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Niger President assassinated

BURKINA FASO: Niger President Ibrahim Bare Mainassara was assassinated by members of his personal security guard, US officials said in Washington on Friday. Word of the assassination came as troops reportedly swarmed on the streets of Niger8217;s capital, Niamey. The country8217;s prime minister said in a televised address that the national assembly had been dissolved and all political activity had been suspended.

School punishment

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday admitted a petition challenging corporal punishment in schools after the Delhi government counsel stated that it was in favour of retaining the provisions in the DelhiEducation Act against such measures. The petition was filed by Parents8217; Forum.

DD, AIR strike

NEW DELHI: The crisis in Prasar Bharati deepened on Friday with agitating DD and AIR employees deciding to intensify their stir in the face of threats of disciplinary action against them.