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4-Member Committee to Probe Complaints on 'Kedarnath'
Uttarakhand government on Wednesday constituted a 4-member committee under tourism minister Satpal Maharaj to probe the complaints related to ‘Kedarnath’ movie. The government will take a decision on screening of the movie in Uttarakhand after committee submits its report
Two US Marine Aircraft Collide While Refueling off Japan
Two US Marine Corps aircraft crashed during a refuelling operation off the coast of Japan, a US defense official said on Wednesday.
The planes involved were an F-18 fighter and a C-130 tanker, the official said.
In a statement, the Marine Corps said the planes had taken off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in southern Japan.
Search and rescue operations were underway following a "mishap." The planes "were conducting regularly scheduled training when the mishap occurred," the statement said.
US media reported five crew were on the C-130 and two on the F-18.
Second Lieutenant Alyssa Morales, a spokeswoman for the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing based in Okinawa, told military news site Task and Purpose that one of the Marines had been rescued alive, but this could not be immediately confirmed.
The US military has about 50,000 troops stationed in Japan.
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Village Head Shot Dead by Three in Haryana
Three unidentified armed assailants have shot dead a 'numberdar' in Manesar town. A police team is present at the spot. The assailants have fled from the spot. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Two Accused Held in Gangrape of Russian National in Manali
Two accused were arrested on Wednesday in connection with gang rape of a Russian national in Manali. “They were produced before Court. Court has allotted 2 pm on Thursday for Test Identification Parade. Victim has been informed. We'll take further action,” Shalini Agnihotri, Kullu SP said.
(Source: ANI)