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Zuckerberg Says Company ‘Evaluating’ Deepfake Video Policy
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company is evaluating how it should handle "deepfake" videos created with artificial intelligence and high-tech tools to yield false but realistic clips.
(Source: PTI)
Tollywood Actor Vijaya Nirmala Passes Away
Veteran Tollywood actor-director Vijaya Nirmala passed away today in Hyderabad. She was 73.
(ANI)
Trump Says His Conversation with Putin is No One's Business
US President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the G20 summit on Thursday, refused to speak on his meeting with Russian President Vladamir Putin. Talking to journalists before the summit, Trump said “What i say to him is none of your business.”
(ANI)
Four Workers Die Inside Septic Tank in Haryana
Four municipal corporation sweepers, three of them part-time workers, died of asphyxia at a public division disposal plant’s septic tank near Meat Market in Rohtak Wednesday, police said.
The deceased have been identified as permanent employee Anil Saini, 39, of Kaithal; part-time workers Sanjay Kumar, 26, of Uttar Pradesh , Dharmender, 35, and Ranjit Dhanak, 28, of Rohtak.
(HT)
Refute Reports of Tabrez's Father Being Lynched: Tabrez's Uncle
Jharkhand lynching victim Tabrez’s uncle, speaking to ANI, refuted reports of Tabrez’s father also being lynched.
“He was murdered over a dispute with his friends, we found his body a week later, I refute such reports,” he said.
Panipat Man Shoots Woman, Kills Self Later
A man allegedly shot at & injured a woman & later committed suicide in Panipat, yesterday.
DSP told ANI: "Body of the man has been identified as Kishor, 2 illicit firearms, a bag & a bike have been recovered. Prima facie it appears that the man shot at the woman & later committed suicide."
Mumbai Taxi Driver Alleges He was Forced to Say "Jai Shri Ram", FIR Filed
FIR registered after Faisal, a taxi driver in Mumbra had filed a complaint on 23 June alleging he was beaten by three people during a road rage incident. Later he added in the complaint that he was also forced to say 'Jai Shri Ram' by the attackers.
Monsoon to Slow Down till 30 June, Says IMD
The south-west monsoon is likely to arrive late in the national capital, the IMD said, after the agency found the absence of “favorable weather factors.”
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal only around 30 June, when conditions will turn favourable for the monsoon to advance to the remaining parts of central, west and northwest India after 1 July.
(Source: Hindustan Times)
Delhi Police Issues Statement on Viral Tik Tok Video
After a viral video on Tik Tok showing a man doing push-ups atop a Delhi Police vehicle emerged, the police has issued a statement distancing itself from the vehicle.
The statement read: “The vehicle is of a private contractor taken on hire for certain duties, and it is not Police vehicle. The person in video is not a policeman but friend of private driver of hired vehicle. Contractor issued showcause notice.”
IAF Jaguar Hit by Bird, Engine Fails
An IAF jaguar pilot jettisoned fuel tanks of his aircraft after one of the engines failed after being hit by a bird. The pilot managed to land back safely at the Ambala Air Base, sources told ANI.
Mementos Received by PM Modi Put on Display at Bihar Town
Travellers visiting this north Bihar town to catch glimpses of historical spots, such as writer George Orwells place of birth or places associated with Mahatma Gandhis first civil disobedience movement on the Indian soil, may now have an added attraction.
(PTI)
Chhattisgarh Man Kills Himself Inside Police Station; 10 Cops Suspended
A 30-year-old man accused of beating his wife committed suicide in police custody in Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur district on Wednesday, 26 June prompting authorities to suspend ten policemen.
(HT)
Delhi Police Special Cell Arrests 3 With Heavy Ammunition
The Delhi Police Special Cell, on Thursday 27 June arrested three people with 21 pistols and 34 magazines. According to the Police, the weapons were to be supplied to a Delhi NCR Gangster.
(ANI)
8 Years on the Run, Man Suspected of Killing live-in Partner Dies
More than eight years after the body of 29-year-old Neetu Solanki was found stuffed in a bag outside New Delhi railway station, the Delhi Police on Wednesday, 26 June said her suspected killer, Raju Gehlot, had died at a private hospital in Gurugram Tuesday.
(HT)
Man Stabs Medical Student in Faridabad After She Resisted Molestation Attempt
A man stabbed a medical student in Faridabad after she resisted a molestation attempt by him earlier. Police have arrested the accused. The victim has received injuries.
(ANI)
Cong Leader Shot Dead in Faridabad
Congress leader Vikas Chaudhary, on Thursday 27 June was shot at in Faridabad. According to report, Chaudhary later succumbed to his injuries.
(ANI)
SC to Hear AAP MLAs Plea Challenging Disqualification from Delhi Assembly
SC to hear on Friday rebel AAP MLA Devender Sehrawat's plea challenging disqualification notice issued to him by Delhi Assembly.
(PTI)
Two Brothers Beaten to Death in UP
Two brothers were beaten to death by a group of 12 people in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district, with police suspecting it to be case of enmity. The incident took place in Dokri Kalan village on Wednesday night.
Twelve men, armed with lathis, attacked the bothers --Vijendra (55) and Bhusi (48) -- when they were sleeping in a hut at an agricultural field, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Pramanad Pandey said Thursday, 27 June.
(PTI)
SP Leader Apologises for Conduct of Party MP Neeraj Shekhar
Switzerland Govt Freezes Nirav Modi's Bank Accounts
The Switzerland government, on Thursday, 27 June has reportedly seized 4 bank accounts owned by fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi. According to reports, the bank accounts are holding about $6 million dollars combined.
(CNBC TV18)
Telangana CM lays foundation stone for construction of new Secretariat buildings
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday, 27 June laid the foundation stone for the construction of new Secretariat buildings at the existing location.
The "Bhumi puja" was performed at the D Block in the Secretariat complex situated near the picturesque Hussain Sagar lake.
(PTI)
Niramala Sitharaman Meets Former PM Manmohan Singh
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met former PM Dr Manmohan Singh at his residence.
(ANI)
TDP Spokesperson Joins BJP in Presence of JP Nadda
TDP Spokesperson Lanka Dinakar has joined the BJP in the presence of the party’s working president JP Nadda, reported India Today.
J&K Cops Recover Body on 1 Terrorist, Arrest Another
Jammu & Kashmir Police has recovered the body of one active terrorist from the orchards of Bijbehara area of Anantnag District while another injured terrorist was arrested.
The killed terrorist has been identified as Adil Dass from Waghama Bijbehara and his body has been handed over to the family after medico-legal formalities.
The injured terrorist has been identified as Arif Hussain Bhat of Fathepora Larkipora Anantnag. He has now been taken into custody & admitted to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Afghan President in Pakistan for Bilateral Talks and to Boost Peace Process
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani arrived on a two-day visit here on Thursday in an effort to normalise bilateral ties and boost the peace process in the war-torn country.
He was received by Pakistan's Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood and other officials after which Ghani was given a 21-gun salute.
(PTI)
One Killed, Two Injured in Blast in J&K's Kulgam
One person was killed and two others injured Thursday, 27 June in a blast in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. An explosion took place at Chadder village in Kulgam district injuring three persons, one of whom succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at the hospital, a police official said.
(PTI)
Eminem's Estranged Father Dies at 67
Rap god Eminem's estranged father, Marshall Bruce Mathers, has died. He was 67.
Mathers, who went by the name Bruce, reportedly died near Fort Wayne, Indiana after a heart attack at his home, reported TMZ.
The exact cause of death remains unclear.
(PTI)
AICC Suspends South Chennai Dist President
The All India Congress Committee has suspended South Chennai District President Karate Thiagarajan for “frequent anti-party activities and breach of discipline” with immediate effect.
(The Hindu)
BJP Workers Stage Protest Over Party Worker Being Shot at by Police
BJP workers protest after a party worker was allegedly shot at by police last night in Gurap. The protestors are demanding strict action against the police personnel.
(ANI)
Noida Asked to Pay Rs. 1 Cr Penalty for Dumping Untreated Sewage into Drains
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Wednesday imposed a Rs.1 crore penalty on the Noida authority for dumping the city’s untreated sewage into drains.
(HT)
Teenager Raped by Lover and his Friend in UP
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her lover and his friend in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot district, police said on Thursday, 27 June.
The incident took place on Tuesday, 25 June evening while the girl was heading home and the two men abducted and raped her, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Balwant Chaudhary said.
(PTI)
Axis Bank Plans to Seek Board Approval for Share Sale in July
Axis Bank plans to seek board approval for the $1.3 billion share sale as early as next month, Bloomberg reports.
(BloombergQUint)
Two Unidentified Bodies Found in Agra Farm
Bodies of a man and a woman found in a farm in Kheragarh, Agra. Jogendra Singh, SSP Agra said that it appears relatives of the girl have murdered them. “We are interrogating girl's father, mother and sister, they have confessed to some of the things,” the SSP said.
(ANI)
Wanted Naxal Killed in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
One naxal, identified as Vanjam Budhu, Nilamadgu RPC (Revolutionary People's Committee) in-charge and Jan Militia commander, carrying reward of Rs. 1 lakh has been killed by District Reserve Guard (DRG) during encounter in Sukma on Thursday, 27 June.
(ANI)
Police Lathi-Charges Computer Teachers Protesting Permanent Posting
Police lathi-charged contractual computer teachers in Bihar who were protesting in front of the Vidhan Sabha demanding permanent posting.
(ANI)
Deve Gowda Names R Leeladevi Prasad as President of K'taka Women Wing
Janata Dal (Secular) National President and former PM HD Deve Gowda (file pic) today nominated former minister R Leeladevi Prasad as President of State Women Wing. He has also nominated Ruth Manorama as President of Bengaluru city's Women Wing.
(ANI)
Oppn Accuses Maharashtra Minister of Involvement in 'Rs 342 cr Land Scam'
Opposition MLAs Thursday staged a protest, accusing Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrakant Patil of involvement in a "Rs 342 crore scam" pertaining to two land deals in Pune district.
The legislators, including Leader of the Opposition in state Assembly Vijay Wadettivar and NCP leaders Jayant Patil, Ajit Pawar and Jitendra Awhad, shouted slogans against the minister in the legislature premises and sought his resignation.
(PTI)
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Meets Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh meets Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Nitin Gadkari.
(ANI)
Trump Threatens to Sue Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the US government "should be suing Google and Facebook and all that," then wagered that "perhaps we will," in a new broadside against Silicon Valley at a moment when it already faces heightened antitrust scrutiny in Washington.
(The Washington Post)
Three Members of a Family Found Dead in Assam
Three members of a family were found dead in Mukhigaon area of Kokrajhar district. Police says, "it is certain that they have been murdered with a sharp weapon. Investigation underway and a search has been launched to nab the accused."
(ANI)
2 Men Throw Stones at Leopard in Zoo, VMC to Step Up Security
Two inebriated men threw stones at a leopard in a zoo here in Gujarat, prompting the civic authorities to step up security arrangements for the animals.
The incident took place at the civic-run Sayaji Baug zoo here on Wednesday when the leopard was sleeping in its enclosure.
(PTI)
Bomb Threat on Mumbai-Newark Flight Was a Hoax: Air India Official
Air India 191 Mumbai-Newark flight made a precautionary landing at London Stansted Airport due to a bomb threat.
However, an Air India official said the bomb threat on Mumbai-Newark flight was a hoax and the was plane back in the air.
(ANI)
Former Bengal Captain Shyam Sundar Mitra Passes Away
Former Bengal captain Shyam Sundar Mitra succumbed to prolonged illness in Kolkata.Mitra, 82, was being treated for a heart ailment.
Popularly known as SS, the top-order Bengal batsman played 59 first- class matches and averaged 50.13 with a career best score of 155, but despite having played some heroic knocks in the 1960s, Mitra was never selected to play for India.
(PTI)
At Least 4 Dead, 7 Injured as Vehicle Falls Into Gorge in J&K's Shopian
At least four people are feared dead and seven injured after their vehicle fell into a deep gorge near Peer Ki Gali in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district. The injured have been shifted to a hospital. Rescue operation is underway.
(ANI)
Maratha Reservation: Bombay HC Upholds 16% Quota by Maharashtra Govt
Bombay High Court upholds Maratha reservation given by the Maharashtra government. A petition had challenged its constitutional validity. More details are awaited.
(ANI)
TN Court Sends 3 ISIS Terrorist Suspects to 5-Day Police Custody
A Tamil Nadu Court sends three ISIS terrorist suspects who were arrested by Tamil Nadu police last week, to five-day police custody.
(ANI)
Uttarakhand Govt Transfers 25 IAS Officers, 9 PCS Officers
Uttarakhand Government has transferred 25 IAS officers, nine PCS officers and District Magistrates of Dehradun, Tehri, Haridwar, Champawat and Nainital.
(ANI)
Man Gets 10 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Raping Minor Girl in Odisha
A court in Odisha awarded 10 years rigorous imprisonment to a 20-year-old man for kidnapping and raping a minor girl in 2017.
The special judge of POCSO court, Balasore, Ajanta Sarangi also slapped a fine of Rs 20,000 on the convict, saying failure to deposit the fine would invite an additional jail term of three months.
(PTI)
3 Sanitation Workers Die After Inhaling Poisonous Gas in Coimbatore
Three sanitation workers died after inhaling poisonous gas while cleaning a septic tank in Coimbatore’s Keelanatham area in Tamil Nadu. The police have registered a case and further investigation is underway.
(ANI)
Nirav Modi Appears Before London Court via Video Link
Nirav Modi appears before London's Westminster Magistrate's court via video link. “Court to do all it can to facilitate his request to access documents relating to his case while he is in prison. He has been remanded to custody till 25 July, the next date of hearing,” the Judge said.
(ANI)
Freedom Fighter Mohammed Baji Passes Away Aged 103
Eminent freedom fighter Mohammed Baji died at his residence at Sunari Sahi in Bhubaneswar’s Nabarangpur, family sources said. He was 103.
A close associate of tribal civil rights activist Laxman Nayak, Baji was injured in police firing during the 1942 movement when 29 tribals were killed while protesting before the Mathili police station in Malkangiri district.
(PTI)
1 Dead, Several Wounded in Suicide Bomber Attacks in Tunisian Capital
Two suicide bombers blew themselves up in separate attacks on police in the Tunisian capital on Thursday, killing one police officer and wounding several other people, the government said.
It was not immediately known who was behind the attacks, which took place months before an election and at the peak of a tourist season in which Tunisia is hoping for a record number of visitors.
(Reuters)
Anticipatory Bail Granted to Binoy Kodiyeri Till Monday in Rape Case
A Mumbai Court grants anticipatory bail to Binoy Kodiyeri till Monday, 1 July in connection with a rape case. He is the son of CPM Kerala Chief Kodiyeri Balakrishnan.
(ANI)
SEBI Approves Framework for Issuance of DVR Share
Market regulator SEBI has approved the framework for issuing differential voting rights.
(PTI)
BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya Held in Connection With Protest Over Power Cuts
BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya has been arrested in connection with a case where a protest was held in Rajbada recently, over power cuts in the state. He has already been sent to judicial custody till 7 July for thrashing a Municipal Corporation officer in Indore.
(ANI)
11 Students Dead After Minibus Falls Into Gorge in J&K's Shopian
Eleven students, including nine girls, of a computer coaching institute died and seven others were injured when the minibus they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said.
The vehicle, carrying students from the Poonch-based institute, fell into the gorge near Peer Ki Gali on the Mughal road connecting Bafliaz in Poonch to Shopian, a police official said.
(PTI)
Mumbai Police Files FIR Against Aditya Pancholi
Mumbai Police filed an FIR against actor-producer Aditya Pancholi based on an actor’s statement.
(ANI)
Punjab CM Orders Inquiry into Ludhiana Jail Violence
Punjab Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the outbreak of violence in the Central Jail in Ludhiana.
The probe will be conducted by DC Ludhiana.
(ANI)
Skeletal Remains to Be Sent to Forensics for Investigation: Muzaffarpur DM
Talking about the skeletal remains which were found behind the SKMCH hospital in Muzaffarpur, the District Magistrate said, “It was found that last rites of unclaimed bodies are performed there, so their remains were found. A high level investigation team was constituted on 25 June. A report was filed.”
He further said that the remains will be sent to forensics to ascertain if they're human or animal remains.
(ANI)
100 Shanties Gutted in Fire in Amritsar, No Casualty Reported
Around 100 shanties of labourers in Punjab's Amritsar were gutted in a massive fire on Thursday, police said. However, no casualty was reported in the incident, the police said.
(PTI)
Govt to Go Head With Air India Disinvestment on AISAM Recommendations
On the recommendations of Air India Specific Alternative Mechanism (AISAM), the government to go ahead with the process of disinvestment Air India.
(ANI)
Strategic Forces Command Carries out Successful Night-Firing Test of a Ballistic Missile
Strategic Forces Command (SFC) carries out successful night-firing test of a ballistic missile off the coast of Odisha. All the strategic missiles of the country are controlled by the Tri-Services SFC.
(ANI)
5 People Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Killing Journalist
Five people were sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing a journalist in Odisha's Ganjam district five years ago.
The scribe, Tarun Acharya, was killed on 27 May 2014, for exposing that child labourers were being engaged in a cashew processing unit, the victim’s family said.
(PTI)
11th Tranche of Electoral Bonds Sale to Kick off From 1 July
The Finance Ministry announced launch of the 11th tranche of electoral bonds sale from 1-10 July.
(PTI)
Leaves of Doctors Cancelled Due to AES Outbreak in Bihar
In the wake of the recent outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar, the leaves of all doctors, pediatricians in particular stand cancelled, Medical Superintendent at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Dr Vijay Krishna Prasad said.
“A new ward of 20 beds has also been made,” Prasad said.
Chouhan Repeats Jumping out of "Sinking" Ship Jibe at Rahul
Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan again took potshots at Rahul Gandhi, saying he was the first to jump out of a "sinking" Congress ship instead of trying to save it till the end.
(Source: PTI)
Video of Unnao Jail Inmates: Disciplinary Action Initiated Against Officials
After a video of two inmates flaunting a pistol at the Unnao district jail went viral on social media, disciplinary action was initiated against jail officials.
A proposal has also been sent to the Home Department for the transfer of the inmates to some other jail.
(Source: PTI)
Woman, Daughter Assaulted, Tonsured for Resisting Molestation; 2 Held: Police
A group of people allegedly assaulted a woman and her daughter, and tonsured them before parading them in their village in Bihar's Vaishali district for resisting their bid to molest the two, police said.
Two persons, including the main accused, were arrested, they added.
(Source: PTI)
Amarinder Rejects Demand to Sack Punjab Jails Minister
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh rejected demands for the resignation of Jails Minister or officials of the Ludhiana Jail where one inmate died after violence broke out inside the premises.
(Source: PTI)
Public Can Give More Suggestions for the National Education Policy: HRD Min Pokhriyal
Union HRD Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal said, “There's enthusiasm among public over implementation of new education policy. The Draft National Education Policy submitted by Dr K Kasturirangan Committee was put it in public domain, and we got over 50,000 suggestions. Ministry invites more suggestions from public.”
(Source: ANI)
2 Injured in Shooting Near French Mosque, Manhunt Underway
French authorities say two people have been wounded in a shooting in front of a mosque in the western city of Brest, and police are searching for the attacker.
(Source: AFP)
Five Members of Family Bludgeoned to Death in UP's Hamirpur
Five members of a family were found bludgeoned to death in neighbouring Hamirpur district during the evening, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Prashant Kishor Meets Mamata Again, Fuels Speculation of His Appointment
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor met Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee for the second time in a month, fuelling the speculation that he might take a lead role in preparing the party's strategy for the 2021 West Bengal Assembly polls.
(Source: PTI)
Twitter Announces Action Against Politicians' Rule-Breaking Tweets
Twitter said that it would label and deprioritize tweets from politicians that break its rules -- in a move that could affect the prodigious output of US President Donald Trump.
(Source: AFP)
Rahul Gandhi Condoles Deaths in J&K Accident
Congress president Rahul Gandhi condoled the death of 11 students, including nine girls, in an accident in Jammu and Kashmir, saying he was pained by the news and prayed for the early recovery of the injured.
"The news of the death of 11 students including 9 girls in a tragic accident in Jammu and Kashmir has pained me. My heartfelt condolences to the families of those children killed in this accident and I pray for the early recovery of the injured," Gandhi said on Twitter.
(Source: PTI)
Two Held for Firing Shots at News Channel Crew
Two men were arrested for allegedly opening fire at the crew of a television news channel in south Delhi, police said.
The accused were identified as Tayyab (23), a resident of Shahdara in east Delhi, and Shahid (20), a resident of Kabir Nagar, they added.
(Source: PTI)
I Resigned From Party Posts, Not Party: Alpesh Thakor to HC
Disgruntled Congress MLA Alpesh Thakor told the Gujarat High Court that he could not be disqualified as legislator as he had only resigned from various party posts and not the party.
(Source: PTI)
Bodies of Two Women Found in a House in Jaitpur
The bodies of two women were found at their residence in southeast Delhi's Jaitpur area, police said.
The deceased were identified as Kismat and Zabna, they added.
(Source: PTI)
ACB Conducts Raids After Unearthing Rs 177-Crore Loan Fraud in J&K Bank
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) registered a case and conducted raids after unearthing a loan fraud worth over Rs 177 crore in Jammu and Kashmir Bank, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
UP: Rape Survivor Attacked by Three Men Ahead of Court Date
A 28-year-old rape survivor was allegedly assaulted at Greater Noida by three men who also attempted to strangulate her, a day ahead of the hearing in the rape case in a local court, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Meerut: Police Looking Into Complaint of Migration of Hindu Families
A committee has been formed following a complaint lodged on the NaMo app by a social worker claiming that 125 Hindu families had migrated from Prahlad Nagar in Meerut due to harassment of women by members of another community, even as officials said the matter pertained to local issues.
(Source: PTI)
Migrants Face Violence as Us Makes Them Wait in Mexico
Migrants who are being forced to wait in Mexico while they try to win asylum in the U.S. complain they are being subjected to violence in the country's dangerous border cities.
(Source: AP)
IS Claims Twin Suicide Attacks in Tunisia Capital: US Monitor
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for double suicide attacks that killed a police officer and wounded eight people in the Tunisian capital, a US-based monitor said.
(Source: PTI)
US Woman Who Killed Her 2 Children Sentenced to 120 Years in Jail
A Connecticut woman convicted of killing her two children saying it was God's plan was sentenced to 120 years in prison without the possibility of parole.
LeRoya Moore, 39, was sentenced, following her conviction in March of two counts of murder for killing her six-year-old daughter, Aleisha, and her seven-year-old son, Daaron, at the family's home in East Haven in 2015. For each count of murder, she received 60 years.
(Source: PTI)
Protesters Storm Bahraini Embassy in Iraqi Capital Baghdad
Protesters stormed the Bahraini embassy compound in Baghdad, removing the flag from above the building and replacing it with a Palestinian banner in protest against a conference held in the gulf nation to promote peace between Arabs and Israelis.
(Source: PTI)
Texas Police Officer Charged With Murder in Dallas Shooting
A Texas police officer has been indicted on a murder charge two weeks after shooting the unarmed driver of a truck that had been reported stolen as the vehicle swerved past his police SUV in a Dallas parking lot.
(Source: AP)
Six Dead Endangered Right Whales Found in Canadian Waters
Six critically endangered North Atlantic right whales have been found dead in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence this month, Canadian officials said.
(Source: AFP)