<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-crisis-consider-trust-vote-by-end-of-the-day-governor-tells-speaker-236910">Karnataka State Assembly</a> was adjourned on Thursday indicating that a trust vote is not likely to be carried out today.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs have decided to stage an overnight sit-in in the Assembly demanding the Speaker replies to the Governor's letter and holds a floor test.&nbsp;

The State Assembly today debated a confidence motion moved by Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy that came in the wake of several resignations submitted by Congress-JD(S) MLAs.

Karnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa has also urged for the voting to be held today. "Even if it is midnight, let the trust vote be held today," he said in the assembly.&nbsp;

After a BJP delegation met Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala on Thursday over delay in the trust vote, he asked Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh to consider holding the trust vote by end of the day.

"Motion of confidence is in consideration at the house. Chief Minister is expected to maintain the confidence of the house at all times. Consider trust vote by the end of the day," he told the Speaker in a letter.

Earlier in the day, Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy moved confidence motion in the state Assembly at 11 am to prove the majority of his government amidst rebellion by a section of the lawmakers.

"I haven't come just because there is a question on whether I can run a coalition government or not. Events have shown that even the role of the Speaker has been put under jeopardy by some legislators," Kumaraswamy said in his opening speech.

He claimed that the dissenting legislators had moved the apex court with the BJP's assistance."A situation has been created so that people lose trust in us. Without any discussion they have wanted a trust vote", Kumaraswamy said.

BJP leaders claimed JD(S)-Congress coalition was delaying the trust vote fearing imminent defeat due to lack of majority numbers.

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Karnataka is facing a political turmoil ever since 13 Congress MLAs and 3 MLAs from the JDS have resigned from the Legislature. Further, two independent MLAs withdrew their support from the government.&nbsp;

As per the register of attendance, 18 MLAs were not present in the Assembly as the House took up the vote of confidence for debate.

The BJP has 105 MLAs in the 225-member state Assembly including one nominated MLA. The halfway mark is 113.

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Karnataka State Assembly was adjourned on Thursday indicating that a trust vote is not likely to be carried out today. Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs have decided to stage an overnight sit-in in the Assembly demanding the Speaker replies to the Governor's letter and holds a floor test.

Karnataka State Assembly was adjourned on Thursday indicating that a trust vote is not likely to be carried out today. Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs have decided to stage an overnight sit-in in the Assembly demanding the Speaker replies to the Governor's letter and holds a floor test. The State Assembly today debated a confidence motion moved by Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy that came in the wake of several resignations submitted by Congress-JD(S) MLAs. Karnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa has also urged for the voting to be held today. "Even if it is midnight, let the trust vote be held today," he said in the assembly. After a BJP delegation met Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala on Thursday over delay in the trust vote, he asked Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh to consider holding the trust vote by end of the day. "Motion of confidence is in consideration at the house. Chief Minister is expected to maintain the confidence of the house at all times. Consider trust vote by the end of the day," he told the Speaker in a letter. Earlier in the day, Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy moved confidence motion in the state Assembly at 11 am to prove the majority of his government amidst rebellion by a section of the lawmakers. "I haven't come just because there is a question on whether I can run a coalition government or not. Events have shown that even the role of the Speaker has been put under jeopardy by some legislators," Kumaraswamy said in his opening speech. He claimed that the dissenting legislators had moved the apex court with the BJP's assistance."A situation has been created so that people lose trust in us. Without any discussion they have wanted a trust vote", Kumaraswamy said. BJP leaders claimed JD(S)-Congress coalition was delaying the trust vote fearing imminent defeat due to lack of majority numbers. Bengaluru: BJP MLAs to sit on an over night 'dharna' in the state assembly demanding that the Speaker replies to the Governor's letter and holds a floor test. Assembly adjourned for the day. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/shZJisDiVM — ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2019 × Karnataka is facing a political turmoil ever since 13 Congress MLAs and 3 MLAs from the JDS have resigned from the Legislature. Further, two independent MLAs withdrew their support from the government. As per the register of attendance, 18 MLAs were not present in the Assembly as the House took up the vote of confidence for debate. The BJP has 105 MLAs in the 225-member state Assembly including one nominated MLA. The halfway mark is 113. (With inputs from ANI)

No trust vote today as Karnataka Assembly gets adjourned; BJP MLAs call for overnight sit-in 

The Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Thursday filed a charge sheet in connection with the death of late Congress leader ND Tiwari's son Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, and charged the latter's wife Apoorva for murder.

According to sources, 56 witnesses including investigating officers'&nbsp;(IOs) statements have been recorded.

The charge sheet is of 518 pages and also contains photographs, sources added.

Rohit slept during the night of April 15 and was found mysteriously dead at 4 pm the next day. Delhi Police, after over a week of investigation, arrested Apoorva on April 24.

Officials of the Crime Branch had said that Apoorva strangulated her husband as she was unhappy with her marriage.

"She was unhappy with the marriage. Apoorva smothered him while Rohit was drunk. She committed the crime herself without any help," the officials had said after she was arrested.

A case of murder (Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code) was registered after the post mortem examination report revealed that Rohit died an "unnatural death" due to "strangulation and smothering."&nbsp;

The Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Thursday filed a charge sheet in connection with the death of late Congress leader ND Tiwari's son Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, and charged the latter's wife Apoorva for murder.

The Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Thursday filed a charge sheet in connection with the death of late Congress leader ND Tiwari's son Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, and charged the latter's wife Apoorva for murder. According to sources, 56 witnesses including investigating officers' (IOs) statements have been recorded. The charge sheet is of 518 pages and also contains photographs, sources added. Rohit slept during the night of April 15 and was found mysteriously dead at 4 pm the next day. Delhi Police, after over a week of investigation, arrested Apoorva on April 24. Officials of the Crime Branch had said that Apoorva strangulated her husband as she was unhappy with her marriage. "She was unhappy with the marriage. Apoorva smothered him while Rohit was drunk. She committed the crime herself without any help," the officials had said after she was arrested. A case of murder (Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code) was registered after the post mortem examination report revealed that Rohit died an "unnatural death" due to "strangulation and smothering."

Wife Apoorva chargesheeted for murdering husband Rohit Shekhar Tiwari

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has done the safety audit of five airlines, including Air India, and has listed out security concerns in these carriers, said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday.

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Puri said, "The implementation of Safety Management System (SMS) was found to be deficient. Quantum of Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) data analysed under Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) was not as per the Indian safety regulators'&nbsp;requirement."

"Inspection schedules were not revised as per the latest Maintenance Planning Document (MPD). Maintenance Control Centre was found not to be maintained as per the required manpower. Flight crew rostering software was not upgraded," he added.

The Civil Aviation Minister further said, "Untrained staffs were found manning check-in counters. The other staff at counters too were found to have inadequate knowledge for the handling of Dangerous Goods despite being trained in Dangerous Good Regulations (DGR). DGCA found that there was a delay in carrying out the corrective actions for the FOQA exceedances."

"DGCA has directed the operators to take corrective action," he said.

Puri said, "The DGCA proactively works towards improving the safety level of civil air transport in the country."

"The DGCA regularly conducts safety audits of scheduled and non-scheduled airline operators in the country as per the annual surveillance plan. The last five safety audits conducted were of Air India Express, SpiceJet, Air India, Indigo and GoAirways," his reply reads.

On the question of whether there are any plans or any private airline came before the DGCA for its revival, Puri said, "No such proposal for revival from any private airline has been received by the DGCA."&nbsp; 
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Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has done the safety audit of five airlines, including Air India, and has listed out security concerns in these carriers, said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday.

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has done the safety audit of five airlines, including Air India, and has listed out security concerns in these carriers, said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Puri said, "The implementation of Safety Management System (SMS) was found to be deficient. Quantum of Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) data analysed under Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) was not as per the Indian safety regulators' requirement." "Inspection schedules were not revised as per the latest Maintenance Planning Document (MPD). Maintenance Control Centre was found not to be maintained as per the required manpower. Flight crew rostering software was not upgraded," he added. The Civil Aviation Minister further said, "Untrained staffs were found manning check-in counters. The other staff at counters too were found to have inadequate knowledge for the handling of Dangerous Goods despite being trained in Dangerous Good Regulations (DGR). DGCA found that there was a delay in carrying out the corrective actions for the FOQA exceedances." "DGCA has directed the operators to take corrective action," he said. Puri said, "The DGCA proactively works towards improving the safety level of civil air transport in the country." "The DGCA regularly conducts safety audits of scheduled and non-scheduled airline operators in the country as per the annual surveillance plan. The last five safety audits conducted were of Air India Express, SpiceJet, Air India, Indigo and GoAirways," his reply reads. On the question of whether there are any plans or any private airline came before the DGCA for its revival, Puri said, "No such proposal for revival from any private airline has been received by the DGCA."

DGCA conducts safety audit of five airlines, lists security concerns

India's consumer goods industry is losing steam as spending in the country's rural heartland cools and small manufacturers lose competitive advantages in a slowing economy, market research firm Nielsen said on Thursday.

Volume growth in India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector slowed to 6.2 per cent&nbsp;in the three months to June from 9.9 per cent&nbsp;in the previous quarter, Nielsen said, citing internal data from retail research.

"The sentiments echo those in India's economic environment, with GDP moving down," the report said.

In Jan-March, India's economy grew at its slowest pace in more than four years, while retail inflation hit an eight-month high in June on higher food prices.

Growth in the consumer goods sector in rural India, where over two-thirds of Indians live, was slowing at twice the rate of urban areas in the previous few quarters, Nielsen said.

Higher raw material costs and slowing demand in the foods sector have hurt small manufacturers, the report added.

India's biggest FMCG companies also posted disappointing results in the March quarter. Hindustan Unilever Ltd, which owns brands such as Dove, Surf excel and Lakme, reported a smaller-than-expected rise in profit, while rival Dabur India Ltd posted a fall in profit.

Nielsen also cut its forecast for FMCG growth for the first half of 2019 to 12 per cent against their earlier prediction of 13-14 per cent.

India's consumer goods industry is losing steam as spending in the country's rural heartland cools and small manufacturers lose competitive advantages in a slowing economy, market research firm Nielsen said on Thursday.

India's consumer goods industry is losing steam as spending in the country's rural heartland cools and small manufacturers lose competitive advantages in a slowing economy, market research firm Nielsen said on Thursday. Volume growth in India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector slowed to 6.2 per cent in the three months to June from 9.9 per cent in the previous quarter, Nielsen said, citing internal data from retail research. "The sentiments echo those in India's economic environment, with GDP moving down," the report said. In Jan-March, India's economy grew at its slowest pace in more than four years, while retail inflation hit an eight-month high in June on higher food prices. Growth in the consumer goods sector in rural India, where over two-thirds of Indians live, was slowing at twice the rate of urban areas in the previous few quarters, Nielsen said. Higher raw material costs and slowing demand in the foods sector have hurt small manufacturers, the report added. India's biggest FMCG companies also posted disappointing results in the March quarter. Hindustan Unilever Ltd, which owns brands such as Dove, Surf excel and Lakme, reported a smaller-than-expected rise in profit, while rival Dabur India Ltd posted a fall in profit. Nielsen also cut its forecast for FMCG growth for the first half of 2019 to 12 per cent against their earlier prediction of 13-14 per cent.

India's consumer goods growth slows as rural demand cools: Report

The Ministry of Defence in its annual report on Thursday slammed Pakistan for avoiding to take "action against Jihadi and internationally proscribed terror outfits that target Pakistan’s neighbours," news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

It added that India will continue to take "robust and decisive steps to ensure national security" until Pakistan takes "credible and irreversible steps" to stop supporting terror groups and dismantle the terrorist infrastructure used to launch attacks against India.&nbsp;

The report further added that the Pulwama attack, that killed over 40 CRPF personnel in February this year, shows that India remains a "persistent" target of Pakistan's cross-border terrorism policy.&nbsp;

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"Pulwama attack by JeM confirmed that India remains a persistent target of Pakistan’s state-sponsored cross border terrorism policy. India’s response included a successful preemptive non-military anti-terror aerial strike on largest JeM training camp in Balakot," the report stated.

"Terrorist groups are being continuously encouraged (by Pakistan military) to infiltrate into India under cover of massive cross border firing in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering an appropriate response from Indian armed forces," the report stated.&nbsp;

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On China, the report said that as compared to last year, the number of face-offs and aggressive interactions during transgressions by the Chinese Army into Indian territory have reduced this year.

"After the disengagement from Doklam plateau by both sides on August 28, 2017, strength of Indian and Chinese Army has been reduced there. Indian Army is monitoring Chinese activities in the area and is adequately prepared to respond to any contingency there," the report added.&nbsp;

This comes a day after Mumbai attack mastermind and JuD chief <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/seen-this-drama-says-india-on-hafiz-saeeds-arrest-by-pakistan-236906">Hafiz Saeed was arrested by&nbsp;Pakistan</a>'s Punjab government on Wednesday over terror financing charges. He has been sent on 7-day judicial remand.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, India has dismissed the arrest and has called it a drama which New Delhi has seen in the past.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "We have seen the arrest reports. This has been going on for a long time. The arrest-release drama has happened more than 8 times since 2001."

"The question is, will Saeed be tried this time. We reiterate Saeed is a designated terrorist, listed by the UN," Kumar added.

The Ministry of Defence in its annual report on Thursday slammed Pakistan for avoiding to take "action against Jihadi and internationally proscribed terror outfits that target Pakistan’s neighbours," news agency ANI reported.

The Ministry of Defence in its annual report on Thursday slammed Pakistan for avoiding to take "action against Jihadi and internationally proscribed terror outfits that target Pakistan’s neighbours," news agency ANI reported. It added that India will continue to take "robust and decisive steps to ensure national security" until Pakistan takes "credible and irreversible steps" to stop supporting terror groups and dismantle the terrorist infrastructure used to launch attacks against India. The report further added that the Pulwama attack, that killed over 40 CRPF personnel in February this year, shows that India remains a "persistent" target of Pakistan's cross-border terrorism policy. Defence Ministry: Pulwama attack by JeM confirmed that India remains a persistent target of Pakistan’s state sponsored cross border terrorism policy. India’s response included a successful preemptive non-military anti-terror aerial strike on largest JeM training camp in Balakot. https://t.co/5A61REUyMt — ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2019 × "Pulwama attack by JeM confirmed that India remains a persistent target of Pakistan’s state-sponsored cross border terrorism policy. India’s response included a successful preemptive non-military anti-terror aerial strike on largest JeM training camp in Balakot," the report stated. "Terrorist groups are being continuously encouraged (by Pakistan military) to infiltrate into India under cover of massive cross border firing in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering an appropriate response from Indian armed forces," the report stated. Defence Ministry Annual Report: Until Pakistan takes credible & irreversible steps to stop supporting terror groups and dismantle the terrorist infrastructure used to launch attacks against India, India will continue to take robust and decisive steps to ensure national security. pic.twitter.com/wmRNGYDdFh — ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2019 × On China, the report said that as compared to last year, the number of face-offs and aggressive interactions during transgressions by the Chinese Army into Indian territory have reduced this year. "After the disengagement from Doklam plateau by both sides on August 28, 2017, strength of Indian and Chinese Army has been reduced there. Indian Army is monitoring Chinese activities in the area and is adequately prepared to respond to any contingency there," the report added. This comes a day after Mumbai attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed was arrested by Pakistan's Punjab government on Wednesday over terror financing charges. He has been sent on 7-day judicial remand. Meanwhile, India has dismissed the arrest and has called it a drama which New Delhi has seen in the past. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "We have seen the arrest reports. This has been going on for a long time. The arrest-release drama has happened more than 8 times since 2001." "The question is, will Saeed be tried this time. We reiterate Saeed is a designated terrorist, listed by the UN," Kumar added.

Pulwama attack confirms that India remains persistent target of Pakistan’s terrorism policy: Defence report

India has dismissed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/hafiz-saeeds-arrest-mere-cosmetic-its-pakistans-happy-face-for-donald-trump-imran-khan-meet-236781">the arrest of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed</a> and has called it a drama which New Delhi has seen in the past.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "We have seen the arrest reports. This has been going on for a long time. The arrest-release drama has happened more than 8 times since 2001."

"The question is, will Saeed be tried this time. We reiterate Saeed is a designated terrorist, listed by the UN," Kumar added.

Saeed carries a reward of $10 million on him as announced by the US state department.

Kumar reiterated India's stance on cross border terror saying, "Pakistan's sincerity to take action against terrorism will be judged based on their action against terrorists and groups. We hope that this time Saeed will be brought to justice".&nbsp;

The MEA spokesperson also reacted to the tweet by US President Donald Trump on the arrest, "This tweet has to be seen in the context of global cooperation in the fight against terrorism," Kumar stated.&nbsp;

Trump had tweeted that it was because of "great pressure" that has been "exerted over the last two years to find him" that led to Saeed's arrest.

Saeed was arrested by Pakistan's Punjab government on Wednesday over terror financing charges and has been sent on 7-day judicial remand.&nbsp;

India has dismissed the arrest of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed and has called it a drama which New Delhi has seen in the past. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "We have seen the arrest reports.

India has dismissed the arrest of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed and has called it a drama which New Delhi has seen in the past. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "We have seen the arrest reports. This has been going on for a long time. The arrest-release drama has happened more than 8 times since 2001." "The question is, will Saeed be tried this time. We reiterate Saeed is a designated terrorist, listed by the UN," Kumar added. Saeed carries a reward of $10 million on him as announced by the US state department. Kumar reiterated India's stance on cross border terror saying, "Pakistan's sincerity to take action against terrorism will be judged based on their action against terrorists and groups. We hope that this time Saeed will be brought to justice". The MEA spokesperson also reacted to the tweet by US President Donald Trump on the arrest, "This tweet has to be seen in the context of global cooperation in the fight against terrorism," Kumar stated. Trump had tweeted that it was because of "great pressure" that has been "exerted over the last two years to find him" that led to Saeed's arrest. Saeed was arrested by Pakistan's Punjab government on Wednesday over terror financing charges and has been sent on 7-day judicial remand.

'Seen this drama,' says India on Hafiz Saeed's arrest by Pakistan

Equities ended a three-day winning streak on Thursday with across-the-board selling pressure during the last hour of trading.

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex closed 318 points down at 38,897 while the Nifty 50 lost 91 points to wind up the day at 11,597.

At the National Stock Exchange, all sectoral indices were in the red except for financial services. Nifty PSU bank dipped by 3.18 per cent, auto by 2.74 per cent, metal by 2.46 per cent and realty by 1.52 per cent.

Among stocks, Yes Bank dropped 12.7 per cent at Rs 85.90 per share after reporting 91 per cent drop in its net profit and bad loans worth Rs 6,230 crore during the first quarter of current fiscal.

ONGC was down by 4.4 per cent, Coal India by 4.3 per cent, Tata Motors by 4.1 per cent and Maruti by 3.3 per cent.

However, Wipro gained over 3 per cent. HDFC and Zee Entertainment too gained over 2 per cent each while Britannia and HDFC Bank showed marginal gains.

Meanwhile, Asian shares edged lower as Wall Street stocks dropped on signs that the US-China trade war could hurt corporate earnings.

Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump kept up the pressure on Beijing with a threat to put tariffs on another 325 billion dollars of Chinese goods.

The benchmark Nikkei shed 1.97 per cent and Chinese shares followed the suit with Shanghai Composite down 1.04 per cent.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng retreated 0.46 per cent and South Korea's market was off 0.3 per cent after the Bank of Korea unexpectedly cut its policy interest rate for the first time in three years.&nbsp; 
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Equities ended a three-day winning streak on Thursday with across-the-board selling pressure during the last hour of trading. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 318 points down at 38,897 while the Nifty 50 lost 91 points to wind up the day at 11,597.

Equities ended a three-day winning streak on Thursday with across-the-board selling pressure during the last hour of trading. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 318 points down at 38,897 while the Nifty 50 lost 91 points to wind up the day at 11,597. At the National Stock Exchange, all sectoral indices were in the red except for financial services. Nifty PSU bank dipped by 3.18 per cent, auto by 2.74 per cent, metal by 2.46 per cent and realty by 1.52 per cent. Among stocks, Yes Bank dropped 12.7 per cent at Rs 85.90 per share after reporting 91 per cent drop in its net profit and bad loans worth Rs 6,230 crore during the first quarter of current fiscal. ONGC was down by 4.4 per cent, Coal India by 4.3 per cent, Tata Motors by 4.1 per cent and Maruti by 3.3 per cent. However, Wipro gained over 3 per cent. HDFC and Zee Entertainment too gained over 2 per cent each while Britannia and HDFC Bank showed marginal gains. Meanwhile, Asian shares edged lower as Wall Street stocks dropped on signs that the US-China trade war could hurt corporate earnings. Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump kept up the pressure on Beijing with a threat to put tariffs on another 325 billion dollars of Chinese goods. The benchmark Nikkei shed 1.97 per cent and Chinese shares followed the suit with Shanghai Composite down 1.04 per cent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng retreated 0.46 per cent and South Korea's market was off 0.3 per cent after the Bank of Korea unexpectedly cut its policy interest rate for the first time in three years.

Sensex plunges 318 points on global worries, Yes Bank down 12.7%

Mumbai Crime Branch's Anti Extortion Cell (AEC) on Wednesday night arrested <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dawoods-safe-haven-declines-to-even-acknowledge-his-existence-which-is-a-real-and-present-danger-to-us-india-at-un-234487">Dawood Ibrahim</a>'s nephew Rizwan.&nbsp;

Rizwan is presently in police custody after being arrested last night while he was trying to leave the county. He is Dawood's younger brother Iqbal Kaskar's son.

Earlier on Monday, the AEC had arrested one Ahmad Raza Vadhariya, a close aide of gangster Fahim Machmach who is wanted in India and is accused in several high profile extortion cases.&nbsp;

Raza, who has links with Kaskar's son Rizwan, was apprehended at the Mumbai International Airport on his return from Dubai.&nbsp;

According to sources, Raza is very close to Shakeel and Fahim Machmach and allegedly used to handle their hawala business in Mumbai, Thane and Surat.&nbsp;

The crime branch sources revealed that they are looking for the people working for him at three major cities and are expecting to get a breakthrough from him.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in UN Security Council, Syed Akbaruddin, stated that a there has been a "mutation of Dawood Ibrahim’s criminal syndicate into a terrorist network known as the D-Company".

Akbaruddin further added that the illegitimate economic activities of this entity from a "safe haven" are known to the outside world, however, "for us, such activities as gold smuggling, counterfeit currency, arms and drug trafficking from a safe haven that declines to acknowledge even his existence, are a real and present danger," he noted.&nbsp;

Mumbai Crime Branch's Anti Extortion Cell (AEC) on Wednesday night arrested Dawood Ibrahim's nephew Rizwan. Rizwan is presently in police custody after being arrested last night while he was trying to leave the county.

Mumbai Crime Branch's Anti Extortion Cell (AEC) on Wednesday night arrested Dawood Ibrahim's nephew Rizwan. Rizwan is presently in police custody after being arrested last night while he was trying to leave the county. He is Dawood's younger brother Iqbal Kaskar's son. Earlier on Monday, the AEC had arrested one Ahmad Raza Vadhariya, a close aide of gangster Fahim Machmach who is wanted in India and is accused in several high profile extortion cases. Raza, who has links with Kaskar's son Rizwan, was apprehended at the Mumbai International Airport on his return from Dubai. According to sources, Raza is very close to Shakeel and Fahim Machmach and allegedly used to handle their hawala business in Mumbai, Thane and Surat. The crime branch sources revealed that they are looking for the people working for him at three major cities and are expecting to get a breakthrough from him. Earlier this month, India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in UN Security Council, Syed Akbaruddin, stated that a there has been a "mutation of Dawood Ibrahim’s criminal syndicate into a terrorist network known as the D-Company". Akbaruddin further added that the illegitimate economic activities of this entity from a "safe haven" are known to the outside world, however, "for us, such activities as gold smuggling, counterfeit currency, arms and drug trafficking from a safe haven that declines to acknowledge even his existence, are a real and present danger," he noted.

Mumbai: Crime Branch's Anti Extortion Cell arrests Dawood Ibrahim's nephew Rizwan, sends him to policy custody 

Delhi High Court on Thursday granted time to Robert Vadra to file a rejoinder on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) reply to the petition challenging the constitutional validity of certain sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

The plea filed by Robert Vadra and his close aide Manoj Arora had also sought quashing of the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), under which they have been charged.

A division bench of Justices Manmohan and Justice Sangeeta Dhingra Sehgal also dismissed as withdrawn, another plea by the petitioners seeking no coercive action against them as both have already been granted anticipatory bail by the trial court.

ED had filed its reply after the court sought its response on the plea.

The court has slated the next hearing in the case to August 21.

Senior advocate KTS Tulsi, who is from Congress, appeared for Vadra and Arora while senior lawyer Amit Mahajan and DP Singh represented the ED.

Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, who had earlier appeared for ED, had questioned the maintainability of the petition challenging the PMLA Sections saying that the matter concerned is already pending before the Supreme Court.

The pleas seeking quashing of the case against them is an abuse of the process of the law, Mehta had told the court.

Vadra is accused of money laundering in the purchase of a London-based property at 12, Bryanston Square allegedly worth 1.9 million pounds. \ 
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Delhi High Court on Thursday granted time to Robert Vadra to file a rejoinder on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) reply to the petition challenging the constitutional validity of certain sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Delhi High Court on Thursday granted time to Robert Vadra to file a rejoinder on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) reply to the petition challenging the constitutional validity of certain sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The plea filed by Robert Vadra and his close aide Manoj Arora had also sought quashing of the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), under which they have been charged. A division bench of Justices Manmohan and Justice Sangeeta Dhingra Sehgal also dismissed as withdrawn, another plea by the petitioners seeking no coercive action against them as both have already been granted anticipatory bail by the trial court. ED had filed its reply after the court sought its response on the plea. The court has slated the next hearing in the case to August 21. Senior advocate KTS Tulsi, who is from Congress, appeared for Vadra and Arora while senior lawyer Amit Mahajan and DP Singh represented the ED. Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, who had earlier appeared for ED, had questioned the maintainability of the petition challenging the PMLA Sections saying that the matter concerned is already pending before the Supreme Court. The pleas seeking quashing of the case against them is an abuse of the process of the law, Mehta had told the court. Vadra is accused of money laundering in the purchase of a London-based property at 12, Bryanston Square allegedly worth 1.9 million pounds. \

Delhi High Court grants time to Robert Vadra to file rejoinder in plea challenging PMLA sections

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-court-issues-arrest-warrants-against-former-prime-minister-abbasi--164959">Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi</a> has been arrested by Pakistan's corruption watchdog, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), news agency ANI reported citing Pak media.

Abbasi has been arrested in connection with an LNG (liquefied natural gas) scam, a report in Pak media stated. He is accused of swindling over 200 billion Pak Rupees.&nbsp;

According to reports, Abbasi was summoned by the NAB in the LNG case today but he did not appear, The Dawn reported.&nbsp;

He was arrested while on his way to a news conference in the eastern city of Lahore, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp; 
"They said they were from the NAB and took away Shahid Khaqan Abbasi with them," Ahsan Iqbal, a senior PML-N parliamentarian told a television station.

Abbasi served for less than a year following the resignation of former PM Nawaz Sharif in 2017.

Last year, the NAB ordered had an inquiry into both Abbasi and Sharif over a liquefied natural gas terminal project. Sharif is serving a seven-year sentence after being convicted in a separate corruption case.

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Last year in September, bailable arrest warrants were issued by a Pakistan court against Abbasi in a case seeking action against him for disclosing the minutes of a high-profile security meeting to his party leader Nawaz Sharif.

As per reports, Abbasi had chaired a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) in May last year to discuss an interview of former PM Nawaz Sharif with a correspondent of the Dawn newspaper, and later he shared its details with the media.

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has been arrested by Pakistan's corruption watchdog, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), news agency ANI reported citing Pak media.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has been arrested by Pakistan's corruption watchdog, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), news agency ANI reported citing Pak media. Abbasi has been arrested in connection with an LNG (liquefied natural gas) scam, a report in Pak media stated. He is accused of swindling over 200 billion Pak Rupees. According to reports, Abbasi was summoned by the NAB in the LNG case today but he did not appear, The Dawn reported. He was arrested while on his way to a news conference in the eastern city of Lahore, news agency Reuters reported. "They said they were from the NAB and took away Shahid Khaqan Abbasi with them," Ahsan Iqbal, a senior PML-N parliamentarian told a television station. Abbasi served for less than a year following the resignation of former PM Nawaz Sharif in 2017. Last year, the NAB ordered had an inquiry into both Abbasi and Sharif over a liquefied natural gas terminal project. Sharif is serving a seven-year sentence after being convicted in a separate corruption case. Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has been arrested by National Accountability Bureau (NAB): Pakistan Media (File pic) pic.twitter.com/sgLIhTBTV9 — ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2019 × Last year in September, bailable arrest warrants were issued by a Pakistan court against Abbasi in a case seeking action against him for disclosing the minutes of a high-profile security meeting to his party leader Nawaz Sharif. As per reports, Abbasi had chaired a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) in May last year to discuss an interview of former PM Nawaz Sharif with a correspondent of the Dawn newspaper, and later he shared its details with the media. (With inputs from agencies)

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrested in LNG scam 

Fire swept through <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-feared-dead-in-fire-at-japan-animation-studio-236791">an animation studio in Japan</a> on Thursday and 23 people were feared killed and scores injured, with the cause suspected to have been arson after a man was seen shouting "die" as he doused the building with petrol.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the fire in the city of Kyoto - the latest grisly killing in a country known for its low crime rates - "too appalling for words" on Twitter and offered condolences to the victims.

Police had taken a 41-year-old man into custody who had shouted "die" as he poured what appeared to be petrol around the three-story Kyoto Animation building shortly after 10 a.m. (0100 GMT), public broadcaster NHK reported.

Thirteen people were confirmed dead and at least 10 more had no vital signs after they were found in the studio, an official for the Kyoto City Fire Department said.

White and black smoke billowed from the windows of the building, television footage showed.

"I heard the sound of fire engines and stepped outside my house, and saw big flames spewing out of the building," NHK quoted a 16-year-old boy as saying.

"Fire department officials were trying to rescue the injured in a nearby park but it seemed like there weren't enough of them," he said.

Popular series

The studio produces popular series such as the "Sound! Euphonium". It's "Free! Road to the World - The Dream" movie is due for release this month.

The 10 people without vital sounds were found in the studio, some on the third floor and others in a staircase leading up to the roof, the fire official said.

Another 36 were injured, 10 of them seriously, the official said.

The suspected arsonist was injured and was being treated in hospital, so police could not question him, NHK said.

Kyoto police declined to comment.

Violent crime is relatively rare in Japan but occasional high-profile incidents have shocked the country.

Less than two months ago, a knife-wielding man slashed at a group of schoolgirls at a bus stop in Kawasaki, a city just south of Tokyo, killing one girl and the father of another, while injuring more than a dozen children.

In 2016, a man armed with a knife broke into a facility for the disabled in a small town near Tokyo and killed 19 patients.

Fire swept through an animation studio in Japan on Thursday and 23 people were feared killed and scores injured, with the cause suspected to have been arson after a man was seen shouting "die" as he doused the building with petrol.

Fire swept through an animation studio in Japan on Thursday and 23 people were feared killed and scores injured, with the cause suspected to have been arson after a man was seen shouting "die" as he doused the building with petrol. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the fire in the city of Kyoto - the latest grisly killing in a country known for its low crime rates - "too appalling for words" on Twitter and offered condolences to the victims. Police had taken a 41-year-old man into custody who had shouted "die" as he poured what appeared to be petrol around the three-story Kyoto Animation building shortly after 10 a.m. (0100 GMT), public broadcaster NHK reported. Thirteen people were confirmed dead and at least 10 more had no vital signs after they were found in the studio, an official for the Kyoto City Fire Department said. White and black smoke billowed from the windows of the building, television footage showed. "I heard the sound of fire engines and stepped outside my house, and saw big flames spewing out of the building," NHK quoted a 16-year-old boy as saying. "Fire department officials were trying to rescue the injured in a nearby park but it seemed like there weren't enough of them," he said. Popular series The studio produces popular series such as the "Sound! Euphonium". It's "Free! Road to the World - The Dream" movie is due for release this month. The 10 people without vital sounds were found in the studio, some on the third floor and others in a staircase leading up to the roof, the fire official said. Another 36 were injured, 10 of them seriously, the official said. The suspected arsonist was injured and was being treated in hospital, so police could not question him, NHK said. Kyoto police declined to comment. Violent crime is relatively rare in Japan but occasional high-profile incidents have shocked the country. Less than two months ago, a knife-wielding man slashed at a group of schoolgirls at a bus stop in Kawasaki, a city just south of Tokyo, killing one girl and the father of another, while injuring more than a dozen children. In 2016, a man armed with a knife broke into a facility for the disabled in a small town near Tokyo and killed 19 patients.

Arson suspected as fire engulfs Japanese studio; at least 23 feared dead

The International Monetary Fund has lashed out at ruling Imran Khan-led <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-hasnt-acknowledged-presence-of-indian-prisoners-of-war-defence-personnel-in-its-custody-government-in-lok-sabha-234803">Pakistan</a> Tehreek-i-Insaf for not adopting adequate policies to address the economic crisis in the country.

The IMF blamed the current PTI government for delayed and yet unsatisfactory policy action for correction.

Hence despite some exchange rate depreciation and significant monetary policy tightening, sizeable foreign exchange interventions continued through April 2019, reported Dawn.

"Similarly, fiscal slippages in the first half of the fiscal year have been significant despite the adoption of two budget amendments. Finally, increases in power and gas tariffs have not been sufficient to stem the accumulation of quasi-fiscal losses," the IMF noted.

IMF made these remarks in its staff report on $6 billion bailouts to Pakistan approved by its executive board earlier this week.

The agency held the PML-N government responsible for unbalanced policies and unfinished reforms.

"Misaligned economic policies, including large fiscal deficits, loose monetary policy, and defence of an overvalued exchange rate, fuelled consumption and short-term growth in recent years, but steadily eroded macroeconomic buffers, increased external and public debt, and depleted international reserves," it said.

IMF also pointed out that dull progress in structural progress continued to hamper investment and allowed "inefficient state-owned entities (SOEs) to linger and a large informal economy to expand".

The three-year bailout package was approved by the IMF's Executive Board last week."IMF Executive Board approved today a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imf-approves-6-billion-loan-for-pakistan-to-right-the-nations-economy-232863">three-year $6 billion loan</a> to support Pakistan's economic plan, which aims to return sustainable growth to the country's economy and improve the standards of living," Gerry Rice, the IMF's spokesperson had confirmed the news on Twitter on July 3.

The Asian Development Bank has also announced plans to lend $10 billion to Pakistan for various development projects over the next five years.&nbsp;

The International Monetary Fund has lashed out at ruling Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf for not adopting adequate policies to address the economic crisis in the country.

The International Monetary Fund has lashed out at ruling Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf for not adopting adequate policies to address the economic crisis in the country. The IMF blamed the current PTI government for delayed and yet unsatisfactory policy action for correction. Hence despite some exchange rate depreciation and significant monetary policy tightening, sizeable foreign exchange interventions continued through April 2019, reported Dawn. "Similarly, fiscal slippages in the first half of the fiscal year have been significant despite the adoption of two budget amendments. Finally, increases in power and gas tariffs have not been sufficient to stem the accumulation of quasi-fiscal losses," the IMF noted. IMF made these remarks in its staff report on $6 billion bailouts to Pakistan approved by its executive board earlier this week. The agency held the PML-N government responsible for unbalanced policies and unfinished reforms. "Misaligned economic policies, including large fiscal deficits, loose monetary policy, and defence of an overvalued exchange rate, fuelled consumption and short-term growth in recent years, but steadily eroded macroeconomic buffers, increased external and public debt, and depleted international reserves," it said. IMF also pointed out that dull progress in structural progress continued to hamper investment and allowed "inefficient state-owned entities (SOEs) to linger and a large informal economy to expand". The three-year bailout package was approved by the IMF's Executive Board last week."IMF Executive Board approved today a three-year $6 billion loan to support Pakistan's economic plan, which aims to return sustainable growth to the country's economy and improve the standards of living," Gerry Rice, the IMF's spokesperson had confirmed the news on Twitter on July 3. The Asian Development Bank has also announced plans to lend $10 billion to Pakistan for various development projects over the next five years.

International Monetary Fund blames PTI, PLM-N for Pakistan's economic crisis

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