Rukamani Devi Nishad, sister of late Phoolan Devi, on Sunday joined the Samajwadi Party in the presence of party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

On joining the party, Rukamani said that she feels like coming home.

Besides her, Ramakant Yadav also joined the Samajwadi Party. "It feels like coming back home," he said.

Akhilesh Yadav said the Samajwadi Party has become stronger and with the people`s support, it will win the next state Assembly elections.&nbsp;

Rukamani Devi Nishad, sister of late Phoolan Devi, on Sunday joined the Samajwadi Party in the presence of party chief Akhilesh Yadav. On joining the party, Rukamani said that she feels like coming home.

Rukamani Devi Nishad, sister of late Phoolan Devi, on Sunday joined the Samajwadi Party in the presence of party chief Akhilesh Yadav. On joining the party, Rukamani said that she feels like coming home. Besides her, Ramakant Yadav also joined the Samajwadi Party. "It feels like coming back home," he said. Akhilesh Yadav said the Samajwadi Party has become stronger and with the people`s support, it will win the next state Assembly elections.

Phoolan Devi's sister joins Samajwadi Party

Tamil people are not opposed to Hindi and students in schools and colleges should have the option to study Hindi, said Shiv Sena`s state unit chief Radhakrishnan on Sunday.

"There is a strong opinion that Tamil people are opposed to Hindi, which is wrong. There will be an agitation to support Hindi in the state. Students in schools and colleges should have the option to study Hindi," Radhakrishnan told ANI.

The state unit of Shiv Sena on Sunday organised a demonstration today where apart from clearing their stand on the issue of Hindi, they made some other demands as well.

"So many Hindutva activists have been arrested in Tamil Nadu and they are in jails. They should be released immediately," demanded the Shiv Sena leader.

"Temple properties and rich ornaments of Hindu temples were looted in which so many politicians are involved. Temple lands to the extent of 5 lakh acre were encroached upon by politicians and others. All these properties should be recovered and utilised for the welfare of poor Hindus of the state," added Radhakrishnan.&nbsp; 
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Tamil people are not opposed to Hindi and students in schools and colleges should have the option to study Hindi, said Shiv Sena`s state unit chief Radhakrishnan on Sunday.

Tamil people are not opposed to Hindi and students in schools and colleges should have the option to study Hindi, said Shiv Sena`s state unit chief Radhakrishnan on Sunday. "There is a strong opinion that Tamil people are opposed to Hindi, which is wrong. There will be an agitation to support Hindi in the state. Students in schools and colleges should have the option to study Hindi," Radhakrishnan told ANI. The state unit of Shiv Sena on Sunday organised a demonstration today where apart from clearing their stand on the issue of Hindi, they made some other demands as well. "So many Hindutva activists have been arrested in Tamil Nadu and they are in jails. They should be released immediately," demanded the Shiv Sena leader. "Temple properties and rich ornaments of Hindu temples were looted in which so many politicians are involved. Temple lands to the extent of 5 lakh acre were encroached upon by politicians and others. All these properties should be recovered and utilised for the welfare of poor Hindus of the state," added Radhakrishnan.

Tamils are not opposed to Hindi: Shiv Sena

A day after the Jammu and Kashmir government allowed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/national-conference-delegation-meets-farooq-abdullah-in-srinagar-clarifies-stand-on-article-370-254060">National Conference delegation</a> to meet party leaders Farook Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, a 10 member delegation of PDP leaders was also permitted to meet party chief Mahbooba Mufti.

The PDP leaders are scheduled to meet Mehbooba Mufti&nbsp;in Srinagar on Monday.

Speaking to ANI, PDP leader Firdous Tak said, "In the morning, we had requested the Governor to allow us to meet our party chief. Our request has been accepted. We will discuss the current situation and every other issue related to Jammu and Kashmir with Mufti. It has been two months since she and various other party leaders were put under detention."

Political leaders from Kashmir have been put under preventive detention following the abrogation of Article 370 which provided special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leader Farooq and Omar Abdullah were prominent leaders who were placed under preventive detention by the Jammu and Kashmir administration.

The government had on August 5 scrapped the provision of the article, which took away the special rights enjoyed by the people of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

A 15 member delegation of the National Conference on Sunday met with their party president Farooq Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar where he is currently under house arrest since the abrogation of Article 370. The delegation will meet his son, Omar Abdullah, separately, later in the day.

(With inputs from ANI)

A day after the Jammu and Kashmir government allowed National Conference delegation to meet party leaders Farook Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, a 10 member delegation of PDP leaders was also permitted to meet party chief Mahbooba Mufti.

A day after the Jammu and Kashmir government allowed National Conference delegation to meet party leaders Farook Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, a 10 member delegation of PDP leaders was also permitted to meet party chief Mahbooba Mufti. The PDP leaders are scheduled to meet Mehbooba Mufti in Srinagar on Monday. Speaking to ANI, PDP leader Firdous Tak said, "In the morning, we had requested the Governor to allow us to meet our party chief. Our request has been accepted. We will discuss the current situation and every other issue related to Jammu and Kashmir with Mufti. It has been two months since she and various other party leaders were put under detention." Political leaders from Kashmir have been put under preventive detention following the abrogation of Article 370 which provided special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leader Farooq and Omar Abdullah were prominent leaders who were placed under preventive detention by the Jammu and Kashmir administration. The government had on August 5 scrapped the provision of the article, which took away the special rights enjoyed by the people of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31. A 15 member delegation of the National Conference on Sunday met with their party president Farooq Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar where he is currently under house arrest since the abrogation of Article 370. The delegation will meet his son, Omar Abdullah, separately, later in the day. (With inputs from ANI)

After NC delegation meets Farooq Abdullah, PDP leaders also allowed to meet Mehbooba Mufti

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Sunday said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was following the court`s order with respect to cutting of trees in Aarey Colony.

Speaking to ANI, Somaiya said, "We acknowledge and respect the judiciary. BJP and Fadnavis government respect the Constitution. It is following the court`s order in Aarey Colony."

"It is very painful that some activists are comparing Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis with General Dyer. We strongly oppose it. If required, we will approach the Election Commission to complain about it," he said.

"With the metro rail project, our intention is to reduce the pressure from Mumbai local trains," he said.

"We don`t want to delay the project anymore. If the project is further delayed, then the ultimate burden will be on Mumbaikars," he added.&nbsp;

A local court on Saturday sent 29 people to judicial custody for five days while police detained 55 others in connection with protests against the cutting of trees in the Aarey Colony area.

According to the police, as many as 38 people were arrested out of which 29 were produced before the Borivali Court, which sent them to judicial custody.

The protesters opposed the cutting of trees for the construction of the car shed of the metro station. They have demanded the relocation of the bus depot, which is a part of the Metro III project.&nbsp;

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Sunday said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was following the court`s order with respect to cutting of trees in Aarey Colony. Speaking to ANI, Somaiya said, "We acknowledge and respect the judiciary.

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Sunday said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was following the court`s order with respect to cutting of trees in Aarey Colony. Speaking to ANI, Somaiya said, "We acknowledge and respect the judiciary. BJP and Fadnavis government respect the Constitution. It is following the court`s order in Aarey Colony." "It is very painful that some activists are comparing Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis with General Dyer. We strongly oppose it. If required, we will approach the Election Commission to complain about it," he said. "With the metro rail project, our intention is to reduce the pressure from Mumbai local trains," he said. "We don`t want to delay the project anymore. If the project is further delayed, then the ultimate burden will be on Mumbaikars," he added. A local court on Saturday sent 29 people to judicial custody for five days while police detained 55 others in connection with protests against the cutting of trees in the Aarey Colony area. According to the police, as many as 38 people were arrested out of which 29 were produced before the Borivali Court, which sent them to judicial custody. The protesters opposed the cutting of trees for the construction of the car shed of the metro station. They have demanded the relocation of the bus depot, which is a part of the Metro III project.

Mumbai: Government is following court's decision in Aarey Colony, says BJP leader Somaiya

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has engraved the name of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, who was killed in 1990 by separatist Yasin Malik-led Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), on the National War Memorial in Delhi.&nbsp;

"The name of Sqn Ldr Khanna has been included on the National War Memorial after the Air Headquarters cleared the case in this regard," IAF sources said here.

The decision was taken in the last week of September by the Indian Air Force.

The names of personnel killed in action are provided by the respective services to the National War Memorial and they are then put up on the walls there along with the detail of action in which they had laid down their lives.

Yasin Malik who heads a banned faction named Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) is accused of being involved in the killing of four Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel - including Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna - in Kashmir, in 1990.

On January 25, 1990, four IAF personnel, including Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, were killed in firing by JKLF terrorists.

The names of the other three personnel killed that day have already been included in the list of IAF soldiers killed in action but somehow his name was not included.

Malik was charge-sheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) before the TADA court in Jammu on August 31, 1990, in connection with the case.

Malik, who has been arrested in a terror funding case by the National Investigative Agency (NIA) and currently lodged in Tihar Jail, would be produced in the special court through video conferencing on October 23.

Nirmal Khanna, the wife of Squadron Leader Khanna, has been fighting for justice for her late husband. She hailed the inclusion of her husband`s name in the National War Memorial.&nbsp;

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has engraved the name of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, who was killed in 1990 by separatist Yasin Malik-led Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), on the National War Memorial in Delhi.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has engraved the name of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, who was killed in 1990 by separatist Yasin Malik-led Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), on the National War Memorial in Delhi. "The name of Sqn Ldr Khanna has been included on the National War Memorial after the Air Headquarters cleared the case in this regard," IAF sources said here. The decision was taken in the last week of September by the Indian Air Force. The names of personnel killed in action are provided by the respective services to the National War Memorial and they are then put up on the walls there along with the detail of action in which they had laid down their lives. Yasin Malik who heads a banned faction named Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) is accused of being involved in the killing of four Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel - including Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna - in Kashmir, in 1990. On January 25, 1990, four IAF personnel, including Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, were killed in firing by JKLF terrorists. The names of the other three personnel killed that day have already been included in the list of IAF soldiers killed in action but somehow his name was not included. Malik was charge-sheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) before the TADA court in Jammu on August 31, 1990, in connection with the case. Malik, who has been arrested in a terror funding case by the National Investigative Agency (NIA) and currently lodged in Tihar Jail, would be produced in the special court through video conferencing on October 23. Nirmal Khanna, the wife of Squadron Leader Khanna, has been fighting for justice for her late husband. She hailed the inclusion of her husband`s name in the National War Memorial.

IAF engraves name of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna on National War Memorial

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Sunday re-elected as the president of the Janata Dal (United) unopposed for the next three years.

The last date of filing nomination for the post was October 5 and except the Bihar Chief Minister, no other leader had filed the nomination.

Speaking to ANI, national election officer of JD(U), Anil Hedge said, "On September 27, a notification was issued for the election to the post of JDU party president."

He said the last date for filing nomination was October 4.&nbsp;

"As till date, only Nitish Kumar has filed nominations and October 5 being the day for scrutiny and him being the only candidate for the post, therefore, I announced his election unopposed," he said.

The certificate for re-election as JDU president for Nitish Kumar was handed over to his representative Sanjay Kumar Singh, who is an MLC from Bihar, by Hedge at the party office in the national capital.

Bihar`s Water Resources Minister Sanjay Jha congratulated Kumar on his re-election and expressed the hope that under his guidance, the party will retain power in the elections.

"I congratulate Nitish Kumar on becoming the party president again. Under his leadership, the JDU will form government again in Bihar in 2020 and once again he will become the Chief Minister of the state," Jha told ANI here.

"Kumar is a visionary leader not only in Bihar but he is one of the best political figures in the country. I am proud to work under his leadership, " Jha added.

Under Kumar`s leadership, JDU bagged 16 out of the 17 Lok Sabha seats it contested in the 2019 general elections while 7 MLAs of the party won in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly election.JDU is also planning to fight on all seats in the soon to be held Jharkhand and Delhi assembly elections.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Sunday re-elected as the president of the Janata Dal (United) unopposed for the next three years. The last date of filing nomination for the post was October 5 and except the Bihar Chief Minister, no other leader had filed the nomination.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Sunday re-elected as the president of the Janata Dal (United) unopposed for the next three years. The last date of filing nomination for the post was October 5 and except the Bihar Chief Minister, no other leader had filed the nomination. Speaking to ANI, national election officer of JD(U), Anil Hedge said, "On September 27, a notification was issued for the election to the post of JDU party president." He said the last date for filing nomination was October 4. "As till date, only Nitish Kumar has filed nominations and October 5 being the day for scrutiny and him being the only candidate for the post, therefore, I announced his election unopposed," he said. The certificate for re-election as JDU president for Nitish Kumar was handed over to his representative Sanjay Kumar Singh, who is an MLC from Bihar, by Hedge at the party office in the national capital. Bihar`s Water Resources Minister Sanjay Jha congratulated Kumar on his re-election and expressed the hope that under his guidance, the party will retain power in the elections. "I congratulate Nitish Kumar on becoming the party president again. Under his leadership, the JDU will form government again in Bihar in 2020 and once again he will become the Chief Minister of the state," Jha told ANI here. "Kumar is a visionary leader not only in Bihar but he is one of the best political figures in the country. I am proud to work under his leadership, " Jha added. Under Kumar`s leadership, JDU bagged 16 out of the 17 Lok Sabha seats it contested in the 2019 general elections while 7 MLAs of the party won in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly election.JDU is also planning to fight on all seats in the soon to be held Jharkhand and Delhi assembly elections.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar re-elected as JDU president unopposed

Two months after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/political-leaders-from-kashmir-under-preventive-detention-to-be-released-soon-jk-administration-253517">government detained political leaders</a> from Jammu and Kashmir, a delegation of National Conference leaders on Saturday was allowed to meet the father-son duo Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah.

The meeting is scheduled for Sunday and will take place in Srinagar.

"Today, we've got the confirmation that a delegation will be allowed to meet Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah. A 15-member delegation of NC leaders, all of them former legislators, is going to Srinagar tomorrow morning, " National Conference leader Devender Rana said in Jammu.

"The delegation led by provincial president Devender Singh Rana and comprising of former party legislators will leave by Indigo flight from Jammu on October 6 in the morning," party spokesperson&nbsp;Madan Mantoo&nbsp;said.

The spokesperson informed that the government gave permission after a request was made by Rana to Governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday.

Political leaders from Kashmir have been put under preventive detention following the abrogation of Article 370 which provided special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leader Farooq and Omar Abdullah were prominent leaders who were placed under preventive detention by the Jammu and Kashmir administration.

The government had on August 5 scrapped the provision of the article, which took away the special rights enjoyed by the people of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31.

(With inputs from ANI)

Two months after the government detained political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, a delegation of National Conference leaders on Saturday was allowed to meet the father-son duo Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah.

Two months after the government detained political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, a delegation of National Conference leaders on Saturday was allowed to meet the father-son duo Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah. The meeting is scheduled for Sunday and will take place in Srinagar. "Today, we've got the confirmation that a delegation will be allowed to meet Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah. A 15-member delegation of NC leaders, all of them former legislators, is going to Srinagar tomorrow morning, " National Conference leader Devender Rana said in Jammu. "The delegation led by provincial president Devender Singh Rana and comprising of former party legislators will leave by Indigo flight from Jammu on October 6 in the morning," party spokesperson Madan Mantoo said. The spokesperson informed that the government gave permission after a request was made by Rana to Governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday. Political leaders from Kashmir have been put under preventive detention following the abrogation of Article 370 which provided special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leader Farooq and Omar Abdullah were prominent leaders who were placed under preventive detention by the Jammu and Kashmir administration. The government had on August 5 scrapped the provision of the article, which took away the special rights enjoyed by the people of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The UTs will come into being on October 31. (With inputs from ANI)

National Conference delegation allowed to meet Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah

A 15 member delegation of the National Conference on Sunday met with their party president Farooq Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar where he is currently under house arrest since abrogation of Article 370.

The delegation will meet his son, Omar Abdullah, separately, later in the day.

The meeting comes a day after the party was permitted by Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik to meet the father-son duo.

Farooq, clad in a grey suit and signature headgear, looked hale and hearty. He flashed a victory sign as he stood with the visiting party leaders and wife Molly Abdullah for a photograph.

Speaking to ANI before entering the residence of the chief, party lawmaker Akbar Lone cleared the party`s stand on the abrogation of the region`s special status. "We have been cheated. We are trying to bring Article 370 back."

Another lawmaker, Hasnain Masoodi, who met Abdullah, echoed similar sentiments and sought "everything to be rolled back to what it was prior to August 5".

"We expect the central government to take cognizance of the constitutional issue. The constitution has been disregarded and assaulted," he said.

Masoodi said that everything is "meaningless" as Article 370, 35A and special status are the "primary importance" for the party.

"The bottom line is that whatever was done was unilateral and done without consulting the stakeholders," he added.

After the Central government decided to revoke the special constitutional status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir (J&amp;K) under Article 370, two months ago, the region was placed under a communications blockade and several mainstream political leaders, including the father-son duo and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti were put under house arrest.

A 15 member delegation of the National Conference on Sunday met with their party president Farooq Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar where he is currently under house arrest since abrogation of Article 370.

A 15 member delegation of the National Conference on Sunday met with their party president Farooq Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar where he is currently under house arrest since abrogation of Article 370. The delegation will meet his son, Omar Abdullah, separately, later in the day. The meeting comes a day after the party was permitted by Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik to meet the father-son duo. Farooq, clad in a grey suit and signature headgear, looked hale and hearty. He flashed a victory sign as he stood with the visiting party leaders and wife Molly Abdullah for a photograph. Speaking to ANI before entering the residence of the chief, party lawmaker Akbar Lone cleared the party`s stand on the abrogation of the region`s special status. "We have been cheated. We are trying to bring Article 370 back." Another lawmaker, Hasnain Masoodi, who met Abdullah, echoed similar sentiments and sought "everything to be rolled back to what it was prior to August 5". "We expect the central government to take cognizance of the constitutional issue. The constitution has been disregarded and assaulted," he said. Masoodi said that everything is "meaningless" as Article 370, 35A and special status are the "primary importance" for the party. "The bottom line is that whatever was done was unilateral and done without consulting the stakeholders," he added. After the Central government decided to revoke the special constitutional status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) under Article 370, two months ago, the region was placed under a communications blockade and several mainstream political leaders, including the father-son duo and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti were put under house arrest.

National Conference delegation meets Farooq Abdullah in Srinagar, clarifies stand on Article 370

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was on Saturday referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for a medical check-up after he complained of stomach ache.

Following a medical check-up, he was later taken back to Tihar jail.

This comes after the Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the CBI on a plea by Chidambaram against the order of the Delhi High Court that dismissed his bail plea in the INX Media case.

A bench of Justice R Banumathi and Justice Hrishikesh Roy issued a notice to the CBI and asked it to file a reply on the plea while posting the matter for hearing on October 15.

Chidambaram is facing probe for alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union finance minister.

While the CBI is probing the corruption allegations, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is looking into money laundering allegations against him in the case.

The CBI had arrested Chidambaram on August 21.&nbsp;

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was on Saturday referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for a medical check-up after he complained of stomach ache.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was on Saturday referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for a medical check-up after he complained of stomach ache. Following a medical check-up, he was later taken back to Tihar jail. This comes after the Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the CBI on a plea by Chidambaram against the order of the Delhi High Court that dismissed his bail plea in the INX Media case. A bench of Justice R Banumathi and Justice Hrishikesh Roy issued a notice to the CBI and asked it to file a reply on the plea while posting the matter for hearing on October 15. Chidambaram is facing probe for alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union finance minister. While the CBI is probing the corruption allegations, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is looking into money laundering allegations against him in the case. The CBI had arrested Chidambaram on August 21.

Chidambaram taken back to Tihar after medical check-up at AIIMS 

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has frozen the bank accounts of Joy Thomas, the suspended Managing Director of the Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank.

This comes after a local court here sent Thomas to police custody till October 17 on Saturday.

Thomas was arrested yesterday after the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police registered a case against senior officials of Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL) and PMC bank in connection with a fraud of over Rs 4,355 crore.&nbsp;

He was on the run after the case was registered.

Thomas had on September 28 admitted that the bank did not report the financial exposure to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for over six years.

The promoters of debt-ridden Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL) Rakesh and Sarang Wadhawan, accused in PMC Bank scam, were sent to police custody till October 9 yesterday.

The duo was arrested after they failed to cooperate in the investigation.

A total of 10 out of 44 accounts that led to the bank falling in debt were linked to HDIL.&nbsp;

Personal accounts of the accused were among those 10 accounts.

According to the police, PMC bank officials gave loans to HDIL between 2008 and 2019 despite no repayment of the previous loans.

The FIR was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including criminal breach of trust, cheating, and forgery.&nbsp;

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has frozen the bank accounts of Joy Thomas, the suspended Managing Director of the Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank.

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has frozen the bank accounts of Joy Thomas, the suspended Managing Director of the Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank. This comes after a local court here sent Thomas to police custody till October 17 on Saturday. Thomas was arrested yesterday after the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police registered a case against senior officials of Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL) and PMC bank in connection with a fraud of over Rs 4,355 crore. He was on the run after the case was registered. Thomas had on September 28 admitted that the bank did not report the financial exposure to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for over six years. The promoters of debt-ridden Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL) Rakesh and Sarang Wadhawan, accused in PMC Bank scam, were sent to police custody till October 9 yesterday. The duo was arrested after they failed to cooperate in the investigation. A total of 10 out of 44 accounts that led to the bank falling in debt were linked to HDIL. Personal accounts of the accused were among those 10 accounts. According to the police, PMC bank officials gave loans to HDIL between 2008 and 2019 despite no repayment of the previous loans. The FIR was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including criminal breach of trust, cheating, and forgery.

PMC Bank case: EOW freezes bank accounts of former MD

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that he will deal with the "murderers of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/aarey-row-38-arrested-55-detained-during-protest-against-cutting-of-trees-253962">Aarey forest</a> in the best possible way" after forming the government again in Maharashtra.

"Aarey is the most important issue for me right now. Whatever is happening today, whatever was happening yesterday and whatever will happen in future, I will take detailed and in-depth information of what the situation is and will speak firmly and directly on the issue," Thackeray told media here.

"The upcoming government will be our government and once our government comes into power once again, we will deal with the murderers of Aarey forest in the best possible way we can," he added.

This comes after a local court on Saturday sent 29 people to judicial custody for five days while police detained 55 others in connection with protests against the cutting of trees in Aarey colony area.

According to the police, as many as 38 people were arrested out of which 29 were produced before the Borivali Court, which sent them to judicial custody.

In addition to these, the police also detained 55 protesters for allegedly violating the prohibitory orders imposed near the Aarey colony area.

 
Since late-night itself, many protestors gathered at the site to raise their voice against the felling of trees.&nbsp;

As the day progressed more and more people joined protestors near the Aarey colony area, where the Mumbai Police imposed Section 144, thereby banning unlawful assembly.

The protesters opposed the cutting of trees for the construction of the car shed of the metro station.&nbsp;

They have demanded the relocation of the bus depot, which is a part of the Metro III project.

Leaders from various political parties including Shiv Sena and Congress have condemned the move to fell the trees.

Meanwhile, Thackeray further said, "We are confident that the NDA will come to power again... I`m not blaming anyone but I would just like to say that when my people are in power I aim to bring up social issues and it`s for genuine purposes and not for my own good."

On alleged differences in BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in previous term due to caste-related issues, Thackeray said, "The alliance was a little shaky before and that was because of conflict of interests... We fought separately before and had separate promises and to ensure that each and every promises are fulfilled, we had some differences... Dhangar reservation was a point of difference, Maratha reservations was an issue and other caste-related issues existed and we both had our own views on it but we have realized the root problems and will work towards it together to ensure justice is given to all."&nbsp;

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that he will deal with the "murderers of Aarey forest in the best possible way" after forming the government again in Maharashtra.

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that he will deal with the "murderers of Aarey forest in the best possible way" after forming the government again in Maharashtra. "Aarey is the most important issue for me right now. Whatever is happening today, whatever was happening yesterday and whatever will happen in future, I will take detailed and in-depth information of what the situation is and will speak firmly and directly on the issue," Thackeray told media here. "The upcoming government will be our government and once our government comes into power once again, we will deal with the murderers of Aarey forest in the best possible way we can," he added. This comes after a local court on Saturday sent 29 people to judicial custody for five days while police detained 55 others in connection with protests against the cutting of trees in Aarey colony area. According to the police, as many as 38 people were arrested out of which 29 were produced before the Borivali Court, which sent them to judicial custody. In addition to these, the police also detained 55 protesters for allegedly violating the prohibitory orders imposed near the Aarey colony area. Since late-night itself, many protestors gathered at the site to raise their voice against the felling of trees. As the day progressed more and more people joined protestors near the Aarey colony area, where the Mumbai Police imposed Section 144, thereby banning unlawful assembly. The protesters opposed the cutting of trees for the construction of the car shed of the metro station. They have demanded the relocation of the bus depot, which is a part of the Metro III project. Leaders from various political parties including Shiv Sena and Congress have condemned the move to fell the trees. Meanwhile, Thackeray further said, "We are confident that the NDA will come to power again... I`m not blaming anyone but I would just like to say that when my people are in power I aim to bring up social issues and it`s for genuine purposes and not for my own good." On alleged differences in BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in previous term due to caste-related issues, Thackeray said, "The alliance was a little shaky before and that was because of conflict of interests... We fought separately before and had separate promises and to ensure that each and every promises are fulfilled, we had some differences... Dhangar reservation was a point of difference, Maratha reservations was an issue and other caste-related issues existed and we both had our own views on it but we have realized the root problems and will work towards it together to ensure justice is given to all."

Will deal with murderers once our government comes into power again: Uddhav Thackeray on Aarey row

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has approved the name of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, who was killed in 1990 by separatist Yasin Malik, to be included on the National War Memorial.&nbsp;

"The Air Headquarters cleared the case for the inclusion of late Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna`s name in the National War Memorial`s list of Air Force personnel who have laid down their lives for the country," top IAF sources told ANI here.

The decision was taken in the last week of September by the Air Force authorities concerned as the service is fully convinced that his name should have been there.

The names of personnel killed in action are provided by the respective services to the National War Memorial and they are then put up on the walls there along with the detail of action in which they had laid down their lives.

Yasin Malik who heads a banned faction named Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) is accused of being involved in the killing of four Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel - including Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna - in Kashmir, in 1990.

On January 25, 1990, four IAF employees were killed by the terrorists of JKLF.

Malik was charge-sheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) before the TADA court in Jammu on August 31, 1990, in connection with the case.

Malik, who has been arrested in a terror funding case by the National Investigative Agency (NIA) and currently lodged in Tihar Jail, would be produced in the special court through video conferencing.

Nirmal Khanna, the wife of Squadron Leader Khanna, has been fighting for justice for her late husband. Recently, she had also suggested her husband`s name to be included on the National War Memorial.

 
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has approved the name of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, who was killed in 1990 by separatist Yasin Malik, to be included on the National War Memorial.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has approved the name of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, who was killed in 1990 by separatist Yasin Malik, to be included on the National War Memorial. "The Air Headquarters cleared the case for the inclusion of late Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna`s name in the National War Memorial`s list of Air Force personnel who have laid down their lives for the country," top IAF sources told ANI here. The decision was taken in the last week of September by the Air Force authorities concerned as the service is fully convinced that his name should have been there. The names of personnel killed in action are provided by the respective services to the National War Memorial and they are then put up on the walls there along with the detail of action in which they had laid down their lives. Yasin Malik who heads a banned faction named Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) is accused of being involved in the killing of four Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel - including Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna - in Kashmir, in 1990. On January 25, 1990, four IAF employees were killed by the terrorists of JKLF. Malik was charge-sheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) before the TADA court in Jammu on August 31, 1990, in connection with the case. Malik, who has been arrested in a terror funding case by the National Investigative Agency (NIA) and currently lodged in Tihar Jail, would be produced in the special court through video conferencing. Nirmal Khanna, the wife of Squadron Leader Khanna, has been fighting for justice for her late husband. Recently, she had also suggested her husband`s name to be included on the National War Memorial.

Name of IAF officer killed by Yasin Malik to be on National War Memorial

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