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<p>Welcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-nda-to-defence-chiefs-common-connection-between-all-three-heads-of-indian-armed-forces-271742">General MM Naravane's</a> remark over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-take-action-to-reclaim-pok-if-ordered-says-army-chief-273589">Pakistan Occupied Kashmir</a> (PoK), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/shiv-sena-extends-support-to-bharat-bandh-call-by-trade-unions-272886">Shiv Sena</a> said that Army Chief said nothing wrong as PoK is an integral part of India and urged the Centre to not get back on the issue as this will be the best way to teach "Tukde-Tukde gang" a lesson.<br />
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"The new Indian Army Chief General Naravane has shown Marathi pride soon after taking charge. General Naravane has said it in clear terms that PoK is ours...if Centre gives orders, then we will capture PoK," Shiv Sena said in its mouthpiece Saamna.<br />
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"The General said nothing wrong. Most of the terror training camps are running in PoK and these terror camps are run with the support of Pakistani Army and ISI," it added.<br />
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Referring to the surgical strike conducted by India in the same region, the Saamna editorial said Pakistan's habits have not changed even after that.<br />
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The editorial while referring to the killing of soldiers in Valley, said that the Kashmir issue comes to the fore only for political and electoral purposes.<br />
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"That is why we welcome General Naravane's new policy. General Naravane's says Indian parliament had in February 1994 had passed a resolution that entire <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-decorated-police-officer-caught-with-three-terrorists-in-kulgam-273765">Jammu and Kashmir</a>, including PoK, is an inseparable part of India," it said.<br />
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Asserting that General Naravane is asking for orders from Centre, the editorial said, "Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-playing-political-games-over-citizenship-amendment-act-says-prime-minister-narendra-modi-273683">Narendra Modi</a> will give such orders...this is what the country wishes."<br />
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Hailing Home Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-jamia-students-need-our-support-says-cong-leader-shashi-tharoor-273821">Amit Shah</a> for the abrogation of Article 370, "Now as soon as General Naravane gets orders from Modi-Shah, PoK will be ours and Veer Savarkar will be garlanded with flowers of Akhand Bharat."<br />
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The editorial urged the Centre to not get back on the issue saying that this will be the best way to teach "Tukde-Tukde gang" a lesson.l said that the PoK is an integral part of Jammu and Kashmir. '</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;'Pok will belong to India as soon as we get orders,' says Indian Army Chief</strong></p>

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<p>Army Chief General <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-take-action-to-reclaim-pok-if-ordered-says-army-chief-273589">Manoj Mukund Naravane</a> had on Saturday said that if Indian Army gets an order then it will take appropriate action to reclaim PoK.<br />
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He had pointed out that a Parliamentary resolution states that the entire Jammu and Kashmir region is a part of India.<br />
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"There is a parliamentary resolution, that entire Jammu and Kashmir region is a part of India. If Parliament wants it, then that area (PoK) also should belong to us. When we get orders to that effect, we will take appropriate action," the Army chief had said while speaking to the media in Delhi.</p>


Welcoming General MM Naravane's remark over Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), Shiv Sena said that Army Chief said nothing wrong as PoK is an integral part of India and urged the Centre to not get back on the issue as this will be the best way to teach "Tukde-Tukde gang" a lesson.

Welcoming General MM Naravane's remark over Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), Shiv Sena said that Army Chief said nothing wrong as PoK is an integral part of India and urged the Centre to not get back on the issue as this will be the best way to teach "Tukde-Tukde gang" a lesson. "The new Indian Army Chief General Naravane has shown Marathi pride soon after taking charge. General Naravane has said it in clear terms that PoK is ours...if Centre gives orders, then we will capture PoK," Shiv Sena said in its mouthpiece Saamna. "The General said nothing wrong. Most of the terror training camps are running in PoK and these terror camps are run with the support of Pakistani Army and ISI," it added. Referring to the surgical strike conducted by India in the same region, the Saamna editorial said Pakistan's habits have not changed even after that. The editorial while referring to the killing of soldiers in Valley, said that the Kashmir issue comes to the fore only for political and electoral purposes. "That is why we welcome General Naravane's new policy. General Naravane's says Indian parliament had in February 1994 had passed a resolution that entire Jammu and Kashmir, including PoK, is an inseparable part of India," it said. Asserting that General Naravane is asking for orders from Centre, the editorial said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give such orders...this is what the country wishes." Hailing Home Minister Amit Shah for the abrogation of Article 370, "Now as soon as General Naravane gets orders from Modi-Shah, PoK will be ours and Veer Savarkar will be garlanded with flowers of Akhand Bharat." The editorial urged the Centre to not get back on the issue saying that this will be the best way to teach "Tukde-Tukde gang" a lesson.l said that the PoK is an integral part of Jammu and Kashmir. ' Watch: 'Pok will belong to India as soon as we get orders,' says Indian Army Chief × Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane had on Saturday said that if Indian Army gets an order then it will take appropriate action to reclaim PoK. He had pointed out that a Parliamentary resolution states that the entire Jammu and Kashmir region is a part of India. "There is a parliamentary resolution, that entire Jammu and Kashmir region is a part of India. If Parliament wants it, then that area (PoK) also should belong to us. When we get orders to that effect, we will take appropriate action," the Army chief had said while speaking to the media in Delhi.

Shiv Sena welcomes Army Chief MM Naravane's remark over PoK, urges Centre to move ahead

<p>An exchange of fire is currently underway between security forces and terrorists in Pulwama district's Tral in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The encounter started on Sunday morning.</p>


An exchange of fire is currently underway between security forces and terrorists in Pulwama district's Tral in Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter started on Sunday morning.

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter between security forces, terrorists underway in Pulwama

<p>The death toll in the chemical factory fire in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-fire-5-injured-after-blast-fire-in-tarapur-chemical-plant-35166/amp">Palghar</a> has reached seven while the same number of persons have sustained injuries.</p>

<p>Earlier, five people were declared dead while six were injured.</p>

<p>Chief Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-chief-minister-uddhav-thackeray-announces-rs-2-lakh-loan-waiver-for-poor-farmers-269479">Uddhav Thackeray</a> on Saturday announced Rs 5 lakh financial assistance to the kin of the deceased.</p>

<p>"Rs 5 lakh financial assistance will be given to the kin of the deceased due to fire at the chemical factory in Boisar in Palghar district this evening," Maharashtra Chief Minister Office had said.</p>

<p>A huge explosion occurred at a chemical factory at Boisar, which is located 100 km away from Mumbai on Saturday evening.</p>


The death toll in the chemical factory fire in Palghar has reached seven while the same number of persons have sustained injuries. Earlier, five people were declared dead while six were injured.

The death toll in the chemical factory fire in Palghar has reached seven while the same number of persons have sustained injuries. Earlier, five people were declared dead while six were injured. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday announced Rs 5 lakh financial assistance to the kin of the deceased. "Rs 5 lakh financial assistance will be given to the kin of the deceased due to fire at the chemical factory in Boisar in Palghar district this evening," Maharashtra Chief Minister Office had said. A huge explosion occurred at a chemical factory at Boisar, which is located 100 km away from Mumbai on Saturday evening.

Death toll in chemical factory fire in Maharashtra reaches seven

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Kolkata, Modi addressed the youth on the occasion of National Youth Day. The Prime Minister in his speech said that coming to the Belur Math in the city was not less than a pilgrimage for him. He also expressed gratitude to the Math president and the West Bengal government for allowing his stay here. #WION #PMModi #CAA

PM Modi: CAA is not to revoke anyone's citizenship, but to give

<p>Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-appeal-for-calm-dont-listen-to-rumours-pm-modi-on-anti-caa-protest-270189">Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday hit out at the Opposition, accusing them of playing political games over the amended Citizenship law and asserted that the act is about giving citizenship rights, not taking them away.</p>

<p>"I repeat again, Citizenship act is not to revoke anyone's citizenship, but it is to give citizenship. After independence, Mahatma Gandhi ji and other big leaders of the time all believed that India should give citizenship to persecuted religious minorities of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/how-pakistans-failure-to-protect-minorities-compelled-india-to-bring-citizenship-amendment-bill-265778">Pakistan</a>," he said while addressing people at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-interacts-with-saints-seers-at-belur-math-in-west-bengal-273667">Belur Math</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"You understood this very clearly. But those playing political games purposely refuse to understand. People are being misled over the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/caa-will-benefit-marginalised-pm-modi-pleads-people-to-not-trust-rumour-mongers-at-bjp-rally-in-delhi-269570">CAA</a>," he added.</p>

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<p>The Prime Minister said that the Centre has made provisions to protect the identity, demography, and culture of the North-East.</p>

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<p>The Citizenship Amendment&nbsp;Act, 2019 grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hit out at the Opposition, accusing them of playing political games over the amended Citizenship law and asserted that the act is about giving citizenship rights, not taking them away.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hit out at the Opposition, accusing them of playing political games over the amended Citizenship law and asserted that the act is about giving citizenship rights, not taking them away. "I repeat again, Citizenship act is not to revoke anyone's citizenship, but it is to give citizenship. After independence, Mahatma Gandhi ji and other big leaders of the time all believed that India should give citizenship to persecuted religious minorities of Pakistan," he said while addressing people at Belur Math. PM Modi: I repeat again, Citizenship act is not to revoke anyone's citizenship, but it is to give citizenship. After independence, Mahatma Gandhi ji and other big leaders of the time all believed that India should give citizenship to persecuted religious minorities of Pakistan pic.twitter.com/UFyC0MsnDe — ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2020 × "You understood this very clearly. But those playing political games purposely refuse to understand. People are being misled over the CAA," he added. PM Narendra Modi in Belur Math: You understood this very clearly. But those playing political games purposely refuse to understand. People are being misled over the #CitizenshipAmendmentAct . #WestBengal pic.twitter.com/IK3u3NRtTA — ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2020 × The Prime Minister said that the Centre has made provisions to protect the identity, demography, and culture of the North-East. PM Modi: #CAA mein hum nagrikta de hi rahe hain,kisi ki bhi nagrikta chheen nahi rahe hain.Iske alawa,aaj bhi,kisi bhi dharm ka vyakti,bhagwan mein maanta ho na maanta ho,jo vyakti Bharat ke samvidhaan ko maanta hai,vo tai prakriyaon ke tehet,Bharat ki nagrikta le sakta hai. pic.twitter.com/Sp0Jg4mD9K — ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2020 × The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.

Opposition playing political games over Citizenship Amendment Act: PM Modi

<p>The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday announced one-day state mourning on January 13 on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/omans-sultan-qaboos-dies-council-starts-succession-process-273505">passing away of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said</a>, Sultan of Oman.</p>

<p>The Sultan breathed his last on Friday. Qaboos was one of the longest-serving rulers of the Middle East. He was 79 years old and had been keeping unwell for years. In early December, the Sultan spent a week in Belgium undergoing medical treatment.</p>

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<p>"His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, Sultan of Oman passed away. As a mark of respect, the Indian government has decided that there will be one day's state mourning on January 13 throughout India. The National flag to fly at half-mast and there will be no official entertainment on that day," the MHA release read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sultan Qaboos's cousin, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, was named as his successor yesterday.</p>

<p>In a televised address, Haitham vowed to pursue peace and development of Oman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will continue to assist in resolving disputes peacefully," Haitham said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday announced one-day state mourning on January 13 on the passing away of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, Sultan of Oman. The Sultan breathed his last on Friday.

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday announced one-day state mourning on January 13 on the passing away of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, Sultan of Oman. The Sultan breathed his last on Friday. Qaboos was one of the longest-serving rulers of the Middle East. He was 79 years old and had been keeping unwell for years. In early December, the Sultan spent a week in Belgium undergoing medical treatment. MHA: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said,Sultan of Oman passed away. As mark of respect,Indian Govt has decided that there will be one day's state mourning on January 13 throughout India.National flag to fly at half mast &there will be no official entertainment on that day pic.twitter.com/Elzr3PzXRc — ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2020 × "His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, Sultan of Oman passed away. As a mark of respect, the Indian government has decided that there will be one day's state mourning on January 13 throughout India. The National flag to fly at half-mast and there will be no official entertainment on that day," the MHA release read. Sultan Qaboos's cousin, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, was named as his successor yesterday. In a televised address, Haitham vowed to pursue peace and development of Oman. "We will continue to assist in resolving disputes peacefully," Haitham said. (With inputs from agencies)

India declares one-day state mourning on passing away of Sultan of Oman

<p>A day after two illegally built <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-illegal-apartments-razed-in-maradu-by-controlled-implosion-273599">Maradu residential apartments </a>were razed by the controlled implosion on the direction of the Supreme Court, two more apartments - Jain Coral Cove and Golden Kayaloram constructed at the same place will be demolished today.</p>

<p>While Jain Coral Cove would be demolished at 11 am, a blast in the Golden Kayaloram will be initiated at 2 pm. Jain Coral Cove has the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built apartments.</p>

<p>According to officials, today's demolition will be a less risky exercise compared to yesterday's as these <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/demolition-of-maradu-flats-in-kochi-to-begin-today-273513">buildings</a> are located in sparsely occupied areas. As per municipal records, there were 122 housing units in Coral Cove and 41 in Golden Kayaloram.</p>

<p>The prohibitory orders that were clamped in the area will remain imposed for the day. The district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).</p>

<p>The authorities will coordinate the operations from a control room set up at the office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India.</p>

<p>On Saturday, the 19-floor H2O Holy Faith apartment complex with 90 flats and the Alfa Serene complex with twin towers were demolished at 11 am and 11.05 am respectively.</p>

<p>The buildings are razed for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The directions in this regard were passed by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-the-corridors-of-judiciary-supreme-court-verdicts-that-held-nations-attention-in-2019-270230">Supreme Court</a> last year.</p>


A day after two illegally built Maradu residential apartments were razed by the controlled implosion on the direction of the Supreme Court, two more apartments - Jain Coral Cove and Golden Kayaloram constructed at the same place will be demolished today.

A day after two illegally built Maradu residential apartments were razed by the controlled implosion on the direction of the Supreme Court, two more apartments - Jain Coral Cove and Golden Kayaloram constructed at the same place will be demolished today. While Jain Coral Cove would be demolished at 11 am, a blast in the Golden Kayaloram will be initiated at 2 pm. Jain Coral Cove has the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built apartments. According to officials, today's demolition will be a less risky exercise compared to yesterday's as these buildings are located in sparsely occupied areas. As per municipal records, there were 122 housing units in Coral Cove and 41 in Golden Kayaloram. The prohibitory orders that were clamped in the area will remain imposed for the day. The district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The authorities will coordinate the operations from a control room set up at the office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India. On Saturday, the 19-floor H2O Holy Faith apartment complex with 90 flats and the Alfa Serene complex with twin towers were demolished at 11 am and 11.05 am respectively. The buildings are razed for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The directions in this regard were passed by the Supreme Court last year.

Two more Maradu residential apartments to be demolished today

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-embark-on-two-day-kolkata-visit-today-273520">Narendra Modi</a> will inaugurate the sesquicentenary celebrations of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mamata-banerjee-meets-prime-minister-narendra-modi-273648">Kolkata</a> Port Trust on Sunday at 11 am.</p>

<p>On the second day of his visit, he will also unveil a plaque of 150 years of commemorative installation at the site of original Port Jetties.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister will inaugurate the upgraded Ship Repair Facility of Cochin Kolkata Ship Repair Unit at Netaji Subhas Dry Dock and the Full Rake Handling Facility while dedicating the upgraded Railway Infrastructure of Kolkata Dock System of KoPT for smooth cargo movement and improving turnaround time.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister offered tributes to the Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary and Swami Ramakrishna Paramhamsa at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-interacts-with-saints-seers-at-belur-math-in-west-bengal-273667">Belur Math</a> in Howrah, which is the headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission.</p>

<p>He also met saints and seers and participated in the prayer. He has earlier interacted with them at the Math after reaching here on Saturday evening.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister on Saturday inaugurated dynamic lighting on the iconic Rabindra Setu in Kolkata.</p>


Narendra Modi will inaugurate the sesquicentenary celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust on Sunday at 11 am. On the second day of his visit, he will also unveil a plaque of 150 years of commemorative installation at the site of original Port Jetties.

Narendra Modi will inaugurate the sesquicentenary celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust on Sunday at 11 am. On the second day of his visit, he will also unveil a plaque of 150 years of commemorative installation at the site of original Port Jetties. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the upgraded Ship Repair Facility of Cochin Kolkata Ship Repair Unit at Netaji Subhas Dry Dock and the Full Rake Handling Facility while dedicating the upgraded Railway Infrastructure of Kolkata Dock System of KoPT for smooth cargo movement and improving turnaround time. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister offered tributes to the Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary and Swami Ramakrishna Paramhamsa at Belur Math in Howrah, which is the headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. He also met saints and seers and participated in the prayer. He has earlier interacted with them at the Math after reaching here on Saturday evening. The Prime Minister on Saturday inaugurated dynamic lighting on the iconic Rabindra Setu in Kolkata.

Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate Kolkata Port Trust's 150th-anniversary event today

<p>Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday congratulated actor Deepika Padukone for visiting Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and meeting students after violence broke out on the varsity`s campus on January 5.</p>

<p>"I congratulate her (Deepika) for standing with the truth. She has set an example of bravery by exercising her freedom of expression. Comments against her are not in line with our country`s ethos and should be condemned," Scindia told reporters.</p>

<p>Reacting to the accusations of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that Congress was behind the "riots" which erupted across the country against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Scindia said, "I would first like to say that there are no riots happening in the country. It is the common people, especially the youth, exercising their freedom of expression and the responsibility of the government is to listen to the people and work according to it.</p>

<p>"Several BJP leaders, including Union Minister Giriraj Singh, had questioned the support extended by Deepika Padukone to the JNU students.</p>

<p>"I would like to ask the celebrities supporting the protest, whether a visit to the JNU was in the interest of the country or to divide the country," Singh said on Saturday upon being asked about Padukone`s visit.</p>

<p>On January 7, the actor joined the protest at JNU after a masked mob entered the varsity campus and attacked the students and teachers with sticks and rods on January 5.&nbsp;</p>


Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday congratulated actor Deepika Padukone for visiting Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and meeting students after violence broke out on the varsity`s campus on January 5.

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday congratulated actor Deepika Padukone for visiting Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and meeting students after violence broke out on the varsity`s campus on January 5. "I congratulate her (Deepika) for standing with the truth. She has set an example of bravery by exercising her freedom of expression. Comments against her are not in line with our country`s ethos and should be condemned," Scindia told reporters. Reacting to the accusations of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that Congress was behind the "riots" which erupted across the country against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Scindia said, "I would first like to say that there are no riots happening in the country. It is the common people, especially the youth, exercising their freedom of expression and the responsibility of the government is to listen to the people and work according to it. "Several BJP leaders, including Union Minister Giriraj Singh, had questioned the support extended by Deepika Padukone to the JNU students. "I would like to ask the celebrities supporting the protest, whether a visit to the JNU was in the interest of the country or to divide the country," Singh said on Saturday upon being asked about Padukone`s visit. On January 7, the actor joined the protest at JNU after a masked mob entered the varsity campus and attacked the students and teachers with sticks and rods on January 5.

Congratulate Deepika Padukone for standing with truth, says Scindia on actor's JNU visit

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<p>Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is in Delhi to discuss the cabinet expansion with top leaders of the Congress party including its president Sonia Gandhi on Monday, reported news agency ANI.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Tomorrow there is a meeting of the like-minded parties for which I have come here. We will meet Congress president Sonia Gandhi. There is a need to expand the Cabinet in the state so that as a Chief Minister I can focus on other important matters as well," Chief Minister Soren was quoted as saying to the reporters.</p>

<p>According to sources, by January 15 or 16, the whole process for the expansion of Cabinet will be completed.</p>

<p>"The final decision has to be taken by Sonia Gandhi. But the Congress should get six ministerial berths. In the last government, Congress had five ministers. This time the Congress has won more seats," said Congress MLA from Jharkhand Irfan Ansari.</p>

<p>Ansari further said: "I am a doctor and a loyal soldier of the Congress. I also want to work in the health sector in Jharkhand. It will be good if I am made the Health Minister."</p>

<p>Soren was recently sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Jharkhand after the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance won a comfortable majority by securing 47 seats in the 81-member House in the Assembly elections held in December last year.&nbsp;</p>


Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is in Delhi to discuss the cabinet expansion with top leaders of the Congress party including its president Sonia Gandhi on Monday, reported news agency ANI.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is in Delhi to discuss the cabinet expansion with top leaders of the Congress party including its president Sonia Gandhi on Monday, reported news agency ANI. "Tomorrow there is a meeting of the like-minded parties for which I have come here. We will meet Congress president Sonia Gandhi. There is a need to expand the Cabinet in the state so that as a Chief Minister I can focus on other important matters as well," Chief Minister Soren was quoted as saying to the reporters. According to sources, by January 15 or 16, the whole process for the expansion of Cabinet will be completed. "The final decision has to be taken by Sonia Gandhi. But the Congress should get six ministerial berths. In the last government, Congress had five ministers. This time the Congress has won more seats," said Congress MLA from Jharkhand Irfan Ansari. Ansari further said: "I am a doctor and a loyal soldier of the Congress. I also want to work in the health sector in Jharkhand. It will be good if I am made the Health Minister." Soren was recently sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Jharkhand after the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance won a comfortable majority by securing 47 seats in the 81-member House in the Assembly elections held in December last year.

Hemant Soren in Delhi to discuss Cabinet expansion with Congress leaders

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<p>It is important to understand that students need our support, said Congress MP and former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor on Sunday while expressing solidarity with the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI).</p>

<p>Referring to the violence on the campuses of JNU and JMI, which left several teachers and students injured, Tharoor told ANI: "Jamia and JNU have both been sites of very shameful misbehaviour."</p>

<p>"In Jamia, by the police themselves, who burst into the hostels and library, and seriously injured and even killed a couple of students, while in JNU, we saw the police standing idle nearby when thugs and goons entered the campus and attacked the students," he said.</p>

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<p>He objected to the manner in which the students had been dealt with, and said that dissent was very precious in the country, especially on university campuses.</p>

<p>"The people who have come into power are claiming that they are big heroes, but they are not showing respect to the students, which they felt they deserve themselves. It is important to understand that the students need our support, and we are here to show our solidarity," said Tharoor.</p>

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<p>Talking about Home Minister Amit Shah`s statement that the amended citizenship law does not take away the citizenship of any citizen, Tharoor said: "The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) discriminates by imposing, for the first time, a religious test.</p>

<p>The Act says that there would be fast track citizenship for the people of only six religions, which is completely violative of Gandhi and our Constitution, and reflects different thinking than that of our freedom struggle.</p>


It is important to understand that students need our support, said Congress MP and former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor on Sunday while expressing solidarity with the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI).

It is important to understand that students need our support, said Congress MP and former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor on Sunday while expressing solidarity with the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI). Referring to the violence on the campuses of JNU and JMI, which left several teachers and students injured, Tharoor told ANI: "Jamia and JNU have both been sites of very shameful misbehaviour." "In Jamia, by the police themselves, who burst into the hostels and library, and seriously injured and even killed a couple of students, while in JNU, we saw the police standing idle nearby when thugs and goons entered the campus and attacked the students," he said. Heartwarming to meet & address the courageous women of Shaheen Bagh whose resistance is now legendary. “Aap is sheher ki shaan hain, Bharat desh ki jaan hain” I told them in my address. pic.twitter.com/nPg467w46J — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 12, 2020 × He objected to the manner in which the students had been dealt with, and said that dissent was very precious in the country, especially on university campuses. "The people who have come into power are claiming that they are big heroes, but they are not showing respect to the students, which they felt they deserve themselves. It is important to understand that the students need our support, and we are here to show our solidarity," said Tharoor. Message to JNU students awaiting me: Decided to give up battling the traffic near ShaheenBagh & have taken the metro instead to get to you. Will still be late, but not as late as if I’d stuck to four wheels! See you all soon! Looking forward to our interaction. pic.twitter.com/t68zW8Iqsp — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 12, 2020 × Talking about Home Minister Amit Shah`s statement that the amended citizenship law does not take away the citizenship of any citizen, Tharoor said: "The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) discriminates by imposing, for the first time, a religious test. The Act says that there would be fast track citizenship for the people of only six religions, which is completely violative of Gandhi and our Constitution, and reflects different thinking than that of our freedom struggle.

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<p>Over 200 academicians on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the protests taking place in various educational institutions across the country, including the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi so that a cordial atmosphere is restored on the campuses as soon as possible.</p>

<p>"The Leftists are spreading rumours. Recently, I saw in a TV interview where somebody said that if you are bringing (persecuted) Hindus (in India), then you will definitely evict the Muslims. What kind of logic is this? By spreading lies, an atmosphere has been created where education is not being given attention and is shown in poor light. This can be harmful to the country," Sardar Patel University (SPU) Vice Chancellor Prof Shirish Kulkarni told ANI in Vadodara.</p>

<p>Kulkarni along with the other academicians has written to the Prime Minister expressing concern over the `prevailing atmosphere` in educational institutions, stating that `a disruptive far-left agenda is being pursued in the name of student politics.`</p>

<p>"It seems that the leftists are attempting to shut down education (in JNU) through these tactics. They should be stopped and prohibition should be put on them. Education should not be stopped. Education should remain independent. They can block roads and do other things, but education should never be stopped. That is why we decided to write a letter to the Prime Minister in this regard," said Prof Kulkarni.</p>

<p>Echoing similar sentiments, former Himachal Pradesh University Vice Chancellor Prof Sunil Gupta said that if the protests in the JNU do not end soon, the name and fame of the varsity will be lost.</p>

<p>"The main purpose of writing a letter to the Prime Minister that he should take strict cognizance about the happenings in JNU, which has taken place for the last two to three months.</p>

<p>There should be a dialogue with the student organisations or a certain path should be there so that the protests are over. It must end very soon or else the name and fame the JNU has earned over the years will vanish," Gupta told ANI in Panchkula.</p>


Over 200 academicians on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the protests taking place in various educational institutions across the country, including the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi so that a cordial atmosphere is restored on the campuses as soon as possible.

Over 200 academicians on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the protests taking place in various educational institutions across the country, including the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi so that a cordial atmosphere is restored on the campuses as soon as possible. "The Leftists are spreading rumours. Recently, I saw in a TV interview where somebody said that if you are bringing (persecuted) Hindus (in India), then you will definitely evict the Muslims. What kind of logic is this? By spreading lies, an atmosphere has been created where education is not being given attention and is shown in poor light. This can be harmful to the country," Sardar Patel University (SPU) Vice Chancellor Prof Shirish Kulkarni told ANI in Vadodara. Kulkarni along with the other academicians has written to the Prime Minister expressing concern over the `prevailing atmosphere` in educational institutions, stating that `a disruptive far-left agenda is being pursued in the name of student politics.` "It seems that the leftists are attempting to shut down education (in JNU) through these tactics. They should be stopped and prohibition should be put on them. Education should not be stopped. Education should remain independent. They can block roads and do other things, but education should never be stopped. That is why we decided to write a letter to the Prime Minister in this regard," said Prof Kulkarni. Echoing similar sentiments, former Himachal Pradesh University Vice Chancellor Prof Sunil Gupta said that if the protests in the JNU do not end soon, the name and fame of the varsity will be lost. "The main purpose of writing a letter to the Prime Minister that he should take strict cognizance about the happenings in JNU, which has taken place for the last two to three months. There should be a dialogue with the student organisations or a certain path should be there so that the protests are over. It must end very soon or else the name and fame the JNU has earned over the years will vanish," Gupta told ANI in Panchkula.

Leftists are spreading rumours, PM Modi should intervene and restore education in varsities, say academicians

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<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to "find out the provision in the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)" which can take the citizenship away from any Indian, reported news agency ANI.</p>

<p>"I challenge Mamata Banerjee and Rahul Baba to find out a provision in the Citizenship Amendment Act that can take the citizenship away from anyone in this country," Shah was quoted as saying while addressing a public meeting in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.</p>

<p>When the partition of the country took place, the Congress party divided the country based on religion, he said and added that then leaders had assured Indian citizenship to the minority refugees from Pakistan.</p>

<p>"The Hindus, Sikhs, Parsis, Jain, who lived in both East and West Pakistan wanted to come here, but they stayed there because of the bloodshed. The leaders of our country then assured them that they will be welcome here and given the citizenship whenever they come," said Shah.</p>

<p>Taking a swipe at Congress for opposing the CAA, he said: "When the partition took place, there were 30 per cent Hindus in both East and West Pakistan. Today, there are just 3 per cent Hindus in Pakistan and 7 per cent Hindus in East Pakistan (Bangladesh). I want to ask the blind and deaf Congress leaders, where are my Hindu, Sikh, Sindhi brothers."</p>

<p>The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 grants citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Parsi, Buddhist, and Christian from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.</p>

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to "find out the provision in the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)" which can take the citizenship away from any Indian, reported news agency ANI.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to "find out the provision in the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)" which can take the citizenship away from any Indian, reported news agency ANI. "I challenge Mamata Banerjee and Rahul Baba to find out a provision in the Citizenship Amendment Act that can take the citizenship away from anyone in this country," Shah was quoted as saying while addressing a public meeting in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. When the partition of the country took place, the Congress party divided the country based on religion, he said and added that then leaders had assured Indian citizenship to the minority refugees from Pakistan. "The Hindus, Sikhs, Parsis, Jain, who lived in both East and West Pakistan wanted to come here, but they stayed there because of the bloodshed. The leaders of our country then assured them that they will be welcome here and given the citizenship whenever they come," said Shah. Taking a swipe at Congress for opposing the CAA, he said: "When the partition took place, there were 30 per cent Hindus in both East and West Pakistan. Today, there are just 3 per cent Hindus in Pakistan and 7 per cent Hindus in East Pakistan (Bangladesh). I want to ask the blind and deaf Congress leaders, where are my Hindu, Sikh, Sindhi brothers." The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 grants citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Parsi, Buddhist, and Christian from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who came to India on or before December 31, 2014. (With inputs from ANI)

Amit Shah's challenge to Rahul Gandhi, Mamata over CAA 

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<p>By&nbsp;<strong>Syed Khalid Hussain</strong></p>

<p>Three&nbsp;Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists were killed following an encounter with the police and the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following a tip-off, a cordon and search operation was launched jointly by police and security forces in Gujar Basti Gulshanpora area of Tral Awantipora.</p>

<p>During the search operation, the hiding terrorists fired on the search party. The fire was retaliated leading to an encounter.</p>

<p>In the ensuing encounter, three terrorists were killed and the bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter. The killed terrorists have been identified as Umer Fayaz Lone alias Hamad Khan resident of Seer Tral, Faizan Hamid resident of Mandoora Tral and Adil Bashir Mir alias Abu Dujana resident of Monghama Tral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The killed terrorists as per police records were affiliated with proscribed terror outfit of&nbsp;Hizb-ul-Mujahideen<strong>&nbsp;</strong>and were wanted for their complicity in terror crimes including attack on security establishments and civilian atrocities.</p>

<p>According to the Police records, Umer Fayaz Lone had a long history of terror crime records since 2016 and was involved in planning and executing several terror attacks in the area. He was part of groups responsible for carrying out a series of terror attacks and many other civilian atrocities besides the killing of policeman Haleem Kohli of Gutroo Bangdar Tral.</p>

<p>Incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. All these materials have been taken into case records for further investigation and to probe their complicity in other terror crimes.</p>


By Syed Khalid Hussain Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists were killed following an encounter with the police and the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

By Syed Khalid Hussain Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists were killed following an encounter with the police and the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Following a tip-off, a cordon and search operation was launched jointly by police and security forces in Gujar Basti Gulshanpora area of Tral Awantipora. During the search operation, the hiding terrorists fired on the search party. The fire was retaliated leading to an encounter. In the ensuing encounter, three terrorists were killed and the bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter. The killed terrorists have been identified as Umer Fayaz Lone alias Hamad Khan resident of Seer Tral, Faizan Hamid resident of Mandoora Tral and Adil Bashir Mir alias Abu Dujana resident of Monghama Tral. The killed terrorists as per police records were affiliated with proscribed terror outfit of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and were wanted for their complicity in terror crimes including attack on security establishments and civilian atrocities. According to the Police records, Umer Fayaz Lone had a long history of terror crime records since 2016 and was involved in planning and executing several terror attacks in the area. He was part of groups responsible for carrying out a series of terror attacks and many other civilian atrocities besides the killing of policeman Haleem Kohli of Gutroo Bangdar Tral. Incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. All these materials have been taken into case records for further investigation and to probe their complicity in other terror crimes.

3 Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir 

A day after Jammu and Kashmir DSP Devinder Singh were arrested along with two militants, the state police have confirmed that he will be dealt as a terrorist. #J&K #Kashmir #Terror #WION

J&K IG: Police cop detained with terrorists will be treated same as them

<p>The United Nations has thanked India for the timely payment of its regular budget assessment dues. India is the fourth nations for doing so, paying its dues ahead of the February 1, 2020 deadline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India paid $23,396,496 in total to the United Nations on January 10. Armenia, Portugal and Ukraine were the three countries ahead of India in paying their dues on time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin tweeted on the same saying &nbsp;"Very few have already made it..."</p>

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<p>"Very few have already made it... Hope many, many more make it... Check out which @UN members r &nbsp;on @UN 2020 Honor Roll already," Akbaruddin's tweet read.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-among-34-un-nations-to-pay-regular-annual-dues-within-stipulated-time-254631">India among 34 UN&nbsp;nations to pay regular annual dues within stipulated time</a></strong></p>

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<p>In October 2019, the United Nations shared a document which showed India among 34 nations that paid their regular annual dues within the stipulated time of 30 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Out of 129, only 34 members paid their regular budget assessments in full within the 30-day due period specified in the UN's Financial Regulation.</p>

<p>The UN's operating budget for 2018-2019 was close to $5.4 billion which didn't include the money for peacekeeping operations. India's contribution was $23,253,808 last year.</p>

<p>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke about the United Nation's worst deficit in nearly a decade last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The organisation runs the risk of depleting its liquidity reserves by the end of the month and defaulting on payments to staff and vendors," an official statement read.&nbsp;</p>


The United Nations has thanked India for the timely payment of its regular budget assessment dues. India is the fourth nations for doing so, paying its dues ahead of the February 1, 2020 deadline.

The United Nations has thanked India for the timely payment of its regular budget assessment dues. India is the fourth nations for doing so, paying its dues ahead of the February 1, 2020 deadline. India paid $23,396,496 in total to the United Nations on January 10. Armenia, Portugal and Ukraine were the three countries ahead of India in paying their dues on time. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin tweeted on the same saying "Very few have already made it..." Very few have already made it... Hope many, many more make it... Check out which @UN members r on @UN 2020 Honor Roll already.https://t.co/9puqL8Zlrd pic.twitter.com/HLFhI34kFN — Syed Akbaruddin (@AkbaruddinIndia) January 11, 2020 × "Very few have already made it... Hope many, many more make it... Check out which @UN members r on @UN 2020 Honor Roll already," Akbaruddin's tweet read. Also read: India among 34 UN nations to pay regular annual dues within stipulated time × In October 2019, the United Nations shared a document which showed India among 34 nations that paid their regular annual dues within the stipulated time of 30 days. Out of 129, only 34 members paid their regular budget assessments in full within the 30-day due period specified in the UN's Financial Regulation. The UN's operating budget for 2018-2019 was close to $5.4 billion which didn't include the money for peacekeeping operations. India's contribution was $23,253,808 last year. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke about the United Nation's worst deficit in nearly a decade last year. "The organisation runs the risk of depleting its liquidity reserves by the end of the month and defaulting on payments to staff and vendors," an official statement read.

India becomes fourth nation to pay UN dues on time, world body thanks New Delhi

<p>Golden Kayaloram, the fourth and last <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/demolition-of-maradu-flats-in-kochi-to-begin-today-273513">Maradu</a> residential apartment was razed by controlled implosion in Kochi on Sunday afternoon as per the directions of the Supreme Court.</p>

<p>The building came crashing down, leaving the entire area in a cover of white smoke.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Earlier today, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maradus-third-residential-apartment-demolished-in-kerala-273747">Jain Coral Cove</a>, the apartment having the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built buildings, was razed down at 11:02 am.</p>

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<p>The authorities coordinated the operations from a control room set up at the office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India.</p>

<p>As per municipal records, there were 122 housing units in Jain Coral Cove and 41 in Golden Kayaloram.</p>

<p>The prohibitory orders that were clamped in the area will remain imposed for the day. The district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).</p>

<p>On Saturday, the 19-floor H2O Holy Faith apartment complex with 90 flats and the Alfa Serene complex with twin towers were demolished at 11 am and 11:05 am respectively.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-illegal-apartments-razed-in-maradu-by-controlled-implosion-273599">Kochi: Two illegal apartments razed in Maradu by controlled implosion</a></p>

<p>The buildings are razed for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The directions in this regard were passed by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-the-corridors-of-judiciary-supreme-court-verdicts-that-held-nations-attention-in-2019-270230">Supreme Court</a> last year.</p>


Golden Kayaloram, the fourth and last Maradu residential apartment was razed by controlled implosion in Kochi on Sunday afternoon as per the directions of the Supreme Court.

Golden Kayaloram, the fourth and last Maradu residential apartment was razed by controlled implosion in Kochi on Sunday afternoon as per the directions of the Supreme Court. The building came crashing down, leaving the entire area in a cover of white smoke. Earlier today, Jain Coral Cove, the apartment having the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built buildings, was razed down at 11:02 am. #WATCH Maradu flats demolition: Jain Coral Cove complex demolished through a controlled implosion.2 out of the 4 illegal apartment towers were demolished yesterday, today is the final round of the operation. #Kochi #Kerala pic.twitter.com/mebmdIm1Oa — ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2020 × The authorities coordinated the operations from a control room set up at the office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India. As per municipal records, there were 122 housing units in Jain Coral Cove and 41 in Golden Kayaloram. The prohibitory orders that were clamped in the area will remain imposed for the day. The district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). On Saturday, the 19-floor H2O Holy Faith apartment complex with 90 flats and the Alfa Serene complex with twin towers were demolished at 11 am and 11:05 am respectively. Also read: Kochi: Two illegal apartments razed in Maradu by controlled implosion The buildings are razed for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The directions in this regard were passed by the Supreme Court last year.

Fourth and last Maradu residential apartment demolished in Kochi

<p>Vladimir Norov arrived here on Sunday on a four-day visit to attend the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-foreign-ministry-rebuffs-misleading-reports-regarding-cancellation-of-ministers-participation-in-raisina-dialogue-273719">Raisina Dialogue</a> 2020 to be held next week.</p>

<p>The visiting dignitary will meet External Affairs Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/s-jaishankar-meets-sri-lankan-fm-gunawardena-273187">S Jaishankar</a> here on Monday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mea-rejects-reports-of-oic-meet-on-kashmir-calls-it-entirely-speculative-271723">MEA</a> said in a statement.</p>

<p>During his stay, the dignitary will also meet and interact with representatives from business chambers FICCI and hold an interaction at India Startup Initiative on Tuesday.</p>

<p>On Wednesday noon, Norov will further participate in a panel discussion at the Raisina Dialogue which is scheduled to be held between January 14 to 16 and promises to be a mega show amid the presence of foreign ministers from across the globe.</p>

<p>The highest number of foreign ministers, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and his counterparts from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/could-iran-us-tensions-mean-troubled-waters-ahead-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-273207">Iran</a>, Morocco, Maldives, Bhutan, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-bushfires-thousands-take-streets-to-call-for-climate-action-demands-pms-resgination-273496">Australia</a>, South Africa, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia and Uzbekistan, will be attending the event.</p>

<p>The Raisina Dialogue, organised by MEA and leading think-tank Observer Research Foundation since 2016, is a multilateral conference committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community.</p>

<p>Every year, global leaders in policy, business, media and civil society are hosted in New Delhi to discuss cooperation on a wide range of pertinent international policy matters.</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>Following this, the dignitary will also meet Commerce Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/piyush-goyal-hosts-dinner-for-bollywood-celebrities-to-discuss-caa-few-turn-up-272525">Piyush Goyal</a> and will emplane for his country on Thursday, January 16.</p>


Vladimir Norov arrived here on Sunday on a four-day visit to attend the Raisina Dialogue 2020 to be held next week. The visiting dignitary will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar here on Monday, MEA said in a statement.

Vladimir Norov arrived here on Sunday on a four-day visit to attend the Raisina Dialogue 2020 to be held next week. The visiting dignitary will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar here on Monday, MEA said in a statement. During his stay, the dignitary will also meet and interact with representatives from business chambers FICCI and hold an interaction at India Startup Initiative on Tuesday. On Wednesday noon, Norov will further participate in a panel discussion at the Raisina Dialogue which is scheduled to be held between January 14 to 16 and promises to be a mega show amid the presence of foreign ministers from across the globe. The highest number of foreign ministers, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and his counterparts from Iran, Morocco, Maldives, Bhutan, Australia, South Africa, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia and Uzbekistan, will be attending the event. The Raisina Dialogue, organised by MEA and leading think-tank Observer Research Foundation since 2016, is a multilateral conference committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community. Every year, global leaders in policy, business, media and civil society are hosted in New Delhi to discuss cooperation on a wide range of pertinent international policy matters. 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. Following this, the dignitary will also meet Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and will emplane for his country on Thursday, January 16.

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretary General Vladimir Norov arrives in India to attend Raisina Dialogue

<p>A top Jammu and Kashmir Police officer has been detained by the security forces during an anti-militancy operation in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district along with three terrorists at a checkpoint which was erected in the area after a specific input.</p>

<p>The arrest of the officer, who was deployed with the anti-hijacking unit at the Srinagar International Airport, has shocked the security forces operating in the valley as the officer was involved in several anti-terrorism operations in the militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir in the past.</p>

<p>Sources have told WION that Deputy Superintendent of Police Devinder Singh, along with top Hizbul commander Naveed Ahmad Shah alias Naveed Babu and three terrorists, were travelling in a car which was possibly on its way to the Jammu region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The operation was monitored and supervised by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir range Atul Goyal along with other officers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources in the police say that Naveed’s phone call was traced by the officials which indicated that he was moving to Jammu. The security forces then laid checkpoints in several parts of south Kashmir.</p>

<p>All those arrested were taken to a police station where separate interrogations of the officer and the terrorists were held. If sources are to be believed, the DSP has claimed that he was attempting to convince terrorists to surrender.</p>

<p>Following the arrests, the security forces carried out raids at the two residences of the cop - one at Indra Nagar in Srinagar and the other one at Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Three AK-47 assault rifles and five grenades were recovered from the sites.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources privy to the information say that two FIRs have been registered till now. The DSP has also been booked under section 19 in FIR number 5/2020.</p>

<p>What is more shocking is that Devinder had bagged the prestigious President's Police Medal on the Independence Day last year. Singh was recruited as a police sub-inspector and with time rose to the ranks to become the DSP rank officer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officer was among the first to join the counter-insurgency group in Kashmir, commonly known as Special Operation Group after he was appointed to the team. He was later removed from the group on the grounds of extortion. A high ranking officer told WION that he was attached on different occasions after complaints against him were received.</p>

<p>Devinder was seen posing in a picture with a group of foreign envoys who visited Kashmir on an official tour to get a first-hand account of how things have changed since August 5 when J&amp;K special status was revoked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a letter written by the parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru - which was made public by the family of Guru - he alleged Singh of torturing him at a special task force camp and forcing him to take a Parliament attack co-accused to New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singh was among the officers who had arrested Afzal Guru after his name emerged in the investigation regarding the 2001 Indian parliament attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But apart from Singh, the arrest of Syed Naveed Shah alias Naveed Babu &nbsp;- who has been instrumental in several attacks on security forces - was also held. Naveed, a policeman-turned terrorist deserted the police ranks to join the terrorist in 2017 and was involved in several attacks on security forces and crimes in south Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The top Hizbul commander was handling Hizbul Mujahideen operations in the south and central Kashmir from the last few months. Police had also pointed at his role in the killing of non-local civilians and setting an apple laden truck following the abrogation of J&amp;K special status.&nbsp;<br />
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A top Jammu and Kashmir Police officer has been detained by the security forces during an anti-militancy operation in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district along with three terrorists at a checkpoint which was erected in the area after a specific input.

A top Jammu and Kashmir Police officer has been detained by the security forces during an anti-militancy operation in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district along with three terrorists at a checkpoint which was erected in the area after a specific input. The arrest of the officer, who was deployed with the anti-hijacking unit at the Srinagar International Airport, has shocked the security forces operating in the valley as the officer was involved in several anti-terrorism operations in the militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir in the past. Sources have told WION that Deputy Superintendent of Police Devinder Singh, along with top Hizbul commander Naveed Ahmad Shah alias Naveed Babu and three terrorists, were travelling in a car which was possibly on its way to the Jammu region. The operation was monitored and supervised by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir range Atul Goyal along with other officers. Sources in the police say that Naveed’s phone call was traced by the officials which indicated that he was moving to Jammu. The security forces then laid checkpoints in several parts of south Kashmir. All those arrested were taken to a police station where separate interrogations of the officer and the terrorists were held. If sources are to be believed, the DSP has claimed that he was attempting to convince terrorists to surrender. Following the arrests, the security forces carried out raids at the two residences of the cop - one at Indra Nagar in Srinagar and the other one at Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Three AK-47 assault rifles and five grenades were recovered from the sites. Sources privy to the information say that two FIRs have been registered till now. The DSP has also been booked under section 19 in FIR number 5/2020. What is more shocking is that Devinder had bagged the prestigious President's Police Medal on the Independence Day last year. Singh was recruited as a police sub-inspector and with time rose to the ranks to become the DSP rank officer. The officer was among the first to join the counter-insurgency group in Kashmir, commonly known as Special Operation Group after he was appointed to the team. He was later removed from the group on the grounds of extortion. A high ranking officer told WION that he was attached on different occasions after complaints against him were received. Devinder was seen posing in a picture with a group of foreign envoys who visited Kashmir on an official tour to get a first-hand account of how things have changed since August 5 when J&K special status was revoked. In a letter written by the parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru - which was made public by the family of Guru - he alleged Singh of torturing him at a special task force camp and forcing him to take a Parliament attack co-accused to New Delhi. Singh was among the officers who had arrested Afzal Guru after his name emerged in the investigation regarding the 2001 Indian parliament attack. But apart from Singh, the arrest of Syed Naveed Shah alias Naveed Babu - who has been instrumental in several attacks on security forces - was also held. Naveed, a policeman-turned terrorist deserted the police ranks to join the terrorist in 2017 and was involved in several attacks on security forces and crimes in south Kashmir. The top Hizbul commander was handling Hizbul Mujahideen operations in the south and central Kashmir from the last few months. Police had also pointed at his role in the killing of non-local civilians and setting an apple laden truck following the abrogation of J&K special status.

Jammu and Kashmir: Decorated police officer caught with three terrorists in Kulgam

<p>A day after two illegally built <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../demolition-of-maradu-flats-in-kochi-to-begin- today-273513">Maradu residential apartments</a> were razed by the controlled implosion, Jain Coral Cove, the apartment having the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built buildings, was razed down here at 11.02 am.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-illegal-apartments-razed-in-maradu-by-controlled-implosion-273599">Kochi: Two illegal apartments razed in Maradu by controlled implosion</a></p>

<p>While Golden Kayaloram, the fourth and the last apartment will be demolished at 2 pm.</p>

<p>The authorities coordinated the operations from a control room set up at the office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India.</p>

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<p>According to officials, today's demolition is a less risky exercise compared to yesterday's as these buildings are located in sparsely occupied areas. As per municipal records, there were 122 housing units in Coral Cove and 41 in Golden Kayaloram.</p>

<p>The prohibitory orders that were clamped in the area will remain imposed for the day. The district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).</p>

<p>On Saturday, the 19-floor H2O Holy Faith apartment complex with 90 flats and the Alfa Serene complex with twin towers were demolished at 11 am and 11.05 am respectively.</p>

<p>The buildings are razed for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The directions in this regard were passed by the Supreme Court last year. (ANI)</p>

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A day after two illegally built Maradu residential apartments were razed by the controlled implosion, Jain Coral Cove, the apartment having the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built buildings, was razed down here at 11.

A day after two illegally built Maradu residential apartments were razed by the controlled implosion, Jain Coral Cove, the apartment having the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built buildings, was razed down here at 11.02 am. Also read: Kochi: Two illegal apartments razed in Maradu by controlled implosion While Golden Kayaloram, the fourth and the last apartment will be demolished at 2 pm. The authorities coordinated the operations from a control room set up at the office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India. #WATCH Maradu flats demolition: Jain Coral Cove complex demolished through a controlled implosion.2 out of the 4 illegal apartment towers were demolished yesterday, today is the final round of the operation. #Kochi #Kerala pic.twitter.com/mebmdIm1Oa — ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2020 × According to officials, today's demolition is a less risky exercise compared to yesterday's as these buildings are located in sparsely occupied areas. As per municipal records, there were 122 housing units in Coral Cove and 41 in Golden Kayaloram. The prohibitory orders that were clamped in the area will remain imposed for the day. The district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). On Saturday, the 19-floor H2O Holy Faith apartment complex with 90 flats and the Alfa Serene complex with twin towers were demolished at 11 am and 11.05 am respectively. The buildings are razed for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The directions in this regard were passed by the Supreme Court last year. (ANI)

Maradu's third residential apartment demolished in Kerala

<p>Reaffirming close India-Russia strategic ties, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/brics-is-new-model-of-international-contact-russian-envoy-to-india-261083">Russian envoy to India Nikolay Kudashev</a> has said Moscow's ties with New Delhi is "second to none".</p>

<p>Speaking to WION, Kudashev said, "Our relationship with India is second to none. This is a relationship which is a privileged strategic partnership."</p>

<p>"We supply topmost technology and weapons, committed to Indian industries like nuclear," he added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The comments come days before Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov's India visit next week. PM Modi will travel to Russia in May and a return visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin can be expected towards the end of the year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Kashmir, he reiterated his government's stand saying, "Kashmir is an internal matter of India, it belongs to the constitutional space of India. We always consider the internal affairs of your country."</p>

<p>When asked about the envoy's recent visit to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Kudashev said, while he hasn't received an "official invitation" but "as far as India inviting other envoys are concerned, it is a sovereign matter of India. I do not feel obliged to comment on the matter."</p>

<p>"No doubt as far as geopolitics in Kashmir is concerned, if somebody has some doubts or issues, let them travel, it is my personal comment," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia is also going to train Indian astronauts for the Gaganyaan programme the first Indian manned mission to space. On the programme, the envoy said, "space is established entity of our cooperation and we have been willing to contribute... based on our common conviction of peacefull and open outerspace".</p>


Reaffirming close India-Russia strategic ties, Russian envoy to India Nikolay Kudashev has said Moscow's ties with New Delhi is "second to none". Speaking to WION, Kudashev said, "Our relationship with India is second to none.

Reaffirming close India-Russia strategic ties, Russian envoy to India Nikolay Kudashev has said Moscow's ties with New Delhi is "second to none". Speaking to WION, Kudashev said, "Our relationship with India is second to none. This is a relationship which is a privileged strategic partnership." "We supply topmost technology and weapons, committed to Indian industries like nuclear," he added. The comments come days before Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov's India visit next week. PM Modi will travel to Russia in May and a return visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin can be expected towards the end of the year. On Kashmir, he reiterated his government's stand saying, "Kashmir is an internal matter of India, it belongs to the constitutional space of India. We always consider the internal affairs of your country." When asked about the envoy's recent visit to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Kudashev said, while he hasn't received an "official invitation" but "as far as India inviting other envoys are concerned, it is a sovereign matter of India. I do not feel obliged to comment on the matter." "No doubt as far as geopolitics in Kashmir is concerned, if somebody has some doubts or issues, let them travel, it is my personal comment," he said. Russia is also going to train Indian astronauts for the Gaganyaan programme the first Indian manned mission to space. On the programme, the envoy said, "space is established entity of our cooperation and we have been willing to contribute... based on our common conviction of peacefull and open outerspace".

Our ties with New Delhi second to none: Russian envoy to India

<p>West Bengal Chief Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../mamata-banerjee-meets-prime-minister- narendra-modi-273648">Mamata Banerjee</a> on Sunday skipped the event of the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>Speculations were rife that the TMC supremo would share the dais along with Modi. However, she was not present at the event.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-playing-political-games-over-citizenship-amendment-act-says-prime-minister-narendra-modi-273683">Opposition playing political games over Citizenship Amendment Act: PM Modi</a></p>

<p>Banerjee's name was mentioned in the invitation card along with the Prime Minister, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for the event which was being held at Netaji Indoor Stadium.</p>

<p>Earlier today, Modi announced that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../prime-minister-modi-to-inaugurate-kolkata-port -trusts-150th-anniversary-event-today-273682">Kolkata Port</a> will be renamed as Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port.</p>

<p>After attending the unveiling of dynamic architectural illumination of Howrah Bridge by the Prime Minister, Banerjee on Saturday said that she attended the event "due to constitutional obligation".</p>

<p>Modi had inaugurated the dynamic architectural illumination with synchronised light and sound system of Howrah Bridge, as a part of the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust.</p>

<p>During her one-on-one meeting with Modi, Banerjee demanded that both the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NCR) should be withdrawn.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../pm-modi-to-embark-on-two-day-kolkata-visit- today-273520">Prime Minister</a> is currently on a two-day visit to West Bengal.</p>


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday skipped the event of the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday skipped the event of the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speculations were rife that the TMC supremo would share the dais along with Modi. However, she was not present at the event. Also read: Opposition playing political games over Citizenship Amendment Act: PM Modi Banerjee's name was mentioned in the invitation card along with the Prime Minister, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for the event which was being held at Netaji Indoor Stadium. Earlier today, Modi announced that the Kolkata Port will be renamed as Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port. After attending the unveiling of dynamic architectural illumination of Howrah Bridge by the Prime Minister, Banerjee on Saturday said that she attended the event "due to constitutional obligation". Modi had inaugurated the dynamic architectural illumination with synchronised light and sound system of Howrah Bridge, as a part of the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust. During her one-on-one meeting with Modi, Banerjee demanded that both the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NCR) should be withdrawn. The Prime Minister is currently on a two-day visit to West Bengal.

Mamata Banerjee skips 150th anniversary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/justice-sharad-arvind-bobde-47th-chief-justice-of-india-who-advocates-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-courts-262959">Chief Justice of India</a>, Sharad Arvind Bobde on Saturday hinted at the possibility of Artificial Intelligence being developed for the court system while making it clear that it will never replace human discretion.</p>

<p>Speaking at an event here, Bobde said, "We have a possibility of developing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/technology-trends-of-2020-what-to-expect-272723">Artificial Intelligence</a> for the court system. Only for the purpose of ensuring that the undue delay in justice is prevented."</p>

<p>"I must make it clear at the outset as there are times when even judges have asked this. AI is not going to replace human judges or human discretion", he added.<br />
Sharing more details of his vision, he stated, "It is only the repetitive, mathematical and mechanical parts of the judgments for which help can be taken from the system...we are exploring the possibility of implementing it."</p>

<p>Bobde stressed on the requirement of developing AI for the judiciary while outlining the number of pending cases in different courts.</p>

<p>"Some people are in jail for 10-15 years and we are not in a position to deal with their appeals. The high court's and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-asks-centre-to-look-into-pil-against-rbis-decision-on-banknotes-defaced-by-separatists-in-kashmir-272708">Supreme Court </a>take so long and ultimately the courts feel that it is just to release them on bail", he said.</p>

<p>Bobde also endorsed employing every talent and skill to ensure the delivery of justice in a reasonable time.</p>

<p>"We must employ every talent, every skill we possess to ensure that justice is received within a reasonable time. Delay in justice can't be a reason for anybody to take <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/justice-must-never-take-the-form-of-revenge-cji-sa-bobde-266822">the law into their hands</a>. But it's very important for us as courts to ensure there's no undue delay in justice", he said.</p>

<p>CJI Bobde also highlighted the need for pre-litigation mediation and said, "Pre-litigation mediation is the need of the hour especially in the backdrop of a significant pendency that the courts are tackling with. There are innumerable areas where pre-litigation mediation could solve the problem."</p>

<p>He also stressed that the position of a judge is very unique under the constitution and they have to deal with a variety of problems.</p>

<p>"The foundation of civilisation rests on the law. Judicial officers have to deal with a variety of problems...Judges without adequate knowledge, skills and experience may cause distortion, delay and miscarriage of justice", he said.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Chief Justice of India Bobde inaugurated the phase-1 of the new building of the Karnataka Judicial Academy on Crescent Road in Bengaluru.<br />
The new building has three floors, besides, the ground floor and two basement floors.</p>


Chief Justice of India, Sharad Arvind Bobde on Saturday hinted at the possibility of Artificial Intelligence being developed for the court system while making it clear that it will never replace human discretion.

Chief Justice of India, Sharad Arvind Bobde on Saturday hinted at the possibility of Artificial Intelligence being developed for the court system while making it clear that it will never replace human discretion. Speaking at an event here, Bobde said, "We have a possibility of developing Artificial Intelligence for the court system. Only for the purpose of ensuring that the undue delay in justice is prevented." "I must make it clear at the outset as there are times when even judges have asked this. AI is not going to replace human judges or human discretion", he added. Sharing more details of his vision, he stated, "It is only the repetitive, mathematical and mechanical parts of the judgments for which help can be taken from the system...we are exploring the possibility of implementing it." Bobde stressed on the requirement of developing AI for the judiciary while outlining the number of pending cases in different courts. "Some people are in jail for 10-15 years and we are not in a position to deal with their appeals. The high court's and Supreme Court take so long and ultimately the courts feel that it is just to release them on bail", he said. Bobde also endorsed employing every talent and skill to ensure the delivery of justice in a reasonable time. "We must employ every talent, every skill we possess to ensure that justice is received within a reasonable time. Delay in justice can't be a reason for anybody to take the law into their hands. But it's very important for us as courts to ensure there's no undue delay in justice", he said. CJI Bobde also highlighted the need for pre-litigation mediation and said, "Pre-litigation mediation is the need of the hour especially in the backdrop of a significant pendency that the courts are tackling with. There are innumerable areas where pre-litigation mediation could solve the problem." He also stressed that the position of a judge is very unique under the constitution and they have to deal with a variety of problems. "The foundation of civilisation rests on the law. Judicial officers have to deal with a variety of problems...Judges without adequate knowledge, skills and experience may cause distortion, delay and miscarriage of justice", he said. Earlier in the day, Chief Justice of India Bobde inaugurated the phase-1 of the new building of the Karnataka Judicial Academy on Crescent Road in Bengaluru. The new building has three floors, besides, the ground floor and two basement floors.

We have possibility of developing Artificial Intelligence for court system: CJI Bobde

<p>Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-playing-political-games-over-citizenship-amendment-act-says-prime-minister-narendra-modi-273683">Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday announced that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/prime-minister-modi-to-inaugurate-kolkata-port-trusts-150th-anniversary-event-today-273682">Kolkata Port Trust</a> will be renamed as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-amit-shah-pay-tributes-to-syama-prasad-mookerjee-on-birth-anniversary-233480">Syama Prasad Mukherjee</a> Port.</p>

<p>Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of 150th-anniversary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust, he said: "I announce the renaming of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-embark-on-two-day-kolkata-visit-today-273520">Kolkata</a> Port Trust to Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port. He is a living legend who was a leader for development and fought on the forefront for the idea of One Nation, One Constitution."</p>

<p>"This port represents industrial, spiritual and self-sufficiency aspirations of India. Today, when the port is celebrating its 150th anniversary, it is our responsibility to make it a powerful symbol of New India," Modi said.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister said that the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder had set the stone for industrialization in India.</p>

<p>"Chittaranjan Locomotive Factory, Hindustan Aircraft Factory, Damodar Valley Corporation and several others saw active participation from him," he said.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister also felicitated the two oldest pensioners of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mamata-banerjee-meets-prime-minister-narendra-modi-273648">Kolkata</a> Port Trust, Nagina Bhagat and Naresh Chandra Chakraborty.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that Kolkata Port Trust will be renamed as Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port. Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of 150th-anniversary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust, he said: "I announce the renaming of the Kolkata Port Trust to Dr.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that Kolkata Port Trust will be renamed as Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port. Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of 150th-anniversary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust, he said: "I announce the renaming of the Kolkata Port Trust to Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port. He is a living legend who was a leader for development and fought on the forefront for the idea of One Nation, One Constitution." "This port represents industrial, spiritual and self-sufficiency aspirations of India. Today, when the port is celebrating its 150th anniversary, it is our responsibility to make it a powerful symbol of New India," Modi said. The Prime Minister said that the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder had set the stone for industrialization in India. "Chittaranjan Locomotive Factory, Hindustan Aircraft Factory, Damodar Valley Corporation and several others saw active participation from him," he said. The Prime Minister also felicitated the two oldest pensioners of the Kolkata Port Trust, Nagina Bhagat and Naresh Chandra Chakraborty.

Kolkata Port Trust renamed after Syama Prasad Mukherjee, announces Prime Minister Narendra Modi

<p>As many as twenty people are feared dead after a double-decker bus carrying at least 45 passengers collided with a truck at Dewar Marg in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-expresses-grief-over-deaths-in-kannauj-road-accident-273514">Kannauj</a> district here late on Friday and went up in flames.</p>

<p>"A bus travelling from Kannauj to Jaipur collided with a truck at Dewar Marg in Kannauj, following which both went up in flames. Locals rushed to the spot and rescued several people from the bus," Inspector General of Police, Kanpur, Mohit Agarwal said on Saturday.</p>

<p>He said that 25 passengers have been safely rescued from the bus and are either receiving treatment at local hospitals or have been discharged.</p>

<p>"However, the remaining 20 people are unaccounted for. The bodies are badly burned, their bones are scattered, so only a DNA test by the forensic team will determine the death toll," Agarwal said.</p>

<p>"Prima facie the remains of 8-10 people seem to be on the bus but the damage is so extensive that casualties can be determined only through DNA test," he added.</p>

<p>Kannauj MP Subrata Pathak, who visited the spot, said that at least 20 people have died in the fire and several others have been injured.</p>

<p>Earlier, Kannauj District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar had said that several people reportedly escaped from the bus but did not visit the hospital and went home.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uttar-pradesh-9-students-run-over-by-a-bus-near-kannauj-6-dead-3-injured-143578">Uttar Pradesh</a> Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had expressed condolences over the collision and announced Rs 2 lakh each compensation for the deceased and Rs 50,000 each for those grievously injured in the incident.</p>

<p>Adityanath also sought a report of the incident from the District Magistrate.</p>


As many as twenty people are feared dead after a double-decker bus carrying at least 45 passengers collided with a truck at Dewar Marg in Kannauj district here late on Friday and went up in flames.

As many as twenty people are feared dead after a double-decker bus carrying at least 45 passengers collided with a truck at Dewar Marg in Kannauj district here late on Friday and went up in flames. "A bus travelling from Kannauj to Jaipur collided with a truck at Dewar Marg in Kannauj, following which both went up in flames. Locals rushed to the spot and rescued several people from the bus," Inspector General of Police, Kanpur, Mohit Agarwal said on Saturday. He said that 25 passengers have been safely rescued from the bus and are either receiving treatment at local hospitals or have been discharged. "However, the remaining 20 people are unaccounted for. The bodies are badly burned, their bones are scattered, so only a DNA test by the forensic team will determine the death toll," Agarwal said. "Prima facie the remains of 8-10 people seem to be on the bus but the damage is so extensive that casualties can be determined only through DNA test," he added. Kannauj MP Subrata Pathak, who visited the spot, said that at least 20 people have died in the fire and several others have been injured. Earlier, Kannauj District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar had said that several people reportedly escaped from the bus but did not visit the hospital and went home. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had expressed condolences over the collision and announced Rs 2 lakh each compensation for the deceased and Rs 50,000 each for those grievously injured in the incident. Adityanath also sought a report of the incident from the District Magistrate.

Kannauj bus accident: Twenty passengers unaccounted for, many feared dead

<p>Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/narendra-modi-has-integrated-the-middle-class-into-a-powerful-political-formation-218025">Narendra Modi</a> will on Tuesday embark on a two-day visit to Kolkata, where he will launch schemes and take part in various programmes, including the grand Sesquicentenary Celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust.</p>

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<p>Ahead of Modi's official visit, Howrah Bridge was lit up in colourful lights on Friday night.</p>

<p>In a series of tweets on Friday, the Office of the Prime Minister of India (PMO) had announced that the Prime Minister will visit <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/not-much-damage-by-cyclone-fani-in-west-bengal-mamata-banerjee-216005">Kolkata</a> on January 11 and 12.</p>

<p>"On the January 11, PM Narendra Modi shall dedicate to the Nation Four Refurbished Heritage Buildings in Kolkata to the Nation. The Prime Minister shall also participate in the grand Sesquicentenary Celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust on January 11 and 12," PMO tweeted.</p>

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<p>Modi will also inaugurate the upgraded Ship Repair Facility of Cochin Kolkata Ship Repair Unit at Netaji Subhas Dry Dock."The Mechanisation of Berth No 3 at Haldia Dock Complex of KoPT and a proposed riverfront development scheme will also be launched by PM Narendra Modi," said the following tweet.</p>

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<p>The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Full Rake Handling Facility while dedicating the upgraded Railway Infrastructure of Kolkata Dock System of KoPT for smooth cargo movement and improving turnaround time.</p>

<p>He will also inaugurate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-to-take-part-in-various-programs-during-his-kolkata-visit-273478">Kaushal Vikas Kendra</a> and Pritilata Chhatri Avas for 200 Tribal girl students of Sunderbans, a project undertaken by KoPT with Purvanchal Kalyan Ashram, Gosaba, Sunderbans affiliated to Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday embark on a two-day visit to Kolkata, where he will launch schemes and take part in various programmes, including the grand Sesquicentenary Celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday embark on a two-day visit to Kolkata, where he will launch schemes and take part in various programmes, including the grand Sesquicentenary Celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust. I am excited to be in West Bengal today and tomorrow. I am delighted to be spending time at the Ramakrishna Mission and that too when we mark Swami Vivekananda’s Jayanti. There is something special about that place. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 11, 2020 × Ahead of Modi's official visit, Howrah Bridge was lit up in colourful lights on Friday night. In a series of tweets on Friday, the Office of the Prime Minister of India (PMO) had announced that the Prime Minister will visit Kolkata on January 11 and 12. "On the January 11, PM Narendra Modi shall dedicate to the Nation Four Refurbished Heritage Buildings in Kolkata to the Nation. The Prime Minister shall also participate in the grand Sesquicentenary Celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust on January 11 and 12," PMO tweeted. On the 11th of January, PM @narendramodi shall dedicate to the Nation Four Refurbished Heritage Buildings in Kolkata to the Nation. The Prime Minister shall also participate in the grand Sesquicentenary Celebrations of the Kolkata Port Trust on the 11th and 12th January 2020. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 10, 2020 × Modi will also inaugurate the upgraded Ship Repair Facility of Cochin Kolkata Ship Repair Unit at Netaji Subhas Dry Dock."The Mechanisation of Berth No 3 at Haldia Dock Complex of KoPT and a proposed riverfront development scheme will also be launched by PM Narendra Modi," said the following tweet. The Prime Minister shall also inaugurate the upgraded Ship Repair Faciility of Cochin Kolkata Ship Repair Unit at Netaji Subhas Dry Dock. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 10, 2020 × The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Full Rake Handling Facility while dedicating the upgraded Railway Infrastructure of Kolkata Dock System of KoPT for smooth cargo movement and improving turnaround time. He will also inaugurate Kaushal Vikas Kendra and Pritilata Chhatri Avas for 200 Tribal girl students of Sunderbans, a project undertaken by KoPT with Purvanchal Kalyan Ashram, Gosaba, Sunderbans affiliated to Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.

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