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One Dead in Clashes between TPC & CPI(M)
Rustam alias Basant Bhokta, Sub Zonal Commander of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a Naxal organisation, was shot dead by Naxals of banned CPI (Maoist) in a war of supremacy in extremists-dominated Roshanganj area on Saturday night, 4 May.
The body has been recovered by the police.
(Source: ANI)
US backs Israel '100%' over Gaza escalation: Trump
United States President Donald Trump said that the US backs Israel ‘100 percent’ over the Gaza escalation.
(Source: AFP)
Sri Lanka Imposes Curfew in Negombo After Clashes, Bans Social Media
The Sri Lankan government has reimposed a ban on social media platforms in an effort to stop the spread of rumours after violence erupted between groups of civilians in Negombo, north of the capital and site of one of the Easter Sunday bombings.
(Source: Reuters)
UN Committee Weighs in on French Right-To-Die Case
A UN committee has asked France to suspend any decision to withdraw life support for a man kept alive in a vegetative state for a decade, weighing in on a bitterly-disputed legal case which has torn his family apart.
(Source: AFP)
Israel Halts Gas Supplies from Tamar Due to Gaza Violence
Israel’s energy minister decided on Sunday to temporarily halt natural gas supplies from the offshore field Tamar due to a surge in violence with Gaza militants, the ministry said in a statement.
(Source: Reuters)
Trump Threatens to Hike Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Imports
President Donald Trump turned up the pressure on China on Sunday, threatening to hike tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods.
(Source: AP)
US Sends Naval Strike Group to Middle East in 'Message' to Iran
The United States is sending an aircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East in a "clear and unmistakable" message to Iran, National Security Advisor John Bolton said Sunday.
(Source: AFP)
Air Raids Hit Three Hospitals in Syria's Idlib: Monitor
Air strikes by Syrian regime ally Russia on Sunday forced the closure of two hospitals and also damaged a third one in the jihadist-held Syrian province of Idlib, a war monitor said.
(Source: AFP)
Boeing Knew of 737 Max Safety System Glitch Year Before Deadly Crash
Boeing engineers identified a fault with a pilot warning system on its 737 MAX aircraft in 2017, a year before the deadly Lion Air crash, the company said Sunday.
(Source: AFP)
Hamas and Israel Reached Cease-Fire Agreement: Report
Palestinian officials said an Egyptian-mediated ceasefire agreement was reached with Israel on Monday to end a recent surge of violence in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel.
(Source: Haaretz)
Mayawati Casts Vote
Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and BSP Mayawati casts vote in Lucknow, reports ANI.
Stocks, Commodities Tumble After Trump Vows China Tariff Hike
Global financial markets tumbled on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly jacked up pressure on China to reach a trade deal, saying he would hike U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods this week.
(Source: Reuters)
End Violence, Work Towards Peace: Trump to Palestinians
Strongly condemning the rocket attacks against Israel by terrorist groups, US President Donald Trump on Sunday asked Palestinians to "end violence" and work towards peace.
(Source: AFP)
Panama's Cortizo Declares Victory in Presidential Vote
Former Panamanian minister Laurentino Cortizo declared victory in the country's presidential polls on Sunday, though the electoral commission has yet to announce the official winner of the vote.
(Source: AFP)
US Deploys Carrier Strike Group to Send Clear Message to Iran
The US is deploying an aircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East to send a "clear and unmistakable" message to Iran that any attack on American interests or its allies will be met with "unrelenting force", National Security Advisor John Bolton has said.
(Source: AFP)
China to Cut Reserve Requirements for Small Banks
China's central bank said Monday it would cut the amount of cash that small and medium-sized banks hold in reserve in Beijing's latest move to boost the stuttering economy.
(Source: AFP)
Michael Cohen Heads to Prison in Trump Hush-Money Scheme
Michael Cohen, the former lawyer, media attack dog and all-around fixer for President Donald Trump, is scheduled to begin serving a three-year prison sentence Monday for crimes including campaign finance violations related to hush-money payments made on Trump's behalf.
(Source: AP)
2 US Navy Destroyers Carries Ops in South China Sea
Two US Navy destroyers carried out 'freedom of navigation' operation in South China Sea on Monday, U.S. military spokesman tells Reuters.
(Source: Reuters)
Aircel Maxis Case: Court Extends Interim Protection of Chidambaram
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court extended the interim protection of P Chidambaram and Karti Chidambaram till 30 May after prosecution agencies sought more time to complete the investigation in the Aircel-Maxis case.
(Source: ANI)
Israel & Hamas Nearing Ceasefire
Israel and Hamas are nearing a ceasefire, brokered by the UN, Egypt and Qatar, after two days of violence, the Palestinian Information Centre said on 6 May.
(Source: AFP)
China Considering Cancelling Trade Talks with Us: Media Reports
China is considering to cancel the high-level trade talks with the US, multiple media reports have said, hours after President Donald Trump threatened to impose more punishing tariffs on USD 200 billion worth of Chinese products.
(Source: PTI)
12 Suspected Rohingyas Held in Mizoram
A total of 12 suspected Rohingyas from Bangladesh were arrested in Mizoram for entering the state without valid travel documents, a police officer said on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
India's Services Sector Output Growth at 7-Month Low in Apr: PMI
The country's services sector activity fell to a seven-month low in April owing to softer rise in new business and disruptions arising from the elections, a monthly survey showed Monday.
(Source: PTI)
4th Indian Navy Scorpene Class Submarine Launched
Indian Navy’s fourth stealth Scorpene class Submarine Vela of Project 75 has been launched on Monday at the Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) in Mumbai.
(Source: ANI)
Sri Lanka Lifts Curfew in Negombo; Police Says Situation Under Control
Sri Lankan authorities Monday lifted an overnight curfew in the western coastal town of Negombo where violence erupted between groups of people over the weekend, days after the Easter bombings by Islamist extremists that killed more than 250 people in the island nation.
(Source: PTI)
Plea Seeking CBI FIR into Alleged Conspiracy to "Fix" CJI Will Be Heard in Due Course: SC
The Supreme Court Monday said a plea seeking a direction to the CBI to lodge an FIR into alleged conspiracy to fix Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi in a "concocted, false sexual harassment" case will be heard in due course.
(Source: PTI)
AIADMK MLA Disqualification Case: CJI Seeks Response From TN Speaker
Supreme Court stayed disqualification proceedings initiated by Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker against three AIADMK MLAs for supporting TTV Dhinakaran. Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi issued notice to the Speaker and sought his response.
(Source: ANI)
SC Dismisses J&K Guv's PIL Seeking Partial Closure of NH
Supreme Court dismisses a PIL challenging the Jammu and Kashmir government's decision to partially close the national highway for civilian traffic twice a week till 31 May.
(Source: ANI)
SC Agrees to Hear Volkswagen's Plea Against NGT Order
SC on Monday agreed to hear Volkswagen Group's plea against order of National Green Tribunal(NGT) which had fined it Rs 500 crore for environmental damages by use of “cheat device”in its diesel cars.Court said,"till it hears the matter, no coercive steps be taken against the company".
(Source: ANI)
Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case: SC Directs SBI to File Report by 3 June
SC directs CBI to file status report by 3 June on its probe into alleged murder of 11 girls at shelter home in Bihar's Muzaffarpur. The apex says matter would be heard by vacation bench on June 3 keeping in view urgency of case.
(Source: PTI)
Complainant Has Right to Know About Dissent in EC Decisions: Ex CECs
A dissent given by an election commissioner has to be noted in files and the complainant has a right to know whether the order passed by the Election Commission was unanimous, two former chief election commissioners have said.
(Source: PTI)
Ratan Tata Invests in Ola Electric Mobility
Ride hailing major Ola Monday said Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, has invested in its EV business - Ola Electric Mobility (OEM).
(Source: ANI)
Naxals Kill Man in Maha on Suspicion of Being Police Informer
Naxals allegedly killed a person in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on suspicion of him being a police informer, the second such incident in the area in the last two days, a police official said on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
Sri Lanka to Extend Deadline to Surrender Swords, Knives
Sri Lankan authorities on 6 May extended a deadline for the public to surrender swords and large knives.
(Source: IANS)
Actor Karan Oberoi Arrested in Alleged Rape Case
TV Actor Karan Oberoi arrested by police in connection with an alleged rape case. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
US-Taliban Peace Talks Paused for First Day of Ramadan
Peace talks between the US and the Taliban were suspended for the beginning of Ramadan on Monday, with the two sides at apparent loggerheads over the key issue of when foreign forces might leave Afghanistan.
(Source: AFP)
5 Injured as LPG Cylinder Explodes in Geeta Colony
Five members of a family were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded in a residential building in Geeta Colony area of East Delhi on Monday, fire officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Brunei Death Penalty Moratorium Applied to New Shariah Laws
Brunei's sultan has said a moratorium on capital punishment is in effect for new Shariah criminal laws including stoning people for gay sex and adultery that sparked an international outcry.
(Source: PTI)
Heat Wave Warning for Parts of Telangana till 8 May
The Meteorological Department here issued heat wave warning for some parts of Telangana for three days from Monday.
(Source: PTI)
CBSE to Declare Class 10 Results Today
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will declare class 10th results on Monday at 3 pm.
(Source: ANI)
Rape Convict Gets 2-Yr RI for Molesting Minor Girl in Maha
A 57-year-old man, earlier convicted in a rape case, has been awarded two years' rigorous imprisonment by a court in Thane district of Maharashtra for molesting a minor girl residing in his neighbourhood.
(Source: PTI)
Mumbai: Woman Delivers Baby in Local Train
Maharashtra: A 22-year-old woman delivered a baby on a local train coach at Virar station, earlier today. The mother and the baby are in good health and have been admitted to a hospital.
(Source: ANI)
Elderly Man Commits Suicide by Jumping in Front of Train in Shamli
A 65-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by jumping before a moving train in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, police said on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
SC Adjourns Rafale Review Petition Till 10 May
SC adjourned Rafale review petition hearing till 10 May, when the Supreme Court will hear contempt petition against Rahul Gandhi as well.
“We can only say we are perplexed, we had ordered that both cases be taken up together,” said CJI Ranjan Gogoi on contempt case not being listed on Monday.
(Source: ANI)
1 Million Animals, PLants Species Face Extinction: UN
One million animal, plant species face extinction, many within decades, stated UN assessment.
(Source: AFP)
Beijing Slams US Warship Sail-By in South China Sea
China said US warships sailed near disputed islands in the South China Sea without permission on Monday in the latest US challenge to Beijing's territorial claims in the region.
(Source: AFP)
Bhavana Sivadas Tops Class 10 CBSE Board Exams, 13 More Students Score the Same
Bhavana N Sivadas from Kerala is the all India topper in CBSE Class-10th Exams with 499 marks out of 500.
Thirteen students bagged the first rank with 499 out of 500 marks. The second and third rank were shared by 24 and 58 students, respectively.
(Source: ANI)
ICG Chief Rajendra Singh Inaugurates New Jetty in Port Blair
To further strengthen defence infrastructure in the strategically-located Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Indian Coast Guard Chief Rajendra Singh has inaugurated a new 130-metre jetty in Port Blair for basing ships and other vessels.
(Source: ANI)
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire With Mortar Shelling in Pooch
Pakistan violated ceasefire by shelling with mortars and firing of small arms in Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch at around 2:45 PM. Indian Army is currently retaliating.
(Source: ANI)
Indian-Origin Journalist Conferred With VK Krishna Menon Award
G D 'Robert' Govender, an Indian-origin journalist in South Africa, has been honoured in UK with the 2019 VK Krishna Menon Award for his outstanding contribution as a pioneer of decolonised journalism.
(Source: PTI)
Pak Army Shells Forward Posts, Injures 2 Civilians
The Pakistan army has resorted to heavy mortar shelling and small arms firing targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district which has resulted in injuries to two civilians, Maqsood Ahmed and Ashiq Hussain, said the officials.
(Source: PTI)
Three Persons Killed in Separate Incidents in Nagpur
Three persons were killed in separate incidents in Lakadganj, Kalamna and Tehsil police station limits in Nagpur city on Sunday, the officials reported.
In the first incident, Shubham Wasnik (22) was stabbed to death by his friend (minor) as the deceased had not offered the accused food when the latter visited him at home, said a Lakadganj police station official, adding that the minor had been sent to a correction home.
Chandan Sharma (22) was stabbed by an unidentified person in his house in the jurisdiction of Kalamna police station in the early hours of Sunday, a local official said.
Ankit Dhakate (21), a resident of Pachpaoli area was killed by five persons over an old rivalry on Sunday night, an official said.
(Source: PTI)
A BSF Sub-Inspector Suffers Injury in the Ceasefire Violation in Pooch
A Sub Inspector of the BSF has suffered splinter injury in the ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch sector, though he is out of danger.
'End Rocket Attacks on Israel, They Will Bring More Misery': Trump Warns Palestinians
US President Donald Trump has said that the US supports Israel "100 per cent" in its defence against a barrage of deadly rocket attacks by militant groups in Gaza, and warned Palestinians that such actions would bring them "nothing but more misery."
(Source: PTI)
SC Panel Clears CJI Ranjan Gogoi of Sexual Harassment Allegations
In-House committee clears Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, says no substance in allegations of former Employee.
NEET Exam to Be Held on 20 May in Odisha
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2019 exam in Odisha will be held on 20th May.
Seven Killed as Car Hits Truck Near Vellore
Seven persons, including two women and a child died when their car rammed into a truck near Vellore in Tamil Nadu, the police reported.
The car hit the rear-side of the cargo truck which was parked on side of the road and got stuck under it. The incident happened at the highway in Ambur.
(Source: PTI)
CRPF Jawan Killed, Five Others Injured as Truck Hits SUV
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was killed and five others were injured when a speeding truck rammed into their stationary SUV in Bihar's Aurangabad district on Monday, the police said.
The truck slammed into the rear of the SUV near Devmor on NH-2 when the CRPF personnel were going to Aurangabad from their camp at Aamas in Gaya district.
(Source: PTI)
'Wrong to Link Killing of Political Activists by Militants With Security Withdrawal': J&K Governer
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has said that it was wrong to link the withdrawal of security from certain people with the killing of political activists by militants in the Valley.
He was addressing a press conference at the civil secretariat in Srinagar, which reopened on Monday after functioning in winter capital Jammu for six months as part of the nearly 150-year-old practice known in the state as 'Darbar Move.'
(Source: PTI)
China Denounces 'Concentration Camp' Accusation by US
China has rejected a US official's accusation that three million people are held in ‘concentration camps’ in Xinjiang, a northwest region home to most of the country's ethnic Uighur minority.
(Source: PTI)
SpaceX Shipment Reaches Space Station After Weekend Launch
A SpaceX shipment has arrived at the International Space Station following a weekend launch.
The Dragon capsule delivered 5,500 pounds (2,500 kilograms) of equipment and experiments.
(Source: PTI)
Lankan Officials Discover Training Centre Used by Suicide Bombers Prior to Easter Attacks
Sri Lankan authorities have discovered a facility believed to be used as a training centre by the suicide bombers prior to the terror attacks on churches and luxury hotels on the Easter Sunday that killed more than 250 people.
(Source: PTI)
Air India Asks Jet Airways Not to Go Forward With B777 Aircraft
The Government airline, AirIndia has asked Jet Airways to not move forward with B777 and its plan to take off the aircraft. The company feels that it is not advisable to run it professionally in view of its heavy requirements of maintenance.
(Source: IANS)
Missing Chinese Student Alleges Police Abuse in Video
A missing student labour activist has accused Chinese police of abusing him over several days, and forcing him to listen to a three-hour speech by President Xi Jinping, amid a crackdown on campus activism.
(Source: PTI)
Man Gets 3 Years in Jail for Subjecting Wife to Cruelty in Delhi
A Delhi court has sentenced a man to three years in jail for subjecting his wife to cruelty, for coercing her to meet his dowry demands, which forced her to commit suicide within one-and-a-half year of their marriage.
(Source: PTI)
China Slams US Naval Ships Sailing Through The South China Sea
China has protested against two US warships sailing near islands claimed by it in the disputed South China Sea, saying that it violates its sovereignty and also denounced a Pentagon report on Chinese military's modernisation as an attempt to spread the "China threat theory."
(Source: PTI)
NEET Students Who Missed the Exam Due to Train Delay to Get Another Chance
Union Minister of Human Resource Department, Prakash Javadkar has tweeted, ‘Happy to announce that Karnataka Students who missed NEET exam, due to railway delay will get another chance.’
(Source: Twitter)
Rupee Falls 18 Paise Against Dollar Due to Rising Trade Tensions
The rupee fell by 18 paise to close at 69.40 against the US dollar as renewed trade war worries have risen following US President Donald Trump's threat to raise tariffs on Chinese imports.
(Source: PTI)
China Sends Trade Team to Us Despite Trump's Tariff Threat
China has said that its trade delegation is still readying to go Washington after US President Donald Trump abruptly announced to crank up tariffs from 10 per cent to 25 per cent on Chinese imports worth $200 billion.
(Source: IANS)
Chairperson of STC Athletics Has Been Removed Over Alleged Involvement in Illegal Acts
Paralympic Committee of India removes Girraj, Chairperson of STC Athletics, after receiving complaints from athletes from all over India over his alleged involvement in illegal and unlawful activities.
(Source: ANI)
'Sting Operation Important Part of Society': Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has said that Sting operations are an "important part of society" as they help uncover misdeeds and that defamation law cannot be used to gag, suppress and silence the press and the media.
(Source: PTI)
Six Naxals Surrender Before Police in Visakhapatnam
Attada Babujee, the rural Superintendent of Police in Visakhapatnam has said that six naxals have surrendered before police. “We are giving an open call to Naxals to come forward to surrender and support the development causes..” added Babujee.
(Source: ANI)
Meghan Markle Has Gone Into Labor, Says Buckingham Palace
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex has gone into labor for the birth of her first royal baby with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Buckingham Palace has reportedly confirmed.
(Source: Twitter)
Yami Gautam to Reunite With Ayushmann Khurrana for 'Bala'
Yami Gautam is set to join the team with her ‘Vicky Donor’ co-star Ayushmann Khurrana for ‘Bala.’
It will be directed by ‘Stree’ helmer Amar Kaushik, ‘Bala’ is set in a small town and revolves around a prematurely balding man and a woman facing prejudice because of her skin colour.
(Source: PTI)
'Modi Unleashed Tax Terrorism on Traders,' Says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of unleashing "tax terrorism" on traders and "destroying" the country's financial system.
“The BJP, which used to be traders' party, has broken the backbone of the community,” claimed Kejriwal, adding that thousands notices are being sent to traders and all this is being done with the intention of "extorting" money from them.
(Source: PTI)
Fear of Court Martial, Not Sting Video Likely Reason for Jawan's Suicide: Bombay HC
“The apprehension of court martial and not a sting video might have led to an Indian Army jawan's suicide,” said the Bombay High Court, quashing a criminal case lodged against a senior journalist and a retired soldier accused of abetting it.
(Source: PTI)
HC Asks Centre, Delhi Govt to Collectively Resolve Issues of a 99-Year-Old School
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and Delhi government to collectively resolve the issue of allotment of an alternative land for construction of new building of a 99-year-old school which is in a dilapidated state.
(Source: PTI)
Meghan Markle Gives Birth to a Baby Boy
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has safely delivered a son. The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry was present for the birth.
(Source: Twitter)
'Lightning Led to the Emergency Landing' : Pilot on Russian Plane That Was Set Ablaze
The pilot of a Russian passenger plane that erupted in a ball of fire on the runway of Moscow's busiest airport, killing 41 people, said lightning led to the emergency landing.
(Source: PTI)
US Warns China, Russia Over Its Arctic Presence
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that the Trump administration is moving to assert America's presence in the Arctic. He's warning China and Russia that the US won't stand for aggressive moves into the region that's rapidly opening up to development and commerce as temperatures warm and sea ice melts.
(Source: PTI)
RBI Directs Banks to Enhance Housing Loan Limits
The Reserve Bank of India has directed the banks to enhance the housing loan limits for eligibility under priority sector lending to Rs 35 lakh in metropolitan centres (with population of ten lakh and above) and Rs 25 lakh in other centres.
(Source: ANI)
J&K Opens the Bandipora-Gurez Road
In Jammu & Kashmir, an 85 km Bandipora-Gurez road has been thrown open to vehicular traffic after remaining closed for winter months.
(Source: ANI)
Guj HC Seeks State Govt's Response to PIL Against Developing Hindu Pilgrimage Sites
The Gujarat High Court has directed the state government to respond to a PIL which termed the latter's decision to develop only Hindu pilgrimage sites through Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board since it was set up in 1997, as ‘unconstitutional.’
(Source: PTI)
INS Ranjit Gets Decommissioned After 36 Years
In Andhra Pradesh, INS Ranjit, a Rajput class destroyer was decommissioned at a ceremony at Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ship was commissioned on 15 September 1983 by Captain Vishnu Bhagwat in erstwhile USSR wherein it had rendered yeoman service to the country for 36 years.
(Source: ANI)
50 Ambulance Vehicles Gutted in Fire in Hyderabad
In Hyderabad, nearly 50 government ambulance vehicles were gutted after fire broke out at GVK-EMRI parking lot, earlier today. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Subhash Reddy, SFO, Jeedimetla fire station said, “At 1 pm today, we received an information about fire at GVK EMRI parking lot. Around 50 govt ambulance vehicles which were not in use were gutted in fire. No casualties were reported in the incident. Probe is underway.”
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Police Head Constable Kills Himself in West Delhi
A Delhi Police head constable has allegedly killed himself by shooting with his service pistol at the staff quarters in West Delhi's Hari Nagar area, the police reported.
The deceased, Satish Kumar (50), was posted at the Vikaspuri police station, added the police.
(Source: PTI)
Fighting Kills 26 in Northwest Syria
Clashes between Syrian regime forces and jihadists have killed more than 26 fighters in the country's northwest, which has seen an escalation in shelling and air strikes, a monitor said.
Eleven pro-government fighters were among those killed in fierce fighting in the northern countryside of Hama province, said the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
(Source: PTI)
'Haven't Got Any Support From the Govt,' Says Power-Lifting Champion Arti Arun
Arti Arun, Dental Surgeon and Power-lifter has said, “After winning gold medal in Asian Power-lifting Championship in Hong Kong. I felt let down, I represented India, haven't been appreciated for it. Spent around Rs 1,50,000* from my earnings. Haven't got any support from government.”
(Source: ANI)
US to Make 30,000 More Visas Available for Seasonal Workers
The Trump administration is planning to allow 30,000 more foreign workers temporarily into the United States for seasonal work through the end of September, a move that reflects how the booming economy has complicated President Donald Trump's efforts to restrict legal immigration.
(Source: PTI)
'522 Killed by Naxals After Being Termed Informers': Gadchiroli Cops
Naxals have killed 522 people in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district after falsely accusing them of being informers, the police reported.
In a statement, Gadchiroli police said a man was found dead on Monday morning in Jambhiya Gatta in the district's Ettapali tehsil. He was identified as Shishir Mandal (42), and was not a police informer.
(Source: PTI)
NIA Gets 4-Day Custody of Youth Who Wanted to Carry out Suicide Attack
A court in Kochi has allowed the NIA four-day custody of a man arrested by the agency on the charge of conspiring to carry out a suicide attack in Kerala.
(Source: PTI)
12-Year-Old Arrested After Throwing Knife at a 9-Year-Old Amid an Argument
Kansas police has said that a 12-year-old boy has been arrested after throwing a knife at a 9-year-old boy when they got into an argument while playing video games at a Wichita home.
(Source: AFP)
Custom Officials Nab Person With 3.3kg Gold at the Airport in Hyderabad
In Hyderabad, the customs officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport have nabbed one person and seized 3.3 kg smuggled gold from him. A case has been registered.
(Source: ANI)
India-US Trade in Goods and Services Registers 12.6% Growth in 2018
Bilateral trade between India and the United States in goods and services grew 12.6 per cent from USD 126 billion in 2017 to USD 142 billion in 2018, according to an official release.
(Source: ANI)
Actor Karan Oberoi Sent to Police Remand Under Section 376 and 386
S Pasalwad, Senior Inspector, Oshiwara police station said, “On basis of complaint from a woman against actor Karan Oberoi, a case has been registered under section 376 (punishment for rape) and 386 (Extortion by putting a person in fear of death) IPC against him. He has been sent to police remand till 9 May.
(Source: ANI)
Turkey's Election Board Begins Evaluating Istanbul Re-Run Appeal
The Turkey’s High Election Board has started evaluating an appeal by President Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party to annul and re-run elections in Istanbul that saw the opposition win control of the country’s largest city.
(Source: Reuters)
UN Warns of Increased Tensions Over N. Korea Weapons Test
The United Nations has criticized North Korea following its latest weapons test, warning such action would only increase regional tensions.
(Source: PTI)
Brazil Police Shoot Dead Eight in Rio Favela: Official
Brazilian police shot dead eight people in one of Rio de Janeiro's biggest slums on Monday, an official said, just days after figures showed a record number of killings by state officers in the first quarter.
"We confirm that eight suspects were killed in an operation in Mare," a police spokesman told AFP.
(Source: AFP)
Very Close to Achieving Change in Venezuela: Juan Guaido
"We're very close to achieving change in Venezuela," Juan Guaido told AFP.
US Says China Backtracked on Commitments in Trade Deal: Media Reports
US says China backtracked on commitments in trade deal, according to media reports.
(Source: AFP)
7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Papua New Guinea: USGS
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has hit off Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said.
(Source: AFP)