Latest News: BHU Student Shot Dead, Police Arrests Four People
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Former INLD Leader Shot Dead in Haryana
Satish Deshwal, a former District President of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his hotel counter at a Gurugram Road in Haryana.
Body has been sent for postmortem. Investigation underway.
(Source: ANI)
Five Members of a Looting Gang Arrested in Ghaziabad; Illegal Arms Recovered
Five members of a gang that used to loot people in auto-rickshaws arrested by Vijay Nagar police, Ghaziabad following an exchange of fire in which one criminal got injured. An auto-rickshaw, illegal arms, recovered. One person fled the spot. Combing operation on.
(Source: ANI)
India's First Woman IPS Officer to Reach the South Pole Will Now Expedition to the North Pole in April
Aparna Kumar, India's first woman IPS officer to reach the South Pole, is now all set for her expedition to North Pole in April 2019. Kumar, who is an IPS DIG & ITBP officer had reached the North Pole in January 2019.
She will also make 3rd attempt to scale Mount Denali in July 2019.
(Source: ANI)
Case Registered for Assault Against Mumbai TV Actor
A case has been registered against TV Actor Ruhi Singh and two others after she allegedly assaulted a police personnel at Linking Road, Bandra before fleeing in her car, in an inebriated state, and meeting with an accident at Santacruz. The incident took place on the night of 31 March.
(Source: ANI)
Indian National Sentenced to Eight Years in Jail in US Call Centre Scam
An Indian national Tuesday was sentenced to eight years and nine months in prison for his involvement in an India-based call centre scam, the US Department of Justice said.
Nishitkumar Patel, 31, who had pleaded guilty to the charges on 9 January, has also been asked by a Florida court to pay USD 2,00,000, forfeit cash and a 2015 Land Rover that was seized in October 2018.
(Source: PTI)
BSP Chief Mayawati Files SC Affidavit Justifying Expenses for the Installation of Her Own And Elephant Statues in UP
BSP chief Mayawati files affidavit before the Supreme Court justifying expenses in the installation of her statues and elephant statues in Uttar Pradesh. In her affidavit she has stated, 'it was the will of the people'.
She had filed the affidavit in compliance with the last order of the Supreme Court asking her that prima facie, it seems that she needs to pay back the money as she had spent a lot of public money on installation of many statutes of herself and elephants in UP.
(Source: ANI)
SC Strikes Down RBI’s ‘February 12’ Order, Says it’s Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, 2 April, struck down the Reserve Bank of India’s ‘12 February’ order that dealt with resolution of stressed assets in the economy.
The top court termed the 12 February, 2018 order as unconstitutional. More details awaited.
(Source: The Indian Express)
Air Fares Likely to Go up After Hike in Aviation Turbine Fuel Prices
Air passengers may have to spend more as oil marketing companies have increased the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF).
ATF now costs Rs 63,472.22 per kilolitre in Delhi, up Rs 677 (over 1 per cent) from Rs 62,795 per kl last month, according to the notification by the Indian Oil Corporation. A similar hike in the prices was seen in Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai.
(Source: The News Minute)
Pak Army Says Three of Their Soldiers Killed in Rawalkot; Indian Army Says Toll Higher
Pakistan Army says three of their soldiers were killed in Indian firing in Rakchakri,Rawalkot sector at the Line of Control.
However, Indian Army sources say the death toll was higher and that the Pakistani Army was downplaying the extent of the damage.
(Source: ANI)
SIA Grounds Some Boeing 787-10 Planes Post Engine Issues
SIA grounds "some of its nine" Boeing 787-10 planes after engine issues.
(Source: ANI)
ED Opposes Separatist leader Shabbir Shah's Plea Bail
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a reply to Separatist leader Shabbir Shah’s bail plea, opposing it.
Delhi's Patiala House Court fixes the 29th April for arguments on bail application, and they will be hearing on main case on 23 May.
(Source: ANI)
SC Sets Aside Delhi HC Order Granting Bail to Terror Funding Accused Trader
The Supreme Court today set aside the Delhi High Court order granting bail to a trader from Jammu and Kashmir, Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali, an accused in terror funding case.
NIA had moved the Court challenging the bail granted to the accused by Delhi HC, in terror funding case.
(Source: ANI)
J&K Youth Take Part in Army's Light Infantry Recruitment Rally
Youth from Jammu & Kashmir took part in Indian Army's Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JKLI) Recruitment rally for the relatives of ex-Army men, today.
(Source: ANI)
Veteran Director J Mahendran Who Made Rajnikanth a Superstar No More
Veteran Director J Mahendran passed away at the age of 79, at his residence in Chennai, today; Actors-turned-politicians Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan pay last respects.
(Source: ANI)
Ceremony for BSF Inspector who was Killed in Ceasefire Violation by Pak in Poonch
Wreath-laying ceremony of BSF Inspector T Alex Lalminlun who lost his life in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch yesterday, on 1 April.
(Source: ANI)
Sri Lankan Court Extends Remand for Eight Fisherman Arrested, Imprisioned by SL Navy
Kayts Court in Sri Lanka has extended the remand of eight fishermen from Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) till 7 April. The fishermen were arrested and imprisoned by Sri Lankan Navy after their boat met with an accident on 13 January.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in Delhi's Samaypur Badli
A fire broke out at a factory manufacturing plastic bags in Samaypur Badli on Tuesday, the Delhi Fire Service said.
A call about the incident was received at 11.57 am and 22 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, a senior fire officer said. The fire-fighting operations are underway, he said, adding that no casualty has been reported so far.
The cause of fire is yet to be ascertained.
(Source: PTI)
Assistant Engineer Accused in Mumbai Foot Over Bridge Collapsed Sent to Police Custody
SF Kakulte, Assistant Engineer with BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation), accused in Mumbai foot over bridge collapse at CSMT, has been sent to police custody till 5 April by the Magistrate Court.
(Source: ANI)
Pak Violates Ceasefire in J&K's Poonch
Pakistan violated ceasefire in Shahpur and Kerni sectors of Poonch district on Tuesday, 2 April at about 5 PM, reported ANI. According to news agency, Pakistan resorted to shelling with mortars and firing of small arms along LoC and the Indian Army is retaliating.
Jet Airways Grounds 15 More Planes
Jet Airways says it grounds 15 more planes due to non-payment of lease rentals.
MEA Expresses Concern Over Pending Release & Repatriation of Indian Prisoners in Pakistan
The Ministry of External Affairs sources said the ministry has conveyed its deep concern over the long pending release and repatriation of Indian civilian prisoners and fishermen with their boats held under Pakistan custody despite completion of sentence and nationality confirmation.
NIA Arrests Absconding JeM Terrorist From UAE
NIA has arrested a JeM terrorist who was absconding in 2017 Lethpora CRPF terror attack case. He had escaped to UAE on 1 February, 2019. Government of India brought him back to the country on 31 March, reported ANI.
Car of OSD to Union Minister Looted
Car of an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Union Minister JP Nadda was looted from Nizamuddin in Delhi on Tuesday, 2 April and later recovered by police from Sector 2, Noida. The robbers escaped leaving the car. Legal action is being taken.
(Source: ANI)
Gold Jewellery Worth More Than Rs 55 Lakh Allegedly Stolen
Muthoot Finance Limited has filed a complaint with the police saying gold jewellery worth Rs 53,63,000 has been stolen from their strong room in Nawabad in Jhansi.
(Source: ANI)
BHU Student Shot Dead
MCA student at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Gaurav Singh, who was shot at in front of Birla hostel on Tuesday, 2 April, has succumbed to his injuries. Anil Kumar Singh, Circle Officer, Varanasi Cantt says: "We have arrested 4 people. It was a case of personal enmity".
(Source: ANI)