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'We Hoped to be Home by Diwali, It's New Year Now': Stranded Indians at China Port on 'Forced' Isolation

During this ‘forced’ isolation, Gaurav realised that nearly 1500 other sailors also stranded like them in Chinese waters on 74 other ships. Anxiety and depression are building up among the sailors who are desperate to return home. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2KQh1hD

Google Doodle Celebrates New Year 2021: As Clock Strikes Midnight, Cuckoo Pops Out of Clock House

The Google Doodle, notably labeled as being the 'Day 1' of 2021, features a bird that flies out of the clock house welcoming all to 2021 while the the usual Google logo is covered with holiday lights gently flashing and twinkling. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Mqa1Zl

Delhi Wakes up to Dense Fog on New Year's Day as Capital Sees Season's Coldest Day at 1.6 Degree C

Delhi also recorded eight cold wave days this December. It had recorded an equal number of cold wave days in December 2018. In December 1965, the city had recorded nine cold wave days, the maximum so far, the IMD said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3hxwyPi

With Bonfire and Camaraderie, Protesting Farmers Welcome 2021 at Singhu Border

It is now late evening, multiple bonfires have been lit. Faces, old and young are sitting around the flame. A group is watching a news report on a 'masked' New Year's party in Goa on a mobile phone. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3rLeWUI

Breaking News LIVE Updates: China, India in Talks to Hold 9th Round of Commander-level Meet

Breaking News LIVE Updates: China and India are in consultations to hold the ninth round of Corps Commander-level meeting to discuss the disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/35252o1

Youth Dies by Suicide Inside MP Rodmal Nagar's Bungalow's Servant Quarters: Police

The victim was identified as Neeraj, the brother-in-law of the MP’s private assistant Anup Kumar Singh, the official said, adding when the police reached the spot, the victim’s body was lying on the floor with an electric wire tied to his neck. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/38Q1Blw

Future Enterprises CFO Dinesh Maheshwari Resigns

Dinesh Maheshwari's resignation will be effective from Thursday, Future Enterprises, the supply chain and logistics company of the Future group, said in a regulatory filing. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3hxIIaN

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Review of Oxford-AstraZeneca, Bharat Biotech Shots Today as India Awaits Covid-19 Vaccine Cheer in New Year

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: An expert panel in the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) will meet today to further deliberate on considering emergency use authorisation applications by Serum Institute of India (SII) for the Oxford-AztraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and Bharat Biotech's 'Covaxin'. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pFhkui

Angry Mob Sets Agra Police Post Ablaze, Beat Policemen After Youth Dies in Road Accident

The police had to make heavy deployment of force to control and chase away the rampaging mob, said Inspector General of Police A Satish Ganesh of Agra police range. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3n4WEuj

Suvendu Adhikari's Brother Moves HC Against 'Illegal' Removal From Post, Hints at Joining BJP Soon

Soumendu Adhikari, a brother of political heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari who recently quit the TMC to join the BJP, claimed that he has been illegally removed by the West Bengal government's Municipal Affairs Department from the post of administrator of the civic body. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3rRoi1x

Ford, Mahindra Call Off Auto Joint Venture

Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it was calling off its automotive joint venture with India's Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd due to the challenges caused by the COVID19 pandemic. (https://ford.to/2X2V6Gg) from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pICQ1d

Horoscope for January 1: Here's What the Stars Have in Store for You on First Day of 2021

Horoscope for January 1: Here's What the Stars Have in Store for You on First Day of 2021 Here's what the stars hold for you on the first day of 2021. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2LeFqNx via Blogger https://ift.tt/34Z6nvW January 01, 2021 at 05:56AM

Horoscope for January 1: Here's What the Stars Have in Store for You on First Day of 2021

Here's what the stars hold for you on the first day of 2021. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2LeFqNx

PM Modi Sets Aug 2022 Deadline for Completion of Udhampur-Baramulla Rail Line Project

The Prime Minister chaired the 34th Pragati interaction with the union secretaries of various ministries and chief secretaries of states and union territories through videoconference, in which Chief Secretary, J&K, B V R Subrahmanyam and Financial Secretary Health and Medical education department Atal Dulloo participated from here, an official spokesperson said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ptmidI

'Naga Parpam' Could Help Build Immunity Naturally, Manage Covid-19-like Epidemics, Claim Siddha Doctors

Traditionally, zinc has been promoted in Siddha medicine as a wonder element to treat sexually transmitted diseases associated with immune compromised status, says Dr P Sathiyarajeswaran, Director (in-charge), Siddha Central Research Institute, Chennai. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pBVasZ

Local Congress Leader, Nephew Shot Dead Allegedly by Neighbour in UP's Chitrakoot

Pahadi police station SHO Shravan Kumar Singh has been suspended on charges of laxity following the double murder. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2L88h68

Sivan K Gets One-year Extension Till January 2022 as Secretary of Department of Space

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension of tenure of Sivan K, secretary, Department of Space and chairman, Space Commission, for a period of one year beyond January 14, 2021, that is up to January 14, 2022, it said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/382fqhD

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: UK Returnees Who Escaped Delhi Isolation and Reached Andhra Test +ve for New Strain

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The women, who returned from the United Kingdom to Delhi and later reached Andhra Pradesh by a special train after escaping from an isolation centre, have been tested positive for UK strain of coronavirus, said Katamneni Bhaskar, Commissioner of state health and family welfare department. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2JsEl4f

'Anything Under Vocal for Local?' UP Min's Bro Booked for Using Modi, Adityanath's Pics to Launch Mobile

Police officials requesting anonymity said an FIR was registered against Lalit Agarwal on December 26 at the Hazratganj Police Station in this regard. Lalit Agarwal is the brother of Kapil Dev Agarwal, UP's Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Vocational Education and Skill Development. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WXpO3E

Two More Contacts of UK Returnees Test Covid-19 Positive in Delhi, Total Infections Rise to 33

A Delhi government official said that the total number of infected persons, including those who returned from the UK and their contacts, has gone up to 33. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3n2f26O

River Stream Found Under Ram Mandir Foundation Makes Model 'Unfeasible', Trust Asks IITs for Help

During deliberations it was realised that the existing model for the foundation of the temple was not feasible as a stream of the Sarayu river is flowing below the temple, a source said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2KJndI4

Horoscope for December 29: Gemini Will Want Stability; See What’s in Store for You

Know what the stars have in store for you today. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pvdh3F

Ohio Officer Fired In Fatal Shooting Of Black Man: Union

Columbus (AP) A white Ohio police officer was fired after bodycam footage showed him fatally shooting 47-year-old Andre Hill, a Black man holding a cellphone, and refusing to administer first aid for several minutes. Columbus police officer Adam Coy hours was fired hours after a hearing was held to determine his employment, Brian Steel, the vice president of the local police union, told The Associated Press.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WOd8fs

Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT via Blogger https://ift.tt/3aQhafx December 28, 2020 at 06:41AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/3psoqSP December 28, 2020 at 07:23AM

Positivity Rate in Delhi Plummets to 1%, Fatalities Below 20

Currently, 2,528 out of 18,774 beds are occupied in the hospitals, 72 out of 7,792 beds in the dedicated Covid Care Centres and 21 out of 562 beds in the dedicated Covid Health Centres. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2KICg4K

10 Murders Committed Over 10 Years in Gurugram Solved with Gangster's Arrest

The special team arrested Binder Gurjar on production warrant for the murder of Ashok Kumar (25) in Gurugram, five years ago. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3rxE6WU

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Dry Run of Covid-19 Vaccine to Begin Today in 4 States as India Pins Hope on Oxford Shots; Trump Signs Virus Relief Bill

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: India is set to hold a two-day dry run for the largest and most ambitious mass immunisation programme in its history. The dummy vaccination exercise for Covid-19 will be carried out today and tomorrow in two districts of four corners of the country — Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab and Assam. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3aYT7eH

Odisha Remains Under Grip of Cold Wave; Phulbani Coldest at 5.3 Degrees Celsius

The mercury dropped to 7 degrees Celsius in Kandhamal's Daringbari. Jharsuguda recorded a temperature of 8.2 degrees Celsius. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3hnwlOx

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: Amid Continued Protests at Delhi Borders, PM Modi to Flag of 100th 'Kisan Rail'

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: Amid continued protests by farmers at Delhi borders over new agricultural bills, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the 100th Kisan Rail from Sangola in Maharashtra to West Bengal's Shalimar today. Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Piyush Goyal will also be present on the occasion. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3rA0oqO

Central, Southern California Lockdown Likely To Continue

Los Angeles (AP) State officials are expected to extend the strictest stay-at-home orders in central and Southern California as hospitals there are quickly running out of intensive care unit beds for coronavirus patients ahead of the presumed post-holiday surge. The situation is already dire, and the worst is expected to come in the next few weeks after Christmas and New Year's travellers return home.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WQlrHC

Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KUHz10 via Blogger https://ift.tt/3hl1tOz December 27, 2020 at 05:41AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/38GglDt December 27, 2020 at 07:23AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/37OREFu December 27, 2020 at 10:23AM

Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KtlruN via Blogger https://ift.tt/2Jsl57a December 27, 2020 at 06:41AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/34NhXtP December 27, 2020 at 07:23AM

How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020 How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020 The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mVgfge via Blogger https://ift.tt/2WQo4Jm December 27, 2020 at 06:41AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/3nTlcHR December 27, 2020 at 07:23AM

Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis? Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis? Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ry3Pyg via Blogger https://ift.tt/3nRLFFr December 27, 2020 at 06:41AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/3mQMZaC December 27, 2020 at 07:23AM

2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'

2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter' 2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter' After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mRK95d via Blogger https://ift.tt/2KAVcCs December 27, 2020 at 06:41AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/3mSjkhc December 27, 2020 at 07:23AM

Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KUHz10 via Blogger https://ift.tt/3hl1tOz December 27, 2020 at 05:41AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/38GglDt December 27, 2020 at 07:23AM

Black Doctor Dies Of COVID After Racist Treatment Complaints

Black Doctor Dies Of COVID After Racist Treatment Complaints Black Doctor Dies Of COVID After Racist Treatment Complaints Indianapolis (AP) A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely shared social media posts days before her death, prompting an Indiana hospital system to promise a full external review" into her treatment. Dr. Susan Moore, 52, tested positive for COVID-19 late last month and was admitted to IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, Indiana, according to a Facebook post. Acutely aware of her condition and medical procedures, the physician said had to repeatedly ask for medication, scans and routine checks while admitted at a hospital in Carmel, Indiana. She noted a white doctor in particular who seemingly dismissed her pain and said she didn't trust the hospital.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3nOXGeR via Blogger https://ift.tt/2WRE1it December 26, 2020 at 06:56AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/3hn37zh De

Reenactment Of Washington's Crossing Delaware Goes Online

Reenactment Of Washington's Crossing Delaware Goes Online Reenactment Of Washington's Crossing Delaware Goes Online Washington Crossing (US) (AP) An annual reenactment of George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas morning is taking place in this COVID-19 impacted year, but onlookers will have to watch it via video online. Washington Crossing Historic Park said the reenactment filmed earlier in the month provided a close-up view" of the event it called a beloved community tradition that will continue for years to come." Crowd-size restrictions barred holding the Revolutionary War reenactment in the traditional, in-person manner," organizers said.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pmMuGP via Blogger https://ift.tt/2M4F7W5 December 26, 2020 at 06:56AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/3aCT8Vk December 26, 2020 at 07:23AM

Empty Beach Shacks, Cancelled Chartered Flights: How Covid Ravaged Goa's Tourism this Year

The coronavirus-induced has cost the state's tourism industry Rs 1,000 crore in earnings, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3hkw6nf

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: Will Farmers Resume Talks with Govt? Some Protesters Hint at 'Positive Step' Before Unions' Meeting Today

Farmers' Blog LIVE Updates: The protesting farmer unions will hold another meeting today where a formal decision on the Centre's invite for the resumption of stalled talks is likely to be taken. The discussion comes after the government's latest letter inviting them for talks, with some of them indicating that they may decide to resume their dialogue with the Centre to find a solution to the ongoing deadlock over the three contentious agri laws. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3rwktOM

Bengaluru Police to Probe Fraud in 'Nirbhaya' Scheme Tender Worth Rs 619 Crore

Bengaluru additional commissioner of police (adminstration), Hemant Nimbalkar wrote to Chief Secretary T M Vijay Bhaskar, requesting him to initiate an inquiry into the matter. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3rrVLPN

489 Passengers Out of 970 Quarantined at Mumbai International Airport Amid Alarm Over New UK Virus Strain

The passengers arrived by eight international flights during the day. Since the detection of a new variant of coronavirus in the UK, institutional quarantine has been made mandatory for all arrivals from Europe and the Middle-East. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3mXHzux

Militant Killed, 2 Security Personnel Injured During Encounter in J&K's Shopian

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kanigam area of Shopian in south Kashmir following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WLPJeQ

Black Doctor Dies Of COVID After Racist Treatment Complaints

Black Doctor Dies Of COVID After Racist Treatment Complaints Indianapolis (AP) A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely shared social media posts days before her death, prompting an Indiana hospital system to promise a full external review" into her treatment. Dr. Susan Moore, 52, tested positive for COVID-19 late last month and was admitted to IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, Indiana, according to a Facebook post. Acutely aware of her condition and medical procedures, the physician said had to repeatedly ask for medication, scans and routine checks while admitted at a hospital in Carmel, Indiana. She noted a white doctor in particular who seemingly dismissed her pain and said she didn't trust the hospital.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3nOXGeR via Blogger https://ift.tt/2WRE1it December 26, 2020 at 06:56AM

Reenactment Of Washington's Crossing Delaware Goes Online

Reenactment Of Washington's Crossing Delaware Goes Online Washington Crossing (US) (AP) An annual reenactment of George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas morning is taking place in this COVID-19 impacted year, but onlookers will have to watch it via video online. Washington Crossing Historic Park said the reenactment filmed earlier in the month provided a close-up view" of the event it called a beloved community tradition that will continue for years to come." Crowd-size restrictions barred holding the Revolutionary War reenactment in the traditional, in-person manner," organizers said.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pmMuGP via Blogger https://ift.tt/2M4F7W5 December 26, 2020 at 06:56AM

AP Sources: Human Remains Found Near Nashville Explosion

AP Sources: Human Remains Found Near Nashville Explosion Nashville (AP) Two law enforcement officials tell The Associated Press that authorities have found human remains in the vicinity of the explosion that rocked downtown Nashville early Christmas morning. It is unclear how the remains are related to the Friday explosion or whether they might belong to the person believed to be responsible or a victim.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/38EK0wE via Blogger https://ift.tt/2WJqObs December 26, 2020 at 06:56AM

Black Doctor Dies Of COVID After Racist Treatment Complaints

Indianapolis (AP) A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely shared social media posts days before her death, prompting an Indiana hospital system to promise a full external review" into her treatment. Dr. Susan Moore, 52, tested positive for COVID-19 late last month and was admitted to IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, Indiana, according to a Facebook post. Acutely aware of her condition and medical procedures, the physician said had to repeatedly ask for medication, scans and routine checks while admitted at a hospital in Carmel, Indiana. She noted a white doctor in particular who seemingly dismissed her pain and said she didn't trust the hospital.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3nOXGeR

Reenactment Of Washington's Crossing Delaware Goes Online

Washington Crossing (US) (AP) An annual reenactment of George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas morning is taking place in this COVID-19 impacted year, but onlookers will have to watch it via video online. Washington Crossing Historic Park said the reenactment filmed earlier in the month provided a close-up view" of the event it called a beloved community tradition that will continue for years to come." Crowd-size restrictions barred holding the Revolutionary War reenactment in the traditional, in-person manner," organizers said.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pmMuGP

AP Sources: Human Remains Found Near Nashville Explosion

Nashville (AP) Two law enforcement officials tell The Associated Press that authorities have found human remains in the vicinity of the explosion that rocked downtown Nashville early Christmas morning. It is unclear how the remains are related to the Friday explosion or whether they might belong to the person believed to be responsible or a victim.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/38EK0wE

Not 'Logical' to Include MSP Demand in Talks But Ready to Discuss All Issues, Govt Tells Protesting Farmers

The Centre in its letter said it is ready to take up whatever issues the unions want to discuss in addition to those dealt with in previous rounds. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3rmmIV3

Israeli Jets Fly Over Beirut, Explosions Reported In Syria

Israeli Jets Fly Over Beirut, Explosions Reported In Syria Beirut (AP) Israeli jets flew very low over parts of Lebanon early Friday, terrifying residents on Christmas Eve, some of whom reported seeing missiles in the skies over Beirut. Minutes later, Syria's official news agency reported explosions in the central Syrian town of Masyaf. Other Syrian media said Syrian air defences responded to an Israeli attack near the town in the Hama province.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3aFZRhb via Blogger https://ift.tt/3rCn4Hg December 25, 2020 at 05:56AM

Ohio Police Chief Urges Officer Who Shot Black Man Be Fired

Ohio Police Chief Urges Officer Who Shot Black Man Be Fired Columbus (AP) The police chief of Columbus, Ohio, recommended that the officer who shot and killed Andre Hill, a 47-year-old Black man, earlier this week be fired. Police Chief Thomas Quinlan said in a statement on Thursday that he filed two departmental charges alleging critical misconduct against officer Adam Coy in the death of Hill after an expedited investigation. His recommendation for termination now goes to the city's public safety director; a hearing is scheduled for Monday.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WHJoRg via Blogger https://ift.tt/2KVdluw December 25, 2020 at 05:56AM

Christmas Special Horoscope for Today: Check What's in Store for You

Christmas Special Horoscope for Today: Check What's in Store for You Check your horoscope for Christmas Day today. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/38AfN1H via Blogger https://ift.tt/3mNJdyv December 25, 2020 at 05:56AM

Court Affirms Ruling Dismissing Trump Challenge In Wisconsin

Court Affirms Ruling Dismissing Trump Challenge In Wisconsin Madison (AP) A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a decision dismissing a lawsuit seeking to declare President Donald Trump won swing state Wisconsin. Democrat Joe Biden defeated Trump by 0.6 points in Wisconsin in the November 3 election, a key victory that helped propel Biden to the White House.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2KDhLXb via Blogger https://ift.tt/3rqLSli December 25, 2020 at 05:56AM

Spain's King Demands Model Behaviour Amid Father's Scandal

Spain's King Demands Model Behaviour Amid Father's Scandal Barcelona (AP) Spanish King Felipe VI used his traditional Christmas Eve speech to make a renewed call for Spain's leaders to demonstrate exemplary behaviour, a message he delivered Thursday night amid a financial scandal centering on his father the country's previous monarch. Felipe said in a televised address that citizens demand principles that apply to everyone, without exception, and that are above any other considerations, including personal or family (bonds). The message was widely interpreted as a rebuke to the alleged financial improprieties that are threatening to tarnish the once immaculate reputation of King Emeritus Juan Carlos I.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3nPwT23 via Blogger https://ift.tt/37NGukE December 25, 2020 at 05:56AM

Israeli Jets Fly Over Beirut, Explosions Reported In Syria

Beirut (AP) Israeli jets flew very low over parts of Lebanon early Friday, terrifying residents on Christmas Eve, some of whom reported seeing missiles in the skies over Beirut. Minutes later, Syria's official news agency reported explosions in the central Syrian town of Masyaf. Other Syrian media said Syrian air defences responded to an Israeli attack near the town in the Hama province.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3aFZRhb

Ohio Police Chief Urges Officer Who Shot Black Man Be Fired

Columbus (AP) The police chief of Columbus, Ohio, recommended that the officer who shot and killed Andre Hill, a 47-year-old Black man, earlier this week be fired. Police Chief Thomas Quinlan said in a statement on Thursday that he filed two departmental charges alleging critical misconduct against officer Adam Coy in the death of Hill after an expedited investigation. His recommendation for termination now goes to the city's public safety director; a hearing is scheduled for Monday.. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WHJoRg