Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will play an important role in the job creation in the country.

Speaking at 'Laghu Udyog Bharati Rashtriya Adhiveshan'&nbsp;here, Gadkari said,&nbsp;"There are six crore MSMEs in the country. Out of them, 2 crore units have not registered themselves as MSME as of now. Till now 11.5 crore people have got employment in this sector. We have set a target of 5 crore new jobs from this sector."

"We have to work on achieving the target of becoming 5 trillion dollar economy set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the GDP growth, 29 per cent growth belongs to MSMEs. In export, there is 40 per cent contribution of MSMEs," Gadkari said.

The Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises said, "We have to increase our export and limit the import. We have to do maximum capital investment in MSME sector to create job opportunities."

He spoke people living villages. "Today 65 per cent people live in rural areas. At the time of Mahatma Gandhi, 80 per cent of people lived in rural areas."So we also have to think about reforms in rural sector which include agriculture, handlooms, handicrafts and agro-processing industries," he added.&nbsp;

 
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will play an important role in the job creation in the country. Speaking at 'Laghu Udyog Bharati Rashtriya Adhiveshan' here, Gadkari said, "There are six crore MSMEs in the country.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will play an important role in the job creation in the country. Speaking at 'Laghu Udyog Bharati Rashtriya Adhiveshan' here, Gadkari said, "There are six crore MSMEs in the country. Out of them, 2 crore units have not registered themselves as MSME as of now. Till now 11.5 crore people have got employment in this sector. We have set a target of 5 crore new jobs from this sector." "We have to work on achieving the target of becoming 5 trillion dollar economy set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the GDP growth, 29 per cent growth belongs to MSMEs. In export, there is 40 per cent contribution of MSMEs," Gadkari said. The Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises said, "We have to increase our export and limit the import. We have to do maximum capital investment in MSME sector to create job opportunities." He spoke people living villages. "Today 65 per cent people live in rural areas. At the time of Mahatma Gandhi, 80 per cent of people lived in rural areas."So we also have to think about reforms in rural sector which include agriculture, handlooms, handicrafts and agro-processing industries," he added.

MSMEs will play important role in job creation: Nitin Gadkari

A BJP delegation led by party's national general secretary Arun Singh will visit China on August 24.

The delegation comprising five MPs among other leaders will meet the leaders of the Chinese ruling Communist Party.

This assumes significance in the wake of the expected visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to India later this year.

It is worth recalling that soon after the Dokalam incident, senior Communist Party leader and Politbureau member Li Xi had visited India.

Li had even visited the BJP office.

The Communist party leader had also held talks with several Congress leaders.

A BJP delegation comprising its then president Nitin Gadkari had also visited China.&nbsp; 
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A BJP delegation led by party's national general secretary Arun Singh will visit China on August 24. The delegation comprising five MPs among other leaders will meet the leaders of the Chinese ruling Communist Party.

A BJP delegation led by party's national general secretary Arun Singh will visit China on August 24. The delegation comprising five MPs among other leaders will meet the leaders of the Chinese ruling Communist Party. This assumes significance in the wake of the expected visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to India later this year. It is worth recalling that soon after the Dokalam incident, senior Communist Party leader and Politbureau member Li Xi had visited India. Li had even visited the BJP office. The Communist party leader had also held talks with several Congress leaders. A BJP delegation comprising its then president Nitin Gadkari had also visited China.

BJP delegation led by Arun Singh to visit China on August 24

Pune Sessions Court on Saturday rejected the bail application of Vikram Bhave, an accused in the Narendra Dabholkar murder case.

In June, during the course of hearing, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Prakash Suryavanshi, appearing for the CBI, contended that accused Bhave helped the assailants to escape.

The CBI had arrested Bhave and another accused Sanjeev Punalekar from Mumbai on May 25 in connection with the murder case.

Punalekar is also an advocate for the case and has been advocating for many right-wing accused in different cases.

Founder of the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS), Dabholkar was shot dead by bike-borne assailants while returning home from a morning walk on August 20, 2013.&nbsp;

 
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Pune Sessions Court on Saturday rejected the bail application of Vikram Bhave, an accused in the Narendra Dabholkar murder case. In June, during the course of hearing, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Prakash Suryavanshi, appearing for the CBI, contended that accused Bhave helped the assailants to escape.

Pune Sessions Court on Saturday rejected the bail application of Vikram Bhave, an accused in the Narendra Dabholkar murder case. In June, during the course of hearing, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Prakash Suryavanshi, appearing for the CBI, contended that accused Bhave helped the assailants to escape. The CBI had arrested Bhave and another accused Sanjeev Punalekar from Mumbai on May 25 in connection with the murder case. Punalekar is also an advocate for the case and has been advocating for many right-wing accused in different cases. Founder of the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS), Dabholkar was shot dead by bike-borne assailants while returning home from a morning walk on August 20, 2013.

Dabholkar murder case: Accused Vikram Bhave's bail application rejected

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Saturday to inquire about former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's health condition.

The 66-year-old was admitted to the hospital on August 9 after he complained of weakness and palpitation.

Earlier today, BSP Chief Mayawati, Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Satish Upadhyay and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi also paid a visit to Jaitley.

Yesterday, President Ram Nath Kovind, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Harsh Vardhan, Ashwini Choubey and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid a visit to check on the ailing BJP leader.

Soon after Jaitley was admitted to AIIMS'&nbsp;Intensive Care Unit (ICU) last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh went to check on Jaitley's health.

The hospital has not yet issued any bulletin on the leader's health.

On August 10, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, on visiting him, was informed by the doctors that he is responding to the treatment and is stable.&nbsp; 
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Saturday to inquire about former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's health condition.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Saturday to inquire about former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's health condition. The 66-year-old was admitted to the hospital on August 9 after he complained of weakness and palpitation. Earlier today, BSP Chief Mayawati, Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Satish Upadhyay and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi also paid a visit to Jaitley. Yesterday, President Ram Nath Kovind, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Harsh Vardhan, Ashwini Choubey and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid a visit to check on the ailing BJP leader. Soon after Jaitley was admitted to AIIMS' Intensive Care Unit (ICU) last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh went to check on Jaitley's health. The hospital has not yet issued any bulletin on the leader's health. On August 10, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, on visiting him, was informed by the doctors that he is responding to the treatment and is stable.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik visit Arun Jaitley at AIIMS

Following <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-governor-conducts-aerial-survey-of-flood-affected-regions-243582">incessant rains in several parts of Andhra Pradesh</a>, Deputy Tehsildar of Tadepalli village on Saturday served a notice to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu to vacate his house.

According to village authorities, the notice was served as there is a possibility for the flood water to enter the house in which the former Chief Minister is residing on rent.

"Floodwater is being released from August 14. As of now almost 7.5 lakh cusecs of water has been released. Reportedly one lakh more cusecs of water may be released downwards. As there is a chance of flood water entering the houses, in order to avoid any loss, you are hereby ordered to vacate the place and go to safer places. This notice is in the interest of the public and to avoid any human loss," reads the notice.

This is the second time that the authorities have issued notices to Naidu's residence. When the YSRCP won recently held Assembly elections and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy came to power, Naidu was served notices to vacate the building citing illegal construction as it was built on the river embankment area of Krishna, below the permissible limits.

Immediately after that, one building - Praja Vedika - adjacent to Naidu's residence was demolished.

'Praja Vedika'&nbsp;was constructed by the then TDP government and was used for the government as well as party needs.

Jagan, after becoming the Chief Minister, held his first collectors'&nbsp;conference and ordered its demolition by stating that he is correcting the previous government's mistake as it is an illegal construction.

Moreover, the authorities have served notice to residents of the embankment area of the Krishna river to vacate from their houses.

Reportedly, most of the houses are vacated and those still living there are being shifted to safer places.

"After a notice was issued last night, many people have vacated their houses. We have come to this house which is situated in upper area. We will see after some time whether to go out from here or we can go back to our house," Vimala, a resident, told ANI.

Earlier today, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management (APSDMA) informed that second level warning continues as the Krishna river water levels at various places, whereas Godavari water has started to recede in most of areas.

According to the SDMA report, this morning, inflow and outflow of Krishna river at Prakasam barrage in Vijayawada are equally 821,250 cusecs.

Owing to the rise in Krishna river water levels, district authorities of Kurnool, Guntur, and Krishna have been kept on high alert.

On Saturday morning, Governor Biswa Bushan Harichandanon conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected regions of the state.Several villages in East Godavari, West Godavari, Guntur and Krishna districts are reeling under flood following heavy rainfall.

The administration has asked people residing in low lying areas to shift to safer places.&nbsp; 
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Following incessant rains in several parts of Andhra Pradesh, Deputy Tehsildar of Tadepalli village on Saturday served a notice to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu to vacate his house.

Following incessant rains in several parts of Andhra Pradesh, Deputy Tehsildar of Tadepalli village on Saturday served a notice to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu to vacate his house. According to village authorities, the notice was served as there is a possibility for the flood water to enter the house in which the former Chief Minister is residing on rent. "Floodwater is being released from August 14. As of now almost 7.5 lakh cusecs of water has been released. Reportedly one lakh more cusecs of water may be released downwards. As there is a chance of flood water entering the houses, in order to avoid any loss, you are hereby ordered to vacate the place and go to safer places. This notice is in the interest of the public and to avoid any human loss," reads the notice. This is the second time that the authorities have issued notices to Naidu's residence. When the YSRCP won recently held Assembly elections and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy came to power, Naidu was served notices to vacate the building citing illegal construction as it was built on the river embankment area of Krishna, below the permissible limits. Immediately after that, one building - Praja Vedika - adjacent to Naidu's residence was demolished. 'Praja Vedika' was constructed by the then TDP government and was used for the government as well as party needs. Jagan, after becoming the Chief Minister, held his first collectors' conference and ordered its demolition by stating that he is correcting the previous government's mistake as it is an illegal construction. Moreover, the authorities have served notice to residents of the embankment area of the Krishna river to vacate from their houses. Reportedly, most of the houses are vacated and those still living there are being shifted to safer places. "After a notice was issued last night, many people have vacated their houses. We have come to this house which is situated in upper area. We will see after some time whether to go out from here or we can go back to our house," Vimala, a resident, told ANI. Earlier today, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management (APSDMA) informed that second level warning continues as the Krishna river water levels at various places, whereas Godavari water has started to recede in most of areas. According to the SDMA report, this morning, inflow and outflow of Krishna river at Prakasam barrage in Vijayawada are equally 821,250 cusecs. Owing to the rise in Krishna river water levels, district authorities of Kurnool, Guntur, and Krishna have been kept on high alert. On Saturday morning, Governor Biswa Bushan Harichandanon conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected regions of the state.Several villages in East Godavari, West Godavari, Guntur and Krishna districts are reeling under flood following heavy rainfall. The administration has asked people residing in low lying areas to shift to safer places.

Andhra Pradesh flood: Notice issued to Chandrababu Naidu to vacate residence

A major fire broke out on the second floor of the PC block of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arun-jaitleys-health-condition-is-stable-aiims-doctors-inform-vice-president-241914">All India Institute of Medical Sciences</a> (AIIMS) here on Saturday.

A total of 34 fire tenders reached the spot and firefighting operations are currently on. No casualty has been reported so far.

The PC Block is a non-patient block consisting of research labs, doctors rooms etc, however, it is interconnected to the Emergency Wing of the hospital.

A short circuit is being suspected as the cause for the blaze.

According to the sources, the Emergency Lab has been closed down due to the fire.

Areas which are affected by the fire include Emergency Lab, B block of the area, Ward AB1, and Superspeciality OPD Area of the institute.

Doctors on duty said that patients are being shifted to safer places from the Emergency department. More details are awaited.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-finance-minister-arun-jaitley-admitted-to-aiims-241865">Former Finance Minister and BJP veteran Arun Jaitley</a> is presently admitted at the hospital.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday arrived at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to inquire about Jaitley's health condition.

The 66-year-old was admitted to the hospital after he complained of weakness and palpitation on August 9.

Besides, former Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Satish Upadhyay and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi also paid a visit to the former finance minister.

The hospital has not yet issued any bulletin on the Jaitley's health. On August 10, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, on visiting him, was informed by the doctors that he is responding to the treatment and is stable.&nbsp;

A major fire broke out on the second floor of the PC block of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Saturday. A total of 34 fire tenders reached the spot and firefighting operations are currently on.

A major fire broke out on the second floor of the PC block of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Saturday. A total of 34 fire tenders reached the spot and firefighting operations are currently on. No casualty has been reported so far. The PC Block is a non-patient block consisting of research labs, doctors rooms etc, however, it is interconnected to the Emergency Wing of the hospital. A short circuit is being suspected as the cause for the blaze. According to the sources, the Emergency Lab has been closed down due to the fire. Areas which are affected by the fire include Emergency Lab, B block of the area, Ward AB1, and Superspeciality OPD Area of the institute. Doctors on duty said that patients are being shifted to safer places from the Emergency department. More details are awaited. Former Finance Minister and BJP veteran Arun Jaitley is presently admitted at the hospital. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday arrived at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to inquire about Jaitley's health condition. The 66-year-old was admitted to the hospital after he complained of weakness and palpitation on August 9. Besides, former Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Satish Upadhyay and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi also paid a visit to the former finance minister. The hospital has not yet issued any bulletin on the Jaitley's health. On August 10, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, on visiting him, was informed by the doctors that he is responding to the treatment and is stable.

Delhi: Massive fire breaks out at AIIMS, over 30 fire tenders at spot

A Pakistani post opposite the Rajouri sector in Jammu Kashmir was hit inaction by the Indian Army on Saturday.

Army sources said the exchange of fire between the two sides is still on after Pakistan violated the ceasefire.

One Indian Army soldier lost his life this morning in Pakistani firing in Rajouri.

The deceased soldier was identified as Lance Naik Sandeep Thapa.

Indian Army during the intervening night of Thursday-Friday had foiled multiple infiltration attempts by terrorists backed by the Pakistani Army.

Army sources had told ANI on Friday that to push terrorists from multiple points inside Indian territory, Pakistan has activated a major communication hub in the Kali Ghati area near Neelam Valley in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to facilitate terrorists trying to infiltrate.

The communication hub with a range of 50-60 kilometres, allows terrorists to communicate with their guides even across the LoC.

Indian Army positions on the Line of Control have been alerted to prevent any misadventure by Pakistan Army.

On Thursday, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh had said that Pakistan was trying to push in infiltrators in the last few days.

The developments come in the wake of the Central government's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-responsible-for-corruption-poverty-underdevelopment-in-jammu-and-kashmir-amit-shah-240865">decision to scrap Article 370</a> which gave special status to Jammu Kashmir.

A Pakistani post opposite the Rajouri sector in Jammu Kashmir was hit inaction by the Indian Army on Saturday. Army sources said the exchange of fire between the two sides is still on after Pakistan violated the ceasefire.

A Pakistani post opposite the Rajouri sector in Jammu Kashmir was hit inaction by the Indian Army on Saturday. Army sources said the exchange of fire between the two sides is still on after Pakistan violated the ceasefire. One Indian Army soldier lost his life this morning in Pakistani firing in Rajouri. The deceased soldier was identified as Lance Naik Sandeep Thapa. Indian Army during the intervening night of Thursday-Friday had foiled multiple infiltration attempts by terrorists backed by the Pakistani Army. Army sources had told ANI on Friday that to push terrorists from multiple points inside Indian territory, Pakistan has activated a major communication hub in the Kali Ghati area near Neelam Valley in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to facilitate terrorists trying to infiltrate. The communication hub with a range of 50-60 kilometres, allows terrorists to communicate with their guides even across the LoC. Indian Army positions on the Line of Control have been alerted to prevent any misadventure by Pakistan Army. On Thursday, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh had said that Pakistan was trying to push in infiltrators in the last few days. The developments come in the wake of the Central government's decision to scrap Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army hits Pakistan post opposite Rajouri sector

The Karnataka government is not providing funds for the Indira canteens and is instead asking the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to run them, claimed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/disqualification-of-karnataka-rebel-mlas-to-send-strong-signal-across-country-siddaramaiah-239054">Congress leader Siddaramaiah</a> on Saturday.

"I have heard that the government is not providing funds for the Indira canteen. They are instead saying that the BBMP should run it," Siddaramaiah told reporters here.

Expressing his dissatisfaction with the BS Yediyurappa led the government's decision he said that the state should continue to manage and pay for the canteens in Bengaluru.

"There are more than 190 canteens in Bangalore. The cost of running them comes to around Rs 200 crore per annum. The state should not let the BBMP run them, the state should pay for it," Siddaramaiah said.&nbsp;

Indira canteens were started by the former Congress government in the state in 2017 to provide meals to the economically disadvantaged sections of society at a subsidised price.

The Karnataka government is not providing funds for the Indira canteens and is instead asking the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to run them, claimed Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Saturday.

The Karnataka government is not providing funds for the Indira canteens and is instead asking the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to run them, claimed Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Saturday. "I have heard that the government is not providing funds for the Indira canteen. They are instead saying that the BBMP should run it," Siddaramaiah told reporters here. Expressing his dissatisfaction with the BS Yediyurappa led the government's decision he said that the state should continue to manage and pay for the canteens in Bengaluru. "There are more than 190 canteens in Bangalore. The cost of running them comes to around Rs 200 crore per annum. The state should not let the BBMP run them, the state should pay for it," Siddaramaiah said. Indira canteens were started by the former Congress government in the state in 2017 to provide meals to the economically disadvantaged sections of society at a subsidised price.

State government should continue running Indira canteens: Siddaramaiah

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said that India is always alert to its security and if any act is committed by terrorists against the revocation of Article 370, then it will give a befitting reply.

He was replying to media's question about Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan's statement that Pakistan has 'full knowledge'&nbsp;that India is planning a bigger operation than Balakot in PoK.

The minister refused to comment on Khan's statement but said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India is always alert to its security and if any action is taken by terrorists then India will give befitting reply.

On being asked about Article 370, Prasad said, "The decision on Article 370 was taken in the national interest and in the interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir."

"Due to Article 370, there was no Prevention of Corruption Bill, no law against Child Marriage and no law against prevention of manual scavenging applicable in the state," Prasad said.

On being asked about Kashmir being discussed at United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Prasad said, "MEA is working on this issue".&nbsp;

 
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Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said that India is always alert to its security and if any act is committed by terrorists against the revocation of Article 370, then it will give a befitting reply.

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said that India is always alert to its security and if any act is committed by terrorists against the revocation of Article 370, then it will give a befitting reply. He was replying to media's question about Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan's statement that Pakistan has 'full knowledge' that India is planning a bigger operation than Balakot in PoK. The minister refused to comment on Khan's statement but said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India is always alert to its security and if any action is taken by terrorists then India will give befitting reply. On being asked about Article 370, Prasad said, "The decision on Article 370 was taken in the national interest and in the interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir." "Due to Article 370, there was no Prevention of Corruption Bill, no law against Child Marriage and no law against prevention of manual scavenging applicable in the state," Prasad said. On being asked about Kashmir being discussed at United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Prasad said, "MEA is working on this issue".

India will give befitting reply if any action taken by terrorists on Article 370: Prasad

China and Pakistan on Friday failed in their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unsc-closed-door-meet-russia-supports-india-says-no-unsc-role-in-jammu-and-kashmir-issue-243493">attempt to censure India at UN Security Council</a> as Pakistan's plea against India's Kashmir move found no support.

In his address to media, shortly after the UNSC closed-door consultation ended, India's permanent representative to UN&nbsp;Syed Akbaruddin said the government's decision on Kashmir has "no external ramifications" maintaining that the issue is an internal matter.

"The recent decisions taken by the Government of India and our legislative bodies are intended to ensure that good governance is promoted, social-economic development is enhanced for our people in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh," Akbaruddin said.

"Our national position was and remains that matter related to #Article370 of the Indian Constitution is entirely an internal matter of India," he added.&nbsp;

In his veiled attack on Pakistan, Akbaruddin said that there were attempts "to project an alarmist approach to the situation which is far from the ground realities".&nbsp;

The UN envoy maintained that the Indian government is "committed to gradually <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/preventive-restrictions-to-rollback-in-phased-manner-says-jk-chief-secretary-schools-offices-open-from-monday-243363">removing all restrictions" in Jammu and Kashmir</a>.

"India remains committed to ensure that the situation there (J&amp;K) remains calm and peaceful," he said.&nbsp;

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Behind closed-door, UNSC members met on Friday for consultations to deliberate on Pakistan's letter on Kashmir.

Pakistan and India, both, were not present for the consultation as procedural.&nbsp;

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During the consultations, Russia came out in support of India and stated that the Modi-government has taken the Kashmir decision as it is an internal matter.

"#Russia continues to consistently promote normalisation of #India - #Pakistan ties. We hope that existing divergences around #Kashmir will be settled bilaterally by political and diplomatic means only," Russian Envoy to UN, Dmitry Polyanskiy tweeted out.&nbsp;

Chinese ambassador to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said on Friday that members of the Security Council generally feel India and Pakistan should both refrain from unilateral action over Kashmir, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Zhang told reporters that the situation in Kashmir is "already very tense and very dangerous."

France and the US also backed India at the consultation.

China and Pakistan on Friday failed in their attempt to censure India at UN Security Council as Pakistan's plea against India's Kashmir move found no support. In his address to media, shortly after the UNSC closed-door consultation ended, India's permanent representative to UN Syed Akbaruddin said the government's decision on Kashmir has "no external ramifications" maintaining that the issue is an internal matter.

China and Pakistan on Friday failed in their attempt to censure India at UN Security Council as Pakistan's plea against India's Kashmir move found no support. In his address to media, shortly after the UNSC closed-door consultation ended, India's permanent representative to UN Syed Akbaruddin said the government's decision on Kashmir has "no external ramifications" maintaining that the issue is an internal matter. "The recent decisions taken by the Government of India and our legislative bodies are intended to ensure that good governance is promoted, social-economic development is enhanced for our people in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh," Akbaruddin said. "Our national position was and remains that matter related to #Article370 of the Indian Constitution is entirely an internal matter of India," he added. In his veiled attack on Pakistan, Akbaruddin said that there were attempts "to project an alarmist approach to the situation which is far from the ground realities". The UN envoy maintained that the Indian government is "committed to gradually removing all restrictions" in Jammu and Kashmir. "India remains committed to ensure that the situation there (J&K) remains calm and peaceful," he said. Syed Akbaruddin: These have no external ramifications, the recent decisions taken by the Govt of India and our legislative bodies are intended to ensure that good governance is promoted, social economic development is enhance for our people in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh https://t.co/RGKvLBJrDc — ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2019 × Behind closed-door, UNSC members met on Friday for consultations to deliberate on Pakistan's letter on Kashmir. Pakistan and India, both, were not present for the consultation as procedural. Watch: Pakistan's efforts to rake up Kashmir issue fall flat at UNSC During the consultations, Russia came out in support of India and stated that the Modi-government has taken the Kashmir decision as it is an internal matter. "#Russia continues to consistently promote normalisation of #India - #Pakistan ties. We hope that existing divergences around #Kashmir will be settled bilaterally by political and diplomatic means only," Russian Envoy to UN, Dmitry Polyanskiy tweeted out. Chinese ambassador to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said on Friday that members of the Security Council generally feel India and Pakistan should both refrain from unilateral action over Kashmir, news agency Reuters reported. Zhang told reporters that the situation in Kashmir is "already very tense and very dangerous." France and the US also backed India at the consultation.

Matter related to Article 370 entirely internal issue: India reiterates after UNSC meet on Kashmir concludes

The United Kingdom on Friday reacted on protests that took place outside the Indian High Commission on Thursday.&nbsp;

Indians gathered in London outside the Indian High Commission were reportedly attacked by Pakistanis.&nbsp;

While speaking to WION, British High Commission spokesperson said, "Yesterday’s protest outside the Indian High Commission in London was overwhelmingly peaceful. We were in close contact with our colleagues at the Indian High Commission throughout the day."

Meanwhile, reports have emerged stating that the London Police have arrested four Pak nationals in the matter.

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Thousands of people protested outside the Indian High Commission in London on Thursday over Centre's recent move to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/preventive-restrictions-to-rollback-in-phased-manner-says-jk-chief-secretary-schools-offices-open-from-monday-243363">abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir</a>.

A small counter-demonstration was kept apart from the main protest by the police, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Four people were arrested for affray, obstruction of police and possession of an offensive weapon, police said.

"One person was injured during the demonstrations," they said.

In a statement,&nbsp;London's Metropolitan Police&nbsp;said,&nbsp;"The event was largely peaceful but officers did have to react and deal with a small number of incidents as they happened. In total there were four arrests for Section 4 of the Public Order Act, affray, obstruction of police and possession of an offensive weapon".

"Public order trained officers were policing today's demonstration as part of a planned operation. One person was injured during the demonstrations," the statement added. &nbsp;

(With inputs from Reuters)

The United Kingdom on Friday reacted on protests that took place outside the Indian High Commission on Thursday. Indians gathered in London outside the Indian High Commission were reportedly attacked by Pakistanis.

The United Kingdom on Friday reacted on protests that took place outside the Indian High Commission on Thursday. Indians gathered in London outside the Indian High Commission were reportedly attacked by Pakistanis. While speaking to WION, British High Commission spokesperson said, "Yesterday’s protest outside the Indian High Commission in London was overwhelmingly peaceful. We were in close contact with our colleagues at the Indian High Commission throughout the day." Meanwhile, reports have emerged stating that the London Police have arrested four Pak nationals in the matter. British High Commission @UKinIndia spokx to @WIONews : Yesterday’s protest outside the Indian High Commission in London was overwhelmingly peaceful. We were in close contact with our colleagues at the Indian High Commission throughout the day. https://t.co/IFZcscrJE0 — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) August 16, 2019 × Thousands of people protested outside the Indian High Commission in London on Thursday over Centre's recent move to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. A small counter-demonstration was kept apart from the main protest by the police, news agency Reuters reported. Four people were arrested for affray, obstruction of police and possession of an offensive weapon, police said. "One person was injured during the demonstrations," they said. In a statement, London's Metropolitan Police said, "The event was largely peaceful but officers did have to react and deal with a small number of incidents as they happened. In total there were four arrests for Section 4 of the Public Order Act, affray, obstruction of police and possession of an offensive weapon". "Public order trained officers were policing today's demonstration as part of a planned operation. One person was injured during the demonstrations," the statement added. (With inputs from Reuters)

'Overwhelmingly peaceful,' says British High Commission on protests outside Indian High Commission in London

Behind closed-door, UNSC members met on Friday for consultations to deliberate on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistans-letter-on-kashmir-china-calls-informal-unsc-consultation-on-friday-243159">Pakistan's letter on Kashmir</a>.

Pakistan and India, both, were not present for the consultation as procedural.&nbsp;

During the consultations, Russia came out in support of India and stated that the Modi-government has taken the Kashmir decision as it is an internal matter.

"#Russia continues to consistently promote normalisation of #India - #Pakistan ties. We hope that existing divergences around #Kashmir will be settled bilaterally by political and diplomatic means only,"&nbsp;Russian Envoy to UN,&nbsp;Dmitry Polyanskiy tweeted out.&nbsp;

"So we will open-heartedly continue to engage with Islamabad and New Delhi in order to help both of them come to terms and have good neighbourly relations on the basis of Simla Agreement of 1972 and Lahore declaration of 1999," Polyanskiy said.

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Russia favoured India-Pak bilateral track, adding there is no UNSC role in the matter.&nbsp;It said that India's move comes under constitutional framework.

The meeting comes after China asked for an informal, closed-door consultation to discuss Pakistan's letter on Kashmir. The consultation took place at the United Nations Security Council in New York, United States.&nbsp;

After the meeting ended, which lasted over an hour, China and Pak UN representatives briefed media.

China said that India and Pakistan should find a proper solution to the Kashmir issue and avoid unilaterality.&nbsp;

Chinese ambassador to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said on Friday that members of the Security Council generally feel India and Pakistan should both refrain from unilateral action over Kashmir, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Zhang told reporters that the situation in Kashmir is "already very tense and very dangerous."

France and the US also backed India at the consultation.

India's permanent envoy to United Nation&nbsp;Syed Akbaruddin after the meet got over said, "Article 370 is an internal matter... these have no external ramifications".

On talk with Pakistan, Syed said, "Using terror to push goals is not the way normal states behave... stop terror to start talks".

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Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had asked that the plea to the UNSC is disseminated at the earliest and that a meeting of the UNSC is called.&nbsp;

Last week, a letter written by Pakistan on August 6 was not taken in any of UNSC meetings. This came a day after the Centre decided to remove the special status for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/preventive-restrictions-to-rollback-in-phased-manner-says-jk-chief-secretary-schools-offices-open-from-monday-243363">Jammu and Kashmir</a>.&nbsp;

Polish foreign minister Jacek Czaputowicz received calls from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan's FM Qureshi.&nbsp;

"We expressed concerns over the current tensions between India and Pakistan... we are in favour of a dialogue between Pakistan and India to sort out differences. We hope both countries can work out a mutually beneficial solution bilaterally," Czaputowicz had said.&nbsp;

Behind closed-door, UNSC members met on Friday for consultations to deliberate on Pakistan's letter on Kashmir. Pakistan and India, both, were not present for the consultation as procedural.

Behind closed-door, UNSC members met on Friday for consultations to deliberate on Pakistan's letter on Kashmir. Pakistan and India, both, were not present for the consultation as procedural. During the consultations, Russia came out in support of India and stated that the Modi-government has taken the Kashmir decision as it is an internal matter. "#Russia continues to consistently promote normalisation of #India - #Pakistan ties. We hope that existing divergences around #Kashmir will be settled bilaterally by political and diplomatic means only," Russian Envoy to UN, Dmitry Polyanskiy tweeted out. "So we will open-heartedly continue to engage with Islamabad and New Delhi in order to help both of them come to terms and have good neighbourly relations on the basis of Simla Agreement of 1972 and Lahore declaration of 1999," Polyanskiy said. Russian envoy to UN tweeting from inside https://t.co/9954bv62V4 — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) August 16, 2019 × Russia favoured India-Pak bilateral track, adding there is no UNSC role in the matter. It said that India's move comes under constitutional framework. The meeting comes after China asked for an informal, closed-door consultation to discuss Pakistan's letter on Kashmir. The consultation took place at the United Nations Security Council in New York, United States. After the meeting ended, which lasted over an hour, China and Pak UN representatives briefed media. China said that India and Pakistan should find a proper solution to the Kashmir issue and avoid unilaterality. Chinese ambassador to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said on Friday that members of the Security Council generally feel India and Pakistan should both refrain from unilateral action over Kashmir, news agency Reuters reported. Zhang told reporters that the situation in Kashmir is "already very tense and very dangerous." France and the US also backed India at the consultation. India's permanent envoy to United Nation Syed Akbaruddin after the meet got over said, "Article 370 is an internal matter... these have no external ramifications". On talk with Pakistan, Syed said, "Using terror to push goals is not the way normal states behave... stop terror to start talks". Russian Envoy to UN: hope existing divergences around Kashmir will be settled bilaterally by political & diplomatic means only https://t.co/9954bv62V4 — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) August 16, 2019 × Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had asked that the plea to the UNSC is disseminated at the earliest and that a meeting of the UNSC is called. Last week, a letter written by Pakistan on August 6 was not taken in any of UNSC meetings. This came a day after the Centre decided to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir. Polish foreign minister Jacek Czaputowicz received calls from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan's FM Qureshi. "We expressed concerns over the current tensions between India and Pakistan... we are in favour of a dialogue between Pakistan and India to sort out differences. We hope both countries can work out a mutually beneficial solution bilaterally," Czaputowicz had said.

UNSC meet: Russia backs India's Kashmir move; China asks India, Pakistan to ditch unilaterality

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