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Martha Erika Alonso, governor of the Mexican state of Puebla and her husband Rafael Moreno Valle were killed in a helicopter crash in central Mexico, CNN reported.
18 motorcycles were gutted in a fire in Panchpakhadi on the night of 24 December, Monday. Police are investigating the reason behind the fire, reported ANI.
At least 28 people and one police officer was killed in a militant attack on a government building in Kabul on Monday afternoon, reported TOLO News. According to the country’s interior minister, the attack at 1 am Kabul time.
All departures at Delhi airport are on hold since one hour due to fog conditions and congestion; More details awaited.
CBI starts probe in anti-Sterlite protests case. Families of 13 victims who died and around 40 injured in the firing have recorded their statements.Document relating to 15 weapons used in the firing collected. Examination of Tamil Nadu Police and Revenue Dept officials is underway.
(ANI)
Four people were killed in a car accident on National Highway 5, on route to Narkanda. A case has been registered and investigations have begun.
(ANI)
Fugitive Businessman Mehul Choksi replied to the Bombay court on 25 December, saying that he can not travel for 41 hours to reach India, citing health issues.
He has further accused the Enforcement Directorate of misleading the investigations by not revealing his health condition deliberately. He has also expressed his willingness to join the investigation through video conferencing to the court.
(ANI)
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a statue of Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the state. He said he will decide on a location shortly.
(ANI)
A 55 year-old woman has been shot dead by her son after a heated argument in the Nai Basti locality under the Islam Nagar police station area, the police said Tuesday.
The incident occurred on Monday night following an argument between accused Iqbal and his parents after he found out that his sister had been married off without informing him or his three siblings, Superintendent of Police (Rural) Surendra Pratap Singh said.
The accused lives in Delhi and was visiting his family, he said.
(PTI)
Delhi Chief Minsiter Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday told reporters that the Delhi government is taking a number of steps to curb the pollution in the national capital, further saying that if need be, the government is willing to bring back the odd-even scheme. Kejriwal also urged each individual has to take initiative in reducing pollution.
(ANI)
Police have issued a notice asking companies to ensure that no religious activities are carried out in a park in Sec-58 by their employees, that includes Friday namaz. Notice also states that companies will be held responsible if employees are found offering namaz in parks.
(ANI)
A Sunday mass prayer gathering was attacked by 10-12 unknown assailants at the local residence of a person in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur.
Police has formed five teams to track down the 10-12 unidentified accused involved in the incident. Teams have been sent to Belgaum, Karnataka to locate them.
(ANI)
One person was killed and 4 injured after a van fell into a gorge on Kullu Manali left bank road in Larankelo earlier today.
A 45-year-old engineer died tragically after being trapped in his car when the vehicle caught fire early on 25 December in Greater Noida, police said.
The man was identified as Pavan, a native of Amba in Himachal Pradesh, they said, adding how the fire started is being investigated.
At least five persons, including a policeman, were killed and 21 others injured after a hijacked bus crashed into pedestrians on Tuesday in southeastern China's Fujian Province, according to the state-run media.
A suspect, who had a knife, has been detained and an investigation is underway, state television CGTN reported.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said a 21-metre tall statue of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be installed inside Lok Bhawan in Lucknow, reported ANI.
BJP has issued a three-line whip to Lok Sabha MPs to be present in House throughout the day on Thursday, 27 December. The Triple Talaq Bill will be tabled on the same day.
The death toll in the devastating Tsunami that hit Java topped up to 429 people, as Indonesian rescuers on Tuesday, 25 December, enlisted the help of drones and sniffer dogs, to search for more survivors, Reuters reported.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath expanded his Council of Ministers on Tuesday, 25 December, by inducting 28 MLAs, including two women legislators and an Independent.
Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office to the new Ministers at an event attended by Mr. Nath and senior Congress leaders.
At least four persons, including a two-year-old child and his mother, were killed and as many others injured when a vehicle in which they were travelling collided against a stationary lorry on the national highway bypass in Bereilly on Tuesday, 25 December, police said.
The vehicle was going from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh to Chandigarh when the mishap took place at Ghansoli village under Bithiri Chainpur police station, City SP Abhinandan Singh said.
84 flights delayed, 5 diverted and 2 cancelled due to foggy weather conditions at Delhi Airport, reported ANI.
Former member of Pakistan’s National Assembly Syed Ali Raza Abidi shot dead in Karachi, according to local media reports.
A 2-year-old boy died after he was hit by a battery-operated vehicle in the Nehru Zoological Park premises in Telangana on Tuesday, 25 December. A case has been registered against the driver.
(Source: ANI)