#NewsInTweets: IS Takes ‘Credit’ For Brussels Attack, Threatens Other Countries

By YKA Staff:

What’s the latest around the world today? Curated for you from the interwebz, here’s a quick morning fix to keep you updated. In 140 characters at that! Presenting, #NewsInTweets:

1. The IS has taken credit for the Brussels terror attack, and threatened other countries, promising “dark days” for taking part in the anti-IS coalition.

2. Another local journalist has been picked up in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, for a “Facebook or WhatsApp post” though the exact message of the post seems to be unclear.

3. A car in Pathankot was snatched at gunpoint by three men. Security in the area has been beefed up.

4. A six-month-old baby died in Mumbai’s Govandi area. The locals have blamed the fire at the Deonar dumping ground and have been protesting against the poor air quality.

5. On Martyr’s Day, DU to honour Bhagat Singh with a memorial.

6. Delhi court summons Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly giving a false Delhi address in his affidavit when he actually lived in Ghaziabad.

7. A scientist from National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Neeri) declared that the World Culture Festival did no harm to the Yamuna. He has been questions by environmental activists.