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North Korea Restores Part of Nuclear Missile Test Site
North Korea has been restoring part of Dongchang-ri nuclear missile launch site in Yongbyon, said the National Intelligence Services on Tuesday, 5 March.
(Source: ANI)
Ceasefire Violation in Rajouri Ended
The ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir ended at 4:30 am on Wednesday, 6 March.
This is the third time Pakistan has violated ceasefire today.
(Source: PTI)
Venezuela's Guaido Vows to Paralyse Public Sector to Squeeze Maduro
Opposition leader Juan Guaido held talks with Venezuela’s public sector unions on Tuesday about staging strikes to help bring down the government, as President Nicolas Maduro said a “crazed minority” bent on destabilising the country would be defeated.
(Source: Reuters)
North Korea Food Production Lowest in Over 10 Years: UN
The United Nations on Wednesday, 6 March, said that North Korea’s food production is currently the lowest in over a decade.
(Source: AFP)
CWC to Hold Meeting in Ahmedabad on 12 March
Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting is scheduled to be held on 12 March at Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
(Source: ANI)
Sri Lanka Government Boosts Budget Ahead of Elections
Sri Lanka's government on Tuesday proposed increases in spending on public servants and incentives to boost agriculture and fisheries in a new national budget, which opposition lawmakers criticized as an attempt to attract voters ahead of a presidential election this year.
(Source: PTI)
Prominent French Jihadis Killed in Is-Held Area in Syria Outside Baghouz
A prominent French militant who joined the Islamic State group, Jean-Michel Clain, died over the weekend from wounds suffered in an earlier airstrike that killed his jihadi brother, his wife said Tuesday as she emerged from the group's last pocket of land in Syria.
(Source: PTI)
Court Tells Wikileaks Leaker Chelsea Manning to Testify to Grand Jury
US judge on Tuesday rejected a bid by WikiLeaks leaker Chelsea Manning to fight a subpoena to testify in a closed-door probe believed to target the anti-secrecy group.
(Source: AFP)
Indian-Origin Woman Dentist Killed in Australia; Body Found in Suitcase
A 32-year-old Indian-origin woman dentist has been found dead with stab wounds in Australia, days after she went missing from Sydney's busiest area under mysterious circumstances, police said on Wednesday.
(Source: PTI)
Ex-Ny Mayor Bloomberg Rules out Run for US President in 2020
Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, the centrist billionaire Democrat who positioned himself as a potential challenger to Donald Trump, said on Tuesday he would not run for president in 2020.
"I believe I would defeat Donald Trump in a general election. But I am clear-eyed about the difficulty of winning the Democratic nomination in such a crowded field," the businessman said in an opinion column on the Bloomberg media platform that he owns.
Bulandshahr Violence: Sedition Charges Dropped Against All 38 Accused
A UP Court has dropped sedition charges against accused in Bulandshahr violence case. Advocate of an accused said, "Court has dropped IPC 124A (Sedition) against all 38 accused." SP City, Bulandshahr said, "Chargesheet filed against 5 people found witness to murder of Sub-Inspector Subodh Kumar."
(Source: ANI)
Visa Duration For Pak Nationals Reduced to 3 Months: US Embassy
The visa duration for Pakistani citizens has been reduced to three months from five years, reports ARY News quoting US Embassy spokesperson.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in Delhi's CGO Complex
A fire breaks out on the 5th floor of Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan at CGO Complex, fire tenders present at the spot; More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Adidas Executive Sentenced to Jail for Bribing Basketball Players
A former Adidas executive was sentenced Tuesday to nine months in prison for bribing young basketball players in a case illustrating the excesses of amateur sports in the US.
(Source: AFP)
Delhi CGO Complex Fire: 24 Fire Tender At the Spot
Twenty-four fire tenders present at Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex in Delhi after a fire broke out on Wednesday.
(Source: ANI)
7 Houses Gutted in Fire in Himachal's Shimla
Seven houses gutted and 16 families affected after fire broke out in Koti village of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday at about 2:45 am. Fire has been controlled. No casualties or injuries reported.
(Source: ANI)
South Korea Proposes Clear-Air Project with China
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has proposed a joint project with China to use artificial rain to clean the air in Seoul, where an acute increase in pollution has caused alarm.
(Source: AP)
Gunmen Kill 30 in Nigeria
At least 30 people have been killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on the people at a village in Nigeria, the police said.
(Source: IANS)
Rahul Gandhi to Meet HD Deve Gowda to Discuss K'taka Seat-Sharing
Congress President Rahul Gandhi to meet former Prime Minister and JDS leader HD Deve Gowda in Delhi on Wednesday, 6 March, on the issue of seat-sharing in Karnataka for the coming Lok Sabha elections.
(Source: ANI)
Sensex Rises 172 Points
The Sensex and Nifty opened higher today supported by a rally in consumer durables and capital goods stocks. While the Sensex rose 172 points to 36,615 in early trade, the Nifty gained 38 points to 11,027.
(Source: Business Today)
South Korea Court Grants Bail for Ex-President Lee
Jailed former South Korean president Lee Myung-bak was granted bail on Wednesday, nearly a year after he was arrested over corruption charges.
(Source: AFP)
3 Small Bombs Sent To London Airports, Rail Station: Police
London's counter-terrorism police said they had launched an investigation into who mailed three small bombs to two airports and a major rail station on Tuesday, 5 March. No one was injured by the devices, one of which caused a small fire in an office building at Heathrow airport.
(Source: Reuters)
Parl Standing Committee on IT to Hear From FB, Instagram Officials Today
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by BJP MP Anurag Thakur, to hear the views of officials from Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, on 'Safeguarding Citizens' Rights on Social/Online News Media Platforms', on Wednesday, 6 March.
(Source: ANI)
Rahul Gandhi Arrives at Deve Gowda's Residence
Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrived at the residence of former Prime Minister and JDS leader HD Deve Gowda, to hold discussions on the issue of seat-sharing in Karnataka for the coming Lok Sabha elections.
(Source: PTI)
India-Origin Former Cisco Employee Arrested in US
An Indian-origin former employee of Cisco Systems has been arrested and charged with a criminal complaint alleging he defrauded a technology major of more than USD 9.3 million.
(Source: PTI)
Death Toll from Indonesia Mine Collapse Rises to 16
The death toll from last week's collapsed gold mine in northern Indonesia has risen to 16, as hopes to find survivors fade, an official said Wednesday.
(Source: AFP)
Suicide Bomb Attack in Afghan's Jalalabad, Casualties Feared: Official
Suicide bomb attack in eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, casualties feared, said official.
(Source: Reuters)
Evacuations in California Take Place as Storm Approaches
California authorities warn the latest wet winter storm could trigger mudslides in wildfire burn areas where thousands of residents are under evacuation orders.
(Source: PTI)
'I am Scared of People Who Put Tikas': Siddaramaiah
Former Karnataka CM and Congress leader Siddaramaiah, said, "I am scared of people who put long tikas with kumkum or ash", at an event, in Badami, Karnataka on Tuesday, 5 March.
(Source: ANI)
Ex-Nissan Chief Ghosn Pays Bail, Set to Leave Japan Cell
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn posted bail of 1 billion yen ($9 million) in cash Wednesday, paving the way for his release from a Tokyo detention centre after more than three months in custody.
(Source: AFP)
64-Year-Old Woman Raped by 3 Teens
64 year old woman brutally raped by 3 teenagers in Chennai. The victim filed a complaint with the police who have arrested an accused and are on the lookout for 2 more people.
(Source: Mirror Now)
TN Minister Accuses Sasikala of Killing Jayalalithaa
Tamil Nadu Law Minister CV Shanmugam accuses Sasikala of killing former chief minister J Jayalalithaa.
(Source: India Today)
Afghan Official: Suicide Blast near Airport in East Kills 16
An Afghan official says militants set off a suicide blast and stormed a construction company near the main airport in Jalalabad, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, killing at least 16 people.
(Source: AP)
PM Modi in Karnataka, to Address Public Rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6 March arrived in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district to flag off development projects in health, education, and energy sectors. He will also address a BJP rally in the district.
(Source: IANS)
PM Modi Donates RS 21 Lakh to Kumbh Safai Karamchhari Corpus Fund
Prime Minister Narendra Modi donated Rs 21 lakhs from his personal saving account to Kumbh Safai Karamchari Corpus Fund.
(Source: ANI)
Pak Violates Ceasefire in Nowshera, Sunderbani
Pakistan violated ceasefire in Nowshera and Sunderbani sectors, Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir at 1030 hours, on Wednesday, 6 March.
Indore is Cleanest City for Third Straight Year in Cleanliness Survey
Indore retains cleanest city tag for third straight year in cleanliness survey. New Delhi Municipal Council area gets cleanest small city award in central government's cleanliness survey. Uttarakhand's Gauchar adjudged Best Ganga Town.
(Source: PTI)
Indian-Origin Man Pharmacist Guilty in $4 Mn Us Tax Fraud
An Indian-origin pharmacist has pleaded guilty to cashing millions of dollars' worth of his pharmacy's cheques to evade the payment of income taxes totalling about USD four million and now faces a maximum sentence of five years in jail, according to a federal prosecutor.
(Source: PTI)
PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone for Projects in Kalaburgi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Kalaburagi.
(Source: ANI)
Pak Confiscates Seminaries, Assets of JuD, FIF
Pakistan on Wednesday intensified its ongoing crackdown against the banned organisations and took control of several seminaries and assets belonging to Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa and its wing Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation.
(Source: PTI)
Rajasthan HC Issues Notice to Defence Secretary in Sexual Harassment Case
Rajasthan High Court issues notice to Defence Secretary in regard with a case of sexual harassment filed by a woman Army officer in 2017. She was allegedly harassed by an Army officer in 2011.
(Source: ANI)
Man Struck, Killed by Train in up's Kaushambi
One person was killed at the Bharwari railway station here after being hit by a train while he was crossing the rail tracks, police said Wednesday.
(Source: PTI)
Father of UK Teen Who Joined Is Says Don't Scrap Citizenship
The father of a British teenager who ran away to join the Islamic State group in Syria said his daughter's citizenship should not be revoked and that she should return to the UK and be punished if it was determined she had committed a crime.
(Source: PTI)
Parl Standing Committee on IT Asks For Written Replies From FB, Instagram
Facebook Global Policy Head has apologised to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, for remarks made by Facebook employees on terrorism and Pulwama attacks.
On being asked by Parliamentary Standing Committee, “Is your platform serving society or dividing communities?”, Facebook said, "They are a hybrid company,” failing to clearly answer which regulatory framework apply to their content, advertising and marketing operations in India, said the sources.
According to source, the Parliamentary Committee told Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram , "Indian elections, national security, protecting citizens data is our top priority, send us clear written replies in 10 days."
(Source: ANI)
Terrorist Hideout Busted by Shopian Police
A terrorist hideout busted in Shopian district's Kungnoo village, in a joint operation by Shopian Police and 44 RR. Substantial recoveries of incriminating material and other items recovered. Investigation is going on.
(Source: ANI)
Authorities Demolish Nirav Modi's Bungalow in Alibag
Authorities continue demolition of PNB scam accused Nirav Modi's bungalow in Maharastra’s Alibag in Raigad district.
(Source: ANI)
Sensex Gains Around 200 Points, Nifty Ends Above 11,000
The Indian equity benchmarks ended higher for the third consecutive trading session.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended 0.53 percent or nearly 200 points higher at 36,636.10 and the NSE Nifty 50 ended above 11,000 for the first time in a month.
(Source: BloombergQuint)
Two Dead as Fire Breaks out in a Fuel Carrier in Himachal Pradesh
Two people were killed after a fire broke out in a fuel carrier truck in Nalagarh area of Solan district on Wednesday, 6 March. The truck caught fire after hitting the guard railing of a road and later colliding with a tree.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone for Various Projects in Kanchipuram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone for various projects in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
(Source: ANI)
BSF Detains Pakistani Intruder in Rann of Kutch
Border Security Force troopers have apprehended an intruder coming from Pakistan side in Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch.
(Source: ANI)
7.2% Unemployment Rate Is a Man-Made Catastrophe: Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday attacked the government citing unemployment data released by a think tank and said no parent, unemployed youth or student will forgive the BJP government for leaving the country "with 7.2 percent unemployment rate".
He was referring to data compiled by a Mumbai-based CMIE that reportedly claimed that the unemployment rate in India rose to 7.2 percent in February 2019.
The former finance minister said, this is the highest rate in decades and termed it as a "man-made catastrophe".
(Source: PTI)
PV Sindhu Exits All England Open Badminton Championships
PV Sindhu knocked out in the first round of All England Open Badminton Championships, loses 16-21, 22-20, 18-21 to Sung Ji Hyun of South Korea
UN Rights Chief Warns India Over Divisive Politics
UN Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday, 6 March warned India that its “divisive policies” could undermine economic growth. She added that narrow political agendas were marginalizing vulnerable people in an already unequal society.
(Source: Reuters)
US Trade Deficit Surges to 10-Year High in 2018
The US trade deficit with the world jumped 12.5 percent to 621 billion dollars in 2018, the Commerce Department reported, as both imports and exports rose to the highest levels ever.
The trade deficit hit the highest level in a decade last year despite President Donald Trump's global trade offensive, according to a government report.
(Source: AFP)
Will Not Enter Active Politics Until I Clear My Name: Robert Vadra
Priyanka Gandhi’s husband Robert Vadra on Wednesday, 6 March said, he will continue to live in India despite allegations of money laundering into the possession of illegal foreign assets surrounding him.
“I'm always going to be in this country, I will not leave or be in active politics till I clear my name, that is my promise,” he said.
Cabin Decompression Reported on Air India Flight
A cabin decompression on the Air India flight from Delhi to Frankfurt was reported at 20,000 feet on Wednesday, 6 March. Around 191 people were on board and all the passengers were reported to be safe.
(Suorce: ANI)
MP Govt Raises OBC Reservation Limit; To Implement EWS Quota
The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to raise the reservation limit for OBCs from 14 percent to 27 percent in the state. It has also decided to implement quota for the poor among the general category, Chief Minister Kamal Nath announced Wednesday.
After the Centre implemented 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections, the Congress government in the state had announced to form a committee to work out modalities for implementing the quota.
(Source: PTI)
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Zuckerberg Promises a Privacy-Friendly Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook will start to emphasize new privacy-shielding messaging services, a shift apparently intended to blunt both criticism of the company's data handling and potential antitrust action.
In effect, the Facebook co-founder and CEO promised to transform the service from a company known for devouring the personal information shared by its users to one that gives people more ways to communicate in truly private fashion, with their intimate thoughts and pictures shielded by encryption in ways that Facebook itself can't read.
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