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North Korea Transfers Remains of Korean War US Soldiers
North Korea has transferred the remains of an unspecified number of soldiers killed in the Korean War to the United States, the White House said on 26 July.
The repatriation of remains of US soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War was one of the agreements reached during an unprecedented summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore on 12 June.
(Source: Reuters)
Water Level in Yamuna Likely to Cross Warning Level
Water level in Yamuna is likely to cross the warning level of 204 metres as 1,15,000 cusec was released from Haryana’s Hathini Kund Barrage on 27 July, reported ANI.
Sensex, Nifty Opens at Record High
The benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 288.22 points, or 0.77 percent, to hit its all-time high of 37,272.86 and NSE Nifty too scaled a new peak of 11,237.45 in early trade on 27 July.
Extending its rising streak for the third day, the rupee appreciated by 6 paise against the US dollar to 68.60 in early trade today amid weakness in the greenback against other currencies overseas and rally in domestic equities.
Mehul Choksi Claims Took up Antigua Citizenship for Expanding Business
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, allegedly involved in over USD 2 billion scam in Punjab National Bank, claims he had taken Antigua citizenship last year to expand his business as the passport of the Caribbean nation provides visa-free travel to 132 countries, local media in Antigua reported.
In a statement issued by his attorney David Dorsett on the diamantaire's behalf, Choksi said there was no truth in the allegations levelled by the Indian government, the Daily Observer, a newspaper in Antigua reported.
(Source: PTI)
2 Minors Die in Roof Collapse
Two children, aged four and six, were killed and three others injured when the roof of a house collapsed after heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district, reported PTI.
The incident happened on the night of 26 July, Thursday, in Bhagwanpur village, about 14 km from here, when the duo were sleeping with their parents in a room of the house, a police official told PTI..
One Killed, 6 Injured in Mortar Blast Along IB in Jammu
One person was killed and six others injured as an old mortar exploded along the International Border (IB) in Arnia sector of Jammu district on 27 July, Friday, reported PTI.
Some labourers were working in the fields of Jabowal border belt, when the blast took place, a police officer told PTI.
Earthquake Jolts Himachal Pradesh's Kangra District
An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district on 27 July, reported ANI.
ED Files Chargesheet Against Choksi, Names Him Mastermind
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a charge-sheet against Mehul Choksi in a Mumbai Court naming him the “mastermind” behind the behemoth PNB scam. “He designed the entire scheme of fraud and the movement of the money under the garb of import and export,” the chargesheet reads.
NGT Directs States to File Monthly Pollution Status Reports
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed all states to submit their reports to Centre Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on a monthly basis. In case of non-compliance, CPCB may file complaint to NGT against that state.
36 Cows Die in Two Days in Delhi Gaushala
Around 36 cows have died in the last two days in a Gaushala in Delhi's Chhawla area. A team of doctors and police are present at the spot, reported ANI.
School Bus Submerged at Water-Logged Underpass in Meerut
A school bus was submerged while on an underpass near the Chandsara Halt railway station in Meerut’s Partapur, due to water logging. No casualties have been reported so far.
Delhi-NCR to Receive Rainfall For Next 48 Hrs
Delhi NCR will continue to receive rainfall for next 48 hours, predicted the Meteorological Department on Friday, 27 July.
“The capital has received only moderate rainfall, situation isn't critical,” the body said.
Civilian, Security Guard Injured in J&K's Kulgam In a Terrorist Attack
One civilian and one security guard were injured after terrorists barged into J&K bank in Kulgam, reported ANI.
More details awaited.
Dineshwar Sharma Meets J&K Gov NN Vohra
Union Government’s Special Representative Dineshwar Sharma met J&K Governor NN Vohra at Raj Bhavan on Friday, 27 July. They reportedly discussed the steps that need to be taken to regain youth's trust in the valley, said ANI.
BJP MLA Demands Separate Statehood for North Karnataka
In an embarrassment to the BJP in Karnataka, its party Molkalmoru MLA B Sriramulu today batted for separate statehood for North Karnataka, alleging injustice to the region.
BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa had earlier flayed those demanding separate statehood, saying such a demand will not lead to any solution.
Party MP Shobha Karandlaje too dismissed the demand for separate statehood.
Sriramulu said he would support the bandh call given by some organisations on August 2 demanding separate statehood for the region.
Manila-Bound Flight Diverted to Hyderabad
A Manila-bound Philippines Airlines flight was diverted to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad early on Friday, 27 July, due to a medical emergency, sources said.
A woman passenger complained of breathing problem on board the aircraft and the pilot sought permission to land at the airport here, the sources added.
After landing, doctors at the airport treated her and declared her fit to fly, they said, adding that the Riyadh-Manila plane then took off to the Philippines.
Srikrishna Committee Submits Report on Data Protection
A committee headed by retired Supreme Court Judge Justice BN Srikrishna submited its report on “Data Protection Framework” to Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.
The Union government had set up the committee in August 2017
Omar Abdullah Meets Mamata in Kolkata
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah arrived at Nabanna, the West Bengal secretariat, to meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Speaking to ANI, Omar Abdullah said:
'Kingpin' of Bogus Cotton Seeds Racket Arrested
The alleged kingpin of a racket involved in selling of bogus cotton seeds has been arrested along with his associate, police have said.
According to Investigating Officer API Nandkishor Aayare, the racket came to light when Local Crime Branch sleuths nabbed two persons carrying bogus cotton seed packets on 25 June.
The duo, Nagorao Gautre, a resident of Sankatmochen area ehre, and Kawadu Banghate, a resident of Khamgaon, gave the name of the proprietor of the Krushi Kendra from where they had collected the bogus cotton seeds, he said.
Based on their information, police arrested Shaym Deshpande (59), the Krushi Kendra proprietor, and his associate Rushikesh More, a resident of Dhamangaon Railway in Amravati district.
(Source: PTI)
Mob Violence: J'khand SPs to Be Appointed as Nodal Officers
The superintendents of police (SPs) in 24 districts of the state will be appointed as nodal officers for monitoring social media content and checking incidents of mob lynching, a top officer said on Friday, 27 July.
The move comes two days after the Centre, in its bid to curb incidents of mob violence, asked the states and Union territories to appoint a SP-level nodal officer in each district for gathering intelligence.
Additional Director General of Police R K Malik said the deputy superintendents of police will be assisting the SPs in the endeavour.
(Source: PTI)
PM Modi Departs From Johannesburg After The BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed from the Air Force Base Waterkloof in Johannesburg, reported ANI. He was in Johannesburg, South Africa to attend the BRICS summit.
(Source: ANI)
Sub-Divisional Magistrate Submits Report on Death of 3 Minor Sisters in Mandawali
Sub-Divisional Magistrate submitted the report on death of 3 minor sisters in Mandawali on Friday, 27 July mentioning, “...Nutritional condition of deceased children wasn't well. An amount of Rs 1805 was available in the bank account of eldest deceased. They were suffering from loose motion and vomiting.”
(Source: ANI)
Raj Thackeray Questions Use of Loudspeaker for Azaan
Raj Thackeray on Friday, 27 July questioned the use of loudspeakers during Azaan. While addressing a rally, Thackarey said “I always ask Muslims that why do you need loudspeakers for Azaan? Who do you want to show? If you want to offer namaz, offer it at home. Why do you offer it on roads?”
(Source: ANI)
NGT Orders Environment Audit Of IHBAS
The National Green Tribunal on Friday, 27 July ordered an environment audit of the premier Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi within a month.
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to inspect the institute and submit a report on management of waste at IHBAS.
Twitter Loses 1 Million Users Amid Crackdown on Fake Accounts
As it began to crack down on spam and fake accounts, Twitter reported a drop of 1 million users in the second quarter of 2018—with monthly active user count going down from 336 million in the last quarter to 335 million.
(Source: Hindustan Times)
PDP's Youth Wing Vice President Along with Supporters Join BJP
In a setback for the PDP, the party's youth wing vice president Vikram Singh joined the BJP with over 10 supporters.
BJP state president Ravinder Raina welcomed them to the party. The ceremony, held at the party headquarters in Jammu, was attended by BJP's state general secretary Yudhvir Sethi and former Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta.
(Source: PTI)
Northern Railways' PRS System to Be Suspended for 3 Hours
The passenger reservation system of the Northern Railway would be suspended for three hours on the intervening night of 29-30 July, from 11:45pm to 2:45am, the railways said.
All services of PRS— reservation activities, enquiry on 139 and internet booking would not be available during the closure hours, it said.
(Source: PTI)
Five Storey Building Collapses in Ghaziabad
A five storey building has collapsed in Ghaziabad's Khoda area. Many are feared trapped under debris.
The collapse comes days after a five-storey under-construction building collapsed in the Akash Nagar area in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad on Sunday, 22 July, killing two people and injuring at least eight others.
(Source: ANI)
NGT Orders Installation of Display Boards on Ganga
The National Green Tribunal has said the water of the Ganga, between Haridwar and Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, was unfit for drinking and bathing, and expressed anguish over the situation.
The green panel said that innocent people drank and bathed in the river with reverence, without knowing that it may adversely affect their health.
The panel directed National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to install display boards at a gap of 100 kilometres, indicating whether the water was fit for bathing or drinking.
(Source: PTI)
"No Casualties in Ghaziabad Building Collapse": DM
Speaking to ANI, the Ghaziabad District Magistrate said:
All Schools Shut in Dehradun on Saturday
All government and private schools in Dehradun will be closed on Saturday, 28 July because of an alert for heavy rainfall in the region.
(Source: ANI)
Maulana Arrested over Sexualt Assault in Pune’s Katraj
Maulana of a Madarsa in Pune has been arrested on Friday for sexually assaulting his students. A total 36 students have been rescued.
Further investigation underway.
(Source: ANI)
Agitation over North Karnataka Takes Political Turn
The agitation over North Karnataka took a political turn on Friday, with BJP MLA B Sriramulu, a mass leader from Ballari, warning the chief minister to correct regional imbalance or else he would lead a movement for a separate north Karnataka state.
"If CM doesn't mend his ways I will be compelled to lead a movement for a separate state" he said reminding people of Telangana movement which saw success recently in carving out a separate state out of Andhra Pradesh.
The statement comes in the wake of protests by leaders from North Karnataka including Congress over the budget presented by H D Kumaraswamy. The budget leaders allege is skewed towards Mandya, Ramanagara and Hassan, strongholds of JDS.
Man Sentenced to Death For Rape by Katni Court
Katni court sentenced a man to death for raping a minor, following a trial that lasted just five days.
A special court of Additional Sessions Judge Madhuri Raj Lal convicted Rajkumar Kol (34), an autorickshaw driver, after finding him guilty under section 376 (A)(B), introduced under the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance 2018, as well as relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.