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<p>One terrorist killed has been killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Gund area of Jammu &amp; Kashmir, reported news agency ANI.</p>

<p>The encounter still underway, according to the report.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"#TerrorismFreeKashmir. One terrorist eliminated in an encounter near Gund, #Ganderbal. Operation in progress," said Chinar Corps - Indian Army.</p>

<p>The development comes after two terrorists, tied to Lashkar-e-Taiba, were neutralised in an encounter with security forces in Bandipora on Monday.</p>

<p>Arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession.&nbsp;</p>


One terrorist killed has been killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Gund area of Jammu & Kashmir, reported news agency ANI. The encounter still underway, according to the report.

One terrorist killed has been killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Gund area of Jammu & Kashmir, reported news agency ANI. The encounter still underway, according to the report. #TerrorismFreeKashmir. ONE TERRORIST eliminated in an encounter near Gund, #Ganderbal. Operation in progress#JihadNahiJahalat #CommonCausePeace @adgpi @NorthernComd_IA @Tiny_Dhillon @KashmirPolice @crpf_srinagar @Whiteknight_IA @DDKashirChannel @airnewsalerts @DDNewsLive — Chinar Corps - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) November 12, 2019 × "#TerrorismFreeKashmir. One terrorist eliminated in an encounter near Gund, #Ganderbal. Operation in progress," said Chinar Corps - Indian Army. The development comes after two terrorists, tied to Lashkar-e-Taiba, were neutralised in an encounter with security forces in Bandipora on Monday. Arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession.

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<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said that it would "wait and watch" amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra informing the government.</p>

<p>Senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar spoke to reporters after the party's core group meeting on Monday to discuss the political situation.</p>

<p>"The BJP core team meeting has concluded. The political situation in the state was discussed in the meeting. On its basis, BJP is taking the stand of `wait and watch`," said Mungantiwar in Mumbai on Monday.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, senior leaders of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress will go into a huddle exploring the possibility of forming a non-BJP government in the state with the Shiv Sena.</p>

<p>"NCP and Congress will have a meeting on November 12 to decide about Shiv Sena, many senior leaders from both the parties will be present in tomorrow`s meeting," said Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar on Monday.</p>

<p>Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday asked Pawar to indicate willingness and ability of NCP to form the government in Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This after Shiv Sena, which is keen to have its chief minister in the state, was not granted additional time by the Governor to submit letters of support from the NCP and the Congress.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Governor, instead, called the NCP, which finished third in the assembly polls, and asked it to indicate its willingness to form the government in the state.</p>

<p>The Shiv Sena insisted on rotational chief minister post, a demand which was rejected by BJP which said there was no such agreement between the two parties ahead of the polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shiv Sena emerged as the second-largest party in the polls and got 56 seats.</p>

<p>Both the NCP and the Congress held meetings in the morning over the developments as the Shiv Sena expressed its desire to form a non-BJP government.</p>

<p>The NCP made it clear that it will not decide until ally Congress spells out its stance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NCP has 54 MLAs in the assembly while the Congress has 44.</p>

<p>On the other hand, the Congress Working Committee discussed the developments in Maharashtra and decided to have a meeting with its leaders from Maharashtra before taking a decision. However, at the end of deliberations, the party issued a statement which talked of further consultations with the NCP and made no mention of the Shiv Sena.<br />
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said that it would "wait and watch" amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra informing the government. Senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar spoke to reporters after the party's core group meeting on Monday to discuss the political situation.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said that it would "wait and watch" amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra informing the government. Senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar spoke to reporters after the party's core group meeting on Monday to discuss the political situation. "The BJP core team meeting has concluded. The political situation in the state was discussed in the meeting. On its basis, BJP is taking the stand of `wait and watch`," said Mungantiwar in Mumbai on Monday. Meanwhile, senior leaders of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress will go into a huddle exploring the possibility of forming a non-BJP government in the state with the Shiv Sena. "NCP and Congress will have a meeting on November 12 to decide about Shiv Sena, many senior leaders from both the parties will be present in tomorrow`s meeting," said Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar on Monday. Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday asked Pawar to indicate willingness and ability of NCP to form the government in Maharashtra. This after Shiv Sena, which is keen to have its chief minister in the state, was not granted additional time by the Governor to submit letters of support from the NCP and the Congress. The Governor, instead, called the NCP, which finished third in the assembly polls, and asked it to indicate its willingness to form the government in the state. The Shiv Sena insisted on rotational chief minister post, a demand which was rejected by BJP which said there was no such agreement between the two parties ahead of the polls. Shiv Sena emerged as the second-largest party in the polls and got 56 seats. Both the NCP and the Congress held meetings in the morning over the developments as the Shiv Sena expressed its desire to form a non-BJP government. The NCP made it clear that it will not decide until ally Congress spells out its stance. The NCP has 54 MLAs in the assembly while the Congress has 44. On the other hand, the Congress Working Committee discussed the developments in Maharashtra and decided to have a meeting with its leaders from Maharashtra before taking a decision. However, at the end of deliberations, the party issued a statement which talked of further consultations with the NCP and made no mention of the Shiv Sena. (With inputs from ANI)

BJP to adopt 'wait and watch' policy after withdrawing from race in Maharashtra 

<p>Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that although the party has been with the Bharatiya Janata Party for many years, this time around "it has to go with Congress-NCP".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We'll hold further talks with both of them," Thackeray told media today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thackeray stated that his party needed more time to prove support to be able to form the government in Maharashtra but the same was not granted by the Governor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Yesterday we formally requested Congress-NCP for their support to form the government. We needed 48 hours, but the Governor didn't give us time," he said.</p>

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<p>Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has filed a petition in Supreme Court challenging Maharashtra Governor's decision to not extend the time given to the party to prove their ability to form the government. Advocate Sunil Fernandez filed the plea for Shiv Sena.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, top brass of the Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-power-tussle-ncp-says-in-no-hurry-will-decide-on-supporting-shiv-sena-261653">held talks with senior Congress leaders</a> in Mumbai on the ongoing impasse over government formation in Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>NCP chief, Sharad Pawar, told media that the party is in no hurry and will further discuss with Congress on the move to support Shiv Sena to form the government in Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We are in no hurry. We will hold discussions with Congress and then take a decision (to support Shiv Sena)," Pawar said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Maharashtra was placed under the President's Rule after political parties like the BJP, the Shiv Sena and the NCP failed to claim power in the state.</p>


Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that although the party has been with the Bharatiya Janata Party for many years, this time around "it has to go with Congress-NCP".

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that although the party has been with the Bharatiya Janata Party for many years, this time around "it has to go with Congress-NCP". "We'll hold further talks with both of them," Thackeray told media today. Thackeray stated that his party needed more time to prove support to be able to form the government in Maharashtra but the same was not granted by the Governor. "Yesterday we formally requested Congress-NCP for their support to form the government. We needed 48 hours, but the Governor didn't give us time," he said. Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena: BJP-Shiv Sena were together for many yrs but now Shiv Sena has to go with Congress-NCP. We'll hold further talks with both of them. I would like to thank Arvind Sawant, many people have lust for ministerial post but he isn't like that. Proud of him. pic.twitter.com/oxCKaPRUYR — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has filed a petition in Supreme Court challenging Maharashtra Governor's decision to not extend the time given to the party to prove their ability to form the government. Advocate Sunil Fernandez filed the plea for Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, top brass of the Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday held talks with senior Congress leaders in Mumbai on the ongoing impasse over government formation in Maharashtra. Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena chief: Yesterday we formally requested Congress-NCP for their support to form the government. We needed 48 hours, but the Governor didn't give us time. #Maharashtra https://t.co/2XL0YRallL — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × NCP chief, Sharad Pawar, told media that the party is in no hurry and will further discuss with Congress on the move to support Shiv Sena to form the government in Maharashtra. #WATCH Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray reacts to a question 'Is the BJP option completely finished?'. Says, "Why are you in such a hurry? It's politics. 6 months time has been given (President's Rule). I didn't finish the BJP option, it was BJP itself which did that..." pic.twitter.com/3pew41hMuF — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × "We are in no hurry. We will hold discussions with Congress and then take a decision (to support Shiv Sena)," Pawar said. Earlier in the day, Maharashtra was placed under the President's Rule after political parties like the BJP, the Shiv Sena and the NCP failed to claim power in the state.

Will hold further talks with Congress, NCP: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

<p>Top brass of the Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday held talks with senior Congress leaders in Mumbai on the ongoing impasse over government formation in Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NCP chief, Sharad Pawar, told media that the party is in no hurry and will further discuss with Congress on the move to support Shiv Sena to form the government in Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are in no hurry. We will hold discussions with Congress and then take a decision (to support Shiv Sena)," Pawar said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel said, "We will hold discussions with Shiv Sena after we hold discussions with our ally". Patel also expressed dissatisfaction over the imposition of President's Rule in Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Patel also condemned the fact that Congress did not get an invite from the Governor to form the government when Shiv Sena, the BJP and the NCP did.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Maharashtra was placed under the President's Rule after political parties like the BJP, the Shiv Sena and the NCP failed to claim power in the state.</p>

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<p>Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the Maharashtra Governor was of the view that the imposition of President's Rule was better in a situation where none of the political parties are been able to form the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Maharashtra Governor was of the view that it has been 15 days since the conclusion of electoral process and none of the political parties are in the position to form a government in the state; President's Rule is a better option," the spokesperson said as reported by news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The move comes after Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari recommended President’s Rule in the state and sent a report to the Centre earlier in the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maharashtra Governor Koshyari had given time to the NCP till 8.30pm today to prove that it has the numbers after the Shiv Sena on Monday failed to get letters of support before the deadline set by the Governor who rejected its plea for three more days to do so.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has filed a petition in Supreme Court challenging Maharashtra Governor's decision to not extend the time given to the party to prove their ability to form the government. Advocate Sunil Fernandez filed the plea for Shiv Sena.</p>

<p>Shiv Sena said that the matter could be posted before the court tomorrow for urgent hearing. "Fresh/second petition challenging the imposition of President's Rule is being readied. The decision on when to file it will be taken tomorrow," Fernandes said.&nbsp;</p>

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Top brass of the Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday held talks with senior Congress leaders in Mumbai on the ongoing impasse over government formation in Maharashtra.

Top brass of the Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday held talks with senior Congress leaders in Mumbai on the ongoing impasse over government formation in Maharashtra. NCP chief, Sharad Pawar, told media that the party is in no hurry and will further discuss with Congress on the move to support Shiv Sena to form the government in Maharashtra. "We are in no hurry. We will hold discussions with Congress and then take a decision (to support Shiv Sena)," Pawar said. NCP Chief Sharad Pawar: We are in no hurry. We will hold discussions with Congress and then take a decision (to support Shiv Sena). #MaharashtraGovtFormation pic.twitter.com/MYYYgEpKv0 — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel said, "We will hold discussions with Shiv Sena after we hold discussions with our ally". Patel also expressed dissatisfaction over the imposition of President's Rule in Maharashtra. Patel also condemned the fact that Congress did not get an invite from the Governor to form the government when Shiv Sena, the BJP and the NCP did. Earlier in the day, Maharashtra was placed under the President's Rule after political parties like the BJP, the Shiv Sena and the NCP failed to claim power in the state. Congress leader Ahmed Patel: We will hold discussions with Shiv Sena after we hold discussions with our ally. #Mumbai https://t.co/0A6z2ohYwm — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the Maharashtra Governor was of the view that the imposition of President's Rule was better in a situation where none of the political parties are been able to form the government. "Maharashtra Governor was of the view that it has been 15 days since the conclusion of electoral process and none of the political parties are in the position to form a government in the state; President's Rule is a better option," the spokesperson said as reported by news agency ANI. Shiv Sena's lawyer Sunil Fernandes says, "SC registry has said they may mention the matter tomorrow before the court, for urgent hearing. Fresh/second petition challenging the imposition of President's Rule is being readied. The decision on when to file it will be taken tomorrow" https://t.co/iezTlar2jy — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × The move comes after Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari recommended President’s Rule in the state and sent a report to the Centre earlier in the day. Maharashtra Governor Koshyari had given time to the NCP till 8.30pm today to prove that it has the numbers after the Shiv Sena on Monday failed to get letters of support before the deadline set by the Governor who rejected its plea for three more days to do so. Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has filed a petition in Supreme Court challenging Maharashtra Governor's decision to not extend the time given to the party to prove their ability to form the government. Advocate Sunil Fernandez filed the plea for Shiv Sena. Shiv Sena said that the matter could be posted before the court tomorrow for urgent hearing. "Fresh/second petition challenging the imposition of President's Rule is being readied. The decision on when to file it will be taken tomorrow," Fernandes said. (With inputs from ANI)

Maharashtra power tussle: NCP says, 'in no hurry, will decide on supporting Shiv Sena'

PM Modi’s visit on November 13 and 14 will deliberate on boosting overall cooperation among the member nations of BRICS – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

PM Modi to visit Brazil for BRICS summit

<p>A Pakistani terrorist who belonged to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit was killed in an encounter with security forces in Gund area here on Tuesday, police said.</p>

<p>"The encounter is almost over, however, a search is underway in the area. One terrorist was neutralised and the materials that were recovered from him suggest that he was a Pakistani terrorist who belonged to LeT," said IGP Kashmir, SP Pani.</p>

<p>This comes after two terrorists, linked to the LeT, were neutralised in an encounter with security forces in Bandipora on Monday.</p>

<p>Arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession.&nbsp;<br />
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A Pakistani terrorist who belonged to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit was killed in an encounter with security forces in Gund area here on Tuesday, police said.

A Pakistani terrorist who belonged to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit was killed in an encounter with security forces in Gund area here on Tuesday, police said. "The encounter is almost over, however, a search is underway in the area. One terrorist was neutralised and the materials that were recovered from him suggest that he was a Pakistani terrorist who belonged to LeT," said IGP Kashmir, SP Pani. This comes after two terrorists, linked to the LeT, were neutralised in an encounter with security forces in Bandipora on Monday. Arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession.

Jammu and Kashmir: LeT terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in Ganderbal

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for the 11th BRICS Summit that will take place in Brazil tomorrow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the sidelines of the BRICS summit, the prime minister will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro and Chinese President Xi Jinping.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister will be in Brazil from November 13-14 for the 11th BRICS summit during which New Delhi's focus will be on the issue of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-focus-on-reformed-multilateralism-at-11th-brics-summit-in-brazil-261471">multilateralism and counter-terror</a>.</p>

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<p>Ahead of the visit, Secretary Economic Relations T S Tirumurt said, "Prime Minister has articulated his vision for reformed multilateralism and has underlined the importance of strengthening and reforming the multilateral system itself. He has specifically underlined that when we call for multilateralism, we should not call to reinforce the status-quo of multilateralism but seek to reform multilateralism itself since this is what BRICS had originally set out to do".</p>

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<p>Cooperation on the counter-terror front has been another key focus of New Delhi, with Secretary ER saying, India has "worked closely within BRICS to not only take a strong stand against terrorism but also work to bring about focused consultations on specific aspects related to terrorism".</p>

<p>In his departure statement, he said that the BRICS Summit will provide the opportunity to hold "useful bilateral interactions" with leaders of other BRICS countries.</p>

<p>"I look forward to exchanging views with other BRICS leaders with the aim to further strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation particularly on the theme of the Summit "Economic growth for an innovative future".</p>

<p>During the Summit, the five major economies of the World will aim to significantly strengthen their cooperation in science, technology, and innovation; enhance cooperation on digital economy and build mechanisms for counter-terrorism cooperation within the BRICS framework," Modi said in the statement.</p>

<p>Taking about his bilateral meeting with Bolsonaro, Modi said that he will discuss ways to enhance the strategic partnership between India and Brazil. "Brazil and India share close and ever-expanding bilateral relations, including in the spheres of defense, security, trade, agriculture, energy, and space. Close cooperation between the two countries in multilateral forums has been a significant aspect of our strategic relationship," Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister will address the BRICS Business Forum and will interact with members of BRICS Business Council and New Development Bank.</p>

<p>BRICS brings together five major world economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - which comprise 42 per cent of the world population, contribute to 23 percent of global Gross Domestic Product and around 17 percent of the share in world trade.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for the 11th BRICS Summit that will take place in Brazil tomorrow. On the sidelines of the BRICS summit, the prime minister will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for the 11th BRICS Summit that will take place in Brazil tomorrow. On the sidelines of the BRICS summit, the prime minister will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The prime minister will be in Brazil from November 13-14 for the 11th BRICS summit during which New Delhi's focus will be on the issue of multilateralism and counter-terror. Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil to attend the 11th BRICS summit. pic.twitter.com/uVm5Rjo4PS — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × Ahead of the visit, Secretary Economic Relations T S Tirumurt said, "Prime Minister has articulated his vision for reformed multilateralism and has underlined the importance of strengthening and reforming the multilateral system itself. He has specifically underlined that when we call for multilateralism, we should not call to reinforce the status-quo of multilateralism but seek to reform multilateralism itself since this is what BRICS had originally set out to do". Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Brazil, Jair Messias Bolsonaro on the sidelines of 11th BRICS Summit in Brasilia, Brazil tomorrow. https://t.co/6DQARpavIz — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × Cooperation on the counter-terror front has been another key focus of New Delhi, with Secretary ER saying, India has "worked closely within BRICS to not only take a strong stand against terrorism but also work to bring about focused consultations on specific aspects related to terrorism". In his departure statement, he said that the BRICS Summit will provide the opportunity to hold "useful bilateral interactions" with leaders of other BRICS countries. "I look forward to exchanging views with other BRICS leaders with the aim to further strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation particularly on the theme of the Summit "Economic growth for an innovative future". During the Summit, the five major economies of the World will aim to significantly strengthen their cooperation in science, technology, and innovation; enhance cooperation on digital economy and build mechanisms for counter-terrorism cooperation within the BRICS framework," Modi said in the statement. Taking about his bilateral meeting with Bolsonaro, Modi said that he will discuss ways to enhance the strategic partnership between India and Brazil. "Brazil and India share close and ever-expanding bilateral relations, including in the spheres of defense, security, trade, agriculture, energy, and space. Close cooperation between the two countries in multilateral forums has been a significant aspect of our strategic relationship," Modi said. The prime minister will address the BRICS Business Forum and will interact with members of BRICS Business Council and New Development Bank. BRICS brings together five major world economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - which comprise 42 per cent of the world population, contribute to 23 percent of global Gross Domestic Product and around 17 percent of the share in world trade. (With inputs from ANI)

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<p>At least 16 people, including three children, were killed after a commercial vehicle carrying them skidded off the Batote-Kishtwar national highway here on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda said, "Sixteen people have been killed and one injured in a road accident near Doda town this afternoon. The deceased include four women and three children."</p>

<p>The accident occurred when a vehicle carrying more than a dozen passengers skidded off the road and fell down Batote -Kishtwar national highway," the SSP added.&nbsp;<br />
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At least 16 people, including three children, were killed after a commercial vehicle carrying them skidded off the Batote-Kishtwar national highway here on Tuesday.

At least 16 people, including three children, were killed after a commercial vehicle carrying them skidded off the Batote-Kishtwar national highway here on Tuesday. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda said, "Sixteen people have been killed and one injured in a road accident near Doda town this afternoon. The deceased include four women and three children." The accident occurred when a vehicle carrying more than a dozen passengers skidded off the road and fell down Batote -Kishtwar national highway," the SSP added.

Jammu and Kashmir: 16 dead as vehicle skids off highway in Doda

<p>Maharashtra has been placed under the President's Rule after political parties like the BJP, the Shiv Sena and the NCP <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-governor-recommends-presidents-rule-in-state-report-261565">failed to claim power in the state</a>. President Ram Nath Kovind has given his approval for the same, news agency ANI reported.</p>

<p>Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the Maharashtra Governor was of the view that the imposition of President's Rule was better in a situation where none of the political parties are been able to form the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Maharashtra Governor was of the view that it has been 15 days since the conclusion of electoral process and none of the political parties are in the position to form a government in the state; President's Rule is a better option," the spokesperson said as reported by news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The move comes after Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari recommended President’s Rule in the state and sent a report to the Centre earlier in the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maharashtra Governor Koshyari had given time to the NCP till 8.30pm today to prove that it has the numbers after the Shiv Sena on Monday failed to get letters of support before the deadline set by the Governor who rejected its plea for three more days to do so.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has filed a petition in Supreme Court challenging Maharashtra Governor's decision to not extend the time given to the party to prove their ability to form the government. Advocate Sunil Fernandez has filed the plea for Shiv Sena.</p>

<p>After BJP, which gained 105 seats in the Assembly polls, failed to form the government, Shiv Sena was asked to form the government. Shiv Sena asked the governor two-days to for submitting 'requisite' letters of support from other political parties. However, the governor refused. Following which, the governor asked NCP to form the government.</p>

<p>The NCP has 54 MLAs while its alliance partner Congress has 44. If Shiv Sena, which had 56 legislators, gets the support of NCP and Congress, it will easily cross the majority mark of 145 in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NCP leaders, today evening, met with senior Congress leaders in Mumbai. A decision on government formation is likely after the meeting concludes, Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik said.&nbsp;</p>


Maharashtra has been placed under the President's Rule after political parties like the BJP, the Shiv Sena and the NCP failed to claim power in the state. President Ram Nath Kovind has given his approval for the same, news agency ANI reported.

Maharashtra has been placed under the President's Rule after political parties like the BJP, the Shiv Sena and the NCP failed to claim power in the state. President Ram Nath Kovind has given his approval for the same, news agency ANI reported. Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the Maharashtra Governor was of the view that the imposition of President's Rule was better in a situation where none of the political parties are been able to form the government. "Maharashtra Governor was of the view that it has been 15 days since the conclusion of electoral process and none of the political parties are in the position to form a government in the state; President's Rule is a better option," the spokesperson said as reported by news agency ANI. President's Rule imposed in the state of #Maharashtra, after the approval of President Ram Nath Kovind. pic.twitter.com/tR3qW4xYbR — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × The move comes after Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari recommended President’s Rule in the state and sent a report to the Centre earlier in the day. Maharashtra Governor Koshyari had given time to the NCP till 8.30pm today to prove that it has the numbers after the Shiv Sena on Monday failed to get letters of support before the deadline set by the Governor who rejected its plea for three more days to do so. Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has filed a petition in Supreme Court challenging Maharashtra Governor's decision to not extend the time given to the party to prove their ability to form the government. Advocate Sunil Fernandez has filed the plea for Shiv Sena. After BJP, which gained 105 seats in the Assembly polls, failed to form the government, Shiv Sena was asked to form the government. Shiv Sena asked the governor two-days to for submitting 'requisite' letters of support from other political parties. However, the governor refused. Following which, the governor asked NCP to form the government. The NCP has 54 MLAs while its alliance partner Congress has 44. If Shiv Sena, which had 56 legislators, gets the support of NCP and Congress, it will easily cross the majority mark of 145 in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly. NCP leaders, today evening, met with senior Congress leaders in Mumbai. A decision on government formation is likely after the meeting concludes, Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik said.

Maharashtra placed under President's rule after parties fail to claim power

<p>Four Indian firms including Tata, Adani, Mahindra Defence Systems and Bharat Forge have been shortlisted by the Indian Navy as strategic partners for the project involving a deal worth Rs 25,000 crore for indigenous manufacturing of 111 Naval Utility Choppers.</p>

<p>Under the first project of the strategic partnership policy of the Narendra Modi government to develop indigenous industry's defence manufacturing capacity, 111 light helicopters have to be built indigenously through joint ventures between Indian and foreign firms.</p>

<p>"The four Indian firms will now need to partner with foreign original equipment manufacturers including European Airbus Helicopters which has offered two choppers, American Sikorsky-Lockheed Martin and Russian Rosoboronexport," sources in the Navy told ANI.</p>

<p>The Navy will now take the case to the Defence Acquisition Council with the shortlisted names of both Indian and foreign manufacturers for the ambitious project to get the approval from the government for its shortlist and take the process forward.</p>

<p>Sources said a total of eight Indian companies had shown interest in becoming strategic partners including a public sector undertaking but only four have been shortlisted by the force which will use the new choppers to replace its fleet of Cheetah/Chetak helicopters.</p>

<p>The Strategic Partnership model was first envisaged under the leadership of late Manohar Parrikar during his stint as defence minister and gained shape later under Nirmala Sitharaman.</p>

<p>The strategic partnership model envisages tie-up between Indian and foreign firms leading to the acquisition of niche technologies and setting up of modern production facilities in India.</p>

<p>Under the plan, the first 16 helicopters have to be delivered from the OEM's overseas production facility and the remaining 95 helicopters Are to be manufactured in India by the selected strategic partner form.&nbsp;</p>

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Four Indian firms including Tata, Adani, Mahindra Defence Systems and Bharat Forge have been shortlisted by the Indian Navy as strategic partners for the project involving a deal worth Rs 25,000 crore for indigenous manufacturing of 111 Naval Utility Choppers.

Four Indian firms including Tata, Adani, Mahindra Defence Systems and Bharat Forge have been shortlisted by the Indian Navy as strategic partners for the project involving a deal worth Rs 25,000 crore for indigenous manufacturing of 111 Naval Utility Choppers. Under the first project of the strategic partnership policy of the Narendra Modi government to develop indigenous industry's defence manufacturing capacity, 111 light helicopters have to be built indigenously through joint ventures between Indian and foreign firms. "The four Indian firms will now need to partner with foreign original equipment manufacturers including European Airbus Helicopters which has offered two choppers, American Sikorsky-Lockheed Martin and Russian Rosoboronexport," sources in the Navy told ANI. The Navy will now take the case to the Defence Acquisition Council with the shortlisted names of both Indian and foreign manufacturers for the ambitious project to get the approval from the government for its shortlist and take the process forward. Sources said a total of eight Indian companies had shown interest in becoming strategic partners including a public sector undertaking but only four have been shortlisted by the force which will use the new choppers to replace its fleet of Cheetah/Chetak helicopters. The Strategic Partnership model was first envisaged under the leadership of late Manohar Parrikar during his stint as defence minister and gained shape later under Nirmala Sitharaman. The strategic partnership model envisages tie-up between Indian and foreign firms leading to the acquisition of niche technologies and setting up of modern production facilities in India. Under the plan, the first 16 helicopters have to be delivered from the OEM's overseas production facility and the remaining 95 helicopters Are to be manufactured in India by the selected strategic partner form.

Four Indian firms including Tata, Adani in final race for Rs 25,000 crore chopper deal for Navy

<p>Senior Congress leaders Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal meet party chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai on Tuesday.</p>

<p>A decision to form the government will be taken after the meeting concludes.</p>

<p>Addressing a press conference, NCP leader Nawab Malik&nbsp;said Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari called NCP leaders to stake claim on Monday and gave time till 8:30 pm on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"Senior Congress leaders Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal are coming to Mumbai and will meet Pawar at 5 pm. The decision will be taken after their discussion."</p>

<p>"The party believes that it is not possible to form an alternative government without the coming together of the three parties (Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena). If the three do not come together, there cannot be a stable government in Maharashtra," he said.</p>

<p>Malik said all 54 MLAs of the party attended the party meeting on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"It has been decided that looking at the uncertainty in the state, we will empower Sharad Pawarji to take a decision on alternative government. A committee will be formed for the same which will be led by Sharad Pawar," he added.</p>

<p>The NCP has 54 MLAs in the state assembly while the Congress has 44.</p>

<p>BJP, which emerged as the single-largest party in Maharashtra assembly polls with 105 seats, declined to form the government following differences with Shiv Sena on sharing power. The majority mark in the 288-member Maharashtra assembly is 145.&nbsp;<br />
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Senior Congress leaders Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal meet party chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai on Tuesday. A decision to form the government will be taken after the meeting concludes.

Senior Congress leaders Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal meet party chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai on Tuesday. A decision to form the government will be taken after the meeting concludes. Addressing a press conference, NCP leader Nawab Malik said Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari called NCP leaders to stake claim on Monday and gave time till 8:30 pm on Tuesday. "Senior Congress leaders Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal are coming to Mumbai and will meet Pawar at 5 pm. The decision will be taken after their discussion." "The party believes that it is not possible to form an alternative government without the coming together of the three parties (Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena). If the three do not come together, there cannot be a stable government in Maharashtra," he said. Malik said all 54 MLAs of the party attended the party meeting on Tuesday. "It has been decided that looking at the uncertainty in the state, we will empower Sharad Pawarji to take a decision on alternative government. A committee will be formed for the same which will be led by Sharad Pawar," he added. The NCP has 54 MLAs in the state assembly while the Congress has 44. BJP, which emerged as the single-largest party in Maharashtra assembly polls with 105 seats, declined to form the government following differences with Shiv Sena on sharing power. The majority mark in the 288-member Maharashtra assembly is 145.

Maharashtra: Congress leaders meet Sharad Pawar to discuss government formation

<p>Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that Delhi Government will sponsor senior citizens'&nbsp;pilgrimage to Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib at Rakabganj Gurudwara.</p>

<p>On the auspicious day of Guru Nanak Dev's 550th birthday celebrations, Kejriwal paid his obeisance at the Rakabganj Sahib Gurdwara and stated that the government will be bearing all the fees that need to be paid to visit Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib.</p>

<p>"Guru Nanak Dev taught us about humanity and never segregated on the lines of caste. He taught us to follow the path of righteousness and truth. We need to follow his teachings. The Delhi government has decided to sponsor senior citizens'&nbsp;trip to Kartarpur Sahib", he said while addressing the crowd at Rakabganj Gurudwara.</p>

<p>Yog guru Ramdev, Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and others also visited Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib today.In his address Ramdev said, "Guru Nanak Dev represented Indian cultural and heritage and his message spread far and wide when even there weren't enough resources for propagating one's message. He is not limited to only Sikhism and is revered by devotees from all sects and religions".</p>

<p>People across the country have been participating in various celebrations of the 550 birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.</p>

<p>The day is celebrated on the full moon day of the Kartik month as per the Hindu calendar. It is also marked as Kartik Poornima.&nbsp;</p>


Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that Delhi Government will sponsor senior citizens' pilgrimage to Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib at Rakabganj Gurudwara.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that Delhi Government will sponsor senior citizens' pilgrimage to Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib at Rakabganj Gurudwara. On the auspicious day of Guru Nanak Dev's 550th birthday celebrations, Kejriwal paid his obeisance at the Rakabganj Sahib Gurdwara and stated that the government will be bearing all the fees that need to be paid to visit Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib. "Guru Nanak Dev taught us about humanity and never segregated on the lines of caste. He taught us to follow the path of righteousness and truth. We need to follow his teachings. The Delhi government has decided to sponsor senior citizens' trip to Kartarpur Sahib", he said while addressing the crowd at Rakabganj Gurudwara. Yog guru Ramdev, Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and others also visited Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib today.In his address Ramdev said, "Guru Nanak Dev represented Indian cultural and heritage and his message spread far and wide when even there weren't enough resources for propagating one's message. He is not limited to only Sikhism and is revered by devotees from all sects and religions". People across the country have been participating in various celebrations of the 550 birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. The day is celebrated on the full moon day of the Kartik month as per the Hindu calendar. It is also marked as Kartik Poornima.

Delhi government will facilitate elderly pilgrims' free visit to Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib: Kejriwal

<p>The Supreme Court will, on Wednesday, pronounce the verdict on whether or not the office of Chief Justice of India comes under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) Act.</p>

<p>The order will be passed by a five-judge Constitution bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justices NV Ramana, DY Chandrachud, Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna on a petition filed by a Supreme Court Secretary-General challenging the January 2010 judgment of the Delhi High Court.</p>

<p>The High Court in its order had declared the CJI's office a "public authority" and said that it should come under the RTI Act.</p>

<p>The bench had reserved the order on April 4. Chief Justice Gogoi had earlier observed that in the name of transparency, one cannot destroy the institution.</p>

<p>In November 2007, an RTI activist Subhash Chandra Aggarwal had filed an RTI in the Supreme Court seeking information on judges'&nbsp;assets but the information was denied.</p>

<p>Aggarwal then approached the Central Information Commission (CIC) which asked the apex court to disclose information on the ground that the Chief Justice of India's office comes within the ambit of the Act.</p>

<p>In January 2009, a plea was moved in the Delhi High Court against the CIC order but the same was upheld.</p>


The Supreme Court will, on Wednesday, pronounce the verdict on whether or not the office of Chief Justice of India comes under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) Act.

The Supreme Court will, on Wednesday, pronounce the verdict on whether or not the office of Chief Justice of India comes under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) Act. The order will be passed by a five-judge Constitution bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justices NV Ramana, DY Chandrachud, Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna on a petition filed by a Supreme Court Secretary-General challenging the January 2010 judgment of the Delhi High Court. The High Court in its order had declared the CJI's office a "public authority" and said that it should come under the RTI Act. The bench had reserved the order on April 4. Chief Justice Gogoi had earlier observed that in the name of transparency, one cannot destroy the institution. In November 2007, an RTI activist Subhash Chandra Aggarwal had filed an RTI in the Supreme Court seeking information on judges' assets but the information was denied. Aggarwal then approached the Central Information Commission (CIC) which asked the apex court to disclose information on the ground that the Chief Justice of India's office comes within the ambit of the Act. In January 2009, a plea was moved in the Delhi High Court against the CIC order but the same was upheld.

Supreme Court to pronounce judgment on inclusion of CJI's office under RTI Act tomorrow

<p>With no end in sight to the impasse over government formation in Maharashtra, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has recommended President’s Rule in the state and has sent a report to the Centre, news agency reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, Koshyari had given time to the NCP till 8.30pm today to prove that it has the numbers after the Shiv Sena on Monday failed to get letters of support before the deadline set by the Governor who rejected its plea for three more days to do so.</p>

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<p>Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has filed&nbsp;filed a petition in Supreme Court challenging Maharashtra Governor's decision to not extend the time given to the party to prove their ability to form the government. Advocate Sunil Fernandez has filed the plea for Shiv Sena.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party's Nawab Malik today said that the party believes it is not possible to form an alternative government without the coming together of the three parties (Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena). "If the three don't come together, there cannot be a stable govt in Maharashtra," Malik was quoted by news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"All 54 MLAs were present. It has been decided that looking at the uncertainty in the state, we'll empower Sharad Pawar ji to take a decision on alternative government. A committee will be formed for the same which will be led by Sharad Pawar," Malik said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that senior Congress leaders Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal are coming to Mumbai and will meet Pawar at 5 pm today evening and that a decision will be taken after their discussion.</p>

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<p>Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi reacting to reports of President’s rule in the state said ''How can the honourable governor recommend President rule till the time given to NCP doesn’t lapse?''.</p>

<p>After hectic parleys yesterday and today, the Congress party is yet to decide on supporting Shiv Sena in government formation. Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday dispatched senior party leaders to Mumbai to hold talks with NCP chief Sharad Pawar who is keen on joining hands with Shiv Sena to form the government in the state.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After BJP, which gained 105 seats in the Assembly polls, failed to form the government, Shiv Sena was asked to form the government. Shiv Sena asked the governor two-days to for submitting 'requisite' letters of support from other political parties. However, the governor refused. Following which, the governor asked NCP to form the government.</p>

<p>The NCP has 54 MLAs while its alliance partner Congress has 44. If Shiv Sena, which had 56 legislators, gets the support of NCP and Congress, it will easily cross the majority mark of 145 in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly.&nbsp;</p>


With no end in sight to the impasse over government formation in Maharashtra, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has recommended President’s Rule in the state and has sent a report to the Centre, news agency reported.

With no end in sight to the impasse over government formation in Maharashtra, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has recommended President’s Rule in the state and has sent a report to the Centre, news agency reported. Interestingly, Koshyari had given time to the NCP till 8.30pm today to prove that it has the numbers after the Shiv Sena on Monday failed to get letters of support before the deadline set by the Governor who rejected its plea for three more days to do so. Shiv Sena files petition in Supreme Court challenging Maharashtra Governor's decision to not extend the time given to the party to prove their ability to form government. Advocate Sunil Fernandez has filed the plea for Shiv Sena. pic.twitter.com/vVbZqCdtH5 — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has filed filed a petition in Supreme Court challenging Maharashtra Governor's decision to not extend the time given to the party to prove their ability to form the government. Advocate Sunil Fernandez has filed the plea for Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party's Nawab Malik today said that the party believes it is not possible to form an alternative government without the coming together of the three parties (Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena). "If the three don't come together, there cannot be a stable govt in Maharashtra," Malik was quoted by news agency ANI. Nawab Malik, NCP: Guv called us to stake claim yesterday & gave us time till 8:30 pm today. Senior Congress leders Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal are coming to Mumbai & will meet Pawar sa'ab at 5 pm. Decision will be taken after their discussion. https://t.co/FbBpvenRkf — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × "All 54 MLAs were present. It has been decided that looking at the uncertainty in the state, we'll empower Sharad Pawar ji to take a decision on alternative government. A committee will be formed for the same which will be led by Sharad Pawar," Malik said. He added that senior Congress leaders Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal are coming to Mumbai and will meet Pawar at 5 pm today evening and that a decision will be taken after their discussion. Sources: #Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari recommends President's rule in the state. pic.twitter.com/h1tpcrRhos — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi reacting to reports of President’s rule in the state said ''How can the honourable governor recommend President rule till the time given to NCP doesn’t lapse?''. After hectic parleys yesterday and today, the Congress party is yet to decide on supporting Shiv Sena in government formation. Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday dispatched senior party leaders to Mumbai to hold talks with NCP chief Sharad Pawar who is keen on joining hands with Shiv Sena to form the government in the state. Sources: If the Maharashtra Governor imposes President Rule in the state, Shiv Sena can approach Supreme Court. Uddhav Thackeray has talked to Kapil Sibal and Ahmed Patel over the issue. pic.twitter.com/C8t1ZpqH8f — ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2019 × After BJP, which gained 105 seats in the Assembly polls, failed to form the government, Shiv Sena was asked to form the government. Shiv Sena asked the governor two-days to for submitting 'requisite' letters of support from other political parties. However, the governor refused. Following which, the governor asked NCP to form the government. The NCP has 54 MLAs while its alliance partner Congress has 44. If Shiv Sena, which had 56 legislators, gets the support of NCP and Congress, it will easily cross the majority mark of 145 in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly.

Maharashtra Governor recommends President’s rule in state, Shiv Sena moves SC to get more time to claim power

Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari recommends President's rule in state: Sources. Watch video to know more.

Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari recommends President's rule in state: Sources

<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader NV Subhash on Tuesday said that AIMIM chief <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-is-indeed-supreme-but-not-infallible-asaduddin-owaisi-on-ayodhya-verdict-260968">Asaduddin Owaisi</a> has given an inflammatory statement against the Supreme Court`s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/ayodhya-verdict-a-matter-of-faith-261053">Ayodhya verdict </a>just to serve his own agenda and to disrupt the unity of the country.</p>

<p>"Owaisi has given an inflammatory speech to spread communal hatred after the landmark Supreme Court judgement. Instead of welcoming the verdict, he has his own agendas and is trying to disrupt the unity and diversity of the country," Subhash told ANI.</p>

<p>A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/case-filed-against-aimim-chief-asaduddin-owaisi-for-allegedly-making-provocative-statements-on-ayodhya-verdict-261426">complaint has been filed</a> against the Hyderabad MP for his controversial remarks.</p>

<p>The BJP leader said that the Supreme Court has, in a historic and landmark judgment, resolved a centuries-old dispute.</p>

<p>"The judgement was unanimous. All the Supreme Court judges in the matter gave a unanimous statement. This is an example of an inclusive view of the entire society. Everyone in the society has welcomed the verdict in the matter," he said.</p>

<p>Subhash said that several people of the Muslim community have welcomed the Supreme Court verdict but Owaisi is only trying to "insult his own community".</p>

<p>"He is setting a platform for not protecting the interest of the country. As an MP, he has taken an oath to protect the constitution and the people of the country. But he has insulted his community by saying that they don`t want the land on a charity basis," he said.</p>

<p>He urged the police to file an FIR in the matter on an immediate basis.</p>

<p>The BJP leader said Owaisi has taken a lot of land on a charity basis in Hyderabad and this act shows the double standard of him.</p>

<p>"Owaisi has taken so much land in and around Hyderabad from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh government. The institutions run by him, like the medical college, engineering college and hospitals are all built on land taken by the government on a charity. The land value is very high but you have taken the land from the government for a very small amount," Subhash added.</p>


Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader NV Subhash on Tuesday said that AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has given an inflammatory statement against the Supreme Court`s Ayodhya verdict just to serve his own agenda and to disrupt the unity of the country.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader NV Subhash on Tuesday said that AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has given an inflammatory statement against the Supreme Court`s Ayodhya verdict just to serve his own agenda and to disrupt the unity of the country. "Owaisi has given an inflammatory speech to spread communal hatred after the landmark Supreme Court judgement. Instead of welcoming the verdict, he has his own agendas and is trying to disrupt the unity and diversity of the country," Subhash told ANI. A complaint has been filed against the Hyderabad MP for his controversial remarks. The BJP leader said that the Supreme Court has, in a historic and landmark judgment, resolved a centuries-old dispute. "The judgement was unanimous. All the Supreme Court judges in the matter gave a unanimous statement. This is an example of an inclusive view of the entire society. Everyone in the society has welcomed the verdict in the matter," he said. Subhash said that several people of the Muslim community have welcomed the Supreme Court verdict but Owaisi is only trying to "insult his own community". "He is setting a platform for not protecting the interest of the country. As an MP, he has taken an oath to protect the constitution and the people of the country. But he has insulted his community by saying that they don`t want the land on a charity basis," he said. He urged the police to file an FIR in the matter on an immediate basis. The BJP leader said Owaisi has taken a lot of land on a charity basis in Hyderabad and this act shows the double standard of him. "Owaisi has taken so much land in and around Hyderabad from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh government. The institutions run by him, like the medical college, engineering college and hospitals are all built on land taken by the government on a charity. The land value is very high but you have taken the land from the government for a very small amount," Subhash added.

Owaisi made inflammatory remarks on Ayodhya verdict to serve his own agenda: BJP

<p>Commenting on the protest organised by the Jawaharlal Nehru Students` Union <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/protest-over-fee-hike-at-jawaharlal-nehru-university-turns-into-scuffle-with-police-261422">(JNUSU) over fee hike</a>, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday and said that the institution must protect itself from such "controversies".</p>

<p>"JNU must protect itself from such controversies. Nobody is against the students protesting but spreading violence and fanning anarchy is not right," he said while speaking to ANI in New Delhi.</p>

<p>"The students should not get violent," the Union Minister added.</p>

<p>On Monday, a clash broke out <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/scuffle-between-jnu-students-and-police-outside-the-jnu-campus-during-protest-261469">between students and the police</a> during a protest organised by JNUSU.</p>

<p>Hundreds of students took part in the protest against "massive fee hike" and a new hostel manual which also includes provisions on dress code and curfew timings.</p>

<p>They raised slogans against the university administration and the government.</p>

<p>The protest turned into a scuffle outside the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) auditorium where Vice President Venkaiah Naidu was addressing the third annual convocation. The students removed a barricade and came face to face with the police.&nbsp;</p>


Commenting on the protest organised by the Jawaharlal Nehru Students` Union (JNUSU) over fee hike, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday and said that the institution must protect itself from such "controversies".

Commenting on the protest organised by the Jawaharlal Nehru Students` Union (JNUSU) over fee hike, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday and said that the institution must protect itself from such "controversies". "JNU must protect itself from such controversies. Nobody is against the students protesting but spreading violence and fanning anarchy is not right," he said while speaking to ANI in New Delhi. "The students should not get violent," the Union Minister added. On Monday, a clash broke out between students and the police during a protest organised by JNUSU. Hundreds of students took part in the protest against "massive fee hike" and a new hostel manual which also includes provisions on dress code and curfew timings. They raised slogans against the university administration and the government. The protest turned into a scuffle outside the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) auditorium where Vice President Venkaiah Naidu was addressing the third annual convocation. The students removed a barricade and came face to face with the police.

JNU must protect itself from controversies: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

<p>Ahead of Jharkhand Assembly polls, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), on Tuesday announced that it will be contesting the upcoming elections on its own.</p>

<p>The newly-appointed president of the party, Chirag Paswan took to twitter to announce the decision and said that Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) will contest elections alone on 50 seats while outlining that the party`s first list of candidates will be out by today evening.</p>

<p>"The last decision to contest elections in Jharkhand was to be taken by the state unit. The Lok Janshakti Party Jharkhand state unit has decided that the party will contest 50 seats alone. The first list of party candidates will be announced by this evening," he said on Twitter.</p>

<p>Not only LJP, but even Hindustani Awam Morcha led by former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will also go solo in the upcoming assembly elections in the state.</p>

<p>The 81-member Jharkhand assembly will go to polls in five phases between November 30 and December 20 and the votes will be counted on December 23.</p>


Ahead of Jharkhand Assembly polls, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), on Tuesday announced that it will be contesting the upcoming elections on its own. The newly-appointed president of the party, Chirag Paswan took to twitter to announce the decision and said that Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) will contest elections alone on 50 seats while outlining that the party`s first list of candidates will be out by today evening.

Ahead of Jharkhand Assembly polls, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), on Tuesday announced that it will be contesting the upcoming elections on its own. The newly-appointed president of the party, Chirag Paswan took to twitter to announce the decision and said that Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) will contest elections alone on 50 seats while outlining that the party`s first list of candidates will be out by today evening. "The last decision to contest elections in Jharkhand was to be taken by the state unit. The Lok Janshakti Party Jharkhand state unit has decided that the party will contest 50 seats alone. The first list of party candidates will be announced by this evening," he said on Twitter. Not only LJP, but even Hindustani Awam Morcha led by former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will also go solo in the upcoming assembly elections in the state. The 81-member Jharkhand assembly will go to polls in five phases between November 30 and December 20 and the votes will be counted on December 23.

Jharkhand assembly polls: LJP announces to contest on 50 seats

<p>Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday spoke to NCP chief Sharad Pawar to discuss plans to form the government in the state and sent three senior party leaders to Mumbai to hold discussions with him.</p>

<p>The development comes a&nbsp;day after Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari invited the NCP to form the government in the state.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal took to Twitter saying: "Congress President Sonia Gandhi spoke to Sharad Pawar today morning and deputed Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and myself for holding further discussions with Pawar."</p>

<p>He further said that the three leaders were going to Mumbai to meet Pawar at the earliest. On Monday evening, Sonia even after holding two crucial meetings with senior party leaders kept the Shiv Sena guessing over the Congress supporting it in Maharashtra to form the government.</p>

<p>The Congress yesterday stated it will hold "further discussion" with its alliance partner Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which was all inclined to support the Shiv Sena in the state.</p>

<p>In the statement issued after the meeting chaired by Sonia, the party said: "The Congress Working Committee met on Monday and had a detailed discussion on the situation in Maharashtra after which consultation was held with Maharashtra Congress leaders. The Congress President (Sonia Gandhi) has spoken to Sharad Pawar. The party will have further discussion with the NCP."</p>

<p>On Monday, Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray also spoke to Sonia seeking her support to form the government. On Sunday, the Governor invited Shiv Sena to form government in the state after the BJP said that it was unable to form the government. The Governor then on Monday evening called on the NCP as the third-largest party in the state to attempt government formation.</p>


Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday spoke to NCP chief Sharad Pawar to discuss plans to form the government in the state and sent three senior party leaders to Mumbai to hold discussions with him.

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday spoke to NCP chief Sharad Pawar to discuss plans to form the government in the state and sent three senior party leaders to Mumbai to hold discussions with him. The development comes a day after Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari invited the NCP to form the government in the state. Hon'ble Congress President Smt.Sonia Gandhi spoke to Shri.Sharad Pawar today morning and deputed Shri.Ahamed Patel, Shri.Mallikarjun Kharge and myself for holding further discussions with Shri.Pawar. We three are going to Mumbai now and will meet Shri.Pawar at the earliest. — K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) November 12, 2019 × Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal took to Twitter saying: "Congress President Sonia Gandhi spoke to Sharad Pawar today morning and deputed Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and myself for holding further discussions with Pawar." He further said that the three leaders were going to Mumbai to meet Pawar at the earliest. On Monday evening, Sonia even after holding two crucial meetings with senior party leaders kept the Shiv Sena guessing over the Congress supporting it in Maharashtra to form the government. The Congress yesterday stated it will hold "further discussion" with its alliance partner Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which was all inclined to support the Shiv Sena in the state. In the statement issued after the meeting chaired by Sonia, the party said: "The Congress Working Committee met on Monday and had a detailed discussion on the situation in Maharashtra after which consultation was held with Maharashtra Congress leaders. The Congress President (Sonia Gandhi) has spoken to Sharad Pawar. The party will have further discussion with the NCP." On Monday, Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray also spoke to Sonia seeking her support to form the government. On Sunday, the Governor invited Shiv Sena to form government in the state after the BJP said that it was unable to form the government. The Governor then on Monday evening called on the NCP as the third-largest party in the state to attempt government formation.

Sonia Gandhi dials Sharad Pawar, sends top leaders to Mumbai

<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday urged farmers in &nbsp;Haryana and Punjab to stop stubble burning as the pollution level in the national capital has again started increasing after some respite last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We should stop stubble burning. People are suffering immensely. SC has also directed. Pollution has again started increasing in Delhi due to stubble burning after some respite last week," Kejriwal tweeted.</p>

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<p>The Delhi chief minister's tweet came in response to Delhi government standing counsel (criminal) Rahul Mehra`s tweet highlighting large scale stubble burning in Punjab through a bird`s eye view picture of farmlands in the state.</p>

<p>"Fires burning around Amritsar at 12 noon yesterday and Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh government is simply doing nothing. Since this is rain moist farm waste, it is likely to create max PM2.5 leading to heart strokes, asthma, and lung patches. Delhi Odd-Even clears but Punjab again causes deadly smog?" Mehra tweeted earlier today.</p>

<p>The air quality in the national capital region again dropped to "very poor" quality after a brief respite last week. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), primary pollutant PM 10 and PM 2.5 are at 352 and 359 at the Chandni Chowk monitoring centre. (ANI)</p>


Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday urged farmers in Haryana and Punjab to stop stubble burning as the pollution level in the national capital has again started increasing after some respite last week.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday urged farmers in Haryana and Punjab to stop stubble burning as the pollution level in the national capital has again started increasing after some respite last week. "We should stop stubble burning. People are suffering immensely. SC has also directed. Pollution has again started increasing in Delhi due to stubble burning after some respite last week," Kejriwal tweeted. We shud stop stubble burning. People are suffering immensely. SC has also directed. Pollution has again started increasing in Delhi due to stubble burning after some respite last week. https://t.co/jlYCHIgGWY — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) November 11, 2019 × The Delhi chief minister's tweet came in response to Delhi government standing counsel (criminal) Rahul Mehra`s tweet highlighting large scale stubble burning in Punjab through a bird`s eye view picture of farmlands in the state. "Fires burning around Amritsar at 12 noon yesterday and Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh government is simply doing nothing. Since this is rain moist farm waste, it is likely to create max PM2.5 leading to heart strokes, asthma, and lung patches. Delhi Odd-Even clears but Punjab again causes deadly smog?" Mehra tweeted earlier today. The air quality in the national capital region again dropped to "very poor" quality after a brief respite last week. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), primary pollutant PM 10 and PM 2.5 are at 352 and 359 at the Chandni Chowk monitoring centre. (ANI)

After some respite, pollution in Delhi rising again due to stubble burning, says Kejriwal

<p>Britain's longest-serving Indian-origin MP Keith Vaz announced his retirement from the parliament on Sunday, weeks after Commons Standards Committee recommended he should be handed a six-month suspension over cocaine and prostitute scandal.</p>

<p>The 62-year-old was found to have "expressed a willingness" to purchase cocaine for others during an encounter with male prostitutes. Subsequently, he had faced calls to step down, including his own party.</p>

<p>A Labour MP for Leicester East from the past 32 years, Vaz announced his retirement, clearing he will not stand in the next month's General Elections, reported the Independent.</p>

<p>"I have decided to retire after completing 32 years as the Member of Parliament for Leicester East," Vaz said in a statement. "In that time I have won eight general elections. It has been an honour and a privilege to serve my constituency since I came to the city in 1985." "I want to thank the people of Leicester East for their absolute loyalty and support," he added.</p>

<p>Reacting to Vaz's announcement, Labour party leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnson-presses-election-rival-jeremy-corbyn-to-explain-brexit-stance-260104">Jeremy Corbyn</a> described him as "among the pioneering group of black and Asian Labour MPs elected in 1987."</p>

<p>"Keith has made a substantial and significant contribution to public life, both as a constituency MP for the people of Leicester and for the Asian community across the country. He has helped to pave the way for more BAME people to become involved in politics," Corbyn said.</p>

<p>Vaz's resignation comes after the standards committee found he "caused significant damage to the reputation and integrity of the House of Commons".</p>


Britain's longest-serving Indian-origin MP Keith Vaz announced his retirement from the parliament on Sunday, weeks after Commons Standards Committee recommended he should be handed a six-month suspension over cocaine and prostitute scandal.

Britain's longest-serving Indian-origin MP Keith Vaz announced his retirement from the parliament on Sunday, weeks after Commons Standards Committee recommended he should be handed a six-month suspension over cocaine and prostitute scandal. The 62-year-old was found to have "expressed a willingness" to purchase cocaine for others during an encounter with male prostitutes. Subsequently, he had faced calls to step down, including his own party. A Labour MP for Leicester East from the past 32 years, Vaz announced his retirement, clearing he will not stand in the next month's General Elections, reported the Independent. "I have decided to retire after completing 32 years as the Member of Parliament for Leicester East," Vaz said in a statement. "In that time I have won eight general elections. It has been an honour and a privilege to serve my constituency since I came to the city in 1985." "I want to thank the people of Leicester East for their absolute loyalty and support," he added. Reacting to Vaz's announcement, Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn described him as "among the pioneering group of black and Asian Labour MPs elected in 1987." "Keith has made a substantial and significant contribution to public life, both as a constituency MP for the people of Leicester and for the Asian community across the country. He has helped to pave the way for more BAME people to become involved in politics," Corbyn said. Vaz's resignation comes after the standards committee found he "caused significant damage to the reputation and integrity of the House of Commons".

Longest-serving British Indian MP announces retirement

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<p>Amid hectic parleys regarding government formation in Maharashtra, Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting is underway at party`s interim president Sonia Gandhi`s residence in New Delhi to discuss the political situation in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier today, senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that the meeting will be held at 10 am. "Today there is a meeting at 10:00 am then we will do whatever the high command will suggest. Our original stand is that we will sit in the opposition as people gave us mandate to sit in the opposition and we will do the same," Kharge was quoted as saying to news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When questioned about Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi`s recent conversation with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, he said: "I do not know anything about Thackeray calling Sonia Gandhi''.</p>

<p>The development comes a day after BJP`s Maharashtra unit chief Chandrakant Patil said that his party would not form the government in Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the BJP`s announcement, Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that new Chief Minister of Maharashtra will be from his party at any cost.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik had said the Shiv Sena will have to sever its all relations with the BJP to get his party`s support in forming the government in the state.</p>

<p>He said that the NCP might support Sena if the party left BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and its party leader Arvind Sawant resigns from the Central Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise.</p>

<p>Following this, Sawant on Monday announced that he will resign from Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s cabinet.</p>

<p>Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar is currently chairing his party`s core group meeting in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The term of state assembly ended on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BJP had emerged as the single largest party in the assembly polls winning 105 seats while the Shiv Sena bagged 56 seats.</p>


Amid hectic parleys regarding government formation in Maharashtra, Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting is underway at party`s interim president Sonia Gandhi`s residence in New Delhi to discuss the political situation in the state.

Amid hectic parleys regarding government formation in Maharashtra, Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting is underway at party`s interim president Sonia Gandhi`s residence in New Delhi to discuss the political situation in the state. Earlier today, senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that the meeting will be held at 10 am. "Today there is a meeting at 10:00 am then we will do whatever the high command will suggest. Our original stand is that we will sit in the opposition as people gave us mandate to sit in the opposition and we will do the same," Kharge was quoted as saying to news agency ANI. When questioned about Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi`s recent conversation with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, he said: "I do not know anything about Thackeray calling Sonia Gandhi''. The development comes a day after BJP`s Maharashtra unit chief Chandrakant Patil said that his party would not form the government in Maharashtra. Following the BJP`s announcement, Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that new Chief Minister of Maharashtra will be from his party at any cost. Meanwhile, Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik had said the Shiv Sena will have to sever its all relations with the BJP to get his party`s support in forming the government in the state. He said that the NCP might support Sena if the party left BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and its party leader Arvind Sawant resigns from the Central Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise. Following this, Sawant on Monday announced that he will resign from Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s cabinet. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar is currently chairing his party`s core group meeting in Mumbai. The term of state assembly ended on Saturday. The BJP had emerged as the single largest party in the assembly polls winning 105 seats while the Shiv Sena bagged 56 seats.

CWC meet underway at Sonia's residence to discuss political situation in Maharashtra

<p>National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested absconding accused Javed alias Javed Ali on Sunday for his role in funding a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative named Sheikh Abdul Nayeem alias Sohel Khan, who has been already arrested and charge sheeted for criminal conspiracy to carry out subversive activities in India along with his associates.</p>

<p>Javed Ali, was arrested on Sunday for his role in funding a LeT operative — Sheikh Abdul Nayeem, an already arrested and charge-sheeted accused of criminal conspiracy to carry out subversive activities in India along with his associates, the NIA said in a statement.In this case, five accused — Sheikh Abdul Nayeem, Bedar Bakht, Towseef Ahmad Malik, Dinesh Garg, and Adish Kumar Jain — were arrested earlier.</p>

<p>Five other accused were absconding — Amjed, Habib-ur-Rahman, Gul Nawaz, Javed Ali and Mohd Imran, out of which Javed Ali was arrested.</p>

<p>"Investigation revealed that the accused was affiliated to LeT and was involved in arranging funds through hawala channels from Saudi Arabia to Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh in 2017, which were received by accused, Sheikh Abdul Nayeem," the NIA statement said.</p>

<p>"Terror funds were used for carrying out a recce in various places of India to recruit terrorists for LeT and identify soft targets including foreign nationals and tourists," added the statement.Further probe in the case is underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>


National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested absconding accused Javed alias Javed Ali on Sunday for his role in funding a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative named Sheikh Abdul Nayeem alias Sohel Khan, who has been already arrested and charge sheeted for criminal conspiracy to carry out subversive activities in India along with his associates.

National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested absconding accused Javed alias Javed Ali on Sunday for his role in funding a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative named Sheikh Abdul Nayeem alias Sohel Khan, who has been already arrested and charge sheeted for criminal conspiracy to carry out subversive activities in India along with his associates. Javed Ali, was arrested on Sunday for his role in funding a LeT operative — Sheikh Abdul Nayeem, an already arrested and charge-sheeted accused of criminal conspiracy to carry out subversive activities in India along with his associates, the NIA said in a statement.In this case, five accused — Sheikh Abdul Nayeem, Bedar Bakht, Towseef Ahmad Malik, Dinesh Garg, and Adish Kumar Jain — were arrested earlier. Five other accused were absconding — Amjed, Habib-ur-Rahman, Gul Nawaz, Javed Ali and Mohd Imran, out of which Javed Ali was arrested. "Investigation revealed that the accused was affiliated to LeT and was involved in arranging funds through hawala channels from Saudi Arabia to Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh in 2017, which were received by accused, Sheikh Abdul Nayeem," the NIA statement said. "Terror funds were used for carrying out a recce in various places of India to recruit terrorists for LeT and identify soft targets including foreign nationals and tourists," added the statement.Further probe in the case is underway. (With inputs from ANI)

Absconding Lashkar operative arrested for raising funds to conduct terror acts in India

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<p>At least 13 people were killed in Bangladesh and India after cyclone Bulbul lashed coastal areas this weekend, though prompt evacuations saved many lives and the worst was over, officials said on Sunday.</p>

<p>Five of the six victims in Bangladesh were killed by falling trees, including a 52-year old woman who had spent the night in a shelter. She returned home on Sunday and was killed when a tree crashed onto her house.</p>

<p>Another victim, a 60-year old fisherman, had refused to evacuate.</p>

<p>Some 30 people were injured and around 6,000 homes were partially or fully damaged, Bangladeshi authorities said.</p>

<p>Two fishing boats have not yet returned and relatives have been unable to contact the roughly 36 men on board, added Anwar Uddin, a local public representative in the southern Bhola district.</p>

<p>No major damage was immediately reported in camps in southeast Bangladesh where hundreds of thousands of refugees from neighbouring Myanmar are living.</p>

<p>In India`s state of West Bengal, seven people were killed, Javed Khan, the state`s minister for disaster management told reporters on Sunday evening.</p>

<p>India`s meteorological department said the cyclone was expected to weaken but warned fishermen not to venture into the sea for the next 12 hours.</p>

<p>Some 2 million people from all of Bangladesh`s 13 coastal districts huddled in about 5,558 shelters on Saturday night. Outside, wind speeds rose to between 100 and 120 km per hour (62-75 mph), and some low-lying coastal areas were flooded.</p>

<p><strong>Jetties collapse&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Two jetties constructed on the Hatania Doania river collapsed on Sunday after Cyclone Bulbul hit Namkhana area in South 24 Parganas.</p>

<p>"Two jetties at the Hatania Doania river got damaged after Cyclone Bulbul hit Namkhana area in South 24 Parganas," a district official said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jetties are built so that a channel to the river and ocean stays open for navigation purposes as well as to prevent streams from meandering naturally.</p>

<p>At least seven persons have died and 4.65 lakh people have been affected due to Cyclone Bulbul in the state, West Bengal`s Department of Disaster Management and Civil Defence said.</p>

<p>Also, extensive damage to Sunderbans forests has been reported and a detailed assessment is being done, the department had said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The severe cyclonic storm Bulbul had wreaked havoc in West Bengal`s South 24 Parganas region on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Due to the speedy winds, several trees were uprooted and roads were blocked forcing the administration to carry out road clearance work.</p>

<p>The deep depression weakened into a depression over southeast Bangladesh and adjoining south Tripura at 05:30 am on Monday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).</p>

<p>&nbsp;It will weaken into a low during the next six hours, IMD stated in its latest update over cyclone `Bulbul`.The deep depression over coastal Bangladesh and neighbourhood lay centred at 5:30 pm on Sunday about 170 km east-northeast of Sunderban National Park.</p>

<p>Electricity and piped water supply services in Odisha, which were affected by severe cyclone Bulbul, are expected to be completely restored in several districts of Odisha by November 12, Office of the Special Relief Commissioner said on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


At least 13 people were killed in Bangladesh and India after cyclone Bulbul lashed coastal areas this weekend, though prompt evacuations saved many lives and the worst was over, officials said on Sunday.

At least 13 people were killed in Bangladesh and India after cyclone Bulbul lashed coastal areas this weekend, though prompt evacuations saved many lives and the worst was over, officials said on Sunday. Five of the six victims in Bangladesh were killed by falling trees, including a 52-year old woman who had spent the night in a shelter. She returned home on Sunday and was killed when a tree crashed onto her house. Another victim, a 60-year old fisherman, had refused to evacuate. Some 30 people were injured and around 6,000 homes were partially or fully damaged, Bangladeshi authorities said. Two fishing boats have not yet returned and relatives have been unable to contact the roughly 36 men on board, added Anwar Uddin, a local public representative in the southern Bhola district. No major damage was immediately reported in camps in southeast Bangladesh where hundreds of thousands of refugees from neighbouring Myanmar are living. In India`s state of West Bengal, seven people were killed, Javed Khan, the state`s minister for disaster management told reporters on Sunday evening. India`s meteorological department said the cyclone was expected to weaken but warned fishermen not to venture into the sea for the next 12 hours. Some 2 million people from all of Bangladesh`s 13 coastal districts huddled in about 5,558 shelters on Saturday night. Outside, wind speeds rose to between 100 and 120 km per hour (62-75 mph), and some low-lying coastal areas were flooded. Jetties collapse Two jetties constructed on the Hatania Doania river collapsed on Sunday after Cyclone Bulbul hit Namkhana area in South 24 Parganas. "Two jetties at the Hatania Doania river got damaged after Cyclone Bulbul hit Namkhana area in South 24 Parganas," a district official said. Jetties are built so that a channel to the river and ocean stays open for navigation purposes as well as to prevent streams from meandering naturally. At least seven persons have died and 4.65 lakh people have been affected due to Cyclone Bulbul in the state, West Bengal`s Department of Disaster Management and Civil Defence said. Also, extensive damage to Sunderbans forests has been reported and a detailed assessment is being done, the department had said. The severe cyclonic storm Bulbul had wreaked havoc in West Bengal`s South 24 Parganas region on Sunday. Due to the speedy winds, several trees were uprooted and roads were blocked forcing the administration to carry out road clearance work. The deep depression weakened into a depression over southeast Bangladesh and adjoining south Tripura at 05:30 am on Monday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). It will weaken into a low during the next six hours, IMD stated in its latest update over cyclone `Bulbul`.The deep depression over coastal Bangladesh and neighbourhood lay centred at 5:30 pm on Sunday about 170 km east-northeast of Sunderban National Park. Electricity and piped water supply services in Odisha, which were affected by severe cyclone Bulbul, are expected to be completely restored in several districts of Odisha by November 12, Office of the Special Relief Commissioner said on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

13 dead, fishermen missing after cyclone Bulbul lashes Bangladesh, India

<p>India Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Brazil from November 13-14 for the 11th BRICS summit during which New Delhi's focus will be on the issue of multilateralism and counter-terror.<br />
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Ahead of the visit, Secretary Economic Relations T S Tirumurt said, "Prime Minister has articulated his vision for reformed multilateralism and has underlined the importance of strengthening and reforming the multilateral system itself. He has specifically underlined that when we call for multilateralism, we should not call to reinforce the status-quo of multilateralism but seek to reform multilateralism itself since this is what BRICS had originally set out to do".</p>

<p>Cooperation on the counter-terror front has been another key focus of New Delhi, with Secretary ER saying, India has "worked closely within BRICS to not only take a strong stand against terrorism but also work to bring about focused consultations on specific aspects related to terrorism".</p>

<p>A joint working grouping has been constituted by BRICS with five focus areas - terrorist financing, countering radicalisation, issue of foreign terrorist fighters, capacity-building and use of the Internet for terrorist purposes. India will be chairing the subgroup on the misuse of the internet by terrorists.</p>

<p>In fact, during the BRICS National Security Advisors meet in Brazil, NSA Ajit Doval had put the proposal to host a BRICS workshop on digital forensics in India. Under Brazil's presidency, first BRICS seminar on Strategies for Countering Terrorism took place.</p>

<p>The PM is also expected to meet his Russian, Brazilian and Chinese counterparts. PM last met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tamil Nadu for the second India China informal summit and Brazilian President Bolsonaro on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka Japan.</p>

<p>Four Key outcomes of the summit include MoUs between trade and investment promotion agencies of BRICS, the launch of BRICS women business alliance, iBRICS - Innovation network of BRICS which will include setting up research institutes like science parks, incubators, accelerators and BRICS institute of the future network.</p>


India Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Brazil from November 13-14 for the 11th BRICS summit during which New Delhi's focus will be on the issue of multilateralism and counter-terror.

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Brazil from November 13-14 for the 11th BRICS summit during which New Delhi's focus will be on the issue of multilateralism and counter-terror. Ahead of the visit, Secretary Economic Relations T S Tirumurt said, "Prime Minister has articulated his vision for reformed multilateralism and has underlined the importance of strengthening and reforming the multilateral system itself. He has specifically underlined that when we call for multilateralism, we should not call to reinforce the status-quo of multilateralism but seek to reform multilateralism itself since this is what BRICS had originally set out to do". Cooperation on the counter-terror front has been another key focus of New Delhi, with Secretary ER saying, India has "worked closely within BRICS to not only take a strong stand against terrorism but also work to bring about focused consultations on specific aspects related to terrorism". A joint working grouping has been constituted by BRICS with five focus areas - terrorist financing, countering radicalisation, issue of foreign terrorist fighters, capacity-building and use of the Internet for terrorist purposes. India will be chairing the subgroup on the misuse of the internet by terrorists. In fact, during the BRICS National Security Advisors meet in Brazil, NSA Ajit Doval had put the proposal to host a BRICS workshop on digital forensics in India. Under Brazil's presidency, first BRICS seminar on Strategies for Countering Terrorism took place. The PM is also expected to meet his Russian, Brazilian and Chinese counterparts. PM last met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tamil Nadu for the second India China informal summit and Brazilian President Bolsonaro on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka Japan. Four Key outcomes of the summit include MoUs between trade and investment promotion agencies of BRICS, the launch of BRICS women business alliance, iBRICS - Innovation network of BRICS which will include setting up research institutes like science parks, incubators, accelerators and BRICS institute of the future network.

PM Modi to focus on reformed multilateralism at 11th BRICS Summit in Brazil

<p>Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshiyari on Monday invited the third-largest party Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to stake claim to form government after Shiv Sena failed to submit letter of support.</p>

<p>Earlier, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari met a delegation of Shiv Sena which expressed willingness to form a government in the state but he declined the party's request for a three-day extension for submitting 'requisite' letters of support from other political parties.</p>

<p>In a press conference Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray&nbsp;had said that his party's willingness to form the government in Maharashtra was conveyed to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.</p>

<p>"We told the Governor that we are willing to form the government. We asked for at least two days but we were not given the time," Thackeray told media persons after meeting the Governor.</p>

<p>The majority mark in Maharashtra is 145.</p>

<p>The Shiv Sena, Congress and the NCP together will have a total strength of 154 seats in the state assembly. Which is well over the majority figure.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshiyari on Monday invited the third-largest party Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to stake claim to form government after Shiv Sena failed to submit letter of support.

Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshiyari on Monday invited the third-largest party Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to stake claim to form government after Shiv Sena failed to submit letter of support. Earlier, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari met a delegation of Shiv Sena which expressed willingness to form a government in the state but he declined the party's request for a three-day extension for submitting 'requisite' letters of support from other political parties. In a press conference Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray had said that his party's willingness to form the government in Maharashtra was conveyed to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. "We told the Governor that we are willing to form the government. We asked for at least two days but we were not given the time," Thackeray told media persons after meeting the Governor. The majority mark in Maharashtra is 145. The Shiv Sena, Congress and the NCP together will have a total strength of 154 seats in the state assembly. Which is well over the majority figure. (With inputs from agencies)

Maharashtra Government formation: Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari invites NCP to stake claim

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