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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia
An earthquake having a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit the east coast of Kamchatka in Russia at 2:51 am Indian Standard Time, reported ANI.
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Theresa May Secures Cabinet Backing for Brexit Deal as Critics Rage
British Prime Minister Theresa May said that she won her Cabinet's backing for a draft divorce deal with the European Union after a "long, detailed and impassioned" marathon meeting on Wednesday.
The breakthrough came as pro-Brexit lawmakers raged against a draft agreement they said would make the UK subservient to the bloc indefinitely.
May's Cabinet debated whether to support the deal after negotiators from Britain and the European Union broke a months-long logjam and reached agreement on divorce terms.
May referred to the support from her Cabinet as a "collective agreement," but didn't say whether the deal received unanimous backing.
(Source: AP)
Indian Navy Ships on Standby in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Indian Naval ships ‘Ranvir’ and ‘Khanjar’ are on standby to proceed to undertake Humanitarian Aid Distress Relief, evacuation, logistic support and medical aid. Ships will be embarked with additional divers,doctors, inflatable rubber boats,integral helicopters and relief material.
Eastern Naval Command is monitoring the developments closely and Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area is in constant communication with State Administration. One P8I aircraft, Dornier aircraft & helicopters are also standing by to undertake rescue operations.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Police Takes Congnisance Of 'Obscene Video' At Signature Bridge
Taking cognisance of an "obscene video" that went viral on social networking sites, Delhi Police have registered a case of "obscenity in public place" & started an investigation. The video shows some eunuchs dancing nude & clicking selfies at the Signature Bridge: Delhi Police
(Source: ANI)