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14 killed in Burkina Faso Church Attack: Regional govt
Fourteen people were killed in an attack on a church in eastern Burkina Faso where places of worship have suffered a string of Islamist assaults this year, the regional government said.
"Unidentified armed men" carried out the attack during a Sunday service at a Protestant church in the town of Hantoukoura near the border with Niger, the government statement said.
35-Yr-Old Man Held for Sexually Assaulting 4-Yr-Old Child
A 35-year-old man Jawahar Baburao Vaidya was arrested allegedly for sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl in Nagpur on 1 December.
A case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Sweden Royals Arrive in India for 5-Day Visit
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden arrived in Delhi on Monday on a five-day India visit.
The King will have meetings with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on ways to further boost bilateral ties between the two nations.
Apart from Delhi, the royal couple is scheduled to visit Mumbai and Uttarakhand.
Three French Flood Rescuers Killed in Helicopter Crash
Three emergency workers were killed in a helicopter crash near Marseille while on a rescue mission in flood-hit southern France, the interior ministry said Monday.
Their EC145 helicopter lost radio and radar contact while on a rescue and reconnaissance flight in the Var region Sunday night.
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar-India Border Region
An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale struck the Myanmar-India Border region on Monday, said the India Meteorological Department. The tremors occurred at 06:42 am today, however, no loss of life or property has been reported so far.
(Source: ANI)
3 Dead After Small Plane Crash in San Antonio International Airport, Texas
Officials say three people were killed when a single-engine plane crashed while attempting to land at San Antonio International Airport.
San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood says the plane went down around 6:30 pm Sunday in a commercial district about a mile west of the airport. Hood says the plane had taken off from Sugar Land, southwest of Houston, and was headed to Boerne when it experienced engine trouble and diverted to San Antonio.
(Source: PTI)
Tamil Nadu: Compound Wall Collapses, 15 People Killed
15 persons dead after a compound wall collapsed & damaged three houses in Nadoor Kannappan Layout in Mettupalayam today morning, following heavy rain in the region. Rescue operation underway.
(Source:ANI)
Former BJP Leader Arun Shourie Admitted to Hospital in Pune
Former BJP leader and noted journalist Arun Shourie admitted to hospital in Pune after he fainted late Sunday night.
(Source: PTI)
Flood Alert for People Living on Banks of Bhavani River in TN
Flood alert for people living on banks of Bhavani river in Tamil Nadu's Erode district as water level in dam crosses maximum limit in wake of copious rain in catchment areas: Officials
(Source: PTI)
Naxals Kill Two Villagers in Etapalli of Gadchrioli District
Maharashtra: Naxals killed two villagers of Pursalgondi, in Etapalli of Gadchiroli district last night.
(Source: ANI)
Centre Seeks Review of 2018 SC Verdict on SC/ST Communities
Centre seeks review of 2018 SC verdict excluding creamy layer within SC/ST communities from quota benefits
(Source: PTI)
28-Year-Old Karnataka Woman Raped by Truck Driver in Uttarakhand
A woman from Karnataka was allegedly raped by a truck driver in Uttarakhand's Tehri district, a police official said on Saturday, 30 November. The 28-year-old woman ran away from her home in Karnataka after a fight with her family, Sub Inspector Kandisaur Surendra Singh Rawat said.
(Source: PTI)
Special Court Grants Regular Bail to Ratul Puri in AgustaWestland Case
A special court grants regular bail to businessman Ratul Puri in AgustaWestland money laundering case.
(Source: ANI)
DCW Chief Swati Maliwal to Sit on Indefinite Hunger Strike in Protest Against Recent Rapes
Delhi Commission For Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal will sit on an indefinite hunger strike from Tuesday to protest against incidents of rape that have been reported in the last few days from different parts of the country.
Maliwal will sit on her indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
(Source: PTI)
NRC to Be Implemented Across Country Before 2024 Polls: Amit Shah
“I assure you NRC will be implemented across country and all infiltrators identified and expelled before 2024 polls,” BJP chief Amit Shah said at a rally in Jharkhand.
(Source: PTI)
DK Shivakumar Appears Before Income Tax Officials In Connection With Money Laundering Case
Congress leader DK Shivakumar appears before Income Tax officials in connection with a money laundering case.
(Source: ANI)
Security Breach Reported at Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Residence
A security breach occurred at the residence of Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a week ago after unknown persons entered her residence, without prior appointment asking for selfies. A complaint was filed with CRPF, investigation is underway.
(Source: PTI)
Bindu Ammini Files Petition in SC on Sabarimala
Bindu Ammini (one of the two women who entered Sabarimala temple in January this year) on Monday filed a petition before the Supreme Court, seeking its directions to Kerala government to ensure safe passage of any women to the Sabarimala temple.
(Source: ANI)
BJP Asks Pragya Thakur Not to Attend Key Party Meet on Tuesday: Report
BJP has asked Pragya Thakur to not attend a key BJP meet that is scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
(Source: NDTV)
Bombay HC Extends Gautam Navlakha's Interim Protection Till 6 December
Bombay High Court has extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Gautam Navlakha till 6 December, which is the next date of hearing on his bail plea.
(Source: ANI)
NHRC Expresses Serious Concern Over Incidents of Sexual Assault,
Expressing serious concern over "rising incidents" of sexual assault, the National Human Rights Commission on Monday issued notices to the Centre and all states and UTs, seeking reports on the standard operating procedure to deal with such cases and use of the Nirbhaya Fund.
(Source: PTI)
Charred Bodies of Woman, Child Found Near Raipur
Charred bodies of an unidentified woman and child were recovered in a village near Chhattisgarh capital Raipur on Monday, police said.
The bodies were found in Nakti village under Mana police station limits and the spot also had blood stains, an official said.
"It seems the two were murdered and then the bodies burnt to destroy evidence. There are wounds on the woman's body. We are awaiting the post mortem report. Probe is on to identify them," he added.
(Source: PTI)
RSS Worker Shot at By Unidentified Assailants in Kolkata
Bir Bahadur Singh, an RSS worker and BJP supporter was shot at by unidentified assailants near Masjid Talab area under Garden Reach Police Station in Kolkata, earlier on Monday. He is undergoing treatment at a hospital and police are investigating the case.
(Source: ANI)
Indigo Aircraft Withdrawn From Operations After Momentary Engine Vibration Caution
The pilot reported a momentary engine vibration caution in IndiGo flight 6E-6215, after its arrival in Hyderabad. The aircraft was withdrawn from operations. Necessary maintenance checks are in progress.
(Source: ANI)
Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe Win Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for the sixth time, USA's Megan Rapinoe gets the award in the women's category.
Former US President Jimmy Carter Hospitalised
Former US president Jimmy Carter has been hospitalized for treatment of a urinary tract infection, the Carter Center said- the latest in a series of health issues for the 95-year-old Democrat.
Carter "was admitted to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia, this past weekend," his center said in a statement.