The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-department-of-homeland-security-warns-of-data-threat-from-chinese-made-drones-220524">US Department of Homeland Security</a> requested 1,000 additional soldiers to help manage the migrant crisis in Texas, the Pentagon said Monday, amid growing outcry over conditions in migrant detention facilities.

In a statement, the Pentagon said they had been asked to authorize the Texas National Guard to lend support to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, who say they are overwhelmed by the numbers of refugees crossing the southern <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nearly-15000-soldiers-deployed-on-us-border-mexico-army-chief-230133">US border</a>.

Thousands of active duty and National Guard troops have already been deployed for months along the US-Mexico border to support immigration officials.

"DHS requests authorization for 1,000 Texas National Guard members... to provide supplemental holding and Port of Entry (POE) enforcement support to CBP within the State of Texas," the statement said.

The Guard members will help manage CBP-run holding facilities for single, adult migrants in the towns of Donna, on the eastern end of the border with Mexico, and Tornillo, which is in the middle of the border.

They will also provide support at ports of entry and commercial airports in El Paso and Laredo, to improve border security and traffic flow.

While the Pentagon did not specify when they received the request or if they had made a decision, the statement did note that "Texas Governor (Greg) Abbott has consented to the use of the National Guard to support CBP."

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been criticized after a report from its inspector general, a watchdog, last week warned about "dangerous overcrowding" in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explainer-how-does-the-situation-on-the-us-mexico-border-compare-with-the-past-225130">migrant detention</a> facilities in Texas.

The report included images taken at several Texas sites, showing dozens of migrants including young children packed shoulder to shoulder into cage-like holding areas or cells.

Most single adults had not had a shower in a month and were being given wet wipes. Some detainees were suffering from constipation after a diet consisting only of bologna sandwiches.

The report came a day after a group of Democratic lawmakers toured the detention centers and denounced the conditions as "horrifying."

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who toured two such centers, told reporters the migrants were being subjected to "abuse."

"They put them in a room with no running water and these women were being told by CBP officers to drink out of the toilet," she said upon returning to New York.

CBP deputy commissioner Robert Perez, appearing on CNN, said the detention centers were "never designed to deal with the volume of migrants coming our way" and the Border Patrol is doing its best to deal with "absolutely over saturated conditions."

According to Border Patrol figures, 223,263 people were detained in the Rio Grande Valley sector between October 2018 and May 2019, up 124 percent from the same period a year earlier.

In April the US Defense Department said it would deploy about 320 additional troops to the southern border, adding to around 2,900 active duty military and 2,000 National Guard members currently posted to the boundary region.

The US Department of Homeland Security requested 1,000 additional soldiers to help manage the migrant crisis in Texas, the Pentagon said Monday, amid growing outcry over conditions in migrant detention facilities.

The US Department of Homeland Security requested 1,000 additional soldiers to help manage the migrant crisis in Texas, the Pentagon said Monday, amid growing outcry over conditions in migrant detention facilities. In a statement, the Pentagon said they had been asked to authorize the Texas National Guard to lend support to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, who say they are overwhelmed by the numbers of refugees crossing the southern US border. Thousands of active duty and National Guard troops have already been deployed for months along the US-Mexico border to support immigration officials. "DHS requests authorization for 1,000 Texas National Guard members... to provide supplemental holding and Port of Entry (POE) enforcement support to CBP within the State of Texas," the statement said. The Guard members will help manage CBP-run holding facilities for single, adult migrants in the towns of Donna, on the eastern end of the border with Mexico, and Tornillo, which is in the middle of the border. They will also provide support at ports of entry and commercial airports in El Paso and Laredo, to improve border security and traffic flow. While the Pentagon did not specify when they received the request or if they had made a decision, the statement did note that "Texas Governor (Greg) Abbott has consented to the use of the National Guard to support CBP." The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been criticized after a report from its inspector general, a watchdog, last week warned about "dangerous overcrowding" in migrant detention facilities in Texas. The report included images taken at several Texas sites, showing dozens of migrants including young children packed shoulder to shoulder into cage-like holding areas or cells. Most single adults had not had a shower in a month and were being given wet wipes. Some detainees were suffering from constipation after a diet consisting only of bologna sandwiches. The report came a day after a group of Democratic lawmakers toured the detention centers and denounced the conditions as "horrifying." Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who toured two such centers, told reporters the migrants were being subjected to "abuse." "They put them in a room with no running water and these women were being told by CBP officers to drink out of the toilet," she said upon returning to New York. CBP deputy commissioner Robert Perez, appearing on CNN, said the detention centers were "never designed to deal with the volume of migrants coming our way" and the Border Patrol is doing its best to deal with "absolutely over saturated conditions." According to Border Patrol figures, 223,263 people were detained in the Rio Grande Valley sector between October 2018 and May 2019, up 124 percent from the same period a year earlier. In April the US Defense Department said it would deploy about 320 additional troops to the southern border, adding to around 2,900 active duty military and 2,000 National Guard members currently posted to the boundary region.

US department of homeland security requests 1,000 soldiers to manage migrant crisis

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/accountability-judge-blackmailed-into-issuing-verdict-against-nawaz-sharif-daughter-maryam-233660">PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz</a> on Monday threatened to stage a hunger strike outside Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore if her father and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/judge-says-nawaz-sharifs-daughter-maryam-tried-to-bribe-him-calls-video-fake-233787">former prime minister Nawaz Sharif</a> was denied provision of home cooked food in the prison.

"The fake government has imposed restrictions on homemade meals for Nawaz Sharif. The staff who took his food has been waiting outside the jail for the last five hours," she tweeted in Urdu while attacking the ruling PTI government.

Sharif is currently serving a seven-year prison term in connection with the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case. Claiming that her father had refused to eat prison food, Maryam threatened to approach the court if the government did not stop the restriction in the next 24 hours.

"Mian Sahab has refused to eat prison food. If they (the government) do not take back this restriction in the next 24 hours, then I will contact the court," she said.

Maryam, who is also PML-N's vice president, asserted that she would then stage a hunger strike outside the prison if she did not receive any help from the court.

"If I don`t get help from the court, then I will sit outside <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nawaz-sharif-released-from-jail-after-he-gets-bail-205903">Kot Lakhpat jail</a>. Even if I have to go on a hunger strike, I will do it," Maryam said in another tweet.

Terming the jail authorities as "oppressors", she alleged that they could mix anything in her father's food and warned them of not taking her threat lightly.

Echoing similar sentiments, PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif slammed the jail authorities for imposing a restriction on home-cooked food for his brother, calling it "grave oppression".

Asserting that Nawaz Sharif is a heart patient, Shehbaz Sharif urged the government to ensure the provision of homemade food to his elder brother soon.

Amidst the controversy in the matter, jail authorities had imposed the restriction as per the directions of the home department and Nawaz Sharif will get food cooked in the prison, The Dawn reported quoting sources.

On Sunday, Maryam had demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan and asserted that keeping her father behind the bars is a crime.

A purported video released by Maryam on July 6 showed Accountability Court judge Arshad Malik telling a PML-N worker that there was a lack of evidence against Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills case.&nbsp;

She alleged that the judge confessed that he had been "pressurized and blackmailed" to convict her father in the case.

The judge has refuted the allegations and termed the video as "fake" while the ruling PTI government has questioned the authenticity of the footage.

PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz on Monday threatened to stage a hunger strike outside Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore if her father and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was denied provision of home cooked food in the prison.

PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz on Monday threatened to stage a hunger strike outside Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore if her father and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was denied provision of home cooked food in the prison. "The fake government has imposed restrictions on homemade meals for Nawaz Sharif. The staff who took his food has been waiting outside the jail for the last five hours," she tweeted in Urdu while attacking the ruling PTI government. Sharif is currently serving a seven-year prison term in connection with the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case. Claiming that her father had refused to eat prison food, Maryam threatened to approach the court if the government did not stop the restriction in the next 24 hours. "Mian Sahab has refused to eat prison food. If they (the government) do not take back this restriction in the next 24 hours, then I will contact the court," she said. Maryam, who is also PML-N's vice president, asserted that she would then stage a hunger strike outside the prison if she did not receive any help from the court. "If I don`t get help from the court, then I will sit outside Kot Lakhpat jail. Even if I have to go on a hunger strike, I will do it," Maryam said in another tweet. Terming the jail authorities as "oppressors", she alleged that they could mix anything in her father's food and warned them of not taking her threat lightly. Echoing similar sentiments, PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif slammed the jail authorities for imposing a restriction on home-cooked food for his brother, calling it "grave oppression". Asserting that Nawaz Sharif is a heart patient, Shehbaz Sharif urged the government to ensure the provision of homemade food to his elder brother soon. Amidst the controversy in the matter, jail authorities had imposed the restriction as per the directions of the home department and Nawaz Sharif will get food cooked in the prison, The Dawn reported quoting sources. On Sunday, Maryam had demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan and asserted that keeping her father behind the bars is a crime. A purported video released by Maryam on July 6 showed Accountability Court judge Arshad Malik telling a PML-N worker that there was a lack of evidence against Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills case. She alleged that the judge confessed that he had been "pressurized and blackmailed" to convict her father in the case. The judge has refuted the allegations and termed the video as "fake" while the ruling PTI government has questioned the authenticity of the footage.

Maryam warns of hunger strike if former Pakistan PM Nawz Sharif not allowed home cooked food

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sheikh-hasina-calls-india-bangladesh-ties-organic-232905">Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina</a> on Monday criticised a top US lawmaker's proposal to merge <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/dozens-of-boat-people-found-stranded-in-myanmars-rakhine-official-234047">Myanmar's restive Rakhine state</a> into her country, saying it was an attempt to "start a fire in the region" and the move was "not acceptable".

On June 13, the proposal was placed in the US Congress for bringing Rakhine state in Myanmar under Bangladesh since millions of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-east-asia/southeast-asian-leaders-meet-expected-to-discuss-rohingyas-south-china-sea-229680">Rohingyas</a> fled the Buddhist-majority country and taken refuge in the neighbouring nation.

The proposal was made by Congressman Bradley Sherman, Chairman of the Sub-committee on Asia-Pacific, during a hearing on the State Department`s budget for South Asia.

"It is never right to create troubles inside a sovereign country. And the issue they have touched upon is already a burning one. There has not been any peace wherever they have stepped in but instead, it has led to militancy and unrest," Hasina was quoted by bdnews24 as saying while reacting to the proposal.

"We are trying to bring peace to this region. But they are trying to start a fire here. This is not acceptable," she said.&nbsp;

Underlining that Bangladesh respected Myanmar`s sovereignty, Hasina said that her government would never allow the integration of a territory of one`s country with another.

"We have our borders and we are happy with it. We completely disagree with adding another country's territory to ours. We will never take it," she stressed.&nbsp;

The Bangladeshi leader advised Sherman to instead urge Myanmar to allow Rohingyas to return to the country and asked the US to initiate an investigation into human rights violations.

"Sherman should instead urge Myanmar to take back its citizens. That would be a humanitarian act. And they should also look into all the human rights violations," Hasina said.

Hasina, who recently paid a state visit to China, said she held talks with President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Keqiang on Rohingya crisis and informed that Beijing will work on resolving the pressing issue.

Over 1.1 million Rohingyas have been forced to take shelter in Bangladesh`s Cox Bazaar after Myanmar`s armed forces while responding to attacks by an armed group, launched a brutal campaign against the community in Rakhine state in 2017.

According to a UN report, titled 'Forced Migration of Rohingya: The Untold Experience', around 18,000 Rohingya women and girls were allegedly raped by Myanmar's security forces and over 115,000 Rohingya homes were burned down and 113,000 others vandalised.&nbsp;

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday criticised a top US lawmaker's proposal to merge Myanmar's restive Rakhine state into her country, saying it was an attempt to "start a fire in the region" and the move was "not acceptable".

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday criticised a top US lawmaker's proposal to merge Myanmar's restive Rakhine state into her country, saying it was an attempt to "start a fire in the region" and the move was "not acceptable". On June 13, the proposal was placed in the US Congress for bringing Rakhine state in Myanmar under Bangladesh since millions of Rohingyas fled the Buddhist-majority country and taken refuge in the neighbouring nation. The proposal was made by Congressman Bradley Sherman, Chairman of the Sub-committee on Asia-Pacific, during a hearing on the State Department`s budget for South Asia. "It is never right to create troubles inside a sovereign country. And the issue they have touched upon is already a burning one. There has not been any peace wherever they have stepped in but instead, it has led to militancy and unrest," Hasina was quoted by bdnews24 as saying while reacting to the proposal. "We are trying to bring peace to this region. But they are trying to start a fire here. This is not acceptable," she said. Underlining that Bangladesh respected Myanmar`s sovereignty, Hasina said that her government would never allow the integration of a territory of one`s country with another. "We have our borders and we are happy with it. We completely disagree with adding another country's territory to ours. We will never take it," she stressed. The Bangladeshi leader advised Sherman to instead urge Myanmar to allow Rohingyas to return to the country and asked the US to initiate an investigation into human rights violations. "Sherman should instead urge Myanmar to take back its citizens. That would be a humanitarian act. And they should also look into all the human rights violations," Hasina said. Hasina, who recently paid a state visit to China, said she held talks with President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Keqiang on Rohingya crisis and informed that Beijing will work on resolving the pressing issue. Over 1.1 million Rohingyas have been forced to take shelter in Bangladesh`s Cox Bazaar after Myanmar`s armed forces while responding to attacks by an armed group, launched a brutal campaign against the community in Rakhine state in 2017. According to a UN report, titled 'Forced Migration of Rohingya: The Untold Experience', around 18,000 Rohingya women and girls were allegedly raped by Myanmar's security forces and over 115,000 Rohingya homes were burned down and 113,000 others vandalised.

Sheikh Hasina slams US lawmaker's proposal to integrate Rakhine with Bangladesh

A court here on Monday announced 16 years of a prison sentence and penalty worth one million (in Nepali Rupees) for a former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/jail-term-sought-for-ex-united-nations-official-convicted-of-child-abuse-in-nepal-226347">United Nations official</a> from Canada found guilty of child abuse.

The Kavre District court in its final hearing awarded Peter John Dalglish, 62, with an order to pay compensation of one million to the victims and jail term of 16 years combined.

The single bench, headed by Judge Arjun Adhikari, made the final announcement over the case placing an order to pay five lakhs rupees each victim under cases 295 and 296 (Code to hide the identity of the victims).

The court also awarded Dalgish with jail terms of nine years for case 295 and seven years for case 296.

The Nepal Police have rescued two boys, aged 12 and 14, from his villa in Kavre District in April last year.

The investigation found him guilty of sexually abusing children and charged with being a paedophile.&nbsp;

Dalgish, however, has denied the allegations. Dalgish also helped found the charity named 'Street Kids International' to help the impoverished children.&nbsp;

Dalgish was a former UN humanitarian agency worker for the UN-Habitat in Afghanistan, UN Mission for Ebola Emergency Response in Liberia and also in Darfur of Sudan.&nbsp;

Officials concluded that Dalgish used to lure children from a weak economic background with promises of education, jobs and trips, and later sexually abusing them.&nbsp;

A court here on Monday announced 16 years of a prison sentence and penalty worth one million (in Nepali Rupees) for a former United Nations official from Canada found guilty of child abuse.

A court here on Monday announced 16 years of a prison sentence and penalty worth one million (in Nepali Rupees) for a former United Nations official from Canada found guilty of child abuse. The Kavre District court in its final hearing awarded Peter John Dalglish, 62, with an order to pay compensation of one million to the victims and jail term of 16 years combined. The single bench, headed by Judge Arjun Adhikari, made the final announcement over the case placing an order to pay five lakhs rupees each victim under cases 295 and 296 (Code to hide the identity of the victims). The court also awarded Dalgish with jail terms of nine years for case 295 and seven years for case 296. The Nepal Police have rescued two boys, aged 12 and 14, from his villa in Kavre District in April last year. The investigation found him guilty of sexually abusing children and charged with being a paedophile. Dalgish, however, has denied the allegations. Dalgish also helped found the charity named 'Street Kids International' to help the impoverished children. Dalgish was a former UN humanitarian agency worker for the UN-Habitat in Afghanistan, UN Mission for Ebola Emergency Response in Liberia and also in Darfur of Sudan. Officials concluded that Dalgish used to lure children from a weak economic background with promises of education, jobs and trips, and later sexually abusing them.

Nepal court announces 16 years jail term, one million penalty for ex-UN worker

Turkish police began nationwide raids Tuesday aimed at detaining over 200 military personnel suspected of ties to the group blamed for a 2016 coup attempt, officials and state media reported, in an ongoing crackdown that has seen thousands jailed.

The Istanbul public prosecutor said it issued arrest warrants for 176 active duty military personnel, including a colonel, five majors and 100 lieutenants from the different armed forces over alleged links to Muslim preacher Fethullah Gulen's movement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/for-turkey-xinjiang-visit-amounts-to-a-risky-gamble-234168">Turkey</a> says US-based Gulen ordered the failed overthrow of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tayyip-erdogan-says-car-explosion-in-turkey-kills-three-may-be-terrorism-related-233323">President Recep Tayyip Erdogan</a> but he vehemently denies the charges.

The Izmir public prosecutor in the Aegean region issued arrest warrants for 35 suspects including 20 soldiers on active duty and 10 civilians, state news agency Anadolu said.

The agency said eight suspects had been detained already.

In the northwestern province of Kocaeli, the prosecutor sought the arrest of 17 suspects including nine current and former soldiers across seven cities, Anadolu reported.

Authorities have detained tens of thousands of individuals since 2016, and the raids show no sign of slowing with almost daily reports of arrest warrants issued despite criticism from Western allies and rights defenders.

Critics say the government is using the purge to crackdown on dissent but Turkish officials stress the raids are necessary to eradicate Gulen's influence in state bodies.

Turkish police began nationwide raids Tuesday aimed at detaining over 200 military personnel suspected of ties to the group blamed for a 2016 coup attempt, officials and state media reported, in an ongoing crackdown that has seen thousands jailed.

Turkish police began nationwide raids Tuesday aimed at detaining over 200 military personnel suspected of ties to the group blamed for a 2016 coup attempt, officials and state media reported, in an ongoing crackdown that has seen thousands jailed. The Istanbul public prosecutor said it issued arrest warrants for 176 active duty military personnel, including a colonel, five majors and 100 lieutenants from the different armed forces over alleged links to Muslim preacher Fethullah Gulen's movement. Turkey says US-based Gulen ordered the failed overthrow of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan but he vehemently denies the charges. The Izmir public prosecutor in the Aegean region issued arrest warrants for 35 suspects including 20 soldiers on active duty and 10 civilians, state news agency Anadolu said. The agency said eight suspects had been detained already. In the northwestern province of Kocaeli, the prosecutor sought the arrest of 17 suspects including nine current and former soldiers across seven cities, Anadolu reported. Authorities have detained tens of thousands of individuals since 2016, and the raids show no sign of slowing with almost daily reports of arrest warrants issued despite criticism from Western allies and rights defenders. Critics say the government is using the purge to crackdown on dissent but Turkish officials stress the raids are necessary to eradicate Gulen's influence in state bodies.

Turkey issues warrants for over 200 soldiers over alleged coup links

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday took oath as a member of the Upper House after winning in by-polls from Gujarat.

On Friday, Jaishankar and party colleague Jugal Ji Thakor were <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/eam-s-jaishankar-another-candidate-win-rajya-sabha-polls-in-gujarat-bjp-233401">declared winners in the by-polls</a> conducted for two Rajya Sabha seats in the state.

The two seats fell vacant following the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah and Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani, who were elected to Lok Sabha in the general elections.

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The Union Minister bagged 104 votes, while his Congress rival Gaurav Pandya got 70 votes.

Speaking at the press conference, Jaishankar thanked legislators for their support to him.

"I want to thank everyone for the support. Like I said during my nomination, External Affairs Minister and Gujarat have a natural partnership. There is no such country where there is no Gujarati. If the prestige of India has increased internationally, Gujarat has a role in it," Jaishankar said.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday took oath as a member of the Upper House after winning in by-polls from Gujarat. On Friday, Jaishankar and party colleague Jugal Ji Thakor were declared winners in the by-polls conducted for two Rajya Sabha seats in the state.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday took oath as a member of the Upper House after winning in by-polls from Gujarat. On Friday, Jaishankar and party colleague Jugal Ji Thakor were declared winners in the by-polls conducted for two Rajya Sabha seats in the state. The two seats fell vacant following the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah and Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani, who were elected to Lok Sabha in the general elections. External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP https://t.co/jLHSxnEVu2 via @YouTube — Rajya Sabha TV (@rajyasabhatv) July 8, 2019 × The Union Minister bagged 104 votes, while his Congress rival Gaurav Pandya got 70 votes. Speaking at the press conference, Jaishankar thanked legislators for their support to him. "I want to thank everyone for the support. Like I said during my nomination, External Affairs Minister and Gujarat have a natural partnership. There is no such country where there is no Gujarati. If the prestige of India has increased internationally, Gujarat has a role in it," Jaishankar said.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Members of Parliament (MPs) from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/samajwadi-party-will-support-extension-of-presidents-rule-in-jammu-kashmir-ram-gopal-yadav-232008">Trinamool Congress (TMC)</a> on Monday gave Zero Hour notice in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ram-vilas-paswan-takes-oath-as-rajya-sabha-member-232001">Rajya Sabha</a> over two different issues about the Centre's recent proposals.

TMC lawmaker Manish Gupta has given Zero Hour notice in the Upper House of Parliament over the government`s proposal to link data of three crore students to Facebook.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, another MP Dola Sen from TMC has given the notice in Rajya Sabha over the Centre`s proposal to divest 42 public sector units.

The Zero Hour refers to the time immediately following the Question Hour in both the Houses of Parliament.

&nbsp;During this hour, parliamentarians can raise matters of great importance without the mandatory ten days advance notice.

&nbsp;The first Session of the 17th Lok Sabha, which commenced on June 17, will culminate on July 26.

Members of Parliament (MPs) from Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday gave Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over two different issues about the Centre's recent proposals.

Members of Parliament (MPs) from Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday gave Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha over two different issues about the Centre's recent proposals. TMC lawmaker Manish Gupta has given Zero Hour notice in the Upper House of Parliament over the government`s proposal to link data of three crore students to Facebook. Meanwhile, another MP Dola Sen from TMC has given the notice in Rajya Sabha over the Centre`s proposal to divest 42 public sector units. The Zero Hour refers to the time immediately following the Question Hour in both the Houses of Parliament. During this hour, parliamentarians can raise matters of great importance without the mandatory ten days advance notice. The first Session of the 17th Lok Sabha, which commenced on June 17, will culminate on July 26.

Trinamool Congress MPs give two Zero Hour notices in Rajya Sabha over Centre's proposals

Five people were arrested during overnight <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/violent-clashes-as-hong-kong-marks-china-handover-anniversary-232056">clashes in Hong Kong </a>between riot officers and anti-government protesters, police said Monday, as the political violence rocking the international hub shows no sign of abating.

The city has been plunged into its worst crisis in recent history following a month of huge marches as well as separate violent confrontations with police involving a minority of hardcore protesters.&nbsp;

The rallies were sparked by a now-suspended law that would have allowed extraditions to mainland <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/riot-police-baton-charge-protesters-in-hong-kong-233863">China</a>, but have since morphed into a wider movement calling for democratic reforms and a halt to sliding freedoms in the semi-autonomous territory.

Sunday night saw fresh political violence break out in the district of Mongkok as police baton-charged small groups of masked, largely young protesters who were walking along roads and refused to disperse following another massive, peaceful rally earlier in the day.

In a statement issued early Monday morning, police said the group was taking part in an "unlawful assembly" and had been warned that officers would take action.&nbsp;

"Some protesters resisted and police arrested five persons for assaulting a police officer and obstructing a police officer in the execution of duties," the statement said.

Activists hit out at the police tactics, saying the protesters in Mongkok had remained peaceful as they made their way home and that violence was started by a shield wall of riot officers that had blocked the crowd's path.&nbsp;

"HKers joined rally peacefully... against extradition, bill results in being beaten and assaulted by HK Police," democracy activist Joshua Wong wrote in a tweet accompanying pictures of at least two protesters with bleeding head wounds.&nbsp;

"Just another example of excessive force used by the police," he added in another tweet.

Public anger has soared against the city's pro-Beijing leaders and its police force after officers used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters outside parliament last month.

Since then the chaos has only escalated. Last Monday, anger peaked as hundreds of youth-led demonstrators successfully stormed and trashed the city's parliament.

Those unprecedented scenes -- and renewed huge marches -- have failed to persuade the government, whose sole concession so far has been to suspend the loathed extradition bill.&nbsp;

Protesters are demanding the bill be scrapped entirely, an independent inquiry into police use of tear gas and rubber bullets, amnesty for those arrested, and for the city's unelected leader Carrie Lam to step down.

They have also demanded authorities stop characterizing protesters as "rioters", a definition that carries much steeper jail terms.

Beijing has thrown its full support behind the embattled Lam, calling on Hong Kong police to pursue anyone involved in the parliament storming and other clashes.

Despite repeated requests, police have not released a breakdown of how many people have been detained in the last month of protests.

Five people were arrested during overnight clashes in Hong Kong between riot officers and anti-government protesters, police said Monday, as the political violence rocking the international hub shows no sign of abating.

Five people were arrested during overnight clashes in Hong Kong between riot officers and anti-government protesters, police said Monday, as the political violence rocking the international hub shows no sign of abating. The city has been plunged into its worst crisis in recent history following a month of huge marches as well as separate violent confrontations with police involving a minority of hardcore protesters. The rallies were sparked by a now-suspended law that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, but have since morphed into a wider movement calling for democratic reforms and a halt to sliding freedoms in the semi-autonomous territory. Sunday night saw fresh political violence break out in the district of Mongkok as police baton-charged small groups of masked, largely young protesters who were walking along roads and refused to disperse following another massive, peaceful rally earlier in the day. In a statement issued early Monday morning, police said the group was taking part in an "unlawful assembly" and had been warned that officers would take action. "Some protesters resisted and police arrested five persons for assaulting a police officer and obstructing a police officer in the execution of duties," the statement said. Activists hit out at the police tactics, saying the protesters in Mongkok had remained peaceful as they made their way home and that violence was started by a shield wall of riot officers that had blocked the crowd's path. "HKers joined rally peacefully... against extradition, bill results in being beaten and assaulted by HK Police," democracy activist Joshua Wong wrote in a tweet accompanying pictures of at least two protesters with bleeding head wounds. "Just another example of excessive force used by the police," he added in another tweet. Public anger has soared against the city's pro-Beijing leaders and its police force after officers used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters outside parliament last month. Since then the chaos has only escalated. Last Monday, anger peaked as hundreds of youth-led demonstrators successfully stormed and trashed the city's parliament. Those unprecedented scenes -- and renewed huge marches -- have failed to persuade the government, whose sole concession so far has been to suspend the loathed extradition bill. Protesters are demanding the bill be scrapped entirely, an independent inquiry into police use of tear gas and rubber bullets, amnesty for those arrested, and for the city's unelected leader Carrie Lam to step down. They have also demanded authorities stop characterizing protesters as "rioters", a definition that carries much steeper jail terms. Beijing has thrown its full support behind the embattled Lam, calling on Hong Kong police to pursue anyone involved in the parliament storming and other clashes. Despite repeated requests, police have not released a breakdown of how many people have been detained in the last month of protests.

Hong Kong police arrest five after night of clashes

Moving closer toward the induction of the Nag anti-tank guided missiles into the Army, Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday carried out three successful test firings of the missiles in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-light-combat-helicopters-trail-underway-at-pokhran-30332">Pokhran firing ranges</a>.

"The missiles were test-fired during both day and night on Sunday during the trials. All three tests were successful," DRDO officials said. Government sources said the missile is in the final stages of being inducted into the Army which will use it by mounting them on the modified armored vehicles.&nbsp;

The Defence Acquisition Council has last year approved the procurement of DRDO`s designed and developed NAG Missile System (NAMIS) at the cost of Rs 524 crore.&nbsp;

The system includes a third generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile, the NAG, along with the Missile Carrier Vehicle (NAMICA).&nbsp;

The NAG missile is a third generation anti-tank guided missile, which has top attack capabilities that can effectively engage and destroy all known enemy tanks during day and night.&nbsp;

The successful induction of the NAG missile into the Army is expected to give a quantum boost to the Army`s capability against enemy armor.

The Army and DRDO are supposed to carry out more tests of the missiles on Monday also to further validate the missile`s capabilities.&nbsp;

Nag was one of the first five strategic missiles planned to be developed under the Integrated Missile Development Programme initiated in the 1980s.

&nbsp;The other missiles developed under the project include the Agni, Prithvi, and Akash and all three of them have been successfully developed and inducted into the armed forces.

The Trishul project was shut down after being developed as a technology demonstrator.

Moving closer toward the induction of the Nag anti-tank guided missiles into the Army, Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday carried out three successful test firings of the missiles in the Pokhran firing ranges.

Moving closer toward the induction of the Nag anti-tank guided missiles into the Army, Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday carried out three successful test firings of the missiles in the Pokhran firing ranges. "The missiles were test-fired during both day and night on Sunday during the trials. All three tests were successful," DRDO officials said. Government sources said the missile is in the final stages of being inducted into the Army which will use it by mounting them on the modified armored vehicles. The Defence Acquisition Council has last year approved the procurement of DRDO`s designed and developed NAG Missile System (NAMIS) at the cost of Rs 524 crore. The system includes a third generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile, the NAG, along with the Missile Carrier Vehicle (NAMICA). The NAG missile is a third generation anti-tank guided missile, which has top attack capabilities that can effectively engage and destroy all known enemy tanks during day and night. The successful induction of the NAG missile into the Army is expected to give a quantum boost to the Army`s capability against enemy armor. The Army and DRDO are supposed to carry out more tests of the missiles on Monday also to further validate the missile`s capabilities. Nag was one of the first five strategic missiles planned to be developed under the Integrated Missile Development Programme initiated in the 1980s. The other missiles developed under the project include the Agni, Prithvi, and Akash and all three of them have been successfully developed and inducted into the armed forces. The Trishul project was shut down after being developed as a technology demonstrator.

Defence Research and Development Organisation carries out three successful Nag missile tests in one day in Pokhran

Quoting acclaimed Russian-American author Ayn Rand, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-to-visit-russia-in-september-will-attend-eastern-economic-forum-as-special-guest-233545">Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan</a> on Sunday slammed the previous government for the economic crisis Pakistan has plunged into.

Khan said Rand's statement is an aptly represents the situation of Pakistan that was handed over to his government last year.

"This is so apt for the Pakistan inherited by the PTI govt," the cricketer-turned-politician tweeted with a screenshot of the quote, captioned: "Ayn Rand wrote this almost 60 years ago. It's frightening how accurate the statement is today."

"When you see that trading is done, not by consent, but by compulsion when you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing when you see that money is flowing to those&nbsp;who deal, not in goods, but in favours," he said, quoting Rand's work.

"When you see that men get richer by graft and by pull than by work, and your laws don't protect you against them, but protect them against you when you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming self-sacrifice you may know that your society is doomed," Khan continued.

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Pakistan has been facing severe economic crisis leading to inflation and massive foreign debts. Khan and his government, which came to power last year, have been blaming their predecessors for the economic downturn.

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Known for developing a philosophical system called Objectivism Rand died in 1982 in New York.

Quoting acclaimed Russian-American author Ayn Rand, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday slammed the previous government for the economic crisis Pakistan has plunged into.

Quoting acclaimed Russian-American author Ayn Rand, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday slammed the previous government for the economic crisis Pakistan has plunged into. Khan said Rand's statement is an aptly represents the situation of Pakistan that was handed over to his government last year. "This is so apt for the Pakistan inherited by the PTI govt," the cricketer-turned-politician tweeted with a screenshot of the quote, captioned: "Ayn Rand wrote this almost 60 years ago. It's frightening how accurate the statement is today." "When you see that trading is done, not by consent, but by compulsion when you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing when you see that money is flowing to those who deal, not in goods, but in favours," he said, quoting Rand's work. "When you see that men get richer by graft and by pull than by work, and your laws don't protect you against them, but protect them against you when you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming self-sacrifice you may know that your society is doomed," Khan continued. This is so apt for the Pakistan inherited by the PTI govt. pic.twitter.com/MHUJWkDUMQ — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 7, 2019 × Pakistan has been facing severe economic crisis leading to inflation and massive foreign debts. Khan and his government, which came to power last year, have been blaming their predecessors for the economic downturn. Ayn Rand, born in Russia in 1905, is best known for two of her best-selling novels- The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. Known for developing a philosophical system called Objectivism Rand died in 1982 in New York.

Imran Khan quotes Russian philosopher, links it to Pakistan's current situation

Heavy rains caused <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-rains-54-flights-diverted-52-cancelled-5-trains-short-terminated-232218">poor visibility and delay in flight operations</a> at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here on Monday morning.

An airport spokesperson said, "Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute. Since 9:15am today, the visibility at the airport has been fluctuating. There is a delay due to the weather. There has been no flight cancellation. However, three diversions have taken place."

Earlier, the spokesperson had said, "Due to heavy rains, there was no movement of flights at the airport."Rains have wreaked havoc in Mumbai with 24&nbsp;people dying in a wall collapse incident in Malad on July 5.

A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour last week.&nbsp;

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Minister of State for Urban Development Yogesh Sagar visited Shatabdi Hospital to meet the injured. He has also announced Rs 5 lakh to be given to the kin of the deceased while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also pledged to pitch in a similar amount.

Heavy rains caused poor visibility and delay in flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here on Monday morning. An airport spokesperson said, "Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute.

Heavy rains caused poor visibility and delay in flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here on Monday morning. An airport spokesperson said, "Due to heavy rains, the visibility is changing every minute. Since 9:15am today, the visibility at the airport has been fluctuating. There is a delay due to the weather. There has been no flight cancellation. However, three diversions have taken place." Earlier, the spokesperson had said, "Due to heavy rains, there was no movement of flights at the airport."Rains have wreaked havoc in Mumbai with 24 people dying in a wall collapse incident in Malad on July 5. A compound wall collapsed on the hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East due to heavy downpour last week. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Minister of State for Urban Development Yogesh Sagar visited Shatabdi Hospital to meet the injured. He has also announced Rs 5 lakh to be given to the kin of the deceased while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also pledged to pitch in a similar amount.

Heavy rains delay flight operations at Mumbai international airport

At least 29 people died on Monday morning after a Uttar Pradesh roadways bus skidded off the six-lane Yamuna Expressway and fell into a drain. Around 17 others were injured.

The bus, carrying around 50 people was going from Lucknow to New Delhi.

Agra District Magistrate NG Ravi Kumar said, ''The incident took place around 4:30 am. The driver probably dozed off and the speeding bus broke our barrier and fell in the drain. The search operation is underway.''

''One Sleeper Coach passenger bus travelling from Lucknow to Delhi met with an accident on Yamuna Expressway. It fell into the side fall about 15 feet deep. 20 passengers rescued so far. Efforts are on for the rest,''&nbsp;the Uttar Pradesh Police tweeted.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his grief and condolences to the families of the deceased. He also asked the authorities to give all help to the injured as well as the families of those killed in the accident.

The chief minister has also ordered an enquiry by a committee consisting of Transport Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner and Inspector General Of Police of Agra to investigate the incident in 24 hours and give a report on the cause of the incident and also report on long term recommendations to avoid such accidents.

Uttar Pradesh roadways have made an announcement of Rs 5 lakh to families of the deceased.

At least 29 people died on Monday morning after a Uttar Pradesh roadways bus skidded off the six-lane Yamuna Expressway and fell into a drain. Around 17 others were injured.

At least 29 people died on Monday morning after a Uttar Pradesh roadways bus skidded off the six-lane Yamuna Expressway and fell into a drain. Around 17 others were injured. The bus, carrying around 50 people was going from Lucknow to New Delhi. Agra District Magistrate NG Ravi Kumar said, ''The incident took place around 4:30 am. The driver probably dozed off and the speeding bus broke our barrier and fell in the drain. The search operation is underway.'' ''One Sleeper Coach passenger bus travelling from Lucknow to Delhi met with an accident on Yamuna Expressway. It fell into the side fall about 15 feet deep. 20 passengers rescued so far. Efforts are on for the rest,'' the Uttar Pradesh Police tweeted. One Sleeper Coach passenger bus travelling from Lucknow to Delhi met with an accident on Yamuna Expressway. It fell into the side fall about 15 feet deep. 20 passengers rescued so far. Efforts are on for the rest. IG Agra — UP POLICE (@Uppolice) July 8, 2019 × Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his grief and condolences to the families of the deceased. He also asked the authorities to give all help to the injured as well as the families of those killed in the accident. The chief minister has also ordered an enquiry by a committee consisting of Transport Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner and Inspector General Of Police of Agra to investigate the incident in 24 hours and give a report on the cause of the incident and also report on long term recommendations to avoid such accidents. Uttar Pradesh roadways have made an announcement of Rs 5 lakh to families of the deceased.

Uttar Pradesh: At least 29 dead after bus skids off Yamuna Expressway and falls into drain

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