Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and his 'Breaking Bad'&nbsp;and 'El Camino'&nbsp;co-star&nbsp;Aaron Paul, mourned the demise of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-actor-robert-forster-dies-at-78-255402">Robert Forster who passed away</a> on Friday at the age of 78. 
 
The Oscar-nominated&nbsp;actor breathed his last in Los Angeles after battling brain cancer, the same day one of his last outings 'El Camino'&nbsp;was released on streaming site, He is seen reprising his role as Ed Galbraith. 
 
"Today the world is left with one less gentleman," The Hollywood Reporter quoted Tarantino in a statement. ''Oe less square shooter. One less good man. One less wonderful father. One less marvelous actor. I remember all the breakfasts we had at silver spoons. All the stories. All the kind words. All the support," he added. 
 
He even called casting the late actor in his 1997 film 'Jackie Brown'&nbsp;as one of the best choices&nbsp;he ever made in his life. In 1998, Forster was nominated for the Academy Award for the supporting role in the same film. Aaron, who plays Jesse Pinkman in the new movie, honoured his late co-actor and a true gentleman&nbsp;on Saturday tweeting,

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"I am heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of Robert Forster. My god". ''I had the privilege of knowing this beautiful man and working alongside him. A true gentleman that loved to act. I love you, my friend. Thank you for loving me. You are and always will be a legend," he added. 
 
Forster had appeared in over 100 films, and was best known for his roles in movies like 'Mulholland Drive'&nbsp;and 'Medium Cool'. Forster had completed two other projects this year filmmaker Steven Spielberg's 'Amazing Stories', an upcoming web series and 'Wereworlf'.

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and his 'Breaking Bad' and 'El Camino' co-star Aaron Paul, mourned the demise of Robert Forster who passed away on Friday at the age of 78.

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and his 'Breaking Bad' and 'El Camino' co-star Aaron Paul, mourned the demise of Robert Forster who passed away on Friday at the age of 78. The Oscar-nominated actor breathed his last in Los Angeles after battling brain cancer, the same day one of his last outings 'El Camino' was released on streaming site, He is seen reprising his role as Ed Galbraith. "Today the world is left with one less gentleman," The Hollywood Reporter quoted Tarantino in a statement. ''Oe less square shooter. One less good man. One less wonderful father. One less marvelous actor. I remember all the breakfasts we had at silver spoons. All the stories. All the kind words. All the support," he added. He even called casting the late actor in his 1997 film 'Jackie Brown' as one of the best choices he ever made in his life. In 1998, Forster was nominated for the Academy Award for the supporting role in the same film. Aaron, who plays Jesse Pinkman in the new movie, honoured his late co-actor and a true gentleman on Saturday tweeting, I am heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of Robert Forster. My god. I had the privilege of knowing this beautiful man and working along side of him. A true gentleman that loved to act. I love you my friend. Thank you for loving me. You are and always will be a legend. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/CokPGjIDzU — Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) October 12, 2019 × "I am heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of Robert Forster. My god". ''I had the privilege of knowing this beautiful man and working alongside him. A true gentleman that loved to act. I love you, my friend. Thank you for loving me. You are and always will be a legend," he added. Forster had appeared in over 100 films, and was best known for his roles in movies like 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Medium Cool'. Forster had completed two other projects this year filmmaker Steven Spielberg's 'Amazing Stories', an upcoming web series and 'Wereworlf'.

Quentin Tarantino, Aaron Paul mourn Robert Forster's demise

Hey there Upper East Siders! Unless you have been living under a rock, you might be familiar with the news that American popular series 'Gossip Girl'&nbsp;is getting a reboot. And while you wait for the show with bated breath, former 'Gossip Girl'&nbsp;star Chace Crawford recently praised the upcoming reboot coming to HBO Max, reported news agency. 
 
Not just the show's fans, but Crawford, who played Nate Archibald in the CW series and currently stars on &nbsp;'The Boys', is also excited to see what a 'Gossip Girl'&nbsp;series will look like today. "TV is going through such a time of change, they're calling it the golden age and the streaming structure is so cool," Crawford told&nbsp;news agency. 
 
"I honestly think the show was ahead of its time in a way. It came out before Instagram, right when camera phones were becoming a thing.&nbsp;There was a whole new generation of fans. I've noticed over the past six years that the same age demographic of girls still loves it which is cool," he added, speaking about the show. 
 
Not only 'Gossip Girl'&nbsp;is more relevant than ever with the way social media has changed our lives, but Crawford believes that there's more story to tell set in that world than what the original series could explore at that time. ''You can do more, especially at a place like HBO Max," the actor said. Praising the upcoming reboot, the actor said, 'I think it's a good idea'.

Look at a show like Euphoria they're redefining what a high school drama or what kids go through these days means. I'm sure this is going to be a fresh take and Josh and Stephanie are incredible. They're going to make it great. There's still a demand for it people are always asking if I'd go back and do more. Hats off to them. I think it's a good idea," he said. 
 
Crawford has been quite vocal about being open to featuring in the reboot if given the opportunity. But the question remains will he play an older version of Nate, or a new character entirely? So get excited Nate Archibald fans because Crawford is all in for the chance to appear on the reboot. 
 
"I'd play a dad now, I guess!" he joked before laughing ". No, I have no idea. I just love Josh and Stephanie and if they wanted me to come and do anything it would be hard to say no. I'm always grateful for the opportunity they gave me and that whole experience it was all of my 20s, it was like my college, living in New York for that time. I'll always have fond memories of it," he added. 
 
The upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, will air 10 hour-long&nbsp;episodes, showing a new generation of rich and famous prep-school teens. In the age of Instagram bloggers and influencers, it's the perfect time to revive the famed gossip website about New York City's young elites. Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage will serve as executive producers with Josh Safran, who wrote and produced on the original series, show running the reboot. 
 
The original hit CW teen drama aired from 2007-2012 and starred actors Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Leighton Meester, Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford and more. Kristen Bell served as the voice of 'Gossip Girl', the narrator of the series.

Hey there Upper East Siders! Unless you have been living under a rock, you might be familiar with the news that American popular series 'Gossip Girl' is getting a reboot.

Hey there Upper East Siders! Unless you have been living under a rock, you might be familiar with the news that American popular series 'Gossip Girl' is getting a reboot. And while you wait for the show with bated breath, former 'Gossip Girl' star Chace Crawford recently praised the upcoming reboot coming to HBO Max, reported news agency. Not just the show's fans, but Crawford, who played Nate Archibald in the CW series and currently stars on 'The Boys', is also excited to see what a 'Gossip Girl' series will look like today. "TV is going through such a time of change, they're calling it the golden age and the streaming structure is so cool," Crawford told news agency. "I honestly think the show was ahead of its time in a way. It came out before Instagram, right when camera phones were becoming a thing. There was a whole new generation of fans. I've noticed over the past six years that the same age demographic of girls still loves it which is cool," he added, speaking about the show. Not only 'Gossip Girl' is more relevant than ever with the way social media has changed our lives, but Crawford believes that there's more story to tell set in that world than what the original series could explore at that time. ''You can do more, especially at a place like HBO Max," the actor said. Praising the upcoming reboot, the actor said, 'I think it's a good idea'. Look at a show like Euphoria they're redefining what a high school drama or what kids go through these days means. I'm sure this is going to be a fresh take and Josh and Stephanie are incredible. They're going to make it great. There's still a demand for it people are always asking if I'd go back and do more. Hats off to them. I think it's a good idea," he said. Crawford has been quite vocal about being open to featuring in the reboot if given the opportunity. But the question remains will he play an older version of Nate, or a new character entirely? So get excited Nate Archibald fans because Crawford is all in for the chance to appear on the reboot. "I'd play a dad now, I guess!" he joked before laughing ". No, I have no idea. I just love Josh and Stephanie and if they wanted me to come and do anything it would be hard to say no. I'm always grateful for the opportunity they gave me and that whole experience it was all of my 20s, it was like my college, living in New York for that time. I'll always have fond memories of it," he added. The upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, will air 10 hour-long episodes, showing a new generation of rich and famous prep-school teens. In the age of Instagram bloggers and influencers, it's the perfect time to revive the famed gossip website about New York City's young elites. Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage will serve as executive producers with Josh Safran, who wrote and produced on the original series, show running the reboot. The original hit CW teen drama aired from 2007-2012 and starred actors Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Leighton Meester, Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford and more. Kristen Bell served as the voice of 'Gossip Girl', the narrator of the series.

Chace Crawford praises 'Gossip Girl' reboot, opens up about cameo possibilities

Taliban militants on Sunday killed the governor of the Jaghatu district of Afghanistan's Wardak, Raz Mohammad Waziri.&nbsp; 
 
The governor was killed in his own car in Golai hospital area in the Koti Sangi district in western Kabul, Sputnik reported. 
 
The police have declined to comment over the incident. 
 
Taliban has launched a series of attack after United States President abruptly ended the peace talks. 
 
This comes as Defence Ministry announced that the government have gained control over 12 districts in five provinces in the last six month. 
 
"For the past six months, 12 districts in Ghazni, Badakhshan, Kunduz, Takhar and Faryab provinces have been completely liberated from Taliban control," Aman wrote on his Twitter page on Saturday.&nbsp;

Taliban militants on Sunday killed the governor of the Jaghatu district of Afghanistan's Wardak, Raz Mohammad Waziri. The governor was killed in his own car in Golai hospital area in the Koti Sangi district in western Kabul, Sputnik reported.

Taliban militants on Sunday killed the governor of the Jaghatu district of Afghanistan's Wardak, Raz Mohammad Waziri. The governor was killed in his own car in Golai hospital area in the Koti Sangi district in western Kabul, Sputnik reported. The police have declined to comment over the incident. Taliban has launched a series of attack after United States President abruptly ended the peace talks. This comes as Defence Ministry announced that the government have gained control over 12 districts in five provinces in the last six month. "For the past six months, 12 districts in Ghazni, Badakhshan, Kunduz, Takhar and Faryab provinces have been completely liberated from Taliban control," Aman wrote on his Twitter page on Saturday.

Afghanistan: Talbian militants kill governor of Jaghatu district

Amidst fire fighting operation here at a residential building on Sunday, a fire-personnel was rushed to a hospital following asphyxiation&nbsp;and "dehydration" while another person, stranded inside the building&nbsp;was found unconscious. He was rescued and provided medical care.

A level-3 fire broke out at Aaditya Arcade building at Charni road on Sunday morning. Several fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames.

Cooling operation by the fire brigade is underway.

As many as eight people who were trapped inside have been rescued by the fire brigade. 
 
Further, details are awaited.

Amidst fire fighting operation here at a residential building on Sunday, a fire-personnel was rushed to a hospital following asphyxiation and "dehydration" while another person, stranded inside the building was found unconscious.

Amidst fire fighting operation here at a residential building on Sunday, a fire-personnel was rushed to a hospital following asphyxiation and "dehydration" while another person, stranded inside the building was found unconscious. He was rescued and provided medical care. A level-3 fire broke out at Aaditya Arcade building at Charni road on Sunday morning. Several fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Cooling operation by the fire brigade is underway. As many as eight people who were trapped inside have been rescued by the fire brigade. Further, details are awaited.

Mumbai fire: Two including firefighter hospitalised due to asphyxiation

At a time when the Indian Air Force (IAF) is batting for indigenisation, the Force is planning to acquire the new 21 MiG-29 fighters from Russia and equip them with indigenous weapon systems such as the Astra air. 
 
"The proposal for the acquisition of 21 MiG-29s would be placed before the Defence Acquisition Council soon. The IAF wants the MiG-29s to be of the upgraded MiG-29s that are already in service," defence sources told ANI. 
 
"The IAF also wants that the aircraft should be equipped with the Indian weapon systems including the Astra missiles," they said. 
 
The sources said there are other indigenous equipment and weapons which would be integrated with the aircraft once the deal comes through. 
 
The MiG-29s now have a new airframe and had been lying unused in Russia. 
 
The push for promoting indigenous weapons has come at a time when IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria has made it clear that the force will fully back indigenisation efforts such as the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and the fifth Generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme. 
 
The IAF had carried out a study to check if the airframes of the MiG-29s on offer were good enough for it to operate for a long time. 
 
MiG-29s are flown by the IAF and the pilots are familiar with it but the ones offered by the Russians are different from the ones in the Indian inventory. 
 
The Indian Navy also operates the MiG-29 'K' and is the only operator of this version of the plane. It is having a rough experience with the planes which are difficult to maintain and their settings change immediately after they land on the aircraft carrier. 
 
The IAF has three squadrons of the MiG-29s which have been undergoing upgrades for extended life and are considered to be very good planes in the air defence roles.

At a time when the Indian Air Force (IAF) is batting for indigenisation, the Force is planning to acquire the new 21 MiG-29 fighters from Russia and equip them with indigenous weapon systems such as the Astra air.

At a time when the Indian Air Force (IAF) is batting for indigenisation, the Force is planning to acquire the new 21 MiG-29 fighters from Russia and equip them with indigenous weapon systems such as the Astra air. "The proposal for the acquisition of 21 MiG-29s would be placed before the Defence Acquisition Council soon. The IAF wants the MiG-29s to be of the upgraded MiG-29s that are already in service," defence sources told ANI. "The IAF also wants that the aircraft should be equipped with the Indian weapon systems including the Astra missiles," they said. The sources said there are other indigenous equipment and weapons which would be integrated with the aircraft once the deal comes through. The MiG-29s now have a new airframe and had been lying unused in Russia. The push for promoting indigenous weapons has come at a time when IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria has made it clear that the force will fully back indigenisation efforts such as the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and the fifth Generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme. The IAF had carried out a study to check if the airframes of the MiG-29s on offer were good enough for it to operate for a long time. MiG-29s are flown by the IAF and the pilots are familiar with it but the ones offered by the Russians are different from the ones in the Indian inventory. The Indian Navy also operates the MiG-29 'K' and is the only operator of this version of the plane. It is having a rough experience with the planes which are difficult to maintain and their settings change immediately after they land on the aircraft carrier. The IAF has three squadrons of the MiG-29s which have been undergoing upgrades for extended life and are considered to be very good planes in the air defence roles.

IAF wants new MiG-29s to be equipped with indigenous weapons

In a joint operation conducted by Assam Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)&nbsp;with army personnel, a National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) member has been apprehended for possessing illegal arms. 
 
The arrest was made on Saturday. 
 
The accused has been identified as Raju Brahma, resident of Dwimiguri village in Chirang district, who is a locally trained militant cadre of NDFB. 
 
"The search operation was based on the secret information and during the search in his house, a plastic-covered package was found from behind his house. 
The package was opened in front of the villagers in which a single bore rifle, 10 live cartridges of AK-47 and a hand grenade were recovered", police said. 
 
Weapons and ammunition were later confiscated by Chirang Police and the accused is in police custody. 
 
Further investigation is underway.

In a joint operation conducted by Assam Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) with army personnel, a National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) member has been apprehended for possessing illegal arms.

In a joint operation conducted by Assam Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) with army personnel, a National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) member has been apprehended for possessing illegal arms. The arrest was made on Saturday. The accused has been identified as Raju Brahma, resident of Dwimiguri village in Chirang district, who is a locally trained militant cadre of NDFB. "The search operation was based on the secret information and during the search in his house, a plastic-covered package was found from behind his house. The package was opened in front of the villagers in which a single bore rifle, 10 live cartridges of AK-47 and a hand grenade were recovered", police said. Weapons and ammunition were later confiscated by Chirang Police and the accused is in police custody. Further investigation is underway.

National Democratic Front of Boroland member arrested with illegal arms in Assam

The streets of Coimbatore were filled with colours on Sunday as the city hosted its first official Pride march.

The march which was organised by Sahodari Foundation was aimed at educating the people about the issues related to the LGBTQ community.

The volunteers, dressed up in casual attire were heard sloganeering and playing musical instruments during the pride march.

The Pride march commenced from the CCMC North Zone office and will conclude at the VOC Park East Gate in the evening.

In Siliguri last month, members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community celebrated the year anniversary of the Supreme Court's verdict on Section 377, which lifted a colonial-era ban on gay sex.

More than a hundred members of the community of the Black Rose Society in North Bengal took out a procession in which the members were seen dressed in bright coloured clothes and dancing on the roads.

The streets of Coimbatore were filled with colours on Sunday as the city hosted its first official Pride march. The march which was organised by Sahodari Foundation was aimed at educating the people about the issues related to the LGBTQ community.

The streets of Coimbatore were filled with colours on Sunday as the city hosted its first official Pride march. The march which was organised by Sahodari Foundation was aimed at educating the people about the issues related to the LGBTQ community. The volunteers, dressed up in casual attire were heard sloganeering and playing musical instruments during the pride march. The Pride march commenced from the CCMC North Zone office and will conclude at the VOC Park East Gate in the evening. In Siliguri last month, members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community celebrated the year anniversary of the Supreme Court's verdict on Section 377, which lifted a colonial-era ban on gay sex. More than a hundred members of the community of the Black Rose Society in North Bengal took out a procession in which the members were seen dressed in bright coloured clothes and dancing on the roads.

Coimbatore hosts LGBT pride parade

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-ready-for-tax-rationalisation-to-encourage-make-in-india-rajnath-singh-254833">Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</a> on Sunday gave a piece of advice to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan saying that India is ready to assist Pakistan if the neighbouring country is serious enough to combat terror on its soil. 
 
He also said that India will send its armed forces to Pakistan in this regard if the need arises. 
 
"I would like to make a suggestion to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. If you are serious enough to fight against terror, we are ready to assist you. If you want our Army, then we will send them there for your help," Rajnath said while addressing a public rally here. 
 
At the same time, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anyone-trying-to-destabilise-india-will-face-retaliation-rajnath-singh-254623">the Defence Minister</a> also slammed Imran Khan for his stance on Kashmir. 
 
"I was listening to Imran Khan's speech where he had said that till Kashmir gets freedom, we will continue our fight over it. He also said that his country will continue to raise the Kashmir issue at international forums. Forget about Kashmir, don't even think about it. Raise the matter, nothing will happen. No one can exert pressure on us," he said. 
 
Continuing to train his guns at Pakistan, Rajnath said, "You divided India into two pieces as part of the two-nation theory in 1947. But in 1971, your country was divided into two pieces again. And if the situation persists, then no power can stop Pakistan from being broken up further." 
 
The Defence Minister said that the country is capable is giving a befitting reply to any misadventure by Pakistan.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday gave a piece of advice to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan saying that India is ready to assist Pakistan if the neighbouring country is serious enough to combat terror on its soil.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday gave a piece of advice to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan saying that India is ready to assist Pakistan if the neighbouring country is serious enough to combat terror on its soil. He also said that India will send its armed forces to Pakistan in this regard if the need arises. "I would like to make a suggestion to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. If you are serious enough to fight against terror, we are ready to assist you. If you want our Army, then we will send them there for your help," Rajnath said while addressing a public rally here. At the same time, the Defence Minister also slammed Imran Khan for his stance on Kashmir. "I was listening to Imran Khan's speech where he had said that till Kashmir gets freedom, we will continue our fight over it. He also said that his country will continue to raise the Kashmir issue at international forums. Forget about Kashmir, don't even think about it. Raise the matter, nothing will happen. No one can exert pressure on us," he said. Continuing to train his guns at Pakistan, Rajnath said, "You divided India into two pieces as part of the two-nation theory in 1947. But in 1971, your country was divided into two pieces again. And if the situation persists, then no power can stop Pakistan from being broken up further." The Defence Minister said that the country is capable is giving a befitting reply to any misadventure by Pakistan.

If you want to tackle terror in Pakistan, we'll send our army men there: Rajnath to Imran Khan

National carrier <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-training-iaf-pilots-to-fly-new-boeing-777-aircraft-for-vvip-fleet-254905">Air India (AI)</a> is facing mass resignation by the pilots as they are unhappy with their salary and promotion. 
 
Around 120 Airbus A-320 pilots tendered their resignation after their demands pertaining to the salary hike and promotion were not paid heed to by the AI management. 
 
This came in the backdrop of the Central government's decision to initiate the process of divestment of Air India's stake, which has a debt of over Rs 60,000 crore. 
 
Speaking to ANI, a pilot who had recently resigned, said, "AI management should listen to our grievances. Our demand regarding salary hike and promotion is long pending before them but they have failed to give a strong assurance." 
 
He added that the pilots are staring in the face of the adversity as they have to pay back hefty loans. "Even we pilots are not able to withdraw our salary on time," he said. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/government-aims-to-sell-air-india-other-firms-by-march-2020-says-official-251457">The pilots are first hired on the contractual basis</a> for five years with a low salary, he claimed, adding that they were hopeful of getting a salary hike and promotion as they gain experience, but to no avail. 
 
The disgruntled pilots are sure that they will get a job somewhere else as the market is currently open. As of now, IndigoAir, GoAir, Vistara and Air Asia, Indian airlines are operating Airbus A-320 flights. 
 
On being asked if the operations of the national carrier will suffer due to the mass resignation, the Air India spokesperson said that it has surplus pilots. "AI operation will not suffer at any cost, due to resignation," the spokesperson added. 
 
At present, Air India has a total of 2000 pilots out of which 400 are executive.

National carrier Air India (AI) is facing mass resignation by the pilots as they are unhappy with their salary and promotion. Around 120 Airbus A-320 pilots tendered their resignation after their demands pertaining to the salary hike and promotion were not paid heed to by the AI management.

National carrier Air India (AI) is facing mass resignation by the pilots as they are unhappy with their salary and promotion. Around 120 Airbus A-320 pilots tendered their resignation after their demands pertaining to the salary hike and promotion were not paid heed to by the AI management. This came in the backdrop of the Central government's decision to initiate the process of divestment of Air India's stake, which has a debt of over Rs 60,000 crore. Speaking to ANI, a pilot who had recently resigned, said, "AI management should listen to our grievances. Our demand regarding salary hike and promotion is long pending before them but they have failed to give a strong assurance." He added that the pilots are staring in the face of the adversity as they have to pay back hefty loans. "Even we pilots are not able to withdraw our salary on time," he said. The pilots are first hired on the contractual basis for five years with a low salary, he claimed, adding that they were hopeful of getting a salary hike and promotion as they gain experience, but to no avail. The disgruntled pilots are sure that they will get a job somewhere else as the market is currently open. As of now, IndigoAir, GoAir, Vistara and Air Asia, Indian airlines are operating Airbus A-320 flights. On being asked if the operations of the national carrier will suffer due to the mass resignation, the Air India spokesperson said that it has surplus pilots. "AI operation will not suffer at any cost, due to resignation," the spokesperson added. At present, Air India has a total of 2000 pilots out of which 400 are executive.

Air India faces mass resignation ahead of divestment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that until the abrogation of Article 370, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-rahul-gandhi-to-rally-for-maharashtra-assembly-polls-on-sunday-255572">Valmiki community in Jammu and Kashmir was deprived of basic rights</a>. 
 
The Prime Minister, while addressing a rally here asserted that his government took requisite measures to ensure normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh regions. 
 
"Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is not just a piece of land for us but is the crown of India. Looking at the security needs, we took the necessary steps. We have also tried our best to ensure normalcy in the area, amidst all the negative powers in and around the area," he said while addressing a public meeting in Jalgaon ahead of Assembly elections in Maharashtra. 
 
"You will be surprised to know that for 70 years, our Valmiki brothers in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were also deprived of human rights. Today, I bow in front of Lord Valmiki that I am getting the privilege to embrace my brothers," the Prime Minister added. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-kartarpur-corridor-on-november-8-harsimrat-kaur-badal-255511">Prime Minister Modi</a> also targeted the opposition parties for criticising the Centre for taking the decision to repeal Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, saying, "today, unfortunately, some political parties and some politicians in our country are politicizing this decision taken in the national interest." 
 
"One should listen to the statements given by the Congress-NCP leaders pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir. They think just the opposite of what the entire country thinks of Jammu and Kashmir. Their thinking is the same as the neighbouring country," PM Modi added. 
 
"Can these leaders, who are trying to fool the people with their crocodile tears, bring back Article 370 in Kashmir? Will the people of India allow them to? Will the people of India accept it?," he questioned while addressing a public rally. 
 
He also took veiled dig at NCP chief Sharad Pawar saying, "I was shocked to see a video in which a prominent leader who has been on TV and newspapers for years got angry and hit a man with his elbow who was sitting next to him stage and while he was being garlanded he tried to put his head in the garland. Just think that the people who hit his own party member for trying to take a photo just think what will he do with the general public." 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chennai-culminating-india-china-informal-summit-pm-modi-leaves-for-delhi-255490">Prime Minister also spoke on the menace of corruption in India</a> and said "In the last 5 years, every area, every community and every department has seen growth. There has been no corruption in the last five years. Devendra Fadnavis Ji and his team have taken Maharashtra on the road of progress and belief in the last five years." 
 
In his concluding remark, the Prime Minister said that his government is working in full capacity to fulfil&nbsp;the dreams of every poor person in Maharashtra and the country by 2022. 
 
He further pledges to connect every house in the entire country including Maharashtra with water. "Three and a half lakh crore rupees will be spent on the Water Life Mission to fulfil&nbsp;this resolution," he adds.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that until the abrogation of Article 370, Valmiki community in Jammu and Kashmir was deprived of basic rights. The Prime Minister, while addressing a rally here asserted that his government took requisite measures to ensure normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh regions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that until the abrogation of Article 370, Valmiki community in Jammu and Kashmir was deprived of basic rights. The Prime Minister, while addressing a rally here asserted that his government took requisite measures to ensure normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh regions. "Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is not just a piece of land for us but is the crown of India. Looking at the security needs, we took the necessary steps. We have also tried our best to ensure normalcy in the area, amidst all the negative powers in and around the area," he said while addressing a public meeting in Jalgaon ahead of Assembly elections in Maharashtra. "You will be surprised to know that for 70 years, our Valmiki brothers in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were also deprived of human rights. Today, I bow in front of Lord Valmiki that I am getting the privilege to embrace my brothers," the Prime Minister added. Prime Minister Modi also targeted the opposition parties for criticising the Centre for taking the decision to repeal Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, saying, "today, unfortunately, some political parties and some politicians in our country are politicizing this decision taken in the national interest." "One should listen to the statements given by the Congress-NCP leaders pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir. They think just the opposite of what the entire country thinks of Jammu and Kashmir. Their thinking is the same as the neighbouring country," PM Modi added. "Can these leaders, who are trying to fool the people with their crocodile tears, bring back Article 370 in Kashmir? Will the people of India allow them to? Will the people of India accept it?," he questioned while addressing a public rally. He also took veiled dig at NCP chief Sharad Pawar saying, "I was shocked to see a video in which a prominent leader who has been on TV and newspapers for years got angry and hit a man with his elbow who was sitting next to him stage and while he was being garlanded he tried to put his head in the garland. Just think that the people who hit his own party member for trying to take a photo just think what will he do with the general public." Prime Minister also spoke on the menace of corruption in India and said "In the last 5 years, every area, every community and every department has seen growth. There has been no corruption in the last five years. Devendra Fadnavis Ji and his team have taken Maharashtra on the road of progress and belief in the last five years." In his concluding remark, the Prime Minister said that his government is working in full capacity to fulfil the dreams of every poor person in Maharashtra and the country by 2022. He further pledges to connect every house in the entire country including Maharashtra with water. "Three and a half lakh crore rupees will be spent on the Water Life Mission to fulfil this resolution," he adds.

Valmiki community in J&K was deprived of basic rights until abrogation of Article 370: PM Modi

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irish-pm-says-very-difficult-to-secure-brexit-deal-by-next-week-254692">The European Union is ready to make a 'major concession'&nbsp;on a Brexit deal</a> by offering a mechanism for the Northern Irish assembly to leave a new so-called backstop after a number of years, The Times newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Talks with the EU to reach an agreement on Britain's departure have&nbsp;hit an impasse over the backstop, an insurance policy to prevent the return to a hard border between the British province of Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland if a future trade deal falls short of keeping the border open.

Johnson says he wants to remove what he calls the 'undemocratic backstop'&nbsp;and has proposed replacing it by suggesting that Northern Ireland stay under EU regulations, customs checks should be made away from the border, and that Northern Ireland's assembly, Stormont, would have the right to vote on the arrangements.

But Brussels fears handing Northern Ireland 'consent'&nbsp;would give Johnson's allies, the Democratic Unionist Party, a veto.

The new idea, as reported by the Times, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/johnson-faces-cabinet-revolt-over-no-deal-brexit-report-254678">would be a modified version of the consent principle</a>.

Citing diplomatic sources close to the talks, the Times said European governments were prepared to "concede a unilateral revocation of the withdrawal treaty by Stormont after a period of time. The date of 2025 has been mooted, as long as both communities agree to it.''

A European source was quoted by the Times as saying: "A landing zone on consent could be a double majority within Stormont, to leave, not to continue with the arrangements after X years."

The European Union is ready to make a 'major concession' on a Brexit deal by offering a mechanism for the Northern Irish assembly to leave a new so-called backstop after a number of years, The Times newspaper reported on Wednesday.

The European Union is ready to make a 'major concession' on a Brexit deal by offering a mechanism for the Northern Irish assembly to leave a new so-called backstop after a number of years, The Times newspaper reported on Wednesday. Talks with the EU to reach an agreement on Britain's departure have hit an impasse over the backstop, an insurance policy to prevent the return to a hard border between the British province of Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland if a future trade deal falls short of keeping the border open. Johnson says he wants to remove what he calls the 'undemocratic backstop' and has proposed replacing it by suggesting that Northern Ireland stay under EU regulations, customs checks should be made away from the border, and that Northern Ireland's assembly, Stormont, would have the right to vote on the arrangements. But Brussels fears handing Northern Ireland 'consent' would give Johnson's allies, the Democratic Unionist Party, a veto. The new idea, as reported by the Times, would be a modified version of the consent principle. Citing diplomatic sources close to the talks, the Times said European governments were prepared to "concede a unilateral revocation of the withdrawal treaty by Stormont after a period of time. The date of 2025 has been mooted, as long as both communities agree to it.'' A European source was quoted by the Times as saying: "A landing zone on consent could be a double majority within Stormont, to leave, not to continue with the arrangements after X years."

EU ready to make 'major concession' on Brexit deal: Report

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