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Army fully prepared to deal with any fallout of US pullout from Afghanistan
The Army said on Tuesday that it is fully prepared to deal with any fallout of the American military pullout and negotiations with the Taliban in Afghanistan on the security situation in Kashmir.
UP: Student held for making anti-India remarks
In the aftermath of Pulwama terror attack, Uttar Pradesh police on Tuesday arrested a first-year student of IFTM University in Moradabad for allegedly making objectionable remarks against India."Mohammad Abaaz, a firts-year student, who is studying in IFTM University raised some objectionable remarks, following which he was taken into custody by the state police," DSP Rajesh Kumar told ANI.Similarly, on February 17, a medical student from Kashmir was arrested in Dehradun for allegedly posting insensitive and communal content on social media in the wake of Pulwama terror attack.An FIR was registered on a complaint alleging that the student, Keshar Rashid, made insulting comments against the CRPF personnel who were killed in Kashmir. On February 14, A CRPF convoy, moving from Jammu to Srinagar, was attacked by a suicide bomber in Pulwama's Lethpora area on the national highway, killing 40 para-military soldiers.
In 100 hours, Pulwama avenged: Army
The Indian Army on Tuesday said that all the top leadership of the Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) outfit have been eliminated by security forces in the Kashmir Valley within 100 hours of the terror attack in which 40 CRPF troopers were killed.
Delhi HC rejects plea seeking use of 'martyr' word
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking direction to the media to use the word "martyr" in place of killed and died for soldiers.
Eliminated JeM leadership within 100 hrs of Pulwama attack: Army
The Indian Army on Tuesday said within 100 hours of the February 14 Pulwama attack on a CRPF convoy that left 40 troopers dead, it eliminated the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) leadership in the valley that planned and executed the deadly carnage.
HC junks plea asking media to use word martyr for reporting casualties in terror attacks
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to the media to use the words martyr or 'shaheed' instead of 'killed' when reporting deaths of security personnel in terror or other attacks. A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao declined to hear the petition by a lawyer, who had contended that use of words like 'killed' or 'died' was not respectful. Referring to the February 14 terror attack in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, Chaudhary said the deaths should have been described by the media using "respectful words" like martyred or 'shaheed' and not killed or died.
Curfew continues in Jammu for 5th day
A curfew imposed in Jammu since February 15, continued on Tuesday for the fifth consecutive day, police said.
SJM requests PM Modi to ban Chinese apps, equipments
Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Monday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to ban Chinese social media and e-commerce apps and Chinese telecom equipment.Citing the dastardly terrorist attack at Pulwama, the RSS-affiliated organisation in its letter said that it is the duty of all Indians to take steps to prevent the economic gain of any nation or individual that directly or tacitly supports such terrorists in continuing their activities unabated."We welcome the various moves made by the ministry of finance including the withdrawal of Most Favoured Nation as well the increase in customs duties for all products imported from Pakistan. It is widely known that the Chinese government continues to block our nation's attempts to designate the chief architect of these terror attacks as a 'global terrorist'."At such a time, we believe it is imperative that the government create similar hurdles for Chinese companies that are using India for their economic gain," said ...
SIO expresses concern over Pulwama attack
Expressing concerns over the Pulwama terror attack, Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) on Monday offered condolences to families of the slain soldiers.In a statement, SIO Goa Unit President Suheb Naik said, "It is extremely disheartening and painful to hear the sad loss of 44 CRPF soldiers. We condemn every terrorist action in the strongest terms. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of all soldiers killed in the attack and we pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."Further emphasizing the need to stay united he added, "We appreciate the move by the government of India to carry out a thorough investigation into the reasons for the attack, uncovering the truth behind the incident. It is important that in times like this we all stand together united and not let anybody break the peace and harmony that exists among us. It is essential that we don't fall prey to any false news being circulated through the social platform."A CRPF convoy, while moving from Jammu to .
Burglars loot Rs 34 lakh from bank
Burglars have struck a nationalised bank branch in Bihar's East Champaran district and made away with Rs 34 lakh in cash, police said on Monday. The culprits entered the bank by breaking a window grill on Sunday night and used gas cutters to break open the safe, Deputy Superintendent of Police Dinesh Pandey said. The bank branch was located a few meters away from Patahi police station. Superintendent of Police Upendra Kumar Sharma visited the spot. An FIR was lodged with regard to the loot of Rs 34 lakh, the deputy SP said.
UAE signs major missile deals with US giant Raytheon
The United Arab Emirates announced Monday it had signed deals worth more than USD 1.6 billion for the purchase of Patriot missile launchers from US arms giant Raytheon, state media said. The deals, inked on the second day of an international military exhibition in Abu Dhabi, come a day after the UAE announced it would buy USD 353 million worth of Patriot missiles from Raytheon. Some USD 3.2 billion in deals have been signed between the oil-rich state and western companies at the expo, set to run through Thursday, state-run WAM news agency said. The UAE, long a key ally of the United States, maintains close ties with the adminstration of President Donald Trump. The US is preparing to build a military hospital, funded by the UAE, in Abu Dhabi to treat Emirati soldiers and American troops based in the region, a US army official said Sunday. The facility would be "very similar" to the one in Landstuhl, Germany, the biggest American hospital outside the US, said Lieutenant General Charles
3 terrorists gunned down in encounter in Kashmir; Army major, 4 personnel killed
Three JeM terrorists, including two top commanders believed to be behind the Pulwama terror attack, were killed in a fierce 16-hour encounter, in which an Army major and four security forces personnel lost their lives in south Kashmir on Monday. A civilian died in the crossfire during the gun battle in the Pinglan area of Pulwama district, 12 km from the spot of the February 14 attack on CRPF personnel which claimed the lives of 40 jawans, officials said. Deputy Inspector General of Police (South Kashmir) Amit Kumar, a Brigadier, a Lt. Colonel, a Major and four other ranks of the Army unit which carried out the operation suffered injuries, they said. Two of the slain terrorists were identified as Kamran and Abdul Rasheed alias Ghazi, the so-called divisional commanders of Jaish-e-Mohammed for Pulwama, Tral and Awantipora areas of South Kashmir. The third one was Hilal, a resident of Pinglena in Pulwama, they said. The Jammu and Kashmir Police had been on the lookout for Ghazi and ...
MHA rejects media reports on no more air transit for CRPF troopers
The Union Home Ministry on Monday rejected as "untrue" some media reports suggesting that air transit facility on the Jammu-Srinagar sector for CRPF troopers has not been allowed.
India inc raises funds for Pulwama attack victims
India Inc has come together to support the families of CRPF jawans killed and injured in the Pulwama terrorist attack by raising some funds.
Rajasthan Cricket Association removes photographs of Pakistan players
The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) Monday pulled down pictures of Pakistan players from its lobby, protesting against the terrorist attack in Pulwama. Last Thursday, 40 CRPF paramilitary troopers were killed while several others injured in what is being termed as the deadliest terrorist strike in three decades in Jammu and Kashmir. "BCCI, RCA and other associations are with the families of martyred soldiers. As a mark of protest, we have removed pictures of Pakistan cricket players. We wish that India takes the revenge for the act," RCA vice president Mohammad Iqbal said. Pictures of players including Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Mohammad Asif, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis and several others were pulled down and kept in a store room.
CRPF DG meets Home Secretary
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General R.R. Bhatnagar on Monday met Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and is understood to have discussed security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF troopers.
Pakistani plotter among 9 killed; top Army, police officers injured
A Pakistani JeM terrorist who plotted the suicide bombing on a CRPF convoy and an Indian Major were among nine people killed in fighting between security forces and militants that also left 10 security personnel, including a senior police officer and three Army officers, injured in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities said on Monday.
Create hurdles for Chinese companies doing business in India: SJM to govt
The RSS-affiliated SJM Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create hurdles for Chinese companies doing business in India as China continues to block New Delhi's attempts to designate Masood Azhar, whose JeM carried out the terrorist attack on a CRPF convoy in Pulwama, as a "global terrorist". In a letter to Modi, Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) co-convener Ashwani Mahajan said the dastardly terrorist attack in Pulwama has shaken the conscience of the nation and at this time steps should be taken to prevent the economic gain of any nation that directly or tacitly supports such terrorists. "It is widely known that the Chinese government continues to block our nation's attempts to designate Masood Azhar, chief architect of these terror attacks, as a 'global terrorist'. "At such a time, we believe it is imperative that the government create similar hurdles for Chinese companies that are using India for their economic gain," Mahajan said. Welcoming the government's decision to withdraw
Measures being taken to thwart new strategy of terrorists: BSF
A senior Border Security Officer (BSF) officer Monday said adequate measures are being taken to thwart a new strategy which was adopted by terrorists in the last week's Pulwama bus bombing in which 40 jawans of CRPF were killed. BSF Additional Director General (ADG) A K Sharma also said security forces would give a befitting reply to the anti-national forces. "The government and security forces are doing their job in the wake of the recent incident (Pulwama terror attack)," ADG Sharma told reporters when asked about the Pulwama terror attack. ADG Sharma was the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the BSF's 49th Inter-Frontier Platoon Weapons Shooting Competition in the city. A total of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and five injured in one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14 in Pulwama district. "Whenever any incident occurs in the country because of anti-national forces present in India or from outside, ..
India Inc offers support to Pulwama victims' kin
India Inc has come together to support the families of CRPF troopers killed and injured in the Pulwama terror attack, at a time when the central government is taking stern economic measures against Pakistan.