More than 2,000 people have been forced to flee from their homes, and 19 have been killed since fighting broke out between government troops and ethnic minority insurgents in northern Myanmar last week, government officials said Wednesday.

The escalation in hostilities in Myanmar’s fractured north is another setback for civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s bid to bring peace amid a stuttering transition from full military rule.

The people displaced in the latest fighting are sheltering in monasteries around Lashio town in the north of Shan State, and are depending on aid groups and the government for their supplies, aid workers said.

"We are providing basic rescue materials as well as cash to displaced people in the camps, the injured people and also to family members of those who got killed," Soe Naing, director of the Department of Disaster Management in Shan State, told Reuters.

Aid would be delivered as long as people needed to stay in the camps, he said.

Tension in the region has risen since Thursday, when a coalition of anti-government insurgent groups known as the Northern Alliance staged attacks including on an elite army college that killed more than a dozen people, mostly security forces personnel.

Nobel laureate Suu Kyi came to power following a landslide election win in late 2016, vowing to prioritise peace talks between ethnic minority guerrilla groups, the military and civilian government.

But the conflict has escalated in Kachin State in the north and in Shan State, as the western Rakhine region on the border with Bangladesh.

More than 2,000 people have been forced to flee from their homes, and 19 have been killed since fighting broke out between government troops and ethnic minority insurgents in northern Myanmar last week, government officials said Wednesday.

More than 2,000 people have been forced to flee from their homes, and 19 have been killed since fighting broke out between government troops and ethnic minority insurgents in northern Myanmar last week, government officials said Wednesday. The escalation in hostilities in Myanmar’s fractured north is another setback for civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s bid to bring peace amid a stuttering transition from full military rule. The people displaced in the latest fighting are sheltering in monasteries around Lashio town in the north of Shan State, and are depending on aid groups and the government for their supplies, aid workers said. "We are providing basic rescue materials as well as cash to displaced people in the camps, the injured people and also to family members of those who got killed," Soe Naing, director of the Department of Disaster Management in Shan State, told Reuters. Aid would be delivered as long as people needed to stay in the camps, he said. Tension in the region has risen since Thursday, when a coalition of anti-government insurgent groups known as the Northern Alliance staged attacks including on an elite army college that killed more than a dozen people, mostly security forces personnel. Nobel laureate Suu Kyi came to power following a landslide election win in late 2016, vowing to prioritise peace talks between ethnic minority guerrilla groups, the military and civilian government. But the conflict has escalated in Kachin State in the north and in Shan State, as the western Rakhine region on the border with Bangladesh.

More than 2,000 people displaced, 19 killed in Myanmar fighting

Sri Lanka's newly appointed army chief took office and attended a Buddhist religious ceremony in Colombo on Wednesday, amidst widespread international criticism for his involvement in the Sri Lankan civil war.

Monday's appointment of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-says-international-criticism-over-new-army-chief-unwarranted-244509">General Shavendra Silva</a>, 55, a key military leader during the final phase of the island nation's 26-year-long war with dissident Tamil Tigers, drew flak from the United States, United Nations and civil society groups.

The Sri Lankan foreign ministry brushed aside international criticism of its decision to name a war veteran accused of human rights violations as its army chief as on Tuesday (August 20), saying in a statement that "foreign entities trying to influence the decisions and internal administrative processes of public service promotions in Sri Lanka is unwarranted and unacceptable".

A United Nations panel has accused Silva's army division of suspected extrajudicial executions of unarmed rebels in the final week of the war, which ended in 2009, and systematic torture of people in custody; accusations he has denied.

A senior US&nbsp;State Department official warned on Tuesday that Sri Lanka's appointment of Silva as army chief could affect US&nbsp;military cooperation and investment in the island nation.

Sri Lanka's newly appointed army chief took office and attended a Buddhist religious ceremony in Colombo on Wednesday, amidst widespread international criticism for his involvement in the Sri Lankan civil war.

Sri Lanka's newly appointed army chief took office and attended a Buddhist religious ceremony in Colombo on Wednesday, amidst widespread international criticism for his involvement in the Sri Lankan civil war. Monday's appointment of General Shavendra Silva, 55, a key military leader during the final phase of the island nation's 26-year-long war with dissident Tamil Tigers, drew flak from the United States, United Nations and civil society groups. The Sri Lankan foreign ministry brushed aside international criticism of its decision to name a war veteran accused of human rights violations as its army chief as on Tuesday (August 20), saying in a statement that "foreign entities trying to influence the decisions and internal administrative processes of public service promotions in Sri Lanka is unwarranted and unacceptable". A United Nations panel has accused Silva's army division of suspected extrajudicial executions of unarmed rebels in the final week of the war, which ended in 2009, and systematic torture of people in custody; accusations he has denied. A senior US State Department official warned on Tuesday that Sri Lanka's appointment of Silva as army chief could affect US military cooperation and investment in the island nation.

Sri Lanka's new army chief takes office amid international criticism

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of three people in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uttarakhand-floods-helicopter-carrying-relief-material-crashes-in-uttarkashi-244576">helicopter crash</a> in flood-hit Uttarkashi district and announced a compensation of Rs 15 lakh for their next of kin.

"Rs 15 lakh will be given to the families of each victim," Rawat told media.

"The news of the accident of a helicopter carrying relief material to the disaster-affected areas of Uttarkashi is very sad. I pray to God for granting peace to departed souls", Rawat said on Twitter.

The helicopter was carrying relief material from Mori Tehsil to flood-affected Moldi area in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, when it crashed killing all three people on-board.

"All the three persons, who were on-board the helicopter, have died in the crash. A team of 10 members has been sent to the site of the crash," a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) PRO said.

The reason behind the crash could not be ascertained so far.&nbsp;

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of three people in a helicopter crash in flood-hit Uttarkashi district and announced a compensation of Rs 15 lakh for their next of kin.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of three people in a helicopter crash in flood-hit Uttarkashi district and announced a compensation of Rs 15 lakh for their next of kin. "Rs 15 lakh will be given to the families of each victim," Rawat told media. "The news of the accident of a helicopter carrying relief material to the disaster-affected areas of Uttarkashi is very sad. I pray to God for granting peace to departed souls", Rawat said on Twitter. The helicopter was carrying relief material from Mori Tehsil to flood-affected Moldi area in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, when it crashed killing all three people on-board. "All the three persons, who were on-board the helicopter, have died in the crash. A team of 10 members has been sent to the site of the crash," a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) PRO said. The reason behind the crash could not be ascertained so far.

Uttarkashi helicopter crash: CM Rawat announces Rs 15 lakh compensation for families of victims

With the culmination of its successful membership drive, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) increased its strength nearly by 3 crore members, taking it to over 14.78 crore.

"BJP has added 3,78,67,753 crore new members with the conclusion of its membership drive. The campaign which started on July 6 concluded on August 20," the BJP said in a statement.

Now, the total number of BJP members stands at 14,78,67,753 crore. Around 55 lakh people in Uttar Pradesh and 15 lakh in Delhi joined the party within a span of 1.5 months.

This comes in wake of BJP's mission to double the figure after its mammoth victory in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections.

According to statistics projected by the party, the BJP was likely to achieve the target of adding 4 crore new members under this drive.

The party's originally set aim was to enrol two crore new members into the party fold.&nbsp;

With the culmination of its successful membership drive, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) increased its strength nearly by 3 crore members, taking it to over 14.

With the culmination of its successful membership drive, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) increased its strength nearly by 3 crore members, taking it to over 14.78 crore. "BJP has added 3,78,67,753 crore new members with the conclusion of its membership drive. The campaign which started on July 6 concluded on August 20," the BJP said in a statement. Now, the total number of BJP members stands at 14,78,67,753 crore. Around 55 lakh people in Uttar Pradesh and 15 lakh in Delhi joined the party within a span of 1.5 months. This comes in wake of BJP's mission to double the figure after its mammoth victory in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections. According to statistics projected by the party, the BJP was likely to achieve the target of adding 4 crore new members under this drive. The party's originally set aim was to enrol two crore new members into the party fold.

BJP successfully concludes its membership drive with 3 crore new entries

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to list former finance minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-immediate-relief-for-p-chidambaram-his-plea-against-arrest-referred-to-chief-justice-of-india-244564">P Chidambaram's petition for protection from arrest</a>. Justice NV Ramana said that petition had defects, which were removed only now, because of which it could not be listed for hearing today.&nbsp;

Earlier, a bench headed by senior-most judge Justice NV Ramana referred Chidambaram's plea to Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi.

CJI Gogoi, however, had commenced hearing in the Ayodhya dispute case due to which Chidambaram's counsel Kapil Sibal was unable to mention the matter before him for urgent hearing. After lunch, Sibal again mentioned the matter before Justice Ramana saying it had not been listed yet.

"We cannot hear the matter until its listing is not done," Ramana told senior advocate Kapil Sibal after his repeated requests to list the case.&nbsp;

"A lookout notice has been issued against him. He is not the man to run away. Our person is not running away. We can also give an undertaking for it," he said.

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Sibal said that the CJI will rise only at 4 pm which means the matter will not be heard today. Justice Ramana said that these things are usually done by the evening.

"We have done all that we could do. You have to wait."

Earlier in the day, CBI and ED filed caveats in the Supreme Court over Chidambaram's plea seeking protection from arrest in the INX media case.

With the caveat being filed, the apex court cannot pass any order on the former finance minister's plea without hearing the probe agencies.

Senior advocate and Congress leader Kapil Sibal is representing P Chidambaram who suffered a setback on Tuesday after Delhi High Court&nbsp;dismissed both&nbsp;his anticipatory bail pleas&nbsp;in connection with INX Media case.&nbsp;

Chidambaram is now <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-asks-p-chidambaram-to-appear-within-2-hours-244532">vulnerable to an arrest</a> and has been missing ever since a team of Enforcement Directorate and the CBI arrived at his Jor Bagh residence on Tuesday evening. A lookout notice against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-key-conspirator-in-inx-media-case-delhi-high-court-244471">Chidambaram</a> has been issued.&nbsp;

Watch: Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to Chidambaram

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&nbsp;The CBI is investigating Chidambaram in the INX Media case, which it had registered on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his tenure as finance minister.

The ED is probing the money laundering case which it lodged in 2018.

The Delhi High Court said facts prima facie reveal that Chidambaram is the kingpin, the key conspirator, in the case. The high court observed that the magnitude and enormity of material brought forth by investigating agencies clearly does not entitle him any pre-arrest bail.

The Congress has described the government`s action against its leader as political vendetta and accused it of maintaining double standard over the issue of corruption.

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to list former finance minister P Chidambaram's petition for protection from arrest. Justice NV Ramana said that petition had defects, which were removed only now, because of which it could not be listed for hearing today.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to list former finance minister P Chidambaram's petition for protection from arrest. Justice NV Ramana said that petition had defects, which were removed only now, because of which it could not be listed for hearing today. Earlier, a bench headed by senior-most judge Justice NV Ramana referred Chidambaram's plea to Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi. CJI Gogoi, however, had commenced hearing in the Ayodhya dispute case due to which Chidambaram's counsel Kapil Sibal was unable to mention the matter before him for urgent hearing. After lunch, Sibal again mentioned the matter before Justice Ramana saying it had not been listed yet. "We cannot hear the matter until its listing is not done," Ramana told senior advocate Kapil Sibal after his repeated requests to list the case. "A lookout notice has been issued against him. He is not the man to run away. Our person is not running away. We can also give an undertaking for it," he said. INX Media case: Congress leader P Chidambaram’s (in file pic) lawyers Kapil Sibal, Salman Khurshid & Vivek Tankha were present before the CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s Constitution Bench when the Ayodhya Bench was rising for the day, but did not mention urgent listing of interim bail case. pic.twitter.com/8zvXTzUYvW — ANI (@ANI) August 21, 2019 × Sibal said that the CJI will rise only at 4 pm which means the matter will not be heard today. Justice Ramana said that these things are usually done by the evening. "We have done all that we could do. You have to wait." Earlier in the day, CBI and ED filed caveats in the Supreme Court over Chidambaram's plea seeking protection from arrest in the INX media case. With the caveat being filed, the apex court cannot pass any order on the former finance minister's plea without hearing the probe agencies. Senior advocate and Congress leader Kapil Sibal is representing P Chidambaram who suffered a setback on Tuesday after Delhi High Court dismissed both his anticipatory bail pleas in connection with INX Media case. Chidambaram is now vulnerable to an arrest and has been missing ever since a team of Enforcement Directorate and the CBI arrived at his Jor Bagh residence on Tuesday evening. A lookout notice against Chidambaram has been issued. Watch: Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to Chidambaram The CBI is investigating Chidambaram in the INX Media case, which it had registered on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his tenure as finance minister. The ED is probing the money laundering case which it lodged in 2018. The Delhi High Court said facts prima facie reveal that Chidambaram is the kingpin, the key conspirator, in the case. The high court observed that the magnitude and enormity of material brought forth by investigating agencies clearly does not entitle him any pre-arrest bail. The Congress has described the government`s action against its leader as political vendetta and accused it of maintaining double standard over the issue of corruption. (With inputs from ANI)

Supreme Court refuses urgent listing of P Chidambaram's plea for protection from arrest

At least 23 MLAs were inducted in the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday.

It was the first Cabinet reshuffle done by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers was held at the Raj Bhavan today morning.

Out of the 23, a total of six MLAs have been given the rank of Cabinet ministers.

It is worth noting that just a day before the Cabinet expansion several senior ministers tendered their resignation to make way for new entrants in the ministries.

For instance, finance minister Rajesh Agarwal had sent his resignation to the Chief Minister on Tuesday afternoon while state BJP president and transport minister Swatantra Dev Singh had also put in his papers on Monday.&nbsp;

 
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At least 23 MLAs were inducted in the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday. It was the first Cabinet reshuffle done by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers was held at the Raj Bhavan today morning.

At least 23 MLAs were inducted in the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday. It was the first Cabinet reshuffle done by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers was held at the Raj Bhavan today morning. Out of the 23, a total of six MLAs have been given the rank of Cabinet ministers. It is worth noting that just a day before the Cabinet expansion several senior ministers tendered their resignation to make way for new entrants in the ministries. For instance, finance minister Rajesh Agarwal had sent his resignation to the Chief Minister on Tuesday afternoon while state BJP president and transport minister Swatantra Dev Singh had also put in his papers on Monday.

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet reshuffle: 23 MLAs take oath as ministers

After breaching the danger mark a few days back, the water level in Yamuna river in Delhi has become constant at 206.60 meters and is not rising anymore, informed Deepak Kumar, an official from Irrigation and Flood Control Department (I&amp;FCD) on Wednesday.

He also stated that gradually the water level will come down now.

It is worth noticing that the river Yamuna flows through six districts of Delhi and low-lying areas are prone to flooding.

On Monday, the river breached the danger mark of 205.33 meters.

The Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had chaired a high-level meeting of Cabinet ministers and officers of concerned departments to take stock of preparedness for any situation arising out of incoming excess water in the river.

After meeting, the Delhi Chief Minister also urged the people living on the Yamuna floodplains and low-lying areas to move to safer places.

As a precautionary measure, the vehicular movement on 'Loha Pul', an old iron bridge over the river connecting East Delhi to Old Delhi, was closed in view of the increasing water level.&nbsp; 
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After breaching the danger mark a few days back, the water level in Yamuna river in Delhi has become constant at 206.60 meters and is not rising anymore, informed Deepak Kumar, an official from Irrigation and Flood Control Department (I&FCD) on Wednesday.

After breaching the danger mark a few days back, the water level in Yamuna river in Delhi has become constant at 206.60 meters and is not rising anymore, informed Deepak Kumar, an official from Irrigation and Flood Control Department (I&FCD) on Wednesday. He also stated that gradually the water level will come down now. It is worth noticing that the river Yamuna flows through six districts of Delhi and low-lying areas are prone to flooding. On Monday, the river breached the danger mark of 205.33 meters. The Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had chaired a high-level meeting of Cabinet ministers and officers of concerned departments to take stock of preparedness for any situation arising out of incoming excess water in the river. After meeting, the Delhi Chief Minister also urged the people living on the Yamuna floodplains and low-lying areas to move to safer places. As a precautionary measure, the vehicular movement on 'Loha Pul', an old iron bridge over the river connecting East Delhi to Old Delhi, was closed in view of the increasing water level.

Yamuna water level not rising anymore says Flood Control Department

Indian shares closed sharply lower on Wednesday, led by declines in metals and banking stocks, as worries over a global recession and an escalating US-China trade war weighed on investor sentiment.

The broader NSE Nifty closed down 0.89 per cent at 10,919.45, while the benchmark BSE Sensex ended 0.72 per cent&nbsp;lower at 37,060.37.

The Nifty metals index ended down 2.89 per cent after hitting its lowest since December 2016, while the Nifty PSU banks index, which tracks state-owned banks, fell by 2.95 per cent with all 12 constituents in the red.

Shares in leading automaker Tata Motors Ltd fell 9.6 per cent after hitting a near 10-year low, as traders reportedly fretted over the company`s businesses in China following dismal results from Chinese auto group Geely Automobile.&nbsp;

Indian shares closed sharply lower on Wednesday, led by declines in metals and banking stocks, as worries over a global recession and an escalating US-China trade war weighed on investor sentiment.

Indian shares closed sharply lower on Wednesday, led by declines in metals and banking stocks, as worries over a global recession and an escalating US-China trade war weighed on investor sentiment. The broader NSE Nifty closed down 0.89 per cent at 10,919.45, while the benchmark BSE Sensex ended 0.72 per cent lower at 37,060.37. The Nifty metals index ended down 2.89 per cent after hitting its lowest since December 2016, while the Nifty PSU banks index, which tracks state-owned banks, fell by 2.95 per cent with all 12 constituents in the red. Shares in leading automaker Tata Motors Ltd fell 9.6 per cent after hitting a near 10-year low, as traders reportedly fretted over the company`s businesses in China following dismal results from Chinese auto group Geely Automobile.

Nifty, Sensex fall sharply; Tata Motors hits decade low

With an aim to bolster its defence engagement with African countries, India will be training Zambian forces. The development was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the time the press statement during the 3-day visit of the President&nbsp;of Zambia Edgar Chagwa Lungu

"To increase the capacity of Zambian armed forces, Indian military and airforce training team will be station in Zambia," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.&nbsp;

India will also provide 100 solar irrigation pumps, 1,000 tons of rice and 100 tons of milk powder to the southern African country.

Lauding India's role in his country's development, Edgar Chagwa Lungu said,&nbsp;"India is an important and strategic partner in Zambia's enhanced quest for socio-economic development".

Zambian President's visit is the first for any head of the state from Africa ever since PM Modi took charge of his second term this May.&nbsp;

Earlier, Edgar Chagwa Lungu was honoured with the 'Guard of Honour' at Rashtrapati Bhavan and paid homage to 'father of the nation' Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

At the visitor's book at Rajghat Lungu said, "All said and done, only acknowledging the truth about past, present and future, can set us mankind free".

President Kovind had paid a visit to the southern African country in April 2018.&nbsp;Bilateral trade between India and&nbsp;Zambia&nbsp;stands at $830 million dollars with India importing copper from the country.&nbsp;Zambia&nbsp;is the second-largest producer of copper in Africa with $5 billion investment. India is one of the leading investors in the country. 
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With an aim to bolster its defence engagement with African countries, India will be training Zambian forces. The development was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the time the press statement during the 3-day visit of the President of Zambia Edgar Chagwa Lungu "To increase the capacity of Zambian armed forces, Indian military and airforce training team will be station in Zambia," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

With an aim to bolster its defence engagement with African countries, India will be training Zambian forces. The development was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the time the press statement during the 3-day visit of the President of Zambia Edgar Chagwa Lungu "To increase the capacity of Zambian armed forces, Indian military and airforce training team will be station in Zambia," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. India will also provide 100 solar irrigation pumps, 1,000 tons of rice and 100 tons of milk powder to the southern African country. Lauding India's role in his country's development, Edgar Chagwa Lungu said, "India is an important and strategic partner in Zambia's enhanced quest for socio-economic development". Zambian President's visit is the first for any head of the state from Africa ever since PM Modi took charge of his second term this May. Earlier, Edgar Chagwa Lungu was honoured with the 'Guard of Honour' at Rashtrapati Bhavan and paid homage to 'father of the nation' Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. At the visitor's book at Rajghat Lungu said, "All said and done, only acknowledging the truth about past, present and future, can set us mankind free". President Kovind had paid a visit to the southern African country in April 2018. Bilateral trade between India and Zambia stands at $830 million dollars with India importing copper from the country. Zambia is the second-largest producer of copper in Africa with $5 billion investment. India is one of the leading investors in the country.

India to train Zambian armed forces: PM Modi

Pakistan on Tuesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner over alleged <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-army-jawan-killed-four-personnel-injured-in-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-244508">ceasefire violations</a>.

Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, Gaurav Ahluwalia was summoned by Pakistan Director General (South Asia and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation), Mohammad Faisal over alleged ceasefire violations.

On Monday too, Ahluwalia was summoned by Pakistan for the fifth time in eight days to protest against the alleged ceasefire violation.

The Indian Defence Ministry in its annual report 2018-19 had said there were 228 CFVs (ceasefire violations) along the LC in 2016, 860 CFVs in 2017 and 1629 CFVs in 2018.

"Appropriate and effective retaliation, wherever required, was carried out to the CFVs initiated by Pakistan," the report said.

New Delhi has repeatedly urged Pakistan to "respect" the 2003 ceasefire arrangement between the two countries.

The developments also come in the absence of Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ajay Bisaria, who returned to New Delhi earlier this week after Islamabad urged India to recall its envoy amid heightened tensions between the two neighbours following the abrogation of Article 370 that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

Pakistan on Tuesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner over alleged ceasefire violations. Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, Gaurav Ahluwalia was summoned by Pakistan Director General (South Asia and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation), Mohammad Faisal over alleged ceasefire violations.

Pakistan on Tuesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner over alleged ceasefire violations. Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, Gaurav Ahluwalia was summoned by Pakistan Director General (South Asia and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation), Mohammad Faisal over alleged ceasefire violations. On Monday too, Ahluwalia was summoned by Pakistan for the fifth time in eight days to protest against the alleged ceasefire violation. The Indian Defence Ministry in its annual report 2018-19 had said there were 228 CFVs (ceasefire violations) along the LC in 2016, 860 CFVs in 2017 and 1629 CFVs in 2018. "Appropriate and effective retaliation, wherever required, was carried out to the CFVs initiated by Pakistan," the report said. New Delhi has repeatedly urged Pakistan to "respect" the 2003 ceasefire arrangement between the two countries. The developments also come in the absence of Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ajay Bisaria, who returned to New Delhi earlier this week after Islamabad urged India to recall its envoy amid heightened tensions between the two neighbours following the abrogation of Article 370 that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan summons Indian Deputy High Commissioner over alleged ceasefire violations

In a bid to enhance passenger convenience, SpiceJet is set to transfer its entire operation to terminal two of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport from October 1, this year, the airline said on Tuesday.

"A single terminal operation would not just help the airline substantially cut down its costs, but provide our passengers with a seamless and smooth travel experience as they transit between domestic and international flights at one of the country's busiest airports," stated SpiceJet in an official statement.

The transition is being planned and implemented by the airline with the active support of Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL).&nbsp; 
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In a bid to enhance passenger convenience, SpiceJet is set to transfer its entire operation to terminal two of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport from October 1, this year, the airline said on Tuesday.

In a bid to enhance passenger convenience, SpiceJet is set to transfer its entire operation to terminal two of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport from October 1, this year, the airline said on Tuesday. "A single terminal operation would not just help the airline substantially cut down its costs, but provide our passengers with a seamless and smooth travel experience as they transit between domestic and international flights at one of the country's busiest airports," stated SpiceJet in an official statement. The transition is being planned and implemented by the airline with the active support of Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL).

SpiceJet to shift entire operation to terminal 2 of Mumbai airport

US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad is heading to Doha, Qatar on Tuesday for more <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/fears-in-us-of-bad-peace-deal-with-the-taliban-243743">talks with the Taliban</a> as signs of a possible <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-president-donald-trump-hails-very-good-discussions-with-the-taliban-243958">Afghanistan peace deal</a> emerge, the State Department announced.

After talks in Doha, Khalilzad will travel to Kabul where he "will consult with the leadership of the Afghan government on the peace process and encourage full preparation for intra-Afghan negotiations," the department said.

An Afghanistan peace agreement that the US seems close to reaching with the Taliban has prompted worries that President Donald Trump's desire to quickly withdraw US troops could further plunge the country into civil war.

Trump said Friday he was pleased with talks on ending the war, 18 years after the September 11, attacks that prompted the US invasion of Afghanistan in the first place.

In recent days several US officials have suggested that an accord could be imminent in discussions with the Taliban in Qatar.

The US negotiator, Zalmay Khalilzad, was expected to return to the region very soon in hopes of sealing an agreement with the Afghan rebel force.

Such a potentially historic accord has raised an outcry from an eclectic assortment of critics in Washington, ranging from neo-conservatives to former Democratic administration officials to ex-military heroes.

In tweets, interviews and op-ed pieces in newspapers, they are cautioning against hastily bringing home the 14,000 US troops in Afghanistan, a warning which some hope will also score points ahead of next year's presidential election.

And they are calling on Trump to treat this war as he did North Korea and its nuclear weapons and insist on no deal rather than a bad deal.

"Under no circumstances should the Trump administration repeat the mistake its predecessor made in Iraq and agree to a total withdrawal of combat forces from Afghanistan," retired general David Petraeus, who used to command those soldiers, warned in a piece for The Wall Street Journal.

He was referring to Barack Obama and how the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq helped fuel the emergence of the Islamic State group.

The main points of the peace accord being negotiated with the Taliban are known - US soldiers would withdraw in exchange for a pledge from them not to let Al-Qaida or the Islamic State group operate in the territory that the Taliban controls.

There would also be an immediate ceasefire, and the Taliban would begin talks with the Afghan government, with which the rebels have until now refused all dialogue.

US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad is heading to Doha, Qatar on Tuesday for more talks with the Taliban as signs of a possible Afghanistan peace deal emerge, the State Department announced.

US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad is heading to Doha, Qatar on Tuesday for more talks with the Taliban as signs of a possible Afghanistan peace deal emerge, the State Department announced. After talks in Doha, Khalilzad will travel to Kabul where he "will consult with the leadership of the Afghan government on the peace process and encourage full preparation for intra-Afghan negotiations," the department said. An Afghanistan peace agreement that the US seems close to reaching with the Taliban has prompted worries that President Donald Trump's desire to quickly withdraw US troops could further plunge the country into civil war. Trump said Friday he was pleased with talks on ending the war, 18 years after the September 11, attacks that prompted the US invasion of Afghanistan in the first place. In recent days several US officials have suggested that an accord could be imminent in discussions with the Taliban in Qatar. The US negotiator, Zalmay Khalilzad, was expected to return to the region very soon in hopes of sealing an agreement with the Afghan rebel force. Such a potentially historic accord has raised an outcry from an eclectic assortment of critics in Washington, ranging from neo-conservatives to former Democratic administration officials to ex-military heroes. In tweets, interviews and op-ed pieces in newspapers, they are cautioning against hastily bringing home the 14,000 US troops in Afghanistan, a warning which some hope will also score points ahead of next year's presidential election. And they are calling on Trump to treat this war as he did North Korea and its nuclear weapons and insist on no deal rather than a bad deal. "Under no circumstances should the Trump administration repeat the mistake its predecessor made in Iraq and agree to a total withdrawal of combat forces from Afghanistan," retired general David Petraeus, who used to command those soldiers, warned in a piece for The Wall Street Journal. He was referring to Barack Obama and how the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq helped fuel the emergence of the Islamic State group. The main points of the peace accord being negotiated with the Taliban are known - US soldiers would withdraw in exchange for a pledge from them not to let Al-Qaida or the Islamic State group operate in the territory that the Taliban controls. There would also be an immediate ceasefire, and the Taliban would begin talks with the Afghan government, with which the rebels have until now refused all dialogue.

US Taliban negotiator Zalmay Khalilzad returning to Doha for more talks

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