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Netanyahu Rival Gantz Chosen to Form New Israeli Govt
Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz will be given the first opportunity to form a new government after an inconclusive national election this month, the country’s president said on Sunday, 15 March, raising questions about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future.
The decision by President Reuven Rivlin was announced by his office after he consulted with leaders of all of the parties elected to parliament. He will formally designate Gantz with the task on Monday and give him a month to cobble together a governing coalition.
(Source: AP)
Police Constable Shot at by Armed Assailants in Dwarka
A police constable was shot at by armed assailants in sector-23 Dwarka, early morning on Monday. One Home Guard also injured in the incident. An investigation is also underway.
(Source: ANI)
Survivor of 1988 Indian Airlines Plane Crash Found Dead
One of the two survivors of the 1988 Indian Airlines plane crash in Ahmedabad in Gujarat was found dead at his residence in Prahladnagar locality, police said on Monday.
The body of Ashok Agarwal (61) was found on March 8 in a decomposed condition inside his flat located in Noble Nagar Housing Society where he lived alone, police said.
He said prima facie it is a natural death.
(Source: PTI)
Fire in Mumbai Godown; None Hurt
A big fire erupted in a godown in Sewri area in Mumbai on Monday, a fire brigade officer said.
He said no one was injured in the incident which occurred around 11:15 am at the godown located near a hotel on Fosberry Road.
At least 11 fire engines were rushed to to spot and efforts are underway to douse the blaze.
(Source: PTI)
Wholesale Inflation Down to 2.26% in February as Compared to 3.1% in Previous Month
Wholesale inflation is down to 2.26 percent in February as compared to 3.1 percent in the previous month.
(Source: ANI)
Kottayam Court Dismisses Discharge Petition Filed by Franco Mulakkal
Kottayam Additional Sessions Court has dismissed the discharge petition filed by Franco Mulakkal, accused of sexually assaulting a nun between 2014 and 2016.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Court Acquits AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya in Case of Alleged Molestation
Delhi court acquits AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya in a 2016 case of alleged molestation.
(Source: PTI)
Bhima Koregaon Case: SC Asks Gautam Navlakha, Anand Teltumbde to Surrender Within Three Weeks
SC rejects anticipatory bail pleas of civil rights activists Gautam Navlakha, Anand Teltumbde in Bhima-Koregaon case, asks them to surrender within three weeks.
(Source: PTI)
Telangana Assembly Adopts Resolution Against CAA, NPR, NRC
The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution against the CAA, NPR and the NRC.
It urged the Centre to amend the Citizenship Amendment Act "to remove all references to any religion, or to any foreign country" in view of apprehensions among a large section of people in India.
The resolution, moved by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, said members were concerned over the proposed implementation of the National Population Register and National Register of Citizens, "which may result in exclusion of a large number of people".
(Source: PTI)
I-T Dept Issues Message Saying It's 'Mandatory' to Link PAN With Aadhaar
The Income Tax Department has issued a public message saying it is 'mandatory' to link PAN with Aadhaar, advising people not to 'miss' the stipulated deadline of 31 March.
(Source: PTI)
Pulwama Case: NIA Court Sends All Accused to 15 Days in Judicial Remand
A NIA court in Jammu on Monday sent all the accused – Shakir Bashir, Peer Tariq and his daughter Insha Jahan, Abbas Rather and Waiz-ul-Islam – to 15 days in judicial remand in connection with Pulwama attack case.
(Source: ANI)
HC to Hear Next Week Plea for Drafting Uniform Civil Code
The Delhi High Court said on Monday it will hear next week a plea seeking drafting of a uniform civil code (UCC) to secure gender justice, equality and dignity of women.
The petition came up for hearing before a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar which said it will hear the plea on March 23.
(Source: PTI)
Rajasthan Government Moves SC Challenging Validity of CAA
The Congress-ruled Rajasthan government on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, saying the law was violative of fundamental rights such as right to equality and life under the Constitution.
(Source: PTI)
5 Dead, Including Officer and Gunman, in Missouri Shooting
Five people, including a police officer and a gunman, have died in a shooting at a Missouri gas station in the US after the gunman went inside and opened fire, police said on Monday.
The dead also include three citizens, Springfield police Chief Paul Williams announced on Monday, and an officer was injured along with another citizen.
(Source: AP)
Meghalaya Assembly Passes Resolution Urging Centre to Exempt Entire State from Purview of CAA
The Meghalaya Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging the Centre to exempt entire state, including areas not covered under the Sixth Schedule, from the purview of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
(Source: PTI)