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White House Area on Lockdown, 1 Arrested
The US Secret Services have put the White House area on lock-down after an individual "dropped a backpack" and "attempted to jump a bike rack" near the estate.
(Source: ANI)
Biden Under Fire for Recalling 'Civility' With Racist Senators
Joe Biden drew strong condemnation from fellow Democratic presidential contenders and demands for an apology after he defended his old-fashioned political style by recalling the "civility" with which he treated two segregationist US senators.
(Source: AP)
5 Killed, Several Injured in Van Collision in Chhattisgarh
Five people were killed and more than were 12 injured in collision between two pick-up vans in Nelsanar police station limits in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Wednesday, 19 June, night.
Earthquake Hits Maharashtra's Satara
An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Satara, Maharashtra at 7:48 am on Thursday, 20 June, reported ANI.
US Drone Shot Down in Iran, Say Reports
Iran says has shot down US drone over its territory, PTI reported quoting local TV reports.
7 Children Feared Drowned After Van Falls into Canal
At least seven children feared drowned after van carrying 29 persons falls into Indira canal in Lucknow, PTI reported quoting officials.
BJP MLA Booked For Trying to Replace Rani Avanti Bai's Statue
BJP MLA Raja Singh has been booked for trying to replace the existing statue of Rani Avanti Bai in Hyderabad, along with a mob of at least 100 people, News18 reported quoting Telangana police.
Fire at 10-Storeyed Building in Delhi, 100 Residents Rescued
A fire broke out at a 10-storeyed residential building in northwest Delhi's Pitampura, a Delhi Fire Service official said on Thursday, 20 June.
About 100 residents were safely rescued and no one was injured in the fire late Wednesday night, the official said.
Pak Security Forces Kill 2 Terrorist Linked to Abduction of Ex-PM's Son
Two suspected ISIS terrorists, who were allegedly involved in the abductions of former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's son and a US national, were killed by Pakistani security agencies in Punjab province, police said on Thursday, 20 June.
6 Bodies, 7 Mortal Remains Recovered From AN-32 Crash Site
Six bodies and seven mortal remains have been recovered from the AN-32 crash site, reported ANI.
ED to Produce Two Former IL&FS Execs in Mumbai Court
Enforcement Directorate will produce two former IL&FS executives in Special PMLA court in Mumbai on Thursday, 20 June. They were arrested on Wednesday.
Woman Murdered, Husband Injured in Nizamuddin Area
A woman was murdered and her husband left injured in Nizamuddin area on Wednesday night, reported ANI. Police crime branch is investigating the case.
Ex-IPS Officer Sanjeev Bhatt to Life Imprisonment in 1990 Custodial Death Case
Jamnagar Sessions Court sentences former IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt to life imprisonment under IPC 302 in 1990 custodial death case.
Attacks on Doctors, Model: Prominent Kolkata Muslims Urge CM to Act Against Culprits
In the wake of the attack on doctors and harassment of model Ushoshi Sengupta by some members of their community, a group of prominent Muslims has written to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asking for stringent action against the culprits to dispel the "perception" that they are being "shielded or appeased".
Bombs Hurled, Shots Fired in Clashes Between Groups in WB's Bhatpara
In a clash between two groups of miscreants in West Bengal’s Bhatpara, crude bomb were hurled and gun shots were fired. More details awaited.
15th Finance Commission to Visit Karnataka on 23-26 June
The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman NK Singh will visit Karnataka from 23 to 26 June. During the visit, the Commission will be interacting with Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy along with his other cabinet colleagues and senior State Govt officers.
(ANI)
J&K Govt Launches Panchayat Outreach Programme
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday, 19 June launched its ambitious outreach programme, 'Back to the Village', as part of which bureaucrats will spend the next 36 hours in different panchayats, gathering feedback from people on development of their areas, an official spokesperson said.
The eight-day programme, from June 20-27, is being organised across all Panchayats of the state, he said.
(PTI)
BJP, TMC Fight Over Dead Body, Both Claim Its Their Worker
BJP, TMC claim body of 'party worker', allege the other party killed him.
(ANI)
BJP MLA's Son Arrested on Charges of Threatening Cong Leader
BJP’s MA from Madhya Pradesh’s Harda, Kamal Patel's son Sudeep was arrested by Police on charges of threatening Congress leader Sukhram Bamne in April this year.
(ANI)
NIA Court Rejects Pragya Thakur's Permanent Exemption Plea
A special NIA court in Mumbai, on Thursday, 20 June rejected BJP MP Pragya Thakur's application for permanent exemption from attending the court once a week. Pragya Thakur had given the ground for exemption as she is MP and she has to attend the parliament on a day-to-day basis.
(ANI)
BJP MPs Meet FM Sitharaman, Ask to Reinstate 2014 Banking Notification
BJP MPs Pratap Simha and Tejasvi Surya met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, 20 June and apprised her over the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) issue. The two MPs requested to reinstate the 2014 notification which made knowledge of native language study till 10th grade mandatory to apply for Regional Rural Banks exams.
(ANI)
China Asks India to Make an Independent Judgement on Huawei
China on Thursday urged India to make an "independent judgement" about Huawei's operations in the country without being guided by the US ban on the Chinese telecom giant's products and provide an "unbiased and non-discriminatory" environment for the Chinese businesses.
The US has banned Huawei, the world's leader in telecom equipment and the number two smartphone producer, over concerns of security and Washington has been pressuring other countries to restrict the operations of the Chinese telecom firm.
(PTI)
US Secretary of State Mike Pompei to Visit on 25 June
MEA on US Secy of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to India from 25 to 27 June. MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that it will be the first high-level engagement with United States after elections in India. During his visit, Pompeo will hold talks with the External Affairs Minister and he will also call on other dignitaries in Govt of India.
(ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in Server Room of Mumbai Building
Fire breaks out in the server room of Supermax/Panama Company, near Teen Hat Naka, opposite Eternity Mall, Thane (W). Three fire tenders have reached the spot and no casualty or injury has been reported yet.
(ANI)
TDP MP YS Chowdary Says He is Joining BJP
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP YS Chowdary, on Thursday, 20 June said that he is joining BJP. “Yes, I am joining BJP,” he said when asked about the development.
Chowdary along with TDP Rajya Sabha MP TG Venkatesh and CM Ramesh also submitted resignation letter to M Venkaiah Naidu after quitting from party.
(ANI)
ED Summons IMA Scam Accused Mansoor Khan
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summon to IMA jewels scam accused Mansoor Khan to appear before it on 24 June.
He has also been asked to get several documents mentioned in the summon.
(Source: ANI)
Special Court Sends 2 Ex-IL&FS Executives to ED Custody
A special PMLA court in Mumbai has sent two arrested IL&FS executives Arun k Shaha (former Joint Managing Director of IL&FS financial Services) and K Ramchand (Managing Director IL&FS subsidiary company Transport Network Limited) to ED custody till 25 June.
Shaha also moved an application seeking interim bail of one day to attend daughter's engagement ceremony.
The court have accepted the application and asked ED to reply on this plea by 21 June.
25 Dead After Bus Falls in Drain in Himachal
At least 25 people were killed and 35 were injured after a bus fell in drain in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Defence Minister to Pay Homage Personnel Killed in AN-32 Crash
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will on Friday, pay homage to the 13 personnel who lost their life in IAF AN-32 crash in Arunachal Pradesh.
(Source: ANI)
NCLT Admits Insolvency Plea Against Jet Airways
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admitted the insolvency plea against Jet Airways under section 7 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, reported news agency ANI. The plea was filed by SBI.
The resolution professional has been directed to finish the process in three months. Next listing of the matter is on 5 July.
NHRC Sends Notice Over 'Deplorable' Health Infrastructure
NHRC sends notice to Centre, all states over "deplorable" condition of health infrastructure in country.
(Source: PTI)
Trump's Adviser Bolton Travels to Israel to Discuss Regional Security
US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser John Bolton is travelling to Israel to discuss 'regional security,' according to White House.
(Source: AFP)
Ahead of India Visit, Pompeo Calls Jaishankar
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Thursday spoke with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and underscored the Trump administration's strong commitment to work closely with India to advance the bilateral strategic partnership, a top official has said.
Pompeo, who will be visiting India from June 25-27, spoke with Jaishankar to congratulate the External Affairs Minister on his appointment, State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said.
The congratulatory call from Pompeo comes nearly three weeks after Jaishankar was appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his External Affairs Minister.
"Pompeo underscored the strong US commitment to working closely with the new Indian Government to advance our strategic partnership," Ortagus said in a readout of the call, which took a long time – possibly the longest in at least a decade.
"Secretary Pompeo and Minister Jaishankar also discussed shared US and Indian objectives in safeguarding a free and open Indo-Pacific, US India security cooperation, and the US-India economic partnership," Ortagus said.
Internet Services Suspended in North 24 Parganas Till 21 June
In West Bengal, internet services has been suspended in North 24 Parganas district till the midnight of 21 June as a precautionary measure following a clash between two groups of miscreants in Bhatpara earlier today.
(Source: ANI)
NIA Conducts Raids at the Residence of LJP Leader Sunil Pandey's Brother
In Patna, National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at the residence of Santosh Pandey, brother of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Sunil Pandey, earlier today. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Gujarat: Eight Held for Killing Dalit Sarpanch’s Husband
Eight persons were arrested in Botad district of Gujarat for allegedly killing the husband of a Dalit sarpanch.
Manjibhai Solanki (51), resident of Jalia village, was beaten to death on Ranpur-Barvala road in the district Wednesday.
(Source: PTI)
TDP Prez Didn't Accept It, Assessing the Legality of the Merger: Galla Jayadev
TDP Parliamentary leader, Galla Jayadev said, “TDP President didn't accept it. I being Parliamentary Party leader didn't sign that letter. Four members independently writing to merge the party, we're assessing if it's legal or not. Three Lok Sabha and two Rajya Sabha MPs are still with TDP, so we're not sure if it's possible.”
He said, “The 4 MPs are propagating that this is to help Chandrababu Naidu or for good of TDP which is absolutely wrong. I want to dismiss that completely. C Naidu hasn't asked or consented them to go. So question of them doing it for his sake is absolutely false and malicious.”
(Source: ANI)
Trump Says Iran Made ‘Very Big Mistake’ by Downing US Drone
President Donald Trump said that Iran has made a "very big mistake" by shooting down a US spy drone, an incident that is likely to further escalate already soaring tensions between Washington and Tehran.
(Source: PTI)
44 Dead, 35 Injured in Kullu Bus Accident
44 people dead, 35 injured after a private bus fell into a deep gorge near Banjar area of Kullu district, earlier today.
(Source: ANI)
One Arrested for Threats, Extortion Bid
Thane police have arrested a man for allegedly threatening a local leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and trying to extort money from a businessman.
Sandesh Shetty, the accused, was arrested, said an official of anti-extortion cell of Crime Branch.
(Source: PTI)
7 Children Drown as Van Falls in Canal, 3 Bodies Traced; Search Operations to Resume Tomorrow
Bodies of three children were recovered during search operations after seven of them went missing when a pick-up van plunged into a canal near here Thursday, officials said.
The vehicle was carrying 29 people, who were returning home after attending a wedding function in neighbouring Barabanki district. Twenty-two of them were rescued.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi BJP MP Claims Receiving Online Threat for Raising ‘Mushrooming’ of Mosques Issue
West Delhi BJP MP Parvesh Verma claimed that he has received threat over raising the issue of construction of mosques on government lands and roadsides in the city.
(Source: PTI)
Malayalam Actor Held for Verbally Abusing Woman, Granted Bail
Malayalam actor Vinayakan was arrested and later released on bail for allegedly verbally abusing a woman activist over phone, police said.
A case was registered based on the woman's complaint that the actor had talked in an obscene manner and used abusive words when she invited him for a function in April.
(Source: PTI)
Petition Against RS Election: Ahmed Patel Cross-Examined
Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel was cross-examined in the Gujarat High Court by the lawyer of BJP leader Balwantsinh Rajput who has challenged Patel's election to the Rajya Sabha in 2017.
(Source: PTI)
Dabholkar Murder Case: Court Sends Punalekar to CBI Custody till 23 June
A local court granted custody of lawyer Sanjeev Punalekar to the CBI till 23 June after the agency said there was a possibility of Goa headquarters of right-wing outfit Sanatan Sanstha having a connection with the murder of anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar.
(Source: PTI)
Can Seek Disqualification of Other Rebel MLAs Too: AAP
Days after the AAP approached the Delhi Assembly Speaker seeking disqualification of its two rebel MLAs, the ruling party in the national capital said it can take similar action against its other rebel legislators.
(Source: PTI)
Walmart to Pay over $282 MN for Violating Anti-Corruption Regulations in 4 Countries
International retail giant Walmart Thursday agreed to pay over USD 282 to various US bodies to settle charges of violating anti-corruption regulations while conducting its business in India, China, Brazil and Mexico.
(Source: PTI)
Statistics Not Parameter for Crime Control: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said "statistics are not a parameter for crime control" and faith of the people is the actual standard.
(Source: PTI)
BJP MLA’s Son Held for Threatening to Kill Cong Leader in MP
A BJP MLA's son was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill a Congress leader in Harda in Madhya Pradesh, police said.
Sudeep Patel (34) was arrested in a two-month-old case of threatening Congress leader Sukhram Bamne, Harda Superintendent of Police Bhagwat Singh Birde said.
(Source: PTI)
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to Visit India from 25-27 June: MEA
In the first high-level visit from any country following the Lok Sabha polls, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo will be in India from 25-27 June and hold talks with the leadership here to strengthen the strategic partnership.
(Source: PTI)
UP Govt Introduces Khadi School Uniforms
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced Khadi school uniforms on a pilot basis in some districts of the state to promote the indigenous fabric among children, the state's basic education minister said.
(Source: PTI)
IL&FS Fin Services Laundered Rs 5,000 CR of Shareholder Funds, ED Tells Court
The Enforcement Directorate told a court here that the IL&FS Financial Services (IFIN), a subsidiary of the crisis-hit IL&FS Group, alone has allegedly laundered over Rs 5,000 crore of shareholder funds.
(Source: PTI)
Appeals Court Allows Trump Abortion Rules to Take Effect
A federal appeals court said that new Trump administration rules imposing additional hurdles for women seeking abortions can take effect while the government appeals decisions that blocked them.
(Source: AP)
Roy Moore Announces He'll Run for US Senate Again in 2020
Alabama Republican Roy Moore announced that he is running for US Senate again in 2020 after failing to win the seat two years ago amid sexual misconduct accusations.
(Source: AP)
Oil Prices Jump 6% After Iran Downed US Spy Drone
World oil prices spiked more than six percent Thursday on President Donald Trump warning Iran made "a very big mistake" after it boasted of downing a US spy drone.
(Source: AFP)
Pakistan Train Collision Kills at Least Three: Officials
At least three people were killed and several others injured when two trains collided in Pakistan's southern Sindh province, officials said.
(Source: AFP)
Moradabad Carries Out Anti-Polythene Drive
In Moradabad, the district administration carried out an anti-polythene drive. Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Gambhir Singh said, “We have taken samples and it will be ascertained if it's some prohibited material, if so then required action will be taken.” (
(Source: ANI)
Pakistan Attaches Great Importance to Projects Taken Under CPEC: PM Imran
Pakistan attaches great importance to projects taken under the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Prime Minister Imran Khan, as he expressed satisfaction at Islamabad's "robust" economic partnership with Beijing.
(Source: PTI)
Trump Advisor Bolton to Hold 'Regional Security' Talks in Israel
US National Security Advisor John Bolton will travel to Israel at the weekend for "regional security talks" with top Russian and Israeli officials, the White House said amid spiking tensions with Iran.
(Source: AFP)
Pompeo Calls EAM Jaishankar, Reiterates Commitment to Advance US-India Strategic Partnership
US National Security Advisor John Bolton will travel to Israel at the weekend for "regional security talks" with top Russian and Israeli officials, the White House said, amid spiking tensions with Iran.
(Source: ANI)
UN Food Agency Starts Partial Suspension of Yemen Food Aid
The UN food agency says it has started a partial suspension of food aid in areas controlled by Yemen's rebels.
The World Food Program says it is suspending its operations in the capital, Sanaa, affecting 850,000 people.
(Source: AP)
Iran Doesn't Seek War but Will Act If Necessary
Iran says it "does not seek war" but reserves its right under the UN Charter "to take all appropriate necessary measures against any hostile act violating its territory."
(Source: AP)
NRA Sues Ex-Prez Oliver North, Saying He Harmed the Association
The National Rifle Association has sued its former president, Oliver North, for what it called "conduct harmful to the NRA" as turmoil that was exposed publicly when North resigned two months ago continued when the organization also turned against its longtime chief lobbyist.
(Source: AP)
Colorado Shooter Says He Targeted Kids over Gender Taunts
A high school student charged in a classmate's death during a Colorado school shooting told police that he planned the shooting for a few weeks and intended to target classmates who made fun of his gender identity.
(Source: AP)
Indian Army Begins 2nd Batch of Super-30 Initiative in Srinagar
In Srinagar, Indian Army has started the 2nd batch of Kashmir Super-30, an initiative to provide free coaching to youths. Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, Chinar Corps Commander says, “It's an Indian Army, NEIDO & HPCL initiative, an initiative to provide them the chance to hone their skills.”
(Source: ANI)
Trump, Canada's Trudeau Try to Build Momentum for Trade Pact
President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to demonstrate a united front in the uphill effort to get a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement over the finish line.
(Source: AP)