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Ethiopian Airlines 737 Crash Report Expected on 4 April
Ethiopian officials are expected to release preliminary conclusions in the probe of last month's crash of a Boeing 737 that killed 157 people.
The report on the 10 March crash on the Ethiopian Airlines plane could be published by late Thursday morning, 4 April in Ethiopia.
(Source: AFP)
US Warns Turkey Against Striking Syria
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Turkey of "devastating results” if Ankara initiated any unilateral military action against Syria.
(Source: ANI)
US Likely to Renew Waivers to Countries Importing Iranian Oil, Including India
The Trump administration is likely to let a small group of countries, including India, to continue buying Iranian oil after a US deadline on sanctions waivers expires in May.
(Source: ANI)
Body of Man Found Hanging at BJP Booth in Siliguri, West Bengal
The body of a 42-year-old man was found hanging at BJP booth office in Siliguri early morning today; Police investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Virgin Australia Cuts Staff Deal with Brunei Airline over Sharia Law
The Australian arm of Richard Branson's Virgin Airlines has cancelled a staff travel agreement with Brunei's national carrier in response to the Asian nation's adoption of sharia law, including the death penalty for gay sex, the airline said on Thursday, 4 April.
(Source: PTI)
Trump to Meet China's Top Trade Negotiator at the White House
President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Thursday, officials said, signalling that a deal to end a tariff battle between the two countries may be close.
(Source: PTI)
Body of Former JDU Leader's Son Found in Bihar, Four Arrested
The body of former JDU leader's son found in Siwan after he was abducted on Wednesday, 3 April’s evening. KK Mishra, ASP, Siwan said that four people have been arrested, and further investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Christchurch Accused to Face 50 Murder Charges: NZ Police
The man accused of carrying out the Christchurch mosque attacks last month will face 50 murder charges when he appears in court this week, New Zealand police said on Thursday.
Australian Brenton Tarrant was previously charged with one murder as a holding measure, but police said all the deaths and injuries in the 15 March attacks would be reflected in upgraded charges during his next appearance on Friday.
"The man arrested in relation to the Christchurch terror attacks will face 50 murder and 39 attempted murder charges when he appears in the High Court in Christchurch on Friday," they said in a statement.
Police said further charges were being considered against Tarrant – a self-avowed white supremacist – but did not specify what they were.
They could relate to whether the court deems the attack a terrorist act.
(Source: AFP)
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 6%, GDP Projection at 7.2%
The RBI cut the repo rate by 25 base points from 6.25 percent to 6 percent. The GDP projection for 2019-20 is kept at 7.2 percent , earlier projection was of 7.4 percent.
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SC Cancels Bail Granted to Jharkhand Minister
SC cancels bail granted to former Jharkhand minister Yogendra Sao, accused in cases of rioting and instigating violence, reported PTI.
AgustaWestland Case: Kamal Nath's Nephew Appears Before ED
Ratul Puri, nephew of MP Chief Minster Kamal Nath, appears before ED in Delhi in AgustaWestland money laundering case, reported PTI.
Revised Circular on Stressed Assets Soon
RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das said that there will be a revised circular on resolution of stressed assets soon.
UAE Awards PM Modi With Zayed Medal
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed tweeted that UAE has awarded PM Narendra Modi with the Zayed Medal.
AgustaWestland Case: ED Submits Michel's Statement, Mentions It in Chargesheet
Christian Michel's statement records also submitted and mentioned in the chargesheet by the Enforcement Directorate, in the AgustaWestland money laundering case, reported ANI.
Accused Christchurch Gunman to Face 50 Murder Charges: NZ Police
The man accused of carrying out the Christchurch mosque attacks last month will face 50 murder charges when he appears in court this week, New Zealand police said, reported PTI.
1 BSF Jawan Killed in Encounter With Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Kanker
One BSF jawan has been killed and two other have been injured in an encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Kanker, reported ANI.
Delhi Police Officer Kills Himself By Jumping Off Metro Train
Delhi Police ASI Ajay Kumar allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of metro train at Jahangirpuri.
Earthquake Strikes Manipur
An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck Manipur on Thursday, 4 April.
Vaishno Devi Shrine Base Put on High Alert
A high alert has reportedly been sounded at the base of Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu’s Katra and adjoining villages, following inputs about suspicious movement in the area. More details awaited.
Four BSF Jawans Killed in Encounter With Maoists in Kanker
Four BSF jawans have lost their lives in an encounter with Maoists in Kanker, Chhattisgarh, reported ANI.
Fire Breaks Out in Sangam Vihar
Three fire tenders were rushed to Sangam Vihar after a fire broke out on the first floor of a residential building.
IAF Vehicle Met With an Accident in Awantipora, Casualties Feared
Two Indian Air Force personnel were killed in an accident at Awantipora in south Kashmir earlier today. IAF has an operational base in Awantipora. The Air Force will conduct an inquiry.
The two Indian Air Force personnel have been identified as Squadron Leader Rakesh Pandey and Corporal Ajay Kumar. Two other personnel including an officer and an airman are also injured and receiving treatment at hospital.
A vehicle carrying Indian Air Force personnel met with an accident in Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir.
(Source: ANI)
Court Rejects Peter Mukherjea's Bail Plea
Special CBI court has rejected bail plea of Peter Mukerjea in Sheena Bora murder case on Thursday, 4 April.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Biopic Not to Release on 5 April
Producer of film 'PM Narendra Modi', Sandeep Singh tweets: “This is to confirm, our film 'PM Narendra Modi' is not releasing on 5 April. Will update soon.”
(Source: ANI)
Money Laundering Case: Deepak Talwar Withdraws Plea in HC
Deepak Talwar, an accused in money laundering case, withdrew his plea in which he claimed that his arrest since 30 January was illegal from the Delhi High Court.
Talwar's counsel sought to withdraw the habeas corpus petition while referring to a recent judgement of the Supreme Court.
The top court had said that a challenge to the order of remand is not to be entertained in a habeas corpus petition - a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or in court, especially to secure his release, unless lawful grounds are shown for his detention.
(Source: PTI)
Calcutta HC Orders WB CM's Nephew's Wife to Appear Before Custom's Office
The Calcutta High Court has ordered West Bengal Chief Minister's nephew Abhishek Banerjee’s wife to appear before Kolkata customs office on 8 April. They have also said customs cannot take any coercive step. “She was held at Kolkata airport on 15 - 16 Mar allegedly for carrying gold without declaration but was let off after police intervention.
(Source: PTI)
One Dead, 44 Injured in a Bus Accident in Himachal Pradesh
One dead and 44 people were injured today after a private bus met with an accident at Shalang in Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh earlier today. Injured are admitted to hospital.
(Source: PTI)
ED's Supplementary Charge Sheet Against Michel Claims 42 Mn Euro in Kickbacks
Enforcement Directorate told a Delhi court today that Christian Michel, the alleged middleman arrested in the AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam, and other accused received 42 million euros as kickbacks in the deal.
The probe agency, in its 3,000-page supplementary charge sheet also named David Syms, Michel's alleged business partner, and two firms owned by them - Global Trade and Commerce Ltd and Global Services FZE - as accused.
(Source: PTI)
Blaze at Fireworks Factory in Chhattisarh, Four Women Injured
Four women workers were injured, two of them critically, after a fire broke out at a fireworks factory in Durg district of Chhattisgarh on Thursday, police said.
The fire broke out around 11.30 am in a section of Praja Fireworks Factory in Mahmara village of the district, when the victims were working with explosive powders, City Superintendent of Police (CSP) Durg Vivek Shukla said.
The women workers, identified as Rahi Nishad (45), Ganeshwari Nishad (40), Surji Nishad (40) and Mati Nishad (36), sustained burn injuries in the incident, he said.
(Source: PTI)
Accused in 7-Year Old Girl Rape-Murder Thrashed by Public
A man arrested in connection with the rape and murder of a seven-year old girl was thrashed by a section of public at a government hospital here when he was brought there for medical checkup on Thursday, police said.
Santhosh Kumar faced the fury of a group of people who rained blows on his face and neck as he was being escorted by police to a van after completion of the check-up.
Police managed to push him into the van and rushed out of the hospital premises.
(Source: PTI)
Few Incidents of Attacks on Minorities Can't Become Symbolic of a Nation: Dalai Lama
India is a land where religious harmony has existed for ages and a few incidents of attack on minorities cannot become symbolic of the nation that it is, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said today.
Reacting to a question on attacks on the minority community in India, including the recent incident in Gurgaon where a mob of over 40 persons had recently pelted stones at the house of muslim family, the spiritual leader said there are always "a few mischievous people", but that does not mean it a symbol of that nation.
"A few incidents (of attack on minorities) cannot become symbolic of the nation that we are".
(Source: PTI)
Prisoner Escapes from Court
A 22-year-old inmate of the Nashik Central Jail, serving life sentence, gave the slip to police and fled from a court in Niphad today, an official said.
Srawan Suresh Pimpale had been taken to the court for a case when he managed to escape by pushing away the policemen escorting him, an official of the Niphad police station said.
A manhunt has been launched for him, the official added.
(Source: PTI)
No Plans to Delay Livestreams Despite Nz Massacre: Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook is working to prevent livestreams of terror attacks such as the one in New Zealand but it does not plan to introduce a delay on live feeds, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.
Zuckerberg, in an interview with ABC's "Good Morning America" broadcast today, also said he had confidence in measures put in place by Facebook to prevent interference in next year's US presidential election.
Zuckerberg said a delay on livestreaming "might" have limited views of the Christchurch attacks, which were streamed on Facebook Live by the self-avowed white supremacist who carried them out.
(Source: PTI)
CBSE Issues Disaffiliation Notices to 15 Schools Across Country for Repeated Violations
The CBSE has issued show cause notices to school managements across the country after 3,500 teachers did not turn up for evaluation of board exam papers, while 15 disaffiliation notes have also been issued for repeated violations.
The Central Board of Secondary Education has written to the Directorate of Education recommending disciplinary action against schools for more than 200 government school teachers who did not turned up for evaluation, CBSE secretary Anurag Tripathi said Thursday.
He said private schools have been sent notices in some cases.
(Source: PTI)
Ethiopian Airlines Jet Had Faulty Angle of Attack Sensor Readings: Media Reports
Ethiopian Airlines jet had faulty angle of attack sensor readings, according to media reports.
Ethiopian officials on Thursday are expected to release preliminary conclusions in the probe of last month's crash of a Boeing 737 that killed 157 people, two sources told AFP.
(Source: Reuters)
Saudis Open Consulate in Iraq in Sign of Improving Ties
Saudi Arabia today reopened a consulate in Baghdad for the first time in nearly 30 years and announced a USD 1 billion aid package for Iraq, a sign of improving ties between the two neighbours whose relations have been uneasy for years.
The consulate, which will issue visas to Iraqis, was opened at a ceremony in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, during which Iraq's Foreign Minister Mohamed Alhakim raised a green Saudi flag over the building.
(Source: PTI)
Pak Court Issues Notice to Ex-Prez Zardari for Hiding Assets Worth over USD 1 Mn
A Pakistani court today issued a notice to former president Asif Ali Zardari on a petition seeking his disqualification as a lawmaker for hiding assets worth over USD 1 million including a flat in New York and bulletproof vehicles in the election nomination papers last year.
The petition was filed by the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Khurram Sher Zaman and Usman Dar.
(Source: PTI)
Two Labourers Die in Shahdara Factory Wall Collapse
Two labourers died and three sustained injuries after a wall of an aluminium factory collapsed in east Delhi's Shahdara on Thursday, police said.
According to the fire department, they received information regarding the incident in Seemapuri area at around 12 noon and four fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
The rescue operation was completed eight more than hours later at 8.15 pm, the officials said.
(Source: PTI)
43 Students Fall Sick After Noon Meal
43 students of a government school here had to be hospitalised with symptoms of food poisoning after taking noon meal Thursday, police said.
However, the condition of all the children is stable.
A total of 54 students studying from class I to class III at the Sanarpalayam government elementary school took rice and eggs, and went back to their respective classes, the police said.
Shortly afterwards, 43 of them began vomitting in the classrooms and were taken to hospital, they said.
Consumption of rotten eggs and poor quality rice were the cause of the illness, the police said quoting doctors.
A police case has been registered.
(Source: PTI)
Unemployed Man Arrested for Stealing iPhone Inside Delhi Metro
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing an iPhone from a passenger at the Kirti Nagar metro station here, police said today.
The accused, Joginder, a resident of Aman Vihar, was nabbed Wednesday, they said.
Joginder used to keep a close watch on passengers at the platforms, choose his targets, follow them and pick their wallets, mobile phones and other valuables when he had the chance, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Metro) Mohammad Ali said.
(Source: PTI)
Riots Break Out Inside Srinagar Central Jail
Riots broke inside a high security central jail after rumours started floating that some inmates were being shifted out of the Kashmir valley.
The inmates burnt a temporary shelter and tried to come to the outer cordon of the jail located in the downtown area of the city.
Senior police officers and additional companies of the CRPF were rushed to the jail to bring the situation under control.
(Source: PTI)
Court Orders Psych Assessment of Christchurch Shooter
A New Zealand judge on Friday ordered the accused Christchurch mosque gunman to undergo a mental health assessment to determine if he is fit to face trial for the murder of 50 people.
(Source: AFP)
US-China Trade Negotiation Could Be Sealed in 4 Weeks: Trump
US-Chinese trade negotiations could wrap up within four weeks, President Donald Trump said Thursday.
Trump told reporters at the White House that "we will probably know over the next four weeks.... It's looking very good." A deal would allow a summit between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping, he said.
(Source: AFP)
Two Army Men Killed, 5 Injured in Fire at Mhow Army Range
Two Army men were killed and five others suffered serious burn injuries in a fire at an army range in Madhya Pradesh Thursday, an official said.
The incident took place at the Army's Bercha Range at Mhow, a cantonment town near Indore.
"Two Army men were killed in the fire incident at the Army's Mhow-based Bercha Range and five others were seriously injured," defence PRO Colonel Aman Anand told PTI from New Delhi.
"They died while dousing flames," he said.
Asked about the cause of fire and other details, Anand said he will share the details later.
(Source: PTI)