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Delhi Congress holds candle light vigil for slain CRPF troopers
The Delhi Congress here on Saturday organised candle light marches in all the 280 blocks of the national capital to pay homage to the 49 CRPF troopers killed in the Pulwama terror strike and urged the Centre to give a befitting reply to those behind the attack.
Bangladesh stands with India in fight against terror: Minister Hasan Mahmud
Bangladesh Saturday condemned the Pulwama attack and said it stands with India in its fight against terror. Forty CRPF personnel were killed and five injured in one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, when a Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into their bus in Pulwama district. "We condemn the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir which led to the death of 40 CRPF troopers. We stand by India in its fight against terror," Bangladesh Information Minister Hasan Mahmud told reporters at Kolkata Press Club after paying floral tributes to the photograph of those killed in the attack. When asked if Pakistan should be isolated in the international fora for orchestrating the attack on security forces, Mahmud said "We condemn whoever is involved in this terror attack. We strongly criticize them". The minister also said Bangladesh has been fighting against terror and its security agencies have been cooperating and exchanging inputs with
After withdrawal of MFN status, India hikes customs duty on all Pak goods to 200 pc
India on Saturday hiked basic customs duty on all goods imported from Pakistan to 200 per cent in the wake of Pulwama terror attack."The decision comes into force with immediate effect," Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Saturday."India has withdrawn MFN status to Pakistan after the Pulwama incident. Upon withdrawal, basic customs duty on all goods exported from Pakistan to India has been raised to 200% with immediate effect," Finance Minister Jaitley tweeted.Indian on Friday had withdrawn the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status accorded to Pakistan a day after the dastardly terror attack on CRPF's convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district in which as many as 40 jawans were killed.Finance Minister Jaitley while addressing media persons after the conclusion of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg on Friday, had announced the withdrawal of MFN status to Pakistan.The MFN status was given by India in 1996. The MFN status is given to an international ...
We will avenge the blood of our martyrs, Iran warns Pakistan
Major-General Mohammad-Ali Jafari of the Islamic Republic Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran on Saturday said that they would avenge the blood of the personnel who lost their lives in the ghastly attack that took place on Wednesday (local time).IRNA quoted Jafari, as saying: "We will avenge their blood. If Pakistan doesn't do its duties in fighting terrorism, Iran will fight the terrorist groups organised by regional and extra-regional intelligence services"He was speaking on the sidelines of the ceremony to commemorate the martyrs of the attack.The Major General slamming the government of Pakistan said that the state should not allow terrorists to use their border areas to organise anti-security moves against Iran."Inasmuch as the Government of Pakistan knows the location of these elements that are dangerous to Islam and should be accountable for the crimes the terrorist have committed, it is expected that they do their duty with seriousness and not allow the terrorists to use their border ..
Should questions be raised over Kartarpur corridor just because of 3-4 people, asks Sidhu
"Just because of these three-four people, should questions be raised over Kartarpur corridor," said Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday, while sticking to his controversial statement on Pulwama attack.Addressing a press conference here, Sindhu said: "My words are often distorted. Only a line is taken out from it. My statement is not played fully as a lot of people get scared and feel insecure. I want to repeat what I said on Friday. There is no religion, caste and country of terrorism.""When a politician moves, there is a lot of security. But when 3,000 jawans move, why there is no tracker? The jawans take care of us day and night. But why nothing is done for their security? Why they were not taken by air," he asked."Today, the whole nation is fighting as one. But just because of these three-four people should questions be raised over Kartarpur corridor? Will there be a question mark over the decision taken by two Prime Ministers (of India and Pakistan)," Sidhu ...
Terror attack: Odisha IPS Association offers to contribute one day's salary
The IPS Association of Odisha on Saturday said its members will contribute one day's salary for supporting the bereaved families of the CRPF personnel who were martyred in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Thursday.
UK finance minister forced to axe trip to China: Reports
Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond has reportedly been forced to cancel a trip to China next week after plans to send a new aircraft carrier to the Pacific angered Beijing. Hammond was set to visit China for trade talks with senior government figures, but has axed the trip after Beijing reacted angrily this week to news of the warship's planned deployment, according to British media reports. Although the visit was never formally announced by London, it had been under preparation for "many weeks," the Financial Times (FT) said. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced on Monday that the first operational mission of Britain's new 3.1 billion pounds (USD 4 billion, 3.5 billion euros) aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth would include the Pacific region. In a strongly worded speech, he said adversaries were challenging "the rules-based international order" while noting that "China is developing its modern military capability and its commercial power". The comments reportedly ...
No acquisition of farm land without farmers' consent: Rahul
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said his party governments will not take farmer's land without their consent.
TN anti-corruption bureau can probe Cognizant paying bribe to TN officials
Even though Cognizant Technology Solutions has resolved with the US authorities the case of bribing Tamil Nadu government officials with $2 million, the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption (DVAC) can start a probe to find out the corrupt officials, said serving and a retired top official of DVAC.
Over 40 countries condemn Pulwama terror attack
Over 40 countries and at least three multi-nation organisations condemned the Pulwama attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, and expressed condolences over the loss of lives. The UN, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the European Union issued statements condemning the terror strike. Countries such as the US, France, Canada, Israel, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Australia were among the countries that expressed solidarity with India. India's neighbours such as Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Mauritius, Bangladesh and Afghanistan also condemned the terror strike. In one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, at least 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and many injured on Thursday when a Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bomber rammed a vehicle carrying over 100 kg of explosives into their bus in Pulwama district.
Chief Election Commissioner reviews LS poll preparations during Raj visit
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora held a meeting with top officials and discussed about preparations related to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on the second day of his tour to the state. Rajasthan Chief Secretary D B Gupta, Director General of Police Kapil Garg, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Rajeeva Swarup were among who attended the meeting. DGP Law and Order M L Lathar informed the Election Commission of all preparations through a PPT presentation. Commission Secretary Rahul Sharma was also present.
JK guv asks police to take strict action against people indulging in violence, appeals for peace
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Saturday directed the state police to take "strict action without mercy" against those indulging in violence in the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Pulwama in which 40 CRPF personnel died, an official said. Reviewing the law and order situation at a high-level meeting at Raj Bhavan, Malik also urged people to maintain communal harmony, so that the forces trying to disrupt peace in the state are defeated. "The governor directed the police to take strict action without mercy against those indulging in any type of violence, arson or rumour-mongering irrespective of political and religious affiliation," an official spokesman said here. The direction came after incidents of violence and stone-pelting were reported from Jammu city. A curfew was imposed in the city after several vehicles were torched on Friday. The violence happened during protests against the attack in Pulwama on Thursday. The spokesman said the governor also reviewed the ...
LS polls in T'gana a fight between Cong and BJP: TPCC chief
: Observing there would be huge difference in the issues that dominated the recent Assembly elections in the state and the coming Lok Sabha polls,Congress president in Telangana N Uttam Kumar Reddy Saturday asked the party cadre to convey to the people that the parliamentary elections are between the Congress and BJP. Reddy, who was addressing party leaders from Nagarkurnool, Mahabubnagar, Khammam, Mahabubabad, Nalgonda and Bhongir Lok Sabha constituencies in separate meetings on the second day of brainstorming sessions being held by the party, claimed the Congress would have an edge in the Lok Sabha elections, according to party sources. Alleging the TRS government has "contaminated the entire election process in Telangana" by distributing money and liquor, he said Congress and its cadre have a responsibility to stop the trend. Claiming that electoral rolls used in last Assembly elections were "defective and incomplete," Reddy said "all Congress leaders and workers ...
HIGHLIGHTS at 9:50 pm
Following are top stories at 9:50 pm: DEL21 BLAST-ALLPARTY-3RDLD MEETING Parties come together to support security forces in defending India's integrity New Delhi: Political parties Saturday put up a united face as they underlined India's determination to fight terrorism following the Pulwama terror attack and expressed their solidarity with security forces in defending the country's unity and integrity. DEL40 BIZ-LD JAITLEY-PAK-DUTY India hikes import duty on Pakistani goods to 200 pc New Delhi: Taking strong economic action against Pakistan following the Pulwama terror attack, India Saturday raised the customs duty to 200 per cent on all goods imported from the neighbouring country, including fresh fruits, cement, petroleum products and mineral ore. DEL36 LDALL-FUNERALS Outpouring of grief, anger marks final farewell to slain jawans Lucknow/Jaipur: Sobbing family members Saturday lit the funeral pyres of the CRPF jawans killed in the Pulwama terror attack, joined by other mourners ..
MHA advisory on safety of people from J&K
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday issued an advisory to states in the wake of isolated reports coming from some parts of the country that students and residents from Jammu and Kashmir were facing the heat after the Pulwama terror attack.
Kin of pregnant British-Bangladeshi IS bride plead for her return
The family of Shamima Begum, the British teenager of Bangladeshi descent who ran away from here in 2015 to become an Islamic State jihadi bride, have urged the UK government to bring back the heavily-pregnant girl "urgently".
Pulwama attack: UK warns against travel to J&K, NRIs hold protest at Pak mission
The UK government has updated its travel advisory for India, warning against travel to Jammu and Kashmir except very limited areas, as Indian-origin protestors gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission in London on Saturday to protest the brutal Pulwama terror attack in the state. Forty CRPF personnel were killed and five others critically injured when a suicide bomber rammed a vehicle laden with explosives into their bus in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday. The Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has claimed responsibility for the attack on the convoy of 78 vehicles that was on its way from Jammu to Srinagar. The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), which earlier condemned the "senseless and brutal act", has warned British nationals to avoid the border areas with Pakistan as well as tourist hotspots. "The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to the immediate vicinity of the border with Pakistan, other than at Wagah;
India imposes 200% import duty on Pak goods
A day after withdrawing the Most Favoured Nation status to Pakistan, India on Saturday slapped a 200 per cent import duty on all goods originating or exported from Pakistan.
NC resolution condemns terror attack, appeals for maintenance of peace in J-K
The National Conference Saturday passed a resolution strongly condemning the terror attack on the CRPF convoy in south Kashmir and made a fervent appeal to the people of Jammu to maintain peace and calm by upholding brotherhood. The resolution was passed at a meeting chaired by NC president Farooq Abdullah here with the participants, at the outset, observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect to the martyrs of the suicide attack. "Our hearts go to the families of those who lost their dear ones in the dastardly act and we share their grief and agony," the resolution stated. The NC also made a fervent appeal to the people to maintain peace and calm and uphold the high traditions of amity, tranquility, harmony and brotherhood. Expressing concern and anguish over the incidents of violence in Jammu on Friday, the NC said this is against the great and glorious ethos of Jammu, which has withstood the test of times. Mahatma Gandhi saw "a ray of light emanating from Kashmir during 1947 ..
J&K Governor calls for defeating forces inimical to peace
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday appealed to the people of the state to maintain peace and communal harmony to defeat forces inimical to peace.