International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) Secretary General Jurgen Stock on Saturday called on Home Minister Amit Shah.

During the meeting, Shah proposed hosting of Interpol General Assembly in the national capital in 2022, as a part of celebrations of the 75th anniversary of India's independence.

The Union Minister also expressed India's willingness to be a Regional Hub of INTERPOL Global Academy by extending assistance as well as infrastructural support.

Emphasising the zero-tolerance approach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards drug trafficking, international terrorism, dirty money, and money laundering, Shah called upon the Interpol to accord the topmost priority in fighting these menaces.

He also underlined the urgent need for a long term strategic action plan in fighting these menaces, not just in the Asian region but across the world.

Mentioning the recent amendments in Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the senior BJP leader said that over the years, Indian intelligence and investigation agencies have acquired rich and varied experiences in their decades-old fight against terrorism.

Union Home Minister Shah said Interpol is welcome to actively collaborate with Indian law enforcement agencies to make the best use of this expertise.

He also expressed his concern over the delay in the publication of Red Notices and said there was an urgent need for proactive-pre-publication consultation for ensuring expeditious publication of Red Notices.

"Interpol Secretary General Stock appraised Shah about the databases of Interpol that house 100 million records, secure global data communication channel, and other tools through, which the organisation is assisting other law enforcement agencies across the world," said a press release.

"He desired that Indian law enforcement agencies may make efforts to ensure more extensive use of Interpol's tools and databases, more particularly at the border control points. Mr Stock also assured enhanced operational cooperation," the release added.&nbsp;

 
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International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) Secretary General Jurgen Stock on Saturday called on Home Minister Amit Shah. During the meeting, Shah proposed hosting of Interpol General Assembly in the national capital in 2022, as a part of celebrations of the 75th anniversary of India's independence.

International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) Secretary General Jurgen Stock on Saturday called on Home Minister Amit Shah. During the meeting, Shah proposed hosting of Interpol General Assembly in the national capital in 2022, as a part of celebrations of the 75th anniversary of India's independence. The Union Minister also expressed India's willingness to be a Regional Hub of INTERPOL Global Academy by extending assistance as well as infrastructural support. Emphasising the zero-tolerance approach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards drug trafficking, international terrorism, dirty money, and money laundering, Shah called upon the Interpol to accord the topmost priority in fighting these menaces. He also underlined the urgent need for a long term strategic action plan in fighting these menaces, not just in the Asian region but across the world. Mentioning the recent amendments in Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the senior BJP leader said that over the years, Indian intelligence and investigation agencies have acquired rich and varied experiences in their decades-old fight against terrorism. Union Home Minister Shah said Interpol is welcome to actively collaborate with Indian law enforcement agencies to make the best use of this expertise. He also expressed his concern over the delay in the publication of Red Notices and said there was an urgent need for proactive-pre-publication consultation for ensuring expeditious publication of Red Notices. "Interpol Secretary General Stock appraised Shah about the databases of Interpol that house 100 million records, secure global data communication channel, and other tools through, which the organisation is assisting other law enforcement agencies across the world," said a press release. "He desired that Indian law enforcement agencies may make efforts to ensure more extensive use of Interpol's tools and databases, more particularly at the border control points. Mr Stock also assured enhanced operational cooperation," the release added.

Interpol Secretary General Jurgen Stock calls on Home Minister Amit Shah

Setting the tone of party's campaign in the upcoming Assembly elections in Jharkhand, BJP working president J P Nadda on Saturday told the workers to dominate the electorate with issues like abrogation of Article 370 and triple talaq and not to get dominated by their queries and problems.

"The leader is one who dominates and the follower is one who gets dominated. When you are among the people, they will pose ten questions.

But you have to bring them to the issues of Article 370 and triple talaq," he said amid the chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai.'

Nadda, who is on a two-day visit to the state to take stock of the election preparedness, was addressing 'Shakti Kendra Sammelan'&nbsp;here in Palamu district.

"If people say that they will vote you but ask who will be your candidate...tell them that the candidate will be the symbol of BJP. We have to dominate. We have to convey our point effectively," he said.

The senior BJP leader said that there was an "electrifying effect" of the abrogation of Article 370 and people are joyous after the decision.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have made the dream of one nation-one Constitution true. The decision will benefit the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh immensely," he said.

Referring to Pakistan's letter to the United Nations alleging human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir with mention of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks, Nadda hit out at the opposition party, saying that the prevailing situation in the Muslim-dominated state was due to its wrong policies.

"The Congress party has betrayed the people of Jammu and Kashmir while three families looted the state and hampered its development. The people of the state were not getting benefits of the Central government schemes," he said.

The BJP leader also slammed the alliance of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Congress in the state and said they have neither leader nor intentions.

"We have a leader, policies and intentions. We have workers and the atmosphere is also in our favour whereas the opposition parties lack all these," he said urging the party workers to work at booth level for the next four months to win the election.

Nadda said the BJP was the world's largest political party with 18 crore members, and only seven countries have more population than the number of BJP workers.

"This is the power of our organisation. Except the BJP no one will be able to break this record," he said.

He claimed that during the recent membership drive the party has added the highest number of members in West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp; 
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Setting the tone of party's campaign in the upcoming Assembly elections in Jharkhand, BJP working president J P Nadda on Saturday told the workers to dominate the electorate with issues like abrogation of Article 370 and triple talaq and not to get dominated by their queries and problems.

Setting the tone of party's campaign in the upcoming Assembly elections in Jharkhand, BJP working president J P Nadda on Saturday told the workers to dominate the electorate with issues like abrogation of Article 370 and triple talaq and not to get dominated by their queries and problems. "The leader is one who dominates and the follower is one who gets dominated. When you are among the people, they will pose ten questions. But you have to bring them to the issues of Article 370 and triple talaq," he said amid the chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai.' Nadda, who is on a two-day visit to the state to take stock of the election preparedness, was addressing 'Shakti Kendra Sammelan' here in Palamu district. "If people say that they will vote you but ask who will be your candidate...tell them that the candidate will be the symbol of BJP. We have to dominate. We have to convey our point effectively," he said. The senior BJP leader said that there was an "electrifying effect" of the abrogation of Article 370 and people are joyous after the decision. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have made the dream of one nation-one Constitution true. The decision will benefit the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh immensely," he said. Referring to Pakistan's letter to the United Nations alleging human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir with mention of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks, Nadda hit out at the opposition party, saying that the prevailing situation in the Muslim-dominated state was due to its wrong policies. "The Congress party has betrayed the people of Jammu and Kashmir while three families looted the state and hampered its development. The people of the state were not getting benefits of the Central government schemes," he said. The BJP leader also slammed the alliance of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Congress in the state and said they have neither leader nor intentions. "We have a leader, policies and intentions. We have workers and the atmosphere is also in our favour whereas the opposition parties lack all these," he said urging the party workers to work at booth level for the next four months to win the election. Nadda said the BJP was the world's largest political party with 18 crore members, and only seven countries have more population than the number of BJP workers. "This is the power of our organisation. Except the BJP no one will be able to break this record," he said. He claimed that during the recent membership drive the party has added the highest number of members in West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir.

Dominate electorate with issues like abrogation of Article 370, triple talaq: Nadda to BJP workers

BJP national general secretary P Muralidhar Rao on Saturday said that the party is launching a "national unity" campaign 'One Nation One Constitution'&nbsp;from September in the wake of abrogation of Article 370.

"BJP is launching a national unity campaign 'One Nation One Constitution'&nbsp;from September 1 till September 30. In the month-long campaign, we will reach out to people to explain about the abrogation of Article 370 from the Indian Constitution and to explain the position, arguments and logic of the Government of India behind taking this decision," he told reporters.

"We have planned to organise a number of programmes. As part of preparation today, we have held a zonal level workshop here of southern states. The content of the programme with heads of each state will be discussed," Rao added.

The BJP leader said that the party's senior leadership will meet around 2,000 people across the country and will explain to them the idea behind scrapping provisions of Article 370.

"These 'opinion-makers'&nbsp;will further explain people in their area about the abrogation of article 370," he said.

Rao said that BJP National President Amit Shah, working president JP Nadda, Union ministers and Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states will be touring different places to participate in this campaign.

Hitting out at the DMK which has been vocal against the government's decisions of abrogating article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP leader said that the move is completely legal and as per provisions of the constitution.

"Whatever the government has done was done legally and constitutionally. In Tamil Nadu, DMK opposed the abrogation of article 370 and protested against it. We are challenging DMK and we will reach to people in every corner of the state," he said.

A few days back, DMK along with several Opposition leaders had staged a protest against the revocation of Article 370. Rao also outlined that people in Jammu and Kashmir were deprived of many benefits due to the earlier regulations.

"People from Scheduled castes in J-K were deprived of reservation benefits. They should also get benefit like people in Tamil Nadu. If women of Jammu and Kashmir marry a person outside their state then they were deprived of their rights. J-K people want democracy, good governance, reservation, etc," he said.

The BJP leader also accused Congress party leaders of making statements which are being used by Pakistan in UN against India. "BJP was in Opposition for a long time. We never made comments when the country fought wars," he said.&nbsp; 
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BJP national general secretary P Muralidhar Rao on Saturday said that the party is launching a "national unity" campaign 'One Nation One Constitution' from September in the wake of abrogation of Article 370.

BJP national general secretary P Muralidhar Rao on Saturday said that the party is launching a "national unity" campaign 'One Nation One Constitution' from September in the wake of abrogation of Article 370. "BJP is launching a national unity campaign 'One Nation One Constitution' from September 1 till September 30. In the month-long campaign, we will reach out to people to explain about the abrogation of Article 370 from the Indian Constitution and to explain the position, arguments and logic of the Government of India behind taking this decision," he told reporters. "We have planned to organise a number of programmes. As part of preparation today, we have held a zonal level workshop here of southern states. The content of the programme with heads of each state will be discussed," Rao added. The BJP leader said that the party's senior leadership will meet around 2,000 people across the country and will explain to them the idea behind scrapping provisions of Article 370. "These 'opinion-makers' will further explain people in their area about the abrogation of article 370," he said. Rao said that BJP National President Amit Shah, working president JP Nadda, Union ministers and Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states will be touring different places to participate in this campaign. Hitting out at the DMK which has been vocal against the government's decisions of abrogating article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP leader said that the move is completely legal and as per provisions of the constitution. "Whatever the government has done was done legally and constitutionally. In Tamil Nadu, DMK opposed the abrogation of article 370 and protested against it. We are challenging DMK and we will reach to people in every corner of the state," he said. A few days back, DMK along with several Opposition leaders had staged a protest against the revocation of Article 370. Rao also outlined that people in Jammu and Kashmir were deprived of many benefits due to the earlier regulations. "People from Scheduled castes in J-K were deprived of reservation benefits. They should also get benefit like people in Tamil Nadu. If women of Jammu and Kashmir marry a person outside their state then they were deprived of their rights. J-K people want democracy, good governance, reservation, etc," he said. The BJP leader also accused Congress party leaders of making statements which are being used by Pakistan in UN against India. "BJP was in Opposition for a long time. We never made comments when the country fought wars," he said.

BJP to launch 'One Nation One Constitution' campaign from September 1

Punjab National Bank (PNB) will soon hold a board meeting to consider its amalgamation with Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India.

The bank has received a communication from the Ministry of Finance that the alternative mechanism after consultation with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided that Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank and United Bank may consider amalgamation, it said in a regulatory filing on Saturday.

"Accordingly, a meeting of the board of directors to consider the amalgamation will be convened by the bank shortly," PNB said.

Meanwhile, Corporation Bank too said a board meeting will be held to consider the merger with Union Bank of India and Andhra Bank.

A day earlier, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced four sets of mergers to create GenNext banks.

Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India will combine to form the country's second-largest lender after State Bank of India.

Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank will merge, Union Bank of India will amalgamate with Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank while and Indian Bank will merge with Allahabad Bank.

"These big banks will have enhanced capacity to increase credit and bigger risk appetite, with a national presence and global reach," said Sitharaman. Nearly 88 per cent of all PSB business will be with these consolidated banks.

 
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Punjab National Bank (PNB) will soon hold a board meeting to consider its amalgamation with Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India. The bank has received a communication from the Ministry of Finance that the alternative mechanism after consultation with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided that Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank and United Bank may consider amalgamation, it said in a regulatory filing on Saturday.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) will soon hold a board meeting to consider its amalgamation with Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India. The bank has received a communication from the Ministry of Finance that the alternative mechanism after consultation with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided that Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank and United Bank may consider amalgamation, it said in a regulatory filing on Saturday. "Accordingly, a meeting of the board of directors to consider the amalgamation will be convened by the bank shortly," PNB said. Meanwhile, Corporation Bank too said a board meeting will be held to consider the merger with Union Bank of India and Andhra Bank. A day earlier, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced four sets of mergers to create GenNext banks. Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India will combine to form the country's second-largest lender after State Bank of India. Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank will merge, Union Bank of India will amalgamate with Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank while and Indian Bank will merge with Allahabad Bank. "These big banks will have enhanced capacity to increase credit and bigger risk appetite, with a national presence and global reach," said Sitharaman. Nearly 88 per cent of all PSB business will be with these consolidated banks.

PNB's board to meet soon on merger with Oriental Bank, United Bank

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is slated to participate in the fourth Indian Ocean Conference 2019, which will take place in the Maldives from September 3 to 4.

The EAM is listed as one of the speakers at the event.Apart from him, the Maldives'&nbsp;President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Foreign Ministers of Singapore, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal and Bhutan are expected to be at the conference.

The theme of the fourth Indian Ocean Conference - IOC 2019 - is "Securing the Indian Ocean Region: Traditional and Non-Traditional Challenges".

The first edition of the conference was hosted in Singapore in 2016 followed by two successive editions in Sri Lanka and Vietnam respectively.

The upcoming IOC will deliberate on developing an effective regional institutional mechanism for implementation of prevailing norms and rules.

In continuation with the past, this edition of the conference too will provide yet another opportunity for stakeholders of the Indian Ocean Region to deliberate on building an institutional framework for managing the threats to regional peace and human security.

The conference will be addressed by speakers from over 35 countries including the President of Maldives and the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.

Ministers from 17 countries, officials from 16 countries and scholars from over 10 countries, amongst others, are also expected to be present for the two-day event.&nbsp; 
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is slated to participate in the fourth Indian Ocean Conference 2019, which will take place in the Maldives from September 3 to 4.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is slated to participate in the fourth Indian Ocean Conference 2019, which will take place in the Maldives from September 3 to 4. The EAM is listed as one of the speakers at the event.Apart from him, the Maldives' President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Foreign Ministers of Singapore, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal and Bhutan are expected to be at the conference. The theme of the fourth Indian Ocean Conference - IOC 2019 - is "Securing the Indian Ocean Region: Traditional and Non-Traditional Challenges". The first edition of the conference was hosted in Singapore in 2016 followed by two successive editions in Sri Lanka and Vietnam respectively. The upcoming IOC will deliberate on developing an effective regional institutional mechanism for implementation of prevailing norms and rules. In continuation with the past, this edition of the conference too will provide yet another opportunity for stakeholders of the Indian Ocean Region to deliberate on building an institutional framework for managing the threats to regional peace and human security. The conference will be addressed by speakers from over 35 countries including the President of Maldives and the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Ministers from 17 countries, officials from 16 countries and scholars from over 10 countries, amongst others, are also expected to be present for the two-day event.

S Jaishankar to visit Maldives for Indian Ocean Conference

Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Saturday said that some people from Pakistan are creating fake accounts with Indian names on social media to post-inflammatory content and spread misinformation about Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of abrogation of Article 370.

"Several fake accounts with Indian names are being made on social media. These accounts are posting inflammatory content. It was observed that such things are being done from the Pakistan side, a campaign is being undertaken," Brijesh Singh, Special Inspector General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber Cell told ANI.

"They are trying to spread misinformation about situation in Kashmir but actually there is nothing like that there. Fake videos are being circulated and photos are being used out of context. Even verified accounts of Pakistani people are sharing fake news," he added.

Singh also appealed to people to verify the information and asked them not to forward inflammatory content.

"If you look at the atmosphere in Pakistan, they are running a national movement against us. It is our responsibility to refrain ourselves from their propaganda," he said.

"People should verify the information and not forward it at once especially if there's anti-national content where India, Army or Police is being shown in a bad light. They might have been manufactured to damage the reputation of our national institutions," the Inspector General said.

Earlier on Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik had also expressed concerns about terrorists using the internet as "a weapon" against the country.

Justifying the decision to continue with the ban on mobile phones and internet services in the Valley, Malik had said, "We know the people will have to face some problems due to this. We must know it is the most dangerous instrument. And all lies are being peddled through the internet."&nbsp; 
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Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Saturday said that some people from Pakistan are creating fake accounts with Indian names on social media to post-inflammatory content and spread misinformation about Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of abrogation of Article 370.

Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Saturday said that some people from Pakistan are creating fake accounts with Indian names on social media to post-inflammatory content and spread misinformation about Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of abrogation of Article 370. "Several fake accounts with Indian names are being made on social media. These accounts are posting inflammatory content. It was observed that such things are being done from the Pakistan side, a campaign is being undertaken," Brijesh Singh, Special Inspector General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber Cell told ANI. "They are trying to spread misinformation about situation in Kashmir but actually there is nothing like that there. Fake videos are being circulated and photos are being used out of context. Even verified accounts of Pakistani people are sharing fake news," he added. Singh also appealed to people to verify the information and asked them not to forward inflammatory content. "If you look at the atmosphere in Pakistan, they are running a national movement against us. It is our responsibility to refrain ourselves from their propaganda," he said. "People should verify the information and not forward it at once especially if there's anti-national content where India, Army or Police is being shown in a bad light. They might have been manufactured to damage the reputation of our national institutions," the Inspector General said. Earlier on Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik had also expressed concerns about terrorists using the internet as "a weapon" against the country. Justifying the decision to continue with the ban on mobile phones and internet services in the Valley, Malik had said, "We know the people will have to face some problems due to this. We must know it is the most dangerous instrument. And all lies are being peddled through the internet."

Pakistan spreading misinformation about Kashmir through social media: IG Maharashtra Cyber Cell

President Donald Trump declared that an emergency exists in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/florida-residents-told-to-stock-up-on-food-water-as-hurricane-nears-246731">state of Florida, with Hurricane Dorian</a> expected to make landfall as a life-threatening Category 4 storm over the three-day US Labor Day holiday weekend, and authorized US federal agencies to provide appropriate assistance for emergency measures, the White House said in a press release on Friday, news agency Sputnik reported.&nbsp;

"The President's action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures," the release said.

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The latest bulletin from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned of 6-to-12 inches of rain in parts of Florida as Dorian passes over the state.

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"This rainfall may cause life-threatening flash floods," the NHC said.

In addition, the NHC has warned of a life threatening storm surge, first in the Bahamas and later in Florida, with water levels as much as 10 to 15 feet above normal tide levels.

Florida residents were bracing for a hurricane on Thursday that was threatening to smack into the center of the state over the Labor Day weekend, and President Donald Trump said it appeared the storm's winds would be "unbelievably high," news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Dorian gained power late on Thursday night, jumping from 85 mph (137 kmh) to 105 mph (165 kmh) and with higher wind gusts, making it a Category 2 storm on the 5-step Saffir-Simpson scale for measuring hurricane intensity.

Trump canceled a visit to Poland scheduled for the weekend and Florida's governor expanded a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Dorian, which is forecast to make landfall on the Atlantic coast Monday as a dangerous Category 4 storm.

"Now it's looking like it could be an absolute monster," Trump said in a video posted on Twitter, adding that food and water was being shipped to Florida.

"It does seem almost certain that it’s hitting dead center and that’s not good. The winds seem to be building at a tremendous rate. It looks like the winds are going to be unbelievably high.”

Florida's governor on Friday urged residents in the state to stock up on at least a week's worth of food, water and medicine and to prepare to lose power and cellphone service for days after Hurricane Dorian makes landfall early next week, news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

The slow march and rising intensity of the storm, which is moving in a northwestern direction to the Bahamas, has alarmed forecasters who worry parts of Florida will be walloped by strong winds, a storm surge and heavy rain for an extended period.

"I think there’s a pretty high degree of certainty that this is going to be a major hurricane," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said in a news conference from the state emergency operations centre in Tallahassee. He said residents should prepare for a "multiday event."

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President Donald Trump declared that an emergency exists in the state of Florida, with Hurricane Dorian expected to make landfall as a life-threatening Category 4 storm over the three-day US Labor Day holiday weekend, and authorized US federal agencies to provide appropriate assistance for emergency measures, the White House said in a press release on Friday, news agency Sputnik reported.

President Donald Trump declared that an emergency exists in the state of Florida, with Hurricane Dorian expected to make landfall as a life-threatening Category 4 storm over the three-day US Labor Day holiday weekend, and authorized US federal agencies to provide appropriate assistance for emergency measures, the White House said in a press release on Friday, news agency Sputnik reported. "The President's action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures," the release said. Hurricane Dorian looks like it will be hitting Florida late Sunday night. Be prepared and please follow State and Federal instructions, it will be a very big Hurricane, perhaps one of the biggest! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 29, 2019 × Dorian is expected make landfall in the US as a category 4 storm in the next 48 hours, with maximum sustained winds of 130–156 miles per hour, according to the NHC. The latest bulletin from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned of 6-to-12 inches of rain in parts of Florida as Dorian passes over the state. We pray and prepare as Hurricane Dorian approaches. Sending love to the amazing people Florida. Stay safe! — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) August 30, 2019 × "This rainfall may cause life-threatening flash floods," the NHC said. In addition, the NHC has warned of a life threatening storm surge, first in the Bahamas and later in Florida, with water levels as much as 10 to 15 feet above normal tide levels. Florida residents were bracing for a hurricane on Thursday that was threatening to smack into the center of the state over the Labor Day weekend, and President Donald Trump said it appeared the storm's winds would be "unbelievably high," news agency Reuters reported. Dorian gained power late on Thursday night, jumping from 85 mph (137 kmh) to 105 mph (165 kmh) and with higher wind gusts, making it a Category 2 storm on the 5-step Saffir-Simpson scale for measuring hurricane intensity. Trump canceled a visit to Poland scheduled for the weekend and Florida's governor expanded a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Dorian, which is forecast to make landfall on the Atlantic coast Monday as a dangerous Category 4 storm. "Now it's looking like it could be an absolute monster," Trump said in a video posted on Twitter, adding that food and water was being shipped to Florida. "It does seem almost certain that it’s hitting dead center and that’s not good. The winds seem to be building at a tremendous rate. It looks like the winds are going to be unbelievably high.” Florida's governor on Friday urged residents in the state to stock up on at least a week's worth of food, water and medicine and to prepare to lose power and cellphone service for days after Hurricane Dorian makes landfall early next week, news agency AFP reported. The slow march and rising intensity of the storm, which is moving in a northwestern direction to the Bahamas, has alarmed forecasters who worry parts of Florida will be walloped by strong winds, a storm surge and heavy rain for an extended period. "I think there’s a pretty high degree of certainty that this is going to be a major hurricane," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said in a news conference from the state emergency operations centre in Tallahassee. He said residents should prepare for a "multiday event."

Trump declares emergency in Florida as hurricane Dorian approaches: White House

The United States has imposed sanctions on two people and three firms and identified a blocked ship that it says helped <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-changes-constitution-to-solidify-kim-jong-uns-rule-246503">North Korea</a> evade sanctions, the Treasury Department said in a statement on Friday.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-javad-zarif-heading-to-asia-in-push-against-us-sanctions-245310">US sanctions</a> target a shipping network that the Treasury Department says engaged in ship-to-ship oil transfers with North Korea to help Pyongyang circumvent sanctions imposed by the United Nations.

The Treasury Department says the two people used the ship, which had previously conducted at least two ship-to-ship transfers with North Korea-flagged vessels, to transport 1.7 million liters of petroleum products to a North Korean-flagged ship.

The two people have interests in the three companies targeted by the sanctions, according to the Treasury Department.

North Korea is under UN sanctions in a bid to choke Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

Although US President Donald Trump has publicly stated he has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the United States seized a North Korean ship earlier this year that Washington said was involved in illegal coal shipments in violation of UN sanctions. 
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The United States has imposed sanctions on two people and three firms and identified a blocked ship that it says helped North Korea evade sanctions, the Treasury Department said in a statement on Friday.

The United States has imposed sanctions on two people and three firms and identified a blocked ship that it says helped North Korea evade sanctions, the Treasury Department said in a statement on Friday. The US sanctions target a shipping network that the Treasury Department says engaged in ship-to-ship oil transfers with North Korea to help Pyongyang circumvent sanctions imposed by the United Nations. The Treasury Department says the two people used the ship, which had previously conducted at least two ship-to-ship transfers with North Korea-flagged vessels, to transport 1.7 million liters of petroleum products to a North Korean-flagged ship. The two people have interests in the three companies targeted by the sanctions, according to the Treasury Department. North Korea is under UN sanctions in a bid to choke Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Although US President Donald Trump has publicly stated he has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the United States seized a North Korean ship earlier this year that Washington said was involved in illegal coal shipments in violation of UN sanctions.

US imposes sanctions on people, firms it says helped North Korea evade sanctions

A suicide blast ripped through the capital city of Afghanistan, Kabul on Friday evening, state media reported.&nbsp;

As many as four civilians are reported as injured in the explosion. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.&nbsp;More details are awaited.&nbsp;

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The blast comes days after nearly 80 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack at a wedding reception in Afghanistan's Kabul earlier this month.&nbsp;

President Ashraf Ghani had condemned the incident and said, "My top priority for now is to reach out to the families of victims of this barbaric attack." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-islamic-state-claims-responsibility-for-wedding-suicide-attack-in-kabul-243841">The Islamic State</a> had claimed the responsibility of the attack.&nbsp;

IS said one of its fighters blew himself up at a "large gathering" in Kabul while others "detonated a parked explosives-laden vehicle" when security forces arrived, in a statement posted on the Telegram messaging app.

On Wednesday,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-kills-14-pro-government-militia-in-afghanistan-officials-246178">Taliban militants killed</a> at least 14 members of a pro-government militia in Afghanistan. The incidents come in the backdrop of Taliban and US officials nearing a deal aimed at ending the 18-year war.

Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-drop-troop-level-but-permanent-presence-to-remain-in-afghanistan-trump-246453">US President Donald Trump on Thursday said</a> that US troop levels will drop to 8,600 in Afghanistan if a peace deal is reached with the Taliban and that a permanent presence will remain.

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A suicide blast ripped through the capital city of Afghanistan, Kabul on Friday evening, state media reported. As many as four civilians are reported as injured in the explosion.

A suicide blast ripped through the capital city of Afghanistan, Kabul on Friday evening, state media reported. As many as four civilians are reported as injured in the explosion. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. More details are awaited. At least four people were wounded in an #explosion in the 2nd Street of Taimani in Kabul's PD4, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior, Nusrat Rahimi, said. — TOLOnews (@TOLOnews) August 30, 2019 × The blast comes days after nearly 80 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack at a wedding reception in Afghanistan's Kabul earlier this month. President Ashraf Ghani had condemned the incident and said, "My top priority for now is to reach out to the families of victims of this barbaric attack." The Islamic State had claimed the responsibility of the attack. IS said one of its fighters blew himself up at a "large gathering" in Kabul while others "detonated a parked explosives-laden vehicle" when security forces arrived, in a statement posted on the Telegram messaging app. On Wednesday, Taliban militants killed at least 14 members of a pro-government militia in Afghanistan. The incidents come in the backdrop of Taliban and US officials nearing a deal aimed at ending the 18-year war. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that US troop levels will drop to 8,600 in Afghanistan if a peace deal is reached with the Taliban and that a permanent presence will remain. (With inputs from agencies)

Afghanistan: Suicide blast kills at least 4 in Kabul city

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described his outgoing Principal Secretary Nripendra Misra as "among the most outstanding officers who has a great grasp of public policy and administration" and said Misra taught him a lot when he was new to Delhi in 2014 and the "guidance remains extremely valuable".

In a series of tweets, he said he had accepted Misra's request to relieve him from duties.

Praising Misra, Modi said he served the PMO assiduously and diligently for five years and made an indelible contribution to country's growth.

"After serving the PMO assiduously and diligently for over five years and making an indelible contribution to India's growth trajectory, Nripendra Misraji will be embarking on a new phase of his life. My best wishes to him for his future endeavours," he tweeted.

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"Nripendra Misra is among the most outstanding officers, who has a great grasp of public policy and administration. When I was new to Delhi in 2014, he taught me a lot and his guidance remains extremely valuable," Modi said.

He said Misra had requested to be relieved after the 2019 Lok Sabha elections - in which BJP-led NDA won a bigger mandate than in 2014. Modi said he requested Misra to continue till an alternative arrangement had been made.

Modi also spoke of Misra's role in government's policies and programmes winning trust of poeple.

He said Misra always gave him support as a colleague. "When I took over as Prime Minister in 2014, Delhi was also new to me and Nripendra Mishra was also new. But he was well acquainted with the governance of Delhi. In that situation, he gave his valuable services as Principal Secretary," Modi said.

"At that time, he not only helped me personally but also played an important role in taking the country forward for 5 years and winning the trust of the people. As a colleague, he always gave me support".

Modi said Misra will be relieved from the second week of September according to his wish.

"Misra's request to relieve him from duties has been accepted. My best wishes for him in his future endeavours," Modi said.

Former Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha has been appointed Officer on Special Duty in the Prime Minister's Office. 
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described his outgoing Principal Secretary Nripendra Misra as "among the most outstanding officers who has a great grasp of public policy and administration" and said Misra taught him a lot when he was new to Delhi in 2014 and the "guidance remains extremely valuable".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described his outgoing Principal Secretary Nripendra Misra as "among the most outstanding officers who has a great grasp of public policy and administration" and said Misra taught him a lot when he was new to Delhi in 2014 and the "guidance remains extremely valuable". In a series of tweets, he said he had accepted Misra's request to relieve him from duties. Praising Misra, Modi said he served the PMO assiduously and diligently for five years and made an indelible contribution to country's growth. "After serving the PMO assiduously and diligently for over five years and making an indelible contribution to India's growth trajectory, Nripendra Misraji will be embarking on a new phase of his life. My best wishes to him for his future endeavours," he tweeted. Shri Nripendra Misra is among the most outstanding officers, who has a great grasp of public policy and administration. When I was new to Delhi in 2014, he taught me a lot and his guidance remains extremely valuable. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2019 × "Nripendra Misra is among the most outstanding officers, who has a great grasp of public policy and administration. When I was new to Delhi in 2014, he taught me a lot and his guidance remains extremely valuable," Modi said. He said Misra had requested to be relieved after the 2019 Lok Sabha elections - in which BJP-led NDA won a bigger mandate than in 2014. Modi said he requested Misra to continue till an alternative arrangement had been made. Modi also spoke of Misra's role in government's policies and programmes winning trust of poeple. He said Misra always gave him support as a colleague. "When I took over as Prime Minister in 2014, Delhi was also new to me and Nripendra Mishra was also new. But he was well acquainted with the governance of Delhi. In that situation, he gave his valuable services as Principal Secretary," Modi said. "At that time, he not only helped me personally but also played an important role in taking the country forward for 5 years and winning the trust of the people. As a colleague, he always gave me support". Modi said Misra will be relieved from the second week of September according to his wish. "Misra's request to relieve him from duties has been accepted. My best wishes for him in his future endeavours," Modi said. Former Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha has been appointed Officer on Special Duty in the Prime Minister's Office.

Nripendra Misra taught a lot when I was new to Delhi: PM Modi

The Army has inked a multi-year, $347 million deal to develop a new class of long-range precision strike missiles as part of a broader US effort to develop hypersonic weapons, <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/f-21-will-give-india-significant-edge-with-greater-standoff-capability-lockheed-martin-211145">Lockheed Martin</a> announced in a press release on Friday.

"As the prime contractor for the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) systems integration project, the Lockheed Martin-team will develop and integrate a land-based hypersonic strike prototype in partnership with the Army Hypersonic Project Office," the release said.

The release disclosed a separate $352 Army contract for Dynetics Technical Solutions (DTS) to produce the first commercially manufactured set of Common-Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) systems.

DTS is one of a handful of US defense contractors that will work with Lockheed Martin on the project, the release said.

Both Russia and China are believed to be well ahead of the US in developing a new class of weapons that can fly up to 20 times the speed of sound, according to US officials.

In February, Russian President Vladimir Putin compared the development of the Russia’s Avangard hypersonic missile system to the launch of the first satellite in an address to Parliament.

Putin also said that jets carrying Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missiles had successfully demonstrated their unique characteristics during field testing.

The speed of hypersonic weapons makes them almost impossible to detect and destroy with existing missile defense technology.

The Army has inked a multi-year, $347 million deal to develop a new class of long-range precision strike missiles as part of a broader US effort to develop hypersonic weapons, Lockheed Martin announced in a press release on Friday.

The Army has inked a multi-year, $347 million deal to develop a new class of long-range precision strike missiles as part of a broader US effort to develop hypersonic weapons, Lockheed Martin announced in a press release on Friday. "As the prime contractor for the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) systems integration project, the Lockheed Martin-team will develop and integrate a land-based hypersonic strike prototype in partnership with the Army Hypersonic Project Office," the release said. The release disclosed a separate $352 Army contract for Dynetics Technical Solutions (DTS) to produce the first commercially manufactured set of Common-Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) systems. DTS is one of a handful of US defense contractors that will work with Lockheed Martin on the project, the release said. Both Russia and China are believed to be well ahead of the US in developing a new class of weapons that can fly up to 20 times the speed of sound, according to US officials. In February, Russian President Vladimir Putin compared the development of the Russia’s Avangard hypersonic missile system to the launch of the first satellite in an address to Parliament. Putin also said that jets carrying Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missiles had successfully demonstrated their unique characteristics during field testing. The speed of hypersonic weapons makes them almost impossible to detect and destroy with existing missile defense technology.

Lockheed Martin wins $347 million US army deal for hypersonic strike missile development

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday conducted a special drive carrying out 150 surprise checks in various government departments across the country on suspicion of corruption.

Based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative of ease of living, the special drive has been conducted primarily at such points where common citizens or small businessmen feel maximum pinch of corruption in the government machinery.

The departments covered in the special drive by the probe agency include medical, transport, coal mines, transport, GST department, fire, food corporation.

The drive will sensitise all stakeholders about possible avenues of corruption and the difficulties common citizens face while seeking services from such departments, they said.&nbsp;

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday conducted a special drive carrying out 150 surprise checks in various government departments across the country on suspicion of corruption.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday conducted a special drive carrying out 150 surprise checks in various government departments across the country on suspicion of corruption. Based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative of ease of living, the special drive has been conducted primarily at such points where common citizens or small businessmen feel maximum pinch of corruption in the government machinery. The departments covered in the special drive by the probe agency include medical, transport, coal mines, transport, GST department, fire, food corporation. The drive will sensitise all stakeholders about possible avenues of corruption and the difficulties common citizens face while seeking services from such departments, they said.

CBI conducts anti-corruption drive in various government departments

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