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TN must demand release of 7 convicts in Rajiv Gandhi case: Stalin
DMK chief M.K. Stalin on Thursday said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami must meet Governor Banwarilal Purohit and urge him to allow release of seven persons convicted for former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination.
Tripura Assembly Budget Session begins on Friday
With the customary speech of the Governor, the week-long Budget Session of the Tripura Assembly will begin from Friday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath said here on Thursday.
Sena questions India's response to Pulwama terror attack
Their rekindled bonhomie notwithstanding, the Shiv Sena Thursday questioned the BJP-led government's response to the Pulwama terror attack, asking it not to wait "till the eve of polling (for Lok Sabha)" to act against Pakistan. An editorial in Sena mouthpiece Saamana also asked the Modi government not to depend on the US and European countries to condemn the attack. "We have to fight for ourselves instead of looking at America or the European countries for support," the Sena said. The Sena said a war between India and Pakistan is underway on social media, adding this marks the start of election campaigning. This social media war has to be stopped, it said. "The martyrdom of soldiers and terror attacks becomes a tool to win elections. How will such a nation face enemies? There are rhetorics of teaching Pakistan a lesson. First do it and then speak. We are only giving warnings since Pathankot, Uri and now Pulwama (terror attacks)," the Sena said. "We are busy patting our .
Section of political parties spreading hatred: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister on Wednesday alleged that a section of political parties were indulging in rumour mongering and spreading hatred with their "dangerous statements"."I am ashamed to call out the names of the political parties who are involved in spreading hatred among the communities and attacking everybody. They are behaving as if only they are Indians while the others are Pakistanis," Banerjee told media.The Chief Minister also accused the BJP of spoiling the constitutional position. "We want India should be united. We are fighting to unite India not to divide India. It is the BJP who do not want. And they are spoiling the constitutional position," she said.Condemning the dastardly terror attack in Pulwama that killed 40 CRPF personnel, Banerjee announced Rs five lakh compensation each for the two CRPF soldier - Bablu Santra and Sudip Biswas from West Bengal."Two jawans were killed in Pulwama from our state. Our government will give Rs five lakh each to their families and ..
J-K: Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch
The Pakistan army on Thursday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector.Pakistan, yesterday also violated ceasefire along the LoC in the Rajouri district.The Pakistan army had resorted to unprovoked firing along the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri on Tuesday as well.This comes close on the heels of a terror attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama district on February 14 in which as many as 40 jawans were killed, and many others were injured.Pakistan continues to violate the ceasefire understanding of 2003 despite repeated calls for restraint and adherence to the agreement during flag meetings between the border guarding forces of the two nations, a defense spokesperson said yesterday.Reportedly, the year 2018 had witnessed the highest number of ceasefire violations -- 2,936 -- by Pakistani troops in the last 15 years along the Indo-Pak border.
Curfew relaxed in Jammu for 7 hours
Authorities on Thursday decided to relax for seven hours the curfew in Jammu where it was clamped on February 15 after violence broke out following the Pulwama terror attack in a day earlier. However, restrictions under section 144 CrPC prohibiting assembly of more than four persons will continue to remain in force, Jammu District Magistrate Ramesh Kumar said.All wine shops and bars will remain closed, they said.The curfew will be re-imposed at 2 pm.Meanwhile, students and parents have expressed concern over the shutdown of educational institutions and postponement of Class 8 and 9 examinations which were scheduled for Wednesday.On February 15, curfew was clamped in the entire Jammu city after massive anti-Pakistan protests and sporadic incidents of violence broke out over the attack carried out by Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Pulwama district of south Kashmir which left 40 CRPF personnel dead.
PM reaches South Korea, begins two-day visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Seoul early on Thursday morning on a two-day visit aimed at strengthening the special strategic partnership between South Korea and Indian and boosting bilateral trade and cultural ties.This is the Prime Minister's second visit to the Republic of Korea after his state visit in May 2015.Before embarking on the visit the Prime Minister described South Korea as a valued friend with which India shared special strategic partnership initiatives such as 'Make in India', 'Start-Up India' and 'Clean India'.According to foreign ministry spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar during this visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to have bilateral and business engagements, unveil a bust of Mahatma Gandhi and accept the Seoul Peace Prize conferred upon him. He will also address the Indian community.Raveesh Kumar said that this visit will strengthen India's special strategic partnership with South Korea and will introduce a new dimension in 'Look East Policy'. Before ...
18 separatists, 155 J&K politicians lose security cover
Security cover of 18 separatist leaders and 155 Jammu and Kashmir politicians has been withdrawn in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack on February 14 in which over 40 CRPF troopers were killed.
Committed to 'free, open Indo-Pacific region', democracy: Maldives
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has reiterated his nation's commitment to a "free and open" Indo-Pacific region and to democracy.
President Kovind hosts MBS, says India wishes to partner in Kingdom's 2030 vision
President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday expressed India's wish to be a strong and reliable partner in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 as he hosted a banquet for the Gulf kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.Welcoming the crown prince on his first state visit to India, the President said India cherishes its cordial and friendly relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.India considers the Gulf region as its extended neighbourhood. The ever-expanding scope of India-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations demands sustained strategic engagement and frequent interactions between the two sides at all levels, according to a statement put out by Rashtrapti Bhawan that quoted Kovind.President Kovind and the crown prince, commonly known as MBS, also held talks on counter-terrorism and bilateral ties between the two countries.Citing terrorism as the gravest threat to humanity, Kovind said in a statement on his official twitter handle, "India and Saudi Arabia, and the ...
Direct talks between govt and Taliban to start soon: Afghan President's special representative
Direct talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban is likely to start in the next few months, President Ashraf Ghani's Special Representative for Regional Affairs for Consensus on Peace, Mohammad Umer Daudzai said on Wednesday. "From today up to a few months, we will witness direct negotiations between the Afghan government and Taliban and that is the main negotiation," Tolo news quoted Daudzai as saying.Daudzai made these remarks while addressing an Afghanistan Independent Human Right Commission conference.Taliban on many occasions in the past has refused to directly hold talks with the government.During the recent Moscow talks, after the Taliban refusal, Russia had to abandon the idea of involving government in the talks. The Afghan government hit back by criticising Russia for undermining the spirit of the Afghan-led peace processRecently, Ghani announced the grand consultative 'jigra' in the month of March in order to hear the views and opinions of people about peace talks
PM reaches South Korea, begins two-visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Seoul early on Thursday morning on a two-day visit aimed at strengthening the special strategic partnership between South Korea and Indian and boosting bilateral trade and cultural ties.This is the Prime Minister's second visit to the Republic of Korea after his state visit in May 2015.Before embarking on the visit the Prime Minister described South Korea as a valued friend with which India shared special strategic partnership initiatives such as 'Make in India', 'Start-Up India' and 'Clean India'.According to foreign ministry spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar during this visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to have bilateral and business engagements, unveil a bust of Mahatma Gandhi and accept the Seoul Peace Prize conferred upon him. He will also address the Indian community.Raveesh Kumar said that this visit will strengthen India's special strategic partnership with South Korea and will introduce a new dimension in 'Look East Policy'. Before ...
Cong won't form govt at Centre, will concede to our demands after LS polls: BSP MLA
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Rambai on Wednesday asserted that Congress would not be able to form a government at the Centre after the forthcoming Lok Sabha election and the state's Congress-led government would have to concede to all demands by her party after the polls.BSP is in alliance with Congress in Madhya Pradesh with two lawmakers including Rambai extending their support to the Kamal Nath-led government.Speaking to ANI, Rambai an MLA from Pathariya assembly constituency, said, "The opportunity that we want, we will get. After the Lok Sabha elections, if we will ask that a particular minister has to resign, they will resign. You will see this."On being asked the reasons for her remarks, the MLA said, "We will disclose the reason only after Lok Sabha elections. But this will happen. If you want you can write it down on a paper."She also threatened to withdraw her support to the MP government if her demand for a ministerial birth is not fulfilled . "If it doesn't happen why ...
Totally up to attorney general: Trump on release of Mueller report
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that it is totally up to Attorney General William Barr whether and when to release the special counsel Robert Mueller's report on links between the Russian government and Trump's campaign."That'll be totally up to the new attorney general, he's a tremendous man, a tremendous person who really respects this country and respects the Justice Department so that'll be totally up to him," CBS quoted Trump as saying. When asked whether Barr will release the full report on Muller, Trump said, "that'll be totally up to the attorney general." As attorney general, Barr recently participated in Mueller's probe, which is investigating links between the Russian government and Trump's campaign. It is also probing whether the US President repeatedly tried to obstruct justice by interfering in the investigation.Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker, last month, revealed that special counsel Robert Muller's investigation is close to ...
Pak envoy's remarks on Pulwama attack irrelevant: Afghanistan
Kabul has rejected as "irrelevant", the recent remarks by Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan Zahid Nasrullah, that tension between New Delhi and Islamabad could affect the Afghan peace process and said they were in contradiction with Pakistan's commitments with regards to realising peace in Afghanistan."Ministry of Foreign Affairs deems the recent remarks of the Pakistani Ambassador that Afghanistan peace talks would be affected if India resort to violence against Pakistan in response to last week's attack in Kashmir, as irrelevant and in contraction with Pakistan's commitments with regards to realizing peace in Afghanistan," the Afghanistan foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.Kabul further asked Islamabad to act upon its commitments and asked it to not to make "irrelevant statements".Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan Zahid Nasrullah Khan on Tuesday claimed that tension between New Delhi and India could affect the Afghan-peace process."The Islamic Republic of ...
India-Saudi Arabia condemn Pulwama Terrorist attack in strongest term
In a joint statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman have condemned, in the strongest terms, the recent terrorist attack on Indian forces in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir."The Prime Minister and His Royal Highness condemned in the strongest terms, the recent terrorist attack on Indian security forces on 14 February 2019 in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir", read the joint statement.India-Saudi Arabia joint statement during the state visit of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to India also said that the two sides stressed the importance of regional stability and good neighbouring relations.The Saudi Prince has appreciated consistent efforts made by Prime Minister Modi since May 2014 including Prime Minister's personal initiatives to have friendly relations with Pakistan."In this context, both sides agreed on the need for creation of conditions necessary for the resumption of the comprehensive dialogue between India and Pakistan," the joint statement ..
PM Modi to launch PM-Kisan Scheme from Gorakhpur on Feb 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally launch the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme from Gorakhpur on February 24.Under the scheme, the central government will on the same day make the first installment of Rs two thousand in the bank account of beneficiary farmers. On February 24, about one crore farmers will be given the first installment of two thousand rupees.It is expected that nearly 25 million farmers will get the first installment in the account by March 31. The Central government had already written a letter to all state governments asking for details of farmers falling under the ambit of this scheme.States like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have shown an active interest in sending the list.The central government will transfer the first installment by March 31 to all small farmers' accounts. Following the release of the first installment soon after the launch, the second installment under the scheme can also be transferred after April 1.During ..
BJP politicising Pulwama terror attack: Sitaram Yechury
CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising the ghastly Pulwama terror attacks and said that using these attacks for electoral benefit is wrong for the country's security.Speaking to ANI, Yechury said, "BJP is politicizing the Pulwama terror attack. During a rally, BJP president has said that they will give befitting reply because it is not UPA government. Such a statement raises the question. There must be accountability. They should first say how could this incident occur when there is a BJP government for over four years. They are using it for electoral benefit which is very wrong for the country and its security."Addressing a youth rally in Assam on February 17, BJP national president Amit Shah had said that the sacrifice of CRPF personnel killed in Pulwama attack will not go in vain as it's not the Congress government which is at the Centre, but the BJP."Meanwhile, Yechury also raised questions over Prime Minister ...
Hyderabad: Madrasas hold protest condemning Pulwama attack, demand action
As many as four key madrasas in Hyderabad city organised a protest against Pulwama terror attack on Wednesday and demanded that the government should avenge the same.The protest rally was organised by Al Mahud Ul Aali Islami, Darul Uloom Hyderabad, Madrassa Tajweed Ul Quran, and Ashraf Ul Uloom madrasas.AM Khaleem, Vice Principle, Ashraf-Ul-Uloom Madrassa told ANI, "We condemn the cowardly attack by terrorists on our security forces in Pulwama. We demand the central government to avenge the attack. We should not go ahead for talks but we should avenge the attack.""We all Muslims stand with the families of the martyred families and with the government of India. We want that an attack should be carried out by India first and then the matter should be solved. Talks can happen later," he said.As many 40 CRPF personnel were killed in Awantipora in south Kashmir's Pulwama district in a terror attack orchestrated by Pakistan-based and Pakistan backed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed on ...
Amit Shah to launch BJP's beneficiaries outreach campaign today
Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah will on Thursday launch a nationwide campaign to reach out to beneficiaries of various central government schemes, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.BJP has fixed a target of reaching out to 22 crore beneficiaries of various schemes initiated by central as well as BJP-led state governments, a statement by the party said.Shah will be on a one day visit to Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.He will address party workers from four Lok Sabha constituencies and travel to Karnataka later in the day to attend other political programmes, the statement added. He will also be inaugurating the party office at Rajahmundry.In Karnataka, he will be addressing the meeting of party workers from three Lok Sabha constituencies followed by a meeting with the party's lawmakers in the evening.