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<p>Iranian Foreign Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-foreign-minister-to-visit-iran-saudi-arabia-to-discuss-developments-in-middle-east-273726">Javad Zarif</a> will arrive here on Tuesday on a three-day visit to India amid spiralling tension between the Middle East country and the United States.</p>

<p>Besides addressing the Raisina Dialogue - an annual conference where dignitaries from more than 100 countries across the world will share their views on geopolitics and geoeconomics, climate change, counter-terrorism and other agendas of the next decade - the foreign minister will also pay a courtesy call to Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-and-russias-putin-discuss-regional-global-issues-in-telephonic-conversation-274090">Narendra Modi </a>on Wednesday, January 15.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-secretary-general-vladimir-norov-arrives-in-india-on-4-day-visit-to-attend-raisina-dialogue-2020-273757">Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretary General Vladimir Norov arrives in India to attend Raisina Dialogue</a></strong></p>

<p>The visiting dignitary will further deliberate on regional issues with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar over breakfast on Thursday following which he will emplane for Mumbai to interact with a group of businesses leaders.</p>

<p>During his trip to the country's financial capital, Zarif is also scheduled to call on Chief Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shiv-sena-welcomes-army-chief-mm-naravanes-remark-over-pok-urges-centre-to-move-ahead-273890">Uddhav Thackeray</a>.</p>

<p>He will conclude his India visit on Friday, according to an official statement.</p>

<p>The visit by the Iranian foreign minister comes at a time when the global attention is focused on the simmering tensions in the Middle East post the killing of Iranian general <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/instagram-censoring-pro-qasem-soleimani-posts-from-the-platform-274004">Qasem Soleimani</a> by a Pentagon-ordered drone attack in Baghdad earlier this month.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="Instagram censoring pro-Qasem Soleimani posts from the platform">Instagram censoring pro-Qasem Soleimani posts from the platform</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>India has been maintaining that it would like the situation to de-escalate as soon as possible and the country has been in touch with key players including Iran, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uae-lightning-strikes-the-worlds-tallest-building-burj-khalifa-273807">United Arab Emirates</a>, Oman and Qatar as it has important interests in the region.</p>

<p>Last week, Iran launched over a dozen ballistic missiles targeting at least two bases where <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soleimani-was-probably-planning-to-attack-four-us-embassies-donald-trump-273535">US</a> military and coalition forces' are stationed in Iraq.</p>

<p>Soleimani's killing has led to a dramatic escalation of tension between Tehran and Washington which was already strained after from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the "Iran nuclear deal," in 2018.</p>

<p>India has strategic interests in the Gulf region which is a key source of its energy security.</p>


Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will arrive here on Tuesday on a three-day visit to India amid spiralling tension between the Middle East country and the United States.

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will arrive here on Tuesday on a three-day visit to India amid spiralling tension between the Middle East country and the United States. Besides addressing the Raisina Dialogue - an annual conference where dignitaries from more than 100 countries across the world will share their views on geopolitics and geoeconomics, climate change, counter-terrorism and other agendas of the next decade - the foreign minister will also pay a courtesy call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, January 15. Also read: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretary General Vladimir Norov arrives in India to attend Raisina Dialogue The visiting dignitary will further deliberate on regional issues with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar over breakfast on Thursday following which he will emplane for Mumbai to interact with a group of businesses leaders. During his trip to the country's financial capital, Zarif is also scheduled to call on Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. He will conclude his India visit on Friday, according to an official statement. The visit by the Iranian foreign minister comes at a time when the global attention is focused on the simmering tensions in the Middle East post the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani by a Pentagon-ordered drone attack in Baghdad earlier this month. Also read: Instagram censoring pro-Qasem Soleimani posts from the platform India has been maintaining that it would like the situation to de-escalate as soon as possible and the country has been in touch with key players including Iran, United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar as it has important interests in the region. Last week, Iran launched over a dozen ballistic missiles targeting at least two bases where US military and coalition forces' are stationed in Iraq. Soleimani's killing has led to a dramatic escalation of tension between Tehran and Washington which was already strained after from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the "Iran nuclear deal," in 2018. India has strategic interests in the Gulf region which is a key source of its energy security.

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif to arrive in India today on 3-day visit

<p>Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister and senior <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-wants-pm-modi-to-have-televised-qa-session-over-caa-with-critics-273880">P Chidambaram</a> on Tuesday hit out at the Centre over the "sliding economy" and said that if unemployment rises and income declines there is the danger of youth exploding in anger.</p>

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<p>In a series of tweets, the former finance minister said, "The circle of incompetent management is complete. Mr <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-question-of-nrc-in-bihar-pm-has-clarified-his-stand-on-it-nitish-kumar-273931">Narendra Modi's</a> government started in July 2014 with CPI inflation at 7.39 per cent. In December 2019 it was 7.35 per cent."</p>

<p>Taking a jibe at BJP's promise of "Achhe Din", he said, "Food inflation stands at 14.12 per cent. Vegetable prices are up 60 per cent. Onion prices are over Rs 100 per kg. This is the achhe din promised by the BJP."</p>

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<p>"The nation is engrossed with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-arrested-94-persons-for-violence-during-anti-caa-protests-report-274087">anti-CAA</a>, anti-NPR protests. Both present a clear and present danger. The sliding economy is an even greater threat to the country. If unemployment rises and incomes decline, there is the danger of youth and students exploding in anger," he added.<br />
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The retail inflation rose to 7.35 per cent in December 2019 compared to 5.54 per cent in the previous month, according to government data released on Monday.<br />
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The last month's food inflation was 14.12 per cent as compared to 10.01 per cent in November last year, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/582-of-rural-807-of-urban-households-have-drinking-water-facilities-within-their-homes-national-sample-survey-264253">National Statistical Office</a> data showed.<br />
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The data showed retail inflation was at over five-year high mainly due to the rise in the price of vegetables.<br />
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The rise in inflation in vegetables was 60.5 per cent, pulses and products 15.44 per cent and meat and fish was 9.57 per cent.</p>


Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister and senior P Chidambaram on Tuesday hit out at the Centre over the "sliding economy" and said that if unemployment rises and income declines there is the danger of youth exploding in anger.

Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister and senior P Chidambaram on Tuesday hit out at the Centre over the "sliding economy" and said that if unemployment rises and income declines there is the danger of youth exploding in anger. The circle of incompetent management is complete. Mr Narendra Modi's government started in July 2014 with CPI inflation at 7.39%. In December 2019 it was 7.35% — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) January 14, 2020 × In a series of tweets, the former finance minister said, "The circle of incompetent management is complete. Mr Narendra Modi's government started in July 2014 with CPI inflation at 7.39 per cent. In December 2019 it was 7.35 per cent." Taking a jibe at BJP's promise of "Achhe Din", he said, "Food inflation stands at 14.12 per cent. Vegetable prices are up 60 per cent. Onion prices are over Rs 100 per kg. This is the achhe din promised by the BJP." The nation is engrossed with the anti-CAA, anti-NPR protests. Both present a clear and present danger. The sliding economy is an even greater threat to the country. If unemployment rises and incomes decline, there is the danger of youth and students exploding in anger. — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) January 14, 2020 × "The nation is engrossed with the anti-CAA, anti-NPR protests. Both present a clear and present danger. The sliding economy is an even greater threat to the country. If unemployment rises and incomes decline, there is the danger of youth and students exploding in anger," he added. The retail inflation rose to 7.35 per cent in December 2019 compared to 5.54 per cent in the previous month, according to government data released on Monday. The last month's food inflation was 14.12 per cent as compared to 10.01 per cent in November last year, National Statistical Office data showed. The data showed retail inflation was at over five-year high mainly due to the rise in the price of vegetables. The rise in inflation in vegetables was 60.5 per cent, pulses and products 15.44 per cent and meat and fish was 9.57 per cent.

P Chidambaram attacks Modi govt over 'sliding economy' and unemployment

<p>AIMIM chief <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-stay-far-from-politics-very-far-chief-of-defence-staff-general-rawat-refutes-allegations-of-political-inclination-271383">Asaduddin Owaisi</a> on Monday asked people to take money from Congress leaders and vote for his party in the upcoming municipal elections in the state.</p>

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<p>Addressing a public gathering in Sangareddy district, the AIMIM leader also took a jibe at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-assembly-polls-former-congress-mla-ram-singh-3-others-join-aap-274084">Congress</a> and said they speak of secularism but BJP and Congress are the two faces of the same coin.<br />
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Citing that there is no difference between Congress and BJP, Owaisi said "Congress party has RSS in its heart in BJP is in their mind. They speak of secularism. These three things brain, heart and tongue should be at one point. When the heart speaks then the brain admits it and tongue will speak," he said.<br />
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"On January 22, please use your votes wisely. People in Congress have a lot of money, take it from them. You'll be getting it due to me. Just vote for me. If they are giving you (money) then take it. Whatever they give, take it and loot it. I say to Congress to raise the rate, my price is not Rs 2000 only. I am worth more than that," Owaisi said.</p>

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<p>Polling for municipal elections will be held on January 22 and the results will be declared on January 25.<br />
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The Lok Sabha MP from Hyderabad also condemned the violence in Bhainsa town of Telangana's Nirmal district.<br />
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"I appeal to Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao that the incident which happened in Bhainsa is condemnable. I request CM to initiate necessary action on the responsible persons. I also request <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/telangana-fast-track-court-to-deal-with-vets-rape-case-cm-promises-stringent-punishment-to-culprits-265584">K. Chandrashekar Rao</a> to give compensation to the people who suffered a loss in communal violence. I also request the people of Bhainsa to maintain peace," he said.<br />
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Police have imposed prohibitory orders under <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fourth-and-last-maradu-residential-apartment-demolished-in-kochi-273763">Section 144</a> of the Criminal Procedure Code in Bhainsa till January 15, which witnessed clashes between two groups.<br />
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According to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/telangana-all-police-stations-in-hyderabad-to-get-a-cyber-crime-wing-270543">Telangana Police</a>, clashes took place between two groups who started pelting stones at each other in the late hours on January 12, which turned violent resulting in 13 houses and 26 vehicles being set on fire. Three police officials, including District SP and DSP who were part of the police team that reached the spot sustained injuries in the violence.</p>


AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday asked people to take money from Congress leaders and vote for his party in the upcoming municipal elections in the state. Asaduddin Owaisi, on violence in Telangana's Bhainsa: Yesterday's incident is condemnable.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday asked people to take money from Congress leaders and vote for his party in the upcoming municipal elections in the state. Asaduddin Owaisi, on violence in Telangana's Bhainsa: Yesterday's incident is condemnable. I demand the CM to take action against all culprits. I also demand him to provide compensation to everyone who suffered losses. I appeal to the people of Bhainsa to maintain peace. (13.01) https://t.co/Ys4vVnx2fg — ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2020 × Addressing a public gathering in Sangareddy district, the AIMIM leader also took a jibe at Congress and said they speak of secularism but BJP and Congress are the two faces of the same coin. Citing that there is no difference between Congress and BJP, Owaisi said "Congress party has RSS in its heart in BJP is in their mind. They speak of secularism. These three things brain, heart and tongue should be at one point. When the heart speaks then the brain admits it and tongue will speak," he said. "On January 22, please use your votes wisely. People in Congress have a lot of money, take it from them. You'll be getting it due to me. Just vote for me. If they are giving you (money) then take it. Whatever they give, take it and loot it. I say to Congress to raise the rate, my price is not Rs 2000 only. I am worth more than that," Owaisi said. LIVE: AIMIM President and Hyderabad MP @asadowaisi addresses a public meeting in Sadashivpet, ahead of the Telangana Municipal Elections. https://t.co/p2n8XIIqhn — AIMIM (@aimim_national) January 13, 2020 × Polling for municipal elections will be held on January 22 and the results will be declared on January 25. The Lok Sabha MP from Hyderabad also condemned the violence in Bhainsa town of Telangana's Nirmal district. "I appeal to Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao that the incident which happened in Bhainsa is condemnable. I request CM to initiate necessary action on the responsible persons. I also request K. Chandrashekar Rao to give compensation to the people who suffered a loss in communal violence. I also request the people of Bhainsa to maintain peace," he said. Police have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code in Bhainsa till January 15, which witnessed clashes between two groups. According to Telangana Police, clashes took place between two groups who started pelting stones at each other in the late hours on January 12, which turned violent resulting in 13 houses and 26 vehicles being set on fire. Three police officials, including District SP and DSP who were part of the police team that reached the spot sustained injuries in the violence.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi: 'Take money from Congress but vote for me'

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the inaugural session of Raisina Dialogue 2020 -- India's annual global conference on geopolitics and geo-economics -- here on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The flagship conference jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation has been India's contribution to global efforts to discover solutions, identify opportunities and provide stability to a century that has witnessed an eventful two decades.</p>

<p>The three-day conclave will bring together 700 international participants, of which 40 per cent of the speakers will be women, emphasising India`s commitment to gender equality.</p>

<p>Along with the participation of 12 foreign ministers, including the foreign ministers of Russia, Iran, Australia, Maldives, South Africa, Estonia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Latvia, Uzbekistan and the European Union, the National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan, the Deputy NSA of the United States and several other ministers of state will also present their ideas.</p>

<p>The inaugural session of the mega-event today will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while other visiting leaders will also share their views on important challenges facing the world related to globalisation, 2030 agenda, the role of technology in the modern world, climate change and counter-terrorism.</p>

<p>Over the course of two days thereafter (on January15-16), intensive deliberations will take place over 80 sessions around 5 thematic pillars - the nationalist impulses challenging global institutions and collective action, the debate on the global trading architecture, the role of technologies in determining political, economic and military power, the global development agenda and the state-individual relationship in the age of digital communities and cyberspace, according to a statement by the MEA.<br />
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the inaugural session of Raisina Dialogue 2020 -- India's annual global conference on geopolitics and geo-economics -- here on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the inaugural session of Raisina Dialogue 2020 -- India's annual global conference on geopolitics and geo-economics -- here on Tuesday. The flagship conference jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation has been India's contribution to global efforts to discover solutions, identify opportunities and provide stability to a century that has witnessed an eventful two decades. The three-day conclave will bring together 700 international participants, of which 40 per cent of the speakers will be women, emphasising India`s commitment to gender equality. Along with the participation of 12 foreign ministers, including the foreign ministers of Russia, Iran, Australia, Maldives, South Africa, Estonia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Latvia, Uzbekistan and the European Union, the National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan, the Deputy NSA of the United States and several other ministers of state will also present their ideas. The inaugural session of the mega-event today will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while other visiting leaders will also share their views on important challenges facing the world related to globalisation, 2030 agenda, the role of technology in the modern world, climate change and counter-terrorism. Over the course of two days thereafter (on January15-16), intensive deliberations will take place over 80 sessions around 5 thematic pillars - the nationalist impulses challenging global institutions and collective action, the debate on the global trading architecture, the role of technologies in determining political, economic and military power, the global development agenda and the state-individual relationship in the age of digital communities and cyberspace, according to a statement by the MEA.

PM Modi, Jaishankar attend inaugural session of Raisina Dialogue 2020

<p>The fifth edition of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-secretary-general-vladimir-norov-arrives-in-india-on-4-day-visit-to-attend-raisina-dialogue-2020-273757">Raisina Dialogue</a> 2020, India's annual global conference on geopolitics and geo-economics is set to kick-off here Tuesday with the participation of more than 100 countries.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-secretary-general-vladimir-norov-arrives-in-india-on-4-day-visit-to-attend-raisina-dialogue-2020-273757">Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretary General Vladimir Norov arrives in India to attend Raisina Dialogue</a></strong></p>

<p>The flagship conference jointly organised by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/envoys-visit-is-to-see-first-hand-efforts-to-normalise-the-situation-in-kashmir-mea-spokesperson-raveesh-kumar-273208">Ministry of External Affairs</a> and the Observer Research Foundation has been India's contribution to global efforts to discover solutions, identify opportunities and provide stability to a century that has witnessed an eventful two decades.</p>

<p>The three-day conclave will bring together 700 international participants, of which 40 percent of the speakers will be women, emphasising India's commitment to gender equality.</p>

<p>Along with the participation of 12 foreign ministers, including the foreign ministers of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-and-russias-putin-discuss-regional-global-issues-in-telephonic-conversation-274090">Russia</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-hints-at-de-escalating-tensions-with-us-273856">Iran</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-prime-ministers-approval-rating-singed-by-bushfires-273895">Australia</a>, Maldives, South Africa, Estonia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Latvia, Uzbekistan and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-warns-iran-nuclear-deal-may-collapse-273585">European Union</a>, the National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan, the Deputy NSA of the United States and several other ministers of state will also present their ideas.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-foreign-ministry-rebuffs-misleading-reports-regarding-cancellation-of-ministers-participation-in-raisina-dialogue-273719"><strong>Also read: Bangladesh Foreign Ministry rebuffs misleading reports regarding cancellation of Minister's participation in Raisina Dialogue</strong></a></p>

<p>External Affairs Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/s-jaishankar-meets-sri-lankan-fm-gunawardena-273187">S Jaishankar</a> will share his insights on India's growing&nbsp;role in the world in a session on January 15.</p>

<p>This year's Dialogue titled 'Navigating the Alpha Century' is structured as a multi-stakeholder, cross-sectoral discussion, involving heads of states, cabinet ministers and local government officials as well as major private sector executives, members of the media and academics.</p>

<p>The inaugural session of the mega-event today will be addressed by Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-caa-is-not-to-revoke-anyones-citizenship-but-to-give-273711">Narendra Modi</a> where other visiting leaders will share their views on important challenges facing the world related to globalisation, 2030 agenda, role of technology in the modern world, climate change and counter-terrorism.</p>

<p>Over the course of two days thereafter (on January15-16), intensive deliberations will take place over 80 sessions around 5 thematic pillars - the nationalist impulses challenging global institutions and collective action, the debate on the global trading architecture, the role of technologies in determining political, economic and military power, the global development agenda and the state-individual relationship in the age of digital communities and cyberspace, according to a statement by the MEA.</p>

<p>In the short space of five years, the Raisina Dialogue has acquired an enviable global profile uniting the best strategic thinkers of the world.</p>

<p>The synergies and collaborations in the Raisina Dialogue represent India's deliberative ethos, as well as its international credibility and convening power.</p>

<p>The Raisina Dialogue has grown along with India's diplomatic profile and will set the tone for its intensive diplomatic engagement this year.<br />
The inaugural address was to be delivered by Australian Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/australian-pm-to-visit-india-in-january-calls-india-a-natural-partner-253636">Scott Morrison</a> but he called off his visit in view of the bushfire crisis in his country.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/australian-pm-to-visit-india-in-january-calls-india-a-natural-partner-253636">Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison defers trip to India, Japan as bushfire crisis looms</a></strong></p>


The fifth edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2020, India's annual global conference on geopolitics and geo-economics is set to kick-off here Tuesday with the participation of more than 100 countries.

The fifth edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2020, India's annual global conference on geopolitics and geo-economics is set to kick-off here Tuesday with the participation of more than 100 countries. Also read: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretary General Vladimir Norov arrives in India to attend Raisina Dialogue The flagship conference jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation has been India's contribution to global efforts to discover solutions, identify opportunities and provide stability to a century that has witnessed an eventful two decades. The three-day conclave will bring together 700 international participants, of which 40 percent of the speakers will be women, emphasising India's commitment to gender equality. Along with the participation of 12 foreign ministers, including the foreign ministers of Russia, Iran, Australia, Maldives, South Africa, Estonia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Latvia, Uzbekistan and the European Union, the National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan, the Deputy NSA of the United States and several other ministers of state will also present their ideas. Also read: Bangladesh Foreign Ministry rebuffs misleading reports regarding cancellation of Minister's participation in Raisina Dialogue External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will share his insights on India's growing role in the world in a session on January 15. This year's Dialogue titled 'Navigating the Alpha Century' is structured as a multi-stakeholder, cross-sectoral discussion, involving heads of states, cabinet ministers and local government officials as well as major private sector executives, members of the media and academics. The inaugural session of the mega-event today will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi where other visiting leaders will share their views on important challenges facing the world related to globalisation, 2030 agenda, role of technology in the modern world, climate change and counter-terrorism. Over the course of two days thereafter (on January15-16), intensive deliberations will take place over 80 sessions around 5 thematic pillars - the nationalist impulses challenging global institutions and collective action, the debate on the global trading architecture, the role of technologies in determining political, economic and military power, the global development agenda and the state-individual relationship in the age of digital communities and cyberspace, according to a statement by the MEA. In the short space of five years, the Raisina Dialogue has acquired an enviable global profile uniting the best strategic thinkers of the world. The synergies and collaborations in the Raisina Dialogue represent India's deliberative ethos, as well as its international credibility and convening power. The Raisina Dialogue has grown along with India's diplomatic profile and will set the tone for its intensive diplomatic engagement this year. The inaugural address was to be delivered by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison but he called off his visit in view of the bushfire crisis in his country. Also read: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison defers trip to India, Japan as bushfire crisis looms

Fifth edition of Raisina Dialogue focusing on geopolitics, geo-economics begins today

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is on 3-day India visit. He will meet PM Modi tomorrow and the discussion with S Jaishankar is scheduled for Thursday. This visit of Iranian Foreign Minister is happening amid wake of America-Iran crisis in world politics. Where both the countries are on the verge of war.

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif to meet PM Modi tomorrow

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Delhi Police over the arrest of Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad, who was arrested from outside Jama Masjid last month amid anti-CAA protests

Is Jama Masjid in Pakistan? Court asks Delhi Police on Bhim Army Chief's plea

<p>At least 10 people lost their lives and several others have been missing after an avalanche hit the northern part of Kashmir on Tuesday.</p>

<p>According to a report among the 10 deaths, five were Indian soldiers.</p>

<p>&nbsp;A search and rescue operation is underway.</p>

<p>The avalanches have hit Kupwara, Baramulla, and Ganderbal area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum and maximum temperatures in Kupwara would be around -4 degrees Celsius and 7 degrees Celsius for the next two days.</p>

<p>The region is expected to receive light rains tomorrow.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, over a dozen people have also been killed in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, news agency Reuters reported.</p>

<p>Pakistani officials said many villagers are still stranded by the avalanches in the Neelum Valley area following heavy rain that also triggered landslides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rescuers had managed to extract more than 50 people from the snow and airlifted them out of the area for treatment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Authorities also scrambled to provide relief to local people with another spell of heavy snow expected on Friday.</p>


At least 10 people lost their lives and several others have been missing after an avalanche hit the northern part of Kashmir on Tuesday. According to a report among the 10 deaths, five were Indian soldiers.

At least 10 people lost their lives and several others have been missing after an avalanche hit the northern part of Kashmir on Tuesday. According to a report among the 10 deaths, five were Indian soldiers. A search and rescue operation is underway. The avalanches have hit Kupwara, Baramulla, and Ganderbal area. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum and maximum temperatures in Kupwara would be around -4 degrees Celsius and 7 degrees Celsius for the next two days. The region is expected to receive light rains tomorrow. Meanwhile, over a dozen people have also been killed in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, news agency Reuters reported. Pakistani officials said many villagers are still stranded by the avalanches in the Neelum Valley area following heavy rain that also triggered landslides. Rescuers had managed to extract more than 50 people from the snow and airlifted them out of the area for treatment. Authorities also scrambled to provide relief to local people with another spell of heavy snow expected on Friday.

At least 10, including five soldiers killed in Kashmir avalanche

Usually, police officers are not known for their wittiness but when it comes to social media the stereotype is completely changed. Recently Pune police were trending on social media when a man asked them for a girls number on Twitter. The Pune police response has left the netizens in splits. Watch report:

Why Pune Police Winning Hearts On Twitter?

Now it's a time when India needs immediate steps to reverse its economic slowdown. The slowdown in India as expected take a huge toll on jobs. The report has also come at a time when the global retailing giant Wallmart and Indian startup sensation OYO laying off employees.

Job creation down by 1.6MN in FY20

<p>Days after&nbsp;India decided to put curbs on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-puts-curbs-on-palm-oil-imports-from-malaysia-following-pm-mahathir-mohamad-caa-remark-273134">palm oil imports from Malaysia over a diplomatic row</a>, the southeast country's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad expressed concerns on Tuesday while also indicating that he would continue to speak even if it costs his country financially.</p>

<p>"We are concerned of course because we sell a lot of palm oil to India, but on the other hand, we need to be frank and see that if something goes wrong, we will have to say it. If we allow things to go wrong and think only about the money involved, then I think a lot of wrong things will be done, by us and by other people," Malaysian PM said.</p>

<p>India on January 9 decided to put curbs on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/malaysia-expects-palm-oil-inventory-to-end-year-at-21-million-tonnes-report-269081">palm oil imports</a> from Malaysia after New Delhi objected to Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad's criticism on Jammu and Kashmir and its new Citizenship Act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the Kuala Lumpur summit that took place in December 2019, the Malaysian prime minister had criticised the new citizenship act and government's move on Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>New Delhi reacted to Mohamad's comments with the Ministry of External Affairs issuing a statement on the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The MEA called Mohamad's remarks as "factually inaccurate" and said that the Malaysian Prime Minister, "has yet again remarked on a matter that is entirely internal to India," the statement read.</p>

<p>New Delhi also asked Malaysia "to refrain from commenting on internal developments in India, especially without a right understanding of the facts".</p>

<p>Now, the Indian palm oil importers have effectively stopped all purchases from Malaysia following a diplomatic spat.</p>

<p>As Malaysian palm refiners stare at a massive loss of business, Mahathir assured his country that his government would find a solution.</p>

<p>India is the world's biggest buyer of edible oils and Malaysia is the second-biggest producer and exporter of palm oil after Indonesia.</p>

<p>India is also Malaysia's biggest buyer of palm oil in 2019, with 4.4 million tonnes of purchases. Now, in 2020, purchases could fall below 1 million tonnes if relations don't improve.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Days after India decided to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia over a diplomatic row, the southeast country's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad expressed concerns on Tuesday while also indicating that he would continue to speak even if it costs his country financially.

Days after India decided to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia over a diplomatic row, the southeast country's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad expressed concerns on Tuesday while also indicating that he would continue to speak even if it costs his country financially. "We are concerned of course because we sell a lot of palm oil to India, but on the other hand, we need to be frank and see that if something goes wrong, we will have to say it. If we allow things to go wrong and think only about the money involved, then I think a lot of wrong things will be done, by us and by other people," Malaysian PM said. India on January 9 decided to put curbs on palm oil imports from Malaysia after New Delhi objected to Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad's criticism on Jammu and Kashmir and its new Citizenship Act. In the Kuala Lumpur summit that took place in December 2019, the Malaysian prime minister had criticised the new citizenship act and government's move on Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi reacted to Mohamad's comments with the Ministry of External Affairs issuing a statement on the same. The MEA called Mohamad's remarks as "factually inaccurate" and said that the Malaysian Prime Minister, "has yet again remarked on a matter that is entirely internal to India," the statement read. New Delhi also asked Malaysia "to refrain from commenting on internal developments in India, especially without a right understanding of the facts". Now, the Indian palm oil importers have effectively stopped all purchases from Malaysia following a diplomatic spat. As Malaysian palm refiners stare at a massive loss of business, Mahathir assured his country that his government would find a solution. India is the world's biggest buyer of edible oils and Malaysia is the second-biggest producer and exporter of palm oil after Indonesia. India is also Malaysia's biggest buyer of palm oil in 2019, with 4.4 million tonnes of purchases. Now, in 2020, purchases could fall below 1 million tonnes if relations don't improve. (With inputs from agencies)

Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad takes a dig at India over palm oil import row

<p>A Delhi court slammed national capital's police on Tuesday while hearing the bail plea of Bhim Army chief <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/caa-protest-bhim-army-chief-chandrashekhar-azad-arrested-sent-to-14-day-judicial-custody-269478">Chandrashekhar Azad</a> who was arrested earlier for allegedly instigating violence during anti-Citizenship Protests.</p>

<p>The judge, Kamini Lau, asked what is wrong in peaceful protests and said Jama Masjid is not in Pakistan that protests cannot be held there.</p>

<p>While hearing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/aap-minister-meets-bhim-army-chief-discuss-strategy-to-defeat-pm-in-2019-166750">Azad's bail application</a>,&nbsp;court blasted at the Delhi police for failing to show any evidence against the Azad who was arrested from the Jama Masjid.</p>

<p>Slamming the police for having no evidence, session court judge, Kamini Lau said, "Do you think Delhi Police is so backward that it has no tools to record anything?"</p>

<p>Judge Lau then said that "people can carry out peaceful protests anywhere," adding, "Jama Masjid is not in Pakistan where we are not allowed to protest. Peaceful protests take place in Pakistan as well."</p>

<p>&nbsp;"You are behaving as if Jama Masjid is in Pakistan. Even if it was Pakistan... none of the posts by Azad were unconstitutional," judge Lau said while referring to the social media posts presented by the public prosecutor in which Azad had mentioned about going to dharna in the Jama Masjid area.</p>

<p>The court has now listed the matter for hearing on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In December last year, Azad was arrested by the Delhi police from the Jama Masjid area for rioting, unlawful assembly and other offences in connection with the anti-citizenship protest in Daryaganj area.</p>

<p>In the FIR, the complainant, Daryaganj SHO Rakesh Kumar Sharma, said that the Bhim Army chief instigated a mob of around four thousand people outside the Jama Masjid during the Friday prayer.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Azad in his bail plea claimed that there was no evidence against him in the FIR which state that he had instigated the crowd to march to Delhi Gate from Jama Masjid and indulge in violence.</p>

<p>He further claimed that he suffers from severe physical disability, and it cannot be comprehended that he could at all influence any witnesses whatsoever.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)<br />
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A Delhi court slammed national capital's police on Tuesday while hearing the bail plea of Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad who was arrested earlier for allegedly instigating violence during anti-Citizenship Protests.

A Delhi court slammed national capital's police on Tuesday while hearing the bail plea of Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad who was arrested earlier for allegedly instigating violence during anti-Citizenship Protests. The judge, Kamini Lau, asked what is wrong in peaceful protests and said Jama Masjid is not in Pakistan that protests cannot be held there. While hearing Azad's bail application, court blasted at the Delhi police for failing to show any evidence against the Azad who was arrested from the Jama Masjid. Slamming the police for having no evidence, session court judge, Kamini Lau said, "Do you think Delhi Police is so backward that it has no tools to record anything?" Judge Lau then said that "people can carry out peaceful protests anywhere," adding, "Jama Masjid is not in Pakistan where we are not allowed to protest. Peaceful protests take place in Pakistan as well." "You are behaving as if Jama Masjid is in Pakistan. Even if it was Pakistan... none of the posts by Azad were unconstitutional," judge Lau said while referring to the social media posts presented by the public prosecutor in which Azad had mentioned about going to dharna in the Jama Masjid area. The court has now listed the matter for hearing on Wednesday. In December last year, Azad was arrested by the Delhi police from the Jama Masjid area for rioting, unlawful assembly and other offences in connection with the anti-citizenship protest in Daryaganj area. In the FIR, the complainant, Daryaganj SHO Rakesh Kumar Sharma, said that the Bhim Army chief instigated a mob of around four thousand people outside the Jama Masjid during the Friday prayer. Azad in his bail plea claimed that there was no evidence against him in the FIR which state that he had instigated the crowd to march to Delhi Gate from Jama Masjid and indulge in violence. He further claimed that he suffers from severe physical disability, and it cannot be comprehended that he could at all influence any witnesses whatsoever. (With inputs from agencies)

'Jama Masjid not in Pakistan where we aren't allowed to protest': Judge Kamini Lau slams Delhi police

<p>The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to the police to open the Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch which has been closed since December 15 last year due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jama-masjid-not-in-pakistan-where-we-arent-allowed-to-protest-judge-kamini-lau-slams-delhi-police-274251">anti- Citizenship Amendment Act </a>(CAA) protests. The court asked the Delhi police to look into the matter and deal with the issue.</p>

<p>A division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar was hearing the plea filed by&nbsp;social activist and lawyer Amit Sahni.</p>

<p>The petitioner in the plea which sought to reopen the Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch said that the closure is causing huge inconvenience and hardship to lakhs of commuters every day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the anti-Citizenship Act&nbsp;and anti-NRC demonstrations, the Kalindi Kunj stretch, a crucial route which connects Delhi with Faridabad and Noida has been closed since December 15.</p>

<p>Several commuters using this road have been forced to use alternative routes such as Delhi-Noida-Delhi (DND) Expressway and Ashram.</p>

<p>Scores of protesters have been agitating in the area against the CAA and NRC for over a month now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Barricades have been put in place to keep the stir in control.</p>

<p>On January 10, the High Court refused to entertain a petition seeking removal of police barricades in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area contending that it is causing traffic issues and demanding that protestors be shifted to some other location.</p>

<p>The Delhi Police has time and again issued an advisory regarding closure or obstruction due to traffic in the area.</p>

<p>Apart from the temporary road closures, traffic has also been affected because a part of Mathura Road is dug up to for the construction of an underpass, which is expected to ease congestion at Ashram Chowk, Mathura Road and the adjoining arteries by connecting Nizamuddin to New Friends Colony.</p>

<p>Sahni also said that office goers are facing inconvenience and children are compelled to leave home two hours before the school opens.</p>

<p>The petitioner also told the court that he made a representation to the respondents on January 3 but no action has been taken upon the same till date.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>

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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to the police to open the Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch which has been closed since December 15 last year due to anti- Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests.

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to the police to open the Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch which has been closed since December 15 last year due to anti- Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. The court asked the Delhi police to look into the matter and deal with the issue. A division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar was hearing the plea filed by social activist and lawyer Amit Sahni. The petitioner in the plea which sought to reopen the Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch said that the closure is causing huge inconvenience and hardship to lakhs of commuters every day. Amid the anti-Citizenship Act and anti-NRC demonstrations, the Kalindi Kunj stretch, a crucial route which connects Delhi with Faridabad and Noida has been closed since December 15. Several commuters using this road have been forced to use alternative routes such as Delhi-Noida-Delhi (DND) Expressway and Ashram. Scores of protesters have been agitating in the area against the CAA and NRC for over a month now. Barricades have been put in place to keep the stir in control. On January 10, the High Court refused to entertain a petition seeking removal of police barricades in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area contending that it is causing traffic issues and demanding that protestors be shifted to some other location. The Delhi Police has time and again issued an advisory regarding closure or obstruction due to traffic in the area. Apart from the temporary road closures, traffic has also been affected because a part of Mathura Road is dug up to for the construction of an underpass, which is expected to ease congestion at Ashram Chowk, Mathura Road and the adjoining arteries by connecting Nizamuddin to New Friends Colony. Sahni also said that office goers are facing inconvenience and children are compelled to leave home two hours before the school opens. The petitioner also told the court that he made a representation to the respondents on January 3 but no action has been taken upon the same till date. (With inputs from ANI)

Delhi High Court dismisses plea seeking opening of Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch

Donald Trump is likely to visit India next month. Reports suggested that Trump is planning his maiden visit to India, while exact dates are yet to be decided.

Trump may visit India next month

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir police investigation in the high profile arrest case of a top police officer has revealed new details of how <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-decorated-police-officer-caught-with-three-terrorists-in-kulgam-273765">Davinder Singh was planning to take the arrested terrorists to Jammu</a> first and then Chandigarh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to sources, Davinder was on the radar of security forces from quite some time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2019, he took Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Commander Syed Naveed alias Babu to Jammu successfully where they stayed at Sidra area and later dropped him back as well. But the circumstances were different this time as a phone call was traced by the J&amp;K police which hinted at the movement of terrorists to the Jammu region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sources say Naveed was planning a longer stay in Jammu this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources in the security establishment say that Davinder had taken an amount of 12 lakh rupees from Naveed to transport them to Jammu. Sources privy to the information say that an amount of 7.5 Lakh was recovered from his Indra Nagar house by the forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, the father and mother of Naveed, the top Hizb terrorists caught with a police officer, currently reside in New Delhi. If reports are to be believed, the brother of Naveed currently studies in Chandigarh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Davinder has two houses, one in Srinagar and the other at his native village in Tral, south Kashmir. The Srinagar house is located at Indra Nagar which is almost completing construction is lavishing and located next to the wall of the Army's Srinagar headquarter which could've been a massive security threat given the links of Singh with terrorists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cop, according to sources had brought terrorists from Shopian in south Kashmir to Srinagar and had kept them at his rented accommodation where he lived. They say that police later raided the houses and recovered weapons and other ammunition from his house which sources say wasn't his official weapon.</p>

<p>"He was brought here at night. I saw him chained and later police came out with some rifles. He has a black Scorpio car and a scooter here," said a neighbour at Indra Nagar adding that his two daughters are studying outside the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The security forces are also seeing the CCTV footage taken from the Srinagar airport and have sent his mobile phone for the forensic investigation to get more clues. All this may open up more possible links of an officer with terrorists or accomplices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir police have said that Davinder Singh was not awarded any Gallantry or Meritorious Medal by Ministry of Home Affairs, however, he was awarded a gallantry medal for his participation in countering a suicide attack by terrorists at district police lines in Pulwama which claimed lives in eight security forces personnel including four CRPF men in July 2018.</p>

<p>&nbsp;The officer was awarded the Sher-e-Kashmir police medal for gallantry in the year 2018, records show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have done it in the past in many cases and now in this particular case where it has caught its own officer on its own input and action and would continue to abide by our code of conduct and the Law of the Land which is the same for everyone," said J&amp;K police in a series of tweets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An NIA team is expected to reach Srinagar tomorrow and take over the investigation from the local police. The police have already set up a special investigation team which is headed by DIG South Kashmir Atul Goyal, who spent a long time with the NIA before returning to his home cadr.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite his tainted currier, Singh, who from his early carrier in the '90s was in a web of allegations throughout including of extortion but despite all this, he was posted at a highly sensitive location that too at a time when around 15 foreign envoys were visiting Kashmir on an official tour.&nbsp;</p>


The Jammu and Kashmir police investigation in the high profile arrest case of a top police officer has revealed new details of how Davinder Singh was planning to take the arrested terrorists to Jammu first and then Chandigarh.

The Jammu and Kashmir police investigation in the high profile arrest case of a top police officer has revealed new details of how Davinder Singh was planning to take the arrested terrorists to Jammu first and then Chandigarh. According to sources, Davinder was on the radar of security forces from quite some time. In 2019, he took Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Commander Syed Naveed alias Babu to Jammu successfully where they stayed at Sidra area and later dropped him back as well. But the circumstances were different this time as a phone call was traced by the J&K police which hinted at the movement of terrorists to the Jammu region. The sources say Naveed was planning a longer stay in Jammu this year. Sources in the security establishment say that Davinder had taken an amount of 12 lakh rupees from Naveed to transport them to Jammu. Sources privy to the information say that an amount of 7.5 Lakh was recovered from his Indra Nagar house by the forces. Interestingly, the father and mother of Naveed, the top Hizb terrorists caught with a police officer, currently reside in New Delhi. If reports are to be believed, the brother of Naveed currently studies in Chandigarh. Davinder has two houses, one in Srinagar and the other at his native village in Tral, south Kashmir. The Srinagar house is located at Indra Nagar which is almost completing construction is lavishing and located next to the wall of the Army's Srinagar headquarter which could've been a massive security threat given the links of Singh with terrorists. The cop, according to sources had brought terrorists from Shopian in south Kashmir to Srinagar and had kept them at his rented accommodation where he lived. They say that police later raided the houses and recovered weapons and other ammunition from his house which sources say wasn't his official weapon. "He was brought here at night. I saw him chained and later police came out with some rifles. He has a black Scorpio car and a scooter here," said a neighbour at Indra Nagar adding that his two daughters are studying outside the country. The security forces are also seeing the CCTV footage taken from the Srinagar airport and have sent his mobile phone for the forensic investigation to get more clues. All this may open up more possible links of an officer with terrorists or accomplices. The Jammu and Kashmir police have said that Davinder Singh was not awarded any Gallantry or Meritorious Medal by Ministry of Home Affairs, however, he was awarded a gallantry medal for his participation in countering a suicide attack by terrorists at district police lines in Pulwama which claimed lives in eight security forces personnel including four CRPF men in July 2018. The officer was awarded the Sher-e-Kashmir police medal for gallantry in the year 2018, records show. "We have done it in the past in many cases and now in this particular case where it has caught its own officer on its own input and action and would continue to abide by our code of conduct and the Law of the Land which is the same for everyone," said J&K police in a series of tweets. An NIA team is expected to reach Srinagar tomorrow and take over the investigation from the local police. The police have already set up a special investigation team which is headed by DIG South Kashmir Atul Goyal, who spent a long time with the NIA before returning to his home cadr. Despite his tainted currier, Singh, who from his early carrier in the '90s was in a web of allegations throughout including of extortion but despite all this, he was posted at a highly sensitive location that too at a time when around 15 foreign envoys were visiting Kashmir on an official tour.

How J&K police traced top cop Davinder Singh's phone to track terrorists

<p>Supreme Court today dismissed curative petitions of the two convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape case.</p>

<p>A five-judge bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan dismissed the petition moved by convicts Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh.</p>

<p>A Delhi Court had had earlier issued a death warrant against the four convicts - Vinay Sharma, Mukesh Singh, Pawan and Akshay.</p>

<p>They are scheduled to be executed on January 22 in Delhi's Tihar jail. They were convicted of raping a 23-year-old woman in a bus in Delhi in December 2012.<br />
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Supreme Court today dismissed curative petitions of the two convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape case. A five-judge bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan dismissed the petition moved by convicts Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh.

Supreme Court today dismissed curative petitions of the two convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape case. A five-judge bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan dismissed the petition moved by convicts Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh. A Delhi Court had had earlier issued a death warrant against the four convicts - Vinay Sharma, Mukesh Singh, Pawan and Akshay. They are scheduled to be executed on January 22 in Delhi's Tihar jail. They were convicted of raping a 23-year-old woman in a bus in Delhi in December 2012.

Supreme Court dismisses curative petitions of death row convicts in Nirbhaya case

<p>US President Donald Trump is considering a visit to India next month, sources close to the matter said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier invited Trump for India's annual Republic Day parade on January 26, but the US officials said it would overlap with the president's State of the Union address.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/memories-from-houston-pm-modi-gifts-framed-photograph-from-howdy-modi-to-trump-251835">'Memories from Houston': PM Modi gifts framed photograph from 'Howdy, Modi' to Trump</a></strong></p>

<p>If Trump makes it to India, it would be his first visit since he took office three years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There has been an open invitation for him to visit, both sides are working out the dates," a source said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another source said that Trump may come in the second half of February and could visit any other city apart from the national capital Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian foreign ministry has so far not reacted to this news.&nbsp;</p>

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US President Donald Trump is considering a visit to India next month, sources close to the matter said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier invited Trump for India's annual Republic Day parade on January 26, but the US officials said it would overlap with the president's State of the Union address.

US President Donald Trump is considering a visit to India next month, sources close to the matter said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier invited Trump for India's annual Republic Day parade on January 26, but the US officials said it would overlap with the president's State of the Union address. Also read: 'Memories from Houston': PM Modi gifts framed photograph from 'Howdy, Modi' to Trump If Trump makes it to India, it would be his first visit since he took office three years ago. "There has been an open invitation for him to visit, both sides are working out the dates," a source said. Another source said that Trump may come in the second half of February and could visit any other city apart from the national capital Delhi. Indian foreign ministry has so far not reacted to this news. (with Reuters inputs)

Donald Trump considering a visit to India: Sources

Amid heavy snowfall, three soldiers lost their lives and one is still missing after multiple avalanches have hit parts of northern part of Jammu and Kashmir, including the Kupwara, Baramullah and Ganderbal sectors.

Another Avalanche Hits Kashmir Valley, 4 Army Personnel killed

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-question-of-nrc-in-bihar-pm-has-clarified-his-stand-on-it-nitish-kumar-273931">Supreme Court</a> on Tuesday dismissed the curative petition of the two death row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case.<br />
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A five-judge Bench of Justices <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-orders-review-on-all-restrictive-orders-in-jammu-and-kashmir-after-article-370-abrogation-273307">NV Ramana</a>, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan heard the petition filed by Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">SC's 5-judge bench, headed by Justice NV Ramana, starts hearing curative petitions filed by two Delhi 2012 gangrape&amp;murder case convicts Vinay&amp;Mukesh, in a chamber hearing.Curative petitions are decided in-chambers by judges. It' the last&amp;final legal remedy available to convicts. <a href="https://t.co/l7Lt8tKoiA">pic.twitter.com/l7Lt8tKoiA</a></p>
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<p>The duo had moved a curative petition in the top court after a Delhi court issued death warrants in their names for their hanging on January 22.<br />
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Besides them, two other convicts named Pawan and Akshay are also slated to be <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/days-after-death-warrant-nirbhaya-case-convict-files-curative-plea-before-supreme-court-273126">executed</a> on the same day at 7 am in Delhi's Tihar Jail premises.<br />
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They were convicted and sentenced to death for raping a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in the national capital on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim: This is a big day for me. I had been struggling for the last 7 years. But the biggest day will be 22nd January when they (convicts) will be hanged. <a href="https://t.co/GBfPt9ezIb">https://t.co/GBfPt9ezIb</a> <a href="https://t.co/uMPcVfP7Sf">pic.twitter.com/uMPcVfP7Sf</a></p>
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<p>The victim, who was later given the name <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tihar-jail-to-conduct-dummy-execution-of-nirbhaya-convicts-before-january-22-272825">Nirbhaya</a>, had succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Singapore where she had been airlifted for medical treatment.<br />
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A curative petition is the last judicial resort available for the redressal of grievances. Curative petitions are decided in-chambers by the judges.<br />
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If it is rejected, they are legally bound to move a mercy petition. It is filed before the President who has the power to commute it to life imprisonment.<br />
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The court after issuing a black warrant in their name gave them two weeks time to file both the curative and mercy petitions.</p>


The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the curative petition of the two death row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case. A five-judge Bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan heard the petition filed by Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the curative petition of the two death row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case. A five-judge Bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan heard the petition filed by Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh. SC's 5-judge bench, headed by Justice NV Ramana, starts hearing curative petitions filed by two Delhi 2012 gangrape&murder case convicts Vinay&Mukesh, in a chamber hearing.Curative petitions are decided in-chambers by judges. It' the last&final legal remedy available to convicts. pic.twitter.com/l7Lt8tKoiA — ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2020 × The duo had moved a curative petition in the top court after a Delhi court issued death warrants in their names for their hanging on January 22. Besides them, two other convicts named Pawan and Akshay are also slated to be executed on the same day at 7 am in Delhi's Tihar Jail premises. They were convicted and sentenced to death for raping a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in the national capital on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012. Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim: This is a big day for me. I had been struggling for the last 7 years. But the biggest day will be 22nd January when they (convicts) will be hanged. https://t.co/GBfPt9ezIb pic.twitter.com/uMPcVfP7Sf — ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2020 × The victim, who was later given the name Nirbhaya, had succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Singapore where she had been airlifted for medical treatment. A curative petition is the last judicial resort available for the redressal of grievances. Curative petitions are decided in-chambers by the judges. If it is rejected, they are legally bound to move a mercy petition. It is filed before the President who has the power to commute it to life imprisonment. The court after issuing a black warrant in their name gave them two weeks time to file both the curative and mercy petitions.

Supreme Court dismisses Nirbhaya convicts curative pleas

<p>A four-member delegation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), led by a DSP level officer, will interact with students of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-jamia-students-need-our-support-says-cong-leader-shashi-tharoor-273821">Jamia Millia Islamia</a> starting on Tuesday.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, Najma Akhtar: There has been a strong rumour that two students died, we deny this totally, none of our students died. About 200 people were injured of which many were our students <a href="https://t.co/3uGAAVJuri">pic.twitter.com/3uGAAVJuri</a></p>
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<p>This delegation's visit comes in response to December 15 clashes that had allegedly erupted between the Delhi Police and Jamia students after a protest against the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/citizenship-amendment-act-will-not-take-away-citizenship-says-amit-shah-273620">Citizenship law</a> turned violent.<br />
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Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) University, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jamia-violence-court-sends-6-persons-to-judicial-custody-for-14-days-268790">Najma Akhtar</a> had said that the university authorities had written a letter to the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) immediately after the incident took place and requested to initiate a high-level probe into the matter. The vice-chancellor alleged that the police has not filed an FIR in connection with the incident as of now.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Vice Chancellor Najma Akhtar on December 15 incident while speaking to students: Delhi Police entered the campus without permission and the process of filing an FIR against Delhi Police will begin from tomorrow. <a href="https://t.co/7BC8rfsU0z">pic.twitter.com/7BC8rfsU0z</a></p>
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<p>On Monday, hundreds of students had entered the JMI campus and protested outside the VC's office demanding an FIR against Delhi police for the December 15, 2019 incident and demanded rescheduling of exams and security for students.</p>

<p>On the demand of the protesting students, the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Deans, HoDs and other officials announced that the ongoing semester exams stand cancelled till further notice, according to an official statement from the varsity.</p>


A four-member delegation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), led by a DSP level officer, will interact with students of Jamia Millia Islamia starting on Tuesday.

A four-member delegation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), led by a DSP level officer, will interact with students of Jamia Millia Islamia starting on Tuesday. The interaction between the delegation and students will continue for four days. Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, Najma Akhtar: There has been a strong rumour that two students died, we deny this totally, none of our students died. About 200 people were injured of which many were our students pic.twitter.com/3uGAAVJuri — ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2019 × This delegation's visit comes in response to December 15 clashes that had allegedly erupted between the Delhi Police and Jamia students after a protest against the Citizenship law turned violent. Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) University, Najma Akhtar had said that the university authorities had written a letter to the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) immediately after the incident took place and requested to initiate a high-level probe into the matter. The vice-chancellor alleged that the police has not filed an FIR in connection with the incident as of now. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Vice Chancellor Najma Akhtar on December 15 incident while speaking to students: Delhi Police entered the campus without permission and the process of filing an FIR against Delhi Police will begin from tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/7BC8rfsU0z — ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2020 × On Monday, hundreds of students had entered the JMI campus and protested outside the VC's office demanding an FIR against Delhi police for the December 15, 2019 incident and demanded rescheduling of exams and security for students. On the demand of the protesting students, the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Deans, HoDs and other officials announced that the ongoing semester exams stand cancelled till further notice, according to an official statement from the varsity.

NHRC delegation to interact with Jamia students over anti-CAA violence

<p>Defence Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pak-has-made-terrorism-its-state-policy-and-is-not-mending-its-ways-rajnath-singh-266787">Rajnath Singh</a> on Tuesday greeted ex-servicemen on the occasion of "Veterans Day" saying that the nation will remain indebted to their services.</p>

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<p>"Greetings and warm wishes to all Ex-Servicemen of the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Veterans Day. No words can describe their selfless devotion to duty and the sacrifices made by them. The nation will remain indebted to their services," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nda-committed-to-protect-traders-interest-promote-ease-of-doing-business-rajnath-singh-272654">Defence Minister</a> said in a tweet.</p>

<p>Singh along with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-take-action-to-reclaim-pok-if-ordered-says-army-chief-273589">General Bipin Rawat</a> will be attending a programme organised on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day in Jaipur, Rajasthan.</p>

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<p>This is the first time that General Rawat would be attending any official function outside Delhi after he took over as the first <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-army-much-better-prepared-today-than-before-army-chief-general-naravane-273557">Chief of Defence Staff</a>.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajnath-singh-commends-defence-accounts-department-for-sanctioning-pensions-timely-264039">Armed Forces Veterans Day</a> is celebrated as a mark of respect and recognition to the services rendered by the first Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army, Field Marshal KM Cariappa.</p>


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday greeted ex-servicemen on the occasion of "Veterans Day" saying that the nation will remain indebted to their services. Greetings and warm wishes to all Ex-Servicemen of the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Veterans Day.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday greeted ex-servicemen on the occasion of "Veterans Day" saying that the nation will remain indebted to their services. Greetings and warm wishes to all Ex-Servicemen of the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Veterans Day. No words can describe their selfless devotion to duty and the sacrifices made by them. The nation will remain indebted to their services. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 14, 2020 × "Greetings and warm wishes to all Ex-Servicemen of the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Veterans Day. No words can describe their selfless devotion to duty and the sacrifices made by them. The nation will remain indebted to their services," Defence Minister said in a tweet. Singh along with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat will be attending a programme organised on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day in Jaipur, Rajasthan. जनरल मनोज मुकुंद नरवणे #COAS #IndianArmy सभी भूतपूर्व सैनिकों एवं परिवारों को #VeteransDay की शुभकामनाएं देते हैं। आप सभी भूतपूर्व सैनिक, देश के लिए प्रेरणाश्रोत हैं। आप पर पूरा देश गर्व करता है। #सम्मान #सहायता #स्वास्थ्य #सहूलियत pic.twitter.com/vitWRHtOlT — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) January 14, 2020 × This is the first time that General Rawat would be attending any official function outside Delhi after he took over as the first Chief of Defence Staff. The Armed Forces Veterans Day is celebrated as a mark of respect and recognition to the services rendered by the first Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army, Field Marshal KM Cariappa.

Rajnath Singh on Veterans Day: 'Nation will remain indebted to their services'

<p>The Indian government appointed career central banker Michael Patra as one of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/owing-to-rising-food-prices-indias-december-retail-inflation-surges-to-735-274063">Reserve Bank of India's</a> four deputy governors for a three-year term, it said in a statement on Tuesday.</p>

<p>He will fill a vacancy left by former deputy governor Viral Acharya, who resigned last June, six months before the scheduled end of his term in office.</p>

<p>Acharya cited personal reasons for his departure but had previously clashed with Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-attacks-modi-govt-over-sliding-economy-and-unemployment-274135">Narendra Modi's</a> government over an erosion of the central bank's independence.</p>

<p>He was the third key senior central bank official under the Modi government to resign, following the departures of former RBI governors Raghuram Rajan in 2016 and Urjit Patel in December 2018.</p>

<p>Patra, currently an executive director at the RBI, had applied for a deputy governor's post in 2017.</p>

<p>He has been a part of the central bank's monetary policy committee since its inception and has long been viewed as a monetary policy hawk.</p>

<p>However, since Governor Shaktikanta Das took office in December, Patra has voted for three successive rate cuts and has said the economy needs fiscal support in the current environment.</p>

<p>"It's an excellent decision. He is an accomplished monetary economist with not just strong academic credentials but also has a rich understanding of ground-level economic realities of India. This is the best choice in my opinion," said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indias-october-retail-inflation-rises-to-462-per-cent-261864">Rupa Rege Nitsure</a>, chief economist at L&amp;T Financial Holdings.</p>


The Indian government appointed career central banker Michael Patra as one of the Reserve Bank of India's four deputy governors for a three-year term, it said in a statement on Tuesday.

The Indian government appointed career central banker Michael Patra as one of the Reserve Bank of India's four deputy governors for a three-year term, it said in a statement on Tuesday. He will fill a vacancy left by former deputy governor Viral Acharya, who resigned last June, six months before the scheduled end of his term in office. Acharya cited personal reasons for his departure but had previously clashed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over an erosion of the central bank's independence. He was the third key senior central bank official under the Modi government to resign, following the departures of former RBI governors Raghuram Rajan in 2016 and Urjit Patel in December 2018. Patra, currently an executive director at the RBI, had applied for a deputy governor's post in 2017. He has been a part of the central bank's monetary policy committee since its inception and has long been viewed as a monetary policy hawk. However, since Governor Shaktikanta Das took office in December, Patra has voted for three successive rate cuts and has said the economy needs fiscal support in the current environment. "It's an excellent decision. He is an accomplished monetary economist with not just strong academic credentials but also has a rich understanding of ground-level economic realities of India. This is the best choice in my opinion," said Rupa Rege Nitsure, chief economist at L&T Financial Holdings.

Government appoints Michael Patra as RBI Deputy Governor

<p>Congress General Secretary <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-extends-wishes-to-people-on-lohri-273925">Priyanka Gandi Vadra</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday targeted Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-attacks-modi-govt-over-sliding-economy-and-unemployment-274135">Narendra Modi</a> led Centre for failing to control the rising prices of vegetables and essential commodities.<br />
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The Congress leader also accused the Central government of not only picking pockets of the citizens but also taking away their livelihood.</p>

<p>"The prices of vegetables and other edible commodities are getting out of reach of the common man. What will the poor eat when vegetables, oil, pulses and flour turn expensive. The poor are not even getting employment due to the economic recession. The BJP government has not just picked the pockets of the poor but also kicked on their stomach," she tweeted in the morning in Hindi.</p>

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<p>It should be noted that Vadra's comments came just a day after data showed that retail inflation rose to a five-and-half year high of 7.35 per cent in December last year.</p>


Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandi Vadra on Tuesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Centre for failing to control the rising prices of vegetables and essential commodities.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandi Vadra on Tuesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Centre for failing to control the rising prices of vegetables and essential commodities. The Congress leader also accused the Central government of not only picking pockets of the citizens but also taking away their livelihood. "The prices of vegetables and other edible commodities are getting out of reach of the common man. What will the poor eat when vegetables, oil, pulses and flour turn expensive. The poor are not even getting employment due to the economic recession. The BJP government has not just picked the pockets of the poor but also kicked on their stomach," she tweeted in the morning in Hindi. Government of India: The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, stood at 2.59% (provisional) for the month of December, 2019 (over December,2018) as compared to 0.58% (provisional) for the previous month. pic.twitter.com/Dx5xQB3WtB — ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2020 × It should be noted that Vadra's comments came just a day after data showed that retail inflation rose to a five-and-half year high of 7.35 per cent in December last year.

Priyanka Gandhi slams Modi govt for 'rising inflation'

<p>Condemning the statement of Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-refers-personal-data-protection-bill-to-joint-parliamentary-committee-267725">Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury</a> on the arrest of Jammu and Kashmir cop Davinder Singh, BJP leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-ji-visit-kota-and-ask-for-cm-ashok-gehlots-resignation-sambit-patra-273407">Sambit Patra</a> on Tuesday said that Congress' behaviour deserves a 'democratic surgical strike'.<br />
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Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nia-to-take-over-jk-police-officers-arrest-case-as-investigation-reveals-new-findings-274013">Davindar Singh</a> was arrested along with two wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists from Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir on January 11.<br />
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"We all know that a DSP of Jammu and Kashmir has been arrested for involvement in terrorist activity. But Congress has done what it is best at and that is to attack India and try to protect Pakistan," said Patra while addressing a press conference in New Delhi".<br />
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"The kind of behaviour the Congress party has shown today deserves a democratic surgical strike. They're appeasing Pakistan every day. The BJP condemns the statement of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, LOP of Congress and Randeep Surjewala, the head of media," he added.<br />
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Patra further added that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/aimim-chief-asaduddin-owaisi-take-money-from-congress-but-vote-for-me-274140">Congress</a> attacks India, Indian Army, Intelligent Forces, Indian Jawans and Government of India on a regular basis.<br />
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"Congress has time and again found religion in terror. They coined the terms Saffron Terror and Hindu terrorism. At the behest of Sonia Gandhi, they had coined the term 'Saffron Terror'," said Patra.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is the same Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury who had stood up in the Parliament during the abrogation of Article 370 and had said, "Did you ask Pakistan? Did you ask UN? This is a bilateral issue."<br />
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Why are they singing the tune of Pakistan: Dr. <a href="https://twitter.com/sambitswaraj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sambitswaraj</a></p>
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<p>Patra further asserted that Congress leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-parties-rue-passage-of-citizenship-amendment-bill-in-lower-house-267327">Tarun Gogoi</a> had recently called Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-wants-pm-modi-to-have-televised-qa-session-over-caa-with-critics-273880">Narendra Modi</a>, a 'Hindu Jinnah'.<br />
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"The Congress attacked Modi Ji and called him Hindu Jinnah. Using words like Hindu Jinnah, Hindu terrorism is to prove Hindus as terrorists somewhere. Rahul Gandhi also said that, we are not afraid of SIMI or Islamic terrorism, we are afraid of Hindus," said Patra.<br />
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Patra said after Chowdhury stated that the "troll regiment of RSS" would have been more strident and vociferous had arrested Jammu and Kashmir cop Davindar Singh been "Davindar Khan" and raised a question on who the "real culprits" behind the Pulwama attack were.<br />
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Citing the incident, Chowdhury demanded a "fresh look" in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-attacks-congress-over-inaction-against-terrorism-says-pm-modi-ensured-india-is-safe-258293">Pulwama attack</a> in 40 CRPF personnel were killed in February last year.</p>

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<p>"Had #DavindarSingh by default been Davindar khan, the reaction of troll regiment of RSS would have been more strident and vociferous. Enemies of our country ought to be condemned irrespective of Colour, Creed, and Religion," the Congress leader said in a series of tweets.<br />
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"The chink in the armour is exposed in the valley much to the consternation of us, we can not afford ourselves to be penny wise and pound foolish," he tweeted.<br />
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"Now the question will certainly be arisen as to who were real culprits behind the gruesome Pulwama incident, need a fresh look on it," he said in another tweet.<br />
Singh and the terrorists were arrested while they were travelling together in a vehicle on the National Highway in J-K.</p>


Condemning the statement of Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on the arrest of Jammu and Kashmir cop Davinder Singh, BJP leader Sambit Patra on Tuesday said that Congress' behaviour deserves a 'democratic surgical strike'.

Condemning the statement of Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on the arrest of Jammu and Kashmir cop Davinder Singh, BJP leader Sambit Patra on Tuesday said that Congress' behaviour deserves a 'democratic surgical strike'. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Davindar Singh was arrested along with two wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists from Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir on January 11. "We all know that a DSP of Jammu and Kashmir has been arrested for involvement in terrorist activity. But Congress has done what it is best at and that is to attack India and try to protect Pakistan," said Patra while addressing a press conference in New Delhi". "The kind of behaviour the Congress party has shown today deserves a democratic surgical strike. They're appeasing Pakistan every day. The BJP condemns the statement of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, LOP of Congress and Randeep Surjewala, the head of media," he added. Patra further added that Congress attacks India, Indian Army, Intelligent Forces, Indian Jawans and Government of India on a regular basis. "Congress has time and again found religion in terror. They coined the terms Saffron Terror and Hindu terrorism. At the behest of Sonia Gandhi, they had coined the term 'Saffron Terror'," said Patra. This is the same Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury who had stood up in the Parliament during the abrogation of Article 370 and had said, "Did you ask Pakistan? Did you ask UN? This is a bilateral issue." Why are they singing the tune of Pakistan: Dr. @sambitswaraj — BJP (@BJP4India) January 14, 2020 × Patra further asserted that Congress leader Tarun Gogoi had recently called Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a 'Hindu Jinnah'. "The Congress attacked Modi Ji and called him Hindu Jinnah. Using words like Hindu Jinnah, Hindu terrorism is to prove Hindus as terrorists somewhere. Rahul Gandhi also said that, we are not afraid of SIMI or Islamic terrorism, we are afraid of Hindus," said Patra. Patra said after Chowdhury stated that the "troll regiment of RSS" would have been more strident and vociferous had arrested Jammu and Kashmir cop Davindar Singh been "Davindar Khan" and raised a question on who the "real culprits" behind the Pulwama attack were. Citing the incident, Chowdhury demanded a "fresh look" in the Pulwama attack in 40 CRPF personnel were killed in February last year. Had #DavindarSingh by default been Davindar khan ,the reaction of troll regiment of RSS would have been more strident and vociferous. Enemies of our country ought to be condemned irrespective of Colour, Creed, and Religion. (1/3) — Adhir Chowdhury (@adhirrcinc) January 14, 2020 × "Had #DavindarSingh by default been Davindar khan, the reaction of troll regiment of RSS would have been more strident and vociferous. Enemies of our country ought to be condemned irrespective of Colour, Creed, and Religion," the Congress leader said in a series of tweets. "The chink in the armour is exposed in the valley much to the consternation of us, we can not afford ourselves to be penny wise and pound foolish," he tweeted. "Now the question will certainly be arisen as to who were real culprits behind the gruesome Pulwama incident, need a fresh look on it," he said in another tweet. Singh and the terrorists were arrested while they were travelling together in a vehicle on the National Highway in J-K.

Congress deserves a 'democratic surgical strike': Sambit Patra

<p>India's new citizenship law has divided public opinion in the country. Students across India are up in arms against the law. Even as the government refuses to budge.</p>

<p>Microsoft's Indian-born chief executive officer Satya Nadella has also expressed his views on the law.</p>

<p>During a Microsoft event in Manhattan, Nadella said he was saddened by the new law.</p>

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<p>He said that "I think what is happening is sad, primarily as someone who grew up there. I think it's just bad. If anything, I would love to see a Bangladeshi immigrant who comes to India and creates the next unicorn in India or becomes the CEO of Infosys. That should be the aspiration."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nadella is one of the first big corporate voices to speak up against India's new citizenship law.</p>

<p>Opponents of the law have slammed it for excluding Muslims from obtaining citizenship on the grounds of religious persecution.</p>

<p>Nadella was quick to point out that he was not against any country protecting its borders or regulating immigration.</p>

<p>But he said that the manner in which immigrants and minorities are treated is what matters.</p>

<p>Since his comments became public, both Nadella and Microsoft have been trending on Indian twitter.</p>

<p>Several users on twitter criticised him for his comment.</p>

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<p>Prominent Indian historian Ramachandra Guha lauded Nadella for taking a stance against caa. And asked Indian corporate bigwigs to do the same.</p>

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<p>But a few hours later, Microsoft issued a statement from its CEO.</p>

<p>"Every country will and should define its borders, protect national security and set immigration policy accordingly. And in democracies, that is something that the people and their governments will debate and define within those bounds. I’m shaped by my Indian heritage, growing up in a multicultural India and my immigrant experience in the United States. My hope is for an India where an immigrant can aspire to found a prosperous start-up or lead a multinational corporation benefitting Indian society and the economy at large," the statement said.</p>


India's new citizenship law has divided public opinion in the country. Students across India are up in arms against the law. Even as the government refuses to budge.

India's new citizenship law has divided public opinion in the country. Students across India are up in arms against the law. Even as the government refuses to budge. Microsoft's Indian-born chief executive officer Satya Nadella has also expressed his views on the law. During a Microsoft event in Manhattan, Nadella said he was saddened by the new law. He said that "I think what is happening is sad, primarily as someone who grew up there. I think it's just bad. If anything, I would love to see a Bangladeshi immigrant who comes to India and creates the next unicorn in India or becomes the CEO of Infosys. That should be the aspiration." Nadella is one of the first big corporate voices to speak up against India's new citizenship law. Opponents of the law have slammed it for excluding Muslims from obtaining citizenship on the grounds of religious persecution. Nadella was quick to point out that he was not against any country protecting its borders or regulating immigration. But he said that the manner in which immigrants and minorities are treated is what matters. Since his comments became public, both Nadella and Microsoft have been trending on Indian twitter. Several users on twitter criticised him for his comment. What ‘new citizenship act’, could you elaborate @satyanadella? And who has stopped Bangladeshis from applying for immigration through proper channels? #CAA is about making it easy for persecuted Indic minorities to get citizenship. A simple google search could have told you that. https://t.co/P9kLYP47Vi — Shefali Vaidya (@ShefVaidya) January 13, 2020 × Prominent Indian historian Ramachandra Guha lauded Nadella for taking a stance against caa. And asked Indian corporate bigwigs to do the same. But a few hours later, Microsoft issued a statement from its CEO. "Every country will and should define its borders, protect national security and set immigration policy accordingly. And in democracies, that is something that the people and their governments will debate and define within those bounds. I’m shaped by my Indian heritage, growing up in a multicultural India and my immigrant experience in the United States. My hope is for an India where an immigrant can aspire to found a prosperous start-up or lead a multinational corporation benefitting Indian society and the economy at large," the statement said.

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