China on Wednesday said it acted against Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar after India shared fresh evidence on the man who plotted several deadly attacks.


Accepted Azhar's listing on fresh evidence: China


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India on Wednesday welcomed the decision of the UN Security Councils 1267 Sanctions Committee to declare Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, saying it was a "step in the right direction to demonstrate the international communitys resolve to fight against terrorism and its enablers".


Azhar's listing: India says step to show resolve against terror


In a huge diplomatic victory for India, the UN Security Council on Wednesday declared Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, a move that was being blocked by China for nearly 10 years.


Jaish chief Masood Azhar now global terrorist; India, France welcome it (2nd Lead)


An embarrassed Pakistan on Wednesday said the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist had been agreed upon after "all political references, including removal of attempts to link it with the terror attack in Pulwama and maligning the struggle of the Kashmiris".


Pakistan tries face-saver after Azhar's UNSC listing


Hours after its party mouthpieces called for a ban on the use of 'burqas' like what Sri Lanka is considering, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday evening officially dissociated itself from the demand, following a massive furore on the issue just five days before the Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins.


'Not party policy': Shiv Sena's U-turn on 'burqa' ban demand (Roundup)


France, which has been vigorously pushing for listing of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, welcomed on Wednesday the decision of the UN Security Councils 1267 Sanctions Committee to sanction him, saying it signals the "successful realization" of its efforts.


France welcomes listing of JeM chief as global terrorist


Moments after it okayed the resolution to blacklist Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar at the UN sanctions panel, China defended Pakistan, saying the country had made enormous contributions to fighting terrorism.


After Azhar's designation, China defends Pakistan


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that patrons of terror are praying for his exit from power.


Modi says patrons of terror praying for his exit


Afghan government forces have killed a prominent Haqqani network operator in the country's Paktia province, police officials said on Wednesday.


Haqqani network operator killed in Afghanistan


In a huge diplomatic victory for India, the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday declared Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, two and a half months after his outfit carried out the ghastly terror attack in Kashmir's Pulwama.


Jaish chief Masood Azhar declared global terrorist by UNSC


The Shiv Sena on Wednesday evening officially dissociated itself from the 'ban on burqa' demand in the party's official mouthpieces earlier in the day, following a massive furore on the issue just five days before the Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins.


Burqa ban call not party's official stand: Shiv Sena


The two largest cable operators of Sri Lanka have blocked controversial Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's Peace TV following the Easter Sunday carnage in the island nation in which 253 people died.


Sri Lanka cable operators block Zakir Naik's Peace TV


In a major victory for India, Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar was on Wednesday declared as a global terrorist by the UN Security Council.


Masood Azhar declared global terrorist by UNSC


Facing the heat due to continued operations by the Myanmar Army, at least 20 cadres of different northeastern militant outfits have surrendered to the security forces in less than a month, informed sources said on Wednesday.


Facing heat in Myanmar, NE ultras opting to surrender


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday strongly condemned the dastardly Naxal attack in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra in which 15 police commandos were killed, saying those responsible will not be spared even as the Congress party slammed the Centre for "failing to secure the country".


PM condemns Naxal attack, Congress slams government


Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah on Wednesday condemned the Maoist attack in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli that killed 15 security personnel and wished for speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.


Amit Shah condemns Maoist attack in Gadchiroli


Maoists struck in a big way in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli on Wednesday, killing 15 police commandos and a civilian in a land mine blast.


15 troopers among 16 killed in Maoist blast in Maharashtra (3rd Lead)


The whole world should be vigilant following the threat by the Islamic State terror group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said.


Be ready to tackle Baghdadi's threat: Lanka PM


The US on Wednesday said it does not have the "evidence" that suggests that India is using Afghan soil to perpetrate terrorism in Pakistan.


No proof of India using Afghan soil against Pakistan: US


Maoists struck in a big way on Wednesday, killing 15 commandos and a civilian by triggering a landmine blast targeting a security vehicle in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.


15 commandos, civilian killed by Maoists in Gadchiroli (2nd Lead)


Soon after a blast triggered by Maoists claimed 16 lives in Gadchiroli on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and assured him of full Central assistance to the state.

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