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<p>China has told India not to block its Huawei Technologies from doing business in the country, warning there could be consequences for Indian firms operating in China, sources with knowledge of the matter said.</p>

<p>India is due to hold trials for installing a next-generation 5G cellular network in the next few months, but has not yet taken a call on whether it would invite the Chinese telecoms equipment maker to take part, telecoms minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said.</p>

<p>Huawei, the world's biggest maker of such gear, is at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between China and the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration put the company on a blacklist in May, citing national security concerns. It has asked its allies not to use Huawei equipment, which it says China could exploit for spying.</p>

<p>Two sources privy to internal discussions in New Delhi said India's ambassador in Beijing, Vikram Misri, was called to the Chinese foreign ministry on July 10 to hear China's concerns about the U.S. campaign to keep Huawei out of 5G mobile infrastructure worldwide.</p>

<p>During the meeting, Chinese officials said there could be "reverse sanctions" on Indian firms engaged in business in China should India block Huawei because of pressure from Washington, one of the sources said, citing a readout of the ambassador's meeting.</p>

<p>In response to Reuters' questions, China's foreign ministry said Beijing hoped India would make an independent decision on 5G bidders.</p>

<p>"Huawei has carried out operations in India for a long time, and has made contributions to the development of Indian society and the economy that is clear to all," spokeswoman Hua Chunying said in a statement.</p>

<p>"On the issue of Chinese enterprises participating in the construction of India's 5G, we hope the Indian side makes an independent and objective decision, and provides a fair, just and non-discriminatory commercial environment for Chinese enterprises' investment and operations, to realize mutual benefit."</p>

<p>The Indian foreign ministry did not respond to a request for comment.</p>

<p><strong>Tensions over trade, territory&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Indian companies have a far smaller presence in China than other major economies. But firms including Infosys, TCS, Dr Reddy's Laboratories Reliance Industries and Mahindra &amp; Mahindra have a foothold there in manufacturing, healthcare, financial services and outsourcing.</p>

<p>A potential row over Huawei could revive tensions in the broader India and China relationship just as the two sides have been making high-level efforts to ensure their long standing territorial disputes do not escalate.</p>

<p>In October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Chinese President Xi Jinping in the sacred Hindu city of Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency in northern India, where the two are expected to address trade issues including a $53 billion trade deficit in 2018/19 that India is concerned about.</p>

<p>The main right-wing group tied to Modi's ruling alliance, which has a long-standing distrust of China and promotes self- reliance in the economy, has stepped up criticism of Huawei.</p>

<p>In a letter written to Modi last week, Ashwani Mahajan, the head of the economic wing of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, said there were concerns about the operations of Huawei in India.</p>

<p>"We as a country are not yet sure of relying on Huawei. Globally, the Chinese companies, including Huawei, are facing allegations that they 'underbid' projects, and position themselves and their establishment back home to snoop and enable them to shut remotely, if required be," he wrote.</p>

<p><strong>Security concerns allayed&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Minister Prasad told parliament that six proposals have been received for 5G technology trials, including from Huawei. He did not name the others, but firms such as Sweden's Ericsson Finland's Nokia and South Korea's Samsung Electronics are expected to participate.</p>

<p>A high-level group of officials, led by the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Indian government Dr. K Vijay Raghavan and including representatives from the departments of telecoms, information technology and the intelligence services, has been looking into whether to open the 5G trials to Huawei.</p>

<p>The committee has found no evidence to suggest Huawei has used "back-door" programmes or malware to collect data in its current operations in India, the first source and another official in the federal telecoms ministry said.</p>

<p>The interior ministry, which is responsible for the security of the infrastructure, had issued no directive to curtail Huawei's entry, the telecoms official said.</p>

<p>"We can't simply reject them just because they are Chinese," said the official.</p>

<p>One option that a tech expert at the government's National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) has suggested is to ensure the hardware and software for the proposed fifth-generation network are not both sourced from Huawei.</p>

<p>The government should get wireless carriers who will be rolling out 5G services to use Indian-made software to drive equipment supplied by gearmakers such as Huawei, NSAB expert V.Kamakoti said in a recent internal presentation reviewed by Reuters.</p>


China has told India not to block its Huawei Technologies from doing business in the country, warning there could be consequences for Indian firms operating in China, sources with knowledge of the matter said.

China has told India not to block its Huawei Technologies from doing business in the country, warning there could be consequences for Indian firms operating in China, sources with knowledge of the matter said. India is due to hold trials for installing a next-generation 5G cellular network in the next few months, but has not yet taken a call on whether it would invite the Chinese telecoms equipment maker to take part, telecoms minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said. Huawei, the world's biggest maker of such gear, is at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between China and the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration put the company on a blacklist in May, citing national security concerns. It has asked its allies not to use Huawei equipment, which it says China could exploit for spying. Two sources privy to internal discussions in New Delhi said India's ambassador in Beijing, Vikram Misri, was called to the Chinese foreign ministry on July 10 to hear China's concerns about the U.S. campaign to keep Huawei out of 5G mobile infrastructure worldwide. During the meeting, Chinese officials said there could be "reverse sanctions" on Indian firms engaged in business in China should India block Huawei because of pressure from Washington, one of the sources said, citing a readout of the ambassador's meeting. In response to Reuters' questions, China's foreign ministry said Beijing hoped India would make an independent decision on 5G bidders. "Huawei has carried out operations in India for a long time, and has made contributions to the development of Indian society and the economy that is clear to all," spokeswoman Hua Chunying said in a statement. "On the issue of Chinese enterprises participating in the construction of India's 5G, we hope the Indian side makes an independent and objective decision, and provides a fair, just and non-discriminatory commercial environment for Chinese enterprises' investment and operations, to realize mutual benefit." The Indian foreign ministry did not respond to a request for comment. Tensions over trade, territory Indian companies have a far smaller presence in China than other major economies. But firms including Infosys, TCS, Dr Reddy's Laboratories Reliance Industries and Mahindra & Mahindra have a foothold there in manufacturing, healthcare, financial services and outsourcing. A potential row over Huawei could revive tensions in the broader India and China relationship just as the two sides have been making high-level efforts to ensure their long standing territorial disputes do not escalate. In October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Chinese President Xi Jinping in the sacred Hindu city of Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency in northern India, where the two are expected to address trade issues including a $53 billion trade deficit in 2018/19 that India is concerned about. The main right-wing group tied to Modi's ruling alliance, which has a long-standing distrust of China and promotes self- reliance in the economy, has stepped up criticism of Huawei. In a letter written to Modi last week, Ashwani Mahajan, the head of the economic wing of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, said there were concerns about the operations of Huawei in India. "We as a country are not yet sure of relying on Huawei. Globally, the Chinese companies, including Huawei, are facing allegations that they 'underbid' projects, and position themselves and their establishment back home to snoop and enable them to shut remotely, if required be," he wrote. Security concerns allayed Minister Prasad told parliament that six proposals have been received for 5G technology trials, including from Huawei. He did not name the others, but firms such as Sweden's Ericsson Finland's Nokia and South Korea's Samsung Electronics are expected to participate. A high-level group of officials, led by the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Indian government Dr. K Vijay Raghavan and including representatives from the departments of telecoms, information technology and the intelligence services, has been looking into whether to open the 5G trials to Huawei. The committee has found no evidence to suggest Huawei has used "back-door" programmes or malware to collect data in its current operations in India, the first source and another official in the federal telecoms ministry said. The interior ministry, which is responsible for the security of the infrastructure, had issued no directive to curtail Huawei's entry, the telecoms official said. "We can't simply reject them just because they are Chinese," said the official. One option that a tech expert at the government's National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) has suggested is to ensure the hardware and software for the proposed fifth-generation network are not both sourced from Huawei. The government should get wireless carriers who will be rolling out 5G services to use Indian-made software to drive equipment supplied by gearmakers such as Huawei, NSAB expert V.Kamakoti said in a recent internal presentation reviewed by Reuters.

China warns India of 'reverse sanctions' if Huawei is blocked: Sources

A historical decision made by Modi government yesterday over Jammu and Kashmir to scrap Article 370 and 35 A that grants special rights and status to the people of the state. Article 370 dissolves, Jammu & Kashmir now a UT; Watch the top developments.

Article 370 dissolves, Jammu & Kashmir now a UT; Watch the top developments

<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal&nbsp;made a passionate intervention in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-reorganisation-bill-aimed-at-reducing-regional-disparity-uae-241188">Lok Sabha</a> on Tuesday during the debate on abrogation of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-a-point-by-point-rebuttal-amit-shah-takes-on-congress-in-fiery-speech-after-abrogation-of-article-370-241181">Article 370 </a>from Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>During his speech in Lok Sabha, Namgyal focused largely on criticizing the Congress party for not doing enough for Ladakh region when it was in power&nbsp;before.</p>

<p>Praising Ladakh MP's 'outstanding' speech in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the same with millions of social media followers and said he presents the aspirations of citizens from the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Modi wrote, "My young friend, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal who is MP Ladakh delivered an outstanding speech in the Lok Sabha while discussing key bills on Jammu and Kashmir. He coherently presents the aspirations of our sisters and brothers from Ladakh. It is a must-hear!"</p>

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<p>“I am very glad that a lot of people referred to Ladakh, Leh and Kargil in their speeches but I want to know that do they know what Ladakh is? In the last seven decades, Ladakh was not embraced, it was thrown in one corner and there were statements in this House that it was that land where even grass doesn't grow," he said while beginning his speech in the House.</p>

<p>He blasted ruling political parties of Jammu and Kashmir for unfair treatment to the region of Ladakh.</p>

<p>Attacking National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party, Tsering Namgyal said, "Members of two families are still intoxicated and think that Kashmir is their father's property."</p>

<p>Ladakh has been asking for a Union Territories for 71 years. The place has never wanted to be with Kashmir. He said only two families have benefited from Article 370. What do they know of Kargil, he asked? He says the district presidents of Peoples Democratic Party and National Conference (NC) who wanted UT were expelled by their parties.</p>

<p>He also accused former governments of misusing the provision of Article 370 ‘to hurt Buddhists’ and asked: “Is this your secularism?”</p>

<p>The Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill that seeks to scrap&nbsp;Article 370&nbsp;and&nbsp;Article 35A&nbsp;in Jammu and Kashmir, while also bifurcating the state into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.</p>

<p>The Bill was passed by the Lower House&nbsp;through a voice vote, with 367&nbsp;being in favour and 67&nbsp;against it.</p>


Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal made a passionate intervention in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the debate on abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal made a passionate intervention in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the debate on abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. During his speech in Lok Sabha, Namgyal focused largely on criticizing the Congress party for not doing enough for Ladakh region when it was in power before. Praising Ladakh MP's 'outstanding' speech in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the same with millions of social media followers and said he presents the aspirations of citizens from the region. Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Modi wrote, "My young friend, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal who is MP Ladakh delivered an outstanding speech in the Lok Sabha while discussing key bills on Jammu and Kashmir. He coherently presents the aspirations of our sisters and brothers from Ladakh. It is a must-hear!" My young friend, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal who is @MPLadakh delivered an outstanding speech in the Lok Sabha while discussing key bills on J&K. He coherently presents the aspirations of our sisters and brothers from Ladakh. It is a must hear! https://t.co/XN8dGcTwx6 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019 × “I am very glad that a lot of people referred to Ladakh, Leh and Kargil in their speeches but I want to know that do they know what Ladakh is? In the last seven decades, Ladakh was not embraced, it was thrown in one corner and there were statements in this House that it was that land where even grass doesn't grow," he said while beginning his speech in the House. He blasted ruling political parties of Jammu and Kashmir for unfair treatment to the region of Ladakh. Attacking National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party, Tsering Namgyal said, "Members of two families are still intoxicated and think that Kashmir is their father's property." Ladakh has been asking for a Union Territories for 71 years. The place has never wanted to be with Kashmir. He said only two families have benefited from Article 370. What do they know of Kargil, he asked? He says the district presidents of Peoples Democratic Party and National Conference (NC) who wanted UT were expelled by their parties. He also accused former governments of misusing the provision of Article 370 ‘to hurt Buddhists’ and asked: “Is this your secularism?” The Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill that seeks to scrap Article 370 and Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir, while also bifurcating the state into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The Bill was passed by the Lower House through a voice vote, with 367 being in favour and 67 against it.

'Do these people even know what Ladakh is?' BJP lawmaker's passionate speech wins hearts

In this story we will focus on the major reforms & decisions taken by Modi's government in India. From imposing demonetisation, introducing GST in nation, till the decision of scrapping article 370 for the reformation of Jammu and Kashmir; here is a timeline.

Modi govt's reforms & major decisions

The Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation bill passes in Rajya Sabha by 125 to 61. Watch video to know more.

The Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation bill passes in Rajya Sabha by 125 to 61

<p>Minister of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Tuesday in a sharp rebuke to China said that India doesn't comment on internal affairs of other countries and similarly expects other countries to do likewise.</p>

<p>In a strongly-worded statement in response to Chinese reaction to abrogation of article 370,&nbsp;the MEA spokesperson said: Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill 2019, is an internal matter concerning the territory of India. India doesn't comment on the internal affairs of other countries and similarly expects other countries to do likewise.</p>

<p>Speaking on the boundary dispute with China, the MEA spokesperson said two sides have agreed to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement of boundary question.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>So far as India-China boundary question is concerned, the two sides have agreed to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement of boundary question on the basis of political parameters and guiding principles for the settlement of India-China boundary question, the foreign office spokesperson said and added pending such a settlement, "both sides have agreed to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas".</p>

<p>China on Tuesday voiced "serious concern" over the situation in Kashmir and expressed its opposition to India's move to create a separate Union Territory of Ladakh.</p>

<p>The Indian government on Monday revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.</p>

<p>In the aftermath of the Doklam crisis of 2017 which led to a 2 month long standoff between Chinese and Indian forces over Bhutanese territory, both India and China have been making concerted efforts to improve ties starting with the famous informal summit in Wuhan in April 2018.</p>

<p>Both leaders have met four times in 2018, starting with Informal&nbsp;Wuhan&nbsp;summit in April followed by bilateral meetings on the sidelines of SCO, BRICS and G20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the&nbsp;sidelines of SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan.&nbsp;The Chinese president will be coming to India later this year for the second informal summit.<br />
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Minister of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Tuesday in a sharp rebuke to China said that India doesn't comment on internal affairs of other countries and similarly expects other countries to do likewise.

Minister of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Tuesday in a sharp rebuke to China said that India doesn't comment on internal affairs of other countries and similarly expects other countries to do likewise. In a strongly-worded statement in response to Chinese reaction to abrogation of article 370, the MEA spokesperson said: Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill 2019, is an internal matter concerning the territory of India. India doesn't comment on the internal affairs of other countries and similarly expects other countries to do likewise. Speaking on the boundary dispute with China, the MEA spokesperson said two sides have agreed to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement of boundary question. MEA: So far as India-China Boundary Question is concerned, the 2 sides have agreed to a fair, reasonable&mutually acceptable settlement of boundary question on the basis of Political Parameters & Guiding Principles for Settlement of India-China Boundary Question. https://t.co/92lpq606LC — ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2019 × So far as India-China boundary question is concerned, the two sides have agreed to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement of boundary question on the basis of political parameters and guiding principles for the settlement of India-China boundary question, the foreign office spokesperson said and added pending such a settlement, "both sides have agreed to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas". China on Tuesday voiced "serious concern" over the situation in Kashmir and expressed its opposition to India's move to create a separate Union Territory of Ladakh. The Indian government on Monday revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. In the aftermath of the Doklam crisis of 2017 which led to a 2 month long standoff between Chinese and Indian forces over Bhutanese territory, both India and China have been making concerted efforts to improve ties starting with the famous informal summit in Wuhan in April 2018. Both leaders have met four times in 2018, starting with Informal Wuhan summit in April followed by bilateral meetings on the sidelines of SCO, BRICS and G20. Earlier this year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan. The Chinese president will be coming to India later this year for the second informal summit.

'We don't comment on internal affairs of other countries': India's sharp rebuke to China   

<p>There is more trouble for already beleaguered Congress party over opposition to abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>Young Congress leader and Jyotiraditya Scindia has supported the governmnet's move to repeal the controversial provision which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>"I support the move on #JammuAndKashmir &amp; #Ladakh and its full integration into union of India," Scindia said on Twitter.</p>

<p>"Would have been better if constitutional process had been followed. No questions could have been raised then. Nevertheless, this is in our country’s interest and I support this," he further said in his tweet.</p>

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<p>While senior leaders such as former Home Minister P Chidambaram and Ghulam Nabi Azad vehemently opposed the abrogation of Article 370, Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Deepender Hooda and Raebareli Sadar MLA Aditi Singh extended support to the central government's decision, thus leading to a division of opinion within the Congress.</p>

<p>Others like former Lok Sabha MP Ranjeet Ranjan also said that Article 370 is a provision that eventually had to be revoked. "Because we're in Opposition, people expect us to oppose. But in my opinion, the decision to revoke Article 370, that was anyway temporary and had to be revoked, is the right decision," she said.</p>

<p>Senior Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi was also among those supporting the Centre's move and said a mistake of history has been corrected. "Ram Manohar Lohia ji under whom I had political training was always against this Article. A mistake of history has been corrected today, albeit late," Dwivedi, who was considered very close to party leader Sonia Gandhi a few years ago, had said after the passage of the bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday.</p>


There is more trouble for already beleaguered Congress party over opposition to abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. Young Congress leader and Jyotiraditya Scindia has supported the governmnet's move to repeal the controversial provision which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

There is more trouble for already beleaguered Congress party over opposition to abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. Young Congress leader and Jyotiraditya Scindia has supported the governmnet's move to repeal the controversial provision which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. "I support the move on #JammuAndKashmir & #Ladakh and its full integration into union of India," Scindia said on Twitter. "Would have been better if constitutional process had been followed. No questions could have been raised then. Nevertheless, this is in our country’s interest and I support this," he further said in his tweet. I support the move on #JammuAndKashmir & #Ladakh and its full integration into union of India. Would have been better if constitutional process had been followed. No questions could have been raised then. Nevertheless, this is in our country’s interest and I support this. — Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) August 6, 2019 × While senior leaders such as former Home Minister P Chidambaram and Ghulam Nabi Azad vehemently opposed the abrogation of Article 370, Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Deepender Hooda and Raebareli Sadar MLA Aditi Singh extended support to the central government's decision, thus leading to a division of opinion within the Congress. Others like former Lok Sabha MP Ranjeet Ranjan also said that Article 370 is a provision that eventually had to be revoked. "Because we're in Opposition, people expect us to oppose. But in my opinion, the decision to revoke Article 370, that was anyway temporary and had to be revoked, is the right decision," she said. Senior Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi was also among those supporting the Centre's move and said a mistake of history has been corrected. "Ram Manohar Lohia ji under whom I had political training was always against this Article. A mistake of history has been corrected today, albeit late," Dwivedi, who was considered very close to party leader Sonia Gandhi a few years ago, had said after the passage of the bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Split wide open in Congress: Jyotiraditya Scindia supports abrogation of Article 370

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 is aimed at reducing regional disparity and improving efficiency, said Dr Ahmad Al Banna, the UAE ambassador to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''UAE has taken note of the Indian government’s decision of non-operationalisation of some sections of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution related to the state of Jammu and Kashmir,'' says Dr Ahmad Al Banna, the UAE ambassador to India, was quoted as saying.</p>

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<p>The reorganisation of states is not a unique incident in the history of independent India and that it was mainly aimed at reducing regional disparity and improving efficiency, he said.</p>

<p>It is an internal matter as stipulated by the Indian Constitution.</p>

<p>The government on Monday revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.</p>

<p>The revoking of Article 370 was supported by several parties in the Rajya Sabha on Monday including Chandrababu Naidu-Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Mayawati's BSP, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's AAP, AIADMK, AGP, Akali Dal and RPI.</p>

<p>However, the Congress, CPM, CPI, DMK, SP, IUML and KC(M) voted against the resolution as the JD(U), TMC and NCP walked out the Rajya Sabha.</p>


Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 is aimed at reducing regional disparity and improving efficiency, said Dr Ahmad Al Banna, the UAE ambassador to India.

Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 is aimed at reducing regional disparity and improving efficiency, said Dr Ahmad Al Banna, the UAE ambassador to India. ''UAE has taken note of the Indian government’s decision of non-operationalisation of some sections of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution related to the state of Jammu and Kashmir,'' says Dr Ahmad Al Banna, the UAE ambassador to India, was quoted as saying. Dr Ahmad Al Banna, the UAE ambassador to India: The reorganisation of states is not a unique incident in history of independent India & that it was mainly aimed at reducing regional disparity&improving efficiency. It is an internal matter as stipulated by the Indian Constitution. https://t.co/HWsRDsGEjH — ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2019 × The reorganisation of states is not a unique incident in the history of independent India and that it was mainly aimed at reducing regional disparity and improving efficiency, he said. It is an internal matter as stipulated by the Indian Constitution. The government on Monday revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The revoking of Article 370 was supported by several parties in the Rajya Sabha on Monday including Chandrababu Naidu-Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Mayawati's BSP, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's AAP, AIADMK, AGP, Akali Dal and RPI. However, the Congress, CPM, CPI, DMK, SP, IUML and KC(M) voted against the resolution as the JD(U), TMC and NCP walked out the Rajya Sabha.

J&K Reorganisation Bill aimed at reducing regional disparity: UAE 

<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah today in his reply to the debate on abrogation of Article 370 in Lok Sabha said that it was the root cause of terrorism in J&amp;K and also creating doubts over J&amp;K's relations with India.</p>

<p>"India will continue to claim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. When normalcy returns to J&amp;K, govt will have no hesitation in restoring its full statehood," said Shah.</p>

<p>The Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill that seeks to scrap&nbsp;Article 370&nbsp;and&nbsp;Article 35A&nbsp;in Jammu and Kashmir, while also bifurcating the state into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.</p>

<p>The Bill was passed by the Lower House&nbsp;through a voice vote, with 367&nbsp;being in favour and 67&nbsp;against it.</p>

<p>What did you get from Article 370? The article has brought nothing to the state but has increased terrorist activities and poverty in the state. When the Article 370 is scrapped there will be development, there will be employment, Shah said in Lok Sabha.</p>

<p>“Article 370 is root cause of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. It allowed the terror networks to spread in the state,” Shah said replying to the debate.</p>

<p>Clarifying the doubts created by opposition leaders over Article 371 Home Minister said that Modi govt has no intention to remove Article 371 which gives certain special rights to some Northeast states.</p>

<p>Home Minister also pulled up Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for questioning the government how Jammu and Kashmir issue can be an "internal issue" if it is under United Nations' monitoring since 1948.</p>

<p>Talking about the bloodshed due to misuse of Article 370 Amit Shah said that more than 41 thousand people died due to this. Should we still follow this path. He further accused the opposition by saying the dynasties have used Article 370 for their benefit.</p>


Union Home Minister Amit Shah today in his reply to the debate on abrogation of Article 370 in Lok Sabha said that it was the root cause of terrorism in J&K and also creating doubts over J&K's relations with India.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today in his reply to the debate on abrogation of Article 370 in Lok Sabha said that it was the root cause of terrorism in J&K and also creating doubts over J&K's relations with India. "India will continue to claim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. When normalcy returns to J&K, govt will have no hesitation in restoring its full statehood," said Shah. The Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill that seeks to scrap Article 370 and Article 35A in Jammu and Kashmir, while also bifurcating the state into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The Bill was passed by the Lower House through a voice vote, with 367 being in favour and 67 against it. What did you get from Article 370? The article has brought nothing to the state but has increased terrorist activities and poverty in the state. When the Article 370 is scrapped there will be development, there will be employment, Shah said in Lok Sabha. “Article 370 is root cause of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. It allowed the terror networks to spread in the state,” Shah said replying to the debate. Clarifying the doubts created by opposition leaders over Article 371 Home Minister said that Modi govt has no intention to remove Article 371 which gives certain special rights to some Northeast states. Home Minister also pulled up Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for questioning the government how Jammu and Kashmir issue can be an "internal issue" if it is under United Nations' monitoring since 1948. Talking about the bloodshed due to misuse of Article 370 Amit Shah said that more than 41 thousand people died due to this. Should we still follow this path. He further accused the opposition by saying the dynasties have used Article 370 for their benefit.

In a point-by-point rebuttal, Amit Shah takes on Congress in fiery speech after abrogation of Article 370

<p>Governor Satya Pal Malik, in a meeting held at Raj Bhavan on Monday&nbsp;evening, reviewed prevailing security and law and order in the state, in the aftermath of developments in the Parliament relating to Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>K Vijay Kumar, KK Sharma, K Skandan, Farooq Khan-Advisors to Governor, Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir BVR Subrahmanyam were present in the meeting.</p>

<p>The governor's meeting took place as former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-omar-abdullah-mehbooba-mufti-detained-after-special-status-to-jammu-and-kashmir-is-revoked-240931">Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah</a>, who were put under house arrest on Sunday night, were&nbsp;detained hours after resolution on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-revoked-shah-lauds-modi-for-unwavering-commitment-towards-ensuring-indias-unity-integrity-240935">scrapping of Article 370</a> was passed in the Rajya Sabha.</p>

<p>Other political leaders of J&amp;K including Shah Faesal, Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, Usman Majid have also&nbsp;been put under preventive detention.</p>

<p>Governor was given an assessment of the prevailing situation in the state. K Vijay Kumar, K Skandan, and Farooq Khan, who have returned from Jammu after taking stock of the essential services, briefed the governor about the adequacy of essential supplies and delivery of various public services to the people including electricity, water supply and health care services in both Jammu and Kashmir regions.</p>

<p>The officers also stressed on the need to ensure safety of the general public and advised the administration to give due consideration to the genuine needs of people in the current scenario.</p>

<p>The Chief Secretary informed the Governor that there is no dearth of essential commodities in the Valley and there is sufficient stocking of the same for over three months.</p>

<p>&nbsp;The Indian Army and Air Force were put on high alert on Monday with the Centre set to move over 8,000 paramiltary troops to J&amp;K in view of the changed situation.</p>

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<p>The Governor in the meeting emphasised on the need for constant alertness, preparedness and synergy among various departments and agencies to enable dealing with an emerging situation in a coordinated and effective manner.</p>

<p>He also reiterated the need to constantly maintain a close watch on the ground situation and underlined the importance of sustained efforts to bring peace and harmony in the society for the overall benefit of people.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Governor has appealed to the public and leaders of various social, religious and political organisations to cooperate with the government machinery in the maintenance of law and order in the state.</p>


Governor Satya Pal Malik, in a meeting held at Raj Bhavan on Monday evening, reviewed prevailing security and law and order in the state, in the aftermath of developments in the Parliament relating to Jammu and Kashmir.

Governor Satya Pal Malik, in a meeting held at Raj Bhavan on Monday evening, reviewed prevailing security and law and order in the state, in the aftermath of developments in the Parliament relating to Jammu and Kashmir. K Vijay Kumar, KK Sharma, K Skandan, Farooq Khan-Advisors to Governor, Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir BVR Subrahmanyam were present in the meeting. The governor's meeting took place as former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, who were put under house arrest on Sunday night, were detained hours after resolution on scrapping of Article 370 was passed in the Rajya Sabha. Other political leaders of J&K including Shah Faesal, Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, Usman Majid have also been put under preventive detention. Governor was given an assessment of the prevailing situation in the state. K Vijay Kumar, K Skandan, and Farooq Khan, who have returned from Jammu after taking stock of the essential services, briefed the governor about the adequacy of essential supplies and delivery of various public services to the people including electricity, water supply and health care services in both Jammu and Kashmir regions. The officers also stressed on the need to ensure safety of the general public and advised the administration to give due consideration to the genuine needs of people in the current scenario. The Chief Secretary informed the Governor that there is no dearth of essential commodities in the Valley and there is sufficient stocking of the same for over three months. The Indian Army and Air Force were put on high alert on Monday with the Centre set to move over 8,000 paramiltary troops to J&K in view of the changed situation. Abrogation of article 370: Here are the reactions The Governor in the meeting emphasised on the need for constant alertness, preparedness and synergy among various departments and agencies to enable dealing with an emerging situation in a coordinated and effective manner. He also reiterated the need to constantly maintain a close watch on the ground situation and underlined the importance of sustained efforts to bring peace and harmony in the society for the overall benefit of people. Meanwhile, the Governor has appealed to the public and leaders of various social, religious and political organisations to cooperate with the government machinery in the maintenance of law and order in the state.

J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik reviews security as government deploys more paramilitary troops

<p>The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill to amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court from present 30 to 33 excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI).</p>

<p>The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2019 was passed after a reply by Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.</p>

<p>As on June 1, there were 58,669 cases pending in the apex court.</p>

<p>Prasad said it was not possible for the Chief Justice of India to constitute five Judges Bench on a regular basis to hear cases involving substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution as it would result in constitution of less number of division benches which would lead to delay in hearing of other civil and criminal matters.</p>

<p>The feeder cadre of Chief Justices and Judges of the High Courts has increased from 906 to 1,079 and presently new High Courts have also been established in the previous years, he said.</p>

<p>"This has led to an increase in the disposal of cases at the High Court level leading to a larger number of appeals to the Supreme Court. It is, therefore, proposed to amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court from present thirty to thirty-three excluding the Chief Justice of India", he said.</p>

<p>The Chief Justice of India had intimated the government that inadequate strength of judges is one of the prime reasons for the backlog of cases in the apex court.&nbsp;</p>


The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill to amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court from present 30 to 33 excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI).

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill to amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court from present 30 to 33 excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2019 was passed after a reply by Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. As on June 1, there were 58,669 cases pending in the apex court. Prasad said it was not possible for the Chief Justice of India to constitute five Judges Bench on a regular basis to hear cases involving substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution as it would result in constitution of less number of division benches which would lead to delay in hearing of other civil and criminal matters. The feeder cadre of Chief Justices and Judges of the High Courts has increased from 906 to 1,079 and presently new High Courts have also been established in the previous years, he said. "This has led to an increase in the disposal of cases at the High Court level leading to a larger number of appeals to the Supreme Court. It is, therefore, proposed to amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court from present thirty to thirty-three excluding the Chief Justice of India", he said. The Chief Justice of India had intimated the government that inadequate strength of judges is one of the prime reasons for the backlog of cases in the apex court.

Lok Sabha passes bill to increase number of judges in Supreme Court

<p>At least nine children were killed and ten others injured when the school bus with 18 children in it fell into a gorge in Kangsali of Tehri Garhwal here on Tuesday morning.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/there-should-be-separate-ministry-for-himalayan-states-at-centre-uttarakhand-chief-minister-trivendra-singh-rawat-239067">Chief Minister Trivendra Rawat</a> has ordered a magisterial-level inquiry into the accident.</p>

<p>Rawat expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and instructed officials to act swiftly and ensure the timely treatment to the accident victims.</p>

<p>In addition, those critically injured have been airlifted to AIIMS, Rishikesh from Chamba.</p>

<p>The ten injured have been referred to the district hospital in Baurari, said Tehri-Garhwal Chief Medical Officer, Bhagirathi.</p>

<p>A team of Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force, district administration and medical professionals rushed to the spot the accident to rescue and evacuate the passengers of the bus.</p>

<p>'Our medical team is active and we are providing treatment to the injured. We are also in touch with the parents of the children,' said Tehri Garhwal District Magistrate, V Shanmugam.</p>

<p>Upon being asked about the allegations of school bus running over its maximum seating capacity, the District Magistrate, said, 'We will conduct an inquiry into this and after a magisterial inquiry, we will know the full details.'</p>


At least nine children were killed and ten others injured when the school bus with 18 children in it fell into a gorge in Kangsali of Tehri Garhwal here on Tuesday morning.

At least nine children were killed and ten others injured when the school bus with 18 children in it fell into a gorge in Kangsali of Tehri Garhwal here on Tuesday morning. Chief Minister Trivendra Rawat has ordered a magisterial-level inquiry into the accident. Rawat expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and instructed officials to act swiftly and ensure the timely treatment to the accident victims. In addition, those critically injured have been airlifted to AIIMS, Rishikesh from Chamba. The ten injured have been referred to the district hospital in Baurari, said Tehri-Garhwal Chief Medical Officer, Bhagirathi. A team of Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force, district administration and medical professionals rushed to the spot the accident to rescue and evacuate the passengers of the bus. 'Our medical team is active and we are providing treatment to the injured. We are also in touch with the parents of the children,' said Tehri Garhwal District Magistrate, V Shanmugam. Upon being asked about the allegations of school bus running over its maximum seating capacity, the District Magistrate, said, 'We will conduct an inquiry into this and after a magisterial inquiry, we will know the full details.'

Uttarakhand: 9 children killed, 10 injured after bus falls into gorge in Tehri Garhwal

<p>The Indian high commission has asked Pakistani authorities to beef up security around its premises in the backdrop of abrogation of Article 370 that stripped Jammu and Kashmir of special status.&nbsp;The fear is elements in Pakistani might try to create ruckus around high commission.</p>

<p>A note verbale was sent regarding this to Pakistani foreign ministry on Monday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian diplomats and officials in Islamabad in the past have been facing harassment. On first June, guests and Indian diplomats faced a lot of harassment at the iftar hosted by Indian high commissioner.&nbsp;India had then strongly protested against the harassment &amp; asked the Pakistani govt to investigate "ugly" incident. But despite Indian request, there were six cases of harassment reported of Indian diplomats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Harassment of Indian Diplomats in Pakistan have been reported since December of 2018. Incidents range from cutting off lights in winters to aggressive chasing of cars of Indian diplomats including the Indian high commissioner Ajay Bisaria.</p>


The Indian high commission has asked Pakistani authorities to beef up security around its premises in the backdrop of abrogation of Article 370 that stripped Jammu and Kashmir of special status.

The Indian high commission has asked Pakistani authorities to beef up security around its premises in the backdrop of abrogation of Article 370 that stripped Jammu and Kashmir of special status. The fear is elements in Pakistani might try to create ruckus around high commission. A note verbale was sent regarding this to Pakistani foreign ministry on Monday evening. Indian diplomats and officials in Islamabad in the past have been facing harassment. On first June, guests and Indian diplomats faced a lot of harassment at the iftar hosted by Indian high commissioner. India had then strongly protested against the harassment & asked the Pakistani govt to investigate "ugly" incident. But despite Indian request, there were six cases of harassment reported of Indian diplomats. Harassment of Indian Diplomats in Pakistan have been reported since December of 2018. Incidents range from cutting off lights in winters to aggressive chasing of cars of Indian diplomats including the Indian high commissioner Ajay Bisaria.

Indian High Commission asks Pakistan to beef up security amid Article 370 revocation

What is Congress stand on Article 370? Watch video to know more.

What is Congress stand on Article 370?

Top Army commander chaired a meeting of the core group of intelligence and security agencies in Srinagar on Tuesday. Watch video to know more.

Army Commander chairs core group Meeting on J&K in Srinagar

The Modi government has scrapped the article 370 of the Indian constitution except clause 1 of the same. Now the Jammu and Kashmir would be an Union territory with legislative assembly like Delhi and Puducherry. And here's how the new map of J&K will look like now.

Modi govt redraws line, this is how the map of J&K will look like now

<p>Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi and NCR on Tuesday morning causing inconvenience to commuters.</p>

<p>According to Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi received 12.6 mm rainfall till 8.30 am.</p>

<p>The Palam Observatory received 38.5 mm rainfall. Humidity was recorded at 97 per cent.</p>

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<p>Roads such as Fatehpuri T-point on S P Mukherjee Marg, Rajdhani Park, Kashmiri Gate, Mehrauli-Badarpur T-point and Pramod Mahajan Marg were waterlogged.</p>

<p>The Delhi traffic police also tweeted out some information for the commuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''I/P flyover has been temporarily closed for commuters due to overflow of sewer water in the area,'' Delhi traffic police tweeted.</p>

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<p>''Traffic is affected from Khyber Pass towards Model Town due to waterlogging near Mall Road. Traffic is affected from GPO to Nigam Bodh Ghat due to waterlogging near Kela Ghat,'' Traffic police further tweeted.</p>

<p>The India Meteorological Department has predicted cloudy sky with moderate rainfall and scattered thundershowers throughout the day.</p>


Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi and NCR on Tuesday morning causing inconvenience to commuters. According to Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi received 12.

Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi and NCR on Tuesday morning causing inconvenience to commuters. According to Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi received 12.6 mm rainfall till 8.30 am. The Palam Observatory received 38.5 mm rainfall. Humidity was recorded at 97 per cent. Delhi: Rain lashes the national capital; visuals from Baba Kharak Singh Marg area. pic.twitter.com/QywSPhRdXL — ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2019 × Roads such as Fatehpuri T-point on S P Mukherjee Marg, Rajdhani Park, Kashmiri Gate, Mehrauli-Badarpur T-point and Pramod Mahajan Marg were waterlogged. The Delhi traffic police also tweeted out some information for the commuters. ''I/P flyover has been temporarily closed for commuters due to overflow of sewer water in the area,'' Delhi traffic police tweeted. Traffic Alert Traffic is affected from Khyber Pass towards Model Town due to water logging near Mall Road. — Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 6, 2019 × ''Traffic is affected from Khyber Pass towards Model Town due to waterlogging near Mall Road. Traffic is affected from GPO to Nigam Bodh Ghat due to waterlogging near Kela Ghat,'' Traffic police further tweeted. The India Meteorological Department has predicted cloudy sky with moderate rainfall and scattered thundershowers throughout the day.

Heavy rain lashes several parts of Delhi and NCR, traffic severely affected

Roads such as Fatehpuri T-point on S P Mukherjee Marg, Rajdhani Park, Kashmiri Gate, Mehrauli-Badarpur T-point and Pramod Mahajan Marg were waterlogged.

Heavy rains lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR region on Tuesday morning

Indians welcome govt's historical decision, hails J&K reorganisation bill. Watch video to know more.

Indians welcome govt's historical decision, hails J&K reorganisation bill

Rahul Gandhi finally breaks his silence and reacts over J&k reorganistaion bill that yesterday passed in Rajya Sabha and same introduced in the Lok Sabha today. He says that 'Nation made by people, not plots of land'

Rahul Gandhi finally reacts to J&k bill; says 'Nation made by people, not plots of land'

<p>Days after losing trust vote in Assembly, former Karnataka chief minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-dont-need-any-coalition-now-hd-kumaraswamy-240612">HD Kumaraswamy said</a> that he is the happiest person now after vacating the office.</p>

<p>''I am&nbsp;the happiest person now after vacating the office as a Chief Minister. For 14 months, I worked for the development of the state, there is a little pain in my heart because nobody appreciated my work,'' Kumaraswamy said.</p>

<p>Kumaraswamy led the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka collapsed after 14 months after it lost the trust vote in the assembly recently.</p>

<p>''I had given full freedom to all the MLAs, and even Corporation Chairmen, why they are blaming me I don't know. For the last 14 months, I worked like a slave for these MLAs and our coalition partners,'' Kumaraswamy further added.</p>

<p>''Even when MLAs used to come without taking an appointment, I met them. Whatever requests they had for the development of their constituencies, I took decisions on them immediately. What previous Congress govt couldn't achieve, I did in 14 months,'' Kumaraswamy added.</p>

<p>The former minister also said that he has no interest to continue in politics but because of party workers, he is continuing.</p>

<p><strong>Congress-JDS govt falls as Kumaraswamy loses trust vote</strong></p>

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<p>''I am disgusted, personally I've no interest to continue in politics but because of my party workers, I am continuing. Caste politics, muscle power, &amp; money power is going on, there is no fairness in political activity nowadays. For good people, it is very difficult,'' Kumaraswamy said.</p>

<p>Earlier Kumaraswamy said that JD(S) will <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/be-prepared-for-elections-very-soon-kumaraswamy-to-party-workers-240560">fight the upcoming elections in the state on its own</a> and that there will be no coalition with any other party.</p>


Days after losing trust vote in Assembly, former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy said that he is the happiest person now after vacating the office. ''I am the happiest person now after vacating the office as a Chief Minister.

Days after losing trust vote in Assembly, former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy said that he is the happiest person now after vacating the office. ''I am the happiest person now after vacating the office as a Chief Minister. For 14 months, I worked for the development of the state, there is a little pain in my heart because nobody appreciated my work,'' Kumaraswamy said. Kumaraswamy led the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka collapsed after 14 months after it lost the trust vote in the assembly recently. ''I had given full freedom to all the MLAs, and even Corporation Chairmen, why they are blaming me I don't know. For the last 14 months, I worked like a slave for these MLAs and our coalition partners,'' Kumaraswamy further added. ''Even when MLAs used to come without taking an appointment, I met them. Whatever requests they had for the development of their constituencies, I took decisions on them immediately. What previous Congress govt couldn't achieve, I did in 14 months,'' Kumaraswamy added. The former minister also said that he has no interest to continue in politics but because of party workers, he is continuing. Congress-JDS govt falls as Kumaraswamy loses trust vote ''I am disgusted, personally I've no interest to continue in politics but because of my party workers, I am continuing. Caste politics, muscle power, & money power is going on, there is no fairness in political activity nowadays. For good people, it is very difficult,'' Kumaraswamy said. Earlier Kumaraswamy said that JD(S) will fight the upcoming elections in the state on its own and that there will be no coalition with any other party.

Worked like a slave for 14 months for MLAs, coalition partners: HD Kumaraswamy

<p>A day after India's upper house of Parliament passed the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-jammu-kashmir-situation-section-144-imposed-security-tightened-in-state-240732">Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill</a>, 2019 which led to the scrapping of Article 370, home minister Amit Shah presented a resolution in the lower house of Parliament.</p>

<p>On Monday, the Rajya Sabha had passed the bill on J&amp;K with a total of 125 votes in favour with 61 members voting against it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government on Monday had announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and revoked Article 370 which gave special status to J&amp;K. According to the new bill, while Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi.</p>

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<p>During another heated debate in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India&nbsp;while adding that Parliament has the right to make laws on Jammu &amp; Kashmir.</p>

<p>"Jammu &amp; Kashmir is an integral part of Union of India. Kashmir<em> ki seema mein</em> PoK <em>bhi aata hai</em>(PoK also comes under Kashmir border...<em>Jaan de denge iske liye</em>! (We will give our lives for it)," Amit Shah said in Lok Sabha.</p>

<p>"<em>Main sadan mein jab jab</em> Jammu and Kashmir <em>rajya bola hoon tab tab</em> Pakistan occupied Kashmir<em> aur</em> Aksai Chin <em>dono iska hissa hain, ye baat hai</em>.(Whenever I have spoken about Jammu and Kashmir, PoK and Aksai Chin both have been a part of it, that is what!," he added.</p>

<p>The revoking of Article 370 was supported by several parties in the Rajya Sabha on Monday including Chandrababu Naidu-Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Mayawati's BSP, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's AAP, AIADMK, AGP, Akali Dal and RPI.</p>

<p>However, the Congress, CPM, CPI, DMK, SP, IUML and KC(M) voted against the resolution as the JD(U), TMC and NCP walked out the Rajya Sabha.</p>


A day after India's upper house of Parliament passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 which led to the scrapping of Article 370, home minister Amit Shah presented a resolution in the lower house of Parliament.

A day after India's upper house of Parliament passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 which led to the scrapping of Article 370, home minister Amit Shah presented a resolution in the lower house of Parliament. On Monday, the Rajya Sabha had passed the bill on J&K with a total of 125 votes in favour with 61 members voting against it. The government on Monday had announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and revoked Article 370 which gave special status to J&K. According to the new bill, while Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi. Watch Video: During another heated debate in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India while adding that Parliament has the right to make laws on Jammu & Kashmir. "Jammu & Kashmir is an integral part of Union of India. Kashmir ki seema mein PoK bhi aata hai(PoK also comes under Kashmir border...Jaan de denge iske liye! (We will give our lives for it)," Amit Shah said in Lok Sabha. "Main sadan mein jab jab Jammu and Kashmir rajya bola hoon tab tab Pakistan occupied Kashmir aur Aksai Chin dono iska hissa hain, ye baat hai.(Whenever I have spoken about Jammu and Kashmir, PoK and Aksai Chin both have been a part of it, that is what!," he added. The revoking of Article 370 was supported by several parties in the Rajya Sabha on Monday including Chandrababu Naidu-Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Mayawati's BSP, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's AAP, AIADMK, AGP, Akali Dal and RPI. However, the Congress, CPM, CPI, DMK, SP, IUML and KC(M) voted against the resolution as the JD(U), TMC and NCP walked out the Rajya Sabha.

PoK and Aksai Chin also part of Jammu and Kashmir: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

<p>General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Core Group of Intelligence and Security agencies to review the "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pok-and-aksai-chin-also-part-of-jammu-and-kashmir-amit-shah-in-lok-sabha-241012">operational readiness in Jammu and Kashmir</a>".</p>

<p>"Necessary security arrangements have been put in place for ensuring peace and security,"&nbsp;Ranbir Singh said.</p>

<p>Earlier, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik had held a meeting in Raj Bhavan and reviewed the prevailing security and law and order situation in the state, in the aftermath of developments in the Parliament relating to Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The governor's meeting took place as former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, who were put under house arrest on Sunday night, were detained hours after resolution on scrapping of Article 370 was passed in the Rajya Sabha.</p>

<p>The Chief Secretary informed the Governor that there is no dearth of essential commodities in the Valley and there is sufficient stocking of the same for over three months.</p>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">The development comes as Union home minister Amit Shah presented the J&amp;K bill in Lok Sabha today after the Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill stated the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and revoking Article 370 and Article 35A.</div>

<p>''PoK is part of Jammu and Kashmir,'' Amit Shah said while moving the resolution in Lok Sabha.</p>


General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Core Group of Intelligence and Security agencies to review the "operational readiness in Jammu and Kashmir".

General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Core Group of Intelligence and Security agencies to review the "operational readiness in Jammu and Kashmir". "Necessary security arrangements have been put in place for ensuring peace and security," Ranbir Singh said. Earlier, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik had held a meeting in Raj Bhavan and reviewed the prevailing security and law and order situation in the state, in the aftermath of developments in the Parliament relating to Jammu and Kashmir. The governor's meeting took place as former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, who were put under house arrest on Sunday night, were detained hours after resolution on scrapping of Article 370 was passed in the Rajya Sabha. The Chief Secretary informed the Governor that there is no dearth of essential commodities in the Valley and there is sufficient stocking of the same for over three months. The development comes as Union home minister Amit Shah presented the J&K bill in Lok Sabha today after the Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill stated the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and revoking Article 370 and Article 35A. ''PoK is part of Jammu and Kashmir,'' Amit Shah said while moving the resolution in Lok Sabha.

Army commander Ranbir Singh reviews operational readiness in Jammu and Kashmir

<p>One soldier was injured in an exchange of fire along the Line of Control(LoC) on Tuesday after a major infiltration bid was foiled in the Macchal sector of Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>According to reports, five to six terrorists infiltrated 500 metres into Indian territory.</p>

<p>The development occurred even as General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Ranbir Singh <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/army-commander-ranbir-singh-reviews-operational-readiness-in-jammu-and-kashmir-241021">chaired a meeting</a> of the Core Group of Intelligence and Security agencies to review the "operational readiness in Jammu and Kashmir".</p>

<p>"Necessary security arrangements have been put in place for ensuring peace and security," Ranbir Singh said.</p>


One soldier was injured in an exchange of fire along the Line of Control(LoC) on Tuesday after a major infiltration bid was foiled in the Macchal sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

One soldier was injured in an exchange of fire along the Line of Control(LoC) on Tuesday after a major infiltration bid was foiled in the Macchal sector of Jammu and Kashmir. According to reports, five to six terrorists infiltrated 500 metres into Indian territory. The development occurred even as General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Ranbir Singh chaired a meeting of the Core Group of Intelligence and Security agencies to review the "operational readiness in Jammu and Kashmir". "Necessary security arrangements have been put in place for ensuring peace and security," Ranbir Singh said.

Army foils major infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir; one soldier injured

A day after the Rajya Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, the same was tabled by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Govt, Oppositon spar over J&K reorganisation bill; LS to shorty vote on Article 370

<p>After India's&nbsp;home minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-jammu-kashmir-situation-section-144-imposed-security-tightened-in-state-240732">Amit Shah announced the revoking of Article 370</a> and repealing of&nbsp;Article 35A of the Constitution of India which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and its residents,&nbsp;former finance minister Arun Jaitley congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah for "correcting a historic blunder".</p>

<p>''A historical wrong has been undone today. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-article-35a-heres-all-you-need-to-know-240752">Article 35A</a> came through the back door without following the procedure under Article 368 of the Constitution of India. It had to go. My compliments to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and the Home Minister Shri Amit Shah for correcting a historical blunder,'' Arun Jaitley tweeted.</p>

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<p>''The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-now-a-union-territory-ladakh-to-be-administered-from-delhi-as-ut-240769">decision of the government</a> will help the people of J&amp;K the most," he added.</p>

<p>"More investment, more industry, more private educational institutions, more jobs and more revenue. While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-revoked-from-jammu-and-kashmir-all-you-need-to-know-240772">Article 370</a> and Article 35A decision benefits the residents of J&amp;K the most, the Kashmir regional leaders feel that they will not be able to whip up the fake issue of ‘sentiment vs. benefit’ to the people,'' Jaitley said in a series of tweets.</p>

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<p>Former Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj also hailed the decision.</p>

<p>''A bold and historic decision. We salute our Great India - one India,'' Swaraj tweeted.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, reports said PM Modi is likey to speak to the nation on the Jammu and Kashmir situation on August 7.</p>


After India's home minister Amit Shah announced the revoking of Article 370 and repealing of Article 35A of the Constitution of India which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and its residents, former finance minister Arun Jaitley congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah for "correcting a historic blunder".

After India's home minister Amit Shah announced the revoking of Article 370 and repealing of Article 35A of the Constitution of India which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and its residents, former finance minister Arun Jaitley congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah for "correcting a historic blunder". ''A historical wrong has been undone today. Article 35A came through the back door without following the procedure under Article 368 of the Constitution of India. It had to go. My compliments to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and the Home Minister Shri Amit Shah for correcting a historical blunder,'' Arun Jaitley tweeted. My complements to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and the Home Minister Shri Amit Shah for correcting a historical blunder. — Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) August 5, 2019 × ''The decision of the government will help the people of J&K the most," he added. "More investment, more industry, more private educational institutions, more jobs and more revenue. While Article 370 and Article 35A decision benefits the residents of J&K the most, the Kashmir regional leaders feel that they will not be able to whip up the fake issue of ‘sentiment vs. benefit’ to the people,'' Jaitley said in a series of tweets. While the Article 370 and Article 35A decision benefits the residents of J&K the most, the Kashmir regional leaders feel that they will not be able to whip up the fake issue of ‘sentiment vs. benefit’ to the people. — Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) August 5, 2019 × Former Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj also hailed the decision. ''A bold and historic decision. We salute our Great India - one India,'' Swaraj tweeted. बहुत साहसिक और ऐतिहासिक निर्णय. श्रेष्ठ भारत - एक भारत का अभिनन्दन. A bold and historic decision. We salute our Great India - one India. — Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 5, 2019 × Meanwhile, reports said PM Modi is likey to speak to the nation on the Jammu and Kashmir situation on August 7.

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