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Catch all the latest news of 18 September here.
Catch all the latest news of 18 September here.
Terrorists Hurl Grenade at CRPF in Newa
Terrorists hurled a grenade at the camp of 183 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Newa earlier on 18 September. The grenade didn't explode, CRPF retailiated, reported ANI. One CRPF personnel sustained a bullet injury and has been admitted to hospital.
Man's Face Blackened, Paraded on Buffalo With Garland of Shoes For Allegedly Raping Minor
Villagers in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur blackened the face of a man and made him parade on a buffalo with a garland of shoes around his neck, for allegedly raping an 8-year-old boy, reported ANI. Police say, “the video is being verified and investigation is underway”.
Russian Jet With 14 Servicemen Vanishes From Radar Off Syria
Russian jet with 14 servicemen aboard has vanished from radar off Syria, reported AFP.
Naxals Killed Army Jawan in Bihar's Jamui
Naxals killed an Army jawan in Barhat police station limits of Jamui district in Bihar last night, reported ANI.
GoT Wins Best Drama Series at Emmys 2018
HBO’s Game of Thrones has won the best drama series at Emmys 2018.
Manipur Student Molested on Suburban Train in Mumbai
A 22-year-old researcher from Manipur commuting with her European colleague was allegedly molested on a running train on 11 September, reported PTI.
The victim approached Vashi railway police on 17 September and filed a complaint, a police official told PTI.
Imran Khan Govt Auctions 70 Luxury Cars as Part of Austerity Drive
The cash-strapped Pakistan government on Monday, 17 September, sold 70 cars "above their market price" as it started the process of auctioning 102 luxury vehicles of the PM House under Prime Minister Imran Khan's austerity drive, a senior minister said.
Apart from luxury cars, the government, facing huge debts and liabilities, plans to auction eight buffaloes kept by deposed and jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif at the PM House for his "gastronomic requirements".
(Source: PTI)
Sensex Currently at 37,557.81, Nifty at 11,366.60
Sensex is currently at 37,557.81 and Nifty at 11,366.60, reported ANI.
13-Year-Old Dies After Alleged Raped and Poisoning in Bulandshahr
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped and poisoned by a man in Bulandshahr's Dibai on 16 September, reported ANI. She later died during treatment at a district hospital the same day. Police says, "accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway."
FIR Lodged Against Delhi BJP Chief Manoj Tiwari
An FIR has been registered under Sections 188 of IPC and 461 & 465 DMC Act against Delhi BJP Chief Manoj Tiwari, reported ANI. On 16 September, he broke the sealed lock of a house in an unauthorised colony in Delhi's Gukulpur protesting against municipal officials 'pick & choose' system.
Delhi's Patiala House Court Adjourns Hearing in Aircel-Marxis Case
Delhi's Patiala House Court adjourns hearing in Aircel-Maxis case for 25 September, on a plea of Enforcement Directorate seeking cancellation of interim relief of Karti Chidambaram, reported ANI.
Kerala Nun Rape Case: Bishop's Anticipatory Bail Hearing on Sep 25
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday agreed to hear an anticipatory bail plea from Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun, and posted the matter for hearing on September 25.
The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese in Jalandhar filed the petition earlier on Tuesday before Justice V. Raja Vijayaraghavan.
Bihar CM Admitted to AIIMS for Routine Checkup
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has been admitted in AIIMS (All India Institutes of Medical Sciences) Delhi for routine health checkup, reported ANI quoting sources.
Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia Summoned by Delhi Court in Chief Secy Assault Case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia along with 11 AAP lawmakers have been summoned by Delhi court on 25 October in Delhi Chief Secretary assault case.
Class 10 Student Allegedly Gang-Raped in Dehradun
A class 10 student of a Dehradun school was allegedly gang-raped in school in August, reported ANI. ADG Law & Order told the news agency, “It's a month-old incident and has come to light only now. School had tried to hide the matter. All 9 accused – 5 staff and 4 students have been arrested. Action will be taken.”
DMK, Other Oppn Parties Hold Protest Demanding TN CM's Resignation
DMK and other opposition political parties hold protest demanding resignation of Tamil Nadu CM and state ministers over various charges of corruption, reported ANI.
Uddhav Thackeray Writes to Speaker About Sanjay Raut's Appointment
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, in a letter to Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan states, 'Sanjay Raut (Rajya Sabha MP) has been appointed as Shiv Sena parliamentary party leader for both Houses of the Parliament.'
Sheena Bora Case: Indrani Mukherjea & Peter Mukherjea File For Divorce
Sheena Bora murder accused Indrani Mukherjea and Peter Mukherjea have filed for divorce in Mumbai's Bandra Family Court, reported ANI.
Karti Chidambaram Allowed to Travel to US From 20-30 Sept
The Supreme Court of India has allowed Karti Chidambaram to travel to the US from 20 September to 30 September in the Aircel-Marxis case.
Russian Aircraft Shot Down by Syrian Govt: Russian Def Ministry
The Russian Defence Ministry says a Russian aircraft was shot down by Syrian government missiles reported The Associated Press.
Madan Mohan Jha Named Bihar Congress Chief
Senior leader Madan Mohan Jha was on Tuesday appointed the new President of the Congress in Bihar.
Jha, a former Minister, is a member of the Bihar Legislative Council. According to party General Secretary Ashok Gehlot, Akhilesh Prasad Singh has been made the Chairman of the Campaign Committee.
The appointments were made by Congress President Rahul Gandhi.
Delhi Man Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Minor
A man has been arrested from Seemapuri area in Delhi for sexually assaulting a minor girl and allegedly inserting a foreign object in her private parts Case registered under POCSO Act, ANI reported.
Following the assault, the girl went undergo an operation for the injuries she sustained. She is now said to be stable, ANI added.
Dalit Youth Beaten to Death in Bihar
A Dalit youth was bludgeoned to death by a mob on suspicion of theft in Bihar's Nawada district, police said on Tuesday. The victim, Rupan Manjhi, who was in his late 20s, was beaten to death with bamboo sticks, bricks and iron rods on Monday night, police told IANS.
According to police officials, a group of four thieves entered a house but after the family raised an alarm three of the thieves fled while one was caught by the villagers and beaten to death.
Rupee Hits Fresh Low, Slips to 72.98
The latest global trade protectionist measures, along with high crude oil prices, dragged the Indian rupee to a fresh low of 72.98 per US dollar on Tuesday.
At 5 pm, the rupee closed at 72.98 per greenback from its previous close of 72.51 per dollar.
(IANS)
7 Nabbed in Pranay Perumalla Murder Case
In the case related to murder Pranay Perumalla, seven have been nabbed including Permulla’s father-in-law, Maruti Rao, and uncle Sravan, ANI reported.
Five others have been nabbed too said AV Ranganath, SP Nalgonda, to ANI.
Pranay Perumalla and his wife Amrutha Varshini, residents of Telangana's Nalgonda were attacked by an unidentified assailant on 14 September. Pranay was killed in the attack. Police suspected caste as the reason behind the incident.
Further investigation underway.
No Proposal on Downsizing Indian Army: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday said the government was not considering any proposal to downsize the Indian Army.
She, however, said a government-appointed committee had recommended steps to make the Army a lean and powerful machine and Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat has been holding deliberations with his top commanders on it.
(PTI)
BSF Jawan Who Went Missing Along Jammu International Border Found Dead
A BSF jawan, who was missing along the International Border in Jammu has been found dead. The Jawan was suspected to have been hit by unprovoked cross-border fire, officials said.
Sources say few Jawans had gone for clearing the grounds near the LOC, where they were fired upon by Pakistani terrorists. When the troops came back, one Jawan was found to be missing. Search operations are underway.
(ANI)
China Retaliates Against Trump with Tariffs on $60 Billion of US Imports
Intensifying the ongoing trade tiff between the US and China, China has said that it will increase tariffs on $60 billion worth of US goods. The increase comes in retaliation after President Donald Trump announced new US tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
(AP)
SC to Hear Plea for Probe Into Rafale Deal on 10 October
The Supreme Court on 10 October will hear a PIL petition seeking probe into the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets from French company Dassault.
The bench of Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Navin Sinha and Justice KM Joseph adjourned the hearing of matter on Tuesday, 18 September as petitioner advocate ML Sharma had circulated a letter seeking adjournment till 5 October on the grounds that he was not well.
(IANS)
ISRO Opens Space Technology Incubation Centre in Tripura
Indian space agency ISRO on Tuesday, 18 September opened a space technology incubation centre in Tripura capital Agartala, which was unveiled remotely from the country's tech hub Bengaluru in Karnataka.
(IANS)
UAE to extradite Augusta Middleman Christian Michel to India
One of the middlemen named by the ED in the AugustaWestland case, Christian Michel will be extradited to India from the UAE, media reports suggest.
In early 2013, India struck a deal with helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland on the purchase of a new fleet of helicopters for VVIP’s. However, several politicians and military officials have been accused of accepting bribes from AgustaWestland in order to win the ₹36 billion (US$500 million) Indian contract.
Christian Michel is said to be the middleman in the deal struck between Indian officials and AugustaWestland.
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Terrorists Hurl Grenades on CRPF Camp in Pulwama
Terrorists hurled a grenade followed by heavy firing on a CRPF police combine camp located near railway station Kakapora in Pulwama, reported ANI.
Security personnel retaliated, forced terrorists to flee from spot. No loss of life or injury reported till now.
US Hopes for 'Meaningful' Denuclearisation Move at Korean Summit
The United States expressed hope that a summit between North and South Korea in Pyongyang would lead to "meaningful verifiable" denuclearisation on the peninsula.
"It represents in our view a historic opportunity for Chairman Kim (Jong Un) to follow through his commitment that he made to President (Donald) Trump" in Singapore in June, State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said.
Cong Leaders to Meet CAG Over Rafale Deal
Senior Congress Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ahmed Patel, Randeep Singh Surjewala, Vivek Tankha are likely to meet Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on Wednesday to seek a probe into the Rafale fighter aircraft deal, reported ANI.
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