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S Korea begins survey on families separated in Korean War
The South Korean unification ministry on Monday said it has begun a survey of over 55,000 families who were separated during the 1950-53 Korean War.This comes after North Korea and South Korea agreed to hold a family reunion event by mid-August this year, as decided by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in during the historic inter-Korean summit at the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) on April 27 this year, Yonhap News Agency reported.It is to be noted that the Korean War ended in an armstice agreement and not in a peace treaty. The two Korean leaders are still technically at war, although Moon and Kim had pledged at the inter-Korean summit that they will sign a peace treaty to end the six-decade Korean War formally.The South Korean unification ministry said it will carry out the survey of around 57,000 registered families, checking on them whether they are alive or not and will they participate in a family reunion event or not.Based on the response of the ...
Roadside bomb kills 6 civilians in Afghanistan
An Afghan official says a roadside bomb struck a microbus in the eastern Ghazni province, killing six people. Arif Noori, a spokesman for the provincial governor, says women and children were among those killed in Monday's blast, which also wounded three people. He said the bomb was planted by the Taliban. The insurgents mostly target security forces and government officials, but their roadside bombs often kill civilians. Noori says that elsewhere in Ghazni, at least three local police and 10 Taliban were killed in clashes. The Taliban have agreed to a three-day cease-fire to coincide with a Muslim holiday later this week.
WWI annual event in Brighton to pay homage to Indian soldiers
An event to commemorate the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during World War I was organised at Chattri, Brighton.The event is held every year on the second Sunday of June.This year marked the 100th anniversary of the World War. The families of soldiers of the British and Indian armies pay homage to the Indian soldiers and honour their contribution to the World War I and II.The event had traditional music followed by Sikh and Hindu prayers and people paying their respects to the memorial where the soldiers were cremated.Around 8,00,000 Indian soldiers were fought for the Allied Powers during the World War I as India was a part of the British Empire during the War. During the war, three makeshift military hospitals were established in Brighton.The Royal Pavilion was the town's famous royal palace. The Indian soldiers were decreed to be treated at the Pavilion, as it was believed that the Indo-Saracenic building would provide familiar surroundings.Arrangements were made at the ...
3 Naxals held from Chhattisgarh's Sagmeta
Three Naxals were arrested from Chhattisgarh's Sagmeta area by the police on Sunday.The police also recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from their possession.On Saturday, a Naxal was gunned down in an encounter with the police in Bhairamgarh police station limits in Bijapur district.A pistol, live bullets, a magazine of INSAS Rifle, tiffin bomb and a detonator were also recovered from the spot.Around 51 Naxals have been killed by the security forces in the past five months in Chhattisgarh's Sukma and Bijapur districts.This figure is for the period of November 2017 to March 2018.
Syria strikes kill 15 civilians after jihadist attack: monitor
Regime forces killed at least 15 civilians today in air strikes carried out in northwestern Syria in apparent retaliation for a jihadist attack on two besieged government-held villages, a monitor said. The bombing raids hit a string of towns and villages in the northwestern province of Idlib, which is almost entirely controlled by various jihadist and hardline rebels. In the town of Taftanaz the strikes killed 10 civilians, including four children, said the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman said strikes had also hit near a children's hospital, putting it out of service. Five other civilians were killed in raids that hit other towns. The air strikes came a day after jihadists from Al-Qaeda's former Syrian affiliate launched an attack on Fuaa and Kafraya, two villages held by the regime but cut off by hardline forces. Late Saturday, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied fighters shelled Fuaa and Kafraya heavily and clashed with local ..
6 arrested for looting Rs 13 lakh from dairy agent, cash recovered
The Indira Puram police have arrested six people for allegedly looting Rs 13 lakh cash from a milk distributor at gun point here, an official said today. The incident had taken place on June 4 afternoon when Devendra Chandela was going along with his accountant Danish to deposit cash at a Punjab National Bank branch in Vaishali Sector-2, police said. The robbers belong to a gang of Sunder Bhati, a dreaded criminal of western Uttar Pradesh, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vaibhav Krishna said. Last night, on a tip off, the police arrested six suspects from a culvert in the Vaishali area, he said. The arrested were identified as Sonu Bhati, Rajkumar, Deepak, Shubham, Namekaar and Parvej. Two members of the gang, who were also involved in the loot, are still at large, police said. Sonu and Deepak after a detailed discussion with notorious criminal Naboo alias Nawab Bhati had hatched the robbery plan two months ago, when he was brought to the district court from Dasna Jail for a ...
3-day meet on human resource concludes
Chief executive officers and chief human resource officials from different parts of the country took part in a three-day conclave which concluded at Isha Yoga Centre here today. The meet, 'Human is Not a Resource' was aimed at making organisations act like a dynamic and responsive organism, transforming the role of and approach toward human resource, creating an environment that stimulates innovation and high performance and engineering inner transformation for excellence. Founder of Isha Yoga Centre Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev stressed on fundamental change in the approach to human resource. He said, "Human is not a resource. Human beings are a tremendous possibility. If we approach human beings as resource, then we will never unfold their innate genius." "Whatever kind of business you are into, ultimately there is only one business and that is human wellbeing," he added. Sharing his experience, Wing Commander Prabhat Shukla of National Defence Academy spoke on 'commitment' .
Syria strikes kill 11 civilians after jihadist attack: monitor
Eleven Syrian civilians were killed today in regime strikes in the country's northwest, a monitor said, in apparent retaliation for a jihadist attack on two besieged government-held villages. The bombing raids hit a string of towns and villages in the northwest province of Idlib, which is almost entirely controlled by various jihadist and hardline rebels. "Nine civilians, including three children, were killed in the raids on the town of Taftanaz," said the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman said strikes had also hit near a children's hospital, putting it out of service. Two more civilians, including a child, were killed in other raids nearby. The air strikes came a day after jihadists from Al-Qaeda's former Syrian affiliate launched an attack on Fuaa and Kafraya, two villages held by the regime but cut off by hardline forces. Late Saturday, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied fighters shelled Fuaa and Kafraya heavily and clashed ...
Iran reports deadly clashes with insurgents on Iraq border
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said today there had been three clashes with "terrorists" along the border with Iraq in recent days, leaving several dead. "In recent days we have been witnessing some movements and efforts by anti-revolutionary bandits and terrorists in west and northwest border areas with the aim of deep infiltration," said Brigadier-General Mohammad Pakpour, ground forces commander of the Guards. He said the first attack was on Friday in the Oshnaviyeh area near the border with Iraqi Kurdistan, that left seven militants "killed or wounded". Two further attacks were reported between yesterday and today -- another in Oshnaviyeh and one further south in Sarvabad. Pakpour said surveillance had identified these militants before they were able "to infiltrate our country's soil". The clashes yesterday and today left six attackers dead and three wounded, he added, and that a considerable amount of weaponry had been recovered.
Trump, Kim arrive in Singapore ahead of high-stakes summit
President Donald Trump landed in Singapore today evening, joining North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the island city-state ahead of one of the most unusual and highly anticipated summits in recent world history, a Tuesday sit-down meant to settle a standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal. Air Force One touched down at a military air base, travelling from Canada, where Trump had attended a meeting of the Group of Seven Nations. Hours earlier, a jet carrying Kim landed, and after shaking hands with the Singapore foreign minister, Kim sped through the city's streets in a massive limousine, two large North Korean flags fluttering on the hood, surrounded by other black vehicles with tinted windows and bound for the luxurious and closely guarded St Regis Hotel. Kim smiled broadly today evening as he met with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. "The entire world is watching the historic summit between (North Korea) and the United States of America, and thanks to your sincere efforts .
NIA ex-chief appointed Vigilance Commissioner
Former National Investigation Agency (NIA) chief Sharad Kumar has been appointed a Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission, an official statement said on Sunday.
India to have its 1st police museum in Delhi
India will soon have its first national police museum as the central government has decided to establish the unique facility in Lutyens' Delhi, a senior official said today. The museum - depicting the history, artefacts, uniforms and gear of central and state police forces - will come up as an underground facility in the premises of the national police memorial in Chanakyapuri area of the national capital. The museum is expected to be inaugurated on October 21 (Police Commemoration Day) at the hands of either Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Home Minister Rajnath Singh. The project is being steered by the Intelligence Bureau and according to the records accessed by PTI, IB Director Rajiv Jain had convened a meeting on the matter last month to expedite the process. "While some state police forces and paramilitary forces have their small museums, this is the first time that the country will have a national-level permanent exhibition on policing subjects. It will also act as a repository .
Security beefed up ahead of Amarnath yatra
Taking a cue from last year's deadly bus attack, the security has been beefed up along the entire route of the Amarnath yatra, which commences on June 28."Amarnath Yatra is sensitive, taking a cue from last year's incident, we are gearing up the security forces. We will ensure a safe Yatra," said Mohsin Shehadi, DIG CRPF, South Kashmir.The jawans of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are also being deployed at the vital places for the security of the pilgrims.The Jammu and Kashmir government along with Shrine Board has started the preparations for the smooth pilgrimage this year and in this process, the government along with Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA) has started clearance of snow from tracks and installing other logistical infrastructure for pilgrims who will undertake Yatra from Pahalgam side.Around 250-300 labours are being arranged by the Shrine Board and PDA so that the 32 kms track between Chandanwari side to holy cave is ready before the start of an annual ...
Deadly clashes as jihadists attack besieged Syria regime villages
Deadly clashes erupted overnight as jihadist fighters attacked two besieged regime-controlled villages in northwestern Syria, a monitor said today. The villages of Fuaa and Kafraya represent a tiny pocket of regime-held territory in Syria's northwest Idlib province, which is otherwise almost entirely controlled by various jihadist and hardline rebels. Occasional skirmishes erupt there but the frontline has been quiet in recent months. Late yesterday, fighters from Al-Qaeda's former Syrian affiliate attacked Fuaa and Kafraya, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) began heavily shelling the two villages, and broke into Fuaa to attack local fighters," said Observatory chief Rami Abdel Rahman. "This is the fiercest attack in around three years," he told AFP. The fighting, which was continuing Sunday, had killed six Syrian pro-regime fighters and at least three from HTS. Syrian state news agency SANA also reported the attack, and said local ...
Shillong violence: Curfew relaxation extended as situation improves further
The situation further improved in Shillong with no incidents of violence being reported during the past 24 hours, prompting authorities to extend the curfew relaxation today. The capital of Meghalaya has been tense since violence broke out on May 29 following an altercation between Sikh residents in the city's Punjabi Lane area and Khasi drivers of state-run buses. More than 10 people, including policemen and CRPF personnel, were injured in the clashes. The daytime curfew has been relaxed for 11 hours today, from yesterday nine hours, officials said. Curfew in the affected areas has been relaxed from 7 am to 6 pm today, East Khasi Hills deputy commissioner PS Dkhar told PTI. This decision was taken to allow churchgoers in the affected areas to attend Sunday services, he added. Dkhar said that the decision was taken at a review meeting yesterday as no incidents of violence were reported during the curfew relaxation and also during the curfew from the affected areas. Night curfew too ...
Home Ministry to convene high-level meeting to check 'keypad jihadis'
A high-level meeting will be held in the Home Ministry tomorrow to discuss removal of malicious content from various social networking sites posted by 'keypad jehadis', who spew venom on the Internet with an intent to create a law and order situation by spreading rumours or giving communal colour to any event. The meeting will be chaired by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and attended among others by top officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Department of Telecommunications and those from security agencies as well as Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. They said the meeting with discuss implementation of the provisions of Information Technology pertaining to security agencies in dealing with the menace which includes filing of FIRs, removal of the malicious content at the earliest in coordination with the service provider and ensuring speedy legal proceedings so that it could act as a deterrent for others. The idea behind the crackdown on 'keypad ..
Army kills 6 militants on LoC
The Indian Army shot dead six militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran sector when they tried to sneak into India.
Ghani welcomes Taliban's ceasefire announcement
Afghanistan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire by the Taliban."We welcome the three days ceasefire announced by the Taliban starting on the first day of Eid. This comes following the bold decision by the Islamic republic of Afghanistan to cease the fight for a period of time," Khaama Press quoted, President Ghani, as saying in a statement."I would like to thank our international partners such as the US, UK, EU and the Islamic Conference and in particular Afghans who supported us in this decision," he added.The Taliban on Saturday announced a three-day ceasefire over the Eid holiday, two days after the Afghan government announced the ceasefire.The latest move comes as a response to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's Thursday announcement of an unconditional ceasefire with the Taliban."The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan announces ceasefire from the 27th of Ramadan until the fifth day of Eid-ul-Fitr," Ghani tweeted.It is the first
J-K: 6 terrorists killed as forces foil infiltration bid
Six suspected terrorists have been killed so far in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran Sector of Kupwara district after security forces on Sunday launched an operation to foil infiltration bid in the area.No casualty among the forces has been reported yet in the operation, according to official sources.The operation is still underway.This operation has taken place after two army patrol parties were attacked in Bandipora and Kupwara districts of the state on Saturday.
Two killed in firing over land dispute
Two persons were killed when rival groups opened fire at each other over a land dispute in Balna village, police said today. Brijmohan (40) and Pratap Singh (50) were killed in the firing yesterday, they said. One Rajkumar Yadav was seriously injured in the incident. Heavy police force has been deployed in the village and a probe is underway.