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Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his sixty-ninth birthday.

"Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi has extended her greetings to Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on his Birthday. She wished him a healthy, happy and long life," read a statement from the party.&nbsp;

On his birthday, the Prime Minister will be spending the day in his home state Gujarat.&nbsp;

He had received a warm welcome upon his arrival in Ahmedabad on Monday night.&nbsp;

Several ministers and senior BJP leaders took to social media to wish PM Modi.

The BJP is celebrating Modi`s birthday as 'Seva Saptah' starting September 14. The party has announced that several social initiatives will be undertaken by the party leaders across the nation during this week-long period.&nbsp;

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his sixty-ninth birthday. "Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi has extended her greetings to Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on his Birthday.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his sixty-ninth birthday. "Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi has extended her greetings to Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on his Birthday. She wished him a healthy, happy and long life," read a statement from the party. On his birthday, the Prime Minister will be spending the day in his home state Gujarat. He had received a warm welcome upon his arrival in Ahmedabad on Monday night. Several ministers and senior BJP leaders took to social media to wish PM Modi. The BJP is celebrating Modi`s birthday as 'Seva Saptah' starting September 14. The party has announced that several social initiatives will be undertaken by the party leaders across the nation during this week-long period.

Sonia Gandhi wishes healthy, happy and long life to PM Modi on his birthday

Wishes pour in on social media for Prime Minister&nbsp;Modi as he celebrates his 69th birthday on Tuesday.

Several hashtags related to the PM's&nbsp;birthday started making it to the top 10 India trends on Twitter as his supporters and well-wishers flooded the social media with their best wishes.

People from different fraternity across the country came forward to extend their wishes to the prime minister.&nbsp;Many hailed&nbsp;him for his different achievements.

In a tweet on social media&nbsp;President Ram Nath Kovind said, "Best wishes and greetings to Prime Minister @narendramodi on his birthday.&nbsp; 
May you be blessed with good health, happiness and many more years of dedicated service to the nation #PresidentKovind".

"Warm birthday wishes to the Prime Minister Mr. @narendramodi ji, the country`s most popular leader, a symbol of strong will, decisive leadership and tireless hard work. A new India emerging under your leadership has made a mark in the world as a strong, secure and trustworthy nation," Amit Shah tweeted.

Amit Shah added in another post, "To make the life of every Indian easy, your hard work and determination is an inspiration for us. It is a privilege to be a partner with you in national building as a public representative, a worker and a countryman. I pray to God for your healthy and long life".

"The Parliament and the MOTHER have been given the same status, only bowed their heads in front of them, we are proud of such a Prime Minister, Narendra Modiji is the honour of the country. Happy birthday to the Prime Minister @narendramodi," former cricketer and current BJP MP Gautam Gambhir tweeted.

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My greetings to our popular Prime Minister and a respected world leader Shri <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> Ji on his birthday. I pray for his long and healthy life. May you continue to inspire us and guide our country on the path of progress and prosperity.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBdayPMModi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBdayPMModi</a> <a href="https://t.co/jkTvmHXSNP">pic.twitter.com/jkTvmHXSNP</a>
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Heartiest wishes to our PM Shri <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> Ji on his birthday. 
Your dedication, commitment and vision of building a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewIndia</a> with mantra of "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas" always keeps inspiring all of us. 
 
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May you be blessed with good health, happiness and many more years of dedicated service to the nation <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PresidentKovind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PresidentKovind</a>
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While netizens are showering their love on Prime Minister Narendra Modi through social media, people from Ahmedabad gave a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gujarat-sardar-sarovar-dam-illuminates-with-bright-colours-ahead-of-prime-minister-modis-visit-250086">warm welcome to&nbsp; PM Modi </a>on his arrival in the city on Monday night.

Outside the airport, the atmosphere was euphoric with people raising slogans and cheering for the Prime Minister.

PM Modi also acknowledged his supporters and waved at them from the front seat of his vehicle.

Delhi BJP unit also celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s birthday at India gate on midnight today.

Earlier on Monday, BJP workers in Bhopal had cut a 69 feet long cake to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s 69 th birthday.&nbsp;

(With onputs from ANI)

Wishes pour in on social media for Prime Minister Modi as he celebrates his 69th birthday on Tuesday. Several hashtags related to the PM's birthday started making it to the top 10 India trends on Twitter as his supporters and well-wishers flooded the social media with their best wishes.

Wishes pour in on social media for Prime Minister Modi as he celebrates his 69th birthday on Tuesday. Several hashtags related to the PM's birthday started making it to the top 10 India trends on Twitter as his supporters and well-wishers flooded the social media with their best wishes. People from different fraternity across the country came forward to extend their wishes to the prime minister. Many hailed him for his different achievements. In a tweet on social media President Ram Nath Kovind said, "Best wishes and greetings to Prime Minister @narendramodi on his birthday. May you be blessed with good health, happiness and many more years of dedicated service to the nation #PresidentKovind". "Warm birthday wishes to the Prime Minister Mr. @narendramodi ji, the country`s most popular leader, a symbol of strong will, decisive leadership and tireless hard work. A new India emerging under your leadership has made a mark in the world as a strong, secure and trustworthy nation," Amit Shah tweeted. Amit Shah added in another post, "To make the life of every Indian easy, your hard work and determination is an inspiration for us. It is a privilege to be a partner with you in national building as a public representative, a worker and a countryman. I pray to God for your healthy and long life". "The Parliament and the MOTHER have been given the same status, only bowed their heads in front of them, we are proud of such a Prime Minister, Narendra Modiji is the honour of the country. Happy birthday to the Prime Minister @narendramodi," former cricketer and current BJP MP Gautam Gambhir tweeted. My greetings to our popular Prime Minister and a respected world leader Shri @narendramodi Ji on his birthday. I pray for his long and healthy life. May you continue to inspire us and guide our country on the path of progress and prosperity.#HappyBdayPMModi pic.twitter.com/jkTvmHXSNP — Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) September 17, 2019 × Heartiest wishes to our PM Shri @narendramodi Ji on his birthday. Your dedication, commitment and vision of building a #NewIndia with mantra of "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas" always keeps inspiring all of us. I pray for your long, healthy and prosperous life. #HappyBdayPMModi — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) September 17, 2019 × Happy birthday sir @narendramodi May you continue to inspire us all🙏🙏..wish you long and healthy life.. #happybirthdaynarendramodi #HappyBirthdayPM — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 17, 2019 × Many happy returns of the day to the MAN who walks the talk with INDIA, @narendramodi Ji. — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 17, 2019 × Best wishes and greetings to Prime Minister @narendramodi on his birthday. May you be blessed with good health, happiness and many more years of dedicated service to the nation #PresidentKovind — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 17, 2019 × One The best line By #PmModi.#HappyBirthdayPM . . . . .#happybirthdaynarendramodi #HappyBdayPMModi #NarendraModiBirthday #ShriNarendraModi #india #IndianArmy #PrimeministerShri #PrimeMinister #RSS #hindu #NEWS16thAnniversary #news @NaMoFanGaurav #HappyBirthday @NarendramodiB pic.twitter.com/ljqPFVJ75H — Raj__jaihind (@Rajjaihind1) September 16, 2019 × While netizens are showering their love on Prime Minister Narendra Modi through social media, people from Ahmedabad gave a warm welcome to PM Modi on his arrival in the city on Monday night. Outside the airport, the atmosphere was euphoric with people raising slogans and cheering for the Prime Minister. PM Modi also acknowledged his supporters and waved at them from the front seat of his vehicle. Delhi BJP unit also celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s birthday at India gate on midnight today. Earlier on Monday, BJP workers in Bhopal had cut a 69 feet long cake to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s 69 th birthday. (With onputs from ANI)

Birthday wishes pour in for PM Modi as he turns 69

Indian shares edged lower for a second straight session on Tuesday on fears that a surge in crude prices following attacks on Saudi oil facilities could hurt the economy further.

Energy stocks were down in early trading, even as oil prices shed some of their massive gains on Tuesday after the United States flagged the possible release of crude reserves.

The broader NSE Nifty was down 0.28 per cent&nbsp;at 10,972.45 as of 0419 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.3 per cent&nbsp;lower at 37,013.09. The rupee weakened 0.22 pe cent&nbsp;to 71.76 against the dollar.

Investors in other Asian markets were also on the sidelines ahead of an expected interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday.

With the threat of military action over the attacks keeping crude prices elevated, emerging markets such as India - the world`s third-biggest importer of oil - will remain under pressure.

India`s current account and fiscal deficit could take a hit if oil prices continue to rise after the attack, central bank chief Shaktikanta Das said on Monday.

"The jump in crude could affect recovery in the economy, which is hurting from a growth slowdown," said AK Prabhakar, head of research at IDBI Capital in Mumbai.

Oil marketers extended losses to a second day, with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd shedding 1.4 per cent-2.1 per cent.

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd slid 3.4 per cent&nbsp;on a report that the central bank had intensified its checks on the mortgage lender and Lakshmi Vilas Bank, which plan to merge, after fresh accusations of wrongdoing and the sudden exit of the bank`s chief executive officer. Lakshmi Vilas Bank shares fell 4.4 per cent.

Trading companies MMTC Ltd and State Trading Corporation of India Ltd plunged between 17 per cent&nbsp;and 18 per cent&nbsp;after a newspaper reported that the government was planning to shut down the companies.

The Nifty IT index, which tracks software companies, fell 0.7 per cent.

Meanwhile, miner Vedanta Ltd climbed 2.5 per cent&nbsp;to its highest in nearly seven weeks, and was the top gainer on both indexes.

Indian shares edged lower for a second straight session on Tuesday on fears that a surge in crude prices following attacks on Saudi oil facilities could hurt the economy further.

Indian shares edged lower for a second straight session on Tuesday on fears that a surge in crude prices following attacks on Saudi oil facilities could hurt the economy further. Energy stocks were down in early trading, even as oil prices shed some of their massive gains on Tuesday after the United States flagged the possible release of crude reserves. The broader NSE Nifty was down 0.28 per cent at 10,972.45 as of 0419 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.3 per cent lower at 37,013.09. The rupee weakened 0.22 pe cent to 71.76 against the dollar. Investors in other Asian markets were also on the sidelines ahead of an expected interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday. With the threat of military action over the attacks keeping crude prices elevated, emerging markets such as India - the world`s third-biggest importer of oil - will remain under pressure. India`s current account and fiscal deficit could take a hit if oil prices continue to rise after the attack, central bank chief Shaktikanta Das said on Monday. "The jump in crude could affect recovery in the economy, which is hurting from a growth slowdown," said AK Prabhakar, head of research at IDBI Capital in Mumbai. Oil marketers extended losses to a second day, with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd shedding 1.4 per cent-2.1 per cent. Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd slid 3.4 per cent on a report that the central bank had intensified its checks on the mortgage lender and Lakshmi Vilas Bank, which plan to merge, after fresh accusations of wrongdoing and the sudden exit of the bank`s chief executive officer. Lakshmi Vilas Bank shares fell 4.4 per cent. Trading companies MMTC Ltd and State Trading Corporation of India Ltd plunged between 17 per cent and 18 per cent after a newspaper reported that the government was planning to shut down the companies. The Nifty IT index, which tracks software companies, fell 0.7 per cent. Meanwhile, miner Vedanta Ltd climbed 2.5 per cent to its highest in nearly seven weeks, and was the top gainer on both indexes.

Nifty, Sensex dip as crude surge seen hurting economy

An ardent fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a gold crown weighing 1.25 kg to Lord Hanuman at Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi to mark Prime Minister Narender Modi`s 69th birthday.

The fan identified as Arvind Singh made the offerings at the revered temple on Monday, a day before the Prime Minister`s birthday.

Singh said that he had taken a pledge to offer the gold crown to Lord Hanuman if the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who represents Varanasi parliamentary constituency, returns to power at Centre for a consecutive second-term.

"Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, I took a vow to offer gold crown weighing 1.25 kg to Lord Hanuman if Modi ji formed the government for the second time," he told ANI.&nbsp;

"He is the one who is building the nation in a way that was not done in the last 75 years. So it was decided that this crown would be offered to Lord Hanuman a day before his birthday with faith that Prime Minister Modi`s and India`s future would shine like gold. It is a gift for him on behalf of Kashi people," a priest said.

Late on Monday night, Prime Minister Modi reached Ahmedabad and was welcomed by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and state Chief Minister Vijay Rupani at the airport.&nbsp;

He will be celebrating his birthday in the state.

The BJP is celebrating Prime Minister Modi`s birthday as `Seva Saptah` from September 14 to September 20.&nbsp;

The party has announced that several social initiatives will be undertaken by the party leaders across the nation during this week-long period.&nbsp;

An ardent fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a gold crown weighing 1.25 kg to Lord Hanuman at Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi to mark Prime Minister Narender Modi`s 69th birthday.

An ardent fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a gold crown weighing 1.25 kg to Lord Hanuman at Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi to mark Prime Minister Narender Modi`s 69th birthday. The fan identified as Arvind Singh made the offerings at the revered temple on Monday, a day before the Prime Minister`s birthday. Singh said that he had taken a pledge to offer the gold crown to Lord Hanuman if the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who represents Varanasi parliamentary constituency, returns to power at Centre for a consecutive second-term. "Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, I took a vow to offer gold crown weighing 1.25 kg to Lord Hanuman if Modi ji formed the government for the second time," he told ANI. "He is the one who is building the nation in a way that was not done in the last 75 years. So it was decided that this crown would be offered to Lord Hanuman a day before his birthday with faith that Prime Minister Modi`s and India`s future would shine like gold. It is a gift for him on behalf of Kashi people," a priest said. Late on Monday night, Prime Minister Modi reached Ahmedabad and was welcomed by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and state Chief Minister Vijay Rupani at the airport. He will be celebrating his birthday in the state. The BJP is celebrating Prime Minister Modi`s birthday as `Seva Saptah` from September 14 to September 20. The party has announced that several social initiatives will be undertaken by the party leaders across the nation during this week-long period.

Varanasi: To mark PM Modi's birthday, fan offers 1.25 kg gold crown at Sankat Mochan Temple

Officials of Rashtriya Rifles unit and locals of the area came together to celebrate the silver jubilee of six sectors headquarter force in Poonch on Monday.

The locals appreciated the efforts of Romeo Force of Indian Army`s Rashtriya Rifles in eradicating militancy from the area in the last 25 years.

Several programmes were held on the occasion in which children sang and danced on patriotic songs. They were also given prizes and gifts by the Army.&nbsp;

"We are living in peace as militancy was eradicated from our region by the Army. We are united here. The Army and civilians share a great bond," Omar Farooq, a local, said.

"We want to wish them. We hope in future we keep working like this and they eliminate militancy from this region whenever required," another local said.&nbsp;

"Poonch had become a mini-Pakistan. However, due to the army`s efforts, we are living here peacefully. We are happy that we got the opportunity to celebrate the silver jubilee of Rashtriya Rifles of sector 6", another local added. 
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Officials of Rashtriya Rifles unit and locals of the area came together to celebrate the silver jubilee of six sectors headquarter force in Poonch on Monday. The locals appreciated the efforts of Romeo Force of Indian Army`s Rashtriya Rifles in eradicating militancy from the area in the last 25 years.

Officials of Rashtriya Rifles unit and locals of the area came together to celebrate the silver jubilee of six sectors headquarter force in Poonch on Monday. The locals appreciated the efforts of Romeo Force of Indian Army`s Rashtriya Rifles in eradicating militancy from the area in the last 25 years. Several programmes were held on the occasion in which children sang and danced on patriotic songs. They were also given prizes and gifts by the Army. "We are living in peace as militancy was eradicated from our region by the Army. We are united here. The Army and civilians share a great bond," Omar Farooq, a local, said. "We want to wish them. We hope in future we keep working like this and they eliminate militancy from this region whenever required," another local said. "Poonch had become a mini-Pakistan. However, due to the army`s efforts, we are living here peacefully. We are happy that we got the opportunity to celebrate the silver jubilee of Rashtriya Rifles of sector 6", another local added.

Poonch: Civilians hail efforts of army unit in eradicating terrorism

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced Rs 10 lakh as ex-gratia to the families of the victims who died in the Godavari boat tragedy.

"During the review meeting on boat tragedy, Reddy announced Rs 10 lakh for deceased`s families, Rs 3 lakh for the injured and Rs 1 lakh for survivors," a statement from Chief Minister Office said.&nbsp;

Reddy has instructed the officials to take corrective measures and set up a committee to look into all aspects of the boat mishap.

The Chief Minister said that if necessary, the government should press Navy and other expert divers into service.&nbsp;

"The control room should be functional and all concerned departments should take steps to ensure the safety of tourists and their hassle-free navigation," he said.&nbsp;

On Monday, Reddy conducted an aerial survey of the Godavari where the boat capsized and visited the government hospital where he met with the survivors and assured them of all help.

Expressing unhappiness over the way the licences were allotted for private boats for ferrying tourists, Reddy enquired about the incident and rescue operations being carried out.&nbsp;

Chief Minister has instructed the officials to set up a special committee to investigate the accident.&nbsp;

Nine bodies have been retrieved so far in the Sunday afternoon boat capsize incident in Godavari River, in which 24 people are still reported missing, the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) APO and Tahsildar Devipatnam had said on Monday.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced Rs 10 lakh as ex-gratia to the families of the victims who died in the Godavari boat tragedy. "During the review meeting on boat tragedy, Reddy announced Rs 10 lakh for deceased`s families, Rs 3 lakh for the injured and Rs 1 lakh for survivors," a statement from Chief Minister Office said.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced Rs 10 lakh as ex-gratia to the families of the victims who died in the Godavari boat tragedy. "During the review meeting on boat tragedy, Reddy announced Rs 10 lakh for deceased`s families, Rs 3 lakh for the injured and Rs 1 lakh for survivors," a statement from Chief Minister Office said. Reddy has instructed the officials to take corrective measures and set up a committee to look into all aspects of the boat mishap. The Chief Minister said that if necessary, the government should press Navy and other expert divers into service. "The control room should be functional and all concerned departments should take steps to ensure the safety of tourists and their hassle-free navigation," he said. On Monday, Reddy conducted an aerial survey of the Godavari where the boat capsized and visited the government hospital where he met with the survivors and assured them of all help. Expressing unhappiness over the way the licences were allotted for private boats for ferrying tourists, Reddy enquired about the incident and rescue operations being carried out. Chief Minister has instructed the officials to set up a special committee to investigate the accident. Nine bodies have been retrieved so far in the Sunday afternoon boat capsize incident in Godavari River, in which 24 people are still reported missing, the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) APO and Tahsildar Devipatnam had said on Monday.

Godavari Boat mishap: Jagan Reddy announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for deceased's kin, Rs 3 lakh for injured

In a regressive step, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made it mandatory for female students of government-run schools to cover themselves up in the province's educational institutions.

The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to make it mandatory for female students of government-run schools to cover themselves up in the province's educational institutions, Adviser to Chief Minister on Elementary and Secondary Education Ziaullah Bangash was quoted as saying by Dawn on Monday.

Bangash claimed the decision is "in line with tribal values and the traditions of Islam."

"We have to take decisions which are in the best interest of our culture, people and the province. If such a measure can convince the parents to send their girls to schools, why not go ahead with it?" he said.

This decision was enforced in Peshawar where the heads of all government girls middle, high and higher secondary schools in the district have been directed by the authorities to instruct their students to cover themselves up with a gown, abaya or chador "in order to protect them from any unethical incident".

The decision has been criticised by Former KP education minister and Awami National Party MPA Sardar Hussain Babak who said it will have a negative impact on education trends. 
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In a regressive step, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made it mandatory for female students of government-run schools to cover themselves up in the province's educational institutions.

In a regressive step, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made it mandatory for female students of government-run schools to cover themselves up in the province's educational institutions. The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to make it mandatory for female students of government-run schools to cover themselves up in the province's educational institutions, Adviser to Chief Minister on Elementary and Secondary Education Ziaullah Bangash was quoted as saying by Dawn on Monday. Bangash claimed the decision is "in line with tribal values and the traditions of Islam." "We have to take decisions which are in the best interest of our culture, people and the province. If such a measure can convince the parents to send their girls to schools, why not go ahead with it?" he said. This decision was enforced in Peshawar where the heads of all government girls middle, high and higher secondary schools in the district have been directed by the authorities to instruct their students to cover themselves up with a gown, abaya or chador "in order to protect them from any unethical incident". The decision has been criticised by Former KP education minister and Awami National Party MPA Sardar Hussain Babak who said it will have a negative impact on education trends.

Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government makes it mandatory for female students to 'cover-up'

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival on his 69th birth anniversary, the entire Sardar Sarovar Dam at Kevadia in Narmada district of Gujarat was illuminated with bright coloured lighting on late Monday night.&nbsp;

The Prime Minister, who arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday, is scheduled to visit the dam on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

Speaking to ANI about the Prime Minister's visit, a priest told ANI that he will also be performing 'pooja' at the Narmada river.

"We all are very excited about his visit. He will first perform aarti and pooja at Narmada river where he will perform all rituals to pay respect to the sacred river. This is for the fourth time I will make him perform pooja," the priest said.

Till late night Monday, several arrangements were being made to welcome Modi at the dam site. The entrance of the dam area is being decorated with flowers and other materials.

While Prime Minister Modi is celebrating his birthday in Gujarat, different events are being organised in parts of the country to mark the day.

In Andhra Pradesh`s Vijayawada, an exhibition to portray Prime Minister Modi's life was organised on Monday.

"Here we are showing a life sketch of PM Modi's life. All schemes of his government, which were delivered for the upliftment of poor and needy people of this country are being shown in the exhibition," an organiser said.&nbsp;

"Every unit of BJP will display this kind of exhibition in every Mandal of this country. BJP leaders will indulge in several welfare services like providing free medical and health checkup camp, going to hospitals, distributing fruits to patients, awareness on plastic ban, Swacch Bharat etc. The Prime Minister has dedicated his life to the nation," he added.&nbsp;

People in Prime Minister Modi's parliamentary constituency, Varanasi also performed a special pooja for his long life.

The BJP is celebrating Prime Minister Modi's birthday as 'Seva Saptah' starting September 14 to September 20. The party has announced that several social initiatives will be undertaken by the party leaders across the nation during this week-long period.&nbsp;

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival on his 69th birth anniversary, the entire Sardar Sarovar Dam at Kevadia in Narmada district of Gujarat was illuminated with bright coloured lighting on late Monday night.

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival on his 69th birth anniversary, the entire Sardar Sarovar Dam at Kevadia in Narmada district of Gujarat was illuminated with bright coloured lighting on late Monday night. The Prime Minister, who arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday, is scheduled to visit the dam on Tuesday morning. Speaking to ANI about the Prime Minister's visit, a priest told ANI that he will also be performing 'pooja' at the Narmada river. "We all are very excited about his visit. He will first perform aarti and pooja at Narmada river where he will perform all rituals to pay respect to the sacred river. This is for the fourth time I will make him perform pooja," the priest said. Till late night Monday, several arrangements were being made to welcome Modi at the dam site. The entrance of the dam area is being decorated with flowers and other materials. While Prime Minister Modi is celebrating his birthday in Gujarat, different events are being organised in parts of the country to mark the day. In Andhra Pradesh`s Vijayawada, an exhibition to portray Prime Minister Modi's life was organised on Monday. "Here we are showing a life sketch of PM Modi's life. All schemes of his government, which were delivered for the upliftment of poor and needy people of this country are being shown in the exhibition," an organiser said. "Every unit of BJP will display this kind of exhibition in every Mandal of this country. BJP leaders will indulge in several welfare services like providing free medical and health checkup camp, going to hospitals, distributing fruits to patients, awareness on plastic ban, Swacch Bharat etc. The Prime Minister has dedicated his life to the nation," he added. People in Prime Minister Modi's parliamentary constituency, Varanasi also performed a special pooja for his long life. The BJP is celebrating Prime Minister Modi's birthday as 'Seva Saptah' starting September 14 to September 20. The party has announced that several social initiatives will be undertaken by the party leaders across the nation during this week-long period.

Gujarat: Sardar Sarovar Dam illuminates with bright colours ahead of Prime Minister Modi's visit

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In yet another case highlighting the deplorable conditions of minorities in Pakistan, a Hindu girl from Sindh was found murdered in her hostel room.

First-year medical student, Namrita Chandani, who belonged to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/violent-mob-vandalises-temple-in-pakistans-sindh-province-249934">Ghotki town where a Hindu temple was ransacked </a>recently, was found lying on a charpoy on Tuesday with a piece of cloth tied to her neck while her room was locked from inside.

The police and authorities have tried to downplay the incident by saying that she committed suicide. However, her family has asserted that she was murdered.

Namrita`s brother, Vishal, who is a medical consultant, said that the preliminary checkup showed that she was murdered.

"It was not a suicide, suicide marks are different, I found cable marks around her neck. There are marks on her hand too. The marks are of cable but her friend had said that she found her with dupatta around her neck," said Vishal Sundar.&nbsp;

When asked whether she was facing some problems, he said, "No there was nothing like that, I myself had talked with her two days back. She was a brilliant student," he added.

He demanded that the case must be investigated fairly and citizens should support his family.

This comes a day after people vandalized properties including a temple in Ghotki after a school principal from the minority Hindu community was booked on charges of alleged blasphemy.

The mystery around the murder of Namrita has raised suspicions with people questioning whether it was a case of forced conversion.

In recent times, several cases of forced conversion have come to the fore, highlighting religious persecution in Pakistan.

Every year, around 1,000 young Sindhi Hindu girls between the age of 12 and 28 are abducted, forcibly married and converted to Islam, US-based Sindhi Foundation has said.

According to Pakistan`s own human rights commission, from January 2004 to May 2018, there were 7,430 cases of such abductions of Sindhi girls in Pakistan. The actual number is estimated to be much higher as most of the cases go unreported.

The recent incident of abduction, forcible marriage and religious conversion of a Sikh girl of Nankana Sahib is a telling example of what minorities go through in Pakistan.&nbsp;

Jagjit Kaur daughter of the Granthi of Nanakana Sahib Gurdwara, the birthplace of Shri Guru Nanak Dev, in Pakistan, was allegedly abducted and forcibly converted to Islam after her marriage to a Muslim man.

The matter had raised a furore in India, with several political leaders across parties asking for action to be taken against the perpetrators.

The incidents have come at a time when Pakistan has been ranting up its diabolic rhetoric of the so-called mistreatment of minorities in India, particularly Muslims.

Pakistan has been condemned internationally for cracking down on the minorities living in their country. Islamabad has also reportedly been discriminating against its religious minorities which is manifested in various forms of targeted violence, mass murders, extrajudicial killings, abduction, rapes, forced conversion to Islam, etc., making the Pakistani Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Ahmadiyyas and Shias one of the most persecuted minorities in the region.

Pakistan`s record of using unfair means of treatment against the minority communities was exposed once again after a former legislator of Prime Minister Imran Khan`s party sought political asylum in India.

Baldev Kumar, a former MLA of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI party) from Barikot in Khyber Pakhtun Khwa (KPK) assembly and his family had come to India earlier this month to seek political asylum.&nbsp;

In yet another case highlighting the deplorable conditions of minorities in Pakistan, a Hindu girl from Sindh was found murdered in her hostel room. First-year medical student, Namrita Chandani, who belonged to Ghotki town where a Hindu temple was ransacked recently, was found lying on a charpoy on Tuesday with a piece of cloth tied to her neck while her room was locked from inside.

In yet another case highlighting the deplorable conditions of minorities in Pakistan, a Hindu girl from Sindh was found murdered in her hostel room. First-year medical student, Namrita Chandani, who belonged to Ghotki town where a Hindu temple was ransacked recently, was found lying on a charpoy on Tuesday with a piece of cloth tied to her neck while her room was locked from inside. The police and authorities have tried to downplay the incident by saying that she committed suicide. However, her family has asserted that she was murdered. Namrita`s brother, Vishal, who is a medical consultant, said that the preliminary checkup showed that she was murdered. "It was not a suicide, suicide marks are different, I found cable marks around her neck. There are marks on her hand too. The marks are of cable but her friend had said that she found her with dupatta around her neck," said Vishal Sundar. When asked whether she was facing some problems, he said, "No there was nothing like that, I myself had talked with her two days back. She was a brilliant student," he added. He demanded that the case must be investigated fairly and citizens should support his family. This comes a day after people vandalized properties including a temple in Ghotki after a school principal from the minority Hindu community was booked on charges of alleged blasphemy. The mystery around the murder of Namrita has raised suspicions with people questioning whether it was a case of forced conversion. In recent times, several cases of forced conversion have come to the fore, highlighting religious persecution in Pakistan. Every year, around 1,000 young Sindhi Hindu girls between the age of 12 and 28 are abducted, forcibly married and converted to Islam, US-based Sindhi Foundation has said. According to Pakistan`s own human rights commission, from January 2004 to May 2018, there were 7,430 cases of such abductions of Sindhi girls in Pakistan. The actual number is estimated to be much higher as most of the cases go unreported. The recent incident of abduction, forcible marriage and religious conversion of a Sikh girl of Nankana Sahib is a telling example of what minorities go through in Pakistan. Jagjit Kaur daughter of the Granthi of Nanakana Sahib Gurdwara, the birthplace of Shri Guru Nanak Dev, in Pakistan, was allegedly abducted and forcibly converted to Islam after her marriage to a Muslim man. The matter had raised a furore in India, with several political leaders across parties asking for action to be taken against the perpetrators. The incidents have come at a time when Pakistan has been ranting up its diabolic rhetoric of the so-called mistreatment of minorities in India, particularly Muslims. Pakistan has been condemned internationally for cracking down on the minorities living in their country. Islamabad has also reportedly been discriminating against its religious minorities which is manifested in various forms of targeted violence, mass murders, extrajudicial killings, abduction, rapes, forced conversion to Islam, etc., making the Pakistani Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Ahmadiyyas and Shias one of the most persecuted minorities in the region. Pakistan`s record of using unfair means of treatment against the minority communities was exposed once again after a former legislator of Prime Minister Imran Khan`s party sought political asylum in India. Baldev Kumar, a former MLA of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI party) from Barikot in Khyber Pakhtun Khwa (KPK) assembly and his family had come to India earlier this month to seek political asylum.

Hindu girl found murdered in Pakistan

The Pakistan Army is resorting to the policy of rape and pillage in Balochistan, said Baloch leader Mehran Marri here and added that two women have been raped by army men over last one month.

He added that the Pakistani forces had conducted Operation Searchlight in Bangladesh, and is now resorting to the same policies in Balochistan.

"Pakistan Army is notorious for its policy of rape and pillage like they conducted Operation Searchlight in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/two-more-rohingya-shot-dead-over-bangladesh-politicians-murder-249441">Bangladesh</a>. It is resorting to same policies in Balochistan now," Marri said.

Human rights activists and ethnic leaders have continuously staged protests in prominent spaces like during the recent UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva to shed light on the atrocities committed by Islamabad, its forces and its intelligence agency against religious and ethnic minorities in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-government-makes-it-mandatory-for-female-students-to-cover-up-250092">Pakistan</a>.

"In space of one month, a lady from Mardan and another from Gwadar has been raped by this coward army. They (Pakistan Army) have to be held accountable, be it Bajwa, Musharraf or any of these dictators, they have all committed crimes against humanity," Marri added.

The leaders have sought India`s help in bringing these human rights violations by Pakistan into international focus, with activists requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak about the situation in Sindh and other provinces during the upcoming UN General Assembly session in New York.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Army is resorting to the policy of rape and pillage in Balochistan, said Baloch leader Mehran Marri here and added that two women have been raped by army men over last one month.

The Pakistan Army is resorting to the policy of rape and pillage in Balochistan, said Baloch leader Mehran Marri here and added that two women have been raped by army men over last one month. He added that the Pakistani forces had conducted Operation Searchlight in Bangladesh, and is now resorting to the same policies in Balochistan. "Pakistan Army is notorious for its policy of rape and pillage like they conducted Operation Searchlight in Bangladesh. It is resorting to same policies in Balochistan now," Marri said. Human rights activists and ethnic leaders have continuously staged protests in prominent spaces like during the recent UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva to shed light on the atrocities committed by Islamabad, its forces and its intelligence agency against religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan. "In space of one month, a lady from Mardan and another from Gwadar has been raped by this coward army. They (Pakistan Army) have to be held accountable, be it Bajwa, Musharraf or any of these dictators, they have all committed crimes against humanity," Marri added. The leaders have sought India`s help in bringing these human rights violations by Pakistan into international focus, with activists requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak about the situation in Sindh and other provinces during the upcoming UN General Assembly session in New York.

Two women raped by Pakistan Army in last one month: Baloch leader

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