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10 Dead, 1 Injured as Oil Tankers Rams Into Auto
10 people have died, 1 injured after an oil tanker rammed into their autorickshaw near Ramrai village in Haryana’s Jind last night. They were returning from an Army recruitment rally. Police says "Relatives informed. Some of these were cadets at military academy. Academy has been informed too."
(ANI)
Cyclone HIKAA Likely to Weaken Into Depression in 6 Hours: IMD
The India Meteorological Dept, said on Wednesday, 25 September, said that Cyclonic Storm ‘HIKAA’ over Oman lay centered at 0530 hrs IST of 25th September about 70 km southwest of Haima. It is likely to move west-southwestwards, weaken into a depression in next six hours and into a well-marked low in subsequent six hours.
(ANI)
Warning Against Jaish Module to Possibly Carry IAF Base Attack
Intelligence agencies have issued warning against a module, of 8-10 Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists, which will possibly try to carry out a suicide attack against Air Force bases in and around Jammu and Kashmir.
IAF bases in Srinagar, Awantipora, Jammu, Pathankot, Hindon have been put on high alert at orange level. Senior officers are reviewing security arrangements 24x7 to tackle the threat. The alert has emanated after agencies monitored movements of Jaish terrorists.
(ANI)
Man Thrashed by Mob, Later Arrested for Harassing Woman in UP
A man was thrashed by a mob and handed over to police for allegedly harassing a woman in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, police said Wednesday.
The incident happened in Khatoli town of the district on Tuesday evening.
The man has been arrested after a case registered against him, Station House Officer Santosh Kumar Tyagi said.
(PTI)
Def Minister Rajnath Singh Commissions New Coast Guard Vessel
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned of Indian Coast Guard's offshore patrol vessel ‘Varaha’ in Chennai.
(ANI)
IAF MiG 21 Crashes in Gwalior, Pilots Eject Safely
A MiG 21 Trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Gwalior, today. Both the pilots, including a Group Captain and a squadron leader, managed to eject safely.
(ANI)
UP Police Head Constable Killed in Road Accident
A head constable was killed and three others were injured when their vehicle rammed into a stationary truck on the Naraini-Banda road on Wednesday morning, police said.
(PTI)
Haryana BJP Core Committee Meeting With Amit Shah Underway
Haryana BJP Core Committee meeting with party President Amit Shah is underway at BJP Headquarters.
(ANI)
Unnao Rape Survivor Discharged from AIIMS, to Stay in Delhi
The Unnao rape survivor was discharged on Wednesday from the AIIMS in Delhi where she was admitted after she met with an accident, sources said.
The woman was admitted in AIIMS following an accident on July 28 and the family is under the CRPF security as per the Supreme Court's order.
(PTI)
Three Men Arrested After Shootout on Dhansa Najafgarh Road
Three people were arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police after an exchange of gunfire in southwest Delhi's Dhansa-Najafgarh road on Wednesday morning, officials said.
The accused were identified as Pramod, Nishant and Surjeet. Whle Pramod and Nishant were residents of Bawana, Surjeet is a resident of Rohtak.
The trio are members of Sandeep alias Dheelu's gang, police said.
(PTI)
Army Conducts Search Operation in Trikuta Nagar of Jammu
The Indian Army is conducting a search operation in Trikuta Nagar area of Jammu.
(ANI)
RBI Refutes Reports of Banks Shutting Down
Reports appearing in some sections of social media about RBI closing down certain commercial banks are false, says RBI.
(ANI)
Finance Secy Rajeev Kumar Dismisses Rumours About RBI Closing Some Banks
Finance Secretary Rajeev Kumar on Wednesday dismissed rumours about RBI closing some banks and said, “No question of closing any public sector bank, which are articles of faith. Government is strengthening PSBs with reforms and infusion of capital to better serve its customers.”
(Source: ANI)
British Parliament Resumes After Supreme Court Ruling
The British parliament resumed on Wednesday, 25 September, after the Supreme Court ruled that prime minister Boris Johnson’s suspension was “unlawful.”
(Source: AFP)
Popular Telugu Comedian Venu Madhav Passes Away
Popular Telugu comedian Venu Madhav, known for his performances in films like 'Chatrapati' and 'Sye,' passed away at the age of 51 on Wednesday.
Venu Madhav, who has been suffering from multiple ailments, including chronic liver cirrhosis, breathed his last at a private hospital in Hyderabad, hospital sources said.
10 Killed in Road Accident in Haryana's Jind
Ten men, including eight youths who were on the way back from an Army recruitment rally, were killed when a truck hit their auto rickshaw in Haryana's Jind district, police said on Wednesday.
The accident took place near a village on Jind-Hisar road Tuesday night, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Woman Raped at Jaipur Hotel, Manager Arrested
A hotel manager was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping a woman in Jaipur, police said.
The woman was staying at the hotel that falls under Jawahar Nagar Police Station limits, the police said.
(Source: PTI)
BJP to Meet on 29 Sept to Finalise Candidates for Haryana Assembly Polls
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a Parliamentary Board Meeting on 29 September to finalise the list of candidates for the upcoming Haryana assembly elections.
(Source: ANI)
Allahabad HC Stays Azam Khan's Arrest in Land Grab Cases
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday stayed the arrest of senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in 27 cases of alleged grabbing of land.
A two-judge of justices Manoj Mishra and Manju Rani Chauhan passed the order on a petition filed by the former Uttar Pradesh minister, challenging the FIRs registered between 13 and 20 July.
(Source: PTI)
Man Allegedly Lynched in West Bengal's Burdwan
A man was allegedly beaten to death with sticks in West Bengal’s Burdwan on Wednesday.
(Source: Mirror Now)
White House Releases Transcript of Trump Call With Ukraine Leader
White House releases transcript of US President Donald Trump call with Ukraine leader.
The transcript showed that Trump asked Ukraine president in phone call to look into why investigation of Joe Biden’s son ended.
(Source: NBC News)
CBI to Probe Murder of Dharwad BJP leader Yogesh Gowda
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday took over the investigation in the 2016 murder case of Dharwad BJP leader Yogesh Gowda.
(Source: ANI)
Boeing Settles Its First Lion Air Cases With MAX Victims
Boeing settles its first Lion Air cases with MAX victims, pays 1.2 million dollar per victim.
(Source: AFP)
Govt Reconstitutes PMEAC, Bibek Debroy Stays On As Chairman
Government of India has reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) for a period of two years with effect from 26 September. Dr. Bibek Debroy and Ratan P Watal will continue to be the Chairman and Member Secretary, respectively.
(Source: ANI)
Israeli President Tasks Netanyahu With Forming New Govt
Israeli president tasks Netanyahu with forming new government, according to a statement.
(Source: AFP)
Kristalina Georgieva Named IMF Managing Director
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday formally selected Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria to be only the second woman ever to lead the 189-member institution.
The selection had been all but guaranteed after the global crisis lender said earlier this month that Georgieva, a former World Bank CEO, was the sole candidate.
In acknowledging her selection, Georgieva spoke of tempestuous times for the global economy.
(Source: AFP)
Not Interested in Having Choksi, Says Antigua and Barbuda PM
Speaking to ANI, Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Brown on Wednesday said that they are not interested in having Mehul Choksi in the country and that he “brings no value to the country”.
“He will be deported ultimately after he exhausts appeals… or he will be repatriated or extradited… Indian officials are free to investigate based on his willingness to participate,” Brown was quoted as saying.
Trump Calls Grounds for His Impeachment a 'Joke'
US President Donald Trump called the grounds for his impeachment laid out by Democrats "a joke," after he was accused of pressuring his Ukrainian counterpart for domestic political reasons.
"When they look at the information, it's a joke. Impeachment for that?" Trump told a news conference in New York on Wednesday, a day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the launch of impeachment proceedings.
(Source: AFP)