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US Wants 'Rapid' Easing of Kashmir Restrictions
The United States wants New Delhi to quickly ease restrictions imposed on Kashmir, a senior official said after President Donald Trump met the leaders of India and Pakistan.
"We hope to see rapid action – the lifting of the restrictions and the release of those who have been detained," Alice Wells, the top State Department official for South Asia, told reporters on Thursday.
(Source: AFP)
Varanasi Schools Shut Today and Tomorrow Due to Heavy Rainfall
All schools and colleges of all boards will remain closed today and tomorrow, due to heavy rainfall in Varanasi.
(Source: ANI)
Salman to Appear Before Jodhpur Court in 1998 Blackbuck Poaching Case
A Jodhpur court will on Friday take up Bollywood actor Salman Khan's plea against his conviction in the blackbuck poaching case.
The actor had filed a plea against his conviction by a lower court, which had sentenced him to five years in jail.
However, there are apprehensions that the actor may not appear before the court in view of a death threat issued by a gangster, 'Garry Shooter', of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang on Facebook last week.
(Source: PTI)
Section 144 Imposed in Mysuru, Ahead of Dussehra
Section 144 (prohibition on gathering of more than 4 people) imposed in Karnataka’s Mysuru, ahead of Dussehra.
(Source: ANI)
Indonesia Inland Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 23
The death toll from a strong inland earthquake in eastern Indonesia climbs to 23, disaster officials say.
(Source: AP)
UN Launches Probe Into Venezuela Rights Abuses
The United Nations has launched probe into Venezuela rights abuses.
(Source: AFP)
Two Pilots Killed as Army Chopper Crashes in Bhutan
An Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crashed in Bhutan in which both the pilots lost their lives, reports ANI, quoting the Indian Army sources. The Indian Army pilot who died in the crash was of Lt Col (Lieutenant colonel) rank while the other was a Bhutanese Army pilot training with the Indian Army, according to ANI.
13 Killed in Bus-Camper Vehicle Collision in Rajasthan's Jodhpur
At least 13 people were killed in a collision between a bus and a camper vehicle on Jaisalmer - Jodhpur Road near Dhadhaniya village in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Either others injured have been referred to a hospital in Jodhpur.
(Source: ANI)
'Delhi Govt to Sell Onion at Rs 23.90/Kg From Saturday': Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, 27 September, said the Delhi government will start selling onion at Rs 23.90 per kg from Saturday, and a person can get maximum 5 kg onion for their family.
(Source: ANI)
CBDT Orders Compulsory Retirement For 15 Officers on Corruption Charges
Central Board of Direct Taxes on Friday, 27 September, compulsorily retired 15 senior officers of rank of Prinicipal Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT), CIT, Junior CIT, Addl. CIT, Assistant CIT due to corruption and other charges.
(Source: ANI)
BSF Jawan Kills Himself in Jammu & Kashmir’s Doda
A Border Security Force personnel allegedly killed himself with his service rifle in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, officials said on Friday.
Vinood Kumar (28), who was posted as one of the security guards to the deputy commissioner, Doda, shot himself Thursday night, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Death By Banner: Chennai Police Arrests AIADMK's Jayagopal
The Chennai Police have arrested AIADMK's Jayagopal in Krishnagiri district, in connection with the death of 22-year-old Subashree after an AIADMK banner fell on her on 12 September.
(Source: ANI)
Karnataka Bypolls Rescheduled to 5 December
Karnataka bypolls will be held on 5 December after ECI rescheduled the earliers dates citing SC hearing on disqualified MLAs’ pleas.
3 Dead After UN Peacekeeping Helicopter Crashes in Africa
Three killed after UN peacekeeping helicopter crashes in Central African Republic, reported AFP quoting UN Force.