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Dawood's Key Aide Held in London
Key Dawood Ibrahim aide Jabir Moti detained by UK security agencies in London. Moti is a Pakistani National and is believed to be in charge of D-Company finances.
62-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Crimes in Delhi
62-year-old woman Basheeran, alias mummy, wanted in 113 criminal cases including murder, was arrested from Delhi's Sangam Vihar on 17 August.
DCP South Romil Baniya yesterday said, “She was active in crime world for past 16 yrs & committed several crimes with help of her 8 sons in past 9 years.”
6.5 Earthquake Hits Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hit Sumbawa Region in Indonesia at 9:40 am IST.
Amit Shah Reaches Dehradun with Vajpayee's Ashes
BJP President Amit Shah arrives at Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport with the ashes of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The ashes will be taken to Prem Ashram, then to Har-ki-Pauri in Haridwar for immersion. HM Rajnath Singh will also be present during immersion of ashes.
Hardik Patel, Others Detained by Ahmedabad Crime Branch
Hardik Patel and other Patidar leaders have been detained by Ahmedabad Crime Branch while they were on their way to Nikol to take part in one-day hunger strike over the issue of reservation.
Fire Breaks Out at Hosiery Factory in Ludhiana
Fire broke out at a hosiery factory in Ludhiana’s Subhash Nagar at 9 am today; 7 fire tenders present at the spot.
Security Forces Foil Infiltration Bid in Baramulla
Security forces foil infiltration bid in Baramulla, kill one terrorist. Operation in progress.
Accused in Narendra Dabholkar Murder Case Produced in Pune Court
Sachin Andure, arrested by Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday, 18 August, after being accused in the 2013 Narendra Dabholkar murder case, is being produced before a court in Pune.
(ANI)
Joint Military Exercise Between Thailand and India Begins Today
A two week long platoon level joint military exercise between the Indian Army & Royal Thai Army began on Sunday, 19 August. Named ‘Maitree’, it is an annual event designed to strengthen the partnership between the Royal Thai Army and the Indian Army.
The exercise had commenced on 6 Aug in Thailand.
(ANI)
Accused in Dabhholkar Murder Case Sent to Police Custody
Sachin Andure, the accused in the Narendra Dabholkar murder case, who was produced in a Pune court earlier on Sunday has been sent to police custody till 26 August.
(ANI)
Delhi Narcotics Unit Bust International Illicit Drugs and Pharmacy Syndicate
Narcotics Control Delhi Zonal Unit have busted an international illicit online drugs and pharmacy syndicate, seized two parcels containing pharmaceutical drugs and other psychotropic substances, reported ANI on Sunday, 19 August. Four people have been apprehended for investigation.
Two JEM Workers Arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara
Two Jaish-e-Mohammed Over Ground Workers (OGW) have been arrested in a joint operation by Handwara police and 30 Rashtriya Rifles in Kupwara district's Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from them. Further details are awaited.
(ANI)
Maratha Outfits to hold Indefinite Protest From 20 August
Two Maratha outfits agitating for reservations in jobs and educational institutions for the community have decided to hold an indefinite protest from August 20 in Pune, reported PTI.
In a meeting held on Saturday, the Maratha Kranti Morcha and Sakal Maratha Samaj said that the protest, which would be held at the Pune Divisional Commissioner's office, was to demand withdrawal of police cases against agitators as well as jobs for the kin of those who had committed suicide in connection with the stir.
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani Announces Conditional Truce With Taliban
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani today announced conditional ceasefire with Taliban who are yet to respond, Associated Press reported.
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia
A fresh earthquake with 6.9-magnitude on the Richter Scale hits Indonesia's Lombok at 14:56 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), reports USGS.
5 Children Fight For Life After Fire in Paris
A fire in a residential building near Paris left seven people with serious injuries including five children who were in a "life-threatening" condition, firefighters said.
A dozen police officers were also slightly hurt in the blaze in Aubervilliers on Sunday, 19 August, north of Paris, which was later brought under control, a Paris fire service spokesman said.
(Source: PTI)
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