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Former Union Law Minister H R Bhardwaj Passes Away
Hans Raj Bhardwaj, former Governor of Karnataka and Union Law Minister, passed away at the age of 82.
Bhardwaj breathed his last at the Max Hospital, Saket, where he was admitted since Wednesday due to Kidney-related issues, his family told PTI.
He will be cremated at the Nighambodh Ghat on Monday at 4 pm, his son Arun Bhardwaj said.
He is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.
HC Quashes PSA Detention of Three in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Tuesday quashed the detention of three people, including the spokesperson of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
Besides Zahid Ali, the Jamaat spokesperson, the detention of district president of Bandipora Jamaat-e-Islami Sikander Malik and Samir Wani, an overground worker of a militant organisation based in Pulwama, were also quashed.
The order was passed by Justice Rashi Rabstan.
(Source: PTI)
Three Get Death for Rape of 6-Year-Old Girl in Jharkhand
A Jharkhand court on Tuesday handed down death sentence to three men for raping a six-year-old girl, killing her, and burying her body, a judgment that came in less than a month after the crime was committed.
Dumka District and Sessions Judge Taufik ul Hassan awarded capital punishment to Mithu Rai, an uncle of the victim, Pankaj Mohali and Ashok Rai, and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on each of them after convicting them of the crime under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code.
(Source: PTI)
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's House Attacked in Delhi
The Delhi residence of Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was attacked by miscreants around 5:30 pm on Tuesday, with the house staff also thrashed, his office claimed.
(Source: ANI)
Nirav Modi's Son Moves HC to Stop 6 March Auction of Paintings
Fugitive diamond businessman Nirav Modi's son has approached the Bombay High Court against the auction of rare paintings seized by the Enforcement Directorate, claiming they belong to Rohin Trust, and not to his father.
The petition filed by Rohin Modi sought a direction to ED and auction house Saffron Art to not carry out the auction scheduled for 6 March.
(Source: PTI)
Two Crude Bombs Hurled in Chennai's Teynampet; No One Injured
Two crude bombs were hurled in Chennai’s Teynampet on Tuesday. However, no injuries were reported.
(Source: ANI)
Revenue Secretary ABP Pandey Designated as Finance Secretary
Revenue Secretary ABP Pandey was on Tuesday designated as the Finance Secretary, according to a Personnel Ministry order.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved designating Pandey, a 1984 batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre, as Finance Secretary, it said.
The senior-most bureaucrat among all secretaries in the Finance Ministry is designated as the Finance Secretary.
1 Dead, 80 Injured After Bus Rams Into Car in Kerala's Wayanad
One person died and at least 80 others were injured after a private bus rammed into a car at Sultan Bathery in Kerala’s Wayanad on Tuesday.
(Source: ANI)
Sajjan Kumar Moves Supreme Court Seeking Bail
Sajjan Kumar has moved the Supreme Court seeking bail in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, due to ill health. He is currently undergoing his jail sentence for his involvement in the case.
(Source: ANI)
Indian Rupee Hits 73 Per Dollar, Weakest Level in More Than 15 Months
Rupee hits 73 per dollar, weakest level in more than 15 months.
(Source: Reuters)
Coordination Panel to Study NPR Issues in Maharashtra: Thackeray
A coordination panel comprising senior leaders of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra will look into various aspects of the National Population Register (NPR), Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said here on Tuesday.
Addressing media in Vidhan Bhawan in south Mumbai, where the budget session of the state legislature is underway, Thackeray also declined to comment on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement that he was thinking of quiting social media.
"Responsible leaders of the three parties will be part of it (coordination committee on NPR)," Thackeray said.
(Source: PTI)
SC Issues Notice to Chinmayanand on Plea Seeking Transfer of Rape Trial
Supreme Court issues notice to former BJP MP Chinmayanand, accused in sexual assault of a law student from Shahjahanpur, on a plea seeking transfer of rape trial against him from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi.
(Source: ANI)
SC Dismisses Fadnavis' Review Petition on Facing Trial Over Pending Criminal Cases
Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed former Maharashtra CM and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis' review petition seeking modification of the SC's earlier order directing him to face trial for allegedly not disclosing two pending criminal cases against him in his 2014 poll affidavit.
(Source: ANI)
Official Thrashed as Prisoners Turn Violent in West Bengal's Baruipur Jail
A jail official was thrashed as he tried to stop violent clashes between two groups of inmates of the Baruipur correctional home in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, officials said on Tuesday.
Sub Jailer Shyamal Bhattacharya was beaten up when he intervened as clashes broke out between the two groups on Monday evening, they said.
The prisoners then started hurling stones and vandalised parts of the correctional home, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in November 2018, the officials said.
Bhattacharya has been admitted to the Baruipur sub- divisional hospital.
(Source: PTI)
Wanted Criminal Arrested From Gurgaon
A most wanted criminal, who was carrying a reward of Rs 6.5 lakh on his head, was arrested along with his three accomplices from Gurgaon on Tuesday morning, police said.
Jitender Maan alias Gogi was arrested along with Kuldeep Naan alias Fajja, Kapil alias Gaurav and Rohit alias Koi.
The Special Cell was on the trail of Gogi, Fajja and Gaurav for a long time and on Tuesday morning traced them to Gurgaon, and surrounded their hideout, a senior officer said.
Finding no escape route, they surrendered before police, he added.
(Source: PTI)
Australia's National Newswire to Close
Australia's only national newswire will close after 85 years in operation, with staff told Tuesday their jobs will come to an end in June.
Australian Associated Press' closure was announced at a staff meeting in the company's headquarters in Sydney, with chief executive Bruce Davidson describing it as a sad day.
"AAP has been a critical part of journalism in Australia since 1935, and it is tragic that it will come to an end," Davidson said.
(Source: AFP)
Delhi CM Kejriwal to Meet PM Modi Today
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. This will be his first meeting with PM Modi after taking charge as the CM of Delhi for the third time.
(Source: ANI)
US Charges 2 Chinese Nationals With Laundering Over USD 100 Million in Cryptocurrency
The US has charged two Chinese nationals with laundering over USD 100 million worth of cryptocurrency from an exchange of the virtual currency which was hacked.
The funds were stolen by North Korean actors in 2018.
In the two-count indictment unsealed Monday in the District of Columbia, Tian Yinyin and Li Jiadong were charged with money laundering conspiracy and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, the Department of Justice said.
(Source: PTI)
Erdogan Threatens Europe With 'Millions' of Migrants
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on Monday that "millions" of migrants would soon head for Europe, drawing accusations from EU leaders that he is trying to pressure them into backing his incursions into Syria.
Turkey gave the green light to refugees and migrants on Friday to leave for the European Union and thousands have since massed at the Greek border, triggering fears of an influx like that which poisoned European politics in 2015.
(Source: AFP)
11 Civilians Killed in Syria as Regime Forces Re-Enter Key Town
At least 11 civilians were killed in Russian air raids on northwestern Syria Monday, a monitor said, as Syrian regime forces re-entered a key town days after losing it to rebels.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, said regime forces had wrested back full control of Saraqeb.
"Regime forces with Russian air cover were able to retake complete control of the town of Saraqeb on the Damascus-Aleppo highway," it said.