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Court Issues Notice to Attach Properties of Absconding SP MLA
A court in Shamli district has issued a notice to attach the properties of Kairana's SP MLA Nahid Hasan, who is absconding in connection with a cheating case.
On Sunday, police pasted the notice, issued under Section 82 (proclamation for person absconding) of the CrPC, outside the SP MLA's house, Shamli SP Ajay Kumar said.
(Source: PTI)
RJD Leader's Brother Shot Dead Outside His Residence
In Bihar, Chandan Kumar, brother of RJD leader, shot dead at his residence by unknown assailants in Nalanda.
Nilesh Kumar, SP Nalanda, said, “The incident took place last night. The victim was a student and had no criminal record. Investigation underway.”
(Source: ANI)
UP: 10 Workers Hospitalised After Gas Leak at Paper Mill
Ten workers fell ill due to gas leak at a paper mill in Muzaffarnagar, police said.
The incident took place on Sunday evening, SHO of New Mandi police station Sanjiv Kumar said.
(Source: PTI)
HSBC to Cut up to 10,000 Jobs in Drive to Slash Costs: Report
HSBC Holdings is planning to cut up to 10,000 jobs as interim Chief Executive Officer Noel Quinn seeks to reduce costs across the banking group, the Financial Times reported.
(Source: NDTV)
Pak Should Understand Terror Financing Risks With Terrorist Groups: Asia Pacific Group
Asia Pacific Group (APG) of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has concluded that Pakistan has not taken sufficient measures to fully implement UNSCR 1267 obligations against 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed and other terrorists associated with LeT, JuD among other terror groups
APG stated, “Pakistan should adequately identify, assess and understand its ML (Money Laundering)/TF (Terror Financing) risks including transnational risks and risks associated with terrorist groups operating in Pakistan.”
(Source: ANI)
Taliban Releases 3 Indian Hostages: Pak Media
Taliban has released three Indian hostages in exchange for its 11 members, reported Pakistan media.
Turkey Will Soon Invade Northern Syria: White House
The White House said that Turkey will soon invade Northern Syria, casting uncertainty on the fate of the Kurdish fighters allied with the US against in a campaign against the Islamic State group.
(Source: AP)
UN Peacekeeper Killed, Four Wounded in Mali
One peacekeeper was killed and four others were wounded Sunday, 6 October, when a roadside bomb exploded in strife-torn northeastern Mali, the UN mission MINUSMA said.
The peacekeepers were carrying out a security patrol near the town of Aguelhok when the device detonated, spokesman Olivier Salgado said on Twitter.
(Source: AFP)
Two Died in Accident on Uttarkashi-Gangotri Highway
Two persons died in an accident on Uttarkashi-Gangotri Highway in Chinyalisour area on Sunday, 6 October.
(Source: ANI)
CPI(M) Demands Sedition Case Against Celebs be Rescinded
The CPI(M) on Sunday condemned the registration of a sedition case against 49 celebrities after they wrote an open letter to the prime minister voicing concern over incidents of mob lynching, saying this reflects the "growing authoritarianism" in the country.
The party's politburo in a statement demanded that the case be rescinded. The FIR was lodged in Bihar's Muzaffarpur against the celebrities, including Aparna Sen, Adoor Gopalakrishnan and Ramchandra Guha, for alleged sedition after they wrote the open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
(Source: PTI)
Second Whistleblower Surfaces in Trump-Ukraine Row
A second whistleblower has surfaced in the controversy surrounding US President Donald Trump and his dealings with Ukraine, Reuters reported on Sunday.
The news agency cited the lawyer representing the whistleblower as saying that the latter has spoken with the intelligence community's internal watchdog.
The lawyer in question, Mark Zaid, had given an interview to ABC News.
IAF Engraves Name of Sqn Ldr Ravi Khanna on National War Memorial
The Indian Air Force has gotten engraved, the name of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna on the National War Memorial, at India Gate in New Delhi.
(ANI)
Paris Climate Activists Kick Off Global Extinction Rebellion Protests
Hundreds of climate activists barricaded themselves into a Paris shopping centre for hours ahead of a planned series of protests around the world by the Extinction Rebellion movement.
Campaigners faced off against police and some inconvenienced shoppers as they occupied part of the Italie 2 mall in southeast Paris all day on Saturday, staying put into the early hours of Sunday.
They unfurled banners with slogans like "Burn capitalism not petrol" above restaurants and the window displays of fashion boutiques.
(PTI)
We Say 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' But for Cong, it is 'Sonia Mata Ki Jai': Khattar
Haryana Chief Minister and BJP leader Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said the Modi government has lifted India's stature across the world as the country always comes first for it, but the Congress can't think beyond the Nehru-Gandhi family.
"When we say what should be given priority, we say country always comes first. On the other hand Congress treats their leaders first, We say Bharat Mata Ki Jai, some in Congress say Sonia Mata Ki Jai," Khattar said at a poll rally in Naraingarh in Ambala district.
(PTI)
Delhi Police Arrests Arms Trafficking Kingpin
Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested the kingpin of an arms trafficking network, 2 semi-automatic pistols, one magazine and 10 live cartridges recovered from him.
(ANI)
Pilot Killed in Trainer Aircraft Crash
Pilot killed in trainer aircraft crash at Sultanpur village in Vikarabad district.
(ANI)
Senior Congress Leader Parlad Singh Sawhney Joins AAP
Senior Congress leader and former four term MLA from Chandni Chowk, Parlad Singh Sawhney joins Aam Aadmi Party in presence of CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Alleged Terrorist Arrested in Baramulla
One alleged active terrorist has been arrested in J&K’s Baramulla, ANI reported. The person is reportedly affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad. Arms and ammunition have also been recovered. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
NC Delegation Arrives in Srinagar to Meet Farooq Abdullah
A 15-member National Conference (NC) delegation arrived in Srinagar to meet party President Farooq Abdullah today, ANI reported.
Security Heightened in Ayodhya
Additional forces are being mobilized for Ayodhya in view of the ongoing festive season and also the impending court verdict on the Ram Janambhoomi issue.
Ayodhya has been put on high alert and ten additional companies are being deployed in the holy city.
A senior official said, "We will ensure surveillance of Durga Puja and Dushhera processions with drones and have requested the Puja committee not to use 'gulal' during processions. They can use flower petals instead."
(Source: IANS)
Two Coaches of Lucknow-Anand Vihar Train Derail Near Moradabad
Two coaches of Lucknow-Anand Vihar(Delhi) double decker train derail near Moradabad. No injuries reported. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s 51 Squadron to be Awarded Unit Citation
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s 51 Squadron to be awarded unit citation by IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria for thwarting Pakistani aerial attack and shooting down a Pakistani F-16 on Feb 27. Award to be received by commanding officer Group Captain Satish Pawar, ANI reported.
The number 9 squadron whose Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft carried out the Balakot aerial strikes on February 26 during 'Operation Bandar', also to be awarded unit citation.
Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal’s 601 Signal unit will be awarded the unit citation for their role in Balakot aerial strikes and for thwarting the aerial attack by Pakistan on February 27.
(Source: ANI)
Unknown Gunmen Attack Several Television Stations in Baghdad
Masked gunmen ransacked the office of multiple television stations in Baghdad on Saturday, reported Russia Today news.
The Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya said that various masked gunmen attacked their office in Baghdad.
"Colleagues have been injured during the storming of our office by gunmen," according to the correspondent. "The gunmen who were wearing black clothes smashed our equipment and mobile phones," he said.
Suspect Held in Fatal Bludgeoning of Sleeping Homeless Men
A homeless man wielding a long metal bar rampaged through New York City's Chinatown early Saturday attacking other homeless people who were sleeping, killing four and leaving a fifth with serious injuries, police said.
Police recovered the weapon, which was still in the suspect's hands when he was arrested, officials said.
"The motive appears to be, right now, just random attacks," Chief of Manhattan South Detectives Michael Baldassano said, adding there was no evidence yet that the victims were "targeted by race, age, anything of that nature." Two law enforcement officials identified the 24-year-old suspect as Randy Rodriguez Santos. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because criminal charges hadn't yet been finalised.
Santos was taken into police custody early Saturday.
(Source: AP)
Trump Calls for Impeachment of Mitt Romney
US President Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of his bitter critic and Republican Senator Mitt Romney.
Trump's tweet in this regard came a day after Senator Romney, who during the 2016 presidential elections had called the president a "con artist" and criticised him for his handling of the Ukrainian issue.
"I'm hearing that the Great People of Utah are considering their vote for their Pompous Senator, Mitt Romney, to be a big mistake. I agree! He is a fool who is playing right into the hands of the Do Nothing Democrats! #IMPEACHMITTROMNEY, tweeted the US President on Saturday.