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US Designates Leader of Pak-Based Terror Group as Terrorist
The United States on Tuesday (local time) designated the leader of Pakistan-based terror organisation, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), as a terrorist.
TTP, also known as Pakistan Taliban, in an alliance of the terror group. The group is responsible for carrying out multiple suicide bombings, and have killed hundreds of civilians. TTP was earlier designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) by the Department of State.
(Source: ANI)
Blast Heard Near US Embassy in Kabul on 9/11 Anniversary
A large explosion rocked Afghanistan's capital near the US Embassy in the early hours of Wednesday on the anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the United States.
A plume of smoke rose over Kabul just after midnight and sirens could be heard. An embassy employee reached by phone confirmed the explosion but had no details. There was no immediate official comment.
(Source: AP)
Truck Owner Fined Rs 1.41 Lakh for Overloading Vehicle in Delhi
A truck owner from Rajasthan paid a penalty of Rs 1.41 lakh after being caught for overloading by the enforcement wing of Delhi transport department, an official said.
The truck, having a Rajasthan registration number, was caught by the enforcement team on Thursday, the transport department official said.
(Source: PTI)
Maharashtra: Truck Rams into Several Vehicles and Pedestrians, Three Killed
Three killed and two injured after a truck rammed into several vehicles and pedestrians in Lavale Phata, near Pune. Injured persons moved to a nearby hospital.
(Source: ANI)