Telangana Govt Constitutes a SIT for Investigating Encounter of 4 Accused in Hyderabad Vet Rape and Murder Case: Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, December 8, 2019

Government of Telangana constitutes a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for investigation into the encounter by police against the 4 accused who were involved in a woman veterinarian's rape and murder. The SIT will be headed by Rachakonda Police Commissioner Mahesh M Bhagwat, reported ANI.

Famous rapper Juice WRLD has died at the age of 21, leaving fans teary eyed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has made progress but more needs to be done. Our efforts for greater collaboration have repeatedly been challenged with threats and acts of terrorism.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu: I saw a statement by Chief Justice of India,very aptly he said 'you can't give instant justice'. But at the same time you can't have constant delays. It's an area of concern for all of us&everyone should see to it that their duties are well performed

Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Delhi after attending Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police, in Pune.

PMO: PM also awarded the President’s police medals for distinguished service to officers of the Intelligence Bureau. In the lead-up to the Conference, Committees of DGsP are established to formulate the contours of presentations, which are on contemporary security threats.

Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Union Minister and senior journalist Arun Shourie at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, today. Arun Shourie was admitted to hospital on December 1.

Gurugram: Fire breaks out in a factory in Sector-8 in Manesar. Around six fire tenders are present at the spot. Fire-fighting operation is underway.

The owner of the building where a fire broke out earlier today, claiming lives of 43 people. A case has been registered under section 304 of Indian Penal Code against him and he is currently absconding.

Atul Garg, Chief Fire Officer, Delhi Fire Service (DFS) on fire incident at Rani Jhansi Road: The building did not have fire clearance from DFS and no fire safety equipment were found installed in the premises.

Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakhs each to the victims of Delhi Fire incident who hail from Bihar.

Gujarat: Ahmedabad Crime Branch along with Vadodara Police arrested two persons in connection with the rape of a minor girl in Navlakhi Ground, Vadodara on November 28. Further investigation underway.

Karnataka: Gadag Police has started free drop service for women between 10 pm to 6 am. Srinath Joshi, SP Gadag says,"Women can call any police station or toll free helpline number. Police will pick them up and drop them off at their respective destinations."

Assam: 7 wagons of a goods train derailed near Naharkatia railway station in Dibrugarh district.

Delhi: Fire broke out at a house in Anaj Mandi, Rani Jhansi Road in the early morning hours today. Death toll rises to 43, according to police.

Delhi Police: 35 people dead in fire incident at Anaj Mandi, Rani Jhansi Road.

32 people dead in fire incident at Rani Jhansi Road, says Delhi Police.

Sister of Unnao rape victim: I also demand that I should be given a government job.

Delhi: Fire broke out at a house in Anaj Mandi, Rani Jhansi Road in the early morning hours today, 11 people rescued so far; 15 fire tenders present at the spot.

Atul Garg, Chief Fire Officer, Delhi Fire Service on fire incident at Rani Jhansi Road: Till now we have rescued more than 50 people, most of them were affected due to smoke.