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10:22 PM

Local RLD leader shot at in Gahziabad

Two motorcycle-borne assailants fired at a 37-year-old local leader of the Rashtriya Lok Dal near the district co-operative bank here on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

The RLD leader, Lokesh Chowdhary, was taken to a private hospital where he is under treatment, a police officer said.

Chowdhary had contested the civic body polls on RLD ticket.

Four police teams have been deployed to solve the case, the police officer said, adding that CCTV footage from the area was being scanned.

9:05 PM

CBDT signs record number of 125 Advance Pricing Agreements

CBDT signs record number of 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2023-24. Total 641 APAs done since inception of the APA programme, says Ministry of Finance

9:04 PM

Israel army confirms killing Hezbollah commander in Lebanon strike: AFP

A source close to Hezbollah said an Israeli strike killed a local commander in the movement in south Lebanon on Tuesday, with the Iran-backed group launching rockets on Israel in retaliation. Israel and Hamas ally Hezbollah have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire since the Palestinian militant group attacked southern Israel on October 7, triggering war in the Gaza Strip.

 

Tuesday's strike came with regional tensions high after Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel over the weekend in retaliation for a deadly Israeli strike on Tehran's consulate in Damascus.

 

"The field commander in charge of the Naqura region has been martyred in an Israeli strike," the source close to Hezbollah told AFP.

8:42 PM

Before firing, shooter stopped the bike 100 meters away from Salman Khan's residence and did recce by walking

Before firing, the shooter stopped the bike 100 meters away from Salman Khan's residence and did recce by walking. When the shooter saw that there was no one outside Salman Khan's house, both the shooters came on a bike and fired and fled from the spot: Mumbai Crime Branch

8:05 PM

IMF chief economist sees wider Israel-Iran conflict pushing up oil prices, rates

International Monetary Fund Chief Economist said on Tuesday that a wider conflict between Israel and Iran would likely lead to higher energy prices, which would in turn prompt central banks to tighten monetary policy to control inflation, hurting growth.

Gourinchas told a news conference that an "adverse scenario" in the IMF's World Economic Outlook shows that a 15% increase in global oil prices due to a wider Middle East conflict, along with higher shipping costs to avoid Red Sea attacks, would likely increase global inflation by 0.7 percentage point.

7:21 PM

Minor fire in North Block, no one injured, no file damaged: MHA Spokesperson

A minor fire broke out at North Block, which houses the ministries of Home Affairs and Personnel, in the high-security Raisina Hills here on Tuesday but no one was injured and no file was damaged, a Home Ministry spokesperson said.

 

The cause of the fire appears to be a short circuit in the electrical equipment on the second floor of the building and it was contained within 20 minutes by the joint efforts of CISF, CPWD and Delhi Fire Services.

 

"A minor fire broke out in Room No. 209, North Block at around 9.15 AM on April 16, 2024 where the International Cooperation Division of the DoP&T (Department of Personnel and Training) is located.

 

"No injuries have been reported. No physical records/files have been damaged. A few furniture items and some equipment got partially damaged," the spokesperson said.

7:21 PM

Three killed as UP state bus hits e-rickshaw in Gajraula

Three people died when an Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) bus hit the e-rickshaw carrying them on the Puranpur highway in Gajraula area here, police said on Tuesday.

 

The incident took place at about 11 pm on Monday when Naeem (23), Haseeb Shah (20) and Sakib Ali (30) were going somewhere on an e-rickshaw which was hit by a bus, Circle Officer (CO) Deepak Chaturvedi said.

 

All three died on the spot and the bus driver is absconding, he added.

 

The CO said Haseeb and Naeem were brothers and the e-rickshaw was being driven by Sakib.

 

Investigations are underway and the police are trying to nab the bus driver, he added.

7:10 PM

AAP created myth of free water: Lt Governor's open letter to Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has written an open letter to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in jail in connection with the liquor policy case, after a note by AAP minister Atishi to him seeking suspension of the CEO of Delhi Jal Board over a murder triggered by a water dispute in the national capital. "It has become habitual on the part of your ministers to blame officers for their own fault," he wrote. He also accused the AAP government of deceiving the people by "creating a chimera of free water". "Instead of fixing the iniquitious water supply, you and your ministers created a chimera of free water. Deception of people has been mastered into an art form by you and your minister," he said.

7:07 PM

IMF warns of spillover from China's 'troubled' property sector

The International Monetary Fund expressed concern Tuesday over China's "troubled" property sector, which it said posed an obstacle to recovery for the world's second-largest economy. "In China, without a comprehensive response to the troubled property sector, growth could falter, hurting trading partners," warned the IMF in its World Economic Outlook report.

7:06 PM

Indian Naval ship INS Talwar deployed in Western Arabian Sea for Maritime Security Operations

The ship’s specialist boarding teams and MARCOs seized 940 kgs of contraband narcotics which are being disposed of as per CMF SOPs: Indian Navy

7:05 PM

IDBI bank says Rs 2.2 million penalty imposed by Additional Commissioner of State Tax

The Additional Commissioner of State Tax imposed a penalty of 2.2 million rupees on the bank.

7:02 PM

18 Naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh

At least eighteen Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Tuesday, police said. Three security personnel suffered injuries in the fierce gun-battle and a large quantity of weapons was also recovered from the spot, they said.

 

4:53 PM

Salman Khan firing case: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde arrives at Salman Khan's house

Two assailants on a motorcycle had fired several rounds of shots outside the Bollywood actor's residence in Mumbai. On Sunday, CM Shinde had also spoken to Salman Khan over the phone and assured him of stepping up his security after the attack

4:36 PM

Circular on banning ferocious dog breeds: Delhi HC asks Centre to look at stakeholders' objections

The Delhi High Court today directed the Centre to consider objections raised by stakeholders on a fresh draft notification before imposing a ban on sale and breeding of several breeds of ferocious dogs.

4:17 PM

Any action against Iran's interests will receive a severe response : Iran President Ebrahim Raisi

President Ebrahim Raisi said on Tuesday that Iran will respond to any action against its interests, a day after Israel warned it will respond to Tehran's weekend drone and missile attack. "We categorically declare that the smallest action against Iranian interests will certainly be met with a severe, widespread and painful response against any perpetrator," Raisi told the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.

4:10 PM

News update: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to visit actor Salman Khan at his residence

3:47 PM

Fire rages through the 17th-century old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen

The roof of the 17th-century old Stock Exchange, or Boersen, that was once Denmark's financial centre, was engulfed in flames Tuesday. It is one of Copenhagen's oldest buildings. The building is located next to the Christiansborg Palace where the parliament sits.

3:43 PM

Keep in mind interest of poor while taking decisions: President Murmu to economic service officers

President Droupadi Murmu today urged a group of economic service officers to keep in mind the interest of the poor and backward sections of the country while taking any decision in their workplace. Addressing a group of probationers of the Indian Economic Service (2022 and 2023 batches), Murmu told officers that as India is moving towards becoming the third largest economy in the world, they will get countless opportunities in the times to come to enhance their capabilities and utilise them to the fullest.

3:41 PM

33,843 Palestinians killed, 76,575 injured in Israel's offensive on Gaza since October 7

The Gaza health ministry said today that 33,843 Palestinians have been killed and 76,575 injured in Israel's military offensive on Gaza since October 7.

2:57 PM

I am not a terrorist: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's message from Jail

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh today said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sent a message from prison: 'My name is Arvind Kejriwal, and I am not a terrorist'. Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in the Delhi excise policy case and is currently lodged in the Tihar Jail.

2:52 PM

7 dead in Patna as autorickshaw crashes into bulldozer

At least seven people were killed today in Bihar's Patna when an autorickshaw rammed into a bulldozer. The autorickshaw had a direct collision with the bulldozer, which was working at the site of the Patna Metro Rail project in the Kankarbagh area.

2:35 PM

UPSC CSE Results: Civil Services final result out, Aditya Srivastava tops CSE 2023

The final results of the Civil Services Examination 2023 have been declared. Aditya Srivastava has secured an All India Rank 1 in UPSC CSE 2023. A total of 1,016 names have been recommended for appointment to the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, and Central Services Group A and Group B.

2:15 PM

Salman Khan firing case: Accused did recce of actor's residence thrice; 5 rounds shot, says Mumbai police

At a press conference, Joint Police Commissioner of the Mumbai Police Crime Branch Lakhmi Gautam said a total of five rounds were fired by the accused. Later on in the day, Anmol Bishnoi, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, also wrote on Facebook regarding this incident. Gautam said the two accused had carried out a recce around the actor's house in Bandra area here thrice before the firing incident. The crime branch wanted 14-day custody of the two men on the ground that their custodial interrogation was required to identify the mastermind behind the firing incident.

1:59 PM

India permits export of 10,000 tonnes of onion to Sri Lanka, eases ban

India has allowed the export of 10,000 tonnes of onions to Sri Lanka. A Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) notification said that as of now India has approved 79,160 tonnes of onions for export through the National Cooperatives Exports Cooperative. Read here for more details.

1:57 PM

One Assam Rifles personnel injured in encounter with militants in Assam

The incident took place near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border this morning near Namdang in Margherita. "A convoy of 31 Assam Rifles was coming from Changlang in Arunachal Pradesh towards Margherita when unknown miscreants fired at them. The force also retaliated,"  Tinsukia Superintendent of Police Gaurav Abhijit Dilip said. In the encounter, one Assam Rifles personnel was injured, Dilip said.

1:53 PM

Minor fire on second floor of North Block; blaze brought under control, no injuries

A minor fire broke out on Tuesday, April 16 on the second floor of the North Block in Delhi, which houses the Ministries of Home Affairs and Personnel. No injuries and the blaze was brought under control with the help of fire tenders, news agency ANI reported today citing sources.

 

1:28 PM

Salman Khan firing case: Accused sent to 9-day custody

The two accused, Vicky Sahab Gupta and Sagar Shrijogendra Pal, have been sent to 9-day police custody. The accused were hiding in a temple in Bhuj when Mumbai police arrested them after a tip-off, officials said. 

1:04 PM

Salman Khan firing case: Police seek 14-day remand of shooters

Vicky Sahab Gupta and Sagar Shrijogendra Pal - who are from Bihar - were arrested by Mumbai police in Gujarat's Bhuj last evening. 

12:58 PM

Bengal to extend assistance to victims of bus accident in Odisha: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today expressed grief over the bus accident in Odisha and said her government would provide assistance to those affected in the accident.She announced that compensation would be paid to the next of kin of those, originating from West Bengal, killed in the accident and injured people. Banerjee  also said that the state administration is sending officials, materials, and ambulances to the accident site in Odisha for assistance.

12:34 PM

Manipur govt transfers Churachandpur SP Shivanand Surve

The Manipur government transferred the Churachandpur Superintendent of Police Shivanand Surve, an official stated tody. In an order dated April 15The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms sanctioned the transfer the Shivanand Surve as the SP of Churachandpur and posted him as senior staff officer to the DGP, the official said.