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Four men killed in road accident in Rajasthan
Four men were killed and a woman was injured Saturday when the car they were travelling in was hit by a speeding truck in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district, police said. The deceased -- Pankaj, Ritesh, Sumit Shukla, Parvez khan -- and the injured woman, Monika Pandaya, are natives of Indore in Madhya Pradesh. They had come to the state to visit Ajmer and Khatushyamji temple in Sikar district. They met with the accident on Jhalawar- Indore highway while returning back to Indore, SHO Raipur police station Babulal said. Two of the men died on the spot while the other two succumbed to injuries enroute to the hospital, the SHO said, adding the woman has received multiple fractures and is undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Jhalawar, he added. The bodies have been sent to the mortuary and post-mortem will be carried out after the family member of the deceased reach here, he said. The truck driver managed to escape from the spot after the incident but efforts are on to nab him, the .
Happy to make people aware about crimes: Tisca Chopra
Actress Tisca Chopra, who is hosting "Savdhaan India" -- which has clocked seven years on the small screen this week -- says she feels that it's her duty to encourage people to fight back against criminals.
Telangana: Advocate arrested for allegedly raping law student
An advocate was arrested here for allegedly raping a law student and trying to extort her, police said.On April 26, Chilkalguda police received a complaint from a law student stating that she met advocate Immeneni Rama Rao at Hyderabad City Civil Court for an internship.Rama Rao gave his visiting card to her and asked her to meet him later. On April 21, the accused advocate called the victim to his residence, the police said.They added that the advocate forcibly raped her. Again on April 25, the accused called the victim to his residence and tried to extort her by threatening. In this, the wife of the accused helped him.Regarding the same, a case was registered under Sections 376, 385, 506, 504 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on Friday.The police later apprehended the accused person. He is being sent to judicial remand.
Body of the missing man found in his son's home
The body of an elderly, who was missing for the past three months, was found hidden at his son's home at a village here, police said Saturday. The son of the 65-year-old had lodged a complaint three month ago and police were looking for the man, SHO Sandeep Balyan said. The body has been sent for post-mortem, the SHO said.
Minor girl allegedly abducted in UP
A 16-year-old girl, who was returning home from fields, was allegedly abducted by unidentified miscreants at a village in the district, police said Saturday. According to Circle Officer Ram Mohan Sharma, her cycle was found in a jungle near the village. The minor, who was a Class 9 student, had gone to the fields with her parents, police said.
US court sentences Russian agent Maria Butina to 18 months for conspiracy
A federal court on Friday sentenced Russian national Maria Butina to 18 months jail after she pleaded guilty of allegedly trying to infiltrate conservative political circles and promoting Russian interests before and after the 2016 presidential election.The leader of a small Russian gun rights group, the 30-year-old Siberian native, is so far the only Russian citizen arrested and convicted in the three-year investigation of Moscow's interference in 2016 US presidential elections, CNN reported.However, Butina's efforts appeared to be separate from the Kremlin's sweeping election-meddling campaign detailed in special counsel Robert Mueller's report.Butina was incarcerated since her arrest in July last year and will receive credit for the nine months previously served.She will be deported to Russia after serving her sentence."This was no simple misunderstanding by an overeager foreign student," Judge Tanya Chutkan from Columbia district court was quoted as saying.Chutkan noted that ...
Harvey Weinstein trial postponed to September
The sexual assault trial of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will take place on September 9, three months later than expected, a New York judge said Friday. Weinstein -- a catalyst for the #MeToo anti-harassment movement-- has been charged over the alleged assaults of two women and faces life in prison if he is convicted at the trial, which could last for five weeks. One of the 67-year-old's lawyers, Jose Baez, welcomed the postponement, saying: "This is going to give us ample opportunity to dig into the case, talk to those people who are coming forward and telling us about other matters that are very helpful to Mr Weinstein's case." The delay was announced after a four-hour closed-door hearing to decide whether women other than the two accusers could give evidence at the trial. Judge James Burke suggested that his decision on this key point may not be made public until the start of the trial. Since October 2017, Weinstein -- one of the most powerful men in Hollywood ...
ISI training case: NIA files supplementary chargesheet against wanted fugitive Farooq Devdiwala
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a supplementary chargesheet against wanted fugitive Farooq Devdiwala who allegedly along with agents of Pakistan's Inter-Services-Intelligence (ISI) hatched a conspiracy to conduct a terrorist attack on VIPs and crowded places, NIA said.The supplementary chargesheet has been filed before NIA Special Court under sections 18, 18A, 18B and 20 of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and section 120 (B) and 471 of Indian Penal Code (IPC).Devdiwala, originally from Mumbai, has been recruiting youth from India and sending them for training in a terrorist camp at Pakistan via Sharjah. He hatched the conspiracy along with ISI agent Qayam. The other two accused in the case are absconding.The NIA took up the investigation from Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on August 2 last year. The Mumbai ATS had registered the case on May 11, 2018.The NIA had arrested Faisal Mirza and Allarakha Mansoori in connection with the case and filed a ...
Telangana: Two killed in road accident in Medak
Two people died after being run over by a lorry here on Friday. The duo was travelling on a two-wheeler, which hit a parked auto and fell on the main road and was immediately run over by a passing lorry, police said.The auto driver has been booked for negligence.According to Laxma Reddy, Circle Inspector, IDA Bollaram police station, Saidi Reddy and his sister-in-law, Kanaka Mahalaxmi were travelling on a two-wheeler from their residence to the Bollaram bus stop.They ran headlong into a Tata Ace auto parked on the main road whose driver allegedly opened the door without considering incoming traffic.The riders of the two-wheeler first hit the auto's door and then fell on the main road. A lorry which came up from behind ran over the duo.Saidi Reddy died on the spot and Kanaka Mahalaxmi died while undergoing treatment."The incident took place today morning in the limits of IDA Bollaram police station. We have registered a case under relevant sections of IPC on the accused auto driver for
7-year-old survives on water for five days in bathroom
A seven-year-old girl survived for five days on water after falling into the bathroom of her neighbour's house while playing, police said.
Russia slams 'invented' claims against agent jailed in US
Moscow on Friday denounced the jailing of Russian agent Maria Butina in the United States, saying the accusations against her were "totally invented" and the conviction is a "shameful stain" on the US judicial system. Earlier in the day Butina pleaded guilty in a Washington court to one count of conspiracy to act as an agent of a foreign government without registering. "The accusations brought against her, intended to influence the internal political process in the United States, are totally invented and fabricated," Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement.
Divorcee raped on pretext of marriage in Delhi
The Delhi Police has arrested a man who sexually assaulted a divorcee after luring her with the false promise of marriage, said an officer on Friday.
Two brothers arrested for shooting at collection agent in Aman Vihar
Two brothers were arrested for allegedly shooting at a collection agent of finance company following a heated argument in Aman Vihar area, police said Friday. The accused duo were identified as Alok (25) and Anil (22), they said. The incident took place on April 20 when Subham (21), a resident of Pahladpur Bangur, Delhi went to Aman Vihar to collect the part payment of TV loan from a customer. At the residence of the accused persons, a heated argument broke out between the customer's wife and the agent over the part payment of loan, police said. Subsequently, customer Arvind and his both sons Alok and Anil came out of their house. Arvind and Anil caught hold of the victim while Alok fired four rounds upon him by a country made pistol, S D Misra, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) said. Three bullets hit the victim's body. After that, presuming that the victim had died all three fled from the spot, he said. Following a tip-off, the accused duo were arrested on April 24 from near ...
Key Weinstein sex abuse hearing to be held in secret
A New York judge on Friday ordered that a key hearing in the rape and sexual assault case against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein be held behind closed doors, prompting protests from US media. The hearing is important for a trial that has become emblematic of the #MeToo anti-harassment movement, as it will determine whether other women accusing the former mogul of sexual abuse can give evidence, aside from the two whose accusations led to the prosecution. Any testimony from other alleged victims of 67-year-old Weinstein -- one of the most powerful men in Hollywood before a cascade of sexual misconduct allegations precipitated his downfall -- could increase his chances of being convicted. Prosecutor Joan Orbon-Illuzzi said a private hearing was necessary to preserve the confidentiality of accusers whose testimony she wants to present. Weinstein's lawyers maintain that publicly releasing their names and allegations would hurt his chances of getting a fair trial when the case comes ..
J-K: Terrorists fire at police post in Chanapora
Terrorists fired at Chanapora police post on Friday evening injuring a constable in the incident. Police retaliated and have launched a search operation in the area."In the brief exchange of fire, constable Feroz Ahmad sustained injuries. He has been taken to a hospital and is undergoing treatment for his injuries," said police officials.Police have registered a case in the matter and further probe is on.
Major Ramesh Upadhyay, another Malegaon blast accused in poll fray from Ballia
After Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, another accused in Malegaon blast accused Major Ramesh Upadhyay on Friday filed his nomination papers from Ballia Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh.Thakur, the key accused in Malegaon blast case, is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Bhopal on the BJP ticket. She is pitted against former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh.So far, three accused in blast case have fielded their nominations for the 2019 Lok Sabha election.Besides Thakur and Upadhyay, Sudhakar Chaturvedi, who was also questioned in Malegaon blast, which took place in September 2008, has announced that he is contesting from Mirzapur Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh.All the three accused have been charged under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for terrorism and are currently out on the bail.Upadhyay is a candidate of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, while Chaturvedi is contesting as an independent.Ramesh Upadhyay will face the BJP's Virendra Singh Mast in Balia, ...
Seven of marriage party die in accident in Chhattisgarh
Seven members of a marriage party were killed while 11 others were injured when the vehicle in which they were travelling turned turtle in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district Friday, police said. The victims were travelling from Bhulsi to Amera in a pick-up truck. The speeding vehicle overturned near Dharagaon village, a police official said. The injured have been shifted to Ambikarpur district hospital, he added.
Calcutta HC directs registration of suo motu writ petition to scrutinise Howrah court clash
The Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court directed on Friday that a suo motu writ petition be registered to scrutinise the recent clash at the Howrah district court between lawyers and municipal workers. Chief Justice T B N Radhakrishnan directed that the matter be placed before a division bench headed by him on Monday. Lawyers at the Howrah district court and the employees of the Howrah Municipal Corporation, which is located opposite to the court, clashed on Wednesday over vehicle parking. The lawyers alleged police highhandedness in controlling the situation. Several persons, including lawyers, were injured in the incident. The Chief Justice directed the registration of a suo motu writ petition for considering all aspects concerning the matter for protecting the premises of courts and to ensure that the due process in terms of the Constitution and the laws were obeyed and enforced in relation to the incident at Howrah. Justice Radhakrishnan had called for confidential reports on
Proclaimed woman offender involved in cheating cases arrested
A proclaimed woman offender involved in several cases of cheating was arrested from Gurugram, police said Friday. The woman, identified as Priyanka Chopra was declared "Proclaimed offender" in more than four cases, they said. In January 2019 alone, four court orders were received at C R Park police station for the registration of cases against Chopra in connection with various complainants registered against her, police said. Subsequently, cases were registered and teams were formed to nab Chopra, Vijay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (south) said. Serval raids were conducted at her given address, where it was learned from the neighbours that various police teams were regularly raiding the residence and she has vacated the rented accommodation, he said. It also came to notice that Chopra has been evading arrest and is regularly changing her mobile numbers and places of stay, he added. After keeping close watch over her family members, her address was located at Gurugram ...
Undertrial prisoner dies at hospital
A 61-year-old undertrial inmate of Dasna Jail in Ghaziabad died in the district hospital on Friday due to chronic liver disease, police said. The inmate, Sohanvir, was booked under Sections 364 (kidnapping), 302 (murder), 201 (disappearance of evidence) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and was sent to Dasna jail in April last year, district jailor Anand Kumar Shukla told PTI. Solanvir was undergoing treatment for hepatitis C at the Dasna jail hospital, but was referred to the Meerut medical college. He was sent back to jail after treatment and was further being treated at the jail hospital, the jailor said. On Thursday, his health deteriorated and he was admitted in the district hospital, where he died on Friday, the jailor said. He added that since the deceased was an undertrial, his death would be considered as 'death in custody' and, therefore, all the legal formalities would be done in presence of the magistrate and the post-mortem will be video-recorded.