Latest News: Yogendra Yadav Detained, ‘Manhandled’ in Tamil Nadu
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Yogendra Yadav Detained, 'Manhandled' by Police in TN
Swaraj Abhiyan Chief Yogendra Yadav and four of his associates were detained and allegedly manhandled by police on Saturday in Tiruvannamalai district when they were on their way to meet protesting farmers against the proposed eight-lane expressway between Chennai and Salem.
In a series of tweets, the psephologist-turned-politician claimed besides being prevented from going to meet the farmers, his phone was snatched, he was manhandled and pushed into a police van.
(Source: IANS)
Kodagu Floods: HD Kumaraswamy to Meet PM Modi on Monday
A delegation led by Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, 10 September to seek relief funds for the flood-affected districts of the state including Kodagu.
Amitabh Chaudhry to Replace Shikha Sharma as Axis Bank MD & CEO
Amitabh Chaudhry replace incumbent Shikha Sharma as the MD & CEO of Axis Bank after she demits office on 31 Dec, 2018.
Pakistan, China Agree to Strengthen Strategic Cooperation
Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday and both the leaders agreed to strengthen the strategic cooperation partnership between the two countries.
Wang, who is on a three-day official visit to Pakistan, and Qureshi held a joint press conference at the Foreign Office after having a one-on-one meeting and delegation-level talks, Geo News reported.
(Source: IANS)
4 Dead in Explosions at Two TN Fireworks Manufacturing Units
Four people were killed and an equal number injured in explosions at two fireworks manufacturing units in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar and Salem districts on Saturday, 8 September, PTI reported quoting a police official.
A 28-year-old man died and two others were injured in an explosion at an illegal firecrackers manufacturing unit near Athur in Salem, they said.
The three were engaged in manufacturing the crackers when the incident occurred, police said, adding that the unit was being run illegally.
Terrorists Shoot an Unidentified Person in J&K
An unidentified person has been shot dead by terrorists near Naseem Bagh area of Hazratbal in Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces have cordoned off the area to nab the attackers, reported ANI.
Speaking to the news agency, Imtiaz Ismail Parray, SSP Srinagar, said, “We are trying to ascertain the identity of the victim. We have even recovered a pistol from his possession.”
Hopeful of Better Relationship Between India & Pakistan Under Imran Khan: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said he was hopeful of better relations between New Delhi and Islamabad after Imran Khan took over as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
He expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will emulate the steps of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who wanted to improve ties with the neighbouring country.
(Source: PTI)
Kejriwal Launches Mega Drive to Plant 5 Lakh Saplings in a Day
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a mega tree plantation drive by planting a sapling at the Yamuna floodplain in Usmanpur village, with thousands others joining him in the initiative on 8 September, Saturday.
The government wants to plant 5 lakh trees and shrubs in the city in a day as part of the drive.
Officials said around one lakh students and residents are participating in the campaign at 600 locations across the city to fight air pollution.
(Source: PTI)
College Student Climb Atop a Train in Coimabtore, Dies
A college student died of electrocution on 8 September, Saturday after he climbed atop a train in Coimbatore and touched the electric wire above it, police said.
Srihari (18) from Nilgiris district and studying BCA in a private college had gone near the Peelamedu Railway Station to have tea with five of his friends from the hostel at around 4 AM, the police said.
(Source: PTI)
US President Donald Trump Wants to Stop Subsidies to India, China
US President Donald Trump has said that he wants to stop subsidies to growing economies India and China as he wants the United States to grow faster than anybody, reported PTI.
“We have some of these countries that are considered growing economies. Some countries that have not matured enough yet, so we are paying them subsidies. Whole thing is crazy. Like India, like China, like others we say, 'oh, they're growing actually'," Trump said at a fundraiser event in the Fargo city of North Dakota
3 Dead in Uttar Pradesh Floods
3 people lost their lives and 232 houses were damaged due to rainfall, lightning and floods in the last 24 hours in Uttar Pradesh.
At Least 14 killed in Indonesia Bus Crash
At least 14 people died and several others were injured when a bus carrying domestic tourists crashed and plunged into a ravine on the Indonesian island of Java, PTI reported.
The crash happened when the bus with at least 30 people on board was heading to a holiday spot in Sukabumi region in West Java. The vehicle was seen speeding downhill and lost control before plunging into a 10-metre-deep ravine.
(Source: PTI)
Amit Shah to Kick Off Poll Campaign in Telangana on 15 September
BJP president Amit Shah will kick off the party's campaign for assembly polls in Telangana with a public meeting at Mahabubnagar on 15 September, PTI reported.
National leaders of the party and Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states are also expected take part in the campaign, BJP MLC N Ramachander Rao told PTI.
(Source: PTI)
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines
An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck the southern Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.
More details awaited.
2 Killed, 4 Injured in Rain-Hit Baran
Two girls were killed and four of their relatives injured when the roof of their house collapsed in rain-hit Baran district, Rajasthan, in the early hours of Saturday, PTI reported quoting local police.
The region has been receiving moderate to heavy rainfall, causing floods, ANI reported.
Protect Article 35A or We Will Boycott Elections: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said the party will boycott all elections unless the Centre clarifies its stand on Article 35A, ANI reported.
Speaking at an event in Srinagar, Abdullah said, “we will not only boycott Panchayat elections but also Lok Sabha & Assembly elections if the Centre doesn't clear its stand on Article 35A and Article 370.”
(Source: ANI)
Civilian Shot Dead by Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore
A civilian was fired upon by terrorists in Baramulla district's Bomai Sopore on Saturday, ANI reported.
He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Chopper Crashes in Nepal with Seven People Aboard
A chopper, with seven people aboard, crashed in Nepal on Saturday, ANI reported quoting AFP news agency.
Four Sustain Injuries After Wall Collapses in Mumbai's Kurla Railway Station
Four people were injured after a portion of the boundary wall of Mumbai’s Kurla railway station collapsed on Friday, 7 September, the Free Press Journal reported.
While three of the pedestrians sustained minor injuries, the fourth person sustained serious head injuries. They are being treated at Bhabha Hospital, Free Press Journal added.
Dalit Leader and RTI Activist Murdered in Himachal Pradesh, 2 Arrested
Two people were arrested in connection with the murder of Dalit leader and RTI activist Kedar Jindal on Friday, 7 September, in Bakrass village of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, ANI reported.
A case has been registered under section 302 of the IPC, the news agency added.
20 Kids Allegedly Abused in Jammu Hostel, Owner Arrested
Twenty children were rescued from an unregistered hostel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua, ANI reported. The owner of the hostel was arrested and taken into custody, an FIR was lodged against him as well.
"Children told us they're mistreated and abused. Our officers rescued them and brought them to Nari Niketan and Bal Ashram. There were 8 girls and 12 boys," Deputy Commissioner Rohit Khajuria told ANI.
Shots Fired at Home of Rajesh Yadav, Close Aide of RJD MLA Mohammad Shahabuddin
Shots were fired at the residence of Rajesh Yadav on Saturday, a close aide of RJD's Mohammad Shahabuddin, ANI reported.
Three Dead in Explosion at Fireworks Unit in Tamil Nadu
Three persons were killed and two others injured in an explosion at a fireworks unit in the Virudhunagar district on Saturday, police said.
The incident occurred this morning when workers of the private cracker unit in Kakivadanpatti were mixing chemicals required for manufacturing fireworks, they said, adding the explosion took place due to friction.
(Source: PTI)
Yogendra Yadav Detained In Tamil Nadu
Politician Yogendra Yadav on Saturday was detained by police in Tiruvannamalai while on his way to meet farmers protesting against a proposed eight-lane Salem Chennai expressway, ANI reported.
Vijay Mallya Says Judge Will Decide His Return to India
"Judge will decide," VIjay Mallya said outside The Oval in London's Kennington on being asked on when he will return to India, ANI reported.
Nineteen Naxals Arrested in Chhattisgarh
Nineteen Naxals were arrested by security forces in Sukma's Phulbagadi on Friday, 7 September, ANI reported.
HDFC Vice-President Reported Missing
Vice-president of HDFC Bank, Siddharth Sanghvi, has gone missing from his Kamala Mills office in Mumbai since Wednesday, 5 September. ANI reported. His car was traced at Kopar Khairane area on 6 September, the news agency added.
A missing person’s complaint has been registered at NM Joshi Marg police station in Mumbai.
Aero India Not Shifting, to be Held in Bengaluru in February 2019
The government on Saturday, announced that it will hold Aero India in Bengaluru from 20 to 24 February, 2019, putting end to the speculation that it will be shifted to Lucknow with an eye on the polls.
The event will combine a trade exhibition for the aerospace and defence industries with public air shows, ANI reported.
BJP National Meet To Begin on Saturday
The BJP national meeting is set to begin Saturday afternoon in which the party is expected to articulate its response to the opposition's combined attack on the government over the rise in oil prices, and also formulate its strategy for the state assembly polls and the Lok Sabha elections.
(Source: PTI)
Woman Raped at Knifepoint in UP
A 30-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a man at knifepoint in a garden, where her husband was a caretaker, in UP’s Kulhedi village, PTI reported quoting local police.
General Secretary of Manipur's Banned Terror Organisation Arrested
Delhi Police Special Cell on Saturday arrested the general secretary of Manipurs’s banned terrorist organization Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-PWG), ANI reported.
He had a reward of Rs 2 lakh on him, the news agency added.
Petrol and Diesel Prices Continue to Soar
Petrol and Diesel prices continue to soar in Delhi and Mumbai.
The price of petrol and diesel in Delhi are at Rs.80.38 per litre & Rs.72.51 per litre, respectively, ANI reported. In Mumbai, petrol and diesel prices are Rs.87.77 per litre & Rs.76.98 per litre, respectively.
LeT Militant Killed, Policeman Injured in Attack on Police Picket in J&K
A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant was killed and a policeman injured when a some ultras attacked a police picket in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said on Saturday, 8 September.
The attack was launched late Friday night, a police official said, adding that it was successfully repulsed. In retaliatory action, one militant was killed and his weapon was recovered. A policeman sustained injuries and was shifted to a hospital where his condition is stated to be stable.
(Source: PTI)