Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) DIG Tarun Gauba, who was investigating the case of the agency's former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/high-court-grants-4-more-months-time-to-cbi-to-complete-probe-in-asthana-bribery-case-223049">Special Director Rakesh Asthana</a>, was on Thursday prematurely repatriated to his state cadre in Uttar Pradesh.

The decision was conveyed through an order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions.

"Approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) is hereby conveyed for premature repatriation of Tarun Gauba, IPS (UP 2001), DIG, CBI to his State Cadre," the notice read.

Nitin Wakankar, Chief Information Officer of CBI said, "Tarun Gauba's tenure in CBI was up to October 2019, and he has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship beginning in August in the US."

He added, "As Tarun Gauba could not have remained in CBI beyond his 7-year tenure ending in October, on his personal request, he has been repatriated to his parent cadre, from where he will proceed on the scholarship."&nbsp;

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) DIG Tarun Gauba, who was investigating the case of the agency's former Special Director Rakesh Asthana, was on Thursday prematurely repatriated to his state cadre in Uttar Pradesh.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) DIG Tarun Gauba, who was investigating the case of the agency's former Special Director Rakesh Asthana, was on Thursday prematurely repatriated to his state cadre in Uttar Pradesh. The decision was conveyed through an order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions. "Approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) is hereby conveyed for premature repatriation of Tarun Gauba, IPS (UP 2001), DIG, CBI to his State Cadre," the notice read. Nitin Wakankar, Chief Information Officer of CBI said, "Tarun Gauba's tenure in CBI was up to October 2019, and he has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship beginning in August in the US." He added, "As Tarun Gauba could not have remained in CBI beyond his 7-year tenure ending in October, on his personal request, he has been repatriated to his parent cadre, from where he will proceed on the scholarship."

CBI officer probing Rakesh Asthana case prematurely repatriated to state cadre

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered two separate FIRs related to an alleged case of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/illegal-mining-central-bureau-of-investigation-raids-at-bulandshahr-district-magistrates-residence-234595">illegal sand mining in Uttar Pradesh</a>.

One FIR has been registered against Abhay, the former District Magistrate of Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh), and former mining minister Gayatri Prasad Prajapati, among others.

Another FIR has been registered against Vivek, former District Magistrate, Deoria (Uttar Pradesh) and eight others including the former Additional District Magistrate, Deoria (UP) and three public servants.

The CBI had on Wednesday conducted raids at multiple locations across the state in connection with the cases, according to sources.

Raids were conducted at 12 locations, including Bulandshahr, Lucknow, Fatehpur, Azamgarh, Allahabad, Noida, Gorakhpur and Deoria.

The agency recovered cash worth Rs 47 lakh from the residence of Bulandshahr District Magistrate Abhay Kumar Singh, Rs 10 lakh from Chief Development Officer Devi Sharan Upadhyay's residence and some documents related to properties from the premises of Director of Training and Employment, Vivek.

Even though there was no official comment on the raid, CBI sources said a huge amount of cash was recovered by the agency from Abhay's residence.

The search went on for over two hours, sources said, adding that a machine to count notes was taken inside Abhay's house by the CBI officials.

In the illegal mining scam, CBI had filed an FIR earlier this year, in which names of several bureaucrats and politicians had come up.

According to sources, when the purported scam took place, Abhay was the District Magistrate at Fatehpur district and Upadhyay and Vivek were the Additional District Magistrate and District Magistrate of Deoria city in Uttar Pradesh, respectively.&nbsp;

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered two separate FIRs related to an alleged case of illegal sand mining in Uttar Pradesh. One FIR has been registered against Abhay, the former District Magistrate of Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh), and former mining minister Gayatri Prasad Prajapati, among others.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered two separate FIRs related to an alleged case of illegal sand mining in Uttar Pradesh. One FIR has been registered against Abhay, the former District Magistrate of Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh), and former mining minister Gayatri Prasad Prajapati, among others. Another FIR has been registered against Vivek, former District Magistrate, Deoria (Uttar Pradesh) and eight others including the former Additional District Magistrate, Deoria (UP) and three public servants. The CBI had on Wednesday conducted raids at multiple locations across the state in connection with the cases, according to sources. Raids were conducted at 12 locations, including Bulandshahr, Lucknow, Fatehpur, Azamgarh, Allahabad, Noida, Gorakhpur and Deoria. The agency recovered cash worth Rs 47 lakh from the residence of Bulandshahr District Magistrate Abhay Kumar Singh, Rs 10 lakh from Chief Development Officer Devi Sharan Upadhyay's residence and some documents related to properties from the premises of Director of Training and Employment, Vivek. Even though there was no official comment on the raid, CBI sources said a huge amount of cash was recovered by the agency from Abhay's residence. The search went on for over two hours, sources said, adding that a machine to count notes was taken inside Abhay's house by the CBI officials. In the illegal mining scam, CBI had filed an FIR earlier this year, in which names of several bureaucrats and politicians had come up. According to sources, when the purported scam took place, Abhay was the District Magistrate at Fatehpur district and Upadhyay and Vivek were the Additional District Magistrate and District Magistrate of Deoria city in Uttar Pradesh, respectively.

Central Bureau of Investigation registers two separate FIRs in illegal sand mining case

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-court-allows-nawaz-sharifs-personal-physician-to-visit-him-in-jail-234746">Pakistan</a> has not acknowledged the presence of any missing Indian defence personnel or Prisoners of War (PoWs) in its custody so far, despite consistent efforts from India to ensure their release and repatriation from the neighbouring country, the government said on Wednesday.

In a written reply in Lok Sabha to a question on the number of Indian PoWs during the Indo-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971, the government said that as per available information, around 83 missing Indian defence personnel, including PoWs, are believed to be in Pakistan's custody.

"Besides, as per available information, there are 64 Indian and believed-to-be Indian civilian prisoners and 209 Indian and believed-to-be Indian fishermen in Pakistan's custody. Pakistan has, on 1 July 2019, acknowledged the custody of 52 civilian prisoners and 209 fishermen," Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said.

He also said that the government has secured the release and repatriation of 2,110 Indian prisoners, including fishermen, from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-to-receive-first-trench-of-international-monetary-fund-bailout-package-234462">Pakistan</a>'s custody since 2014.

Watch: Is Pakistan no country for free press?

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"This includes release and repatriation of 362 Indian prisoners, including fishermen, this year, so far," the Union Minister stated.

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In October 2017, the then External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had suggested to the High Commissioner of Pakistan that the two sides could work to resolve humanitarian issues related to elderly, women and mentally unsound prisoners in each other's custody and consider their early release and repatriation.

"It was, inter alia, proposed to revive the mechanism of Joint Judicial Committee and that a team of Indian medical experts could be allowed to visit the mentally unsound prisoners with a view to facilitate their nationality verification and subsequent repatriation. Pakistan responded positively on March 7, 2018," Muraleedharan said.

He informed the House that although New Delhi has already shared the details of the medical experts'&nbsp;team and the re-constituted Joint Judicial Committee with Pakistan with the request to organise their visit, Islamabad has not responded so far.

Replying to a question on MEA officials facing corruption charges, Muraleedharan informed the House that 24 officials in the ministry including its missions/posts abroad are currently facing disciplinary proceedings, including one staff on contract at the local level.

"As the officials of the Ministry of External Affairs represent the country abroad, the Ministry attaches utmost importance to probity and follows the policy of zero tolerance towards cases involving corruption and violation of conduct rules of the government," he said.

The minister said that investigations are carried on priority and a suitable penalty is imposed if the charges are proved."Ministry also strictly enforces preventive vigilance by way of issuing and reiterating extant rules and guidelines, conducting periodic inspections in missions/posts abroad and extending full cooperation to investigating agencies as and when required," Muraleedharan stated.

Pakistan has not acknowledged the presence of any missing Indian defence personnel or Prisoners of War (PoWs) in its custody so far, despite consistent efforts from India to ensure their release and repatriation from the neighbouring country, the government said on Wednesday.

Pakistan has not acknowledged the presence of any missing Indian defence personnel or Prisoners of War (PoWs) in its custody so far, despite consistent efforts from India to ensure their release and repatriation from the neighbouring country, the government said on Wednesday. In a written reply in Lok Sabha to a question on the number of Indian PoWs during the Indo-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971, the government said that as per available information, around 83 missing Indian defence personnel, including PoWs, are believed to be in Pakistan's custody. "Besides, as per available information, there are 64 Indian and believed-to-be Indian civilian prisoners and 209 Indian and believed-to-be Indian fishermen in Pakistan's custody. Pakistan has, on 1 July 2019, acknowledged the custody of 52 civilian prisoners and 209 fishermen," Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said. He also said that the government has secured the release and repatriation of 2,110 Indian prisoners, including fishermen, from Pakistan's custody since 2014. Watch: Is Pakistan no country for free press? "This includes release and repatriation of 362 Indian prisoners, including fishermen, this year, so far," the Union Minister stated. MoS MEA, V Muraleedharan's reply in Lok Sabha to a question on 'number of Indian Prisoners of War (PoW) taken during Indo-Pak wars of 1965 & 1971, who are still imprisoned in Pakistan': 83 missing Indian defence personnel, including PoW, are believed to be in Pakistan’s custody. https://t.co/qeCPidaeda — ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2019 × In October 2017, the then External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had suggested to the High Commissioner of Pakistan that the two sides could work to resolve humanitarian issues related to elderly, women and mentally unsound prisoners in each other's custody and consider their early release and repatriation. "It was, inter alia, proposed to revive the mechanism of Joint Judicial Committee and that a team of Indian medical experts could be allowed to visit the mentally unsound prisoners with a view to facilitate their nationality verification and subsequent repatriation. Pakistan responded positively on March 7, 2018," Muraleedharan said. He informed the House that although New Delhi has already shared the details of the medical experts' team and the re-constituted Joint Judicial Committee with Pakistan with the request to organise their visit, Islamabad has not responded so far. Replying to a question on MEA officials facing corruption charges, Muraleedharan informed the House that 24 officials in the ministry including its missions/posts abroad are currently facing disciplinary proceedings, including one staff on contract at the local level. "As the officials of the Ministry of External Affairs represent the country abroad, the Ministry attaches utmost importance to probity and follows the policy of zero tolerance towards cases involving corruption and violation of conduct rules of the government," he said. The minister said that investigations are carried on priority and a suitable penalty is imposed if the charges are proved."Ministry also strictly enforces preventive vigilance by way of issuing and reiterating extant rules and guidelines, conducting periodic inspections in missions/posts abroad and extending full cooperation to investigating agencies as and when required," Muraleedharan stated.

Pakistan hasn't acknowledged presence of Indian war prisoners, defence personnel in its custody: Government in Lok Sabha

Pakistan: No country for free press?

Amid the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-crisis-rebel-legislators-knock-supreme-courts-door-234523">political upheaval in Karnataka</a>, a meeting of the state Cabinet will be held on Thursday at Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru.

According to the Chief Minister's Office, the Cabinet meeting will have all the ministers as they have only submitted their resignations to their party presidents, not to Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.

The meeting comes a day after Karnataka Water Minister DK Shivakumar, who went to Mumbai to meet the rebel MLAs staying at a hotel there, was detained by Mumbai Police and not allowed to meet the rebel MLAs.

Shivakumar, who returned to Bengaluru late on Wednesday, said it was a "matter of shame" that he was "forcefully deported" back to Bengaluru.

"Mumbai is known for its hospitality. I had booked a room there and was on an official visit to meet my friends and colleagues, but BJP and officials misused their authority. It's a matter of shame," Shivakumar told ANI.

Soon after Shivakumar, rebel Karnataka Congress MLA ST Somashekar also returned to Bengaluru from Mumbai. Somashekhar, who is the Chairman of Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), is expected to attend a meeting of the BDA scheduled to take place later today.

"I have come back. I will be here in Bengaluru; I am not going back to Mumbai. I have resigned, (but) I am in Congress party," Somashekar told ANI after returning to Bengaluru.

Somashekar, along with nine other MLAs of Congress and JDS, was staying at the Renaissance - Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel.

Shivakumar had reached the hotel in Mumbai on Wednesday morning to pacify the rebel MLAs.

He was, however, forced to sit outside the hotel after being denied entry.

Later, Mumbai Police detained Shivakumar, Milind Deora and other Congressmen and kept them at Kalinga University rest house.

The 13-month old Congress-JD(S) government slumped into crisis following the resignation of 10 MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly last week. Congress'&nbsp;Roshan Baig and independent H Nagesh have also deserted the HD Kumaraswamy government.

The Congress has been accusing the BJP of conspiring to topple the coalition government in Karnataka.

The ruling alliance is making all efforts to protect its government which seems to have fallen short of a majority.

The state Assembly has 225 members, including one nominated MLA. The halfway mark in the 225-member Assembly is 113.&nbsp;

Amid the political upheaval in Karnataka, a meeting of the state Cabinet will be held on Thursday at Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru. According to the Chief Minister's Office, the Cabinet meeting will have all the ministers as they have only submitted their resignations to their party presidents, not to Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.

Amid the political upheaval in Karnataka, a meeting of the state Cabinet will be held on Thursday at Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru. According to the Chief Minister's Office, the Cabinet meeting will have all the ministers as they have only submitted their resignations to their party presidents, not to Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy. The meeting comes a day after Karnataka Water Minister DK Shivakumar, who went to Mumbai to meet the rebel MLAs staying at a hotel there, was detained by Mumbai Police and not allowed to meet the rebel MLAs. Shivakumar, who returned to Bengaluru late on Wednesday, said it was a "matter of shame" that he was "forcefully deported" back to Bengaluru. "Mumbai is known for its hospitality. I had booked a room there and was on an official visit to meet my friends and colleagues, but BJP and officials misused their authority. It's a matter of shame," Shivakumar told ANI. Soon after Shivakumar, rebel Karnataka Congress MLA ST Somashekar also returned to Bengaluru from Mumbai. Somashekhar, who is the Chairman of Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), is expected to attend a meeting of the BDA scheduled to take place later today. "I have come back. I will be here in Bengaluru; I am not going back to Mumbai. I have resigned, (but) I am in Congress party," Somashekar told ANI after returning to Bengaluru. Somashekar, along with nine other MLAs of Congress and JDS, was staying at the Renaissance - Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel. Shivakumar had reached the hotel in Mumbai on Wednesday morning to pacify the rebel MLAs. He was, however, forced to sit outside the hotel after being denied entry. Later, Mumbai Police detained Shivakumar, Milind Deora and other Congressmen and kept them at Kalinga University rest house. The 13-month old Congress-JD(S) government slumped into crisis following the resignation of 10 MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly last week. Congress' Roshan Baig and independent H Nagesh have also deserted the HD Kumaraswamy government. The Congress has been accusing the BJP of conspiring to topple the coalition government in Karnataka. The ruling alliance is making all efforts to protect its government which seems to have fallen short of a majority. The state Assembly has 225 members, including one nominated MLA. The halfway mark in the 225-member Assembly is 113.

Amidst crisis, Kumaraswamy to chair cabinet meeting today

Congress party national media coordinator Rachit Seth on Thursday resigned from the post stating that there is no "meaning for me to continue on this post," after Rahul Gandhi's resignation.&nbsp;

Some of the biggest and most prominent party leaders called it quits from their currently held posts after Rahul Gandhi, a week back, took to microblogging site Twitter and posted a long letter confirming his resignation as the party president.&nbsp;

Congress leader and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jyotiraditya-scindia-resigns-as-congress-general-secretary-233778">former Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia</a> on Sunday announced to resign from the post of party general secretary.

"Accepting the people's verdict and taking accountability, I had submitted my resignation as General Secretary of AICC to Shri @RahulGandhi. I thank him for entrusting me with this responsibility and for giving me the opportunity to serve our party," Scindia tweeted from his official Twitter account.

Mumbai Congress president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-congress-president-milind-deora-resigns-says-looking-forward-to-play-national-role-to-help-stabilise-party-233767">Milind Deora</a> also tendered his resignation from the post the same day. He said that he is looking forward to playing a role at the "national level to stabilise the party".

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The resignations come at a time when the party leaders from several states are offering their resignation as an expression of solidarity with Rahul Gandhi.

Meanwhile, the 13-month old Congress-JD(S) government slumped into crisis following the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/meet-karnataka-assembly-speaker-at-6pm-today-supreme-court-directs-rebel-karnataka-mlas-234874">resignation of 10 MLAs</a> from the membership of the state Assembly last week.

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed the rebel Congress-JDS MLAs of Karnataka to meet state Assembly Speaker in the evening today and serve their resignation if "they wish to do so".

Congress party national media coordinator Rachit Seth on Thursday resigned from the post stating that there is no "meaning for me to continue on this post," after Rahul Gandhi's resignation.

Congress party national media coordinator Rachit Seth on Thursday resigned from the post stating that there is no "meaning for me to continue on this post," after Rahul Gandhi's resignation. Some of the biggest and most prominent party leaders called it quits from their currently held posts after Rahul Gandhi, a week back, took to microblogging site Twitter and posted a long letter confirming his resignation as the party president. Congress leader and former Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday announced to resign from the post of party general secretary. "Accepting the people's verdict and taking accountability, I had submitted my resignation as General Secretary of AICC to Shri @RahulGandhi. I thank him for entrusting me with this responsibility and for giving me the opportunity to serve our party," Scindia tweeted from his official Twitter account. Mumbai Congress president Milind Deora also tendered his resignation from the post the same day. He said that he is looking forward to playing a role at the "national level to stabilise the party". Delhi: Rachit Seth tenders his resignation from the post of National Media Coordinator of Congress party. He writes, 'After Rahul Gandhi's resignation as Congress President, there is no meaning for me to continue on this post.' pic.twitter.com/2vXiGcdJTM — ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2019 × The resignations come at a time when the party leaders from several states are offering their resignation as an expression of solidarity with Rahul Gandhi. Meanwhile, the 13-month old Congress-JD(S) government slumped into crisis following the resignation of 10 MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly last week. The Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed the rebel Congress-JDS MLAs of Karnataka to meet state Assembly Speaker in the evening today and serve their resignation if "they wish to do so".

Congress national media coordinator Rachit Seth steps down, says 'no meaning for me to continue after Rahul Gandhi's resignation'

The Madras High Court has ruled that although there is unemployment, candidates with Higher Educational Qualification than the basic, stipulated qualification for a particular job cannot demand their right to be offered the job.&nbsp;

In 2013, Lakshmi Prabha had applied for the job of a train operator in Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). The basic qualification for the job was a diploma whereas this candidate had completed her BE degree. On the grounds that she was overqualified, the CMRL had rejected her application in July 2013. Lakshmi Prabha approached the Court over the issue.&nbsp;

The case came for hearing before Justice Vaidyanathan wherein it was ruled that despite the prevalent widespread unemployment, the petitioner claiming that her rights were infringed upon by CMRL cannot be accepted.

CMRL representatives also said that the existing employees who are overqualified could be dismissed.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/sewer-deaths-are-unacceptable-167757">Also read:&nbsp;Sewer deaths are unacceptable</a>

In a different case, the High Court reiterated that overqualified candidates cannot be appointed to menial government jobs and directed the Tamil Nadu government to prescribe maximum qualification for Group III and IV services. The court had rejected the candidate, who was a BE Graduate, to the post of an assistant.&nbsp;

In February this year, a big furore was created when the list and details of those who applied for the posts of sanitary workers Tamil Nadu came out.&nbsp;

It was learnt that few people with professional qualifications such as M.Tech, B.Tech and MBA, were in the race to bag the work of sweepers and sanitary workers in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretariat. Many were graduates and post-graduates.

Diploma holders too were battling it out for the posts of sweepers (10 vacancies) and sanitary workers (4 vacancies).

Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretariat had sought applications for these jobs on September 26, 2018. The only requirement for the job was to be able-bodied and the minimum age limit of 18 years while the maximum age-limit differed.

The Madras High Court has ruled that although there is unemployment, candidates with Higher Educational Qualification than the basic, stipulated qualification for a particular job cannot demand their right to be offered the job.

The Madras High Court has ruled that although there is unemployment, candidates with Higher Educational Qualification than the basic, stipulated qualification for a particular job cannot demand their right to be offered the job. In 2013, Lakshmi Prabha had applied for the job of a train operator in Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). The basic qualification for the job was a diploma whereas this candidate had completed her BE degree. On the grounds that she was overqualified, the CMRL had rejected her application in July 2013. Lakshmi Prabha approached the Court over the issue. The case came for hearing before Justice Vaidyanathan wherein it was ruled that despite the prevalent widespread unemployment, the petitioner claiming that her rights were infringed upon by CMRL cannot be accepted. CMRL representatives also said that the existing employees who are overqualified could be dismissed. Also read: Sewer deaths are unacceptable In a different case, the High Court reiterated that overqualified candidates cannot be appointed to menial government jobs and directed the Tamil Nadu government to prescribe maximum qualification for Group III and IV services. The court had rejected the candidate, who was a BE Graduate, to the post of an assistant. In February this year, a big furore was created when the list and details of those who applied for the posts of sanitary workers Tamil Nadu came out. It was learnt that few people with professional qualifications such as M.Tech, B.Tech and MBA, were in the race to bag the work of sweepers and sanitary workers in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretariat. Many were graduates and post-graduates. Diploma holders too were battling it out for the posts of sweepers (10 vacancies) and sanitary workers (4 vacancies). Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretariat had sought applications for these jobs on September 26, 2018. The only requirement for the job was to be able-bodied and the minimum age limit of 18 years while the maximum age-limit differed.

Overqualified candidates can’t be appointed to menial jobs: Madras High Court

India, in its continued support to Rohingya refugees, has handed over 250 pre-fabricated houses to the government of Myanmar. These houses are for the displaced Rohingya refugees who have returned from Bangladesh.

Indian envoy to Myanmar Saurabh Kumar handed over the documents related to the houses to joint-chairman of Returnee Resettlement Work Committee U Aung Kyaw Zan at a ceremony in Maung Daw of Myanmar's Rakhine State.&nbsp;

These pre-fabricated houses will be in northern Rakhine and the break up is 148 units in Shwe Zar, 60 units in Kyein Chaung Taung and 42 units in Nant Thar Taung.

Under the Indian government's project - Rakhine State Development Programme (RSDP) - 25 million dollars will be allocated for a period of five years. Both India and Myanmar signed an MoU for the programme in December 2017 which aims to contribute to the development of the Rakhine region.

The construction of 250 houses was the first initiative under the RSDP. Another 22 proposals include solar power related projects, construction-related projects and agriculture mechanization projects which are under consideration.

In June 2019, India handed over 40 computers to local Rakhine government that are being used in Sittwe Computer University. As many as 15 tractors and crawlers for the farm sector were also given. In addition to this, New Delhi has provided medical equipment at Sittwe General Hospital in Rakhine. Sittwe is a port city in Myanmar which is being connected with India and gives a fillip to the economic growth in the region.

India's support to Rohingyas comes even as it supports Dhaka under 'Operation Insaniyat' to deal with the massive influx of refugees.

India, in its continued support to Rohingya refugees, has handed over 250 pre-fabricated houses to the government of Myanmar. These houses are for the displaced Rohingya refugees who have returned from Bangladesh.

India, in its continued support to Rohingya refugees, has handed over 250 pre-fabricated houses to the government of Myanmar. These houses are for the displaced Rohingya refugees who have returned from Bangladesh. Indian envoy to Myanmar Saurabh Kumar handed over the documents related to the houses to joint-chairman of Returnee Resettlement Work Committee U Aung Kyaw Zan at a ceremony in Maung Daw of Myanmar's Rakhine State. These pre-fabricated houses will be in northern Rakhine and the break up is 148 units in Shwe Zar, 60 units in Kyein Chaung Taung and 42 units in Nant Thar Taung. Under the Indian government's project - Rakhine State Development Programme (RSDP) - 25 million dollars will be allocated for a period of five years. Both India and Myanmar signed an MoU for the programme in December 2017 which aims to contribute to the development of the Rakhine region. The construction of 250 houses was the first initiative under the RSDP. Another 22 proposals include solar power related projects, construction-related projects and agriculture mechanization projects which are under consideration. In June 2019, India handed over 40 computers to local Rakhine government that are being used in Sittwe Computer University. As many as 15 tractors and crawlers for the farm sector were also given. In addition to this, New Delhi has provided medical equipment at Sittwe General Hospital in Rakhine. Sittwe is a port city in Myanmar which is being connected with India and gives a fillip to the economic growth in the region. India's support to Rohingyas comes even as it supports Dhaka under 'Operation Insaniyat' to deal with the massive influx of refugees.

India continues its help to Rohingya refugees; provides houses in Myanmar 

In a move that may spell good news for thousands of highly-skilled Indian IT professionals, the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would shorten the waiting period for high-skilled nationals of other countries to obtain a Green Card and work permanently in the United States.&nbsp;

The bill, when passed by the Senate and signed by President Trump, will come into force as law and will lift the seven per cent country-cap on issuing Green Cards.

The move will benefit highly-skilled Indian professionals who eye to obtain US citizenship and work there permanently.&nbsp;

This comes just over a fortnight after the Trump administration said it has no plans to cap <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-has-no-plans-to-cap-h-1b-work-visa-program-state-department-229065">H-1B work visas</a> for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

"The Trump Administration has no plans to place caps on H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally," a State Department spokeswoman said in a statement in response to the Reuters article.

While an administration's "Buy American Hire American" executive order calls for a broad review of US worker visa programmes, including the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-says-h-1b-visas-and-data-localisation-not-linked-229093">H-1B program</a>, it was not targeted at a specific country, the spokeswoman said.

Every year, the US issues around 85,000 H-1B work visas without any country-specific limit. As per the estimates, a whopping 70 per cent of those go to Indians, reports Reuters.&nbsp;

In a move that may spell good news for thousands of highly-skilled Indian IT professionals, the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would shorten the waiting period for high-skilled nationals of other countries to obtain a Green Card and work permanently in the United States.

In a move that may spell good news for thousands of highly-skilled Indian IT professionals, the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would shorten the waiting period for high-skilled nationals of other countries to obtain a Green Card and work permanently in the United States. The bill, when passed by the Senate and signed by President Trump, will come into force as law and will lift the seven per cent country-cap on issuing Green Cards. The move will benefit highly-skilled Indian professionals who eye to obtain US citizenship and work there permanently. This comes just over a fortnight after the Trump administration said it has no plans to cap H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, news agency Reuters reported. "The Trump Administration has no plans to place caps on H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally," a State Department spokeswoman said in a statement in response to the Reuters article. While an administration's "Buy American Hire American" executive order calls for a broad review of US worker visa programmes, including the H-1B program, it was not targeted at a specific country, the spokeswoman said. Every year, the US issues around 85,000 H-1B work visas without any country-specific limit. As per the estimates, a whopping 70 per cent of those go to Indians, reports Reuters.

US House of Representatives passes bill aimed at removing 7% country cap on Green Card, Indian H-1B visa holders to benefit

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached the property belonging to Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi here for allegedly supporting terror activities.

According to the officials, there is no search being carried out.

The chief investigating officer "has reason to believe that property specified in the schedule noted hereunder represents proceeds of terrorism and has been used for the furtherance of terrorist activities of a proscribed terrorist organisation," the NIA letter reads.

It further says, "Therefore, in the exercise of the powers granted under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, I hereby order the attachment of the property specified in the Schedule hereunder as proceeds of terrorism. It is further directed to all concerned not to the prior permission of the undersigned."

Vikas Katheria, Superintendent of Police, National Investigation Agency, is the Chief Investigating Officer of the case.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in March had also attached the properties of Kashmiri Separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in Srinagar for his alleged involvement in terror funding.

According to ED, Shah was involved in illicit activities along with Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad's hawala operator Mohd Aslam Wani.

Shah has confessed during interrogation that he has no source of income.

Wani and Shah were arrested by the ED in 2017 in connection with money laundering.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached the property belonging to Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi here for allegedly supporting terror activities.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached the property belonging to Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi here for allegedly supporting terror activities. According to the officials, there is no search being carried out. The chief investigating officer "has reason to believe that property specified in the schedule noted hereunder represents proceeds of terrorism and has been used for the furtherance of terrorist activities of a proscribed terrorist organisation," the NIA letter reads. It further says, "Therefore, in the exercise of the powers granted under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, I hereby order the attachment of the property specified in the Schedule hereunder as proceeds of terrorism. It is further directed to all concerned not to the prior permission of the undersigned." Vikas Katheria, Superintendent of Police, National Investigation Agency, is the Chief Investigating Officer of the case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in March had also attached the properties of Kashmiri Separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in Srinagar for his alleged involvement in terror funding. According to ED, Shah was involved in illicit activities along with Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad's hawala operator Mohd Aslam Wani. Shah has confessed during interrogation that he has no source of income. Wani and Shah were arrested by the ED in 2017 in connection with money laundering.

NIA attaches properties of Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi in Srinagar

Shares of Interglobe Aviation Ltd, which owns India's largest airline IndiGo, fell as much as 19% on Wednesday after one of its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indigo-co-founder-turns-to-sebi-over-alleged-corporate-governance-violation-234507">co-founders alleged violation of corporate governance rules</a> at the parent group.

Interglobe shares hit their lowest since March and were on course for their worst day since January 2016.

IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal on Tuesday also asked the country's securities regulator to intervene in the matter, a move that suggests that a previously reported row between Gangwal and fellow co-founder Rahul Bhatia was escalating.

"I have vigorously attempted for almost a year to persuade the company to shore up its governance standards, and all my attempts have been thwarted by the IGE Group," Gangwal said in Tuesday's letter to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), referring to Bhatia's affiliate group.

Gangwal and his affiliates own nearly 37%, while Bhatia controls about 38% in Interglobe, giving both a major say in its strategy and plans.

At the centre of Gangwal's complaint are IGE and Bhatia's significant controlling rights over IndiGo, which Gangwal says allows them to carry out "questionable" transactions between IGE and Interglobe.

The controlling rights should not enable transactions that violate the company's code of conduct and are not in its best interests, Gangwal said in a letter to Interglobe's board in May, the company's filing to the BSE Ltd stock exchange showed on Tuesday.

Gangwal's RG Group was misleading shareholders by "putting out false allegations and incomplete and incorrect facts," Bhatia told the board in January, the filing showed. 
The allegations represent a "subterfuge" to force a change of the governing structure and controlling rights at the company, Bhatia had said.

SEBI has sought a reply from Interglobe by July 19 on the matter.

Analysts at Mumbai-based ICICI Securities took note of the quarrel between the founders, but maintained their "buy" rating on Interglobe's stock, noting "strong business fundamentals".

Meanwhile, shares in IndiGo's rival SpiceJet climbed as much as 9% on Wednesday.

A representative for IndiGo did not immediately reply to a request seeking comment. 
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Shares of Interglobe Aviation Ltd, which owns India's largest airline IndiGo, fell as much as 19% on Wednesday after one of its co-founders alleged violation of corporate governance rules at the parent group.

Shares of Interglobe Aviation Ltd, which owns India's largest airline IndiGo, fell as much as 19% on Wednesday after one of its co-founders alleged violation of corporate governance rules at the parent group. Interglobe shares hit their lowest since March and were on course for their worst day since January 2016. IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal on Tuesday also asked the country's securities regulator to intervene in the matter, a move that suggests that a previously reported row between Gangwal and fellow co-founder Rahul Bhatia was escalating. "I have vigorously attempted for almost a year to persuade the company to shore up its governance standards, and all my attempts have been thwarted by the IGE Group," Gangwal said in Tuesday's letter to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), referring to Bhatia's affiliate group. Gangwal and his affiliates own nearly 37%, while Bhatia controls about 38% in Interglobe, giving both a major say in its strategy and plans. At the centre of Gangwal's complaint are IGE and Bhatia's significant controlling rights over IndiGo, which Gangwal says allows them to carry out "questionable" transactions between IGE and Interglobe. The controlling rights should not enable transactions that violate the company's code of conduct and are not in its best interests, Gangwal said in a letter to Interglobe's board in May, the company's filing to the BSE Ltd stock exchange showed on Tuesday. Gangwal's RG Group was misleading shareholders by "putting out false allegations and incomplete and incorrect facts," Bhatia told the board in January, the filing showed. The allegations represent a "subterfuge" to force a change of the governing structure and controlling rights at the company, Bhatia had said. SEBI has sought a reply from Interglobe by July 19 on the matter. Analysts at Mumbai-based ICICI Securities took note of the quarrel between the founders, but maintained their "buy" rating on Interglobe's stock, noting "strong business fundamentals". Meanwhile, shares in IndiGo's rival SpiceJet climbed as much as 9% on Wednesday. A representative for IndiGo did not immediately reply to a request seeking comment.

IndiGo shares slump as co-founder alleges misgovernance

As Barbie turned 60 this year, it decided to take its doll-manufacturing business a notch higher and launching <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astronaut-football-player-barbie-turns-60-with-career-dolls-and-role-models-202121">a new range of dolls</a>, including career women and role models, to inspire young girls.&nbsp;

In a bid to encourage girls to consider careers in the space industry, Barbie's new doll dons the avatar of Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti.

Cristoforetti Barbie has been manufactured in collaboration with toy-making giant Mattel and the European Space Agency.

Cristoforetti was the first Italian woman in space, she hoped the collaboration ''will help young girls and boys to dream about their future without limits," news agency Reuters reported.

The partnership is part of Barbie's ongoing Dream Gap Project, which the brand says is aimed at challenging young girls' beliefs about their possible futures.

To mark the 60th anniversary of the global doll-manufacturing giant, Mattel in March unveiled new-look, high-achieving Barbies that included an astronaut, a football player and a news anchor.

A series of successful women have also had dolls made in their image to mark six decades of Barbie, news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

<a href="http://wionew.com/sports/now-a-barbie-doll-named-after-indian-gymnast-dipa-karmakar-202588">Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar</a> was among the twenty female icons chosen by &nbsp;Mattel for a special edition Barbie dolls to celebrate the 60th birthday of the iconic character.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

As Barbie turned 60 this year, it decided to take its doll-manufacturing business a notch higher and launching a new range of dolls, including career women and role models, to inspire young girls.

As Barbie turned 60 this year, it decided to take its doll-manufacturing business a notch higher and launching a new range of dolls, including career women and role models, to inspire young girls. In a bid to encourage girls to consider careers in the space industry, Barbie's new doll dons the avatar of Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti. Cristoforetti Barbie has been manufactured in collaboration with toy-making giant Mattel and the European Space Agency. Cristoforetti was the first Italian woman in space, she hoped the collaboration ''will help young girls and boys to dream about their future without limits," news agency Reuters reported. The partnership is part of Barbie's ongoing Dream Gap Project, which the brand says is aimed at challenging young girls' beliefs about their possible futures. To mark the 60th anniversary of the global doll-manufacturing giant, Mattel in March unveiled new-look, high-achieving Barbies that included an astronaut, a football player and a news anchor. A series of successful women have also had dolls made in their image to mark six decades of Barbie, news agency AFP reported. Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar was among the twenty female icons chosen by Mattel for a special edition Barbie dolls to celebrate the 60th birthday of the iconic character. (With inputs from agencies)

In a bid to encourage girls to think big, Barbie introduces doll on first Italian woman in space

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