Inspector General of Police (Raipur range) Dipanshu Kabra has said that a team of the Border Security Force (BSF) was out on an area domination operation in view of the polls on Monday when Naxals blew up the improvised explosive device (IED) in a forest in Kanker district, around 200 …
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20 killed in Somalia car bomb blasts
After the three explosions in front of the hotel, a fourth blast hit as medics attempted to rescue the injured. The suicide bombs detonated near the perimeter wall of the Sahafi Hotel, which is located across the street from the Somali Police Force’s Criminal Investigations Department. Earlier Somali security forces …
Read More »US: Nine people killed in California wildfires
Only a day after it began, the blaze near the town of Paradise had grown to nearly 110 square miles and was burning completely out of control. With fires also burning in Southern California , state officials put the total number of people forced from their homes at 157,000. Evacuation …
Read More »US: 12 killed in California bar
FBI, police and rescuers surrounded the scene at the Borderline Bar and Grill, a Country & Western- themed establishment. Police have released few details and the accounts about the incident in Thousand Oaks, a Los Angeles suburb, varied widely. Police have reported 12 fatalities. Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean said …
Read More »Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in Shopian encounter
Security sources said that arms and ammunition were also recovered from the spot. Identities of the slain terrorists are being ascertained. Firing has been stopped now. However, the search operation is still underway.
Read More »9 out of 12 family members killed in floods in Italy’s Sicily
Nine members of one family died in Casteldaccia, near Palermo, as a rain-swollen river flooded a home. The victims were spending the evening together to celebrate a birthday. It was also reported the death of one person in Vicari in Palermo region. A spokesperson for the Palermo Prefecture said on …
Read More »15 killed in 31-vehicle pile-up on Chinese highway
The pile-up occurred on Saturday after a heavy truck lost control and crashed into a line of vehicles waiting at a toll station on the Lanzhou-Haikou Expressway, state-run China Daily reported on Sunday. Officials said another 44 people were injured in the pile-up at the toll station which is close …
Read More »Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian
The gunfight raged after the forces launched a cordon and search operation following information about a group of terrorists hiding in the village. The search operation turned into an encounter as terrorists opened fire upon the personnel who then retaliated. Both the terrorists were killed in the encounter. As the …
Read More »J&K: Two terrorists killed in Budgam Encounter
The encounter broke out in Zugoo Arizal area of Budgam district during a cordon and search operation. The terrorists were trapped in a house in the area and were engaged in an exchange of fire with the security forces. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the terrorists. The identity of …
Read More »US: Four killed in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue
Pittsburgh’s Public Safety department, which includes the police, earlier tweeted that an active shooter was in the area near the synagogue, urging residents to stay away. The Tree of Life congregation is located in the area cited by police, and the incident occurred on the Jewish Sabbath.
Read More »Jammu: Two Pak intruders killed along LOC; three Jawans attain martyrdom
According to Defence spokesperson, Army troops in Sunderbani Sector along the Line of Control in Jammu had a fierce encounter with heavily armed Pakistani intruders Sunday afternoon. In the encounter that took place very close to the Line of Control, the Army troops killed two intruders and recovered huge quantity …
Read More »Six persons killed, 44 injured in Nepal road mishap
The accident occurred Sunday morning when a bus skidded off the road and fell 50 meter down in Madhyabindu Municilpality area. According to police five persons died on the spot while another one lost his life during the treatment. Six injured passengers were discharged after the first aid and remaining …
Read More »Over 130 reported killed in chaotic Afghanistan parliamentary polling
Most of the casualties were in Kabul, where at least four people were killed and 78 wounded in multiple explosions, acting health ministry spokesman Mohibullah Zeer said, after the Taliban warned voters to boycott the ballot “to protect their lives. Election organisers, who have been skewered over their shambolic preparations …
Read More »5 teachers, 4 children killed in road accident in Udaipur
‘Victims were going for a school picnic in overloaded car’ Udaipur : A school picnic program turned into a tragedy when one of the car in which students and teachers were travelling, hit a dumper leading to death of nine persons including 4 students and five teachers. The mishap happened on …
Read More »Udaipur youth killed in gangwar in Bangkok; Body to be flown in today
Udaipur : Dheeraj Gakhreja, a 42-year old Udaipur based businessman was killed in a shootout between two rival gangs in Bangkok on Sunday night. Dheeraj worked as a franchise for a private insurance company and was part of a group of 400 Indians who were selected for the foreign trip as …
Read More »Tension prevails in Chittorgarh after youth killed over fishing dispute
Udaipur : Tension prevailed for some hours at Parsoli police station on Sunday when a community staged protest over the death of a youth who was beaten up by few persons in Khedi village on September 17. The youth was admitted in MB hospital, Udaipur who died on saturday night. The body was handed over …
Read More »BJP leader was killed by Tantrik for money; Accused assured to double money through special powers
Udaipur : In a major breakthrough, the Chittorgarh police cracked the murder mystery of a BJP leader from Bhilwara who was found dead inside his car on Friday morning on the Menal road near Joganiya Mata temple. Two accused have been arrested while one is at large, police said. The deceased Chunnilal Joshi …
Read More »31 killed in Carolinas due to Hurricane Florence
A tornado watch was issued for parts of North and South Carolina as emergency management officials also warned of the potential for dam failures and landslides. “This is an epic storm that is still continuing,” North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said at a press conference. “This is a monumental disaster …
Read More »Eight terrorists killed in J&K
In a big breakthrough for security forces in J&K on Thursday, eight terrorists were eliminated in separate incidents of encounter and ceasefire violation. In Keran sector of Kupwara district near the LoC, security forces foiled the infiltration bid by terrorists. In the heavy firing, three terrorists were killed. According to …
Read More »19 killed in South Sudan plane crash
There were 22 people on board the flight that departed Juba International Airport in the morning, said State information Minister Taban Abel. “The number (of dead) has reached 19,” he said, adding that a Ugandan and Ethiopian national were among the victims. Abel had earlier said two people were missing. …
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