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Kolkata Magician, Lowered Into River For Live Stunt, Feared Drowned: Cops

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

Chanchal Lahiri, a magician who tried to perform tricks like legendary magician of escape games Harry Houdini, was reportedly drowned in the Ganga on Sunday while trying to perform an underwater live stunt.

Talks On USD 3.4 Billion Loan To Pak Not Finished: Asian Development Bank

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

In a huge embarrassment for the Pakistan government, the Asian Development Bank or ADB has distanced itself from the "premature announcement" of Prime Minister Imran Khan's adviser that the global lender would provide a loan of USD 3.4 billion to the cash-strapped nation, saying "discussions are ongoing".

Services Affected On Delhi Metro's Blue Line

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

Services were affected on a section of the Delhi Metro's Blue Line today due to some technical issues, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said.

Supreme Court To Hear Plea On Doctors' Safety At Hospitals Tomorrow

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear on June 18 a plea seeking safety and security of doctors in government hospitals across the country.

Doctors' Strike: 40,000 Boycott Work In Maharashtra

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

More than 40,000 doctors in Maharashtra are boycotting work today as part of a strike call given by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in support of their agitating colleagues in West Bengal, an official said.

BJP's Virendra Kumar Sworn In As Protem Speaker Of Lok Sabha

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday sworn in seven-term member of Parliament Virendra Kumar as the protem speaker of Lok Sabha.

Encounter Under Way Between Security Forces, Terrorists In Anantnag

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, a police official said.

Wrong To Blame "Outsiders" For Political Violence In Bengal: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat Sunday lamented the "political violence" in West Bengal and said calling those protesting against such killings as "outsiders" was wrong.

Man Who Posted Against Tripura Chief Minister Sent To Police Custody For 2 Days

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

A man who had been arrested for allegedly posting "fake news" on Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb's personal life was Sunday remanded in police custody for two days on charges of forging documents.

Girl, 11, Among 3 Injured In Pak Shelling In Jammu And Kashmir's Poonch

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

Three civilians, including an 11-year-old girl, were injured when the Pakistan Army shelled villages and forward posts during ceasefire violation along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district Sunday, officials said.

Bengal Man Creates Fake Social Media Profile Of Kolkata Mayor; Arrested

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

One person has been arrested from Nadia district of West Bengal for allegedly opening a fake account in the name of Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim on social media and posting objectionable comments, police said on Sunday.

Debt-Ridden Gujarat Businessman Arrested For Printing Fake Notes

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

A Rajkot resident was on Saturday arrested after a raid by personnel of the Gujarat police's Special Operations Group at his house for allegedly printing currency notes, an official said.

Man Stole Online Seller's iPhone In Delhi For Better TikTok Videos: Cops

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly snatching a mobile phone in East Delhi's Preet Vihar, police said Sunday.

UP Woman Jumps Off Hospital Building After Death Of Her Newborn

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

A 22-year-old woman died after allegedly jumping off the terrace of a district hospital after the death of her newborn girl, the police said.

Aspiring Actor Plots His Own Kidnapping, Demands Ransom From Family

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

A 21-year-old aspiring actor has been charged in Noida today for allegedly faking his own kidnapping and demanding a ransom of Rs 6 lakh from his family to fuel his cinematic ambition, the police said.