Latest News: IOC Suspends India as Future Host of All Events
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IOC 'Suspends Discussions' With India for Hosting Global Events
The International Olympic Committee has decided to suspend all discussions with India regarding hosting of global sporting events after Pakistani shooters were not issued visas for the World Cup in New Delhi.
The Olympic committee also revoked the Olympic qualification status for the men's 25 m rapid fire event from the New Delhi World Cup due to denial of visas to the Pakistani shooters in the wake of last week's Pulwama terrorist attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed.
(Source: PTI)
Swine Flue Death Toll Rises to 131 in Rajasthan
Two people died of swine flu in Rajasthan on Thursday, 21 February, taking the total death toll to 131 in the state so far this year.
(Source: ANI)
NHRC Issues Notices to Centre, Bengal, UP, U'Khand Over 'Ill-Treatment' of Kashmiris
The NHRC Thursday issued notices to the Union ministries of Home and Human Resource Development, and the state governments of West Bengal, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, seeking reports over "ill-treatment of Kashmiris" in wake of the Pulwama terror attack.
The National Human Rights Commission or NHRC has also issued a notice to the Delhi Police commissioner and has asked the Union ministries to submit the report on the matter within two weeks. It has given chief secretaries of the states four weeks time to send their reports.
(Source: PTI)
NIA Conducts Searches at Locations of Close Associates of PLFI
NIA conducted searches at 10 locations in Jharkhand and West Bengal on Thursday in connection with People’s Liberation Front of India Terror funding case.
The search was conducted at the locations of close associates and offices of companies associated with PLFI Chief Dinesh Gope in Ranchi, Gumla, Khunti and Kolkata.
During searches, NIA has seized incriminating documents pertaining to payments/investment by PLFI chief/cadres in various firms and immovable properties, Fake PAN Cards and fake identity cards, bank accounts details and fixed deposits and cash approximately Rs 3.41 Lacs.
(Source: ANI)
Pak's NSC Orders Acceleration of Anti-Terrorism Operations
Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) ordered acceleration of anti-terrorism operations and reinstated ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) & Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation (FIF), ANI reported quoting Dwan.
(Source: ANI)
Bangladeshi Cargo Ship Capsizes in Hooghly River, All Crew Members Rescued
A Bangladeshi cargo ship capsized in the Hooghly river in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district Thursday but all eight crew members, including an Indian, were rescued by local fishermen, police said.
The Ship 'MV Allal Shah' was carrying fly ash and was on its way to Bangladesh from Khidderpore dock in Kolkata.
Eight crew members of the ship - 7 Bangladeshis and one Indian - were rescued by the local fishermen and handed over to the police, they added.
(Source: PTI)
HC Dismisses Plea against MGR Arch Construction
The Madras High Court dismissed a petition challenging the construction of an arch in memory of former Chief Minister and AIADMK founder M G Ramachandran across Beach Road near the PWD headquarters.
(Source: PTI)
Vijaya Rahatkar Reappointed as State Women's Commission Chairperson
Maharashtra government has reappointed Vijaya Rahatkar as the Chairperson of the State Women's Commission for three years.
(Source: ANI)
Manoj Yadava Takes Charge as Haryana DGP
Manoj Yadava, an IPS Officer of 1988 batch took charge as the Director General of Police, Haryana at the State Police Headquarters.
Before assuming the charge of office from officiating DGP, K P Singh, Yadava was given a Guard of Honour.
(Source: PTI)
CBI to Probe Nepotism Allegations in UPPSC Selection
CBI registers preliminary enquiry to probe allegations of nepotism in selection of officials through UPPSC during Mayawati's rule.
(Source: PTI)
Gunshots Heard Near Akshardham Temple in New Delhi
Gunshots heard near Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. More details awaited.
(Source: News18)
2 STF Jawan Injured in Encounter with Naxals in Sukma
At least two Special Task Force (STF) jawans were injured in an encounter with naxals near Dabbamarka area in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
West Bengal Police Issues Third Summon to CBI Joint Director, Pankaj Srivastava
CBI Joint Director, Pankaj Srivastava was issued a third summon by the West Bengal.
He has been asked to appear at the Bhawanipore Police Station as a witness to record his statement in an old case of extortion.
Odisha to Join Centre's PM-Kisan Scheme
The Odisha government on Thursday, announced that they will join the centre’s PM-Kisan scheme that was launched to address farm distress.
The scheme guarantees Rs 6,000 annually to farmers with less than 2 hectares of land, in three installments.
EPFO Hikes Interest Rates on EPF by 0.1%
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has hiked interest rate on employees' provident fund to 8.65% from 8.55% for the 2018-19 fiscal year.
(Source: ANI)
President Ram Nath Kovind Approves Triple Talaq Ordinance
President Ram Nath Kovind approved Triple Talaq ordinance. More details awaited.
Sensex, Nifty End Higher For Second Day
Indian equity benchmarks extended gains for the second day and clocked their best two-day rally in nearly three weeks. The S&P BSE Sensex Index closed 0.4 percent higher at 35,898.35 and the NSE Nifty 50 Index ended at 10,789.85, up 0.51 percent.
The market breadth was tilted in favour of sellers. About 1,183 stocks advanced and 540 shares declined on National Stock Exchange.
The market breadth was tilted in favour of sellers. About 1,183 stocks advanced and 540 shares declined on National Stock Exchange.
Tn out of 11 sectoral gauges compiled by NSE advanced, led by the NSE Nifty Pharma Index’s 1.28 percent rally. On the flipside, the NSE Nifty IT Index was the only sectoral loser, down 0.13 percent.
(Source: BloomberQuint)
Fire Breaks Out in Mall in Mangaluru
A fire broke out in the City Centre Mall in Mangaluru at around 11:35 am on Thursday morning. According to the Fire Department, no casualties have been reported and the fire has been put out.
(Source: The News Minute)
Pune Police Files Chargesheet in Bhima Koregaon Case
Pune Police has filed a 1,837 page charge-sheet against activists Sudha Bharadwaj, Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves and wanted accused Ganapathy in the Bhima Koregaon case.
(Source: ANI)
MHA Approves Air Travel Entitlement For CAPF Jawans
Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the entitlement of air travel on Delhi-Srinagar, Srinagar-Delhi, Jammu-Srinagar and Srinagar-Jammu sectors to all the personnel of Central Armed Paramilitary Forces.
The decision will immediately benefit approximately 780,000 personnel of CAPFs in the ranks of Constable, Head Constable & ASI who were otherwise not eligible earlier. This includes journey on duty and journey on leave, i.e; while going on leave from J&K to home and return.
(Source: ANI)
US-Backed Security Forces Hand Over IS Fighters to Iraq
US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have handed over more than 150 Iraqi and foreign Islamic State fighters to Iraq, according to military sources.
(Source: Reuters)
Jawan Injured in Sukma in Encounter With Naxals
One jawan got injured during an encounter between CRPF 201 CoBRA battalion and Naxals in Sukma in Chhattisgarh. “"A CoBRA constable has sustained a bullet injury during the operation and he is being evacuated, a senior official said.
(Source: PTI)
Lalu Yadav Moves SC Seeking Bail in 3 Cases
RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has moved Supreme Court seeking bail in three cases in fodder scam, citing ill health.
(Source: ANI)
SC To Consider Listing Review Petition on Rafale Judgement
The Supreme Court Thursday said that it would consider listing of a plea seeking review of its verdict in the Rafale case.
The apex court on December 14 last year dismissed a clutch of PILs, including the one filed by former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie and lawyer Prashant Bhushan, saying there was "no occasion to doubt" the decision-making process of the Centre in the procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France.
(Source: ANI)
Sensex, Nifty Open in Green, Bank Stocks Rise
Benchmark indices started on a positive note Thursday tracking gains on banking counters, after the government announced infusion Rs 48,239 crore in 12 public sector banks, buying by foreign and domestic institutional investors, and positive global cues.
Sensex climbed more than 80 points to open at 35,837 while the broader 50-share Nifty too made gains in early trading to open to the tune of 10,750. The Nifty PSU Bank sub-index was up almost a percent.
Rishikesh - Gangotri Highway Blocked
The Rishikesh - Gangotri highway has been blocked for the last 9 hours due to mountain debris at Dhikiyara in Kandisaur.
(Source: ANI)
COA Meeting Tomorrow On Decision on India - Pak Cricket: Sources
Sources suggest the COA will meet tomorrow to discuss the future course of action on cricket matches between India and Pakistan. Reportedly, advice has been sought from the Sports Ministry, MEA & Home Ministry, following which the BCCI and COA will take a decision. No letter has yet been written to the ICC in this regard.
(Source: ANI)
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Poonch
Pakistan violated ceasefire in the wee hours of Thursday in Poonch sector along the Line of Control. Reports suggest the ceasefire violation took place between 1 am and 4 am.
(Source: ANI)
Curfew Relaxed in Jammu for Seven Hours
The curfew in Jammu has been relaxed from 7 am to 2 pm today. However, restrictions under section 144 still remains imposed. All wine shops and bars to remain closed.
(Source: ANI)
'This Is Not Like Any Other Fire': 45 Perish in Dhaka Blaze
At least 45 people were killed after a devastating fire broke out in apartment buildings also used as chemical warehouses in an old part of the Bangladeshi capital, a fire official said Thursday.
"So far we have recovered 45 bodies. The number of bodies may increase. The search is still going on," Bangladesh's fire service chief Ali Ahmed told AFP.
He said the blaze at Chawkbazar in the old part of Dhaka might have originated from a gas cylinder before quickly spreading through the building where highly flammable chemicals were stored.
The flames raced through four adjoining buildings, which were also used as chemical warehouses, including for storing plastic granules and body sprays.
(Source: PTI)
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