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US President Trump Meets Japan’s Emperor Naruhito
US President Donald Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's Emperor Naruhito.
(Source: AFP)
Clashes Between Prisoners in Brazil Jail Leave 15 Dead: Official
Clashes between inmates killed 15 people at a jail in Amazonas state in northern Brazil on Sunday, the regional prison authority said.
The clashes broke out around 11:00 am during visiting hours at the facility, located some 28 kilometers from the state capital Manaus.
(Source: AFP)
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, Manmohan Singh, Hamid Ansari Pay Tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru
Former PM Manmohan Singh and former Vice President Hamid Ansari paid tribute to India’s first PM Jawaharlal Nehru, at Shantivan, on his death anniversary today.
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi also paid their tribute.
(Source: ANI)
Trump Becomes the First World Leader to Meet Japan's New Emperor
US President Donald Trump arrived for a meeting today with Japan's new emperor. He is the first head of state to do so.
(Source: AP)
Former Renault Head Ghosn's Family Appeals to UN Against His 'Persecution' in Japan
The Family of ex-Renault and Nissan head Carlos Ghosn submitted another request for UN intervention against what it says is his "judicial persecution" in Japan.
(Source: AFP)
Man Shot Dead in Bihar
A man was shot dead by unknown assailants in Patna’s Kidwaipuri on Monday morning. The body has been sent for postmortem and the investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Five Members of Family Die in Accident in Bengaluru
Five members of a family died earlier this morning after the vehicle they were in, met with an accident, at Airport Road in Bengaluru.
(Source: ANI)
SC Dismisses Atul Rai's Petition Seeking Protection From Arrest
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed by Atul Rai, a winning SP-BSP candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Ghoshi constituency, seeking protection from arrest, in connection with many cases, including that of rape and kidnapping.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi HC Issues Notice Robert Vadra, Manoj Arora
The Delhi High Court issued a notice to Robert Vadra and his close aide Manoj Arora on ED's plea challenging trial court order granting them the anticipatory bail.
Next date of hearing is 17 July.
(Source: ANI)
SC Refuses Sawar Dhanania's Plea Seeking Protection From Arrest
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea of West Bengal state BJP treasurer Sawar Dhanania seeking protection from arrest in the cases registered against him ''due to political vendetta''.
A Bench headed by CJI grants him seven days protection from arrest to move competent court in WB.
(Source: ANI)
EWS 10% Quota in Maharashtra PG Medical Admissions: SC Seeks Reply From State Govt, Medical Council of India
The Supreme Court seeks reply from Maharashtra govt and Medical Council of India on a petition filed by Janhit Abhiyan seeking a direction to Maharashtra government not to implement 10 percent Economically Weaker Section quota in post-graduate medical admissions in the state. The matter will be heard on Thursday.
(Source: ANI)
Suspected IED Material Destroyed by Disposal Squad
Suspected IED material was destroyed by bomb disposal squad at the Jammu-Poonch highway in Kallar today, District Police Office Rajouri (J&K) confirmed.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in Oil Tanker on Goregaon Bridge
A fire broke out in an oil tanker on the Mumbai’s Goregaon bridge today. Firefighting operations are underway. More details are awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Trump Says US Not Ready for China Trade Deal
President Donald Trump says the US isn't ready to make a trade deal with China, but he's leaving open the possibility that the two nations could strike an agreement someday.
(Source: PTI)
Surat Municipal Corporation Carries out Demolition Drive Against Illegal Structures
Surat Municipal Corporation carries out demolition drive against illegal structures in the city.
(Source: ANI)
Action Choreographer Veeru Devgan Passes Away
Veeru Devgan, veteran action choreographer and father of Ajay Devgan passes away in Mumbai. More details are awaited.
(Source: ANI)
1 Dead, 1 Injured After Wall Collapsed in Gujarat
One person was killed and one was injured after wall of a house collapsed in Vesu area of Surat on Monday.
(Source: ANI)
Historical ‘Guru Nanak Palace’ Partially Demolished in Pakistan
A four-storey centuries old ‘Guru Nanak palace’ was partially demolished by a group of vandals who sold its precious windows and doors in Pakistan’s Punjab province, a media report said on Monday.
The walls of the four-storey building had pictures of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak as well as that of various Hindu rulers and princes.
(Source: PTI)
3 Shops Gutted in Fire in Kochi Market
Three shops were gutted in a fire which broke out in a busy market area of the Kochi on Monday.
Three shops including a textile shop were fully gutted in the fire, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Bengal Govt Reinstates Top Cops Transferred by EC
The West Bengal Government has reinstated Anuj Sharma as Kolkata Police Commissioner and other top police officers who were transferred by the Election Commission (EC).
Sharma who was posted as Additional Director General (ADG) and IGP has been directed to take charge from the outgoing officer Rajesh Kumar. Bidhannagar Commissioner of Police, Gyanwant Singh, who was replaced by N Ramesh Babu, has been given back his charge.
Rajesh Kumar and Ramesh Babu have been sent on compulsory waiting for further posting orders.
(Source: IANS)
3 ISIS and Lej Terrorists Arrested in Pakistan
Three terrorists belonging to the Islamic State (IS) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militant groups have been arrested by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officials in Pakistan's Punjab province.
According the police, separate teams raided whereabouts of the suspected terrorists in D G Khan and Sialkot districts and arrested the three terrorists on 26 May.
(Source: PTI)
Hardik Patel Detained After Stir Threat
Congress leader Hardik Patel was on Monday detained by police after he threatened to sit on a hunger strike if the Gujarat government did not take action against Surat mayor and other officials over with the fire tragedy that claimed lives of 22 students.
(Source: PTI)
IndiGo Airlines Posts Rs 589.6 Crore Profit in Q4
IndiGo airlines on Monday posted a net profit of Rs 589.6 crore for the fourth quarter of 2018-19 ending on 31 March. The airline had declared a profit of Rs 117.6 crore for the same period in 2018.
(Source: PTI)
Fire Breaks out at Factory in Jaipur, No Casualties Reported
A fire broke out at a pesticide factory in Vishwakarma Industrial Area near Jaipur.
At least nine fire tenders were pressed into service and the blaze was doused after much efforts, an official told PTI.
No loss of life or injury reported.
(Source: PTI)
Kannada Scribe Booked for 'Derogatory' Remarks Against Kumaraswamy's Son
Bengaluru police on Monday filed an FIR against Vishweshwar Bhat, editor of Kannada daily, Vishwavani, for publishing alleged derogatory remarks against K Nikhil, son of Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
The FIR has was registered based on a complaint by a JD(S) leader on 26 May.
(Source: ANI)
DRDO Successfully Test Fired Akash-1S Defence Missile System
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully test fired the Akash-1S surface to air defence missile system.
This was the second successful test of the missile in last two days. This is a new version of the missile fitted with an indigenous seeker.
(Source: ANI)
Punjab IPS Officer Shifted on EC Directive Resumes Old Posting
The Punjab government shifted IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, who was transferred by the Election Commission for violation of poll code, to his old posting as IG of Organised Crime Control Unit (OCCU).
Singh will also hold the additional charge of IG, Counter Intelligence, Amritsar.
(Source: PTI)
Teenager Killed in Mysterious Kashmir Blast
A teenager was killed and another critically injured on Monday in a mysterious explosion in the border area of Gurez in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district.
Police sources said 16-year-old Amjad was killed and Ishtiyaq Ahmad was critically injured when they fiddled with an explosive device while playing in a forest near Chuntiwari village.
(Source: IANS)
Man Booked for Derogatory Remarks Against Urmila Matondkar
FIR has been registered against a 57-year-old man for posting derogatory remarks against Congress leader Urmila Matondkar on social media.
FIR registered at Vishram Baugh police station, Pune under section relevant sections of IPC.
(Source: ANI)
Man Shot Dead by Suspected Terrorist in J&K
A suspected terrorists shot dead a 39-year-old man in Babagund area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. More details are awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Actor Abhimanyu Chaudhary Arrested After Brawl With Salon Employee
TV actor Abhimanyu Chaudhary was arrested along with his friend for allegedly thrashing and attacking an employee of a salon with a knife in Mumbai. The duo went to the salon after another friend of the actor accused an employee of the salon of touching her inappropriately.
(Source: ANI)
SP Leader Kamlesh Balmiki Found Dead at His Residence in Uttar Pradesh
Former Bulandshahr MP and Samajwadi Party leader Kamlesh Balmiki was found dead at his residence in Khurja. “Prima facie it was a case of poisoning. Body has been sent for postmortem,” Khurja Circle Officer Gopal Singh said.
(Source: ANI)
Israeli Military Confirms It Conducted Syria Air Strike
The Israeli military said it carried out an air strike in Syria in retaliation for anti-aircraft fire from the war-torn country targeting one of its fighter jets on Monday.
“Earlier today, Syrian anti-aircraft systems fired at an IDF fighter jet during a routine flight in northern Israel,” the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.
(Source: AFP)
Police Bust Inter-State Gang of Smugglers in Jharkhand's Dumka
The police arrested two members of an inter-state gang of smugglers and recovered 90 kg cannabis in Jharkhand’s Dumka. A case has been registered against seven people and the investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
16 Injured in Japan Stabbing Attack
16 injured, including children, in Japan stabbing attack, according to fire department.
(Source: AFP)
Fire Breaks out at Timber Market in Indore
A fire broke out at Gurunanak Timber market in Indore around 9 pm on Monday, 27 May. Two wood godowns and two shops were gutted in the fire. The fire was later controlled.
(Source: ANI)