Live: Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested after manhunt, say reports

Live news updates: Of the 29 people who were hospitalized in connection with the subway shooting, 10 remain hospitalized: CNN.com.

9:22 AM

Two Sikhs assaulted in Richmond Hills, New York. Complaint filed

8:44 AM

90 pilots have been restrained from flying the Boeing 737 MAX

90 pilots have been restrained from flying the Boeing 737 MAX. They will have to undergo training again to the satisfaction of DGCA, said DGCA Director-General Arun Kumar to ANI.

To this a SpiceJet Spokesperson said, this restriction does not impact the operations of MAX aircraft whatsoever. SpiceJet currently operates 11 MAX aircraft and about 144 pilots are required to operate these 11 aircraft. Of the 650 trained pilots on the MAX, 560 continue to remain available.

8:42 AM

ED summons Xiaomi's former India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain

Enforcement Directorate has summoned Xiaomi's former India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain to appear before investigators today in its probe to ensure whether the company’s business practices conformed with Indian foreign exchange laws: Sources

 

8:23 AM

Biden calls Russia's actions in Ukraine 'genocide'

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called Russia's actions in Ukraine "genocide" as he attempted to explain the rising inflation in the country.

"In fact, we've already made progress since March inflation data was collected. The family budget, your ability to fill up your tank, none of it should hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide and half a world away," Biden said while delivering remarks on infrastructure in Iowa.

Biden later told reporters that meant to refer to the situation as genocide, and although it seems that way to him, the US will let lawyers decide whether or not it qualifies.

8:21 AM

S.Korea to start 2nd booster shot programme for elderly people

The South Korea's government said on Wednesday it will start the second booster shot programme for elderly people aged 60 and over. It also plans to announce adjustments in social distancing Friday, which will center on normalizing everyday life to pre-pandemic days, Health Minister Kwon Deok-cheol said in a virus response meeting.

Health officials have hinted at removing the limit on the number of people for private gatherings and the business curfew, Yonhap news agency reported. South Korea has seen daily Covid-19 infections decline in recent days, reporting 210,755 cases on Tuesday after reaching its peak of more than 620,000 in mid-March.

8:19 AM

Indian consulate in Shanghai to function in remote mode

Consulate General of India in Shanghai will remain inaccessible and will not be in a position to provide consular services in person, in view of the COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai, the Embassy of India in China said in a statement.

"Considering the above situation, Indian citizens in eastern China region may apply at Embassy of India, Beijing for availing urgent consular services, read the statement.

The Embassy has come out with a set of guidelines for applicants seeking consular service.

7:58 AM

Frank James is the person of interest in Brooklyn subway shooting

7:47 AM

New York Police identify 'person of interest' in Brooklyn subway shooting

New York City police named a person of interest in the shooting Tuesday morning aboard a subway train in Brooklyn.

"This is Frank James. He is a person of interest in the shooting that took place on the N train in Brooklyn Tuesday morning. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call @NYPDTips at 1-800-577-TIPS," the police department said in a Tweet.

Meanwhile, the police department has a description of the suspect and a person of interest is being sought by police, according to New York Police Department Commissioner Keechant Sewell.