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Fire Breaks out at Electricity Department in Indore
Fire broke out at a transformer at main power house of electricity department in Indore. Fire fighting operations currently underway. Electricity connection in the city have been affected.
(Source: ANI)
Efforts to Import Iranian Oil Beyond Accepted Levels Will Be Sanctioned: US
Any efforts to import Iranian crude oil beyond the accepted levels negotiated from November to May will be sanctioned, the US has warned, amidst reports that India and China were seeking ways to buy oil from Tehran.
US President Donald Trump last month refused to give waivers to countries like India from buying oil from Iran, in an attempt to reduce Iran's oil exports to zero.
The US on Tuesday reiterated its position after the media reports from New Delhi, quoting unnamed government officials, said that India was looking at ways to resume oil imports from Iran despite the US sanctions.
"There will be no more oil waivers granted and the only oil that would have been permitted would have been under the cap that we negotiated. That cap was negotiated, it was to run for a period from November of 2018 until May of 2019," Brian Hook, Special Representative for Iran and Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State, told reporters during a conference call on Thursday.
(Source: PTI)
One Terrorist Neutralised in Shopian Encounter
One terrorist has been neutralised in the encounter which broke out between terrorists and security forces in Dragad Sugan area of Shopian district earlier on Friday, 31 June morning. Operation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Vice Admiral Karambir Singh Takes Charge as Navy Chief
After serving for more than four decades, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba passed on the baton to Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, who took over as the Navy chief at a ceremony in South Block on Friday, 31 May.
Explosion Near Pul-e-Charkhi Road in Kabul's PD9
An explosion has been reported near Pul-e-Charkhi road in Kabul's PD9 area, reports Tolo News. More details awaited.
BJP Panchayat President Gopal Singh Succumbs to Injuries After Being Allegedly Attacked with Iron Rod
BJP Panchayat President Gopal Singh died late Thursday night after he was allegedly hit with an iron rod by unidentified men in Amraur Kiratpur village of Singhoul. "It is a murder. Investigation will be done,” news agency ANI quoted police as saying.
CBI Moves Application In Delhi HC For Early Hearing In 2G Appeal Case
The CBI has moved an application in Delhi High Court for early hearing in 2G appeal case. The court has issued notice to A Raja and other accused in the case and has fixed the matter for hearing on 30 July. The CBI and the ED had earlier approached the Delhi HC against acquittal of all accused by trial court.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Meets Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena at Hyderabad House. Both the leaders are scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting.
(Source: ANI)
Greenfield Expressway Case: SC Agrees to Hear Tamil Nadu Govt Plea on 3 June
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Monday, 3 June, an appeal filed by Tamil Nadu government challenging the Madras High Court order of 8 April that quashed the land acquisition proceedings initiated by the Centre and State government for the Chennai-Salem eight-lane greenfield expressway project worth Rs 10,000 crore, reports ANI.
HC Grants 4-Month Extension to CBI to Investigate Bribery Charges Against Asthana, Others
The Delhi High Court has granted four-month extension to CBI to investigate the charges of bribery against Rakesh Asthana and others. The court has passed the order on the application of CBI seeking extension of time to investigate bribery allegations in the FIR.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks out in Sandesh Dawa Bazaar of Nagpur; No Casualties
A fire broke out in Sandesh Dawa Bazaar of Maharashtra’s Nagpur, due to short circuit in a medical shop, on Thursday night. Fire tenders are present at the spot, fire fighting operations are underway. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far, reports ANI.
Two Israelis Wounded in Jerusalem Knife Attack
Two Israelis were wounded, one critically, in a knife attack in annexed east Jerusalem on Friday, news agency AFP reported, citing police.
Police said the attacker had been "neutralised" without specifying whether he had been killed or wounded.
The Old City, where the attack took place, has been the scene of numerous stabbings of Israelis by wildcat Palestinian assailants in recent years.
The first Israeli was stabbed near Damascus Gate. The second was attacked near Jaffa Gate on the other side of the walled city.
Security has been stepped up across Jerusalem during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan.
(Source: AFP)
HC Issues Notice to Centre on PIL Seeking Uniform Civil Code for All Citizens
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre on a PIL seeking a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens in spirit of Article 14, 15 & 44 of the Constitution. Next date of hearing is 8 July. The HC has sought reply from the MHA and the Law Commission on plea for Uniform Civil Code. The plea has also sought setting up of a Judicial Commission to make a Uniform Civil Code.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Meets Prime Minister of Mauritius at Hyderabad House in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth at Hyderabad House today. Both the leaders will hold a bilateral meeting later in the day.
(Source: ANI)
Sudan Authorities Shut down Al Jazeera Office as Protests Continue
Sudanese authorities on Thursday shut down news broadcaster Al Jazeera's Khartoum office, as thousands of protesters gathered outside the country's military headquarters to pressure the ruling generals to cede power.
(Source: PTI)
Sri Lankan President Sirisena Meets PM Modi
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena congratulated PM Narendra Modi and reiterated his desire to work together to strengthen relations between the two countries.
(Source: ANI)
SC Directs Maha Govt to Come up with Revised Merit List
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra government to complete counselling process and come up with revised merit list for admission in Post graduate medical courses in the state after removing seats allotted under Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota to 25 students.
(Source: ANI)
Gun battle Breaks Out Between Security and Militant Forces in J&K
A gunbattle broke out between militants and security forces in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, in which two policemen were injured, officials said.
On information about the presence of some militants, an operation was launched in Marwah belt of the district, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, M K Sinha told PTI.
As a police team was closing in, it came under heavy fire from the militants, resulting in an exchange of fire, he said.
In the gunbattle, two policemen have been injured, he said, adding that reinforcement has been sent to the area and the operation is going on.
The officials said two to three militants are believed to be holed up the area.
(Source: PTI)
Flight Lt Mohana Singh Becomes 1st Woman Pilot to Fly Hawk Advanced Jet by Day
Flight Lieutenant Mohana Singh has become the first woman fighter pilot to be qualified to undertake missions by day on Hawk advanced jet aircraft. Singh, along with two other women Bhawana Kanth and Avani Chaturvedi, had joined the fighter stream in June 2016.
(Source: ANI)
3 Killed, 10 Injured After SUV Falls in Gorge in J&K's Doda
Three people were killed and 10 others injured when an overloaded vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Friday, 31 May.
The accident took place on Thursday night when an SUV on its way to Bhalla in Doda district from Jammu skidded off the road and rolled down a 200-ft deep gorge at Khaleeni belt, they said.
A rescue operation was launched and 13 people were rushed to the district hospital Doda where three were declared brought dead by the doctors.
Three others were stated to be serious, the police said.
(Source: PTI)
‘Monsoon Across India Likely to Be Normal,’ Says IMD
Rainfall over the country as a whole for the 2019 southwest monsoon season (June to September) is most likely to be normal, reports ANI, citing the India Meteorological Department.
PM Modi to Visit Sri Lanka in Early June
PM Modi will visit Sri Lanka after his visit to Maldives in June.
Speaking on Modi's visit, President of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena in who is current in Delhi said, "We are eagerly waiting for the visit. It will be an honour for our people and government."
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Mindanao, Philippines at 3:42 pm today. No casualty reported. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
2 Members of ISI-Backed Organisation Arrested by Punjab Police
Punjab Police arrested two members of ISI backed Babbar Khalsa International on 30 May.
According to the police, the duo were allegedly providing funds and weapons to sleeper cells on directives of Kulwinderjit Singh – who has been involved in several terrorist activities.
(Source: ANI)
Naxals Torch Two Drilling Machines & Vehicle in Chhattisgarh
Naxals allegedly set ablaze two drilling machines and a vehicle engaged in soil testing work for construction of a bridge in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh.
The incident took place under Bande police station area, Kanker Superintendent of Police K L Dhruv told PTI.
(Source: PTI)
India's GDP Growth Falls; at 5.8% in March Quarter
India's economic growth slows to 5.8 percent in January-March 2018-19 from 8.1 percent a year ago, said Central Statistics Office.
(Source: PTI)
Defence Secy Sanjay Mitra Gets 3-Month Extension
Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra on Friday, got an extension of three months. He was supposed to retire from service after completion of two year-tenure.
(Source: ANI)
Monsoon to Be Below Normal over North, South India: IMD
North and south India are expected to have below normal monsoon this season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its forecast on Friday, 31 May.
The El-Nino phenomenon, generally believed to have its impact on monsoon, will continue during the rainy season. However, there is a possibility of these conditions to turn neutral during the later part of the rainfall season, the IMD said.
(Source: PTI)
Heat Wave Sweeps in Delhi, Mercury Rises to Season High of 47 Degree Celcius
The national capital Friday sweltered under the hottest day of the season, with the mercury rising to 47 degrees Celsius in some areas.
The weather stations at Ayanagar and Palam recorded 46 and 46.2 degrees Celsius respectively.
Private agency Skymet Weather showed the maximum temperature touched the 47-degree mark in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri.
(Source: PTI)
DMK Likens Rahul Gandhi to Nehru, Says Victory Is Possible
The DMK on Friday likened Rahul Gandhi to Jawaharlal Nehru for his liberal ideological moorings that went beyond just electoral politics and asserted that the Congress needed a "broad-minded person" like him.
At a time when the Congress appeared to be in a disarray with Rahul wanting to step down from the post of party chief due to poll drubbing, the Dravidian party said, "Rahul's political journey should be about slogging from the grassroots level.
(Source: PTI)
Man Shot Dead in Delhi
A man named Anil shot dead in Bawana area of Delhi. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Tripura Minister Sudip Roy Barman Removed from Cabinet
Tripura Minister Sudip Roy Barman removed from the cabinet. He was Minister of Health & Family Welfare, IT, Science and Technology and PWD (DWS).
(ANI)
Chhattisgarh AG Kanak Tiwari Replaced With AAG Satish Chandra Verma
Chhattisgarh Additional Advocate General Satish Chandra Verma has been appointed as Advocate General. He replaces Kanak Tiwari with immediate effect.
(ANI)
Donald Trump Will Announce Re-Election Bid on 18 June: AFP
US President Donald Trump has said that he will announce his re-election bid on 18 June, in Florida.
(AFP)
Facebook Asked by US Judge to Turn Over Data Records
A US judge ordered Facebook Inc to give shareholders emails and other records concerning how the social media company handles data privacy, after data for 87 million users was accessed by the British political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica.
(Reuters)
At Least 11 Killed in Virginia Shooting
At least 11 dead, six wounded after shooting at Virginia Beach municipal center; suspect is dead.
(AP)