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Former CIA Officer Pleads Guilty to Spying for China
A former CIA officer could spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty on Wednesday, 2 May, to spying for China, the Justice Department said.
Jerry Chun Shing Lee, 54, was arrested in January 2018, suspected of having provided information on a CIA network of informants that was brought down by China between 2010 and 2012.
Lee pleaded guilty before a US District Court judge in the Eastern District of Virginia to conspiring to provide national defense information to China, the Justice Department said in a statement.
Lee, a former CIA case officer, left the Central Intelligence Agency in 2007 and moved to Hong Kong.
According to the Justice Department, he was approached by two Chinese intelligence officers in April 2010. They offered to pay Lee $100,000 for information and to take care of him "for life" in exchange for his cooperation, it said.
(Source: AFP)
IS Planning New Strategy to Target Smaller Countries: Sri Lanka President Sirisena
It is quite possible that the Islamic State has launched a "new strategy" by beginning to target smaller countries, says Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena.
In an interview with the Sky News, Sirisena said the authorities are aware of "a small group" of Sri Lankans, who have travelled abroad to receive training from the IS over the past decade.
He said the analysis of the explosives and devices taken into custody suggested that the bombs used in the coordinated terror attacks on 21 April, which rattled several churches and high-end hotels across the country, were made locally.
(Source: ANI)
Naxals Torch Four Vehicles in Bihar's Gaya
Naxals torch four vehicles engaged in road construction work in Barachatti, Gaya in Bihar. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
J&K Govt Lifts Restriction on Civilian Movement on NH-44
Jammu and Kashmir government said, “Restriction on civilian movement between Srinagar and Baramulla on NH-44 will be completely lifted from Thursday. The restrictions would continue between Srinagar and Udhampur on NH-44 as earlier. A complete review of restrictions on the NH would be done subsequently.”
(Source: ANI)
Former CIA Officer Pleads Guilty to Spying for China
A former CIA officer could spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty on Wednesday to spying for China, the Justice Department said.
(Source: PTI)
SpaceX Capsule Was Destroyed in 'Anomaly': Lawmaker
A space capsule suspected to have exploded last month in an incident characterized by manufacturer SpaceX as an "anomaly" was in fact completely destroyed, a US Senator confirmed Wednesday.
(Source: AFP)
Air India to Hire 150 Jet Airways Cabin Crew, Pilots
More than 150 cabin crew as well as pilots from Jet Airways have been shortlisted by Air India and are expected to join the government-owned airline in a fortnight.
(Source: Hindustan Times)
Small Part of A Charminar's Pillar Has Fallen Down
400-year-old historical Charminar's small part from one of the four pillars has fallen down. No casualties reported.
(Source: PTI)
Pak PM's Military Leadership Too Needs to Take Right Decisions: US
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is saying right things and trying to make some changes in the country, but his military leadership too needs to take right decisions and right steps, the Trump Administration said Wednesday hours after the UN Security Council designated Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.
(Source: PTI)
Ghaziabad School Teacher Found Dead
A government school teacher, who was missing since Monday, has been found dead in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, police said.
(Source: PTI)
J Michael Luttig Named New Counselor And Senior Adviser of Boeing
Boeing has named J Michael Luttig as the newly-created position of counselor and senior adviser to deal with legal issues related to the two recent 737 MAX crashes.
(Source: IANS)
Thailand King Marries Flight Attendant, Designates Her Queen
Thailand King Maha Vajiralongkorn has married a former flight attendant turned royal guard in a surprise ceremony and designated her Queen Suthida, just days before his own coronation.
(Source: IANS)
Two Chhattisgarh Killed by Naxals in Sukma
Two villagers were killed by Naxals in Kistaram area of Sukma district in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday.
(Source: ANI)
5 Killed After Jeep Rolled Down the Cliff in Himachal
Five people killed and 5 injured after a jeep rolled down a cliff into a deep gorge at Padhar area of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday.
(Source: ANI)
Lover Held for Strangling Woman to Death
The suspected lover of a woman, who was found dead in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district last month, has been arrested, police said Thursday.
(Source: PTI)
Israel Says Hits Hamas Site After Arson Balloons
Israel said Thursday its aircraft struck a Hamas military site in the Gaza Strip overnight after balloons carrying firebombs and explosives were launched from the Palestinian enclave.
(Source: AFP)
Calcutta HC to Hear Howrah Court Violence Case on 8 May
Calcutta High Court to take up Howrah Court Violence case on 8 May.
(Source: Bar and Bench)
Pak Violates Ceasefire in Poonch
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir by firing heavy mortars on Indian positions, Indian Army retaliating.
(Source: ANI)
Gujarat HC to Hear PIL on Smriti Irani’s ‘Misuse’ of MPLADS Funds Today
A petition alleging misappropriation in the MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds of BJP’s Rajya Sabha member and Union minister Smriti Irani is expected to come up for hearing in the Gujarat High Court on Thursday.
Gujarat Government Working For Out-Of-Court Settlement In PepsiCo Cases
The Gujarat government is working for an out-of-court settlement of cases filed by PepsiCo against nine state farmers for growing a variety of potato "registered" by the food and beverages giant, Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel said Wednesday.
(Source: PTI)
Puducherry CM Demands Kiran Bedi's Resignation
A day after the Madras High Court held that Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi "cannot interfere" in the day-to-day affairs of the Union Territory's government, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy demanded that she should resign from her post for "stalling" development activities.
(Source: PTI)
Police Head Constable Shot Dead by Militants in Srinagar
A police head constable visiting home on leave was shot dead by suspected militants in Srinagar Wednesday, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Florida Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Teachers to Be Armed
Florida's House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a bill allowing teachers to carry firearms -- a controversial step whose effectiveness in countering school shootings remains unproven.
(Source: PTI)
35-year-Old Pak National Apprehended in Kutch: BSF
Border Security Force: A 35-40 year old Pakistani national was apprehended by the patrol party at border post 1123 today, near international boundary in Kutch, Gujarat. Nothing suspicious recovered during search, questioning underway.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi HC Gives More Time to ED to File Reply on Robert Vadra
Delhi HC grants more time to ED to file reply on Robert Vadra & Manoj Arora's plea challenging constitutional validity of certain sections in PMLA & seeking quashing of FIR filed against them.Division bench asked ED to file their reply within one week & listed matter for 18 July.
(Source: ANI)
Indian Man Drowns While Fishing in Dubai Creek
An Indian man drowned when he slipped into the Dubai Creek while fishing with his friends, according to a media report on Thursday.
(Source: PTI)
Intermediate Exam Results Fiasco: BJP Bandh Begins in Telangana
A day-long bandh called by the BJP to protest the alleged errors in declaration of Intermediate examination results began in Telangana Thursday.
(Source: PTI)
Air Marshal Rakesh Singh Takes Charge As New IAF Vice Chief
Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria today assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, succeeding Air Marshal Anil Khosla.
(Source: ANI)
Crackdown on PFI: NIA Conducts Raids at 20 Locations in Tamil Nadu
National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids at 20 locations in Tamil Nadu including Thanjavur, in crackdown on PFI activists. NIA is conducting investigation in PMK member Ramalingam murder case.
(Source: ANI)
3 Students Drown in Mulshi Dam in Pune
Three students of Bharti University in Pune drowned in the Mulshi Dam on Thursday, 2 May, morning. The deceased have been identified as Sangita Negi, Shubham Raj Sinha and Shiv Kumar. Police have recovered the body of the woman while the search for the other two is still underway.
(Source: ANI)
Special CBI Court Discharges Ex-Cops in Ishrat Jahan Fake Encounter Case
Special CBI Court of Justice JK Pandya accepts the applications of retired police officers DG Vanzara and NK Amin seeking dropping of proceedings against them in Ishrat Jahan fake encounter. The court had concluded hearing in the case on 16 April.
(Source: ANI)
Chit Fund Scam: SC Reverses Order on CBI Plea
Supreme Court reserves order on a plea of CBI, seeking permission for custodial interrogation of former Kolkata Police Commissioner, Rajeev Kumar over his alleged role in destroying evidence in Saradha chit fund case.
(Source: ANI)
CBSE Class 12 Results to Be Announced Today
CBSE Class XII results for all region to be announced today.
(Source: PTI)
Jet Airways Shares Dive 22.5%, Hit 1-Year Low
Shares of Jet Airways plunged 22.5 per cent Thursday amid a report that bidders for Jet Airways so far appear uninterested in following up on their expressions of interest.
(Source: PTI)
Naxal Banners Spotted Near Site of Attack in Gadchiroli
Naxal banners spotted near the site of Gadchiroli naxal attack in Maharashtra that killed 15 security personnel and a driver on Wednesday.
(Source: ANI)
CBSE Class 12 Results Announced
CBSE Class 12 results announced on Thursday.
MES Bans Girl Students From Covering Faces in College
Kerala: Muslim Education Society (MES) has issued a circular banning girl students from covering their faces in colleges.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Police Bust Gun-Running Rackets, 4 Arrested
Delhi Police Special Cell on Thursday busted two interstate gun-running rackets and arrested four persons. Arms and ammunition recovered. The persons have been arrested from Khargone (Madhya Pradesh), Dhaulpur (Rajasthan), Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) and Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh).
(Source: ANI)
Musharraf Requests Pak Court to Postpone Trial in Treason Case, Apologises
Pakistan's former military dictator Pervez Musharraf will not attend the treason trial against him Thursday for suspending the Constitution, citing deteriorating health and requested a special court to postpone the hearing until the end of Ramazan, according to a media report.
(Source: PTI)
Lokpal Office to Move out of Delhi's Five Star Hotel
The office of country's first Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, will move out of a five-star luxury hotel in Delhi to its own permanent address.
At present, the office of Lokpal works from 'The Ashok' hotel in Chanakyapuri here.
(Source: PTI)
One Soldier Killed in Shootout at Central Force's Base
Shootout at base of central forces on election duty in Bengal's Howrah district, 1 soldier reportedly killed.
Iran Oil Tanker Breaks down in Red Sea off Saudi Coast
An Iranian oil tanker carrying over 1 million barrels of fuel oil suffered a malfunction in the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia, authorities said Thursday, raising concerns that the vessel could be leaking.
(Source: AP)
Afghans Call for Ceasefire as Huge Peace Summit Wraps Up
Afghan officials called for a ceasefire Thursday as a huge peace summit wound down in Kabul after thousands of delegates spent days discussing possible conditions for a peace deal with the Taliban.
(Source: AFP)
Abe Ready to Meet N. Korea's Kim 'Unconditionally': Media
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has offered to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "unconditionally" in a bid to restore diplomatic ties between the two historic foes, a daily said Thursday.
(Source: PTI)
Naxal With Reward on His Head Killed in Encounter
SP Dantewada Abhishek Pallav, said, “A Naxal carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head was killed in an encounter, early morning today. One rifle with 6 rounds has been recovered.”
(Source: ANI)
SC Dismisses Harsh Mander's Plea on CJI's Recusal
The Supreme Court dismissed social activist, Harsh Mander's plea for recusal of the CJI in connection with the matter seeking bail of Bangladeshi illegal migrants lodged for years in detention centers in Assam.
(Source: ANI)
6 Surgical Strikes Conducted Under Manmohan Singh Govt: Rajeev Shukla
Former minister and Congress leader Rajeev Shukla said that six surgical strikes were conducted under Manmohan Singh government.
"One was conducted on 19 June 2008 in Bhattal Sector in J&K's Poonch, one in 2011 in Sharda Sector across Neelam River Valley in Kel,
"Rest were done in 2013 at Sawan Patra Checkpost, Nazapir Sector, Neelam Valley and another on 14 January 2014," he added.
(Source: ANI)
Cops Gun down Criminal in Salem
A 35-year-old history-sheeter was shot dead after he attempted to attack a police team which went to arrest him.
A few police personnel were reportedly injured in the incident.
Police said they were on the lookout for Kathirvel for the last few years and following a tip raided a place at Kariampatti in Salem.
(Source: PTI)
ED Files Complaint Against Zakir Naik, Attaches Properties Worth Rs 50 Cr
The Enforcement Directorate filed prosecution complaint against Zakir Naik and others.
Total amount of Rs 193.06 crore has been identified as proceeds of crime. The ED had also registered a money laundering case against Naik and others in 2016.
The ED has attached total properties of Zakir Naik worth Rs 50.46 crore.
(Source: ANI)
ED Attaches over Rs 70 Lakh Worth of Assets Linked to Hafiz Saeed
The ED has attached assets worth Rs 73.12 lakh in connection with a terror financing and money laundering case linked to global terrorist Hafiz Muhammad Saeed.
A provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
(Source: ANI)
Sri Sri to Get 'Order of St George' Award
Founder of The Art of Living Sri Sri Ravi Shankar would be conferred with the 'Order of St George' Award at St George Orthodox Church (Puthupally Pally) in Kottayam district of Kerala on 5 May.
Ravi Shankar would receive the award at an event which would be part of the commemorative feast of St Geevarghese Sahada.
(Source: PTI)
Pepsi Withdraws Lawsuit against 4 Indian Potato Farmers
Pepsi withdrew lawsuit against four Indian potato farmers accused of infringing its patent.
(Source: ANI)
Air Traffic Growth Hits 5-Yr Low in fy19 at 11.6%
The pace of growth in air traffic hit a five-year low at 11.6 percent in fiscal 2019, pulled down by low growth of 3.9 percent in the March quarter as against a healthy 14.9 percent in the first three quarters.
Cargo traffic growth also moderated in the year to 6 percent, as against double-digits growth witnessed over the past two years.
According to Icra, domestic passenger traffic declined by 1.1 percent in March, overall traffic saw a de-growth of 0.1 percent in the month as international aircraft movement dipped by 1 percent while domestic aircraft movement was flat.
Civilian Shot at in J&K's Pulwama
Terrorists shot at a civilian, named Rasheed Bhat in Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. He has been shifted to hospital and is said to be stable. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
2 Bodies Found Hanging from Tree in Karnataka’ Kalaburagi
Bodies of a boy and a girl were found hanging from a tree in Kamala Nagar village of Karnataka’ Kalaburagi earlier on Thursday. A case has been registered and investigation is underway, reports ANI.