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Nationwide protests erupt against Pulwama terror attack
Protest ensued in different parts on the country against the merciless killing of as many as 40 security personnel on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.Youths, who in Jammu and Kashmir protested against death of the CRPF personnel and said, "We are protesting against the killing of 40 CRPF jawans. This is shameful. There should be stern actions now, there should be another surgical strike."Another protest took place in Bhopal by the workers of BJP, who also expressed their grief over the loss of lives. One of the workers said, "Very painful and shameful incident. The terrorists are bred by Pakistan. We want Prime Minister Modi to attack Pakistan and teach it a lesson"In the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, around 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suspected suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 ...
LS polls: Congress ropes in BJP MLA Avtar Singh Bhadana, student leader
The Congress in the presence of party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday reinducted BJP's Avtar Singh Bhadana into the outfit.Bhadana, an MLA from Mirapur seat joined the Congress a day after the party forged an alliance with the OBC-dominated Mahaan Dal.Bhadana is a three-time MP from Faridabad constituency in Haryana and one-time MP from Meerut in Uttar PradeshCongress also admitted student leader, Sunil Yadav, who had shown black flags to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to the Allahabad University.The Rahul Gandhi-led party is leaving no stone unturned in garnering support in Uttar Pradesh, which accounts for maximum number of seats in the Lok Sabha.Also, in a bid to review the poll preparedness, Priyanka along with Jyotiraditya Scindia conducted meetings with booth levels workers for over 12 hours. For past few days both the leaders have been meeting party workers at the ground level rigorously.Scindia earlier this week had opined that Congress' poll strategy
US denounces Pulwama attack, calls on countries to deny safe haven to terrorists
The US Friday strongly condemned the terror attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Kashmir's Pulwama district and called on all countries to deny safe haven and support for terrorists. In one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir's three decades of militancy, a Jaish suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district, killing at least 37 personnel and leaving many critically wounded. Condemning the terror strike, the US State Department said in a statement that it was resolutely committed to working with the Indian government to combat terrorism in all its forms. "The US condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack today on an Indian Central Reserve Police Force convoy in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino said and extend his deepest condolences to the deceased paramilitary personnel and their families. The UN designated, Pakistan-based terrorist group ...
As Amazon drops New York City project, progressives claim a major coup
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wasted no time on Thursday in calling Amazon's decision to scrap plans to build a major New York outpost with nearly $3 billion (2.34 billion pounds) in city and state incentives a big victory for progressive politicians.
Brexit: Theresa May suffers fresh Commons defeat
Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered another Commons defeat after MPs voted down her approach to Brexit talks.
Trump to sign wall funding deal, declare national emergency
United States President Donald Trump will declare a national emergency to fulfill his long-pending demand to build the barricade across the border with Mexico, the White House confirmed on Thursday (local time).Trump will also sign a compromise border security deal that will allow funding for the wall."President Trump will sign the government funding bill, and as he has stated before, he will also take other executive action-including a national emergency-to ensure we stop the national security and humanitarian crisis at the border. The President is once again delivering on his promise to build the wall, protect the border, and secure our great country," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement.The development comes after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that Trump would declare a national emergency and also sign the deal reached by Congressional negotiators that provides USD 1.3 billion in funding for the wall, in a bid to avert another partial ...
Trump to declare 'emergency' to fund border wall
US President Donald Trump will sign a spending bill averting a government shutdown but will also issue an emergency declaration to fund his controversial border wall, the White House and lawmakers said Thursday. Top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell told colleagues that he spoke by phone with Trump, who "indicated he's prepared to sign the bill. He will also be issuing a national emergency declaration at the same time." The White House confirmed the plan minutes later. "He will also take other executive action -- including a national emergency -- to ensure we stop the national security and humanitarian crisis at the border," Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said. Declaring such an emergency, a rare step, would free Trump to seek to redirect federal funds from elsewhere to help pay for a wall along the US-Mexico border. Trump saying he will sign the spending bill, expected ahead of a Friday midnight deadline, eases some pressure in Washington after he had openly expressed concern about ...
Nation expects action: Mohan Bhagwat on Pulwama attack
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday asserted that the nation expects an action against the Pulwama attack which claimed lives of 40 CRPF personnel.Dubbing the attack as "cowardly" the RSS chief said, "We condemn it. Action should be taken, everyone expects it."Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be travelling to Kashmir tomorrow, to take stock of the situation. He told ANI that "A strong reply will be given".In the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, around 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suspected suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.Strongly condemning the attack, the Prime Minister termed it as "despicable" and asserted, "The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs."UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi too called the attack "barbarous" and said, "I ..
International community condemns Pulwama attack, stands in support of India
Several countries from across the globe stood in support of India in the wake of a deadly terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district that killed 40 security personnel.The convoy comprised of 78 buses in which around 2,500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar. A bus, in which 42 CRPF personnel were travelling, was extensively damaged in the blast which was followed by firing on the vehicle.From Bangladesh, Israel ato the US, all expressed their condolences over the deaths of the CRPF personnel in the suicide attack claimed by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) an outfit based in Pakistan.Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her condolences over the Pulwama attack, adding that Dhaka remained committed to fighting terrorism and continue to maintain a zero-tolerance policy against terrorist activities."At this sad moment, we stand by the people and government of India. We offer was condolences to the members of the families who lost their dear ...
Trump plans to sign funding bill, declare emergency
US President Donald Trump plans to sign a bipartisan funding bill to avert another government shutdown, and also declare a national emergency to obtain funds for his long-promised border wall, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday.
Venezuela at UN enlists countries in show of support
Russia and China joined Cuba, Iran, North Korea and several other countries at the United Nations on Thursday to show support for Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in his showdown with the United States. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza told reporters the newly-formed support group would take action in the coming days "to raise awareness around the dangers that our people currently face." "We all have the right to live without the threat of use of force and without application of illegal coercive unilateral measures," Arreaza told journalists, flanked by the ambassadors of several countries. Among those at Arreaza's side were envoys from Russia, China, Iran, Cuba, Nicaragua, Bolivia, North Korea, Syria along with the Palestinian representative and diplomats from Caribbean countries. Diplomats said about 50 countries had joined the group in support of Maduro's government. The 193-nation United Nations has been divided between countries that support Juan Guaido, who declared
Shocked, outraged: Sonia on Pulwama attack
I am shocked, outraged and deeply grieved by the barbarous attack on the CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi said on Thursday."Our brave CRPF personnel died serving the nation selflessly, at the hands of cowardly terrorists, and their sacrifice will not be forgotten. My heart goes out to the loved ones of each and every victim. I share their grief and pain with all my heart. I sincerely hope that those responsible for this dastardly terror attack will be brought to justice and made to pay for this appalling act, that goes against every tenet of humanity," her statement read.An the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, around 40 Ahe convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 Ahis is the deadliest attack on security forces in Earlier in September 2016, an Army camp was stormed by terrorists in Uri, killing 19 soldiers.Prior to that, 28 BSF personnel were killed in an attack on a convoy of the paramilitary force in 2004.Strongly condemning the attack, .
UN condemns Pulwama terror attack, calls for bringing perpetrators to justice
The United Nations on Thursday (local time) strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district which claimed as many as 40 lives of security personnel and called for bringing the perpetrators behind the attack to justice."We strongly condemn today's attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. We express our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the people and the Government of India. We wish a speedy recovery to injured and call for those behind the attack to be brought to justice," the UN said in a statement.In the deadliest terror attack on security forces in Kashmir, around 40 CRPF personnel were killed when their convoy was targeted in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.The convoy comprised 78 buses in which around 2,500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar.A bus, in which 42 CRPF personnel were travelling, was extensively damaged in the blast which was followed by firing on the ...
Pulwama terror attack: Jammu commerce body calls for bandh
The attack on a CRPF convoy by terrorists in Kashmir on Thursday has evoked strong condemnation from political parties and other organisations including Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries, which called for a bandh in the state on Friday. Governor Satya Pal Malik said, "The forces responsible for insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir are desperate and frustrated and they just want to prove their presence. Visibly it seems to be guided from across the border as Jaish-e-Mohammad has claimed the responsibility."Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh who is travelling o Srinagar on Friday said that he has spoken to Governor Satypal Malik about the terrorist attack.Around 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday in the deadliest terror attack on security forces in a decade when their convoy was targeted in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.The convoy comprised 78 buses in which around 2500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar.A bus, in which 42 CRPF personnel ..
Pulwama terror attack: India aks for UN ban on JeM chief Masood Azhar
India on Thursday strongly condemned the "heinous" and "cowardly" Pulwama terror attack, asking Pakistan to stop supporting terrorists and urged support from other countries to include Pakistan-based and supported terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the UN Security Council's counter-terrorism sanctions list.The External Affairs Ministry said the heinous and despicable act was "perpetrated by Jaish-e-Mohammed, a Pakistan-based and supported terrorist organisation proscribed by the United Nations and other countries. "This terror group is led by the international terrorist Masood Azhar, who has been given full freedom by government of Pakistan to operate and expand his terror infrastructure in territories under the control of Pakistan and to carry out attacks in India and elsewhere with impunity" it said.The external affairs ministry to retreated its appeal to members of international community to support proposal to list terrorists, including JeM Chief, as a ...
Theresa May loses Brexit vote again
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday (local time) suffered yet another embarrassing defeat as parliamentarians voted down her Brexit plan 'B', that allows the United Kingdom to officially leave the European Union.May lost the vote by 303-258, weeks after she asserted that she had a "substantial majority" of MPs in favour of her Brexit plan.The stakes are high, as the UK is slated to leave the EU on March 29 with no deal in sight due to the British Parliament rejecting the previously negotiated treaty with the bloc by a huge margin, CNN reported.Last month, May's Brexit deal was voted down by the MPs at the House of Commons by a resounding majority of 230. The deal was voted down by 432 votes to 202, the worst defeat for any sitting government in the UK. Around 118 Conservative Party MPs voted against the withdrawal agreement.Subsequently, she presented an alternate path in a bid to secure Parliamentary support for a Brexit deal. With the agreement now rejected, the British ..
Pulwama terror strike 'matter of grave concern', says Pakistan as it rejects link to attack
Pakistan on Thursday said the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district is "a matter of grave concern" even as it strongly rejected Indian media and government's allegations of the country's link to the strike "without" probe. In one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir's three decades of militancy, a suicide bomber from the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district on Thursday, killing at least 39 personnel and leaving many critically wounded. Attack in Pulwama in Kashmir is "a matter of grave concern", the Pakistan Foreign Office said in a statement. Asserting that Pakistan has "always condemned acts of violence" anywhere in the world, it said, "We strongly reject any insinuation by elements in the Indian media and government that seek to link the attack to Pakistan without investigations." In a tweet, FO spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said, "We have always condemned heightened acts of ...
Russia, Turkey, Iran hail US Syria withdrawal
The leaders of Russia, Turkey and Iran hailed the planned US withdrawal from Syria as they met for talks Thursday on how to work more closely together in the country's long-running conflict. Hosting his Turkish and Iranian counterparts in the southern city of Sochi, President Vladimir Putin said the three welcomed the expected US pull-out from northeastern Syria. It would be "a positive step that would help stabilise the situation in this region, where ultimately the legitimate government should re-establish control," he told a joint press conference after the talks. Russia and Iran -- who both back the regime of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad -- and rebel supporter Turkey have positioned themselves as key foreign players in Syria's long-running war. The United States has had troops in Syria backing Kurdish-led forces fighting the Islamic State group but President Donald Trump issued an abrupt order in December to pull out all 2,000. The Kurdish-led fighters were on Thursday ...
Stop supporting terrorists, dismantle terror safe havens: India to Pak
India on Thursday slammed Pakistan over the Pulwama terror attack carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed and asked the neighbouring country to stop supporting terrorists and dismantle terror infrastructure operating from its soil. India also strongly reiterated its appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including JeM chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council, and to ban terrorist organisations operating from territories controlled by Pakistan. At least 37 CRPF personnel were killed and five injured on Thursday in one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir when a Jaish suicide bomber rammed a vehicle carrying over 100 kg of explosives into their bus in Pulwama district. The Indian government condemns in the strongest possible terms the cowardly terrorist attack on India's brave security forces in Pulwama, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a ...
Anti-Pakistan protests rock Jammu
Massive anti-Pakistan protests rocked Jammu and Kashmir's winter capital on Thursday, in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack in which at least 37 CRPF personnel lost their lives. Demonstrations and candle light marches were held at dozens of places. Braving the rains, people took to the streets in Jewel Chowk, Purani Mandi, Rehari, Janipur, Gandhinagar, Bakshi Nagar, Muthi, Talab Tilloo and Satwari and protested against the killings. Raising anti-Pakistan, anti-terrorist slogans, the protestors demanded action against Pakistan for "sponsoring terrorism in the Valley." Members of the Bagrang Dal, Shiv Sena and the Dogra Front were seen protesting in large numbers. J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu, in an emergent decision suspended work in all the courts in Jammu, including the high Court and the tribunals, in protest of "the dastardly acts of frustrated terrorists" in Pulwama, Kashmir, a Bar spokesman said. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (Jammu and Kashmir) strongly condemned the