#NewsInTweets: Indian Air Force Plane Carrying 29 People Goes Missing, Search Underway
Posted on July 22, 2016 in NewsBy 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. An Indian Air Force plane from Chennai to Port Blair, carrying 29 people, has lost all contact. A search and rescue mission has been launched to locate it.
Indian air force plane missing with 29 on board https://t.co/ZzULq79OtU
— AFP news agency (@AFP) July 22, 2016
Navy sends submarine to join search and rescue mission for Indian Air Force's AN-32 plane, missing with 29 on board
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 22, 2016
2. Government plans to reconsider the use of pellet guns by security forces when controlling crowds, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said. One person was killed from pellet shots in the violence post Burhan Wani’s death, bringing the total deaths to seven since 2010. In addition, 53 suffered eye injuries in the past six years, according to official reports.
Government will form panel to review use of pellet guns says Rajnath Singhhttps://t.co/4vx1mPelr8
— Janta Ka Reporter (@JantaKaReporter) July 22, 2016
Government to consider alternatives to pellet gun use in Kashmir: Rajnath Singh https://t.co/2LaUE9Ko29 pic.twitter.com/UTvGvK2Cc3
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 21, 2016
3. A Ukrainian national, the alleged owner of Kickass Torrents, world’s biggest source of pirated media was arrested in Poland. Artem Vaulin, 30, is wanted by American authorities for copyright infringement, money laundering and other charges.
US seeks extradition of alleged boss of Kickass Torrents | https://t.co/sm0YN7TvxH pic.twitter.com/zehEClyIhx
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) July 21, 2016
4. Robin, a luxury car thief who has allegedly stolen over 100 cars in Delhi, was arrested while delivering a stolen BMW at a five-star hotel in Paschim Vihar.
Robin’s wings clipped: Audi-driving luxury car thief caught in Noida https://t.co/KA89UcY1ok pic.twitter.com/YF2kZeFcSI
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) July 21, 2016
5. Rajinikanth’s latest film “Kabali” releases nationwide, first day-first shows go packed.
A diehard #Rajini fan came all the way from Japan for #KabaliFDFS. pic.twitter.com/z8zJ8Htdhq
— The Quint (@TheQuint) July 22, 2016
LIVE: India becomes Republic of #Rajinikanth on #Kabali Day!https://t.co/0vnJuskJHb pic.twitter.com/4LdVd1iTlH
— The Quint (@TheQuint) July 22, 2016
6. The Centre and Maharashtra Govt. will respond to a plea challenging validity of India’s abortion laws after a woman has sought to abort her 24-week foetus. In India, abortion up till 20 weeks is legally permitted.
Centre, Maharashtra to respond to plea challenging validity of abortion laws.https://t.co/nehpuNL3eI pic.twitter.com/1doSt5Bpyo
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) July 22, 2016
7. The Russian track and field athletes have been banned from the Olympics following claims that the country ran a state-sponsored doping programme.
Russian track & field athletes will remain banned from competing in the Rio Olympics https://t.co/45jOMLeDxK pic.twitter.com/C61MhIwHdZ
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 21, 2016
8. Thousands participated in the Jerusalem pride parade one year after a 16-year-old girl was killed.
Thousands march in Jerusalem's gay parade one year after deadly attack https://t.co/Hgx63hOGCf
— TIME.com (@TIME) July 22, 2016
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