<p>Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim 'Nirbhaya', on Thursday welcomed Delhi High Court's move to dismiss one of the convict's plea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nirbhaya-case-delhi-high-court-dismisses-plea-of-convict-who-claims-he-was-juvenile-in-2012-269183">Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea of Pawan Kumar Gupta</a> which sought him to be treated under the Juvenile Justice Act.</p>

<p>Asha Devi welcomed the court's order and said that it was important to teach a lesson to such people.</p>

<p>"I welcome today's decision. It is very important to teach a lesson to such people. I am happy," she said today.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier in the day, the Court had adjourned the plea till January 24 but recalled the matter after Nirbhaya's parents objected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gupta, in his plea, had stated that since he was juvenile in 2012 when the rape was committed and that he should be treated under the Juvenile Justice Act. He alleged that his ossification test was not done at that point of time and he should be given the benefit of that, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The convict argued that the claim of juvenility can be raised at any time even after the final disposal of the case. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Gupta is one of the accused of the rape of a 23-year-old paramedical student in December. 2012.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Six men were involved in the heinous crime which took place in a moving bus.</p>

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Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim 'Nirbhaya', on Thursday welcomed Delhi High Court's move to dismiss one of the convict's plea. The Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea of Pawan Kumar Gupta which sought him to be treated under the Juvenile Justice Act.

Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim 'Nirbhaya', on Thursday welcomed Delhi High Court's move to dismiss one of the convict's plea. The Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea of Pawan Kumar Gupta which sought him to be treated under the Juvenile Justice Act. Asha Devi welcomed the court's order and said that it was important to teach a lesson to such people. "I welcome today's decision. It is very important to teach a lesson to such people. I am happy," she said today. Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang rape victim: I welcome today's decision. It is very important to teach lesson to such people. I am happy. https://t.co/f84eDoM0UA pic.twitter.com/Ha04ADJKWg — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2019 × Earlier in the day, the Court had adjourned the plea till January 24 but recalled the matter after Nirbhaya's parents objected. Gupta, in his plea, had stated that since he was juvenile in 2012 when the rape was committed and that he should be treated under the Juvenile Justice Act. He alleged that his ossification test was not done at that point of time and he should be given the benefit of that, news agency ANI reported. The convict argued that the claim of juvenility can be raised at any time even after the final disposal of the case. Gupta is one of the accused of the rape of a 23-year-old paramedical student in December. 2012. Six men were involved in the heinous crime which took place in a moving bus. (With inputs from ANI)

Very important to teach such people a lesson: Nirbhaya's mother welcomes Delhi HC's dismissal of convict's plea

<p>In a joint statement released after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-us-resolve-to-work-together-to-realise-full-potential-of-strategic-global-partnership-mea-on-22-meeting-269220">2+2 ministerial dialogue</a>, India and the United States have called for "concerted" action against terrorist networks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ministers also called on Pakistan to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The ministers called for concerted action against all terrorist networks, including Al-Qaida, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Haqqani network, Hizbul Mujahideen, TTP and the D-Company," the statement said as reported by news agency ANI.</p>

<p>"The ministers called on Pakistan to take immediate action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorism against other countries in any manner," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ministers have also asked Pakistan to arrest and prosecute perpetrators of cross-border terrorist attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and the Pathankot attack.</p>

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<p>Ministry of External Affairs' spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday briefed the media about the 2+2 ministerial meeting in the United States and described it as "very productive and positive".</p>

<p>Kumar said that the meeting saw the Indian Defence and External Affairs ministers meet with their American counterparts wherein the diplomats resolved to "work together to realise the full potential of India-US strategic global partnership".</p>

<p>"The meeting was very productive, very positive. Before the meeting started, the Defence Minister and the External Affairs Minister had a bilateral meeting with their counterparts. They also called on US President Donald Trump," Kumar told reporters in New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kumar said that the Citizenship Amendment Act, being an internal matter of India, was not discussed during the 2+2 meeting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2+2 dialogue took place in the United States between India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and their American counterparts, US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2+2 Ministerial dialogue hosted by the US Department of State in Washington DC focused on deepening bilateral strategic and defence cooperation, exchanging perspectives on global developments, and the shared leadership between the two countries in the Indo-Pacific region.&nbsp;</p>

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In a joint statement released after the 2+2 ministerial dialogue, India and the United States have called for "concerted" action against terrorist networks. The ministers also called on Pakistan to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorism.

In a joint statement released after the 2+2 ministerial dialogue, India and the United States have called for "concerted" action against terrorist networks. The ministers also called on Pakistan to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorism. "The ministers called for concerted action against all terrorist networks, including Al-Qaida, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Haqqani network, Hizbul Mujahideen, TTP and the D-Company," the statement said as reported by news agency ANI. "The ministers called on Pakistan to take immediate action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorism against other countries in any manner," the statement added. The ministers have also asked Pakistan to arrest and prosecute perpetrators of cross-border terrorist attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and the Pathankot attack. The Ministers called on Pakistan to take immediate action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorism against other countries in any manner, & to arrest and prosecute perpetrators of cross-border terrorist attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot. https://t.co/0tYwhF2o4W — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2019 × Ministry of External Affairs' spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday briefed the media about the 2+2 ministerial meeting in the United States and described it as "very productive and positive". Kumar said that the meeting saw the Indian Defence and External Affairs ministers meet with their American counterparts wherein the diplomats resolved to "work together to realise the full potential of India-US strategic global partnership". "The meeting was very productive, very positive. Before the meeting started, the Defence Minister and the External Affairs Minister had a bilateral meeting with their counterparts. They also called on US President Donald Trump," Kumar told reporters in New Delhi. Kumar said that the Citizenship Amendment Act, being an internal matter of India, was not discussed during the 2+2 meeting. The 2+2 dialogue took place in the United States between India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and their American counterparts, US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The 2+2 Ministerial dialogue hosted by the US Department of State in Washington DC focused on deepening bilateral strategic and defence cooperation, exchanging perspectives on global developments, and the shared leadership between the two countries in the Indo-Pacific region. (With inputs from ANI)

2+2 dialogue: India, US call on Pakistan to arrest and prosecute perpetrators of cross-border terror attacks

<p>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday demanded that an "impartial organisation" like United Nations should form a committee to see how many people were in favour of Citizenship Amendment Act.</p>

<p>"Let there be an impartial organisation like United Nations or Human Rights Commission ...form a committee to see how many people are in favour or against the Citizenship Amendment Act," she said while addressing a gathering.</p>

<p>She also accused the BJP of "dividing" the country and said that the protests against the amended Citizenship Act will not stop unless the government withdraws the legislation, which aims to grant citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from three countries in India's neighbourhood.</p>

<p>"Suddenly after 73 years of Independence, we have to prove that we are Indian citizens. Where was BJP's at that time? BJP is dividing the country. Don't stop your protest because we have to get CAA revoked... Protests will get stronger as the day passes," Banerjee said while speaking at a protest.</p>

<p>"You have won 38 per cent vote after doing so much and many of them are against you. It's bad luck for us that we have to give our fathers and mothers identity. All are citizens and suddenly who gave this idea that we have to give proof of it... They are doing dirty politics," she added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Banerjee to withdraw her reported remarks.</p>

<p>"I appeal CM Mamata Bannerjee to please withdraw her reported statement 'Let there be an impartial organisation like United Nations or National Human Rights Commission hold a referendum to see how many people are in favour or against Citizenship (Amendment) Act'", he said in a tweet.</p>

<p>Banerjee has been vehemently opposing the amended Citizenship Act and has said that she will not allow the legislation to be implemented in West Bengal. Several other non-BJP chief ministers have also echoed similar views.&nbsp;<br />
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday demanded that an "impartial organisation" like United Nations should form a committee to see how many people were in favour of Citizenship Amendment Act.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday demanded that an "impartial organisation" like United Nations should form a committee to see how many people were in favour of Citizenship Amendment Act. "Let there be an impartial organisation like United Nations or Human Rights Commission ...form a committee to see how many people are in favour or against the Citizenship Amendment Act," she said while addressing a gathering. She also accused the BJP of "dividing" the country and said that the protests against the amended Citizenship Act will not stop unless the government withdraws the legislation, which aims to grant citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from three countries in India's neighbourhood. "Suddenly after 73 years of Independence, we have to prove that we are Indian citizens. Where was BJP's at that time? BJP is dividing the country. Don't stop your protest because we have to get CAA revoked... Protests will get stronger as the day passes," Banerjee said while speaking at a protest. "You have won 38 per cent vote after doing so much and many of them are against you. It's bad luck for us that we have to give our fathers and mothers identity. All are citizens and suddenly who gave this idea that we have to give proof of it... They are doing dirty politics," she added. Meanwhile, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Banerjee to withdraw her reported remarks. "I appeal CM Mamata Bannerjee to please withdraw her reported statement 'Let there be an impartial organisation like United Nations or National Human Rights Commission hold a referendum to see how many people are in favour or against Citizenship (Amendment) Act'", he said in a tweet. Banerjee has been vehemently opposing the amended Citizenship Act and has said that she will not allow the legislation to be implemented in West Bengal. Several other non-BJP chief ministers have also echoed similar views.

Impartial organisation like UN should form panel to see how many people favour Citizenship Amendment Act: Mamata

<p>Ministry of External Affairs' spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday briefed the media about the 2+2 ministerial meeting in the United States and described it as "very productive and positive".</p>

<p>Kumar said that the meeting saw the Indian Defence and External Affairs ministers meet with their American counterparts wherein the diplomats resolved to "work together to realise the full potential of India-US strategic global partnership".</p>

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<p>"The meeting was very productive, very positive. Before the meeting started, the Defence Minister and the External Affairs Minister had a bilateral meeting with their counterparts. They also called on US President Donald Trump," Kumar told reporters in New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kumar said that the Citizenship Amendment Act, being an internal matter of India, was not discussed during the 2+2 meeting.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I'm not aware of the specifics of what was discussed in EAM's meeting with the Senate Committee on foreign relations. But our perspective on the Act Citizenship Amendment Act has been shared with the US interlocutors, including the US Congress," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We've highlighted the points which we have articulated in Parliament &amp; subsequently which has been repeated by the PM &amp; Home Minister. I can only say that in the context of his meeting with the members of the US Congress, EAM shared our perspectives on this issue," Kumar stated.&nbsp;</p>

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Ministry of External Affairs' spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday briefed the media about the 2+2 ministerial meeting in the United States and described it as "very productive and positive".

Ministry of External Affairs' spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday briefed the media about the 2+2 ministerial meeting in the United States and described it as "very productive and positive". Kumar said that the meeting saw the Indian Defence and External Affairs ministers meet with their American counterparts wherein the diplomats resolved to "work together to realise the full potential of India-US strategic global partnership". Raveesh Kumar, MEA on 2+2 Ministerial meeting, in the US: The meeting was very productive, very positive. Before the meeting started, the Defence Minister & External Affairs Minister had a bilateral meeting with their counterparts. They also called on US President Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/HJks1iPx7e — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2019 × "The meeting was very productive, very positive. Before the meeting started, the Defence Minister and the External Affairs Minister had a bilateral meeting with their counterparts. They also called on US President Donald Trump," Kumar told reporters in New Delhi. Kumar said that the Citizenship Amendment Act, being an internal matter of India, was not discussed during the 2+2 meeting. Raveesh Kumar, MEA on 2+2 Ministerial meeting, in the US: The 4 Ministers resolved that they will work together to realise the full potential of India-US strategic global partnership. https://t.co/imHdssP1Y7 — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2019 × "I'm not aware of the specifics of what was discussed in EAM's meeting with the Senate Committee on foreign relations. But our perspective on the Act Citizenship Amendment Act has been shared with the US interlocutors, including the US Congress," he added. Raveesh Kumar, MEA on if Citizenship Amendment Bill issue was raised by US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, during 2+2 Ministerial meeting, in Washington DC: This issue, being an internal matter of India, was not discussed in the 2+2 meeting. pic.twitter.com/Do3wPLub4s — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2019 × "We've highlighted the points which we have articulated in Parliament & subsequently which has been repeated by the PM & Home Minister. I can only say that in the context of his meeting with the members of the US Congress, EAM shared our perspectives on this issue," Kumar stated. (With inputs from ANI)

India, US resolve to work together to realise full potential of strategic global partnership: MEA on 2+2 meeting 

<p>In its detailed verdict, Pakistan's Special Court has said that in case former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-former-dictator-musharraf-calls-death-sentence-a-personal-vendetta-269111">Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf</a> passes away before the execution of his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pervez-musharraf-handed-death-sentence-in-high-treason-case-268641">death sentence</a> then his body should be dragged to Islamabad's D-Chowk and hanged there, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Court stated the same in its 167-page-long detailed verdict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Special Court pronounced a death sentence to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pervez-musharraf-an-army-general-dictator-and-convict-268670">Musharraf</a> on Tuesday in a high treason case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We direct the law enforcement agencies to strive their level best to apprehend the fugitive/convict and to ensure that the punishment is inflicted as per law and if found dead, his corpse is dragged to the D-Chowk, Islamabad, Pakistan and be hanged for 03 days," the verdict as cited by Pakistan Today stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A three-member bench headed by Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth had found Musharraf guilty under Article 6 of the Constitution. Musharraf had suspended the Constitution and imposed an emergency rule in Pakistan in the year 2007.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Musharraf has called the High Court’s decision to sentence him to death a “personal vendetta”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video released late night on Wednesday, Musharraf was seen speaking from his hospital bed in Dubai. He stated that the allegations against him were politically motivated.</p>

<p>The former Pakistan President, who was tried and sentenced in absentia, called the ruling "an unprecedented case wherein neither the defendant nor his lawyer was allowed to defend the case".&nbsp;</p>


In its detailed verdict, Pakistan's Special Court has said that in case former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf passes away before the execution of his death sentence then his body should be dragged to Islamabad's D-Chowk and hanged there, news agency ANI reported.

In its detailed verdict, Pakistan's Special Court has said that in case former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf passes away before the execution of his death sentence then his body should be dragged to Islamabad's D-Chowk and hanged there, news agency ANI reported. The Court stated the same in its 167-page-long detailed verdict. The Special Court pronounced a death sentence to Musharraf on Tuesday in a high treason case. "We direct the law enforcement agencies to strive their level best to apprehend the fugitive/convict and to ensure that the punishment is inflicted as per law and if found dead, his corpse is dragged to the D-Chowk, Islamabad, Pakistan and be hanged for 03 days," the verdict as cited by Pakistan Today stated. A three-member bench headed by Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth had found Musharraf guilty under Article 6 of the Constitution. Musharraf had suspended the Constitution and imposed an emergency rule in Pakistan in the year 2007. Meanwhile, Musharraf has called the High Court’s decision to sentence him to death a “personal vendetta”. In a video released late night on Wednesday, Musharraf was seen speaking from his hospital bed in Dubai. He stated that the allegations against him were politically motivated. The former Pakistan President, who was tried and sentenced in absentia, called the ruling "an unprecedented case wherein neither the defendant nor his lawyer was allowed to defend the case".

Musharraf's body to be hanged at Islamabad's D-Chowk if he dies before execution: Pak court's verdict

<p>Union Ministry of Home Affairs will be holding a review meeting later today over the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act across the country, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Section 144, which prohibits congregation of more than four people in public places, has been imposed in different parts of the country as well in areas of the national capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, several protesters were detained by the Delhi Police near Red Fort. Over 15 stations of Delhi Metro have been shut in the wake of anti-CAA protests.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Historian Ramachandra Guha was detained during a protest in Bengaluru while he was participating in a peaceful protest at townhall against the new citizenship law.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other cities like Bhubaneshwar, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bhopal and Hyderabad also witnessed protests today morning.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked protesters not to step back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have to get the CAA revoked," Banerjee said today during an address.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Suddenly after 73 years of independence, we have to prove that we are Indian citizens. Where was BJP's head and tail at that time, BJP is dividing the country. Don't stop your protest because we have to get the CAA revoked," she said.&nbsp;</p>


Union Ministry of Home Affairs will be holding a review meeting later today over the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act across the country, news agency ANI reported.

Union Ministry of Home Affairs will be holding a review meeting later today over the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act across the country, news agency ANI reported. Section 144, which prohibits congregation of more than four people in public places, has been imposed in different parts of the country as well in areas of the national capital. Earlier in the day, several protesters were detained by the Delhi Police near Red Fort. Over 15 stations of Delhi Metro have been shut in the wake of anti-CAA protests. Union Ministry of Home Affairs to hold a review meeting later today over the protests against #CitizenshipAmendmentAct in different parts of the country. pic.twitter.com/vP2ad7N0pW — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2019 × Historian Ramachandra Guha was detained during a protest in Bengaluru while he was participating in a peaceful protest at townhall against the new citizenship law. Other cities like Bhubaneshwar, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bhopal and Hyderabad also witnessed protests today morning. Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked protesters not to step back. "We have to get the CAA revoked," Banerjee said today during an address. "Suddenly after 73 years of independence, we have to prove that we are Indian citizens. Where was BJP's head and tail at that time, BJP is dividing the country. Don't stop your protest because we have to get the CAA revoked," she said.

CAA protests: Home Ministry to hold review meeting over unrest across country

<p>Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea of Pawan Kumar Gupta, one of the convicts in the Nirbhaya case.</p>

<p>Gupta had moved the court claiming that he was a juvenile at the time of the offence in 2012. The plea sought him to be treated under the Juvenile Justice Act.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, <a href="&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Delhi High Court dismisses the plea of Pawan Kumar Gupta, one of the convicts in Nirbhaya case, who had moved the court claiming that he was a juvenile at the time of the offence in 2012 and should be treated under the Juvenile Justice Act. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/LtUDkho6dP&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/LtUDkho6dP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1207603678313496576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 19, 2019&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;">the Court had adjourned the plea till January 24</a>&nbsp;but recalled the matter after Nirbhaya's parents objected to the adjournment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gupta, in his plea, had stated that since he was juvenile in 2012 when the rape was committed and that he should be treated under the Juvenile Justice Act. He alleged that his ossification test was not done at that point of time and he should be given the benefit of that, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The convict argued that the claim of juvenility can be raised at any time even after the final disposal of the case.</p>

<p>"Ossification test of the petitioner was conducted by the investigating officers. The age verification report filed by the investigating officers could not be relied upon. The convict should be treated as a juvenile under the Juvenile Justice Act," stated the petition.</p>

<p>Gupta is one of the accused of the rape of a 23-year-old paramedical student in December. 2012.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Six men were involved in the heinous crime which took place in a moving bus.</p>

<p>Gupta, along with three others - Akshay, Vinay and Mukesh - is facing a death sentence. The main accused, Ram Singh, allegedly committed suicide in Tihar Jail during the trial. Another accused was a minor at the time of the crime and was sent to a reform facility and released after three years.&nbsp;</p>

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Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea of Pawan Kumar Gupta, one of the convicts in the Nirbhaya case. Gupta had moved the court claiming that he was a juvenile at the time of the offence in 2012.

Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea of Pawan Kumar Gupta, one of the convicts in the Nirbhaya case. Gupta had moved the court claiming that he was a juvenile at the time of the offence in 2012. The plea sought him to be treated under the Juvenile Justice Act. Earlier in the day, the Court had adjourned the plea till January 24 but recalled the matter after Nirbhaya's parents objected to the adjournment. Gupta, in his plea, had stated that since he was juvenile in 2012 when the rape was committed and that he should be treated under the Juvenile Justice Act. He alleged that his ossification test was not done at that point of time and he should be given the benefit of that, news agency ANI reported. Delhi High Court dismisses the plea of Pawan Kumar Gupta, one of the convicts in Nirbhaya case, who had moved the court claiming that he was a juvenile at the time of the offence in 2012 and should be treated under the Juvenile Justice Act. pic.twitter.com/LtUDkho6dP — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2019 × The convict argued that the claim of juvenility can be raised at any time even after the final disposal of the case. "Ossification test of the petitioner was conducted by the investigating officers. The age verification report filed by the investigating officers could not be relied upon. The convict should be treated as a juvenile under the Juvenile Justice Act," stated the petition. Gupta is one of the accused of the rape of a 23-year-old paramedical student in December. 2012. Six men were involved in the heinous crime which took place in a moving bus. Gupta, along with three others - Akshay, Vinay and Mukesh - is facing a death sentence. The main accused, Ram Singh, allegedly committed suicide in Tihar Jail during the trial. Another accused was a minor at the time of the crime and was sent to a reform facility and released after three years. (With inputs from ANI)

Nirbhaya case: Delhi High Court dismisses plea of convict who claims he was juvenile in 2012

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/nifty-sensex-flat-as-financials-offset-it-gains-269058">Nifty</a> ended 0.31&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;higher at 12,259.70, while the Sensex gained 0.28&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;to close at 41,673.92.</p>

<p>The Nifty IT index climbed 0.7 per cent, while the auto and energy index rose about 1 per cent.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-nifty-erase-gains-to-trade-flat-268465">YesBank</a> was the top gainer on the Nifty 50 index, ending 6.5&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;higher.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, world stocks drifted down from the week's record highs, while the crown gained as Sweden's central bank became the first to raise interest rates from negative territory.</p>


The Nifty ended 0.31 per cent higher at 12,259.70, while the Sensex gained 0.28 per cent to close at 41,673.92. The Nifty IT index climbed 0.7 per cent, while the auto and energy index rose about 1 per cent.

The Nifty ended 0.31 per cent higher at 12,259.70, while the Sensex gained 0.28 per cent to close at 41,673.92. The Nifty IT index climbed 0.7 per cent, while the auto and energy index rose about 1 per cent. YesBank was the top gainer on the Nifty 50 index, ending 6.5 per cent higher. Meanwhile, world stocks drifted down from the week's record highs, while the crown gained as Sweden's central bank became the first to raise interest rates from negative territory.

Nifty, Sensex end higher; IT, auto stocks gain

<p>Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of telecom service provider Bharti Airtel on Thursday confirmed that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/calls-internet-services-suspended-in-parts-of-delhi-amid-protests-over-citizenship-amendment-act-269120">internet services have been blocked in some parts of Delhi</a>.</p>

<p>"We are bound by the order of the government. We are following their order," Mittal told media today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bharti Airtel's customer care on Thursday informed its customers that it had suspended voice calls, SMS and internet services in parts of the national capital in the wake of protests across the city against the Citizenship Amendment Act.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The new law seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The entire country has been gripped by anti-CAA protests after parts of northeast India, West Bengal and the national capital witnessed violent protests.&nbsp;</p>

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Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of telecom service provider Bharti Airtel on Thursday confirmed that internet services have been blocked in some parts of Delhi.

Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of telecom service provider Bharti Airtel on Thursday confirmed that internet services have been blocked in some parts of Delhi. "We are bound by the order of the government. We are following their order," Mittal told media today. Bharti Airtel's customer care on Thursday informed its customers that it had suspended voice calls, SMS and internet services in parts of the national capital in the wake of protests across the city against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder Chairman, Bharti Airtel, on internet services halted in some parts of Delhi : We are bound by the order of the government. We are following their order. pic.twitter.com/Q7Qtd6u97H — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2019 × The new law seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The entire country has been gripped by anti-CAA protests after parts of northeast India, West Bengal and the national capital witnessed violent protests.

We're following government order: Bharti Airtel chairman on blocking telecom services in parts of Delhi

<p>Former Sri Lankan minister and Member of Parliament Patali Champika Ranawaka has been arrested by Colombo crimes division.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports in local media, Ranawaka has been arrested in a road accident case that dates back to the year 2016.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2016, Ranawka was in a vehicle which collided with a motorcycle and caused serious injuries to the rider. It is alleged that Ranawaka was driving the vehicle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minister was discharged from the case as no proof could be procured to substantiate the fact that it was him driving the vehicle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, this year the Colombo crimes division presented submissions to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.</p>

<p>According to reports, the minister has been banned from travelling abroad.&nbsp;</p>


Former Sri Lankan minister and Member of Parliament Patali Champika Ranawaka has been arrested by Colombo crimes division. As per reports in local media, Ranawaka has been arrested in a road accident case that dates back to the year 2016.

Former Sri Lankan minister and Member of Parliament Patali Champika Ranawaka has been arrested by Colombo crimes division. As per reports in local media, Ranawaka has been arrested in a road accident case that dates back to the year 2016. In 2016, Ranawka was in a vehicle which collided with a motorcycle and caused serious injuries to the rider. It is alleged that Ranawaka was driving the vehicle. The minister was discharged from the case as no proof could be procured to substantiate the fact that it was him driving the vehicle. However, this year the Colombo crimes division presented submissions to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. According to reports, the minister has been banned from travelling abroad.

Sri Lanka: Former minister, MP Ranawaka arrested by Colombo crimes division

<p>UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. PM Modi congratulated Johnson on his victory in the recently conducted general elections. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The two leaders resolved to continue working closely together on issues such as trade, security and defence and to step up our cooperation on climate change ahead of next year’s COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, news agency ANI reported citing the UK government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, last week, took to Twitter and posted a congratulatory message on Johnson's electoral victory.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Many congratulations to PM @BorisJohnson for his return with a thumping majority. I wish him the best and look forward to working together for closer India-UK ties," Modi's tweet read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Johnson, last week, thanked the voters for the landslide victory in the general election, securing Britain's exit from the European Union on January 31.</p>

<p>During his speech at Downing Street at London, Johnson thanked the voters "for the trust" placed in his party.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We have a strong mandate for Brexit," he said while calling on Britain move on from Brexit.</p>

<p>"I urge everyone to find closure and let the healing begin," he said.</p>

<p>Johnson's Conservative party has won 365 of 650 seats in parliament, giving it a majority of 80, final results of the general election showed.</p>

<p>The main opposition Labour party won 203 of the remaining seats, while the Scottish National Party was third on 48. The anti-Brexit Liberal Democrats won 11 seats. Other parties took 23.</p>


UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. PM Modi congratulated Johnson on his victory in the recently conducted general elections.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. PM Modi congratulated Johnson on his victory in the recently conducted general elections. The two leaders resolved to continue working closely together on issues such as trade, security and defence and to step up our cooperation on climate change ahead of next year’s COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, news agency ANI reported citing the UK government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, last week, took to Twitter and posted a congratulatory message on Johnson's electoral victory. UK Government: The two leaders resolved to continue working closely together on issues such as trade, security and defence, and to step up our cooperation on climate change ahead of next year’s COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. https://t.co/eLFQ3D7tsF — ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2019 × "Many congratulations to PM @BorisJohnson for his return with a thumping majority. I wish him the best and look forward to working together for closer India-UK ties," Modi's tweet read. Johnson, last week, thanked the voters for the landslide victory in the general election, securing Britain's exit from the European Union on January 31. During his speech at Downing Street at London, Johnson thanked the voters "for the trust" placed in his party. Many congratulations to PM @BorisJohnson for his return with a thumping majority. I wish him the best and look forward to working together for closer India-UK ties. pic.twitter.com/D95Z7XXRml — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 13, 2019 × "We have a strong mandate for Brexit," he said while calling on Britain move on from Brexit. "I urge everyone to find closure and let the healing begin," he said. Johnson's Conservative party has won 365 of 650 seats in parliament, giving it a majority of 80, final results of the general election showed. The main opposition Labour party won 203 of the remaining seats, while the Scottish National Party was third on 48. The anti-Brexit Liberal Democrats won 11 seats. Other parties took 23.

In talks with UK's Boris Johnson, PM Modi resolves to work closely together

<p>Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday said that the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) can deteriorate and that the Indian Army is "always ready for escalatory matrix".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rawat on Saturday had emphasised the need to re-organize and deploy military resources to use the defence budget fruitfully.</p>

<p>"We must make sure that economic flight is calibrated with a span of our strategic stride. We must tamper our military ambition with the size of our economy and the budgetary allocation that we receive," he said while speaking at Forum for Integrated National Security.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources said that Jammu and Kashmir has seen a total of 59 suspected cases of infiltrations this year from August till October, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sources said that maximum 32 infiltrations were reported in August. In September, 20 successful attempts of infiltrations were recorded by the security forces.</p>

<p>Similarly, 7 infiltrations were recorded in October. The Centre had earlier informed Lok Sabha that as many as 84 infiltration attempts were made along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and 59 terrorists could have entered the Valley since August 2019.</p>

<p>"Regular attempts for infiltration by terrorists through the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir are sponsored and supported from across the border. Since August 2019, 84 such attempts have been made from across the border and it is estimated that 59 such terrorists could have infiltrated," Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.</p>

<p>The MoS Home had said that since 1990, as many as 22,557 militants have been neutralized in incidents of terrorist violence by security forces till December 1 this year.</p>


Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday said that the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) can deteriorate and that the Indian Army is "always ready for escalatory matrix".

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday said that the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) can deteriorate and that the Indian Army is "always ready for escalatory matrix". Rawat on Saturday had emphasised the need to re-organize and deploy military resources to use the defence budget fruitfully. "We must make sure that economic flight is calibrated with a span of our strategic stride. We must tamper our military ambition with the size of our economy and the budgetary allocation that we receive," he said while speaking at Forum for Integrated National Security. Meanwhile, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources said that Jammu and Kashmir has seen a total of 59 suspected cases of infiltrations this year from August till October, news agency ANI reported. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat: Situation along the Line of Control can deteriorate, Indian Army is always ready for escalatory matrix (file pic) pic.twitter.com/efhuWww2pO — ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2019 × Sources said that maximum 32 infiltrations were reported in August. In September, 20 successful attempts of infiltrations were recorded by the security forces. Similarly, 7 infiltrations were recorded in October. The Centre had earlier informed Lok Sabha that as many as 84 infiltration attempts were made along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and 59 terrorists could have entered the Valley since August 2019. "Regular attempts for infiltration by terrorists through the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir are sponsored and supported from across the border. Since August 2019, 84 such attempts have been made from across the border and it is estimated that 59 such terrorists could have infiltrated," Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha. The MoS Home had said that since 1990, as many as 22,557 militants have been neutralized in incidents of terrorist violence by security forces till December 1 this year.

Situation along LoC can deteriorate, Indian Army always ready for escalatory matrix: Army Chief Bipin Rawat

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