Latest News: Four Well-Known Mumbai Hotels Get ‘LeT’ Threat Mail
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Police Say 8 Killed in Shootings in the German City of Hanau
Police say eight people have been killed in shootings in the German city of Hanau on Wednesday evening.
A short police statement gave no information on the victims. It said that authorities are searching for the perpetrators, and it is not immediately clear what the reason for the shootings may have been.
Regional public broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk reported, without citing sources, that an attack took place in a hookah lounge in the center of the city. It said witnesses reported hearing eight or nine shots and seeing at least one person lying on the ground.
(Source: Associated Press)
Three Killed in Mishap on Film Set in Chennai
Three people have died and around 10 have been injured after a crane collapsed on the set of movie Indian 2, during shooting of the film near Chennai. The injured persons have been shifted to a hospital. More details awaited.
(Source: ANI)
Four Well-Known Mumbai Hotels Get ‘’LeT’’ Threat Mail
Four high-end hotels in Mumbai on Wednesday received threat e-mail, with its sender claiming to be a member of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a police official said.
Hotel Leela, Hotel Princess, Hotel Park and Hotel Ramada Inn received the threat mails, following which they were thoroughly checked. However, nothing suspicious was found during the check, the official said.
(Source: PTI)
2 Dalits Allegedly Caught Stealing Money Beaten Up in Rajasthan
Two Dalits who were allegedly caught stealing money from a two-wheeler agency were beaten up by the showroom staffers in Nagaur district of Rajasthan, police said on Wednesday.
The matter came to light when a video of the assault went viral.
(Source: PTI)
Naxal Neutralised in Exchange of Fire in Chhattisgarh
One Naxal has been neutralised during an exchange of fire between District Reserve Guards (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and naxals near Ikul village of Orcchha in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday. Search operation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
CBI Arrests 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy Convict S Qureshi
S Qureshi, a convict in 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy case was arrested by the CBI from Nagpur on Tuesday. He was absconding since 2016.
(Source: ANI)
India Approves $2.6 Bn Plan to Buy US Naval Helicopters
India on Wednesday, 19 February, approved $2.6 billion plan to buy US naval helicopters, Reuters reported quoting government source.
3 Killed, 4 Injured in Explosion at Firecracker Manufacturing Unit in Tamil Nadu
At least three people were killed and four others injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on Wednesday, police said.
(Source: PTI)
INX Media Case: Delhi Court Grants Bail to All 6 Bureaucrats on Bond of Rs 2 L Each
Delhi Court has granted regular bail to all six bureaucrats on a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh each in the INX media case. The bureaucrats were chargesheeted by the CBI and were currently out on interim bail. Court directed them not to leave country without its permission.
(Source: ANI)
Oil Companies on Track to Supply BS-VI Fuel From 1 April: IOC Chairperson
Indian Oil Corporation chairperson Sanjiv Singh on Wednesday said that the country is all set to switch to the world’s cleanest petrol and diesel, with oil companies on track to supply BS-VI fuel from 1 April.
Portion of School Building Blown Up Allegedly By Naxals in Gaya
A portion of a school building was blown up allegedly by Naxals in Gaya's Bankey Bazar area in Bihar on Wednesday. No injuries have been reported.
(Source: ANI)
SC Directs Rajasthan Govt to Stop Illegal Sand Mining
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Rajasthan government, all collectors and SPs to stop illegal sand mining in the state.
The court also sought an action-taken report from the state government within four weeks, and directed its central empowered committee to conduct an inquiry into illegal mining in Rajasthan.
Delhi Court Raps CBI For Not Conducting Psychological, Lie Detector Test on Asthana
A Delhi court on Wednesday asked the CBI as to why there no psychological and lie detector test conducted on its former special director Rakesh Asthana, who was recently given a clean chit in a bribery case.
Special CBI Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal directed the initial investigating officer, Ajay Kumar Bassi, in the case to appear before it on 28 February.
Three Experts Appointed Members of NDMA
Lt General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain, who was GoC-in-C of the Army's Srinagar-based 15 Corps, was on Wednesday appointed as a member of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) along with two others, officials said.
Former Director General of the Coast Guard Rajendra Singh and policy advisor, disaster recovery, climate change and disaster risk reduction, UNDP, Krishna Vatsa have also been appointed as members of the NDMA.
Kamal Kishore, presently serving as member of the NDMA, has been given a fresh term of five years with effect from 16 February.
(Source: PTI)
BJP MLA Dulu Mahato House Raided
Police raided the residence of BJP MLA Dulu Mahato, in Dhanbad in connection with cases of land acquisition, Arms Act and molestation. According to SSP Dhanbad, Mahato managed to escape. Four of his supporters arrested.
“Raids being held at several places to arrest him," he added.
(Source: ANI)
JNU Sedition Case: Court Directs Delhi Govt to File Status Report
A Delhi court on Wednesday directed the city government to file a status report in connection with the JNU sedition case till 3 April. The court also directed the police to send a reminder to the government seeking requisite sanctions.
Requisite sanction have yet not been received to prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar and others, the police told the court. The matter has been adjourned to 3 April.
(Source: PTI)
Ammonia Gas Leaks From Cold Storage Plant in Kurukshetra, 15 Hospitalised
Fifteen people have been hospitalised and 45 others were affected after inhaling ammonia gas leaking from a cold storage unit at Shahbad Markanda, about 20 kms from Kurukshetra in Haryana, the police said on Wednesday.
The leakage started at the cold storage at about 9 pm on Tuesday when all employees had stepped out for dinner.
(Source: PTI)
Casinos Should Not Ne Shifted From Mandovi River: Goa Minister
Goa Ports Minister Michael Lobo has said the off-shore casinos should not be shifted out of the Mandovi river in Panaji, and suggested that more such vessels be introduced in other rivers of the state.
The minister's comment comes in stark contrast to the stand adopted by the BJP-led state government, which has assured to relocate the off-shore casinos from the Mandovi river in Panaji after opposition from locals.
(Source: PTI)
First Meeting of Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust to be Held Today
The first meeting of the Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust will be held later on Wednesday in Delhi. Among those who would be present for the meeting will be Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) Awanish Kumar Awasthi.
(Source: ANI)
2 Small Planes Collide in Australia, Killing 4 on Board
Two small planes collided on Wednesday, killing four people and scattering debris across grassland in southeastern Australia.
Police and other emergency services were at the two separate crash scenes in Mangalore, north of the Victoria state capital, Melbourne.
(Source: AP)
3 Militants Killed in Encounter in J&K's Pulwama
At least three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police officials said on Wednesday.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Tral area of Pulwama district late on Tuesday following information about presence of militants there, a police official said. He said during searches, an encounter broke out between militants and security forces.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi HC to Hear Petition Seeking Uniform Civil Code Across India
Delhi High Court to hear on Wednesday, 19 February, a petition seeking Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the country. Centre's reply has been sought on the matter.
(Source: ANI)
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