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. Indian athletes [envoke_twitter_link]P.V. Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Jitu Rai and Dipa Karmakar to be awarded with Khel Ratna[/envoke_twitter_link], the highest sporting honour in India.
The Khel Ratna is the highest sporting honour conferred by the government of India https://t.co/OuXaNGnG8I
— Scroll.in (@scroll_in) August 22, 2016
Here's the full list of Khel Ratna, Dronacharya, Arjuna and Dhyan Chand awardeeshttps://t.co/ixdOHUnMxg
— Janta Ka Reporter (@JantaKaReporter) August 23, 2016
2. [envoke_twitter_link]At least 2 people were killed and 21 injured after a paper dryer exploded in Malerkotla, Punjab[/envoke_twitter_link].
Malerkotla SDM & police officials inspect spot of boiler blast in a paper mill in Sangrur (Punjab),2 dead&21 injured pic.twitter.com/ySulZFAPZg
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2016
3. An [envoke_twitter_link]earthquake of magnitude 5.5 was recorded in northeast India early morning[/envoke_twitter_link]. No casualties have been reported.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts northeast, no casualties reported, reports @utpal_parashar https://t.co/yQHhHc834o pic.twitter.com/wzh3jwm4PZ
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) August 23, 2016
4. Indian athlete [envoke_twitter_link]Sudha Singh, who participated in 3000m steeplechase at Rio is being tested for the Zika virus[/envoke_twitter_link] after she experrienced fever, tiredness and dehydration.
Indian athlete Sudha Singh being tested for Zika virus
READ: https://t.co/Jmi0GmppvI pic.twitter.com/VjEJv4GnKv
— Express Sports (@IExpressSports) August 23, 2016
5. [envoke_twitter_link]Ulfa-I, abducted the son of a BJP leader in Assam and has reportedly demanded a ransom of ₹1 crore[/envoke_twitter_link]. A video shows him surrounded by masked militants and appealing for an early release to the Chief Minister.
Ulfa demands Rs 1 cr for BJP leader's abducted son https://t.co/Es0ESJ3USd
— TOI India (@TOIIndiaNews) August 23, 2016
6. [envoke_twitter_link]Irom Sharmila to appear in court on charges of attempted suicide[/envoke_twitter_link]. A Facebook page seeking support for her has been launched and has received massive response.
Manipur youth rally behind Irom Sharmila as she appears in court today https://t.co/OHQLTw9O3Q pic.twitter.com/AWEY6HMOR3
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) August 23, 2016
7.[envoke_twitter_link]Three youths allegedly kidnapped and gang raped a 7-year-old girl in Delhi[/envoke_twitter_link]. She has been admitted to AIIMS with multiple injuries.
Delhi: Seven-year-old gangraped, admitted to AIIMS with multiple injuries https://t.co/uz4CSgnt93 @KarnHT reports pic.twitter.com/SwUz341kTW
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) August 23, 2016
8. [envoke_twitter_link]Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh have triggered a flood-like situation in Varanasi[/envoke_twitter_link].
Heavy rains trigger flood-like situation in Varanasi (UP). pic.twitter.com/DwL63eZseq
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 23, 2016
9. [envoke_twitter_link]Blame game continues over Jaisha, Sports Minister Vijay Goyal has denied any responsibility[/envoke_twitter_link]. The athlete collapsed after completing the marathon and claims that adequate provisions were not given.
Jaisha marathon row: Goyal denies responsibility, AFI claims Jaisha denied assistance https://t.co/jx27l1okpy
— Catch News (@CatchNews) August 23, 2016
10. [envoke_twitter_link]A Banaras Hindu University student has alleged that he was abducted and gang-raped 10 days ago[/envoke_twitter_link].
Banaras Hindu University male student gang-raped. Awaits justice https://t.co/TEjyLwOqHl pic.twitter.com/Hhzcwkr0Vz
— Catch News (@CatchNews) August 23, 2016
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