Bangladesh has signed an agreement to buy 718 megawatts of electricity from India's Reliance Power over the next 22 years, the company said on Sunday.

Reliance plans to invest about $1 billion to set up a local plant by 2022 to provide the electricity. The plant will be built at Meghnaghat in Narayanganj, over 20 km&nbsp;southeast of the capital Dhaka, according to a project report seen by Reuters at an event held to close the deal.

The combined-cycle power plant will be fueled by gas and regasification liquefied natural gas and be fully owned by Reliance.

Bangladesh agreed on a deal with China last week to build renewable energy projects providing 500 megawatts by 2023 at an investment cost of $400 million, in the latest sign of Beijing's growing role in the South Asian nation's energy sector.

Bangladesh's installed power capacity is more than 20,000 MW and the country aims to provide electricity to all of its more than 160 million people by 2020.

The country's energy sector has grown 12.5% in recent years, with renewable making up only 3% of the total, government officials said. Bangladesh plans to boost this to 10% by 2022.

Riva Ganguly Das, India's high commissioner in Bangladesh, said the country's economy had grown rapidly over the last five years especially in the power and energy sectors.

"We are committed to help Bangladesh in the journey of becoming a middle-income country by 2021 and we are exploring all paths to develop the strategy of joint cooperation," Das said at the event.

Bangladesh has signed an agreement to buy 718 megawatts of electricity from India's Reliance Power over the next 22 years, the company said on Sunday. Reliance plans to invest about $1 billion to set up a local plant by 2022 to provide the electricity.

Bangladesh has signed an agreement to buy 718 megawatts of electricity from India's Reliance Power over the next 22 years, the company said on Sunday. Reliance plans to invest about $1 billion to set up a local plant by 2022 to provide the electricity. The plant will be built at Meghnaghat in Narayanganj, over 20 km southeast of the capital Dhaka, according to a project report seen by Reuters at an event held to close the deal. The combined-cycle power plant will be fueled by gas and regasification liquefied natural gas and be fully owned by Reliance. Bangladesh agreed on a deal with China last week to build renewable energy projects providing 500 megawatts by 2023 at an investment cost of $400 million, in the latest sign of Beijing's growing role in the South Asian nation's energy sector. Bangladesh's installed power capacity is more than 20,000 MW and the country aims to provide electricity to all of its more than 160 million people by 2020. The country's energy sector has grown 12.5% in recent years, with renewable making up only 3% of the total, government officials said. Bangladesh plans to boost this to 10% by 2022. Riva Ganguly Das, India's high commissioner in Bangladesh, said the country's economy had grown rapidly over the last five years especially in the power and energy sectors. "We are committed to help Bangladesh in the journey of becoming a middle-income country by 2021 and we are exploring all paths to develop the strategy of joint cooperation," Das said at the event.

Bangladesh signs deal with Reliance Power to buy electricity

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dorian-strengthens-to-powerful-category-5-hurricane-as-it-nears-bahamas-247011">Dorian strengthens to powerful category 5 hurricane as it nears Bahamas</a>

Hurricane Dorian intensified into a dangerous category 5 storm as it approached the Bahamas on Sunday, expected to pound the islands with up to two days of torrential rain, high waves and damaging winds before taking aim at the US mainland.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-protesters-target-airport-but-planes-are-running-247001">Hong Kong protesters target airport but planes are running</a>

Thousands of protesters blocked roads and public transport links to Hong Kong airport on Sunday in a bid to draw global attention to their fight for greater democracy for the Chinese-ruled city which is facing its biggest political crisis in decades.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maldives-meet-on-development-goals-descends-into-chaos-as-pakistan-raises-kashmir-india-hits-back-247007">Maldives meet on development goals descends into chaos as Pakistan raises Kashmir, India hits back</a>

A major argument broke between India and Pakistan delegates inside the Maldives Parliament on Sunday after Pakistani delegates raised Kashmir on a forum meant for sustainable development goal even as hapless speaker of Maldivian Parliament Mohamed Nasheed tried to control the situation in vain.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-bombed-houthi-arms-site-in-yemen-group-says-prison-hit-246991">Saudi-led coalition says it bombed Houthi arms site in Yemen, group says prison hit</a>

A Saudi-led military coalition said on Sunday it had launched airstrikes on Houthi military targets in southwest Yemen that Houthi-run media said had hit a prison, killing dozens of people.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-stuck-in-elevator-for-25-minutes-freed-by-fire-brigade-246992">Pope stuck in elevator for 25 minutes, freed by fire brigade</a>

Pope Francis arrived late for his weekly address in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, explaining that he had been stuck in an elevator in the Vatican for 25 minutes and had to be freed by firefighters.

Dorian strengthens to powerful category 5 hurricane as it nears Bahamas Hurricane Dorian intensified into a dangerous category 5 storm as it approached the Bahamas on Sunday, expected to pound the islands with up to two days of torrential rain, high waves and damaging winds before taking aim at the US mainland.

Dorian strengthens to powerful category 5 hurricane as it nears Bahamas Hurricane Dorian intensified into a dangerous category 5 storm as it approached the Bahamas on Sunday, expected to pound the islands with up to two days of torrential rain, high waves and damaging winds before taking aim at the US mainland. Hong Kong protesters target airport but planes are running Thousands of protesters blocked roads and public transport links to Hong Kong airport on Sunday in a bid to draw global attention to their fight for greater democracy for the Chinese-ruled city which is facing its biggest political crisis in decades. Maldives meet on development goals descends into chaos as Pakistan raises Kashmir, India hits back A major argument broke between India and Pakistan delegates inside the Maldives Parliament on Sunday after Pakistani delegates raised Kashmir on a forum meant for sustainable development goal even as hapless speaker of Maldivian Parliament Mohamed Nasheed tried to control the situation in vain. Saudi-led coalition says it bombed Houthi arms site in Yemen, group says prison hit A Saudi-led military coalition said on Sunday it had launched airstrikes on Houthi military targets in southwest Yemen that Houthi-run media said had hit a prison, killing dozens of people. Pope stuck in elevator for 25 minutes, freed by fire brigade Pope Francis arrived late for his weekly address in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, explaining that he had been stuck in an elevator in the Vatican for 25 minutes and had to be freed by firefighters.

News brief: Big stories of the day

A fourth <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/third-rohingya-shot-dead-in-bangladesh-refugee-camp-245799">Rohingya refugee was shot dead</a>, Bangladesh police said Sunday, amid growing fallout over the murder of a ruling party official that sparked a violent backlash from locals.

There has been an outbreak of violence in recent weeks at refugee camps in southeast Bangladesh, where nearly one million Rohingya live after fleeing crackdowns in Myanmar.

At least five Rohingya men have died in clashes in the settlements -- allegedly over gang violence -- while an Awami League official was shot in the head in late August at Jadimura camp in the border town of Teknaf.

Police blamed Omar Faruk's death on Rohingya hitmen, and have shot dead three refugees over the past week in connection with the incident.&nbsp;

The latest to die was 36-year-old Nur Mohammad, who officers allege was a Rohingya gang leader who arrived in Bangladesh in 1992 and was operating in the hills around the refugee camps.

Local officials say Mohammad was a drug trafficking kingpin involved in using refugees to smuggle yaba, a popular methamphetamine pill, from across the Myanmar border. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"He was arrested over Faruk's murder on Saturday. We took him to find out his weapons in a hill when his accomplices fired on police (on Sunday)," police spokesman Ikbal Hossain told AFP.

"We fired back and later found Mohammad's bullet-riddled body."

Rights groups have previously accused Bangladesh police of extrajudicial killings.

Hundreds of enraged locals living near Jadimura camp stormed the settlement after Faruk's murder, looting and vandalising scores of Rohingya shops and houses. &nbsp;

Police said they have stepped up security in the camp, but the European Commission said some refugees have fled Jadimura and were taking shelter at other sites following the violence.

Humanitarian work by aid agencies has also been disrupted, affecting some 100,000 people, the commission said. &nbsp;

Rohingya leader Mohammad Noor told AFP there was a "tense" atmosphere in the camps and refugees were "living in panic".

The incident comes in the wake of a second failed attempt to begin the repatriation of around 740,000 who fled a 2017 military offensive against the Muslim minority in Myanmar.

With Mohammad's death, at least 34 Rohingya have been killed by Bangladeshi security forces since the 2017 exodus, according to police.

A fourth Rohingya refugee was shot dead, Bangladesh police said Sunday, amid growing fallout over the murder of a ruling party official that sparked a violent backlash from locals.

A fourth Rohingya refugee was shot dead, Bangladesh police said Sunday, amid growing fallout over the murder of a ruling party official that sparked a violent backlash from locals. There has been an outbreak of violence in recent weeks at refugee camps in southeast Bangladesh, where nearly one million Rohingya live after fleeing crackdowns in Myanmar. At least five Rohingya men have died in clashes in the settlements -- allegedly over gang violence -- while an Awami League official was shot in the head in late August at Jadimura camp in the border town of Teknaf. Police blamed Omar Faruk's death on Rohingya hitmen, and have shot dead three refugees over the past week in connection with the incident. The latest to die was 36-year-old Nur Mohammad, who officers allege was a Rohingya gang leader who arrived in Bangladesh in 1992 and was operating in the hills around the refugee camps. Local officials say Mohammad was a drug trafficking kingpin involved in using refugees to smuggle yaba, a popular methamphetamine pill, from across the Myanmar border. "He was arrested over Faruk's murder on Saturday. We took him to find out his weapons in a hill when his accomplices fired on police (on Sunday)," police spokesman Ikbal Hossain told AFP. "We fired back and later found Mohammad's bullet-riddled body." Rights groups have previously accused Bangladesh police of extrajudicial killings. Hundreds of enraged locals living near Jadimura camp stormed the settlement after Faruk's murder, looting and vandalising scores of Rohingya shops and houses. Police said they have stepped up security in the camp, but the European Commission said some refugees have fled Jadimura and were taking shelter at other sites following the violence. Humanitarian work by aid agencies has also been disrupted, affecting some 100,000 people, the commission said. Rohingya leader Mohammad Noor told AFP there was a "tense" atmosphere in the camps and refugees were "living in panic". The incident comes in the wake of a second failed attempt to begin the repatriation of around 740,000 who fled a 2017 military offensive against the Muslim minority in Myanmar. With Mohammad's death, at least 34 Rohingya have been killed by Bangladeshi security forces since the 2017 exodus, according to police.

Fourth Rohingya refugee shot dead over Bangladesh murder

An Afghan asylum seeker who killed a man and stabbed several others in the French city of Lyon sparked a row about immigration on Sunday as new details emerged about his rampage.

The 33-year-old killer stabbed a 19-year-old to death and injured eight others on Saturday afternoon in the Villeurbanne suburb of Lyon before he was cornered by locals and arrested by police.

French investigators are so far treating the stabbings with a knife and meat skewer as a criminal incident, rather than a terror attack, amid reports that the perpetrator was a drug addict.

Far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen led criticism of what she termed "the laxness of migration policy" in France which she said was "a serious threat to the safety of French people."

But the mayor of Villeurbanne, Jean-Paul Bret from the Socialist party, accused her and others on the right and far-right of "exploiting things politically."

"It's the classic reaction from the far-right which tries to turn a dramatic event to its advantage," he told the RTL radio station.

He also reminded Le Pen that offering asylum to people fleeing conflict in places such as Afghanistan was an international duty that France upheld.

The knifeman's rampage at a bus station in the northeast part of Lyon was stopped by a group of passersby and employees of the city transport network who succeeded in cornering him.

Sofiane, a 17-year-old from the area, told AFP on Sunday that the dead man was one of the first to try to reason with the knifeman.

He "stabbed him and then when he fell on the ground, he continued," Sofiane explained.

Mayor Bret paid tribute to the "courage" of local people who had helped avert further bloodshed, as well as to the police.

Prosecutors are set to give a press conference later on Sunday.

France has been the victim of a string of Islamist-inspired terror attacks since 2015 that have cost hundreds of lives.

An Afghan asylum seeker who killed a man and stabbed several others in the French city of Lyon sparked a row about immigration on Sunday as new details emerged about his rampage.

An Afghan asylum seeker who killed a man and stabbed several others in the French city of Lyon sparked a row about immigration on Sunday as new details emerged about his rampage. The 33-year-old killer stabbed a 19-year-old to death and injured eight others on Saturday afternoon in the Villeurbanne suburb of Lyon before he was cornered by locals and arrested by police. French investigators are so far treating the stabbings with a knife and meat skewer as a criminal incident, rather than a terror attack, amid reports that the perpetrator was a drug addict. Far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen led criticism of what she termed "the laxness of migration policy" in France which she said was "a serious threat to the safety of French people." But the mayor of Villeurbanne, Jean-Paul Bret from the Socialist party, accused her and others on the right and far-right of "exploiting things politically." "It's the classic reaction from the far-right which tries to turn a dramatic event to its advantage," he told the RTL radio station. He also reminded Le Pen that offering asylum to people fleeing conflict in places such as Afghanistan was an international duty that France upheld. The knifeman's rampage at a bus station in the northeast part of Lyon was stopped by a group of passersby and employees of the city transport network who succeeded in cornering him. Sofiane, a 17-year-old from the area, told AFP on Sunday that the dead man was one of the first to try to reason with the knifeman. He "stabbed him and then when he fell on the ground, he continued," Sofiane explained. Mayor Bret paid tribute to the "courage" of local people who had helped avert further bloodshed, as well as to the police. Prosecutors are set to give a press conference later on Sunday. France has been the victim of a string of Islamist-inspired terror attacks since 2015 that have cost hundreds of lives.

Afghanistan killer sparks far-right criticism in France

The Income Tax (I-T) Department has made history with the highest ever jump in the e-filing of income-tax returns (ITRs).

An all-time high of 49,29,121 ITRs were filed in a single day on August 31, said the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Sunday.

CBDT said the peak filing rate per second on August 31 was at 196 ITRs and peak filing rate per minute was at 7,447 ITRs while peak filing rate per hour was at 3,87,571 ITRs.

The Information Security team of I-T Department thwarted over 2,205 malicious attacks on the website aimed at disrupting services in the peak period.

"This has perhaps created a history as the tax administration nowhere in the world has achieved such huge online e-filing ITRs in a single day and that too so smoothly; with the I-T Department actively interacting with taxpayers on social media to help them resolve their grievances and e-filing related queries and getting accolades in return," said the CBDT in a statement.

CBDT, which on Sunday released the data on e-filing of ITRs for which the last date of submission was August 31, 2019, said "this is a remarkable achievement as taxpayers are experiencing a whole new facet of the I-T Department, which is not only taxpayer-friendly but is also of a facilitator providing informational assistance with the pre-filled forms and handholding e-filers, besides being proactively responsive on social media to help and guide taxpayers."

The Income Tax (I-T) Department has made history with the highest ever jump in the e-filing of income-tax returns (ITRs). An all-time high of 49,29,121 ITRs were filed in a single day on August 31, said the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Sunday.

The Income Tax (I-T) Department has made history with the highest ever jump in the e-filing of income-tax returns (ITRs). An all-time high of 49,29,121 ITRs were filed in a single day on August 31, said the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Sunday. CBDT said the peak filing rate per second on August 31 was at 196 ITRs and peak filing rate per minute was at 7,447 ITRs while peak filing rate per hour was at 3,87,571 ITRs. The Information Security team of I-T Department thwarted over 2,205 malicious attacks on the website aimed at disrupting services in the peak period. "This has perhaps created a history as the tax administration nowhere in the world has achieved such huge online e-filing ITRs in a single day and that too so smoothly; with the I-T Department actively interacting with taxpayers on social media to help them resolve their grievances and e-filing related queries and getting accolades in return," said the CBDT in a statement. CBDT, which on Sunday released the data on e-filing of ITRs for which the last date of submission was August 31, 2019, said "this is a remarkable achievement as taxpayers are experiencing a whole new facet of the I-T Department, which is not only taxpayer-friendly but is also of a facilitator providing informational assistance with the pre-filled forms and handholding e-filers, besides being proactively responsive on social media to help and guide taxpayers."

Highest ever 49,29,121 income-tax returns filed in single day on August 31: Central Board of Direct Taxes

To mark the entry of 207 well-trained soldiers into the Indian Army's Ladakh Scouts Regiment, a parade was held here on Sunday.

The parade took place at the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre. The ceremony was conducted with the highest traditions of the Indian Army and was reviewed by Lieutenant General YK Joshi, AVSM.

A spectrum of civil and military dignitaries including war heroes of the regiment and parents of the recruits also attended the ceremony.

Later the young soldiers hailing from all regions of Ladakh took the oath to serve the nation.

Congratulating the young soldiers, Lt General Joshi said. "I congratulate them for the impressive parade and urge them to devote their life in service of the nation as proud soldiers of the Indian Army."

"I also encourage the young soldiers to continue to strive hard in pursuit of excellence in all spheres and take a solemn vow to uphold the sovereignty of the nation against all odds in the true spirit signified by the ethos of the Indian Army."

He also complimented the parents of the young soldiers on having motivated their wards to join the Regiment.

The young riflemen were also awarded medals for their outstanding performance during the training. 'Gaurav Padaks' were presented to the proud parents, whose wards joined the Regiments as young soldiers.

The parent of a soldier, Ramesh Thakur told ANI, "Since one year, my son had been under training and I feel really proud that my son will serve our country."

To mark the entry of 207 well-trained soldiers into the Indian Army's Ladakh Scouts Regiment, a parade was held here on Sunday. The parade took place at the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre.

To mark the entry of 207 well-trained soldiers into the Indian Army's Ladakh Scouts Regiment, a parade was held here on Sunday. The parade took place at the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre. The ceremony was conducted with the highest traditions of the Indian Army and was reviewed by Lieutenant General YK Joshi, AVSM. A spectrum of civil and military dignitaries including war heroes of the regiment and parents of the recruits also attended the ceremony. Later the young soldiers hailing from all regions of Ladakh took the oath to serve the nation. Congratulating the young soldiers, Lt General Joshi said. "I congratulate them for the impressive parade and urge them to devote their life in service of the nation as proud soldiers of the Indian Army." "I also encourage the young soldiers to continue to strive hard in pursuit of excellence in all spheres and take a solemn vow to uphold the sovereignty of the nation against all odds in the true spirit signified by the ethos of the Indian Army." He also complimented the parents of the young soldiers on having motivated their wards to join the Regiment. The young riflemen were also awarded medals for their outstanding performance during the training. 'Gaurav Padaks' were presented to the proud parents, whose wards joined the Regiments as young soldiers. The parent of a soldier, Ramesh Thakur told ANI, "Since one year, my son had been under training and I feel really proud that my son will serve our country."

Around 207 youths join Indian Army's Ladakh Scouts Regiment

India is a "close and trusted friend" of Uzbekistan and both countries share fast-growing and dynamic relations, said Uzbek Ambassador Farhod Arziev here on Sunday.

"I should mention the dynamic, fast-growing and deepening cooperation between India and Uzbekistan. India is our strategic partner," said Arziev told ANI.

"We really appreciate and value this relationship. India is our close and trusted friend with whom we shared the centuries of culture and civilisation. India and Uzbekistan have wide-scale cooperation," he added

Arziev thanked New Delhi for helping Uzbekistan in establishing an IT park.

"With India, we have inaugurated the IT Park in Uzbekistan. We are really thankful to India for helping us in establishing that park," he said.

Asserting that India and Uzbekistan are strengthening their ties, the envoy said that Indian entrepreneurs are establishing the joint investment programme including in the area of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, hotels, business education, petrochemical and many others.

"We have seen the very active involvement of India entrepreneurs who are entering the Uzbek market. We are very happy to see this dynamism," he said 
As Uzbekistan is celebrating 28the Independence Day, Arziev extended greeting to all citizens.

Arziev said,&nbsp;"On the occasion of 28th Independence Day, my greetings to all Uzbek citizens... Uzbekistan and India have a strategic partnership, we have recently opened two universities in Uzbekistan".

India is a "close and trusted friend" of Uzbekistan and both countries share fast-growing and dynamic relations, said Uzbek Ambassador Farhod Arziev here on Sunday.

India is a "close and trusted friend" of Uzbekistan and both countries share fast-growing and dynamic relations, said Uzbek Ambassador Farhod Arziev here on Sunday. "I should mention the dynamic, fast-growing and deepening cooperation between India and Uzbekistan. India is our strategic partner," said Arziev told ANI. "We really appreciate and value this relationship. India is our close and trusted friend with whom we shared the centuries of culture and civilisation. India and Uzbekistan have wide-scale cooperation," he added Arziev thanked New Delhi for helping Uzbekistan in establishing an IT park. "With India, we have inaugurated the IT Park in Uzbekistan. We are really thankful to India for helping us in establishing that park," he said. Asserting that India and Uzbekistan are strengthening their ties, the envoy said that Indian entrepreneurs are establishing the joint investment programme including in the area of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, hotels, business education, petrochemical and many others. "We have seen the very active involvement of India entrepreneurs who are entering the Uzbek market. We are very happy to see this dynamism," he said As Uzbekistan is celebrating 28the Independence Day, Arziev extended greeting to all citizens. Arziev said, "On the occasion of 28th Independence Day, my greetings to all Uzbek citizens... Uzbekistan and India have a strategic partnership, we have recently opened two universities in Uzbekistan".

India 'close and trusted friend' of Uzbekistan: Ambassador Farhod Arziev

Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan on Sunday assumed charge as Eastern Army Commander.

He succeeds Lt Gen MM Naravane who took over as Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) today.

"#LtGenAnilChauhan, assumed the charge of Army Commander #EasternCommand, on 01 September 2019 with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at #VijaySmarak, the Eastern Command War Memorial wherein he paid tribute to the fallen soldiers," Eastern Command said in a tweet.

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The General Officer was given a traditional Guard of Honour at Fort William, Kolkata on his assumption as Army Commander, Eastern Command.

Prior to assuming charge as Eastern Army Commander, he was Director-General of Military Operations (DGMO).

He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.

Lieutenant General Chauhan was commissioned into the 11th Gorkha Rifles in 1981. He has served as the United Nations military observer in Angola and also in various capacities at Army headquarters.

He has held several command, staff and instructional appointments during his career and has experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast India.&nbsp;

Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan on Sunday assumed charge as Eastern Army Commander. He succeeds Lt Gen MM Naravane who took over as Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) today.

Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan on Sunday assumed charge as Eastern Army Commander. He succeeds Lt Gen MM Naravane who took over as Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) today. "#LtGenAnilChauhan, assumed the charge of Army Commander #EasternCommand, on 01 September 2019 with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at #VijaySmarak, the Eastern Command War Memorial wherein he paid tribute to the fallen soldiers," Eastern Command said in a tweet. #LtGenAnilChauhan, assumed the charge of Army Commander #EasternCommand, on 01 September 2019 with a solemn wreath laying ceremony at #VijaySmarak, the Eastern Command War Memorial wherein he paid tribute to the fallen soldiers @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/CWtGPBv5IK — EasternCommand_IA (@easterncomd) September 1, 2019 × The General Officer was given a traditional Guard of Honour at Fort William, Kolkata on his assumption as Army Commander, Eastern Command. Prior to assuming charge as Eastern Army Commander, he was Director-General of Military Operations (DGMO). He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. Lieutenant General Chauhan was commissioned into the 11th Gorkha Rifles in 1981. He has served as the United Nations military observer in Angola and also in various capacities at Army headquarters. He has held several command, staff and instructional appointments during his career and has experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast India.

Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan takes charge as Eastern Army Commander

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/interpol-secretary-general-jurgen-stock-calls-on-home-minister-amit-shah-246898">Union Home Minister Amit Shah</a> on Sunday slammed Rahul Gandhi stating that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/article-370-abrogation-rahul-gandhi-should-listen-to-his-constructive-critics-246267">former Congress president should be "ashamed"</a> that his criticism of the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status is being cited by Pakistan against India.

"Congress has objected to the scrapping of Article 370. Even today, the statement Rahul Gandhi gives is praised in Pakistan. His statement is included in Pakistan's petition. Congress members should be ashamed that their statements are being used against India," Shah said at the inaugural function of Health and Wellness centre in Silvassa at Dadra Nagar Haveli.

Recently Pakistani Minister for Human Rights, Shireen Mazari, had stated that she wrote a letter to 18 United Nations Special Procedures mandate on the Kashmir issue. In her letter, Mazari had claimed that Rahul Gandhi has noted that people are dying in Jammu Kashmir.

While addressing the gathering, the Union Home Minister also claimed that revocation of Article 370 has also opened doors to the development and will curb the menace of terrorism in the region.

"With the withdrawal of 370, the road of development has opened in Jammu and Kashmir, the last nail in the coffin of terrorism has been laid, the task of integrating Jammu and Kashmir with India has been done. Everyone is with the government on this decision but some people are opposing it as well," Shah said.

The union minister also talked about the existing water crisis in the country and assured that the Centre will make efforts to conserve the precious resource by constructing new dams and finding ways to save water.

"Narendra Modi ji has formed a separate ministry for conserving the water. This ministry will make efforts to store water and expand the capacities of the dam. Water will be provided to every household, village and farms. The ministry will also work towards developing the technology in which less water will be used to grow the produced," home minister said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday slammed Rahul Gandhi stating that the former Congress president should be "ashamed" that his criticism of the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status is being cited by Pakistan against India.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday slammed Rahul Gandhi stating that the former Congress president should be "ashamed" that his criticism of the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status is being cited by Pakistan against India. "Congress has objected to the scrapping of Article 370. Even today, the statement Rahul Gandhi gives is praised in Pakistan. His statement is included in Pakistan's petition. Congress members should be ashamed that their statements are being used against India," Shah said at the inaugural function of Health and Wellness centre in Silvassa at Dadra Nagar Haveli. Recently Pakistani Minister for Human Rights, Shireen Mazari, had stated that she wrote a letter to 18 United Nations Special Procedures mandate on the Kashmir issue. In her letter, Mazari had claimed that Rahul Gandhi has noted that people are dying in Jammu Kashmir. While addressing the gathering, the Union Home Minister also claimed that revocation of Article 370 has also opened doors to the development and will curb the menace of terrorism in the region. "With the withdrawal of 370, the road of development has opened in Jammu and Kashmir, the last nail in the coffin of terrorism has been laid, the task of integrating Jammu and Kashmir with India has been done. Everyone is with the government on this decision but some people are opposing it as well," Shah said. The union minister also talked about the existing water crisis in the country and assured that the Centre will make efforts to conserve the precious resource by constructing new dams and finding ways to save water. "Narendra Modi ji has formed a separate ministry for conserving the water. This ministry will make efforts to store water and expand the capacities of the dam. Water will be provided to every household, village and farms. The ministry will also work towards developing the technology in which less water will be used to grow the produced," home minister said.

Home Minister Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi for objecting to Article 370 abrogation

Nepal police on Sunday arrested five Chinese nationals from Durbar Marg for allegedly being involved in the ATM card forgery.&nbsp;

The hackers were arrested for stealing millions of rupees from the bank accounts of subscribers by forging their ATM cards.

The ATMs of the majority of the banks in Kathmandu, especially those belonging to the 'A' class citizens, had turned temporarily dysfunctional earlier in the day along with disruptions inter-bank ATM transactions.

The Central Bank of Nepal, also known as the "Nepal Rastra Bank", has called for an emergency meeting of all banks across the city today.

The halt in the transaction from the ATM`s is being suspected as a result of hacking by the Chinese nationals

Nepal police on Sunday arrested five Chinese nationals from Durbar Marg for allegedly being involved in the ATM card forgery. The hackers were arrested for stealing millions of rupees from the bank accounts of subscribers by forging their ATM cards.

Nepal police on Sunday arrested five Chinese nationals from Durbar Marg for allegedly being involved in the ATM card forgery. The hackers were arrested for stealing millions of rupees from the bank accounts of subscribers by forging their ATM cards. The ATMs of the majority of the banks in Kathmandu, especially those belonging to the 'A' class citizens, had turned temporarily dysfunctional earlier in the day along with disruptions inter-bank ATM transactions. The Central Bank of Nepal, also known as the "Nepal Rastra Bank", has called for an emergency meeting of all banks across the city today. The halt in the transaction from the ATM`s is being suspected as a result of hacking by the Chinese nationals

Nepal police arrests five Chinese nationals for hacking ATMs

Giving a stern reply to Pakistan over its continuous rant about Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the neighbouring country has no locus-standi on matters related to the region.&nbsp;

Addressing the 26th 'Kisan-Jawan Vigyan Mela' in Leh, Singh underlined that Islamabad's cries over Kashmir were uncalled for as the region was never a part of Pakistan. "I want to ask Pakistan when was Kashmir yours that you cry for it? Pakistan itself was carved out of India. We respect Pakistan's existence but that doesn't mean they can make any statements regarding Kashmir," Singh said.&nbsp;

''Pakistan has no locus standi on this matter,'' 'Rajnath Singh further&nbsp;added.

On August 5, the Centre had abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution, doing away with the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The region was also re-organised into two union territories - Jammu and Kashmir with the legislature and Ladakh without legislature.

Pakistan has been rattled by the Indian government's move to strip the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and has found itself completely isolated despite desperate attempts aimed at internationalising the issue.

Since New Delhi's landmark decision, Pakistan has ramped up its anti-India rhetoric.&nbsp;

Despite focusing on the dwindling economy and terrorism emanating from its soil, Islamabad has been crying hoarse over Kashmir and also went to the extent of threatening nuclear war.&nbsp;

India has maintained that Kashmir is New Delhi's internal matter but the neighbouring country has downgraded bilateral ties with and said it will consider all steps to counter what it described "illegal steps".

Giving a stern reply to Pakistan over its continuous rant about Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the neighbouring country has no locus-standi on matters related to the region.

Giving a stern reply to Pakistan over its continuous rant about Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the neighbouring country has no locus-standi on matters related to the region. Addressing the 26th 'Kisan-Jawan Vigyan Mela' in Leh, Singh underlined that Islamabad's cries over Kashmir were uncalled for as the region was never a part of Pakistan. "I want to ask Pakistan when was Kashmir yours that you cry for it? Pakistan itself was carved out of India. We respect Pakistan's existence but that doesn't mean they can make any statements regarding Kashmir," Singh said. ''Pakistan has no locus standi on this matter,'' 'Rajnath Singh further added. On August 5, the Centre had abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution, doing away with the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The region was also re-organised into two union territories - Jammu and Kashmir with the legislature and Ladakh without legislature. Pakistan has been rattled by the Indian government's move to strip the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and has found itself completely isolated despite desperate attempts aimed at internationalising the issue. Since New Delhi's landmark decision, Pakistan has ramped up its anti-India rhetoric. Despite focusing on the dwindling economy and terrorism emanating from its soil, Islamabad has been crying hoarse over Kashmir and also went to the extent of threatening nuclear war. India has maintained that Kashmir is New Delhi's internal matter but the neighbouring country has downgraded bilateral ties with and said it will consider all steps to counter what it described "illegal steps".

Pakistan has no local standi on Kashmir: Defence minister Rajnath Singh

Pakistan on Thursday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Mendhar sector of Poonch district.

Officials said at about 1130 hours, Pakistan initiated ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Mendhar.

Indian Army is retaliating befittingly.

Pakistan had violated ceasefire in Poonch on Tuesday as well.

Pakistan on Thursday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Mendhar sector of Poonch district. Officials said at about 1130 hours, Pakistan initiated ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Mendhar.

Pakistan on Thursday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Mendhar sector of Poonch district. Officials said at about 1130 hours, Pakistan initiated ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Mendhar. Indian Army is retaliating befittingly. Pakistan had violated ceasefire in Poonch on Tuesday as well.

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Mendhar sector of Poonch district

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