<p>A police officer in the United Kingdom&nbsp;has been suspended after a video showing a man being kicked and stamped on the head at Manchester Airport went viral. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that the officer was removed from all duties after a "thorough review of further information" regarding the incident which took place on Tuesday (July 23).</p>

<p>The video, which later&nbsp;went viral, showed the&nbsp;uniformed officer holding a taser over a man lying on the ground in Terminal 2 and striking him twice.&nbsp;The incident sparked an uproar after the clip went viral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, who is set to meet the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper about the incident, called for calm.</p>

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<p>The Greater Manchester Police said there were "deep concerns" raised by the public after the video went viral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The footage triggered a protest outside Rochdale police station on Wednesday night (July 24), where hundreds of demonstrators gathered and&nbsp;chanted&nbsp;"shame on you."</p>

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<p>Prior to the incident captured on&nbsp;the video, a police spokesperson reported that firearms officers were punched to the ground while attempting to make an arrest following a fight at the airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spokesperson noted a “clear risk” that the officers' weapons could be seized. All three officers involved were hospitalised, with one suffering a broken nose.</p>

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<p>Following the incident, four men were arrested on suspicion of assault and affray; they have since been released on&nbsp;bail. The exact cause of the incident remains unclear, but Mayor Burnham suggested it was due to an issue on a flight arriving in Manchester.</p>

<p>"When the flight landed, two individuals were waiting for their mum, who indicated there had been an issue," Burnham explained. "She pointed somebody out, leading to an altercation in the arrivals hall."&nbsp;</p>

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A police officer in the United Kingdom has been suspended after a video showing a man being kicked and stamped on the head at Manchester Airport went viral. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that the officer was removed from all duties after a "thorough review of further information" regarding the incident which took place on Tuesday (July 23).

A police officer in the United Kingdom has been suspended after a video showing a man being kicked and stamped on the head at Manchester Airport went viral. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that the officer was removed from all duties after a "thorough review of further information" regarding the incident which took place on Tuesday (July 23). The video, which later went viral, showed the uniformed officer holding a taser over a man lying on the ground in Terminal 2 and striking him twice. The incident sparked an uproar after the clip went viral. Meanwhile, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, who is set to meet the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper about the incident, called for calm. Following a thorough review of further information that has become available in relation to an incident at Manchester Airport on Tuesday evening, Greater Manchester Police has suspended a police officer from all duties. pic.twitter.com/nDPp9XZayD — Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) July 25, 2024 × The Greater Manchester Police said there were "deep concerns" raised by the public after the video went viral. The footage triggered a protest outside Rochdale police station on Wednesday night (July 24), where hundreds of demonstrators gathered and chanted "shame on you." Also read | 'Vile' abuse and hate forces UK's first 'anti-Muslim hatred tsar' to quit before taking office Prior to the incident captured on the video, a police spokesperson reported that firearms officers were punched to the ground while attempting to make an arrest following a fight at the airport. The spokesperson noted a “clear risk” that the officers' weapons could be seized. All three officers involved were hospitalised, with one suffering a broken nose. Also watch | Gravitas: Booze culture pushing away Muslim cricketers in UK? × Following the incident, four men were arrested on suspicion of assault and affray; they have since been released on bail. The exact cause of the incident remains unclear, but Mayor Burnham suggested it was due to an issue on a flight arriving in Manchester. "When the flight landed, two individuals were waiting for their mum, who indicated there had been an issue," Burnham explained. "She pointed somebody out, leading to an altercation in the arrivals hall." (With inputs from agencies)

British police officer seen kicking Muslim man at Manchester airport suspended

<p>The picturesque Canadian tourist town of Jasper, about 790 km north of Vancouver, has been engulfed in flames due to raging wildfire. A total of 25,000 residents have been evacuated as the blaze continued to ravage Jasper National Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The inferno is part of a larger crisis that has gripped Canada's western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia (BC). The British Columbia Wildfire Service has said that the surge in wildfires is due to over 58,000 lightning strikes in the past week followed by a three-week heat wave.</p>

<p>Approximately 1,900 firefighters from Alberta have been deployed to combat the blazes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Efforts are underway to protect&nbsp;critical infrastructure, including&nbsp;the Trans Mountain Pipeline, a Canadian government-owned pipeline that traverses Jasper National Park. Sprinklers are being used to safeguard the pipeline, which remained&nbsp;operational as of Wednesday (July 24).</p>

<h2><strong>Jasper wildfire: What is the situation right now?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The wildfire situation is dire with more than 400 fires recorded in British Columbia and 176 in Alberta.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fires first erupted in Jasper last week. Mayor Richard Ireland described the situation as the town's "worst nightmare" in an interview with CBC.</p>

<p>Jasper National Park officials warned on X that the air quality in the area has significantly deteriorated. The park, the largest in the Canadian Rockies, is facing unprecedented damage.</p>

<p>In response to the crisis, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urged residents to evacuate safely in a Facebook post on Wednesday (July 24).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Canada wildfire havoc as season nears</strong></p>

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<p>Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced federal assistance for Alberta, including the deployment of federal Canadian resources and additional emergency wildfire support.</p>

<p>The wildfires in Jasper are part of a broader pattern of extreme weather impacting North America.</p>

<p>Several US&nbsp;states, including California and Utah, have also been battling wildfires. The National Weather Service reports that over 30 million people in the United States have been under heat warnings since early July, affecting regions such as California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington state.</p>

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The picturesque Canadian tourist town of Jasper, about 790 km north of Vancouver, has been engulfed in flames due to raging wildfire. A total of 25,000 residents have been evacuated as the blaze continued to ravage Jasper National Park.

The picturesque Canadian tourist town of Jasper, about 790 km north of Vancouver, has been engulfed in flames due to raging wildfire. A total of 25,000 residents have been evacuated as the blaze continued to ravage Jasper National Park. The inferno is part of a larger crisis that has gripped Canada's western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia (BC). The British Columbia Wildfire Service has said that the surge in wildfires is due to over 58,000 lightning strikes in the past week followed by a three-week heat wave. Approximately 1,900 firefighters from Alberta have been deployed to combat the blazes. Also read | Mass evacuation: Wildfires force 9,000 to leave homes in Canada Efforts are underway to protect critical infrastructure, including the Trans Mountain Pipeline, a Canadian government-owned pipeline that traverses Jasper National Park. Sprinklers are being used to safeguard the pipeline, which remained operational as of Wednesday (July 24). Jasper wildfire: What is the situation right now? The wildfire situation is dire with more than 400 fires recorded in British Columbia and 176 in Alberta. The fires first erupted in Jasper last week. Mayor Richard Ireland described the situation as the town's "worst nightmare" in an interview with CBC. Jasper National Park officials warned on X that the air quality in the area has significantly deteriorated. The park, the largest in the Canadian Rockies, is facing unprecedented damage. In response to the crisis, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urged residents to evacuate safely in a Facebook post on Wednesday (July 24). Also watch | Canada wildfire havoc as season nears × Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced federal assistance for Alberta, including the deployment of federal Canadian resources and additional emergency wildfire support. The wildfires in Jasper are part of a broader pattern of extreme weather impacting North America. Several US states, including California and Utah, have also been battling wildfires. The National Weather Service reports that over 30 million people in the United States have been under heat warnings since early July, affecting regions such as California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington state. (With inputs from agencies)

Thousands evacuated as Canada wildfire threatens energy pipelines and people's lifelines

<p>A nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday (July 25) ruled that the power of State Legislatures to tax mining lands and quarries is not limited by the Parliament's Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957. The judgment was delivered with&nbsp;a 8:1 majority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chief Justice Chandrachud, while reading out the verdict himself, said that the parliament does not have the power to tax mineral rights under Entry 50 of List II of the constitution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The List II of the seventh schedule of Indian constitution lays out the rights of states within the country's federal structure.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Norway gears up for seabed mining</strong></p>

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<p>The entry 50 in the List two states that the "taxes on mineral rights are subject to any limitations imposed by parliament by law relating to mineral development".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The apex court has ruled that the rights of states go beyond the entry 50 of List II of constitution's seventh schedule, and are not limited to it. The judgment said that the parliament, through the MMDR Act, cannot limit the power of the State to legislate on the taxation of mines and quarries within their jurisdiction.</p>

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<p>The majority judgment pronounced by Chief Justice Chandrachud said that State Legislatures derive their power to tax mines and quarries under Article 246 read with Entry 49 (tax on lands and buildings) in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Justice B.V. Nagarathna gave a dissenting opinion.</p>

<p>"Mineral bearing lands fall within the description of 'lands' in Entry 49," CJI Chandrachud held. The Entry 49 describes "taxes on lands and buildings".</p>

<h2><strong>'Royalty is not tax,' Supreme Court rules</strong></h2>

<p>The majority verdict said that royalty paid by the entities who lease mines to the government is not tax.</p>

<p>"Royalty is not a tax. Royalty is a contractual consideration paid by the mining lessee to the lessor for enjoyment of mineral rights," CJI Chandrachud noted.</p>

<p>The tax payable to the State Government depends on the "yield" of the mineral-bearing land, the judgment added.</p>

<p>The other judges in the bench included Justices Hrishikesh Roy, Abhay S. Oka, J.B. Pardiwala, Manoj Misra, Ujjal Bhuyan, Satish Chandra Sharma and Augustine George Masih.</p>

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A nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday (July 25) ruled that the power of State Legislatures to tax mining lands and quarries is not limited by the Parliament's Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957.

A nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday (July 25) ruled that the power of State Legislatures to tax mining lands and quarries is not limited by the Parliament's Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957. The judgment was delivered with a 8:1 majority. Chief Justice Chandrachud, while reading out the verdict himself, said that the parliament does not have the power to tax mineral rights under Entry 50 of List II of the constitution. The List II of the seventh schedule of Indian constitution lays out the rights of states within the country's federal structure. Also watch | Norway gears up for seabed mining × The entry 50 in the List two states that the "taxes on mineral rights are subject to any limitations imposed by parliament by law relating to mineral development". The apex court has ruled that the rights of states go beyond the entry 50 of List II of constitution's seventh schedule, and are not limited to it. The judgment said that the parliament, through the MMDR Act, cannot limit the power of the State to legislate on the taxation of mines and quarries within their jurisdiction. Also read | 'Right against adverse effects of climate change part of right to life': India's Supreme Court The majority judgment pronounced by Chief Justice Chandrachud said that State Legislatures derive their power to tax mines and quarries under Article 246 read with Entry 49 (tax on lands and buildings) in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Justice B.V. Nagarathna gave a dissenting opinion. "Mineral bearing lands fall within the description of 'lands' in Entry 49," CJI Chandrachud held. The Entry 49 describes "taxes on lands and buildings". 'Royalty is not tax,' Supreme Court rules The majority verdict said that royalty paid by the entities who lease mines to the government is not tax. "Royalty is not a tax. Royalty is a contractual consideration paid by the mining lessee to the lessor for enjoyment of mineral rights," CJI Chandrachud noted. The tax payable to the State Government depends on the "yield" of the mineral-bearing land, the judgment added. The other judges in the bench included Justices Hrishikesh Roy, Abhay S. Oka, J.B. Pardiwala, Manoj Misra, Ujjal Bhuyan, Satish Chandra Sharma and Augustine George Masih. (With inputs from agencies)

Supreme Court rules that royalty on minerals is not tax

<p>Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, denounced by the western media as an 'autocrat' ruling the oil-rich South American nation since March 2013, is facing a formidable challenge in this Sunday's presidential elections. The challenge is from a little-known diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez. But the driving force behind Gonzalez's campaign is Maria Corina Machado, an industrial engineer-turned-politician who has remained a central figure in anti-Maduro protests amid Venezuelan hyperinflation in recent years.<img alt="Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez looks on during a campaign rally for the presidential election in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela, July 13, 2024. REUTERS/Gaby Oraa/File Photo" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4e276ca0-2dbc-4267-b950-441bf8f690c0" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/VenezuelaOppositionCandidate.png" /></p>

<p><em>Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate&nbsp;Edmundo&nbsp;Gonzalez looks on during a campaign rally for the presidential election in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela, July 13, 2024 | Reuters</em></p>

<p>A recent Machado profile in the <em>New York Times</em> paints a picture of remarkable popularity that Machado appears to helm over ahead of the presidential elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The elections on Sunday (July 28) will test her popularity.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why Machado is not presidential candidate against Nicolas Maduro?</strong></h2>

<p>This is because Machado was barred from ballot in January after a high court ruling upheld a Maduro administration decision over her electoral exclusion due to alleged financial irregularities that occurred when she was a national legislator.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But as public pressure tightened the noose around Maduro administration for a free and fair elections, the government allowed Machado to nominate a different candidate. Edmundo Gonzalez became the consensus choice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the Opposition wins Sunday's elections, Gonzalez will be the president. But Machado is widely perceived to be the real power behind a potential Edmundo presidency.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Venezuela opposition registers presidential candidate to keep spot on ballot</strong></p>

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<p>For Indian readers of WION, this will be akin to Sonia Gandhi-Dr Manmohan Singh arrangement during Congress-led United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) government in India (2004-2014), when Dr Manmohan Singh was the prime minister but Sonia Gandhi was widely perceived to be the real power figure in and beyond New Delhi's corridors of power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with New York Times, Machado said that she admires former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the conservative icon known for her fealty to the free market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For her economic preference, Venezuelan journalists call her the country's "iron lady", much like Thatcher.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Machado is a mother of three adult children, all of whom live abroad.</p>

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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, denounced by the western media as an 'autocrat' ruling the oil-rich South American nation since March 2013, is facing a formidable challenge in this Sunday's presidential elections.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, denounced by the western media as an 'autocrat' ruling the oil-rich South American nation since March 2013, is facing a formidable challenge in this Sunday's presidential elections. The challenge is from a little-known diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez. But the driving force behind Gonzalez's campaign is Maria Corina Machado, an industrial engineer-turned-politician who has remained a central figure in anti-Maduro protests amid Venezuelan hyperinflation in recent years. Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez looks on during a campaign rally for the presidential election in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela, July 13, 2024 | Reuters A recent Machado profile in the New York Times paints a picture of remarkable popularity that Machado appears to helm over ahead of the presidential elections. The elections on Sunday (July 28) will test her popularity. Why Machado is not presidential candidate against Nicolas Maduro? This is because Machado was barred from ballot in January after a high court ruling upheld a Maduro administration decision over her electoral exclusion due to alleged financial irregularities that occurred when she was a national legislator. But as public pressure tightened the noose around Maduro administration for a free and fair elections, the government allowed Machado to nominate a different candidate. Edmundo Gonzalez became the consensus choice. If the Opposition wins Sunday's elections, Gonzalez will be the president. But Machado is widely perceived to be the real power behind a potential Edmundo presidency. Also watch | Venezuela opposition registers presidential candidate to keep spot on ballot × For Indian readers of WION, this will be akin to Sonia Gandhi-Dr Manmohan Singh arrangement during Congress-led United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) government in India (2004-2014), when Dr Manmohan Singh was the prime minister but Sonia Gandhi was widely perceived to be the real power figure in and beyond New Delhi's corridors of power. In an interview with New York Times, Machado said that she admires former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the conservative icon known for her fealty to the free market. For her economic preference, Venezuelan journalists call her the country's "iron lady", much like Thatcher. Machado is a mother of three adult children, all of whom live abroad. (With inputs from agencies)

Venezuela elections: Meet María Corina Machado, the 'Iron Lady' slaying her way to challenge President Maduro

<p>Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the Israel-Hamas war as a "clash between barbarism and civilisation" in an address to the United States Congress as over a thousand demonstrators protested outside the US Capitol against Israeli military operations in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is a fight between those glorify death and those who sanctify life," the Israeli PM&nbsp;told the US Congress in an address boycotted by top Democrats but euphorically welcomed by the Republicans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu appealed for his country and the United States to stand together in a landmark speech aimed at rallying support in a US Congress split over his military campaign in Gaza.</p>

<p>"For the forces of civilisation to triumph, America and Israel must stand together," the Israeli PM&nbsp;said, after arriving to applause and cheers from Republicans and a much more muted reception from Democrats.</p>

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<p>Iran is "virtually behind all the terrorism" in the Middle East, Netanyahu claimed&nbsp;and said&nbsp;the US is the "guardian of western civilization" that stands in the way of Iran's "maniacal plans".</p>

<p>The Israeli leader then takes&nbsp;members of the US Congress through the history of Iran and its relationship with the US since 1979, and says that Tehran "understands that to truly challenge America, it must first conquer the Middle East" by using "its many proxies, including the Houthis, Hezbollah and Hamas".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu said Israel is standing in the way of Iran's ambitions in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When we fight Iran, we’re fighting the most radical and murderous enemy of the United States of America," he said.</p>

<p>Netanyahu said Israel is committed to returning its citizens to northern Israel and it would "prefer to achieve this diplomatically".&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Israel "will do whatever it must do to restore security to our northern border and return our people safely to their homes”, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu said that Israel will achieve "total victory" against Hamas&nbsp;and that it will settle for "nothing less".</p>

<p>Total victory, Netanyahu said, means that Israel will fight until it destroys Hamas’ military capability, ends its rule in Gaza, and frees all the hostages from the Palestinian militant group's&nbsp;captivity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu, while referring to the post-war Gaza said, that his vision for the blockaded Palestinian enclave is that of a "demilitarised and de-radicalized Gaza."</p>

<p>"Israel does not seek to settle Gaza. But for the foreseeable future, we must retain overriding security control there to prevent the resurgence of terror, to ensure that Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel," the Israeli PM&nbsp;said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the Israel-Hamas war as a "clash between barbarism and civilisation" in an address to the United States Congress as over a thousand demonstrators protested outside the US Capitol against Israeli military operations in Gaza.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the Israel-Hamas war as a "clash between barbarism and civilisation" in an address to the United States Congress as over a thousand demonstrators protested outside the US Capitol against Israeli military operations in Gaza. "This is a fight between those glorify death and those who sanctify life," the Israeli PM told the US Congress in an address boycotted by top Democrats but euphorically welcomed by the Republicans. Netanyahu appealed for his country and the United States to stand together in a landmark speech aimed at rallying support in a US Congress split over his military campaign in Gaza. "For the forces of civilisation to triumph, America and Israel must stand together," the Israeli PM said, after arriving to applause and cheers from Republicans and a much more muted reception from Democrats. Also read | ‘Arrest war criminal’: Protests break out as Israeli PM Netanyahu addresses US Congress Iran is "virtually behind all the terrorism" in the Middle East, Netanyahu claimed and said the US is the "guardian of western civilization" that stands in the way of Iran's "maniacal plans". The Israeli leader then takes members of the US Congress through the history of Iran and its relationship with the US since 1979, and says that Tehran "understands that to truly challenge America, it must first conquer the Middle East" by using "its many proxies, including the Houthis, Hezbollah and Hamas". Netanyahu said Israel is standing in the way of Iran's ambitions in the region. "When we fight Iran, we’re fighting the most radical and murderous enemy of the United States of America," he said. Netanyahu said Israel is committed to returning its citizens to northern Israel and it would "prefer to achieve this diplomatically". But Israel "will do whatever it must do to restore security to our northern border and return our people safely to their homes”, he said. Netanyahu said that Israel will achieve "total victory" against Hamas and that it will settle for "nothing less". Total victory, Netanyahu said, means that Israel will fight until it destroys Hamas’ military capability, ends its rule in Gaza, and frees all the hostages from the Palestinian militant group's captivity. Netanyahu, while referring to the post-war Gaza said, that his vision for the blockaded Palestinian enclave is that of a "demilitarised and de-radicalized Gaza." "Israel does not seek to settle Gaza. But for the foreseeable future, we must retain overriding security control there to prevent the resurgence of terror, to ensure that Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel," the Israeli PM said. (With inputs from agencies)

Netanyahu tells joint session of US Congress Israel 'will win' Gaza war

<p>Nityanand Rai, the Minister of State for Home Affairs while addressing a supplementary question from Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said that active terrorists will either face imprisonment or be sent to "jahannum" (hell).</p>

<p>Rai reiterated the Prime Minister&nbsp;Narendra Modi government's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and added&nbsp;that security forces had killed 28 terrorists in the Union Territory over the past few days.</p>

<p>"The Modi government has zero tolerance for terrorism. We will end terrorism. They (terrorists) will be either in jail or jahannum. I want to assure the House," Rai declared.</p>

<p>Rai claimed that terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir had significantly decreased, from 7,217 during the UPA's tenure to 2,259 as of July this year.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;J&amp;K: One terrorist killed in Jammu &amp; Kashmir's Kupwara; fresh firing resumed, operation underway</strong></p>

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<p>"These incidents should not have happened. It is unfortunate, but the Opposition should not politicize this issue," Rai added.</p>

<p>Providing statistics to the Parliament, the Union Minister&nbsp;stated that 2,829 civilians and security personnel had lost their lives between 2004 and 2014, a figure that has decreased by 67 per cent since 2014.</p>

<p>Additionally, there has been a 69 per cent&nbsp;reduction in terror incidents.</p>

<p>Rai added the recent sacrifices of security personnel but noted that the number of neutralised terrorists was significantly higher.</p>

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<p>"In the last few days, 28 terrorists have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir. It's saddening that some of our soldiers have also been killed, but their numbers are much lower compared to the terrorists neutralized," he said.</p>

<p>Rai further reported that Jammu and Kashmir had seen a surge in tourism, with 2.11 crore tourists visiting in 2023. "Peace has been restored there, which is why tourists are increasing," he added.</p>

<p>According to Rai, from January to June 2024, a total of 1,08,41,009 tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir. This followed an all-time high of 2,11,24,674 tourists in 2023, and 1,88,64,332 tourists in 2022, compared to 1,13,14,884 in 2021 and 34,70,834 in 2020.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Nityanand Rai, the Minister of State for Home Affairs while addressing a supplementary question from Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said that active terrorists will either face imprisonment or be sent to "jahannum" (hell).

Nityanand Rai, the Minister of State for Home Affairs while addressing a supplementary question from Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said that active terrorists will either face imprisonment or be sent to "jahannum" (hell). Rai reiterated the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and added that security forces had killed 28 terrorists in the Union Territory over the past few days. "The Modi government has zero tolerance for terrorism. We will end terrorism. They (terrorists) will be either in jail or jahannum. I want to assure the House," Rai declared. Rai claimed that terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir had significantly decreased, from 7,217 during the UPA's tenure to 2,259 as of July this year. Also watch | J&K: One terrorist killed in Jammu & Kashmir's Kupwara; fresh firing resumed, operation underway × "These incidents should not have happened. It is unfortunate, but the Opposition should not politicize this issue," Rai added. Providing statistics to the Parliament, the Union Minister stated that 2,829 civilians and security personnel had lost their lives between 2004 and 2014, a figure that has decreased by 67 per cent since 2014. Additionally, there has been a 69 per cent reduction in terror incidents. Rai added the recent sacrifices of security personnel but noted that the number of neutralised terrorists was significantly higher. Also read | Is Liquid IED a new challenge for the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir? "In the last few days, 28 terrorists have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir. It's saddening that some of our soldiers have also been killed, but their numbers are much lower compared to the terrorists neutralized," he said. Rai further reported that Jammu and Kashmir had seen a surge in tourism, with 2.11 crore tourists visiting in 2023. "Peace has been restored there, which is why tourists are increasing," he added. According to Rai, from January to June 2024, a total of 1,08,41,009 tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir. This followed an all-time high of 2,11,24,674 tourists in 2023, and 1,88,64,332 tourists in 2022, compared to 1,13,14,884 in 2021 and 34,70,834 in 2020. (With inputs from agencies)

'Jail or Hell': Indian minister lays out choice for Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir

<p>A man in his early 20s who severely injured acclaimed author Salman Rushdie in August 2022 in western New York now faces a new charge of supporting Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based and Iran-back militant-political group that the US describes as a terrorist group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An indictment unsealed in US. District Court in Buffalo on Wednesday (July 24) charged Hadi Matar with providing material support to Hezbollah, sometime between September 2020 and August 2022.</p>

<p>The indictment, however, did not detail what evidence linked Matar to the group.</p>

<p>The federal charge comes after Matar earlier this month rejected an offer by state prosecutors to recommend a shorter prison sentence if he agreed to plead guilty in Chautauqua County Court, where he is charged with attempted murder and assault.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Matar, 26, is imprisoned without bail since the 2022 attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On August 12, 2022, Matar stabbed Rushdie more than a dozen times for about 27 seconds, as the acclaimed writer was on-stage about to give a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Knife wounds blinded Rushdie in one eye. The event moderator, Henry Reese, was also wounded.</p>

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<p>After recovering from the wounds following weeks of rehabilitation, Rushdie wrote down the details of the attack in an intimate memoir '<em>Knife, Meditations After An Attempted Murder</em>'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Booker Prize-winning author described his would-be assassin with a single letter: A.</p>

<p>The knife attack on Rushdie came over 33&nbsp;years after that Valentine's Day of 1989, when Iran's then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declared his novel 'The Satanic Verses' blasphemous and issued a fatwa ordering his execution and "all those involved in its publication."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;WION Wideangle | Salman Rushdie attack: The World of Fatwas, decoded</strong></p>

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<p>In the book, Rushdie&nbsp;challenges the very orthodoxy that filled 'A.' with hatred vile enough that he nearly killed Rushdie for purportedly being "disingenuous".</p>

<p>Rushdie defends an artist's and art's right to exist because, without art, "our ability to think, to see freshly, and to renew our world would wither and die".&nbsp;</p>


A man in his early 20s who severely injured acclaimed author Salman Rushdie in August 2022 in western New York now faces a new charge of supporting Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based and Iran-back militant-political group that the US describes as a terrorist group.

A man in his early 20s who severely injured acclaimed author Salman Rushdie in August 2022 in western New York now faces a new charge of supporting Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based and Iran-back militant-political group that the US describes as a terrorist group. An indictment unsealed in US. District Court in Buffalo on Wednesday (July 24) charged Hadi Matar with providing material support to Hezbollah, sometime between September 2020 and August 2022. The indictment, however, did not detail what evidence linked Matar to the group. The federal charge comes after Matar earlier this month rejected an offer by state prosecutors to recommend a shorter prison sentence if he agreed to plead guilty in Chautauqua County Court, where he is charged with attempted murder and assault. Matar, 26, is imprisoned without bail since the 2022 attack. On August 12, 2022, Matar stabbed Rushdie more than a dozen times for about 27 seconds, as the acclaimed writer was on-stage about to give a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution. Knife wounds blinded Rushdie in one eye. The event moderator, Henry Reese, was also wounded. Also read | Salman Rushdie's 'Knife' cuts open an empowering defence of free speech After recovering from the wounds following weeks of rehabilitation, Rushdie wrote down the details of the attack in an intimate memoir 'Knife, Meditations After An Attempted Murder'. The Booker Prize-winning author described his would-be assassin with a single letter: A. The knife attack on Rushdie came over 33 years after that Valentine's Day of 1989, when Iran's then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declared his novel 'The Satanic Verses' blasphemous and issued a fatwa ordering his execution and "all those involved in its publication." Also watch | WION Wideangle | Salman Rushdie attack: The World of Fatwas, decoded × In the book, Rushdie challenges the very orthodoxy that filled 'A.' with hatred vile enough that he nearly killed Rushdie for purportedly being "disingenuous". Rushdie defends an artist's and art's right to exist because, without art, "our ability to think, to see freshly, and to renew our world would wither and die".

Salman Rushdie’s would be-assassin charged with supporting terror group Hezbollah

<p>A Pakistani woman who was in search of a job allegedly faced sexual advances from several potential employers. An X user Adina Hira shared her ordeal on social media about how&nbsp;she was applying for jobs as a fresher and received "special" requests from hiring managers. Hira also posted screenshots of her alleged conversations with people who offered the&nbsp;job&nbsp;to showcase the reality.</p>

<p>"Being a girl in Pakistan is too difficult! I applied for a job on the Indeed website, which was for fresh graduates, and this is the message I received. It's unbelievable! Who knows how many innocent girls they must have taken advantage of? When a fresh graduate looks for a job," wrote Hira in the post.</p>

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<p>In the screenshots, one of the hiring persons told her that she "needs to be ready to cooperate with the boss regarding any activities." When Hira asked him to expand on it, the person said, "have to spend some quality time with your boss."</p>

<p>In another screenshot, a person named Sadam Bhukari told Hira that she would need to "arrange meetings, manage travel arrangements, attend calls, and fulfil some special and personal tasks for the boss."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;How Covid-19 boosted women workforce | Details</strong></p>

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<p>An X user suggested that Hira should also&nbsp;"call them out on LinkedIn, get the support of the community so we can warn others."</p>

<p>Another X user commented, "File an appeal for harassment with federal ombudsperson. It's the safest &amp; quickest way to get justice. They will have to pay for this."</p>

<p>A third X user shared, "Good job taking the first step exposing the criminal employer. Now, take it further and post their address and the names of the individuals who are involved. Most girls don't take this step in Pakistan, India and third-world countries. So nice job once again. Every girl must not fear these animals regardless of how much money they offer or whoever they are. Never remain silent."</p>

<p>A fourth person said, "This is absolutely disgusting. If he's demanding sexual favours so casually from employees, one can only wonder what he's done to others who are already working for him. He cannot be in power."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A Pakistani woman who was in search of a job allegedly faced sexual advances from several potential employers. An X user Adina Hira shared her ordeal on social media about how she was applying for jobs as a fresher and received "special" requests from hiring managers.

A Pakistani woman who was in search of a job allegedly faced sexual advances from several potential employers. An X user Adina Hira shared her ordeal on social media about how she was applying for jobs as a fresher and received "special" requests from hiring managers. Hira also posted screenshots of her alleged conversations with people who offered the job to showcase the reality. "Being a girl in Pakistan is too difficult! I applied for a job on the Indeed website, which was for fresh graduates, and this is the message I received. It's unbelievable! Who knows how many innocent girls they must have taken advantage of? When a fresh graduate looks for a job," wrote Hira in the post. Also read | Indian woman dies by suicide over body-shaming, bullying and harassment at workplace In the screenshots, one of the hiring persons told her that she "needs to be ready to cooperate with the boss regarding any activities." When Hira asked him to expand on it, the person said, "have to spend some quality time with your boss." In another screenshot, a person named Sadam Bhukari told Hira that she would need to "arrange meetings, manage travel arrangements, attend calls, and fulfil some special and personal tasks for the boss." Also watch | How Covid-19 boosted women workforce | Details × An X user suggested that Hira should also "call them out on LinkedIn, get the support of the community so we can warn others." Another X user commented, "File an appeal for harassment with federal ombudsperson. It's the safest & quickest way to get justice. They will have to pay for this." A third X user shared, "Good job taking the first step exposing the criminal employer. Now, take it further and post their address and the names of the individuals who are involved. Most girls don't take this step in Pakistan, India and third-world countries. So nice job once again. Every girl must not fear these animals regardless of how much money they offer or whoever they are. Never remain silent." A fourth person said, "This is absolutely disgusting. If he's demanding sexual favours so casually from employees, one can only wonder what he's done to others who are already working for him. He cannot be in power." (With inputs from agencies)

'Spend quality time with boss': Pakistani woman shares creepy messages from potential employer

<p>FBI Director Christopher Wray, while testifying before the Republican-led House judiciary committee on Wednesday (July 24), said that the United States is in an "elevated threat environment" in the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The attempted assassination of the former president was an attack on our democracy and our democratic process and we will not and do not tolerate political violence of any kind, especially a despicable account of this magnitude," Wray said.</p>

<p>The FBI director said that the bureau agents are working "tirelessly" to learn what happened at the rally.</p>

<p>"We are going to leave no stone unturned," he said. "The shooter may be deceased but the FBI's investigation is very much ongoing."</p>

<p>Wray's promise comes in the wake of now-former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's appearance before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee earlier this week on Monday (July 22).</p>

<p>Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions and cited the FBI's investigation as the reason for her inability to provide lawmakers with certain information. She resigned on Wednesday (July 23) after a massive uproar on her responses, or lack thereof, during Monday's testimony.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Wray was asked whether Trump's would-be assassin&nbsp;Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, fired eight bullets before he was killed by a Secret Service sniper. The FBI chief&nbsp;confirmed that there were eight cartridges on the roof and later said that Crooks also had a drone.</p>

<p>The FBI is still trying to find out how he was able to fire so many shots, Wray said. He added that Crooks searched online about the assassination of former US President&nbsp;John F. Kennedy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Obviously I understand very much the intense interest and focus on the Secret Service's performance, actions, decision-making, etc.," the FBI chief&nbsp;said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Trump assassination attempt: Mystery persists over Thomas Crooks' motive</strong></p>

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<p>Wray said the bureau has not found any accomplices of Trump's would-be assassin "at this time" but added that more details may emerge once the investigation is concluded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also&nbsp;pushed back on lawmakers' threats to defund the FBI and described potential cuts to its funding as "incredibly short-sighted."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


FBI Director Christopher Wray, while testifying before the Republican-led House judiciary committee on Wednesday (July 24), said that the United States is in an "elevated threat environment" in the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.

FBI Director Christopher Wray, while testifying before the Republican-led House judiciary committee on Wednesday (July 24), said that the United States is in an "elevated threat environment" in the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. "The attempted assassination of the former president was an attack on our democracy and our democratic process and we will not and do not tolerate political violence of any kind, especially a despicable account of this magnitude," Wray said. The FBI director said that the bureau agents are working "tirelessly" to learn what happened at the rally. "We are going to leave no stone unturned," he said. "The shooter may be deceased but the FBI's investigation is very much ongoing." Wray's promise comes in the wake of now-former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's appearance before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee earlier this week on Monday (July 22). Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions and cited the FBI's investigation as the reason for her inability to provide lawmakers with certain information. She resigned on Wednesday (July 23) after a massive uproar on her responses, or lack thereof, during Monday's testimony. Also read | US Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle resigns days after Trump assassination attempt Wray was asked whether Trump's would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, fired eight bullets before he was killed by a Secret Service sniper. The FBI chief confirmed that there were eight cartridges on the roof and later said that Crooks also had a drone. The FBI is still trying to find out how he was able to fire so many shots, Wray said. He added that Crooks searched online about the assassination of former US President John F. Kennedy. "Obviously I understand very much the intense interest and focus on the Secret Service's performance, actions, decision-making, etc.," the FBI chief said. Also watch | Trump assassination attempt: Mystery persists over Thomas Crooks' motive × Wray said the bureau has not found any accomplices of Trump's would-be assassin "at this time" but added that more details may emerge once the investigation is concluded. He also pushed back on lawmakers' threats to defund the FBI and described potential cuts to its funding as "incredibly short-sighted." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination bid: FBI chief flags 'elevated threat' in senate testimony

<p>The body of the Indian Navy sailor, who was missing since India's warship INS Brahmaputra caught fire at the Mumbai naval dockyard earlier this week, has been found.</p>

<p>"The body of Sitendra Singh, Leading Seaman, has been found today after intensive diving operations," Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said.</p>

<p>Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and all personnel of the Indian Navy extend their deepest condolences to the family of Singh, he added.</p>

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<p>"The CNS (Chief of Navy Staff) was briefed on the mitigating actions taken to limit the extent of the damage, plan to recover and undertake repairs to restore the ship's functionality at the earliest. The CNS directed that all actions by the Command and Naval Headquarters to make INS Brahmaputra seaworthy and combat-ready are to be initiated immediately," the Navy said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The Indian Navy stands resolutely with the bereaved family in this hour of grief," it added.</p>

<p>The Navy said in a statement on Monday (July 22) that the ship was resting on its side after a major fire&nbsp;on the ship on July 21. The fire was brought under control with the assistance of firefighters from Mumbai's naval dockyard but it suffered "listing" to its port side.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India: INS Brahmaputra damaged as fire breaks out aboard ship</strong></p>

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<p>The Indian Navy said in a statement that the ship could not be brought to the upright position despite efforts.</p>

<p>"A fire had broken out onboard the Indian Naval Ship Brahmaputra, a multi-role frigate, on the evening of 21 July, 24 while she was undergoing refit. The fire was brought under control by the ship’s crew with the assistance of firefighters from the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai and other ships in the harbour, by the morning of 22 Jul 24. Further, follow-on actions including sanitisation checks for assessment of residual risk of fire were carried out," the Navy had said.</p>

<p>The INS Brahmaputra is the first indigenously built 'Brahmaputra' class guided missile frigate. It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in April 2000.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The body of the Indian Navy sailor, who was missing since India's warship INS Brahmaputra caught fire at the Mumbai naval dockyard earlier this week, has been found.

The body of the Indian Navy sailor, who was missing since India's warship INS Brahmaputra caught fire at the Mumbai naval dockyard earlier this week, has been found. "The body of Sitendra Singh, Leading Seaman, has been found today after intensive diving operations," Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and all personnel of the Indian Navy extend their deepest condolences to the family of Singh, he added. Also read | Indian Navy sailor missing after INS Brahmaputra catches fire, topples at Mumbai dockyard "The CNS (Chief of Navy Staff) was briefed on the mitigating actions taken to limit the extent of the damage, plan to recover and undertake repairs to restore the ship's functionality at the earliest. The CNS directed that all actions by the Command and Naval Headquarters to make INS Brahmaputra seaworthy and combat-ready are to be initiated immediately," the Navy said in a statement. "The Indian Navy stands resolutely with the bereaved family in this hour of grief," it added. The Navy said in a statement on Monday (July 22) that the ship was resting on its side after a major fire on the ship on July 21. The fire was brought under control with the assistance of firefighters from Mumbai's naval dockyard but it suffered "listing" to its port side. Also watch | India: INS Brahmaputra damaged as fire breaks out aboard ship × The Indian Navy said in a statement that the ship could not be brought to the upright position despite efforts. "A fire had broken out onboard the Indian Naval Ship Brahmaputra, a multi-role frigate, on the evening of 21 July, 24 while she was undergoing refit. The fire was brought under control by the ship’s crew with the assistance of firefighters from the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai and other ships in the harbour, by the morning of 22 Jul 24. Further, follow-on actions including sanitisation checks for assessment of residual risk of fire were carried out," the Navy had said. The INS Brahmaputra is the first indigenously built 'Brahmaputra' class guided missile frigate. It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in April 2000. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Navy's missing sailor aboard damaged INS Brahmaputra found dead

<p>A British army officer was seriously injured in a stabbing attack near&nbsp;barracks in southeast England, according to witnesses and police reports on Wednesday (July 24).</p>

<p>Kent Police confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder shortly after the incident. Authorities said that the attacker acted alone and that the stabbing is not believed to be related to terrorism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Investigators are exploring whether the suspect's mental health played a role in the attack.</p>

<p>The officer, in his 40s, sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to a hospital. He is reported to be in serious but stable condition.</p>

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<p>United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacted to the incident and said, "All our thoughts are with the soldier, his family, and our Armed Forces community, who serve to keep all of us safe. I wish him a swift recovery."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Defence Secretary John Healey also condemned the attack and described it as "shocking."</p>

<p>The incident occurred Tuesday (July 23) evening in Gillingham, approximately 30 miles (48.28 kilometres)&nbsp;southeast of London. Witnesses reported that a masked attacker on a motorcycle stabbed the officer before fleeing the scene.</p>

<p>Within half an hour, police arrested a suspect and seized several knives. British police typically do not release the names of suspects until they are formally charged.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;British Military Might 'Shrinking'</strong></p>

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<p>The location of the attack is near Brompton Barracks, the headquarters of the British Army's 1 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our thoughts are with the soldier and their family, and we request that their privacy is respected at this difficult time," the army said in a statement. "We will continue to work closely with Kent Police to understand what happened and support the investigation."</p>

<p>Attacks on soldiers in Britain are rare. In 2013, two men inspired by&nbsp;al-Qaeda murdered 25-year-old soldier Lee Rigby in London by stabbing him to death. The attackers were sentenced to life in prison.</p>

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A British army officer was seriously injured in a stabbing attack near barracks in southeast England, according to witnesses and police reports on Wednesday (July 24).

A British army officer was seriously injured in a stabbing attack near barracks in southeast England, according to witnesses and police reports on Wednesday (July 24). Kent Police confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder shortly after the incident. Authorities said that the attacker acted alone and that the stabbing is not believed to be related to terrorism. Investigators are exploring whether the suspect's mental health played a role in the attack. The officer, in his 40s, sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to a hospital. He is reported to be in serious but stable condition. Also read | British Army used solar panels manufactured by forced labour in China: Report United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacted to the incident and said, "All our thoughts are with the soldier, his family, and our Armed Forces community, who serve to keep all of us safe. I wish him a swift recovery." Defence Secretary John Healey also condemned the attack and described it as "shocking." The incident occurred Tuesday (July 23) evening in Gillingham, approximately 30 miles (48.28 kilometres) southeast of London. Witnesses reported that a masked attacker on a motorcycle stabbed the officer before fleeing the scene. Within half an hour, police arrested a suspect and seized several knives. British police typically do not release the names of suspects until they are formally charged. Also watch | British Military Might 'Shrinking' × The location of the attack is near Brompton Barracks, the headquarters of the British Army's 1 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment. "Our thoughts are with the soldier and their family, and we request that their privacy is respected at this difficult time," the army said in a statement. "We will continue to work closely with Kent Police to understand what happened and support the investigation." Attacks on soldiers in Britain are rare. In 2013, two men inspired by al-Qaeda murdered 25-year-old soldier Lee Rigby in London by stabbing him to death. The attackers were sentenced to life in prison. (With inputs from agencies)

British army officer stabbed in Kent; UK PM Starmer reacts

<p>The German government on Wednesday (July 24) officially banned the Hamburg-based Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and its affiliated sub-organisations after accusing the group of promoting the Iranian leadership's ideology and supporting Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ban coincided with police raids on 53 properties linked with individuals belonging to the now-banned organisations. As a result of the ban, four Shiite mosques in Germany will be closed, and the IZH's assets will be confiscated, according to the interior ministry.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Iranian Envoy Dr Iraj Ilahi speaks on Presidential elections, India Ties</strong></p>

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<p>Affiliated institutions in the federal states of Bremen, Bavaria, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin were also being investigated. The interior ministry said 53 properties were being searched, and four mosques were shut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development follows extensive investigations, including searches conducted in November. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said that the gathered material "confirmed the serious suspicions to such a degree that we ordered the ban today."</p>

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<p>According to Faeser, the IZH "promotes an Islamist-extremist, totalitarian ideology in Germany" and its affiliates "support the terrorists of Hezbollah and spread aggressive antisemitism."</p>

<p>The interior ministry further alleged that the IZH acts as the direct representative of Iran’s "Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution" in Germany, disseminating "the ideology of the Islamic Revolution in an aggressive and militant way" and seeking to instigate such a revolution within Germany.</p>

<p>Later in the day, Iran's foreign ministry summoned the German ambassador in Tehran over the ban on the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association, the official IRNA news agency reported.</p>

<p>The IZH, which operates Imam Ali mosque in Hamburg, was under surveillance by Germany's domestic intelligence agency for an extended period.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Imam Ali Mosque, known locally as the Blue Mosque, is one of Germany's oldest mosques.</p>

<p>In response to the accusations, the IZH earlier said that it "condemns every form of violence and extremism and has always advocated peace, tolerance, and interreligious dialogue."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The German government on Wednesday (July 24) officially banned the Hamburg-based Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and its affiliated sub-organisations after accusing the group of promoting the Iranian leadership's ideology and supporting Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group.

The German government on Wednesday (July 24) officially banned the Hamburg-based Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and its affiliated sub-organisations after accusing the group of promoting the Iranian leadership's ideology and supporting Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group. The ban coincided with police raids on 53 properties linked with individuals belonging to the now-banned organisations. As a result of the ban, four Shiite mosques in Germany will be closed, and the IZH's assets will be confiscated, according to the interior ministry. Also watch | Iranian Envoy Dr Iraj Ilahi speaks on Presidential elections, India Ties × Affiliated institutions in the federal states of Bremen, Bavaria, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin were also being investigated. The interior ministry said 53 properties were being searched, and four mosques were shut. The development follows extensive investigations, including searches conducted in November. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said that the gathered material "confirmed the serious suspicions to such a degree that we ordered the ban today." Also read | Iran criticises UN nuclear watchdog resolution, calls it ‘unwise’ According to Faeser, the IZH "promotes an Islamist-extremist, totalitarian ideology in Germany" and its affiliates "support the terrorists of Hezbollah and spread aggressive antisemitism." The interior ministry further alleged that the IZH acts as the direct representative of Iran’s "Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution" in Germany, disseminating "the ideology of the Islamic Revolution in an aggressive and militant way" and seeking to instigate such a revolution within Germany. Later in the day, Iran's foreign ministry summoned the German ambassador in Tehran over the ban on the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association, the official IRNA news agency reported. The IZH, which operates Imam Ali mosque in Hamburg, was under surveillance by Germany's domestic intelligence agency for an extended period. The Imam Ali Mosque, known locally as the Blue Mosque, is one of Germany's oldest mosques. In response to the accusations, the IZH earlier said that it "condemns every form of violence and extremism and has always advocated peace, tolerance, and interreligious dialogue." (With inputs from agencies)

Iran-Germany showdown begins over ban on Hamburg’s Islamic Centre, mosques' closure

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