12,000 litres of petrol spills as fuel tanker overturns in Kerala

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November 28, 2019

Vatakara, Nov 28: A petrol tanker overturned at Vatakara near here on Thursday spilling 12,000 litres of fuel on the road, police said.

The incident occurred at around 5.30 am and left the driver of the truck injured, they said.

"Fire engines reached the spot and we have contained the situation.... The tanker had 12,000 litres of fuel... all the fuel has been spilled," a fireman in the rescue team told PTI.

According to police, the truck carrying Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) fuel hit a road roller before turning turtle.

It was carrying petrol in three compartments of 4000 litres each, they said.

"Only the driver was injured in the accident and he has been admitted to a nearby hospital," police said.

We have closed the road and traffic has been diverted, they said.

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Delhi-NCR

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May 10,2020

New Delhi, May 10: A medium-intensity earthquake of 3.4 magnitude hit Delhi on Sunday.

According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake occurred at 1.45pm at a depth of five kilometres.

There were no immediate reports of loss of life or property.

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I and B Minister Prakash Javadekar condemns alleged attack on Arnab Goswami

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April 23,2020

New Delhi, Apr 23: Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar, on Thursday condemned the attack on Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami saying that this is "against democracy".

"We condemn the attempt to attack renowned journalist Arnab Goswami. Essentially, we condemn every attack on any journalist. Because this is against democracy," the Union Minister said.

"It is really ironical that those who preach tolerance have become so intolerant. Therefore, we condemn this attempt. We appeal to the collective wisdom that this is undemocratic. As per present law, definitely, police takes action, if there is a complaint," said Javadekar.

Two persons were arrested on Thursday morning for allegedly attacking Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and his wife Samyabrata Ray in Mumbai.

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ED brings back Rs 1,350 cr worth polished diamonds, pearls of Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi firms from Hong Kong

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June 10,2020

New Delhi, Jun 10: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday brought back over 2,300 kg of polished diamonds and pearls worth Rs 1,350 crore of firms belonging to Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi from Hong Kong, officials said.

Out of the 108 consignments that landed at Mumbai, 32 belong to overseas entities "controlled" by Modi while the rest are of Mehul Choksi firms.

Both the businessmen are being probed by the ED under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with an over USD 2 billion alleged bank fraud at a PNB branch in Mumbai.

The valuables include polished diamonds, pearls and silver jewellery, and is worth Rs 1,350 crore.

The ED completed "all legal formalities" with authorities in Hong Kong to bring back these valuables, the agency said.

These will formally seized under the PMLA now, it said.

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