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Dueling Plans to End US Shutdown Fail in Senate, Talks Resume
The US Senate on Thursday, 24 January, blocked dueling plans to reopen shuttered federal agencies, a fresh setback in efforts to end a month-long government shutdown, but President Donald Trump signalled he could back a new proposal if it includes border security.
The legislative deadlock left Congress and the president red-faced and adrift as thousands of federal workers, some reliant on food banks to make ends meet, are about to miss a second paycheck.
(Source: AFP)
India is One of the World's Most Dynamic Economies: Singapore Minister
India has emerged as one of the world's most dynamic economies, developing at a great pace and keeping at the forefront of technology and social innovation, Singapore's health minister has said.
Speaking at the 70th Republic Day reception on Thursday night, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong recaptured the strong ties between India and Singapore, which began with India being among the first countries to recognise island country's independence in 1965. This year marks the 54th year of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
(Source: AFP)
11 Trains Running Late Due to Low Visibility
11 trains to Delhi are running late due to low visibility conditions.
(Source: ANI)
Police Vehicle Met With an Accident Due to Low Visibility, 5 Policemen Injured
5 police personnel injured after a police vehicle met with an accident on Jamui-Lakhisarai road near Dhand village in Bihar during night patrolling on Thursday due to dense fog & low visibility conditions.
Two of the injured personnel are critically injured.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Police Arrests Two Terrorists in Delhi
Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested two terrorists in the last two days, reported ANI quoting sources. During questioning, it was revealed that the terrorists planned to target Lajpat Nagar and a gas pipeline in East Delhi, they had conducted a recce of the two areas.
CBI Raids Former Haryana CM BS Hooda's Residence
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda’s residences near Delhi and Haryana were raided by the CBI, on 25 January, over land allotment cases. He was reportedly present at his residence when the investigative agency conducted the raid.
(Source: ANI)
Govt School Teacher Arrested for Sexually Assaulting 8-Year-Old Student in AP
A 40-year-old government school teacher was taken into custody on Thursday evening for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl student at Agiripalli Elementary School in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, police said.
SC Refuses to Stay Implementation of 10% EWS Quota
The Supreme Court has issued notice on pleas challenging the 10 percent economic reservation Bill. It has refused request to stay the proposed law. The government's reply is expected within four weeks.
(Source: ANI)
CBI Refuses Petition Seeking CBI Probe in Kodanad Estate Case
The Supreme Court dismisses a petition filed by social activist KR Ramaswamy seeking a CBI probe into the Kodanad estate case.
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Remains Closed For 5th Day Due to Snow
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for the fifth day on Friday as fresh snowfall hampered efforts of authorities to clear the road for vehicular movement.
The arterial road was closed on Tuesday after a snow avalanche had blocked both tubes of the Jawahar Tunnel on Qazigund side. The official said intermittent snowfall was hampering road clearance operations.
Govt Gives Go Ahead to NBCC in Amrapali Case
The Supreme Court gives a go ahead to the government-owned National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to start process of completing the two stalled Amrapali housing projects. The court posted the matter for hearing on 11 February.
One Killed in High-Rise Blast in Northeast China
One person was killed in an explosion in a high-rise building in Changchun, China.
INX Media Case: HC Reserves Order on Chidambram's Bail Plea
Delhi High Court reserves order in the anticipatory bail plea filed by P Chidambaram in INX media case.
(Source: ANI)
CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Metro Linking Noida & Greater Noida
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Aqua Line Metro linking Noida and Greater Noida
IAF's Prasanth Nair to Get Gallantry Award
Indian Air Force’s Garud Commando Officer Wing Commander Prasanth Nair who rescued a child in a chopper during Kerala floods to be awarded Vayu Sena Medal for Gallantry at this years' Republic Day parade.
J&K's NH-44 Blocked Due to Landslide
Jammu and Kashmir’s NH-44 blocked due to a landslide. Clearance operations are underway.
Chris Brown Sues Rape Accuser for Defamation
Following his arrest and release on an accusation of rape earlier this week, Chris Brown has filed a defamation case against his accuser in Paris courts.
An attorney for the rapper is seeking a criminal prosecution for the "slanderous accusation" of the defendant citing a date of 18 January, according to a copy of complaint acquired by The Hollywood Reporter.
A 24-year-old woman claimed he sexually assaulted her in his hotel room between 15 and 16 January this year. She said they met at Le Crystal club, near Les Champs-Elysees, and she followed him back to the hotel.
(Source: PTI)
Chargsheet Filed in Connection With 11 Women Missing from Brajesh Thakur's Swadhar Greh
Police files chargesheet in connection with the case of 11 women missing from Brajesh Thakur's owned swadhar greh. 3 persons including Madhu named in the chargesheet. All accused are connected with Muzaffarpur shelter home case as well.
Trump Ally Roger Stone Arrested Post Grand Jury Indictment
Trump ally Roger Stone arrested in Florida after grand jury indictment from US Special Counsel's office. Stone has been charged on seven counts, including one count of obstruction of justice, five counts of false statements and one count of witness tampering, informed US Special Counsel.
(Source: Reuters)
Grenade Lobbed on Police Station in Anantnag
Grenade lobbed on a police post near General Bus Stand in Anantnag. One police personnel has suffered minor injuries
SC Issues Note to RBI for Not Disclosing Info Under RTI Act
Supreme Court issues notice to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on two contempt petitions filed against it for not complying with Supreme Court’s direction to disclose information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Rosa Valley Scam: Shrikant Mohta Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody
Shrikant Mohta remanded to 14-day judicial custody by Special CBI court in Bhubaneswar in connection with Chit-fund scam. Court directed that Mohta, who complained of illness, be treated at jail hospital.
(Source: News18)
Militants Lob Grenade at CRPF Camp in Pulwama
Militants lobbed a grenade on a CRPF camp in Pulwama’s Tahab which blasted outside. No injuries reported.
(Source: ANI)
Pranab Mukherjee, 2 Others Conferred Bharat Ratna
The Rashtrapati Bhavan announced on Friday, 25 January that President Ram Nath Kovind had conferred the Bharat Ratna award to Nanaji Deshmukh (posthumously), Dr Bhupen Hazarika (posthumously), and former President Dr Pranab Mukherjee.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in Pune's Kashewadi Slum
A fire broke out in Pune’s Kashewadi slum on Friday, 25 December. Twelve fire tenders have been rushed to the spot, ANI reported. More details awaited.
Terrorists Open Fire at CRPF Camp in Tral; No Injuries Reported
Terrorists on Friday, 25 January, fired three-round bursts upon a CRPF camp in Mindoora, Tral in Jammu and Kashmir.
Security forces retaliated shortly after the incident, as per ANI. No injuries were reported.
L&T Chairman, Writer Balwant Purandare Conferred Padma Vibhushan
Folk artist Teejan Bai, Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh, L&T chairman Anilkumar Manibhai Naik, and writer Balwant Moreshwar Purandare were conferred with Padma Vibhushan by the President on Friday, 25 January.
(Source: ANI)
Five Killed in Plane-Helicopter Crash on Italy Glacier
Five people were killed when a helicopter collided with a light aircraft in the Alps in northern Italy, mountain rescue officials said.
Italy's mountain rescue service reported on Twitter "a crash between a helicopter and a light aircraft" above Rutor glacier, in the Aosta Valley near France, and sent two helicopters to help.
"Five dead ascertained," mountain rescue tweeted, having earlier said that two injured people had been evacuated by helicopter to hospital.
(Source: AFP)
Venezuela Opposition Leader Rejects 'Fake Dialogue' with Maduro
Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido has rejected the 'Fake Dialogue' with Nicolas Maduro, moments after the latter said he was ready to meet his presidency rival.
(Source: AFP)
200 Missing After Brazil Dam Collapse
Around 200 people have gone missing after a dam collapsed in Brazil, news agency AFP quotes fire service as saying.
Trump Announces Deal to Reopen US Government
Over 30 days after US shutdown, President Donald Trump has announced a deal to reopen the government.
(Source: AFP)
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