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"Maoist" banner threatening to kill 2 Odisha MLAs found
Odisha Police on Saturday recovered a banner allegedly written by Maoists, threatening to kill two MLAs and several police informers in two districts of the state. The handwritten banner did not mention names of the two MLAs but said they are from Ganjam and Kandhamal districts, police said. The unnamed police informers on the hit list also belong to these two districts. "The Maoist banner was found in Darpanga area (in Ganjam district). We are verifying its genuineness," Ganjam Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Rai said. The banner written in white paint on a red cloth in Odia was found near Darpanga on Bhanjanagara-Phulbani road in Ganjam district. Local people found the banner in the morning and informed the police. The SP said security personnel have been rushed to the place from where the hand written banner was recovered. Since the banner did not mention any specific Maoist unit or division, the police suspected it could be fake. "It might be the handiwork of ..
US soldier killed in 'apparent insider attack' in Kabul: NATO
One US soldier was killed and another wounded in an "apparent insider attack" in Kabul on Saturday, NATO said, in the latest such assault on international forces in Afghanistan. "Initial reports indicate the attacker was a member of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces," NATO's Resolute Support mission said in a statement. The attacker was killed by "other Afghan forces", it added. The wounded soldier was flown to Bagram Airfield north of the Afghan capital where he was receiving medical treatment. He was in a "stable condition". An investigation into the incident was under way, the statement said. The identity of the dead soldier was not immediately released.
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Harsimrat Badal, Sukhbir Badal detained during protest march
Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal were detained by police Saturday when they were participating in a protest march in Delhi to seek justice for the families of those killed in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The march, led by the Badals, began from Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib and the protesters were stopped near Parliament Street police station in central Delhi. "Our community has been seeking justice for 34 years. Thousands of Sikhs were massacred, several women were raped and several people lost their homes. Such atrocity is a blot on the history of India. No one received justice. Why is judiciary not taking suo-motu action?" Harsimrat Kaur Badal told reporters before she was detained by police. The Akali Dal has been seeking justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in which a large number of Sikhs were killed in the national capital and in other parts of the country in the aftermath of former prime minister Indira Gandhi's ..
SAD stages march seeking justice for 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims
Hundreds of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) supporters on Saturday staged a protest march here demanding justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Sabarimala temple comes under total police control
Kerala's Sabarimala town where the famed Lord Ayyappa shrine is located came under complete police control on Saturday ahead of its day-long opening on November 5, a senior official said.
First Param Vir Chakra awardee remembered on 'Battle of Budgam Day'
The Indian Army on Saturday paid tribute to Major Somnath Sharma, the first recipient of the highest gallantry award Param Vir Chakra, on the 72nd "Battle of Budgam Day".Major Sharma was a part of the Fourth Batallion of the Kumaon Regiment and was posted in Budgam immediately after independence in 1947. He laid down his life while evicting Pakistani infiltrators and raiders from Jammu and Kashmir.Sharma's company was under fire and was outnumbered by a ratio of seven to one. Before losing his life in a motor shell explosion on a pile of ammunition near him, the Major transmitted a message to the headquarters informing that the infiltrators were only 50 yards away.B S Raju, General Officer Commanding of Victor Force and senior officers were present at the commemoration event."Major Sharma was a brave officer. Due to his bravery and heroism along with his troops, the Indian Army was able to save the Srinagar Airport and the entire Jammu and Kashmir from the Pakistani infiltrators," B S
SAD takes out protest march to seek justice for 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Saturday took out a protest march to seek justice for the families of those killed in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The march, led by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, started from Gurudwara Pratapganj and ended outside Parliament Street police station. The Akali Dal has been seeking justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in which a large number of Sikhs were killed in the national capital and in other parts of the country in the aftermath of former prime minister Indira Gandhi's assassination by her Sikh bodyguards.
Local authorities to go ahead with class 10 board exams despite curfew in Kishtwar, Doda
Local authorities will go ahead with class 10 board examination as per schedule on Saturday despite an ongoing curfew in Kishtwar and Doda townships that was imposed following the killing of a senior BJP leader and his brother by suspected militants, officials said. District development commissioner Angrez Singh Rana said the students appearing for class 10 annual board examination, which began on October 30, have been asked to report to their respective centres using their admit card, which would be treated as a curfew pass. "We have already made announcements in the curfew-bound areas through public address system and other mediums to ensure that no student misses the paper," he said. An indefinite curfew was imposed in parts of Kishtwar and Doda districts on Thursday night following the killing of BJP state secretary Anil Parihar, 52, and his brother, Ajeet Parihar, 55, by suspected militants. "The curfew continues without any relaxation as a precautionary measure in view of the ...
Curfew continues for 3rd day in J&K's Kishtwar
Curfew continued for the third day in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Saturday which was imposed after the killing of BJP state Secretary Anil Parihar and his brother on Thursday night, police said.
Trump clarifies soldiers would not fire at caravan
US President Donald Trump has clarified that soldiers deployed to stop illegal immigrants from entering the country would not open fire, but would arrest them if they throw stones at his troops. Trumps comments on Friday come a day after he had suggested that the military deployed at the southwestern border with Mexico could fire on the caravan if people throw stones at the soldiers. His remarks was criticised by his political opponents and rights bodies. Currently, an estimated 5,000-7,000 people from three Latin American countries --El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala -- are marching towards the US through Mexico. Trump has deployed more than 5,000 military personnel on the border to stop them from entering. "No, they won't have to fire. What I don't want is: I don't want these people throwing rocks...," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he was okay with the military firing on the caravan. "What they did to the Mexican military is a disgrace. They hit them ..
7 killed in Egypt bus ambush, IS claims responsibility
At least seven people were killed and 16 others wounded after gunmen attacked a bus carrying a group of Coptic Christians in the south of Egypt's capital Cairo on Friday.The incident occurred when the bus was moving near the Saint Samuel Coptic Christian monastery close to Minya city, located about 270 km south of the Cairo when the gunmen opened indiscriminate fire at the passengers, Al Jazeera reported.Few hours after the ambush, the Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the attack, through its propaganda website, Amaq news agency. However, it did not furnish any evidence to back its claim.Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi condemned the barbaric attack and vowed to crack down on terrorism and punish the perpetrators behind the incident.The IS affiliate in Egypt has targeted the minority Egyptian Christians in church bombings and shootings repeatedly in the last few years and has threatened further attacks against them.The dreaded terror group also claimed ...
Tripura, Manipur govt pay tribute to police forces
In order to commemorate the police forces for their commendable services, the Manipur and Tripura government observed the 127th Raising Day Parade and Police Commemoration Day respectively.The Raising Day Parade event was attended by Chief Minister of Manipur N. Biren Singh, the Council of Ministers, MLAs and top brass police officials.Marking the day, a parade was held at the parade ground of first Manipur Rifles Battalion in Imphal that saw the participation by officials of different ranks of the state police department. In total, 17 contingents including women police personnel participated in the march past.During the function, Singh inspected the march past parade and distributed commendation certificates to various police officers for their outstanding contributions in different fields.While accolading the police forces, Singh said, "The first thing individuals, dignitaries and tourist and other observe when they visit Manipur is the dress and uniform worn by the personnel and ...
UN chief calls for halt to Yemen violence
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for a halt to violence in Yemen to pull the country back from a "precipice" and build momentum toward talks on ending the war. The UN chief spoke hours after the Saudi-led coalition said it had attacked an airbase in the rebel-held capital of Sanaa and fighting flared between the Huthi rebels and pro-government forces near the key port of Hodeidah. "First, violence must stop everywhere -- with an immediate halt around critical infrastructure and densely populated areas," Guterres told reporters at UN headquarters. "Yemen today stands on a precipice," he said as UN aid agencies fear millions more could be pushed to the brink of famine in the conflict. The Saudi-led coalition intervened in Yemen in 2015 to push back the Huthis and return President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi to power. The war has left nearly 10,000 people dead and unleashed what the United Nations describes as the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Without action, up to .
Seven dead in attack on bus carrying Egyptian Christians
Gunmen attacked a bus carrying Coptic Christians in central Egypt on Friday, killing seven in the latest assault on a religious minority repeatedly targeted by jihadists. The attackers opened fire on the bus of pilgrims in Minya province after they had visited a monastery, the local bishop told AFP. The gunmen "killed seven people and wounded 14, all of whom are in the Sheikh Fadel hospital in Beni Mazar" around 200 kilometres (120 miles) south of Cairo, said Bishop Makarios of Minya. "The attack took place on the road" back from the Saint Samuel monastery, he added, as the bus was heading to the city of Sohag. A security source confirmed that seven people were killed in the attack, but put the number of wounded at seven. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the shooting. State television said security forces were on Friday afternoon still in pursuit of the attackers. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi offered his support to the victims in a statement on Twitter. "I .
J-K police arrest Al-Badr terrorist in Kupwara
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested one member of the Al-Badr terror outfit in Handwara town of Kupwara district.The incident took place on Thursday. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the terrorist.The terrorist identified as Sajjad Ahmad Dar is a resident of Rohumu in Pulwama. Dar was missing from his home since October 3, this year.The police received special information and nabbed Dar at a check-post at Chutipora crossing. A pistol and two grenades were also recovered from him.Deputy Inspector General (North Kashmir), Atul Kumar Goel said, "Around 2:30 pm, Handwara police arrested a person and recovered a pistol and two grenades during the search at a check post at Chutipora crossing. His identity has been established as Sajjad Ahmad Dar. He was missing from his house since October 3 and had joined Al-Badr."A case has been registered against him at Police Station, Handwara and the investigation has been initiated.In the last 24 hours, one terrorist was gunned down
19 Naxals surrender in Sukma, Chhattisgarh
Nineteen Naxals including eight women surrendered Friday in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma district, a police official said. They turned themselves in before police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials at Tongpal police station, said Superintendent of Police Abhishek Meena. The surrendered rebels were lower-rung cadres affiliated to Katekalyan Area Committee of the Maoists, and were active as members of militia groups, Chetna Natya Manch (a cultural wing of Maoists) and Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangh (KAMS), he said.
1 arrested after stabbing incident in London
One person has been arrested following a stabbing in central London that left two people injured on Friday, police said.
J-K BJP leader's killing: Situation in curfew-bound areas tense; Army stages flag march in Kishtwar
The situation in the curfew-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir remained tense Friday after a BJP leader was shot dead by suspected militants in Kishtwar, as the Army staged a flag march in certain places and the state government constituted a Special Investigation Team to probe the incident, officials said. The communally-sensitive Kishtwar area, about 240 km from here, saw the Army patrolling the streets and warning people to remain indoors in view of the restrictions imposed by the state administration after the killings of BJP leader Anil Parihar, 52, and his brother, Ajeet Parihar, 55, on Thursday night. Two Personal Security Officers (PSOs) -- Om Prakash and Sahil Kumar -- of the BJP state secretary, have been detained for questioning. "The SIT has been constituted by police to probe the killings. It is headed by Assistant Superintendent of Police Prabeet Singh," Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana told PTI. Police has started picking up evidences and recovered an empty .
Ultra carrying Rs 10 lakh award on his head arrested
An ultra having allegiance with the outfit Jharkhand Jan-mukti Parishad (JJMP), who was carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakhs on his head, was arrested from Ramgarh locality of Palamau district on Friday, a senior police officer said. Chotelal Yadav was the self-styled Sub-Zonal Commander of the outfit and was arrested by the police from a locality under Ramgarh police station of naxal-affected Palamau district, said Superintendent of Police, Indrajeet Mahatha. Mahatha said police was in search of him in connection with over half-a-dozen naxal-related incidents and was also an accused in an encounter incident with police and attack on the former MLA (RJD) of Garwah, Girinath Singh. Yadav had joined CPI (Maoists) in 2008 and later switched over to JJMP in 2012. The SP said the arrest was made when Yadav was on his way to meet his relatives Ramgarh police station area. No firearm was recovered from his possession.
Koreas to seek talks with IOC on joint 2032 Olympics bid
The two Koreas on Friday agreed to seek talks with the International Olympics Committee to discuss a joint bid for the 2032 Summer Games, Seoul said, as cross-border reconciliation gathered pace. The neighbours will send a letter to the IOC expressing an intention to jointly host the Games, according to a joint statement released by Seoul after sports officials from both sides held talks at the border on Friday. Making a joint bid for the 2032 Games was part of a broader agreement made between the North's leader Kim Jong Un and the South's President Moon Jae-in during their third summit in Pyongyang in September. To hammer out details, officials from the two nations met at the border truce village of Panmunjom and also agreed to jointly compete at global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games. "The South and the North agreed to ... discuss practical matters with the IOC and other sporting associations to form joint teams, starting from the 2019 World Men's Handball ...