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By Julia Hollingsworth, Adam Renton, Melissa Macaya and Melissa Mahtani, CNNOur live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has moved here. From CNN’s Yong XiongA New Zealand pilot who has been linked to Taiwan's first locally-transmitted coronavirus case in 255 days could lose his job, EVA Air said Wednesday.  The Taiwanese airline said it will convene an investigation and disciplinary committee, which could recommend dismissal if the pilot is confirmed to have violated Covid control measures.  According to news reports, the unidentified New Zealander failed to provide complete information to Taiwanese contact tracing authorities after he tested positive for coronavirus.  The foreign pilot is also facing fines from the government. EVA Air added that it will continue to cooperate with authorities to improve its anti-epidemic measures and has disinfected its aircraft. Read more about the situation in Taiwan:From CNN's Sandi SidhuThe Philippines will halt flights from the United Kingdom beginning on December 24 until the end of the year, the Southeast Asian country said Wednesday.  Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed off on the temporary suspension dates Tuesday, according to the state-run Philippine News Agency (PNA). Passengers who are in transit or arrive in the country before 12:01 a. m.  on December 24 will be permitted to enter the Philippines but must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine on arrival, the PNA report added. From CNN’s Virginia LangmaidThe United States reported more than 3,000 coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University -- the fifth time since the pandemic began that the country has added more than 3,000 Covid-19 fatalities in a day. Tuesday marked the fourth-highest number of deaths in the country from Covid-19 reported in a single day, according to JHU data.  The top five days for new deaths are:At least 18,217,159 cases of coronavirus and 322,585 deaths have been reported in the US, according to JHU data. From CNN's Lauren Fox and Manu RajuLike many of his own aides, Republicans on Capitol Hill were not given a heads up that US President Donald Trump was going to rail against the stimulus bill tonight on Twitter.  A Republican leadership aide told CNN “no” when asked if this was expected.  The aide pointed out that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had negotiated this bill.  He was the White House’s voice in the room, everyone assumed.  Another aide said Trump seemed to be “coming unhinged. ”The President is upset about several provisions that were actually in the omnibus spending bill, not the Covid relief bill. The omnibus spending bill that appropriates money for all the federal agencies for the rest of the fiscal year was combined with the stimulus bill, meaning there are numerous provisions unrelated to the pandemic relief that has also been voted on by Congress.  Multiple sources in Congress told CNN the President's threats would not lead to a renegotiation, given the measure was passed with big veto-proof majorities.  How this plays out is uncertain.  It’s possible Trump could veto the bill, but if he waits the full 10 days, it could push it into the new Congress when the Democratic majority is smaller in the House.  The bill hasn’t even been sent to the White House yet for his signature. At the moment, the hope on the Hill is he doesn’t veto the bill since he never explicitly said he will. Some opposition lawmakers reacted approvingly to Trump's calls for greater stimulus checks, and House Democrats will try to pass by unanimous consent on Thursday a bill to increase direct payments, though any one member can scuttle that effort. It’s unclear what will happen when or if such a bill is blocked. Government funding runs out on December 28. From Angus Watson in Sydney and Paul Devitt in Hong KongGladys Berejiklian, premier of Australia's New South Wales, has modified the state's social distancing restrictions in time for Christmas after reporting eight new locally-transmitted Covid-19 cases on Wednesday. From December 24 in greater Sydney, an unlimited number of children under the age of 12 can gather in a residential setting, adding to the rule of 10 that is currently in place, her office said in a statement.  The modified restrictions are from December 24 until December 26, the statement added. Seven of the new local infections are linked to the Northern Beach cluster, which has now grown to 97 cases in total.  New South Wales also reported eight new cases linked to returned travelers in quarantine. From CNN Health’s Lauren MascarenhasPregnant women are unlikely to pass coronavirus to their babies, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open on Tuesday.  However, they are also less likely to pass protective coronavirus antibodies to infants than expected, researchers from Harvard Medical School found. Dr.  Andrea Edlow, a maternal-fetal specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and colleagues studied 127 pregnant women admitted to three Boston hospitals earlier this year. While 64 women tested positive for Covid-19, none of their babies tested positive.  Among these women, the team found evidence of the virus in respiratory fluids, but not in the bloodstream or placenta. Though some mothers had coronavirus antibodies, the levels of antibodies found in umbilical cord blood were lower than expected, which the team says may leave newborns at risk for infection.  The researchers focused on women in their third trimester of pregnancy, which is “typically regarded as the time when highest placental antibody transfer occurs,” they write. From CNN’s Virginia LangmaidThe United States reported 117,777 current Covid-19 hospitalizations on Tuesday, setting a new record high since the pandemic began, according to the Covid Tracking Project (CTP).  This is the 21st consecutive day that the US has remained above 100,000 current hospitalizations. The highest hospitalization numbers according to CTP data are:At least 18,202,019 cases of coronavirus and 322,345 deaths have been reported in the US, according to Johns Hopkins University data. From CNN’s Jonny Hallam in AtlantaThe Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has reduced the prison sentences of a US teen and her boyfriend after she broke the British Caribbean territory’s quarantine rules by going to watch him take part in a jet ski competition, her attorney said.  Skylar Mack, 18, from Georgia and her boyfriend Vanjae Ramgeet, 24, had their prison terms reduced to two months after the court agreed the original term of four months was not appropriate in the circumstances of this case. Mack left for the Islands on November 27 after testing negative for Covid-19 at home.  When Mack landed, she was given another Covid-19 test, which came back negative and she was told to remain in isolation for two weeks.  Instead, she decided to attend Ramgeet's jet ski competition two days later. Race attendees, who knew Mack, reported her breach of isolation and officials arrested her.  She was initially sentenced to four months in prison, as was Ramgeet for "abetting" her offence.  In a statement to CNN, attorney Jonathon Hughes said "whilst it was our hope that Skylar would be able to return home to resume her studies in January, we accept the decision of the court. ""Ms.  Mack and Mr.  Ramgeet continue to express remorse for their actions and ask for the forgiveness of the people of the Cayman Islands," he said. From CNN's Nikki Carvajal, Kevin Liptak and Jeremy DiamondUS President Donald Trump signaled he will not sign the coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress unless it amends the massive spending legislation. The extraordinary message came after Trump largely left negotiations over the measure to lawmakers and his Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.  It leaves the future of the $900 billion stimulus package and its accompanying government funding measure in question. Trump did not explicitly threaten to veto the bill, but said he was dissatisfied with its final state. The statement was filmed by the White House and was not open to the media.  Reporters did not have a chance to ask the President questions.  It’s unclear when the message was recorded. The President has in the past said he would sign the bill, and earlier Tuesday the White House publicly defended the proposal.  But many of his allies have spoken out against the agreement passed by Congress. Please enable JavaScript for a better experience.


Gujarat: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah holds a road show in Ahmedabad. https://t.co/T42WkCPz9i

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be addressing poll rallies in Aalo in Arunachal Pradesh, Moran in Assam and Gohpur in Assam.  BJP chief Amit Shah will also be addressing poll rally in Gandhinagar followed by a road show before he files his nomination from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat.  Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari and leaders of BJP’s allies such as Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, SAD supremo Parkash Singh Badal and LJP founder Ram Vilas Paswan are expected to be present during party president Amit Shah’s filing of nomination.  Follow Live updates here: BJP’s mission in Arunachal Pradesh is 60+2: CM KhanduExuding confidence in the BJP’s poll prospects in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Saturday that voters will help the saffron party accomplish its mission of “60 plus two” in the state. “We have a target of winning all the seats and the BJPs mission is 60 plus two,” Khandu said while addressing an election rally here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP has already opened its account in the state with three candidates declared elected unopposed in the 60-member Assembly. Approved five new bridges on Brahmaputra: PM ModiConstructed roads in villages and cities, our government has also approved five new bridges on Brahmaputra for Assam’s welfare: PM Modi When world is praising India, opposition is raising questions on India’s achievement: PM Modi in AssamWhole world has been praising the India for its development steps and security stances.  But the opposition has been raising questions on India’s achievements: PM Modi In Assam’s Gohpur‘Backed Congress in 1971 when India defeated Pakistan in war’: PM Modi in AssamWe supported Congress in 1971 when the then government defeated Pakistan and provided freedom to Bangladesh, but today Congress has been raising questions on our soldier’s valour: PM Modi in Assam Worked with honesty for Assam: PM Modi in AssamI have worked with honesty for the betterment of Assam, Congress only destroyed the states: PM Modi in Assam BJP chief Amit Shah files nomination from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seatAmit Shah files nomination from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat, top NDA leaders including Union home minister Rajnath Singh, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitely, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackrey and Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani accompany him.  Working to develop Northeast as India’s new energy hub: PM ModiNortheast has power to become new India’s new energy hub, govt is working hard to develop region for realising this dream: PM Modi in Moran. Only Congress and terrorist not happy with BJP govt.  : PM ModiPeople are happy with BJP govt but it is only Congress and terrorists who are not happy: PM Modi at Moran rally,reports news agency PTI.  Planning to provide Schedule Tribe status to Assam’s six communities: PM ModiNDA government committed to save Assam’s tradition and culture.  We are thinking to provide Schedule Tribe status to Assam’s six communities: PM Modi Congress donot want to see anyone associated with Tea business: PM ModiCongress has problems with Chowkidars and Chaiwalas, Initially I thought the problem was with only one chaiwala but after touring whole country I realised that they don’t want to see any chaiwala or anyone associated with tea business: PM Modi in Assam’s MoranWhen ASAT test was done, Congress had tears in their eyes: PM ModiWhole world stood with India after surgical strikes, but Congress did not.  When our scientist carried out A-SAT test, Congress got tears in their eyes: PM Modi in Assam Assam first state to provide gas and fuel to nation, but only 40% residents of Assam got gas connections in 70 years: PM ModiAssam was the state where India for the first time got fuel and oil but only 40 percent of the houses of this state got gas connection, but now within 5 years we have taken the number to 85 percent.  Same with electricity, only 40 percent of houses in Assam got electricity in 70 years, but within 5 years of our government almost ever house in Assam has electricity connection.  Congress made fun of our scientists: PM ModiCongress’s statement after Surgical strikes were seen by the nation, even when our scientist had achieved what only three countries could, congress made fun of them also: PM Modi while addressing poll rally in Arunachal  आपने सर्जिकल स्ट्राइक के समय ये खुद देखा है।जब भारत ने आतंकियों को घर में घुसकर मारा, तो इनका क्या रवैया रहा, ये भी आपने देखा है।जब हमारे वैज्ञानिक दुनिया को हैरान कर देते हैं, तो भी ये उसका मजाक उड़ाने के बहाने खोज लेते हैं: पीएम श्री @narendramodi #NorthEast4ModiDouble engine of growth for Arunachal after 2019 LS polls: PM ModiI believe youth of Arunachal Pradesh, I am sure NDA government at both centre and state will act as double engine of growth for the state: PM Modi Congress is blinded by love for neighbouring country : PM Modi Congress and its leaders have been blinded by the love for neighbouring country to the point that they don’t cherish Northeast or India anymore, their statements are being flashed in Pakistan: PM Modi Other PMs did not visit Arunachal Pradesh in 30 years, I visited Northeast 30 times in 5 years: PM Modi in Arunachal Pradesh’s AaloIt is after 30 years that a Prime Minister has visited Arunachal Pradesh’s Aalo, but in BJP’s rule Prime Minister has visited Northeast over 30 times within five years: Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing poll rally in Arunachal Pradesh’s AaloBJP president Amit Shah holds road show in GandhinagarGujarat: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah holds a road show in Ahmedabad,reports news agency ANI.   Gujarat: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah holds a road show in Ahmedabad.  pic. twitter. com/T42WkCPz9iFeel fortune to be named BJP’s candidate from Gandhinagar LS seat: Amit ShahMy political career started in 1982, when I was a poll party head in Gandhinagar.  I feel fortunate to be announced BJP’s candidate from Lok Sabha seat which was once Lok Sabha seat to LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee: BJP president Amit Shah If we can credit Indira Gandhi for 1971 war victory, why can’t we credit Modi for airstrikes: Rajnath SinghIn 1971 Atal Bihari Vajpayee congratulated Indira Gandhi for war victory over Pakistan because we placed nation first and party later but Congress has been trying to discredit Narendra Modi’s decision making abilities: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh India will soon be one of the top 3 super powers of the world: Union Home Minister Rajnath SinghIt is Narendra Modi who has taken India ahead of time, if given second chance then NDA government under Narendra Modi’s leadership will soon be regarded as one of the top three super powers of the world: Union Home Minister Rajnath SinghNDA government is ‘Power to the Poor’ government: Ram Vilas PaswanNDA government is ‘Power to the Poor’ government, we made sure SC/ST and OBC get economically and socially stronger: LJP founder Ram Villas Paswan ‘Kaun banega PM’: Uddhav Thackeray’s poser to Opposition Grand alliance should hold a rally together and announce PM candidate, they are all busy proving different leaders as PM candidates: Uddhav Thackeray Some people were celebrating thinking BJP and Shiv sena are fighting, but we are on same track now: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav ThackeryPeople must be surprised that I reached at Amit Shah’s nomination filing.  Some of them were celebrating thinking that two parties of same ideologies were fighting.  We had detailed discussion over our misunderstandings and now we are on same track: Uddhav Thackery Our government achieved things that other governments could not in 50 years: Nitin Gadkari in GandhinagarWhat other governments failed to achieve in 50 years, our government did in 5 years.  Amit Shah is India’s biggest organiser and campaigner: Prakash Singh BadalAmit Shah is India’s biggest organiser and campaigner, he was chief campaigner and organiser in 2014 when Narendra Modi was elected as Prime Minister of India: SAD supremo Prakash Singh Badal Amit Shah pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhai Patel before addressing poll rally in GandhinagarAhmedabad: BJP President Amit Shah pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, he will file his nomination for Gandhinagar parliamentary constituency today, reports news agency ANI.  Ahmedabad: BJP President Amit Shah pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, he will file his nomination for Gandhinagar parliamentary constituency today.  #Gujarat pic. twitter. com/HL1a0fupMxUP village threatens to boycott LS polls over demand for bridgeThe residents of a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district have threatened to boycott the upcoming Lok Sabha elections over the authorities not paying heed to their demand to construct a bridge over Solani river. The decision was taken at a panchayat meeting in Yogender Nagar village. A villager, Pratap Singh, said since the village is located near the river, residents face problems in getting across. These problems are aggravated during the monsoon season, he added, reports news agency PTI.  Top NDA leaders to be present during Amit Shah’s filing of nominationUnion ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari and leaders of BJP’s allies such as Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, SAD supremo Parkash Singh Badal and LJP founder Ram Vilas Paswan are expected to be present during party president Amit Shah’s filing of nomination, reports news agency PTI Amit Shah to address poll rally, before filing nomination from GandhinagarBJP president Amit Shah will be addressing poll rally in Gandhinagar followed by a roadshow before he files his nomination from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha.   भाजपा राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री @AmitShah जी 30 मार्च, 2019 को दोपहर 1. 20 बजे गांधीनगर संसदीय क्षेत्र से नामांकन करेंगे।नामांकन से पूर्व माननीय अध्यक्ष जी विशाल जनसभा और रोड शो भी करेंगे।जनसभा- सुबह 9. 40 बजेरोड शो- सुबह 10. 40 बजेनामांकन- दोपहर 1. 20 बजे pic. twitter. com/PGD7y1Qwn2


A video is being shared on social media claiming it as visuals of AP Congress leaders scuffle during the recent Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in Karimnagar.  Let’s verify the claim made in the post. Claim: Video of AP Congress leaders hitting each other during the recent Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in Karimnagar. Fact: The video shows an old incident that took place during the 2014 Independence Day celebrations in Karimnagar.  This scuffle took place between the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders in Karimnagar district, Telangana.  YSRCP women leader Susheela, along with her husband was seen hitting the then YSRCP Karimnagar district President Bhaskar Reddy in the video.  This video has nothing to do with the Congress leaders and Andhra Pradesh.  Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE. On reverse image search of the screenshots in the video, similar visuals were found in a video published by the ‘ETV Andhra Pradesh’ news channel on 15 August 2014.  The description of the photo states, “Spat Between YCP Leaders @ Flag Hoisting In Karimnagar”. When we searched for more details using these keywords, we found that the ‘NDTV’ news website had reported this incident through an article on 15 August 2014.  This incident reportedly took place during the 2014 Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in Karimnagar.  According to the article, YSRCP women leader Susheela had hit the then YSRCP Karimnagar district President Bhaskar Reddy during the Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in Karimnagar.  This article reported that Susheela was angry with Bhaskar Reddy for not informing her about party events and denying her the post of the district women’s wing chief. Reporting the complete details of this incident, several news websites published articles in 2014.  They can be seen here and here.  From all these pieces of evidence, it can be concluded that the video shared in the post is an old one and has nothing to do with the AP Congress leaders. To sum it up, an old scuffle video of YSRCP leaders is being shared as visuals of AP Congress leaders hitting each other during the recent Independence Day celebrations.


Kerala: Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri visits Kozhikode Airport, where an #AirIndiaExpress flight crashlanded yesterday.

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Aviation minister warns against 'speculating' on air disaster causeFindings of probe in plane accident will be made public: Hardeep Singh Puri ₹10 lakh as interim relief to families of deceased: aviation ministerCISF to award 3 officers for rescue efforts at Kozhikode International AirportRefrain from speculative observations bordering on irresponsible: Aviation MinisterEnquiry into accident ordered under Aircraft Act: Hardeep Singh Puri'Aircraft involved in accident NOT a wide body aircraft': Hardeep Singh PuriHardeep Singh Puri chairs meet to take stock of situation after Kozhikode accidentMizoram's Lengpui airport safe for landing: OfficialFelt like a 'nightmare', says plane crash survivorAI mourns Kerala plane crash with ‘black’ logo on social media handlesState will bear treatment expense of all injured in crash: Kerala CMMetal cutters used to rescue passengers, says CISF IGRussian President Vladimir Putin condoles plane crashA 'back home' last selfie of passenger who died in crash goes viralDay after an Air India Express plane overshot and fell 50 metres off the end of the runway at the airport, Union minister of civil aviation Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday reached the crash site to take stock if the situation. Puri said that 18 people died in the tragedy while 149 are being treated at the hospital.  He also announced  ₹10 lakh assistance for the next of kin of the deceased. Two black boxes have been recovered from the Calicut bound flight from Dubai that crashed with 190 people onboard on Friday, the minister said. Here are the live updates on Kerala plane crashAviation minister warns against 'speculating' on air disaster causeIndia's civil aviation minister on Saturday warned against speculation over the cause of a disaster in which at least 18 people died after an Air India Express jet overshot a runway in a storm and plunged down a bank.  Critics have raised questions about potentially dangerous conditions at Kozhikode airport in the southern state of Kerala, where the Boeing 737 crash-landed with 190 passengers and crew aboard, reports AFP. Findings of probe in plane accident will be made public: Hardeep Singh PuriUnion Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that findings of the investigation into the accident of Air India Express plane in Kozhikode on Friday will be made public.  The minister said in a tweet on Saturday that black boxes of the flight, which came from Dubai and skidded off the runway, have been recovered, reports ANI.  ₹10 lakh as interim relief to families of deceased: aviation ministerCivil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the ministry has announced an interim relief of Rs10 lakhs to the families of those who have lost their lives in Kozhikode air accident,  ₹2 lakh to the seriously injured &  ₹50,000 to people with minor injuries. We have announced an interim relief of  ₹10 lakhs to the families of those who have lost their lives in Kozhikode air accident,  ₹2 lakh to the seriously injured &  ₹50,000 to people with minor injuries. @PMOIndia @AmitShah @MoCA_GoI @PIB_India @FlyWithIX @AAI_OfficialCISF to award 3 officers for rescue efforts at Kozhikode International AirportCentral Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Saturday announced awarding the Director General (DG) commendation DISC to three officers for their outstanding efforts during the rescue operations at Kozhikode airport, reports ANI. Refrain from speculative observations bordering on irresponsible: Aviation MinisterEncourage all to exercise patience, refrain from speculative observations bordering on irresponsible, said Aviation Minister on Kerala plane crash. Enquiry into accident ordered under Aircraft Act: Hardeep Singh PuriIn case of Kozhikode accident, an enquiry has been ordered under Aircraft Act, black boxes of flight IX-1344 have been recovered.  Findings of this investigation will be made public, tweeted Hardeep Singh Puri. 'Aircraft involved in accident NOT a wide body aircraft': Hardeep Singh Puri"I would like to remind my colleagues that the aircraft involved in the incident at Kozhikode was a B-737-800 which is NOT a wide body aircraft.  As far as wide body aircraft are concerned, DGCA had carried out a thorough assessment & prescribed comprehensive mitigation measures," Civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted. Hardeep Singh Puri chairs meet to take stock of situation after Kozhikode accident"Resuming discussions from where we left off late last night. Joined by senior officials including Secy @MoCA_GoI, Chairman @AAI_Official, DG @DGCAIndia & AAIB among others to take stock of the situation arising due to the accident in Kozhikode," Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted. Mizoram's Lengpui airport safe for landing: OfficialAmong five airports in the country having tabletop runways, Mizoram's Lengpui airport is safe for landing of passengers flights upto Airbus 320 and cargo flights, an official said on Saturday. Felt like a 'nightmare', says plane crash survivor"I thought it was a nightmare.  I could see heaps of twisted metal spread around when I opened my eyes after the initial shock of the impact,” said Vijayamohan, a resident of nearby Malaparamba.  His wife Jameema is admitted in the ICU.  The couple had gone to Dubai in December to join their son but got held up due to the Covid-19 induced lockdown. AI mourns Kerala plane crash with ‘black’ logo on social media handlesThe logo of Air India has turned black on social media for offering condolences to the families of the demised during the Kozhikode plane crash. State will bear treatment expense of all injured in crash: Kerala CM"Apart from the solatium for the victims, the state government would bear the treatment expenses of all those injured in this unfortunate plane crash irrespective of the hospitals they are in.  The Civil Aviation Ministry and other Central Government agencies are expected to announce compensation for the air passengers.  If any further assistance is required, the State Government will take an appropriate decision at that time to support them to get back to a normal life," Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said. Metal cutters used to rescue passengers, says CISF IGThe front and last rows of the plane were badly damaged and metal cutters were used to evacuate the passengers from the Air India Express flight that crashed at Kozhikode airport on Friday night, said the Central Industrial Security Force IG CV Anand. Russian President Vladimir Putin condoles plane crashRussian President Vladimir Putin has sent his condolences to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the tragic plane crash at Kozhikode. A 'back home' last selfie of passenger who died in crash goes viralA selfie taken by Sharufudheen Pillassery, along with his wife and three-year-old daughter in PPE kits inside the Air India Express flight from Dubai that crashed here, has gone viral as reports emerged that the journey turned out to be his last trip. First published: Aug 08, 2020 06:18 IST


Pres. Trump impeachment trial complicates 2020 Democrats' time on campaign trail. https://t.co/suSN0jB16N

By Ted Barrett, Ali Zaslav and Caroline Kelly, CNNUpdated 9:06 AM ET, Tue January 21, 2020  (CNN)Chief Justice John Roberts swore in senators last week to officially begin the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, but the trial starts in earnest Tuesday afternoon, when Republicans and Democrats are expected to battle over a resolution setting the rules for the trial and start opening arguments shortly afterward.  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will propose a timeline for the trial that would break from the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, according to a four-page organizing resolution obtained by CNN.  CNN's Jeremy Herb, Manu Raju, Phil Mattingly and Lauren Fox contributed to this report.


"I think that there's a lot of covering up," says Lonita Baker, an attorney for Breonna Taylor's family, of the investigation into Taylor's death.

"We're not giving up on state-level manslaughter or murder charges in the case... There's sufficient probable cause here." https://t.co/4ZAwPZwRVt

Her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, is also calling for their release. Breonna Taylor's family speaks out as protests continue nationwideBreonna Taylor's family and boyfriend are demanding the release of grand jury proceeding transcripts after a Kentucky grand jury indicted one officer for endangering Taylor's neighbors during the police shooting that resulted in her death. Taylor's family is "heartbroken, devastated and outraged and confused," family attorney Ben Crump said at a news conference Friday. "There seems to be two justice systems in America -- one for Black America and one for white America," he said. Crump went on, "What did Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron present to the grand jury?  Did he present any evidence on Breonna Taylor's behalf?  Or did he make a unilateral decision to put his thumb on the scales of justice to help try to exonerate and justify the killing of Breonna Taylor by these police officers?  And in doing so, make sure that Breonna Taylor's family never got their day in court. "Family attorney Lonita Baker demanded a special prosecutor be appointed to present to a grand jury on Taylor's behalf. Brett Hankison, an officer who has since been fired from the Louisville Metro Police Department, was indicted Wednesday on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment for firing into the apartment directly behind Taylor's. The neighboring apartment had three people inside, thus the three charges against Hankison, said Cameron.  The other officers involved in Taylor's death were not charged. "Release the transcript so we can have transparency," Crump said.  "And if you did everything you could do on Breonna's behalf, you shouldn't have any problems whatsoever, Daniel Cameron, to release the transcript to see you fought for all of Kentucky's citizens. "Taylor, 26, was shot dead by police while in her Louisville home on March 13.  Taylor and her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, were asleep when three Louisville police officers, including Hankison, tried to execute a "no-knock" search warrant. The officers were investigating a suspected drug operation linked to Taylor's ex-boyfriend.  No drugs were found in the apartment. Walker contends he asked the officers to identify themselves as they tried to break open the door, but got no response, which prompted him to open fire with his licensed gun.  Earlier this month, he filed a lawsuit against the city of Louisville, its police and others, for immunity against his actions that night under Kentucky's "stand your ground" law. Walker's attorneys are also pushing for the release of the grand jury transcripts.  On Saturday, they filed a motion in his lawsuit asking for access to the grand jury transcript and recordings to "promote 'the ends of justice' and the search for the truth. " The motion is also asking for all materials gathered by the police department's public integrity unit pertaining to the incident. Mattingly was shot in the leg, according to Cameron. Cameron said no shots from Hankison struck Taylor. Hankison was fired and the other officers involved were placed on administrative duty. After the grand jury decision, Cameron said at a news conference Wednesday, "According to Kentucky law, the use of force by Mattingly and Cosgrove was justified to protect themselves.  This justification bars us from pursuing criminal charges in Ms.  Breonna Taylor's death. ""The truth is now before us.  The facts have been examined, and a grand jury comprised of our peers and fellow citizens has made a decision," Cameron said.  "Justice is not often easy.  Our team conducted interviews in this case, and spent thousands of hours examining all of the available evidence. "Federal prosecutors are looking into potential civil rights charges. On Friday, Crump said the decision in Taylor's case follows a pattern "of the blatant disrespect and marginalization of Black people but especially Black women in America who have been killed by police. "Taylor's aunt, Bianca Austin, wore Taylor's EMT jacket at the news conference and read a statement on behalf of her sister and Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer. "This has been emotionally, mentally and physically draining for my sister," Austin said. Palmer, in her statement, said Cameron "had the power to do the right thing.  He had the power to start the healing of this city. "Cameron "helped me realize . . .  it will always be us against them," Palmer continued.  "That we are never safe when it comes to them. " She said she has "no faith in the legal system, in the police, in the laws that are not made to protect us Black and brown people. "Palmer said Cameron "alone didn't fail her," and that her daughter was also failed by "the judge who signed the search warrant . . .  the terrorist who broke down her door . . .  [and] the system as a whole. ""You didn't just rob me and my family, you robbed the world of a queen . . .  a queen who was starting to pave her path," Palmer's statement said. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events


After Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister Of India, announced a financial package for poor to help them amidst these testing and tough times of coronavirus, a message claiming Jio is giving away free recharge went viral on several social media platforms.  Many people on both Facebook and Whatsapp have claimed that by sharing and clicking on this link, people would get free recharge of rupees 498, immediately from Jio.  “Jio free recharge Rs 498 all users” reads the claim.  This post had more than 150 comments where users constantly kept pitching in their mobile phone numbers to avail this free recharge.  Since most of them thought it to be true, they shared it too so that more and more people could use this free service.  Here’s another Facebook post with 500+ shares:   Not only was Facebook involved in rapidly sharing this post but also Twitter and Whatsapp.     Archived version of the same can be seen here This story is false and that is something that we can all figure out by the way the link has been established.  We all know Jio operates from its app and not through these unknown links.  Had this post been true, the announcement would have been made official in the form of ads.  Since there is no such evidence floating on the internet, this claim turns out to be completely false.  Jio took to its official Twitter handle to confirm that there is no such service or free facility offered from its end.  Jio does not send such messages/calls.  All Jio offer related information is transparently available in your MyJio app or on https://t. co/j7Fw92n4et.  Pls watch out for spam messages & scammers – Kashypi — JioCare (@JioCare) March 24, 2020  This was written in reply to one of the posts spreading the same information.  These are usually WhatsApp/Telemarketing scams and the aim behind such a plan is usually to earn a lot of money.  This is how these are processed: There are generally two ways in which these scams are operated – 1- Such offers do not ask the users to pay any money so they think giving it a shot will not harm them in any manner as they might as well turn lucky if they worked well.  So they often start with filling up forms, submitting and sharing it on other Whatsapp groups as directed.  Since a lot of people send it on various groups, members of these groups also give it a try and this way a lot of people collectively register on the website in a very short span of time.  The owners of these websites then use these contacts of the registered users as database and sell it for telemarketing which further begin giving you calls on insurance offers, schemes, loans etc.  2- Advertisement on their home page which increases traffic through a lot of visits in less time.  The owner earns on the basis of how many visitors view their website.  3.  In the end, it asks you to install an app whihc actually is a malware, slows you mobile, pop ups advertisements and steals your data.    What can you do?  1- Check the URL of the website.  A credible website will never have a complicated name with too many characters joined in a line making it longer than a usual URL.  The government websites will mostly have “. gov” so it is easy to recognise when it is not a government website.  2- The right website will never ask you to share the link with 8-10 people or Whatsapp groups.  It is a trap and you should be able to catch it the next time you find it.  3- On looking closely, you will be able to catch any grammatical errors and spelling mistakes which a properly made authentic website will not usually have.  4- The kind of ads and banners they run on their page will speak volumes.    Many such Scams were debunked earlier.  No, PM is not giving out free masks to all, it’s a usual TeleMarketing WhatsApp scam.   Jio’s viral claim of free 25 GB data stands false    BEWARE!  Many old WhatsApp scams floating around under new names and offers.   Another WhatsApp Scam.  PM is not giving away laptops for free  WhatsApp scam in the name of unemployment compensation.   This WhatsApp Scam is not getting you any free Solar Panel.   Yet another Whatsapp scam, this time in the name Paytm cash  Yet another WhatsApp scam, this time in the name of free t-shirt from Reliance Jio  No, you won’t get the bag but they will get the money.   WhatsApp Scam in name of JIO DTH   Yet another WhatsApp scam !   It’s a TeleMarketing Scam.  You can’t extend JIO offer with this.   A WhatsApp Scam back again, misusing photo of our PM as usual.   Yet another WhatsApp scam using PM’s photo.   You can’t get in KBC this way.  Another WhatsApp Scam.   https://smhoaxslayer. com/can-you-change-whatsapp-from-green-to-any-o


The partial government shutdown may be over, but the effects on Joshua Tree and other national parks still linger https://t.co/YglvBD14AY https://t.co/V3Mbts1rqb

CBO estimates the shutdown cost $11 billion, and $3 billion won't be recovered. White House disputes CBO report estimating shutdown cost economy $11 billionThe nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that the longest-running government shutdown in U. S.  history came at a price.  It cost the economy $11 billion, with $3 billion that will never be recovered, according to a report released Monday. For the fourth quarter of 2018, the CBO estimated real gross domestic product was reduced by $3 billion compared to what it would have been.  The level of real GDP for the first quarter of 2019 is estimated to be $8 billion lower, due to a combination of the partial government shutdown delaying approximately $18 billion in federal spending, suspending services for federal workers and a reduction in demand lowering output in the private sector. "Risks to the economy were becoming increasingly significant as the shutdown continued," the report read.  "Although their precise effects on economic output are uncertain, the negative effects of such factors would have become increasingly important if the partial shutdown had extended beyond five weeks. "While CBO anticipates a majority of the lost real GDP will be recovered, about $3 billion will not be.  That's about 0. 02 percent of the projected annual GDP in 2019, according to the report. "Among those who experienced the largest and most direct negative effects are federal workers who faced delayed compensation and private-sector entities that lost business," the report said.  "Some of those private-sector entities will never recoup that lost income. "In the wake of the report's release, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for an end to President Donald Trump's shutdowns. "As the dust settles from the Trump Shutdown, it is clear as day that the president's temper tantrum caused serious and lasting damage to our nation's economy," Schumer said in a statement.  "If President Trump didn't appreciate the error of his ways after seeing the human suffering his needless shutdown caused, maybe the extensive economic damage he inflicted will set the president straight: No more Trump Shutdowns. "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Trump should "swiftly sign" legislation to prevent another shutdown. "The President's shutdown inflicted needless pain and chaos in the lives of millions of Americans and stole billions of dollars from the economy.  Workers' financial security, families' well-being and America's economic strength all were senselessly sacrificed because of President Trump's callousness," Pelosi said in a statement.  "Families across the nation are still trying to recover from a month of missing paychecks and overdue bills, but the President is already threatening a second shutdown if he doesn't get his way. "In the first on-camera White House press briefing in 41 days, Larry Kudlow, director of the National Economic Council, disputed the CBO's report, saying the economy is "very strong" and that "there's certainly no permanent damage to the economy. ""In a $20 trillion economy, it's awfully hard to make even the best guesstimates of those kinds of small fractions of numbers.  That's what you're looking at here.  Let's see how it rolls out," Kudlow said.  When pressed what effects another government shutdown may have on the economy, Kudlow said he did not want to speculate. CBO's report analyzing the shutdown's effects came just days after the financial rating agency Standard & Poor's analyzed the cost of the partial government shutdown on the economy and found it added up to at least $6 billion -- more expensive than the $5. 7 billion Trump wanted for the border wall. About 800,000 federal workers were furloughed or required to work without pay during the historic shutdown.  On Friday, Trump signed legislation to reopen the government for three weeks, until Feb.  15. "The weekly compensation costs for workers at agencies that were without an appropriation totaled roughly $1. 8 billion, or about 40 percent of total compensation for federal workers," the report said. Trump said federal employees, who were on track to miss their second paycheck Friday, would receive back pay "very quickly, or as soon as possible.  It'll happen fast. "Not only will compensation be affected, but so will tax revenues, CBO predicts. ". . . As a result of some reduced activities by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that are meant to ensure taxpayers' compliance with tax law, CBO estimates that tax revenues will be roughly $2 billion lower in fiscal year 2019 because of the shutdown," the report said. The CBO said uncertainty surrounded its report, particularly regarding the shutdown’s effects on federal compensation, due -- in part -- to the fact that the number of furloughed federal workers fluctuated over the course of the shutdown. If the shutdown had stretched longer than five weeks, it may have further diminished consumer spending because of interruptions to federal assistance programs, like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, the report said.  Food stamp recipients received full benefits for February amid the shutdown. "Although CBO did not observe a significant drop-off in grants, subsidies, or other payments made to individuals during the five-week shutdown, a longer shutdown would probably have disrupted those payments," the report said. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events


Manipur | 44 Assam Rifles, under the aegis of 22 Sect AR/IGAR(E), along with Tamenglong district health officials establishes a COVID Vaccination Center here. Presently there are only four such centers including the 44 Assam Rifles vaccination center: Assam Rifles

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Union health ministry on Wednesday advised the states to keep Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine wastage under 1%.  In a high-level meeting to review preparations a day before vaccinations are being opened up for those 45 years of age and above, the ministry also directed the states to identify low vaccine coverage pockets, particularly in districts showing Covid-19 surge, and to take corrective measures. “Maintain vaccine wastage at less than 1% (present National Wastage Percentage being 6%).  Regularly review vaccine wastage across all levels to minimise the same.  Ensure timely utilisation of available stocks to avoid expiry of vaccines without usage.  Timely updating of data of vaccine consumption to be ensured on CoWIN & eVIN portals,” the health ministry directed all the states. Union health secretary, Rajesh Bhushan, and RS Sharma, chairperson, empowered group on Covid vaccination, held the online meeting with health secretaries, state mission directors of National Health Mission, and state immunisation officers of all states and Union Territories to review the status, pace and issues regarding Covid vaccination across the country as well as the preparations for April 1, 2021. Also Read | Over 84% of India’s daily Covid-19 cases reported from 8 statesFor vaccinating healthcare and frontline workers, the states were asked to ensure that only eligible beneficiaries are registered and vaccinated under the category; archive incorrect entries or duplications on the Co-WIN; identify pockets of low vaccination coverage at health facility, professional associations, blocks and districts to take corrective action; and ensure saturation of vaccination of these groups on priority.  The Centre assured states that there was no shortage of vaccines and no problem in storage and logistics of vaccines, and that it will continually replenish the stocks based on consumption trends. “…there is no value in conserving vaccines for the second dose and that states must promptly supply vaccines to all government and private hospitals where there is a demand,” Sharma told states. On the issue of vaccine stocks, the states were advised to ensure that there was no sedimentation of vaccine stocks at any level of storage; distribution was based on consumption to avoid overstocking as well as under-stocking at cold chain points and Covid vaccination centres (CVCs); and regular review of vaccine stocks and consumption is undertaken to identify gap areas and address the same. The health secretary reiterated the need for involving the private sector in Covid-19 vaccine delivery in a big way.  As of now, only 6,271 vaccination centres are in the private sector out of 47,441 total centres offering Covid-19 vaccination across the country. Also Read | WHO team urges patience after first look for origin of coronavirusBhushan asked states to conduct regular reviews of vaccinations at private Covid Vaccination Centres with respect to their capacity utilisation; undertake geographic information system (GIS) analysis of vaccination centres to identify need for additional vaccination centres within states and Union Territories; and also to proactively address apprehensions of private Covid Vaccination Centres regarding vaccine supply, guidelines etc. India started its Covid-19 vaccination coverage on January 16, 2021, and has administered at least 63 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to date.  Close to 50,000 beneficiaries above 60 years of age, and 7,000 beneficiaries above 45 years with co-morbidities, have so far been fully vaccinated in the country. Experts say immunising everyone will be the key to control the spread of infection. “Ultimately, we will need to get everyone, including children, immunised,” said Dr Gagandeep Kang, one of country’s top vaccinologist.


Not rape but enlightenment Franco Mulakkal, rape accused Bishop

A screen grab of a fabricated news bulletin with a quote of Franco Mulakkal, the bishop accused of raping a nun, is viral on Facebook.   The photograph features an image of Mulakkal, who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalandhar  interacting with the press, along with a false statement on rape that has been attributed to him.   The fake quote relates the alleged sexual encounters between the nun and Mulakkal to Christianity and has termed the same as an act of holy ritual and enlightenment.   Furthermore, the image has a text of the entire quote falsely attributed to Mulakkal.  The quote reads: “Whatever happened between me and nun, it is not rape.  It is the Holi (sic) Ritual of enlightenment to feel the Magical Existence of Holi Jesus at the end of the act’: Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of rape. ” Mulakkal was summoned by a Kerala court to take part in the trial that will begin on November 11.  A senior member of the Roman Catholic diaspora in India, Mulakkal was arrested last year after a nun accused him of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting her at the Kuravilangad convent in Kerala between 2014 and 2016.  Mulakkal has denied the charges.  Viral fake quote resurfaces The quote was viral in 2018 as well, when multiple handles, including Madhu Kishwar, tweeted the same.    It was also tweeted by a parody account The UnPaid Times. Fact Check  BOOM could ascertain that the quote has been fabricated.  A watermark of breakyourownnews. com is present on the viral image.   Breakyourownnews. com is a fake news website generator, where one can create news bulletins with random text on it.  Facilities of uploading headlines, tickers and images are present in the website which help users compose replicas of bulletins, with customised texts and images.  Below is the screenshot of the dashboard of the website.


Assam reported 3,054 #COVID19 cases in last 24 hours, taking total cases to 1,18,333 including 88,726 recoveries and 330 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 29,274: State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma https://t.co/50Xh0pYInI

India’s coronavirus disease count reached 3,853,406 on Thursday after 83,883 new cases of the disease were reported in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry update. The number of active cases in the country are 8,15,538 and 29,70,492 patients have been cured of the disease. The country recorded 1,043 new fatalities till Wednesday, which pushed the death toll up to 67,376, the ministry said.  On Wednesday, India had recorded 1,045 deaths. India, meanwhile, conducted over a million Covid-19 tests for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said.  The number of tests conducted yesterday were 1. 17 million. The ICMR said that Delhi once again conducted the most number of tests per million - 28,000 - on Wednesday. The health ministry had said on Wednesday that 54 per cent of the total coronavirus cases in India were reported among people from 18 to 44 years of age while patients in 60 years and above bracket account for 51 per cent deaths. According to the ministry, there are eight per cent cases and one per cent deaths below 17 years of age.  Fourteen per cent of total coronavirus cases in India and one per cent of deaths were recorded among the 18-25 age group, it added. It also said that India’s case fatality rate (CFR) stands at 1. 76 per cent, one of the lowest across the world.  The global CFR stands at 3. 3 per cent.  India is reporting 48 deaths/million population, also one of the lowest in the world while the global average is 110 deaths/million population, according to the health ministry


Odisha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a review meeting with senior officials and minister of the state in Bhubaneswar after his aerial survey of the areas affected due to #CycloneAmphan. CM Naveen Patnaik, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan & Pratap Sarangi are also present. https://t.co/MZEHtn4wxt

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Saddened to hear about Cyclone Amphan hitting coasts of India, Bangladesh: Afghan PresidentTelecom networks operating at 65-70% capacity in affected districtsBengal staring at record agri-loss due to Cyclone Amphan: MinisterNation stands in solidarity with West Bengal and Odisha: PM ModiCyclone Amphan effect on Nagapattinam; fishing harbour wall damagedPM Modi said Odisha has made a good name for itself in rescue, relief nd restoration measure: Odisha Chief SecretaryPM Modi announces ex-gratia of  ₹2 lakh to next of kin of deceased in OdishaMy prayers, thoughts and love to those affected by Amphan: Shah Rukh KhanPM Modi announces advance assistance of  ₹500 crore for cyclone-hit OdishaEuropean Union announces $5,45,000 aid for India in wake of Cyclone AmphanPM Modi holds review meeting in Bhubaneswar over Cyclone AmphanNepal expresses grief over loss of lives in West Bengal due to Cyclone Amphan22 opposition parties resolve to call upon Centre to provide urgent help in view of Cyclone AmphanDeath toll in Bangladesh reaches 22Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina speaks to Bengal chief Minister Mamata Banerjee amid cyclone crisisCyclone Amphan, which hit India’s eastern coast yesterday with winds gusting up to 185 kmph has affected 4. 5 million people across 1,500 villages of Odisha.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee conducted aerial survey of the areas that have suffered the wrath of the cyclone.  Banerjee said that so far 80 people have lost their lives due to the cyclonic storm in the state.  While Odisha government said that no death has occurred so far due to the storm.  Bangladesh has recorded 22 deaths and many have been left displaced in the country's coastal areas.  The Prime Minister also went to Odisha after leaving from West Bengal and carried out an aerial survey of the areas affected in the state.  Cyclone Amphan is the most powerful cyclone to strike eastern India and Bangladesh in over a decade. Here are the latest updates on Cyclone AmphanSaddened to hear about Cyclone Amphan hitting coasts of India, Bangladesh: Afghan PresidentStating that he was saddened to hear about cyclone Amphan hitting coastal regions in India and Bangladesh, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday expressed his 'heartfelt condolences to the two friendly nations'. Telecom networks operating at 65-70% capacity in affected districtsTelecom networks continued to operate at 65-70% capacity on the third day after super cyclone Amphan wreaked havoc in coastal districts of West Bengal, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said on Friday. Continuous power outages, frequent fibre cuts and electricity wires on roads have made restoration of telecom networks a challenging task, COAI said. Bengal staring at record agri-loss due to Cyclone Amphan: MinisterCyclone Amphan has ravaged the farming sector in at least 14 of the 23 districts in West Bengal and the loss incurred may create an all-time record, state Agriculture Minister Ashish Banerjee said on Friday. Nation stands in solidarity with West Bengal and Odisha: PM ModiThe nation stands in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in West Bengal and Odisha.  The Central Government assures all possible support as well as assistance towards the rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction efforts: PM ModiCyclone Amphan effect on Nagapattinam; fishing harbour wall damagedHigh tides due to the 'Amphan' cyclone that played havoc in West Bengal have caused damage to the rubble mound wall in the fishing harbour under construction at a cost of  ₹120 crore at Tarangambadiin Nagapattinam district. PM Modi said Odisha has made a good name for itself in rescue, relief nd restoration measure: Odisha Chief SecretaryThe road forward for us is to strengthen our infrastructure (like power and housing) and make it cyclone resilient.  PM Modi said Odisha has made a good name for itself in rescue, relief nd restoration measures: Chief Secretary of Odisha Asit Kumar TripathyPM Modi announces ex-gratia of  ₹2 lakh to next of kin of deceased in OdishaExpressing solidarity with the people of Odisha and deep sorrow for the lives lost, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of  ₹2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and  ₹50,000 to the seriously injured in the cyclone in the state: Government of IndiaMy prayers, thoughts and love to those affected by Amphan: Shah Rukh KhanBollywood superstar and West Bengal brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan has expressed concern for those affected by the super cyclone Amphan which has devastated the state, and also affected parts of Odisha. PM Modi announces advance assistance of  ₹500 crore for cyclone-hit OdishaGovernment of India announces  ₹500 crore for Odisha, as a measure in advance.  Government will further help Odisha government and make rest of the arrangements to come out of this crisis, after the complete survey and the formation of a rehabilitation plan: PM Narendra ModiEuropean Union announces $5,45,000 aid for India in wake of Cyclone AmphanThe EU is determined to start helping people in need with no further delay and provides initial funding of €500. 000 for India and €1. 100. 000 to support the immediate response in Bangladesh: Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management (European Union), reports ANI. PM Modi holds review meeting in Bhubaneswar over Cyclone AmphanOdisha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a review meeting with senior officials and minister of the state in Bhubaneswar after his aerial survey of the areas affected due to Cyclone Amphan.  CM Naveen Patnaik, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Pratap Sarangi are also present, reports ANI. Odisha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a review meeting with senior officials and minister of the state in Bhubaneswar after his aerial survey of the areas affected due to #CycloneAmphan.  CM Naveen Patnaik, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan & Pratap Sarangi are also present.  pic. twitter. com/MZEHtn4wxtNepal expresses grief over loss of lives in West Bengal due to Cyclone AmphanNepal government is grieved over loss of lives and destruction of properties in West Bengal by Cyclone Amphan.  Government extends its heartfelt condolences to bereaved families of deceased as well as to Indian Govt.  It also wishes speedy recovery of injured: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal22 opposition parties resolve to call upon Centre to provide urgent help in view of Cyclone Amphan22 opposition parties resolve to call upon Centre to provide urgent help to fellow citizens in view of Cyclone Amphan.  The parties call upon Centre to declare Cyclone Amphan as national calamity: Resolution. , reports PTI. Death toll in Bangladesh reaches 22Bangladesh began assessing the damage caused by Cyclone Amphan that killed at least 22 people and left many displaced in the country's coastal areas.  It was the most powerful storm since cyclone 'Sidr' killed nearly 3,500 people in 2007, reports PTI. Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina speaks to Bengal chief Minister Mamata Banerjee amid cyclone crisisSheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh had a telephonic conversation with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee to enquire about the damages caused due to Cyclone Amphan, reports ANI. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has spoken to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over phone to enquire about the damages caused by extremely severe #CycloneAmphan: Bangladesh media (file pic) pic. twitter. com/HpBMYSQH7FFirst published: May 22, 2020 09:24 IST


Rajasthan reports 154 new #COVID19 positive cases and 4 deaths today, taking the total number of positive cases and deaths to 14691 and 341 respectively: State Health Department https://t.co/bhK2L7zeff

Taking cognizance of the petition filed by BJP MLA Ashish Shelar which raised concerns over an incident at Sion Hospital where Covid-19 infected patients were being treated next to the bodies of patients who had succumbed to the virus, the Bombay high court has directed the BMC and the state government to explain the process of handling and cremating bodies of those who have died due to the infectious disease. The division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice A A Sayyed while hearing a clutch of public interest litigations filed by various individuals, organisations and politicos was informed by advocates Rajendra Pai and Ameet Mehta that several videos from the hospital wherein bodies of deceased Covid-19 victims kept on beds or on the floor adjacent to people taking treatment for coronavirus had emerged.  He sought a direction to the government and BMC to immediately stop the practice of keeping bodies of Covid-19 infected victims in wards where people are being treated for the infection.  Shelar’s advocates further argued, “Retention of the bodies in active wards in Sion Hospital as recently reported is a matter of serious concern.  It gives rise to medical as well as humanitarian issues.  No civilized society can afford to repeatedly witness such incidents. ”In light of these submissions, Shelar sought directions to the authorities to initiate a probe into the incident and register cases against the hospital staff responsible for letting the bodies of the deceased remain in active wards and to follow procedure laid down by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Central government for disposal of bodies of Covid-19 victims. After hearing the submissions, the court directed the state government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to respond with details about how bodies of Covid-19 victims were handled and disposed and posted the matter for hearing next week.


"Being Oscar nominated was pretty amazing, but meeting with @barbrastreisand and having a proper conversation was an absolute astonishment."

Stars meet other celebs backstage and on the carpet—and freak out: https://t.co/y4az24sTe8 https://t.co/dNF4IWEIBi

By Lisa Respers France and Veronica Rocha, CNNNetflix's "Roma" won best foreign language film. It's the ninth movie from Mexico to be nominated, and the first to win the Oscar for foreign language film, according to the Academy Awards. In accepting the award, director Alfonso Cuarón said he was inspired by films like "Jaws," "Citizen Kane," "The Godfather and "Breathless. "Cuarón offers a semi-autobiographical tribute to the women who raised him, focusing on the family maid (Yalitza Aparicio) amid a period of unrest, both within the family and society at large, in his native Mexico in the 1970s.  Shot in black and white, the film is Netflix’s first best picture nominee. Remember when Jennifer Hudson got eliminated way too early on "American Idol? "We don't either because it still hurts! Anyway, the singer showed up and showed out in a striking pantsuit with a train (a train, people! ) to perform the song "I'll Fight," from the CNN Films documentary "RBG. " It wasn't her strongest performance, but even a less than 100% Hudson is better than so many other singers.  The award for best costume design went to Ruth Carter and in her own words, it was "a long time coming. "Carter won for "Black Panther" and became the first African American to take home the statue. She thanked Spike Lee for giving her her start and said she hoped she made him proud. She also paid homage to the film that made her a trailblazer. "Marvel may have created the first black superhero, but through costume design, we turned him into an African king," Carter said. She also showed love to her mother. "This is for my 97-year-old mother watching in Massachusetts," Carter said.  "Mom, thank you for teaching me about people and telling their stories.  You are the original super hero.  "Melissa McCarthy mocked "The Favourite" in probably one of the wackiest costumes to grace the Oscars stage. McCarthy walked on stage with Brian Tyree Henry, who also wore an early 18th century gown, to present the best costume award. Her dress was dotted with stuffed bunny rabbits — an homage to the main character in "The Favourite. "As McCarthy presented the award, she performed ventriloquism with the rabbits. "These artists create a pastiche of textiles with authenticity, yet never distract from the story.  Costume designers construct the looks that ground a character to a particular time and place in the subtlest of ways," McCarthy said. It was a strange bit, but it brought plenty of laughs. The internet went crazy for Chris Evans helping Regina King up on stage when she won for best supporting actress.  We get it.  He's adorable.  It was adorable.  Regina has always been adorable.  Heart it all.  National Geographic's "Free Solo" just won for best documentary. Directed by award-winning filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, "Free Solo" follows Alex Honnold for more than two years as he prepares for the climb of his life. In June 2017, the 33-year-old became the first person to climb Californian granite monolith El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without any ropes -- a skill known as free soloing. These three women are hilarious. Former "Saturday Night Live" stars and real-life BFFs Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph presented the first award of the night, best supporting actress.  They riffed on everything from the show's lack of host to how all actresses are into supporting because women are supportive. "For example, I support both of you financially," Poehler joked.  They also gave us an example of what it would have been liked if they had been chosen as hosts. "Hey Chadwick Boseman, 'Wakanda' plans you got later on tonight," Rudolph said, giving us a taste of how they would have acted.  Regina King won the award, BTW.  Regina King just won best supporting actress for “If Beale Street Could Talk. ” She is the third black actress to win both an Oscar and a Primetime Emmy, joining Halle Berry and Viola Davis. King thanked her mother and Baldwin, the author of the book that was adapted into the film. King has three Emmys, which she won in 2015, 2016 and 2018.  If nothing else, the Oscars opening let us know which celebs can and cannot dance. Queen, fronted by Adam Lambert, kicked off the 91st Academy Awards with a medley of the group's hits including "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions. " "Bohemian Rhapsody," the story of the late Freddie Mercury, Queen's lead singer, is nominated for best picture as is its star, Rami Malek, for best actor. Please enable JavaScript for a better experience.


Rajasthan reports 364 new COVID-19 cases and one death, taking the total number of cases to 16,660 and death toll to 380. Number of active cases stands at 3,218: State Health Department https://t.co/2RDtCDXVry

Jammu and Kashmir on Friday recorded 213 fresh Covid-19 infections, taking the total number of cases in the Union territory to 6,762, officials said.  Of the new cases, 155 are from Kashmir and 58 from Jammu division.  Among these, 34 patients have a travel history. Also, one more person has succumbed to the virus in Kashmir.  The death toll in the UT has reached 91—80 people have died in the Valley and 11 in Jammu division. Officials said 113 more patients have recovered and now the total number of cured since March 9 has risen to 4,080.  With this, the recovery rate in the UT is 60% and active cases are 2,591. A government statement said 35 people were discharged from Jammu division and 78 from Kashmir on Friday. In the Valley, highest jump in cases was witnessed in Baramulla district where 63 more people tested positive for the disease, followed by Pulwama at 23, Shopian at 18 and Kupwara at 17.  In Jammu division, the highest jump was in Udhampur district which reported 40 new cases. Till date, 2. 71 lakh people in contact with suspected cases have been put under surveillance — 39,303 in home quarantine, 31 in hospital quarantine and 47,673 under home surveillance.  Besides these, 1. 81 lakh people have completed their 28-day surveillance period.


Regina King wins the #Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "If Beale Street Could Talk." #Oscars https://t.co/wz4Szz8tbh https://t.co/v4L33Jw9h8

By Lisa Respers France and Veronica Rocha, CNNThe award for best costume design went to Ruth Carter and in her own words, it was "a long time coming. "Carter won for "Black Panther" and became the first African American to take home the statue. She thanked Spike Lee for giving her her start and said she hoped she made him proud. She also paid homage to the film that made her a trailblazer. "Marvel may have created the first black superhero, but through costume design, we turned him into an African king," Carter said. She also showed love to her mother. "This is for my 97-year-old mother watching in Massachusetts," Carter said.  "Mom, thank you for teaching me about people and telling their stories.  You are the original super hero.  "Melissa McCarthy mocked "The Favourite" in probably one of the wackiest costumes to grace the Oscars stage. McCarthy walked on stage with Brian Tyree Henry, who also wore an early 18th century gown, to present the best costume award. Her dress was dotted with stuffed bunny rabbits — an homage to the main character in "The Favourite. "As McCarthy presented the award, she performed ventriloquism with the rabbits. "These artists create a pastiche of textiles with authenticity, yet never distract from the story.  Costume designers construct the looks that ground a character to a particular time and place in the subtlest of ways," McCarthy said. It was a strange bit, but it brought plenty of laughs. The internet went crazy for Chris Evans helping Regina King up on stage when she won for best supporting actress.  We get it.  He's adorable.  It was adorable.  Regina has always been adorable.  Heart it all.  National Geographic's "Free Solo" just won for best documentary. Directed by award-winning filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, "Free Solo" follows Alex Honnold for more than two years as he prepares for the climb of his life. In June 2017, the 33-year-old became the first person to climb Californian granite monolith El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without any ropes -- a skill known as free soloing. These three women are hilarious. Former "Saturday Night Live" stars and real-life BFFs Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph presented the first award of the night, best supporting actress.  They riffed on everything from the show's lack of host to how all actresses are into supporting because women are supportive. "For example, I support both of you financially," Poehler joked.  They also gave us an example of what it would have been liked if they had been chosen as hosts. "Hey Chadwick Boseman, 'Wakanda' plans you got later on tonight," Rudolph said, giving us a taste of how they would have acted.  Regina King won the award, BTW.  Regina King just won best supporting actress for “If Beale Street Could Talk. ” She is the third black actress to win both an Oscar and a Primetime Emmy, joining Halle Berry and Viola Davis. King thanked her mother and Baldwin, the author of the book that was adapted into the film. King has three Emmys, which she won in 2015, 2016 and 2018.  If nothing else, the Oscars opening let us know which celebs can and cannot dance. Queen, fronted by Adam Lambert, kicked off the 91st Academy Awards with a medley of the group's hits including "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions. " "Bohemian Rhapsody," the story of the late Freddie Mercury, Queen's lead singer, is nominated for best picture as is its star, Rami Malek, for best actor. Lady Gaga paid homage to old Hollywood with a black strapless gown with an exaggerated hip and long sleeves. With her platinum blonde hair, Gaga, who is nominated for best actress for her performance in "A Star Is Born," was reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe. About that necklace: She donned a 128. 54-carat Tiffany diamond necklace, which Audrey Hepburn wore in 1961, according to W Magazine. From CNN's Delaney Strunk and Kendall TrammellThe 91st Academy Awards are shaping up to be one the most unpredictable broadcasts in Oscar history.  With no official host running the show and a series of wild card nominations, there's no telling what's going to happen. While we may not know who's going to win, we do know there's a good chance that God, the Academy, and Bradley Cooper will be thanked in acceptance speeches. Need something to keep your viewing party guests entertained while the PricewaterhouseCoopers accountants are on stage?  Use our 2019 Oscar night bingo cards. Check out the cards here.  You can also download them. Please enable JavaScript for a better experience.


Jammu and Kashmir: Voting underway in the second phase of District Development Council (DDC) elections, in Margund village in Kangan Block, Ganderbal district https://t.co/z53UIBT0SD

Polling for 43 constituencies in the second phase of election for District Development Council (DDC) in Jammu and Kashmir will be held on Tuesday.  The contest is between the newly launched People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, the BJP and the Apni Party floated by former finance minister Altaf Bukhari. Also Read: J&K goes to DDC polls, first time after Article 370 abrogation.  All you need to know“Of the total 280 DDC constituencies in J&K, 25 will go to polls in Kashmir and 18 in Jammu in the second phase of the election,” election commissioner of the union territory KK Sharma said.  As many as 7. 90 lakh voters are eligible for voting in this phase and 142 polling stations have been set up across the union territory. The first phase of polling, also for 43 seats, was held on Saturday.  As much as 51. 76% voting was recorded in this phase, official figures showed. “The first phase of DDC polls was held in 43 constituencies in all the 20 districts of the UT.  No untoward incident was reported from anywhere barring a minor incident where a child threw a stone at a polling station in Kulgam.  Police took cognizance,” Sharma had earlier said. Also Read: Tight security for second phase of polling in DDC election in J-KThe election, for which 2,146 polling stations have been set up, will be held in eight phases and will go on till December 19.  Counting of votes will take place on December 22.  As many as 1,427 candidates are in the fray and over seven lakh are eligible for voting.  These elections are the first being held after the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganisation of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and adequate security arrangements have been made for the polling.  Sharma said 169 companies of central forces would be deployed at polling stations and during the de-induction of the staff.


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Thousands of fans gathered through the night outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles to pay their respects to basketball legend Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. https://t.co/dtBUMRwLGI https://t.co/sqrwcDXOzK

The crash resulted in a fire on the scene in the upscale suburb of Calabasas. This is the story of Kobe Bryant’s life Basketball legend Kobe Bryant is among nine people who died in a helicopter crash in the wealthy Southern California residential neighborhood of Calabasas, ABC News has confirmed. Bryant's 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, died alongside her father, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. Bryant was 41 years old. There were no survivors in the crash around 10 a. m.  local time Sunday, fire officials said in a press conference. Orange Coast College head baseball coach John Altobelli was also on board the aircraft, the school said in a statement.  The family later confirmed Altobelli's wife, Keri, and daughter, Alyssa, were also among those killed. The names of the other victims will not be publicly identified until next-of-kin are notified, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told reporters. "God bless their souls," Villanueva said, adding that members from the coroner's office are on their way to assist in the recovery of the remains. The Sikorsky S-76 helicopter crashed under unknown circumstances, a spokesperson from the National Transportation Safety Board told ABC News.  Firefighters worked to contain the quarter-acre brush fire that resulted, which was difficult to extinguish due to the presence of magnesium, which reacts to oxygen and water, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby told reporters. The debris from the aircraft was scattered on steep terrain, Osby said.  Paramedics on board an air ambulance were hoisted down to the scene but were not able to locate any survivors, he added. Witnesses who were mountain biking in the area saw the helicopter in distress, Los Angeles County Fire Capt.  Tony Imbrenda told reporters.  It is not known whether the pilot alerted over radio that the aircraft was in distress, Imbrenda said. It is unclear who the helicopter belonged to or where it originated from and was going to.  The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash. The FBI will also be helping the NTSB in its investigation because it has evidence response teams. While the cause of the crash is still unclear, the Los Angeles Police Department told ABC News it was not flying choppers on Sunday morning since the weather, specifically visibility, did not meet LAPD’s standards for flying. Bryant was drafted to the NBA out of high school in 1996 and spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five NBA championships.  He was awarded NBA MVP in 2008 and NBA Finals MVP in 2009 and 2010. Bryant won gold medals as a member of the U. S.  men's basketball team in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. LeBron James surpassed Bryant on the all-time scoring list on Saturday during the Lakers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers. "I'm happy just to be in any conversation with Kobe Bean Bryant -- one of the all-time greatest basketball players to ever play, one of the all-time greatest Lakers," James told reporters after the game.  "The man got two jerseys hanging up in Staples Center.  It's just crazy. "Bryant tweeted at James congratulating him on beating his record. In 2018, Bryant won an Academy Award for his animated short "Dear Basketball," based on a poem he wrote in 2015 when he announced his retirement. Bryant told "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts in December 2015 that he wrote a letter to his fans upon retirement because he wanted to show how much they meant to him. "The letter itself still doesn't do it justice and how important they've been -- how vital they've been in my career," he said.  "And I mean, we grew up together.  And that's such a beautiful thing. "Bryant was embroiled in controversy during a 2005 trial when he was accused of sexual assault by an employee at a Vail, Colorado, hotel.  Bryant always denied the encounter was nonconsensual and the case was later dismissed after the victim said she did not want to testify and the two parties settled a civil suitSilver said in a statement that the "NBA family is devastated by the tragic passing" of Bryant and his daughter and offered condolences to Bryant's wife, Vanessa, and their family. "For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning," Silver's statement read.  "He was one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game with accomplishments that are legendary:  five NBA championships, an NBA MVP award, 18 NBA All-Star selections, and two Olympic gold medals.  But he will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability.  He was generous with the wisdom he acquired and saw it as his mission to share it with future generations of players, taking special delight in passing down his love of the game to Gianna. "Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti described Bryant in a statement as a "giant who inspired, amazed, and thrilled people everywhere with his incomparable skill on the court -- and awed us with his intellect and humility as father, husband, creative genius, and ambassador for the game he loved. ""He will live forever in the heart of Los Angeles, and will be remembered through the ages as one of our greatest heroes," Garcetti said.  "This is a moment that leaves us struggling to find words that express the magnitude of shock and sorrow we are all feeling right now, and I am keeping Kobe's entire family in my prayers at this time of unimaginable grief. "The Lakers' next game will be against the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday at the Staples Center at 7 p. m.  PT. Fans flocked to the scene of the crash, the Staples Center and the Kobe Bryant Gymnasium at the Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, where Bryant played basketball prior to being drafted, to mourn the fallen NBA star. In a statement, the school praised Bryant to raising "the profiled of the high school" and the school district, according to ABC Philadelphia station WPVI.  Bryant led the team to the 1996 state championship. "Our school community will always be grateful for his ongoing generosity to his alma mater, including his dedication of our Kobe Bryant Gymnasium and his support of our boys' and girls' basketball teams. The NBA Player's Association wrote in a statement that it was "stunned and devastated" by the news of Bryant's death. "Words cannot express his impact on our Players, the NBA and the game of basketball," the statement read.  "This is a monumental loss for the entire basketball community and our hearts are quite simply broken.  We send love and prayers out to his wife Vanessa and the entire family. "ABC News' Matthew Furhman, Matthew Foster, Darren Reynolds and Matthew Vann contributed to this report. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events


#MithunChakraborty joins BJP ahead of PM @narendramodi's mega rally in Kolkata

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Actor Mithun Chakraborty ended all speculation on Sunday as he reached Brigade Parade ground in Kolkata where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a mega rally.  The actor joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the rally which is scheduled to start at 2 pm. BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya met Chakraborty on Saturday evening at his Kolkata residence and announced that the actor will attend PM Modi's rally.  He was present on stage with Chakraborty on Sunday and welcomed him to the party. Chakraborty has been a successful actor, and was even sent to the Rajya Sabha by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in 2014 after it stormed to power in state in 2011.  His political sting was, however, short-lived, as Chakraborty resigned citing health reasons in 2016. Also Watch | Mithun Chakraborty to join BJP?  Leader clarifies ahead of West Bengal pollsHe was embroiled in the Saradha scam controversy as he was the brand ambassador of the group that ran a ponzi scam in Bengal.  Many other TMC leaders were associated with the group. Following this, he distanced himself from both politics and the public eye and was believed to have undergone treatment abroad for his chronic back problem. Visuals tweeted by news agency ANI showed a decent crowd at Brigade Parade Ground.  The BJP has claimed that 10 lakh people will attend PM Modi's rally. The Prime Minister will be addressing the mega poll rally as West Bengal heads for an eight-phase assembly election starting March 27.  This is one of his many rallies planned by the BJP which is aiming to utilise PM Modi's star power to intensify its campaign against the TMC. Many BJP leaders have announced that they will dislodge the Mamata Banerjee government in this election.  However, the TMC has rubbished all the claims saying that it will come to power once again. A number of TMC leaders have joined the BJP in the run-up to elections, the most high profile being Suvendu Adhikari.  He has been named as a contestant from Nandigram and will face the chief minister herself who has left her Bhawanipore constituency to take on Adhikari.  While the BJP leader has vowed to defeat Banerjee, the chief minister has called it a "smiley contest" that she will win easily.


#MumbaiRains | Two cars damaged in Sion Koliwada Punjabi Camp after a tree fell down on them, following heavy rainfall today

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Several areas of Mumbai woke up to heavy downpour on Saturday with the weather department predicting heavy rains for the next three days. Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures will hover around 24 degree Celsius and 31 degree Celsius with relative humidity at 89 per cent.  According to the Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, so far Mumbai has recorded 404 mm of rains against the average of 493 mm.  “The off-shore trough along the West Coast and the cyclonic circulation over east-central Arabian Sea have kept the Monsoon active to vigorous over Mumbai and nearby coastal areas of Konkan region,” the Skymet stated.  HighlightsPortion of building collapses in Kurla WestSome portion of Sakina Manzil residential building collapsed in Kurla West today.  The building is several decades old and the civic body had issued a notice as the building was in C-1 category which means it was dilapidated.  The BMC had already asked to vacate the building, but some residents were still living in it as a court case was on.  Luckily no one injured in the incident.  Three families were living in the G+2 building and about 8-10 small shops were present.  The BMC will soon pull down the building with the help of local police once everyone is vacated from the building.  The incident reportedly took place at 4 am. Intensity of rainfall to wear off by Monday in Mumbai: IMDIntensity of rainfall is expected to wear off by Monday in Mumbai, predicted India Meteorological Department “There is very good rainfall in Mumbai in the past 24-48 hours.  The monsoon is presently vigorous which is one step above the active monsoon.  In the last 24 hours, all the areas of Mumbai have received rainfall of around 200 mm.  Santacruz has recorded 234 mm of rain while Ghatkopar recorded the highest with 300 mm.  We have decreased the level of warning issued yesterday from extremely heavy rainfall to heavy rainfall for today, it will keep decreasing after today evening for coming 24-48 hours,” said KS Hosalikar, Deputy Director General (DDG), IMD Mumbai. Virar station platform caves in, no injuries reportedPlatform number 3 at Virar station towards Dahanu side caved on Saturday morning.  Repair work on the platform has started, which possibly caved in due to incessant rains.  No injuries have been reported from the incident.  Two die in incidents of trees fall reported from Thane, AmbernathTwo persons died in two separate incidents of tree fall in Thane and Ambernath on Friday night.  In the first incident an auto driver dued in Ambernath while two others were injured when a huge tree fell in his auto rickshaw.  In the second incident a 46 year old man was electrocuted after the tree he was standing besides fell on an electric cable which in turn fell on him.  46-year-old man electrocuted in ThaneA 46-year-old man was electrocuted to death after the branch of a tree which hit an electric cable fell on him on Saturday.  The incident took place near Hanuman temple in Kolbad area of Thane, officials said.  Mumbai’s water stock rises, courtesy heavy downpourAfter heavy rainfall in the catchment area, Mumbai’s water stock increased from 4. 9% on Friday morning to 5. 3% on Saturday morning, confirmed BMC.  Matheran, Mumbai, Dahanu register highest rainfall on Saturday morningThe top six locations to receive highest rain across Maharashtra between 8. 30 am on Friday and 8. 30 am on Saturday are Matheran which has recorded 347 mm, Mumbai at 234. 8 mm, Dahanu at 213 mm, Mahabaleshwar at 195. 1 mm, Ratnagiri at 92. 7 mm and Alibaug at 79. 8 mm, data released by IMD shows.  3 people injured in Mumbai wall collapseThree people were injured after part of a wall collapsed in Meenatai flower market in Dadar area on Friday.  The injured have been admitted to hospital. Mumbai records its second highest 24-hour June rainfall in a decadeContinuous overnight downpour in the Mumbai suburbs helped the city record its second highest 24-hour rainfall for June in 10 years and highest since 2015. Over the past 10 years, the highest 24 hour June rain was recorded on June 19, 2015, at 283. 4mm while the all-time high June rainfall was on June 10, 1991, at 399mm.


Tesla CEO Elon Musk violated SEC agreement with misleading tweet, agency says. https://t.co/MZQeeyJGer https://t.co/RS1qN3orDz

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  It started with yet another Elon Musk tweet.  Where it ends, nobody knows.

  The SEC on Monday asked a federal judge to hold Musk in contempt for violating a settlement deal reached last year.  That puts the billionaire Tesla CEO back in legal jeopardy — and could expose him to serious consequences should the judge side with regulators.

  It also could ramp up pressure on Tesla

                (TSLA) and its board of directors to take action against Musk independently.

  On August 7, 2018, Elon Musk tweeted that he had secured funding to take Tesla private at $420 a share.  The stock soared after his announcement.

  The problem was he hadn’t secured the funding, according to the SEC.  In September, the regulator filed a lawsuit against Musk, claiming he misled investors.  The SEC wanted a judge to remove Musk as CEO and chairman of the board.

  Musk initially called the lawsuit “unjustified,” but he settled in October.  He agreed to pay $20 million, step down as chairman and ask Tesla for pre-approval to send social media posts that contain information that is material to investors.  Musk remained CEO.

  Musk’s latest run-in with the SEC stems from a tweet he sent a week ago, on February 19: “Tesla made 0 cars in 2011, but will make around 500k in 2019. ” Hours later, Musk sent a follow-up tweet indicating that the company will actually deliver just 400,000 cars this year.

  Although Musk corrected his mistake, regulators berated Musk for once again publishing “inaccurate and material information about Tesla to his over 24 million Twitter followers. ” The SEC said Musk had not asked for or received company approval before sending the tweet, as required by the settlement.

  The ramifications for Musk depend in large part on US District Court Judge Alison Nathan.

  Nathan said Tuesday that Musk has until March 11 to explain why he should not be held in contempt.

What it would take for Tesla to be done with Elon Musk

  After that, Nathan will have to decide: Did Musk break the terms of the settlement agreement, which she approved in October?

  The burden of proof is on the SEC.

  “Just because they allege it doesn’t mean it’s true,” said David Chase, a former SEC prosecutor.

  Tesla agreed in October to establish a board committee to oversee Musk’s posts.  The SEC argues that Musk’s February tweet violated the deal, and that he had not “made a diligent or good faith effort” to comply.

  In a court filing, Tesla conceded that Musk did not receive pre-approval for his posts, but claimed he didn’t need it.  Tesla said the language he used was based on information the company made public 20 days earlier during its January 30 earnings call with Wall Street analysts.

  However, the settlement agreement stipulates that any edits to pre-approved language need to be approved again by Tesla’s committee.  And even if it were verbatim, Musk would have needed new approval, because pre-approval expires after two days.  Also, the SEC noted that the language Musk tweeted didn’t have pre-approval in the first place, because it was incorrect.

  If Nathan does side with the SEC and rules that Musk was in contempt for violating the settlement deal, she’ll have a range of options to punish Musk and dissuade him from breaking the agreement again.  Consequences could range from a fine, to limiting further social media use, to his removal as CEO.

  “The judge has huge discretion,” said Peter Haveles, partner in the trial and dispute resolution group at the law firm Pepper Hamilton.

Elon Musk vs.  the SEC

  The SEC didn’t specify what penalties it will seek if he is found in contempt, but it had previously sought to remove Musk as CEO.

  Haveles predicted that the judge would likely fine Musk, but would steer clear of such a nuclear option for now.

  “It is the first time [he broke the agreement],” he said.  “It’s not trivial, but it didn’t have a dramatic market effect. ”

  In this case, though, the message from the judge would be very clear: Don’t do it again.
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