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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Slapped by Man
A youth allegedly pushed and assaulted Union Minister of State Ramdas Athawale after a function in Ambernath town, late on Saturday night, officials said.
The incident occurred as the Minister came down after addressing a meeting when the youth suddenly lunged at him, pushed him, and slapped him on the face, according to eyewitnesses.
Even as some supporters rushed to the Minister's aid, pushed away the attacker and roughed him up, Athawale's personal bodyguards and police security pinned him down and whisked him away from the venue.
Though appearing a bit shaken by the incident, the Minister departed for Mumbai shortly thereafter, while the youth was detained by police for investigations.
(Source: IANS)
Internet Services Suspended in Srinagar
Mobile internet services have been suspended in Srinagar following the Mujgund encounter which is underway since Saturday.
(Source: ANI)
Cases Against Politicians Should Be Fast Tracked: Venkaiah Naidu
Vice President Venkiah Naidu said that cases against politicians should be fast tracked by constituting special courts.
“We must ensure that cases against politicians should be fast-tracked. It's indeed a matter of grave concern that there are nearly 4,127 cases against politicians waiting to be disposed off.Special courts should be constituted and process should be fast-tracked,” he said.
(Source: ANI)
Two Murders of Colombian Indigenous Leaders in a Single Day
Two indigenous leaders have been killed in Colombia in under 24 hours, officials said Saturday, as a rights group warned aboriginals have increasingly been targeted since the country's right-wing president took office.
Edwin Dagua, 28, an indigenous leader on the Huellas reserve in Caloto, Cauca department, was shot dead Friday, a source from the association of town councils in the region told AFP.
Just hours later, in a nearby area, another indigenous was murdered in similar circumstances, although there is still no detailed information on his death, the source said.
And again just hours later, indigenous Awa governor Lidia Gomez was targeted early Saturday -- but she was not harmed.
(Source: PTI)
Trump Denies Collusion After Major Revelations in Russia Probe
US President Donald Trump on Saturday again denied that his campaign colluded with Russian operatives, but made no comment on claims that he directly organised hush payments to ward off a possible sex scandal during his White House run.
Trump took to Twitter, his favourite means of communication, to address the multiple court filings that dropped on Friday in connection with special counsel Robert Mueller's sweeping investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
"After two years and millions of pages of documents (and a cost of over USD 30,000,000), No Collusion!" the president said.
(Source: PTI)
Chief of Staff John Kelly to Leave White House by Year-End: President Trump
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly will step down by the end of this year, US President Donald Trump has said, confirming that he will announce a replacement "over the next day or two".
The 68-year-old retired Marine Corps general has been President Trump's Chief of Staff since 31 July, 2017. In the first seven months of the Trump administration, Kelly was the secretary of Homeland Security.
"John Kelly will be leaving – I don't know if I can say 'retiring'. But, he's a great guy. John Kelly will be leaving at the end of the year," Trump told reporters at the White House on Saturday.
"We will be announcing who will be taking John's place...I shall be announcing that over the next day or two. But, John will be leaving at the end of the year. He has been with me almost two years now," Trump said.
Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.
(Source: PTI)
Ex-Policeman's Daughter Kills Self
Daughter of a retired Inspector General of Police allegedly killed herself by jumping off the terrace of her residence in Patna on Sunday. A police team is present at the spot, Patna DM and SSP are also present. The matter is under investigation.
(Source: ANI)
Operations Commence at Newly Inaugurated Kannur Airport
Operations commence at the newly inaugurated Kannur International Airport as the airport's first commercial aircraft, an Air India Express flight takes off to Abu Dhabi. Union Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the airport earlier today.
(Source: ANI)
BJP Workers March to Kerala CM's House Over Sabarimala Issue
BJP workers conduct protest march towards Chief Minister's residence over Sabarimala issue. Police use water canon and tear gas shells to disperse protesters.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in a Slum in Mumbai's Malad
A fire broke out in a slum in Mumbai's Malad on Sunday, 9 December. Four fire tenders are currently present at the spot, reported ANI.
J&K Police Arrests Wanted Terrorist Reyaz Ahmed
The Kishtwar police in Jammu and Kashmir arrested a wanted terrorist named Reyaz Ahmed on Sunday, 9 December. Ahmed is said to have played a role in encouraging the youth to join militancy.
(ANI)
Congress Files Complaint With State Election Commission Over Security of Strong Rooms in MP
A Congress delegation registered a complaint with the state Election Commission on Sunday, 9 December, regarding the security of strong rooms across Madhya Pradesh where the EVMs are kept, reported ANI. The election results for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly will be declared on 11 December.
2 Dead After Godown Collapses in Mumbai's Andheri
Two people died and three were injured after a portion of a godown collapsed at the Veera Desai Road in Mumbai's Andheri on Sunday, 9 December, reported ANI.