The head of Israeli intelligence is expected to lead ceasefire talks with mediators which resume in Qatar on Sunday in direct response to a new proposal from Hamas, a source close to the talks told Reuters on Saturday.

Israel-Hamas war: Mossad chief expected to resume Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha

<p>The Ukrainian military launched 35 drones against broad areas of Russia, sparking a brief fire at an oil refinery, targeting Moscow, and disrupting electricity in border areas, Russian officials said early Sunday (Mar 17). In a post on Telegram, the Russian defence ministry said that 17 drones were destroyed over the Krasnodar region, four over the Moscow region, and the rest over six other regions.</p>

<p>According to the operational headquarters of Krasnodar, the drones were neutralised but a fire broke out as a result of the fall of one of the devices. The fire at the Slavyansk refinery in Krasnodar was extinguished and there were no casualties, a report by the news agency Reuters said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a separate post on Telegram, Roman Siniagovskyi, head of the Slavyansk administrative district, said that refinery workers were evacuated and there was no threat to nearby areas from the incident.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said there were no casualties or damage reported from the drones shot down over three districts near Moscow. North of Moscow four drones were destroyed over the Yaroslavl region, with no damage or injuries reported, Yaroslavl's Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In Belgorod, an attack by four Ukraine-launched drones damaged electricity and gas lines in one village, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.</p>

<p>In his nightly video address on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the military for new "long-range capabilities" but did not mention the reported attacks.</p>

<p>The attacks came as Russia was holding its third and final day of presidential elections. Russia has been accusing Ukraine of using air attacks to try to sabotage the polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of trying to disrupt the polls with its intensified drone and missile attacks inside Russia and on Moscow-held territory in Ukraine.</p>

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The Ukrainian military launched 35 drones against broad areas of Russia, sparking a brief fire at an oil refinery, targeting Moscow, and disrupting electricity in border areas, Russian officials said early Sunday (Mar 17).

The Ukrainian military launched 35 drones against broad areas of Russia, sparking a brief fire at an oil refinery, targeting Moscow, and disrupting electricity in border areas, Russian officials said early Sunday (Mar 17). In a post on Telegram, the Russian defence ministry said that 17 drones were destroyed over the Krasnodar region, four over the Moscow region, and the rest over six other regions. According to the operational headquarters of Krasnodar, the drones were neutralised but a fire broke out as a result of the fall of one of the devices. The fire at the Slavyansk refinery in Krasnodar was extinguished and there were no casualties, a report by the news agency Reuters said. Also read | Russia presidential polls 2024: Moscow accuses Ukraine of election sabotage In a separate post on Telegram, Roman Siniagovskyi, head of the Slavyansk administrative district, said that refinery workers were evacuated and there was no threat to nearby areas from the incident. The Ukrainian Armed Force have Struck their 6th Oil Refinery and Depot within the past week tonight, with several One-Way “Suicide” Drones having Impacted a Large Oil Refinery on the Outskirts of Slavyansk-on-Kuban in the Krasnodar Krai Region of Southwestern Russia; according to… pic.twitter.com/4bkOge7qlH — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 17, 2024 × Meanwhile, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said there were no casualties or damage reported from the drones shot down over three districts near Moscow. North of Moscow four drones were destroyed over the Yaroslavl region, with no damage or injuries reported, Yaroslavl's Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said. In Belgorod, an attack by four Ukraine-launched drones damaged electricity and gas lines in one village, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. In his nightly video address on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the military for new "long-range capabilities" but did not mention the reported attacks. The attacks came as Russia was holding its third and final day of presidential elections. Russia has been accusing Ukraine of using air attacks to try to sabotage the polls. On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of trying to disrupt the polls with its intensified drone and missile attacks inside Russia and on Moscow-held territory in Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine drone attacks spark fire at oil refinery in Russia, disrupt power in border areas

Head of Israeli intelligence, David Barnea is reportedly attending fresh truce talks in Qatar. Mossad chief is likely to hold talks with Qatari prime minister and Egyptian officials to fill in the remaining gaps in the Israel & Hamas' ceasefire deal. This comes after Hamas abandoned key ceasefire demands following a series of setbacks.

Israel-Hamas war: Mossad chief resumes ceasefire talks

<p>French President Emmanuel said on Saturday (Mar 16) that Russia would be asked to observe a ceasefire in war-torn Ukraine during the Paris Olympics. In an interview with a Ukrainian journalist, French President Macron said, "The demand for a ceasefire during the Olympics. They (the Russians) must do this. That is what has always happened."</p>

<p>"It (ceasefire) will be requested," Macron said and pointed out that the rule of the host country " is to move in step with the Olympic movement." "This is a message of peace. We will also follow the decision of the Olympic Committee," the French president added.</p>

<p>The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned Russia's offensive in Ukraine which started on February 24, 2022. The IOC said that Moscow breached the "Olympic Truce", which aims to harness the power of sport to promote peace and dialogue.</p>

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<p>The IOC had decided to revive the concept of the Olympic Truce to protect the interests of athletes and sport in general and to harness the power of sport to promote peace, dialogue, and reconciliation more broadly.</p>

<p>The IOC has imposed sanctions on Russia and Belarus since the Ukraine war began. Under the sanctions, it is only allowing&nbsp;some Russian and Belarussian athletes to compete in Paris under tight restrictions.</p>

<p>The committee also established a Solidarity Fund for Ukraine so that the athletes have support to overcome the tremendous challenges they are facing to make their Olympic dreams come true.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;If Ukraine falls, our security will be at risk: Macron</strong></p>

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<p>On Sunday, senior IOC Vice President John Coates told a newspaper he was unsure how many Russian athletes will compete as neutral athletes at the Paris Games.</p>

<p>Speaking to Sydney's Daily Telegraph, Coates said, "The issue is how many of them are going to be there too because they're not going to be in any team sports because they can't compete as Russia."</p>

<p>"I mightn't be right, but I think that I've read something that it might be as little as 40," he added.</p>

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French President Emmanuel said on Saturday (Mar 16) that Russia would be asked to observe a ceasefire in war-torn Ukraine during the Paris Olympics. In an interview with a Ukrainian journalist, French President Macron said, "The demand for a ceasefire during the Olympics.

French President Emmanuel said on Saturday (Mar 16) that Russia would be asked to observe a ceasefire in war-torn Ukraine during the Paris Olympics. In an interview with a Ukrainian journalist, French President Macron said, "The demand for a ceasefire during the Olympics. They (the Russians) must do this. That is what has always happened." "It (ceasefire) will be requested," Macron said and pointed out that the rule of the host country " is to move in step with the Olympic movement." "This is a message of peace. We will also follow the decision of the Olympic Committee," the French president added. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned Russia's offensive in Ukraine which started on February 24, 2022. The IOC said that Moscow breached the "Olympic Truce", which aims to harness the power of sport to promote peace and dialogue. Also read | NATO's Jens Stoltenberg urges allies to step up delivery of weapons to Ukraine The IOC had decided to revive the concept of the Olympic Truce to protect the interests of athletes and sport in general and to harness the power of sport to promote peace, dialogue, and reconciliation more broadly. The IOC has imposed sanctions on Russia and Belarus since the Ukraine war began. Under the sanctions, it is only allowing some Russian and Belarussian athletes to compete in Paris under tight restrictions. The committee also established a Solidarity Fund for Ukraine so that the athletes have support to overcome the tremendous challenges they are facing to make their Olympic dreams come true. Also watch | If Ukraine falls, our security will be at risk: Macron × On Sunday, senior IOC Vice President John Coates told a newspaper he was unsure how many Russian athletes will compete as neutral athletes at the Paris Games. Speaking to Sydney's Daily Telegraph, Coates said, "The issue is how many of them are going to be there too because they're not going to be in any team sports because they can't compete as Russia." "I mightn't be right, but I think that I've read something that it might be as little as 40," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine war: France's Macron says Russia will be asked to observe ceasefire during Paris Olympics

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<p>The British defence ministry has been urged to ban the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok amid fears that sensitive data could be useful to Chinese spies. TikTok's usage has been banned across Whitehall but the defence ministry uses the app to communicate with British forces around the world. Now intelligence experts fear that Chinese spies will be able to harvest data from the app which could threaten Britain's security, a report by The Telegraph on Saturday (Mar 16) said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The concerns come after the United States (US) passed a bill that would give TikTok's owner ByteDance about six months to divest its American assets or face a ban. Speaking to The Telegraph, Admiral Lord West, the former head of the Royal Navy and chief of defence intelligence, said that it would seem extraordinary "if there is sufficient concern for the US to ban TikTok that we don’t take action regarding MoD and service personnel use."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-300000-america-jobs-at-risk-tiktok-ceo-reacts-to-us-house-vote-on-app-699894">Over 300,000 American jobs at risk: TikTok CEO asks users to oppose bill aiming to ban app</a></strong></p>

<p>“Absolutely and without any hesitation, TikTok should be banned by the MoD (Ministry of Defence)," Rear Admiral Chris Parry told the publication. He further said that the app could provide details of troops’ IDs and their locations.</p>

<h2><strong>MoD's justification for using TikTok</strong></h2>

<p>As per the report, the defence ministry has said that its TikTok account was managed using third-party software and devices outside its computer network. Defence officials said that it uses the channel to reach a bigger audience as TikTok is used by around a billion people globally and 23 million people in the United Kingdom (UK).</p>

<p>The ministry has also said that its personnel have been banned from using the app on their official phones. However, they are allowed to use them on their personal phones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nearly 1,000 troops are deployed in Estonia as part of a force of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) which is on standby related to the ongoing Ukraine war. The report further said that British special forces have been ordered to remove TikTok from official and personal phones over fears that covert operations could be compromised.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;TikTok remains popular despite US lawmakers flagging concerns</strong></p>

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<p>TikTok collects mass user information and&nbsp;identifies&nbsp;the internet protocol address, which can be used to identify every device on the internet. It can also collect biometric information and personal identifiers.</p>

<p>The report said that although other social media platforms collect similar details, it is TikTok's link to China that concerns British intelligence agencies.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>TikTok users in US urged to call senators to vote no on ban</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, TikTok on Friday urged some American users to call their senators and ask them to vote no to a bill that would ban the app. "Tell your Senator how important TikTok is to you. Ask them to vote no on the TikTok ban," a notification issued by the app said.</p>

<p>The notification added that if the Senate votes, the "future of creativity and communities you love on TikTok could be shut down."</p>

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The British defence ministry has been urged to ban the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok amid fears that sensitive data could be useful to Chinese spies. TikTok's usage has been banned across Whitehall but the defence ministry uses the app to communicate with British forces around the world.

The British defence ministry has been urged to ban the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok amid fears that sensitive data could be useful to Chinese spies. TikTok's usage has been banned across Whitehall but the defence ministry uses the app to communicate with British forces around the world. Now intelligence experts fear that Chinese spies will be able to harvest data from the app which could threaten Britain's security, a report by The Telegraph on Saturday (Mar 16) said. The concerns come after the United States (US) passed a bill that would give TikTok's owner ByteDance about six months to divest its American assets or face a ban. Speaking to The Telegraph, Admiral Lord West, the former head of the Royal Navy and chief of defence intelligence, said that it would seem extraordinary "if there is sufficient concern for the US to ban TikTok that we don’t take action regarding MoD and service personnel use." Also read | Over 300,000 American jobs at risk: TikTok CEO asks users to oppose bill aiming to ban app “Absolutely and without any hesitation, TikTok should be banned by the MoD (Ministry of Defence)," Rear Admiral Chris Parry told the publication. He further said that the app could provide details of troops’ IDs and their locations. MoD's justification for using TikTok As per the report, the defence ministry has said that its TikTok account was managed using third-party software and devices outside its computer network. Defence officials said that it uses the channel to reach a bigger audience as TikTok is used by around a billion people globally and 23 million people in the United Kingdom (UK). The ministry has also said that its personnel have been banned from using the app on their official phones. However, they are allowed to use them on their personal phones. Nearly 1,000 troops are deployed in Estonia as part of a force of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) which is on standby related to the ongoing Ukraine war. The report further said that British special forces have been ordered to remove TikTok from official and personal phones over fears that covert operations could be compromised. Also watch | TikTok remains popular despite US lawmakers flagging concerns × TikTok collects mass user information and identifies the internet protocol address, which can be used to identify every device on the internet. It can also collect biometric information and personal identifiers. The report said that although other social media platforms collect similar details, it is TikTok's link to China that concerns British intelligence agencies. TikTok users in US urged to call senators to vote no on ban Meanwhile, TikTok on Friday urged some American users to call their senators and ask them to vote no to a bill that would ban the app. "Tell your Senator how important TikTok is to you. Ask them to vote no on the TikTok ban," a notification issued by the app said. The notification added that if the Senate votes, the "future of creativity and communities you love on TikTok could be shut down." (With inputs from agencies)

UK's defence ministry urged to ban TikTok amid fears of Chinese espionage: Report

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<p>A family friend of the now-deceased <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-whistleblower-john-barnett-found-dead-days-after-giving-evidence-against-company-699176">Boeing whistleblower John Barnett </a></strong>has said that the 62-year-old did not die by suicide, American media reported on Friday (Mar 15). Barnett, who worked at Boeing for 32 years, was found dead by&nbsp;apparent suicide, according to authorities in South Carolina. On Tuesday, the Charleston County coroner's office said that Barnett died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. An investigation into the matter is underway.</p>

<p>Speaking to ABC News affiliate WPDE, Barnett's friend Jennifer said, "I know that he did not commit suicide. There's no way." Jennifer said that she and Barnett talked about this exact scenario playing out.</p>

<h2><strong>'It's not suicide'</strong></h2>

<p>Jennifer said that when she needed help one day, Barnett came to see her. The two talked about his upcoming deposition in Charleston. She knew that her friend filed an extremely damaging complaint against Boeing.</p>

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<p>"He wasn't concerned about safety because I asked him," she told WPDE, adding, "I said, 'Aren't you scared?' And he said, 'No, I ain't scared, but if anything happens to me, it's not suicide.'"</p>

<p>Jennifer further said that she thought somebody didn't like what her friend had to say and wanted to shut him up. "That's why they made it look like a suicide," she said. The last time Jennifer saw Barnett was at her father's funeral last month.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Subjected to hostile work environment'</strong></h2>

<p>Barnett worked as a quality manager at Boeing and left the company in 2017. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, the 62-year-old's lawyers Robert Turkewitz and Brian Knowles said that he was in the middle of a deposition in an ongoing whistleblower retaliation case against Boeing.</p>

<p>"He was in very good spirits and really looking forward to putting this phase of his life behind him and moving on. We didn't see any indication he would take his own life. No one can believe it," they said.</p>

<p>The lawyers also said that their client had exposed very "serious safety problems with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and was retaliated against and subjected to a hostile work environment."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Boeing said in a statement, "We are saddened by Mr. Barnett’s passing, and our thoughts are with his family and friends."</p>

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A family friend of the now-deceased Boeing whistleblower John Barnett has said that the 62-year-old did not die by suicide, American media reported on Friday (Mar 15).

A family friend of the now-deceased Boeing whistleblower John Barnett has said that the 62-year-old did not die by suicide, American media reported on Friday (Mar 15). Barnett, who worked at Boeing for 32 years, was found dead by apparent suicide, according to authorities in South Carolina. On Tuesday, the Charleston County coroner's office said that Barnett died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. An investigation into the matter is underway. Speaking to ABC News affiliate WPDE, Barnett's friend Jennifer said, "I know that he did not commit suicide. There's no way." Jennifer said that she and Barnett talked about this exact scenario playing out. 'It's not suicide' Jennifer said that when she needed help one day, Barnett came to see her. The two talked about his upcoming deposition in Charleston. She knew that her friend filed an extremely damaging complaint against Boeing. Also read | United Airlines Boeing 737, filled with 139 passengers, loses external panel mid-air "He wasn't concerned about safety because I asked him," she told WPDE, adding, "I said, 'Aren't you scared?' And he said, 'No, I ain't scared, but if anything happens to me, it's not suicide.'" Jennifer further said that she thought somebody didn't like what her friend had to say and wanted to shut him up. "That's why they made it look like a suicide," she said. The last time Jennifer saw Barnett was at her father's funeral last month. 'Subjected to hostile work environment' Barnett worked as a quality manager at Boeing and left the company in 2017. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, the 62-year-old's lawyers Robert Turkewitz and Brian Knowles said that he was in the middle of a deposition in an ongoing whistleblower retaliation case against Boeing. "He was in very good spirits and really looking forward to putting this phase of his life behind him and moving on. We didn't see any indication he would take his own life. No one can believe it," they said. The lawyers also said that their client had exposed very "serious safety problems with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and was retaliated against and subjected to a hostile work environment." Meanwhile, Boeing said in a statement, "We are saddened by Mr. Barnett’s passing, and our thoughts are with his family and friends." (With inputs from agencies)

'If anything happens to me, it's not suicide': Deceased Boeing whistleblower before death

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<p>Indian Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday (Mar 16) that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre has declared the 'Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction)' as an 'Unlawful Association' for a further period of five years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a post on X, Home Minister Shah said, "The banned outfit continues to engage in activities that foment terror and secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir. Anyone found challenging the security, sovereignty and integrity of the nation will face harsh legal consequences."</p>

<h2><strong>Four factions of JKPL also named unlawful associations</strong></h2>

<p>In a subsequent post, Shah said, "Pursuing PM Narendra Modi Ji's policy of zero-tolerance towards terrorism, the MHA has declared four factions of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League—namely, JKPL (Mukhtar Ahmed Waza), JKPL (Bashir Ahmad Tota), JKPL (Ghulam Mohammad Khan) and JKPL (Aziz Sheikh) led by Yaqoob Sheikh—as 'Unlawful Associations'. These organisations were involved in inciting terror and abetting secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir."</p>

<p>The two announcements came just hours before the dates of the Lok Sabha elections were set to be announced.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In <strong><a href="https://egazette.gov.in/(S(w5ti1uzqjrhc25bnkbiqscpq))/ViewPDF.aspx">a notification</a></strong>, the home ministry said that members of the four factions of the JKPL&nbsp;remain to be&nbsp;involved in supporting terrorist activities and anti-India propaganda for fuelling secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>"The leaders and members of the abovesaid factions of JKPL have been involved in mobilising violent protests in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir for perpetrating unlawful activities, including sustained stone-pelting on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir," the notification said.</p>

<p>These factions of JKPL "have constantly asked the people of Jammu and Kashmir to refrain from taking part in elections and thereby targeted and hampered the very basic constitutionally recognised fundamentals of Indian democracy," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Yasin Malik?</strong></h2>

<p>Yasin Malik is a Kashmiri separatist leader and the chief of the JKLF. Malik was awarded life imprisonment by a trial court in May 2022. He was guilty of various offences under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Malik had pleaded guilty to the charges, including those under&nbsp;UAPA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sought death penalty for Malik in a terror funding case.</p>

<p>The agency emphasised that it has been proved beyond reasonable doubt that Malik spearheaded terrorist activities in the Valley and, with the help of dreaded foreign terrorist organisations, had been masterminding, planning, engineering and executing armed rebellion in Jammu and Kashmir in an attempt to usurp the sovereignty and integrity of a part of India.</p>

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Indian Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday (Mar 16) that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre has declared the 'Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd.

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday (Mar 16) that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre has declared the 'Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction)' as an 'Unlawful Association' for a further period of five years. In a post on X, Home Minister Shah said, "The banned outfit continues to engage in activities that foment terror and secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir. Anyone found challenging the security, sovereignty and integrity of the nation will face harsh legal consequences." Four factions of JKPL also named unlawful associations In a subsequent post, Shah said, "Pursuing PM Narendra Modi Ji's policy of zero-tolerance towards terrorism, the MHA has declared four factions of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League—namely, JKPL (Mukhtar Ahmed Waza), JKPL (Bashir Ahmad Tota), JKPL (Ghulam Mohammad Khan) and JKPL (Aziz Sheikh) led by Yaqoob Sheikh—as 'Unlawful Associations'. These organisations were involved in inciting terror and abetting secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir." The two announcements came just hours before the dates of the Lok Sabha elections were set to be announced. Pursuing PM @narendramodi Ji's policy of zero-tolerance towards terrorism, the MHA has declared four factions of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League—namely, JKPL (Mukhtar Ahmed Waza), JKPL (Bashir Ahmad Tota), JKPL (Ghulam Mohammad Khan) and JKPL (Aziz Sheikh) led by Yaqoob… — Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) March 16, 2024 × In a notification, the home ministry said that members of the four factions of the JKPL remain to be involved in supporting terrorist activities and anti-India propaganda for fuelling secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir. "The leaders and members of the abovesaid factions of JKPL have been involved in mobilising violent protests in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir for perpetrating unlawful activities, including sustained stone-pelting on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir," the notification said. These factions of JKPL "have constantly asked the people of Jammu and Kashmir to refrain from taking part in elections and thereby targeted and hampered the very basic constitutionally recognised fundamentals of Indian democracy," it added. Who is Yasin Malik? Yasin Malik is a Kashmiri separatist leader and the chief of the JKLF. Malik was awarded life imprisonment by a trial court in May 2022. He was guilty of various offences under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Malik had pleaded guilty to the charges, including those under UAPA. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sought death penalty for Malik in a terror funding case. The agency emphasised that it has been proved beyond reasonable doubt that Malik spearheaded terrorist activities in the Valley and, with the help of dreaded foreign terrorist organisations, had been masterminding, planning, engineering and executing armed rebellion in Jammu and Kashmir in an attempt to usurp the sovereignty and integrity of a part of India.

India declares Yasin Malik-led JKLF as 'unlawful association' for another five years

<p>Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Friday dismissed reports of ill health as "fake news", putting an end to rumours about his hospitalisation. Social media platforms were flooded earlier in the day with worried fans enquiring about Bachchan's health after several reports claimed the megastar had undergone an angioplasty procedure for either a clot in his leg or a blocked artery.</p>

<p>In the evening, Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek were photographed at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane attending the final match of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) between Majhi Mumbai vs Tiigers of Kolkata, hours after reports of his hospital visit surfaced.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">T 4951 - Humbled by the immense knowledge that the GREAT SACHIN possess about the game of Cricket .. spent such valuable time in the evening FINALS of the ISPL .. <a href="https://t.co/CuwHiSBd3M">pic.twitter.com/CuwHiSBd3M</a></p>
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<p>In a video, circulating on social media, Bachchan is seen exiting the stadium when someone from the crowd asks him about his health. The actor is initially seen gesturing with his hands that everything is fine.</p>

<p>The person then asked him, "How are you? All fine? to which Bachchan said, "Fake news."</p>

<p>The reports started in the afternoon with some saying he had gone to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for a routine check. Others said he was hospitalised for an angioplasty -- a balloon procedure to open up blocked arteries and blood vessels -- to remove a blockage in his leg. And there were some who reported he had an angioplasty for a blocked artery.</p>

<p>However, there was no confirmation from either the hospital or his office for much of the day. And though the reports could not be independently verified, #Amitabh Bachchan and #Kokilaben Hospital were top trends on X.</p>

<p>Among those who wrote were Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam. “Praying for Amitabh Bachchan’s speedy recovery. #AmitabhBachchan,” he posted on X. Scores of others wrote wishing him to get well soon and that they were praying for his good health.</p>

<p>Amitabh Bachchan was last seen in a cameo appearance in Tiger Shroff’s “Ganapath”. His upcoming films include Deepika Padukone and Prabhas-starrer “Kalki AD 2898”. He will also be seen alongside Rajinikanth in the Tamil film “Vettaiyan”.</p>


Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Friday dismissed reports of ill health as "fake news", putting an end to rumours about his hospitalisation. Social media platforms were flooded earlier in the day with worried fans enquiring about Bachchan's health after several reports claimed the megastar had undergone an angioplasty procedure for either a clot in his leg or a blocked artery.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Friday dismissed reports of ill health as "fake news", putting an end to rumours about his hospitalisation. Social media platforms were flooded earlier in the day with worried fans enquiring about Bachchan's health after several reports claimed the megastar had undergone an angioplasty procedure for either a clot in his leg or a blocked artery. In the evening, Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek were photographed at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane attending the final match of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) between Majhi Mumbai vs Tiigers of Kolkata, hours after reports of his hospital visit surfaced. Amitabh Bachchan health update: Actor reportedly discharged from hospital after angioplasty T 4951 - Humbled by the immense knowledge that the GREAT SACHIN possess about the game of Cricket .. spent such valuable time in the evening FINALS of the ISPL .. pic.twitter.com/CuwHiSBd3M — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 15, 2024 × In a video, circulating on social media, Bachchan is seen exiting the stadium when someone from the crowd asks him about his health. The actor is initially seen gesturing with his hands that everything is fine. The person then asked him, "How are you? All fine? to which Bachchan said, "Fake news." The reports started in the afternoon with some saying he had gone to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for a routine check. Others said he was hospitalised for an angioplasty -- a balloon procedure to open up blocked arteries and blood vessels -- to remove a blockage in his leg. And there were some who reported he had an angioplasty for a blocked artery. However, there was no confirmation from either the hospital or his office for much of the day. And though the reports could not be independently verified, #Amitabh Bachchan and #Kokilaben Hospital were top trends on X. Among those who wrote were Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam. “Praying for Amitabh Bachchan’s speedy recovery. #AmitabhBachchan,” he posted on X. Scores of others wrote wishing him to get well soon and that they were praying for his good health. Amitabh Bachchan was last seen in a cameo appearance in Tiger Shroff’s “Ganapath”. His upcoming films include Deepika Padukone and Prabhas-starrer “Kalki AD 2898”. He will also be seen alongside Rajinikanth in the Tamil film “Vettaiyan”.

Fake news: Amitabh Bachchan on reports of his ill health

UFC Legend Mark Coleman Regains Consciousness After Freak Accident

UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman finally regained consciousness after he saved his family from a devastating house fire in Ohio. Coleman's house caught fire on Tuesday and the 59-year-old was awakened by his dog barking.

Coleman rushed to pull his parents from the house, and then to rescue his dog. However, Coleman passed out after smoke filled his lungs. His dog died and the MMA legend was airlifted to the hospital by the fire department.

Coleman was reported to be in a very serious condition. However, the UFC legend regained consciousness after nearly 48 hours. “I am the luckiest man in the world. I swear to God I am so lucky," he said.  

Luca Parmitano: The Cosmonaut Who Nearly Drowned in Space

Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano experienced a life-threatening accident during a spacewalk in 2013. There was a water leak in his helmet which nearly cost him his life.

On July 16, 2013, Parmitano stepped outside the International Space Station (ISS) to perform a spacewalk that was supposed to last for 6.5 hours. He was joined by NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and both were carrying out routine tasks outside the ISS. Approximately 45 minutes into the spacewalk, water began to accumulate inside Parmitano's helmet.

Parmitano told Mission Control about the water but he didn’t think it was a problem and Mission Control assumed that the water was coming from a leak in his In-Suit Drink Bag, which is inside the helmet. However, the situation worsened as the astronaut said that the amount of water increased and moved from the back of his head to his face and into his eyes, nose, and mouth.

The spacewalk was terminated and Parmitano and Cassidy were told to return to the airlock. But both were on the opposite sides of the ISS. What made matters worse was the Sun had just gone behind the Earth and it was dark.  Parmitano couldn't see but managed to reach the airlock with great difficulty. Finally, his helmet was removed and the ISS crew wiped about 1/3 gallon of water from his head and helmet.

<p>A first information report (FIR) has been filed against BS Yediyurappa,&nbsp; former chief minister&nbsp;of the south Indian state of Karnataka, for alleged sexual assault of a minor girl, reports said on Friday (Mar 15).</p>

<p>The case has been registered under the POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) and section 354A of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) against Yediyurappa, 81, ANI news agency said in a report.</p>

<p>The FIR was filed by the mother of the 17-year-old girl, a report by the news agency PTI said. The mother alleged that Yediyurappa, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),&nbsp;sexually assaulted her daughter during a meeting on February 2.</p>

<p>Reacting to the FIR,&nbsp;Yediyurappa told reporters, "A few days ago a woman came to my house. She was crying saying that there was some problem. I asked her what was the matter and I personally called the police commissioner about the matter and told him to help her."</p>

<p>The BJP leader added that the woman started talking against him, and he brought this matter to the attention of the police.</p>

<p>"Yesterday police filed a complaint against me. Let's see what happens next, I can't say that there is a political motive behind this," he added.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said, "Last night around 10 pm, a lady registered a complaint against BS Yediyurappa. Police have registered the case. Until we know the truth, we can't reveal anything."</p>

<p>"This is a sensitive thing as it involves a former CM. I don't think there is any political angle to this. If the distressed woman needs protection, then it will be given," Parameshwara told reporters.</p>

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A first information report (FIR) has been filed against BS Yediyurappa, former chief minister of the south Indian state of Karnataka, for alleged sexual assault of a minor girl, reports said on Friday (Mar 15).

A first information report (FIR) has been filed against BS Yediyurappa, former chief minister of the south Indian state of Karnataka, for alleged sexual assault of a minor girl, reports said on Friday (Mar 15). The case has been registered under the POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) and section 354A of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) against Yediyurappa, 81, ANI news agency said in a report. The FIR was filed by the mother of the 17-year-old girl, a report by the news agency PTI said. The mother alleged that Yediyurappa, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sexually assaulted her daughter during a meeting on February 2. Reacting to the FIR, Yediyurappa told reporters, "A few days ago a woman came to my house. She was crying saying that there was some problem. I asked her what was the matter and I personally called the police commissioner about the matter and told him to help her." The BJP leader added that the woman started talking against him, and he brought this matter to the attention of the police. "Yesterday police filed a complaint against me. Let's see what happens next, I can't say that there is a political motive behind this," he added. #WATCH | On the case against former CM BS Yediyurappa for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara says, "Last night around 10pm, a lady registered a complaint against BS Yediyurappa. Police have registered the case. Until we know the truth,… pic.twitter.com/GvbhyM4hai — ANI (@ANI) March 15, 2024 × Meanwhile, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said, "Last night around 10 pm, a lady registered a complaint against BS Yediyurappa. Police have registered the case. Until we know the truth, we can't reveal anything." "This is a sensitive thing as it involves a former CM. I don't think there is any political angle to this. If the distressed woman needs protection, then it will be given," Parameshwara told reporters. (With inputs from agencies)

Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa booked under POCSO for alleged sexual assault of minor

<p>The Palestinian health ministry said that at least 29 people were killed and more than 150 injured in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks by Israel while they were waiting for aid on Thursday (Mar 14). In the first incident, eight people were killed and later at least 21 people were killed and more than 150 wounded, the health ministry added. Israel's military denied attacking the aid centres.</p>

<p>A dozen African nations were ‘severely’ impacted after several operators on Thursday reported failures in undersea internet cable networks. The cause of the disruption was not immediately clear.</p>

<p>In other news from around the world, former US president and current presidential frontrunner Donald Trump's latest bid&nbsp;to have the criminal charges for illegally holding onto classified government documents dismissed was rejected by a federal judge on Thursday.</p>

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<p>At least 29 people were killed and more than 150 injured in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks by Israel while they were waiting for aid, said the health ministry of Hamas-ruled Gaza.&nbsp;In the first firing, eight people were killed after Israeli forces carried out an airstrike on Al-Nuseirat camp's aid distribution centre in the central Gaza Strip, said Palestinian health officials.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At least a dozen African nations were ‘severely’ impacted after several operators on Thursday (Mar 14) reported failures in undersea internet cable networks. The cause of the disruption was not immediately clear but experts said it pointed to ‘something larger’.</p>

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<p>Donald Trump's latest bid to have the criminal charges for illegally holding onto classified government documents dismissed was rejected by a federal judge on Thursday (Mar 14).&nbsp;Donald Trump had asked the judge to dismiss the indictment against him on several fronts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a landmark verdict, a Michigan jury on Thursday (March 14) convicted a father of manslaughter over the crimes of his child.&nbsp;James Crumbley, the father of a teenager who in 2021 killed four of his classmates in a mass shooting, has been found guilty after his wife Jennifer Crumbley was found culpable in a similar trial in February.</p>

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The Palestinian health ministry said that at least 29 people were killed and more than 150 injured in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks by Israel while they were waiting for aid on Thursday (Mar 14).

The Palestinian health ministry said that at least 29 people were killed and more than 150 injured in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks by Israel while they were waiting for aid on Thursday (Mar 14). In the first incident, eight people were killed and later at least 21 people were killed and more than 150 wounded, the health ministry added. Israel's military denied attacking the aid centres. A dozen African nations were ‘severely’ impacted after several operators on Thursday reported failures in undersea internet cable networks. The cause of the disruption was not immediately clear. In other news from around the world, former US president and current presidential frontrunner Donald Trump's latest bid to have the criminal charges for illegally holding onto classified government documents dismissed was rejected by a federal judge on Thursday. Click on the headlines to read more: Hamas accuses Israel of killing 29 Gazans waiting for aid, Tel Aviv denies attacks At least 29 people were killed and more than 150 injured in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks by Israel while they were waiting for aid, said the health ministry of Hamas-ruled Gaza. In the first firing, eight people were killed after Israeli forces carried out an airstrike on Al-Nuseirat camp's aid distribution centre in the central Gaza Strip, said Palestinian health officials. Internet outages spike in West Africa amid reports of subsea cable disruptions At least a dozen African nations were ‘severely’ impacted after several operators on Thursday (Mar 14) reported failures in undersea internet cable networks. The cause of the disruption was not immediately clear but experts said it pointed to ‘something larger’. Trump's bid to dismiss charges over classified US documents denied by judge he appointed Donald Trump's latest bid to have the criminal charges for illegally holding onto classified government documents dismissed was rejected by a federal judge on Thursday (Mar 14). Donald Trump had asked the judge to dismiss the indictment against him on several fronts. Michigan school shooter's father held accountable for son's crime, convicted on manslaughter charges In a landmark verdict, a Michigan jury on Thursday (March 14) convicted a father of manslaughter over the crimes of his child. James Crumbley, the father of a teenager who in 2021 killed four of his classmates in a mass shooting, has been found guilty after his wife Jennifer Crumbley was found culpable in a similar trial in February. Watch | Russian elections 2024: Who is on and off the ballot in Russia? ×

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