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Fruit Seller Arrested for Molesting Minor
A fruit seller was arrested for allegedly molesting a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad.
"Case registered under POCSO Act and the accused has been sent to jail. Investigation underway," the police told ANI.
(Source: ANI)
Mumbai Govt Hospital Fire Death Toll Rises to Eight
The death toll in the fire that broke out in ESIC Kamgar Hospital in Andheri, Mumbai on Monday, 17 December, has risen to eight, ANI reported.
PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone of Two Metro Corridors in Maharashtra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday, 18 December, lay the foundation stone of two metro corridors – Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Metro and Dahisar-Mira-Bhayander Metro – in Maharashtra.
He will also will launch 90,000 units under the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) and LIG (Low Income Group) housing scheme.
(Source: ANI)
UK Opposition Launches Parliamentary Confidence Manoeuvre Against PM May
British Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn tabled a non-binding no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Theresa May after she told MPs they will only get a delayed vote on her Brexit deal in the new year.
May said a vote on the deal – which was postponed on 11 December to avoid defeat – would be held in the week beginning 14 January.
(Source: PTI)
BJP MPs Move Privilege Motion Against Rahul Gandhi Over Rafale
BJP MPs Sanjay Jaiswal, Anurag Thakur and Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday, 18 December, gave a privilege motion notice to the Lok Sabha Secretary against Rahul Gandhi for “misleading the House” on the Rafale issue.
(Source: ANI)
Australia Beats India in Second Test, Series Level at 1-1
Australia beat India by 146 runs on Tuesday, 18 December, to win the second Test. The four match series is now level at 1-1.
Aircel-Maxis Case Adjourned Till 11 January
The Aircel-Maxis case was adjourned till 11 January by Delhi's Patiala House Court on Tuesday, 18 December.
The court also extended the interim protection of Karti Chidambaram and P Chidambaram till 11 January in both the CBI and ED cases.
(Source: ANI)
Sajjan Kumar Resigns From Cong Primary Membership
Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has written to party president Rahul Gandhi submitting his resignation from the primary membership of the party, sources in the party said on Tuesday, 18 December.
On Monday, the Delhi High Court convicted Kumar for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and sentenced him to imprisonment for life.
"I tender my resignation with immediate effect from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress in the wake of the judgement of the hon'be high court of Delhi against me," he said in the letter to Gandhi.
(Source: PTI)
Welcome Court's Decision Against Sajjan Kumar: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday, 18 December, welcomed the court’s decision against Sajjan Kumar, saying that “at last, after 34 years, the Sikh community had gotten some justice”.
“Hope other big leaders involved in this will also be punished and similarly, perpetrators behind the 2002 Gujarat riots and the Muzaffarnagar riots will also get punished,” he said.
(Source: ANI)
CM Fadnavis Orders Enquiry into ESIC Hospital Fire
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, 18 December, ordered an enquiry into Monday's fire at ESIC Hospital in Andheri, that claimed nine lives.
He also spoke to PM Modi and Union Minister JP Nadda regarding the fire. The CM expressed grief over the loss of life and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
(Source: ANI)
Jose Mourinho Leaves Manchester United
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate club, reported Reuters, citing a club statement.
Sunanda Pushkar Death Case: Patiala House Court Adjourns Hearing Till 20 Dec
Delhi's Patiala House Court on Tuesday, 18 December, adjourned the hearing in the Sunanda Pushkar death case till 20 December for further compliance under Section 207 of the CrPC (supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents).
The order on Subramanian Swamy's plea to assist the court in the trial will be pronounced on the same day, that is, 20 December.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in a Godown in Thane's Bhiwandi
A fire has broken out in a godown in Rajlaxmi Complex in Bhiwandi of Thane district. Fire tenders and police team are present at the spot and firefighting operations are underway.
(Source: ANI)
CBI Court Sentences Vyapam Scam Accused to 5 Yrs Imprisonment
A CBI court in Indore sentenced an accused named Manoj to five years imprisonment in connection with the Vyapam scam. The case dates back to 2009 in Madhya Pradesh.
(Source: ANI)
Hyderabad Court Awards Life Imprisonment to Main Accused in Gangter Suri's Murder
Seven years after the murder of Gangula Suryanarayana Reddy alias Suri, a faction leader from Andhra Pradesh’s Rayalaseema region, a local court in Hyderabad sentenced the main accused, Bhanu Kiran, to life imprisonment on Tuesday, 18 December, reported The News Minute.
Another accused, named Manmohan Singh, was also sent to jail, but four others were acquitted for want of evidence, it was further reported.
CM Fadnavis Orders in Mumbai Hospital Fire That Killed 8
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, 18 December, ordered a probe into the fire at the ESIC Kamgar Hospital in suburban Mumbai in which eight people were killed.
The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said Fadnavis spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister JP Nadda in connection with the mishap.
(Source: PTI)
Man Held From Near Arun Jaitley's House in Delhi, Probe On
A man in his 30s allegedly suffering from depression has been detained for lurking suspiciously near the residence of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in south Delhi's Greater Kailash, the police said on Tuesday, 18 December.
The person has been identified as Ganesh Nayak, a resident of Prakash Mohalla in Garhi, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Tandoor Case: Can a Person be Allowed to be Kept in Jail Indefinitely for Murder, Asks HC
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday, 18 December, asked whether a person could be allowed to be kept in jail indefinitely for the offence of murder even if he has already served the sentence.
The court raised the query while hearing a plea by former youth Congress leader Sushil Kumar Sharma, serving life term in the 1995 murder of his wife Naina Sahni, seeking release after having undergone 29 years of incarceration.
A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Sangita Dhingra Sehgal said it was concerned with the human rights of the prisoner and termed the issue as "very serious".
(PTI)
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in J&K's Poonch
Pakistan violated ceasefire in the Pooch sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, 18 December, reported ANI. The Indian Army is currently retaliating.
Trump Foundation Agrees to Dissolve
The New York attorney general has said the Trump Foundation has agreed to dissolve under judicial supervision following lawsuit, Reuters reported on Tuesday, 18 December.
Gang Which Looted People By Offering A Cab Ride Arrested In Gurugram
Police arrested a gang in Gurugram, earlier today, which looted people after offering them lift in their cabs.
(ANI)
1,300 Dealers In Jammu May Face Action For not Filing GST Returns
The Jammu and Kashmir state tax department is contemplating a special drive against 1,300 dealers who failed to file their Goods and Service Tax returns since the new law came into force in July last year.
The process of collection of data regarding all the business establishments in the state has been initiated and for this purpose various teams are conducting spot verification of every business unit and recording the required data, a spokesman of the department said.
(PTI)
Govt Considering Proposal To Develop Sita's Birthplace In Bihar
The ministry of tourism is considering a Bihar government proposal to develop the birthplace of Goddess Sita in the state as a tourist spot, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
In a written reply, Minister of Tourism K J Alphons said the ministry had received a project proposal - Development of Ramayana Circuit - Sitamarhi-Dharbhanga-Buxur under the Swadesh Darshan scheme.
(PTI)
Life-Size Portrait Of Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee To Be Installed In The Parliament
A life-size portrait of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be installed in the Central Hall of Parliament, ANI reported quoting sources.
Two Men from Telangana Drown At Australia Beach, One Missing
Two men from Telangana drowned At Moonee beach in New South Wales, Australia, and another man is still missing.
The victims jumped into the water to save drowning children but were caught in the currents, ANI reported.
Three Men Arrested In Delhi For Attacking Policemen During Raid
Three men were arrested for allegedly attacking police personnel while they were raiding a premises for illegal liquor and betting in outer Delhi's Ranhola area.
The accused, Babloo (32), Naveen Singh (33) and Praveen Gupta (34), are residents Mohan Garden.
(PTI)
Nigerian National Among Two Arrested For Duping A Woman Of Rs 41 L
Odisha Crime Branch (cyber cell) arrested two people from Delhi, including a Nigerian national, on charges of duping a woman to the tune of Rs 41 Lakh.
Trump Agrees To Shut Down His Embattled Charity
President Donald Trump has agreed to shut down his personal charity, the Trump Foundation, the New York attorney general said on Tuesday, 18 December, accusing it of engaging in a "shocking pattern of illegality" to advance his political and business interests.
State Attorney General Barbara Underwood said the family foundation would be dissolved and its remaining assets distributed to other charities under her supervision.
(PTI)
Sentencing of Ex-Trump Aide Michael Flynn Postponed
Sentencing of US President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor, Michael Flynn postponed, after his attorney requested postponement in sentencing hearing to allow him to continue cooperating.
(Source: AFP)
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel Announces Resignation
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel on Wednesday announced resignation. More details awaited.
(Source: AFP)