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Venezuelan President Accuses Opposition Leader of Links to Drone Attack
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused a prominent Opposition leader in exile of links to the drone attack that allegedly attempted to assassinate him during a military parade, reported AP.
Thousands Gather to Pay Last Respects to Karunanidhi
Thousands of people, including Tamil Nadu CM E Palaniswamy and Deputy CM O Panneerselvam, gathered at Chennai's Rajaji Hall on Wednesday, 8 August, to pay their last respects to DMK chief M Karunanidhi.
Meanwhile, the Madras High Court is hearing a case against the denial of burial land by the the Tamil Nadu government at Marina beach for Karunanidhi, who passed away in the evening on Tuesday.
Former Malaysian PM Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Money Laundering
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering on Wednesday, reported Reuters.
Hearing on Karunanidhi's Burial at Marina Beach Currently Underway in Madras HC
The hearing in the case against denial of burial land by the Tamil Nadu government at Chennai's Marina beach for M Karunanidhi is currently underway in the Madras High Court.
Philippine President Duterte Berates, Threatens to Kill Corrupt Police on Live TV
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday threatened to kill corrupt police, including those accused of involvement in illegal drugs and other crimes, in an expletives-laden encounter on live TV.
More than 100 policemen, many of them facing administrative and criminal complaints including rape, kidnapping and robbery, were escorted to the presidential palace to meet Duterte, police officials said.
(AP)
SC Seeks J&K Govt's Response on Plea Alleging Custodial Torture of Kathua Witness
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the J&K government and sought its response regarding a habeas corpus petition claiming that Kathua case witness Talib Hussain was subjected to custodial torture. The next date of hearing is 21 August.
Encounter Underway in J&K's Baramulla
An encounter between security forces and terrorists is underway in Baramulla district's Rafiabad in J&K, reported ANI.
PM Modi Pays Respects to Karunanidhi at Chennai's Rajaji Hall
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai on Wednesday to pay his respects to DMK chief M Karunanidhi, who passed away in the evening on Tuesday at the age of 94.
21 Injured As Fire Breaks Out at Bharat Petroleum Plant in Maharashtra
A fire broke out at Hydro Cracker plant of BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited) refinery in Maharashtra, injuring 21 people, ANI reported. One person is in critical condition, ANI added.
Nifty Closes At A Record High For Fourth Day In A Row
Benchmarks ended at fresh lifetime highs today, powered by a rally in market heavyweight RIL and banking stocks amid mixed global cues.
The BSE Sensex vaulted 221.76 points to close at 37,887.56, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 60.55 points to finish above the 11,400-mark for the first time.
RIL, SBI, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, Yes Bank and HDFC Bank were among the major gainers.
(Source: PTI)
SC to Constitute Panel to Look Into Issues in Jail
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it will set up committee, headed by retired apex court judge, to recommend measures on prison reforms, PTI reported.
Terrorist Apprehended in J&K
A terrorist, identified as Abdul Majid Shah, was apprehended by security forces in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, 7 August, ANI reported. Arms andammunition and other incriminating material were recovered from him. A case has been registered under Arms Act, ANI added.
NGT Stays Order on Cutting and Felling of Trees in Delhi
The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday adjourned the matter relating to felling of trees in Delhi, ANI reported. The stay on felling trees granted by the Tribunal will continue.
SC Warns Amrapali Group and Promoters
The Supreme Court today asked the real estate company Amrapali to file a detailed proposal to sell its assets to raise Rs 4,000 crore in order to ensure the completion of its housing projects, ANI reported.
The Court also directed Amrapali group directors and promoters to file complete details of their movable and immovable assets and their valuation within 15 days, ANI added.
SC Reserves Order on Pleas Challenging Validity of Adultery Law
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the penal law on adultery.
Editors Guild Accuses NDA Government of Throttling Press Freedom
The Editors Guild of India today decried "all attempts" by the government to "interfere" with the independence of the media, taking strong note of senior journalists of two TV channels quitting and frequent instances of broadcast signals being blocked of programmes seen to be critical of the ruling dispensation.
(Source: PTI)
Bihar Social Welfare Minister Manju Verma Resigns Over Shelter Home Rape Case Uproar
The Bihar Minister for Social Welfare, Manju Verma, stepped down from her post on Wednesday over her husband’s links to the main acussed in Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case, CNN-News18 reported.
Pak Authorities Blacklist Nawaz Sharif’s Sons, Block Passports
Pakistan’s deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s sons Hassan and Hussain have been placed on the blacklist by the authorities, barring them from travelling on their Pakistani passports, PTI reported quoting media reports.
CBI Initiates Probe Into Data Theft From Facebook by Cambridge Analytica
The Central Bureau of Investigation will initiate a preliminary inquiry into data theft of Indians from Facebook by British firms Cambridge Analytica & Global Science Research, ANI reported.
Maratha Bandh: Schools, Commercial Units in Pune To Stay Shut Tomorrow
Schools and colleges as well as plants of several companies will remain shut in Maharashtra's Pune on Thursday in view of the bandh called by the Maratha organisations over their reservation demand.
The order stated that there will be road blockades and processions tomorrow and the possibility of stone-pelting on vehicles and arson cannot be ruled out.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi Court Refuses Relief To Rahul Gandhi in Natioal Herald Case
The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to grant any interim relief to Congress president Rahul Gandhi in Income Tax reassessment notice related to the National Herald case, IANS reported.
Rahul Gandhi has moved the court challenging a notice issued against him by Income Tax Department seeking to re-open his tax assessment for financial year 2011-12 related to the transactions between National Herald and Young India Pvt Ltd (YI).
Terrorist Apprehended in Baramulla
One person, with a live hand grenade, was apprehended by security forces in Sheeri area on Baramulla-Uri road, Jammu and Kashmir, ANI reported. A probe revealed his affiliation with terrorist outfit Ansar Gazwatul Hind (AGH).
Centre Orders Audit Of Over 9,000 Child Care Homes
The Women and Child Development Ministry has ordered social audit of over 9,000 child care institutions across the country in the next 60 days, PTI reported quoting a senior official, after reports of alleged sexual abuse of minors at shelter homes in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh surfaced.
7 Foreign Nationals With 6.14 Cr Intercepted At IGI Airport
Seven foreign nationals were intercepted by Delhi Zonal Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), at the Departure Hall of T-3, IGI Airport, ANI reported. US Dollars worth approximately Rs 6.14 Crore were seized from their possession. All have been arrested along with an Indian national who was tracked down later, ANI added.
Clashes Erupt Between Locals and Security Forces in South Kashmir
Clashes between locals and security forces erupted today after the latter launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in South Kashmir's Gudoora area of Pulwama district, CNN-News18 reported. The security forces used tear gas to control the crowd.
Amarinder Singh Exempts Ex-Servicemen, Senior Citizens from Dope Test For Arms License
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today exempted ex-servicemen and senior citizens for mandatory dope test for issuance and renewal of their arms licences, ANI reported.
HC Says Begging in Delhi is Not an Offence
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday decriminalised begging in the national capital, saying the penal provisions in the law were unconstitutional and deserved to be struck down.
A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar said the provisions of the Bombay Prevention of Begging Act which treats begging as an offence, cannot sustain constitutional scrutiny.
(Source: PTI)
Four Terrorists Killed in Baramulla, Encounter Ensues
Four terrorists have been gunned down by security forces in Baramulla, ANI reported. The operation continues in Jammu And Kashmir.
RBI Approves Transfer of 50,000 Crore Surplus To Govt
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today approved transfer of Rs 50,000 crore surplus for year ended 30 June, 2018, to the government, PTI reported.
Flashfloods Hit Himachal Pradesh, Kinnaur Yatra Cancelled
Flashfloods due to heavy rain in Ribba area of Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur have damaged many roads in the area, and National Highway 5 was also blocked due to landslide, ANI reported. Kinnaur district administration has cancelled Kinner Kailash Yatra due to the weather warning.
2002 Mumbai Ghatkopar Blast Accused Held in Aurangabad
An accused wanted in the 2002 Mumbai-Ghatkopar bomb blast was arrested today by an Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad in Aurangabad, ANI reported. He will be produced before a Mumbai court on Thursday, 9 August.
Shooting Reported at a New York Hospital
Police are responding to a report of gunshots at a suburban New York hospital, ANI reported quoting news agency Associated Press. New York Police told the Associated Press that a female patient was shot at, following which the shooter killed himself.
CCI Approves Walmart's Acquisition of Flipkart
Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday approved the proposed acquisition of Flipkart Private Limited by Wal-Mart International Holdings, Inc, ANI reported.
Naxals Torch Bus and Truck in Chattisgarh
A bus and a truck were torched by Naxals near Gamawada and Dhurli in Dantewada, Chattisgarh, ANI reported.
Sec 144 Imposed in MP's Bhind Ahead of Bharat Bandh on 9 Aug
Section 144 (prohibits assembly of more than 4 people in an area)was imposed in Bhind area of Madhya Pradesh ahead of Bharat Bandh called by Dalit organisations protesting against changes made by Supreme Court in SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, ANI reported.
Allahabad Court to Monitor Probe into Deoria Shelter Home Case
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday decided to monitor the investigation into the alleged sex racket at UP’s Deoria shelter home, PTI reported. The court said it appeared that its owners enjoyed the patronage of some politician.
The bench also took suo motu cognizance of media reports on the suspected sexual abuse of the inmates at the Ma Vindhyavasini shelter by an NGO.
(Source: PTI)
Mortal Remains of Major Kaustubh Prakash Kumar Rane Reach Mumbai Home
Mortal remains of Major Kaustubh Prakash Kumar Rane who lost his life in Gurez Sector of J&K on 7 August, arrives at his residence in Mumbai’s Mira road area, ANI reported.
7 Gold Bars Recovered From Jet Airways Flight at Mumbai Airport
Seven gold bars, weighing 6900 grams, valued at Rs 1,89,76,508, were recovered from a Jet Airways flight at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, ANI reported. Further investigation is underway.
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