At least three people were killed and four others were wounded early Saturday morning in a shooting in a neighbourhood in Los Angeles, reported local media, citing police. The fatal victims, two men and a woman, have not been identified, and the injured were taken to the hospital in critical condition
Pak govt withdraws security of Imran Khan
The Islamabad Police on Friday withdrew security from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan’s residence, Bani Gala, in the federal capital and the caretaker government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) also recalled the K-P security personnel guarding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, The News International reported.
‘Ramsar Sites in country increased nearly three times since 2014’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday underlined that the number of Ramsar sites in the country has increased to 75, which is close to thrice of what India had in 2014. Addressing the 97th edition of the Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday, PM Modi said that wetlands in any country have to fulfil certain criteria
Real vs fake
The Centre will not permit social media platforms to host any information that it identifies as false, according to a draft proposal of the country’s IT rules released recently. Any information identified as fake or false by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), or by any other agency authorised for fact-checking by the government or by its department in which such business is transacted, would be prohibited under the draft.
“Will chop off hands of anyone who touches Stalin…” says TR Baalu
DMK MP and former union minister TR Baalu made a controversial statement saying he will chop off the hands of whoever touches his party president and DMK MP and former union minister TR Baalu. Speaking at an event organised in support of the Sethusamudram project in Madurai, the DMK leader spoke about his efforts for the project.
T20: Hard fought win for India
It was a low-scoring thriller where New Zealand gave their all while defending the 100-run target. Suryakumar Yadav, who didn’t look at his best, managed to hit the winning runs for India after getting dropped twice in the game.
India wins Women’s U-19 T20 WC
Indian bowlers’ tremendous bowling performance followed by Gongadi Trisha and Soumya Tiwari’s knocks helped India lift the inaugural U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title after defeating England by seven wickets in the summit clash here at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Sunday. Chasing a target of 69, India captain Shafali Verma started their world cup winning chase by smashing a beautiful four on Hannah Baker’s delivery.
“Pro-BJP wave across Karnataka”: CM Bommai after Amit Shah’s visit
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai claimed on Sunday that the one-day visit of Union Minister Amit Shah has acted as a catalyst for the BJP workers, boosting their morale ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.
Odisha Health Min Naba Das, who was shot at, succumbs to injuries
Odisha Health Minister Naba Das, who was shot at in Brajarajnagar in the Jharsuguda district, succumbed to his bullet injuries in Bhubaneswar hospital on Sunday, officials said. The Minister, who was said to be in a critical condition, was airlifted to the Apollo Hospital
Afghan, UAE to play three-match T20I series from February 16
Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will play a three-match T20I series at Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hubs Zayed Cricket Stadium on February 16, 18, and 19, the cricket boards — Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) — confirmed on Saturday.
