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Three dead in Zimbabwe election protests: police
Three people were killed in protests in Zimbabwe today after the army opened fire in central Harare during demonstrations over alleged fraud in the country's elections. "The Zimbabwe Republic Police would like to confirm the unfortunate deaths of three people during the riots and melee which occurred in Harare Central business district," police spokeswoman Charity Charamba told state television.
Cash van robbery: CCTV footage being gathered, says police
Police today said that CCTV footage was being gathered from cameras in the area where a cash van was looted and its gunner was killed in a sensational daylight robbery here two days ago. Additional Superintendent of Police (Lucknow East) Sarvesh Mishra said investigations were underway in the case and the suspect was yet to be identified. "His photo in CCTV footage is blurred. Footage from other cameras in the area is being gathered. Once the suspect is identified, we will nab him. Sixteen teams have been deployed in the entire district. We are also taking help of social media. Even police constables have been informed," he said. A police spokesperson said, "The police is also searching for the youngster who made a video of Monday's loot to get a significant lead in the case." Yesterday, Senior Superintendent of Police Kalanidhi Naithani said, "The escape route has been found through CCTV footage, and around 50 suspects have been shortlisted." "The photograph of a suspicious person ...
Chhattisgarh: Over 200 Maoists killed, 137 security personnel dead in 518 encounter conducted in 2 yrs
The Chhattisgarh Police on Wednesday said that Maoists have released a pamphlet claiming that they have lost 247 of their cadres in encounters with security forces over the last two years.However, in a press conference Special Director General (Anti-Naxal Operations) DM Awasthi said that as per police records the security forces have recovered bodies of 208 Naxals in more than 500 encounters between August 2016 and July 2018.Awasthi said the Naxals have given out the figures in a "press release"."According to a pamphlet released by the south sub-zonal bureau of Maoists, total 247 Maoist were killed between August 2016 and July 2018, which is a record. Maoist issued this pamphlet during a remembrance of their 'Martyrs' week from July 28 to August 3. However, as per police records total 208 Naxals bodies were recovered in more than 500 encounters," Awasthi said.He asserted that from January 2016 until now, the security forces have conducted 518 encounters against the Maoists and ...
CRPF jawan injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh
A CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) jawanwas todayinjuredin the blast of an improvised explosive device (IED) triggered by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said. The incident took place late this evening in a forest under the limits of Basaguda police station when a team of CoBRA battalion -- an elite unit of the CRPF -- was out on a 'search-cum-area domination' operation, a local police official told PTI. The team had set out from Sarkeguda. The IED went off when it was cordoning off a jungle in the area, causing a minor injury to constable Amit Dagar, he said. Anti-Naxal operation was still underway in the area, the police official added.
UN agency warns of another possible Yemen cholera outbreak
The UN children's agency warned today of the potential for another cholera outbreak in war-torn Yemen after airstrikes hit water facilities and other civilian infrastructure in the port city of Hodeida. UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore said in a statement the airstrikes earlier this week damaged a sanitation facility and a station that supplies most of the city's water. Impoverished Yemen has been devastated by a stalemated three-year civil war that has left around two-thirds of Yemen's population of 27 million relying on aid, and over 8 million at risk of starving. "Two days ago, we received reports that a UNICEF-supported warehouse containing humanitarian provisions, including hygiene and water-related supplies, was hit by two airstrikes," Fore said. She said a UNICEF-supported sanitation center in the district of Zabid in Hodeida came under attack on July 28, damaging the facility's fuel tank. A day earlier, she said, the water station in the district of al-Mina, which ...
India welcomes US decision to designate 3 Pakistanis as global terrorists
India today welcomed the US's announcement to name three Pakistan-based LeT terrorists as 'specially designated global terrorists' and said the move vindicates its stand that terror groups continue to operate from the neighbouring country with "impunity". Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Raveesh Kumar said the latest designations also call into question Pakistan's sincerity in taking effective action against such terrorist elements. "India welcomes the announcements made yesterday by the US Departments of State and Treasury in which three Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) terrorists and terror financiers have been named as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT)," Kumar said. He said the US announcement vindicates India's consistent stand that internationally designated terrorist groups and individuals, including LeT and its front, Falah-e-Insaniyat Foundation (FIF), continue to "operate from and raise financial resources with impunity in ...
Senior Maha minister says simultaneous polls desirable
A senior BJP minister in Maharashtra today said that simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections would be preferable, as it would save on costs. Assembly elections are due in Maharashtra next year. Speaking to reporters, state Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said the government spent Rs 18 crore on Lok Sabha by-elections to Palghar and Bhandara-Gondia in May. At this rate, the government may end up spending Rs 864 crore for conducting elections to 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state (during general elections), he said. "Therefore, if Lok Sabha and Assembly elections are held simultaneously, it will save tax payers' money and the government can go ahead with development works," Mungantiwar said. "The model code of conduct becomes a major hurdle which brings to halt all development works. In last four years, the code of conduct was imposed for 351 days, which meant that almost a full year was wasted," the minister said. The state government recently set up a ...
Gas balloons burst in CRPF programme, 27 injured
At least 27 persons including 14 children were injured when gas balloons burst inside a CRPF camp here in Burdwan West district during a programme, an official of the paramilitary force said. The incident occurred shortly after 4 pm inside the camp at Amarabati area of the city, CRPF Director General Vinay K Singh said. He said 27 people including 14 children were injured and they were taken to a private hospital. The condition of three was stated to be serious, the Singh said.
Nepal's Armed Police Force to establish units in all 77 districts
Nepal's paramilitary force, the Armed Police Force, has decided to expand its presence in the country's all 77 districts to give itself a federal set-up, a senior official has said. The Armed Police Force (APF) is a paramilitary land warfare force which was formed to fight insurgents during the decade-long Maoist insurgency in Nepal. It functions as a semi-military wing and has presence in 45 districts of the Himalayan nation's seven provinces. Apart from counter-insurgency operations, it is also plays role in controlling armed conflict, terrorist, riot and separatist activities; assisting search, rescue and relief operation during disasters; providing border security; and protecting vital public installations and infrastructures. APF spokesperson DIG Babu Ram Pandey said, a decision to this effect was made to further strengthen peace and security in the country and to perform its role mandated by the existing law in a more effective manner. The gulmas (companies) and posts to be ...
IS fighters surrender in Afghanistan's north, officials say
More than 150 Islamic State fighters surrendered in Afghanistan today, Afghan officials said, a move which they and the Taliban hailed as the end of the extremist group in the north of the country. NATO urged caution, saying it was premature to write the group off in the region. The surrender came after weeks of intense fighting between IS and the Taliban in Jowzjan province in the north, and continuing pressure from Afghan and US forces. It also came as the Afghan army took over security in the eastern city of Jalalabad, capital of Nangarhar province which is an IS stronghold, after a wave of attacks mostly claimed by the group. In Jowzjan, Afghan officials described the surrender as a turning point. "Their fighters have surrendered in the past, but this time it is more important because the Daesh leader and deputy surrendered with more than 150 fighters all at once," Mohammad Hanif Rezaee, spokesman for the army's 209 Corps in the north, told AFP, using an Arabic acronym for IS. ...
Naxal couple surrenders before police in C'garh
A naxal couple, carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered before Chhattisgarh's Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) here today, an official said. The cadres, identified as Ravi alias Sanna (30) and his wife Madvi Budhri alias Reena (28), who hailed from Sukma district, turned themselves in before the SIB here, state Special Director General (anti-naxal operation) D M Awasthi said in a press conference here. The surrendered couple was part of the Maoist team that had abducted in 2012 the then Sukma Collector and IAS officer Alex Paul Menon, he said. Besides, they were also involved in various crimes, including attack on police team, loot of weapons after killing police personnel, murder of villagers by branding them as police informers and planting bombs, he said adding that they were carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh each on their heads. Talking to reporters, Ravi said he and his wife were disappointed with the violence committed by the naxals and they no more wanted
India-China border personnel meet on PLA foundation day
A special border personnel meeting between India and China was held at Natu La in Sikkim today to celebrate the 91st anniversary of foundation of the Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA), the armed forces of China. A Defence spokesperson here said a delegation of the Indian Army comprising officers and soldiers took part in the celebration on invitation from the PLA at Natu La (pass) bordering China. The PLA troops interacted with the visiting Indian delegation and held a cultural programme to celebrate the occasion. The Indian Army personnel also reciprocated with traditional cultural presentations, the spokesperson said.
Indian Army participates in PLA foundation day
A special border personnel meeting between India and China was held at Nathu La in Sikkim to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the foundation of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA).On invitation from the PLA, a delegation of Indian Army comprising officers and soldiers took part in the celebration.The PLA troops interacted with the visiting Indian delegation, and presented a cultural programme comprising several events to celebrate the occasion. As a gesture of goodwill, the Indian Army also reciprocated with traditional cultural events to mark the occasion.Celebrations took place in a very festive environment and provided an opportunity to both Indian and Chinese troops to display their rich culture.Such interactions between both armies have resulted in promoting mutual understanding and contributed towards achieving common goals of peace and tranquility along the borders.
Arunachal Guv discusses recruitment of Arunachal youths in the
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra took up with the Chief of the Air Staff Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa today the issue of recruitment of the state's youth in the Indian Air Force, an official communique here said. The governor also took up the issue of Dullungmukh Air Force firing range, it said. Mishra met Dhanoa in Delhi and urged him for assistance through Pay back to society group (PBSG) of serving armed forces officers from the state, it said. The governor said that at present out of the 33 officers from the state in the armed forces four of them are Air Force officers from Arunachal Pradesh, including Group Captain R D Musabi. He asked Dhanoa to allow the officers to come to the state for visits to various schools and colleges to motivate the youth to join the Indian Armed Forces. He emphasised a holistic approach in regard to the firing range with top priority for the safety of the local population without disrupting the battle worthiness of ...
Militants rob Rs 5 lakh from bank in J&K
A group of unidentified militants today robbed Rs 5.78 lakh from a bank in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. About six to eight unknown militants barged into State Bank of India (SBI) Qaimoh branch in the afternoon, a police official said. He said the militants looted Rs 5.78 lakh in cash from the bank and fled the scene. The police have launched a manhunt for the accused and are trying to trace the bank notes, the official added.
Pratibha Industries secures contracts in Sri Lanka
Worth Rs 67.87 crore
UN Command holds repatriation ceremony for 55 US troop remains
The UN Command, led by the US Army, on Wednesday held a solemn repatriation ceremony for the remains of 55 American soldiers who died in the 1950-53 Korean War.
Militants fire at security forces in Kashmir
Militants on Wednesday fired at security forces laying a cordon in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district.
IS fighters surrender in Afghanistan's north: officials
More than 150 Islamic State fighters surrendered in Afghanistan today, Afghan officials said, a move which they and the Taliban hailed as the end of the extremist group in the northern part of the country. The apparent IS capitulation comes after weeks of intense fighting with the Taliban in Jowzjan province in the north, and ongoing pressure from Afghan and US forces. "Their fighters have surrendered in the past, but this time it is more important because the Daesh leader and deputy surrendered with more than 150 fighters all at once," Mohammad Hanif Rezaee, spokesman for the 209 army corps in the north, told AFP. Rezaee said 30 women and children had also handed themselves in to Afghan authorities. "With this the Daesh chapter is going to be closed in the north," he added, using the Arabic acronym for IS. IS has a relatively small but potent presence in Afghanistan, mainly in the eastern province of Nangarhar, but more recently in Jowzjan. The group has fought turf wars with the ...
Militants loot bank in J-K
Suspected militants allegedly looted cash from a private bank in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir today, a police official said. The incident took place this afternoon at Qaimoh in Kulgam district of south Kashmir, he said. The exact amount of the cash looted has not been ascertained yet, the official said, adding that a probe into the matter is underway.