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Massive protests were carried out in Telangana, along with several other parts of the country on Saturday against the brutal rape and murder of a woman veterinary doctor in the state.

Locals even hurled slipper at police personnel near Shadnagar police station here following which the police had to resort to lathi-charge to maintain law and order as protestors demanded that the accused be handed over to them.

Shaheen Women Resource and Welfare Association carried out a protest at Charminar against the incident while the National Students'&nbsp;Union of India also held a peaceful rally against the "inhumane" incident here.

Some students of government schools had even blocked Hyderabad-Bangalore Highway in protest against the crime.

Hundreds of people gathered in each protest.

In fact, the West Bengal wing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morch even held a candlelight march in Siliguri against the crime and protests were also carried out by the Indian Youth Congress in the national capital.

Four people, identified as Mohammad Areef, Jollu Shiva, Jollu Naveen and Chintakunta Chennakeshavulu have been arrested in the case and sent to 14-day judicial custody by a Ranga Reddy court on Saturday.

The burnt body of the doctor was found at Shadnagar outskirts in the Telangana`s Ranga Reddy district. As per the preliminary probe, the police suspect that the veterinary doctor was sexually assaulted.

Massive protests were carried out in Telangana, along with several other parts of the country on Saturday against the brutal rape and murder of a woman veterinary doctor in the state.

Massive protests were carried out in Telangana, along with several other parts of the country on Saturday against the brutal rape and murder of a woman veterinary doctor in the state. Locals even hurled slipper at police personnel near Shadnagar police station here following which the police had to resort to lathi-charge to maintain law and order as protestors demanded that the accused be handed over to them. Shaheen Women Resource and Welfare Association carried out a protest at Charminar against the incident while the National Students' Union of India also held a peaceful rally against the "inhumane" incident here. Some students of government schools had even blocked Hyderabad-Bangalore Highway in protest against the crime. Hundreds of people gathered in each protest. In fact, the West Bengal wing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morch even held a candlelight march in Siliguri against the crime and protests were also carried out by the Indian Youth Congress in the national capital. Four people, identified as Mohammad Areef, Jollu Shiva, Jollu Naveen and Chintakunta Chennakeshavulu have been arrested in the case and sent to 14-day judicial custody by a Ranga Reddy court on Saturday. The burnt body of the doctor was found at Shadnagar outskirts in the Telangana`s Ranga Reddy district. As per the preliminary probe, the police suspect that the veterinary doctor was sexually assaulted.

Protests erupt in several states after vet's rape and murder in Hyderabad

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has filed an application to initiate insolvency proceedings against mortgage lender Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL). 
 
The application was filed with Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). An interim moratorium will start from the date of filing of the application till its admission or rejection, said the central bank in a statement. 
 
On November 20, the RBI superseded DHFL's board of directors and appointed former banker R Subramaniakumar the administrator. Two days later, it appointed a three-member advisory committee to assist him in recovering nearly Rs 84,000 crore that the troubled company owes to the system. 
 
Reports say DHFL owed Rs 83,873 crore to banks, the National Housing Board, mutual funds and bondholders, including retail bondholders, as of July. 
 
The stressed home financier last week said it will not be able to declare financial results on the scheduled date as the new administrator needs to have detailed discussions with the statutory auditors. 
 
Earlier, DHFL had defaulted on its payment obligations in respect of bank and market borrowings which exposed serious concerns about its conduct of functioning. 
 
In recent months, several DHFL lenders were working on a resolution plan to pick up 51 per cent in the company by converting a part of their debt into equity. That was until the RBI intervened last week. 
 
On November 15, the government empowered the RBI to refer stressed non-banking finance companies and housing finance companies having assets worth at least Rs 500 crore to the insolvency court. 
 
With this, DHFL is the first non-bank lender to be referred to the NCLT under new rules.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has filed an application to initiate insolvency proceedings against mortgage lender Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL). The application was filed with Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has filed an application to initiate insolvency proceedings against mortgage lender Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL). The application was filed with Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). An interim moratorium will start from the date of filing of the application till its admission or rejection, said the central bank in a statement. On November 20, the RBI superseded DHFL's board of directors and appointed former banker R Subramaniakumar the administrator. Two days later, it appointed a three-member advisory committee to assist him in recovering nearly Rs 84,000 crore that the troubled company owes to the system. Reports say DHFL owed Rs 83,873 crore to banks, the National Housing Board, mutual funds and bondholders, including retail bondholders, as of July. The stressed home financier last week said it will not be able to declare financial results on the scheduled date as the new administrator needs to have detailed discussions with the statutory auditors. Earlier, DHFL had defaulted on its payment obligations in respect of bank and market borrowings which exposed serious concerns about its conduct of functioning. In recent months, several DHFL lenders were working on a resolution plan to pick up 51 per cent in the company by converting a part of their debt into equity. That was until the RBI intervened last week. On November 15, the government empowered the RBI to refer stressed non-banking finance companies and housing finance companies having assets worth at least Rs 500 crore to the insolvency court. With this, DHFL is the first non-bank lender to be referred to the NCLT under new rules.

RBI files application for bankruptcy proceedings against DHFL

A charred body of an unidentified woman was found in the outskirts of Shamshabad near Siddula Gutta temple under the limits of RGI Airport Police Station limits on Friday. 
 
According to Prakash Reddy, DCP Shamshabad zone Cyberabad, the police received information from locals who saw that female body burning near the temple. 
 
They tried to douse the fire but failed in an attempt to save her. 
 
Prima facie, it is a body of a 30-35-year-old lady whose identity is yet to be ascertained by the police. 
 
The body has been shifted to a government hospital for an autopsy. 
 
"We are investigating the matter and it is yet to be known that it was a self-immolation incident or someone murdered her," Reddy said. 
 
Multiple teams have been formed to investigate the case. 
 
The incident comes shortly after the body of a young woman veterinary doctor was found charred in the Shadnagar area of Ranga Reddy district. 
 
The police have arrested four accused in connection with the alleged rape and murder of the medico.

A charred body of an unidentified woman was found in the outskirts of Shamshabad near Siddula Gutta temple under the limits of RGI Airport Police Station limits on Friday.

A charred body of an unidentified woman was found in the outskirts of Shamshabad near Siddula Gutta temple under the limits of RGI Airport Police Station limits on Friday. According to Prakash Reddy, DCP Shamshabad zone Cyberabad, the police received information from locals who saw that female body burning near the temple. They tried to douse the fire but failed in an attempt to save her. Prima facie, it is a body of a 30-35-year-old lady whose identity is yet to be ascertained by the police. The body has been shifted to a government hospital for an autopsy. "We are investigating the matter and it is yet to be known that it was a self-immolation incident or someone murdered her," Reddy said. Multiple teams have been formed to investigate the case. The incident comes shortly after the body of a young woman veterinary doctor was found charred in the Shadnagar area of Ranga Reddy district. The police have arrested four accused in connection with the alleged rape and murder of the medico.

Telangana: Another charred body of unidentified woman recovered

The air quality in Delhi <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-ncr-air-quality-improves-to-moderate-264771">slightly deteriorated today morning</a>, settling at 108 points on the Air Quality Index (AQI), which implies 'moderate' pollution.

Yesterday, the air quality was in a satisfactory zone with the AQI in double digits.

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), major pollutants PM 10 and PM 2.5 were both at 92 in the Dhirpur area. 
 
The air quality index for PM 10 and PM 2.5 at Lodhi Road was at 93 and 95, respectively.&nbsp;

The same was 110 and 115 at IIT, and 102 and 103 at Delhi University.&nbsp; 
 
In Chandni Chowk, one of the most crowded areas of the capital, the AQI was 133 while the same was 113 at the airport, both of which fall under the 'moderate' category.

The capital city experienced fog-like conditions early in the morning.

Residents of Lutyens Delhi complained of fog in the morning.

"Though the pollution levels are comparatively less the fog has engulfed the region. It is much better now but the air should be more cleaner," said Aditya.

Another resident named Sarthak also claimed that fog covered Delhi in the morning and added that "requisite measures should be taken to curb the pollution menace". 
 
The Centre-run SAFAR has advised 'sensitive groups' to consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion throughout the day.&nbsp; 
 
"Take it easy if symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath occur," the organisation stated in its advisory.

(With inputs from ANI)

The air quality in Delhi slightly deteriorated today morning, settling at 108 points on the Air Quality Index (AQI), which implies 'moderate' pollution. Yesterday, the air quality was in a satisfactory zone with the AQI in double digits.

The air quality in Delhi slightly deteriorated today morning, settling at 108 points on the Air Quality Index (AQI), which implies 'moderate' pollution. Yesterday, the air quality was in a satisfactory zone with the AQI in double digits. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), major pollutants PM 10 and PM 2.5 were both at 92 in the Dhirpur area. The air quality index for PM 10 and PM 2.5 at Lodhi Road was at 93 and 95, respectively. The same was 110 and 115 at IIT, and 102 and 103 at Delhi University. In Chandni Chowk, one of the most crowded areas of the capital, the AQI was 133 while the same was 113 at the airport, both of which fall under the 'moderate' category. The capital city experienced fog-like conditions early in the morning. Residents of Lutyens Delhi complained of fog in the morning. "Though the pollution levels are comparatively less the fog has engulfed the region. It is much better now but the air should be more cleaner," said Aditya. Another resident named Sarthak also claimed that fog covered Delhi in the morning and added that "requisite measures should be taken to curb the pollution menace". The Centre-run SAFAR has advised 'sensitive groups' to consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion throughout the day. "Take it easy if symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath occur," the organisation stated in its advisory. (With inputs from ANI)

Air quality in Delhi 'moderate', slight deterioration today

India and Bhutan on Friday held talks on bilateral development cooperation and reviewed New Delhi's execution of various projects in the Himalayan nation.

The second annual India-Bhutan development cooperation talks were held here. The Indian delegation was led by TS Tirumurti, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and the delegation from Bhutan was led by Kinga Singye, Foreign Secretary of Bhutan, according to an MEA statement.

The Indian Ambassador in Thimphu Ruchira Kamboj also attended the talks.

Both sides recalled the successful and productive visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan in August this year with several significant outcomes which included the inauguration of Mangdechu HEP and Ground Earth Station for South Asia Satellite and launch of RuPay card in Bhutan.

"They also recalled the very successful visit to India of Prime Minister of Bhutan Dr Lotay Tshering in December 2018 and in May 2019 for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Foreign Minister of Bhutan, Dr Tandi Dorji also visited India from 17-23 November 2019 and held talks with the External Affairs Minister of India," the statement said.

The annual development cooperation talks is an important bilateral mechanism to review the entire gamut of India`s development partnership with Bhutan.

"Government of India has committed assistance of Rs. 4,500 crores for implementation of development projects and Rs. 400 crores for transitional trade support facility during Bhutan's 12th Five Year Plan (2018 - 2023). 51 large and intermediate projects and 359 Small Development Projects (SDPs)/High Impact Community Development Projects (HICPDs) are at various stages of implementation under the 12th Five Year Plan," the statement said.

With Bhutan's 12th Five Year Plan (2018-2023) entering its second year, the two sides reviewed and expressed satisfaction at the overall progress of the ongoing Project Tied Assistance (PTA) projects, as well as the SDPs/HICDPs.

Bhutanese Foreign Secretary commended India's role in the socio-economic transformation of Bhutan and also highlighted the impact of HICDPs at the grassroots level. During the talks, both sides also agreed to implement 21 new PTA projects, in addition to 51 ongoing ones.

"India deeply values its privileged partnership with Bhutan. The Indian side is committed to continuing support to Bhutan in its development efforts," it said.

The two sides agreed to hold the next development cooperation talks in 2020 in Thimphu on a mutually agreed date.

The talks were held in a friendly atmosphere, keeping with the close and friendly ties between the two countries, the statement said.

India and Bhutan on Friday held talks on bilateral development cooperation and reviewed New Delhi's execution of various projects in the Himalayan nation. The second annual India-Bhutan development cooperation talks were held here.

India and Bhutan on Friday held talks on bilateral development cooperation and reviewed New Delhi's execution of various projects in the Himalayan nation. The second annual India-Bhutan development cooperation talks were held here. The Indian delegation was led by TS Tirumurti, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and the delegation from Bhutan was led by Kinga Singye, Foreign Secretary of Bhutan, according to an MEA statement. The Indian Ambassador in Thimphu Ruchira Kamboj also attended the talks. Both sides recalled the successful and productive visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan in August this year with several significant outcomes which included the inauguration of Mangdechu HEP and Ground Earth Station for South Asia Satellite and launch of RuPay card in Bhutan. "They also recalled the very successful visit to India of Prime Minister of Bhutan Dr Lotay Tshering in December 2018 and in May 2019 for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Foreign Minister of Bhutan, Dr Tandi Dorji also visited India from 17-23 November 2019 and held talks with the External Affairs Minister of India," the statement said. The annual development cooperation talks is an important bilateral mechanism to review the entire gamut of India`s development partnership with Bhutan. "Government of India has committed assistance of Rs. 4,500 crores for implementation of development projects and Rs. 400 crores for transitional trade support facility during Bhutan's 12th Five Year Plan (2018 - 2023). 51 large and intermediate projects and 359 Small Development Projects (SDPs)/High Impact Community Development Projects (HICPDs) are at various stages of implementation under the 12th Five Year Plan," the statement said. With Bhutan's 12th Five Year Plan (2018-2023) entering its second year, the two sides reviewed and expressed satisfaction at the overall progress of the ongoing Project Tied Assistance (PTA) projects, as well as the SDPs/HICDPs. Bhutanese Foreign Secretary commended India's role in the socio-economic transformation of Bhutan and also highlighted the impact of HICDPs at the grassroots level. During the talks, both sides also agreed to implement 21 new PTA projects, in addition to 51 ongoing ones. "India deeply values its privileged partnership with Bhutan. The Indian side is committed to continuing support to Bhutan in its development efforts," it said. The two sides agreed to hold the next development cooperation talks in 2020 in Thimphu on a mutually agreed date. The talks were held in a friendly atmosphere, keeping with the close and friendly ties between the two countries, the statement said.

India, Bhutan hold talks on development cooperation

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A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jharkhand-voters-stress-on-the-issue-of-development-in-assembly-polls-in-lohardaga-daltonganj-265360">bridge was blown</a> by Naxals in Bishnupur today as voting began for the first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections. No injuries were reported.

Deputy Commissioner Shashi Ranjan said that ''voting is not affected''. The first phase of polling in 13 constituencies spread over six districts. 
 
The constituencies where polling is taking place are, Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur. 
 
Over 37 lakh electorate, who are eligible to exercise their franchise, will decide the electoral fortune of 189 candidates, including 15 women candidates in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jharkhand-assembly-elections-first-phase-of-polling-13-seats-begins-265332">first phase of Assembly elections</a>, said Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vinay Kumar Choubey on Friday.

(With inputs from ANI)

A bridge was blown by Naxals in Bishnupur today as voting began for the first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections. No injuries were reported. Deputy Commissioner Shashi Ranjan said that ''voting is not affected''.

A bridge was blown by Naxals in Bishnupur today as voting began for the first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections. No injuries were reported. Deputy Commissioner Shashi Ranjan said that ''voting is not affected''. The first phase of polling in 13 constituencies spread over six districts. The constituencies where polling is taking place are, Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur. Over 37 lakh electorate, who are eligible to exercise their franchise, will decide the electoral fortune of 189 candidates, including 15 women candidates in the first phase of Assembly elections, said Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vinay Kumar Choubey on Friday. (With inputs from ANI)

Naxals blow up bridge in Jharkhand as assembly elections begin, no injuries reported

In a strong message, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ties-with-japan-key-component-of-indias-vision-for-stability-in-indo-pacific-pm-modi-265476">India and Japan</a> have called Pakistan to act against terror groups operating out of territory under its control and comply with the commitments it has made to the anti-terror financing body Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The joint statement issued after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/22-dialogue-reflects-synergy-between-indias-act-east-policy-and-japans-vision-for-free-open-indo-pacific-jaishankar-265460">India, Japan maiden 2+2 Defence and Foreign Ministers meeting</a> said, "The Ministers underlined the need for all countries to ensure that all territory under their control is not used to launch terrorist attacks on other countries in any manner."

"They noted in this context the threat posed to regional security by terrorist networks operating out of Pakistan and called upon it to take resolute and irreversible action against them and fully comply with international commitments including to FATF," the statement added. &nbsp;

Pakistan had given commitments to the FATF but has failed to live up to them and has received a rap from the Paris-based body. Islamabad faces a probable blacklisting and has time till February when the plenary meets next.&nbsp;

Other than Pakistan, North Korea and the South China Sea was also discussed during the meet at Delhi's Hyderabad house.&nbsp;

Both sides urged a call on North Korea for "complete, verifiable and irreversible dismantlement of all weapons of mass destruction" and urged Pyongyang to "resolve the abductions issue at the earliest date". North Korea is known to have abducted many Japanese citizens, Tokyo has nudged the country to release them soon.

On the South China Sea, both the sides called on the 'Code of Conduct' to be negotiated and not to "prejudice the rights and interests of the stakeholders using the South China Sea and freedoms of all states under international law". The nations also reiterated the need for a "free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific region in which the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity are ensured".

Both sides made "significant progress" on Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) negotiations and expressed a "desire for an early conclusion". ACSA is a logistics agreement. Its negotiations started last year, expected to be signed during Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to India in December.&nbsp;

The Japanese side will be sending a liaison officer at the Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) - in Gurgaon and both the countries have agreed for the first India-Japan joint fighter aircraft exercise to take place in Japan. 
&nbsp;

In a strong message, India and Japan have called Pakistan to act against terror groups operating out of territory under its control and comply with the commitments it has made to the anti-terror financing body Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

In a strong message, India and Japan have called Pakistan to act against terror groups operating out of territory under its control and comply with the commitments it has made to the anti-terror financing body Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The joint statement issued after India, Japan maiden 2+2 Defence and Foreign Ministers meeting said, "The Ministers underlined the need for all countries to ensure that all territory under their control is not used to launch terrorist attacks on other countries in any manner." "They noted in this context the threat posed to regional security by terrorist networks operating out of Pakistan and called upon it to take resolute and irreversible action against them and fully comply with international commitments including to FATF," the statement added. Pakistan had given commitments to the FATF but has failed to live up to them and has received a rap from the Paris-based body. Islamabad faces a probable blacklisting and has time till February when the plenary meets next. Other than Pakistan, North Korea and the South China Sea was also discussed during the meet at Delhi's Hyderabad house. Both sides urged a call on North Korea for "complete, verifiable and irreversible dismantlement of all weapons of mass destruction" and urged Pyongyang to "resolve the abductions issue at the earliest date". North Korea is known to have abducted many Japanese citizens, Tokyo has nudged the country to release them soon. On the South China Sea, both the sides called on the 'Code of Conduct' to be negotiated and not to "prejudice the rights and interests of the stakeholders using the South China Sea and freedoms of all states under international law". The nations also reiterated the need for a "free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific region in which the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity are ensured". Both sides made "significant progress" on Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) negotiations and expressed a "desire for an early conclusion". ACSA is a logistics agreement. Its negotiations started last year, expected to be signed during Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to India in December. The Japanese side will be sending a liaison officer at the Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) - in Gurgaon and both the countries have agreed for the first India-Japan joint fighter aircraft exercise to take place in Japan.

India, Japan ask Pakistan to take irreversible action on terror; fulfil FATF commitments

As the first of the five-phase polling began in 13 assembly constituencies in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jharkhand-assembly-elections-first-phase-of-polling-13-seats-begins-265332">Jharkhand</a> on Saturday, voters in Lohargada and Daltonganj are concerned on the issues of development and unemployment. 
 
Speaking to ANI in Lohargada, a voter Vikas Verma said, "I voted for the party that called for development in the state. I hope that the party will work on the issue of development." 
 
In Daltonganj, Ram Tiwari said, "Development ha not taken place here. There is poverty and unemployment. I voted on these issues. This time I feel a lot of people will come to vote. There is no fear among the voters here." 
 
Shravan Kumar Tiwari said, "I voted on the issue of unemployment. Many youths are losing their jobs so I voted for the party that brings employment." 
 
While Arvind Tiwari was highly critical of the governments in past saying, "There are problems of lack of electricity and water in the region. In the past 30 years, no government did the task of providing fulltime electricity and water. There is unemployment as well so I voted on these issues." 
 
The first phase of polling in 13 constituencies spread across six districts of Jharkhand commenced on Saturday morning. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-janshakti-party-releases-third-list-of-24-candidates-for-jharkhand-assembly-polls-264865">The constituencies where polling is taking place</a> are -&nbsp;Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur.

As the first of the five-phase polling began in 13 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand on Saturday, voters in Lohargada and Daltonganj are concerned on the issues of development and unemployment.

As the first of the five-phase polling began in 13 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand on Saturday, voters in Lohargada and Daltonganj are concerned on the issues of development and unemployment. Speaking to ANI in Lohargada, a voter Vikas Verma said, "I voted for the party that called for development in the state. I hope that the party will work on the issue of development." In Daltonganj, Ram Tiwari said, "Development ha not taken place here. There is poverty and unemployment. I voted on these issues. This time I feel a lot of people will come to vote. There is no fear among the voters here." Shravan Kumar Tiwari said, "I voted on the issue of unemployment. Many youths are losing their jobs so I voted for the party that brings employment." While Arvind Tiwari was highly critical of the governments in past saying, "There are problems of lack of electricity and water in the region. In the past 30 years, no government did the task of providing fulltime electricity and water. There is unemployment as well so I voted on these issues." The first phase of polling in 13 constituencies spread across six districts of Jharkhand commenced on Saturday morning. The constituencies where polling is taking place are - Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur.

Jharkhand: Voters stress on the issue of development in assembly polls in Lohardaga, Daltonganj

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Saturday that Pakistan has been waging a "proxy war" against India in the form of terrorism but it will not succeed. 
 
Singh was reviewing the passing out parade of 137th course at National Defence Academy (NDA) here. 
 
"Pakistan has chosen the path of proxy war in the form of terrorism. But I am saying it with full responsibility that Pakistan will get nothing except defeat in this proxy war," said Rajnath Singh. 
 
He said that Pakistan has been exposed at the global platforms on the issue of terrorism and is now "isolated". 
 
"The way Pakistan has been exposed and kept isolated on global platforms for its terrorism, the credit goes to the successful strategic approach by our Prime Minister," he said. 
 
He said that Indian Armed Forces, Central police forces and police forces are the country's strength against terrorism. 
 
"The biggest credit for our striking capacity against terrorism goes to Indian Armed Forces, CAPFs and Police forces who have foiled the ill-motives in the protracted war," said Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Saturday that Pakistan has been waging a "proxy war" against India in the form of terrorism but it will not succeed. Singh was reviewing the passing out parade of 137th course at National Defence Academy (NDA) here.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Saturday that Pakistan has been waging a "proxy war" against India in the form of terrorism but it will not succeed. Singh was reviewing the passing out parade of 137th course at National Defence Academy (NDA) here. "Pakistan has chosen the path of proxy war in the form of terrorism. But I am saying it with full responsibility that Pakistan will get nothing except defeat in this proxy war," said Rajnath Singh. He said that Pakistan has been exposed at the global platforms on the issue of terrorism and is now "isolated". "The way Pakistan has been exposed and kept isolated on global platforms for its terrorism, the credit goes to the successful strategic approach by our Prime Minister," he said. He said that Indian Armed Forces, Central police forces and police forces are the country's strength against terrorism. "The biggest credit for our striking capacity against terrorism goes to Indian Armed Forces, CAPFs and Police forces who have foiled the ill-motives in the protracted war," said Defence Minister

Pakistan's proxy war will not succeed: Rajnath Singh

A special court has issued a fresh production warrant against Peter Mukerjea as he was not produced by concerned jail authorities during INX media case hearing on Friday. 
 
Indrani and Peter Mukerjea have been imprisoned for their alleged role in their daughter Sheena Bora's murder. 
 
Peter is on bail in INX media case but presently lodged in a Mumbai jail in connection with the murder case. 
 
Indrani and Peter were granted a divorce by a Mumbai court on October 3. 
 
This was Indrani and Peter's second marriage. They got married in the year 2002.

Indrani has been lodged at Mumbai's Byculla jail since her arrest in 2015 while Peter is jailed at Arthur Road Jail.

In 2012, Indrani along with Peter and her former husband Sanjeev Khanna allegedly murdered Sheena over a financial dispute. The alleged crime was uncovered three years later in 2015.

Indrani came under the police radar after her driver, Shyamvar Rai, who got arrested in another case in August 2015, revealed the murder plot.

The police then arrested Indrani, Khanna and the driver for the alleged murder. Peter was put behind bars later for allegedly being involved in the murder.

A special court has issued a fresh production warrant against Peter Mukerjea as he was not produced by concerned jail authorities during INX media case hearing on Friday.

A special court has issued a fresh production warrant against Peter Mukerjea as he was not produced by concerned jail authorities during INX media case hearing on Friday. Indrani and Peter Mukerjea have been imprisoned for their alleged role in their daughter Sheena Bora's murder. Peter is on bail in INX media case but presently lodged in a Mumbai jail in connection with the murder case. Indrani and Peter were granted a divorce by a Mumbai court on October 3. This was Indrani and Peter's second marriage. They got married in the year 2002. Indrani has been lodged at Mumbai's Byculla jail since her arrest in 2015 while Peter is jailed at Arthur Road Jail. In 2012, Indrani along with Peter and her former husband Sanjeev Khanna allegedly murdered Sheena over a financial dispute. The alleged crime was uncovered three years later in 2015. Indrani came under the police radar after her driver, Shyamvar Rai, who got arrested in another case in August 2015, revealed the murder plot. The police then arrested Indrani, Khanna and the driver for the alleged murder. Peter was put behind bars later for allegedly being involved in the murder.

Special court issues production warrant against Peter Mukerjea for involvement in INX media case

Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested a man who allegedly killed his two daughters in a drunk state here in Surajpur area on Thursday night. 
 
The accused, Hari Solanki, killed his six-year-old and three-year-old daughters after having an argument with his wife. 
 
According to Superintendent of Police Rural Ranvijay Singh, the wife of the accused said that Solanki was drunk. 
 
In the morning, the dead body of one daughter was found in the home while the other was found in an abandoned building. 
 
After the incident, the accused went missing but was arrested by police later in the day. 
 
"There were marks of injuries on the head of daughters that were caused by Solanki," police said. 
 
An FIR has been registered in the case and further investigation is underway.

Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested a man who allegedly killed his two daughters in a drunk state here in Surajpur area on Thursday night. The accused, Hari Solanki, killed his six-year-old and three-year-old daughters after having an argument with his wife.

Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested a man who allegedly killed his two daughters in a drunk state here in Surajpur area on Thursday night. The accused, Hari Solanki, killed his six-year-old and three-year-old daughters after having an argument with his wife. According to Superintendent of Police Rural Ranvijay Singh, the wife of the accused said that Solanki was drunk. In the morning, the dead body of one daughter was found in the home while the other was found in an abandoned building. After the incident, the accused went missing but was arrested by police later in the day. "There were marks of injuries on the head of daughters that were caused by Solanki," police said. An FIR has been registered in the case and further investigation is underway.

Drunk man kills two minor daughters after argument with wife in Uttar Pradesh

Members of political parties and civil society organisations from northeastern states met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday to discuss the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. 
 
The meetings will take place on two more days -&nbsp;November 30 and December 3 -&nbsp;and will be chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah. 
 
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were among those who attended the meeting. 
 
"Attended an important meeting today chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah ji regarding consultation on proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill," the Tripura Chief Minister tweeted. 
 
Earlier today, Congress MPs from the northeast regions and Naga People's Front parliamentarians protested against the proposed Bill. The parliamentarians, holding placards stood in front of the Mahatama Gandhi statue in the parliament premises to register their protest over the bill. 
 
Home Minister Amit Shah had said in Rajya Sabha that the Citizenship Amendment Bill is needed so that Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain, Christian and Parsi refugees, who are being discriminated on the basis of religion in Pakistan, Bangladesh or Afghanistan, obtain Indian citizenship. 
 
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which was passed in the Lok Sabha on January 8 this year, aims at granting citizenship to non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan who came to India before December 31, 2014.

Members of political parties and civil society organisations from northeastern states met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday to discuss the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

Members of political parties and civil society organisations from northeastern states met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday to discuss the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. The meetings will take place on two more days - November 30 and December 3 - and will be chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were among those who attended the meeting. "Attended an important meeting today chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah ji regarding consultation on proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill," the Tripura Chief Minister tweeted. Earlier today, Congress MPs from the northeast regions and Naga People's Front parliamentarians protested against the proposed Bill. The parliamentarians, holding placards stood in front of the Mahatama Gandhi statue in the parliament premises to register their protest over the bill. Home Minister Amit Shah had said in Rajya Sabha that the Citizenship Amendment Bill is needed so that Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain, Christian and Parsi refugees, who are being discriminated on the basis of religion in Pakistan, Bangladesh or Afghanistan, obtain Indian citizenship. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which was passed in the Lok Sabha on January 8 this year, aims at granting citizenship to non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan who came to India before December 31, 2014.

Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah discusses Citizenship Bill with northeastern leaders

Two days after being sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray led government will face a trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly today. 
 
Thackeray is heading the government of the newly formed alliance - Maha Vikas Aghadi, which enjoys the support of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress legislators. 
 
The floor test proceeding will be conducted by pro tem Speaker Dilip Walse Patil, who had replaced BJP's Kalidas Kolambkar on Friday for the two-day special Assembly session. 
 
Ahead of the trust vote, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expressed confidence of the alliance winning the floor test. Taking to Twitter, he claimed that the Maha Vikash Agadhi had the support of over 170 MLAs. 
 
"Today is the day to prove majority... 170 +++++..." he tweeted. 
 
Leaders of the Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP will meet at the Assembly to discuss floor test and Speaker's election at 9.30 am. 
 
At 2 pm today, the vote of confidence will be conducted following the formal introduction of new ministers, six in number, to the Assembly. 
 
On Sunday, a permanent Speaker will be elected and the name of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) will be also announced. 
 
As per the assembly results, the Shiv Sena has 56 MLAs, NCP has 54 and Congress has 44 in the 288-member state assembly. 
 
The pro tem speaker has a casting vote in case of a tie.

Two days after being sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray led government will face a trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly today. Thackeray is heading the government of the newly formed alliance - Maha Vikas Aghadi, which enjoys the support of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress legislators.

Two days after being sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray led government will face a trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly today. Thackeray is heading the government of the newly formed alliance - Maha Vikas Aghadi, which enjoys the support of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress legislators. The floor test proceeding will be conducted by pro tem Speaker Dilip Walse Patil, who had replaced BJP's Kalidas Kolambkar on Friday for the two-day special Assembly session. Ahead of the trust vote, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expressed confidence of the alliance winning the floor test. Taking to Twitter, he claimed that the Maha Vikash Agadhi had the support of over 170 MLAs. "Today is the day to prove majority... 170 +++++..." he tweeted. Leaders of the Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP will meet at the Assembly to discuss floor test and Speaker's election at 9.30 am. At 2 pm today, the vote of confidence will be conducted following the formal introduction of new ministers, six in number, to the Assembly. On Sunday, a permanent Speaker will be elected and the name of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) will be also announced. As per the assembly results, the Shiv Sena has 56 MLAs, NCP has 54 and Congress has 44 in the 288-member state assembly. The pro tem speaker has a casting vote in case of a tie.

Maharashtra: Maha Vikas Aghadi government to face trust vote today, Sanjay Raut claims support of 170 MLAs

India's relationship with Japan is a key component of its vision for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, ahead of the inaugural meeting of the India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2).

The Prime Minister made the remarks during his meeting with Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defence Minister Taro Kono, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

The two Japanese ministers are on a day-long visit to India and are leading a delegation to the 2+2 ministerial dialogue.

The Indian delegation is being led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

The Prime Minister welcomed the visiting ministers and expressed his satisfaction at the two sides accomplishing 2+2 dialogue which was proposed during the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit held in Japan in October 2018.

"Prime Minister added that India's relationship with Japan was a key component of our vision for Indo-Pacific for peace, stability and prosperity of the region, as well as a cornerstone of India's Act East Policy," the statement read.

He stressed the importance of all-round development in India-Japan relations for the benefit of the people of two nations, as well as the region and the world.

He mentioned that regular high-level exchanges between the two countries was a testimony to the depth and strength of the relationship.

Modi said that both he and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attach great importance to strengthening the bilateral partnership between the two countries, and conveyed that he looked forward to welcoming Abe to India for India-Japan Annual Summit next month.&nbsp;

India's relationship with Japan is a key component of its vision for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, ahead of the inaugural meeting of the India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2).

India's relationship with Japan is a key component of its vision for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, ahead of the inaugural meeting of the India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2). The Prime Minister made the remarks during his meeting with Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defence Minister Taro Kono, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. The two Japanese ministers are on a day-long visit to India and are leading a delegation to the 2+2 ministerial dialogue. The Indian delegation is being led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The Prime Minister welcomed the visiting ministers and expressed his satisfaction at the two sides accomplishing 2+2 dialogue which was proposed during the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit held in Japan in October 2018. "Prime Minister added that India's relationship with Japan was a key component of our vision for Indo-Pacific for peace, stability and prosperity of the region, as well as a cornerstone of India's Act East Policy," the statement read. He stressed the importance of all-round development in India-Japan relations for the benefit of the people of two nations, as well as the region and the world. He mentioned that regular high-level exchanges between the two countries was a testimony to the depth and strength of the relationship. Modi said that both he and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attach great importance to strengthening the bilateral partnership between the two countries, and conveyed that he looked forward to welcoming Abe to India for India-Japan Annual Summit next month.

Ties with Japan key component of India's vision for stability in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

The inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-japan-to-hold-maiden-22-dialogue-on-november-30-262908">Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2)</a> will be held today. Both the countries are expected to discuss defence and security, among other mutual issues.

The meeting is being held in pursuance of the decision taken by Prime Minister Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe during the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit held in Japan in October 2018, with an aim to institute a Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue for further deepening bilateral security and defence cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be leading the Indian delegation while the Japanese delegation will be led by Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defence Minister Taro Kono. 
 
"The 2+2 meeting would provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the status of and exchange further views on strengthening defence and security cooperation between India and Japan so as to provide greater depth to the 'India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership'," the MEA statement added.

The Japanese delegation will also meet PM Modi.

India and Japan will also trade views on the contemporary situation in the Indo-Pacific region and the respective efforts made by both sides under India's ''Act East Policy'' and Japan's ''Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision'' to achieve the shared goal of peace, prosperity, and progress.

The inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) will be held today. Both the countries are expected to discuss defence and security, among other mutual issues.

The inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) will be held today. Both the countries are expected to discuss defence and security, among other mutual issues. The meeting is being held in pursuance of the decision taken by Prime Minister Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe during the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit held in Japan in October 2018, with an aim to institute a Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue for further deepening bilateral security and defence cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be leading the Indian delegation while the Japanese delegation will be led by Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defence Minister Taro Kono. "The 2+2 meeting would provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the status of and exchange further views on strengthening defence and security cooperation between India and Japan so as to provide greater depth to the 'India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership'," the MEA statement added. The Japanese delegation will also meet PM Modi. India and Japan will also trade views on the contemporary situation in the Indo-Pacific region and the respective efforts made by both sides under India's ''Act East Policy'' and Japan's ''Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision'' to achieve the shared goal of peace, prosperity, and progress.

India-Japan to hold 2+2 ministerial dialogue in New Delhi today

The youth has a major role to play in the vision of "New India" and the Centre was coming up with new education policy to strengthen the education system in the country and make education employment-oriented, Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said on Friday. 
 
Speaking at the 25th convocation ceremony of Himachal Pradesh University, Pokhriyal said: "The youth has a major role to play in the vision of 'New India'. The Union government was coming up with a new education policy to strengthen the education system in the country and make education employment-oriented." 
 
The Union Minister said that India was known as the 'Vishwa Guru' across the world since time immemorial due to knowledge and wisdom. 
 
Stating that India believes in universal brotherhood and peaceful co-existence, he said: "The challenges in life become opportunities for those who accept them. With the launch of schemes such as 'Make in India', Skill India, Start-Up etc., there were ample employment and self-employment opportunities to the youth of the country." 
 
He urged the students to work with dedication to make India a five trillion economy in the next few years. 
 
As many as 448 degrees and gold medals were awarded on the occasion to meritorious students, out of which 276 were females and 172 males. 
 
State Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that the aim of education should be gaining knowledge along with character building. He called upon the students to develop skills along with higher education, which would help to get employment. 
 
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the state government was committed to providing quality education to students of the state by strengthening the existing infrastructure.

"The motto of the government was to make Himachal Pradesh an 'education hub' of the country," he said.

The youth has a major role to play in the vision of "New India" and the Centre was coming up with new education policy to strengthen the education system in the country and make education employment-oriented, Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said on Friday.

The youth has a major role to play in the vision of "New India" and the Centre was coming up with new education policy to strengthen the education system in the country and make education employment-oriented, Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said on Friday. Speaking at the 25th convocation ceremony of Himachal Pradesh University, Pokhriyal said: "The youth has a major role to play in the vision of 'New India'. The Union government was coming up with a new education policy to strengthen the education system in the country and make education employment-oriented." The Union Minister said that India was known as the 'Vishwa Guru' across the world since time immemorial due to knowledge and wisdom. Stating that India believes in universal brotherhood and peaceful co-existence, he said: "The challenges in life become opportunities for those who accept them. With the launch of schemes such as 'Make in India', Skill India, Start-Up etc., there were ample employment and self-employment opportunities to the youth of the country." He urged the students to work with dedication to make India a five trillion economy in the next few years. As many as 448 degrees and gold medals were awarded on the occasion to meritorious students, out of which 276 were females and 172 males. State Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that the aim of education should be gaining knowledge along with character building. He called upon the students to develop skills along with higher education, which would help to get employment. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the state government was committed to providing quality education to students of the state by strengthening the existing infrastructure. "The motto of the government was to make Himachal Pradesh an 'education hub' of the country," he said.

Centre to strengthen education system, make it employment-oriented: Ramesh Pokhriyal

The first phase of polling for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-janshakti-party-releases-third-list-of-24-candidates-for-jharkhand-assembly-polls-264865">Assembly elections</a>&nbsp;began today in Jharkhand. The phase encompasses 13 constituencies spread across six districts, with voting slated to last until 3 pm.

37 lakh people are eligible to vote in these elections, to decide the fate of 189 candidates, including 15 female candidates in the first phase of Assembly elections, said Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vinay Kumar Choubey on Friday.

The constituencies where polling is taking place are Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur. 
 
Security measures have been taken to avoid any issues. "Adequate security has been ensured in all polling booths across the constituencies which will go to polls in the first phase. Special arrangements have been made for the specially-abled voters," Choubey said. 
 
The district administration in Jharkhand has tightened the security in two assembly constituencies, Latehar and Manika, where a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-will-completely-uproot-naxalism-in-jharkhand-amit-shah-265107">Naxal attack</a> took place a few days ago.

The authorities expressed confidence in arrangements that have been made to conduct the elections peacefully.

As many as 67 assembly constituencies are "very extremely" to "extremely" affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora had said.

"We have completed our security preparations, whether it is security or dispatch. Security forces at required places have also been deployed. We are ready to conduct the poll peacefully. Hypersensitive booths have been further divided into clusters, superclusters and zones," Deputy Commissioner of Latehar, Zeeshan Qamar told ANI on Thursday. 
 
Jharkhand, an 81-member assembly, will have polls in five phases up to December 20.&nbsp; 
 
Incumbent Chief Minister Raghubar Das, who became the first CM of the state to complete a full term in office, is seeking another five-year term.

The tenure of the current Assembly ends on January 5, 2020. 
 
Apart from the BJP, Congress, JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) and RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) are major players in the state Assembly elections. The Congress, JMM and RJD are contesting the polls together.

This is the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjps-jharkhand-manifesto-lays-emphasis-on-skill-education-264950">fourth Assembly election</a> in Jharkhand since the state was carved out in 2000.

The votes will be counted on December 23.

(With inputs from ANI)

The first phase of polling for Assembly elections began today in Jharkhand. The phase encompasses 13 constituencies spread across six districts, with voting slated to last until 3 pm.

The first phase of polling for Assembly elections began today in Jharkhand. The phase encompasses 13 constituencies spread across six districts, with voting slated to last until 3 pm. 37 lakh people are eligible to vote in these elections, to decide the fate of 189 candidates, including 15 female candidates in the first phase of Assembly elections, said Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vinay Kumar Choubey on Friday. The constituencies where polling is taking place are Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur. Security measures have been taken to avoid any issues. "Adequate security has been ensured in all polling booths across the constituencies which will go to polls in the first phase. Special arrangements have been made for the specially-abled voters," Choubey said. The district administration in Jharkhand has tightened the security in two assembly constituencies, Latehar and Manika, where a Naxal attack took place a few days ago. The authorities expressed confidence in arrangements that have been made to conduct the elections peacefully. As many as 67 assembly constituencies are "very extremely" to "extremely" affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora had said. "We have completed our security preparations, whether it is security or dispatch. Security forces at required places have also been deployed. We are ready to conduct the poll peacefully. Hypersensitive booths have been further divided into clusters, superclusters and zones," Deputy Commissioner of Latehar, Zeeshan Qamar told ANI on Thursday. Jharkhand, an 81-member assembly, will have polls in five phases up to December 20. Incumbent Chief Minister Raghubar Das, who became the first CM of the state to complete a full term in office, is seeking another five-year term. The tenure of the current Assembly ends on January 5, 2020. Apart from the BJP, Congress, JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) and RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) are major players in the state Assembly elections. The Congress, JMM and RJD are contesting the polls together. This is the fourth Assembly election in Jharkhand since the state was carved out in 2000. The votes will be counted on December 23. (With inputs from ANI)

Jharkhand Assembly elections: First phase of polling begins

Two soldiers were killed after an Army patrol operating in Southern Siachen Glacier was hit by an avalanche.

Indian Army spokesperson, Colonel Rajesh Kalia said, "An Army patrol operating at an altitude of approximately 18,000 feet in Southern Siachen Glacier was hit by an avalanche during the early hours of November 30."

An Avalanche Rescue Team (ART) following the patrol immediately rushed and managed to locate and pull out all members of the patrol.

Simultaneously, Army helicopters were pressed into service to evacuate the avalanche victims.

However, despite best efforts by the medical teams, two Army personnel succumbed in the avalanche.

Indian Army's Northern Command in a tweet paid tributes to the two bravehearts who lost their life.

"Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, ArmyCdrNC and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of Nb Sub Tsewang Gialshan and Rfn Padma Norgais; offer deepest condolences to the families," the Northern Command said in a tweet.

On November 18, six persons including four soldiers and two porters were killed in an avalanche in the Siachen Glacier.

Siachen Glacier is the world's highest battlefield and more troops have been killed in weather and terrain-related incidents in the area than in enemy firing.

India has deployed troops in its territory since 1984 after Pakistan tried to usurp the glacier by sending its troops and mountaineering expeditions in the area.&nbsp;

 
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Two soldiers were killed after an Army patrol operating in Southern Siachen Glacier was hit by an avalanche. Indian Army spokesperson, Colonel Rajesh Kalia said, "An Army patrol operating at an altitude of approximately 18,000 feet in Southern Siachen Glacier was hit by an avalanche during the early hours of November 30.

Two soldiers were killed after an Army patrol operating in Southern Siachen Glacier was hit by an avalanche. Indian Army spokesperson, Colonel Rajesh Kalia said, "An Army patrol operating at an altitude of approximately 18,000 feet in Southern Siachen Glacier was hit by an avalanche during the early hours of November 30." An Avalanche Rescue Team (ART) following the patrol immediately rushed and managed to locate and pull out all members of the patrol. Simultaneously, Army helicopters were pressed into service to evacuate the avalanche victims. However, despite best efforts by the medical teams, two Army personnel succumbed in the avalanche. Indian Army's Northern Command in a tweet paid tributes to the two bravehearts who lost their life. "Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, ArmyCdrNC and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of Nb Sub Tsewang Gialshan and Rfn Padma Norgais; offer deepest condolences to the families," the Northern Command said in a tweet. On November 18, six persons including four soldiers and two porters were killed in an avalanche in the Siachen Glacier. Siachen Glacier is the world's highest battlefield and more troops have been killed in weather and terrain-related incidents in the area than in enemy firing. India has deployed troops in its territory since 1984 after Pakistan tried to usurp the glacier by sending its troops and mountaineering expeditions in the area.

Two soldiers killed in avalanche at Siachen

The 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and Japan symbolises the deep level of mutual trust and understanding between the two countries and reflects the synergy between New Delhi's Act East Policy and Japan's vision for free and open Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.

Jaishankar made these remarks at the inaugural meeting of the India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) being held in New Delhi.

The meeting saw the participation of the Japanese Delegation led by country Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defence Minister Taro Kono.

Jaishankar said that the fact that Japan is the only country with which India has an annual summit mechanism and a 2+2 ministerial dialogue underscores the importance New Delhi attaches to its relationship with Tokyo.

Speaking in turn, Motegi said that the 2+2 ministerial dialogue between the two countries is symbolic of India's increasing importance in the Indo-Pacific and such meetings will contribute to Indo-Pacific's increasing safety and stability.

The meeting is being held in pursuance of the decision taken by Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe during the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit held in Japan in October 2018, with an aim to institute a Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue for further deepening bilateral security and defence cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

The 2+2 meeting would provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the status of and exchange further views on strengthening defence and security cooperation between India and Japan so as to provide greater depth to the 'India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership'.

The two sides will also exchange views on the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and their respective efforts under India's 'Act East Policy'&nbsp;and Japan's 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision'&nbsp;for achieving their shared objective of peace, prosperity and progress to realise a better future for the people of the two countries and the region.

The dialogue has come ahead of the summit-level meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe later in the year.&nbsp; 
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The 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and Japan symbolises the deep level of mutual trust and understanding between the two countries and reflects the synergy between New Delhi's Act East Policy and Japan's vision for free and open Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.

The 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and Japan symbolises the deep level of mutual trust and understanding between the two countries and reflects the synergy between New Delhi's Act East Policy and Japan's vision for free and open Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. Jaishankar made these remarks at the inaugural meeting of the India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) being held in New Delhi. The meeting saw the participation of the Japanese Delegation led by country Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defence Minister Taro Kono. Jaishankar said that the fact that Japan is the only country with which India has an annual summit mechanism and a 2+2 ministerial dialogue underscores the importance New Delhi attaches to its relationship with Tokyo. Speaking in turn, Motegi said that the 2+2 ministerial dialogue between the two countries is symbolic of India's increasing importance in the Indo-Pacific and such meetings will contribute to Indo-Pacific's increasing safety and stability. The meeting is being held in pursuance of the decision taken by Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe during the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit held in Japan in October 2018, with an aim to institute a Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue for further deepening bilateral security and defence cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. The 2+2 meeting would provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the status of and exchange further views on strengthening defence and security cooperation between India and Japan so as to provide greater depth to the 'India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership'. The two sides will also exchange views on the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and their respective efforts under India's 'Act East Policy' and Japan's 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision' for achieving their shared objective of peace, prosperity and progress to realise a better future for the people of the two countries and the region. The dialogue has come ahead of the summit-level meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe later in the year.

2+2 dialogue reflects synergy between India's Act East Policy and Japan's vision for free, open Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar

After the Maha Vikas Aghadi comfortably won the floor test in Maharashtra Assembly on Saturday, NCP leader Ajit Pawar said that the tri-party alliance has passed the first test and was confident of clearing the second test regarding the election of the Speaker.

"We have passed the first exam of floor test and the second test is for the speaker's post and we are confident of clearing it too," he said while speaking to reporters.

NCP's Nawab Malik slammed the BJP for walking out of the state Assembly ahead of the floor test saying that the party was only trying to save face.

"Oath taking ceremony was conducted, Vidhan Sabha session held and Pro tem speaker appointed with the consent of the Governor and floor test was held as per the orders of the Supreme Court. BJP is only trying to save face," he said.

Following weeks of political twists and turns, Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance, Maha Vikas Aghadi, on Saturday comfortably won the floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly with 169 votes in its favour.

Before the floor test proceeding started, opposition MLAs staged a walkout from the Assembly alleging that the special session was not convened as per rules.&nbsp; 
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After the Maha Vikas Aghadi comfortably won the floor test in Maharashtra Assembly on Saturday, NCP leader Ajit Pawar said that the tri-party alliance has passed the first test and was confident of clearing the second test regarding the election of the Speaker.

After the Maha Vikas Aghadi comfortably won the floor test in Maharashtra Assembly on Saturday, NCP leader Ajit Pawar said that the tri-party alliance has passed the first test and was confident of clearing the second test regarding the election of the Speaker. "We have passed the first exam of floor test and the second test is for the speaker's post and we are confident of clearing it too," he said while speaking to reporters. NCP's Nawab Malik slammed the BJP for walking out of the state Assembly ahead of the floor test saying that the party was only trying to save face. "Oath taking ceremony was conducted, Vidhan Sabha session held and Pro tem speaker appointed with the consent of the Governor and floor test was held as per the orders of the Supreme Court. BJP is only trying to save face," he said. Following weeks of political twists and turns, Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance, Maha Vikas Aghadi, on Saturday comfortably won the floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly with 169 votes in its favour. Before the floor test proceeding started, opposition MLAs staged a walkout from the Assembly alleging that the special session was not convened as per rules.

We have passed first exam: Ajit Pawar on floor test

A Delhi court on Saturday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to quiz Christian Michel, alleged `middleman` in AgustaWestland case, as a witness in a separate defence deal case.

Special CBI judge Arvind Kumar has allowed the CBI to examine Michel as a witness in the case on December 5 and 6 inside the Tihar Jail where he is lodged for his alleged involvement in AgustaWestland defence deal case.

The probe agency had sought the court`s permission to probe Michel in a corruption case against Brigadier VS Saini, the then officer-in-charge of the trial team of the proposed procurement of 197 Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R&amp;S) helicopters for the Indian Armed Forces Army Aviation and Air Force in 2008.

According to CBI, Saini allegedly abused his official position and allowed AgustaWestland, which was one of the three bidders, to participate in the evaluation trials of helicopters.

He allegedly wrote a letter to Weapon and Equipment Directorate in favour of the company.

The CBI said that questioning of Michel will help to unearth facts related to demand of US dollar 5 million by Saini for releasing the Field Technical Report in favour of AgustaWestland.

The agency also cited an unsigned memorandum that was recovered during the searches in 2010 by Swiss authorities.&nbsp; 
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A Delhi court on Saturday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to quiz Christian Michel, alleged `middleman` in AgustaWestland case, as a witness in a separate defence deal case.

A Delhi court on Saturday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to quiz Christian Michel, alleged `middleman` in AgustaWestland case, as a witness in a separate defence deal case. Special CBI judge Arvind Kumar has allowed the CBI to examine Michel as a witness in the case on December 5 and 6 inside the Tihar Jail where he is lodged for his alleged involvement in AgustaWestland defence deal case. The probe agency had sought the court`s permission to probe Michel in a corruption case against Brigadier VS Saini, the then officer-in-charge of the trial team of the proposed procurement of 197 Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R&S) helicopters for the Indian Armed Forces Army Aviation and Air Force in 2008. According to CBI, Saini allegedly abused his official position and allowed AgustaWestland, which was one of the three bidders, to participate in the evaluation trials of helicopters. He allegedly wrote a letter to Weapon and Equipment Directorate in favour of the company. The CBI said that questioning of Michel will help to unearth facts related to demand of US dollar 5 million by Saini for releasing the Field Technical Report in favour of AgustaWestland. The agency also cited an unsigned memorandum that was recovered during the searches in 2010 by Swiss authorities.

CBI to examine AgustaWestland 'middleman' Christian Michel in another defence deal case

BJP working president JP Nadda on Saturday laid the foundation stone of party offices for 16 districts and called upon the workers to work towards uplifting people`s lives.

The 16 districts which will get new office buildings are -- Thiruvallore, Dharmapuri, Kanyakumari, Krishnagiri, Nagapattinam, Namakkal, Pudhukotai, Ramanathapuram, Thuthukudi, Thiruvanamalai, Thankore, Virudhunahar, Vizhupuram, Vellore, Theni and Thirunelveli.

Speaking on the occasion, Nadda said, "We, the people of BJP, should work to positively change the standard of living of people."

Asserting that BJP is a cadre-based party, Nadda said that BJP operates from its office, not from its leaders'&nbsp;houses.

"Our party does not work from leaders house but from the office," he said.

Nadda said that the BJP believes in 5 Ks i.e. Karyakarta (worker), Karyakarni (executive), Karyakaram (programme), Karyalay (office), and Kosh (treasury).

"I am happy to share with you that all 16 offices will have the most modern techniques will be installed so that they can work in an easy manner," he told the party workers.&nbsp; 
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BJP working president JP Nadda on Saturday laid the foundation stone of party offices for 16 districts and called upon the workers to work towards uplifting people`s lives.

BJP working president JP Nadda on Saturday laid the foundation stone of party offices for 16 districts and called upon the workers to work towards uplifting people`s lives. The 16 districts which will get new office buildings are -- Thiruvallore, Dharmapuri, Kanyakumari, Krishnagiri, Nagapattinam, Namakkal, Pudhukotai, Ramanathapuram, Thuthukudi, Thiruvanamalai, Thankore, Virudhunahar, Vizhupuram, Vellore, Theni and Thirunelveli. Speaking on the occasion, Nadda said, "We, the people of BJP, should work to positively change the standard of living of people." Asserting that BJP is a cadre-based party, Nadda said that BJP operates from its office, not from its leaders' houses. "Our party does not work from leaders house but from the office," he said. Nadda said that the BJP believes in 5 Ks i.e. Karyakarta (worker), Karyakarni (executive), Karyakaram (programme), Karyalay (office), and Kosh (treasury). "I am happy to share with you that all 16 offices will have the most modern techniques will be installed so that they can work in an easy manner," he told the party workers.

Nadda lays foundation stone for BJP offices in 16 Tamil Nadu districts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he was inspired by the motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas'&nbsp;and continues to work towards developing India.

Taking to Twitter to mark the six-month completion of the second term of NDA government, PM Modi wrote, "Inspired by the motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas'&nbsp;and with the blessings of 130 crore Indians, the NDA Government has continued working towards developing India and empowering the lives of 130 crore Indians with renewed vigour".

He also outlined the achievements of the last six months and added, "During the last six months, we have taken numerous decisions that have furthered development, accelerated social empowerment and enhanced India's unity. We aspire to do even more in the times to come, so that we create a prosperous and progressive New India".

Prime Minister Modi started his second tenure after his swearing-in as the 16th Prime Minister of India on May 30.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he was inspired by the motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' and continues to work towards developing India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he was inspired by the motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' and continues to work towards developing India. Taking to Twitter to mark the six-month completion of the second term of NDA government, PM Modi wrote, "Inspired by the motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' and with the blessings of 130 crore Indians, the NDA Government has continued working towards developing India and empowering the lives of 130 crore Indians with renewed vigour". He also outlined the achievements of the last six months and added, "During the last six months, we have taken numerous decisions that have furthered development, accelerated social empowerment and enhanced India's unity. We aspire to do even more in the times to come, so that we create a prosperous and progressive New India". Prime Minister Modi started his second tenure after his swearing-in as the 16th Prime Minister of India on May 30.

NDA working towards developing India, empowering lives of 130 crore Indians: PM Modi

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that he will submit a letter to the Governor asking him to suspend the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly as the session is "unconstitutional" and "illegal".

"We are going to submit a letter to the Governor asking him to suspend the proceedings of the House, and that the House should follow the Constitution," said Devendra Fadnavis after opposition staged a walkout of Assembly ahead of the floor test.

"This session is unconstitutional and illegal. Appointment of Pro-tem Speaker was also unconstitutional," he said.

Earlier, as soon as the session has begun, an uproar ensued in the house with Fadnavis raising questions over different aspects of the day's session.

Pro tem speaker Dilip Walse urged the members for maintaining order in the house and allowed former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to speak.

Later opposition members staged a walk out from the assembly as the floor test was underway in the house.

The Aghadi government won the trust vote with 169 votes in its favour amid a walkout by MLAs of the opposition parties.

The proceedings for the floor test started with Congress leader Ashok Chavan moving the motion for the trust vote. NCP leader Nawab Malik and Shiv Sena`s Sunil Prabhu seconded the proposal.&nbsp;

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that he will submit a letter to the Governor asking him to suspend the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly as the session is "unconstitutional" and "illegal".

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that he will submit a letter to the Governor asking him to suspend the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly as the session is "unconstitutional" and "illegal". "We are going to submit a letter to the Governor asking him to suspend the proceedings of the House, and that the House should follow the Constitution," said Devendra Fadnavis after opposition staged a walkout of Assembly ahead of the floor test. "This session is unconstitutional and illegal. Appointment of Pro-tem Speaker was also unconstitutional," he said. Earlier, as soon as the session has begun, an uproar ensued in the house with Fadnavis raising questions over different aspects of the day's session. Pro tem speaker Dilip Walse urged the members for maintaining order in the house and allowed former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to speak. Later opposition members staged a walk out from the assembly as the floor test was underway in the house. The Aghadi government won the trust vote with 169 votes in its favour amid a walkout by MLAs of the opposition parties. The proceedings for the floor test started with Congress leader Ashok Chavan moving the motion for the trust vote. NCP leader Nawab Malik and Shiv Sena`s Sunil Prabhu seconded the proposal.

Will urge Governor to suspend the proceedings of Assembly: Devendra Fadnavis

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched 27 industrial projects at a special function through video conferencing at Kharvel Bhawan.

A statement from the Office of the Chief Minister (CMO), Odisha said, "Out of these 27 projects, five projects were inaugurated and other 22 were for groundbreaking, The project value of all the ventures is Rs. 8,938.81 crore and it will create employment opportunities as well."

"Chief Minister said Odisha has a vision of becoming one of the top three investment destinations in the country in terms of grounded investments," the statement said.

"It is heartening to note that Odisha has emerged as the number one State and the most attractive destination for investments during the period from April to September 2019 receiving 18 percent investment of the entire country," the statement said.

"Towards achieving Transformation at all levels, we have devised the FIVE-T strategy, which will be achieved through Teamwork, Transparency and Technology enablers in a Time-bound manner. The strategy of the State Government is already witnessing encouraging results towards industrial development of the State," the statement said.

The statement further said, "In exactly one year from today, we will organise the Make in Odisha Conclave 2020... I invite the global business community to join us at the summit from November 30 to December 4, 2020."

"Today, we witnessed the inauguration and groundbreaking of 27 more industrial projects. I congratulate all the concerned industrial houses on this milestone and assure you of complete facilitation support from the State Government. These projects will usher in the next era of industrial growth and will contribute towards the vision of an industrially prosperous Odisha," it added.&nbsp;

 
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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched 27 industrial projects at a special function through video conferencing at Kharvel Bhawan. A statement from the Office of the Chief Minister (CMO), Odisha said, "Out of these 27 projects, five projects were inaugurated and other 22 were for groundbreaking, The project value of all the ventures is Rs.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched 27 industrial projects at a special function through video conferencing at Kharvel Bhawan. A statement from the Office of the Chief Minister (CMO), Odisha said, "Out of these 27 projects, five projects were inaugurated and other 22 were for groundbreaking, The project value of all the ventures is Rs. 8,938.81 crore and it will create employment opportunities as well." "Chief Minister said Odisha has a vision of becoming one of the top three investment destinations in the country in terms of grounded investments," the statement said. "It is heartening to note that Odisha has emerged as the number one State and the most attractive destination for investments during the period from April to September 2019 receiving 18 percent investment of the entire country," the statement said. "Towards achieving Transformation at all levels, we have devised the FIVE-T strategy, which will be achieved through Teamwork, Transparency and Technology enablers in a Time-bound manner. The strategy of the State Government is already witnessing encouraging results towards industrial development of the State," the statement said. The statement further said, "In exactly one year from today, we will organise the Make in Odisha Conclave 2020... I invite the global business community to join us at the summit from November 30 to December 4, 2020." "Today, we witnessed the inauguration and groundbreaking of 27 more industrial projects. I congratulate all the concerned industrial houses on this milestone and assure you of complete facilitation support from the State Government. These projects will usher in the next era of industrial growth and will contribute towards the vision of an industrially prosperous Odisha," it added.

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik launches 27 industrial projects

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