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VHP Says 70 Trucks with Stones Bound for Ayodhya
About a week after RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat made a strong pitch for the construction of the Ram Temple, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has scaled up its preparations for the temple construction work, hopeful of a favourable outcome of the hearing of Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case which begins in Supreme Court on 29 October.
The VHP is said to have ordered truckloads of stones and is looking to rope in more artists to carve pillars and structures for the three-storied Ram temple.
This would be almost four times the quantum that VHP brought in more than a year ago at its Ramjanmabhoomi Mandir Nirman Karyashala (workshop) which is being closely supervised by VHP top brass and Ramjanmabhoomi Nyas.
(The Times of India)
Bodies of Two Terrorists Recovered in Kashmir Shooting
Bodies of two terrorists recovered following an exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces at Soothu, Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar. According to The Tribune, the University of Kashmir has suspended classes for the day.
An exchange of fire started between terrorists and security forces at Soothu, Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar earlier this morning. Internet services have been suspended.
(ANI)
Petrol Prices Down, Diesel Prices Remain Unchanged
Petrol prices on Wednesday witnessed further reduction on Wednesday. The petrol price in Delhi has been reduced by nine paise to retail at Rs 81.25 per litre, while it is being retailed at Rs 86.73 per litre after an eight paise reduction in Mumbai.
However, there has no decline in price of diesel in Delhi and Mumbai today as its being sold at Rs 74.85 per litre and Rs 78.46 per litre respectively.
(ANI)
Woman Gives Birht Onboard Flight
An Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi-Jakarta flight was diverted to Mumbai in an emergency situation as a woman passenger gave birth onboard the flight.
(ANI)
PM Modi Awarded with Seoul Peace Prize
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday was awarded with the Seoul Peace Prize, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The prize was given to him in recognition of his dedication towards improving international cooperation, raising global economic growth, accelerating the Human Development of the people of India by fostering economic growth and furthering the development of democracy through anti-corruption and social integration efforts.
(ANI)
Man Denied Treatment in Lucknow Hospital Under 'Ayushman Bharat' Scheme
A man alleged on Wednesday that a doctor at King George's Medical University in Lucknow refused to treat his relative in spite of having a 'Ayushmaan Bharat' card and told him to go to PM Modi.
The medical in-charge of the hospital said that action will be taken against the doctor.
Sanitation Worker Dies Duw to Drowning in Sewer in Delhi
A 32-year-old sanitation worker died due to drowning in a sewer in Jahangirpuri in the early morning hours on Wednesday. A case has been registered under section 304 A of the Indian Penal Code. Project Manager, Site Supervisor and the Nodal officer of the site of the incident have been arrested.
(ANI)
Youth Allegedly Tries to Rape 7-Year-Old in UP's Muzaffarnagar
A youth allegedly tried to rape a seven-year-old Dalit girl in Uttar Pradesh while she was returning from school, police said Wednesday.
The incident took place in Purquazi town in Muzaffarnagar district Tuesday evening.
The accused offered noodles to the girl who was returning home from school and took her to the nearby jungle where he allegedly tried to rape her.The girl was found unconscious, Circle Officer Mohd. Rizwan said.
The Class 2 student was rushed to the district hospital.
(PTI)
Sensex at 34,093.70 Points; Nifty at 10,220.60 Points
The BSE Sensex on Wednesday opened at 34,093.70 points while the benchmark Nifty opened at 10,220.60 points.
(ANI)
Rupee Touches Three-Week High at 73.22 Per Dollar
The Indian rupee strengthened to a three-week high on Wednesday morning, aided by a sharp fall in global crude oil prices overnight, while expected gains in local shares also helped sentiment.
The rupee was trading at 73.22 per dollar at 9:10am IST, compared with its previous close of 73.5750 and after earlier touching 73.10 in opening deals, its highest since 3 October.
(Reuters)
20 People Injured as Escalator Malfunctions in Rome
At least 20 people were injured after an escalator at the Repubblica train station in Rome malfunctioned and sped downwards. The passengers were thrown to the bottom of the station by the speeding escalator, CNN reported.
(ANI)
No BS-4 Vehicles to be Sold After 1 April 2020
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday announced that no Bharat Stage-IV (BS-4) vehicle will be sold and registered across the country after 1 April, 2020, when new emission standards, BS-VI come into place.
(ANI)
FTII Student Writes to I&B Ministry Against Director
An FTII student of 2016 batch has written a letter to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry complaining against Director of FTII Bhupendra Kainthola for 'creating a hostile work environment' for her, 'intimidating her' and 'obstructing her work in FTII' because she raised her voice against sexual harassment.
The director reacted to the allegations. He said that its unfortunate that she released a statement unnecessarily dragging FTII's Internal Committee into academic matter involving her.
(ANI)
SC Declines Review Petition Seeking SIT in Bhima Koregaon Case
Supreme Court on Wednesday declined urgent hearing of the review petition filed by historian Romila Thapar against the verdict that refused SIT probe into arrests of five activists in Bhima Koregaon case. The SC allowed Maharashtra Police to continue with the investigation.
(ANI)
Sabarimala Row: Kerala HC Seeks Govt's Direction on Petition Filed by Women for Protection
As protests took an ugly turn on the day the Sabarimala temple was opened after the Supreme Court allowed the entry of women of menstruating age into the temple, the Kerala High Court, on Wednesday sought direction from the state government on a petition filed by four women who were seeking police protection for entering the Temple.
(ANI)
CRPF Personnel Shoots Self in with Service Revolver in Chhattisgarh
A CRPF personnel on Wednesday committed suicide by shooting himself with his service revolver at CRPF 2nd Battalion headquarter in Sukma, the police confirmed.
(ANI)
Bombay HC Refuses to Grant Extension for Filing Chargesheet in Bhima Koregaon Case
Bombay High Court, on Wednesday refused to grant extension of time for filing the chargesheet against initial accused in the Bhima Koregaon case – Sudhir Dhawale, Rona Wilson, Mahesh raut, Surendra Gadling and Shoma Sen. This order is stayed till 1 November if Maharashtra Government wants to appeal in the Supreme Court.
(ANI)
SIT Gives Clean Chit to Goa's Ex-Home Minister,His Son in Drug Nexus Case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Goa Police has given a clean chit to former state Home minister Ravi Naik and his son in a case of alleged nexus between politicians, police and drug traffickers.
A senior police official said Wednesday that 15 people, including Naik and his son, were questioned but "no evidence was found against them".
Five people held for sexually assaulting and branding minor girl
Five people including a 16-year old boy were arrested for sexually assaulting and branding a minor girl near Thiruvaiyaru in the district, police said Wednesday.
The 14-year old girl, a school dropout was sexually assaulted by the boy from Kudithangi last week, police added.
(PTI)
Mumbai: Moving Car Catches Fire, No Injuries Reported
A moving car caught fire near Mumbai’s Chakala Metro station in Andheri on Wednesday. The fire was doused and no injuries were reported.
(Source: ANI)
36-Year-Old Man Rapes 5-Year-Old Niece in Delhi
A 36-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping his 5-year-old niece in Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh area.
The case has been registered under POCSO Act.
(Source: ANI)
Khashoggi Murder Unthinkable Without US Backing, Says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday said that Khashoggi murder unthinkable 'without US backing’.
(Source: AFP)
Sensex, Nifty Halt Four-Day Fall
Indian equity benchmarks snapped their four-day losing spree after Brent crude dropped below $75 per barrel, its lowest level in two months.
The S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.55 percent or 187 points to 34,034 and the NSE Nifty 50 Index advanced 0.77 percent or 78 points to 10,225.
(Source: BloombergQuint)
Japan Confirms Man Freed by Syria is a Japanese Journalist
Japan confirmed that Jumpei Yasuda who was freed from Syria, is a Japanese freelance journalist who was kidnapped three years ago.
(Source: AP)
Justice Arumughaswamy Commission's Term Extended
Tamil Nadu government has extended Justice Arumughaswamy Commission term for another four months. Arumughaswamy Commission is probing the death of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.
The government had extended the Commission’s tenure twice before, in December 2017 and June 2017.
(Source: ANI)
Virat Kohli Scores Fastest 10,000 ODI Runs
India cricket team captain Virat Kohli becomes the fastest player to score 10,000 ODI runs.
He scored in 205 innings. Sachin Tendulkar had made 10,000 ODI runs in 259 innings.
(Source: ANI)
Indigo Posts Rs 652 Cr Quarterly Loss
IndiGo's parent InterGlobe Aviation on Wednesday reported a loss of Rs 652.1 crore in the three months ended September as higher costs and intense competition took a toll on the bottom line.
This is the first time that the carrier has posted a quarterly loss since getting listed in November 2015.
(Source: PTI)
Bhima Koregaon case: Gonsalves, Ferreira and Bhardwaj's Bail Verdict on 26 October
The Pune Sessions Court will pronounce verdict on bail applications of Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira and Sudha Bhardwaj on 26 October in Bhima Koregaon case.
All three are presently under house arrest following the Supreme Court order.
(Source: ANI)
Khashoggi Case: UK Revoking Visas of Saudi Suspects, Says British PM Theresa May
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday said that UK will be revoking visas of the Saudi suspects in Khashoggi murder case.
(Source: AFP)
One Person Dies After Passenger Boat Capsizes in Mumbai
A passenger boat was capsized near Mumbai’s Shivaji Smarak on Wednesday and one person’s body was recovered later. The boat belongs to Maharashtra Government.
The boat carried senior Maharashtra Government officials including the state Chief Secretary.
(Source: ANI)
20-Year-Old Shot Dead in Aligarh
A youth was shot dead by bike-borne assailants at Jamalpur locality on Anoopshahar Road here, police said Wednesday.
The deceased Shavez (21) was shot on Tuesday night. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared dead, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Four Children Injured as Gunmen Open Fire at School in Pakistan
At least four children were injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire at a school in Pakistan's Quetta city in the restive Balochistan province.
Four students received bullet injuries on their legs in the firing. The injured students -- three boys and a girl - are aged 9 to 12 years.
(Source: PTI)
Malegaon Blast: Purohit Moves Hc Against Prosecution Nod Under UAPA
Lt Col Prasad Shirkant Purohit, accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast, has moved the Bombay High Court challenging a special court's order rejecting his plea against the sanction for his prosecution under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
A special NIA court had last week rejected the pleas filed by Purohit and other accused challenging the validity of the anti-terror law in the case.
(Source: PTI)
GRP Files FIR Over Footbridge Stampede at Santragachhi Junction
Government Railway Police (GRP) has filed an FIR over the footbridge stampede at Santragachhi junction in Howrah on Tuesday, in which 2 people had died and 12 were injured.
(Source: ANI)
Bomb Found At Hillary, Bill Clinton's Home in New York
A bomb has been found at the home of Hillary and Bill Clinton in New York City suburb.
(Source: AP)
US Secret Service Intercepts Suspect Packages Sent to Clinton, Obama
US Secret Service says intercepted suspect packages sent to Clinton, Obama.
(Source: AFP)
Saudii Arabia's Crown Prince Calls Khashoggi Murder a "Henious Crime"
Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman calls the killing of Jamal Khashoggi a "heinous crime that cannot be justified." He also said the killing will not drive a wedge between the kingdom and Turkey.
(Source: AP)
Two Militants Killed in Kashmir
Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants, including an reportedly M.Phil degree holder, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Nowgam area of the city on Wednesday.
The slain militants have been identified as Sabzar Ahmad Sofi and Asif Ahmad, an official said.
(Source: PTI)
Somali Clan Clashes Kill More Than 40 in Two Days: Officials
Clashes between rival clans have killed more than 40 people in two days in a disputed region of northern Somalia, one of the worst such confrontations seen in the area, local officials and elders said.
The clashes began early Tuesday and continued on Wednesday around remote villages in the Sool region between militias from rival Darod sub-clans.
(Source: PTI)
Cathay Pacific Hit by Data Leak Affecting 9.4 Mn Passengers.
Cathay Pacific was hit by data leak affecting 9.4 mn passengers.
(Source: AFP)
CBI Registers Case Against 7 HAL Officials
CBI registers case against seven officials of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) over corruption charges.
It is alleged that around Rs. 5 crore have been paid to the contractors from January to August 2018 based on forgery and misappropriation of company funds.
(Source: ANI)
Elderly Man Mowed Down by Speeding Car
An elderly man out on a morning walk was mowed down by a speeding car in Northeast Delhi's New Usmanpur area on Wednesday, police said.
Chandrapal, 80, was a resident of New Usmanpur area.
(Source: PTI)
Two Killed in Explosion in Cracker Stockpile in Varanasi
Two persons were killed and half-a-dozen others injured on Wednesday in Varanasi in an explosion in what seemed to be illegal stockpiling of fire crackers ahead of Diwali, police said.
The accident took place at a house in Lehartara locality, sources said.
(Source: IANS)
Shooting in Louisville Grocery Store, Many Injured
Kentucky police said that two people were killed in a shooting at a Kroger grocery store on the outskirts of Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday, 24 October. While many people were shot at, the number of injured are not yet known.
(Source: AP)
Congress Party to Protest Across the Country over Ongoing CBI Row
The Congress party will hold protests across the country on Friday, 26 October over the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) row.
Top Congress leaders will be staging a protest outside the CBI headquarters in the national capital, while state leaders will protest in front of the CBI offices in their respective states.
(Source: ANI)
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