by a local strongman and his aide, police said on Thursday.
Chetan Sharma was allegedly killed by Bharat Gujjar and one Abhishek over some old enmity in Godhna village under Purkazi police station limits on Wednesday evening, Circle Officer Dhananjay Singh said.
(Source: PTI)
Ayodhya Case: Next Hearing on 2 August
Supreme Court directs the mediation committee to submit its report by 31 July and will hear the matter on 2 August in the Ayodhya case.
(Source: ANI)
One Dead in Suspected Arson Attack on Japan Animation Studio
A suspected arson attack on an animation studio in Japan on Thursday left one person dead and dozens injured, several of them seriously, the emergency services said.
The blaze in the city of Kyoto appeared to have been started deliberately, police said, but there was no immediate information on a possible motive.
(Source: AFP)
Mob Lynching Case: SC Refuses to Give Urgent Listing of Contempt Petition
Supreme Court refuses to give an urgent listing of a contempt petition filed by Tehsheen Poonawala for non-compliance of the judgement in mob lynching case.
Delhi HC Adjourns Robert Vadra's Petition Challenging Certain Sections of PMLA
Delhi HC adjourns Robert Vadra and Manoj Arora’s petition challenging certain sections of PMLA and seeking quashing of Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) on the basis of which they are facing probe. Time was given to Vadra to file a rejoinder on the ED reply. Next hearing on 21 Aug.
Mallya's UK HC Extradition Appeal to Be Heard in Feb 2020
Embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya's appeal in the UK High Court against his extradition order has been listed for a three-day hearing from 11 February next year, the UK court said on Thursday.
(Source: PTI)
12 Presumed Dead in Arson at Japan Film Studio
A Japanese fire official says at least 12 people are presumed dead and more could be missing after they were trapped by fire at a popular animation production studio in Kyoto.
Kyoto fire department official Satoshi Fujiwara says 35 others have been injured, some of them critically.
(Source: AP)
Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case: HC Dismisses Plea of Nalini for Premature Release
HC dismisses plea of Nalini, serving life sentence in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking direction to Governor for premature release.
(Source: PTI)
Underworld Don Dawood’s Nephew Rizwan Kashkar Arrested
Mumbai crime branch arrests Underworld Don Dawood’s nephew Rizwan Kashkar.
(Source: PTI)
IT Department Attaches Properties Worth Rs 400 Cr of Mayawati's Kin
The Income-Tax Department has attached a 'benami' plot worth Rs 400 crore in Noida belonging to BSP supremo Mayawati's brother and his wife, an official order said.
The provisional order for the attachment of the seven-acre plot, "beneficially owned" by Anand Kumar and his wife Vichiter Lata, was issued on 16 July by the Delhi-based Benami Prohibition Unit (BPU) of the department.
(Source: PTI)
Minor Girl Raped by Juvenile in UP's Ballia
A 10 year-old girl was allegedly raped by a minor boy in a village here, police said on Thursday.
The girl was playing near a village temple when the 17-year-old accused lured her into his house on the pretext of showing her an animated film and alleged raped her on Tuesday, SP Devendra Nath said.
(Source: PTI)
Former Pak PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Arrested By National Accountability Bureau
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was arrested by National Accountability Bureau on Thursday.
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Fire Breaks Out in Mumbai's Millat Nagar, No Injuries Reported
Fire broke out in a residential building in Mumbai’s Millat Nagar in Jogeshwari area. Two fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
The fire has been doused and no injuries have been reported.
(Source: ANI)
S Jaishankar to Visit Brazil From 25 to 26 July for Stand-Alone BRICS Meeting
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, is scheduled to visit Brazil from 25 to 26 July to participate in a stand-alone meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers.
During this visit is expected to discuss, among other issues, preparation for 11th BRICS summit to be held in Brasilia, Brazil in November 2019.
(Source: ANI)
Actor Ajaz Khan For Allegedly Promoting Religious Enmity
According to the Mumbai Police, Actor Ajaz Khan has been arrested.
A case has been registered against him for creating/uploading videos with objectionable content promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, & creating hatred among public at large.
(Source: ANI)
3 Naxalites Killed in Jharkhand Encounter, Ak Rifles Seized
Three Naxalites have been killed and arms and ammunition seized in an encounter with security forces in Jhrakhand's Lohardaga district Thursday, officials said.
They said the encounter broke out around 2:45 pm when a joint team of 158th and 214th battalions of CRPF and state police was out for operations in Bahegara village of Bagru area in the district.
Bodies of three Maoists, 2 AK-47 rifles and some ammunition have been recovered by the security forces.
(Source: PTI)
Bidhannagar Mayor, TMC's Sabyasachi Dutta Resigns From Post
TMC leader & West Bengal’s Bidhannagar Mayor, Sabyasachi Dutta, resigned from his post.
(Source: ANI)
Minibus With Migrants Overturns in Turkey Killing 15: Report
Fifteen people were killed and 28 wounded after a minibus carrying migrants overturned in eastern Turkey on Thursday, the private news agency DHA reported.
Women and children figured among the victims and their nationalities were not known. Police and ambulance services were rushed to the scene in Van province near the Iranian border, DHA reported, adding that they had entered Turkey illegally.
(Source: PTI)
Seized a Foreign Tanker With 12 Crew for Smuggling Oil, Says Iran State TV
Iran's state TV says Revolutionary Guard forces have seized a foreign tanker with 12 crew accused of smuggling oil.
The seizure comes as tensions mount between the United States and Iran over the unravelling nuclear deal.
(Source: AP)
Delhi Police Special Cell Arrests Arms-Supplier
Delhi Police Special cell has arrested an arms-supplier who used to supply arms to gangsters of Delhi-NCR.
Five semi-automatic pistols, one country made pistol and 23 live cartridges have been recovered from his possession.
(Source: ANI)
Crime Branch Files Charge Sheet Against Wife Apoorva in the Rohit Shekhar Murder Case
Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against his wife Apoorva in the Rohit Shekhar murder case.
Rohit Shekhar was the son of former Uttarakhand & Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister ND Tiwari.
(Source: ANI)
HC Suspends One-Year Sentence Imposed on MDMK Chief in Sedition Case
In a major relief to MDMK chief Vaiko, the Madras High Court Thursday suspended the one-year sentence awarded to him by a lower court in a 2009 sedition case.
Justice P D Audikesavalu, before whom the appeal filed by Vaiko came up, suspended the sentence imposed by a special court on July 5.
Counsel for Vaiko argued that there was no audio or video evidence produced by the prosecution to prove the charge of sedition under Indian Penal Code section 124 A and even the witnesses produced were only police personnel and no public witnesses were produced.
(Source: PTI)
Two Killed in Attack on Egypt Security Forces in Sinai
Two people including a civilian were killed in a suicide bomb attack Thursday, 18 July, targeting security forces in the restive Sinai Peninsula, medical and security sources said.
The attack hit forces stationed near a parking lot in the city of Sheikh Zuweid in North Sinai, the sources told AFP.
One member of the security forces was killed and three others were wounded, while a civilian also died in the bombing.
(Source: PTI)
CBI Recovers Rs 8 Lakh Cash From Ex-MP Ateeq Ahmad's Residence
CBI recovers Rs. 8 lakh cash from ex-MP Ateeq Ahmad's residence. Ateeq Ahmad's brother in law, Zaki Ahmad has been arrested and produced before the court. He has been sent to judicial custody.
(Source: News18)
Communal Clash in Maharashtra's Parbhani District
An incident of eve-teasing led to a communal clash in Maharashtra's Parbhani district, police said Thursday,18 July.
While tension prevailed, the situation in Palam town of the district was now under control, a police official told PTI.
A girl was allegedly teased by a group of youths in the town Wednesday evening, which led to clashes between two communities.
(Source: PTI)