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The Jammu and Kashmir police have killed two terrorists in yet another encounter in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district today morning.

A joint operation was launched by J&amp;K police, Indian Army and CRPF, based on a specific input about the presence of terrorists at the Waghama area of Bijbehara.&nbsp;

Army said that the operation took place in a hide located in an orchard following which one INSAS rifle and a pistol were recovered from the slain terrorists.&nbsp;

Contrary to earlier reports that&nbsp;Zahid Das, an Islamic State of Jammu &amp; Kashmir terrorist, who was said to be one among the two terrorists killed,&nbsp;inspector general of police Kashmir range told WION that Dass managed to escape from the encounter site.&nbsp;

Dass alleged to have had a hand in the&nbsp;killing of a 5-year-old boy during an attack on security forces earlier.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, sources told WION that the slain militants belonged to Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir outfit.&nbsp; 
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The Jammu and Kashmir police have killed two terrorists in yet another encounter in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district today morning. A joint operation was launched by J&K police, Indian Army and CRPF, based on a specific input about the presence of terrorists at the Waghama area of Bijbehara.

The Jammu and Kashmir police have killed two terrorists in yet another encounter in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district today morning. A joint operation was launched by J&K police, Indian Army and CRPF, based on a specific input about the presence of terrorists at the Waghama area of Bijbehara. Army said that the operation took place in a hide located in an orchard following which one INSAS rifle and a pistol were recovered from the slain terrorists. Contrary to earlier reports that Zahid Das, an Islamic State of Jammu & Kashmir terrorist, who was said to be one among the two terrorists killed, inspector general of police Kashmir range told WION that Dass managed to escape from the encounter site. Dass alleged to have had a hand in the killing of a 5-year-old boy during an attack on security forces earlier. Meanwhile, sources told WION that the slain militants belonged to Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir outfit.

Two terrorists killed in yet another encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

The third round of talks between Indian and Chinese army commanders began in Chushul along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in southeastern Ladakh on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

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The talks had earlier taken place on June 6 and June 22 at Moldo on the Chinese side on de-escalation and disengagement process.&nbsp;India's XIV corps commander Lt General Harinder Singh and China's Major General Liu Lin had taken part in the meeting.&nbsp;

The talks have been taking place amid rising tensions between the two neighbouring countries over clashes at Galwan Valley on June 15-16 in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed in action. China hasn't revealed its casualty figures even though the&nbsp;state-run Global Times had reported PLA had also suffered casualties during the clash with Indian troops.

In the last meeting between the commanders of the two sides&nbsp;lasted for eleven hours and came just days after the clashes at Galwan Valley. The commanders&nbsp;had decided to mutually disengage at the border.

However, amid the talks, China's foreign ministry asserted that it has "sovereignty over Galwan Valley". India, however, rejected China's claim of sovereignty over Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, asserting that "exaggerated and untenable" claims were not acceptable.

Earlier, Indian and Chinese secretary-level officials had met through a video link in order to calm down the situation amid renewed tensions at the India-China border.

The third round of talks between Indian and Chinese army commanders began in Chushul along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in southeastern Ladakh on Tuesday morning.

The third round of talks between Indian and Chinese army commanders began in Chushul along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in southeastern Ladakh on Tuesday morning. Also Read: Why Galwan Valley has become a flashpoint between India and China The talks had earlier taken place on June 6 and June 22 at Moldo on the Chinese side on de-escalation and disengagement process. India's XIV corps commander Lt General Harinder Singh and China's Major General Liu Lin had taken part in the meeting. The talks have been taking place amid rising tensions between the two neighbouring countries over clashes at Galwan Valley on June 15-16 in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed in action. China hasn't revealed its casualty figures even though the state-run Global Times had reported PLA had also suffered casualties during the clash with Indian troops. In the last meeting between the commanders of the two sides lasted for eleven hours and came just days after the clashes at Galwan Valley. The commanders had decided to mutually disengage at the border. However, amid the talks, China's foreign ministry asserted that it has "sovereignty over Galwan Valley". India, however, rejected China's claim of sovereignty over Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, asserting that "exaggerated and untenable" claims were not acceptable. Earlier, Indian and Chinese secretary-level officials had met through a video link in order to calm down the situation amid renewed tensions at the India-China border.

Third round of talks between India, China military commanders begins along LAC

Indian and Sri Lankan authorities on Monday and Tuesday held talks on rescheduling Sri Lanka’s repayment to India and the country's $1.1 billion currency swap request to abate the economic impact of COVID crisis.

A spokesperson for the Indian mission in Sri Lanka said, "In the context of the situation concerning Sri Lankan economy’s external sector, the two countries have been engaged in close and constructive discussions" on the issue.&nbsp;

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay held discussions at senior levels in Colombo on Sri Lanka’s requirements.

The statement said, "In the post-COVID world, India remains committed to partner Sri Lanka closely for the latter’s sustained economic recovery and shared prosperity."

The matter has been raised at the leadership level during PM Modi's telephonic conversation with Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa last month on 23 May. During the talks, the Sri Lankan President requested the Indian government to provide USD 1.1 billion special SWAP facility to top up USD 400 million under SAARC Facility.&nbsp;

The Indian readout said, "Prime Minister assured the Sri Lankan President that India would continue to provide all possible support to Sri Lanka for mitigating the effects of the pandemic."

President Rajapaksa also sought Indian help to revive key infrastructure projects in the Indian Ocean Island country including hastening up the construction of the East Terminal of the Colombo Port.

Indian and Sri Lankan authorities on Monday and Tuesday held talks on rescheduling Sri Lanka’s repayment to India and the country's $1.1 billion currency swap request to abate the economic impact of COVID crisis.

Indian and Sri Lankan authorities on Monday and Tuesday held talks on rescheduling Sri Lanka’s repayment to India and the country's $1.1 billion currency swap request to abate the economic impact of COVID crisis. A spokesperson for the Indian mission in Sri Lanka said, "In the context of the situation concerning Sri Lankan economy’s external sector, the two countries have been engaged in close and constructive discussions" on the issue. Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay held discussions at senior levels in Colombo on Sri Lanka’s requirements. The statement said, "In the post-COVID world, India remains committed to partner Sri Lanka closely for the latter’s sustained economic recovery and shared prosperity." The matter has been raised at the leadership level during PM Modi's telephonic conversation with Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa last month on 23 May. During the talks, the Sri Lankan President requested the Indian government to provide USD 1.1 billion special SWAP facility to top up USD 400 million under SAARC Facility. The Indian readout said, "Prime Minister assured the Sri Lankan President that India would continue to provide all possible support to Sri Lanka for mitigating the effects of the pandemic." President Rajapaksa also sought Indian help to revive key infrastructure projects in the Indian Ocean Island country including hastening up the construction of the East Terminal of the Colombo Port.

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The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has gone up to 5,66,840 including 2,15,125 active cases with the death toll going up to 16,893.

The ministry said that 3,34,822 patients have been cured of the virus.

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said today that the total number of coronavirus samples tested till Monday was 86,08,654 out of which 2,10,292 samples were tested yesterday.

India's national capital reported 2,084 new coronavirus cases and 57 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 85,161 including 26,246 active cases. The death toll due to the virus has gone up to 2,680.

Maharashtra which is the hardest-hit state due to the virus reported 181 deaths and 5,257 new coronavirus cases today. The total number of cases in the state has now reached 1,69,883 including 7,32,98 active cases.&nbsp;

Karnataka health department informed that 1,105 COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 14,295 and deaths to 226 in the state. The number of active cases in the state now stands at 6,382.

Meanwhile,&nbsp; authorities have extended the lockdown in Tamil Nadu till July 31 with complete lockdown to remain in place till July 5 in Madurai and Greater Chennai police limits including Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu and Thiruvalluvar.

West Bengal reported 624 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 17,907 with the death toll rising to 653. The number of active patients in the state stands at 5,535.

India's health ministry said today that 18,522 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours with 418 deaths. Also Read: Maharashtra to conduct world’s largest convalescent plasma therapy trial The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has gone up to 5,66,840 including 2,15,125 active cases with the death toll going up to 16,893.

India's health ministry said today that 18,522 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours with 418 deaths. Also Read: Maharashtra to conduct world’s largest convalescent plasma therapy trial The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has gone up to 5,66,840 including 2,15,125 active cases with the death toll going up to 16,893. The ministry said that 3,34,822 patients have been cured of the virus. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said today that the total number of coronavirus samples tested till Monday was 86,08,654 out of which 2,10,292 samples were tested yesterday. India's national capital reported 2,084 new coronavirus cases and 57 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 85,161 including 26,246 active cases. The death toll due to the virus has gone up to 2,680. Maharashtra which is the hardest-hit state due to the virus reported 181 deaths and 5,257 new coronavirus cases today. The total number of cases in the state has now reached 1,69,883 including 7,32,98 active cases. Karnataka health department informed that 1,105 COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 14,295 and deaths to 226 in the state. The number of active cases in the state now stands at 6,382. Meanwhile, authorities have extended the lockdown in Tamil Nadu till July 31 with complete lockdown to remain in place till July 5 in Madurai and Greater Chennai police limits including Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu and Thiruvalluvar. West Bengal reported 624 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 17,907 with the death toll rising to 653. The number of active patients in the state stands at 5,535.

India reports over 18,500 COVID-19 cases, 418 deaths in 24 hours

India and Bhutan have signed concession agreement on the 600 MW Kholongchhu hydroelectric project (KHEL).

The project will be the first-ever Joint Venture project to be implemented in Bhutan. The partners of the project are India's Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited(SJVNL) and Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC).

Speaking at the signing ceremony via video conference, India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar said, "commencement of the construction activities of the Project will create economic and employment opportunities in Bhutan in this critical time."

KHEL will be the first Joint Venture company to be implemented under an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) signed in 2014.

"Cooperation in the development of the hydropower sector in Bhutan is the centrepiece of the mutually beneficial economic cooperation between Bhutan and India. Hydropower projects are of paramount importance for both our countries as they will serve to further integrate our economies, bring further prosperity and enhance energy security for both the countries" Bhutan's foreign minister Tandi Dorji said.

On debt financing he called on the "JV partner from the Indian side would need to take the lead" and sought support and "intervention of the Government of India to ensure that the project secures access to the most viable financing at the earliest."

Kholongchu is expected to generate about 2568.88 million units annually.

Calling, Kholongchhu "continuation of our bilateral cooperation" Indian envoy to Bhutan Ruchira Kamboj highlighted previous such cooperation on hydro projects like Chukha, Kurichhu, Tala and Mangdechhu all of which "stand as proud examples...epitomising the core of this friendship: partnership for a greater good."

Adding, "With this 7th hydro project (Puna-I and Puna-II working in progress) we further the noble visions of both His Majesty and Prime Minister Modi as we develop even greater trust between our two countries."

India recently completed 720 MW Mangdechhu Hydro Electric Power Project and both sides are in process of expediting the completion of other ongoing projects including the1200MW Punatsangchhu-1 &amp; 1020MW Punatsangchhu-2.

During PM Modi's visit to Bhutan in August 2019, he along with Bhutan's PM inaugurated the 720 MW Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project.

India and Bhutan have signed concession agreement on the 600 MW Kholongchhu hydroelectric project (KHEL). The project will be the first-ever Joint Venture project to be implemented in Bhutan.

India and Bhutan have signed concession agreement on the 600 MW Kholongchhu hydroelectric project (KHEL). The project will be the first-ever Joint Venture project to be implemented in Bhutan. The partners of the project are India's Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited(SJVNL) and Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC). Speaking at the signing ceremony via video conference, India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar said, "commencement of the construction activities of the Project will create economic and employment opportunities in Bhutan in this critical time." KHEL will be the first Joint Venture company to be implemented under an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) signed in 2014. "Cooperation in the development of the hydropower sector in Bhutan is the centrepiece of the mutually beneficial economic cooperation between Bhutan and India. Hydropower projects are of paramount importance for both our countries as they will serve to further integrate our economies, bring further prosperity and enhance energy security for both the countries" Bhutan's foreign minister Tandi Dorji said. On debt financing he called on the "JV partner from the Indian side would need to take the lead" and sought support and "intervention of the Government of India to ensure that the project secures access to the most viable financing at the earliest." Kholongchu is expected to generate about 2568.88 million units annually. Calling, Kholongchhu "continuation of our bilateral cooperation" Indian envoy to Bhutan Ruchira Kamboj highlighted previous such cooperation on hydro projects like Chukha, Kurichhu, Tala and Mangdechhu all of which "stand as proud examples...epitomising the core of this friendship: partnership for a greater good." Adding, "With this 7th hydro project (Puna-I and Puna-II working in progress) we further the noble visions of both His Majesty and Prime Minister Modi as we develop even greater trust between our two countries." India recently completed 720 MW Mangdechhu Hydro Electric Power Project and both sides are in process of expediting the completion of other ongoing projects including the1200MW Punatsangchhu-1 & 1020MW Punatsangchhu-2. During PM Modi's visit to Bhutan in August 2019, he along with Bhutan's PM inaugurated the 720 MW Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project.

India, Bhutan sign agreement on 600 MW Kholongchhu hydroelectric project

Maharashtra's coronavirus case tally rose to 1,74,761 on Tuesday with the addition of 4,878 new patients while the death toll mounted by 245, including 57 fatalities in Mumbai, to 7,855, the state health department said.

This is for the first time in the last five days that the number of the average daily cases has fallen below 5,000 in the state.

A total of 1,951 coronavirus patients were discharged during the day, taking the number of the recovered cases in the state to 90,911.

There are 75,995 active cases in Maharashtra now.

A total of 9,66,723 people have been tested for coronavirus infection and 18.07 per cent of them have tested positive.

Of the 245 deaths being added to the tally, 95 had occurred in the last 48 hours, the department said.

The fatality rate stands at 4.49 per cent while the state recovery rate is 52.02 per cent.

Mumbai reported 57 deaths and 893 new cases in the day.

A total of 5,78,033 people are currently placed under home quarantine while 38,866 others are in institutional quarantine, it said.

Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) reported 3,075 new cases in the day.

Pune city reported 816 new cases in the day and Aurangabad 128 new cases.

The COVID-19 figures in Maharashtra are as follows: positive cases 1,74,761, deaths 7,855, recoveries 90,911, active cases 75,995, and people tested so far 9,66,723.

Maharashtra's coronavirus case tally rose to 1,74,761 on Tuesday with the addition of 4,878 new patients while the death toll mounted by 245, including 57 fatalities in Mumbai, to 7,855, the state health department said.

Maharashtra's coronavirus case tally rose to 1,74,761 on Tuesday with the addition of 4,878 new patients while the death toll mounted by 245, including 57 fatalities in Mumbai, to 7,855, the state health department said. This is for the first time in the last five days that the number of the average daily cases has fallen below 5,000 in the state. A total of 1,951 coronavirus patients were discharged during the day, taking the number of the recovered cases in the state to 90,911. There are 75,995 active cases in Maharashtra now. A total of 9,66,723 people have been tested for coronavirus infection and 18.07 per cent of them have tested positive. Of the 245 deaths being added to the tally, 95 had occurred in the last 48 hours, the department said. The fatality rate stands at 4.49 per cent while the state recovery rate is 52.02 per cent. Mumbai reported 57 deaths and 893 new cases in the day. A total of 5,78,033 people are currently placed under home quarantine while 38,866 others are in institutional quarantine, it said. Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) reported 3,075 new cases in the day. Pune city reported 816 new cases in the day and Aurangabad 128 new cases. The COVID-19 figures in Maharashtra are as follows: positive cases 1,74,761, deaths 7,855, recoveries 90,911, active cases 75,995, and people tested so far 9,66,723.

Maharashtra COVID-19 cases up by 4,878 to over 1.74 lakh; toll 7,855

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has attached assets worth Rs 1.30 crore of a former chairman of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) on money laundering charges.

A provisional order was issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Rakesh Kumar Paul for attachment of two flats at Shaktigarh Path, commercial space at Bhangagarh in Guwahati, and Rs 10 lakh cash, which was seized from his premises by police in the past, it said.

Paul was the chairman of the APSC between 2012 and 2019.

The ED slapped criminal charges under the PMLA against Paul on the basis of a state police FIR that alleged irregularities related to recruitment of candidates in the Assam government services through the examination conducted by the APSC.

"Investigation by state police established that Paul along with the other accused hatched a criminal conspiracy and manipulated the system of selection of candidates through APSC in lieu of illegal gratification," the ED said in a statement.

The central agency said its probe found that Paul had invested illegitimate money to purchase various movable and immovable properties in his and his family's name at different locations in the state.

He purchased the properties "at much lower prices as shown in the agreement papers and sale deeds as compared to their market value at the relevant point of time".

"The investigation established that the value of the properties shown in the sale deeds were hugely suppressed by Paul to launder the proceeds of crime," the ED claimed.

Investigation in the case is ongoing, it said.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has attached assets worth Rs 1.30 crore of a former chairman of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) on money laundering charges.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has attached assets worth Rs 1.30 crore of a former chairman of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) on money laundering charges. A provisional order was issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Rakesh Kumar Paul for attachment of two flats at Shaktigarh Path, commercial space at Bhangagarh in Guwahati, and Rs 10 lakh cash, which was seized from his premises by police in the past, it said. Paul was the chairman of the APSC between 2012 and 2019. The ED slapped criminal charges under the PMLA against Paul on the basis of a state police FIR that alleged irregularities related to recruitment of candidates in the Assam government services through the examination conducted by the APSC. "Investigation by state police established that Paul along with the other accused hatched a criminal conspiracy and manipulated the system of selection of candidates through APSC in lieu of illegal gratification," the ED said in a statement. The central agency said its probe found that Paul had invested illegitimate money to purchase various movable and immovable properties in his and his family's name at different locations in the state. He purchased the properties "at much lower prices as shown in the agreement papers and sale deeds as compared to their market value at the relevant point of time". "The investigation established that the value of the properties shown in the sale deeds were hugely suppressed by Paul to launder the proceeds of crime," the ED claimed. Investigation in the case is ongoing, it said.

ED attaches Rs 1.30 crore worth assets of ex-Assam Public Service Commission chairman Rakesh Paul

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said banning apps will not be enough, asserting that China needs to be given a befitting reply.

The Trinamool Congress supremo, however, said she would leave it to the Centre to decide on the issue.

"It is a subject of the external affairs department, we will support the central government stand. But, we have to be very aggressive on one hand and on the other, use the diplomatic channel. Only banning a few apps will not be a proper reply, we have to give China a befitting reply," she said while addressing a press conference here.

India on Monday banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including the hugely-popular TikTok and UC Browser, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.

The ban came in the backdrop of a standoff along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh and the killing of 20 Indian Army personnel a clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley.

Banerjee also said her government will provide free ration to beneficiaries till June next year.

"The Centre's ration policy should be to provide ration to each and every one of the 130 crore population of the country," she said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the extension of a programme to provide free ration for over 80 crore people, mostly poor, by five more months till November end.

The central scheme was rolled out for three months from April soon after the nationwide lockdown was announced to combat the COVID-19.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said banning apps will not be enough, asserting that China needs to be given a befitting reply. The Trinamool Congress supremo, however, said she would leave it to the Centre to decide on the issue.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said banning apps will not be enough, asserting that China needs to be given a befitting reply. The Trinamool Congress supremo, however, said she would leave it to the Centre to decide on the issue. "It is a subject of the external affairs department, we will support the central government stand. But, we have to be very aggressive on one hand and on the other, use the diplomatic channel. Only banning a few apps will not be a proper reply, we have to give China a befitting reply," she said while addressing a press conference here. India on Monday banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including the hugely-popular TikTok and UC Browser, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country. The ban came in the backdrop of a standoff along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh and the killing of 20 Indian Army personnel a clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley. Banerjee also said her government will provide free ration to beneficiaries till June next year. "The Centre's ration policy should be to provide ration to each and every one of the 130 crore population of the country," she said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the extension of a programme to provide free ration for over 80 crore people, mostly poor, by five more months till November end. The central scheme was rolled out for three months from April soon after the nationwide lockdown was announced to combat the COVID-19.

Mamata Banerjee announces free ration for poor in Bengal till June 2021

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Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 count crossed the 90,000 mark with almost 4,000 new cases for the third back to back day on Tuesday and with 60 deaths.

Chennai recorded the most noteworthy single day increment of 2,393 cases and the rest of spread across the state.&nbsp;

While the State capital's aggregate portion of infection cases till date was 58,327, Tamil Nadu's count remained at 90,167.

India’s tally has risen from 548,318 to 566,840, an increase of 3.4%. The death toll has reached 16,893, with 418 fatalities in a day. India is the fourth-most-affected country by total cases, and eighth by death toll.

The net increase in active cases across India is 5,005, compared with 7,069 on Monday. The states that have reported the biggest 24-hour jump inactive cases are Maharashtra (2,691), Tamil Nadu (1,675), Karnataka (910), Telangana (559), and Rajasthan (376).

With 13,099 new recoveries being reported, India’s recovery rate has improved marginally to 59.1%; death rate remains unchanged at 3%.

(With inputs from agencies)

Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 count crossed the 90,000 mark with almost 4,000 new cases for the third back to back day on Tuesday and with 60 deaths. Chennai recorded the most noteworthy single day increment of 2,393 cases and the rest of spread across the state.

Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 count crossed the 90,000 mark with almost 4,000 new cases for the third back to back day on Tuesday and with 60 deaths. Chennai recorded the most noteworthy single day increment of 2,393 cases and the rest of spread across the state. While the State capital's aggregate portion of infection cases till date was 58,327, Tamil Nadu's count remained at 90,167. India’s tally has risen from 548,318 to 566,840, an increase of 3.4%. The death toll has reached 16,893, with 418 fatalities in a day. India is the fourth-most-affected country by total cases, and eighth by death toll. The net increase in active cases across India is 5,005, compared with 7,069 on Monday. The states that have reported the biggest 24-hour jump inactive cases are Maharashtra (2,691), Tamil Nadu (1,675), Karnataka (910), Telangana (559), and Rajasthan (376). With 13,099 new recoveries being reported, India’s recovery rate has improved marginally to 59.1%; death rate remains unchanged at 3%. (With inputs from agencies)

Coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu surge ahead of Delhi as tally mounts to 90,167

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Despite the widespread outrage over the death of Jayaraj and Bennix in Police custody, the cops at the Sathankulam station refused to cooperate with the Magistrate who had gone there for investigation. 
 
A three-page report by the Magistrate has revealed that the cops were lax in their response and even verbally abused the Magistrate.&nbsp;

The Magistrate’s Report based on his station visit&nbsp;

During his visit to the Sathankulam station on June 28th, Kovilpatti Magistrate&nbsp;

MS Bharathidasan, claims in a report, that his presence was not acknowledged or welcome from the very time he entered the station with his staff. The station visit, along with other staff was meant to record the statements of police officers and gather crucial evidence.

“ADSP D Kumar and DSP Prathapan who were there failed to salute or acknowledge my presence. D Kumar exhibited a muscle-flexing kind of body language and when asked for case-related documents he disrespectfully addressed the other cops and asked them to bring it” reads the report.&nbsp;

However, there was a female cop in the station who is an eyewitness in this case. But, she divulged the information only after initially expressing serious apprehension and reluctance.&nbsp;

The female cop has revealed that the father-son duo were beaten through the night, adding that the lathis (batons) and tables in the station had blood stains on them. She also urged the magistrate to confiscate these objects before the evidence is destroyed.&nbsp;

The Magistrate’s report states that the lady cop feared about the repercussions and backlash she would have to face from her colleagues for testifying in this case. She had also requested the Magistrate to not reveal her identity or that she had given statements about the June 19th incident. On the order of the magistrate, the other were taken outside the station, in order to prevent them from listening to her statements. But, even outside the station, they had created a ruckus and attempted to disrupt the process of getting the statements.&nbsp;

On learning that the batons (lathis) are crucial evidence, when the Magistrate demanded them to be handed over, the cops didn’t cooperate. They initially behaved as though they didn’t hear the orders and only handed them over after the Magistrate insisted the report states.&nbsp;

“A policeman named Maharaja said- you can’t do anything, in an insulting manner. He also said that his lathe was in his hometown and later said that it was in the Police quarters. He walked around in all directions without any regard to the investigation and said he didn’t have a lathe at all” as per the report. It also adds that another cop jumped the over the compound wall and escaped when asked to produce his lathi.&nbsp;

On examination by relevant experts, it was found that the CCTV footage from within the station was missing.

“Despite the hard disk has 1TB storage, the settings were in such a manner that the daily files would get auto-deleted. There was no data of any recording since June 19th and it was all erased” said the Magistrate. He also confiscated the Hard disk as it would contain important evidence.

Even while leaving from try station, the Magistrate says policemen in the station were filming videos and threatening the court staff. Later, he submitted details of the inquiry via telephone to the District Magistrate.&nbsp;

Court Proceedings&nbsp;

Hearing the father-son custodial deaths case that took place in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin district, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has said that there are grounds to book the Sathankulam police under Section 302 (murder) on the basis of the Post mortem report.

Three Police personnel including an ASP, DSP and constable has also appeared for the hearing as they allegedly hindered the investigation by the Magistrate.

The three cops who were asked to appear for Contempt of Court have been served a notice and given three weeks to respond.

The Court has also handed over the investigation to DSP, CB-CID after its expressed concern over the likelihood of destruction of evidence before the case of the custodial death is taken over by the CBI.

A Division Bench of Justice PN Prakash and Justice B Pugalendhi asked the Tamil Nadu government to respond on whether the CB-CID or the DIG, Tirunelveli range would handle the investigation until the CBI takes it over.&nbsp;

Representing the state government, Additional Advocate General K Chellapandian informed the court that the DIG Tirunelveli range would take over the investigation.&nbsp;

The judges, however, directed the Tirunelveli DSP, CB-CID to take over the case as an interim arrangement.&nbsp;

The judged added that they did not want to have any delay in this case, which would further lead to an erosion of public trust.

Despite the widespread outrage over the death of Jayaraj and Bennix in Police custody, the cops at the Sathankulam station refused to cooperate with the Magistrate who had gone there for investigation.

Despite the widespread outrage over the death of Jayaraj and Bennix in Police custody, the cops at the Sathankulam station refused to cooperate with the Magistrate who had gone there for investigation. A three-page report by the Magistrate has revealed that the cops were lax in their response and even verbally abused the Magistrate. The Magistrate’s Report based on his station visit During his visit to the Sathankulam station on June 28th, Kovilpatti Magistrate MS Bharathidasan, claims in a report, that his presence was not acknowledged or welcome from the very time he entered the station with his staff. The station visit, along with other staff was meant to record the statements of police officers and gather crucial evidence. “ADSP D Kumar and DSP Prathapan who were there failed to salute or acknowledge my presence. D Kumar exhibited a muscle-flexing kind of body language and when asked for case-related documents he disrespectfully addressed the other cops and asked them to bring it” reads the report. However, there was a female cop in the station who is an eyewitness in this case. But, she divulged the information only after initially expressing serious apprehension and reluctance. The female cop has revealed that the father-son duo were beaten through the night, adding that the lathis (batons) and tables in the station had blood stains on them. She also urged the magistrate to confiscate these objects before the evidence is destroyed. The Magistrate’s report states that the lady cop feared about the repercussions and backlash she would have to face from her colleagues for testifying in this case. She had also requested the Magistrate to not reveal her identity or that she had given statements about the June 19th incident. On the order of the magistrate, the other were taken outside the station, in order to prevent them from listening to her statements. But, even outside the station, they had created a ruckus and attempted to disrupt the process of getting the statements. On learning that the batons (lathis) are crucial evidence, when the Magistrate demanded them to be handed over, the cops didn’t cooperate. They initially behaved as though they didn’t hear the orders and only handed them over after the Magistrate insisted the report states. “A policeman named Maharaja said- you can’t do anything, in an insulting manner. He also said that his lathe was in his hometown and later said that it was in the Police quarters. He walked around in all directions without any regard to the investigation and said he didn’t have a lathe at all” as per the report. It also adds that another cop jumped the over the compound wall and escaped when asked to produce his lathi. On examination by relevant experts, it was found that the CCTV footage from within the station was missing. “Despite the hard disk has 1TB storage, the settings were in such a manner that the daily files would get auto-deleted. There was no data of any recording since June 19th and it was all erased” said the Magistrate. He also confiscated the Hard disk as it would contain important evidence. Even while leaving from try station, the Magistrate says policemen in the station were filming videos and threatening the court staff. Later, he submitted details of the inquiry via telephone to the District Magistrate. Court Proceedings Hearing the father-son custodial deaths case that took place in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin district, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has said that there are grounds to book the Sathankulam police under Section 302 (murder) on the basis of the Post mortem report. Three Police personnel including an ASP, DSP and constable has also appeared for the hearing as they allegedly hindered the investigation by the Magistrate. The three cops who were asked to appear for Contempt of Court have been served a notice and given three weeks to respond. The Court has also handed over the investigation to DSP, CB-CID after its expressed concern over the likelihood of destruction of evidence before the case of the custodial death is taken over by the CBI. A Division Bench of Justice PN Prakash and Justice B Pugalendhi asked the Tamil Nadu government to respond on whether the CB-CID or the DIG, Tirunelveli range would handle the investigation until the CBI takes it over. Representing the state government, Additional Advocate General K Chellapandian informed the court that the DIG Tirunelveli range would take over the investigation. The judges, however, directed the Tirunelveli DSP, CB-CID to take over the case as an interim arrangement. The judged added that they did not want to have any delay in this case, which would further lead to an erosion of public trust.

Tuticorin Jayaraj-Bennix case: Witness intimidated, CCTV footage erased, reveals Magistrate’s letter to Court Registrar

China claims ownership of Tibet due to historical mistakes that India was very much a part of. After the independence of Tibet, Dalai Lama's government was facing two big problems lack of stability and recognition. So Tibet reached out to Britain. The Shimla agreement established the Mc-Mahon line. It also divided Tibet into inner and outer regions.

During 1913-14, an understanding known as the Shimla Accord was marked between the delegates of British India, Tibet and China. The Accord separated Tibet into Inner and Outer Tibet. The terms gave China sway over Inner Tibet yet suzerainty over Outer Tibet which would keep on being administered by the Tibetan government at Lhasa.

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According to the Anglo-Tibetan Declaration "The governments of Great Britain and China recognizing that Tibet is under the suzerainty of China, and recognizing also the autonomy of outer Tibet, engage to respect the territorial integrity of the country, and to abstain from interference in the administration of outer Tibet (including the selection and installation of the Dalai Lama), which shall remain in the hands of the Tibetan government at Lhasa. The Government of China engages not to convert Tibet into a Chinese province. The Government of Great Britain engages not to annex Tibet or any portion of it,".

China did not sign this accord, in 1949, Beijing invaded Tibet and India called the move 'deplorable' and 
'not in the interest of China or peace’.

New Delhi followed it up with a big blunder, in 1954, the govt of Jawaharlal Nehru signed the Panchsheel treaty in Beijing.

‘Agreement between the Republic of India and the people’s republic of china on trade and intercourse between India and the Tibet region of China’. India recognized china's claim over Tibet.

The point was hammered in —- in the year 2003. India's former Prime Minister — late Atal Bihari Vajpayee was visiting China. He signed a joint declaration along with Chinese premier Wen Jiabao.

''The Indian side recognizes that the Tibet autonomous region is part of the territory of the people's republic of china and reiterates that it does not allow Tibetans to engage in anti-china political activities in India. The Chinese side expresses its appreciation for the Indian position and reiterates that it is firmly opposed to any attempt and action aimed at splitting China and bringing about "Independence of Tibet”.

While the two leaders agreed on the fate of a third nation. They could not reach common ground on the issue of the common border.

The two sides exchanged views on the India-China boundary question and expounded their respective positions. They reiterated their readiness to seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution through consultations on an equal footing. 17 years on, there is no equal footing. Tibet, meanwhile, is facing the blows of historical wrongdoings.

China violated the Mc-Mahon line and India-China border region has become a hotbed of conflict.

The LAC is still neither defined, nor demarcated. Beijing continues to make use of every opportunity to grab land. 
 
The Galwan skirmish is one such example. In Tibet, 1.2 million people have died since the Chinese occupation. If there is one lesson we can draw from the situation. When it comes to conflicts — the past is never dead.

China claims ownership of Tibet due to historical mistakes that India was very much a part of. After the independence of Tibet, Dalai Lama's government was facing two big problems lack of stability and recognition.

China claims ownership of Tibet due to historical mistakes that India was very much a part of. After the independence of Tibet, Dalai Lama's government was facing two big problems lack of stability and recognition. So Tibet reached out to Britain. The Shimla agreement established the Mc-Mahon line. It also divided Tibet into inner and outer regions. During 1913-14, an understanding known as the Shimla Accord was marked between the delegates of British India, Tibet and China. The Accord separated Tibet into Inner and Outer Tibet. The terms gave China sway over Inner Tibet yet suzerainty over Outer Tibet which would keep on being administered by the Tibetan government at Lhasa. According to the Anglo-Tibetan Declaration "The governments of Great Britain and China recognizing that Tibet is under the suzerainty of China, and recognizing also the autonomy of outer Tibet, engage to respect the territorial integrity of the country, and to abstain from interference in the administration of outer Tibet (including the selection and installation of the Dalai Lama), which shall remain in the hands of the Tibetan government at Lhasa. The Government of China engages not to convert Tibet into a Chinese province. The Government of Great Britain engages not to annex Tibet or any portion of it,". China did not sign this accord, in 1949, Beijing invaded Tibet and India called the move 'deplorable' and 'not in the interest of China or peace’. New Delhi followed it up with a big blunder, in 1954, the govt of Jawaharlal Nehru signed the Panchsheel treaty in Beijing. ‘Agreement between the Republic of India and the people’s republic of china on trade and intercourse between India and the Tibet region of China’. India recognized china's claim over Tibet. The point was hammered in —- in the year 2003. India's former Prime Minister — late Atal Bihari Vajpayee was visiting China. He signed a joint declaration along with Chinese premier Wen Jiabao. ''The Indian side recognizes that the Tibet autonomous region is part of the territory of the people's republic of china and reiterates that it does not allow Tibetans to engage in anti-china political activities in India. The Chinese side expresses its appreciation for the Indian position and reiterates that it is firmly opposed to any attempt and action aimed at splitting China and bringing about "Independence of Tibet”. While the two leaders agreed on the fate of a third nation. They could not reach common ground on the issue of the common border. The two sides exchanged views on the India-China boundary question and expounded their respective positions. They reiterated their readiness to seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution through consultations on an equal footing. 17 years on, there is no equal footing. Tibet, meanwhile, is facing the blows of historical wrongdoings. China violated the Mc-Mahon line and India-China border region has become a hotbed of conflict. The LAC is still neither defined, nor demarcated. Beijing continues to make use of every opportunity to grab land. The Galwan skirmish is one such example. In Tibet, 1.2 million people have died since the Chinese occupation. If there is one lesson we can draw from the situation. When it comes to conflicts — the past is never dead.

Tibet: The need to rectify the ‘Himalayan Blunder’

India should rethink and revise its policy on Tibet and exploit the geographic, ethnic, and economic fault lines within the Asian giant, such as Tibet, and Xinjiang.

India’s non-interference when Tibet was annexed by China 70 years ago, thereby changing its geographical boundaries, has come back to haunt India since 1962.

Tibet could be the answer to India's woes and the key to solve the India-china border standoff. China occupied Tibet holds strategic importance for New Delhi. On the face of it, Tibet is of great significance to China. The Himalayan mountain range adds to China's security and gives the PLA a military advantage.

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Tibet is also a source of water for China. It is also a source of metals and minerals. This includes copper, gold and lithium — that is used to make batteries of electronic devices like smartphones.

Considering these factors — India must revise its policy on Tibet and declare it an occupied territory. Just to weaken Beijing’s hand.

India would be able to then refute china's claim over the Himalayan borders. Ladakh borders Tibet. 
In fact, Ladakh is even referred to sometimes as little Tibet. The same line of control stretches across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

So, if India were to declare Tibet as occupied — it would make china's claims illegal. We have another reason to offer. Defining Tibet as occupied will solidify India’s hand.

Because the revision would revalidate the McMahon line. As well as the Tibet Ladakh border treaty.

Between 1913 and 1914 — before independence, representatives from British India, Tibet and China had met in Shimla. The purpose of the meeting was to settle the political status of Tibet. And Tibet’s ties to China. A treaty was signed — it was called the Indo-Tibet border treaty. British India and Tibet agreed to sign it. But China had refused.

This treaty established the McMahon line. Something that defines the border between India and Tibet on the northeast. The Tibet Ladakh border treaty was signed way back in 1684.

Between Tibet and the Ladakh Kingdom. The same treatment has been used by India to claim Ladakh. But, China keeps rejecting the claims. Because India still considers Tibet as part of China. If India were to recognize Tibet as occupied, it would re-validate both treaties. Recognize the McMahon Line and the Tibet-Ladakh borders. Making India’s claim over the Himalayan border legal and valid.

India should rethink and revise its policy on Tibet and exploit the geographic, ethnic, and economic fault lines within the Asian giant, such as Tibet, and Xinjiang.

India should rethink and revise its policy on Tibet and exploit the geographic, ethnic, and economic fault lines within the Asian giant, such as Tibet, and Xinjiang. India’s non-interference when Tibet was annexed by China 70 years ago, thereby changing its geographical boundaries, has come back to haunt India since 1962. Tibet could be the answer to India's woes and the key to solve the India-china border standoff. China occupied Tibet holds strategic importance for New Delhi. On the face of it, Tibet is of great significance to China. The Himalayan mountain range adds to China's security and gives the PLA a military advantage. Tibet is also a source of water for China. It is also a source of metals and minerals. This includes copper, gold and lithium — that is used to make batteries of electronic devices like smartphones. Considering these factors — India must revise its policy on Tibet and declare it an occupied territory. Just to weaken Beijing’s hand. India would be able to then refute china's claim over the Himalayan borders. Ladakh borders Tibet. In fact, Ladakh is even referred to sometimes as little Tibet. The same line of control stretches across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. So, if India were to declare Tibet as occupied — it would make china's claims illegal. We have another reason to offer. Defining Tibet as occupied will solidify India’s hand. Because the revision would revalidate the McMahon line. As well as the Tibet Ladakh border treaty. Between 1913 and 1914 — before independence, representatives from British India, Tibet and China had met in Shimla. The purpose of the meeting was to settle the political status of Tibet. And Tibet’s ties to China. A treaty was signed — it was called the Indo-Tibet border treaty. British India and Tibet agreed to sign it. But China had refused. This treaty established the McMahon line. Something that defines the border between India and Tibet on the northeast. The Tibet Ladakh border treaty was signed way back in 1684. Between Tibet and the Ladakh Kingdom. The same treatment has been used by India to claim Ladakh. But, China keeps rejecting the claims. Because India still considers Tibet as part of China. If India were to recognize Tibet as occupied, it would re-validate both treaties. Recognize the McMahon Line and the Tibet-Ladakh borders. Making India’s claim over the Himalayan border legal and valid.

India should rethink its policy on Tibet and exploit Beijing’s fault lines

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