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EX-TDP MP & Founder of Gitam University Killed in Road Accident
Former TDP MP and founder of Gitam University M V V S Murthy was killed in road accident in Alaska, USA.
According to Telugu reports, the accident took place while Murthy was travelling from California in a Dodge Van to visit a wild life safari at Anchorage in Alaska.
(Source: The Times of India)
Indian National Faces Jail, Canning for Extortion in Singapore
A 35-year-old Indian national, who tried to extort half-a-million Singapore dollars from Standard Chartered Bank here, was charged in a Singapore court.
Nagarajan Balajee faces a jail term of between two and five years and caning under a charge of "attempting to commit extortion," The Straits Times reported on Wednesday, 3 October.
(Source: PTI)
Protesting Farmers End March in Delhi
Protesting farmers who had marched from Haridwar to Delhi, as part of the Kisan Kranti Padyatra, ended their march at the Kisan Ghat in the early hours of Wednesday, 3 October, police said.
The farmers had marched towards Delhi on Tuesday, 2 October, over demands ranging from farm loan waiver to cut in fuel prices, blocking traffic movement on arterial roads leading to the national capital.
(Source: PTI)
Sensex Opens at 36,526.14 on Wednesday
The BSE Sensex jumped up 299 points, or 0.83 percent at 36,526.14 on Wednesday, 3 October. The NSE counterpart Nifty also levelled up at 11,000 and rising up at 77.85 points, or 0.71 per cent, shut shop at 11,008.30.
(Source: Economic Times)
3 Dead After Inhaling Gas From Malfunctioning AC
Three people from the same family, which includes an 8-year-old girl, died on Wednesday, 3 October, in Chennai, after inhaling gas that leaked from a malfunctioning air-conditioner.
(Source: ANI)
Fire in Calcutta Medical College & Hospital, Rescue Operations Underway
A massive fire broke out at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday, 3 October, morning. Ten fire tenders have been rushed to the spot and rescue operations are underway. All the patients are safe.
(Source: ANI)
Rupee Hits All Time Low at Rs 73.34 Against US Dollar
The rupee hit an all-time low of Rs 73.34 against the US dollar on Wednesday, 3 October.
(Source: PTI)
Tax Probe Against Trump Confirmed
The New York State Tax Department has confirmed it is investigating claims by the New York Times that US President Donald Trump helped his parents dodge millions of dollars in taxes.
The newspaper has alleged that Trump was involved in "dubious tax schemes during the 1990s, including instances of outright fraud", the BBC reported on Wednesday, 3 October.
(Source: IANS)
Justice Ranjan Gogoi Takes Oath as 46th CJI
Justice Ranjan Gogoi took oath as the 46th Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, 3 October, marking the end of the 13-month tenure of outgoing CJI, Dipak Misra, on Tuesday, 2 October.
Gogoi was sworn-in as the next CJI, in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind.
(Source: ANI)
Bail Plea of Bishop Franco Mulakkal Rejected
The bail plea of Franco Mulakkal, former Bishop Jalandhar, who was arrested for allegedly raping a nun for over two years, was rejected by the Kerala High Court on Wednesday, 3 October.
Bhima Koregaon: Maha Govt Moves SC Against Release of Activist from House Arrest
The Maharashtra government, on Wednesday, 3 October, moved the Supreme Court against the release of social activist Gautam Navlakha from house arrest.
The Maharashtra government will bring forth the issue in front the newly sworn-in Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, to seek an immediate stay on the Delhi High Court order and directions to restore Gautam Navlakha’s house arrest.
(Source: ANI)
Editors' Guild Condemns Cancellation of Registration of CPI(M)'s Mouthpiece in Tripura
The Editors Guild of India on Wednesday condemned the cancellation of the registration of CPI(M)'s mouthpiece 'Daily Desher Katha' in Tripura by the Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI).
Demanding the "immediate revocation" of the order, the Guild said that it is "of the view that cancellation of the registration of a publication on the mere finding that there was a mismatch between the information of the editor, printer and publisher is not only a gross overreaction but also a draconian step that throttles freedom of the media."
Wife of Malaysian Ex-PM Arrested in Graft Case
The wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been arrested and is expected to be charged in a graft scandal involving the 1MDB state investment fund.
A government official said that Rosmah Mansor was arrested by the anti-graft agency on Wednesday after it questioned her for a third time over alleged theft and money laundering at the fund.
(AP)
UN Court Issues Interim Order to US to Lift Certain Sanctions Against Iran
The UN court has issued an interim order to the United States to lift Iran sanctions linked to humanitarian goods, civil aviation.
(AP)
Nobel Prize 2018 in Chemistry Announced
The Nobel Prize 2018 in Chemistry has been awarded to scientists Frances H Arnold , George P Smith and Sir Gregory P Winter for their work in directed evolution of enzhymes and the phage display of peptides and antibodies
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences decided to award the Nobel Prize with one half to Frances H Arnold and the other half jointly to George P Smith and Sir Gregory P Winter.
Mayawati Addresses Media on Cong-BSP Alliance
BSP Chief Mayawati, on Wednesday addressed a press conference on her parties alliance with the Congress for upcoming elections.
Maharashtra Govt Moves SC Challenging Delhi HC's Relief to Navlakha
The Maharshtra government moved the Supreme Court Wednesday challenging the Delhi High Court order allowing Gautam Navlakha, one of the five rights activists arrested in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima case, to be freed from house arrest.
(PTI)
'Modi's Operandi' for Handing Out Defence Contracts - be a Rs 45000 cr Defaulter: Rahul
Congress president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday took a swipe at the Modi government and Anil Ambani over the Rafale issue, saying that in order to bag India's biggest defence contracts one has to be a "defaulter of Rs 45,000 crore" and have "no relevant experience".
(PTI)
India to Deport 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar on Thursday
Seven Rohingya immigrants, who have been staying in Assam illegally, will be deported to their home country Myanmar Thursday, officials said in New Delhi.
This is for the first time Rohingya immigrants would be sent back to Myanmar from India.
A UN human rights expert has also expressed alarm at the issue, saying their forcible return could constitute refoulement which violates international law, according to the United Nations Human Rights Special Procedures.
The Indian Govt has an obligation to refer Rohingyas under their custody to the UN refugee agency so their protection needs can be assessed and proper information provided to them about their rights, the expert added.(PTI)
Retirement Age of SC and HC Judges Should be the Same: KK Venugopal
Attorney General, KK Venugopal, on Wednesday said that it will be in the interest of the Judiciary if the retirement age of high court and supreme court journalists is the same.
(ANI)
State Owned Bank of Maharashtra Closes 51 Branches Across Country
The Bank Of Maharashtra, on Wednesday, has closed 51 branches across the country as a part of its cost-cutting measures in the banking industry, NDTV quoted an official as saying. All the closed branches were in urban centres and were declared unviable and incurring huge losses, said the official of the Pune-headquartered public sector bank.
(NDTV)
Delhi HC Allows NBCC to Seek Environmental Clearance for 6 GPRA
Delhi High Court allows NBCC (National Buildings Construction Corporation) to seek fresh environment clearance for 6 GPRA (General Pool Residential Accommodation) colonies in South Delhi.
Delhi Women's Commission Issues Notice Over Harassment of Student on DTC Bus
Delhi Commission for Women issues notices to Transport Commissioner and Delhi Police over harassment of a college student on DTC bus on route no. 544. The Commission has sought for a reply by 10 October 2018.
(ANI)
Egypt Says Security Forces Kill 15 Militants in Sinai
Egyptian said Wednesday that police have killed 15 suspected militants in a shootout in the northern Sinai Peninsula, where they are battling an Islamic State-led insurgency.
The Interior Ministry says the militants were killed during a raid on their hideout in the city of el-Arish, where they were planning attacks on security forces in the coming days.
(PTI)
CBI Files Chargesheet Against 59 in Relation to Baba Virendra Dev Dixit Sexual Exploitation Case
CBI has filed a chargesheet at Rohini CBI court against 59 inmates of Adhyatmik Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalayay in connection with Baba Virendra Dev Dixit alleged sexual exploitation case.
(ANI)
Vietnam Communist Party Chief Nominated as Presidential Candidate
Vietnam Communist Party general secretary nominated as only candidate for President, news agency AFP reported quoting the Vietnam government.
(ANI)
Govt Approves Proposal to Raise MSP for Rabi Crops
Union Ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Radha Mohan Singh on Monday, told the media during a press conference that the government has approved the proposal to raise MSP for Rabi crops.
By increasing the MSP today the farmers of India will have an additional income to the tune of Rs 62,635 Crores.
(ANI)
Ahead of Local Bodies Polls, J&K BJP Expels 15 'rebel' Workers for Anti-Party Activities
The Jammu and Kashmir BJP, on Wednesday expelled 15 "rebel" workers from the party for anti-party activities ahead of the local bodies polls in Jammu.
(PTI)
Ravi Shankar Prasad Announces New Schemes for MP, Farmers and Railways
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, along with Ram Mohan Singh, announced a slew of schemes ahead of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections, apart from increasing the MSP for Rabi crops.
Prasad announced the government’s plans for Metro in the state of MP, cost for which, will be shared by both the state and the central government. He announced a metro line for Bhopal (27.8 km connectivity) and Indore (41.55 km connectivity).
He also announced a National Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation - a 25 acre project on the outskirts of Bhopal (35km away).
IMD Issues Red Alert in Kerala
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning about a low-pressure area in the Arabian sea close to the Sri Lanka coast. There are chances of a cyclonic and the predicted trajectory will be along the coast of Lakshadweep, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.
HC Orders Enquiry into Officers Issuing Passport to Sushil Ansal Despite Uphaar Tragedy
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered an enquiry by the Ministry of External Affairs against passport officers who repeatedly issued passport to Sushil Ansal despite his involvement in the case pertaining to 1997 Uphaar cinema fire which killed 59 people.
(PTI)
Congress Delegation to Meet Comptroller and Auditor General Over Rafale
A Congress delegation will meet the Comptroller and Auditor General on Thursday at 12pm over the issue of Rafale Deal.
(ANI)
ICJ to Hold Public Hearing in Kulbhushan Jadhav Case from 18 Feb
International Court of Justice will hold a public hearing in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case from 18 February to 21 February 2019.
(ANI)
Five Tourists near Ooty Killed After Car Falls Into Gorge
Five tourists near Ooty were killed and two others injured after their car fell in a gorge, police said on Wednesday.
The two men, who survived the accident, were rescued from the damaged vehicle and are being treated for injuries. The five people were from Chennai, according to an NDTV report.
(NDTV)
Facebook says in Touch with Indian Govt to Share Security Breach Info
Facebook said on Wednesday that it is in touch with the Indian government "to share preliminary information" pertaining to a recent breach that had impacted 50 million accounts on the social networking platform.
The US-based firm, which earlier this week was asked by the IT ministry to provide an update on the country-specific impact of the breach, said it is in the midst of working through the details of users affected in India.
(PTI)
LeT Terrorist Who Threatened Against Polling in Civic Elections Held
Security forces on Wednesday arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist who had previously issued threats to people against taking part in local body elections, the Times of India reported citing Jammu and Kashmir police.
CBI Discovers Human Skeleton Whilst Investigating Matters on Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case
Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) has reached a cremation site in Sikandarpur for further investigation on matters on Muzaffarpur shelter home case. CBI has discovered a human skeleton at the site.
Digging of the site is underway.
3 Naxals Dead in Chhattisgarh, 1 Captured After Police Encounter
Bodies of three naxals were recovered in Chhattisgarh after an encounter with the police on Wednesday.
Following the encounter, one naxal was captured alive. Other materials including 315 bore pistol, four country-made guns and a bomb were also recovered.
(ANI)
AFSPA Extended in 3 Districts of Arunachal Pradesh
The Centre extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Acts to three districts in Arunachal Pradesh, declaring them as 'disturbed area.
The three districts include Tirap, Changland and Longding of Arunchal Pradesh.
(ANI)