Take a ‘bold leap’ in Indo-US ties: US think tank

WASHINGTON – As President Barack Obama prepares for his India trip, a US think tank has advised his team to produce a “bold leap forward” in Indo-US ties that could change the history of the 21st century. It said the US has a “compelling interest in facilitating democratic India’s emergence as a global power”.

The … Original article on : Take a ‘bold leap’ in Indo-US ties: US think tank.

Two coaches of Kolkata Metro derail

KOLKATA – Two coaches of a Kolkata Metro train derailed near the Central Station here Wednesday, triggering panic among passengers, none of whom were injured, an official said.

The accident took place when the Kavi Subhas-bound train got stranded in a tunnel. The passengers were evacuated through an emergency exit, the Metro Railway spokesperson … Read more >>>.

Murder convict inspector promoted in Jharkhand

RANCHI – The Jharkhand police department has promoted an inspector, who was convicted for murdering a school teacher, to the rank of a deputy superintendent of police.

Bhagwan Prasad was convicted by a Central Bureau of Investigation court last year for killing Ranjana Palit. Prasad, who had an illicit relationship with Palit, burnt her to …. Read the original article  : Murder convict inspector promoted in Jharkhand.

Canada shamed by monster commander’s deeds

TORONTO – Canada was stunned and shamed by the graphic accounts of evil deeds of its former top military commander Russell Williams – who Monday pleaded guilty to raping and killing two women and taping their ordeal and breaking into young girls’ bedrooms to steal lingerie – played in court Tuesday.

The courtroom recoiled …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tsunami Exercise In New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND (Gaea Times.com) New Zealand is all set to test its tsunami response skills today in an exercise named Tangaroa. The exercise conducted on Wednesday morning was a valuable exercise for Wanganui’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). More than a 100 agency were supposed to take part in the exercise, which seeks to improve …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Two held with 380 liquor cartons in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH – As many as 380 cartons of Indian made foreign liquor, which were being smuggled to Gujarat, have been seized and two men arrested, police said Wednesday.

The operation cell of Chandigarh Police laid a trap near suburb Manimajra after a tip-off.
“A truck was intercepted and 380 cartons of Indian made foreign … Read more >>>.

Goa Police keep eye on Sanatan Sanstha ahead of Diwali

PANAJI – Goa Police will maintain vigil on the Sanatan Sanstha (SS) in the run-up to Diwali, especially as some office-bearers of the rightwing Hindu group have warned against “glorifying Narakasur”, a mythical demon, in connection with the festival.

A police spokesperson said the vigil comes in the wake of statements by Sanstha officials …. Source article  : Goa Police keep eye on Sanatan Sanstha ahead of Diwali.

Pakistan tax evaders owe Rs.100 bn to exchequer

ISLAMABAD – Tax evaders in Pakistan owe a whopping Rs.100 billion to the national exchequer, officials said.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is stuck in litigation in courts against thousands of tax evaders.
Revenue officials told National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that they had requested Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry to constitute a special …. Original source  : Pakistan tax evaders owe Rs.100 bn to exchequer.

Death toll in Vietnam storms reaches 112

HANOI – At least 46 people were killed in the latest heavy rains to hit central Vietnam, taking the October death toll to 112, authorities said Wednesday.

Most of the victims from Tuesday’s rains were swept away by floods in Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh and Thua Thien Hue provinces, the National Steering Committee … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Death toll in Vietnam storms reaches 112.

Fire in firecrackers warehouse, three injured

LUCKNOW – At least three people were injured Wednesday when a major fire broke out in a warehouse storing firecrackers in a densely populated area of Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi district, police said.

The fire engulfed the warehouse in Chowk area, some 250 km from here.
“It could have resulted in a major mishap, but the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fire in firecrackers warehouse, three injured.

Australian cops use Facebook to curb stalker

MELBOURNE – Now the long arm of the law can reach you through the world wide web too. Australian police have shown the way by using Facebook to restrict a man from contacting his partner after he harassed her via the online social network.

The Victoria Police have served an intervention order via Facebook on …. Source article  : Australian cops use Facebook to curb stalker.

25 hurt in Colombia volcano eruption

BOGOTA – Twenty-five people were injured Tuesday when a volcano erupted in northwest Colombia, Xinhua reported.

It erupted around 8.30 p.m. in Arboletes, said Jose Martinez, Arboletes municipality councilor.
Twhenty-five people were hurt while they tried to escape the lava.
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20-year-old student named police chief in Mexican town

MEXICO CITY – A 20-year-old criminology student, the only candidate for the position, was designated as police chief in the violence-plagued town of Guadalupe Distrito Bravo, Mexican media reported Tuesday.

Marisol Valles Garcia took charge Monday of security in the town, population 10,000, on the US border. The community is around 80 km east of [..] Read the original article: here.

Four arrested for planning to kidnap Delhi doctor

NOIDA – Four people have been arrested in Noida for allegedly conspiring to kidnap a Delhi-based doctor for ransom, police said Tuesday.

According to sources in Special Task Force (STF), four men identified as Sirajuddin, Ravi Kumar, Insha Allah and Pappu were arrested Monday evening for conspiring to kidnap Dr. S. Farooqi, the owner of …. Original source  : Four arrested for planning to kidnap Delhi doctor.

Four killed in Chhattisgarh accident

RAIPUR – Four people were killed Tuesday when their speeding car hit a tree in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur town, police said.

According to the police, five people were inside the car when it hit a roadside tree near the Degree Girls College. Four of them died on the spot while the fifth was battling for life … Read more »»».

Crude bomb found near Lucknow stadium

LUCKNOW – A crude bomb was found lying in a plastic bag near the Chowk Stadium here Tuesday, police said.

“The bomb has been defused. We are yet to ascertain its intensity. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) has started an investigation in this regard,” police inspector K.C. Tiwari told reporters.
The bomb was found …. Source article  : Crude bomb found near Lucknow stadium.

Trinamool supporter killed in clash with CPI-M workers

KOLKATA – One person was shot dead and four people were injured Tuesday as clashes between the ruling Marxist and the Trinamool Congress broke out in the city’s posh satellite township of Salt Lake, police said.

Balai Mondal, a Trinamool Congress supporter, was killed and four supporters of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) sustained … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Trinamool supporter killed in clash with CPI-M workers.

43 die in Benin floods: UN

GENEVA – At least 43 people have died in flooding that has left more than two-thirds of the West African nation of Benin underwater, the UN said Tuesday.

Elisabeth Byrs, a spokeswoman for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Geneva, said some 360,000 people have been affected, with almost 56,000 … Original article on : 43 die in Benin floods: UN.

Saudi prince found guilty of killing servant

LONDON – A gay Saudi prince on trial in Britain was Tuesday found guilty of beating and strangling his servant to death in a London hotel, a media report said

Saud Abdulaziz bin Nasser al Saud, a grandson of the billionaire king of Saudi Arabia, was convicted of murdering Bandar Abdulaziz by the Old Bailey …. Original source  : Saudi prince found guilty of killing servant.

CBI books Mumbai realtor for provident fund scam

MUMBAI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday said it had filed a charge sheet against realtor Hiranandani brothers and 26 others in connection with a Rs.94 million employees provident fund evasion case.

According to CBI’s Deputy Inspector-General of Police Praveen Salunkhe, those named in the charge sheet include Niranjan Hiranandani and his brother … Original article on : CBI books Mumbai realtor for provident fund scam.