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Railway Min Piyush Goyal Flags Off 'Sarbat Da Bhalla Express'
Railways Minister Piyush Goyal, and Union Ministers Harsh Vardhan, along with Harsimrat Kaur Badal flagged off 'Sarbat Da Bhalla Express' at New Delhi railway station today. New Delhi-Ludhiana Intercity will now be known as Sarbat Da Bhalla Express and will ply till Lohian Khas, Punjab.
(ANI)
4 Dead After Wrong-Way Crash on San Francisco Highway
Authorities say an intoxicated woman driving the wrong way on a San Francisco highway crashed into a cab carrying two passengers, killing everyone.
The California Highway Patrol says the collision happened about 12:30 am on Thursday, just minutes after people started calling authorities to report a Volkswagen sedan driving south in the northbound lanes of Highway 101.
(PTI)
34 Dead in Iraq Anti-Govt Protests, About 1500 Injured
The death till from three days of mass anti-government protests in Iraq has risen to 34, with hundreds wounded as authorities extended a curfew to several southern cities, security officials and activists said on Thursday, 3 October.
(ANI)
TikTok Won't Feature Paid Election Ads
Chinese video app TikTok said on Thursday it would not allow paid political ads on its platform as they do not fit into the experience it aims to provide to millions of its users.
Created by Beijing Bytedance Technology Co, TikTok allows users to create and share short videos with special effects, and is hugely popular in Southeast Asia, including India.
(Reuters)
2 Pilots Among 7 Killed in B-17 Crash in Connecticut, US
A pilot with more than 7,000 hours of experience flying a B-17 and his co-pilot were among seven people killed when the bomber crashed and burned at a Connecticut airport, officials said Thursday.
Pilot Ernest McCauley, 75, of Long Beach, California, had flown for over 20 years with the educational group that owned the World War II-era plane and was also its safety officer, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
(PTI)
ED Registers Information Report in PMC Bank Case, Raids 6 Locations
Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), on the basis of FIR of Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in the PMC Bank money laundering case. Officials told PTI that the ED raided six locations in Mumbai, adjoining areas in the money-laundering case.
(ANI)
Rahul Gandhi to Hold Rallies, Road Shows in Maha, Harayana
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hold road shows and rallies in Maharashtra and Haryana from 10 October to 19 October, as part of election campaign for the upcoming assembly elections in the two states.
(ANI)
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Flags Off Tejas Express
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flags off Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express. He said that it is the first corporate train of the country. I congratulate the first batch of passengers travelling in it and hope such initiatives are taken to connect other cities also.
(ANI)
Three Dead as Boat Capsizes in Mahananda River
Three people dead after a boat carrying them from Malda to Bihar's Katihar, capsized in Mahananda river, yesterday. Rescue operation by National Disaster Response Force is underway.
(ANI)
2 Jaguar Jawans Killed in Maoist Encounter Near Jharkhand's Dassam Falls
Two Jharkhand Jaguar jawans have lost their lives in an encounter with Maoists near Dassam falls.
(ANI)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Says India Can't Depend on Weapon Imports for Long
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says India cannot remain dependent on imported weapons for long.
(PTI)
SC Extends Interim Protection From Arrest Till 15 October to Gautam Navlakha
Supreme Court on Friday, extended the interim protection from arrest to Gautam Navlakha till 15 October in the Bhima Koregaon case. The court has asked Maharashtra to produce the material it had against him on the next date of hearing.
(Source: ANI)
HC Asks TN Health Dept, Centre to Submit Report on NEET Impersonation Issue by 15 Oct
Madras High Court has asked Tamil Nadu Health Department and Central government to file a detailed report in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) impersonation matter by 15 October.
(Source: ANI)
Telangana CM Meets Amit Shah
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao called on Union Home minister Amit Shah and discussed pending issues related to the state.
The one-to-one meeting with Shah lasted for about 40 minutes.
(Source: PTI)
Maha Polls: Fadnavis, Shinde, Ajit Pawar File Nominations
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and NCP leader Ajit Pawar were among the prominent Maharashtra politicians who filed nominations for the 21 October Assembly polls, the last day to submit the papers.
Fadnavis, the first BJP chief minister of the state, filed his papers from the Nagpur South-West constituency.
(Source: PTI)
Uttarakhand BJP Expels 90 Members Over 'Anti-Party Activities'
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttarakhand has expelled 90 members from the party for 'indulging in anti-party activities.'
(Source: ANI)
NIA Extends Yasin Malik's Judicial Custody Till 23 Oct
Separatist Yasin Malik produced in a Delhi Court in connection with the terror funding case of 2017.
National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court has extended the judicial custody of separatist Yasin Malik till 23 October in a terror funding case of 2017.
(Source: ANI)
Sanjay Nirupam Should Stop Fuelling Conspiracy Theories: Cong
The Congress asked its former Mumbai unit chief Sanjay Nirupam to stop fuelling conspiracy theories, after he launched a vitriolic attack on the party leadership for not granting party tickets to his supporters.
Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari also asked former Haryana Congress unit chief Ashok Tanwar to stop making statements against the party ahead of the assembly elections in the state and asked him to act responsibly.
(Source: PTI)
New Material Shows Connection Between Saeed and Salhauddin: NIA
According to NIA officials, fresh material has surfaced in the form of social media evidence, call records, oral and documentary evidence. New material shows the relationship of the persons charge-sheeted with the cross border accused Hafiz Saeed and Syed Salhauddin.
The case involves Jama'at-ud-Da'wah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind of 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, besides separatist leaders, former MLA Engineer Sheikh Abdul Rashid has also been charge-sheeted.
(Source: ANI)
Shah Meets Union Ministers to Discuss Regional Comprehensive Economic Partenrship
Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Hardeep Puri and S Jaishankar. The meeting was to discuss Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
(Source: ANI)
10 Arrested for Assault on Sanskrit College Student
Ten persons were arrested in Burdwan for alleged assault on Debanjan Ballav, a Sanskrit college student who was accused of heckling Union minister Babul Supriyo at Jadavpur University on 19 September.
In his complaint, Ballav, who has been in the eye of storm over the JU campus episode, claimed that he and his girlfriend were dragged out of a bus and assaulted by the activists of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) near Burdwan.
(Source: PTI)
Thousands Protest Mask Ban as HK Leader Toughens Stance
Masked protesters streamed into the streets in central Hong Kong after the city’s embattled leader invoked rarely used emergency powers to ban masks at rallies in a hardening of the government’s stance after four months of anti-government demonstrations.
Immediately defying the ban set to take effect Saturday, thousands of protesters crammed streets in the central business district shouting “Hong Kong, resist.”
(Source: AP)
Iraqi PM Addresses Nation as Protests Death Toll Rises to 42
Iraq’s premier urged anti-government protesters to go home, saying their “legitimate demands” have been heard and comparing security measures imposed in the wake of this week’s demonstrations to “bitter medicine” that needs to be swallowed as the death toll from the violence rose to 42.
(Source: AP)
Hindu Seva Parishad Files Complaint After Godse Reportedly Shown as RSS Member in School Play
In Jabalpur, a complaint was filed by Hindu Seva Parishad in Lordganj Police station after reportedly during a play on Gandhi Jayanti in Small Wonder School, Godse was shown to be an RSS member.
(Source: ANI)
Cong Issues Show Cause Notice to Party MLA Aditi Singh
Congress has issued a show cause notice to party MLA Aditi Singh for attending special session of UP Assembly on 2 October, the session had been boycotted by Congress. She has been asked to reply within 2 days.
(Source: ANI)
Mali: 38 Dead in Worst Assault vs Regional Security Force
Mali's defense ministry said that the death toll from two attacks against Malian members of a regional counterterror force has risen to 38.
Gen Dahirou Dembele said late Thursday this is the biggest loss the G5 Sahel force has recorded since its creation in 2017. He said another 33 soldiers are missing.
(Source: AP)
Indore HC Seeks Report From State Govt in Honey Trapping Case
In the Honey trapping case, Indore High Court has sought a report from the state government by 21 October in connection with the case.
(Source: ANI)
BJP Issues Show Cause Notice to Karnataka MLA Yatnal For Speaking Against the Party
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued show cause notice to party's Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for his “utterances against the party and its leaders.”
The party has asked for an explanation within 10 days.
(Source: ANI)
4 Private Schools Face Action Over Fees, Books in Noida
Four private schools here on Friday were penalised for violating law related to regulation of fees and availability of books, the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration said.
The action was taken by the District Fees Regulatory Committee, chaired by District Magistrate B N Singh, under the Uttar Pradesh Self-Financed Independent Schools (Fee Regulation) Act, 2018, it said.
Modern School, Ryan International and Ramagya School were slapped a penalty of Rs 50,000 each, while Billabong School was penalised Rs 25,000 by the committee, an administration spokesperson said.
(Source: PTI)
Confident of Aditya Thackeray's Win in Upcoming Polls: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis while addressing a Press Conference said that he is confident that Aditya Thackeray will win by a very huge margin in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
(Source: PTI)
Congress Releases Its List of Star Campaigners for Upcoming Haryana Assembly Polls
Congress released its list of star campaigners for upcoming Haryana Assembly Elections. The list includes party's interim president Sonia Gandhi, party leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and former PM Manmohan Singh.
(Source: ANI)
Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray on 'Aditya Thackeray for CM Demands'
Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray while commenting on ‘Aditya Thackeray for CM Demand’ said that the first step in politics doesn’t mean that Aditya has to become the Chief Minister of this state. He further added that Aditya has just entered politics and this is just the beginning for him.
(Source: ANI)
CBI Files Special Leave Petition in SC Against Rajeev Kumar
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an SLP (special leave petition) in Supreme Court today against the Calcutta High Court's order of giving anticipatory bail to former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar.
(Source: ANI)
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Launches 'YSR Vahana Mitra Scheme'
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, launched 'YSR Vahana Mitra scheme' that provides Rs 10,000 allowance to self-employed drivers of autos, taxis & maxi-taxis.
The amount of Rs 10,000 is for recurring expenses like, insurance & maintenance of the vehicle.
(Source: ANI)
Ukraine Reviews Cases on Firm Linked to Biden's Son: Prosecutor Kiev
Ukraine's prosecutor-general said Friday he would review cases related to a gas firm where Joe Biden's son used to work, after US President Donald Trump pushed his Ukrainian counterpart to look into the issue.
Trump's request that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky probe the activities of Hunter and Joe Biden, the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential candidacy, has sparked an impeachment probe in the US.
Prosecutor-General Ruslan Ryaboshapka told reporters his office would revisit about 15 cases but stressed that they were not necessarily connected to Biden's son, Hunter Biden.
PM Modi Meets Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa (retired)
PM Narendra Modi met India’s former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa (retired). The Prime Minister said that Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa has served our nation with utmost valour, diligence and professionalism and has made a rich contribution to our Air Force. The Prime Minister also wished him luck for his future endeavours.
K'taka NRC: Moily Says BJP Trying to Spread Saffron Agenda in South India
Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka chief minister M Veerappa Moily on Friday hit out at the B S Yediyurappa government for raising the issue of introducing NRC in the state, alleging that the BJP is using the "controversial" matter to spread its saffron agenda in south India.
Moily's attack came after Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on 3 October that the BJP government in the state is mulling introducing the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
Hitting out at the Karnataka government, Moily said the state's economy has a huge floating population and migrant workers from various states.
(Source: PTI)
Uttarakhand BJP Expels 90 Workers, Office Bearers for Anti-Party Activities Dehradun
The Uttarakhand BJP expelled 90 party workers and office bearers for indulging in anti-party activities.
Pradesh BJP general secretary Rajendra Bhandari said the action was taken on the direction of Pradesh BJP chief Ajay Bhatt after they were found guilty of entering poll fray against party-supported nominees in Zila Panchayat polls and campaigning against them. He said action will also be taken against others if they are found guilty of indiscipline.
(Source: PTI)
Centre Has Not Rejected State's Flood Report: Karnataka CM
With pressure mounting on the BJP government over the 'delay' in central aid for flood ravaged Karnataka, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said funds are likely to be released in three to four days, as he clarified that the union government has not rejected the report on damage submitted by the state.
His statement came amid media reports that the Centre had sent back the state government's report on flood and rain related damages in Karnataka.
(Source: PTI)
Centre Approves Flood Relief for Karnataka, Bihar
Central govt has approved advance release of Rs 400 crores for Bihar & Rs 1200 crores for Karnataka from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) 'on account basis.
'Government has approved advance release of 2nd installment of Centre's share of SDRF amounting to Rs 213.75 crore to Bihar .
(Source: ANI)
26-Year-Old Killed After Being Hit by Tanker in New Delhi
A 26-year-old man was killed after he was hit allegedly by a tanker in northwest Delhi's Netaji Subhash Place area, police said.
Parul Singh, who belonged from Bijnor district in Uttar Pradesh, was walking towards Outer Ring Road when he was hit by a speeding tanker on Thursday.
Soon after the accident, the driver fled the spot leaving behind the vehicle.
(Source: PTI)
Trump Says Not Sure If Will Cooperate With Congress on Impeachment
A defiant President Donald Trump refused to confirm that he will cooperate with an impeachment investigation in Congress.
"I don't know, that's up to the lawyers," he said at the White House.
The Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives is probing whether Trump abused his office by pressuring Ukraine to investigate his 2020 presidential election rival Joe Biden.
(Source: AFP)
Policeman Fires at Wife, Shoots Self Dead Later in Punjab
A Punjab Armed Police (PAP) ASI shot himself dead with his service pistol after opening fire at his wife, police said.
ASI Baljit Singh (48), a resident of Mishriwala Village in this border district, was presently posted in the excise department at Talwandi Bhai on deputation, they said.
Police said the relation between Baljit and his wife Charanjeet Kaur (44) had turned sour for the last few months. A few days back, Charanjeet had left home and went to her parents at Kaliawala village, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Pilot Dismissive of Gehlot `Plan' to Appoint More Dy CMs
In a dismissive reaction to speculation that Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is keen to appoint more deputies, Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said the state can have five of them as long as the law and order improves.
Gehlot and Pilot are often seen as rivals and the CM's “plan” to appoint more deputy chief ministers is being seen as a move to cut his current deputy to size.
(Source: PTI)
Former NCP MP Sanjay Patil Joins Sena
Former Lok Sabha MP and NCP leader Sanjay Dina Patil joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of its chief Uddhav Thackeray.
Patil was Mumbai North East Lok Sabha MP in 2009 before being defeated in the 2014 and 2019 general elections by the BJP's Kirit Somaiya and Manoj Kotak respectively.
Patil follows NCP colleagues Sachin Ahir and MLA Dilip Sopal who had joined the Sena a few weeks earlier.
K'taka CM Thanks Centre for Releasing Rs 1,200 Crore as Relief
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday thanked the Centre for releasing Rs 1,200 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund for the flood-ravaged state.
Not satisfied with the allocation, state Congress termed it as a humiliation to the people of the state.
NIA Arrests Key Accused in September 5 Tarn Taran Blast Case
National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Gurjant Singh, a key accused in September 5 Tarn Taran (Punjab) blast case in which two people lost their lives.
Fir Against Man for Giving Triple Talaq to Wife; First in TN
The Central law against instant divorce has been invoked for the first time in Tamil Nadu against a man for allegedly pronouncing triple talaq, police said.
A First Information Report was filed against Sheikh Abdullah at the All Women Police Station here following a complaint from his wife Rizwana, they said.
(Source: PTI)
85 One Stop Centres Established Across 12 States in Last 100 Days: Smriti Irani
The government has established 85 One Stop Centres, which provide assistance to women affected by violence, across 12 states in the last 100 days and it is ‘proactively’ working towards building one such unit in every district, said WCD Minister Smriti Irani.
In her tweet she thanked the chief ministers in all these 12 states for assisting the Women and Child Development Ministry in establishing these centres.
5 Dead in Wall Collapse in Ambala
Five persons, including three children, were killed when they got buried under the debris of a wall when it collapsed on them at Ambala cantonment late Friday night, police said.
As per preliminary information, the deceased were said to be labourers and their children. Police said the victims were sleeping when the wall all of a sudden collapsed.
After receiving information, the Fire Department personnel and police rushed there, they said. The five victims were to taken to a hospital where they were declared as brought dead, police said.
The matter was under investigation, they said.
(Source: PTI)
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