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CBI arrests RP Infosytems' directors in Rs 515 cr bank fraud case
- March 16, 2018
The CBI has booked R P Info Systems and its directors, including Panja and Ray, for allegedly cheating Canara Bank and nine other consortium members to the tune of Rs 515.15 crore. The banks also alleged that company manipulated financial statements and did not route sale proceeds through the loan account. In January 2015, IDBI Bank, which had an exposure of around ₹156 crore to RP Infosystem, the makers of Chirag computers, lodged a complaint of fraud committed on their bank "alone" to ... (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The CBI has booked R P Info Systems and its directors, including Panja and Ray, for allegedly cheating Canara Bank and nine other consortium members to the tune of Rs 515.15 crore. The banks also alleged that company manipulated financial statements and did not route sale proceeds through the loan account. In January 2015, IDBI Bank, which had an exposure of around ₹156 crore to RP Infosystem, the makers of Chirag computers, lodged a complaint of fraud committed on their bank "alone" to ... (more...)
Syria finds chemical weapons workshop in Ghouta
- March 16, 2018
America's ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley , has warned that Washington "remains prepared to act if we must", if the UN Security Council fails to act over the latest Syrian attacks on the eastern Ghouta enclave. Meanwhile, Russia has offered rebels safe passage with their families, if they surrender the territory. The Security Council demanded a 30-day ceasefire across Syria in a unanimously adopted February 24 resolution. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
America's ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley , has warned that Washington "remains prepared to act if we must", if the UN Security Council fails to act over the latest Syrian attacks on the eastern Ghouta enclave. Meanwhile, Russia has offered rebels safe passage with their families, if they surrender the territory. The Security Council demanded a 30-day ceasefire across Syria in a unanimously adopted February 24 resolution. (more...)
Additional security after threat to Wichita high school
- March 16, 2018
Happy Thursday! Watch out Northwest students we all coming for you. With the help of United States dollars 259, officers worked overnight to determine who made the post. "North Putnam Community Schools will not tolerate threats or intimidation, and will take action against those who interrupt the goal of school". Police intend to seek criminal charges against the student Thursday morning, according to Goldman. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Happy Thursday! Watch out Northwest students we all coming for you. With the help of United States dollars 259, officers worked overnight to determine who made the post. "North Putnam Community Schools will not tolerate threats or intimidation, and will take action against those who interrupt the goal of school". Police intend to seek criminal charges against the student Thursday morning, according to Goldman. (more...)
California appoints an undocumented immigrant to a state position
- March 16, 2018
Attorney and immigrant rights activist Lizbeth Mateo , 33, of Los Angeles, was selected by the Senate Rules Committee to serve as a student aid advisor on a committee aimed at increasing college access for low-income families in the state. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Attorney and immigrant rights activist Lizbeth Mateo , 33, of Los Angeles, was selected by the Senate Rules Committee to serve as a student aid advisor on a committee aimed at increasing college access for low-income families in the state. (more...)
Seton Hall Tops NC State For First NCAA Tournament Win Since 2004
- March 16, 2018
There's no reason for this season to end yet, though. But we don't look at it like that. For the Pirates, however, that goodbye may be the hardest among the 68 teams going for the gold in the NCAA Tournament . Lennard said he was playing for his career. He scored 20 points and will need to be that effective against the loaded Jayhawks, who will have a major home-court advantage. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
There's no reason for this season to end yet, though. But we don't look at it like that. For the Pirates, however, that goodbye may be the hardest among the 68 teams going for the gold in the NCAA Tournament . Lennard said he was playing for his career. He scored 20 points and will need to be that effective against the loaded Jayhawks, who will have a major home-court advantage. (more...)
North Korean Envoy in Sweden Amid Planning for Trump-Kim Meeting
- March 16, 2018
Ri Yong-ho and Margot Wallström, the Swedish foreign minister, were due to discuss security on the Korean peninsula, including the North implementing United Nations security council resolutions over its nuclear programme. They have been accused of "hostile acts" against North Korea. "It is not even certain that North Korea wants to have a meeting". "The aim of the visit is to contribute to the effective implementation of the resolutions", the statement added, referring to The UN Security ... (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Ri Yong-ho and Margot Wallström, the Swedish foreign minister, were due to discuss security on the Korean peninsula, including the North implementing United Nations security council resolutions over its nuclear programme. They have been accused of "hostile acts" against North Korea. "It is not even certain that North Korea wants to have a meeting". "The aim of the visit is to contribute to the effective implementation of the resolutions", the statement added, referring to The UN Security ... (more...)
United States helicopter crashes in western Iraq
- March 16, 2018
The Defense Department has confirmed that an incident has occurred involving one of its helicopters in Iraq, as reports emerged that a Chinook crashed near the country's border with Syria. If fatalities are confirmed, it marks the first fatal helicopter crash since the USA operation against the Islamic State (IS) group in 2014. There are approximately 5,262 USA service members in Iraq, according to the Pentagon. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The Defense Department has confirmed that an incident has occurred involving one of its helicopters in Iraq, as reports emerged that a Chinook crashed near the country's border with Syria. If fatalities are confirmed, it marks the first fatal helicopter crash since the USA operation against the Islamic State (IS) group in 2014. There are approximately 5,262 USA service members in Iraq, according to the Pentagon. (more...)
'Haunted by the tragedy,' Columbine joins U.S. gun violence walkouts
- March 16, 2018
Liza Viktore stood with a small group of supporters on the other side of 80th Street, carrying a sign that read "Your voice and safety matter". "18th century laws can not regulate 21st century weapons", one read. Senator Mazie K. Hirono also joined thousands of students, including 22 from Kauaʻi High School, at the US Capitol for the National School Walkout Rally to call for sensible gun safety legislation and an end to gun violence . (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Liza Viktore stood with a small group of supporters on the other side of 80th Street, carrying a sign that read "Your voice and safety matter". "18th century laws can not regulate 21st century weapons", one read. Senator Mazie K. Hirono also joined thousands of students, including 22 from Kauaʻi High School, at the US Capitol for the National School Walkout Rally to call for sensible gun safety legislation and an end to gun violence . (more...)
Eastern Ghouta, the war-ravaged suburb of Damascus
- March 16, 2018
Yesterday, a fresh bombardment left at least three civilians dead in nearby towns in Ghouta, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said . It said one of its rescue workers was killed in an air strike in Hazeh on Thursday. The area is supposedly one of four de-escalation zones created in May 2017 in an agreement brokered by Russia, Turkey and Iran to quell fighting between rebel forces and the regime, but Mr Assad says al-Qaeda backed fighters in the area are not covered by the deal. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Yesterday, a fresh bombardment left at least three civilians dead in nearby towns in Ghouta, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said . It said one of its rescue workers was killed in an air strike in Hazeh on Thursday. The area is supposedly one of four de-escalation zones created in May 2017 in an agreement brokered by Russia, Turkey and Iran to quell fighting between rebel forces and the regime, but Mr Assad says al-Qaeda backed fighters in the area are not covered by the deal. (more...)
Trump Has Decided To Fire McMaster
- March 16, 2018
Removing McMaster would follow several high-level changes in the Trump White House in the last week. In recent weeks, Trump confidant and White House Communications Director Hope Hicks and Gary Cohn, his chief economic adviser, have stepped down. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Removing McMaster would follow several high-level changes in the Trump White House in the last week. In recent weeks, Trump confidant and White House Communications Director Hope Hicks and Gary Cohn, his chief economic adviser, have stepped down. (more...)
Texas Tech vs. Stephen F
- March 16, 2018
The Law firm of Smith and Smith combined for 19 points, 14 boards and 4 blocks providing most of the highlight plays from the game. Stephen F. Austin finished the first half with a flourish and received 3-pointers from Canete, Holyfield and senior guard Ty Charles in the first 2:12 of the second half to take a 39-31 lead. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The Law firm of Smith and Smith combined for 19 points, 14 boards and 4 blocks providing most of the highlight plays from the game. Stephen F. Austin finished the first half with a flourish and received 3-pointers from Canete, Holyfield and senior guard Ty Charles in the first 2:12 of the second half to take a 39-31 lead. (more...)
Bypolls: SP, RJD inflict shock defeat on BJP
- March 16, 2018
The turnaround looks even more remarkable as in 2014, the BJP had won both seats by over 3,00,000 votes, defeating both the SP and the BSP put together by a long stretch. With these results, the BJP's tally in the Lok Sabha is set to come down to 272 seats. After the enormous victory of the saffron party in both state as well as Centre, BJP was in full form and was winning state elections after elections (governments in 22 states) and was still believing that with PM Narendra Modi's ... (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The turnaround looks even more remarkable as in 2014, the BJP had won both seats by over 3,00,000 votes, defeating both the SP and the BSP put together by a long stretch. With these results, the BJP's tally in the Lok Sabha is set to come down to 272 seats. After the enormous victory of the saffron party in both state as well as Centre, BJP was in full form and was winning state elections after elections (governments in 22 states) and was still believing that with PM Narendra Modi's ... (more...)
Trump Administration backs away from push for drilling off Northwest coast
- March 16, 2018
Zinke also referenced a report last week by The Associated Press that the Interior Department is spending almost $139,000 to upgrade three sets of double doors in his private office at the agency's headquarters. Angus King, I-Maine, asked Zinke if he would consider taking Maine off the list of potential offshore drilling sites, Zinke said his decision was made in the name of fairness. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Zinke also referenced a report last week by The Associated Press that the Interior Department is spending almost $139,000 to upgrade three sets of double doors in his private office at the agency's headquarters. Angus King, I-Maine, asked Zinke if he would consider taking Maine off the list of potential offshore drilling sites, Zinke said his decision was made in the name of fairness. (more...)
Queen in The Crown paid less than consort
- March 16, 2018
The actress Claire Foy , who charmed critics and fans as a young Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix series " The Crown ", was paid less than her co-star Matt Smith , who played the queen's husband, executive producers acknowledged on Tuesday at the INTV Conference in Jerusalem. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The actress Claire Foy , who charmed critics and fans as a young Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix series " The Crown ", was paid less than her co-star Matt Smith , who played the queen's husband, executive producers acknowledged on Tuesday at the INTV Conference in Jerusalem. (more...)
Terrifying explosion rips through chemical plant as witnesses hear 'big kaboom'
- March 16, 2018
The plant had collapsed as of noon, the sheriff confirmed. The blast rocked the Tri Chem Industries plant around 9:45 a.m., according to a statement from the Fort Worth Fire Department, one of several departments working the fire. Winds are blowing north at about 15 to 20 miles per hour with gusts of 20 miles per hour or more, heading toward Parker County. Cornett said that the wind was carrying black smoke and fumes emanating from the plant away from residents, but that the city could ... (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The plant had collapsed as of noon, the sheriff confirmed. The blast rocked the Tri Chem Industries plant around 9:45 a.m., according to a statement from the Fort Worth Fire Department, one of several departments working the fire. Winds are blowing north at about 15 to 20 miles per hour with gusts of 20 miles per hour or more, heading toward Parker County. Cornett said that the wind was carrying black smoke and fumes emanating from the plant away from residents, but that the city could ... (more...)
South Africa slams Australia visa plan for white farmers
- March 16, 2018
On Wednesday, Mr Dutton revealed he had asked his department to "look at options" to help the country's "white farmers", citing recent reports of violent attacks. The government has been buying back land from white farmers for years but has been frustrated by slow progress in increasing the percentage of black ownership. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
On Wednesday, Mr Dutton revealed he had asked his department to "look at options" to help the country's "white farmers", citing recent reports of violent attacks. The government has been buying back land from white farmers for years but has been frustrated by slow progress in increasing the percentage of black ownership. (more...)
Most and Least Happy Countries
- March 16, 2018
The United States fell to 18th place from 14th a year ago. The least happy nation, according to the index, is Burundi in East Africa. The UK and U.S. came in at 19th and 18th places respectively. Haiti, which was hit by a strong quake in 2010 and several hurricanes after that, is ranked 148. The biggest jump was made by Togo, which went up 17 places in just one year. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The United States fell to 18th place from 14th a year ago. The least happy nation, according to the index, is Burundi in East Africa. The UK and U.S. came in at 19th and 18th places respectively. Haiti, which was hit by a strong quake in 2010 and several hurricanes after that, is ranked 148. The biggest jump was made by Togo, which went up 17 places in just one year. (more...)
Woman Charged With Murder In Clinton Police Shooting
- March 16, 2018
While executing a search warrant on the property, police found Widger's purse, which they said contained what appeared to be marijuana, methamphetamine and pills, Kansas City's Fox 4 reported . She had been in jail following the shooting on drug charges. She had previously been charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and with keeping or maintaining a public nuisance. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
While executing a search warrant on the property, police found Widger's purse, which they said contained what appeared to be marijuana, methamphetamine and pills, Kansas City's Fox 4 reported . She had been in jail following the shooting on drug charges. She had previously been charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and with keeping or maintaining a public nuisance. (more...)
Camper dangles from highway overpass after crash
- March 16, 2018
The driver of an SUV towing the camper lost control and slammed into a wall. Authorities responded to a camper dangling off an expressway bridge in St. There were no reported injuries in the crash or its aftermath, fire rescue officials said. Traffic cameras in the area and tweets from the fire rescue department show a camper dangling from the interstate overpass near the site of the crash. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The driver of an SUV towing the camper lost control and slammed into a wall. Authorities responded to a camper dangling off an expressway bridge in St. There were no reported injuries in the crash or its aftermath, fire rescue officials said. Traffic cameras in the area and tweets from the fire rescue department show a camper dangling from the interstate overpass near the site of the crash. (more...)
Tillerson's ouster at State may grant Trump more freedom
- March 16, 2018
Tillerson's dismissal continues a period of extraordinary turbulence for the administration, which has seen a record level of turnover among top staffers and Cabinet officials. The move would mean the USA is no longer bound by the pact, and could prompt Iran to reciprocate with walking out of nuclear deal. "There have been other names that have been floated to be potential Central Intelligence Agency directors in the Trump Administration, who are really hard-line, right-wing sort of ... (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Tillerson's dismissal continues a period of extraordinary turbulence for the administration, which has seen a record level of turnover among top staffers and Cabinet officials. The move would mean the USA is no longer bound by the pact, and could prompt Iran to reciprocate with walking out of nuclear deal. "There have been other names that have been floated to be potential Central Intelligence Agency directors in the Trump Administration, who are really hard-line, right-wing sort of ... (more...)
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