President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said there was a need to enhance legal literacy and simplify legal rules.

Delivering a special convocation address of the Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University here, he said that it is important to not only take justice to the people, but also to make it understandable to litigating parties in a language they know.

"Perhaps a system could be evolved whereby certified translated copies of judgements are made available by the High Courts in the local or regional language," Kovind said adding that he had made this suggestion in October 2017 while addressing the Valedictory Ceremony of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the High Court of Kerala in Kochi.

The President said he had visited Chhattisgarh and discussed the idea with the then Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh Justice T. B.&nbsp;

Radhakrishnan, who now is the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court and within a few days, the High Court of Chhattisgarh implemented the suggestion.

"Since then litigants can avail translated copies of the judgments of the High Court of Chhattisgarh in Hindi. I am happy to learn that some other High Courts have also responded to the suggestion positively. The language of certified copies could be Malayalam in the Kerala High Court or Tamil in the Madras High Court, as the case may be," Kovind said.

The President said the need to make the provision of justice speedier and affordable places a great responsibility on the lawyer community.

An advocate, has a responsibility to the client, but also a duty to assist the court in delivery of justice.

"Our legal system has a reputation for being expensive and for being prone to delays. There are some who tend to use and abuse the instrument of adjournments as a tactic to slow down proceedings, rather than a response to a genuine emergency. This makes obtaining justice costly for the litigant.&nbsp;

It would be a travesty of our republican ethic if a poor person did not get the same access to the law as a rich person. The legal profession must continue to address this collectively," Kovind said.

The President conferred LL.D. (Honoris Causa) degrees on three eminent jurists -Justice (Retd) P. Sathasivam, former Chief Justice of India and currently Governor of Kerala; Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, Judge of the Supreme Court of India; and Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani, Chief Justice of the Madras High Court - at the convocation.

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President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said there was a need to enhance legal literacy and simplify legal rules. Delivering a special convocation address of the Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University here, he said that it is important to not only take justice to the people, but also to make it understandable to litigating parties in a language they know.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said there was a need to enhance legal literacy and simplify legal rules. Delivering a special convocation address of the Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University here, he said that it is important to not only take justice to the people, but also to make it understandable to litigating parties in a language they know. "Perhaps a system could be evolved whereby certified translated copies of judgements are made available by the High Courts in the local or regional language," Kovind said adding that he had made this suggestion in October 2017 while addressing the Valedictory Ceremony of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the High Court of Kerala in Kochi. The President said he had visited Chhattisgarh and discussed the idea with the then Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh Justice T. B. Radhakrishnan, who now is the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court and within a few days, the High Court of Chhattisgarh implemented the suggestion. "Since then litigants can avail translated copies of the judgments of the High Court of Chhattisgarh in Hindi. I am happy to learn that some other High Courts have also responded to the suggestion positively. The language of certified copies could be Malayalam in the Kerala High Court or Tamil in the Madras High Court, as the case may be," Kovind said. The President said the need to make the provision of justice speedier and affordable places a great responsibility on the lawyer community. An advocate, has a responsibility to the client, but also a duty to assist the court in delivery of justice. "Our legal system has a reputation for being expensive and for being prone to delays. There are some who tend to use and abuse the instrument of adjournments as a tactic to slow down proceedings, rather than a response to a genuine emergency. This makes obtaining justice costly for the litigant. It would be a travesty of our republican ethic if a poor person did not get the same access to the law as a rich person. The legal profession must continue to address this collectively," Kovind said. The President conferred LL.D. (Honoris Causa) degrees on three eminent jurists -Justice (Retd) P. Sathasivam, former Chief Justice of India and currently Governor of Kerala; Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, Judge of the Supreme Court of India; and Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani, Chief Justice of the Madras High Court - at the convocation.

Need to simplify legal system: President Ram Nath Kovind

Leading Chinese firms have told Prime Minister Imran Khan that they will invest $5 billion in cash-strapped Pakistan in various sectors over a period of three to five years.

The commitments were made by a Chinese delegation that comprised over 55 executives and heads of leading companies when they met Khan and other high-ranking officials from the Pakistan government on Friday, The Dawn has reported.

The meeting took place at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and was attended by Federal Minister for Planning Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood, Board of Investment chairman Syed Zubair Haider Gilani and Federal Board of Revenue chairman Syed Shabbar Zaidi, besides the Prime Minister himself.

China's Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing also participated in the talks.

The Chinese delegation represented key sectors including construction, power, transportation, information technology, and technological research.

Later, a press statement from the PMO said that executives of the leading Chinese firms "expressed confidence" in the business-friendly policies of the Pakistan government and pledged to invest $5 billion in the next three to five years in several small and medium-size industrial sectors.

The delegation-level talks come as Pakistan continues to battle a ballooning balance-of-payment crisis.

Several countries, including China and Qatar, have provided bailout packages to Pakistan in a bid to address its economic woes.

Recently, Beijing had given Islamabad $4.6 billion in the shape of deposits and commercial loans.

Earlier this month, Pakistan received the first tranche of a loan of $991.4 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Leading Chinese firms have told Prime Minister Imran Khan that they will invest $5 billion in cash-strapped Pakistan in various sectors over a period of three to five years.

Leading Chinese firms have told Prime Minister Imran Khan that they will invest $5 billion in cash-strapped Pakistan in various sectors over a period of three to five years. The commitments were made by a Chinese delegation that comprised over 55 executives and heads of leading companies when they met Khan and other high-ranking officials from the Pakistan government on Friday, The Dawn has reported. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and was attended by Federal Minister for Planning Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood, Board of Investment chairman Syed Zubair Haider Gilani and Federal Board of Revenue chairman Syed Shabbar Zaidi, besides the Prime Minister himself. China's Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing also participated in the talks. The Chinese delegation represented key sectors including construction, power, transportation, information technology, and technological research. Later, a press statement from the PMO said that executives of the leading Chinese firms "expressed confidence" in the business-friendly policies of the Pakistan government and pledged to invest $5 billion in the next three to five years in several small and medium-size industrial sectors. The delegation-level talks come as Pakistan continues to battle a ballooning balance-of-payment crisis. Several countries, including China and Qatar, have provided bailout packages to Pakistan in a bid to address its economic woes. Recently, Beijing had given Islamabad $4.6 billion in the shape of deposits and commercial loans. Earlier this month, Pakistan received the first tranche of a loan of $991.4 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Chinese firms pledge to invest $5 billion in cash-strapped Pakistan

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-of-representatives-speaker-nancy-pelosi-praises-pm-modis-oratory-skills-says-he-had-audience-in-the-palm-of-his-hands-235157&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiR1q3o2LHjAhVK7HMBHcYNBcYQFjAEegQIAhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Egex9ZQkItgFyQWa6wNVu">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> is likely to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in September this year, news agency ANI reported quoting government sources.

The <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-lifted-271-million-people-out-of-poverty-between-2006-and-2016-says-united-nations-report-235245&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjGt-mY2bHjAhVk6nMBHUYhBMsQFjAIegQIAhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QZ7OdLViZM0y2l7AQqYfG">United Nations</a>, in a statement issued on Friday said that the 74th session of the UNGA will commence on September 17, 2019, the report added.

However, there is no official announcement or confirmation from the government regarding the PM's trip yet.&nbsp;

Modi is likely to hold bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the special meeting, sources said.

This is prime minister's second&nbsp;address at the UNGA. He first addressed the UNGA in September 2014 after he came to power for the first time.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in September this year, news agency ANI reported quoting government sources.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in September this year, news agency ANI reported quoting government sources. The United Nations, in a statement issued on Friday said that the 74th session of the UNGA will commence on September 17, 2019, the report added. However, there is no official announcement or confirmation from the government regarding the PM's trip yet. Modi is likely to hold bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the special meeting, sources said. This is prime minister's second address at the UNGA. He first addressed the UNGA in September 2014 after he came to power for the first time.

PM Modi to attend United Nation General Assembly meet in September

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-ignores-us-warnings-as-it-continues-to-take-delivery-of-russias-s-400-235504">Turkey ignores US warnings as it continues to take delivery of Russia's S-400</a>

Turkey ignored US warnings as it continued Saturday to take delivery of Russia's S-400 missile defence system near Ankara, news agency AFP reported quoting a defence minstry statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-police-warning-to-media-over-diplomats-leaked-memos-stirs-anger-235520">UK police warning to media over diplomat's leaked memos stirs anger</a>

Senior British politicians, including both contenders to be the next prime minister, joined journalists on Saturday in criticising police for warning media not to publish leaked government documents, saying it was a "dangerous road to tread".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-orleans-residents-huddle-at-home-and-in-bars-ahead-of-hurricane-235521">New Orleans residents huddle at home, and in bars, ahead of hurricane</a>

Tropical Storm Barry, poised to make landfall as the first Atlantic hurricane of 2019, churned ever closer to Louisiana's shore early on Saturday as most New Orleans residents huddled at home, or in bars, bracing for the threat of severe flooding.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-lunar-mission-why-the-interest-in-moon-235503">Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission: Why the interest in moon?</a>

India's ambitious Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission to the moon is all set for launch on July 15 at 2:51am.

This will be India's first attempt to land on the moon and the rover will go to the moon's south pole where no country has gone before.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-feels-like-its-their-time-steve-waugh-picks-england-to-lift-world-cup-235537">'It feels like it's their time': Steve Waugh picks England to lift World Cup</a>

Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh believes that England are favourites to win the Cricket World Cup 2019 considering their current momentum.&nbsp;

England will face New Zealand in the final battle bidding to win the tournament for the first time. Both the countries have never won the World Cup before and Sunday's winner would create cricketing history.

Turkey ignores US warnings as it continues to take delivery of Russia's S-400 Turkey ignored US warnings as it continued Saturday to take delivery of Russia's S-400 missile defence system near Ankara, news agency AFP reported quoting a defence minstry statement.

Turkey ignores US warnings as it continues to take delivery of Russia's S-400 Turkey ignored US warnings as it continued Saturday to take delivery of Russia's S-400 missile defence system near Ankara, news agency AFP reported quoting a defence minstry statement. UK police warning to media over diplomat's leaked memos stirs anger Senior British politicians, including both contenders to be the next prime minister, joined journalists on Saturday in criticising police for warning media not to publish leaked government documents, saying it was a "dangerous road to tread". New Orleans residents huddle at home, and in bars, ahead of hurricane Tropical Storm Barry, poised to make landfall as the first Atlantic hurricane of 2019, churned ever closer to Louisiana's shore early on Saturday as most New Orleans residents huddled at home, or in bars, bracing for the threat of severe flooding. Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission: Why the interest in moon? India's ambitious Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission to the moon is all set for launch on July 15 at 2:51am. This will be India's first attempt to land on the moon and the rover will go to the moon's south pole where no country has gone before. 'It feels like it's their time': Steve Waugh picks England to lift World Cup Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh believes that England are favourites to win the Cricket World Cup 2019 considering their current momentum. England will face New Zealand in the final battle bidding to win the tournament for the first time. Both the countries have never won the World Cup before and Sunday's winner would create cricketing history.

News brief: Big stories of the day

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-sends-second-warship-to-gulf-amid-escalating-tensions-with-iran-report-235331">Britain sends second warship to gulf amid escalating tensions with Iran: Report</a>

Amid growing tensions with Iran after British Royal Marines seized an Iranian tanker off the coast of Gibraltar last week, Britain is sending a second warship to the Gulf, Sky News report said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-concerned-by-turkeys-acquisition-of-russias-s-400-missile-defence-system-235300">NATO 'concerned' by Turkey's acquisition of Russia's S-400 missile defence system</a>

NATO said Friday it was "concerned" by Turkey's acquisition of Russia's S-400 missile defence system after Ankara took delivery of its first batch.

The alliance has repeatedly warned Turkey that the Russian system is incompatible with other NATO weapons systems, not least the F-35 fighter jet.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/coa-to-review-indias-world-cup-performance-after-shocking-semi-final-exit-235347">CoA to review India's World Cup performance after shocking semi-final exit</a>

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) will be reviewing India's performance at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, a BCCI source confirmed on Friday.

"Team India's performance in the World Cup will be assessed and reviewed at an appropriate time," a BCCI source told ANI.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indias-retail-inflation-hits-8-month-high-in-june-235349">India's retail inflation hits 8-month high in June</a>

India's retail inflation rate hit an eight-month high in June on higher food prices, government data showed on Friday, but stayed below the central bank's medium-term target of 4% for an eleventh straight month. Annual retail inflation in June was 3.18%, up from 3.05% in the previous month, but below analyst forecasts.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-the-us-should-not-play-with-fire-on-taiwan-235313">China says the US should 'not play with fire' on Taiwan amid Tsai Ing-wen's New York visit</a>

China's top diplomat Wang Yi warned the United States on Friday that it should "not play with fire" on the question of Taiwan, expressing anger about a planned US arms sale.

Britain sends second warship to gulf amid escalating tensions with Iran: Report Amid growing tensions with Iran after British Royal Marines seized an Iranian tanker off the coast of Gibraltar last week, Britain is sending a second warship to the Gulf, Sky News report said.

Britain sends second warship to gulf amid escalating tensions with Iran: Report Amid growing tensions with Iran after British Royal Marines seized an Iranian tanker off the coast of Gibraltar last week, Britain is sending a second warship to the Gulf, Sky News report said. NATO 'concerned' by Turkey's acquisition of Russia's S-400 missile defence system NATO said Friday it was "concerned" by Turkey's acquisition of Russia's S-400 missile defence system after Ankara took delivery of its first batch. The alliance has repeatedly warned Turkey that the Russian system is incompatible with other NATO weapons systems, not least the F-35 fighter jet. CoA to review India's World Cup performance after shocking semi-final exit The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) will be reviewing India's performance at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, a BCCI source confirmed on Friday. "Team India's performance in the World Cup will be assessed and reviewed at an appropriate time," a BCCI source told ANI. India's retail inflation hits 8-month high in June India's retail inflation rate hit an eight-month high in June on higher food prices, government data showed on Friday, but stayed below the central bank's medium-term target of 4% for an eleventh straight month. Annual retail inflation in June was 3.18%, up from 3.05% in the previous month, but below analyst forecasts. China says the US should 'not play with fire' on Taiwan amid Tsai Ing-wen's New York visit China's top diplomat Wang Yi warned the United States on Friday that it should "not play with fire" on the question of Taiwan, expressing anger about a planned US arms sale.

Four legislators, including three Congress defectors, on Saturday took oath as ministers in <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/goa-chief-minister-pramod-sawant-seeks-resignations-of-four-ministers-235370&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiC28vc-7HjAhWP6XMBHVlWCsQQFjAAegQIBRAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0fHhDaOFlP2RsyULNEBuY3">Chief Minister Pramod Sawant</a>-led BJP government here.

The three Congress legislators who were made ministers are Chandrakant Kavelkar, Jennifer Monserrate, and Filipe Nery Rodrigues.

This comes soon after four ministers -- Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sardesai, Rohan Khaunte, Vinod Paliencar, and Jayesh Salongakar were sacked from the ministry to accommodate the Congress MLAs who defected to the BJP.BJP MLA Michael Lobo, who resigned from the post of Deputy Speaker, also joined the government as a minister.

Earlier, Sawant had sought the resignation of four of his ministers -- three of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-decision-on-cabinet-reshuffle-central-leadership-to-take-call-pramod-sawant-234847">Goa</a> Forward Party and an independent, but they refused.

Speaker Rajesh Patnekar has said that the Assembly will function as the per schedule.

"Though new ministers have been inducted, the Assembly will go on as per the schedule.&nbsp;

The new ministers will have to study their portfolios while answering questions on the floor of the House."

"As far as I am concerned, there is no rescheduling of the Assembly and the Congress party will have to give the name of Leader of Opposition by Monday," Patnekar told ANI.

On the night of July 10, Chief Minister Sawant had gone to Delhi along with 10 MLAs to meet senior BJP leaders including working president JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the development.

Following this, the rebel MLAs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.

With 10 MLAs changing the sides, the strength of Congress on the floor of the House has been reduced to five.

The MLAs who defected include Kavlekar, Isidore Fernandes, Francis Silveira, Filipe Neri Rodrigues, Jennifer, Atanasio Monserrate, Antonio Fernandes, Nilakanth Halarnkar, Clafacio Dias and Wilfred D`Sa.

Four legislators, including three Congress defectors, on Saturday took oath as ministers in Chief Minister Pramod Sawant-led BJP government here. The three Congress legislators who were made ministers are Chandrakant Kavelkar, Jennifer Monserrate, and Filipe Nery Rodrigues.

Four legislators, including three Congress defectors, on Saturday took oath as ministers in Chief Minister Pramod Sawant-led BJP government here. The three Congress legislators who were made ministers are Chandrakant Kavelkar, Jennifer Monserrate, and Filipe Nery Rodrigues. This comes soon after four ministers -- Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sardesai, Rohan Khaunte, Vinod Paliencar, and Jayesh Salongakar were sacked from the ministry to accommodate the Congress MLAs who defected to the BJP.BJP MLA Michael Lobo, who resigned from the post of Deputy Speaker, also joined the government as a minister. Earlier, Sawant had sought the resignation of four of his ministers -- three of Goa Forward Party and an independent, but they refused. Speaker Rajesh Patnekar has said that the Assembly will function as the per schedule. "Though new ministers have been inducted, the Assembly will go on as per the schedule. The new ministers will have to study their portfolios while answering questions on the floor of the House." "As far as I am concerned, there is no rescheduling of the Assembly and the Congress party will have to give the name of Leader of Opposition by Monday," Patnekar told ANI. On the night of July 10, Chief Minister Sawant had gone to Delhi along with 10 MLAs to meet senior BJP leaders including working president JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the development. Following this, the rebel MLAs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. With 10 MLAs changing the sides, the strength of Congress on the floor of the House has been reduced to five. The MLAs who defected include Kavlekar, Isidore Fernandes, Francis Silveira, Filipe Neri Rodrigues, Jennifer, Atanasio Monserrate, Antonio Fernandes, Nilakanth Halarnkar, Clafacio Dias and Wilfred D`Sa.

Goa's Cabinet reshuffle: Three Congress MLAs take oath as ministers in BJP government

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-pakistan-violates-ceasefire-along-loc-in-poonch-235184&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjSye-l-LHjAhXS7XMBHeUODM4QFjABegQIDxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2wdyKM2Bvt2Lqr7sS8ef9J">Jammu and Kashmir</a> Police busted an <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/improvised-explosive-device-blast-in-jalalabad-kills-1-policeman-2-injured-235505&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjIr92K-LHjAhXFrY8KHTBED9YQFjAAegQIDBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VKhaoEnBmlH8r0OomFuM1">Improvised Explosive Device</a> (IED) module in Shopian on Saturday and arrested two persons in connection with the case.

Police claimed to have recovered incriminating materials.

A case under relevant sections of law has been registered.

Further investigation is underway&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir Police busted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) module in Shopian on Saturday and arrested two persons in connection with the case. Police claimed to have recovered incriminating materials.

Jammu and Kashmir Police busted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) module in Shopian on Saturday and arrested two persons in connection with the case. Police claimed to have recovered incriminating materials. A case under relevant sections of law has been registered. Further investigation is underway

IED module busted in Shopian, two arrested: Jammu and Kashmir Police

Five more Karnataka Congress MLAs moved the Supreme Court on Saturday, contending they had resigned "voluntarily" and that their resignation must be accepted by the Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar.

The petition, filed by Anand Singh, K Sudhakar, N Nagaraju, Munirathna and Roshan Baig of the Congress party, has sought a direction to the Speaker to not proceed with the application for their disqualification.

The legislators also claimed that there was no disqualification proceeding against them when they resigned.

"The disqualification proceedings are being used to threaten and intimidate the MLAs. On one hand, the Speaker is not acting upon the resignation and on the other, a whip has been issued threatening disqualification for failure to attend the legislature proceeding starting July 12," the petition stated.

The rebel MLAs said that when some of the applicants submitted their resignation on July 10, they were manhandled in the Assembly and were confined.

"They were rescued by the police personnel from the Legislative Assembly," the plea said.

The plea also submitted that their resignations were in "accordance with Rule 202 of the Rules of Procedure and the Conduct of Business of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly."

On Friday, the Supreme Court took up the petitions of 10 dissident MLAs and directed the Speaker to maintain the status quo on their resignation and disqualification till July 16.

The 13-month-old Congress-JD(S) government slumped into crisis following the resignation of 10 MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly on July 6.

It is worth mentioning that R Shankar and H Nagesh, who have taken back their support to the ruling party, have requested the Speaker to make separate sitting arrangement for them in the Assembly.

Five more Karnataka Congress MLAs moved the Supreme Court on Saturday, contending they had resigned "voluntarily" and that their resignation must be accepted by the Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar.

Five more Karnataka Congress MLAs moved the Supreme Court on Saturday, contending they had resigned "voluntarily" and that their resignation must be accepted by the Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar. The petition, filed by Anand Singh, K Sudhakar, N Nagaraju, Munirathna and Roshan Baig of the Congress party, has sought a direction to the Speaker to not proceed with the application for their disqualification. The legislators also claimed that there was no disqualification proceeding against them when they resigned. "The disqualification proceedings are being used to threaten and intimidate the MLAs. On one hand, the Speaker is not acting upon the resignation and on the other, a whip has been issued threatening disqualification for failure to attend the legislature proceeding starting July 12," the petition stated. The rebel MLAs said that when some of the applicants submitted their resignation on July 10, they were manhandled in the Assembly and were confined. "They were rescued by the police personnel from the Legislative Assembly," the plea said. The plea also submitted that their resignations were in "accordance with Rule 202 of the Rules of Procedure and the Conduct of Business of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly." On Friday, the Supreme Court took up the petitions of 10 dissident MLAs and directed the Speaker to maintain the status quo on their resignation and disqualification till July 16. The 13-month-old Congress-JD(S) government slumped into crisis following the resignation of 10 MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly on July 6. It is worth mentioning that R Shankar and H Nagesh, who have taken back their support to the ruling party, have requested the Speaker to make separate sitting arrangement for them in the Assembly.

Five more Karnataka Congress MLAs move Supreme Court

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath will be in Bengaluru on Sunday as his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-crisis-ready-for-both-trust-vote-or-no-confidence-motion-hd-kumaraswamy-tells-speaker-235296">party battles a political crisis</a> to save the coalition government in Karnataka.

His visit assumes significance in the context of efforts mounted by Congress to woo back the rebels to its fold ahead of a possible trial of strength in the Assembly.

Congress leader D K Shivakumar visited the residence of party`s dissident MLA M T B Nagaraj early on Saturday morning to convince him to take back his resignation. Hoskote MLA Nagaraj and Chikballapur Congress MLA Dr K Sudhakar resigned from the Assembly on July 10.

The 13-month-old Congress-JD(S) government slumped into crisis following the resignation of 10 MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly last week.&nbsp;

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath will be in Bengaluru on Sunday as his party battles a political crisis to save the coalition government in Karnataka. His visit assumes significance in the context of efforts mounted by Congress to woo back the rebels to its fold ahead of a possible trial of strength in the Assembly.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath will be in Bengaluru on Sunday as his party battles a political crisis to save the coalition government in Karnataka. His visit assumes significance in the context of efforts mounted by Congress to woo back the rebels to its fold ahead of a possible trial of strength in the Assembly. Congress leader D K Shivakumar visited the residence of party`s dissident MLA M T B Nagaraj early on Saturday morning to convince him to take back his resignation. Hoskote MLA Nagaraj and Chikballapur Congress MLA Dr K Sudhakar resigned from the Assembly on July 10. The 13-month-old Congress-JD(S) government slumped into crisis following the resignation of 10 MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly last week.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath to visit Karnataka amid political crisis

Markets and wholesale merchants across Pakistan closed on Saturday in a strike by businesses against measures demanded by the International Monetary Fund to crack down on tax evasion and bolster the country's depleted public finances.

In Karachi, the country's main commercial city, around 80% of markets dealing in bulk goods were closed, said Atiq Mir, president of the All Karachi Traders Alliance, which represents hundreds of markets in the city.

"Government policies have created mistrust in trade and industry," said Mir, who added that traders were already struggling with corrupt tax officials demanding bribes.

Similar strikes were called in other big business centres including the eastern city of Lahore, Rawalpindi, near the capital Islamabad, and Multan, home to a celebrated ceramics industry.

Not all business associations joined the strike but the move underlines the pressure facing <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-not-invited-at-eastern-economic-forum-clarifies-russia-234102&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKmpzs77HjAhWNMd4KHcS0A2kQFjAAegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wSzv056Oos2lqilut3VgD">Prime Minister Imran Khan</a>'s government, which came to power last year promising millions of new jobs and welfare measures to help the poor.

Instead, like so many of its predecessors, it is having to impose tough austerity measures having been forced to turn to the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-imf-to-reach-agreement-soon-on-bailout-package-finance-minister-205590&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjijfGI8LHjAhUZWysKHYcuCekQFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1T_n4-uypy8SsyVcps3wkS">IMF for Pakistan</a>'s 13th bailout since the late 1980s.

In Karachi, calm prevailed around the main electronics market in the old city that would normally be bustling on a Saturday with traders selling everything from mobile phones to televisions, refrigerators and air conditioners.

A popular textiles market on Tariq Road in another part of the city was also closed as traders, already struggling to attract customers hit by a sliding rupee and inflation running at around 9%, shut up shop for the day.

Under the IMF bailout, signed this month, Pakistan is under heavy pressure to boost its tax revenues to plug a fiscal deficit which has ballooned to around 7% of its gross domestic product, as well as avert a looming balance of payments crisis.

The South Asian country has long suffered from a weak tax base, with only about 1% of its 208 million population filing income tax returns and key industrial sectors dominated by powerful lobbies that pay little or no tax.

Among the measures which have roused the anger of traders is a new rule that would require customers buying items worth 50,000 rupees ($315) or over to produce identity documents, a move intended to help authorities to track tax evaders.

"The new condition of the national identity card on purchases of 50,000 rupees or more has created harassment among the people," Mir said.

Under the measures agreed with the IMF, the government has also agreed to close loopholes and preferential rates in sales tax on sugar, steel, edible oils, and medium and large retailers, hitting many businesses.

"We want zero tax on small retailers. Sales tax should be limited to the manufacturing sector," Mir said.

The strike, which follows isolated protests by traders this month, was called after the government refused to agree to the traders' demands to abandon its tax plans.

Markets and wholesale merchants across Pakistan closed on Saturday in a strike by businesses against measures demanded by the International Monetary Fund to crack down on tax evasion and bolster the country's depleted public finances.

Markets and wholesale merchants across Pakistan closed on Saturday in a strike by businesses against measures demanded by the International Monetary Fund to crack down on tax evasion and bolster the country's depleted public finances. In Karachi, the country's main commercial city, around 80% of markets dealing in bulk goods were closed, said Atiq Mir, president of the All Karachi Traders Alliance, which represents hundreds of markets in the city. "Government policies have created mistrust in trade and industry," said Mir, who added that traders were already struggling with corrupt tax officials demanding bribes. Similar strikes were called in other big business centres including the eastern city of Lahore, Rawalpindi, near the capital Islamabad, and Multan, home to a celebrated ceramics industry. Not all business associations joined the strike but the move underlines the pressure facing Prime Minister Imran Khan's government, which came to power last year promising millions of new jobs and welfare measures to help the poor. Instead, like so many of its predecessors, it is having to impose tough austerity measures having been forced to turn to the IMF for Pakistan's 13th bailout since the late 1980s. In Karachi, calm prevailed around the main electronics market in the old city that would normally be bustling on a Saturday with traders selling everything from mobile phones to televisions, refrigerators and air conditioners. A popular textiles market on Tariq Road in another part of the city was also closed as traders, already struggling to attract customers hit by a sliding rupee and inflation running at around 9%, shut up shop for the day. Under the IMF bailout, signed this month, Pakistan is under heavy pressure to boost its tax revenues to plug a fiscal deficit which has ballooned to around 7% of its gross domestic product, as well as avert a looming balance of payments crisis. The South Asian country has long suffered from a weak tax base, with only about 1% of its 208 million population filing income tax returns and key industrial sectors dominated by powerful lobbies that pay little or no tax. Among the measures which have roused the anger of traders is a new rule that would require customers buying items worth 50,000 rupees ($315) or over to produce identity documents, a move intended to help authorities to track tax evaders. "The new condition of the national identity card on purchases of 50,000 rupees or more has created harassment among the people," Mir said. Under the measures agreed with the IMF, the government has also agreed to close loopholes and preferential rates in sales tax on sugar, steel, edible oils, and medium and large retailers, hitting many businesses. "We want zero tax on small retailers. Sales tax should be limited to the manufacturing sector," Mir said. The strike, which follows isolated protests by traders this month, was called after the government refused to agree to the traders' demands to abandon its tax plans.

Pakistani traders strike over International Monetary Fund austerity measures

As heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Bihar, two children have lost their lives in Kishanganj.

According to Principal Secretary, Disaster Management, Pratya Amrit, six districts have severely been affected due to the rising level of rivers following torrential rains.

These districts include Sheohar, Sitamarhi, North Champaran, Jaynagar in Madhubani, Araria, and Kishanganj.

"Two children have lost their lives in Kishanganj," he said.

Rescue and relief work is underway by the Disaster Management teams in various districts.

"People are being evacuated to safer places. We have constructed community kitchens for those who are unwilling to move from their houses," said Amrit.

He said around 16 community kitchens have been set up to provide meals to the people.

"We are following all standard operating procedures (SOPs). Accordingly, we are working on camp and medical facilities and animal protection. Also, an ex-gratia amount will be given to the deceased's family," he said.

As heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Bihar, two children have lost their lives in Kishanganj. According to Principal Secretary, Disaster Management, Pratya Amrit, six districts have severely been affected due to the rising level of rivers following torrential rains.

As heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Bihar, two children have lost their lives in Kishanganj. According to Principal Secretary, Disaster Management, Pratya Amrit, six districts have severely been affected due to the rising level of rivers following torrential rains. These districts include Sheohar, Sitamarhi, North Champaran, Jaynagar in Madhubani, Araria, and Kishanganj. "Two children have lost their lives in Kishanganj," he said. Rescue and relief work is underway by the Disaster Management teams in various districts. "People are being evacuated to safer places. We have constructed community kitchens for those who are unwilling to move from their houses," said Amrit. He said around 16 community kitchens have been set up to provide meals to the people. "We are following all standard operating procedures (SOPs). Accordingly, we are working on camp and medical facilities and animal protection. Also, an ex-gratia amount will be given to the deceased's family," he said.

Bihar: Two dead, six districts affected due to heavy rains

At least one policeman was killed and two others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Jalalabad city in Afghanistan, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/at-least-five-dead-in-suicide-blast-at-afghan-wedding-235243">Nangarhar</a> governor's spokesman Attaullah Khogyani told Tolo News on Saturday morning.

No terror group has so far claimed responsibility for the blast.

Further details in the matter are awaited.

The blast comes a day after at least five people were killed and 40 others suffered injuries in a suicide bombing at a wedding ceremony in the eastern province of Nangarhar on Friday.

Afghanistan has been witnessing more attacks in recent days especially when the United States is leading the negotiations with the Taliban in Doha with an aim to end two decades of war in the country.

At least one policeman was killed and two others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Jalalabad city in Afghanistan, Nangarhar governor's spokesman Attaullah Khogyani told Tolo News on Saturday morning.

At least one policeman was killed and two others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Jalalabad city in Afghanistan, Nangarhar governor's spokesman Attaullah Khogyani told Tolo News on Saturday morning. No terror group has so far claimed responsibility for the blast. Further details in the matter are awaited. The blast comes a day after at least five people were killed and 40 others suffered injuries in a suicide bombing at a wedding ceremony in the eastern province of Nangarhar on Friday. Afghanistan has been witnessing more attacks in recent days especially when the United States is leading the negotiations with the Taliban in Doha with an aim to end two decades of war in the country.

Afghanistan: At least one policeman killed, two injured in IED blast in Jalalabad

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