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'US will not rest until 26/11 perpetrators are held accountable'
Nathan A Sales, the US Department of State Coordinator for Counterterrorism, has called on Pakistan to bring perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to justice, and said the US will not rest until they are held accountable for their acts.Speaking at an event hosted by the Indian Embassy in the US to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, Sales outlined the steps taken by the US to reign in Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxies' activities. He also mentioned the two rewards for justice that have been issued for the arrest of LeT kingpins Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, the masterminds behind the dreaded attacks."We must prevent these terrorists who committed the acts of barbarism, Lashkar-e-Taiba, from ever threatening our people again. In the last ten years, we have made a lot of progress. Immediately after the attack in Mumbai, we made sure the international community saw LeT for what it is - a terrorist group and a particularly heinous one at that," he ...
CRPF officer among 3 injured in J&K gunfight
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer and a constable along with an Indian Army soldier were injured in a gunfight in a Jammu and Kashmir village in Kulgam district on Tuesday, police said.
Mexico deports scores of Central American migrants
Mexico deported scores of Central American migrants arrested after hundreds forced their way through a Mexican police blockade and headed for the United States but were met with tear gas and rubber bullets. Around 500 men, women and children, part of a caravan of roughly 5,000 mainly Hondurans who have been trekking toward the US for weeks, scrambled over a rusted metal fence and surged into a concrete riverbed toward San Diego on Sunday. The group was stopped by a chain-link fence topped with barbed wire and US Border Patrol agents firing tear gas and rubber bullets. At least one man was wounded. Chief Patrol Agent Rodney Scott told CNN that "numerous" migrants -- mainly men -- had made it across, however, and 42 of them were arrested. Mexico's National Institute of Migration Commissioner Gerardo Garcia confirmed the 98 arrests on his country's side, saying there were "instigators" in the migrant caravan pushing people to illegally cross the border. The incident was the most serious .
Chhattisgarh: DRG jawan injured in IED blast
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast which took place on Tuesday in the forest area of Minpa in Sukma district.The explosion took place when the troops of 206 CoBRA and DRG were returning to their base camp in Chintagupha.This is the second attack that has taken place in Sukma district in the last two days.On Monday, as many as nine Naxalites and two security personnel were killed in the same district in two separate operations carried out by security forces.A huge cache of arms and ammunition, including automatic rifles and IED, were recovered by the police.
US tepid over Yemen ceasefire
The United States has taken a step back in their support for a United Nations (UN) ceasefire in Yemen, despite internationally rallying for a peaceful resolution with calls from US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and US Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis for the same.Quoting sources, CNN reported that the prime reason behind the sudden turn of events may be USA's fear of "angering" Saudi Arabia, which disagrees with a resolution.Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is in the spotlight due to journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing, reportedly "threw a fit" when a draft of the resolution was presented to him. He pushed for discussions with western allies, delaying the process.This comes a day after humanitarian organisations Oxfam America, International Rescue Committee, CARE US, Save the Children USA and the Norwegian Refugee Council USA, that are currently working in Yemen called for the US to take action to save Yemeni lives and cease hostilities in the region.The war-torn region
Encounters break out between militants, security forces in JK's Kulgam, Pulwama districts
Two separate encounters broke out between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam and Pulwama districts on Tuesday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Redwani area of Kulgam district around midnight, a police official said. The operation was launched after receiving information about the presence of militants in the area, he said. The official said as searches were underway, the militants fired on the forces, who retaliated. He said the gunfight is going on and further details were awaited. In another operation, the official said, exchange of fire is on between security forces and militants at Hafoo area of Tral in Pulwama district. The area was cordoned off by security forces Tuesday morning after receiving intelligence input about the presence of militants there, he said. Firing was going on when last reports came in, the official said, adding further details were awaited.
Gunfights in J&K
Gunfights started in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama and Kulgam districts on Tuesday, police said.
Afghanistan to seek support for its peace process in Geneva talks
The Geneva Summit that is going to start here on Tuesday for two days will give a chance to the government of Afghanistan to call on the international community to "support an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process", the Afghan Ministry of Finance has said.According to Al Jazeera the Geneva summit will provide a platform for the Afghan government to renew its commitment to reform and discuss aid contributions in its bid to achieve stability and security. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani would be focusing on the development and economy of the war-torn country.The summit co-hosted by the United Nations, along with the government of Afghanistan "will also be crucial in measuring results against the USD15.2 billion committed by the international community for Afghanistan in 2016".Afghanistan is also expected to emphasise on its growth strategy, ranging from maintaining security, fighting corruption, building infrastructure and female empowerment."We have had at least 60 per cent progress .
J-K: Encounter with terrorists breaks out in Kulgam
An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists in the Redwani area of Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir.The encounter broke out in the wee hours of Tuesday. Two to three terrorists are said to be holed up in the area. Security forces are on the job to restrain their movement.More details of this operation are still awaited.Six terrorists were neutralised by the security personnel in Kapran Batagund area during a gun battle in state's Shopian district on Sunday.On November 22, one civilian sustained injuries during an exchange of fire between terrorists and security personnel in the Kulgam district. The exchange of fire ensued after terrorists fired upon an Army camp in Khudwani area of the district.
Trump says US did not use tear gas on children
US President Donald Trump on Monday said security forces had to use tear gas at the Mexican border because they were "being rushed by some very tough people" but it was not used on children. Trump was replying to reporters' queries at the White House over US Border Patrol authorities using tear gas at the Mexican border to repel caravans of illegal immigrants trying to enter the United States. "We didn't. We don't use it (tear gas) on children," he said. "They had to use because they were being rushed by some very tough people, and they used tear gas. And here's the bottom line: Nobody is coming into our country unless they come in legally," Trump asserted. Over the past few weeks, Trump has asserted that no foreign nationals would be allowed to enter the country illegally and they would have to come to the US through legal process. He has deployed several thousand additional forces on the south western border with Mexico to prevent them from entering the country. The caravan of ...
France condemns deadly 26/11 Mumbai attacks, demands action
On the tenth anniversary of the deadly terror attacks that shook Mumbai on November 26, 2008, the France reiterated its condemnation for all forms of terrorism across the world and demanded that such crimes should not go unpunished.Acknowledging the same, official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Raveesh Kumar cited the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs tweet in French language and quoted them writing, "Ten years to the day after the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, France reiterates its strong condemnation of all forms of terrorist violence. It honours the memory of the many victims of these despicable attacks."A press statement released by the French Ministry said that such crimes do not go unpunished. It also added that all countries should act decisively against terrorism, to implement the sanctions policy defined by the United Nations Security Council .Further expressing solidarity with India, the press statement further read that France stands with ...
We stand with India to fight global terrorism: UK on 26/11
Standing in solidarity with India on the 10th anniversary of deadly terror attacks that took place in Mumbai on November 26, 2008, the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai said that the United Kingdom stands along with India in the global fight against terrorism.The official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Raveesh Kumar cited the official Twitter account of British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai and retweeted them saying, "Today we remember families of victims and survivors of the #MumbaiTerrorAttacks. The UK stands united with India in the global fight against terrorism"Condemning the Mumbai attacks, Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, Mark Field also remarked that such acts of terrorism never had any justification.Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom took to Twitter saying, "On the 10 year anniversary of the appalling attacks in Mumbai my thoughts are again with the families and friends of those killed and injured. There can be no justification .
NATO chief says Russian decision to seize Ukrainian ships unjustified
NATO's secretary-general on Monday said Russia had no justification to seize three Ukrainian vessels near the disputed Crimea territory and called for their immediate release.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch nabs fundraiser of Akshardham terror attack
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch police on Monday arrested here an alleged accomplice of the terrorists who attacked the Akshardham temple in Gujarat's capital Gandhinagar in 2002, killing 31 people.
Maya Kadosh: Nariman Memorial shows connection between India and Israel
The city of Mumbai saw the unveiling of Nariman Lighthouse memorial on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of 26/11 terror attacks.Maya Kadosh, the stand in Ambassador of Israel was also present at the unveiling of the memorial. She said, "It is a sad day for India and Israel. No country wants this connection but we have it."Kadosh voiced that Nariman Lighthouse memorial shows the connection between India, Israel and the victims of the 9/11 attacks. She further added that the connection only "makes our bond stronger."India's financial capital came to a standstill on this very day a decade ago when 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who came to Mumbai via sea route from Pakistan carried out a series of coordinated shooting and bombing attacks across the city.
India calls for constructive engagement to review OPCW
At the Fourth Special Session of the Conference of the States Parties here on November 23, India called for constructive engagement, dialogue and unity of purpose to reviewing the Operation of the Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Convention.Addressing the Fourth Review Conference, Permanent Representative of India to the OPCW Ambassador Venu Rajamony said that constructive engagement, dialogue and unity of purpose were the need of the hour.He further asserted that any long-lasting and effective solution to the challenges being faced by the OPCW can only be found through wide-ranging consultations involving all States Parties."As a founding member of OPCW, India has always emphasised the importance of the principle of consensus enshrined in the Convention and the need for decisions to be taken by the States Parties in consultation with each other," read the press statement from Embassy of India in The Hague.Rajamony said that the aim of the Chemical Weapons Convention is "to exclude completely .
Army soldier injured in sniper attack
An Indian Army soldier was critically injured in a cross-border sniper attack at Machil sector in Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir on Monday. He was immediately rushed to the 92 Army Base Hospital in Srinagar for treatment.The soldier has reportedly incurred severe injuries. The attack on Indian Army from the Pakistan side comes in the backdrop of the foundation laying ceremony of Kartarpur corridor.Earlier on Sunday, seven terrorists affiliated to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad militants were killed in two encounters with security forces and militants in Shopian and Pulwama district.
9 Naxalites, 2 security personnel killed in C'garh encounter
As many as nine Naxalites and two security personnel were killed on Monday in Sukma district in two separate operations carried out by the security forces. A huge cache of arms and ammunition including automatic rifles and improvised explosive device (IED) were also recovered from the spot by the police.In the fierce encounter that ensued on Monday morning between the security personnel and the Naxals at Sakler, 8 Naxalites were killed including two of their commanders, having a bounty of Rs 8 lakh each on their heads. Two District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel also lost their lives. In another encounter, one Naxalite was killed by the CoBRA battalion of CRPF at Elmagunda.Police said the bodies were being evacuated with the help of choppers deployed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) due to the inaccessible terrain of the area. "The search operation is going on as police suspect more casualties on part of Naxalites," said the police, adding that Naxalites dumped their arms in a nearby ...
Pak will never again fight 'imposed wars' on its territory: Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday termed the 'war on terror' as an "imposed war" on Pakistan and promised to never fight such a war inside his country, in a veiled attack on US President Donald Trump who has repeatedly accused Islamabad of not helping America in its fight against terrorism. "We have fought an imposed war inside our country as our war at a very heavy cost of sweat and blood and lose to our socio-economic fibreWe shall not fight any such war again inside Pakistan," Khan told tribal elders during his first visit to the newly-merged tribal districts of North Waziristan - once a stronghold of Taliban militants. Khan, who was accompanied by Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, hailed achievements of the army, other security forces and intelligence agencies for their successful operations against terrorists. "No other country or their armed forces have done what Pakistan and its armed forces have done in the war against terrorism," Khan said, apparently referring to Trump ...
India expresses grave concern over use of chemical weapons in different parts of world
Expressing grave concern over the increasing incidents of use of chemical weapons in different parts of the world, India has said that the perpetrators of such abhorrent acts must be held accountable. India's Permanent Representative to Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Venu Rajamony, also said that the need of the hour is constructive engagement, dialogue and unity of purpose. Addressing the fourth review conference on Friday, Rajamony said that the aim of the Chemical Weapons Convention is "to exclude completely the possibility of the use of chemical weapons", according to a statement issued by the Indian Embassy here. This is the result of the continued commitment and collective endeavour of States Parties working in tandem with the professional and competent technical secretariat, Rajamony said. "It is a matter of grave concern that despite our best efforts, there has been an increase in allegations and incidents of use of chemical weapons in ...