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Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Babulal Gaur passed away in Bhopal on Wednesday morning.

The 89-year-old Gaur was admitted to hospital on August 7 in a critical condition after his blood pressure dropped. He was later put on ventilator after his medical condition deteriorated.

Gaur served as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from August 2004 to November 2005.

Born on June 2, 1930, the BJP leader was credited with expanding BJP's footholds in Madhya Pradesh.

Gaur retired from electoral politics in 2018 citing his old age.&nbsp;
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Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Babulal Gaur passed away in Bhopal on Wednesday morning. The 89-year-old Gaur was admitted to hospital on August 7 in a critical condition after his blood pressure dropped.

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Babulal Gaur passed away in Bhopal on Wednesday morning. The 89-year-old Gaur was admitted to hospital on August 7 in a critical condition after his blood pressure dropped. He was later put on ventilator after his medical condition deteriorated. Gaur served as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from August 2004 to November 2005. Born on June 2, 1930, the BJP leader was credited with expanding BJP's footholds in Madhya Pradesh. Gaur retired from electoral politics in 2018 citing his old age.

Former Madhya Pradesh CM Babulal Gaur passes away at 89

Pakistan has fired over 200 missiles on Afghanistan`s Kunar province in the last three days, the provincial governor`s spokesman Abdul Ghani Musamim said on Tuesday (local time).

Tolo News quoted Musamim as saying that the rocket attacks left four houses destroyed.

However, no details about casualties have been reported.

The firing has been reportedly carried out to target the suspected hideouts of jihadi militant groups including Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Pajhwok Afghan News reported.

Quoting sources, the Afghan agency reported that the shelling from across the border has been going on for the past few days and has even started spreading fear.&nbsp;

 
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Pakistan has fired over 200 missiles on Afghanistan`s Kunar province in the last three days, the provincial governor`s spokesman Abdul Ghani Musamim said on Tuesday (local time).

Pakistan has fired over 200 missiles on Afghanistan`s Kunar province in the last three days, the provincial governor`s spokesman Abdul Ghani Musamim said on Tuesday (local time). Tolo News quoted Musamim as saying that the rocket attacks left four houses destroyed. However, no details about casualties have been reported. The firing has been reportedly carried out to target the suspected hideouts of jihadi militant groups including Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Pajhwok Afghan News reported. Quoting sources, the Afghan agency reported that the shelling from across the border has been going on for the past few days and has even started spreading fear.

Pakistan fired over 200 missiles on Afghanistan's Kunar province in last 3 days

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday accorded sanction to the constitution of a committee to deal with the financial matters related to the proposed Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

According to the order, the committee shall be headed by Financial Commissioner, Finance Department.

The members of the Committee are Principal Secretary, Home Department, Commissioner Secretary, Power Development Department, Secretary, General Administration Department and Secretary, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.

The order said that terms of reference of the committee shall be to realisation and distribution of funds and other related issues concerning the proposed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh under both Revenue and Capex components.

The administration also accorded sanction to the constitution of a committee to deal with the staff related issues in both the proposed Union Territories.

According to the order, the committee shall be headed by Principal Secretary, Home Department.

The members of the Committee are Commissioner Secretary, Ladakh Affairs Department, Secretary, General Administration Department, Secretary, Culture Department, Secretary, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and Representative of the Finance Department.

The order said that terms of reference of the committee shall be to suggest measures to be taken for providing staff to the proposed Union Territory of Ladakh and any other issue(s) related to the staff of proposed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir administration also accorded sanction for the constitution of a committee for devising modalities for functioning of proposed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the order, the committee will be chaired by Advisor to Governor K K Sharma and its members will be Financial Commissioner, Finance Department, Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education Department, Financial Commissioner with Governor, Principal Secretary, Home Department, Principal Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department, Commissioner/Secretary, Public Works (R&amp;B) Department, Commissioner/Secretary, Ladakh Affairs Department, Secretary, General Administration Department, Secretary, Higher Education Department, Secretary Revenue Department and Secretary, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.

The terms of reference of the committee shall be steps to be taken for the transition from state to proposed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by various departments and conduct of government business in the proposed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday accorded sanction to the constitution of a committee to deal with the financial matters related to the proposed Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday accorded sanction to the constitution of a committee to deal with the financial matters related to the proposed Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. According to the order, the committee shall be headed by Financial Commissioner, Finance Department. The members of the Committee are Principal Secretary, Home Department, Commissioner Secretary, Power Development Department, Secretary, General Administration Department and Secretary, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. The order said that terms of reference of the committee shall be to realisation and distribution of funds and other related issues concerning the proposed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh under both Revenue and Capex components. The administration also accorded sanction to the constitution of a committee to deal with the staff related issues in both the proposed Union Territories. According to the order, the committee shall be headed by Principal Secretary, Home Department. The members of the Committee are Commissioner Secretary, Ladakh Affairs Department, Secretary, General Administration Department, Secretary, Culture Department, Secretary, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and Representative of the Finance Department. The order said that terms of reference of the committee shall be to suggest measures to be taken for providing staff to the proposed Union Territory of Ladakh and any other issue(s) related to the staff of proposed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir administration also accorded sanction for the constitution of a committee for devising modalities for functioning of proposed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the order, the committee will be chaired by Advisor to Governor K K Sharma and its members will be Financial Commissioner, Finance Department, Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education Department, Financial Commissioner with Governor, Principal Secretary, Home Department, Principal Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department, Commissioner/Secretary, Public Works (R&B) Department, Commissioner/Secretary, Ladakh Affairs Department, Secretary, General Administration Department, Secretary, Higher Education Department, Secretary Revenue Department and Secretary, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. The terms of reference of the committee shall be steps to be taken for the transition from state to proposed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by various departments and conduct of government business in the proposed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Panels formed to deal with financial matters, staff issues in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

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Equity indices were flat during early hours on Wednesday tracking global cues but auto stocks showed some gains.

At 10:15 am, the BSE S&amp;P Sensex was up by 34 points at 37,362 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by one point to 11,018.

At the National Stock Exchange, all sectoral indices were in the red except for auto and IT. Nifty metal was down by 1.5 per cent and realty by 0.9 per cent.

Among auto stocks, Eicher Motors gained by 1.9 per cent to Rs 16,200.60 per share while Hero MotoCorp was up by 1.2 per cent, Maruti by 1.1 per cent, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra by 1 per cent and Bajaj Auto by 0.8 per cent.

The other prominent gainers were Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and UltraTech Cement.

But Tata Motors was down by 2.9 per cent, Yes Bank by 2.7 per cent, Hindalco by 2.4 per cent, Vedanta by 2.3 per cent and Indiabulls Housing Finance by 2.1 per cent. 
Tata Steel, Britannia, Dr Reddy's and HCL Technologies also showed marginal losses.

Meanwhile, Asian shares were mixed as worries about global recession and trade wars continued. Traders awaited the Group of Seven summit this weekend for clues on what additional steps policymakers will take to boost economic growth.

Japan's Nikkei slipped 0.4 per cent while Shanghai blue chips lost 0.1 per cent. US President Donald Trump showed no signs of backing down in his tussle with China, saying that a confrontation is necessary even if it causes short-term harm to the US economy.&nbsp;
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Equity indices were flat during early hours on Wednesday tracking global cues but auto stocks showed some gains. At 10:15 am, the BSE S&P Sensex was up by 34 points at 37,362 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by one point to 11,018.

Equity indices were flat during early hours on Wednesday tracking global cues but auto stocks showed some gains. At 10:15 am, the BSE S&P Sensex was up by 34 points at 37,362 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by one point to 11,018. At the National Stock Exchange, all sectoral indices were in the red except for auto and IT. Nifty metal was down by 1.5 per cent and realty by 0.9 per cent. Among auto stocks, Eicher Motors gained by 1.9 per cent to Rs 16,200.60 per share while Hero MotoCorp was up by 1.2 per cent, Maruti by 1.1 per cent, Mahindra & Mahindra by 1 per cent and Bajaj Auto by 0.8 per cent. The other prominent gainers were Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and UltraTech Cement. But Tata Motors was down by 2.9 per cent, Yes Bank by 2.7 per cent, Hindalco by 2.4 per cent, Vedanta by 2.3 per cent and Indiabulls Housing Finance by 2.1 per cent. Tata Steel, Britannia, Dr Reddy's and HCL Technologies also showed marginal losses. Meanwhile, Asian shares were mixed as worries about global recession and trade wars continued. Traders awaited the Group of Seven summit this weekend for clues on what additional steps policymakers will take to boost economic growth. Japan's Nikkei slipped 0.4 per cent while Shanghai blue chips lost 0.1 per cent. US President Donald Trump showed no signs of backing down in his tussle with China, saying that a confrontation is necessary even if it causes short-term harm to the US economy.

Equities flat in lacklustre trading, metal stocks lose shine

Supreme Court on Wednesday began hearing the plea filed by former finance minister&nbsp;P Chidambaram.

Chidambaram's lawyer Arshdeep Singh Khurana had earlier&nbsp;responded to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-asks-p-chidambaram-to-appear-within-2-hours-244532">CBI's notice that was put outside the former finance minister's residenc</a>e and sought his appearance&nbsp;before them&nbsp;in "two hours"

In a letter to CBI, lawyer Arshdeep Singh Khurana said, "I am instructed to state that your notice fails to mention the provision of law under which my client has been issued a notice to appear within 2 hours."

He further said that the Supreme Court has permitted his counsel to mention the urgent Special Leave Petition against the order before 10:30 am on Wednesday.

Further requesting the authorities to not to take any "coercive action" against the former finance minister and wait for the hearing till 10:30 am, Khurana said, "He has been permitted by Supreme Court to mention the urgent Special Leave Petition against the order before Court at 10:30 am today. I, therefore, request you not to take any coercive action against my client till then and await the hearing at 10:30 am.

He also added, "Furthermore, my client is exercising the rights available to him in law and &nbsp;had approached the Supreme Court on August 20 seeking urgent reliefs in respect of the order dismissing his anticipatory bail (in INX media case)."

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had put up a notice outside the residence of former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday asking him to appear before them in the next two hours.

Earlier, the Delhi High Court had dismissed Chidambaram`s both anticipatory bail pleas in connection with INX Media case.&nbsp;

Supreme Court on Wednesday began hearing the plea filed by former finance minister P Chidambaram. Chidambaram's lawyer Arshdeep Singh Khurana had earlier responded to CBI's notice that was put outside the former finance minister's residence and sought his appearance before them in "two hours" In a letter to CBI, lawyer Arshdeep Singh Khurana said, "I am instructed to state that your notice fails to mention the provision of law under which my client has been issued a notice to appear within 2 hours.

Supreme Court on Wednesday began hearing the plea filed by former finance minister P Chidambaram. Chidambaram's lawyer Arshdeep Singh Khurana had earlier responded to CBI's notice that was put outside the former finance minister's residence and sought his appearance before them in "two hours" In a letter to CBI, lawyer Arshdeep Singh Khurana said, "I am instructed to state that your notice fails to mention the provision of law under which my client has been issued a notice to appear within 2 hours." He further said that the Supreme Court has permitted his counsel to mention the urgent Special Leave Petition against the order before 10:30 am on Wednesday. Further requesting the authorities to not to take any "coercive action" against the former finance minister and wait for the hearing till 10:30 am, Khurana said, "He has been permitted by Supreme Court to mention the urgent Special Leave Petition against the order before Court at 10:30 am today. I, therefore, request you not to take any coercive action against my client till then and await the hearing at 10:30 am. He also added, "Furthermore, my client is exercising the rights available to him in law and had approached the Supreme Court on August 20 seeking urgent reliefs in respect of the order dismissing his anticipatory bail (in INX media case)." The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had put up a notice outside the residence of former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday asking him to appear before them in the next two hours. Earlier, the Delhi High Court had dismissed Chidambaram`s both anticipatory bail pleas in connection with INX Media case.

Supreme Court begins hearing P Chidambaram’s plea

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has put up a notice outside the residence of former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram asking him to appear before them in the next two hours.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has put up a notice outside the residence of former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram asking him to appear before them in the next two hours. The Delhi High Court had dismissed Chidambaram`s both anticipatory bail pleas in connection with INX Media case on Tuesday. "Whereas it appears that you are acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case noted below, which I am now investigating under Chapter XII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, you are hereby directed to attend before me within two hours of the receipt of this notice for the purpose of investigation of case," read the notice to Chidambaram by investigating officer R. Parthasarathy, Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBI. "Particulars of the case: RC 11/2017/EOU-IV/EO-II under section 120-B IPC r/w Section 420 IPC and Section 8 & Section 13 (2) r/w 13 (1) (d) of P.C. Act, 1988 against M/s. INX Media (P) Ltd. / INX News (P) Ltd. and others," it added. Initially, a team of CBI officials had reached Chidambaram`s Jor Bagh residence but left after not finding him there. Shortly later, a team of ED officials also went to his residence and failed to locate him. The officials refused to talk to a horde of media persons who sought to know whether they had come to arrest the former union minister. Earlier on Wednesday, the High Court rejected the former finance minister`s anticipatory bail plea in the two cases filed by the CBI and the ED related to his alleged role in INX Media scam. Chidambaram`s legal team consisting of top lawyers Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi will approach the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking a stay on the High Court order. "Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi has asked us to appear before the senior-most judge of the top court in the morning tomorrow," Sibal told reporters after approaching Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi in the court.

INX media case: P Chidambaram goes missing after High Court denies anticipatory bail; CBI asks to appear within 2 hours

A Special Police Officer (SPO) and a terrorist were killed in an encounter that broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Tuesday night.

The gun battle between security forces and armed militants, which had begun on Tuesday evening was concluded early Wednesday morning.

At 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Jammu and Kashmir police tweeted that the encounter was over.

"Encounter is over. One terrorist killed. Identity being ascertained. Arms and ammunition recovered. Our colleague SPO Billal attained martyrdom. SI Amardeep Parihar injured in the incident is being treated at Army Hospital," stated the police in the tweet.

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&nbsp;Also Sub-inspector, Amardeep Parihar who sustained injuries in the gun battle was admitted to hospital.

This was the first encounter between security forces and terrorists ever since the government abrogated special category status to Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 by scraping Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

A Special Police Officer (SPO) and a terrorist were killed in an encounter that broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Tuesday night. The gun battle between security forces and armed militants, which had begun on Tuesday evening was concluded early Wednesday morning.

A Special Police Officer (SPO) and a terrorist were killed in an encounter that broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Tuesday night. The gun battle between security forces and armed militants, which had begun on Tuesday evening was concluded early Wednesday morning. At 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Jammu and Kashmir police tweeted that the encounter was over. "Encounter is over. One terrorist killed. Identity being ascertained. Arms and ammunition recovered. Our colleague SPO Billal attained martyrdom. SI Amardeep Parihar injured in the incident is being treated at Army Hospital," stated the police in the tweet. Baramulla update: Encounter is over. One terrorist killed. Identity being ascertained. Arms and ammunition recovered. Our colleague SPO Billal attained martyrdom. SI Amardeep Parihar injured in the incident is being treated at Army Hospital.@JmuKmrPolice — Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 21, 2019 × Baramulla update: We pay our tribute to #SPO Billal for the supreme sacrifice made in the line of duty. Our prayers and best wishes for the speedy recovery of #SI Amardeep.@JmuKmrPolice — Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 21, 2019 × Also Sub-inspector, Amardeep Parihar who sustained injuries in the gun battle was admitted to hospital. This was the first encounter between security forces and terrorists ever since the government abrogated special category status to Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 by scraping Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

SPO, terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

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The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday issued notification regarding the schedule of hearing of public grievances by Advisors to Governor Satya Pal Malik.

The Directorate of Information, Jammu and Kashmir, stated that in Srinagar, Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar shall now be hearing public grievances on Tuesday, KK Sharma on Friday, K Skandan on Monday and Farooq Khan on Thursday from 10 to 12 noon at Grievance Cell on Church Lane in Sonwar, every week.

Moreover, in Jammu, K Vijay Kumar would hear public grievances on every Thursday, KK Sharma on Tuesday, K Skandan on Friday and Advisor Farooq Khan on Monday from 10 to 12 noon at Banquet Hall on Canal Road, every week.

Earlier on Tuesday, the administration said that normal functioning of large parts of the region was reported on Tuesday with 12 out of 22 districts functioning normally.

Addressing the media, Principal Secretary, Planning and Development, Rohit Kansal, who is also government's spokesperson, said that out of 197 police stations across Jammu and Kashmir, 136 police stations have no day time restrictions.

Commenting on the situation of Kashmir valley, Kansal said that middle-level schools would start functioning from Wednesday in the areas where primary schools resumed functioning from Monday.&nbsp;
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday issued notification regarding the schedule of hearing of public grievances by Advisors to Governor Satya Pal Malik.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday issued notification regarding the schedule of hearing of public grievances by Advisors to Governor Satya Pal Malik. The Directorate of Information, Jammu and Kashmir, stated that in Srinagar, Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar shall now be hearing public grievances on Tuesday, KK Sharma on Friday, K Skandan on Monday and Farooq Khan on Thursday from 10 to 12 noon at Grievance Cell on Church Lane in Sonwar, every week. Moreover, in Jammu, K Vijay Kumar would hear public grievances on every Thursday, KK Sharma on Tuesday, K Skandan on Friday and Advisor Farooq Khan on Monday from 10 to 12 noon at Banquet Hall on Canal Road, every week. Earlier on Tuesday, the administration said that normal functioning of large parts of the region was reported on Tuesday with 12 out of 22 districts functioning normally. Addressing the media, Principal Secretary, Planning and Development, Rohit Kansal, who is also government's spokesperson, said that out of 197 police stations across Jammu and Kashmir, 136 police stations have no day time restrictions. Commenting on the situation of Kashmir valley, Kansal said that middle-level schools would start functioning from Wednesday in the areas where primary schools resumed functioning from Monday.

Jammu and Kashmir administration notifies schedule of hearing of public grievances by advisors to Governor

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-donald-trump-once-again-offers-to-mediate-on-kashmir-244533">US President Donald Trump once again offers to mediate on Kashmir</a>

Speaking to US media, Trump said that he will do his best to meditate on 'the complicated situation'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-vatican-treasurer-pell-loses-appeal-against-sex-abuse-convictions-to-stay-in-jail-244529">Ex-Vatican treasurer Pell loses appeal against sex abuse convictions, to stay in jail</a>

Former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell lost an appeal against his conviction for sexually abusing two 13-year-old boys and will remain in prison for at least another three years, a court ruled on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuelas-maduro-says-there-has-been-contact-with-us-officials-for-months-244530">Venezuela's Maduro says there has been contact with US officials 'for months'</a>

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday he had authorised contact with the administration of US&nbsp;President Donald Trump "for months," in an effort to repair relations with Washington.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kashmir-is-a-bilateral-issue-between-india-and-pakistan-uk-pm-boris-johnson-244537">Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan: UK PM Boris Johnson</a>

British Government underlined the need for dialogue between India and Pakistan and added that Kashmir was a bilateral issue between the two neighbours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-asks-p-chidambaram-to-appear-within-2-hours-244532">INX media case: P Chidambaram goes missing after High Court denies anticipatory bail; CBI asks to appear within 2 hours</a>

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has put up a notice outside the residence of former Finance Minister and&nbsp;senior Congress leader P Chidambaram&nbsp;asking him to appear before them in the next two hours.

US President Donald Trump once again offers to mediate on Kashmir Speaking to US media, Trump said that he will do his best to meditate on 'the complicated situation'.

US President Donald Trump once again offers to mediate on Kashmir Speaking to US media, Trump said that he will do his best to meditate on 'the complicated situation'. Ex-Vatican treasurer Pell loses appeal against sex abuse convictions, to stay in jail Former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell lost an appeal against his conviction for sexually abusing two 13-year-old boys and will remain in prison for at least another three years, a court ruled on Wednesday. Venezuela's Maduro says there has been contact with US officials 'for months' Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday he had authorised contact with the administration of US President Donald Trump "for months," in an effort to repair relations with Washington. Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan: UK PM Boris Johnson British Government underlined the need for dialogue between India and Pakistan and added that Kashmir was a bilateral issue between the two neighbours. INX media case: P Chidambaram goes missing after High Court denies anticipatory bail; CBI asks to appear within 2 hours The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has put up a notice outside the residence of former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram asking him to appear before them in the next two hours.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Refuting Pakistan DG ISPR`s claims of six Indian casualties in the ceasefire violation (CVF) along the Line of Control, the Indian Army on Tuesday said this again proves that the neighbouring country as a nation is only propaganda machinery.

"Pakistan DG ISPR`s tweet of six Indian casualties again proves that Pakistan as a nation is only propaganda machinery. In the ongoing ceasefire violation today in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-army-jawan-killed-four-personnel-injured-in-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-244508">KRISHNA GHATI Sector</a>, Indian Army had one fatal casualty, four non-fatal casualties," Indian Army said.

The Army termed it as a deliberate design by Pakistan to up the ante along the Line of Control to desperately seek international attention.

"Initiation of ceasefire violation followed by false figure of Indian casualties is Pakistan`s deliberate design to up the ante along LoC to desperately seek international attention. Unlike Pakistan Army, Indian Army never hides the casualties," Indian Army added.

One Indian Army soldier had lost his life in the ceasefire violation in Krishna Ghati sector during the day.

Earlier in the day, Pakistani Army Spokesperson had in a tweet claimed that six Indian soldiers have been killed in the ceasefire violation along the Line of Control.

"Pakistan Army`s befitting response to Indian CFVs in Tatta Pani Sector along LOC. Indian fire had martyred 3 civilians including 7 years old boy. Pakistan Army targeted Indian posts. 6 Indian soldiers including an officer killed, many injured 2 bunkers destroyed," DG ISPR said in a tweet.&nbsp;

Refuting Pakistan DG ISPR`s claims of six Indian casualties in the ceasefire violation (CVF) along the Line of Control, the Indian Army on Tuesday said this again proves that the neighbouring country as a nation is only propaganda machinery.

Refuting Pakistan DG ISPR`s claims of six Indian casualties in the ceasefire violation (CVF) along the Line of Control, the Indian Army on Tuesday said this again proves that the neighbouring country as a nation is only propaganda machinery. "Pakistan DG ISPR`s tweet of six Indian casualties again proves that Pakistan as a nation is only propaganda machinery. In the ongoing ceasefire violation today in KRISHNA GHATI Sector, Indian Army had one fatal casualty, four non-fatal casualties," Indian Army said. The Army termed it as a deliberate design by Pakistan to up the ante along the Line of Control to desperately seek international attention. "Initiation of ceasefire violation followed by false figure of Indian casualties is Pakistan`s deliberate design to up the ante along LoC to desperately seek international attention. Unlike Pakistan Army, Indian Army never hides the casualties," Indian Army added. One Indian Army soldier had lost his life in the ceasefire violation in Krishna Ghati sector during the day. Earlier in the day, Pakistani Army Spokesperson had in a tweet claimed that six Indian soldiers have been killed in the ceasefire violation along the Line of Control. "Pakistan Army`s befitting response to Indian CFVs in Tatta Pani Sector along LOC. Indian fire had martyred 3 civilians including 7 years old boy. Pakistan Army targeted Indian posts. 6 Indian soldiers including an officer killed, many injured 2 bunkers destroyed," DG ISPR said in a tweet.

Pakistan as nation is only propaganda machinery: Indian Army rebuts claims of six casualties in CFV

The death toll from a suicide bomb attack on a wedding reception in Afghanistan`s capital, Kabul, has risen to 80, two senior officials said on Wednesday.

The initial death toll after the Saturday night blast was 63, but some of the wounded had died, said Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman at the interior ministry.

"Seventeen others have succumbed to their injuries in hospital and over 160 are still being treated either in hospitals or at home," Rahimi said.

Among the 160 people wounded at the wedding blast, many are in critical condition, some not well enough to undergo surgery, said a second senior interior ministry official.

The Islamic State (IS) militant group claimed responsibility for the attack.

Mirwais Elmi Mohammadi, the 26-year-old groom whose wedding party was attacked, said he was in a complete state of disbelief and had no mental strength to attend the funerals of his relatives and friends.

"To see family members die, or get injured at my wedding is a very heavy burden of grief and regret," Mohammadi told Reuters.

Many Afghans have cancelled or scaled back plans for weddings and other festivities in recent days and are demanding that the government tightens security to protect society.

At least 3,812 civilians were killed or wounded in the first half of 2019 in the war against militant groups, including a big increase in the number of casualties caused by government and foreign forces, the United Nations said in July.

Police said more than 25 weddings had been postponed in Kabul after the latest suicide attack renewed fears about the threat posed by IS at a time when the United States and the Taliban appear to be nearing a deal on a US&nbsp;troop withdrawal.

"We pay taxes to the government and it is the responsibility of the government to provide us with high security. We have the right to be protected," said Mohammad Nader Qarghaie, head of the union of wedding halls.&nbsp;

The union, which has more than 100 wedding halls and large banquet rooms as members.

A frustrated Mohammad Ashraf, who owns a food catering business in Kabul, said civilians had to be protected.

"Afghans are being used as pawns by all foreign countries and militant groups to prove their strength," Ashraf said.

On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said the US&nbsp;military role in Afghanistan has basically turned into a "ridiculous" police force in a sign that he was open to a US&nbsp;troop drawdown after a deal with the Taliban.

US special envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, who has been leading talks with the Taliban, is expected in Qatar on Wednesday to resume meetings with Taliban negotiators.

He is later due to travel to Kabul to meet Afghan leaders.

The death toll from a suicide bomb attack on a wedding reception in Afghanistan`s capital, Kabul, has risen to 80, two senior officials said on Wednesday. The initial death toll after the Saturday night blast was 63, but some of the wounded had died, said Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman at the interior ministry.

The death toll from a suicide bomb attack on a wedding reception in Afghanistan`s capital, Kabul, has risen to 80, two senior officials said on Wednesday. The initial death toll after the Saturday night blast was 63, but some of the wounded had died, said Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman at the interior ministry. "Seventeen others have succumbed to their injuries in hospital and over 160 are still being treated either in hospitals or at home," Rahimi said. Among the 160 people wounded at the wedding blast, many are in critical condition, some not well enough to undergo surgery, said a second senior interior ministry official. The Islamic State (IS) militant group claimed responsibility for the attack. Mirwais Elmi Mohammadi, the 26-year-old groom whose wedding party was attacked, said he was in a complete state of disbelief and had no mental strength to attend the funerals of his relatives and friends. "To see family members die, or get injured at my wedding is a very heavy burden of grief and regret," Mohammadi told Reuters. Many Afghans have cancelled or scaled back plans for weddings and other festivities in recent days and are demanding that the government tightens security to protect society. At least 3,812 civilians were killed or wounded in the first half of 2019 in the war against militant groups, including a big increase in the number of casualties caused by government and foreign forces, the United Nations said in July. Police said more than 25 weddings had been postponed in Kabul after the latest suicide attack renewed fears about the threat posed by IS at a time when the United States and the Taliban appear to be nearing a deal on a US troop withdrawal. "We pay taxes to the government and it is the responsibility of the government to provide us with high security. We have the right to be protected," said Mohammad Nader Qarghaie, head of the union of wedding halls. The union, which has more than 100 wedding halls and large banquet rooms as members. A frustrated Mohammad Ashraf, who owns a food catering business in Kabul, said civilians had to be protected. "Afghans are being used as pawns by all foreign countries and militant groups to prove their strength," Ashraf said. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said the US military role in Afghanistan has basically turned into a "ridiculous" police force in a sign that he was open to a US troop drawdown after a deal with the Taliban. US special envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, who has been leading talks with the Taliban, is expected in Qatar on Wednesday to resume meetings with Taliban negotiators. He is later due to travel to Kabul to meet Afghan leaders.

Death toll from Afghan wedding blast rises to 80: Officials

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday rescued a family of four, who were stranded after the water level of the river crossed the danger mark.

Four persons, including a couple and their two children, spent a night on the tree and rescued by the DDMA officials this morning.

"I reached home in the evening. As my family was waiting for my arrival, they stayed near the house. Later, when I reached there, we called the police and decided to stayed on a tree till rescue team visits us," the head of the family told ANI.

Presently, the river is flowing above at 206.25 metre, above the danger mark, of 205.33 metre. The water level swells following the release of 1.43 lakh cusec water from Haryana on Monday.

On Tuesday, water from the overflowing river entered in the low-lying areas at Kisan Colony and Yamuna Khadar near ISBT and the cremation ground at Nigambodh Ghat also got submerged.

The Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had chaired a high-level meeting of Cabinet ministers and officers of concerned departments to take stock of preparedness for any situation arising out of incoming excess water in the river.&nbsp;

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday rescued a family of four, who were stranded after the water level of the river crossed the danger mark. Four persons, including a couple and their two children, spent a night on the tree and rescued by the DDMA officials this morning.

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday rescued a family of four, who were stranded after the water level of the river crossed the danger mark. Four persons, including a couple and their two children, spent a night on the tree and rescued by the DDMA officials this morning. "I reached home in the evening. As my family was waiting for my arrival, they stayed near the house. Later, when I reached there, we called the police and decided to stayed on a tree till rescue team visits us," the head of the family told ANI. Presently, the river is flowing above at 206.25 metre, above the danger mark, of 205.33 metre. The water level swells following the release of 1.43 lakh cusec water from Haryana on Monday. On Tuesday, water from the overflowing river entered in the low-lying areas at Kisan Colony and Yamuna Khadar near ISBT and the cremation ground at Nigambodh Ghat also got submerged. The Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had chaired a high-level meeting of Cabinet ministers and officers of concerned departments to take stock of preparedness for any situation arising out of incoming excess water in the river.

Delhi: DDMA rescues family after Yamuna breaches danger mark

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