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US Ambassador Ends Term in Afghanistan
Washington's ambassador to Afghanistan ended his term and left the country on Monday as scheduled, a State Department spokesperson told AFP, even as US-Taliban peace talks remained on hold.
John Bass, a veteran diplomat, had served in Kabul since December 2017.
(PTI)
Leopard Allegedly Shot Dead in Bijnor
A leopard was allegedly shot dead by villagers after it killed a child, on Monday, 6 January. Bijnor DM R Pandey says,"Leopard was frequently attacking humans&had turned into man eater. Its carcass has been sent for post mortem. Child's family will be given an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakhs"
(ANI)
PM Modi Speaks to U.S President Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Donald Trump, President of the United States to convey New Year greetings.The Prime Minister wished President Trump, his family and the people of the United States good health, prosperity and success in the New Year.
(Source: ANI)
Former Western ARMY Commander LT Gen PN Hoon Passes Away
Former Western ARMY Commander LT Gen Prem Nath Hoon, who played an important role in war against Pakistan in 1984, passed away on the morning of 6 January, at the age of 90.
(Source: ANI)
Jaishankar Hosts Lunch for Envoys Completing Their Tenure in India
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted a lunch for ambassadors completing their tenure in India and thanked them for their service.
In a tweet on 7 January, the minister said he also welcomed the recently-arrived heads of mission. Those who were present on the occasion included Dean of Diplomatic Corps Ambassador Hans Dannenberg Castellanos and Australian envoy Harinder Sidhu.
(Source: PTI)
Thane: Fire Breaks out at a Godown
Thane: Fire broke out at a godown in Mumbra,Mumbai earlier today. As per the reports fire tenders have been rushed to the spot and firefighting operations underway.
(Source: ANI)
South Korea's Moon Seeks Kim Jong Un Visit to Seoul
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on 7 January, called for better relations with the North so leader Kim Jong Un can visit Seoul, despite Pyongyang's abandonment of its nuclear and missile test moratoriums.
Moon's appeal came after Kim threatened a demonstration of a "new strategic weapon" at a four-day ruling party meeting last week, where he never mentioned South Korea.
(Source: PTI)
DGCA to Issue Notice to 100 Pilots GoAir Pilots
Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to send notice to around 100 pilots of GoAir and to GoAir Management over Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) violation. DGCA has found in its report that GoAir management has been involved in violation of pilot rostering.
(Source: ANI)
Session Judge to Hear Nirabhaya's Parents' Plea
Sessions Judge at Patiala House will hear Nirbhaya's parents 'plea seeking execution warrant against the 4 convicts, today. Earlier, court had asked Tihar Superintendent to issue fresh notices to all convicts to apply for mercy.
(Source: Live Law)
JK: Exchange of Fire Between Security Forces and Terrorists
An exchange of fire has broken out between the Security forces and terrorists in Awantipora, in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. More details are awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Awantipora: 1 Terrorist Neutralised
1 terrorist killed in the exchange of fire. Arms & ammunition have also been recovered. Identity & affiliation being ascertained. More details awaited.
Mumbai: Fire at Vasai Fort
A fire broke out at the ancient Vasai Fort in Maharashtra's Palghar district on the night of 6 January. The blaze erupted around 9 pm when some drug addicts were sitting in the fort compound.
As per the officials, No casualty was reported and the structure also did not suffer any damage.
(Source: PTI)
MK Stalin: No Clarity on CAA Issue
The DMK led by M K Stalin boycotted the Governor's address to the Tamil Nadu Assembly and walked out of the House amid slogans raised against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Following the walkout the DMK President MK Stalin stated that he had sent a letter to TN Assembly secretary to move a resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act, he further mentioned that till date there is no clarity on whether the issue will be taken up or not.
(Source: PTI)
Northern Railways: 15 Trains to Delhi Running Late Due to Fog Conditions
Owing to the dense fog conditions, as many as 15 trains to Delhi are running late, as per the Indian Railways officials.
(Source: ANI)
Begusarai: Three Persons Killed in a Road Accident
In a horrific incident three persons were crushed to death by an unidentified vehicle in Bihar's Begusarai district. The incident occurred on state highway on the evening of 6 January.
As per the police the three persons were talking near a roadside at around 10 pm when an unidentified vehicle knocked them down killing them on the spot.
(Source: PTI)
U.S Denies Visa to Iranian Foreign Minister
The United States has denied a visa to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif that would have allowed him to attend a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, a US official said.
(Source: Reuters)
Nankana Sahib: Scuffle Breaks out Between Bajrang Dal and Police
Scuffle broke out between Bajrang Dal, Durga Vahini workers and Security forces near Pakistan Embassy during protest against mob attack on Nankana Sahib Gurdwara on 3 January. Police detained protesters.
(Source: ANI)
JK: 1 Student Dead and 3 Injured After His Car Collides With Security Forces' Vehicle
A Class 10 student died and three others injured on Tuesday, 7 January, when the car they were travelling in collided with a security forces' vehicle in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to a protest by local residents who hurled stones at police personnel, an official said.
Three protesters were injured as the police used force to disperse the crowd, he said.
(Source: PTI)
Two Indian-Origin Women Appointed Judges in New York City
Two Indian-origin women have been appointed as judges to the criminal and civil courts by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Judge Archana Rao has been appointed to the Criminal Court while Judge Deepa Ambekar, 43, was reappointed to the Civil Court in New York.
(Source: PTI)
Iran Designates All US Forces 'Terrorists' for Killing General Qassem Soleimani
Iran’s parliament passed a Bill on Tuesday, January 7, designating all US forces “terrorists” over the killing of a top Iranian military commander in a US strike last week, Major-General Qassem Soleimani, the popular head of the Revolutionary Guards’ foreign operations arm, was killed in a US drone strike outside Baghdad airport on Friday, 3 January, ratcheting up tensions between the arch foes.
(Source: AFP)
Rabindra Nath Mahato Elected as Jharkhand Assembly Speaker
Rabindra Nath Mahato, three time Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MLA, has been elected Speaker of the fifth state legislative assembly. Chief Minister Hemant Soren nominated the name Mahato’s name for the speakers post.
(Source: ANI)
Jammu-Srinagar NH Closed for Second Day
The 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the only all weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was closed for the second day on Tuesday, 7 January, amid snowfall and landslides at several places in Ramban district, traffic department officials said.
Snowfall is continuing at many places including Jawahar Tunnel - the gateway to Kashmir valley, while rains triggered multiple landslides along Panthiyal-Ramsu stretch overnight, hampering efforts of early restoration of the highway, the officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Jodhpur HC Takes Suo Motu Notice of Infants Deaths
Jodhpur bench of Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of infants’ deaths in the state and seeks report from the state Govt in the matter. At least 162 children died in hospitals in Bikaner, 146 in Jodhpur, 110 in Kota in December 2019. Next hearing on February 10.
(Source: ANI)
Patil, Fadnavis Spar Over 'Free Kashmir' Poster at Protest Mumbai
Maharashtra minister Jayant Patil and former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis engaged in a Twitter spat over a 'Free Kashmir' poster during protest at the Gateway of India here against the JNU violence.
A poster with the message "Free Kashmir" was carried by one of the protesters at the Gateway of India on Monday, 6 January.
Tagging a picture of the poster on his Twitter account, Fadnavis asked what exactly was the protest for and if Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will tolerate this "anti-India campaign" right under his nose.
(Source: PTI)
Pakistan’s National Assembly Passes Bills to Extend Gen Bajwa’s Tenure
Pakistan's National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament, on Tuesday, 7 January passed three crucial bills to give extension to Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa for another three years.
Bajwa, a close confidant of Khan, was to retire on November 29, last year at the end of his three-year original term but Prime Minister Imran Khan gave the 59-year-old Army chief another extension.
(Source: PTI)
Shah Approves To Invite Expression of Interest for Disinvestment of Air India
Sources: Group Of Ministers (GoM) led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah approves to invite Expression of Interest (EOI) for disinvestment of Air India.
(Source: ANI)
Kolkata Police Takes Suo Motu Notice Against Rioteers Present During Sulekha Mor Protest
Kolkata Police has taken suo motu cognizance and registered an FIR under relevant sections against BJP leaders and party workers present during violent protest at Sulekha Mor on 6 January.
(Source: ANI)
Charred Body of a Minor Found in Bengal
The charred body of a 17- year-old girl was found under a culvert in West Bengal's South Dinajpur district, police said on Tuesday, 7 January.
The victim's family alleged that she was gang-raped and then set ablaze.
As per district Superintendent of Police, the charred body of the girl with injury marks was found under a culvert in Kumarganj area on Monday, 6 January.
Three persons suspected to be involved in the incident have been arrested, he said.
(Source: PTI)
6.6 Quake Strikes Puerto Rico Amid Heavy Seismic Activity
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday, 7 January less than a day after another one hit the U.S. territory and caused heavy damage in some areas.
The US Geological Survey said the quake hit just south of the island at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Officials did not issue a tsunami warning.
There was no immediate report of injuries or damage.
(Source: PTI)
2 Pak Airforce Officers Die in Plane Crash
Two Pakistan Air Force officers have lost their lives in PAF plane crash near Mianwali, Pakistan during a routine operational training mission.
Austria's First Conservative-Green Government Sworn In
Austrian conservative Sebastian Kurz was sworn in Tuesday as the world's youngest democratically elected leader heading an unlikely coalition with the Greens.
Kurz, 33, took the oath of office as chancellor in front of President Alexander Van der Bellen. His government ministers - 10 from the conservatives and four from the Greens - were also to be sworn in.
Kurz's previous coalition with the far-right collapsed after a corruption scandal engulfed his junior partner
11 Yemen Soldiers Killed in Rebel Missile Attack
Eleven Yemeni soldiers were killed and more than 20 wounded on Tuesday in a rebel missile attack on a military camp housing government troops, a military source said.
The missile hit the Al-Sadrain Camp in Ad-Dali province while soldiers were gathering in the morning, the source told AFP.
It is the second rebel attack in the province in little more than a week. On December 29, five soldiers of the southern separatist-dominated Security Belt Forces were killed in a similar attack in Ad-Dali.
Despite a lull in fighting in most of Yemen in recent months, Ad-Dali province has remained a flashpoint.
(Source: AFP/PTI)
8 Dead, 1 Injured in Fire in Russia Greenhouse
A fire at a greenhouse farm in a Moscow suburb has killed eight people and injured one other person on Tuesday morning, Russian emergency services said.
All eight victims were migrants from Tajikistan who apparently worked at the farm.
The fire broke out in one of the metal construction trailers where workers lived. Local firefighters battled the blaze for an hour. It wasn't immediately clear what caused it.
(Source: PTI)
SC to Hear Tata Sons' Plea Challenging NCLAT Decision Restoring Mistry as Chairman
The Supreme Court will hear on 10 January the petition by Tata Sons Private Ltd (TSPL) challenging the NCLAT decision restoring Cyrus Mistry as executive chairman of the Tata Group.
The apex court website on Tuesday showed the plea to be listed before a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant.
TSPL has challenged the 18 December decision of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that gave a big relief to Cyrus Investment Pvt Ltd and Mistry, restoring him as the executive chairman of TSPL.
(Source: PTI)
Several Injured in Explosion in Pakistan's Quetta: Media Reports
Several people have been injured in an explosion on Mekangi Road in Pakistan’s Quetta, according to local media reports.
(Source: ANI)
3 Chinese Held with 180kg of Red Sandalwood at IGI
Three Chinese nationals have been apprehended by CISF personnel at the Delhi airport for allegedly smuggling about 180 kilkograms of red sandalwood, a senior official said on Tuesday.
The passengers Li Xin, Cheng Zhen and Jian Zhov were intercepted when they reached the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Monday to board a flight to Kunming in China, the official said.
A total of 180 kilograms of red sandalwood logs were recovered from their baggage.
(Source: PTI)
DGCA Sends Notice to 150 GoAir Pilots
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has sent warning notice to over 150 pilots of Go Airways over Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) violation.
3, Including GDA Supervisor Found Dead in Ghaziabad
Three persons, including one General Duty Assistant-Supervisor (GDA- Supervisor) found dead at a flat in a building in Ghaziabad’s Vijay Nagar area.
Oppn Leader Guaido is Venezuela's Parliament Speaker
Opposition leader Guaido was sworn in as Venezuela's parliament speaker.
Govt of India to Take Foreign Envoys to Kashmir
Government of India will take foreign envoys to Kashmir to show the ground situation. Envoys of several countries will be going to the union territory very soon, ANI reported.
Army Porter Dead After Avalanche at Shahpur Sector in J&K's Poonch
Army porter dead, 3 rescued after an avalanche struck a forward location at Shahpur sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district: Officials.
(PTI)
Former Cricketer's Son Arrested for Hitting Woman With his Car
Former cricketer Saba Karim's son, Fidel Saba was arrested on 7 January for hitting a woman pedestrian with his car while trying to overtake a vehicle in Mumbai. An FIR was registered against him. He was later released on bail.
(ANI)
International Kite Festival Underway in Ahmedabad
CM Vijay Rupani inaugurated the International Kite Festival, at Sabarmati River Front in Ahmedabad on 7th January 2020. The Festival will go on till Makar Sankranti. People from more than 40 countries are participating in the Festival.
(ANI)
Oil Prices Spike More Than 3.5% After Iran Hits Base Used by US
Oil prices spike more than 3.5% after Iran hits base used by US in Iraq.
(AFP)