Latest News: 4 Terrorists Gunned down in an Encounter in Shopian
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2 Dead, Several Injured in a Factory Blast in Wardha, Maharashtra
Two people died and several were injured in an explosion in an ordinance depot in Maharashtra’s Wardha. More details are awaited.
The blast occurred while destroying old explosives, reported News18.
4 Terrorists Gunned down in an Encounter in Shopian
Four terrorists have been gunned down by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, reported ANI.
An encounter broke out on Tuesday morning between militants and security forces, police said.
Based on specific information about the presence of militants in Nadigam area of Shopian, security forces launched a cordon and search operation, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired on the forces, who retaliated.
Chicago Police Secures Hospital After Shooting
Chicago police have secured a hospital following a shooting that left the suspected gunman dead and four others critically wounded.
(Source: AP)
Suspected Gunman Dead, 3 Critical After Shooting in Chicago
Suspected gunman dead, officer and 3 others in critical condition following shooting at Chicago hospital, said police.
(Source: AP)
Man Calls Salman Khan's Father For His Number
Man arrested for calling up PA & father of Salman Khan, asking for the actor's personal no.& threatening to kill him upon refusal. Mumbai police PRO says "Called PA in Oct & Salim Khan in Nov. Told the latter he's Chhota Shakeel's henchman. He's sent to police custody till 22 Nov."
(Source: ANI)
Police Responds to Shooting in Chicago
Chicago police say they are responding to a shooting near a Chicago hospital with "reports of multiple victims."
The shooting wounded multiple people, including a suspect and a police officer, authorities say.
(Source: AP)
Fighting in Yemen's Hodeida Despite Peace Push
Fighting in flashpoint Yemeni port city of Hodeida despite peace push, according to military sources.
(Source: AFP)
Malaria Cases Drop 24% In India, Odisha Best Performer: WHO
India has been identified as the top country marking maximum progress in reducing malaria cases among the 11 highest burden countries, registering a 24 per cent decrease in 2017 compared to 2016, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report.
As per the WHO World Malaria Report 2018, India is the only high-burden country moving in a positive direction, with Odisha emerging as the best performing state in its fight against Malaria.
The report suggests that malaria cases declined from 3,23,800 in 2017 (January-September) to 55,365 in 2018 for the same duration, along with a drop in deaths to single digits in Odisha.
(IANS)
1 BSF Jawan Dead in Blast in J&K's Samba Area
At least one Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was killed in a blast in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba sector, on Monday. The cause of the blast is yet to be ascertained.
More details awaited.
(ANI)
Centre Approves Rs 546 Cr Flood Relief for K’taka
The Centre on Monday approved Rs 546.21 crore additional assistance to Karnataka which has experienced floods and landslides during 2018, a Home Ministry statement said.
The decision was taken in a High Level Committee (HLC) meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
"The HLC approved the additional assistance from National Disaster Response Fund," said the statement.
Six Die As Tanker Hits Stationary Bus
Six persons were killed in Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh on Monday when a speeding tanker rammed into a stationary roadways bus parked on the roadside after it broke down, police said.
Ten persons were injured in the accident near Muni village, of whom four were in critical condition.
The police said the driver of the tanker apparently could not see the bus due to haze.
(IANS)
Court Dismisses Cong Leader's Plea on National Herald Case
Delhi's Patiala House Court on Monday dismissed the petition of Congress senior leader Motilal Vora, which sought directions to restrain complainant (Subramanian Swamy) from posting tweets regarding the National Herald case.
(ANI)
3 AIADMK Men Convicted in Dharmapuri College Bus Burning Case Set Free
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIDMK) protesters who were convicted in Dharmapuri college bus burning case were set free on Monday.
During the incident, three girls of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University were burnt alive when their bus was set afire by AIADMK protester after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa was convicted in a corruption case in 2000.
(Source: The Hindu)
4 Dead 1 Injured in Factor Fire in Delhi' Karol Bagh
At least four dead and one injured after fire broke out in a factory in Karol Bagh. More details awaited.
(ANI)
SC Adjourns Hearing on Zakia Jafri’s Plea Till 26 Nov
The Supreme Court on Monday, 19 November adjourned the hearing of a plea challenging the clean chit given by the Special Investigating Team (SIT) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the 2002 post-Godhra riots in Gujarat when he was the chief minister.
The case will be next heard on 26 November.
(Source: The Indian Express)
India Among Top 4 Countries Targeted For Phishing Attacks
India is among the top four nations targeted by phishing attacks, a new report said on Monday, adding that the country is also among the top hosting countries for such online frauds, second only to the US.
The other three countries most targeted by phishing are Canada, the US and the Netherlands, showed research from RSA Security, a Dell Technologies business that offers business-driven security solutions.
Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details via email.
(IANS)
PM Modi Inaugurates Western Peripheral Expressway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated Western Peripheral Expressway also known as Kundali-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) expressway in Harayana.
(ANI)
Activist Varavara Rao Taken to Hospital Citing Breathing Problem
Activist Varavara Rao accused in Bhima Koregaon case was taken to Sassoon General hospital, Pune after complaining of difficulties in breathing.
Rao was sent to police custody till 26 November by Pune sessions court on 18 November.
High Level Security Meeting by Rajnath Singh Takes Place
A High-level security meeting chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, took place in Delhi on Monday, 19 November. Senior officials from IB, RAW and MHA were also present at the meeting.
(Source: ANI)
Bombay HC to Hear Petition Demanding Maratha Reservation on 21 Nov
Bombay High Court has scheduled to hear a petition demanding Maratha reservation, on 21 November. The Court also asked the state government to file a response with the state backward commission report.
(Source: ANI)
2 Maoists Killed in Encounter in Maharashtra
Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Monday, 19 November.
SC Asks Bombay HC to Hear Lt. Col Purohit’s Plea Challenging Trial Under UAPA
The Supreme Court on Monday, 19 November, asked the Bombay High Court to hear the plea of Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit, challenging the validity of the prosecution sanction for his trial under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), on 21 November.
(Source: ANI)
National Herald Case to Now be Heard on 11 Jan
The Delhi Patiala Court has changed the date of cross-examination of the main complainant, Subramanian Swamy, from 8 January to 11 January.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in Varanasi Airport, No Casualties
A fire broke out at the Varanasi airport early on Monday, 19 November. It was doused and no casualties have been reported.
(Source: ANI)
Sonia, Rahul Gandhi Pay Tribute on Indira Gandhi's 101st Birth Anniversary
Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi and current Congress chief Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal in Delhi on her 101st birth anniversary
IRCTC Scam Case Adjourned to 20 December
The IRCTC scam case has been adjourned by Delhi's Patiala House Court for 20 December. Lalu Yadav, who was to appear through video conferencing in Monday’s court proceedings, will have to appear again that day on video. The Court has directed the CBI to make all the arrangements for the same.
(Source: ANI)
Earthquake Hits Fiji Region
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 on the Richter scale hit Fiji region at 20:25 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
(Source: ANI)
14-Year-Old Shot Dead in Etah
A 14-year-old boy died after allegedly being shot during a ‘Bhagwat katha’ recital in Jasrathpur police station limits in Etah earlier on Sunday, 18 November. Police say, "The boy was shot during the enactment of 'Kans Vadh'. An FIR has been registered. Action is being taken."
(Source: ANI)
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