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Security arrangements for Kheer Bhawani fair reviewed
A top Jammu and Kashmir Police official Friday reviewed security arrangements for devotees at Kheer Bhawani Temple in Ganderbal district ahead of an annual fair beginning next week. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Central Kashmir Range) V K Birdi visited the temple and reviewed the security arrangements, a police spokesman said. He said the DIG was accompanied by Ganderbal district police chief Khalil Ahmad Poswal and other senior officials. Poswal briefed the DIG about the elaborate security arrangements put in place for the devotees, the spokesman said. The DIG later interacted with the temple authorities and assured them of all possible assistance from police for the smooth conduct of the mela. Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits from across the country are expected to visit the temple on Monday.
Egypt says 8 suspected jihadists killed after Sinai attack
Egyptian security forces have killed eight suspected jihadists who were involved in a deadly attack this week on a police checkpoint in the restive Sinai Peninsula, the interior ministry said Friday. Eight policemen were killed in Wednesday's attack on a checkpoint, claimed by the Islamic State group, southwest of El-Arish, the capital of North Sinai. Police received reports that a group of militants was "hiding in an olive grove south of El-Arish", the ministry said in Friday's statement, adding that sweep operations were ongoing in the area. After being surrounded, "they opened heavy fire at the (security) forces, who responded killing eight terrorists", it said, without specifying when it occurred. Five automatic rifles, an explosive device and two explosive belts were seized, the ministry added. On Thursday security forces killed 14 suspected militants in response to the deadly checkpoint attack. In February 2018, the army launched a nationwide offensive against the militants, ...
ICC turns down BCCI request, Dhoni can't sport 'Balidan badge'
ICC on Friday turned down the BCCI's request to allow MS Dhoni to continue wearing the army insignia on his wicket-keeping gloves."The regulations for ICC events do not permit any individual message or logo to be displayed on any items of clothing or equipment. In addition to this, the logo also breaches the regulations in relation to what is permitted on wicketkeeper gloves," an ICC statement said.Earlier, CoA chief Vinod Rai had said that the board had written to the ICC not to remove wicket-keeper batsman Dhoni's army insignia. However, he also acknowledged if the apex cricketing body is against it, they will take the permission."We are convinced that ICC rules say it should not have any religious, military or commercial significance, any insignia worn by any player. One should conform to ICC rules," Rai had told reporters."In this particular case that insignia has none of those connotations so we are going to tell the ICC that it need not be removed but in any case if they feel, ..
Dhoni will have to remove dagger insignia from gloves: ICC
Taking a firm stand, the ICC on Friday denied Mahendra Singh Dhoni permission to wear the dagger insignia on his wicket-keeping gloves during the World Cup despite BCCI's assertion that it was not a military symbol. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) had sought permission for the star batsman from the world governing body, which eventually cited regulations in denying the permission. "The ICC has responded to the BCCI to confirm the logo displayed by MS Dhoni in the previous match is not permitted to be worn on his wicket-keeping gloves at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019," an ICC statement said. "The regulations for ICC events do not permit any individual message or logo to be displayed on any items of clothing or equipment. In addition to this, the logo also breaches the regulations in relation to what is permitted on wicketkeeper gloves." During India's opening World Cup game against South Africa in Southampton, Dhoni's green keeping gloves had a dagger logo embossed, which looked
Rajnath reviews operational matters and procurement issues of armed forces
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over a meeting of senior officials of his ministry on Friday to review operational matters and procurement issues of the armed forces. He discussed important revenue procurement cases regarding maintenance of platforms and assets with the armed forces, the Defence Ministry said. The meeting was attended by Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra, Secretary (Defence Finance) Gargi Kaul and other senior officials of the ministry. Singh was briefed by the officers about ongoing infrastructure projects and plans for future upgradation. The minister also reviewed matters related to Indian Coast Guard. Singh instructed that separate meetings in respect of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force may be convened to discuss operational preparedness. On Thursday, Singh reviewed defence acquisition issues and defence cooperation activities with friendly foreign countries (FFCs) and the policy matters pertaining to defence diplomacy, including bilateral, multilateral ...
Army pays tributes to Army jawan shot dead by militants in south Kashmir
The Army Friday paid floral tributes to Havildar Manzoor Ahmad Beigh, who was killed by militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district while he was on leave, officials said. Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen K J S Dhillon paid homage to the slain soldier at Badamibagh Cantonment here, an Army spokesperson said. He said representatives from other security agencies also joined in to pay their last respects to him. Forty-one-year-old Beigh, serving with the Territorial Army, was shot at and grievously injured by militants at his residence on Thursday. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries. The soldier was unarmed and on 12 days leave from June 4 to celebrate Eid with his family, the spokesperson said. He is survived by his wife and three children. He was posted at neighbouring Shopian district and was attached with 34 Battalion of the Rashtriya Rifles. "In this hour of grief, the Army stands in solidarity with the bereaved family of the slain soldier," he said.
'Tachtouch' returns to Lebanon after monkeying around in Israel
A Lebanese monkey who breached the border with Israel was returned to its owner Friday by United Nations peacekeepers after cavorting for more than a week in enemy territory. Its owner, a French nun who describes herself as a "virgin hermit", was quick to see the primate's escapade across one of the world's most tense borders as a message of peace. Tachtouch escaped late last month, prompting its owner Beatrice Mauger who runs a peace project in southern Lebanon to launch an appeal on Facebook. "Please Tachtouch come back to Ark of Peace!" she wrote on June 1, with a promise that the village children would hand out bananas as a reward. But Tachtouch was far away, having slipped across the militarised frontier into the Jewish state. The monkey was spotted in multiple locations but evaded capture for more than a week. "We have captured the Lebanese monkey in good health," the Yodfat Monkey Forest in northern Israel said on Facebook late Thursday. The capture took five days of stalking ..
Four JeM terrorists killed in encounter in Kashmir
Four suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Panjran's Litter area in the district, the police said on Friday."In the encounter, two listed terrorists and two Special Police Officers (SPOs) who had recently deserted and become members of the proscribed terrorist organisation JeM were killed," the police said in a release.The dead have been identified as Ashiq Hussain Ganaie, Imran Ahmad Bhat, Mohammad Shabir Ahmad Dar were a resident of Pulwama while Salman Khan was a resident of the Shopian district.According to the police records, Ashiq Hussain had a history of terror-related crimes and was part of a group involved in planning and executing series of terror attacks in the area. Imran Bhat was also involved in several terror attacks on security establishments in the area."Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition was recovered from the site of encounter. All these materials have been taken in the case records for the purpose of ...
Egyptian police kill 8 'militants' after checkpoint attack
Egyptian security forces killed eight militants suspected of launching an attack on a police checkpoint in Sinai where eight policemen died earlier this week, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.
Visit to Maldives, Sri Lanka will strengthen ties: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed confidence that his visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka would further strengthen India's cordial ties with the maritime neighbours.
Visit to Maldives, Sri Lanka reflects India's priority towards neighbourhood first policy: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said his visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka beginning Saturday reflects the importance India attaches to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and that it will further cement bilateral ties with the two maritime countries. Modi will first travel to the Maldives, in his first bilateral visit after retaining power in the Lok Sabha polls. From Maldives, he will go to Sri Lanka on Sunday. "I am confident that my visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka will further strengthen our close and cordial ties with our maritime neighbours, in line with our 'Neighbourhood-First Policy' and the vision of security and growth for all in the region," the prime minister said. In a pre-departure statement, he said his visit to Sri Lanka is to express India's solidarity with the government and the people of the island nation in the wake of the "terrible terrorist attacks" there on April 21. "The people of India stand firmly with the people of Sri Lanka, who suffered great agony
Mock drill conducted in Hyderabad by police along with security team
A mock drill for surprise checking of people and their vehicles was conducted here on Friday by a security team along with the Hyderabad city police.The drill was performed in the Saifabad area of Hyderabad.Speaking about the exercise, Anjani Kumar, Commissioner of Police Hyderabad, said, "Octopus Security Force is one of the elite organisations and a commando outfit to combat urban terror scenario."The city police regularly conduct joint exercises with the Octopus Security Force to ensure that every necessary measure is taken for the safety of people in the state."It has wings for house intervention, rescue operation and hostage release," said Kumar.
Mock drill conducted in Hyderabad by police along with security team
The drill was performed in the Saifabad area of Hyderabad
PM Modi's visit shows India's solidarity with Sri Lanka following Easter terror attacks: Lankan envoy
New Delhi [India], Jun 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming official visit to Sri Lanka after taking charge for a second time shows India's humane approach towards the people of island-nation after the Easter Sunday terror blasts, the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Austin Fernando, said on Friday."Prime Minister Modi is visiting Sri Lanka on June 9. It is of great importance, especially because India and Sri Lanka are close allies. It is a proud moment especially after his massive victory in the general elections. It is a huge honour for us," he told ANI."His visit to Sri Lanka after the 21st April bombings also sends a message internationally. Domestically when we look at it, it gives a message that here is a head of a government who is visiting to show solidarity...and shows the Indian government's humane approach towards the people of Sri Lanka after the Easter terror blasts," Fernando told ANI.Multiple blasts ripped through Sri Lanka on April 21, when the ...
Haftar's forces attack Tripoli airport for second consecutive night
Rebel commander Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army (LNA) continued its attack on the military section at Tripoli airport on Thursday night.The Libyan capital has seen major infighting ever since Haftar launched an offensive to retake Tripoli from the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) in April.Thursday marked the second consecutive night of the LNA attack on the airport. The LNA claimed that it targeted a "Turkish plane," in a statement quoted by Al Jazeera.While the LNA is backed by Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it has accused Turkey of supporting the GNA and its forces in Tripoli.Air traffic had continued despite the attack on the first night.Libya has been largely divided into two factions ever since the death of dictator Muammar Gaddafi. The LNA controls the eastern part of Libya, while the UN-backed GNA governs Libya's western region from Tripoli.More than 90,000 people have been displaced ever since the fighting broke out, while over 500 people have ...
Octopus security force conducts mock drill in Hyderabad
A mock drill for surprise checking of people and their vehicles was conducted here on Friday by a team of Organisation for Counter Terrorist Operations (Octopus) along with the Hyderabad city police.The drill was performed in the Saifabad area of Hyderabad.Speaking about the exercise, Anjani Kumar, Commissioner of Police Hyderabad, said, "Octopus Security Force is one of the elite organisations and a commando outfit to combat urban terror scenario."The city police regularly conduct joint exercises with Octopus teams to ensure that every necessary measure is taken for the safety of people in the state."It has wings for house intervention, rescue operation and hostage release," said Kumar.
Court grants bail to ex-Army officer Sanaullah, issues notices Centre, NRC authorities
Former army officer and Kargil war veteran, Mohammed Sanaullah, who was detained after being declared a non-citizen, was granted bail by the Guwahati High Court on Friday.The court also issued notices to the Centre and authorities of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).He was detained by police in May for failing to conform with the rules of NCR, a register of Indian citizens prepared in 1951 which is being updated currently to weed out illegal immigrants from Assam."We had filed a writ petition and interlocutory application on behalf of petitioner Sanaullah in Guwahati High Court division bench. On writ petition, HC has issued a notice to all respondents including Union of India, state of Assam, NRC authority and the then inquiry officer. In the interlocutory application, the bail order proceeding took place," Sanaullah's counsel, advocate Yed Burhanpur Rahman, told ANI.The lawyer also informed that the next hearing will take place in about two months.The former army man's family
COA has written to ICC not to remove Dhoni's army insignia, says Vinod Rai
COA chief Vinod Rai on Friday said that they have written to the ICC not to remove wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni's army insignia. However, he acknowledged if the apex cricketing body is against it, they will take the permission."We are convinced that ICC rules say it should not have any religious, military or commercial significance, any insignia worn by any player. One should conform to ICC rules," Rai told the reporters."In this particular case that insignia has none of those connotations. So we are going to tell the ICC that it need not be removed. But in any case, if they feel, we will take the permission as we had taken permission from the ICC when camouflage caps were worn because we believe in conforming to norms of the game. If the ICC has set of norms we will go by that," he added.When asked whether the COA has spoken to Dhoni, Rai immediately refused. He further said, "We will follow the ICC norms 100 per cent, whatever it says. Otherwise, we will check."BCCI CEO Rahul ...
Security of Amit Shah strengthened: officials
The security cover of Home Minister Amit Shah has been strengthened with the Delhi Police putting in place additional component of security personnel at his residence, officials said Friday. The move came after Shah assumed charge of the sensitive ministry last week. The Delhi Police has reviewed the security of the home minister and moved additional component to his residence here, a senior security official said. Shah is currently given Z-plus security by central paramilitary forces. The additional forces are from the Delhi Police, the official said. The home minister, who may shift to another house, which was earlier occupied by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, due to security reasons, could be given security by the Black Cat commandos of National Security Guard. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police security being provided to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will continue till the task is taken over by the Army, another official said. Singh's residence is currently guarded by the ..
ICC recieves BCCI's request related to Dhoni's army insignia
International Cricket Council (ICC), the apex cricketing body on Friday received the Board of Control for Cricket in India's request (BCCI) relating to the army insignia worn by wicket-keeper batsman M S Dhoni in India's match against South Africa on June 5."The BCCI's request has been received by the ICC and the discussions are going on with the Technical Committee," an ICC source said.Earlier, COA chief Vinod Rai said that the board had written a letter to the ICC not to remove wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni's army insignia. However, he also acknowledged if the apex cricketing body is against it, they will take permission."We are convinced that ICC rules say it should not have any religious, military or commercial significance, any insignia worn by any player. One should conform to ICC rules," Rai told reporters."In this particular case that insignia has none of those connotations so we are going to tell the ICC that it need not be removed but in any case if they feel, we will take .