Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, March 18, 2019: Manohar Parrikar Is the First Victim of the Rafale Deal, Says NCP Leader Jitendra Awhad

Jitendra Awhad, NCP: Manohar Parrikar was a very educated and well read person.I think after Rafale deal he did not feel right so he decided to go back to Goa.He was sad. I should not say this as he is not here today but I feel he is the first victim of the Rafale Deal.

Bihar: Two people shot dead by motorcycle borne assailants in Motihari earlier today.

Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba while addressing Naval commanders in Kochi: The Navy will always remain ready to protect, promote and preserve national interests in the maritime domain.

Mumbai bridge collapse: Neeraj Desai, auditor who had conducted an audit of the bridge has been arrested by Police.

Chhattisgarh: 1 jawan Dead, 5 injured in an IED blast followed by an exchange of fire with Naxals in Dantewada area of Chhattisgarh. The injured jawans have been airlifted to Raipur.

Netherlands Tram Attack: Utrecht Police releases Photo of Suspect Gökman Tanis.

BJP President Amit Shah,Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and BJP Goa MLAs including Pramod Sawant arrive at a Hotel in Panaji for a meeting.

Close aide of late CM Manohar Parrikar, Pramod Sawant to Take Oath As Next Goa Chief Minister. Vijay Sardesai and Sudhin Dhavilkar to be Deputy CMs.

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: BJP Central Election Committee meeting to be held tomorrow at 5.30 pm. The ruling party may announce the list of candidates for the upcoming polls after the meet.

Chirag Paswan, LJP on reports that Union Minister Giriraj Singh is upset over Nawada seat in Bihar: We have good relations with him. I got to know through media that he is little upset. I will call him & ask him if it is so. And if he is, I will try to resolve the issue.

Dr. Ahmed Al Banna, UAE Envoy to India, says We have played an important role in reducing tensions between India and Pakistan. On the day of major escalation our Crown Prince spoke to PM Modi and PM Imran Khan. Our role was to try and sort out differences peacefully.

Netherlands: Several people injured in shooting in Dutch city of Utrecht. Reuters. Read Full Report.

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Delhi's Saket POCSO Court reserves framing of charges for 25th March. There are 21 people chargesheeted including main accused Brajesh Thakur.

Pune Airport Director Ajay Kumar: Civil flight operations are affected due to an IAF aircraft stuck at the runway after tyre burst. It may take around one hour to clear the runway.

Delhi: Fire breaks out at a chemical factory in Swaran Park, Mundka. 15 fire tenders rushed to the spot.

Tamil Nadu: A parked taxi outside Coimbatore airport catches fire, police case registered.

Jet Airways has cancelled major flights to Abu Dhabi due to operational reasons. Airline's spokesperson says, the airline has kept the regulator (DGCA) as well as its guests informed of the changes.

Jammu & Kashmir: Pakistan violated ceasefire in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri district at 0530 hours, today. Firing stopped at 0715 hours.

Bihar: Encounter broke out between Naxals and troops of 205 CoBRA c/o special ops at about 0626 hours today in Nawada. Intermittent firing underway. One body recovered. More details awaited.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested 2 Indian Forest Service officers Tarun Johri and D Gogoi, both Chief Forest Conservators for giving a bribe of Rs 20,000 to officials of the Ministry of Environment & Forests.