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Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull Survives Party Leadership Challenge
Embattled Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a leadership challenge from within his own party as discontent with his rule boiled over less than a year before national elections.
Turnbull, considered a moderate, declared his position vacant at a Liberal party meeting to force the issue after rampant speculation that the more hardline Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton wanted his job, with the government consistently trailing the Labor opposition in opinion polls.
The disunity came to a head on Monday, 20 August, when Turnbull was forced to shelve plans to embed carbon emissions targets in law after a revolt by fellow Liberal politicians.
Party whip Nola Marino told reporters Dutton challenged but Turnbull won 48-35.
Union Min Tomar's PA Found Hanging, Probe Underway
A 31-year-old man working as a Personal Assistant to Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, allegedly committed suicide by hanging at 2:25 am on Monday, 20 August, in Laxmi Bai Nagar area, ANI reported.
The body was handed over to the family after post-mortem. ANI adds that an investigation is now underway.
Building Collapses in Bhopal, Three Killed
A woman and two children were killed after the wall of a building in Bhopal’s Kamala Park area collapsed last night, ANI reported.
All-Party Meet in Thiruvananthapuram Over Flood Situation
The Kerala government has called for an all-party meeting in Thiruvananthapuram over the flood situation in the state, at 4 pm today, ANI reported.
Police Recover Bodies of Five Members of Family From Allahabad Home
UP Police recovered bodies of a man, his wife and three daughters from a locked house in Allahabad last night, ANI reported.
The body of the man was found hanging, his wife's body was found inside the fridge. ANI added that the bodies of two daughters were found in a suitcase and an almirah, with the third daughter’s body found in a room.
Eight Police Personnel Suspended in Bihar
Eight police personnel, including the SHO (Station house officer), Bihiya, have been suspended in connection with an incident where a man was found dead in Bhojpur's Bihiya and a woman was allegedly stripped and thrashed on suspicions of being involved in the murder.
Seven Hit By Train While Trying to Cross Track in Mathura
Seven people were hit by a train while trying to cross a railway track in Mathura's Kosi Kalan, ANI reported. All seven have been hospitalised in critical condition.
Traffic Stalled After Landslide on Thane-Pune Road
Traffic movement was stalled on the Thane-Pune Expressway Road near Malshej Ghat after a landslide at 2:15 am on Tuesday, 21 August, ANI reported. No casualties have been reported yet.
India, China Defence Ministers to Meet, Hold In-Depth Exchanges Today
Chinese Defence Minister Lt Gen Wei Fenghe is set to begin his four-day visit to New Delhi today, and hold a meeting with Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in his first India visit after the Doklam standoff.
Gen Wei will have “in-depth exchanges” with his counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman during the visit, PTI reported.
Gen Wei's visit is regarded as a full-fledged bilateral visit aimed at solidifying military ties. This will be their second meeting this year as Sitharaman met him during her visit to Beijing in April to take part in the defence ministers' meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
(Source: PTI)
Vehicle Carrying Yatris Falls into Chenab River, Nearly a Dozen Feared Dead
A vehicle carrying yatris to Machail Mata rolled into the Chenab river 28 kilometres from Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid said to ANI on 21 August. A five-year-old may be the lone survivor of the accident, with at least a dozen people feared dead, the DGP said to ANI.
Woman Run Over, Dragged to Death by SUV Driven by Fashion Student in Delhi
A 50-year-old woman was killed in Connaught Place after she was run over by an SUV being driven by a 20-year-old fashion student on Sunday night, Hindustan Times reported.
The driver of the SUV was arrested after she was stopped at a police picket nearly 300 metres from the scene of the accident. The victim was still underneath the vehicle when police stopped it, the report adds.
Lalu Prasad Yadav Hospitalised Due to "Failing Health"
A month after he underwent surgery, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was admitted to the Asian Heart Institute in Mumbai due to “failing health” late Monday, 20 August, The Indian Express reported.
The RJD chief’s son and leader of the party, Tejashwi Yadav, said his father was being monitored “around-the-clock” and being provided continuous medical care” by a team of doctors, The Indian Express added.
Another Cow-Related Attack in UP, Police Take Two Attackers in For Questioning
Gau Raksha Seva Dal workers beat two men with belts and sticks in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on 20 August, on suspicions that they were cow smugglers, ANI reported.
ANI added that police have taken the two men into custody for interrogation and that an investigation was underway.
Mallikarjun Kharge Invited for Selection Committee, Writes to PM for 4th Time
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM Modi for the 4th time over being invited to attend meeting of Selection Committee as a 'special invitee', stating 'I wouldn't be able to attend it until the Leader of single largest opposition party is conferred the status of a full-fledged member.'
SC Says No NOTA in Rajya Sabha Elections
The Supreme Court has ruled that the ‘NOTA’ or ‘None of the above’ option will not be allowed in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. This option will used only in the direct polls, it added.
Taliban Attempt Alleged Attack on Afghan President
Quoting Afghan police, the AP reported that the Taliban fired rockets toward presidential palace as president was giving his holiday message. No injuries have been reported.
16-Year-Old Shooter Saurabh Wins Gold, Creates Asian Games Record
16-year-old Saurabh Chaudhary wins India’s first shooting gold of the 18th Asian Games, fetching the top honours in the men's 10m air pistol event. The debutant shot a Games record score of 240.7. Abhishek Verma, also making his Asian Games debut at 29, settles for bronze in the same event with a score of 219.3.
Follow live updates from Day 3 of the 2018 Asian Games here.
11 Killed After Vehicle Carrying Pilgrims Rolls Into Chenab River
11 people were killed after a vehicle carrying Machel Mata pilgrims rolled into the Chenab river, 28 kilometres from Kishtwar, ANI reported.
The sole survivor, a five-year-old boy, has been hospitalised, ANI added.
UAE Offered Rs 700 Crore Financial Assistance for Kerala Floods, Says CM Vijayan
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) offered financial assistance of Rs 700 crores for the Kerala Floods, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said to ANI.
Woman Set Ablaze in Nalanda For Resisting Rape
A woman in Nalanda, Bihar was allegedly set ablaze on Monday, 20 August for resisting an attempted rape by 3 men, ANI reported.
ANI added that she has been hospitalised following the incident.
Both Accused in Attack on Umar Khalid Remanded to Two-Day Police Custody
Delhi's Patiala House Court has remanded the two men accused of attacking JNU student Umar Khalid, to a two day police custody, ANI reported.
The attack on Umar Khalid took place on 13 August, outside the Constitution Club in New Delhi.
Seven Hit By Train While Trying to Cross Track in Mathura, Two Dead
Seven people were hit by a train while trying to cross a railway track in Mathura's Kosi Kalan, ANI reported. One person was killed on the spot and another succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, ANI added. The 5 others are currently being treated.
Whatsapp CEO Chris Daniels Meets Union Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
Whatsapp CEO Chris Daniels met Union Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday, 21 August, ANI reported.
Sanjeev Rajput Wins Silver in Men's 50 metre Air Rifle Event at Asian Games 2018
Indian Sanjeev Rajput has won the silver medal in the Men's 50 metre air rifle event at the Asian Games 2018, ANI reported.
Ahmed Patel to Be New Congress Treasurer
Ahmed Patel will be the new treasurer of the Congress party, ANI reported, citing sources. He will replace Motilal Vora.
Anand Sharma wil be the new Chairman of Congress’ Foreign Cell, ANI added.
Death Toll in Kishtwar Car Accident Rises to 13, Child Succumbs to Injuries
The death toll from the car which rolled into the Chenab River near Kishtwar, J&K, has now risen to 13, Kishtwar District Collector Angrez Singh Rana said to ANI.
The 5-year-old who had been injured and hospitalised also succumbed to her injuries, officials confirmed.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Recover Rs. 2.31 Crore in UP Raid
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence raided the godowns of a smuggling syndicate in Musafirkhana, Uttar Pradesh and arrested two people and recovered Rs. 2.31 crore from them, ANI reported.
Former Temple Priest Accused of Molestation Surrenders Before Goa Police
A former temple priest accused of molesting two women surrendered before a court in Goa on Tuesday, 21 August, and was arrested by the police, an official said.
Dhananjay Bhave (51) formerly attached to a famous temple in Mangueshi village in North Goa district, turned himself in before the judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) at Ponda town.
The two women, hailing from Mumbai and currently studying in the US, had filed complaints last month with the Ponda police against the priest, accusing him of molesting them in the temple on separate occasions during their visit to the place in the last two months.
Security Guard Held For Allegedly Opening Fire At Vijaya Bank Branch in Delhi
A security guard of Vijaya Bank in Defence Colony was taken into police custody after he allegedly opened fire in the bank premises, injuring a customer, reported ANI.
Action is being taken against him under Arms Act. The injured is being treated at a hospital.
2 Men Sentenced to Death in Mandsaur Rape Case
Two men were sentenced to death for raping 7-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur in June 2018, reported ANI.
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Nuclear Activities of North Korea Haven't Stopped: UN
United Nation's nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said no indication of North Korea’s nuclear activities have stopped.
Source: AFP
Exchange of Fire Between Army and Terrorist in J&K
Exchange of fire underwent between terrorists and security forces in Jammu & Kashmir’s Handwara area, ANI reported.
More details awaited.
Govt Seeks Clarifications from Jet Airways Auditors on Deferring June Quarter Results
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) sought clarifications from the auditors of Jet Airways on the airline deferring announcement of its June quarter results, sources told PTI.
The board of crisis-hit Jet Airways, which was working on ways to reduce costs amid financial woes deferred the matter of consideration of the unaudited financial results for the June quarter.
Sources told PTI that the ministry was seeking clarifications from the auditors of Jet Airways on delay in announcement of results.
Goods and Services Tax Returns Date Extended
The last date of filing Goods and Services Tax Returns (GSTR) 3B has been extended to 24 August, for all states.
Due to flood situation in Kerala, the last date of filling GSTR 3B has been extended to 5th November in the state, Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal told ANI.
Nirav Modi’s Illegal Bungalow in Alibaug to Be Demolished
Maharashtra Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam on Tuesday, 21 August, asked the Raigad district collector to demolish fugitive businessman Nirav Modi’s illegal bungalow in Alibaug, reported The Indian Express. The direction came at a review meeting in Raigad district regarding illegal bungalows that was chaired by Kadam.
Madras HC Orders a Stay on Chennai-Salem Expressway Project
The Madras High Court ordered a stay on acquiring land for Salem-Chennai project, an eight-lane express highway project.
A plea was filed alleging that Tamil Nadu government was using police force to acquire land from farmers, ANI reported.
Satya Pal Malik Appointed as New J&K Governor
Satya Pal Malik was appointed as the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir. He was earlier the Governor of Bihar, reported ANI.
Other governors of states who were appointed on 21 August were Ganga Prasad for Sikkim, Tathagata Roy for Meghalaya and Kaptan Singh Solanki for Tripura.
Satyadev Narayan Arya was appointed as the Governor of Haryana while Baby Rani Maurya was appointe as the Governor of Uttarakhand.
India, China Handling Differences with 'Sensitivity and Maturity'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and China are handling their differences with "sensitivity and maturity" by not allowing them to become disputes and this was evident from peace in border areas.
Modi also termed India-China relations as a factor of stability in the world and appreciated the increased momentum of high-level contacts between the two countries across all spheres, including in areas of defence and military exchanges.
He made these remarks when State Councillor and Defence Minister of China General Wei Fenghe called on him here today, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.
Narendra Dabholkar Murder Case: 3 People Detained, Pistol Seized in Aurangabad
The Aurangabad Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), CBI and the local police conducted a raid in Aurangabad in connection with the Narendra Dabholkar murder case and detained three people on Tuesday. One pistol and three live bullets were also seized from them. The three people will be taken to Pune.
(ANI)
Terrorist Gunned Down in J&K's Handwara
A terrorist was gunned down in an encounter with security forces in J&K’s Handwara on Tuesday. The operation is still underway.
(ANI)
Trump's Ex Attorney Michael Cohen to take 'Plea Deal' in Fraud Case: Reports
Lawyers for Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, were pursuing negotiations with prosecutors that could result in a plea deal and a court hearing was set for Tuesday afternoon, according to two people familiar with the financial fraud investigation.
If a deal is struck, Cohen would plead guilty in federal court in Manhattan and agree to cooperate with the government, said the people, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to publicly discuss the case.
Trump's Former Election Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort Found Guilty of Fraud
US President Donald Trump's former election campaign chairman Paul Manafort on Wednesday, 22 August, was found guilty on 8 counts, AP reported.
Manafort plead guilty on five counts of filing false income tax returns, one count of failing to file a report of a foreign bank account in 2012 and two charges of bank fraud.
(Source: AP)
7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Venezuela
A powerful earthquake of 7.3 magnitude shook Venezuela's northeastern coast on Wednesday, 22 August, AP reported.
BJP Affiliate Shabir Ahmad Bhat Shot Dead in J&K
Shabir Ahmad Bhat, who is affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was shot dead by terrorists at his home in Pulwama's Rakh-e-litter on Wednesday, 22 August, ANI reported.
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