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Dozens Killed in Counter Attack on Russia by Rebels in Syria
A day after Russia attacked the northwestern region in Syria, rebel groups on Tuesday launched counter attacks against pro-government positions which have claimed the lives of at least three dozen fighters of both warring factions.
The fighting in a northwestern town of Hama killed 26 pro-government fighters as well as 18 rebels, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
(Source: ANI)
US Suspects Syria in New Chemical Attack, Threatens Reprisal
The United States has said it suspects that Syrian government forces have carried out a fresh chemical attack and it has threatened reprisals.
The State Department said it was assessing indications that the regime used chemical weapons on Sunday during its offensive in Idlib, the most significant remaining holdout in Syria of jihadist rebels.
(Source: AFP)
Tripura Police Arrest 3 Persons, Seize Marijuana Weighing 518 Kg
Tripura’s Kailashahar Police have arrested three persons and seized marijuana weighing 518 kg from their possession. Investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Oman Author Joka Alharthi Wins Man Booker International Prize
An author from Oman has won the prestigious Man Booker International Prize for ‘Celestial Bodies,’ the story of three sisters and of a desert country confronting its slave-owning past and a complex modern world.
Jokha Alharthi, the first Arabic-language writer to take the prize, will split the 50,000 pound (64,000 dollars) purse with her UK-based translator, Marilyn Booth.
(Source: PTI)
Terrorists & Security Forces Exchange Fire in J&K's Kulgam
Terrorists and security forces exchange fire in Gopalpora area of Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir. More details are awaited.
(Source: ANI)
US Stance on Iran "About Deterrence, Not About War" : Pentagon Chief
US stance on Iran "about deterrence, not about war," says Pentagon chief.
(Source: AFP)
Fire Breaks out at a Chemical Factory in Gujarat’s Valsad
Fire breaks out at a chemical factory in Gujarat’s Valsad. Eight fire tenders are at the spot. More details are awaited.
(Source: ANI)
US McDonald's Hit With Sexual Harassment Complaints
McDonald's workers filed dozens of new sexual harassment charges against the fast food giant, advocates said on Tuesday, escalating a years-long battle for unionisation in the US and stronger worker protections.
The complaints, filed with the US agency that investigates workplace misconduct, were on behalf of workers in 20 cities.
Allegations included groping, indecent exposure, propositions for sex and retaliation against those who complained.
(Source: PTI)
CID Busts Illegal Call Centre in Guwahati
CID busted an illegal call centre at Zoo Narengi Road and arrested 37 people including nine women in Guwahati. Additional DGP LR Bishnoi said,”20 monitors, 40 CPUs, 32 mobile phones, a laptop and some documents have been recovered. A case has been registered and investigation underway.”
(Source: ANI)
Militants Hurl Grenade at CRPF Post in J&K, No Injuries Reported
Militants hurled grenade at CRPF post situated at State Bank of India in Pulwama on Tuesday.
No loss of life or injury reported.
Seeking Brexit Support, May Offers Vote on New Referendum
In a major concession, British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday offered UK lawmakers the chance to vote on whether to hold a new referendum on the country's membership in the European Union — but only if it backs her thrice-rejected Brexit agreement.
(Source: AP)
Pak Identifies Afghan National as Suicide Bomber at Lahore Shrine Blast
Pakistani authorities on Tuesday identified an Afghan national as the suicide bomber who triggered a blast outside a revered Sufi shrine that killed 13 people, including five police personnel, on 8 May.
Police said Sadiqullah Momand entered Pakistan through Torkham area on 6 May and blew himself up near a police van at the shrine of Ali Hajvari commonly known as Data Darbar.
(Source: PTI)
Vice Admiral Verma Files Fresh Plea of New Navy Chief
Vice Admiral Bimal Verma on Tuesday filed a fresh petition at a military tribunal, seeking cancellation of the defence ministry's order appointing Vice Admiral Karambir Singh as the next Navy Chief.
In his petition, Verma also sought quashing of a note issued by the defence ministry rejecting his plea against Singh's appointment.
(Source: PTI)
J&K Admin Lifts Ban on Civilian Movement on NH-44
Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Satya Pal Malik, has lifted the remaining restrictions on civilian movement on the National Highway (NH-44) connecting Jammu to Srinagar with effect from Monday.
This came after a review of security situation in state.
Gym Trainer Shot Dead by Bike-Borne Assailants in Delhi
A gym trainer Mohit Mor has been shot dead by motorcycle borne assailants in Delhi’s Najafgarh.
8 Killed in a Car Accident in Gujarat
Eight people were killed and nine seriously injured in collision between a van and a tanker near Anklav village in Gujarat's Anand district.
The injured were admitted to a nearby hospital.
(Source: PTI)
Shyam Saran to Be Conferred With Japan's 'Order of the Rising Sun' Award
Former foreign secretary Shyam Saran will be conferred with Japan's second highest national award for his contributions to strengthen the strategic ties and enhancing mutual understanding between India and Japan.
The Government of Japan announced that in its 2019 Spring Imperial Decorations, it will confer 72-year-old Saran, 'the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star'.
(Source: PTI)
India Must Have Permanent Seat in UN Security Council: German
India must have a permanent seat in the UN Security Council as its absence hurts the credibility of the UN system, Germany's new Ambassador to India Walter J Lindner.
At present, there are five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the US.
(Source: PTI)
Hinduja Group Evaluating Bid for Jet Airways, Shares Rise
Indian conglomerate Hinduja Group said on Tuesday, 21 May, that it is evaluating a possible bid for debt-laden Jet Airways Ltd, sending shares of the grounded carrier as high as 14 percent in afternoon trading.
Encounter Underway in J&K's Shopian
An encounter broke out on Tuesday, 21 May, between security forces and militants in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
A police official said a brief exchange of fire took place between security forces and militants at Batmuran in Shopian.
Additional security forces have been rushed to the area for strengthening the cordon, the official said.
Further details are awaited.
(Source: PTI)
Arunchal MLA Tirong Aboh, 6 Others Killed in Attack
Arunachal Pradesh sitting National People's Party (NPP) MLA from Khonsa West Assembly constituency, Tirong Aboh, and six others were killed in an attack on Tuesday.
Aboh was seeking re-election from Khonsa West Assembly seat. More details awaited.
(Source: Times Now)
Transgender Woman Found Killed
A 38-year-old transgender was found brutally killed in her house with her body bearing multiple stab wounds in Kalyan city in Maharashtra, police said Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
Indian Coast Guard Captures Pak Fishing Boat, Suspected Narcotic Substances Seized
Indian Coast Guard apprehended a Pakistani fishing boat today inside Indian waters off International Maritime Boundary Line, 194 packets of suspected narcotic substances seized from it. Further investigation underway.
(Source: ANI)
Robert Vadra Seeks Permission to Travel Abroad
Robert Vadra moves an application in Rouse Avenue court, seeking permission to travel abroad. Matter to be taken up on 24 May.
(Source: ANI)
Daughter of SI Vivek Vihar Asks for Security After Father's Death
Daughter of Sub-Inspector Rajkumar (who was killed on 19 May in Kasturba Nagar, Vivek Vihar) writes to SHO of Vivek Vihar, asking him to provide security to her family, alleging that they have been threatened by the accused; also requested strict action against all accused.
(Source: ANI)
BCCI Elections to be Held on 22 Oct
Committee of Administrators (CoA): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) elections to be held on 22 October 2019.
(Source: ANI)
Russia Raises Alarm About Islamic Extremists in Afghanistan
Russia's top security chief is raising alarm about Islamic extremists massing on Afghanistan's northern border.
(Source: AP)
Four Drown While Bathing in River in Gujarat
Three women and a 12-year-old boy drowned while taking a bath in a river in Gujarat's Anand district on Tuesday, police said.
(Source: PTI)
IIT Aspirant Commits Suicide in Kota
An 18-year-old IIT aspirant allegedly committed suicide in her hostel room in Rajasthan's Kota city, police said Tuesday.
The girl, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, was taking coaching for IIT entrance exam here, they said.
(Source: PTI)
German Ambassador to India Feels India Should've Permanent Seat in UNSC
India must have a permanent seat in the UN Security Council....India with 1.4 billion people is not yet a permanent member, this is unheard of. This can't go on like this because it hurts the credibility of the United Nations system: Walter J Lindner, German Ambassador to India
(Source: ANI)
Stop It! Japan Anti-Groper App Becomes Smash Hit
A Tokyo police smartphone app to scare off molesters has become a smash hit in Japan, where women have long run the gauntlet of groping on packed rush-hour trains.
(Source: AFP)
Girl Raped by Two Men in Rajasthan's Karauli District: Police
A girl was allegedly raped by two men in Karauli district of Rajasthan, police said on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
Four Students Killed in Accident
Four students were killed when their car rammed into a stationary truck near Sarfabad village on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway on Tuesday, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Myanmar Ships and INS Saryu To Undertake Coordinated Patrol
Myanmar ships UMS Tabinshwehti and UMS Inlay will undertake a coordinated patrol with INS Saryu from 20–28 May 19. The ships will patrol along International Maritime Boundary Line between the two countries, covering a distance of approximately 725 kms over a period of four days.
(Source: ANI)
Woman Raped by Occultist in UP
A 25-year-old woman has alleged that she was raped by an occultist in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district, police said on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
NCW Takes Notice of Gang Rape Media Reports
National Commission for Women takes suo-motu cognizance of media reports of gang rape of a woman by three persons in Bikaner, Rajasthan and urges DGP, Rajasthan to ensure swift and speedy investigation in the matter.
(Source: ANI)
Two of a Family Killed in Accident in UP
Two members of a family were killed and two others injured after they were hit by a speeding SUV on National Highway 2 here on Tuesday morning, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Google's AI System Better Than Humans at Spotting Lung Cancer: Study
Scientists at Google have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model which they claim is better at diagnosing lung cancer than human experts, an advance that could lead to earlier treatments for the deadly disease.
(Source: PTI)
Fire Breaks Out in Building in Kerala
Fire breaks out in a commercial building at MG Road, Thiruvananthapuram. Five fire tenders are present at the spot. No injuries or casualties have reported. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Yemen Rebels Say Drone Hits ARMS Depot at Saudi Airport
Yemen's Houthi rebels said Tuesday they launched a bomb-laden drone targeting an airport in Saudi Arabia that also has a military base inside of it, an attack acknowledged by the kingdom as Mideast tensions remain high between Iran and the US.
(Source: AP)
SC Stays Delhi HC's Order on 2016 Black Money Law
Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court order where it had stayed the Centre's notification to allow the 2016 black money law to operate with retrospective effect from July, 2015. A Bench of Justice Arun Mihsra & MR Shah also issues notice to a lawyer Gautam Khaitan on Centre's plea.
(Source: ANI)
Johnny Depp Hit with USD 350,000 Lawsuit over Unpaid Legal Bill
Hollywood star Johnny Depp has been sued by his ex-lawyers over unpaid bills.
(Source: PTI)
CBSE Pre-Pones All Exam Activities As Per Delhi HC Order
As per directives of Delhi HC, CBSE has pre-poned all its activities of conduct of examination, declaration of result&process of verification and re-evaluation etc. CBSE has also written to Registrar, DU to align their admission process as per schedule fixed by CBSE .
(Source: ANI)
5 BJP Workers Injured After Alleged Attack by TMC Workers
5 BJP workers were injured last night after they were attacked allegedly by TMC workers in Sitai, Cooch Behar. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
13 Injured After Car Hits Pedestrians
At least 13 people were injured, two of them critically, when a car ploughed through pedestrians in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou on Tuesday morning.
(Source: PTI)
SC Declines to Set Up Special Bench to Hear Rajeev Kumar's Plea
Supreme Court declines to set up special bench to hear plea of former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar seeking extension of the seven-day period that the court had granted him to approach a competent court after his protection from arrest was vacated.
(Source: ANI)
Fears as Chinese Investment in Australia Falls
Chinese investment in Australia has fallen to its lowest level in five years, new research shows, sparking calls for the newly re-elected conservative government to improve its rocky relationship with Beijing.
(Source: AFP)
Samsung Shares Surge as Huawei Struggles
Samsung Electronics surged more than four percent Tuesday on the back of its chief rival Huawei's mounting problems, including a decision by Google to sever ties with the Chinese mobile phone maker.
(Source: AFP)
Sand Boa Snakes Worth Rs 1.2 Crore Seized, 2 Held
Two sand boa snakes, a protected species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, were seized in Palghar district of Maharashtra and two persons were arrested, police said on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
CBI Files Affidavit Against Mulayam, Akhilesh Yadav in Disproportionate Asset Case
CBI files an affidavit in Supreme Court against Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav in connection with a disproportionate assets case.
New Zealand Mine Reopened Nine Years After Deadly Blast
A coal mine where dozens died in one of New Zealand's worst-ever industrial accidents was re-opened after nine years Tuesday as experts began the long process of recovering the men's remains.
(Source: AFP)
Christchurch Attacker Charged with Terrorism
The attacker behind the Christchurch bombings in New Zealand has been charged with terrorism.
(Source: ANI)
Indore Police Raids Asst Commercial Tax Officer's Properties
Indore Lokayukta police conducts raids at two residences and a farm house of Assistant Commercial Tax Officer, Komal Bali. Rs 49,000 cash, 2 kg gold and luxury vehicles found. The raids are underway.
(Source: ANI)
DMRC to Run Feeder Bus Service Between Sultanpur & Qutub Minar
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation: DMRC will be running feeder bus service between Sultanpur and Qutub Minar to facilitate passengers.
(Source: ANI)
NZ Police Charge Brenton Tarrant Over Christchurch Attack
New Zealand police charge Brenton Tarrant with engaging in a 'terrorist act' in addition to existing murder charges over Christchurch attacks.
(Source: Reuters)
Crowd Outside Strong Room in Mau Dispersed
Police dispersed crowd gathered outside a strong room in Mau last night. Surendra Bahadur, SP Mau says, "Some people had gathered outside the EVM strong room believing social media rumors. They were dispersed using light force, law and order of the area is intact."
(Source: ANI)
Indian Peacekeeper to Be Honoured Posthumously with UN Medal
An Indian peacekeeper is among the 119 military, police and civilian personnel who will be honoured this year with a prestigious UN medal this year for courage and sacrifice in the line of duty.
(Source: PTI)
Pragya Thakur, Two Other Accused Exempted from Court Appearance in Malegaon Blast Case
A special court here has granted exemption to the 2008 Malegaon blast case accused Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt Col Prasad Purohit and Sudhakar Chaturvedi from appearing before it this week.
(Source: PTI)
Mentally Challenged Woman Raped in Maharashtra
A 20-year-old mentally challenged woman was allegedly raped by an unidentified man in Palghar district of Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
Sushma Swaraj Leaves for Kyrgyztan
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj leaves for Kyrgyzstan. She will participate in a meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Bishkek, on May 21-22.
Jet Airways Employees Hold Protest
Jet Airways employees are holding a protest outside Safdarjung Airport.
(Source: ANI)
Subianto to Challenge Indonesia Election Result
Indonesia presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto to challenge election result in constitutional court - campaign team official.
(Source: Reuters)
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on Death Anniversary
PM Narendra Modi tweets, 'Tributes to former PM #RajivGandhi on his death anniversary.'
(Source: ANI)
Vivek Oberoi Apologises, Deletes Tweet
Actor Vivek Oberoi has apologised for a meme he had shared about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. He has also deleted the tweet.
(Source: Twitter/@vivekoberoi)
13 Students Injured in Violence in Muzaffarnagar College
At least 13 students, including three girls, of a college here were injured when they were attacked by another group over old enmity, police said Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
US Delays Huawei Ban for 90 days
US officials have issued a 90-day reprieve on their ban on dealing with Chinese tech giant Huawei, saying breathing space was needed to avoid huge disruption.
(Source: AFP)
Semenya to Race 3,000m at Diamond League's Prefontaine
Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya will race the 3,000 meters at the Diamond League Prefontaine Classic on June 30, a distance she can contest without reducing her testosterone levels.
(Source: AFP)
Leaders Pay Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on Death Anniversary
Congress President Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress General Secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and various other leaders paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, on his death anniversary at Veer Bhumi.
(Source: ANI)
Malawi Votes in Tight Three-Way Election
Malawi goes to the polls on Tuesday after a closely-fought election campaign, with President Peter Mutharika battling to hold off two serious rivals in a race that focused on corruption allegations and economic development.
(Source: AFP)
2 DRG Personnel Injured in IED Blast
2 District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel injured in an IED blast near Gogunda in Sukma district. Both the jawans are conscious. Attempts to airlift them to Raipur for better treatment are underway.
(Source: ANI)
Earthquake Measuring 4.5 Hits Nicobar Island
An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Nicobar islands region at 2:04 am today.
(Source: ANI)
Formula 1 Legend Niki Lauda Passes Away at 70
Former Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda died aged 70, his family confirmed.
(Source: AFP)
8-Year-Old Boy Suffocated to Death in Visakhapatnam
An 8-year-old boy was suffocated to death in a locked car at Navy quarters in Visakhapatnam on Monday, 20 May.
(Source: ANI)
Pakistan Appoints Moin-ul-Haque As High Commissioner to India
Pakistan’s Ambassador to France Moeen-ul-Haq has been appointed as the High Commissioner in India. Moeen served as chief of protocol before proceeding to Paris three years ago.
(Source: ANI)
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