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TDP MLA Moves Privilege Motion in AP Assembly Against GVL Narasimha Rao
TDP MLA Tenali Sravana Kumar moves a Privilege Notice in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly against BJP's GVL Narasimha Rao over his tweet on 02 February calling Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu as ‘Assembly Rowdy’.
(Source: ANI)
Arrested Indian Students Knew They Were Committing a Crime: US State Dept
The United States State Department, on Monday said that hte Indian Students arrested in the country for enrolling in a fake university knew that the university wasfake and that they were committing a crime in an attempt to fraudulently remain in US.
(ANI)
Bhima Koregaon Case: Anand Teltumbde Files Bail Plea in Bombay HC
Bhima Koregaon accused Anand Teltumbde has filed an anticipatory bail application in the Bombay High Court. His anticipatory bail plea was earlier rejected by the Pune sessions court. Four-weeks interim protection granted to him by the Supreme court ends on 11 February.
(ANI)
UK Govt Accepts Vijay Mallya’s Extradition
UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid on Monday ordered the extradition of Vijay Mallya to India, in a major blow to the embattled liquor baron.
The 63-year-old businessman had lost a legal challenge against his extradition in a British court in December.
Veteran Marathi Film Actor Ramesh Bhatkar Passes Away
Veteran Marathi film actor and stage artist Ramesh Bhatkar died in Mumbai. The 69-year old was suffering from cancer.
(Source: ANI)
Raid on Illegal Sand Mining: Items Worth Rs 1.2 Crore Seized
A team of police personnel from Mangaluru rural and south police stations along with Mines department officials raided a private dockyard near here and seized items, including sand, worth Rs 1.2 crore, police said Monday.
The raid was conducted at the dockyard in Ulaibettu on Saturday.
J&K Police Arrest JeM Terrorist Carrying Hand Grenade
An overground terrorist working for Pakistan terrorist outfit, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was arrested in Baramulla by the Jammu and Kashmir police.
Incriminating materials and hand grenade was recovered from his possession.
A case was also registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act while the investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Body Found in Wreckage of Footballer Emiliano Sala's Plane
A body was found in wreckage of Footballer Emiliano Sala's Plane on Monday.
The wreckage of the plane carrying Sala and his pilot was discovered on 3 February - two weeks after it disappeared in the English Channel.
(Source: AFP)
245 Sedition Cases Filed in Assam Since 2016
The Assam government on Monday said as many as 245 sedition cases were registered across 17 districts since the BJP-led alliance came to power in the state in 2016.
In a written reply in the assam assembly, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said 245 sedition cases were filed against various individuals and banned organisations since 26 May 2016, when the present coalition government took charge.
(Source: PTI)
SC Asks ECI to Respond to Petition on Pvt Players Involved in EVM Checking
Supreme Court asked Election Commission of India to file its reply within four weeks on a petition filed by a journalist, challenging involvement of private players in checking EVMs before they are used in polls.
Court has fixed a date after six weeks for final disposal of petition.
(Source: PTI)
Sensex Ends 113.31 Pts Higher, Nifty Rises 18.60 Pts
The benchmark BSE Sensex on Monday recovered from the day's low to end 113 points higher, led by gains in RIL and heavy buying by foreign investors ahead of the RBI's monetary policy review.
After gyrating nearly 400 points between the day's low of 36,225.48 and an intra-day high of 36,622.77, the 30-share index ended 113.31 points, or 0.31 per cent, higher at 36,582.74.
The NSE Nifty also edged higher by 18.60 points, or 0.17 per cent, to close at 10,912.25.
(Source: PTI)
European Nations Recognize Guaido as Venezuelan Leader
Spain, France and Sweden have all announced that they are recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's interim president and are urging him to hold a new presidential election.
(Source: AP)
BMC Raises its Budget FY 2019-20 by 12.06%
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation(BMC) proposed its budget for FY 2019-20 which is Rs 30,692.56 Crores.
The current allotment is Rs 3,434.49 crores or 12.06 percent more than its last yer’s budget allotment.
(Source: ANI)
BJP Issues Whip to Party's Rajya Sabha MP's
BJP issued a whip for its Rajya Sabha MPs, asking them to be present in the House from 5-8 February.
The party also issued whip for its Lok Sabha MPs, asking them to be present in the House on 5 and 7 February for the on-going Budget session.
(Source: ANI)
Plea Filed in SC Challenging Validity of Acquisition of Certain Area At Ayodhya Act, 1993
A plea was filed in Supreme Court challenging the Constitutional validity of 'The Acquisition of Certain Area At Ayodhya Act, 1993'.
(Source: ANI)
Rahul is More Than PM to Us: KPCC Working President
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee Working President Eshwar Khandre said, “We have already clarified that HD Kumaraswamy is the CM for the coalition government. But out of our love and affection, for us Rahul Gandhi is more than PM to us & Siddaramaiah is our leader. What's wrong in that?”
(Source: ANI)
WCD Dept Found Burnt in Khandwa's Premises
Documents belonging to District Women and Child Development department were found being burnt in the premises of the dept in Khandwa on 2 February. Khandwa DM says "District women and child development officer told us the documents were not related to recruitment but were ordinary documents."
(Source: ANI)
French Navy Seizes 670 Kg Heroin in Indian Ocean
A French frigate, which docked at a military port in Mumbai last week, intercepted 670 kg of heroin in the Indian Ocean subsequently, the French envoy here has said.
(Source: PTI)
4 Family Members Killed in Accident
Four members of a family hailing from Manipur were killed in a road accident on a national highway in Morigaon district of Assam, a police official said on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
Former KSRTC Conductors Hold Symbolic 'Shroud' Protest
Sacked temporary bus conductors of the cash-strapped KSRTC Monday lay down on the road in front of the state Secretariat here wrapping themselves with a white 'shroud', in a symbolic protest to highlight their plight.
(Source: PTI)
Sunanda Pushkar Case: Session Court to Hear Case on 21 Feb
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court commits the Sunanda Pushkar death case to Sessions Court. Court also dismisses Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking to assist the court in the case.The session court will hear the case on 21 February. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to be tried for abatement to suicide.
(Source: ANI, News18)
India Imposed Anti-Dumping Duty on 99 Chinese Products as on 28 Jan: Commerce Ministry
To protect domestic players from cheap imports, India has imposed anti-dumping duty on as many as 99 Chinese products as on January 28 this year, Parliament was informed Monday.
(Source: PTI)
Rajya Sabha Adjourned For the Day
Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day after ruckus in the House.
(Source: News18)
Lok Sabha Adjourned
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day after ruckus over CBI row.
(Source: ANI)
33 Injured After Bus Falls into Gorge in Himachal's Kangra
Thirty-three people were injured after a private bus fell into a gorge at Gopalpur in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district on Monday, a district official said.
The condition of eleven of them is critical. Ten of them have been referred to the Tanda Medical College and one to a hospital in the district's Palampur sub-division, he added.
(Source: PTI)
Taliban to Take Part in 'Intra-Afghan' Talks in Moscow
The Taliban said Monday they will participate in what they call "intra-Afghan" talks in Moscow designed to bring together prominent Afghan figures, including former President Hamid Karzai, opposition figures and tribal elders — but no Kabul government officials.
(Source: AP)
Jagan Mohan Reddy Says Out of Turn Promotions Given in AP
President YSRCP, Jagan Mohan Reddy said, “We've brought into the notice of Election Commission as to how out of turn promotions have been given in Andhra Pradesh, promoting Circle Inspectors to post of DSP. Out of this list of 37 promotions, 35 belong to Chandrababu Naidu's community.”
(Source: ANI)
Animal Activists Demand to Bring Back Wild Jambo
Animal lovers and social activists protest in front of Coimbatore District Collectorate demanding the forest department to bring back Chinna Thambi, the wild Jumbo which was captured few days ago from Thadagam village, Coimbatore.
(Source: ANI)
MP: Decomposed Body Found from Locked Bhopal Flat
A highly decomposed body was found from a locked flat in Vidya Nagar in Bhopal, police said Monday.
Misrod Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Dinesh Agrawal said the body was wrapped so tightly in blankets and clothes and locked in a wooden box that it had practically "mummified".
(Source: PTI)
Teacher Arrested on Rape Charge
A teacher of a state-run high school in Jajpur district has been arrested on charge of raping a colleague after promising to marry her, police said.
Binod Bihari Sethy (35), who was acting as the headmaster in-charge of the high school at Sundaria, was arrested on Sunday on the basis of the teacher's complaint, said Umakanta Nayak, inspector-in-charge of Dharmasala police station.
(Source: PTI)
Jaiveer Shergill Applies For Ticket to Contest Lok Sabha Elections
Congress National Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill applies for ticket at Punjab Pradesh Congress Bhavan, Chandigarh, to contest from Lok Sabha seat Sri Anandpur Sahib, Punjab.
(Source: ANI)
Doctors Protest in Himachal by Wearing Black Ribbons
Members of Resident Doctors Association and Medical Officers Association of Himachal Pradesh wear black ribbons across the state in protest, demanding payment of pending stipend among other demands.
(Source: ANI)
Two Dead, Four Injured in Road Accident in UP's Ballia
Two persons were killed and four others injured when a car collided with a pick-up van in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district, police said Monday.
Sanjit Sharma (35) and Mohd Niyaz (30) were killed on the spot in the accident that took place in Narhi area here on Sunday night, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Can't Disclose Black Money Reports as Par Panel Examining Them: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry has declined to share copies of three reports on the quantum of black money held by Indians inside the country and abroad, saying they were being examined by a Parliamentary panel and disclosing details will cause a breach of privilege of the House.
(Source: PTI)
Philippine Police: 5 Suspects in Church Bombing in Custody
The Philippine police chief says five suspected Abu Sayyaf militants wanted for alleged involvement in the bombing of a church have surrendered to authorities.
(Source: AP)
ISRO Set to Launch Communication Satellite GSAT-31 on Feb 6 from French Guiana
The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch its 40th communication satellite GSAT-31 on Wednesday from the spaceport in French Guiana.
The satellite with a mission life of 15 years will provide continuity to operational services on some of the in-orbit satellites and augment the Ku-band transponder capacity in Geostationary Orbit, the space agency said.
(Source: PTI)
9 Killed in Car Bomb Blast in Somalia's Capital Mogadishu
At least nine killed and several wounded by car-bomb in Somalia's capital Mogadishu market area.
(Source: AFP)
5 Dead in Bihar As Fire Breaks Out
Five dead including four children after a fire broke out in Shripur, Bhagalpur district yesterday night. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot, fire has been doused.
(ANI)
Kamal Nath Meets Modi
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday in Delhi.
4 Dead As Bus Falls Into Pit in Nalanda
Four people died after a bus fell into a pit in Chiksaura police station limits of Nalanda on Monday. Locals set ablaze the bus and vandalise a fire brigade vehicle. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
SC Issues Notices to Centre, State Govts Over ORDI Implementation
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre and all the state governments on a PIL filed by Organisation for Rare Diseases India (ORDI) seeking implementation of National Policy for Treatment of Rare Diseases, 2017.
(Source: ANI)
Indian National Pleads Guilty to Role in Dangerous Human Smuggling Conspiracy
A 60-year-old Indian man has pleaded guilty for his role in a complex, transnational conspiracy to smuggle individuals from India to the US for profit, which claimed at least one life and endangered many others, the US Justice Department said.
(Source: PTI)
251 Sedition Cases Filed in Assam Since Bjp Came to Power
Assam government has registered a total of 251 sedition cases since the BJP-led alliance came to power in the state in 2016, the Assembly was informed on Monday.
In a written reply, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said 251 sedition cases were filed against various individuals and banned organisations since May 26, 2016 when the present coalition government took charge.
(Source: PTI)
GMPF Wants Shah to Meet Mining Dependents During Feb 9 Visit
The Goa Mining People's Front Monday said BJP chief Amit Shah should meet those affected by the mining closure in the coastal state during his February 9 visit.
(Source: PTI)
Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following an uproar by opposition parties over yesterday's incident in West Bengal.
(Source: ANI)
Nobody is Alive, Says SC on Meghalaya Miners Trapped in Coal Mine
Supreme Court posts for Tuesday, 5 February, a PIL filed to rescue 15 miners who have been trapped for more than a month in an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district. Justice AK Sikri says that “it seems to be certain that nobody is alive.”
(Source: ANI)
22 People Injured as Bus Falls in Gorge in Hp
Twenty-two people were injured after a bus fell into a gorge at Gopalpur in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district Monday, a district official said.
The condition of seven of the injured people is critical and they have been referred to the Tanda Medical College, the official said.
(Source: PTI)
Explosives Recovered from Railway Station, Train in Assam
A large quantity of explosives, including gelatin sticks, detonators and fuse wire, was recovered from Guwahati Railway Station and Avadh-Assam Express in Morigaon district of Assam on Monday, the GRP said.
A bag, containing 440 gelatin sticks, 700 detonators and three bundles of fuse wire was found abandoned on a platform at Guwahati Railway Station at 5.40 AM.
(Source: PTI)
25 Godowns Stocked with Plastic, Rubber Gutted; None Hurt
A fire destroyed at least 25 godowns, where plastic and rubber material were stored, at a village in Thane district of Maharashtra in the wee hours of Monday, officials said.
No casualty was reported in the mishap, Thane civic body's regional disaster management cell chief Santosh Kadam said.
(Source: PTI)
1 Deputy Killed, Another Wounded in 12-Hour Standoff in Ohio
A sheriff's deputy was shot and killed during a 12-hour standoff at an apartment complex in Ohio that left another deputy wounded and a suspect in custody, authorities said Sunday.
(AP)
National Herald Case: Sonia, Rahul Start Cross-Examination
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi start cross examination of complainant and BJP leader Subramanian Swamy in National Herald Case.
(PTI)
7 Iranian Pilgrims Wounded in Shooting Attack in Iraq
Police and medical officials say seven Iranian Shiite pilgrims travelling in central Iraq were wounded when their bus came under attack by unidentified gunmen.
The officials said late Sunday that the bus carrying 10 pilgrims was north of the capital of Baghdad when gunmen opened fire.
(Source: PTI)
5 Die, 2 Hospitalized When Plane Parts Hit California House
Five people died and two others were injured after a small plane apparently came apart, raining debris across a Southern California neighbourhood and igniting a house fire before landing in a backyard, authorities said Sunday.
(Source: PTI)
Maharashtra Govt Approves 10% Quota in Edu, Job Sectors
Maharashtra Cabinet approves 10% reservation in education and employment opportunities for economically weaker sections.
(Source: ANI)
Heavy Snowfall Likely in High Hills of Himachal
The impact of the western disturbances in Himachal Pradesh will be largely seen on 7 February with possibility of heavy snowfall in the high hills of Shimla, Kinnaur, Kullu, Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti districts, says the weather office.
On the lower altitude, Dharamsala, Palampur, Solan, Nahan, Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur and Mandi towns are likely to see widespread rain on 6-7 Feb that would bring down the temperatures considerably.
(Source: IANS)
Lok Sabha Adjourned
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm after uproar by Opposition parties over CBI Vs Mamata issue.
(Source: ANI)
Nilambar Acharya Appointed Nepal's Envoy to India
Nilambar Acharya, Nepal's former law minister, has been appointed as the country's ambassador to India.
The position of the Nepalese ambassador to India was vacant for more than a year after Deep Kumar Upadhyay resigned to join politics.
(Source: PTI)
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM Amid CBI Matter
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm after the uproar over the tussle between the CBI and the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Jammu-Srinagar Highway Open for One-Way Traffic
The strategic Jammu-Srinagar highway was open for one-way traffic on Monday, as nearly 3,000 vehicles, mostly trucks, were still stranded, according to traffic department sources.
(Source: IANS)
Leopard Enters Residential Area; Attacks 2, 1 Hurt in Melee
Two people were injured in an attack by a leopard and another person got hurt after falling while trying to run away from the animal which entered a residential area in Pune district of Maharashtra on Monday, police said.
The feline later fell into the duct of an under- construction building in Keshav Nagar area as it panicked when a large number of people gathered there, an official at Mundhwa police station said.
(Source: PTI)
Vice President Says Educational Institutes Should Focus on Skill-Based Training
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said educational institutions should impart skill-based training to transform students from being job seekers to job creators, suggesting need to revamp education system to meet world class learning.
(Source: IANS)
AAP Demands Discussion on 'Misuse of CBI' in Rajya Sabha
AAP MP Sanjay Singh has given notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 for suspension of business, demanding discussion on 'misuse of CBI'.
(Source: ANI)
Two Children Killed in Road Accident in Up
Two children were killed and their parents injured after their motorcycle was hit by a bus here, police said Monday.
(Source: PTI)
Sensex Opens Marginally Lower
Amid mixed global cues the Sensex opened marginally lower as the financials traded in the red.
(Source: IANS)
RJD MLA Gives Notice in LS Protesting 13-Point Roster System
RJD MP JP Yadav has given notice in Lok Sabha in protest against the new 13-point roster system in universities.
(Source: ANI)
Three Arrested for Smuggling Illegal Liquor
Three people were arrested and 175 cartons of illegal liquor, allegedly being smuggled from Haryana to Bihar, were seized, police said Monday.
Liquor worth Rs 14 lakh were seized by a police team from a truck at the Kali River check post on Sunday, Superintendent of Police (City) Ombir Singh said.
(Source: PTI)
Indian Coast Guard Pilots Evacuate Critically Ill Infant in Maldives
Indian Coast Guard pilots successfully carried out evacuation of a critically ill infant in Gan islands in Maldives earlier this morning and took him to Male for emergency specialist treatment. Indian ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter) Dhruv choppers are in Maldives to help the locals.
(Source: ANI)
Nine Booked for Cow Slaughter in UP
Nine people have been booked in connection with cases of cow slaughter here, police said Monday.
The cases, they were involved in, are registered at the New Mandi police station, they said. Circle Officer Yogender Kumar said the nine people were booked on Sunday under provisions of the Gangster Act and charged with involvement in cow slaughter.
(Source: PTI)
Antagarh Tapes Case: FIR Registered Against Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi
FIR has been registered against Chhattisgarh’s ex-CM Ajit Jogi, his son & Janta Congress Chhattisgarh's Amit Jogi, BJP's Rajesh Munat, Manturam Pawar and ex-CM Raman Singh's son-in-law Puneet Gupta in connection with the Antagarh tapes case. The FIR was lodged by Congress' Kiranmayi Nayak.
(Source: ANI)
2 Dead, 2 Injured When Plane Parts Hit California House
Two people died and two others were injured after a small plane apparently came apart, dropping parts that scattered across a Southern California neighborhood and ignited a house fire before landing in a backyard, witnesses and authorities said Sunday.
(Source: AP)
Nayib Bukele Declares Win Over President of El Salvador
El Salvador presidential candidate Nayib Bukele says he has won the presidency; Hugo Martinez from ruling FMLN party admits defeat.
(Source: Reuters)
Pope Francis to Attend Inter-Religious Conference in Abu Dhabi
Pope Francis arrives in Abu Dhabi on the first ever papal visit to the Arabian Peninsula, where he will take part in an inter-religious conference.
(Source: AFP)
Rishi Kumar Shukla to Take Charge as New CBI Director
New CBI Director Rishi Kumar Shukla likely to take over charge Monday, 4 February, morning, said officials.
(Source: PTI)
US Sends Additional 3,750 Soldiers to Border with Mexico
The US Department of Defence on Sunday announced they will send an additional 3,750 soldiers to the border with Mexico for three months, during which time they will build some 240 meters of fence and provide logistical support to the US Border Patrol agents.
With this new deployment, the total number of soldiers on the border with Mexico will rise to 4,350, a Pentagon spokesman said in a statement, reports Efe.
(Source: IANS)
Pashtun Council in Canada Protest Against Terrorism in Pakistan
Pashtun Council Canada on Sunday organised a protest at Square One in Mississauga to condemn terrorism in Pakistan.
(Source: ANI)
Mexico Fuel Theft Tragedy Death Toll Rises to 125
The death toll from a fiery pipeline explosion in central Mexico last month reached 125, the government has announced.
Another 22 people remain in hospital, many of them with burns covering at least 80 percent of their bodies, the social security office IMSS reported on Sunday.
(Source: AFP)
Plane Crashes in California Neighbourhood, 2 Houses Burn
Authorities have said that searchers had recovered 11 bodies from a landslide that buried cars on a highway in the mountains northeast of Bolivia's capital a day earlier. At least 18 other people were reported injured.
Officials also said new mudslides occurred in the same area as a result of a third day of heavy rains, though there was no immediate word of any casualties.
(Source: AP)
Dense Fog Disrupts Flights, Train Services
Several flights coming to and going from Delhi have been delayed due ti dense fog, however, no flights have been cancelled or diverted.
As dense fog engulfs the national capital, the air quality remains poor. 27 trains running are late due to the dense fog. Several flights are on hold at the runway due to bad weather conditions.
(ANI)
Delhi Air Quality in 'Poor' Category
Major pollutants PM 2.5 at 206 and PM 10 at 216, both in 'Poor' category in Lodhi Road area, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data.
(ANI)
Trump: NFL People Thankful He Signed Criminal Justice Bill
President Donald Trump claimed that "a lot of people" from the NFL have been calling and thanking him for signing legislation addressing concerns with the criminal justice system.
Trump also said during an interview broadcast Sunday that he and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell have set aside their differences over players kneeling during the national anthem.
(Source: AP)
Congress Issues Whip to Rajya Sabha MPs to Show Up in the House
Congress party has issued a three-line whip for its Rajya Sabha MPs, asking them to be present in the House from Monday - 4 February to Friday, 8 February.
(ANI)
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