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Attempt is being made to create hatred between Ali & Bajrangbali: Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati regretted on Saturday that an attempt was being made to create hatred between the followers of Bajrangbali and Ali. In a tweet on the occasion of Ram Navami, Mayawati said: "Greetings & good wishes to the people for peaceful & prosperous life on Ram Navami. When people are happily remembering the ideals of Shri Ram, it is unfortunate that an attempt is being made to create confrontation & hatred between Bajrang Bali & Ali for narrow political gain." Mayawati's comments come after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had on Tuesday compared the Lok Sabha election to a contest between 'Ali', a revered figure in Islam, and Bajrangbali, the Hindu god Hanuman. In another tweet, the BSP supremo paid homage to those killed in the Jallianwala massacre and sought an apology from the British. "On the centenary of the Jallianwala tragedy, our homage to martyrs & sympathy to the family members who sacrificed their lives for the ...
27 Taliban militants killed in encounter with security forces
At least 27 Taliban fighters were killed in an encounter with Afghan security forces in Shirzad district in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on Friday evening, reports Tolo news.Hours after announcing its annual spring offensive, the Taliban attempted an attack near the district governor's office. But they were "pushed back and defeated" by security forces, said the government in a statement.The statement elaborated that the Taliban planted two car bombs followed by a gunfight with the security forces.However, two Afghan security personnel were also killed in the ensuing gun battle.Taliban, in a statement on Friday, said: "Operation Fath, which means victory in Arabic, will be conducted across Afghanistan with the aim of eradicating occupation and cleansing our Muslim homeland from invasion and corruption."The announcement comes despite the US efforts to end two decades of war in Afghanistan. Several rounds of negotiations were conducted by the US in Doha, Qatar's capital city.Zalmay .
Two militants killed in Shopian gunfight
Two militants were killed on Saturday in a gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said.
Encounter between security forces and terrorists underway in Shopian
An encounter broke out Saturday between terrorists and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Based on specific information about the presence of terrorists in Gahand area of Shopian in south Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there this morning, a police official said. He said as the forces were conducting searches, the terrorists fired upon them. The forces retaliated, ensuing an encounter, the official said, adding the exchange of firing was going on and further details were awaited.
Gunfight in J&K between militants, security forces
A gunfight broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Saturday, police said.
100 years of Jallianwala Bagh massacre: President Kovind, PM Modi pay tributes to victims
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre that took place on this day 100 years ago."A 100 years ago today, our beloved freedom fighters were martyred at Jallianwala Bagh. A horrific massacre, a stain on civilisation, that day of sacrifice can never be forgotten by India. At this solemn moment, we pay our tribute to the immortals of Jallianwala #PresidentKovind," President Kovind tweeted."Today, when we observe 100 years of the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre, India pays tributes to all those martyred on that fateful day. Their valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Their memory inspires us to work even harder to build an India they would be proud of," the Prime Minister wrote on Twitter.The massacre took place on 13 April 1919 when troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer fired machine guns into a crowd of unarmed protesters and ...
Indian missiles sought after by many foreign countries: Sitharaman
Asserting that several foreign countries want to get Indian missiles in their inventory, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said there was an export potential of sale of homegrown defence products.The statement assumes significance as traditionally India has been a major arms importer and still depends on foreign vendors for around 50 per cent of its military hardware requirements."You did talk about integrated missiles programme, which has yielded a lot of results. Today, missiles are so sought after by many countries... I want to highlight that there exists a market outside other than the Indian armed forces," the Defence Minister said while addressing an event organised by the Vivekananda International Foundation.The Defence Minister said that a lot of countries are keen to have some kind of engagement with India and "want to purchase from you. India has immense potential to be an exporter of different equipment. I can also say, even a shipbuilding warship building ...
Clashes in Algiers on eighth Friday of protests
Clashes erupted in Algiers on Friday as protestors tossed back tear gas grenades and attacked police vehicles after a huge demonstration demanding the departure of figures close to ousted leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika, AFP journalists said. For the eighth Friday in a row, vast crowds marched through the Algerian capital pressing demands for Bouteflika's entourage to step down. While the massive demonstration was largely calm, tensions were noticeably higher than at previous rallies. Violence erupted at the end of the day when on edge of the rally several hundred youths resisted as police tried to break up the crowds outside the post office in central Algiers that has become an emblematic protest site. It was the first time such severe clashes had taken place in Algiers since the marches began in February demanding an end to Bouteflika's 20-year rule. Helmeted anti-riot police, dressed in black, managed to push back the protesters with tear gas and water cannon. Young demonstrators ...
Spl forces trained for surgical strike even before Uri: Hooda
A former army General who planned the 2016 surgical strikes on terror launch pads in PoK, Friday said special forces were training for the strike almost a year before the Uri terror attack. Lt General (retd) D S Hooda, a former Northern Army commander, who now heads the Congress' task force on national security, was speaking at an event here. Hooda headed the the Army's Northern Command when special forces commandos carried out a cross-border operation in September 2016 after the Uri terror attack, in which 19 soldiers were killed. Recalling the Uri terror attack, Hooda said, "That evening, I was there with the Chief of Army Staff and we were walking through four inches thick ash from burnt tents." "And we were saying that we have to do something, we cannot just let this pass. When we were talking of options, what helped us was that, for the past one year, we had been training for such a contingency. We did not know whether it would come," he said. "For the past one year
Take action against musclemen to avoid interruption in poll process: Delhi CP
Delhi Police commissioner Amulya Patnaik Friday directed the DCPs of three police districts in northern range to take stringent action against musclemen to avoid interruption in electioneering process and ensure security of rallies of all political parties. A meeting was held at the Delhi Technological University Auditorium on efforts to be made for the safety and security of general elections, the officials said. The northern range comprises the northwest, Rohini and outer north police district. In the meeting, he emphasised on action against illicit liquor and fire arms, more alertness in terms of anti-terrorist measures and joint border checking and patrolling to avoid the movement of illegal liquor, arms and narcotics. Patnaik also emphasised on the stringent action against muscle men to avoid interruption in electioneering process, security of rallies of all political parties and constant and concerted action against street criminals moving with firearms, the police said. The ...
2 DSPs among 30 policemen injured as protesting students pelt stones in Karnal
The Haryana Police Friday fired in the air and used batons and tear gas to disperse a group of students in Karnal who allegedly pelted stones to protest the death of a student. The 20-year-old student of an Industrial Training Institute was crushed to death by a government-run bus at the ITI Chowk, in Karnal, on Thursday. A senior police official said 30 policemen, including two DSP-rank officers and three SHOs, were injured in the stone-pelting that took place on Friday. Seven students were also injured, he added. Four policemen have received severe injuries, the official said. A total of 104 students were arrested and charged with rioting, obstructing public servants from discharging their duties and causing hurt and injuries to them, Karnal Superintendent of Police Surinder Singh Bhoria said. Protesting students charged that state transport bus drivers do not stop buses at designated stops, forcing them to chase buses. They claimed that after the student was hit by the bus, its ...
NIA quizzes PDP leader in weapons loot case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday quizzed senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former MLA Aijaz Mir in connection with the weapons loot case being investigated by the agency.
Hundreds take out candlelight march to Jallianwala Bagh
Hundreds of people, including students, local residents and even visitors, held a candlelight march in Amritsar on Friday evening on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by British Indian forces.
Kumaraswamy hits back at Modi, accuses him of using soldiers
: Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using the patriotism of soldiers for his gain, saying he has no development issues to talk about during the campaign. "Despite clarifying on the false post by @BJP4Karnataka, PM @narendramodi still gets carried away by wrong inputs of state leaders. The PM is using the patriotism of soldiers for his gain. He rides on such emotional waves because there are no development issues to talk about," Kumaraswamy tweeted. The Chief Minister was reacting to Modi's comments at a BJP rally in Gangavathi, where he lashed out at Kumaraswamy over his reported remark that only those who cannot manage two square meals a day seek jobs in services, terming it an insult to the armed forces. "I was seeing in the media yesterday that Karnataka Chief Minister has said that only those people go to army who don't get food two times a day. What kind of thinking is thisKumaraswamy ji? You cannot escape by ...
International court judges reject Afghanistan investigation
In a decision decried as a "devastating blow for victims," International Criminal Court judges on Friday rejected a request by the court's prosecutor to open an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan and alleged crimes by U.S. forces linked to the conflict. In a lengthy written ruling, judges said an investigation "would not serve the interests of justice" because an investigation and prosecution are unlikely to be successful as those targeted, including the United States, Afghan authorities and the Taliban, are not expected to cooperate, the court said in a statement. The decision does acknowledge that the November 2017 request from Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to open a probe "establishes a reasonable basis to consider that crimes within the ICC jurisdiction have been committed in Afghanistan and that potential cases would be admissible before the Court." The decision comes a month after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington would revoke .
20 killed in bombing at Pakistan market (3rd Lead)
At least 20 people were killed, almost half of them belonging to the Shia Hazara minority, and 48 injured when a bomb hidden in a sack of potatoes exploded in a crowded market in Pakistan's Quetta city on Friday.
UN must encourage members to deploy all-female peacekeeping units: India
India, which deployed the first-ever all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia, said UN member states must be encouraged to contribute full women units instead of "mixed units" to ensure greater women participation in peacekeeping. "India is committed to increasing the number of women peacekeepers...The landmark first ever deployment by UN of all Female Formed Police Unit in Liberia by India became a role model for the local women, to participate in policing and in relevant rule of law frameworks," Counsellor in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Eenam Gambhir said. Participating in the UN Security Council open debate on 'Women in Peacekeeping' on Thursday, she said in the 'Declaration of Shared Commitments on UN Peacekeeping Operations' under Action for Peacekeeping (A4P), member states agreed to collectively commit to implement the women, peace and security agenda by ensuring full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all stages of the peace process and by systematically ..
Maha LS poll: Over 10k FIRs filed for model code violations
Over 10,000 FIRs have been registered in Maharashtra between March 10 and April 11 for violation of model code of conduct in force for the April-May Lok Sabha polls. A top official of the state's poll commission Friday said a vast majority of the 10,397 FIRs registered were related to using liquor as voter inducement and possession of firearms. "Almost 9,000 FIRs have been filed at various police stations in Maharashtra for storing and distributing illicit liquor. A total of 457 FIRs have been lodged for possession of firearms," Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dilip Shinde told PTI. "The rest pertains to drugs, unaccounted cash, gold etc," Shinde added. He said cases had also been registered with the police for violations like unauthorised banners, use of loudspeakers, inflammatory speeches and holding meetings without permission. Polling for the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra is being held in four phases, the first of which was on April 11. The next three phases ..
Police deny attack on CRPF in Srinagar
The Jammu and Kashmir Police denied that a petrol bomb attack took place on the CRPF here on Friday.
2019 Lok Sabha polls Rashtravad vs Parivarvad: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed the ongoing Lok Sabha polls as "Rashtravad (nationalism) vs Parivarvad (dynastic politics)" and "nation first vs family first"."The 2019 election is between nationalism and dynasty politics, country first and family first," the Prime Minister said while addressing an election rally here.Modi also said that it is necessary to teach a lesson to those who are advancing Pakistan's propaganda just to harm him.He also added that it is necessary to be "beware" of those seeking evidence of (airstrike) by the brave forces "just for the sake of few votes".The Prime Minister accused Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy of insulting the armed forces for saying that those who go into armed forces are people who cannot afford the two-time meals."You (Kumaraswamy) can't escape saying your statement was misinterpreted. You said what was there in your heart. It is such an insult to the armed forces of the country," the Prime Minister said."I want to ask