A day after India's upper house of Parliament passed the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-jammu-kashmir-situation-section-144-imposed-security-tightened-in-state-240732">Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill</a>, 2019 which led to the scrapping of Article 370, home minister Amit Shah presented a resolution in the lower house of Parliament.

On Monday, the Rajya Sabha had passed the bill on J&amp;K with a total of 125 votes in favour with 61 members voting against it.&nbsp;

The government on Monday had announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and revoked Article 370 which gave special status to J&amp;K. According to the new bill, while Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi.

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During another heated debate in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India&nbsp;while adding that Parliament has the right to make laws on Jammu &amp; Kashmir.

"Jammu &amp; Kashmir is an integral part of Union of India. Kashmir ki seema mein PoK bhi aata hai(PoK also comes under Kashmir border...Jaan de denge iske liye! (We will give our lives for it)," Amit Shah said in Lok Sabha.

"Main sadan mein jab jab Jammu and Kashmir rajya bola hoon tab tab Pakistan occupied Kashmir aur Aksai Chin dono iska hissa hain, ye baat hai.(Whenever I have spoken about Jammu and Kashmir, PoK and Aksai Chin both have been a part of it, that is what!," he added.

The revoking of Article 370 was supported by several parties in the Rajya Sabha on Monday including Chandrababu Naidu-Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Mayawati's BSP, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's AAP, AIADMK, AGP, Akali Dal and RPI.

However, the Congress, CPM, CPI, DMK, SP, IUML and KC(M) voted against the resolution as the JD(U), TMC and NCP walked out the Rajya Sabha.

A day after India's upper house of Parliament passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 which led to the scrapping of Article 370, home minister Amit Shah presented a resolution in the lower house of Parliament.

A day after India's upper house of Parliament passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 which led to the scrapping of Article 370, home minister Amit Shah presented a resolution in the lower house of Parliament. On Monday, the Rajya Sabha had passed the bill on J&K with a total of 125 votes in favour with 61 members voting against it. The government on Monday had announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and revoked Article 370 which gave special status to J&K. According to the new bill, while Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi. Watch Video: During another heated debate in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India while adding that Parliament has the right to make laws on Jammu & Kashmir. "Jammu & Kashmir is an integral part of Union of India. Kashmir ki seema mein PoK bhi aata hai(PoK also comes under Kashmir border...Jaan de denge iske liye! (We will give our lives for it)," Amit Shah said in Lok Sabha. "Main sadan mein jab jab Jammu and Kashmir rajya bola hoon tab tab Pakistan occupied Kashmir aur Aksai Chin dono iska hissa hain, ye baat hai.(Whenever I have spoken about Jammu and Kashmir, PoK and Aksai Chin both have been a part of it, that is what!," he added. The revoking of Article 370 was supported by several parties in the Rajya Sabha on Monday including Chandrababu Naidu-Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Mayawati's BSP, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's AAP, AIADMK, AGP, Akali Dal and RPI. However, the Congress, CPM, CPI, DMK, SP, IUML and KC(M) voted against the resolution as the JD(U), TMC and NCP walked out the Rajya Sabha.

PoK and Aksai Chin also part of Jammu and Kashmir: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Nineteen people died and 30 were injured in an explosion resulting from a car crash in central Cairo, Egypt's health ministry said early on Monday.

There was no official statement indicating that the explosion was an&nbsp; 
attack.

The blast happened when a car driving against traffic on Cairo's Nile corniche road collided with three other cars, the interior ministry said in a separate statement.

It triggered a blaze that forced the partial evacuation of the nearby National Cancer Institute, the health ministry said.

Egypt's public prosecutor is investigating the incident, sources said.

Nineteen people died and 30 were injured in an explosion resulting from a car crash in central Cairo, Egypt's health ministry said early on Monday. There was no official statement indicating that the explosion was an attack.

Nineteen people died and 30 were injured in an explosion resulting from a car crash in central Cairo, Egypt's health ministry said early on Monday. There was no official statement indicating that the explosion was an attack. The blast happened when a car driving against traffic on Cairo's Nile corniche road collided with three other cars, the interior ministry said in a separate statement. It triggered a blaze that forced the partial evacuation of the nearby National Cancer Institute, the health ministry said. Egypt's public prosecutor is investigating the incident, sources said.

At least 19 killed in car explosion in central Cairo

Hong Kong's embattled pro-Beijing leader on Monday accused pro-democracy protesters of trying to "destroy" the city in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-100-flights-cancelled-as-hong-kong-protesters-launch-city-wide-strike-240696">dramatic escalation of rhetoric </a>as the financial hub is rocked by two months of rallies and clashes.

Two months of protests and clashes with police have pushed the semi-autonomous city to a "very dangerous situation", chief executive Carrie Lam said, as she struck a defiant tone as strikes and travel chaos hit the city.

Lam has maintained a low profile as two months of unprecedented protests have raged.&nbsp;

But on Monday she held a press conference -&nbsp;her first in more than two weeks -&nbsp;as activists launched a civil disobedience campaign against the city's transport network, part of an attempted city-wide strike.

Lam, who was chosen by a Beijing loyalist committee, showed no sign of backing down or ceding to protester demands for greater democratic freedoms and an independent inquiry into police violence.

Instead, she condemned the increasingly violent and confrontational tactics adopted by protesters in recent weeks.&nbsp;

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"Such extensive disruptions in the name of certain demands or uncooperative movement has seriously undermined Hong Kong's law and order and are pushing our city, the city that we all love and many of us helped to build, to the verge of a very dangerous situation," she said.&nbsp;

Widespread disruptions and violence, she said, were putting Hong Kongers "in a state of great anxiety" and she vowed to continue cracking down.&nbsp;

"The government will be resolute in maintaining law and order in Hong Kong and restoring confidence," she said.

"We saw recently, it is already clear that people are impertinently proposing to 'reclaim Hong Kong, revolution of our times'... and challenge the country's national sovereignty," she said, referencing the now most commonly-heard chant used at demonstrations.

"I dare say it is trying to topple Hong Kong, completely destroy the cherished lives of more than seven million people."

Protesters say they have been forced to adopt more violent tactics after years of huge rallies have failed to halt sliding freedoms in the city under Beijing's rule.&nbsp;

They also accuse police of using excessive violence -- allegations the city's force has rejected.&nbsp;

Hong Kong's embattled pro-Beijing leader on Monday accused pro-democracy protesters of trying to "destroy" the city in a dramatic escalation of rhetoric as the financial hub is rocked by two months of rallies and clashes.

Hong Kong's embattled pro-Beijing leader on Monday accused pro-democracy protesters of trying to "destroy" the city in a dramatic escalation of rhetoric as the financial hub is rocked by two months of rallies and clashes. Two months of protests and clashes with police have pushed the semi-autonomous city to a "very dangerous situation", chief executive Carrie Lam said, as she struck a defiant tone as strikes and travel chaos hit the city. Lam has maintained a low profile as two months of unprecedented protests have raged. But on Monday she held a press conference - her first in more than two weeks - as activists launched a civil disobedience campaign against the city's transport network, part of an attempted city-wide strike. Lam, who was chosen by a Beijing loyalist committee, showed no sign of backing down or ceding to protester demands for greater democratic freedoms and an independent inquiry into police violence. Instead, she condemned the increasingly violent and confrontational tactics adopted by protesters in recent weeks. Watch: Hong Kong protest wakes up to Monday, pro-democracy protest gets drastic "Such extensive disruptions in the name of certain demands or uncooperative movement has seriously undermined Hong Kong's law and order and are pushing our city, the city that we all love and many of us helped to build, to the verge of a very dangerous situation," she said. Widespread disruptions and violence, she said, were putting Hong Kongers "in a state of great anxiety" and she vowed to continue cracking down. "The government will be resolute in maintaining law and order in Hong Kong and restoring confidence," she said. "We saw recently, it is already clear that people are impertinently proposing to 'reclaim Hong Kong, revolution of our times'... and challenge the country's national sovereignty," she said, referencing the now most commonly-heard chant used at demonstrations. "I dare say it is trying to topple Hong Kong, completely destroy the cherished lives of more than seven million people." Protesters say they have been forced to adopt more violent tactics after years of huge rallies have failed to halt sliding freedoms in the city under Beijing's rule. They also accuse police of using excessive violence -- allegations the city's force has rejected.

People impertinently proposing to 'reclaim Hong Kong': Chief executive Carrie Lam

India's Home minister Amit Shah arrived in PM Modi's residence on Monday morning to address the situation in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/section-144-imposed-in-jk-internet-services-suspended-240701">Jammu and Kashmir(J&amp;K) </a>after section 144 was imposed in the state.

A meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security(CCS) is underway at PM Modi's residence in New Delhi which will be followed by a cabinet meeting later in the day.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and finance minister&nbsp;Nirmala Sitharaman including NSA chief Ajit Doval are present at&nbsp;the CCS meeting which is being chaired by PM Modi.

The development occurs&nbsp;amid reports of house arrest of former chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah. Security was tightened in Srinagar after the imposition of section 144 CrPC from midnight.

Meanwhile, the Congress moved an adjournment motion in both the lower and upper houses&nbsp;ahead of the opening of the Parliament session today.

Mobile internet services have been suspended in the state and all educational institutes have been shut in Srinagar until further orders. However, schools will reopen normally today in Ladakh region after summer vacations with classes resuming normally in colleges and other educational institutions.

Restrictions under Section 144 CrPC has&nbsp;not been imposed in the Ladakh region.

On Friday, the Army had said that Pakistani terrorists were plotting to carry out an attack on the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and that the security forces had recovered a Pakistan Ordnance Factory anti-personnel mine from a terror cache.

In a joint press conference, the forces displayed an M-24 sniper rifle, anti-personnel landmines recovered from the Pakistani Army along with a telescope from a terror cache along the Amarnath route.

Subsequently, the Amarnath yatra was cancelled and tourists were ordered to leave.

India's Home minister Amit Shah arrived in PM Modi's residence on Monday morning to address the situation in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) after section 144 was imposed in the state.

India's Home minister Amit Shah arrived in PM Modi's residence on Monday morning to address the situation in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) after section 144 was imposed in the state. A meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security(CCS) is underway at PM Modi's residence in New Delhi which will be followed by a cabinet meeting later in the day. Defence minister Rajnath Singh and finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman including NSA chief Ajit Doval are present at the CCS meeting which is being chaired by PM Modi. The development occurs amid reports of house arrest of former chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah. Security was tightened in Srinagar after the imposition of section 144 CrPC from midnight. Meanwhile, the Congress moved an adjournment motion in both the lower and upper houses ahead of the opening of the Parliament session today. Mobile internet services have been suspended in the state and all educational institutes have been shut in Srinagar until further orders. However, schools will reopen normally today in Ladakh region after summer vacations with classes resuming normally in colleges and other educational institutions. Restrictions under Section 144 CrPC has not been imposed in the Ladakh region. On Friday, the Army had said that Pakistani terrorists were plotting to carry out an attack on the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and that the security forces had recovered a Pakistan Ordnance Factory anti-personnel mine from a terror cache. In a joint press conference, the forces displayed an M-24 sniper rifle, anti-personnel landmines recovered from the Pakistani Army along with a telescope from a terror cache along the Amarnath route. Subsequently, the Amarnath yatra was cancelled and tourists were ordered to leave.

PM Modi chairs CCS meeting on J&K; Congress moves adjournment motion in Parliament

Mobile internet services have been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/home-minister-amit-shah-conducts-high-level-meeting-with-nsa-ib-and-raw-chiefs-amid-kashmir-terror-threat-240663">suspended in Jammu and Kashmir</a>(J&amp;K) and all educational institutes have been shut in Srinagar until further orders with the government imposing section 144 in the state.

According to section 144, "any pre-planned congregation/sudden unforeseen congregation of ritualistic nature shall be conducted with the prior approval of the District Magistrate.". The order means gathering of more than four people has been barred in the state.

A cabinet meeting will be held on Monday to assess the law and order situation amid the security build-up in the Valley. Mobile and internet services were partially suspended in Kashmir Valley on Sunday.

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On Friday, the Army had said that Pakistani terrorists were plotting to carry out an attack on the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and that the security forces had recovered a Pakistan Ordnance Factory anti-personnel mine from a terror cache.

In a joint press conference, the forces displayed an M-24 sniper rifle, anti-personnel landmines recovered from the Pakistani Army along with a telescope from a terror cache along the Amarnath route

Subsequently, the Amarnath yatra was cancelled and tourists were ordered to leave.

The Indian Air Force carried out sorties and removed over 320 tourists out of Srinagar after the government said that there was an intelligence input of terror threats&nbsp;which could target pilgrims and tourists.

During the press conference, J&amp;K police chief Dilbag Singh said that reinforcing the number of forces in the Valley was to bridge the gap to deal with the law and order situation and also to give rest to some of the armed forces present in the Valley.&nbsp;

At least 35, 000 paramilitary forces have been deployed, according to reports. The Army said there was a spike in infiltration bid across the line of control(LoC) with reports indicating that infiltration bid by the Pakistan army was foiled.

Mobile internet services have been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) and all educational institutes have been shut in Srinagar until further orders with the government imposing section 144 in the state.

Mobile internet services have been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) and all educational institutes have been shut in Srinagar until further orders with the government imposing section 144 in the state. According to section 144, "any pre-planned congregation/sudden unforeseen congregation of ritualistic nature shall be conducted with the prior approval of the District Magistrate.". The order means gathering of more than four people has been barred in the state. A cabinet meeting will be held on Monday to assess the law and order situation amid the security build-up in the Valley. Mobile and internet services were partially suspended in Kashmir Valley on Sunday. Watch Video: On Friday, the Army had said that Pakistani terrorists were plotting to carry out an attack on the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and that the security forces had recovered a Pakistan Ordnance Factory anti-personnel mine from a terror cache. In a joint press conference, the forces displayed an M-24 sniper rifle, anti-personnel landmines recovered from the Pakistani Army along with a telescope from a terror cache along the Amarnath route Subsequently, the Amarnath yatra was cancelled and tourists were ordered to leave. The Indian Air Force carried out sorties and removed over 320 tourists out of Srinagar after the government said that there was an intelligence input of terror threats which could target pilgrims and tourists. During the press conference, J&K police chief Dilbag Singh said that reinforcing the number of forces in the Valley was to bridge the gap to deal with the law and order situation and also to give rest to some of the armed forces present in the Valley. At least 35, 000 paramilitary forces have been deployed, according to reports. The Army said there was a spike in infiltration bid across the line of control(LoC) with reports indicating that infiltration bid by the Pakistan army was foiled.

Section 144 imposed in J&K; internet services suspended

More than 100 flights were <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/second-night-of-tear-gas-as-hong-kong-protesters-defy-warnings-china-says-it-will-not-sit-idly-by-240666">cancelled in Hong Kong</a> on Monday morning with airport authorities warning passengers of potential disruption, as pro-democracy protesters kick off a city-wide strike.&nbsp;

At least 105 flights were listed as cancelled on the airport's departure page on Monday morning.

Peak-hour morning train travel and international flights in Hong Kong were thrown into chaos as pro-democracy protesters launched an attempted city-wide strike to ramp up pressure on the financial hub's embattled leaders.

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Activists descended on key subway stations during the morning rush hour, deliberately keeping open doors to stop trains departing, causing long queues and triggering occasional scuffles between angry commuters and protesters.&nbsp;

When contacted, an airport spokesman did not give any reason for the cancellations but said passengers should check to see if their flight was departing.&nbsp;

"The Airport Authority advises passengers to check with their airlines for the latest flight information, and to proceed to the airport only when their seats and flight time have been confirmed," the airport said in a statement.&nbsp;

The office of city leader Carrie Lam -- who has kept a low public profile as the protests have escalated -- announced she would hold a press conference later Monday morning.&nbsp;

Over the weekend riot police fired tear gas at protesters in multiple districts throughout Saturday and Sunday night.

The largely leaderless protest movement uses social messaging apps to coordinate.

At a press conference on Saturday, strike organisers -- many hiding their identities behind masks -- said 14,000 people from more than 20 sectors had committed to civic action on Monday.

People from all walks of life indicated plans online to either strike or phone in sick on Monday -- from civil servants and social workers, to flight attendants, pilots, bus drivers and even employees of the city's Disneyland.

More than 100 flights were cancelled in Hong Kong on Monday morning with airport authorities warning passengers of potential disruption, as pro-democracy protesters kick off a city-wide strike.

More than 100 flights were cancelled in Hong Kong on Monday morning with airport authorities warning passengers of potential disruption, as pro-democracy protesters kick off a city-wide strike. At least 105 flights were listed as cancelled on the airport's departure page on Monday morning. Peak-hour morning train travel and international flights in Hong Kong were thrown into chaos as pro-democracy protesters launched an attempted city-wide strike to ramp up pressure on the financial hub's embattled leaders. Activists descended on key subway stations during the morning rush hour, deliberately keeping open doors to stop trains departing, causing long queues and triggering occasional scuffles between angry commuters and protesters. When contacted, an airport spokesman did not give any reason for the cancellations but said passengers should check to see if their flight was departing. "The Airport Authority advises passengers to check with their airlines for the latest flight information, and to proceed to the airport only when their seats and flight time have been confirmed," the airport said in a statement. The office of city leader Carrie Lam -- who has kept a low public profile as the protests have escalated -- announced she would hold a press conference later Monday morning. Over the weekend riot police fired tear gas at protesters in multiple districts throughout Saturday and Sunday night. The largely leaderless protest movement uses social messaging apps to coordinate. At a press conference on Saturday, strike organisers -- many hiding their identities behind masks -- said 14,000 people from more than 20 sectors had committed to civic action on Monday. People from all walks of life indicated plans online to either strike or phone in sick on Monday -- from civil servants and social workers, to flight attendants, pilots, bus drivers and even employees of the city's Disneyland.

Over 100 flights cancelled as Hong Kong protesters launch city-wide strike

A gunman who shot dead nine people in the city of Dayton, Ohio, in the latest <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-less-than-a-minute-gunman-kills-9-people-in-ohio-mass-shooting-240677">US mass shooting killed his victims</a> in less than a minute, the mayor said Sunday.

Mayor Nan Whaley told a press conference that the unnamed gunman was wearing body armour and used an "AK-like gun assault rifle" with "high capacity magazines" when he opened fire in the popular bar and nightlife district called Oregon.

"In less than one minute, Dayton first responders neutralised the shooter," Whaley said.

As well as the nine fatalities, hospitals treated 27 people who were wounded in the shooting, the mayor said.

Dayton Police chief Richard Biehl said that officers were in the area conducting routine patrols when the shooting began.

"Officers were patrolling the Oregon district during bar closing time and heard gunfire," he said at a press conference in the city on Sunday afternoon.

"They observed a large crowd running away from this gunfire. The officers immediately advanced toward the gunfire and within approximately 20 seconds they engaged the suspect who was actively firing and attempting to enter a crowded liquor establishment.

"The threat was neutralised in approximately 30 seconds of the suspect firing his first shots."

While mourning the victims of a late-night shooting, the US city of Dayton also gave thanks Sunday for the rapid response of police who killed the gunman in just 30 seconds, averting a tragedy on an altogether different scale.

Connor Betts managed to kill nine people and wound more than 20 when he opened fire with an assault rifle in a neighborhood teeming with revelers just after 1:00 am (0500 GMT) on Sunday morning.

But within less than a minute, the 24-year-old Betts was shot dead himself by police officers who rushed to the scene while on patrol nearby.

"While this is a terribly sad day for our city, I am amazed by the quick response of Dayton police that saved literally hundreds of lives," said Nan Whaley, the mayor of the city which is in the state of Ohio.

"Think of the damage he did in such a short period of time," said President Donald Trump. "It was horrible, but... it could have been so much worse."

A gunman who shot dead nine people in the city of Dayton, Ohio, in the latest US mass shooting killed his victims in less than a minute, the mayor said Sunday. Mayor Nan Whaley told a press conference that the unnamed gunman was wearing body armour and used an "AK-like gun assault rifle" with "high capacity magazines" when he opened fire in the popular bar and nightlife district called Oregon.

A gunman who shot dead nine people in the city of Dayton, Ohio, in the latest US mass shooting killed his victims in less than a minute, the mayor said Sunday. Mayor Nan Whaley told a press conference that the unnamed gunman was wearing body armour and used an "AK-like gun assault rifle" with "high capacity magazines" when he opened fire in the popular bar and nightlife district called Oregon. "In less than one minute, Dayton first responders neutralised the shooter," Whaley said. As well as the nine fatalities, hospitals treated 27 people who were wounded in the shooting, the mayor said. Dayton Police chief Richard Biehl said that officers were in the area conducting routine patrols when the shooting began. "Officers were patrolling the Oregon district during bar closing time and heard gunfire," he said at a press conference in the city on Sunday afternoon. "They observed a large crowd running away from this gunfire. The officers immediately advanced toward the gunfire and within approximately 20 seconds they engaged the suspect who was actively firing and attempting to enter a crowded liquor establishment. "The threat was neutralised in approximately 30 seconds of the suspect firing his first shots." While mourning the victims of a late-night shooting, the US city of Dayton also gave thanks Sunday for the rapid response of police who killed the gunman in just 30 seconds, averting a tragedy on an altogether different scale. Connor Betts managed to kill nine people and wound more than 20 when he opened fire with an assault rifle in a neighborhood teeming with revelers just after 1:00 am (0500 GMT) on Sunday morning. But within less than a minute, the 24-year-old Betts was shot dead himself by police officers who rushed to the scene while on patrol nearby. "While this is a terribly sad day for our city, I am amazed by the quick response of Dayton police that saved literally hundreds of lives," said Nan Whaley, the mayor of the city which is in the state of Ohio. "Think of the damage he did in such a short period of time," said President Donald Trump. "It was horrible, but... it could have been so much worse."

Ohio mass shooting: Gunman killed within 30 seconds after firing started, say Police

Home minister Amit Shah today announced in India's upper house of Parliament the Rajya Sabha that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-now-a-union-territory-ladakh-to-be-administered-from-delhi-as-ut-240769">Article 370 which gave special status</a> of Jammu and Kashmir would be scrapped.

The BJP-led government moved a resolution to scrap<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-revoked-from-jammu-and-kashmir-all-you-need-to-know-240772"> Article 370 of the Constitution</a> and convert the state into a &nbsp;Union Territory with a legislature. It included the Ladakh region which was to be taken out of the state and made into a Union Territory without a legislature.

Moving the resolution, Amit Shah Shah said, "There should not be a delay of even a second to removing Article 370 from the Constitution."

The resolution said the President, on the recommendation of the Parliament, is pleased to declare that, as from August 5, 2019, all clauses of the said article 370 shall cease to be operative except clause (1).

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"Further, keeping in view the prevailing internal security situation, fuelled by cross border terrorism in the existing State of Jammu and Kashmir, a separate Union Territory for Jammu and Kashmir is being created. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be with legislature," the resoultion said.

Even as the Congress resisted the resolution, it was supported by the AIADMK and BSP. Former finance minister Arun Jaitley hailed the BJP government's decision asserting that a "historical wrong was undone".

"The decision of the government will help the people of J&amp;K the most," he added. Former foreign minister Sushma Swaraj called it a "bold and historic decision".

The notification also made clear that all the provisions of the Constitution as amended from time to time, shall apply in relation to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the exceptions and modifications subject to which they shall so apply.&nbsp;

The state of Jammu and Kashmir will now be bifircated, according to the resolution.

It also added a clause (4) to Article 367 which said,"(4) For the purposes of this Constitution as it applies in relation to the State of Jammu and Kashmir -(a) references to this Constitution or to the provisions thereof shall be construed as references to the Constitution or the provisions thereof as applied in relation to the said State;(b) references to the person for the time being recognized by the President on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly of the State as the Sadar-i-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir, acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the State for the time being in office, shall be construed as references to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir; (c) references to the Government of the said State shall be construed as including references to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir acting on the advice of his Council of Ministers; and (d) in proviso to clause (3) of Article 370 of this Constitution, the expression "Constituent Assembly of the State referred to in clause (2)" shall read "Legislative Assembly of the State"."

Amit Shah also moved a bill providing 10 per cent quota for economically weaker sections in Jammu and Kashmir.

As Article 370 was scrapped, the Indian Army and Air Force were put on high alert with the Centre set to move over 8,000 paramiltary troops to J&amp;K in view of the changed situation.

Home minister Amit Shah today announced in India's upper house of Parliament the Rajya Sabha that Article 370 which gave special status of Jammu and Kashmir would be scrapped.

Home minister Amit Shah today announced in India's upper house of Parliament the Rajya Sabha that Article 370 which gave special status of Jammu and Kashmir would be scrapped. The BJP-led government moved a resolution to scrap Article 370 of the Constitution and convert the state into a Union Territory with a legislature. It included the Ladakh region which was to be taken out of the state and made into a Union Territory without a legislature. Moving the resolution, Amit Shah Shah said, "There should not be a delay of even a second to removing Article 370 from the Constitution." The resolution said the President, on the recommendation of the Parliament, is pleased to declare that, as from August 5, 2019, all clauses of the said article 370 shall cease to be operative except clause (1). Watch what Home Minister Amit Shah said in Rajya Sabha "Further, keeping in view the prevailing internal security situation, fuelled by cross border terrorism in the existing State of Jammu and Kashmir, a separate Union Territory for Jammu and Kashmir is being created. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be with legislature," the resoultion said. Even as the Congress resisted the resolution, it was supported by the AIADMK and BSP. Former finance minister Arun Jaitley hailed the BJP government's decision asserting that a "historical wrong was undone". "The decision of the government will help the people of J&K the most," he added. Former foreign minister Sushma Swaraj called it a "bold and historic decision". The notification also made clear that all the provisions of the Constitution as amended from time to time, shall apply in relation to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the exceptions and modifications subject to which they shall so apply. The state of Jammu and Kashmir will now be bifircated, according to the resolution. It also added a clause (4) to Article 367 which said,"(4) For the purposes of this Constitution as it applies in relation to the State of Jammu and Kashmir -(a) references to this Constitution or to the provisions thereof shall be construed as references to the Constitution or the provisions thereof as applied in relation to the said State;(b) references to the person for the time being recognized by the President on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly of the State as the Sadar-i-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir, acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the State for the time being in office, shall be construed as references to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir; (c) references to the Government of the said State shall be construed as including references to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir acting on the advice of his Council of Ministers; and (d) in proviso to clause (3) of Article 370 of this Constitution, the expression "Constituent Assembly of the State referred to in clause (2)" shall read "Legislative Assembly of the State"." Amit Shah also moved a bill providing 10 per cent quota for economically weaker sections in Jammu and Kashmir. As Article 370 was scrapped, the Indian Army and Air Force were put on high alert with the Centre set to move over 8,000 paramiltary troops to J&K in view of the changed situation.

Jammu and Kashmir to be bifurcated, Article 370 scrapped; more troops to be deployed

A new international treaty, replacing the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-withdraws-from-inf-missile-treaty-clears-way-for-new-arms-race-with-russia-240039">Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF)</a> which ends on Friday, should include China, Germany's foreign minister Heiko Maas said, but added that Beijing was acting reticently on the matter.

A new treaty to control nuclear armament should not only include the United States and Russia, but also China, Maas told DLF radio, but added: "The Chinese government is extraordinarily reticent and therefore we have to continue putting the issue on the agenda."

The United States had announced last year it was withdrawing from the historical pact struck <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moscow-set-to-deploy-new-weapons-as-cold-war-era-inf-treaty-ends-239966">during the Cold War</a>, accusing Russia of failing to comply with it. Moscow denies this.

Maas on Friday said the end of the treaty did not imply a renewed global armament race and added that Europe would not take part in any such process.

The United States will no longer be prohibited from having ground-launched intermediate-range missiles once it pulls out of an arms control treaty with Russia on Friday, but funds to test and develop the missiles may soon run out, officials say.

Unlike in the Senate, which is led by President Donald Trump's Republicans, the House declined to fund the Trump administration's request of about $96 million for the development of the missiles in its version of a fiscal-year 2020 budget and defence policy bill.

"If you cut this, you're hampering the Department of Defense's ability to respond to the Russian treaty violation," said a senior US defence official, describing the Pentagon's message to Congress.

"It's not going to bring the treaty back, it's going to help Russia."

The 1987 pact banned ground-launched nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges of 310 to 3,400 miles (500-5,500 km).

A new international treaty, replacing the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) which ends on Friday, should include China, Germany's foreign minister Heiko Maas said, but added that Beijing was acting reticently on the matter.

A new international treaty, replacing the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) which ends on Friday, should include China, Germany's foreign minister Heiko Maas said, but added that Beijing was acting reticently on the matter. A new treaty to control nuclear armament should not only include the United States and Russia, but also China, Maas told DLF radio, but added: "The Chinese government is extraordinarily reticent and therefore we have to continue putting the issue on the agenda." The United States had announced last year it was withdrawing from the historical pact struck during the Cold War, accusing Russia of failing to comply with it. Moscow denies this. Maas on Friday said the end of the treaty did not imply a renewed global armament race and added that Europe would not take part in any such process. The United States will no longer be prohibited from having ground-launched intermediate-range missiles once it pulls out of an arms control treaty with Russia on Friday, but funds to test and develop the missiles may soon run out, officials say. Unlike in the Senate, which is led by President Donald Trump's Republicans, the House declined to fund the Trump administration's request of about $96 million for the development of the missiles in its version of a fiscal-year 2020 budget and defence policy bill. "If you cut this, you're hampering the Department of Defense's ability to respond to the Russian treaty violation," said a senior US defence official, describing the Pentagon's message to Congress. "It's not going to bring the treaty back, it's going to help Russia." The 1987 pact banned ground-launched nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges of 310 to 3,400 miles (500-5,500 km).

New international treaty replacing INF should include China: Germany

China's foreign minister said Friday tariffs are "not a constructive" way to solve the US trade war after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-hit-300-billion-worth-of-chinese-goods-with-10-tariff-donald-trump-240021">President Donald Trump</a> threatened to hit $300 billion worth of Chinese goods with new duties.

"Slapping on tariffs is definitely not a constructive way to resolve economic and trade frictions, it's not the correct way," Wang Yi said on the sidelines of a meeting of Southeast Asia's top diplomats in Bangkok, according to footage broadcast on a Chinese television station.

US President Donald Trump had announced on Thursday he will hit China with punitive tariffs on another $300 billion in goods, prompting Beijing to warn it was the wrong way to resolve the trade war.

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The sudden deterioration meant the world's two largest economies have now erected trade barriers covering virtually all of their $660 billion in annual trade in merchandise - confirming economists' fears and sending shudders through Wall Street.

The 10 per cent duties will take effect September 1, and come on top of the 25 per cent tariffs on $250 billion in imports already in place.

He later raised the possibility he could increase the duties further.

"The 10 per cent is... for a short-term period and then I can always do much more or I can do less, depending on what happens with respect to a deal," Trump said at the White House, adding, "it could be lifted up to well beyond 25 per cent."

China has yet to say whether and how it will retaliate, but it has hinted in recent months that it could restrict exports of rare earths, which are vital to the US tech industry, and it is also working on a blacklist of "unreliable" companies that could target US firms.

China's foreign minister said Friday tariffs are "not a constructive" way to solve the US trade war after President Donald Trump threatened to hit $300 billion worth of Chinese goods with new duties.

China's foreign minister said Friday tariffs are "not a constructive" way to solve the US trade war after President Donald Trump threatened to hit $300 billion worth of Chinese goods with new duties. "Slapping on tariffs is definitely not a constructive way to resolve economic and trade frictions, it's not the correct way," Wang Yi said on the sidelines of a meeting of Southeast Asia's top diplomats in Bangkok, according to footage broadcast on a Chinese television station. US President Donald Trump had announced on Thursday he will hit China with punitive tariffs on another $300 billion in goods, prompting Beijing to warn it was the wrong way to resolve the trade war. Watch Video: The sudden deterioration meant the world's two largest economies have now erected trade barriers covering virtually all of their $660 billion in annual trade in merchandise - confirming economists' fears and sending shudders through Wall Street. The 10 per cent duties will take effect September 1, and come on top of the 25 per cent tariffs on $250 billion in imports already in place. He later raised the possibility he could increase the duties further. "The 10 per cent is... for a short-term period and then I can always do much more or I can do less, depending on what happens with respect to a deal," Trump said at the White House, adding, "it could be lifted up to well beyond 25 per cent." China has yet to say whether and how it will retaliate, but it has hinted in recent months that it could restrict exports of rare earths, which are vital to the US tech industry, and it is also working on a blacklist of "unreliable" companies that could target US firms.

Slapping tariffs not a constructive way to solve trade war: China to US

After US president offered to mediate on Kashmir during his meeting Pakistan <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-rubbishes-donald-trumps-claim-that-pm-modi-asked-him-to-mediate-in-resolving-kashmir-issue-237794">Prime Minister Imran Khan</a> last month, Trump once again reiterated his stand asserting that it was "really up to Prime Minister Modi to accept the offer of mediation."

During Imran's visit to the White House on July 22, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trumps-statement-on-kashmir-amateurish-embarrassing-congressman-brad-sherman-237812">Trump had told the Pakistan </a>prime minister that he would "love to be a mediator", although the US State Department had said later that it was a bilateral issue concerning Islamabad and New Delhi, adding, however, that Washington was "ready to assist".&nbsp;

Trump speaking to reporters on Thursday said: "It’s really up to Prime Minister Modi (to accept the offer of mediation). I think they are fantastic people -&nbsp;Khan and Modi -&nbsp;I mean. I would imagine they could get along very well, but if they wanted somebody to intervene, to help them and I spoke with Pakistan about that and I spoke frankly in &nbsp;India about it. If I can, if they wanted me to, I would certainly intervene."

During his meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister&nbsp;Imran Khan, Trump claimed that he had spoken to PM Modi on the Kashmir issue which was later denied by the ministry of external affairs.&nbsp;

"So I was with Prime Minister Narendra Modi two weeks ago and we talked about this subject. And he actually said, would you actually like to be a mediator or arbitrator? Did I say, where? He said Kashmir because this has been going for many, many years. I was surprised at how long it has been going on," Trump had said while hosting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House.

"It should be resolved, so he has to think the same thing, so maybe I will speak to him and we will see what we can do," he added.

After Trump made his remarks on Kashmir, India in a swift response clarified that no such request was made by Modi to the US President.

"No such request has been made by PM Modi to US President. It has been India's consistent position," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.

"Any engagement with Pakistan would require an end to cross border terrorism. The Simla Agreement and the Lahore Declaration provide the basis to resolve all issues between India and Pakistan bilaterally," the external affairs ministry spokesman added. 
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After US president offered to mediate on Kashmir during his meeting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan last month, Trump once again reiterated his stand asserting that it was "really up to Prime Minister Modi to accept the offer of mediation.

After US president offered to mediate on Kashmir during his meeting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan last month, Trump once again reiterated his stand asserting that it was "really up to Prime Minister Modi to accept the offer of mediation." During Imran's visit to the White House on July 22, Trump had told the Pakistan prime minister that he would "love to be a mediator", although the US State Department had said later that it was a bilateral issue concerning Islamabad and New Delhi, adding, however, that Washington was "ready to assist". Trump speaking to reporters on Thursday said: "It’s really up to Prime Minister Modi (to accept the offer of mediation). I think they are fantastic people - Khan and Modi - I mean. I would imagine they could get along very well, but if they wanted somebody to intervene, to help them and I spoke with Pakistan about that and I spoke frankly in India about it. If I can, if they wanted me to, I would certainly intervene." During his meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Trump claimed that he had spoken to PM Modi on the Kashmir issue which was later denied by the ministry of external affairs. "So I was with Prime Minister Narendra Modi two weeks ago and we talked about this subject. And he actually said, would you actually like to be a mediator or arbitrator? Did I say, where? He said Kashmir because this has been going for many, many years. I was surprised at how long it has been going on," Trump had said while hosting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House. "It should be resolved, so he has to think the same thing, so maybe I will speak to him and we will see what we can do," he added. After Trump made his remarks on Kashmir, India in a swift response clarified that no such request was made by Modi to the US President. "No such request has been made by PM Modi to US President. It has been India's consistent position," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. "Any engagement with Pakistan would require an end to cross border terrorism. The Simla Agreement and the Lahore Declaration provide the basis to resolve all issues between India and Pakistan bilaterally," the external affairs ministry spokesman added.

PM Modi, Imran are fantastic people, if they want I can intervene in Kashmir issue: Trump

North Korea has fired <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-still-hopes-for-talks-after-latest-north-korean-missile-tests-240001">unidentified short-range projectiles</a>, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported Friday, citing the country's military as a source.

The launches, the third round of missile launches in a week, were fired off separately from North Korea's eastern coast early Friday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff told Yonhap.&nbsp;

The nuclear-armed North described an earlier missile launch as a warning to the South over planned joint military drills with the United States.

The projectiles were fired in the pre-dawn hours from Yonghung, South Hamgyong Province, into the East Sea, the JCS told Yonhap.

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The nuclear-armed North is banned from ballistic missile launches under UN Security Council resolutions.

There was no immediate comment from Pyongyang on the latest launch.

As North Korea carried out its third weapons test in eight days Friday, according to the South's military, but US President Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with the spate of launches by Pyongyang.

The nuclear-armed North is barred from ballistic missile tests under UN resolutions and its actions have drawn condemnation from European members of the Security Council but a comparatively sanguine response from Trump, who has met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un three times, generating global headlines on each occasion.

"I have no problem. We'll see what happens but short range (missiles) are very standard," Trump told reporters as he left the White House for a rally in Ohio.

Kim and Trump agreed to resume denuclearisation talks during their impromptu June encounter in the Demilitarised Zone(DMZ) that divides the peninsula, but that working-level dialogue has yet to begin.

North Korea has fired unidentified short-range projectiles, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported Friday, citing the country's military as a source. The launches, the third round of missile launches in a week, were fired off separately from North Korea's eastern coast early Friday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff told Yonhap.

North Korea has fired unidentified short-range projectiles, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported Friday, citing the country's military as a source. The launches, the third round of missile launches in a week, were fired off separately from North Korea's eastern coast early Friday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff told Yonhap. The nuclear-armed North described an earlier missile launch as a warning to the South over planned joint military drills with the United States. The projectiles were fired in the pre-dawn hours from Yonghung, South Hamgyong Province, into the East Sea, the JCS told Yonhap. Watch Video: The nuclear-armed North is banned from ballistic missile launches under UN Security Council resolutions. There was no immediate comment from Pyongyang on the latest launch. As North Korea carried out its third weapons test in eight days Friday, according to the South's military, but US President Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with the spate of launches by Pyongyang. The nuclear-armed North is barred from ballistic missile tests under UN resolutions and its actions have drawn condemnation from European members of the Security Council but a comparatively sanguine response from Trump, who has met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un three times, generating global headlines on each occasion. "I have no problem. We'll see what happens but short range (missiles) are very standard," Trump told reporters as he left the White House for a rally in Ohio. Kim and Trump agreed to resume denuclearisation talks during their impromptu June encounter in the Demilitarised Zone(DMZ) that divides the peninsula, but that working-level dialogue has yet to begin.

North Korea fires more missiles; third round of tests in over a week

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