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Police, CRPF Arrests Three Naxals, Seizes Ammunition
In a joint operation, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested three Naxals in Jharkhand’s Latehar, and seized bullets and hand grenade from their possession. Investigation underway.
(ANI)
3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Maharashtra's Palghar
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale hit Palghar of Maharashtra at 1:15 AM on Thursday, 25 July.
(ANI)
Journalist Arrested for Allegedly Blackmailing BJP MLA
A journalist, Vijay Shukla was arrested by police for allegedly blackmailing BJP MLA Umesh Agarwal on the phone. Police said that he has been sent to remand for four days and that further investigation is underway.
(ANI)
North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Missiles, Seoul Says
North Korea fired two short-range missiles into the sea on Thursday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, after warnings from Pyongyang over military exercises between Washington and Seoul next month.
The North has warned the war games could affect the planned resumption of denuclearisation talks between Washington and Pyongyang.
(AFP)
Rain, Thundershowers Expected for Next Three Hours Over Areas in UP
Rain/thundershowers and lightning are very likely to occur today during the next three hours (valid up to 12:20 pm) at isolated places over Jhansi, Jalaun, Rampur, Bareilly, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, Moradabad districts and adjoining areas, the Meteorological Centre, Lucknow said.
(ANI)
Intense Spell of Rains Likely in Areas of Mumbai
Intense spells of rain are very likely to occur in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri and Nashik in the next four hours on Thursday.
(ANI)
Bomb Blast in Kabul Targeted a Bus
A magnetic IED bomb blast targeted a bus in Kabul on Thursday morning, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior, Nusrat Rahimi, said.
(TOLO News)
Facebook Agrees to Pay USD 5 Billion Penalty for Privacy Violations
Social media giant Facebook has agreed to "significantly enhance" its oversight practices and will pay a whopping USD 5 billion to the Federal Trade Commission as penalty for privacy violations, in the largest ever security fine imposed on any company for disregarding consumer information.
In addition to paying the record USD 5 billion in penalty, Facebook has also agreed to submit itself to new restrictions and a modified corporate structure that will hold the company accountable for the decisions it makes about its users' privacy.
(PTI)
Nalini Sriharan Gets Month-Long Parole for Daughter's Wedding
Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, gets month-long parole for her daughter's wedding.
(NDTV)
At Least Five Dead After Three Blasts Rock Kabul: Official
At least five people have been killed after three blasts rocked Kabul on Thursday morning, an official has said.
(AFP)
Senior NCP Leader Sachin Ahir Joins Shiv Sena Ahead of Elections
In a jolt to the opposition Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), its Mumbai President Sachin Ahir on Thursday joined the ruling Shiv Sena, reported IANS.
Army Man Killed in Road Accident in UP's Ghazipur
An Army personnel was killed near Mishripur village in Karimuddin in UP’s Ghazipur allegedly after a four-wheeler hit his bike, police said on Thursday, 25 July.
The incident took place on Wednesday when the Army man, Radheyshyam Yadav (36), was going somewhere on his bike, they said.
Kinner Kailash Yatra Suspended Due to Bad Weather
Due to inclement weather and snow bound trek, Kinner Kailash Yatra to stay suspended for this year, reported ANI.
Woman Killed After Her House Collapse in Maharashtra's Palghar
A woman was killed when her house collapsed after four tremors shook parts of Palghar district in Maharashtra in the wee hours of Thursday, 25 July, officials said.
Nirav Modi's Custody Extended till 22 August
Fugitive billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi's custody has been extended till 22 August by London's Westminster Court, reports ANI.
11 People Injured in Fire at House in Outer Delhi
Eleven people were injured in a fire at a house in outer Delhi's Nangloi area on Thursday, Delhi Fire Service (DFS) officials said.
The DFS received a call about the fire at 12.46 pm and three fire tenders were rushed to the spot, they said.
The fire broke out in a room of the house due to LPG leakage, Chief Fire Officer Atug Garg said, adding that 11 people, including nine women and two men, were injured.
The injured have been admitted to a hospital, he said.
Source: PTI)
Tunisia's First Freely-Elected President Beji Caid Essebsi Dead at 92
Tunisia's first freely-elected president Beji Caid Essebsi has died at the aged 92, reports BBC, quoting the country's presidency.
I-T Raids at NCP Leader Hasan Mushrif's Residence & Factory Premises in Maharashtra
A team of Income Tax Department officials is conducting raids at the residence and factory premises of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Hasan Mushrif, in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district.
(Source: ANI)
FCRA Violation Case: HC Grants Interim Relief to Indira Jaising & Anand Grover
The Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to senior counsels Indira Jaising and Anand Grover in connection with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) violation case. The court said that no coercive steps can be taken against the duo on the basis of the case registered in May this year.
(Source: ANI)
Mamata Banerjee Writes to PM Modi Over Electoral Reforms & Funding
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over electoral reforms and funding, reports ANI.
'It's Time for Pak to Take Credible Action Against Terror Camps': MEA
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday, 25 July, said that it's time for Pakistan to take credible action against the terror camps existing on its soil.
"Since Pakistan PM has acknowledged presence of training camps and of the fact that terrorists are being trained and sent to Kashmir to fight, it's time for them to take credible action against the terror camps that exist in the areas under the control of Pakistan," Kumar reportedly said.
Pakistan to Send Its First Astronaut to Space in 2022: Minister
Pakistan on Thursday announced that it will send its first astronaut to space in 2022 using close ally China's satellite launch facilities.
Fawad Chaudhry, Minister for Science and Technology, said the selection process of the astronaut for the space mission would start from February 2020.
"Proud to announce that selection process for the first Pakistani to be sent to Space shall begin from February 2020. Fifty people will be short listed. The list will then come down to 25 and in 2022 we will send our first person to space. This will be the biggest space event of our country,” Chaudhry said in a tweet.
GST Council Meeting, Scheduled for Today, Postponed
GST Council meeting which was scheduled for today has been postponed, reports ANI.
Bhima-Koregaon Case: HC Adjourns Hearing on Gautam Navlakha's Plea Till Tomorrow
The Bombay High Court has adjourned till Friday, 26 July, the hearing on application filed by activist Gautam Navlakha seeking quashing of FIR against him in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon case.
(Source: ANI)
Spain PM Admits He Doesn't Have Support to Win Confidence Vote
Spain PM has admitted that he doesn't have support to win confidence vote, reports AFP.
Grant Full Consular Access to Kulbhushan Jadhav at the Earliest: India to Pak
India on Thursday asked Pakistan to grant full consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav at the earliest in "full compliance and conformity" with last week's verdict in his case by the International Court of Justice.
"We expect that full consular access to Jadhav should be granted at the earliest in full compliance and conformity with the judgement of the ICJ and the Vienna Convention," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said during a weekly media briefing.
Rohit Tiwari Murder: Court Denies Bail to His Wife Apoorva
A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed the bail application of Apoorva Shukla, accsued of killing her husband Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, the son of late veteran politician ND Tiwari.
Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Deepak Sherawat dismissed Shukla's application, her lawyer Mahmood Pracha said.
The application was moved on the ground that Delhi police did not file the charge sheet within 90-days, the mandatory period, making her entitled to statutory bail.
Delhi Police opposed the application, saying the investigation was ongoing.
(Source: PTI)
3 Naxals Killed in Encounter Between Naxals & Security Forces in Bihar
Three naxals were killed and seven weapons were recovered in an encounter between naxals and security forces in Chakarbandha forest of Bihar’s Aurangabad district, earlier today.
(Source: ANI)
ED Questions BS Hooda in AJL Land Deal Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday, 25 July, questioned former Haryana Chief Minister BS Hooda in Chandigarh in connection with the Associated Journals Limited (AJL) land deal case.
(Source: ANI)
NCLT Approves Patanjali's Rs 4,350 Crore Revised Bid for Ruchi Soya
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved Patanjali's Rs 4,350-crore revised bid for Ruchi Soya, reports PTI.
2 Arrested in J&K for Facilitating Infiltration
Two persons have been arrested from Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly facilitating infiltration of militants by providing them logistical support, police said on Thursday.
"Acting on a credible input, the police along with security forces arrested two terrorist associates identified as Mohd Saleem Gojer, a resident of Bandipora, and Mohammad Iqbal Khatana, a resident of Rajouri," a police spokesperson said.
He said as per the investigation, the duo was involved in providing logistic support to terrorists.
"Arms and ammunition and other incriminating material have been seized from their possession," the spokesperson said, adding that a case has been registered against them under relevant sections of law at Bandipora police station.
(Source: PTI)
Fire Breaks Out at Godown in Bengaluru
A fire broke out at a godown in Bengaluru’s Chikka Gollahallylate in teh night on Thursday, 25 July. 11 fire tenders present at the spot. More details awaited.
(ANI)
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Holds Meeting With Saudi Minister of Energy
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel today held a meeting with H.E. Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia to further enhance bilateral hydrocarbon cooperation.
Police Arrests One in Connection With Rape & Murder of 2.5 Yr-Old
Pimpri-Chinchwad Police on Thursday, 25 July arrested one person in connection with the rape and murder of a 2.5-year-old girl in Maharashtra’s Sanghavi area. The victim was abducted from her house on 22 July. The accused has been identified as a relative of the victim.
(ANI)
Chandrayaan-2 Performs Second Earth-Bound Maneuver Successfully
Second earth bound orbit raising maneuver for Chandryaan-2 spacecraft has been performed successfully on Friday, 26 July at 0108 hrs (IST) as planned, using the onboard propulsion system for a firing duration of 883 seconds. The orbit achieved is 251 x 54829 km.
All spacecraft parameters are normal. The third orbit raising maneuver is scheduled on 29 July 2019, between 1430 – 1530 hrs.
(ANI)
CISF Recovers Foreign Currency Worth Rs 1.24 Cr from Woman at Mumbai Airport
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Mumbai Airport intercepted a lady passenger at security check and recovered foreign currency (USD) worth Rs 1.24 Crore in INR on 24 July. The money and the woman were handed over to Customs Officials for further action in the matter.
(ANI)
Doctor Rapes Nurse on Pretext of Marriage, Arrested
Hyderabad police has arrest a doctor for allegedly raping nurse on pretext of marriage in Chandrayangutta. They said that the nurse has accused him of developing physical relationship on pretext of marriage but was ignoring her for last few days. Accused was arrested on Thursday, 25 July and sent to judicial remand.
(ANI)
3 Murders in 48 Hrs in Cuttack, Police Suspect Psychopath Killer
In last 48 hrs 3 murder cases have taken place in Cuttack. After seeing the pattern of the murders, the police are guessing that the crimes have been committed by the same person, since the victims are all homeless people.
“Most likely there is no motive behind these murders. All these circumstances point towards a psychopath killer. It's dangerous as the person is yet to be arrested. Keeping this in mind, we have taken precautions in Cuttack,” the Police Commissioner said.
(ANI)
30 Bangladeshi Nationals Deported in Assam
30 Bangladeshi nationals including three women were deported on Thursday 25 July to Bangladesh through the Kalibari Ghat checkpoint in Assam’s Karimganj.
(ANI)
33 Arrested in Noida for Deceiving People in Pretext of Providing Loan
Noida Police arrested 33 persons including 17 women for allegedly deceiving people on pretext of providing them loan. SSP Gautam Budh Nagar said, "the accused would call up customers asking them money in the name of various charges but loans were never delivered. An FIR has been lodged."
(ANI)