Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos made a brief appearance at the vigil held to commemorate the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rights-groups-demand-justice-on-khashoggi-murder-anniversary-253303">murder of Saudi journalist</a>, Jamal Khashoggi.

Bezos, who is also the owner of The Washington Post where Khashoggi used to be a columnist, told <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-thought-i-would-become-jamals-wife-instead-became-last-witness-before-a-murder-khashoggis-fiancee-hatice-cengiz-253300">Khashoggi's fiancee Hatice Cengiz</a> that her experience was "unimaginable".

"Hatice, no one should endure what you did. Right here where you are, you paced that street, for hours, pacing and waiting. And he never came out. It is unimaginable and you need to know that you are in our hearts. We are here and you are not alone," Bezos said.

Cengiz, who took the stage after Bezos, said she is still seeking an answer on the whereabouts of Khashoggi's body.

"Glad to see you all here and with you all, I still seek justice. I want to know what happened to his body. I want his friends to be released from jail. I want that those in power are held accountable for their actions," Cengiz said.

Gravitas: Khashoggi murder was an extrajudicial killing: UN special rapporteur

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Khashoggi, a critic of the crown prince, was murdered on October 2 at its consulate in Istanbul. His dismembered body has never been found. A global outcry ensued and led to US Treasury sanctions on 17 Saudi individuals and a Senate resolution blaming Prince Mohammed.

Saudi officials have denied suspicions in the CIA that the crown prince, known as MbS, ordered the killing.

Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos made a brief appearance at the vigil held to commemorate the murder of Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. Bezos, who is also the owner of The Washington Post where Khashoggi used to be a columnist, told Khashoggi's fiancee Hatice Cengiz that her experience was "unimaginable".

Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos made a brief appearance at the vigil held to commemorate the murder of Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. Bezos, who is also the owner of The Washington Post where Khashoggi used to be a columnist, told Khashoggi's fiancee Hatice Cengiz that her experience was "unimaginable". "Hatice, no one should endure what you did. Right here where you are, you paced that street, for hours, pacing and waiting. And he never came out. It is unimaginable and you need to know that you are in our hearts. We are here and you are not alone," Bezos said. Cengiz, who took the stage after Bezos, said she is still seeking an answer on the whereabouts of Khashoggi's body. "Glad to see you all here and with you all, I still seek justice. I want to know what happened to his body. I want his friends to be released from jail. I want that those in power are held accountable for their actions," Cengiz said. Gravitas: Khashoggi murder was an extrajudicial killing: UN special rapporteur Khashoggi, a critic of the crown prince, was murdered on October 2 at its consulate in Istanbul. His dismembered body has never been found. A global outcry ensued and led to US Treasury sanctions on 17 Saudi individuals and a Senate resolution blaming Prince Mohammed. Saudi officials have denied suspicions in the CIA that the crown prince, known as MbS, ordered the killing.

No one should endure what you did: Jeff Bezos to Khashoggi's fiancee

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pompeo-heads-to-italy-amid-reports-that-he-took-part-in-trump-zelenskiy-phone-call-252916">US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo</a> confirmed Wednesday that he listened in on the phone call that is at the heart of the impeachment probe against President Donald Trump.

"I was on the call," Pompeo told a news conference in Rome.

It was Pompeo's first public comment on whether he had heard Trump ask the president of Ukraine to dig up dirt on political rival Joe Biden and his son Hunter in the July 25 call.

Pompeo did not say what was discussed in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whistleblower-white-house-intervened-after-trump-ukraine-call-252228">Trump's half-hour conversation</a> with Volodymyr Zelensky.

He also again lambasted Democratic congressional leaders pressing for quick testimony from five State Department diplomats as part of their probe of the Ukraine scandal now threatening the Trump presidency.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed Wednesday that he listened in on the phone call that is at the heart of the impeachment probe against President Donald Trump.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed Wednesday that he listened in on the phone call that is at the heart of the impeachment probe against President Donald Trump. "I was on the call," Pompeo told a news conference in Rome. It was Pompeo's first public comment on whether he had heard Trump ask the president of Ukraine to dig up dirt on political rival Joe Biden and his son Hunter in the July 25 call. Pompeo did not say what was discussed in Trump's half-hour conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky. He also again lambasted Democratic congressional leaders pressing for quick testimony from five State Department diplomats as part of their probe of the Ukraine scandal now threatening the Trump presidency.

'I was on the call,' says Pompeo on Trump call to Ukraine leader

&nbsp;Alphabet Inc's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-wins-right-to-be-forgotten-case-against-frances-privacy-watchdog-251737">Google</a> is rolling out new privacy features to its Maps, YouTube and Voice Assistant services, with options including incognito mode and automatic data deletion, the company said on Wednesday.

Google has raced to launch a slew of privacy-related features like the search giant and social media companies face heat from users and regulators globally on how their platforms handle user data.

The incognito mode on Google Maps will stop saving maps activity to users' accounts, including the places they search for, though it would take away their personalized recommendations.

Google also launched Password Checkup, a new feature that tells users whether their accounts have been compromised or if any of their passwords are weak.

The company said it will also expand its auto-delete option to YouTube, letting users to set a time period after which their viewing history data will be automatically erased.

In the coming weeks, Google will also roll out an option to delete voice assistant activity by verbal command: "Hey Google, delete the last thing I said to you."

Alphabet Inc's Google is rolling out new privacy features to its Maps, YouTube and Voice Assistant services, with options including incognito mode and automatic data deletion, the company said on Wednesday.

Alphabet Inc's Google is rolling out new privacy features to its Maps, YouTube and Voice Assistant services, with options including incognito mode and automatic data deletion, the company said on Wednesday. Google has raced to launch a slew of privacy-related features like the search giant and social media companies face heat from users and regulators globally on how their platforms handle user data. The incognito mode on Google Maps will stop saving maps activity to users' accounts, including the places they search for, though it would take away their personalized recommendations. Google also launched Password Checkup, a new feature that tells users whether their accounts have been compromised or if any of their passwords are weak. The company said it will also expand its auto-delete option to YouTube, letting users to set a time period after which their viewing history data will be automatically erased. In the coming weeks, Google will also roll out an option to delete voice assistant activity by verbal command: "Hey Google, delete the last thing I said to you."

Google offers incognito mode for Maps in privacy push

A top Iranian constitutional body has approved a law allowing Iranian women to pass their nationality to their children, state media reported on Wednesday.

Human rights experts have said the measure could help thousands of children living in legal limbo by letting them acquire citizenship in Iran, one of about 25 countries that do not permit women married to foreigners to hand their nationality to their children.

The state news agency IRNA quoted Abbas Ali Kadkhodaei, spokesman for the Guardian Council which vets legislation passed by parliament for compliance with the constitution, as saying the body had approved the measure.

The council had earlier objected to the proposed law on security grounds and required changes allowing background checks on foreign fathers of the children, according to local media reports.

The reform could benefit children born to women who have married men from Iran's large Afghan refugee and migrant population, according to Human Rights Watch. There are an estimated 3 million Afghans in Iran.

A top Iranian constitutional body has approved a law allowing Iranian women to pass their nationality to their children, state media reported on Wednesday. Human rights experts have said the measure could help thousands of children living in legal limbo by letting them acquire citizenship in Iran, one of about 25 countries that do not permit women married to foreigners to hand their nationality to their children.

A top Iranian constitutional body has approved a law allowing Iranian women to pass their nationality to their children, state media reported on Wednesday. Human rights experts have said the measure could help thousands of children living in legal limbo by letting them acquire citizenship in Iran, one of about 25 countries that do not permit women married to foreigners to hand their nationality to their children. The state news agency IRNA quoted Abbas Ali Kadkhodaei, spokesman for the Guardian Council which vets legislation passed by parliament for compliance with the constitution, as saying the body had approved the measure. The council had earlier objected to the proposed law on security grounds and required changes allowing background checks on foreign fathers of the children, according to local media reports. The reform could benefit children born to women who have married men from Iran's large Afghan refugee and migrant population, according to Human Rights Watch. There are an estimated 3 million Afghans in Iran.

Iran passes law allowing women to pass citizenship to children

One year after the murder of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-prince-says-khashoggi-murder-happened-under-my-watch-us-tv-252208">Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi</a>, his fiancee Hatice Cengiz remembered the day her life changed.

Today, Cengiz will mark the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/all-details-on-khashoggis-murder-should-be-shared-by-saudi-erdogan-231599">murder's first anniversary</a> outside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul together with activists and UN Special rapporteur Agnes Callamard.

Cengiz said that while she was waiting outside for him she had wedding plans on her mind.

"There and then I thought I would become Jamal's wife. Instead, I became the last witness before a murder. We were about to set a date for the wedding that day, that was what we had planned. There was no reason for us to wait, because it was all done, our house was done, our furniture was about to arrive the week after. This is what was in my mind while I waited until the very last second until I got worried and started to get anxious about why he didn't come back out and started acting. Those were the only things in my mind, there was nothing else," she told Swedish broadcaster TV4 in an interview on September 30.

"After a few days, many details came out about what happened, quite horrendous details about injections and how the murder happened and what was said inside. How could you protect yourself from all those details coming out in the media?'' Cengiz further said.

"As a matter of fact, Jamal had been trying to draw the world's attention to something when he was alive and he managed to do it with his death," Cengiz added.

Watch Video: MBS denies killing journalist Jamal Khashoggi

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Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist, was last seen at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, 2018, where he was to receive papers ahead of his wedding. His body was reportedly dismembered and removed from the building, and his remains have not been found.

A global outcry ensued and led to US Treasury sanctions on 17 Saudi individuals and a Senate resolution blaming Prince Mohammed bin Salman, of whom Khashoggi was a critic.

The Saudi crown prince told CBS program "60 Minutes" that as de facto Saudi leader he ultimately bore "full responsibility" for the killing a year ago, but he denied ordering it.

Cengiz said that many questions about the murder remained unanswered.

One year after the murder of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi, his fiancee Hatice Cengiz remembered the day her life changed. Today, Cengiz will mark the murder's first anniversary outside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul together with activists and UN Special rapporteur Agnes Callamard.

One year after the murder of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi, his fiancee Hatice Cengiz remembered the day her life changed. Today, Cengiz will mark the murder's first anniversary outside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul together with activists and UN Special rapporteur Agnes Callamard. Cengiz said that while she was waiting outside for him she had wedding plans on her mind. "There and then I thought I would become Jamal's wife. Instead, I became the last witness before a murder. We were about to set a date for the wedding that day, that was what we had planned. There was no reason for us to wait, because it was all done, our house was done, our furniture was about to arrive the week after. This is what was in my mind while I waited until the very last second until I got worried and started to get anxious about why he didn't come back out and started acting. Those were the only things in my mind, there was nothing else," she told Swedish broadcaster TV4 in an interview on September 30. "After a few days, many details came out about what happened, quite horrendous details about injections and how the murder happened and what was said inside. How could you protect yourself from all those details coming out in the media?'' Cengiz further said. "As a matter of fact, Jamal had been trying to draw the world's attention to something when he was alive and he managed to do it with his death," Cengiz added. Watch Video: MBS denies killing journalist Jamal Khashoggi Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist, was last seen at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, 2018, where he was to receive papers ahead of his wedding. His body was reportedly dismembered and removed from the building, and his remains have not been found. A global outcry ensued and led to US Treasury sanctions on 17 Saudi individuals and a Senate resolution blaming Prince Mohammed bin Salman, of whom Khashoggi was a critic. The Saudi crown prince told CBS program "60 Minutes" that as de facto Saudi leader he ultimately bore "full responsibility" for the killing a year ago, but he denied ordering it. Cengiz said that many questions about the murder remained unanswered.

I thought I would become his wife, instead became last witness to a murder: Khashoggi's fiancee Hatice Cengiz

Strife torn <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-flash-mob-rallies-erupt-as-anger-mounts-over-shot-protester-253229">Hong Kong</a> has suffered a record slump in retail sales, data showed Wednesday, as the city reels from four months of increasingly violent pro-democracy protests.

The international finance hub is a major international tourist destination and especially popular with mainland Chinese shoppers hoping to snap up bargains in a city with no sales tax.

But this summer's protests, sparked by rising public anger towards Beijing's rule, has battered the economy which was already struggling with the US-China trade war fallout.

New figures released Wednesday showed retail sales declined by a record 23 per cent year on year in August, compounding an 11.5 per cent slump the month before.

Both police and protesters have only escalated their violence since then so there is little chance September's figures will fair any better.

Tuesday witnessed the worst clashes of the summer as China celebrated <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/peoples-republic-of-china-celebrates-70th-anniversary-in-beijing-253128">70 years of Communist Party</a> rule with a massive military parade in Beijing.

The spiralling clashes underscored seething public anger against Beijing's rule and shifted the spotlight from China's carefully choreographed birthday party.

Usually, the first week of October is a bumper time for retailers.

Hong Kong Protest: Video shows police shooting protester

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Huge numbers of Chinese mainland tourists visit during the so-called Golden Week holiday.

But tourist arrivals from the mainland have tumbled as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-marks-70th-national-day-with-military-parade-253164">Beijing</a> takes a hardline with protesters and police fight near-weekly battles against demonstrators.

On-year tourist arrivals fell 40 per cent in the last month, led by a collapse in visitors from the mainland, by far the largest group, with hotel occupancy rates down around half.

Luxury goods are thought to have been hit particularly hard.

Many of the clashes have taken place in the districts of Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay, both areas of the city that are packed with luxury malls and retailers.

Multiple shops in Causeway Bay told AFP last month their takings were down by as much as 30 per cent over the summer.

The city's economy likely entered a technical recession in the third quarter, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in September.

Strife torn Hong Kong has suffered a record slump in retail sales, data showed Wednesday, as the city reels from four months of increasingly violent pro-democracy protests.

Strife torn Hong Kong has suffered a record slump in retail sales, data showed Wednesday, as the city reels from four months of increasingly violent pro-democracy protests. The international finance hub is a major international tourist destination and especially popular with mainland Chinese shoppers hoping to snap up bargains in a city with no sales tax. But this summer's protests, sparked by rising public anger towards Beijing's rule, has battered the economy which was already struggling with the US-China trade war fallout. New figures released Wednesday showed retail sales declined by a record 23 per cent year on year in August, compounding an 11.5 per cent slump the month before. Both police and protesters have only escalated their violence since then so there is little chance September's figures will fair any better. Tuesday witnessed the worst clashes of the summer as China celebrated 70 years of Communist Party rule with a massive military parade in Beijing. The spiralling clashes underscored seething public anger against Beijing's rule and shifted the spotlight from China's carefully choreographed birthday party. Usually, the first week of October is a bumper time for retailers. Hong Kong Protest: Video shows police shooting protester Huge numbers of Chinese mainland tourists visit during the so-called Golden Week holiday. But tourist arrivals from the mainland have tumbled as Beijing takes a hardline with protesters and police fight near-weekly battles against demonstrators. On-year tourist arrivals fell 40 per cent in the last month, led by a collapse in visitors from the mainland, by far the largest group, with hotel occupancy rates down around half. Luxury goods are thought to have been hit particularly hard. Many of the clashes have taken place in the districts of Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay, both areas of the city that are packed with luxury malls and retailers. Multiple shops in Causeway Bay told AFP last month their takings were down by as much as 30 per cent over the summer. The city's economy likely entered a technical recession in the third quarter, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in September.

Hong Kong's August retail sales hammered by summer of rage

International human rights groups demanded justice on Wednesday for slain Saudi journalist <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-prince-says-khashoggi-murder-happened-under-my-watch-us-tv-252208">Jamal Khashoggi</a>, saying that a year after his brutal murder, Saudi authorities had yet to provide any "meaningful accountability".

The rights watchdogs also called on Riyadh to release the numerous government critics who remain in custody.

Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist, was killed and dismembered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, 2018, in an operation that reportedly involved 15 agents sent from Riyadh. His body was never found.

Eleven suspects have been on trial in Riyadh, with five of them facing the death penalty, but hearings are held behind closed doors and the names of the defendants have not been released.

"Saudi authorities have obstructed meaningful accountability for Khashoggi’s murder," Human Rights Watch said in a statement.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-at-least-one-dead-11-injured-in-brooklyn-shooting-238959">New York </a>based watchdog criticised recent comments by the kingdom's de facto ruler, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/absolutely-not-saudi-crown-prince-salman-denies-involvement-in-khashoggi-murder-252899/amp">Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman</a>, in which he accepted collective responsibility for Khashoggi's murder, but denied he was personally to blame.

"If he’s serious, the crown prince and his government should provide transparency into the ongoing trial and reveal everything they know about the planning, execution, and aftermath of Khashoggi’s murder," HRW's Middle East director, Sarah Leah Whitson, said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amnesty-accuses-hong-kong-police-of-abuses-torture-of-protestors-250814">Amnesty International</a> said Prince Mohammed's admission of "full responsibility as a leader in Saudi Arabia" would remain a public relation stunt if not met with immediate action.

This must include "prompt and unrestricted access to independent human rights monitors into the country, including to observe and publicly report on the ongoing trial," said Amnesty's Middle East research director, Lynn Maalouf.

In a letter to King Salman, the Vienna-based International Press Institute demanded a transparent trial for those implicated in Khashoggi's murder.

"As recommended by the UN&nbsp;special rapporteur, the government should support a UN-led additional criminal investigation and conduct a transparent retrial with international input, support and oversight," the institute said.

The grisly details of Khashoggi's murder, which emerged largely from Turkish sources, sparked a global outcry and turned Prince Mohammad into a virtual pariah.

Dozens of top global executives boycotted his showcase business conference, the Future Investment Initiative, last year.

International human rights groups demanded justice on Wednesday for slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying that a year after his brutal murder, Saudi authorities had yet to provide any "meaningful accountability".

International human rights groups demanded justice on Wednesday for slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying that a year after his brutal murder, Saudi authorities had yet to provide any "meaningful accountability". The rights watchdogs also called on Riyadh to release the numerous government critics who remain in custody. Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist, was killed and dismembered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, 2018, in an operation that reportedly involved 15 agents sent from Riyadh. His body was never found. Eleven suspects have been on trial in Riyadh, with five of them facing the death penalty, but hearings are held behind closed doors and the names of the defendants have not been released. "Saudi authorities have obstructed meaningful accountability for Khashoggi’s murder," Human Rights Watch said in a statement. The New York based watchdog criticised recent comments by the kingdom's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in which he accepted collective responsibility for Khashoggi's murder, but denied he was personally to blame. "If he’s serious, the crown prince and his government should provide transparency into the ongoing trial and reveal everything they know about the planning, execution, and aftermath of Khashoggi’s murder," HRW's Middle East director, Sarah Leah Whitson, said. Amnesty International said Prince Mohammed's admission of "full responsibility as a leader in Saudi Arabia" would remain a public relation stunt if not met with immediate action. This must include "prompt and unrestricted access to independent human rights monitors into the country, including to observe and publicly report on the ongoing trial," said Amnesty's Middle East research director, Lynn Maalouf. In a letter to King Salman, the Vienna-based International Press Institute demanded a transparent trial for those implicated in Khashoggi's murder. "As recommended by the UN special rapporteur, the government should support a UN-led additional criminal investigation and conduct a transparent retrial with international input, support and oversight," the institute said. The grisly details of Khashoggi's murder, which emerged largely from Turkish sources, sparked a global outcry and turned Prince Mohammad into a virtual pariah. Dozens of top global executives boycotted his showcase business conference, the Future Investment Initiative, last year.

Rights groups demand justice on Jamal Khashoggi murder anniversary

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/removal-of-article-370-step-towards-permanent-peace-in-jammu-and-kashmir-says-amit-shah-252796">Union Home Minister Amit Shah</a> said on Tuesday that the BJP-led Central government will not allow any "infiltrator" to stay in the county while refugees belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi, and Christian religions will be given citizenship.

Addressing a public awakening programme in Kolkata&nbsp;on the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government will bring the Citizenship Amendment Bill before implementing the NRC.

He accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of spreading misinformation about the NRC that Hindu refugees will have to leave West Bengal.

The minister said that he had come to the state to assure the residents that refugees belonging to Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, Parsi, and Christian religions will be not be asked to leave the country.

He said the refugees belonging to these religious groups had come to India due to hardships they faced and most of them are from the Hindu community.

"Do not mock them or their pain will destroy you," he said.

Shah said the "Citizenship Amendment Bill will be brought before the implementation of NRC."

The Bill seeks to make migrants, who are Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, eligible for citizenship.

Shah, who is also the BJP chief, accused the Trinamool Congress of not allowing the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha.

He said Banerjee herself spoke against illegal migrants when she was in opposition but had changed her stance after they became her vote bank.

"We will not allow any refugee to go and we will not allow any infiltrator to stay," he said.

Shah urged the BJP workers to go to every house in Bengal and expose the Trinamool's campaign. "Political interest should not be above national interest and the interest of the state," he said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the BJP-led Central government will not allow any "infiltrator" to stay in the county while refugees belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi, and Christian religions will be given citizenship.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the BJP-led Central government will not allow any "infiltrator" to stay in the county while refugees belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi, and Christian religions will be given citizenship. Addressing a public awakening programme in Kolkata on the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government will bring the Citizenship Amendment Bill before implementing the NRC. He accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of spreading misinformation about the NRC that Hindu refugees will have to leave West Bengal. The minister said that he had come to the state to assure the residents that refugees belonging to Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, Parsi, and Christian religions will be not be asked to leave the country. He said the refugees belonging to these religious groups had come to India due to hardships they faced and most of them are from the Hindu community. "Do not mock them or their pain will destroy you," he said. Shah said the "Citizenship Amendment Bill will be brought before the implementation of NRC." The Bill seeks to make migrants, who are Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, eligible for citizenship. Shah, who is also the BJP chief, accused the Trinamool Congress of not allowing the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha. He said Banerjee herself spoke against illegal migrants when she was in opposition but had changed her stance after they became her vote bank. "We will not allow any refugee to go and we will not allow any infiltrator to stay," he said. Shah urged the BJP workers to go to every house in Bengal and expose the Trinamool's campaign. "Political interest should not be above national interest and the interest of the state," he said.

Citizenship Amendment Bill will be brought before implementation of NRC in West Bengal, says Amit Shah

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday appreciated the way India effectively unveiled its vision for lasting peace and development for humanity at the United Nations General Secretary (UNGA) and hit out at Pakistan for its mindset of 'violence, terrorism and warmongering for short-sighted vested interests'.

Addressing a gathering after presenting the 20th Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence: 2019 to Plant Scientist Dr Manju Sharma, Naidu&nbsp;said that the recent session of UNGA presented a clear choice between peaceful coexistence and pursuit of conflicts bordering on perversion.

"Humanity had to choose the model of statesmanship showcased by India to march on the path of peaceful development, rather than the brinkmanship-model that has no concern for the larger good of humanity," the vice president&nbsp;said in an apparent attack on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on his speech at UNGA.

Complimenting <a href="wionews.com/india-news/terrorism-is-the-biggest-global-challenge-for-humanitys-sake-lets-unite-against-terrorism-says-pm-narendra-modi-at-unga-252493">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> for taking a firm and dignified stand against Pakistan's "highly condemnable acts", Naidu said that PM Modi championed the cause of peace and prosperity for the larger good.

"It brought out in focus two diametrically opposite visions, statesmanship soaring high in the statement of PM Modi and its opposite of brinkmanship stooping too low," the Vice President said.

Asserting that terrorism was the enemy of mankind and that those who aid and abet terror and violence must be isolated, he said that India continued to firmly adhere to its values of peace, in spite of grave provocation from the neighbour who unabashedly aids and abets terrorism.

Pointing out that India, since time immemorial has always embraced the values of peace, tolerance, brotherhood and harmony, the Vice President said that India has handled the recent escalation of tensions with remarkable restraint, grace, and poise.

Paying his tributes to Lal Bahadur Shashtri, Naidu said that tall leaders like him firmly believed that peace was the first step to prosperity.

He said that their belief, which has deep roots in Indian philosophy, helped them handle and defuse extraordinarily volatile situations with ease and poise.

Referring to Shastri's address to the nation during the Indo-Pak war in 1965, the Vice President said that he proposed peaceful coexistence to bring an end to conflicts.

Asserting that a subcontinent at peace would benefit all and that constant strife, hostility, conflict and terror drag us all down, Naidu said that Shastri Ji's words serve as a guiding light in our efforts to bring peace and prosperity to the sub-continent.

The Vice President asked the youngsters to learn about the exemplary life of Lal Bahadur Shastri and draw inspiration from it to serve the nation with zeal and passion.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday appreciated the way India effectively unveiled its vision for lasting peace and development for humanity at the United Nations General Secretary (UNGA) and hit out at Pakistan for its mindset of 'violence, terrorism and warmongering for short-sighted vested interests'.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday appreciated the way India effectively unveiled its vision for lasting peace and development for humanity at the United Nations General Secretary (UNGA) and hit out at Pakistan for its mindset of 'violence, terrorism and warmongering for short-sighted vested interests'. Addressing a gathering after presenting the 20th Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence: 2019 to Plant Scientist Dr Manju Sharma, Naidu said that the recent session of UNGA presented a clear choice between peaceful coexistence and pursuit of conflicts bordering on perversion. "Humanity had to choose the model of statesmanship showcased by India to march on the path of peaceful development, rather than the brinkmanship-model that has no concern for the larger good of humanity," the vice president said in an apparent attack on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on his speech at UNGA. Complimenting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking a firm and dignified stand against Pakistan's "highly condemnable acts", Naidu said that PM Modi championed the cause of peace and prosperity for the larger good. "It brought out in focus two diametrically opposite visions, statesmanship soaring high in the statement of PM Modi and its opposite of brinkmanship stooping too low," the Vice President said. Asserting that terrorism was the enemy of mankind and that those who aid and abet terror and violence must be isolated, he said that India continued to firmly adhere to its values of peace, in spite of grave provocation from the neighbour who unabashedly aids and abets terrorism. Pointing out that India, since time immemorial has always embraced the values of peace, tolerance, brotherhood and harmony, the Vice President said that India has handled the recent escalation of tensions with remarkable restraint, grace, and poise. Paying his tributes to Lal Bahadur Shashtri, Naidu said that tall leaders like him firmly believed that peace was the first step to prosperity. He said that their belief, which has deep roots in Indian philosophy, helped them handle and defuse extraordinarily volatile situations with ease and poise. Referring to Shastri's address to the nation during the Indo-Pak war in 1965, the Vice President said that he proposed peaceful coexistence to bring an end to conflicts. Asserting that a subcontinent at peace would benefit all and that constant strife, hostility, conflict and terror drag us all down, Naidu said that Shastri Ji's words serve as a guiding light in our efforts to bring peace and prosperity to the sub-continent. The Vice President asked the youngsters to learn about the exemplary life of Lal Bahadur Shastri and draw inspiration from it to serve the nation with zeal and passion.

India at UNGA presented clear choice between peaceful coexistence and pursuit of conflicts: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday <a href="wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-hails-ayushman-bharat-at-unga-says-arrangements-made-give-a-motivational-message-to-world-252489">hailed Ayushman Bharat scheme</a>, saying the healthcare scheme was giving the poor people a hope to lead a healthy life.

"Ek Tarah Se, PM-JAY Gareebon Ki Jai Ban Gayee Hai (In a way, PM-JAY has become victory to poor people)," said Prime Minister Modi while speaking at a valedictory function of 'Arogya Manthan' here.

'Arogya Manthan' is a two-day event organised by the National Health Authority (NHA) to mark the completion of one year of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ayushman-bharat-significant-step-towards-universal-health-coverage-in-india-us-think-tank-217733">Ayushman Bharat scheme</a>.

"Poor people of the country..to bring 46 lakh families out of despair of disease and give them the hope of a healthy life is a big achievement," Modi added.

Highlighting the success of the healthcare scheme launched last year, the Prime Minister said even if one person did not have to sell his land, property or jewellery for medical treatment in the last one year, then that is a huge success of Ayushman Bharat.

Recalling that goddess Durga's Chandraghnata form is worshipped today, who is known for eradicating pains of people, the Prime Minister said: "What can be a better occasion to discuss the first year of Ayushman Bharat, which eradicated the pain of crores of Indians."

The Prime Minister attributed the success of the scheme to the dedication of the country.

"It is India's determination that we are running the world's biggest healthcare scheme successfully. Behind this success, there is this feeling of dedication and this is that of States and UTs, of thousands of private and government hospitals, of every worker, medical practitioner...of everyone. It is because of this dedication that the country is saying it with pride and faith -- Saal Ek, Ayushman Anek," he said here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed Ayushman Bharat scheme, saying the healthcare scheme was giving the poor people a hope to lead a healthy life. "Ek Tarah Se, PM-JAY Gareebon Ki Jai Ban Gayee Hai (In a way, PM-JAY has become victory to poor people)," said Prime Minister Modi while speaking at a valedictory function of 'Arogya Manthan' here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed Ayushman Bharat scheme, saying the healthcare scheme was giving the poor people a hope to lead a healthy life. "Ek Tarah Se, PM-JAY Gareebon Ki Jai Ban Gayee Hai (In a way, PM-JAY has become victory to poor people)," said Prime Minister Modi while speaking at a valedictory function of 'Arogya Manthan' here. 'Arogya Manthan' is a two-day event organised by the National Health Authority (NHA) to mark the completion of one year of Ayushman Bharat scheme. "Poor people of the country..to bring 46 lakh families out of despair of disease and give them the hope of a healthy life is a big achievement," Modi added. Highlighting the success of the healthcare scheme launched last year, the Prime Minister said even if one person did not have to sell his land, property or jewellery for medical treatment in the last one year, then that is a huge success of Ayushman Bharat. Recalling that goddess Durga's Chandraghnata form is worshipped today, who is known for eradicating pains of people, the Prime Minister said: "What can be a better occasion to discuss the first year of Ayushman Bharat, which eradicated the pain of crores of Indians." The Prime Minister attributed the success of the scheme to the dedication of the country. "It is India's determination that we are running the world's biggest healthcare scheme successfully. Behind this success, there is this feeling of dedication and this is that of States and UTs, of thousands of private and government hospitals, of every worker, medical practitioner...of everyone. It is because of this dedication that the country is saying it with pride and faith -- Saal Ek, Ayushman Anek," he said here.

Ayushman Bharat scheme gives poor people hope to lead healthy life: PM Modi

In an effort to give comfort to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-four-pumps-brought-to-remove-floodwaters-accelerate-relief-work-death-toll-reaches-40-253055">rain-hit Bihar</a>, Air India on Tuesday announced that it has waived off all applicable penalties of re-issuance, date change, no-show, and cancellation and refund charges for travel to and from Patna, for both domestic as well as international flights.

The waive-off is for both domestic and international flights for up to October 3.

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As many as 40 people have died and many are injured in the state due to incessant rain and floods in many parts of Bihar, officials said on Tuesday.

According to the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, 40 people are dead whereas nine are injured, due to heavy rainfall and flooding in the state.

On Sunday, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had visited the severely flooded areas of the state capital and issued necessary instructions to the officials for resolving the issue.

As per the weather forecasting report by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/imd-predicts-heavy-rainfall-over-bihar-sikkim-252670">India Meteorological Department</a>, Patna is likely to receive more rainfall for the next few days accompanied by thunderstorms.

In an effort to give comfort to rain-hit Bihar, Air India on Tuesday announced that it has waived off all applicable penalties of re-issuance, date change, no-show, and cancellation and refund charges for travel to and from Patna, for both domestic as well as international flights.

In an effort to give comfort to rain-hit Bihar, Air India on Tuesday announced that it has waived off all applicable penalties of re-issuance, date change, no-show, and cancellation and refund charges for travel to and from Patna, for both domestic as well as international flights. The waive-off is for both domestic and international flights for up to October 3. "#FlyAI: Due to inclement weather at Patna resulting in inconvenience to passengers #Airindia has waived off all applicable penalties of re-issuance, date change, no-show, cancellation and refund charges for travel from/to Patna for both Dom & Int flights for travel up to 3rd October,19," Air India announced in a tweet on Tuesday afternoon. #FlyAI: Due to inclement weather at Patna resulting in inconvenience to passengers #Airindia has waived off all applicable penalties of re-issuance, date change, no-show,cancellation and refund charges for travel from/to Patna for both Dom & Int flights for travel upto 3rdOct,19 — Air India (@airindiain) October 1, 2019 × As many as 40 people have died and many are injured in the state due to incessant rain and floods in many parts of Bihar, officials said on Tuesday. According to the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, 40 people are dead whereas nine are injured, due to heavy rainfall and flooding in the state. On Sunday, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had visited the severely flooded areas of the state capital and issued necessary instructions to the officials for resolving the issue. As per the weather forecasting report by India Meteorological Department, Patna is likely to receive more rainfall for the next few days accompanied by thunderstorms.

Bihar: Air India waives off penalties on cancellation, refund for flights to and from Patna till October 3

The Indian Army in a joint operation with Assam Police apprehended six terrorists from Kokrajhar district here on Monday.

The terrorists were nabbed while the security personnel were conducting operations against National Democratic Front of Bodoland [NDFB(S)] terrorists in Ripu Reserve Forest of Kokrajhar district yesterday.

On a reliable tip-off about the presence of NDFB(S) terrorists in the area, the security personnel carried out multiple attacks.

According to officials, in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, the ambush party noticed six individuals moving suspiciously in the area.

On being challenged, they attempted to escape.

However, the troops swiftly nabbed all six of them after a short pursuit.

Notably, one M16 Assault Rifle, six 7.65 mm pistols, 12 magazines, ammunition, medicines, rations, along with several other warlike and administrative stores have been seized by the security personnel from the incident site.

The six NDFB(S) terrorists have been identified as Bahaigya Basumatary, Rubiram Goyary, Ranjolal Wary, Julesh Musharay, Sailen Borgoyary and Rajesh Narzary.

The Indian Army in a joint operation with Assam Police apprehended six terrorists from Kokrajhar district here on Monday. The terrorists were nabbed while the security personnel were conducting operations against National Democratic Front of Bodoland [NDFB(S)] terrorists in Ripu Reserve Forest of Kokrajhar district yesterday.

The Indian Army in a joint operation with Assam Police apprehended six terrorists from Kokrajhar district here on Monday. The terrorists were nabbed while the security personnel were conducting operations against National Democratic Front of Bodoland [NDFB(S)] terrorists in Ripu Reserve Forest of Kokrajhar district yesterday. On a reliable tip-off about the presence of NDFB(S) terrorists in the area, the security personnel carried out multiple attacks. According to officials, in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, the ambush party noticed six individuals moving suspiciously in the area. On being challenged, they attempted to escape. However, the troops swiftly nabbed all six of them after a short pursuit. Notably, one M16 Assault Rifle, six 7.65 mm pistols, 12 magazines, ammunition, medicines, rations, along with several other warlike and administrative stores have been seized by the security personnel from the incident site. The six NDFB(S) terrorists have been identified as Bahaigya Basumatary, Rubiram Goyary, Ranjolal Wary, Julesh Musharay, Sailen Borgoyary and Rajesh Narzary.

Indian Army arrests six terrorists from Assam's Kokrajhar district

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