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The accused had formed a three-member gang that also involved his girlfriend’s brother and his friend who would steal two-wheelers from various locations, and sell them at a price as low as Rs 2000 to 3000, the police said on Tuesday.DCP South Vineet Jaiswal said, “Police have found as many as 17 two-wheelers from their possession which were stolen from various locations of Lucknow. There is a possibility that more vehicles are yet to be retrieved from them as the investigation is still underway.”He said, “The prime accused has been identified as Ansh Singh, 18, originally from Nepal. He currently…

A group of trekkers comprising two French nationals and seven Korean with their four local guides were trapped during Zanskar-Lingshed trekking expedition.“Immediately after getting reports of the group being trapped in heavy snowfall, police organised a rescue operation and brought the group of trekkers to Padum.“The rescue operation took five hours. Food was provided to the rescued group and later they were brought down,” the police sources said.–IANSsq/ksk

The bus, which was on its way to Kakinada from Podili, plunged into the Sagar canal near Darshi.There were 35 to 40 people onboard.They were going to Kakinada to attend a marriage function.Police, which rushed to the spot, launched rescue and relief operations in coordination with other departments.According to police, a bus of state-owned Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) was taken on rent for the travel.The bus driver apparently dozed off at the wheel resulting in the mishap.The deceased were identified as Abdul Aziz (65), Abdul Hani (60), Sheikh Rameez (48), Mulla Noor Jahan (58), Mulla Jani Begum…

“Rescue and evacuation operations going on with the Army columns are at work in Patiala’s Gopal Colony, Urban Estate, Rishi Colony and Gobind Bagh,” a statement by the Indian Army said on Tuesday. The civil administration led by Chief Secretary Anurag Verma has been monitoring the operation and issuing directions to provide food and relief material to the affected people. Patiala Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney, who has been monitoring the evacuation operation since Sunday, has requested people to reach out to her or on the helpline number 0175-2311321. She has been on the spot even during night for prompt help…

According to the officials, over 24,000 yatris had ‘Darshan’ on Monday after pilgrims from the two base camps were allowed to move towards the cave shrine as the weather improved in the Kashmir Valley.The movement of yatris was halted for three days due to the closure of Jammu-Srinagar highway as a result of inclement weather.Officials said the highway will remain closed for traffic on Tuesday as well.Efforts are on to restore the highway after a portion of the road caved in due to heavy rain in Panthyal stretch.Yatris reach the Himalayan cave shrine either from the traditional South Kashmir route,…

Nikhil M. Durgude had pleaded guilty last month to eight charges, including voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from his duty, possessing cannabis and consuming methamphetamine. Fifteen other charges were taken into consideration during sentencing, The Straits Times reported. District Court Judge Jasvender Kaur noted that Nikhil also hurled abusive insults at the police officer during the attack, which showed his “utter disregard for authority”. “Officers deserve to feel assured that they will be adequately protected by the law,” the judge said. According to court documents, three officers, including Senior Staff Sergeant Chua Ming Cheng and Inspector Zheng…

Palestinian officials said on Monday that they rejected the Israeli remarks on Sunday that if the PA agreed to stop acting against Israel in international political arena, Israel would pay back by supporting steps that prevent the PA’s collapse.”What is required of Israel is to stop the aggression against our people, stop the killing, settlement… and return to a path whose title is ending the occupation based on international legitimacy and law,” an official statement quoted Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye as saying during a weekly cabinet meeting held in the West Bank city of Ramallah.Meanwhile, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry…

The international Gandhara symposium titled “Cultural Diplomacy: Reviving Gandhara Civilisation and Buddhist Heritage in Pakistan” will be addressed by scholars and Buddhist leaders from different countries, according to the official Ramesh Kumar Vankwani.Speaking to the media on Monday, a day prior to the event, Vankwani said that Pakistan has huge potential for tourism due to its rich heritage of Gandhara civilisation that needs to be preserved and promoted, Xinhua news agency reported.The official added that besides promoting the country’s soft image, the promotion of Gandhara tourism will lead to enhanced commercial activities and attract foreign exchange to his country by…

Gupta, who was administered the oath of office by Vice-President Kamala Harris on Monday, was confirmed by 51 to 47 votes in the Senate for the position in May.While announcing her appointment in May, the State Department had said it “looks forward to her efforts to promote women and girls’ rights through US foreign policy”.During her confirmation hearing last year before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Gupta had said she was a proud US citizen and a first-generation immigrant, belonging to a family of professional women, each of whom dedicated their lives to serving their communities.”If you look at…