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Padmaavat row:Over 50 held, multiplexes not to screen the film
Theatre owners in Gujarat today said 'Padmaavat' will not be screened in any of the multiplexes or single screens in the state till the row over the film is resolved, even as police arrested 50 people in connection with the violence outside malls here last night. The Gujarat Multiplex Owners Association said the decision has been taken for the safety of customers as well as to save their property. Hitting out at the government, Patidar leader Hardik Patel said the government failed to control the violence. He sought to know if Chief Minister Vijay Rupani would resign in view of the situation, saying the BJP had made then chief minister Anandiben Patel quit the post after the Patidar quota agitation violence. The protesters opposing the release of the controversial film yesterday torched at least 30 motorcycles and damaged several other vehicles parked outside three city malls, police earlier said. Around 15 people were arrested late last night and 35 more were taken into
2 killed as international aid agency office attacked in Afghanistan
At least two persons were killed and 12 injured in an attack on the headquarters of an international aid agency in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city on Wednesday, a government official said.
Two Haqqani network militants killed in US drone strike in Pak
At least two Haqqani network militants were killed on Wednesday in a US drone attack on a house in northwestern Pakistan.According to a police officer and an intelligence official, two missiles hit a house and killed two militants in the village of Dapa Mamozai in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).The local media reports stated that the slain militants were identified as commander Ahsan Khorai and Nasir Mehsud.On January 17, two suspected militants were killed in the day's second drone strike in Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan.Since U.S. President Donald Trump has assumed office, there has been an increase in drone strikes inside Pakistan in the restive mountainous regions bordering Afghanistan.
U.S. congratulates India on Joining Australia Group
The United States has congratulated India on becoming the newest member of the Australia Group, an informal forum that seeks to prevent the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons.U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Heather Nauert said, "This latest accomplishment underscores the Indian government's excellent non-proliferation credentials and commitment to preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, including by regulating the trade of sensitive goods and technologies. Its accession bolsters the effectiveness of the regime's non-proliferation efforts."Terming India as a valued non-proliferation partner, Nauret added, "We look forward to continuing our work with India in the Australia Group in furtherance of our shared non-proliferation goals."The Australia group, initially consisting of 15 members, held its first meeting in Brussels, Belgium, in September 1989. With the incorporation of India on January 19, 2018, it now has 43 members, including Australia,
27 killed as twin car bombs hit Libya's Benghazi
At least 27 people have been killed in twin car bombings near a mosque in the Libyan city of Benghazi.
Soldier injured in Pakistani firing dies
A soldier injured in Pakistani firing died on Wednesday at a hospital in Rajouri, even as both the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border remained calm for the second consecutive day.
Assam Rifles seizes IED in Manipur
Assam Rifles troops seized a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) in Manipur's Ukhrul district, police said today. During patrolling the Assam Rifles troops seized the IED from near Chassad Kongkan village in Ukhrul district at around 4 pm yesterday, they said. Bomb disposal experts detonated the IED today, the police added.
Pressure cooker IED found in Pampore
CRPF personnel today detected and defused a pressure cooker IED near a railway station in Pampore area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. The recovery of the IED comes just two days ahead of Republic Day celebrations in Kashmir, where security has been beefed up to thwart any attempts by militants to stage attacks. A spokesman of the CRPF said that "an IED fitted in a three-litre pressure cooker was detected by alert jawans of the force at Kandizal-Tangpora village near the railway station." A bomb disposal squad of the CRPF was summoned and the IED was defused without causing any damage. Security forces have been deployed in strength at strategic locations in the city to prevent militants from moving around. The law enforcing agencies are carrying out random frisking and searches of vehicles entering the city. This year the main Republic Day function will be held at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium instead of the regular venue -- Bakshi Stadium, which is closed for
Jawan injured in Pak firing, dies
An army jawan who was injured in unprovoked Pakistani firing on Sunday along LoC in Poonch district, succumbed to his injuries today. "Pakistan had resorted to unprovoked firing on Indian Army posts in Krishna Ghati sector on January 20. During the exchange of fire, Naik Jagadish sustained grievous splinter injuries. He was immediately evacuated and provided intensive medical care in Military Hospital," an army officer said. However, despite all efforts the gallant soldier succumbed to his injuries in the early hours today. Naik Jagadish (34) was the resident of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand and is survived by his wife and two young children, the officer said. As may 13 people, including seven civilians and six troops, were killed and over 65 others injured in Pakistan shelling and firing since Wednesday last. The dead troops included 2 BSF and 4 army jawans.
Attackers storm NGO office in Afghan city, clashes underway
Attackers on Wednesday entered the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) Save the Children office in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city of Nangarhar province after a car bomb exploded outside.A clash between insurgents and security force members is underway.Before the attackers stormed the office, a suicide bomber detonated a car at the gate.Eleven people have been wounded, Afghan officials have confirmed.According to a spokesperson for the provincial governor, Attaullah Khoghyani, clashes between insurgents and security force members were underway.The attack comes just three days after Taliban gunmen raided a luxury hotel in Kabul, killing at least 22 people, mostly foreigners.Further details are awaited.
IED found near Kashmir railway station
A major tragedy was averted on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district when security forces discovered and defused an improvised explosive device (IED) near a railway station.
Afghanistan: Suicide bombing at 'Save the Children' office injures 11
11 people have been wounded in a suicide bombing attack outside 'Save the Children' organisation in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city of Nangarhar province, on Wednesday.According to TOLO News, officials have confirmed 11 people wounded in suicide bombing outside Save the Children organisation.The officials confirmed that one suicide bomber detonated his explosives at the gate of the compound, opening the way for gunmen to enter."Clashes between insurgents and security force members are ongoing," Tolo News quoted Attaullah Khoghyani, a spokesman for the provincial governor as saying.More details to follow.The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organisation, which promotes children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries.
Two Niger police killed in attack
Two policemen have been killed and seven wounded in an attack in southwest Niger, local media reported today. It was not clear if the attack overnight Monday-Tuesday near the village of Kokoloukou, in Tillaberi region bordering Burkina Faso, was the work of jihadists or armed bandits. A local resident confirmed the attack to AFP but was unable to give a toll. The area has not previously suffered any jihadist attacks, but armed gangs sometimes abduct wealthy traders for ransom. The Boko Haram jihadist group launched an insurgency in northeast Nigeria in 2009 that in 2015 spilled into Niger. Seven Niger soldiers were killed last week in an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants in the southeast of the country.
Over 20 dead in Libya's car bomb attacks
The death toll of the double car bomb attacks that hit the Libyan city of Benghazi has risen above 20, a hospital official said. An army officer has been killed while his senior was injured.
Car bombs kill at least 27 in east Libya city of Benghazi
Twin car bombs exploded as people left a mosque in a residential area of the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, killing 27 and wounding over 30 in an attack timed to cause mass casualties among first responders, officials said. Capt. Tarek Alkharraz, spokesman for military and police forces in Benghazi, said the first explosion went off in the Salmani neighborhood around 8:20 p.m. yesterday and the second bomb went off a half hour later as residents and medics gathered to evacuate the wounded. Local health official Hani Belras Ali said at least 27 people died had died so far and 32 were wounded. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the bombings. The United Nations condemned the attack on social media, saying that direct or indiscriminate attacks on civilians are prohibited under international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes. Libya fell into chaos following the ouster and killing of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011, and since 2014 it has been
BJP using militants to gain power in Tripura: CM
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Tuesday alleged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using militants to gain power in the state.Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, who launched his election campaign at a public rally in Dukli, targeted the opposition BJP and Indigenous Peoples Front of Twipra (IPFT), which is reportedly forming a pre-poll alliance."IPFT is the overground of the militants and BJP has formed an alliance with it to gain power. The manner in which earlier the Congress-TUJS conspired to remove the LF in Tripura at present BJP-IPFT is repeating the same," said Sarkar"In the name of independent Tripura the militants who have their bases in Bangladesh.They are the mask of the militants and BJP to come to power has formed alliance with them," added SarkarIf the Left Front wins this Assembly election, they will form the government for the eighth consecutive year in Tripura.Meanwhile, the list of candidates for the 60-member state Assembly polls has also been announced.The ...
Car bomb explosions hit Libya's Benghazi
Two car bombs exploded in Salmani district of the eastern Libyan city Benghazi on Tuesday, killing and injuring several people.
Twin car bombings in Libya kills 27
A powerful twin car bombing in Libya's Benghazi killed at least 27 people and injured 30 others, Libyan officials said late on Tuesday.According to the Independent, the first explosion took place outside a mosque, in the heart of the city, when worshippers were leaving after their evening prayers.The second explosion took place after 10 to 15 minutes, when a bomb, planted in a Mercedes car parked on the opposite side of the mosque, exploded.Security and health officials were present at the scene when the second explosion took place.Local authorities have said that civilians, security and health officials were among the casualties.No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.This comes days after a militia clash took place at Tripoli's Mitega International Airport, which killed 20 people and injured 60 in the process.Libya has been plagued with insecurity, violence and political chaos, since the fall of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's regime in 2011 in a coup.
Pentagon funded Afghan units accused of rights abuses: report
The US military funded Afghan police and security units even though American officials knew members were implicated in gross human rights violations, according to a watchdog report released today. The previously secret report, first provided to Congress in June but now declassified, lays bare the cultural rifts that can exist when America works with local partners. According to the report by the office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), the Pentagon repeatedly granted exemptions from US rules that bar assistance to a foreign nation's security forces if credible information exists of rights violations. For instance, the Pentagon approved waivers to these so- called Leahy Laws to continue funding for 12 Afghan security force units implicated in 14 gross human rights violations in 2013. The same workaround, known as the "notwithstanding clause," was used for eight of nine additional units implicated in 2014. Although the Defense ...
Twin car bombs kill at least 9 in Libya's Benghazi
Twin car bomb blasts killed at least nine people and wounded more than 30 others near a mosque in the Libyan city of Benghazi, officials said today. An explosives-rigged vehicle blew up in front of a mosque in the central neighbourhood of Al-Sleimani, a security source said. A second car exploded 30 minutes later in the same area, causing more casualties among security services and civilians, the source added. The mosque is known to be a base for Salafist groups which fought jihadists in the eastern port city alongside forces loyal to military strongman Khalifa Haftar. Fadia al-Barghathi, a spokeswoman at the city's Al-Jala hospital, said the attacks had caused 43 casualties, including the deaths of nine people. Libya has been rocked by chaos since a 2011 uprising that toppled and killed dictator Moamer Kadhafi, with two rival authorities and multiple militias vying for control of the oil-rich country. Military strongman Khalifa Haftar in July announced the "total ...