The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Kamlesh Tiwari murder case, on Tuesday said that the fourth accused Sayyed Asim Ali arrested from Nagpur was brought to Lucknow and was also interrogated here.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh Police had produced Ali in the murder case in a Nagpur court and obtained his transit remand, Maharashtra ATS had said.

In a press note, the SIT said that plenty of evidence related to the case have been collected and the statements of the accused have been recorded.

The SIT said that the evidence will be sent to the laboratory for examination. As of now, at least 200 people have been questioned in connection with the case, the SIT further said.&nbsp;

The SIT said that different teams are working to nab the two absconding suspects.

Yesterday, the Uttar Pradesh police also released the photographs of the two suspects Ashfaq and Moinuddin.

On Saturday, Maulana Mohsin Sheikh (24), Khurshid Ahmed Pathan (23) and Faizan (21) -- three accused -- were arrested from Surat by a joint team of the Gujarat Police and the Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly murdering Tiwari.&nbsp;

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Kamlesh Tiwari murder case, on Tuesday said that the fourth accused Sayyed Asim Ali arrested from Nagpur was brought to Lucknow and was also interrogated here.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Kamlesh Tiwari murder case, on Tuesday said that the fourth accused Sayyed Asim Ali arrested from Nagpur was brought to Lucknow and was also interrogated here. On Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh Police had produced Ali in the murder case in a Nagpur court and obtained his transit remand, Maharashtra ATS had said. In a press note, the SIT said that plenty of evidence related to the case have been collected and the statements of the accused have been recorded. The SIT said that the evidence will be sent to the laboratory for examination. As of now, at least 200 people have been questioned in connection with the case, the SIT further said. The SIT said that different teams are working to nab the two absconding suspects. Yesterday, the Uttar Pradesh police also released the photographs of the two suspects Ashfaq and Moinuddin. On Saturday, Maulana Mohsin Sheikh (24), Khurshid Ahmed Pathan (23) and Faizan (21) -- three accused -- were arrested from Surat by a joint team of the Gujarat Police and the Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly murdering Tiwari.

Kamlesh Tiwari murder case: Accused arrested from Nagpur brought to Lucknow, says SIT

The Indian Army in a joint operation with Assam Police apprehended six terrorists from Kokrajhar district here on Monday.

The terrorists were nabbed while the security personnel were conducting operations against National Democratic Front of Bodoland [NDFB(S)] terrorists in Ripu Reserve Forest of Kokrajhar district yesterday.

On a reliable tip-off about the presence of NDFB(S) terrorists in the area, the security personnel carried out multiple attacks.

According to officials, in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, the ambush party noticed six individuals moving suspiciously in the area.

On being challenged, they attempted to escape.

However, the troops swiftly nabbed all six of them after a short pursuit.

Notably, one M16 Assault Rifle, six 7.65 mm pistols, 12 magazines, ammunition, medicines, rations, along with several other warlike and administrative stores have been seized by the security personnel from the incident site.

The six NDFB(S) terrorists have been identified as Bahaigya Basumatary, Rubiram Goyary, Ranjolal Wary, Julesh Musharay, Sailen Borgoyary and Rajesh Narzary.

The Indian Army in a joint operation with Assam Police apprehended six terrorists from Kokrajhar district here on Monday. The terrorists were nabbed while the security personnel were conducting operations against National Democratic Front of Bodoland [NDFB(S)] terrorists in Ripu Reserve Forest of Kokrajhar district yesterday.

The Indian Army in a joint operation with Assam Police apprehended six terrorists from Kokrajhar district here on Monday. The terrorists were nabbed while the security personnel were conducting operations against National Democratic Front of Bodoland [NDFB(S)] terrorists in Ripu Reserve Forest of Kokrajhar district yesterday. On a reliable tip-off about the presence of NDFB(S) terrorists in the area, the security personnel carried out multiple attacks. According to officials, in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, the ambush party noticed six individuals moving suspiciously in the area. On being challenged, they attempted to escape. However, the troops swiftly nabbed all six of them after a short pursuit. Notably, one M16 Assault Rifle, six 7.65 mm pistols, 12 magazines, ammunition, medicines, rations, along with several other warlike and administrative stores have been seized by the security personnel from the incident site. The six NDFB(S) terrorists have been identified as Bahaigya Basumatary, Rubiram Goyary, Ranjolal Wary, Julesh Musharay, Sailen Borgoyary and Rajesh Narzary.

Indian Army arrests six terrorists from Assam's Kokrajhar district

The local police&nbsp;on Thursday took over the control of the St Mary's Church and evicted scores of Jacobites, who were protesting outside the worship place in Piravom.

A group of Jacobite priests, including priests at St&nbsp;Mary's Church, were arrested by the police.

Supporters of the Jacobite faction had assembled at the church yesterday, to prevent Orthodox priests from offering prayers there.

"We have taken the key of the church. We will consult legal experts for further action. Whatever has been done till now is as per the directions of the court," said Ernakulam Collector S Suhas.

The Orthodox and Jacobite factions have been caught in a tussle over the possession of the church.

Recently the apex court passed an order directing that the place of worship should be given to the Orthodox group.

On Thursday, scores of agitated Jacobite priests and its followers had locked themselves within the premises of the place of worship and not allowing the other group to enter.&nbsp;

The local police on Thursday took over the control of the St Mary's Church and evicted scores of Jacobites, who were protesting outside the worship place in Piravom.

The local police on Thursday took over the control of the St Mary's Church and evicted scores of Jacobites, who were protesting outside the worship place in Piravom. A group of Jacobite priests, including priests at St Mary's Church, were arrested by the police. Supporters of the Jacobite faction had assembled at the church yesterday, to prevent Orthodox priests from offering prayers there. "We have taken the key of the church. We will consult legal experts for further action. Whatever has been done till now is as per the directions of the court," said Ernakulam Collector S Suhas. The Orthodox and Jacobite factions have been caught in a tussle over the possession of the church. Recently the apex court passed an order directing that the place of worship should be given to the Orthodox group. On Thursday, scores of agitated Jacobite priests and its followers had locked themselves within the premises of the place of worship and not allowing the other group to enter.

Administration takes control of St Mary's Church in Kochi; Jacobite priests arrested

Four people were shot and wounded and three people were arrested at the victory rally in Toronto celebrating the Raptors' NBA championship.

Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said four people suffered gunshot wounds but said none of the injuries was life-threatening. Others suffered minor injuries as they tried to get away from the shooting, said Saunders, who asked for witnesses and people who might have a video to come forward and help investigators.

"We do have people arrested with firearms and that's the start of the investigation," Saunders said.

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The Toronto Raptors clinched the best-of-seven series in Oakland, California, on Thursday in six games by beating the defending champion Golden State Warriors 114-110, giving rise to a nationwide love affair with basketball.

Roughly 1.5 million people attended the celebration parade earlier in the day. The shooting happened at the later rally near the City Hall square, where tens of thousands of people had gathered.

(With inputs from agencies)

Four people were shot and wounded and three people were arrested at the victory rally in Toronto celebrating the Raptors' NBA championship. Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said four people suffered gunshot wounds but said none of the injuries was life-threatening.

Four people were shot and wounded and three people were arrested at the victory rally in Toronto celebrating the Raptors' NBA championship. Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said four people suffered gunshot wounds but said none of the injuries was life-threatening. Others suffered minor injuries as they tried to get away from the shooting, said Saunders, who asked for witnesses and people who might have a video to come forward and help investigators. "We do have people arrested with firearms and that's the start of the investigation," Saunders said. SHOOTING: Nathan Phillip's Square **Update** -4 victims located -None of the injuries are life threatening -3 people arrested -2 firearms recovered -Investigators wish any video to assist in investigation -Please use portal: https://t.co/NGv3aZdlDO ^dh — Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) June 17, 2019 × The Toronto Raptors clinched the best-of-seven series in Oakland, California, on Thursday in six games by beating the defending champion Golden State Warriors 114-110, giving rise to a nationwide love affair with basketball. Roughly 1.5 million people attended the celebration parade earlier in the day. The shooting happened at the later rally near the City Hall square, where tens of thousands of people had gathered. (With inputs from agencies)

Toronto Raptors rally: 4 wounded, 3 arrested in shooting at the celebration of NBA title

Actor-model Karan Oberoi has been arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a woman in suburban Oshiwara, a police official said on Monday.

The woman recently complained to police that Oberoi, who was in a relationship with her since 2016, allegedly raped her on the pretext of marrying her, he said.

He also shot some objectionable videos of the woman and demanded money from her while threatening to release the clips, the official said.

Based on the woman's complaint, Oberoi was arrested on Sunday and booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 376 (rape) and 384 (extortion), Oshiwara police station's senior inspector Shailesh Pasalwad said.

Oberoi acted in some popular television serials like 'Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin' and 'Inside Edge'.

He also appeared in some advertisements of cars, bikes and apparels.

Actor-model Karan Oberoi has been arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a woman in suburban Oshiwara, a police official said on Monday. The woman recently complained to police that Oberoi, who was in a relationship with her since 2016, allegedly raped her on the pretext of marrying her, he said.

Actor-model Karan Oberoi has been arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a woman in suburban Oshiwara, a police official said on Monday. The woman recently complained to police that Oberoi, who was in a relationship with her since 2016, allegedly raped her on the pretext of marrying her, he said. He also shot some objectionable videos of the woman and demanded money from her while threatening to release the clips, the official said. Based on the woman's complaint, Oberoi was arrested on Sunday and booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 376 (rape) and 384 (extortion), Oshiwara police station's senior inspector Shailesh Pasalwad said. Oberoi acted in some popular television serials like 'Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin' and 'Inside Edge'. He also appeared in some advertisements of cars, bikes and apparels.

'Band Of Boys' singer Karan Oberoi arrested for allegedly raping, blackmailing woman

Haitian police arrested a group of foreign nationals including Americans armed with semi-automatic weapons, Haitian newspapers reported on Monday, adding to uncertainty in the poor Caribbean country after more than a week of anti-government protests.

Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste reported that seven foreigners and a Haitian were in the group that was picked up by the police on Sunday night. Police found rifles, pistols, drones and satellite phones in their vehicle, the paper said.

Other media said several of the men were US citizens and one was Serbian.

Since February 7, thousands of demonstrators have called for President Jovenel Moise to resign and for an independent probe into the whereabouts of funds from the PetroCaribe agreement, an alliance between Caribbean countries and OPEC member Venezuela.

Haitian police arrested a group of foreign nationals including Americans armed with semi-automatic weapons, Haitian newspapers reported on Monday, adding to uncertainty in the poor Caribbean country after more than a week of anti-government protests.

Haitian police arrested a group of foreign nationals including Americans armed with semi-automatic weapons, Haitian newspapers reported on Monday, adding to uncertainty in the poor Caribbean country after more than a week of anti-government protests. Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste reported that seven foreigners and a Haitian were in the group that was picked up by the police on Sunday night. Police found rifles, pistols, drones and satellite phones in their vehicle, the paper said. Other media said several of the men were US citizens and one was Serbian. Since February 7, thousands of demonstrators have called for President Jovenel Moise to resign and for an independent probe into the whereabouts of funds from the PetroCaribe agreement, an alliance between Caribbean countries and OPEC member Venezuela.

Americans arrested in Haiti with weapons: Source

Nagpur Rural police on Friday booked five persons including three Chinese nationals for allegedly carrying beef.

On January 18, the police had intercepted an SUV heading for Gumgaon mines at Khapa in the district, and on search found 10 kg or meat inside.

Police detained its driver Afroz Sheikh (29), Devendra Nagrale (31) and Chinese nationals Li Chu Chung (55), Lu Weng Chung (51) and Lu Wong Kong (53) who were travelling by the SUV as they could not explain what the meat was.

The meat samples were sent for chemical analysis which revealed that it was cow meat, the police said.

Following which, the police Friday booked all five including the Chinese nationals under the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act.

They were produced before a court at Saoner which remanded them in judicial custody till February 14.

While others were sent to Nagpur Central Jail, Li Chu Chung was admitted to a government hospital as he complained of ill-health.

The three Chinese nationals are employees of China Coal India and were working as technicians at a Manganese Ore India Limited (Moil) mine at Gumgaon.

Nagpur Rural police on Friday booked five persons including three Chinese nationals for allegedly carrying beef. On January 18, the police had intercepted an SUV heading for Gumgaon mines at Khapa in the district, and on search found 10 kg or meat inside.

Nagpur Rural police on Friday booked five persons including three Chinese nationals for allegedly carrying beef. On January 18, the police had intercepted an SUV heading for Gumgaon mines at Khapa in the district, and on search found 10 kg or meat inside. Police detained its driver Afroz Sheikh (29), Devendra Nagrale (31) and Chinese nationals Li Chu Chung (55), Lu Weng Chung (51) and Lu Wong Kong (53) who were travelling by the SUV as they could not explain what the meat was. The meat samples were sent for chemical analysis which revealed that it was cow meat, the police said. Following which, the police Friday booked all five including the Chinese nationals under the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act. They were produced before a court at Saoner which remanded them in judicial custody till February 14. While others were sent to Nagpur Central Jail, Li Chu Chung was admitted to a government hospital as he complained of ill-health. The three Chinese nationals are employees of China Coal India and were working as technicians at a Manganese Ore India Limited (Moil) mine at Gumgaon.

Five including 3 Chinese nationals arrested for carrying beef

Germany on Tuesday detained a German-Afghan man on suspicion he was spying for Iran while working for the German army as a linguistic and cultural adviser.

The 50-year-old identified as Abdul Hamid S. was arrested in western <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wionews.com/world/germanys-frankfurt-airport-security-staff-begin-one-day-strike-190454&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjUmfGS5u_fAhVIqI8KHWxdDEkQFggFMAA&amp;client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;usg=AOvVaw0PQkeNQSQJ5Xw4ti9dAUHm">Germany</a>, federal prosecutors said in a statement.

"The accused was a language evaluator and cultural issues adviser of the German armed forces. In this capacity, he is believed to have passed on information to an Iranian intelligence service," they added.

According to Spiegel Online, he is suspected of working for Iranian secret services for several years.

While working for the German army, he had access to highly sensitive information including on troop deployment in Afghanistan, the report added.

Previous cases of infiltration by a foreign agency have sparked outrage and shock in Germany.

In 2016, Markus Reichel, himself a former intelligence agent for Germany, was convicted for spying for both the CIA and the Russian secret service.

He admitted handing over "scores of documents and internal information" to the CIA, including papers detailing Germany's counter-espionage strategies.

Reichel also delivered three classified documents to the Russians.

In 2011, Germany jailed a married couple for spying for the Russian secret services for more than 20 years.

The pair, identified only by the code names Andreas and Heidrun Anschlag, were planted in former West Germany from 1988 by the Soviet Union's KGB and later worked for its successor the SVR.

The couple had obtained NATO and EU political and military secrets, focussed especially on the relationship between NATO and the EU with eastern European and central Asian countries.

Germany on Tuesday detained a German-Afghan man on suspicion he was spying for Iran while working for the German army as a linguistic and cultural adviser. The 50-year-old identified as Abdul Hamid S.

Germany on Tuesday detained a German-Afghan man on suspicion he was spying for Iran while working for the German army as a linguistic and cultural adviser. The 50-year-old identified as Abdul Hamid S. was arrested in western Germany, federal prosecutors said in a statement. "The accused was a language evaluator and cultural issues adviser of the German armed forces. In this capacity, he is believed to have passed on information to an Iranian intelligence service," they added. According to Spiegel Online, he is suspected of working for Iranian secret services for several years. While working for the German army, he had access to highly sensitive information including on troop deployment in Afghanistan, the report added. Previous cases of infiltration by a foreign agency have sparked outrage and shock in Germany. In 2016, Markus Reichel, himself a former intelligence agent for Germany, was convicted for spying for both the CIA and the Russian secret service. He admitted handing over "scores of documents and internal information" to the CIA, including papers detailing Germany's counter-espionage strategies. Reichel also delivered three classified documents to the Russians. In 2011, Germany jailed a married couple for spying for the Russian secret services for more than 20 years. The pair, identified only by the code names Andreas and Heidrun Anschlag, were planted in former West Germany from 1988 by the Soviet Union's KGB and later worked for its successor the SVR. The couple had obtained NATO and EU political and military secrets, focussed especially on the relationship between NATO and the EU with eastern European and central Asian countries.

Germany arrests German-Afghan army adviser for 'spying for Iran'

China on Tuesday vociferously defended a court's decision <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-court-sentences-canadian-to-death-as-diplomatic-row-deepens-190320">to impose the death penalty on a convicted Canadian drug smuggler</a>, escalating a diplomatic row that experts say has descended into a high-stakes game of "hostage politics".

China's foreign ministry blasted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's "irresponsible remarks" after he criticised the death sentence imposed on 36-year-old Robert Lloyd Schellenberg.

Beijing and Ottawa have been squabbling since last month when Canada arrested the chief financial officer of top Chinese telecom company Huawei on a US extradition request related to Iran sanctions violations.

In a move observers see as retaliation, Chinese authorities detained two Canadian citizens — a former diplomat and a business consultant — on suspicion of endangering national security.

Then authorities revisited the little-known case of Schellenberg, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison in November for drug offences.&nbsp;

A month later, an upper court took up his appeal and ordered a hasty retrial in the northeastern city of Dalian after ruling that the punishment was too lenient.

The timing and swiftness of Schellenberg's sentence and the inclusion of new evidence presenting him as a key player in a plan to ship 222 kilogrammes (490 pounds) of methamphetamine to Australia raised suspicion among observers.

"Playing hostage politics, China rushes the retrial of a Canadian suspect and sentences him to death in a fairly transparent attempt to pressure Canada," Human Rights Watch executive director Kenneth Roth said in a tweet.

Donald Clarke, a George Washington University professor specialising in Chinese law, coined an even grimmer term for the situation: "death threat diplomacy".

"The Chinese government is not even trying to pretend that there was a fair trial here," he said.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed "extreme concern" that China had "chosen to arbitrarily" apply the death penalty.

But Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying denied Beijing had politicised Schellenberg's case, calling on Canada to "respect China's judicial sovereignty... and stop making such irresponsible remarks".

Ottawa had issued a new travel advisory urging citizens to "exercise a high degree of caution in China due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws".&nbsp;

Beijing issued a similar response hours later, calling on Chinese citizens to "travel cautiously" after a Chinese citizen was "arbitrarily detained on the basis of a request of a third-party country", an apparent reference to Meng's arrest.

The court in Liaoning said on Tuesday its actions were "in compliance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law", the state-run Legal Daily reported.

Suspect timing

China executes one or two foreigners every year —nearly all for drug offences, according to John Kamm, director of the US-based Dui Hua Foundation rights group.

Experts said retrials are rare in China, especially ones calling for a harsher sentence, but rights groups note that courts are not independent and can be influenced by the ruling Communist Party.

"What's unusual is how this case shifted from extremely slow handling to suddenly rapid-fire movement," said Margaret Lewis, a law professor at Seton Hall University.

The rare decision to allow three foreign journalists, including one from AFP, to attend the hearing makes it "clear that the Chinese government wants (the) international spotlight on this case".

"The timing is suspect and certainly his nationality makes it all the more glaring," she said.

Meng at home

Schellenberg, who claimed he was innocent and framed by an acquaintance, has 10 days to appeal to the same high court that rejected his first appeal.

Lewis said the court was likely to confirm the sentence and the case would move up to the Supreme People's Court.

The top court could confirm the death penalty, give him a two-year suspended death sentence that would be converted into a long prison term or reduce his punishment, she said.

Clarke said: "My prediction is that the Supreme People's Court will sit on the review decision for as long as Meng's fate remains undetermined."

The fate of the other two Canadians, who have been held in undisclosed locations, remains a mystery.

Last week, Trudeau accused China of "arbitrarily and unfairly" detaining former diplomat Michael Kovrig and business consultant Michael Spavor, who were rounded up nine days after Canada arrested Meng.

The Chinese foreign ministry rejected Trudeau's assertion that Kovrig, who now works for the International Crisis Group, still enjoyed diplomatic immunity.

Meng, meanwhile, was granted bail by a Canadian court last month, allowing her to wait for the US extradition hearing in a Vancouver house.

Beijing on Tuesday repeated its calls for her immediate release, calling on Canada to correct its "severe mistake".&nbsp;

China on Tuesday vociferously defended a court's decision to impose the death penalty on a convicted Canadian drug smuggler, escalating a diplomatic row that experts say has descended into a high-stakes game of "hostage politics".

China on Tuesday vociferously defended a court's decision to impose the death penalty on a convicted Canadian drug smuggler, escalating a diplomatic row that experts say has descended into a high-stakes game of "hostage politics". China's foreign ministry blasted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's "irresponsible remarks" after he criticised the death sentence imposed on 36-year-old Robert Lloyd Schellenberg. Beijing and Ottawa have been squabbling since last month when Canada arrested the chief financial officer of top Chinese telecom company Huawei on a US extradition request related to Iran sanctions violations. In a move observers see as retaliation, Chinese authorities detained two Canadian citizens — a former diplomat and a business consultant — on suspicion of endangering national security. Then authorities revisited the little-known case of Schellenberg, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison in November for drug offences. A month later, an upper court took up his appeal and ordered a hasty retrial in the northeastern city of Dalian after ruling that the punishment was too lenient. The timing and swiftness of Schellenberg's sentence and the inclusion of new evidence presenting him as a key player in a plan to ship 222 kilogrammes (490 pounds) of methamphetamine to Australia raised suspicion among observers. "Playing hostage politics, China rushes the retrial of a Canadian suspect and sentences him to death in a fairly transparent attempt to pressure Canada," Human Rights Watch executive director Kenneth Roth said in a tweet. Donald Clarke, a George Washington University professor specialising in Chinese law, coined an even grimmer term for the situation: "death threat diplomacy". "The Chinese government is not even trying to pretend that there was a fair trial here," he said. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed "extreme concern" that China had "chosen to arbitrarily" apply the death penalty. But Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying denied Beijing had politicised Schellenberg's case, calling on Canada to "respect China's judicial sovereignty... and stop making such irresponsible remarks". Ottawa had issued a new travel advisory urging citizens to "exercise a high degree of caution in China due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws". Beijing issued a similar response hours later, calling on Chinese citizens to "travel cautiously" after a Chinese citizen was "arbitrarily detained on the basis of a request of a third-party country", an apparent reference to Meng's arrest. The court in Liaoning said on Tuesday its actions were "in compliance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law", the state-run Legal Daily reported. Suspect timing China executes one or two foreigners every year —nearly all for drug offences, according to John Kamm, director of the US-based Dui Hua Foundation rights group. Experts said retrials are rare in China, especially ones calling for a harsher sentence, but rights groups note that courts are not independent and can be influenced by the ruling Communist Party. "What's unusual is how this case shifted from extremely slow handling to suddenly rapid-fire movement," said Margaret Lewis, a law professor at Seton Hall University. The rare decision to allow three foreign journalists, including one from AFP, to attend the hearing makes it "clear that the Chinese government wants (the) international spotlight on this case". "The timing is suspect and certainly his nationality makes it all the more glaring," she said. Meng at home Schellenberg, who claimed he was innocent and framed by an acquaintance, has 10 days to appeal to the same high court that rejected his first appeal. Lewis said the court was likely to confirm the sentence and the case would move up to the Supreme People's Court. The top court could confirm the death penalty, give him a two-year suspended death sentence that would be converted into a long prison term or reduce his punishment, she said. Clarke said: "My prediction is that the Supreme People's Court will sit on the review decision for as long as Meng's fate remains undetermined." The fate of the other two Canadians, who have been held in undisclosed locations, remains a mystery. Last week, Trudeau accused China of "arbitrarily and unfairly" detaining former diplomat Michael Kovrig and business consultant Michael Spavor, who were rounded up nine days after Canada arrested Meng. The Chinese foreign ministry rejected Trudeau's assertion that Kovrig, who now works for the International Crisis Group, still enjoyed diplomatic immunity. Meng, meanwhile, was granted bail by a Canadian court last month, allowing her to wait for the US extradition hearing in a Vancouver house. Beijing on Tuesday repeated its calls for her immediate release, calling on Canada to correct its "severe mistake".

China defends court decision to impose death penalty on Canadian

Japanese prosecutors have <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/nissan-chairman-ghosn-faces-new-under-reporting-charge-worth-35-million-181672">formally charged Carlos Ghosn</a> with financial misconduct for under-reporting his salary, local media reported on Monday, three weeks after the auto tycoon's arrest stunned the business world.

Former Nissan chairman Ghosn, 64, has been in detention since his November 19 arrest on suspicion of under-declaring his income by some five billion yen ($44 million) between 2010 and 2015.

Authorities are also widely expected to re-arrest him later Monday over separate allegations that he also under-reported his income by a further four billion over the past three years.

Under Japanese law, suspects can be re-arrested several times for different allegations, allowing prosecutors to question them for prolonged periods -- a system that has drawn criticism internationally.

Monday was the final day prosecutors can hold Ghosn and close aide Greg Kelly before either charging or re-arresting them, and a further arrest would allow them another 22 days of questioning.

In addition to charges against Ghosn, prosecutors also indicted Kelly and Nissan itself, according to local media, as the company submitted the official documents that under-reported the income.

Ghosn denies the charges and is in a "combative" frame of mind, according to sources at Renault, the company he still formally leads -- even if the French car giant has appointed an interim chairman.

The Japanese firms in the three-way alliance with Renault -- Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors -- have both sacked the Franco-Lebanese-Brazilian as chairman.

Lebanese phoenix&nbsp;

The millionaire auto sector star, who attracted some criticism for a perceived lavish lifestyle, is now alone in a spartan cell in a Tokyo detention centre, in a tiny room measuring just three tatami mats -- around five square metres.

He has reportedly told embassy visitors he is being well treated but has complained of the cold, with Monday's temperature in the Japanese capital hovering around five degrees Celsius.

He spends his time reading books and news reports and is said to be unhappy about the rice-based food.

According to local news agency Kyodo, he has admitted signing documents to defer part of his salary until after retirement but said this amount did not need to be declared as it has not yet been definitively fixed.

A source close to the investigation has said Ghosn and Kelly allegedly put the system in place after a new law came in obliging the highest-paid members of the firm to declare their salary.

Ghosn is suspected of deferring part of his pay to avoid criticism from staff and shareholders that his salary was too generous.

Nissan is appealing to a court in Rio de Janeiro to block access by Ghosn's representatives to a luxury apartment on Copacabana Beach&nbsp;

"We are closely watching if he is actually indicted and then found guilty," said Satoru Takada, an analyst at TIW, a Tokyo-based research and consulting firm.

"If he is exempted from prosecution or found innocent, it is going to create huge confusion in Nissan's management," Takada told AFP.

It is unclear if Ghosn can be bailed before a potential trial.

In Japan, prosecutors and defendants begin a trial at a district court and can appeal to a high court and the Supreme Court. It may take several years before reaching a final judgement.&nbsp;

If found guilty, Ghosn could face a 10-year prison sentence.

The affair represents a staggering turnaround for a figure celebrated for saving Nissan from the brink of bankruptcy and rebuilding it as a money-making subsidiary of Renault.

Nissan has begun a process of choosing Ghosn's successor, with the final decision expected on December 17.

His arrest has sparked incredulity at Renault, which owns 43 per cent of Nissan and says it has not seen a detailed account of the charges against Ghosn.

It has also fuelled anger in Lebanon, with digital billboards around Beirut proclaiming "We are all Carlos Ghosn" under a picture of the magnate.

"A Lebanese phoenix will not be scorched by a Japanese sun," Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk has declared.

Japanese prosecutors have formally charged Carlos Ghosn with financial misconduct for under-reporting his salary, local media reported on Monday, three weeks after the auto tycoon's arrest stunned the business world.

Japanese prosecutors have formally charged Carlos Ghosn with financial misconduct for under-reporting his salary, local media reported on Monday, three weeks after the auto tycoon's arrest stunned the business world. Former Nissan chairman Ghosn, 64, has been in detention since his November 19 arrest on suspicion of under-declaring his income by some five billion yen ($44 million) between 2010 and 2015. Authorities are also widely expected to re-arrest him later Monday over separate allegations that he also under-reported his income by a further four billion over the past three years. Under Japanese law, suspects can be re-arrested several times for different allegations, allowing prosecutors to question them for prolonged periods -- a system that has drawn criticism internationally. Monday was the final day prosecutors can hold Ghosn and close aide Greg Kelly before either charging or re-arresting them, and a further arrest would allow them another 22 days of questioning. In addition to charges against Ghosn, prosecutors also indicted Kelly and Nissan itself, according to local media, as the company submitted the official documents that under-reported the income. Ghosn denies the charges and is in a "combative" frame of mind, according to sources at Renault, the company he still formally leads -- even if the French car giant has appointed an interim chairman. The Japanese firms in the three-way alliance with Renault -- Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors -- have both sacked the Franco-Lebanese-Brazilian as chairman. Lebanese phoenix The millionaire auto sector star, who attracted some criticism for a perceived lavish lifestyle, is now alone in a spartan cell in a Tokyo detention centre, in a tiny room measuring just three tatami mats -- around five square metres. He has reportedly told embassy visitors he is being well treated but has complained of the cold, with Monday's temperature in the Japanese capital hovering around five degrees Celsius. He spends his time reading books and news reports and is said to be unhappy about the rice-based food. According to local news agency Kyodo, he has admitted signing documents to defer part of his salary until after retirement but said this amount did not need to be declared as it has not yet been definitively fixed. A source close to the investigation has said Ghosn and Kelly allegedly put the system in place after a new law came in obliging the highest-paid members of the firm to declare their salary. Ghosn is suspected of deferring part of his pay to avoid criticism from staff and shareholders that his salary was too generous. Nissan is appealing to a court in Rio de Janeiro to block access by Ghosn's representatives to a luxury apartment on Copacabana Beach "We are closely watching if he is actually indicted and then found guilty," said Satoru Takada, an analyst at TIW, a Tokyo-based research and consulting firm. "If he is exempted from prosecution or found innocent, it is going to create huge confusion in Nissan's management," Takada told AFP. It is unclear if Ghosn can be bailed before a potential trial. In Japan, prosecutors and defendants begin a trial at a district court and can appeal to a high court and the Supreme Court. It may take several years before reaching a final judgement. If found guilty, Ghosn could face a 10-year prison sentence. The affair represents a staggering turnaround for a figure celebrated for saving Nissan from the brink of bankruptcy and rebuilding it as a money-making subsidiary of Renault. Nissan has begun a process of choosing Ghosn's successor, with the final decision expected on December 17. His arrest has sparked incredulity at Renault, which owns 43 per cent of Nissan and says it has not seen a detailed account of the charges against Ghosn. It has also fuelled anger in Lebanon, with digital billboards around Beirut proclaiming "We are all Carlos Ghosn" under a picture of the magnate. "A Lebanese phoenix will not be scorched by a Japanese sun," Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk has declared.

Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn rearrested, authorities put new charges: Report

Ballari mining baron and former BJP minister G Janardhan Reddy was arrested Sunday by the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch.&nbsp;

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ANI added that the Central Crime Branch had also arrested Ali Khan, a close aide of Reddy's.&nbsp;

Reddy was arrested in connection with the alleged Ambident ponzi scheme.&nbsp;

Syed Ahmed Fareed, the owner of Ambident, had claimed he had paid Rs 18 crore to be let off when the ponzi scheme came to light. Fareed said Reddy, who had been a minister in the then BS Yeddyurappa government, had asked for the money during a meeting at a hotel.&nbsp;

Fareed said the money had been paid; that it had been routed to Reddy's aide.&nbsp;

Reddy and two brothers wield enormous influence in Ballari.&nbsp;

Janardhan Reddy himself had been disowned by Amit Shah during campaigning for the assembly elections held in the state in May this year.&nbsp;

But his two brother — Gali Karunakara Reddy and Gali Somashekhara Reddy — were given tickets by the party.

Last week, the BJP lost the Lok Sabha byelections from Ballari.&nbsp;

Ballari mining baron and former BJP minister G Janardhan Reddy was arrested Sunday by the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch. We have taken the decision to arrest him on the basis of credible evidence and witnesses statements.

Ballari mining baron and former BJP minister G Janardhan Reddy was arrested Sunday by the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch. We have taken the decision to arrest him on the basis of credible evidence and witnesses statements. We will produce him before the magistrate. We are going to recover the money & give it to the investors: Alok Kumar, Additional CP, Central Crime Branch, #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/0MvDauU8mO — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2018 × ANI added that the Central Crime Branch had also arrested Ali Khan, a close aide of Reddy's. Reddy was arrested in connection with the alleged Ambident ponzi scheme. Syed Ahmed Fareed, the owner of Ambident, had claimed he had paid Rs 18 crore to be let off when the ponzi scheme came to light. Fareed said Reddy, who had been a minister in the then BS Yeddyurappa government, had asked for the money during a meeting at a hotel. Fareed said the money had been paid; that it had been routed to Reddy's aide. Reddy and two brothers wield enormous influence in Ballari. Janardhan Reddy himself had been disowned by Amit Shah during campaigning for the assembly elections held in the state in May this year. But his two brother — Gali Karunakara Reddy and Gali Somashekhara Reddy — were given tickets by the party. Last week, the BJP lost the Lok Sabha byelections from Ballari.

Ballari mining baron Janardhan Reddy arrested in Bengaluru in connection with ponzi scheme

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested an executive of a firm linked to fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi on Monday in connection with its money-laundering probe in the USD 2-billion PNB fraud case, officials said.

They added that Deepak Kulkarni was arrested&nbsp;from the Kolkata airport after he landed from Hong Kong.

Deepak Kulkarni was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and was expected to be produced before a court on Tuesday, the officials said, adding that the ED would seek his transit remand to take him to Mumbai, where the case was registered.

Kulkarni was linked to the overseas businesses of Mehul Choksi, one of the main accused in the case, and the ED had notified a Look-out Circular (LoC) against him, the officials said.

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Mehul Choksi, his nephew and diamond jeweller Nirav Modi and others are being probed under various criminal laws after the fraud came to light this year, following a complaint from the Punjab National Bank (PNB) that they allegedly cheated the nationalised bank to the tune of over&nbsp;Rs.&nbsp;13,000 crore, with the purported involvement of some of its employees.

Both Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi are absconding since the case was registered by the ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested an executive of a firm linked to fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi on Monday in connection with its money-laundering probe in the USD 2-billion PNB fraud case, officials said.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested an executive of a firm linked to fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi on Monday in connection with its money-laundering probe in the USD 2-billion PNB fraud case, officials said. They added that Deepak Kulkarni was arrested from the Kolkata airport after he landed from Hong Kong. Deepak Kulkarni was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and was expected to be produced before a court on Tuesday, the officials said, adding that the ED would seek his transit remand to take him to Mumbai, where the case was registered. Kulkarni was linked to the overseas businesses of Mehul Choksi, one of the main accused in the case, and the ED had notified a Look-out Circular (LoC) against him, the officials said. He was a director in a Hong Kong-based "dummy" firm linked to Choksi, an official said, adding that the ED had named him in a chargesheet filed against the fugitive jeweller earlier this year and a Mumbai court had also issued a non-bailable warrant against him. Mehul Choksi, his nephew and diamond jeweller Nirav Modi and others are being probed under various criminal laws after the fraud came to light this year, following a complaint from the Punjab National Bank (PNB) that they allegedly cheated the nationalised bank to the tune of over Rs. 13,000 crore, with the purported involvement of some of its employees. Both Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi are absconding since the case was registered by the ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Mehul Choksi's associate Deepak Kulkarni arrested in Kolkata over PNB fraud

The founder of the company that offered world's cheapest smartphone "Freedom 251", and other two people, were arrested by the Delhi police on Sunday for allegedly attempting to extort money in lieu of settling a rape case.&nbsp

Goel, his aide and a woman conspired to extort money from the complainants after implicating them in a gang-rape case in Rajasthan's Alwar.

Earlier, the woman, involved in the conspiracy, had filed a complaint that she was gang-raped by five people in a hotel in Alwar. During the course of the investigation, it was found that the woman had been threatening the complainant and asking him for money.

Later, the police laid a trap to arrest the accused when they came to take the extortion amount.

"My relatives were being honey-trapped. First, the accused asked for Rs 11 core and then they settled the matter for Rs 2.5 crore. They took Rs 1 crore 15 lakh earlier and today they came to take Rs 30 lakh when they were arrested," said a family member of a complainant.

Earlier, Mohit Goel had spent more than three months in jail on allegations of fraud. However, on May 31, Ringing Bells Managing Director got bail from the Allahabad High Court. Ghaziabad-based Ayam Enterprises alleged that Goel ‘defrauded’ the company of Rs 16 lakh. Goel was arrested in February in Uttar Pradesh.

Charges against Goel and four other directors of Ringing Bells were framed on February 22 under Indian Penal Code’s Sections 467 (forgery of valuable security, will), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 471 (using as genuine a forged document or electronic record), 406 (punishment for criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) and 120b (criminal conspiracy).

Ringing Bells launched Freedom 251, dubbed as the world’s cheapest smartphone at Rs 251, back in 2016. '

(With inputs from ANI)

Goel, his aide and a woman conspired to extort money from the complainants after implicating them in a gang-rape case in Rajasthan's Alwar

The founder of the company that offered world's cheapest smartphone "Freedom 251", and other two people, were arrested by the Delhi police on Sunday for allegedly attempting to extort money in lieu of settling a rape case. Goel, his aide and a woman conspired to extort money from the complainants after implicating them in a gang-rape case in Rajasthan's Alwar. Earlier, the woman, involved in the conspiracy, had filed a complaint that she was gang-raped by five people in a hotel in Alwar. During the course of the investigation, it was found that the woman had been threatening the complainant and asking him for money. Later, the police laid a trap to arrest the accused when they came to take the extortion amount. "My relatives were being honey-trapped. First, the accused asked for Rs 11 core and then they settled the matter for Rs 2.5 crore. They took Rs 1 crore 15 lakh earlier and today they came to take Rs 30 lakh when they were arrested," said a family member of a complainant. Earlier, Mohit Goel had spent more than three months in jail on allegations of fraud. However, on May 31, Ringing Bells Managing Director got bail from the Allahabad High Court. Ghaziabad-based Ayam Enterprises alleged that Goel ‘defrauded’ the company of Rs 16 lakh. Goel was arrested in February in Uttar Pradesh. Charges against Goel and four other directors of Ringing Bells were framed on February 22 under Indian Penal Code’s Sections 467 (forgery of valuable security, will), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 471 (using as genuine a forged document or electronic record), 406 (punishment for criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) and 120b (criminal conspiracy). Ringing Bells launched Freedom 251, dubbed as the world’s cheapest smartphone at Rs 251, back in 2016. ' (With inputs from ANI)

Owner of cheapest smartphone maker 'Freedom 251' arrested in money extortion case

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested from Rajasthan the brother of former BJP minister Lal Singh who had been on the run since the registration of a case against him for allegedly abusing Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti during a public rally.

The officials said that Rajinder Singh alias Bobby was arrested from Udaipur, where he was hiding. He is being brought to Jammu.

A video, circulated on social media, purportedly showed him hurling abuses at the chief minister during the Dogra Swabiman Rally in Hiranagar last month.&nbsp;

A video, circulated on social media, purportedly showed Rajinder Singh alias Bobby hurling abuses at the chief minister during the Dogra Swabiman Rally in Hiranagar last month.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested from Rajasthan the brother of former BJP minister Lal Singh who had been on the run since the registration of a case against him for allegedly abusing Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti during a public rally. The officials said that Rajinder Singh alias Bobby was arrested from Udaipur, where he was hiding. He is being brought to Jammu. A video, circulated on social media, purportedly showed him hurling abuses at the chief minister during the Dogra Swabiman Rally in Hiranagar last month.

Rajasthan: Ex-BJP minister's brother arrested for 'abusing' J&K CM Mufti

A 58-year-old NRI man, holding a Russian passport, was arrested at the Delhi airport today after an Indian woman alleged that he had masturbated sitting beside her on board a flight from Istanbul, officials said.

The security control room at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport was informed in the early hours today that there was an "unruly passenger" on board a Turkish Airlines flight approaching Delhi.

Personnel of the CISF, which guards the airport, reached the flight (TK-716) upon landing and were informed that the Indian woman had, in the meantime, made a distress call to the Delhi Police alleging sexual harassment by a co-passenger.

"It was learnt that the male passenger, an NRI holding Russian passport, was sitting next to the woman in the flight and allegedly unzipped his trouser and started masturbating in front of her," a senior official said.

When the woman complained to the cabin crew, the male passenger was shifted to another seat, he said.

When the woman complained to the cabin crew, the male passenger was shifted to another seat, he said.

The man was later handed over to the Delhi Police, which reached the Terminal-III area of the airport. He has been booked under Section 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the IPC and arrested, police said.

The 58-year-old man holds a Russian passport. An Indian woman alleged that he had masturbated in front of her on board a flight from Istanbul

A 58-year-old NRI man, holding a Russian passport, was arrested at the Delhi airport today after an Indian woman alleged that he had masturbated sitting beside her on board a flight from Istanbul, officials said. The security control room at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport was informed in the early hours today that there was an "unruly passenger" on board a Turkish Airlines flight approaching Delhi. Personnel of the CISF, which guards the airport, reached the flight (TK-716) upon landing and were informed that the Indian woman had, in the meantime, made a distress call to the Delhi Police alleging sexual harassment by a co-passenger. "It was learnt that the male passenger, an NRI holding Russian passport, was sitting next to the woman in the flight and allegedly unzipped his trouser and started masturbating in front of her," a senior official said. When the woman complained to the cabin crew, the male passenger was shifted to another seat, he said. When the woman complained to the cabin crew, the male passenger was shifted to another seat, he said. The man was later handed over to the Delhi Police, which reached the Terminal-III area of the airport. He has been booked under Section 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the IPC and arrested, police said.

NRI arrested for allegedly masturbating in front of woman on Delhi-bound flight

Four militants and seven over ground workers (OGWs) were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in an operation by security forces.&nbsp

The terrorists were arrested in a raid in Baramulla. A pistol and a car was also seized from their possession.&nbsp

In the past couple of years, the police has successfully unearthed several modules which lure young boys to cross over to Pakistan for training.

In January, in a joint operation by Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army, two militants and nine overground workers (OGWs) were arrested from Sopore.

In the past couple of years, the police has successfully unearthed several modules which lure young boys to cross over to Pakistan for training.

Four militants and seven over ground workers (OGWs) were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in an operation by security forces. The terrorists were arrested in a raid in Baramulla. A pistol and a car was also seized from their possession. In the past couple of years, the police has successfully unearthed several modules which lure young boys to cross over to Pakistan for training. In January, in a joint operation by Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army, two militants and nine overground workers (OGWs) were arrested from Sopore.

Four terrorists, seven over ground workers arrested in J&K's Baramulla

The police on Saturday arrests 13 people for illegally running call centres in Kolkata, officers said.&nbsp

The accused were found during a joint carried out by Anti-Rowdy Section (ARS) and Cyber PS officers of Kolkata Police on Sunday morning. They were arrested from eight different locations where alleged illegal call centres were operating.

Four persons were arrested from a call centre on Topsia Road while two others were nabbed from Tangra area, he said.

Three were picked up from a call centre in Kasba and another four persons were arrested from a Tiljala-based call centre, he added.

"In all, 13 persons have been arrested for running these illegal call centres. We have seized 25 laptops and desktops and 17 mobile phones. Four cases under specific sections have been started in connection with this matter," he said.

All the 13 accused have been remanded in police custody till May 13.

In February, the cyber cell of the Crime Branch arrested four people from Mirzapur area who were accused of being involved in running an illegal call centre and duping American citizens on the pretext of providing a loan to them.&nbsp

The accused were found during a joint carried out by Anti-Rowdy Section (ARS) and Cyber PS officers of Kolkata Police on Sunday morning

The police on Saturday arrests 13 people for illegally running call centres in Kolkata, officers said. The accused were found during a joint carried out by Anti-Rowdy Section (ARS) and Cyber PS officers of Kolkata Police on Sunday morning. They were arrested from eight different locations where alleged illegal call centres were operating. Four persons were arrested from a call centre on Topsia Road while two others were nabbed from Tangra area, he said. Three were picked up from a call centre in Kasba and another four persons were arrested from a Tiljala-based call centre, he added. "In all, 13 persons have been arrested for running these illegal call centres. We have seized 25 laptops and desktops and 17 mobile phones. Four cases under specific sections have been started in connection with this matter," he said. All the 13 accused have been remanded in police custody till May 13. In February, the cyber cell of the Crime Branch arrested four people from Mirzapur area who were accused of being involved in running an illegal call centre and duping American citizens on the pretext of providing a loan to them.

13 arrested for running illegal call centres in Kolkata

A 17-year-old boy in Plano, Texas, has been arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting attack inspired by the Islamic State at a shopping mall, law enforcement agencies said on Wednesday.

The FBI and police said high school student Matin Azizi-Yarand had planned the attack for mid-May and had sought to recruit others for the shooting. Authorities also said he had drafted a "Message to America" justifying his planned attack.

The FBI and local authorities in Collin County, Texas, said that at the time of his arrest, Azizi-Yarand had sent "more than $1400 to others" to buy weapons and tactical gear.

In an affidavit, investigators said Azizi-Yarand began communicating online with an FBI "confidential human source" last December about his desire to travel abroad or to conduct an attack in the United States.

He compared himself to other recent "lone wolf" attackers, investigators said. "Look at all the other lone wolves// What training did they have yet they simply killed the kuffar? (Arabic for 'disbelievers')," Azizi-Yarand told the FBI source, according to the affidavit.

Prosecutors say Azizi-Yarand told the FBI source: "The brothers in Europe the brother in spain the brother in New York? Had no military training//it's not about numbers it's about getting a message across to these taghut countries," using an Islamic term denoting a focus of worship other than Allah.

Later in the discussion, investigators say, Azizi-Yarand told the FBI source he wanted "to put America in the state that Europe is in which is having to have soldiers deployed in streets" and also do "something that will cost them a lot financially too."

While the FBI and a Joint Terrorism Task force conducted the investigation leading to Azizi-Yarand's arrest, so far he has only being charged under Texas state law. Authorities said if he is convicted, he would face up to life in prison for soliciting others to participate in his planned attack, and up to 10 years in prison for making a terroristic threat.

He is currently in custody and bond has been set at $3 million.

The FBI and local police said high school student Matin Azizi-Yarand had planned the attack for mid-May and had sought to recruit others to participate in the shooting

A 17-year-old boy in Plano, Texas, has been arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting attack inspired by the Islamic State at a shopping mall, law enforcement agencies said on Wednesday. The FBI and police said high school student Matin Azizi-Yarand had planned the attack for mid-May and had sought to recruit others for the shooting. Authorities also said he had drafted a "Message to America" justifying his planned attack. The FBI and local authorities in Collin County, Texas, said that at the time of his arrest, Azizi-Yarand had sent "more than $1400 to others" to buy weapons and tactical gear. In an affidavit, investigators said Azizi-Yarand began communicating online with an FBI "confidential human source" last December about his desire to travel abroad or to conduct an attack in the United States. He compared himself to other recent "lone wolf" attackers, investigators said. "Look at all the other lone wolves// What training did they have yet they simply killed the kuffar? (Arabic for 'disbelievers')," Azizi-Yarand told the FBI source, according to the affidavit. Prosecutors say Azizi-Yarand told the FBI source: "The brothers in Europe the brother in spain the brother in New York? Had no military training//it's not about numbers it's about getting a message across to these taghut countries," using an Islamic term denoting a focus of worship other than Allah. Later in the discussion, investigators say, Azizi-Yarand told the FBI source he wanted "to put America in the state that Europe is in which is having to have soldiers deployed in streets" and also do "something that will cost them a lot financially too." While the FBI and a Joint Terrorism Task force conducted the investigation leading to Azizi-Yarand's arrest, so far he has only being charged under Texas state law. Authorities said if he is convicted, he would face up to life in prison for soliciting others to participate in his planned attack, and up to 10 years in prison for making a terroristic threat. He is currently in custody and bond has been set at $3 million.

Texas teen arrested for allegedly plotting IS-inspired mass shooting at mall: US authorities

A Maoist, allegedly involved in the killing of a former Janata Dal (U) MLA, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) from Chaibasa in West Singhbhum district on Friday, the police said.

Acting on a tip-off, an NIA team arrested Sunil Dangil alias Chris, a member of the surrendered leader Kundan Pahan squad of the outfit, on Friday, they said.

The Maoist is one of the seven accused involved in the gunning down of Ramesh Singh Munda, a JD(U) MLA from Tamar in Ranchi in 2008.

He was taken to Ranchi by the NIA team after he was produced before the local court.

Former Jharkhand minister Gopal Krishna Patar was arrested in 2017 by the NIA for allegedly conniving with the Maoists to get his political rival Munda killed in 2008, they said.

Jharkhand Party candidate Patar defeated Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren in the Tamar bypoll forcing him to step down as chief minister in 2009.&nbsp;

Also, at least two suspected Maoists, including a woman, were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, a senior police official said.

On Friday, security forces killed at least eight Maoists including five women in a forest in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, after 39 rebels were gunned down in neighboring Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli earlier this week. 
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Acting on a tip-off, an NIA team arrested Sunil Dangil alias Chris, a member of the surrendered leader Kundan Pahan squad of the outfit

A Maoist, allegedly involved in the killing of a former Janata Dal (U) MLA, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) from Chaibasa in West Singhbhum district on Friday, the police said. Acting on a tip-off, an NIA team arrested Sunil Dangil alias Chris, a member of the surrendered leader Kundan Pahan squad of the outfit, on Friday, they said. The Maoist is one of the seven accused involved in the gunning down of Ramesh Singh Munda, a JD(U) MLA from Tamar in Ranchi in 2008. He was taken to Ranchi by the NIA team after he was produced before the local court. Former Jharkhand minister Gopal Krishna Patar was arrested in 2017 by the NIA for allegedly conniving with the Maoists to get his political rival Munda killed in 2008, they said. Jharkhand Party candidate Patar defeated Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren in the Tamar bypoll forcing him to step down as chief minister in 2009. Also, at least two suspected Maoists, including a woman, were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, a senior police official said. On Friday, security forces killed at least eight Maoists including five women in a forest in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, after 39 rebels were gunned down in neighboring Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli earlier this week.

Jamshedpur: NIA arrests wanted Maoist accused of killing MLA

In an unlikely incident, a woman applying for a job at a New Hampshire county jail was actually arrested on account of her&nbsp;having a 'wanted' charge in Maine, reports said.&nbsp;

Reports further said that Kristina Hoefs, of Manchester, applied for the job on Friday at the Hillsborough County Department of Corrections but it was soon found that she had been charged for theft-related charges in Maine.&nbsp;

Hoefs was later taken into custody and was scheduled for arraignment Monday.&nbsp;

Reports said that Kristina Hoefs, of Manchester, applied for the job on Friday at the Hillsborough County Department of Corrections

In an unlikely incident, a woman applying for a job at a New Hampshire county jail was actually arrested on account of her having a 'wanted' charge in Maine, reports said. Reports further said that Kristina Hoefs, of Manchester, applied for the job on Friday at the Hillsborough County Department of Corrections but it was soon found that she had been charged for theft-related charges in Maine. Hoefs was later taken into custody and was scheduled for arraignment Monday.

Woman applies for job in jail, get arrested instead

Goa police have arrested a 32-year-old woman for allegedly selling her 11-month-old son for Rs two lakh.

Shaila Patil, the mother of the child, alleged buyer Amar Morje (32) and Patil's friends Yogesh Gosawi (42) and Anant Damaji (34) who helped her strike the deal were arrested yesterday after her husband lodged a complaint.

Inspector Harish Madkaikar of Ponda police station, who is investigating the case, said Patil allegedly sold the child keeping her husband in the dark as she needed money.

All the accused live in Pernem tehsil. Shaila Patil is originally from Pune.

She asked her friends Gosawi and Damaji to help her sell her baby son, saying she badly needed Rs two lakh.

Gosawi and Damaji contacted Morje, who is married but childless and was allegedly willing to buy a baby.

The child was handed over to Morje on March 23, the police officer said.

Patil's husband was away at the time. He found out what had happened on his return, and approached police, inspector Madkaikar said.

Police have registered a case under anti-trafficking provisions of the Indian Penal Code, he said.

Also, on Friday the Wadala TT police probing a baby-selling racket on Thursday received the DNA paternity test report of biological fathers of two babies sold by the parents.&nbsp;

The police had arrested many people, including a couple, for selling their 7-day boy to a child trafficker for Rs 20,000. The father, an accused in the case, told the police that he sold his son so he could repay a loan of Rs one lakh. 
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Shaila Patil, the mother of the child, alleged buyer Amar Morje (32) and Patil's friends Yogesh Gosawi (42) and Anant Damaji (34) who helped her strike the deal were arrested yesterday after her husband lodged a complaint

Goa police have arrested a 32-year-old woman for allegedly selling her 11-month-old son for Rs two lakh. Shaila Patil, the mother of the child, alleged buyer Amar Morje (32) and Patil's friends Yogesh Gosawi (42) and Anant Damaji (34) who helped her strike the deal were arrested yesterday after her husband lodged a complaint. Inspector Harish Madkaikar of Ponda police station, who is investigating the case, said Patil allegedly sold the child keeping her husband in the dark as she needed money. All the accused live in Pernem tehsil. Shaila Patil is originally from Pune. She asked her friends Gosawi and Damaji to help her sell her baby son, saying she badly needed Rs two lakh. Gosawi and Damaji contacted Morje, who is married but childless and was allegedly willing to buy a baby. The child was handed over to Morje on March 23, the police officer said. Patil's husband was away at the time. He found out what had happened on his return, and approached police, inspector Madkaikar said. Police have registered a case under anti-trafficking provisions of the Indian Penal Code, he said. Also, on Friday the Wadala TT police probing a baby-selling racket on Thursday received the DNA paternity test report of biological fathers of two babies sold by the parents. The police had arrested many people, including a couple, for selling their 7-day boy to a child trafficker for Rs 20,000. The father, an accused in the case, told the police that he sold his son so he could repay a loan of Rs one lakh.

Goa woman arrested after selling her 11-month-old baby

The owner of the hotel, which collapsed here last week killing 10 people, was today arrested in connection with the incident, police said.

Shankar Paryani, 55, who carried a reward of Rs 10,000, was arrested and charged under Section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and Section 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Indore Ranger Deputy Inspector General of Police HC Mishra told PTI.

Mishra said that Paryani was booked because he was running the 60-year-old hotel, situated near the Sarvate bus stand, despite knowing that the three-story structure was dilapidated and posed a risk to the lives of people.

Eyewitnesses had earlier told police that the hotel collapsed after a speeding car hit one of its main load-bearing pillars on Saturday night.

Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, in a statement issued from Delhi today, sought strict action against those responsible for the tragedy.

Officials said that she spoke to local authorities over phone and asked them to ensure that such incidents did not recur.

Separate teams of the district administration, as well as municipal authorities, are investigating the incident, officials said.

Mishra said that Paryani was booked because he was running the 60-year-old hotel, situated near the Sarvate bus stand, despite knowing that the three-story structure was dilapidated and posed a risk to the lives of people

The owner of the hotel, which collapsed here last week killing 10 people, was today arrested in connection with the incident, police said. Shankar Paryani, 55, who carried a reward of Rs 10,000, was arrested and charged under Section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and Section 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Indore Ranger Deputy Inspector General of Police HC Mishra told PTI. Mishra said that Paryani was booked because he was running the 60-year-old hotel, situated near the Sarvate bus stand, despite knowing that the three-story structure was dilapidated and posed a risk to the lives of people. Eyewitnesses had earlier told police that the hotel collapsed after a speeding car hit one of its main load-bearing pillars on Saturday night. Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, in a statement issued from Delhi today, sought strict action against those responsible for the tragedy. Officials said that she spoke to local authorities over phone and asked them to ensure that such incidents did not recur. Separate teams of the district administration, as well as municipal authorities, are investigating the incident, officials said.

Indore hotel collapse: Owner arrested for culpable homicide

Two teachers and one tutor, who were arrested for their alleged role in leaking the question paper of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations, have been sent to two-day police custody by Delhi's Karkardooma court.

Delhi Police Joint Commissioner of Police (CP) Crime Branch told ANI, "Two teachers and a tutor were arrested. Police custody remand of all the three has been taken, they will be questioned."

Touqeer, a tution teacher and two teachers of a private school - Rishabh and Rohit - were arrested earlier today.

Delhi Police's earlier&nbsparrested two teachers and a coaching centre owner.&nbsp

According to reports, the teachers clicked photos of the examination paper at 9:15 am and passed it on to the coaching centre owner who then shared it with the students.

It is learned that the paper was leaked in the handwritten form further probe and investigation continue.&nbsp

More than 60 people have been questioned till now, out of which 10 are tutors of coaching centres. Also, more than 50 cell phones of students and tutors have been seized.

According to the police, a total of 53 students and 7 teachers have been questioned so far.

The Class 12 Economics and Class 10 Mathematics exams were held on March 26 and March 28 respectively.

The CBSE announced a re-examination of the Class 12 Economics paper on April 25, while the re-test for the Class 10 Mathematics paper is likely to be conducted in July.&nbsp

Meanwhile, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Saturday clarified that the Class 12 Hindi (Elective) question paper was not leaked.

"A fake question paper of Class 12- Hindi (Elective) is being circulated on Social Media platforms like Whatsapp, YouTube etc, it is not the real one," the CBSE said in a statement.

Touqeer, a tution teacher and two teachers of a private school - Rishabh and Rohit - were arrested earlier today

Two teachers and one tutor, who were arrested for their alleged role in leaking the question paper of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations, have been sent to two-day police custody by Delhi's Karkardooma court. Delhi Police Joint Commissioner of Police (CP) Crime Branch told ANI, "Two teachers and a tutor were arrested. Police custody remand of all the three has been taken, they will be questioned." Touqeer, a tution teacher and two teachers of a private school - Rishabh and Rohit - were arrested earlier today. Delhi Police's earlier&nbsparrested two teachers and a coaching centre owner. According to reports, the teachers clicked photos of the examination paper at 9:15 am and passed it on to the coaching centre owner who then shared it with the students. It is learned that the paper was leaked in the handwritten form further probe and investigation continue. More than 60 people have been questioned till now, out of which 10 are tutors of coaching centres. Also, more than 50 cell phones of students and tutors have been seized. According to the police, a total of 53 students and 7 teachers have been questioned so far. The Class 12 Economics and Class 10 Mathematics exams were held on March 26 and March 28 respectively. The CBSE announced a re-examination of the Class 12 Economics paper on April 25, while the re-test for the Class 10 Mathematics paper is likely to be conducted in July. Meanwhile, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Saturday clarified that the Class 12 Hindi (Elective) question paper was not leaked. "A fake question paper of Class 12- Hindi (Elective) is being circulated on Social Media platforms like Whatsapp, YouTube etc, it is not the real one," the CBSE said in a statement.

CBSE paper leak: All 3 accused sent to 2-day police custody

An Indian national has been arrested for allegedly fleeing to Malaysia with 470,000 Singapore dollar of his employer, according to a media report on Sunday.

Bahurudeen Kuthpudeen, 43, was charged with one count of criminal breach of trust as servant.

The police had received a report on Tuesday that an employee of a money changer had been missing with 470,000 ($357,907)&nbsp;in cash which was supposed to be couriered to the company's office.&nbsp;

The suspect, an Indian national, had already left Singapore for Malaysia before the report was made, said police.

He was eventually arrested in Malaysia on Wednesday with help from the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and was extradited back to Singapore the next day.

About S$24,000 in cash was recovered.

Bahurudeen will be remanded for a week at the Central Police Division. He will be back in court on Friday at 9am.

If convicted, he can be jailed for up to 15 years and fined, the report said.

Bahurudeen Kuthpudeen, 43, took 470,000 Singapore dollars and was charged with one count of criminal breach of trust as servant

An Indian national has been arrested for allegedly fleeing to Malaysia with 470,000 Singapore dollar of his employer, according to a media report on Sunday. Bahurudeen Kuthpudeen, 43, was charged with one count of criminal breach of trust as servant. The police had received a report on Tuesday that an employee of a money changer had been missing with 470,000 ($357,907) in cash which was supposed to be couriered to the company's office. The suspect, an Indian national, had already left Singapore for Malaysia before the report was made, said police. He was eventually arrested in Malaysia on Wednesday with help from the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and was extradited back to Singapore the next day. About S$24,000 in cash was recovered. Bahurudeen will be remanded for a week at the Central Police Division. He will be back in court on Friday at 9am. If convicted, he can be jailed for up to 15 years and fined, the report said.

Indian who stole Singapore employer's money arrested in Malaysia

Postcard News founder Mahesh Hegde was arrested by the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch on Thursday on charges of spreading fake news.

Police Commissioner Suneel Kumar said the arrest was made based upon a complaint filed against one of the stories on his website, which maliciously claimed that a Jain monk was attacked by Muslim youths.

The FIR against Hegde was filed by Gaffar Baig, the General Secretary of Congress' Bengaluru District Committee, on March 18.

Based upon the prima facie evidence, the police booked Hegde under IPC sections 153a (wantonly giving provocation with the intent to cause riot), 34 (common intention) and 120b (for criminal conspiracy), and section 66 (dishonest act) of the Information Technology Act.

“Yes, it is true, he was arrested based on the Jain muni post. The Jain muni was hit by a bike while he was walking on the road. He was not hit by Muslim youth as claimed by Hegde,” said the police official.

Based on a complaint the police have registered an FIR and are investigating the matter.

A social media post, both by Postcard news and founder Hegde stated, "Very sad news, yesterday in Karnataka Jain muni attacked by Muslim youth …. No one is safe in Siddaramaiah’s Karnataka.”

“The Jain muni was hit by a drunk man riding a motorcycle. The Jain muni was on his was to Shravanabelagola for the Mahamatsabhisheka. He had sustained minor injuries on his right shoulder and arm and also on his face. Locals administered first aid and sent them to Shravanabelagola. Upon learning that the Jain Muni was hurt, postcard news published a story alleging that the Jain Muni was attacked by Muslim youth. This was published on social media. Many people have read this story. This was intended to tarnish the reputation of the government and also disrupt communal harmony,” states the FIR.

The FIR against Hegde was filed by Gaffar Baig, the General Secretary of Congress' Bengaluru District Committee, on March 18.

Postcard News founder Mahesh Hegde was arrested by the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch on Thursday on charges of spreading fake news. Police Commissioner Suneel Kumar said the arrest was made based upon a complaint filed against one of the stories on his website, which maliciously claimed that a Jain monk was attacked by Muslim youths. The FIR against Hegde was filed by Gaffar Baig, the General Secretary of Congress' Bengaluru District Committee, on March 18. Based upon the prima facie evidence, the police booked Hegde under IPC sections 153a (wantonly giving provocation with the intent to cause riot), 34 (common intention) and 120b (for criminal conspiracy), and section 66 (dishonest act) of the Information Technology Act. “Yes, it is true, he was arrested based on the Jain muni post. The Jain muni was hit by a bike while he was walking on the road. He was not hit by Muslim youth as claimed by Hegde,” said the police official. Based on a complaint the police have registered an FIR and are investigating the matter. A social media post, both by Postcard news and founder Hegde stated, "Very sad news, yesterday in Karnataka Jain muni attacked by Muslim youth …. No one is safe in Siddaramaiah’s Karnataka.” “The Jain muni was hit by a drunk man riding a motorcycle. The Jain muni was on his was to Shravanabelagola for the Mahamatsabhisheka. He had sustained minor injuries on his right shoulder and arm and also on his face. Locals administered first aid and sent them to Shravanabelagola. Upon learning that the Jain Muni was hurt, postcard news published a story alleging that the Jain Muni was attacked by Muslim youth. This was published on social media. Many people have read this story. This was intended to tarnish the reputation of the government and also disrupt communal harmony,” states the FIR.

Postcard News founder Mahesh Vikram Hegde arrested

In a bizarre incident, a man from Karnataka was arrested on Wednesday after he reportedly opened a fake bracnh of Karnataka Bank.&nbsp;

Aafaq Ahmed from Badaun in UP was arrested after police busted the racket near Mulayam Nagar of Phephna area in Ballia district with Rs 1.37 lakh as well as&nbsp;fake papers, three computers, a laptop and 184 passbooks.&nbsp;

The fake branch was allegedly running for over a month.

Ahmed had been running the bank as the branch manager and had changed his name to Vinod Kumar Kambali of Vikhrauli east, Mumbai, reports said.

The police also recovered fake Aadhaar cards and other identities by the same name. The police informed that Ahmed had got Rs 1.37 lakh by opening 15 saving accounts and fixed deposits of local people.&nbsp;

The police also took a huge collection of stationery - including forms, passbooks, three computers, laptop, furniture and other articles. &nbsp;

The police claimed he took applications from people for setting up a ‘franchise’ of the branch in a rural area. For the franchise, he used to demand Rs 60,000 from applicants, they said. It was this act of his that may have led to someone tipping off Karnataka Bank officials, reports said.

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The arrested Aafaq Ahmed from Badaun was busted by the police near Mulayam Nagar of Phephna area in Ballia district with Rs 1.37 lakh

In a bizarre incident, a man from Karnataka was arrested on Wednesday after he reportedly opened a fake bracnh of Karnataka Bank. Aafaq Ahmed from Badaun in UP was arrested after police busted the racket near Mulayam Nagar of Phephna area in Ballia district with Rs 1.37 lakh as well as fake papers, three computers, a laptop and 184 passbooks. The fake branch was allegedly running for over a month. Ahmed had been running the bank as the branch manager and had changed his name to Vinod Kumar Kambali of Vikhrauli east, Mumbai, reports said. The police also recovered fake Aadhaar cards and other identities by the same name. The police informed that Ahmed had got Rs 1.37 lakh by opening 15 saving accounts and fixed deposits of local people. The police also took a huge collection of stationery - including forms, passbooks, three computers, laptop, furniture and other articles. The police claimed he took applications from people for setting up a ‘franchise’ of the branch in a rural area. For the franchise, he used to demand Rs 60,000 from applicants, they said. It was this act of his that may have led to someone tipping off Karnataka Bank officials, reports said. Here's what Twitterati had to say about the incident: UP man opens fake branch of Karnataka Bank in Ballia,hope guilty is punished under our laws/system? — harisingh (@harisin02574022) March 29, 2018 × Karnataka Bank in Ballia was a fake branch? Oh! To all the deposit holders, Happy April Fool’s Day in advance. — Mr. Bun (@MrFunyMan) March 29, 2018 ×

Man arrested after opening fake Karnataka bank branch

Twelve people have been arrested in Multan district of Pakistan in connection with a case of Wani (revenge rape), a Pakistani daily, The Nation, reported on Tuesday.

In spite of being banned by the law, the practice of Wani is prevalent especially among Pakistan's 'jirgah' community where the local panchayat orders the brother of a rape victim to further rape any female relative of the accused to settle the scores, as reported by The Nation.

A few days ago, accused Wasim Saeed, a resident of Pir Mahal city, raped a minor girl in his village. Following the incident, the victim's family demanded to rape Saeed's sister, a decision which was ratified by the local panchayat.

In a mutual consent, Saeed's sister was raped publically amidst several villagers.

The age of both the rape victims has not been disclosed.

The 12 people who were arrested include members of the village council and family members of both the families.&nbsp

In a mutual consent, Saeed's sister was raped publically amidst several villagers

Twelve people have been arrested in Multan district of Pakistan in connection with a case of Wani (revenge rape), a Pakistani daily, The Nation, reported on Tuesday. In spite of being banned by the law, the practice of Wani is prevalent especially among Pakistan's 'jirgah' community where the local panchayat orders the brother of a rape victim to further rape any female relative of the accused to settle the scores, as reported by The Nation. A few days ago, accused Wasim Saeed, a resident of Pir Mahal city, raped a minor girl in his village. Following the incident, the victim's family demanded to rape Saeed's sister, a decision which was ratified by the local panchayat. In a mutual consent, Saeed's sister was raped publically amidst several villagers. The age of both the rape victims has not been disclosed. The 12 people who were arrested include members of the village council and family members of both the families.

Pakistan: 12 people arrested in revenge rape case

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Vishwanath Shetty was stabbed three times in his Bengaluru office Wednesday while hearing a case.

The attacker, identified by police as Tejharaj Sharma, has been taken into custody by Bengaluru Police.

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Shetty is now out of danger/ Earlier reports had said the Shetty was in critical condition.&nbsp;

&quot;He (Sharma) was a contractor from Tumakuru. He complained to the Lokayukta about some tenders. He assaulted the judge and he was alone. The judge is out of danger now,&quot; Karnataka&nbsp;Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy said. (Earlier reports had said the judge was critically wounded.)&nbsp;

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also visited Bengaluru's Mallya Hospital to meet with Shetty

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Vishwanath Shetty was stabbed three times in his Bengaluru office Wednesday while hearing a case. The attacker, identified by police as Tejharaj Sharma, has been taken into custody by Bengaluru Police. Bengaluru: Visual of the person who stabbed the Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Vishwanath Shetty at his office in Bengaluru. He has been taken into custody by the police. pic.twitter.com/QeaVd9QL6y — ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2018 × #Visuals from the Karnataka Lokayukta office in Bengaluru: Lokayukta Justice Vishwanath Shetty was stabbed. The accused has been taken into custody by the police. pic.twitter.com/C7KkXCtSZs — ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2018 × Shetty is now out of danger/ Earlier reports had said the Shetty was in critical condition. "He (Sharma) was a contractor from Tumakuru. He complained to the Lokayukta about some tenders. He assaulted the judge and he was alone. The judge is out of danger now," Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy said. (Earlier reports had said the judge was critically wounded.) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also visited Bengaluru's Mallya Hospital to meet with Shetty.

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Vishwanath Shetty stabbed thrice in his office, attacker arrested

Two Pakistani nationals were arrested on charges of supplying suicide vests allegedly to the insurgents in Afghanistan&#39;s Nangarhar province on Tuesday.

Nangarhar Police Chief Abdul Rahman Rahimi said the two Pakistanis and dozens of others were arrested in connection with criminal and terrorist activities in the past month in different parts of the province especially in Jalalabad city.

&quot;Two Pakistani nationals who were preparing suicide vests were arrested with suicide vests and dozens of other suspects who wanted to conduct terrorist activities in different parts of the province were arrested before they were able to reach their targets. They are now under investigation,&quot; Rahimi said.

The arrests come after a number of people raised concerns over the increase in criminal and terrorist activities in the province.

Meanwhile, the two Pakistanis who were arrested said that they had been deceived by the militants.

&quot;I am a resident of Peshawar from Pakistan and got training in Pakistan and they told me to go to Afghanistan because Americans are there and we came to Afghanistan and when the police stopped us and asked us then I told them the whole story that someone had deceived me and brought me to Afghanistan and now that guy is has gone underground but we did not come here for suicide attacks,&quot; said Abdul Rahman, one of the suspects.

&quot;A person named Osman told me that we will go to Afghanistan because Americans are there. We came to Afghanistan and before we could deliver the suicide vests, we were stopped by the police and have told them that we have been deceived by this Osman,&quot; said Ahmad, the second suspect.

Separately, two people died in a fire early Tuesday in Jalalabad city. Three others were injured. &nbsp;

Local officials said that the fire broke out in the Behsood district of Nangarhar province when a magnetic mine was placed in a fuel tanker. Forty shops in the area caught fire. &nbsp;

Suicide attacks, also known as fidayeen attacks, is a modus operandi of the Taliban and Daesh insurgents in war-ravaged Afghanistan.

Nangarhar Police Chief Abdul Rahman Rahimi said the two Pakistanis and dozens of others were arrested in connection with criminal and terrorist activities in the past month in different parts of the province especially in Jalalabad city

Two Pakistani nationals were arrested on charges of supplying suicide vests allegedly to the insurgents in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on Tuesday. Nangarhar Police Chief Abdul Rahman Rahimi said the two Pakistanis and dozens of others were arrested in connection with criminal and terrorist activities in the past month in different parts of the province especially in Jalalabad city. "Two Pakistani nationals who were preparing suicide vests were arrested with suicide vests and dozens of other suspects who wanted to conduct terrorist activities in different parts of the province were arrested before they were able to reach their targets. They are now under investigation," Rahimi said. The arrests come after a number of people raised concerns over the increase in criminal and terrorist activities in the province. Meanwhile, the two Pakistanis who were arrested said that they had been deceived by the militants. "I am a resident of Peshawar from Pakistan and got training in Pakistan and they told me to go to Afghanistan because Americans are there and we came to Afghanistan and when the police stopped us and asked us then I told them the whole story that someone had deceived me and brought me to Afghanistan and now that guy is has gone underground but we did not come here for suicide attacks," said Abdul Rahman, one of the suspects. "A person named Osman told me that we will go to Afghanistan because Americans are there. We came to Afghanistan and before we could deliver the suicide vests, we were stopped by the police and have told them that we have been deceived by this Osman," said Ahmad, the second suspect. Separately, two people died in a fire early Tuesday in Jalalabad city. Three others were injured. Local officials said that the fire broke out in the Behsood district of Nangarhar province when a magnetic mine was placed in a fuel tanker. Forty shops in the area caught fire. Suicide attacks, also known as fidayeen attacks, is a modus operandi of the Taliban and Daesh insurgents in war-ravaged Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: 2 Pakistan nationals arrested for supplying suicide vests to insurgents

The Russian police arrested opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow on Sunday as protests continue.&nbsp;

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/russian-opposition-leader-navalny-detained-in-moscow-30993">Russian Police detained</a> opposition leader Alexei Navalny moments after he appeared at a rally to urge voters to boycott what he said would be a rigged presidential election in March.

Police forced their way into Navalny`s office using power tools, citing reports of a bomb threat, an online feed run by Navalny`s supporters showed.

Surrounded by supporters, the 41-year-old chanted &quot;Swindlers and thieves&quot; before being detained by police shortly afterwards at an unsanctioned gathering in the city centre amid heavy police presence.

&quot;I have been detained,&quot; Navalny tweeted. &quot;This means nothing. Come to Tverskaya (Avenue),&quot; he said, referring to Moscow&#39;s main thoroughfare.

&quot;You are not rallying for me, but for yourselves and your future.&quot;

Heeding a call by President Putin&#39;s bete noire, thousands rallied in dozens of cities to protest upcoming &quot;pseudo-elections,&quot; with many chanting and brandishing placards saying &quot;Voters&#39; strike.&quot;

Around 90 people were detained across the country, according to OVD-Info, an independent group which monitors crackdowns on demonstrations.

Teenagers, pensioners and middle-aged citizens ignored police broadcasts to clear the square, chanting &ldquo;Putin is a thief&rdquo; and &ldquo;Russia without Putin&rdquo;, waving placards and Russian flags.

A dozen buses filled with riot police flanked the square, as the protest gradually swelled. &ldquo;Get Putin out of power,&rdquo; shouted one elderly lady as she moved through the crowd, under a placard reading: &ldquo;Putin, you leave us no choice.&rdquo;

Russia&rsquo;s election commission in December formally banned Navalny from taking part in the election, where Mr Putin will almost certainly win another six-year term in power and extend his 18-year rule.&nbsp;

Officials rejected Navalny&rsquo;s candidacy because of a February 2017 criminal conviction for embezzlement, which itself has been criticised by independent legal experts and foreign judges as politically motivated. 
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Heeding a call by President Putin's bete noire, thousands rallied in dozens of cities to protest upcoming 'pseudo-elections,' with many chanting and brandishing placards saying 'Voters' strike'

The Russian police arrested opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow on Sunday as protests continue. The Russian Police detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny moments after he appeared at a rally to urge voters to boycott what he said would be a rigged presidential election in March. Police forced their way into Navalny`s office using power tools, citing reports of a bomb threat, an online feed run by Navalny`s supporters showed. Surrounded by supporters, the 41-year-old chanted "Swindlers and thieves" before being detained by police shortly afterwards at an unsanctioned gathering in the city centre amid heavy police presence. "I have been detained," Navalny tweeted. "This means nothing. Come to Tverskaya (Avenue)," he said, referring to Moscow's main thoroughfare. "You are not rallying for me, but for yourselves and your future." Heeding a call by President Putin's bete noire, thousands rallied in dozens of cities to protest upcoming "pseudo-elections," with many chanting and brandishing placards saying "Voters' strike." Around 90 people were detained across the country, according to OVD-Info, an independent group which monitors crackdowns on demonstrations. Teenagers, pensioners and middle-aged citizens ignored police broadcasts to clear the square, chanting “Putin is a thief” and “Russia without Putin”, waving placards and Russian flags. A dozen buses filled with riot police flanked the square, as the protest gradually swelled. “Get Putin out of power,” shouted one elderly lady as she moved through the crowd, under a placard reading: “Putin, you leave us no choice.” Russia’s election commission in December formally banned Navalny from taking part in the election, where Mr Putin will almost certainly win another six-year term in power and extend his 18-year rule. Officials rejected Navalny’s candidacy because of a February 2017 criminal conviction for embezzlement, which itself has been criticised by independent legal experts and foreign judges as politically motivated.

Russian opposition leader Alexi Navalny arrested

A 45-year-old constable from Utter Pradesh allegedly assaulted a 7-year-old girl in Greater Noida on Wednesday, reports said.&nbsp;

The accused abducted the girl and took her to his house in Greater Noida&rsquo;s Surajpur locality where he assaulted her. Alarm was raised when the girl screamed for help. 
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He was thrashed by locals and the victims family members before handing him over to the police.&nbsp;

The man, identified as Subhash Singh, is a constable on deputation with sales tax department in Gautam Budh Nagar.&nbsp;

A video clip of a group of more than 100 people beating the accused has surfaced on social media ever since.

He has been booked under the stringent Protection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which carries a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison.

The child has been sent to the district hospital at Sector 30, Noida for medical test and reports are awaited.

The accused abducted the girl and took her to his house in Greater Noida’s Surajpur locality where he assaulted her. Alarm was raised when the girl screamed for help.

A 45-year-old constable from Utter Pradesh allegedly assaulted a 7-year-old girl in Greater Noida on Wednesday, reports said. The accused abducted the girl and took her to his house in Greater Noida’s Surajpur locality where he assaulted her. Alarm was raised when the girl screamed for help. He was thrashed by locals and the victims family members before handing him over to the police. The man, identified as Subhash Singh, is a constable on deputation with sales tax department in Gautam Budh Nagar. A video clip of a group of more than 100 people beating the accused has surfaced on social media ever since. He has been booked under the stringent Protection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which carries a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. The child has been sent to the district hospital at Sector 30, Noida for medical test and reports are awaited.

Greater Noida: Cop rapes 7-year-old girl, thrashed by locals, arrested

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