The telecom watchdog, TRAI held a meeting with Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone and Idea representatives on Friday over the controversial issue of network interconnection at the insistence of Reliance Jio. However representatives of industry body Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) were kept out of the meeting. COAI Director General Rajan S Mathews in a statement said the body was "kept out of the TRAI meeting at the insistence of Reliance Jio and TRAI acquiesced to their demand, in an unprecedented manner."

5.3 Magnitude 'Artificial Earthquake' After North Korea Carries Out Its Biggest Ever Nuclear Test.

Even amid growing tensions in the region and increasing international pressure to halt its ongoing weapons development, North Korea has conducted its fifth nuclear test. South Korea on Friday reported a 5.3 magnitude earthquake, which it claims was artificial. The epicenter of the quake is believed to be around the site of Pyongyang's previous test site.

The quake was also reported by neighbouring Japan and later the US Geological Survey, and European agencies. The latest test also comes at a time when North Korea is celebrating its founding day.

Delhi Police Launches All-Women PCR Vans, Lady Cops Trained In Musketry And Firing

With an emphasis on empowering women, the Police Control Room unit of the Delhi Police has launched a pilot project in which five PCR vans will be manned by all women staff – from driver of the vehicle to I/C van.

Initially, these women-only vehicles would be placed at Vigyan Bhawan near Central Secretariat, Jesus & Mary College in Chanakyapuri, Khan Market Metro Station, American Centre at Kasturba Gandhi Marg and Motilal Nehru Marg.

Women police play very important part in day to day policing in the national capital. They form the “back bone” of the police functioning in various units – including police stations, communications, Special Juvenile Police Units, PCR etc.