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Grenade Attack Kills Policeman in Shopian, J&K
A grenade attack by militants at a police station has killed a policeman in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian.
(Source: NDTV)
Kim Jong Un and I Fell in Love: US President Donald Trump
Speaking at a rally in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States President Donald Trump said that he and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un “fell in love.” He also suggested that this will pave the way for a “great relationship.”
(Source: Business Insider)
Rikshaw Driver Molests Seven-Year-Old in Hyderabad
A seven-year-old was girl allegedly molested by auto rickshaw driver in Hyderabad's Nampally.
A case has been registered. The accused is in police custody.
(Source: ANI)
Army Major Accused of Rape by Domestic Help in Delhi Cantt
Army Major accused of rape by domestic help in Delhi Cantonment area. Police have registered a case.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi to Inaugurate Chocolate & Other Plants at Amul, Gujarat
PM Modi to inaugurate various plants including an ultra modern chocolate plant in AMUL later today in Anand, Gujrat.
(Source: ANI)
UP Woman Claims She Was Pressured for Dowry, Given Triple Talaq
Woman in Uttar Pradesh claims she was given Triple Talaq by husband after being pressurised for dowry. She also alleged that her husband beat her up.
Police have begun investigation.
(Source: ANI)
Five Arrested for Tele Calling Scam in NCR
Police arrested five people for running fake tele calling services in Noida and Ghaziabad relating to insurance policies.
Two cars, ATM cards and chequebooks recovered. One accused sent to judicial custody, two accused in police remand, investigation underway to make more arrests.
Fire Breaks Out at Chemical Factory in Rajasthan
Fire breaks out at Agritech Chemical factory in Kotputli's Keshwana Industrial area in Rajasthan.
832 Dead in Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami: Disaster Agency
The death toll in the Indonesian earthquake and tsunami has climbed to 832, reported Indonesia’s disaster agency. In the city of Palu alone, hundreds of people are injured and thousands of homes have been damaged or destroyed.
Seven Girls Rescued in Raid at Mumbai Bar, Customers & Staff Arrested
Seven girls rescued in a raid conducted at Sandeep Palace Bar at August Grant road in Mumbai on the night of Saturday, 29 September. Twelve customers and seven employees have been arrested.
Remove Unauthorised MGR Centenary Celebration Banners: Madras HC
Madras High Court orders the removal of unauthorised banners put up for MGR centenary celebration.
BK Aggarwal Has Been Appointed as Himachal's New Chief Secretary
Indian Administrative Officer BK Aggarwal has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh.
5 Civilians Injured in Blast at CISF Training Centre
Five civilians were injured in an explosion at CISF training centre's firing range in Khanapur taluk of Belagavi, yesterday. The 5 civilians had entered the firing range after their cattle strayed into the area. The cause of the blast is yet to be known.
(Source: ANI)
Jet Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due to Tech Glitch
A Hyderabad bound Jet Airways flight with 96 passengers on-board made a safe emergency landing at Indore airport due engine failure at an altitude of 36,000 ft.
All passengers are safe.
(Source: ANI)
Pakistani Helicopter Violates Airspace in Poonch
A Pakistani helicopter violated Indian airspace in Poonch sector of Jammu And Kashmir, ANI reported.
'Kisan Kranti Padyatra' to Reach Delhi on 2 October
‘Kisan Kranti Padyatra' with farmers under the banner of Bharatiya Kisan Union is on its way to Delhi. The farmers rally will reach Delhi on 2 October. There demands include complete loan waiver, lower electricity tariff among other things.
(Source: ANI)
Uzbek Prez to Hold Bilateral Talks with PM Modi in Agra
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his wife arrive at Agra on a two-day visit. President Mirziyoyev will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit.
(Source: ANI)
MP Govt to Set up Cow Ministry Two-Months Before Assembly Polls
The Madhya Pradesh government, according to CNN News18, is said to set up a Cow Ministry.
The decision by the BJP-led government has come just two-months ahead of state assembly elections.
(CNN News18)
Maharastra Family Disposes Infant's Body in Plastic Bag Near Hospital
A poor family from Maharashtra's Nashik district has allegedly disposed of the body of a 2-day-old infant in a plastic bag instead of carrying out the last rites as per traditional norms, police said Sunday.
The incident came to light Saturday when the body of the infant popped out after scavenging dogs pulled out a plastic bag from a garbage dump near the canteen of Nashik civil hospital, police informed.
They said that people who saw the incident alerted hospital staff who reached the spot and retrieved the body of the infant.
(PTI)
Earthquake of Magnitude 6.6 Strikes Fiji
An Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck Fiji region at 10.52 UTC - 4:22 pm IST.
(ANI)
Three Arrested for Alleged Rape of 24-Year-Old in Delhi
Three people including a self-styled godman arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 24-year-old woman, in Delhi’s Janakpuri.
(ANI)
Gold & Cigarettes Worth More than Rs 16.5 Lakh Seized at Pune International Airport
Customs officers at Pune International Airport recovered 541.48 grams of 23K gold valued at Rs 16,38,518 and 2 boxes of Gudang Garam cigarettes valued at Rs 10,000 from a passenger.
(ANI)
Prices of CNG Increased by Rs 1.70 in Delhi, to Cost Rs 44.30 Now
Price of CNG have increased by Rs 1.70 per kg in Delhi and Rs 1.95 per kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The price in Rewari has gone up by Rs 1.80 per kg. The new consumer price would be effective from midnight of 30 September - 1 October, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) said on Sunday, 30 September.
This makes the new consumer price of CNG Rs. 44.30 per kg in Delhi and Rs. 51.25 per kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The price of CNG in Rewari will be Rs. 54.05 per kg.
(ANI)
Karnataka Man Surrenders to Police After Beheading Friend
A man in Karnataka killed his friend by chopping his head off after the friend allegedly tried to sexually assault his mother. The man was identified by NDTV as Pashupati and his friend as Girish. After the incident, Pashupati brought Girish's severed head to a police station and surrendered.
(NDTV)
1 Dead 7 Injured After Bus Falls into Gorge in Himachal Pradesh
At least one died and seven were injured after a bus fell into a gorge at Mancholi area of Chaupal Tehsil of Shimla district on 30 September, ANI reported.
Accoding to the report, the injured have shifted to a local hospital in Chaupal.
More details awaited.
Fire Breaks Out in MSEDC Power House in Thane
A fire broke out in Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDC) power house at Savarkar Nagar, Thane.
Four fire tenders rushed to the spot following the break out of the news. An operation is underway.
(ANI)
Man arrested for abducting minor
A man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly kidnapping his employer's three-year-old son to recover his due from the latter, police said on Sunday.
A case was registered by the boy's father on Saturday, alleging that his friend who stayed back at his house a day before the incident, allegedly took his son without informing them. The complainant stated that he received a ransom call of Rs 7 lakh for the safe release of his son, said Chinmoy Biswal, deputy commissioner of police (southeast).
(PTI)
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Clash in West Bengal Canning
One person was killed and two others received bullet injuries after a clash broke out between two groups in South 24 Parganas district on Sunday, police said.
The incident happened at Canning bus stand under the jurisdiction of Canning police station.
(PTI)
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