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Shooter in Texas Massacre Said He Was Targeting Mexicans
The 21-year-old Texan who killed 22 people in an El Paso Walmart told police following his arrest that he was targeting "Mexicans," according to an arrest warrant published Friday by US media.
The document charging Patrick Crusius, of Allen, Texas, with murder also described the circumstances of his arrest, saying he stepped out of his vehicle when surrounded by police, put his hands up and said "I'm the shooter." At police headquarters, Crusius waived his right to remain silent or have a lawyer present and told detectives that "his target (was) 'Mexicans,'" according to the document, obtained by The Washington Post and others.
(Source: AFP)
Four Dead As Building Collapses in Gujarat’s Nadiad
Four people have been confirmed dead after a building collapsed in Gujarat’s Nadiad in the intervening nights of 9 and 10 August, India TV reported.
Many more are feared to be trapped.
Schools in Jammu Reopened From Today
Schools in Jammu have reopened from today, ANI reported. This comes a day after Section 144 was lifted in Jammu.
Venkaiah Naidu Leaves From AIIMS After Visiting Arun Jaitley
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu left from All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) after visiting former Union Minister Arun Jaitley, early 10 August morning. Jaitley is currently undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit, ANI reported.
CNN News18 reported that Jaitley’s health had stabilised.
Delhi Man Arrested for Giving Triple Talaq
A man has been arrested from Delhi for giving triple talaq to his wife, the police said on Saturday, 10 August.
According to the police, a 29-year-old woman on Friday filed a complaint in which she claimed that her husband Atir Shamin, who she married in November 2011, divorced her by pronouncing triple talaq.
"In her complaint, she alleged that on June 23 her husband pronounced talaq three times on her and also has sent a 'Fatwah' over WhatsApp mentioning the incident," said Nupur Prasad, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North).
Following the complaint, a case under Section 4 of The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act 2019 was registered against Shamin, a resident of Azad Market in North Delhi.
"We have arrested the husband and further investigation is underway," said Prasad.
(Source: IANS)
Delhi Police Book Former BJP MLA For Allegedly Raping Daughter-in-Law
The Delhi Police have booked former BJP MLA Manoj Shokeen for allegedly raping and threatening his daughter-in-law at gun point on the intervening night of December 31, 2018 and January 1 this year, the police said on Saturday.
The victim approached the police on Thursday following which an FIR was registered against Shokeen, the former two-time MLA from Nangloi Assembly seat.
(Source: IANS)
Arun Jaitley Stable, Responding to Treatment: Vice President's Office
Former Union minister Arun Jaitley, who has been admitted to the AIIMS here after he complained of breathlessness and restlessness, is stable and responding to treatment, the Vice President's office said on Saturday after Venkaiah Naidu visited the hospital.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to enquire about his former cabinet colleague's health.
"The doctors informed the Vice President that Shri Jaitley is responding to the treatment and his condition is stable.
The Vice President also met Shri Jaitley's family members who were present," the Vice President's secretariat tweeted.
Former Samajwadi Party MP to Join BJP Shortly
Samajwadi Party MP Sanjay Seth who resigned from Rajya Sabha recently will join the BJP shortly, ANI reported.
13 Killed, 16 Missing as Typhoon Lekima Hits China
At least 13 people were killed and 16 others missing after Typhoon Lekima made landfall in the early hours of Saturday in China's Zhejiang province, according to state-run media here said.
The typhoon will move north at a speed of about 15 km/h, with gradually weakening force, the National Meteorological Centre (NMC) was quoted as saying by the China Daily.
(Source: PTI)
Not Part of Consultation on Next Party Chief: Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi on leaving from Congress Working Committee meeting said, “Now consultation (to decide next party chief) is going on and naturally me and Rahul ji cannot be a part of it.”
(Source: ANI)
Ex- SP MPs Sanjay Seth, Surendra Nagar Join BJP
In Delhi, Samajwadi Party MPs Sanjay Seth and Surendra Singh Nagar who resigned from Rajya Sabha recently, have joined BJP in the presence of senior party leader Bhupendra Yadav.
(Source: ANI)
Looking Forward to Leading Delegation of CMs, Industry Representatives in Russia: Piyosh Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, “Look forward to leading a delegation of Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Goa and several Industry representatives on three-day visit to Vladivostok in Russia to explore investment opportunities in Russia's Far East region. “
(Source: ANI)
'Make Priyanka Gandhi Cong Chief': Party Workers Protest in Delhi
Scores of Congress activists protested outside the party headquarters in New Delhi demanding Priyanka Gandhi Vadra be made the party president, amid a crucial Congress Working Committee meet to decide Rahul Gandhi's successor.
(Source: IANS)
'Killed 4 Armed Palestinians on Gaza Border': Israel Army
Israeli troops shot dead four heavily armed Palestinians on the Gaza border early Saturday, one of whom had managed to cross and throw a grenade at troops, the army said.
(Source: PTI)
State Bus Service Free on Raksha Bandhan for Women: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, state government has decided that all the state transport corporation buses and city buses will provide free service from 14 August midnight to 15 August midnight to women. They will also be given adequate security in the buses.
(Source: ANI)
School Van Driver Gets 10 Yrs Imprisonment for Raping Two Girls
A special court in Thane has awarded ten years of rigorous imprisonment to a 35-year-old van driver for raping two girls, whom he used to drop at a local school.
Special POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) court judge SP Gondhalekar convicted Tulshiram Manere and awarded the sentence to him on Friday.
(Source: PTI)
Blast Rocks Copenhagen Police Station, No Injuries
An explosion rocked a Copenhagen police station in the early hours Saturday, causing damage but no injuries just days after a similar blast at the national tax agency.
The glass entrance doors were shattered and debris was scattered on the ground outside, images showed.
(Source: AFP)
Former J&K MLA Rashid Engineer Sent to Police Custody Till 14 August in Connection With Terror-Funding Case
Former Jammu and Kashmir MLA, Rashid Engineer produced before a duty magistrate at Delhi's Patiala House Court. He was arrested by the National Investigation Agency yesterday, in connection with terror-funding case.
He has been sent to police custody till 14 August in connection with a terror funding case by Delhi's Patiala House Court.
(Source: ANI)
Two Boys Drown in Pond in Maha's Palghar
Two boys drowned in a pond at Mokhada in Palghar district of Maharashtra, police said.
The incident took place on Thursday, they said.
Fuel Tanker Explodes Killing 57 in Tanzania Accident: Police
Fifty-seven people died when a fuel tanker exploded after an accident at Morogoro, 200 kilometres (120 miles) west of the Tanzanian capital Dar es Salaam, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Raping Daughter
A court in Assam's Nagaon district has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping his minor daughter for two years.
(Source: PTI)
Man Lynched in Patna's Naubatpur, 22 Arrested
In Patna, a person who was thrashed by a mob on suspicion of being a child lifter yesterday, died in hospital today. Garima Malik, SSP Patna said, "Today, an incident of mob lynching has been reported from Naubatpur. Police responded immediately and we have arrested 22 persons."
(Source: ANI)
Ex Rajya Sabha MP Santiuse Kujur Resigns from Congress
Former Rajya Sabha MP Santiuse Kujur has resigned from the Congress party.
(Source: ANI)
Dalits Protest Demolition of Delhi's Guru Ravidas Temple
Amid reports of the demolition of a temple dedicated to Guru Ravidas by the authorities on the direction of the apex court at Tughlakabad in New Delhi, Dalits held protests at several places in Punjab's Doaba region.
(Source: PTI)
India, Pak Were Supposed to Meet in 1st Week of August to Discuss Kartarpur Corridor: Sources
Sources: India had proposed to Pakistan to hold technical level meetings in the first week of August to work out arrangements, and finalise the alignment of the interim approach path for the Kartarpur Corridor. Pakistan hasn't responded yet. A reminder has also been issued to Pakistan.”
(Source: ANI)
UP: Mob Assaults Man Over Rumours of Transporting Slaughtered Cattle
A contractor engaged by Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation was assaulted by a mob in Greater Noida over rumours that he was carrying slaughtered bovine, officials said.
Five of the accused have been arrested, while a search is on for others, the police said.
(Source: PTI)
13-Yr-Old Gang-Rape Victim, Taunted by Neighbours, Kills Self in UP
A 13-year-old gang-rape victim has allegedly killed herself by hanging in Kanpur, police said on Saturday, with family members claiming that the minor was upset over culprits not being arrested and some women in the neighbourhood taunting her.
(Source: PTI)
Myanmar Landslide Kills 34, Many More Feared Missing
The death toll from a landslide triggered by monsoon rains in eastern Myanmar rose to at least 34, an official said, as emergency workers continued a desperate search through thick mud for scores more feared missing.
(Source: PTI)
18 Killed, 14 Missing as Typhoon Lekima Hits China's Coast
At least 18 people were killed and 14 others missing after a typhoon-triggered barrier lake burst in eastern China's Zhejiang province, official media in Beijing said.
(Source: PTI)
Disgraced US Financier Epstein Kills Self in Prison
Disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein has killed himself inside a prison, reports AFP news agency quoting US media.
Journalist's Body Recovered From Canal Near Ambala
The body of a journalist was recovered from a canal at Dhela Majra village near Ambala City on Saturday, police said.
(Source: PTI)
President Gives Nod to Increase Number of Judges in SC
President Ram Nath Kovind has signed into law a Bill which seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court from 30 to 33 besides the Chief Justice of India.
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill was passed by Parliament earlier this week.
With no vacancy, the present strength of the apex court is 31, including the chief justice of India. After the law comes into force, the sanctioned strength of SC will be 33, besides the CJI.
(Source: PTI)
Fire Aboard Container Ship Near Gujarat Coast
A container ship carrying Singapore flag with 26 crew members onboard was escorted to Mundra port after it caught fire off the Gujarat coast, a defence release said on Saturday.
The fire was brought under control, all crew members were safe and the ship's "stability was intact", it added.
MV APL LE HARVE with 26 crew members had left Karachi harbour and was on way to Nhava Sheva near Mumbai when it reported fire about 40 nautical miles south-west of Porbandar on Gujarat coast about 7.15 pm Friday, the release stated.
The Indian Coast Guard's vessel "Sangram" was diverted to provide assistance to the ship.
"The fire was brought under control after hours of effort and the distressed ship was then escorted to Mundra port's outer anchorage," the release said.
The ship anchored off Mundra harbour around 10.30 am on Saturday.
(Source: PTI)
One Person Hurt in Norway Mosque Shooting, Suspect Arrested
One person was injured in a shooting inside a mosque in a suburb of the Norwegian capital Oslo on Saturday, police said, adding that a suspect had been arrested.
"One person is shot. The severity of that person's injuries is unknown. One suspect is arrested. The police are working at the location," Oslo police said on Twitter.
(Source: PTI)
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