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22 Killed in Bolivia Road Accident
A head-on collision between two buses on the Oruro-Potosi highway in Bolivia has left at least 22 people dead and more than 30 others injured.
The accident occurred on 19 January, on the highway around 40 km from the city of Challapata. The injured have been taken to hospitals in Challapata and Oruro city. The incident is under investigation.
(Source: IANS)
6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes North-Central Chile
An earthquake measuring 6.7 magnitude shook north-central Chile on Sunday. No reports of death or damage yet. More details awaited.
(Source: AFP)
Head Constable of Delhi Police Sp Cell Succumbs to Injuries
Head constable of Delhi police special cell, Rajpal Kasana succumbed to his injuries on 19 January after being hit by a car of arms smugglers in Delhi’s Barapullah area.
The incident took place on 14 January at the Barapullah flyover. Kasana and another constable were chasing the arms smugglers.
(Source: ANI)
BJP Leader from MP's Balwadi Region Found Dead
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manoj Thackeray from Balwadi, Madhya Pradesh was found dead in a field near Warla police station limits. Thackeray had gone for a morning walk on Sunday. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
9 Trains in Delhi Delayed Over Fog Conditions
Nine trains are running late due to foggy weather conditions in Delhi. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Amit Shah Discharged from AIIMS After Suffering From Swine Flu
BJP President Amit Shah was discharged from AIIMS Delhi where he was admitted for his treatment of swine flu.
(Source: ANI)
Explosion Heard in Syrian Capital Damascus
A huge explosion was heard in Syrian capital Damascus was heard on Sunday. No loss of life or injuries have been reported. More details awaited.
(Source: AFP)
Delhi Police Arrest Man For Human Trafficking
Delhi Police Special Cell arrested a criminal named Lopsang Lama, who was carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his arrest. The man was involved in trafficking of Nepali girls to Gulf countries.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi HC Grants Police Protection to J-K Rape Victim, Her Husband
An alleged rape victim and her husband, who have temporarily shifted here from Jammu and Kashmir apprehending threat to their lives, have been given protection by the Delhi High Court.
The high court was informed by the couple that personal circumstances forced them to leave their native place and made serious allegations against some police officials and political workers.
(Source: PTI)
Indian, Pakistan Armies Clash on LoC
Indian and Pakistani troops traded fire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Sunday.
Defence Ministry sources said here that the Pakistan Army targeted Indian positions in Kalal and Khori areas of Nowshera sector using small arms, automatics and mortars.
(Source: IANS)
Modi to Visit J&K on 3 Feb: Ram Madhav
rime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir on February 3 to lay the foundation stone for and inaugurate various projects in all three regions of the state, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav said on Sunday.
He said Modi will lay the foundation stone for and inaugurate projects worth Rs 35,000 crore and Rs 9,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir, respectively, during his visit.
(Source: PTI)
Dharmendra Pradhan Attacks Naveen Patnaik
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Banki, Odisha attacks Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and said that he is trying to mislead people in the name of KALIA scheme, farmers aren't getting any benefits from it. “He is a corrupt chief minister,” he added.
(Source: ANI)
Gehlot Asks Officials to Prepare Ratlam-Dumgarpur-Banswara Rail Line Project Report
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has asked state officials to prepare the Ratlam-Dungarpur-Banswara rail line project report at the earliest.
He issued the directions at a meeting with chief secretary D B Gupta on Saturday night.
(Source: PTI)
Two Held for Sodomising Minor Boy in Hyderabad
Two people who allegedly sexually assaulted an 11-year-old boy in Chandrayangutta area here were arrested, police said Sunday.
On January 16 night, when the boy was playing near his house, the two accused aged 22 and 19, took the boy to a secluded place near the railway station, under the pretext of an outing and later had unnatural sex with him, they said.
(Source: PTI)
Four NDFB Cadre Arrested in Assam
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), 31st Battalion, Gossaigaon arrested four NDFB (S) cadre including 2 women cadre from Ripu Reserve Forest in Assam on the intervening night of January 19-20.
(Source: ANI)
2 Dead, 22 Injured in Major Fire at Ski Resort in French Alps
Two people died and 22 more were injured, four seriously, in a major fire at the ski resort of Courchevel in the French Alps, said officials.
(Source: AFP)
Car Bomb Blast in Northern Ireland; No Injuries Reported
Northern Ireland politicians are condemning a car bombing outside a courthouse in the city of Londonderry.
The device exploded Saturday night as police, who had received a warning, were evacuating the area. There are no reports of injuries.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland posted a photograph of a vehicle in flames and urged the public to stay away.
(Source: AP)
Man Arrested with Nearly 50 Kg Beef in Rajasthan
A 26-year-old man was arrested with nearly 50 kg beef in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan Sunday, police said.
The accused, Eeshvu Kasai, had brought the beef from Haryana to sell in Bhauri village, Station House Officer (SHO) Ramnath Singh said.
A veterinary doctor confirmed it was beef, he said.
(Source: PTI)
Fire Breaks Out in Tyre Factory in MP
Fire breaks out at a tyre factory in Mandsaur of Madhya Pradesh.
(Source: ANI)
Police Resorts to Lathi-Charge at Protesting Youth
Police resort to lathi-charge after locals protesting against the killing of a youth turn violent in Vikasnagar.
(Source: ANI)
8 Killed in Attack on UN Base in Mali
An attack on UN base in Mali kills eight peacekeepers, said United Nations.
(Source: AFP)
BJP Worker's House Looted in Madhya Pradesh
BJP District Secretary has been looted in Cherwani area of Badwani of Madhya Pradesh. The thieves have looted 20 kg of gold, gold jewellery, mobile phone, cash and took the keys of a car. During the loot, a scuffle took place between four people.
Two Injured in Landlside in Jammu and Kashmir
Two persons were injured and three vehicles were damaged following a landslide on Kun Nallah in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur. Clearance operations underway.
(Source: ANI)
Navjot Singh Sidhu Writes to PM Modi, Imran Khan Over Kartarpur Corridor
Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has written letters to PM Narendra Modi and Pakistan PM Imran Khan suggesting measures to be taken up by Govts of both countries," to preserve the sanctity of Kartarpur Sahib and Dera Baba Nanak Gurudwara Sahib."
(Source: ANI)
3 Die in Himachal's Chamba as Car from Maharashtra Falls into Gorge
Three persons were killed as their car fell into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district Sunday, police said.
The car, which had a Maharashtra registration number, fell into a gorge at Saru, Chamba's superintendent of police Monika Bhutunguru said.
The bodies have been sent to the district hospital for autopsy, she added.
(Source: PTI)
4.1 Magnitude Quake Jolts Gujarat
Two students of an engineering college went missing while they were taking bath near Jahania Pir at Astarang in Odishas Puri district Sunday, police said.
Two others were rescued from the sea by the locals.
(Source: IANS)
Congress Seeks Vote in Baba Saheb's Name: Rajnath Singh
Home Minister Rajnath Singh at 'Bhim Vijay Sankalp' rally in Nagpur said, Congress party has always sought vote in Baba Saheb's name but did nothing for him, while our government has given him respect.
(Source: ANI)
5 Killed in an Explosion in Yemen
An explosion killed five demining specialists in war-torn Yemen's central province of Maarib, said security and medical sources.
(Source: AFP)
BJP MLA Quits Party in AP
The BJP suffered a setback in Andhra Pradesh Sunday as one of its four MLAs resigned from his Assembly membership and the party.
Akula Satyanarayana, MLA from Rajamahendravaram (Urban) constituency said he sent-in his resignation letter to Assembly Speaker Kodela Sivaprasada Rao.
(Source: PTI)
Rahul Gandhi Hits Out At Modi Over His Comments on Oppn Mega Rally
Congress president Rahul Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter over his comments on the Opposition mega rally in Kolkata. Gandhi tweeted, “ The cries for help are the cries of millions of unemployed youth; of farmers in distress; of oppressed Dalits & Adivasis; of persecuted minorities; of small businessmen in ruin; begging to be freed from your tyranny & incompetence. In 100 days they will be free.”
(Source: Twitter)
Nine TN Fishing Boats Brought Back from Sri Lanka
As many as nine out of 45 boats belonging to Tamil Nadu fishermen that were under the custody of the Sri Lankan government for the past few years, were brought here Sunday.
"... 9 boats released in the first batch have reached Rameswaram.. they were towed by 9 boats..," Benitto, one of the boat owners said.
(Source: PTI)
Head Constable Arrested by Punjab Vigilance Bureau
A head constable of Punjab Police was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000, an official spokesperson said Sunday.
The spokesperson of the vigilance bureau said H C Raja Singh, posted in Kapurthala police station, was caught red-handed on the complaint of Baljit Singh, reader to Judicial Magistrate Ludhiana.
(Source: PTI)
Five Drug Peddlers Held with Contraband Substance in J&K
Five drug peddlers were arrested Sunday along with contraband substance in separate operations in Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
Mohan Lal, a resident of Bhartund Chaka, was arrested and 50 g of charas was recovered from his possession during frisking at Ban Ganga in Reasi district, a police spokesperson said. He said the arrested person is a "notorious drug dealer" and had come to Katra town for drug deal.
(Source: PTI)
Sonia, Rahul to Visit Their Lok Sabha Constituencies on 23-24 Jan
Congress president Rahul Gandhi and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are likely to visit their respective parliamentary constituencies Amethi and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh on 23-24 January, a party leader said Sunday.
During his two-day visit, the Congress chief is expected to take part in several party programmes and a meeting of the district vigilance and monitoring committee, the leader said.
(Source: PTI)
Hinting at Pakistan, Army Chief Says Western Sector Indulged in Proxy War For 30 Years
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said, “We have to understand that we have disputed land borders on our Northern Frontiers, partially unsettled borders on our western sector & the neighbour on the western sector has been indulging in a proxy war for the past 30 years or so.”
(Source: ANI)
IRA Dissidents Suspected in Northern Ireland Car Bomb Blast
Police in Northern Ireland said Sunday they suspect Irish Republican Army dissidents were behind a car bombing outside a courthouse in the city of Londonderry.
Two men in their 20s have been arrested.
(Source: AP)
Delhi's Air Quality Oscillating Between 'Very Poor' and 'Severe' Categories
Delhi's air quality oscillated between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories Sunday as wind speed dropped and slowed down dispersion of pollutants, authorities said.
According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the overall air quality index (AQI) in the city was 399, which falls in the 'very poor' category, and remains just two points below 'severe'.
(Source: PTI)
Mexico Pipeline Blast Death Toll Rises to 79
A blast at a gasoline pipeline in Mexico that killed at least 79 people has put renewed attention on the government’s strategy to stop fuel theft, with some relatives saying fuel shortages stemming from the plan led people to risk their lives.
(Source: Reuters)
Earthquake Hits Maharashtra's Palghar
An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale hits Palghar, Maharashtra, said IMD.
(Source: ANI)
Navy Abandons Efforts to Pull out Decomposed Body of Miner
The Indian Navy abandoned all efforts on Sunday to pull out the decomposed body of a miner that it spotted four days ago inside a coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills District, officials said.
The Navy divers had spotted the decomposed body of a trapped miner on Wednesday, using an unmanned, remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) at a depth of around 160 feet inside the mine's main shaft.
(Source: PTI)
Former Minister, Four Others Join BJP in Jammu
Former minister Pawan Gupta and four others joined the BJP here on Sunday and pledged to strengthen the party at the grassroots level, a party spokesperson said.
Gupta parted ways with the BJP after being denied ticket in 2014 assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. He contested as an independent from Udhampur seat and won.
(Source: PTI)
Syria Says Air Defence Responds to Israeli Raids
Syrian air defences on Sunday responded to Israeli air raids in the south of the country, state news agency SANA reported quoting a military source.
The air defence systems "prevented Israeli air strikes from achieving their objectives in the south" of the country, the report said without giving further details.
(Source: AFP)
Fire Breaks Out in House in J&K
Fire breaks out in a house in Gulab Garh village of Mahore tehsil in Jammu and Kashmir.
(Source: ANI)
Top US Senator Urges Meeting Between Trump and Khan
Leading US Senator Lindsey Graham vowed Sunday to urge President Donald Trump to meet Imran Khan to boost Washington's Afghanistan peace efforts, calling the Pakistani prime minister an "agent of change".
(Source: AFP)
JD(U) to Vote Against Citizenship Bill in Rajya Sabha (PTI)
The Janata Dal (United) Sunday said it would vote against the controversial Citizenship Bill when it is tabled in the Rajya Sabha, notwithstanding the party's alliance with the BJP.
The party's national general secretary and chief spokesman K C Tyagi said this while criticising the Congress for staging a walkout from the Lok Sabha when the bill was being put to vote, saying it was a "farce" and "tantamount to support".
(Source: PTI)
Renault-Nissan Merger 'Not on the Table': French Minister.
Renault-Nissan merger 'not on the table', said French minister.
(Source: AFP)
BJP MLA From Andhra Quits BJP
Akula Satyanarayana, BJP MLA from Rajahmundry Urban has sent his resignation letter to state party president. He said to ANI, "Will also be giving my resignation letter from MLA membership to state Assembly speaker on Monday. I'll join Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party."
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Likely to Contest Lok Sabha Polls From Rajkot
Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to contest Lok Sabha Polls 2019 from Rajkot seat.
(Source: Tv9Gujarati)
Telangana CM to Perform 5-Day Chandi Yagam from 21 Jan
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao would perform a five-day 'Yagam' (havan) from Monday here for to seek blessing of Goddess Chandi (Durga) for the welfare of the people.
The five-day 'Sahasra Maha Chandi Yagam' would begin at 11 AM at his farmhouse at Erravelli near here, official sources said on Sunday.
(Source: PTI)
Pilot Demands White Paper from the Central Govt on Its Work in 5 Yrs
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot Sunday demanded a white paper from the Union government on its works in the country during its tenure.
Pilot, also the Pradesh Congress Committee chief, raised the demand while talking to reporters here in the city. He had visited Jodhpur to attend a programme “Turning the Tide”, organized by Young President Organisation of India.
(Source: PTI)
Kidnapped Girl Rescued by Spl Police Team, 1 Arrested
A minor girl, who was allegedly kidnapped a couple months ago from Thanamandi area of Rajouri district, has been rescued by a special police team in Uttarakhand, officials said Sunday.
The accused Reyaz Ahmad, of Moman Kote village in Reasi district, was arrested and put behind the bars at Thanamandi Police Station, an official said, adding the victim was admitted in a hospital in Rajouri district.
(Source: PTI)
Room-Mate Kills Woman in Bhubaneswar
A 31-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her room-mate here on Saturday night, police said.
The incident took place at Lane-5 of Gouri Nagar under Lingaraj police limits in Bhubaneswar at about 2.45 am last night.
The victim was identified as Alakananda Das (31) of Balasore.
(Source: PTI)
BJP Will Form Govt on Its Own in Odisha: Bhupender Yadav
BJP National General Secretary Bhupender Yadav Sunday claimed that the saffron party will form the govenrment on its own in Odisha as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies have gained wide acceptance.
"BJP will form the government on its own in Odisha.
(Source: PTI)
Danish Prime Minister, Wife Visit Taj Mahal
Prime Minister of Denmark Lars Løkke Rasmussen visited the Taj Mahal with his wife and 20 visiting dignitaries on Sunday.
The delegation spent more than an hour at the Taj Mahal and around 40 minutes at the Agra Fort, showing great interest in the architecture and history of the monuments.
(Source: PTI)
Man Mauled By Lions in Zoo
A man was mauled to death by lions at Chhatbir Zoo in Zirakpur, around 20 km from Chandigarh earlier today. Dr M. Sudhagarb, Field Director Chhatbir Zoo says, "A man had scaled the compound wall & entered the enclosure. He was attacked by one of the lions inside the safari."
(Source: ANI)
African Union Cancels a Delegation to DR Congo
The African Union cancels a delegation to DR Congo over the country's disputed presidential election after the Constitutional Court declared Felix Tshisekedi the victor.
(Source: AFP)
5 Members of New Naxalite Outfit Held in Jharkhand
Five Naxalites of a newly-formed outfit were arrested with arms and ammunition in Giridih district, police said Sunday.
Superintendent of Police Surendra Jha said that the five naxalites were nabbed on Saturday following a tip-off that the ultras had gathered between Bagodar and Saria police station of the district.
(Source: PTI)
Contractual Sanitation Worker Dies Inside Drain
A 37-year-old contractual sanitation worker suffocated to death after he got trapped inside an underground drain while cleaning it in north Delhi's Wazirabad area on Sunday, police said.
Officials of Wazirabad police station were informed about the incident around 3 pm, they added.
(Source: PTI)
Thousands Protest Against Abortion in Paris
Several thousand protesters have marched in Paris against abortion and medically assisted reproduction.
The protesters, who claim to have received the support of Pope Francis and several French bishops, gathered in the French capital on Sunday as they joined the 13th March for Life.
Organisers urged doctors across the country to use their "conscientious objection" and stop performing abortions.
(Source: AP)
Jallikattu Enters World Record
A grand "jallikattu" (bull-taming) event held here Sunday entered the world record for the maximum number of bulls released into the sporting arena which was over 1,300 and almost double than the previous record.
The bull taming sporting event, coordinated by Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar at Viralimalai near here saw the participation of 1,354 bulls and 424 tamers.
(Source: PTI)
Two Dead As Ropeway in Jammu Crashed Suring Trial
Two labourers died and four were injured after a rescue trolly of the under-construction Jammu ropeway crashed during a trial.
(Source: ANI)
Minor Raped in Assam, 5 Held
A minor girl was allegedly gang raped in Hojai district of Assam and five people have been arrested in this connection, police said on Sunday.
The girl, a student of Class 8, was lured by the five persons on Friday evening when she went to attend a function at her village in Ejaarbari, where they allegedly raped her, a senior police officer said.
(Source: PTI)
4 Dead in Collision Between Truck & Auto in Gujarat's Banaskantha
Four people died in a collision between a trailer truck and an auto rickshaw in Banaskantha, Gujarat on Sunday night, 20 January. More details awaited, reports ANI.
10 Peacekeepers Killed, 25 Injured in Mali Attack
Ten peacekeepers have been killed, while 25 are injured in Mali attack, according to United Nations.
(Source: AFP)
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