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Iranian Tanker Sought by US Heads to Unknown Destination
An Iranian supertanker hauling $130 million worth of light crude oil that the US suspects to be tied to a sanctioned organisation has lifted its anchor and begun moving away from Gibraltar, marine traffic monitoring data showed late on Sunday, 18 August.
The trail left by GPS data on Marinetraffic.com, a vessel tracking service, showed the Iran-flagged Adrian Darya 1, previously known as Grace 1, moving shortly before midnight. The tanker slowly steered southeast toward a narrow stretch of international waters separating Morocco and the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula.
The vessel had been detained for a month in the British overseas territory for allegedly attempting to breach European Union sanctions on Syria.
(Source: AP)
Sexual Assault Case: SC Verdict on Tarun Tejpal's Plea for Quashing of Charges Today
The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce on Monday its verdict on Tehelka magazine's founder Tarun Tejpal's plea seeking quashing of charges in an alleged sexual assault case lodged against him by a former woman colleague.
A bench comprising justices Arun Mishra, MR Shah and BR Gavai will deliver the judgment.
(Source: PTI)
Modi-Led Govt to be in Power for Next 25 Years: Goa CM
Goa CM Pramod Sawant has claimed that the Modi-led government will continue to rule the country "for another 25 years".
In the coming days, the BJP-led central government will take "many decisions" which are in the pipeline and after that, "no one will be able to replace" the dispensation led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sawant said addressing a convention of BJP workers in Panaji on Sunday evening.
Hearing in Blackbuck Poaching Case Adjourned to 16 Sept
The hearing in a Jodhpur court in the blackbuck poaching case has been adjourned to 16 September.
Former Bihar CM Jagannath Mishra Passes Away
Former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra has passed away in Delhi after a prolonged illness, reported ANI.
SC Lawyer Files Complaint Against Shehla Rashid For Allegedly Spreading Fake News
Supreme Court lawyer Alakh Alok Srivastava has filed a criminal complaint against Shehla Rashid, seeking her arrest for allegedly spreading fake news against the Indian Army and Government of India.
(Source: ANI)
Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Tomorrow
BJP leader and Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that the Cabinet expansion in the state will be carried out on Tuesday. "Within 2-3 hours, I am going to get the final list from Amit bhai (BJP President Amit Shah). So, cabinet expansion will be done tomorrow," Yediyurappa said.
(Source: ANI)
It's Time Other Banks Linked Loans, Deposits to Repo Rate, Says RBI Governor
After over a dozen public sector banks, including State Bank, have voluntarily linked their loans and deposits pricing to the repo rate, Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday stressed on the need for the entire system switching to this model, saying such a moved can speed up the monetary transmission process.
While SBI was the first one to link its loans and deposits to the repo rate from May and home loans from July, six other peer banks like Bank of Baroda, Union Bank, and Canara Bank, among others, announced the same last week under which the asset side pricing has moved down fast.
(Source: PTI)
Ensure No Law and Order Situation is Created: SC on Protests Over Demolition of Guru Ravidas Temple
The Supreme Court on Monday directed Punjab, Haryana and Delhi to ensure that no law and order situation is created on the protests over the demolition of Guru Ravidas temple in Delhi.
Our orders can't be given "political colour", the top court said.
ISRO to Inject Chandrayaan-2 Into Lunar Orbit Tomorrow
In a significant milestone for India's Moon mission, ISRO will fire Chandrayaan-2's liquid engine on Tuesday to insert the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.
"It's tomorrow morning (tentatively between 8.30 am and 9.30 am). It's challenging," Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation K Sivan told PTI on Monday on the operation to put the spacecraft in an orbit around the Moon.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi Court Stays Order on Plea by Ratul Puri in AgustaWestland Deal
A special court in Delhi has reserved order on the plea filed by businessman Ratul Puri seeking cancellation of Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) against him in a money laundering case relating to AgustaWestland deal.
(Source: ANI)
Vice Pres Naidu Discusses Strengthening of Ties with Lithuania PM Skvernelis
In Vilnius, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu met Prime Minister of Lithuania, Saulius Skvernelis and discussed the strengthening of ties across sectors between the two countries.
(Source: ANI)
66 Civilians Injured in Multiple Blasts in Afghanistan's Jalalabad
66 civilians have been wounded in multiple blasts in Jalalabad city of Nangarhar province on Afghanistan Independence day, as reported by Pajhwok Afghan News.
Sangh Should Shed Anti-Reservation Mindset: Mayawati
BSP chief Mayawati asked the RSS to shed its "anti-reservation mindset", saying that reservation was a constitutional provision and disturbing it would be an injustice.
(Source: PTI)
IPS Saji Mohan, Bodyguard Convicted by Mumbai Court in Drugs Case
A special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Mumbai court has convicted former IPS officer Saji Mohan, who was arrested by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad in 2009 in possession of 44 kg drugs. Bodyguard of Saji Mohan has also been convicted, while another accused has been acquitted.
(Source: ANI)
ED Attaches 13 Immovable Properties of Businessman in Bank-Fraud Case
Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 13 immovable properties consisting of agricultural lands and residential flats at Andhra Pradesh and Telangana worth Rs 2.42 crores of Ganne Srinivasa Rao and others in a bank-fraud case.
(Source: ANI)
Task Force Submits Direct Tax Code Report to FM Sitharaman
The task force headed by Akhilesh Ranjan, Member of Central Board of Direct Taxes, has submitted its Direct Tax Code Report to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
(Source: ANI)
There Is 'Jungle Raj' in BJP-Ruled UP: Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati hit out at the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh over the law and order situation in the state, saying that there is a "jungle raj" in the state.
Her tweet attacking the Yogi Adityanath government came a day after a photojournalist with a prominent Hindi daily and his brother were shot dead in Saharanpur district following an altercation over disposal of cow dung.
(Source: PTI)
Priyanka Slams Govt Over Economic 'Slowdown'
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit out at the Modi government over alleged economic slowdown in the country, saying the Centre's "silence" over the matter is "dangerous".
She cited media reports on economic slowdown and job losses to attack the government.
(Source: PTI)
4 Fishermen Trapped in Swollen Tawi Airlifted
In a daring operation, an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter rescued four fishermen who were stuck in the swollen waters of the Tawi river in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
They were stranded on a concrete platform at the bottom of a pillar of an under-construction structure to create a lake at Baghwati Nagar, they said.
(Source: PTI)
PM Modi to Attend G7 Summit in France From 22-26 August: MEA
In a media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on bilateral visits to France, UAE, and Bahrain. He will also attend the G7 summit in Biarritz, France from 22-26 August.
The Ministry added, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on State Visit to UAE on 23-24 August 2019. PM would be meeting the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss bilateral, regional and international matters of mutual interest.
(Source: ANI)
2 Leopard Cubs Run Over by Vehicle in Maha's Nashik
Two leopard cubs were killed on Dubere-Sonari Road in Maharashtra's Nashik district after being run over by an unidentified vehicle, a police official said.
(Source: PTI)
PM Modi to Receive Order of Zayed, Conferred in April This Year: MEA
Ministry of External Affairs said, “PM Modi would receive the Order of Zayed, the highest civil decoration of the UAE which was conferred earlier in April 2019 in recognition of leadership of Prime Minister Modi for giving a big boost to bilateral relations between the two countries.”
(Source: ANI)
Wildfire on Spain's Canary Islands Forces Evacuation of 5,000
Authorities in Spain's Canary Islands have said that a wildfire that is throwing flames 50 meters (160 feet) into the air has forced emergency services to evacuate more than 5,000 people.
(Source: AP)
Afghanistan Vows to Crush Islamic State Havens After Attack
Afghanistan's president vowed to "eliminate" all safe havens of the Islamic State group as the country marked a subdued 100th Independence Day after a horrific wedding attack claimed by the local IS affiliate.
Close to 200 others were wounded. Fresh violence was reported today as an Afghan official said that at least 66 people were wounded in a series of explosions in the eastern city of Jalalabad. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
(Source: AP)
Cong MLA Nirmala Gavit Set to Join Shiv Sena on Tuesday
Congress MLA Nirmala Gavit is set to join the ruling Shiv Sena on Tuesday, according to a close aide.
Gavit, daughter of veteran Congress parliamentarian Manikrao Gavit, has been representing Igatpuri Assembly segment in Nashik district for over a decade.
(Source: PTI)
Manmohan Singh Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan.
He was declared elected unopposed as the deadline for the withdrawal of nominations for the bypoll ended. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot congratulated Singh on his election to the Upper House of Parliament.
(Source: PTI)
Kamal Nath Condoles Death of Former Bihar CM Jagannath Mishra
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath expressed grief on the death of former Bihar chief minister Jagannath Mishra.
The 82-year-old leader had been suffering from cancer and was undergoing treatment at the national capital, where he breathed his last in the morning.
(Source: PTI)
Sovan Joining the Party May Hamper Anti-Corruption Crusade: Bengal BJP
A section of the BJP in West Bengal is apprehensive that the party's anti-corruption crusade may take a beating ahead of the next assembly election in the state following TMC leader and Narada scam accused, Sovan Chatterjee joining it.
(Source: PTI)
Safety of Children Cannot Be Compromised in Any Manner: Delhi HC
“Safety of children cannot be compromised in any manner,” the Delhi High Court said while directing the fire department to inspect a private school lacking valid fire safety certificate within two weeks.
(Source: PTI)
Will Request Sitharaman for Due Date Extension of Income Tax, GST Returns: Maha CM
Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis said, “I will request Nirmala Sitharman for an extension in due date for filling income tax and GST returns.”
(Source: ANI)
19 Killed in Uganda Fuel Truck Blast: Police
19 have been killed in Uganda fuel truck blast, as reported by the police.
(Source: AFP)
Delhi HC Issues Notice to Centre on PIL Seeking Common Age of Marriage for Men, Women
Delhi HC has issued notice to Union of India and Law Commission of India on a PIL seeking common minimum age of marriage. The petition states that different minimum age of marriage for men and women is against gender equality and justice and dignity of women. Matter to be heard on 30 October.
(Source: ANI)
Chopper Scam: Ratul Puri Evading Probe, ED Tells Court
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) told a court in New Delhi that Ratul Puri, the nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, was evading probe in the AgustaWestland chopper scam related money laundering case.
(Source: PTI)
10-Yr-Old Boy Killed Over Tying up Goat Outside House in UP
A man allegedly hacked his brother's 10-year-old grandson to death for tying up a goat outside his house in Uttar Pradesh’ Bahraich, the police said.
(Source: PTI)
Exchange of Fire Takes Place Between Police, Naxals in Visakhapatnam
In Visakhapatnam, an exchange of fire occurred between police and naxals at Gandeplli of GK Veedi Mandal.
The incident took place during a combing operation by Andhra Pradesh Police.
(Source: ANI)
Pak Army Chief General Javed Bajwa's Tenure Extended for 3 Years
Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure has been extended for another 3 years, as reported by Pakistan Media.
Balesh Sharma Steps Down as CEO of Vodafone Idea; Ravinder Takkar to Take Over
Mobile operator Vodafone Idea said Balesh Sharma has stepped down as its CEO citing personal reasons.
Ravinder Takkar, currently Vodafone Group's representative in India, will be appointed as the new MD and CEO with immediate effect, the company said in a statement.
(Source: PTI)
Neeraj Shekhar Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha From UP
Neeraj Shekhar, son of former prime minister Chandra Shekhar, was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha.
No other nomination had been filed from the seat.
Shekhar has been elected unopposed, a senior official declared in Lucknow.
(Source: PTI)
Two History-Sheeters Shot Dead by Police in Madhya Pradesh
Two men facing over a dozen serious criminal cases and carrying rewards on their heads were killed in an encounter with police near Narsinghpur in Madhya Pradesh in the morning, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Woman Beaten to Death Over Dowry
A 22-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death with sticks by her in-laws in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district after their dowry demands were not met, the police said.
(Source: PTI)
Large Scale Corruption Cases in Military Housing Projects, Action Being Taken: Bipin Rawat
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat at a retiring officer's meeting said that a large scale corruption cases have come out in military housing projects and strict action is being taken against erring officials.
Army Sources stated that Rawat cautioned officers and jawans to exercise most stringent security protocols to avoid breaches in cyber and information security. He said that some cases of serious breaches of operational information have come across recently.
(Source: ANI)
NH 3 Between Manali, Kullu Blocked as Boulders Fall on Road
In Himachal Pradesh, National Highway (NH) 3 blocked between Manali and Kullu at Seubag after heavy boulders fell on the road.
(Source: ANI)
5 Killed in Two Accidents in Maharashtra's Amravati District
Five persons, including four members of a family, were killed in two separate accidents in Amravati district of Maharashtra, police said.
(Source: PTI)
PM Modi Inaugurates Lok Sabha Secretariat Flats in Delhi
In Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Lok Sabha Secretariat flats in North Avenue.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Meets Afghanistan's Ex-Pres Hamid Karzai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai in New Delhi today.
(Source: ANI)
Govt May Explore Legislative Options to Deal With Anomalies in NRC, Assam CM Sonowal Indicates
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal indicated that the government may explore legislative options to deal with the wrongful inclusion of some names in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) after its final publication.
(Source: PTI)
Two Wanted Criminals Held in UP
The Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) arrested two wanted criminals who carried a reward of Rs 20,000 each on their heads from Bareilly district, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Ex-IPS Officer Gets 15 Yrs in Jail for Smuggling Drugs
A special court convicted former IPS officer Saji Mohan for illegally possessing and smuggling drugs, sentencing him to 15 years in jail.
(Source: PTI)
Ex-MPs to Vacate Govt Bungalows, Power, Water To Be Stopped in 3 Days
Former MPs get seven days to vacate government bungalows. Power, water to be stopped in three days.
(Source: ANI)
Rajnath Singh Visits Information Management, Analysis Centre in Gurugram
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) and Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) located at Gurugram, Haryana.
He reviewed the functioning of IMAC and IFC-IOR.
(Source: ANI)
INX Media Case: Delhi HC to Deliver Order on Chidambaram's Anticipatory Bail Plea Tomorrow
In the INX Media case, Delhi High Court will deliver judgment tomorrow on anticipatory bail plea of former Union Minister and Congress leader, P Chidambaram.
(Source: ANI)
Activist Claims Threat From Illegal Sand Miners, Seeks Protection
A social activist has sought police protection saying that he has received threats after he submitted a memorandum to the district administration against alleged illegal sand mining and brickkiln operations in Thadagam area in Coimbatore.
(Source: PTI)
Four Injured as Roof Collapses in Dwarka
Four persons sustained injuries after a roof of a house collapsed on them in Dwarka area.
According to a senior fire official, the incident took place during the early hours of Monday in Jharoda when the occupants were asleep. The injured persons have been identified as Vipin (25), Rajan Kumar (20), Kundan (18) and Vikas (18), the fire official said.
(Source: IANS)
Several Rivers in Spate in UP, Teenager Drowns
Several rivers including the Ganga, Yamuna and Ghaghra were in spate in Uttar Pradesh due to heavy rains in neighbouring states, leading to floods in low lying areas that left one person dead.
(Source: PTI)
4 Trains Cancelled, Several Diverted Due to Operational Reasons: CPRO
Deepak Kumar, Chief Public Relations Officer, Northern Railway said, “Due to operational reasons the following trains have been cancelled/diverted as under today”:
139 Including SBSP MLA Booked for Violence in Gorakhpur
As many as 139 people including an SBSP MLA have been booked in connection with the last week's violence in Kushinagar, Gorakhpur followed by the rumours of the death of a drug peddler in police custody, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
UP Govt Suspends Allahabad SSP Over Killings in City
Taking serious note of six killings in Allahabad, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday suspended Senior Superintendent of Police Atul Sharma, an official said.
The decision came after three people were killed in Dhumanganj, one in Allahapur and a double murder took place in Tharwai area of Allahabad on Sunday.
(Source: PTI)
Congress Plans Host of Events to Mark Rajiv Gandhi's 75th Birth Anniversary
The Congress is organising a host of events across the country to commemorate the 75th birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
To mark the occasion, the party is organising a commemorative programme at 'Vir Bhumi', the memorial of Rajiv Gandhi in the early morning on August 20, the birth anniversary of the former prime minister.
(Source: PTI)
Two Shot Dead in Bihar's Lakhisarai
Two persons were killed in Bihar's Lakhisarai district after being sprayed with bullets by motorcycle-borne assailants today, the police said.
The incident took place in Manour village under Chanan police station limits.
(Source: PTI)
BJP Accuses Prashant Kishor's Team of Interfering in Functioning of WB Govt
The BJP's West Bengal unit charged poll strategist Prashant Kishor and his team members with interfering in the functioning of the state government officers and looking into the confidential files of the various departments.
(Source: PTI)
Manager of Private Bank in Patiala Held for Cyber Frauds
A manager of a private bank in Patiala was arrested for his alleged involvement in cyber frauds, the police said.
Ashish Kumar, the bank manager, was nabbed from Mandi Gobindgarh, Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police M SM Sidhu said.
(Source: PTI)
Maharashtra Cops Nab Man From New Delhi for Rs 3.5 Cr Loan Fraud
The Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing arrested a man from Delhi for allegedly procuring a loan of Rs 3.5 crore fraudulently in the name of a businessman, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Vice President Naidu Arrives at Latvia to Strenghten Bilateral Ties
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu arrived at Latvia where he will meet various Latvian leaders and discuss ways to strenghten the bilateral ties.
(Source: PTI)
2 Held With Smack Worth Rs 1 Crore in Lucknow
Two men were arrested in Lucknow for allegedly carrying smack worth about Rs 1 crore, the police said.
Acting on a tip-off, police nabbed Sandeep alias Chhotu and Dinesh Rawat in Vikas Nagar area on Sunday night, they said.
(Source: PTI)
US Extends Limited Reprieve on Tech Sales to China's Huawei
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Monday that the United States will extend by 90 days a limited reprieve on US technology sales to Huawei.
(Source: AP)
Family Attacked in Delhi's Preet Vihar
Seven members of a family, including five women, were allegedly attacked by a group of men in East Delhi's Preet Vihar, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Netaji's Family Demand Formation of SIT by PM to Unravel the Mystery of His Disappearance
Family members of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form a SIT to unravel the mystery surrounding the nationalist leader's disappearance over seven decades ago.
They also urged Modi to speak to Japanese premier Shinzo Abe to ensure that files held by that country's government are declassified to unravel the mystery.
(Source: PTI)
Ex-CBSE Director, Retd Police Officers Join BJP
Former CBSE director and retired police officers joined the BJP's Delhi wing.
Retired officers, senior advocates of the Supreme Court, industrialists, social activists, engineers and a large number of professionals working in multi-national companies joined the BJP in the presence of national vice-president and Delhi in-charge Shyam Jaju and Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari, according to a statement issued by the party.
(Source: PTI)
One Killed Over Old Enmity in Rajasthan's Baran
A 30-year-old man was shot dead while another suffered critical injuries after they were attacked by a group of men in Baran city allegedly over a past enmity, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Veteran Music Composer, Mohd Zahur Khayyam Passes Away
Veteran music composer, Mohammed Zahur 'Khayyam' Hashmi, passed away at a hospital in Mumbai.
(Source: ANI)
5 Held for Thrashing Man to Death in Delhi
Five men were arrested for allegedly killing a 21-year-old man over suspicion that he had an extra-marital affair with the sister of two of the accused, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Man Arrested for Thrashing Pregnant Wife, Giving Triple Talaq in Chhattisgarh
In Chhattisgarh, a man, under Manendragarh police station limits of Koriya district was arrested for thrashing his pregnant wife and giving her triple talaq. Police said, “She was beaten up by her in-laws and husband. Case has been registered under Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 and IPC.
(Source: ANI)
Countrywide Alert Sounded After Group of 4 Along With ISI Agent Enter India
A high alert was sounded in the entire country including Rajasthan-Gujarat border after district administration came to know that a group of 4 along with an ISI agent have entered the country with Afghani Passports.
(Source: ANI)
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