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Indians Studying in a Fraudulent US University Arrested
In multiple raids in the past two days, federal authorities have arrested a number of Indian nationals, enrolled as students in an alleged fraudulent university in Metro Detroit area and working across the country.
The students now face probable deportation.
The arrests followed by raids were carried out by officials of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in various cities across the US: Columbus in Ohio, Houston in Texas, Atlanta in Georgia, St Louis in Missouri, New York and New Jersey.
(PTI)
US Announces "Efficient" New Rule For Filing H-1B Visas
As part of its effort to give greater chance to foreign workers who have received higher education from the US, the Trump administration on Wednesday formally announced a new rule related to the filing of H-1B visas, asserting that it is more efficient, effective and helps in attracting best talent in the US.
(PTI)
Brazil Dam: Death Toll Nears 100
Rescue teams have located 99 bodies, with 250 still missing. The Vale tailings dam rupture could be the deadliest-ever mining incident in Brazil's history.
No survivors have been found, and as rescue operations continue, there are fears that the death toll will rise to 360.
(NDTV)
Sensex, Nifty Open Higher
Sensex rises almost 200 Point, with a 0.56% gain, while Nifty soars at 10695.10 points. Energy stocks lead gains and ICICI bank is a top performer
(BloombergQuint)
Delhi: Swine Flu Death Toll Rises to 10
The death toll due to swine flu rises to 10 at RML hospital. In the month of January, 22 swine flu positive cases were registered at the hospital.
(ANI)
Jammu & Kashmir: Terrorists Lob Grenade Near Police Station
Terrorists lob grenade near Shairbagh police station in Anantnag.
More details awaited
(ANI)
State Govt Employees Across State Go on Mass Holiday Demanding Timely Allowances
State government employees go on mass holiday across the state demanding timely promotions and allowances among other demands.
Secretary Secretariat Union says, "There will be a mass rally on 4 February. If the government does not accept our demands, we may declare a state-wide shutdown.”
(ANI)
3 Students Among 9 Held for Drug Trafficking in UP
Nine people, including three engineering aspirants, have been arrested for drug trafficking in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district and over six kilograms of drugs were seized from their possession, police said on Thursday.
(Source: PTI)
Opposition Parties to Meet in Delhi Tomorrow Over EVM Row
An Opposition meeting will be held at the Constitution club on Friday over the matter of EVMs.
(Source: ANI)
Opposition Parties to Meet in Delhi Over EVM Row
An Opposition meeting will be held at the Constitution Club on Friday, 1 February, on the EVM row.
(Source: ANI)
Indices Extend Gains, Nifty Hovers Around 10,800
Benchmark indices extended their morning gains with Nifty hovering near 10,800 level, while Sensex is up over 500 points.
ED Conducts Raids in Lucknow in Connection With Memorial Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at 6 locations in Lucknow in connection with Rs 1,400 Crore memorial scam.
(Source: ANI)
Manohar Parrikar to Travel to Delhi For Undergoing Medical Review and Checkup
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar will be travelling to New Delhi later on Thursday, 31 January, for undergoing his medical review and checkup which was pending due to the inauguration of Atal Setu and the State Legislative Assembly session, the Chief Minister's Office said.
Indian Students Held in US For Alleged Immigration Violation
Several foreigners, including from India, face deportation from the US after authorities busted a "pay to stay" visa racket by arresting eight persons on charges of fraudulently facilitating hundreds of immigrants to illegally remain in the country.
(Source: PTI)
SC Directs Sahara Chief Subrata Roy to Appear Before It on Feb 28
The Supreme Court directed Sahara group chief Subrata Roy today to appear before it on 28 February for failing to deposit Rs 25,700 crore in the SEBI-Sahara case for returning investors' money.
Hindu Mahasabha's Website Hacked After Leaders Shoots Gandhi's Effigy
The webpage of right wing Hindu nationalist political party ‘Hindu Mahasabha’ has been hacked by a group called Kerala Cyber Warriors a day after the group’s leader shot Mahatma Gandhi’s effigy.
“GandhI ji, always remained an inspiration for people globally to follow right path, the path of nonviolence in all their actions,” the message on the webpage read.
The hackers have asked for booking of the leader under sedition for shooting the effigy.
Kumaraswamy Bats for Bharat Ratna for Siddaganga Seer
Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today asked followers of Shivakumara Swamiji to play a major role for getting the Bharat Ratna conferred on the late Seer. This is seen as a bid to woo the politically and numerically strong Lingayat community in Karnataka ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
"We honestly want to honour your sentiments. I am convinced that you will intensify your respect for Parama Poojya Swamiji and you will enable us to felicitate Swamiji with the Bharat Ratna..," Kumaraswamy said.
SC to Hear Review Petitions on Sabarimala Verdict
Supreme Court will hear the review petitions filed against verdict allowing entry of women of all age groups into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala on 6 February.
ED Conducts Searches in UP Memorials Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today conducted searches in connection with alleged irregularities of over Rs 111 crore in construction of memorials in Uttar Pradesh during BSP supremo Mayawati's tenure.
It was alleged that the said act "resulted in the loss of over Rs 111,44,35,066 to the government exchequer and unlawful gain to public servants and private individuals".
(Source: PTI)
GDP Growth Rate for 2017-18 Revised Upwards to 7.2%
The government on Thursday revised the economic growth rate upwards to 7.2 percent for 2017-18 from the 6.7 percent estimated earlier.
13 DANICS Officers Promoted to IAS Cadre
As many as 13 DANICS officers, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands LG Secretary Kulanand Joshi, have been promoted to the IAS cadre, a government order stated. Joshi, who belongs to Uttrakhand, had been additional secretary (Bhagidari programme) in the office of former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit.
(Source: PTI)
Don’t Take Issue of Political Advertising on Social Media Lightly: HC to ECI
The Bombay High Court has cautioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) today against taking the issue of paid political content on social media "lightly".
A division bench of Chief Justice Naresh Patil and Justice N M Jamdar noted that despite its order, the ECI had failed to send an officer to answer queries posed by the court.
The bench also directed the Election Commission and social media giant Facebook to file their replies by February 4.
GST Collections Top Rs 1 Lakh Crore in January
GST collections in January crossed Rs 1 lakh crore-mark after a gap of two months, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday, 31 January.
"The total gross GST Revenue collected in the month of January, 2019 has today crossed Rs 1 lakh crore. This has been a significant improvement over collection of Rs 94,725 crore during last month and Rs 89,825 crore during the same month last year," the ministry tweeted.
(Source: PTI)
Three Die Due to Swine Flu in Rajasthan
Three deaths due to swine flu and 78 positive cases were reported in Rajasthan on Thursday. There have been a total of 79 deaths due to swine flu and over 2,123 positive cases have been reported from across the state between 1 January to 31 January.
Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, 12 deaths due to swine flu and 97 positive cases have been reported in the month of January, said Dr Pradeep Awate, the health surveillance officer.
(Source: ANI)
RBI Removes 3 Banks from PCA Framework
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has removed Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra and Oriental Bank of Commerce from the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework.
(Source: ANI)
Varavara Rao and Surendra Gadling Sent to Police Custody for 11 Days
Varavara Rao and Surendra Gadling, accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, have been sent to police custody for 11 days by the Aheri court of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra in connection with a 2016 UAPA case.
(Source: ANI)
Three Dead After Explosion at Cracker Factory in UP
At least three people died on Thursday after an explosion at a cracker factory in Bisanda in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district. More than five people are still feared trapped.
(Source: ANI)
Congress Constitutes Committees for Telangana, Assam
The Congress on Thursday appointed an election committee, campaign commitee, publicity committee, media coordination committee, and coordination committee for Telangana. Committees have also been constituted in Assam. For Karnataka, the proposal for a campaign committee has been approved.
The party also appointed state social media coordinators and co-coordinators for Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.
(Source: ANI)
Facebook Takes Down Hundreds of Inauthentic Iran Accounts
Facebook takes down hundreds of "inauthentic" accounts from Iran that were part of a vast manipulation campaign operating in more than 20 countries.
(AFP)
Trump Hails Xi Letter Saying US-China Relations Critical
United States President Donald Trump hails Chinese Premier Xi Jinping letter saying US-China relations at 'critical' stage.
(AFP)
US Envoy on North Korea: No Discussion of Removing Troops from South Korea
United States envoy on North Korea has clarified that there have been 'No discussion' of removing US troops from South Korea.
(AFP)
Three Dead, Five Trapped in Firecracker Factory Explosion in UP
Rescue operations are underway after three people died and five others are feared trapped in an explosion in a cracker factory in Bishttps://www.thequint.com/news/india/latest-news-breaking-news-31-januaryanda, Uttar Pradesh.
(ANI)
PM Modi to Visit Andhra Pradesh on 10 February
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh on 10 February and address a public meeting at Guntur, BJP state president Kanna Lakshminarayana said on Thursday.
This will be the Prime Ministers first visit to Andhra Pradesh in close to two years and also after the TDP pulled out of the NDA.
(PTI)