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Dense Fog Engulfs Delhi-NCR, Flight Operations Affected
Dense fog engulfed Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, a day after a minimum temperature of 2.5°C was recorded in the national capital.
The Delhi airport said that flight operations have been affected due to bad weather. “CAT III B compliant aircraft and pilots are currently able to land. Passengers are requested to stay in touch with the airline concerned for updated flight information,” it said.
The city has been reeling under the longest cold spell of the last 22 years.
(Source: ANI and PTI)
US Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Civil rights icon and US House Representative John Lewis has announced that he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.
The diagnosis followed a "routine medical visit," Lewis, a 79-year-old Democrat who has repeatedly sparred with President Donald Trump, said in a statement on Sunday, adding that he would seek treatment while continuing to represent his Georgia district.
(Source: PTI)
Petrol, Diesel Prices Up Across Four Major Cities
Petrol prices increased by 16-17 paise and diesel prices by 18-19 paise across four major cities on Monday, 30 December.
Diesel is at Rs 67.78 per litre and petrol at Rs 75.04 per litre in Delhi.
(Source: CNBC-TV18)
Indian Navy Bans Use of Facebook by Personnel
Indian Navy has banned the use of Facebook by naval personnel. It has also banned smart phones at naval bases, dockyards and on-board warships.
The “stringent” step has been taken by the force soon after seven naval personnel were caught leaking sensitive information to enemy intelligence agencies over social media.
(Source: ANI)
US Airstrikes in Somalia Kill 4 Militants
The United States military said it killed four "terrorists" in airstrikes against the Al-Shabaab militant group in Somalia on Sunday, a day after the country's deadliest attack in two years.
US Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted three airstrikes in two locations in the conflict-hit east African nation on Sunday targeting Al-Shabaab militants, it said in a statement.
(Source: AFP)
Rupee Rises 4 Paise to 71.31 Against US Dollar
The Indian Rupee rose 4 paise to 71.31 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
6 Electrocuted to Death at a House in Ghaziabad
Six people, including five children were electrocuted to death at a house in Ghaziabad, due to short circuit.
(Source: ANI)
2 Dead in Texas Church Shooting, Shooter Killed
A gunmen pulled out a shotgun and opened fire on worshippers at a church during Sunday service in Texas, killing two persons before being fatally shot by an armed members of the congregation, the authorities said.
The shooting took place at about 11:50 am (local time), during the morning service on Sunday. The service was being live-streamed on social media.
(Source: PTI)
Maharashtra: Two Held for Robbing, Killing Senior Citizen
Two persons have been arrested in connection with the killing of a 63-year-old woman and robbery at her home in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Monday.
The victim, Manisha Domble, was stabbed to death on Friday at her home in Virar town by some unidentified persons who decamped with valuables worth Rs 7.29 lakh, including gold and silver jewellery and Rs 20,000 cash, police spokesman Hemant Katkar said.
The woman, who resided with her husband and children, was alone at the time of the incident, he said.
During the probe, the police zeroed-in on two suspects - Yesh Indvatkar (18) and Vinay Dhoneti (19) - and arrested them on Sunday, he said.
Search was underway for the third accused, Vinod Padvi, who fled with the booty, the official said.
(Source: PTI)
Two Dead in Bus Accident in Madhya Pradesh
Two dead and several injured after a bus they were travelling in overturned near Katangi, today. The bus was enroute Sagar from Jabalpur.
(Source: ANI)
Former AAP Candidate Joins BJP
Aam Aadmi Party 2019 Lok Sabha candidate Gugan Singh, rejoins Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
(Source: ANI)
Gujrat: Blast in Chemical Warehouse
A blast takes place in a warehouse of chemical storage tanks, near Kandla port and Indian Oil Kandla Refinery. Fire tenders present on the spot, firefighting operation underway.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Likely to Record the Coldest Day Today in Last 119 Years
Delhi is likely to experience its coldest day in December in 119 years on Monday with the day temperature recording 9.4 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said.
The temperature recorded by the Safdurjung laboratory at 2:30 pm was 9.4 degrees Celsius.
"Delhi likely to record most coldest day today in last 119 year for Dec Month as day temp till 1430 IST of today has been unusually (cold) following a coldest trend with Safdarjung at 1430 IST has 09.4degC," the IMD tweeted.
(Source: PTI)
Nagaland Assembly Speaker Vikho-o Yhoshu Passes Away
Nagaland Assembly Speaker, Vikho-o Yhoshu dies at a Mumbai hospital after battling lung cancer for several months.
(Source: PTI)
Exit From Rajiv Chowk Metro Station to Be Closed After 9 PM on NYE
To ease overcrowding on New Year's Eve, exit from Rajiv Chowk Metro station will not be allowed after 9 PM . However, entry of passengers will be allowed till departure of last train.
(Source: ANI)
AFSPA Extended in Nagaland for Six Months
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been extended in Nagaland for six more months with effect from today.
(Source: ANI)
One Dead After Fire at Gujarat's Kandla Port
One person has been killed after methanol storage tank catches fire at Kandla port in Gujarat.
(Source: PTI)
CBI Takes Over Fathima Latheef's Suicide Case
Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case of IIT-Madras student Fathima Latheef’s suicide.
(Source: ANI)
Appointments Committee Approves Extension in Deputation Tenure of IPS Arun Kumar Sinha
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in deputation tenure of IPS Arun Kumar Sinha, Director of Special Protection Group (SPG) for a period from 19 March 2020 to 30 July 2021.
(Source: ANI)
Air India Could Shut Next Year If No Solution Found
An Air India senior official said on Monday that if some concrete solution of Air India issue is not found till June 2020, then the airline will not be able to run it and may shut down.
(Source: ANI)
Minor Fire Breaks Out in PM's Residence Complex
A fire has been reported at Prime Minister's residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg around 7:25 pm today. Nine fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. As per sources, it is a minor fire.
(Source: ANI)
Aadhaar-PAN Linking Deadline Extended to March 2020
CBDT extends Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline to March, 2020 from 31 December, 2019.
(Source: PTI)
4 Medium Intensity Earthquakes Hit J&K
Four medium intensity earthquakes with magnitudes ranging between 4.7 and 5.5 hit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night, the National Centre for Seismology said.
(Source: PTI)