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<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's tweet acknowledging the coverage of Israeli election by WION has been appreciated by Twitter users.</p>

<p>Many users congratulated WION for its coverage and others appreciated the fact the the hard work is "finally being recognised".</p>

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<p>Netanyahu on Tuesday <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-in-israel-election-campaign-benjamin-netanyahu-tweets-wion-video-239468">tweeted WION's video</a> on the election campaign in Israel. The story which aired on WION's prime time show Gravitas, talked about how Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is integral to the Israeli Prime Minister's election campaign.</p>

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<p>Israel will be holding elections on September 17 after no party was able to get majority or cobble up a coalition in April elections.</p>

<p>With its focus on global news, WION has presented unbiased coverage of the biggest news stories world over. the channel has been instrumental in giving its users the coverage on Israeli elections. The viewers have appreciated WION's focus and the way it presents news.</p>

<p>WION is available in nearly 30 countries.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first leaders to congratulate Modi after his election victory in the Lok Sabha elections in May this year. Lauding PM Modi's mandate he said, "the election results further reaffirm your leadership of the world's largest democracy."</p>

<p>Netanyahu is expected to visit India on September 9. He had visited India in January 2018 to commemorate 25 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties with India.</p>


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's tweet acknowledging the coverage of Israeli election by WION has been appreciated by Twitter users. Many users congratulated WION for its coverage and others appreciated the fact the the hard work is "finally being recognised".

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's tweet acknowledging the coverage of Israeli election by WION has been appreciated by Twitter users. Many users congratulated WION for its coverage and others appreciated the fact the the hard work is "finally being recognised". Way to go @WIONews @palkisu! Making an impact with news from India's perspective! Just what one would hope for watching the western propaganda machinery in the 90s! — DeeBee (@tweetofdb) July 30, 2019 × Wow. What a moment for @WIONews Congratulations 😊 — Kedar Kulkarni (@kedardk) July 30, 2019 × Omg! What a big moment for wion! Finally the hardwork, is being recognised by world leaders! Kudos. 😊 — अभियंता आरूँध चौहान (@AarundhChauhan) July 30, 2019 × Always a pleasure to watch you 🙏 — Rajkishore Dutta (@RajkishoreDutt1) July 30, 2019 × Netanyahu on Tuesday tweeted WION's video on the election campaign in Israel. The story which aired on WION's prime time show Gravitas, talked about how Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is integral to the Israeli Prime Minister's election campaign. "The media in India reports about the personal friendship and tremendous relationship between me and Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Netanyahu said in his tweet written originally in Hebrew. התקשורת בהודו מדווחת במהדורות החדשות על החברות האישית והיחסים האדירים ביני לבין ראש ממשלת הודו נרנדרה מודי 🇮🇱🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/sNQCGUIni2 — Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) July 30, 2019 × Israel will be holding elections on September 17 after no party was able to get majority or cobble up a coalition in April elections. With its focus on global news, WION has presented unbiased coverage of the biggest news stories world over. the channel has been instrumental in giving its users the coverage on Israeli elections. The viewers have appreciated WION's focus and the way it presents news. WION is available in nearly 30 countries. Watch the full video Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first leaders to congratulate Modi after his election victory in the Lok Sabha elections in May this year. Lauding PM Modi's mandate he said, "the election results further reaffirm your leadership of the world's largest democracy." Netanyahu is expected to visit India on September 9. He had visited India in January 2018 to commemorate 25 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties with India.

Benjamin Netanyahu tweets a WION story, twitterati cheers

<p>Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The Indian Army is responding strongly and effectively, said officials.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a woman, who was injured in shelling by Pakistan on Tuesday along Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector, succumbed to her injuries today.<br />
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"All are afraid including children and elders. The relatives who have come are also afraid of our lives. The government must do something to ensure our safety and security," said a local.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/army-jawan-killed-as-pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-sunderbani-sector-239480">one Army Jawan was killed</a> after Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The deceased jawan was identified as 34-year-old Naik Krishan Lal, a resident of Ghagriya village in Akhnoor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two Pakistani soldiers were also killed in retaliatory action by the Indian Army.</p>

<p>On Sunday, three civilians including a 10-day-old baby sustained injuries in the ceasefire violation by Pakistan. The baby later succumbed to the injuries.</p>

<p>This is the fourth consecutive day of firing and shelling by the Pakistan Army targeting civilian areas along the LoC.</p>

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Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Wednesday. The Indian Army is responding strongly and effectively, said officials.

Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Wednesday. The Indian Army is responding strongly and effectively, said officials. Meanwhile, a woman, who was injured in shelling by Pakistan on Tuesday along Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector, succumbed to her injuries today. "All are afraid including children and elders. The relatives who have come are also afraid of our lives. The government must do something to ensure our safety and security," said a local. On Tuesday, one Army Jawan was killed after Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector. The deceased jawan was identified as 34-year-old Naik Krishan Lal, a resident of Ghagriya village in Akhnoor. Two Pakistani soldiers were also killed in retaliatory action by the Indian Army. On Sunday, three civilians including a 10-day-old baby sustained injuries in the ceasefire violation by Pakistan. The baby later succumbed to the injuries. This is the fourth consecutive day of firing and shelling by the Pakistan Army targeting civilian areas along the LoC. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district; one woman succumbs to injuries

Body of Café Coffee Day founder VG Siddhartha was found on the banks of Netravati River near Hoige Bazaar in Mangaluru, Karnataka on Wednesday. The Karnataka-based businessman had gone missing on Monday night and was suspected to have jumped off the Ullal Bridge. The last rites will take place at Siddhartha's native place Chikmangaluru. Watch this video to know more.

CCD founder VG Siddhartha's last rites to take place in Chikmagalur

<p>Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday tabled Triple Talaq Bill in the Rajya Sabha.</p>

<p>''This is a matter of gender justice, dignity and equality,'' Prasad said on Triple Talaq Bill.</p>

<p>The<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-passes-triple-talaq-bill-congress-stages-walkout-238448"> Lok Sabha&nbsp;on July 25 had&nbsp;passed</a> the contentious bill to criminalise triple talaq, amidst a walkout by Opposition members accusing the government of "singling out" a community.</p>

<p>The bill was passed with 302 votes in favour and 82 against it.</p>

<p>Yesterday, the BJP had issued a three-line whip to its Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha lawmakers to be present in both the Houses today to support the bills introduced by the government.</p>

<p>The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, seeks to criminalise the act of instant divorce among Muslims with a three-year jail sentence for men who practice triple talaq, which has been made illegal by the Supreme Court.</p>


Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday tabled Triple Talaq Bill in the Rajya Sabha. ''This is a matter of gender justice, dignity and equality,'' Prasad said on Triple Talaq Bill.

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday tabled Triple Talaq Bill in the Rajya Sabha. ''This is a matter of gender justice, dignity and equality,'' Prasad said on Triple Talaq Bill. The Lok Sabha on July 25 had passed the contentious bill to criminalise triple talaq, amidst a walkout by Opposition members accusing the government of "singling out" a community. The bill was passed with 302 votes in favour and 82 against it. Yesterday, the BJP had issued a three-line whip to its Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha lawmakers to be present in both the Houses today to support the bills introduced by the government. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, seeks to criminalise the act of instant divorce among Muslims with a three-year jail sentence for men who practice triple talaq, which has been made illegal by the Supreme Court.

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad tables Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha

<p>A two-day orientation programme for the 303 newly elected BJP MPs and the 78 Rajya Sabha MPs will be organised on August 3-4 in the Parliament library building with an aim to impart training and enhancing Parliamentary and public conduct to the MPs.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-reviews-bihar-flood-situation-death-toll-rises-to-134-239330">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> will inaugurate the two-day event which is likely to be addressed by several other senior party leaders including BJP chief and Home Minister Amit Shah. The senior leaders will also try and inspire the new legislators to emulate best practices.</p>

<p>"Every year the party organises training programmes for its workers from the booth to top-level but due to elections, it could not be taken up this year. A training program for MPs of both the houses will be held on August 3-4 at Parliament," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters after a meeting of the BJP parliamentary party.</p>

<p>In 2014, when the BJP came to power, such a training programme was organised for the newly-elected MPs in Haryana's Surajkund.</p>

<p>Joshi said in the current session of the Parliament both the houses have passed 15 Bills with the government intending to pass 11 more Bills in the rest seven sittings. The session will conclude on August 7.</p>

<p>He said the Lok Sabha has passed six Bills in the session which are yet to get the approval of the Rajya Sabha. The Upper House has passed four Bills in the session.</p>

<p>"11 Bills are pending. We are requesting the opposition parties to sit till long to pass these Bills," he said.</p>

<p>Joshi said the session has so far been very productive and thanked the opposition parties for their cooperation.</p>

<p>"In recent history, it has been a big productive session and I thank all the opposition parties for their cooperation," he said.</p>


A two-day orientation programme for the 303 newly elected BJP MPs and the 78 Rajya Sabha MPs will be organised on August 3-4 in the Parliament library building with an aim to impart training and enhancing Parliamentary and public conduct to the MPs.

A two-day orientation programme for the 303 newly elected BJP MPs and the 78 Rajya Sabha MPs will be organised on August 3-4 in the Parliament library building with an aim to impart training and enhancing Parliamentary and public conduct to the MPs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day event which is likely to be addressed by several other senior party leaders including BJP chief and Home Minister Amit Shah. The senior leaders will also try and inspire the new legislators to emulate best practices. "Every year the party organises training programmes for its workers from the booth to top-level but due to elections, it could not be taken up this year. A training program for MPs of both the houses will be held on August 3-4 at Parliament," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters after a meeting of the BJP parliamentary party. In 2014, when the BJP came to power, such a training programme was organised for the newly-elected MPs in Haryana's Surajkund. Joshi said in the current session of the Parliament both the houses have passed 15 Bills with the government intending to pass 11 more Bills in the rest seven sittings. The session will conclude on August 7. He said the Lok Sabha has passed six Bills in the session which are yet to get the approval of the Rajya Sabha. The Upper House has passed four Bills in the session. "11 Bills are pending. We are requesting the opposition parties to sit till long to pass these Bills," he said. Joshi said the session has so far been very productive and thanked the opposition parties for their cooperation. "In recent history, it has been a big productive session and I thank all the opposition parties for their cooperation," he said.

PM Modi to address two-day orientation programme for BJP MPs

<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will embark on a two-day visit to Russia in the third week of August.</p>

<p>Adityanth's two-day trip is scheduled for August 12-13 during which he will visit Vladivostok city in Russia.</p>

<p>Along with chief minister, delegations from Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Assam are also set to visit Russia.</p>

<p>From the Centre, a high-level delegation led by the Union Commerce and Industry Ministry is also scheduled to visit Vladivostok.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the visit, India-Russia cooperation in various sectors will be on the agenda for discussions.</p>

<p>The Russia visit of Adityanath comes days after the recently concluded second edition of the UP investor's summit. The state also plans to host a global investors summit next year.</p>


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will embark on a two-day visit to Russia in the third week of August. Adityanth's two-day trip is scheduled for August 12-13 during which he will visit Vladivostok city in Russia.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will embark on a two-day visit to Russia in the third week of August. Adityanth's two-day trip is scheduled for August 12-13 during which he will visit Vladivostok city in Russia. Along with chief minister, delegations from Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Assam are also set to visit Russia. From the Centre, a high-level delegation led by the Union Commerce and Industry Ministry is also scheduled to visit Vladivostok. During the visit, India-Russia cooperation in various sectors will be on the agenda for discussions. The Russia visit of Adityanath comes days after the recently concluded second edition of the UP investor's summit. The state also plans to host a global investors summit next year.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath to visit Russia in August

The founder of a well-known food chain 'Cafe Coffee Day' Mr. V.G. Siddhartha goes missing. He is missing since Monday. Siddhartha is the son-in-law of Ex-CM S.M. Krishna.

Cafe Coffee Day founder V.G. Siddhartha missing since Monday

PM Modi To Feature In Discovery Channel's Popular Show 'Man Vs Wild' PM Modi may have stolen the march on his peers. He will be featuring in Discovery Channel's popular show 'Man Vs Wild'. The trailer itself has triggered a debate on social media with several of his supporters insisting that the Indian Prime Minister has formally entered the cool leaders club! Here's a report

Gravitas: PM Modi in Man vs Wild - Has Modi joined the cool club?

India As A Defence Power: Then & Now On #WionEdit, Palki charts India's rise as a defence exporter. 20 years ago, several countries gave India a diplomatic cold shoulder after the Pokhran-II nuclear test. Now, India's stock has risen by leaps and bounds both as buyer and seller.

WION Edit: Charting India's rise as a Defence exporter

<p>Thane (Maharashtra) [India], July 30 (ANI): Two persons were killed while another sustained injuries when a wall of a house collapsed due to a landslide following incessant rains in Kalwa area of Thane district in the wee hours of Tuesday.</p>

<p>The house owner and his son, identified as Birendra Gautam and Sunny Gautam, were rushed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital but were declared dead by the doctors.</p>

<p>A 35-year-old woman of the same family, who was also injured, is undergoing treatment at the same hospital, an official of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said.</p>

<p>Nineteen people were rescued by personnel of the Regional Disaster Management Committee of the TMC and the fire brigade from the Adarsh Mitra Mandal Chawl, where the landslide occurred.</p>

<p>Mumbai and its adjoining areas are likely to receive heavy rains in the next two days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast said on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>


Thane (Maharashtra) [India], July 30 (ANI): Two persons were killed while another sustained injuries when a wall of a house collapsed due to a landslide following incessant rains in Kalwa area of Thane district in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Thane (Maharashtra) [India], July 30 (ANI): Two persons were killed while another sustained injuries when a wall of a house collapsed due to a landslide following incessant rains in Kalwa area of Thane district in the wee hours of Tuesday. The house owner and his son, identified as Birendra Gautam and Sunny Gautam, were rushed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital but were declared dead by the doctors. A 35-year-old woman of the same family, who was also injured, is undergoing treatment at the same hospital, an official of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said. Nineteen people were rescued by personnel of the Regional Disaster Management Committee of the TMC and the fire brigade from the Adarsh Mitra Mandal Chawl, where the landslide occurred. Mumbai and its adjoining areas are likely to receive heavy rains in the next two days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast said on Tuesday.

Maharashtra: Two killed, one injured after wall collapses in Thane

<p>Union Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting on Jammu and Kashmir with other senior BJP leaders on Tuesday.</p>

<p>BJP Working President JP Nadda, General Secretary BL Santosh, Jammu and Kashmir party President and Deputy Chief Minister Ravinder Rana and Kavinder Gupta will attend the meeting.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to join the meeting.</p>

<p>Earlier today, PM Modi, Shah, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi and Minister of State (MoS) for Water Resources Arjun Ram Meghwal arrived at the Parliament for the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting.&nbsp;</p>


Union Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting on Jammu and Kashmir with other senior BJP leaders on Tuesday. BJP Working President JP Nadda, General Secretary BL Santosh, Jammu and Kashmir party President and Deputy Chief Minister Ravinder Rana and Kavinder Gupta will attend the meeting.

Union Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting on Jammu and Kashmir with other senior BJP leaders on Tuesday. BJP Working President JP Nadda, General Secretary BL Santosh, Jammu and Kashmir party President and Deputy Chief Minister Ravinder Rana and Kavinder Gupta will attend the meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to join the meeting. Earlier today, PM Modi, Shah, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi and Minister of State (MoS) for Water Resources Arjun Ram Meghwal arrived at the Parliament for the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting.

Home minister Amit Shah to hold meeting on Jammu and Kashmir today

<p>Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) founder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cafe-coffee-day-founder-vg-siddhartha-gone-missing-near-netravati-river-in-mangaluru-239351">VG Siddhartha has been missing</a> since Monday night, reports said. He went missing near Netravati river in Mangaluru, reports added.</p>

<p>A letter&nbsp;written by Siddhartha to board member and his employees&nbsp;surfaced on Tuesday saying, ''I have failed as an entrepreneur.''</p>

<p>''After 37 years, with strong commitment to hard work, having directly created 30,000 jobs in our companies and their subsidiaries. I have failed to create the right profitable business model despite my best efforts,'' Siddhartha wrote in the letter.</p>

<p>''My intention was never to cheat or mislead anybody, I have failed as an entrepreneur. This is my sincere submission, I hope someday you will understand, forgive and pardon me,'' Siddhartha further wrote.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Coffee Day Enterprises shares went down 20 per cent in the early trade on Monday morning after the news of Siddhartha going missing went viral.</p>

<p>Basavaraj who was driving Siddhartha in Innova car before he went missing said, "I have been working for him for the past three years. On Monday I reported for duty from his residence at 8 am and drove him to his Vittal Mallya office and returned home at 11 am. At 12:30 he asked me to drive towards Sakleshpur and then later he asked me to drive to towards Mangalore and just before we were about to enter the Mangalore circle, he asked me to take a left because he wanted to visit some site."</p>

<p>"When we reached the Kerala highway, he asked me to stop at the bridge and drop him there. I was told to wait on the other end. At 8 pm I called him but his phone was switched off. Then I called up his son, who also tried calling him. I later filed a complaint after we couldn't trace him", the driver added.</p>

<p>The search operation is underway near Netravati river with inflatable boats being used to search the river.</p>

<p>Mangaluru Police Commissioner, Sandeep Patil said: ''Boat service and help of local fishermen being taken to conduct search operation in the Indravati river. We are checking with whom all he spoke last.''</p>

<p>After the news went viral, many people gathered outside the former chief minister's house in Bengaluru.</p>

<p>Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa, Congress leader DK Shivakumar and BL Shankar visited SM Krishna at his residence early morning on Tuesday.</p>


Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) founder VG Siddhartha has been missing since Monday night, reports said. He went missing near Netravati river in Mangaluru, reports added. A letter written by Siddhartha to board member and his employees surfaced on Tuesday saying, ''I have failed as an entrepreneur.

Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) founder VG Siddhartha has been missing since Monday night, reports said. He went missing near Netravati river in Mangaluru, reports added. A letter written by Siddhartha to board member and his employees surfaced on Tuesday saying, ''I have failed as an entrepreneur.'' ''After 37 years, with strong commitment to hard work, having directly created 30,000 jobs in our companies and their subsidiaries. I have failed to create the right profitable business model despite my best efforts,'' Siddhartha wrote in the letter. ''My intention was never to cheat or mislead anybody, I have failed as an entrepreneur. This is my sincere submission, I hope someday you will understand, forgive and pardon me,'' Siddhartha further wrote. Founder & owner, Cafe Coffee Day (CCD), #VGSiddhartha's letter to employees and board of directors of CCD, states, "Every financial transaction is my responsibility...the law should hold me & only me accountable."; He has gone missing from Mangaluru, search operation underway. pic.twitter.com/0GJc5vmvYt — ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019 × Meanwhile, Coffee Day Enterprises shares went down 20 per cent in the early trade on Monday morning after the news of Siddhartha going missing went viral. Basavaraj who was driving Siddhartha in Innova car before he went missing said, "I have been working for him for the past three years. On Monday I reported for duty from his residence at 8 am and drove him to his Vittal Mallya office and returned home at 11 am. At 12:30 he asked me to drive towards Sakleshpur and then later he asked me to drive to towards Mangalore and just before we were about to enter the Mangalore circle, he asked me to take a left because he wanted to visit some site." "When we reached the Kerala highway, he asked me to stop at the bridge and drop him there. I was told to wait on the other end. At 8 pm I called him but his phone was switched off. Then I called up his son, who also tried calling him. I later filed a complaint after we couldn't trace him", the driver added. The search operation is underway near Netravati river with inflatable boats being used to search the river. Mangaluru Police Commissioner, Sandeep Patil said: ''Boat service and help of local fishermen being taken to conduct search operation in the Indravati river. We are checking with whom all he spoke last.'' After the news went viral, many people gathered outside the former chief minister's house in Bengaluru. Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa, Congress leader DK Shivakumar and BL Shankar visited SM Krishna at his residence early morning on Tuesday.

I have failed as an entrepreneur, said CCD founder Siddhartha in letter

<p>A top Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) commander Fayaz Panzoo, involved in the attack on June 12 attack that left 5 CRPF troopers dead, was killed on Tuesday in a gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, police said.</p>

<p>Station House Officer Arshad Khan was seriously injured in the attack and later succumbed to injuries.</p>

<p>"Another top Commander of Jaish Fayaz Panzoo killed along with his associate. He was involved in the attack on CRPF at Anantnag town on June 12, 2019, in which 5 CRPF Personnel were killed &amp; SHO Arshad Khan was seriously injured who later succumbed to injuries," the state police said on Twitter.</p>

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<p>This comes days after two JeM terrorists including one Pakistani were eliminated in a gunfight with security forces at the Bonbazar area of Shopian.</p>

<p>On Monday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a JeM terrorist in a case related to a conspiracy by the outfit`s leadership to strengthen its base to carry out terrorist acts in India.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>


A top Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) commander Fayaz Panzoo, involved in the attack on June 12 attack that left 5 CRPF troopers dead, was killed on Tuesday in a gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, police said.

A top Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) commander Fayaz Panzoo, involved in the attack on June 12 attack that left 5 CRPF troopers dead, was killed on Tuesday in a gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, police said. Station House Officer Arshad Khan was seriously injured in the attack and later succumbed to injuries. "Another top Commander of Jaish Fayaz Panzoo killed along with his associate. He was involved in the attack on CRPF at Anantnag town on June 12, 2019, in which 5 CRPF Personnel were killed & SHO Arshad Khan was seriously injured who later succumbed to injuries," the state police said on Twitter. Big achievement.Another top Commander of #Jaish Fayaz Panzoo killed along with his associate. He was involved in attack on CRPF at Anantnag town on June 12,2019 in which 5 CRPF Personnel were killed & SHO Arshad Khan was seriously injured who later succumbed to injuries. https://t.co/DCJLmJvyLS — J&K Police (@JmuKmrPolice) July 30, 2019 × This comes days after two JeM terrorists including one Pakistani were eliminated in a gunfight with security forces at the Bonbazar area of Shopian. On Monday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a JeM terrorist in a case related to a conspiracy by the outfit`s leadership to strengthen its base to carry out terrorist acts in India. (With inputs from ANI)

Jammu and Kashmir: Jaish-e-Mohammad's top commander Fayaz Panzoo, associate killed in Anantnag encounter 

<p>Mumbai and its adjoining areas are likely to receive <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heavy-rains-lash-mumbai-700-passengers-stranded-on-board-mahalaxmi-express-238791">heavy rainfall for the next two days</a>, predicted India Meteorological Department on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The weather forecasting agency also predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh and Nagaland.</p>

<p>In Himachal Pradesh, light to moderate rain and thundershowers very likely to occur in the districts of Kullu, Mandi, Kangra, Bilaspur, Sirmaur, Solan and Shimla during the next three hours, added IMD.</p>

<p>In the North-east, besides, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are also likely to receive heavy rain showers later in the day today.</p>

<p>Strong winds, speed reaching 40-50 kmph, are likely to prevail over the north Arabian Sea, central and southwest Arabian Sea.</p>

<p>Squally weather is likely to prevail over Gujarat coast.</p>

<p>The organisation has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea for the next few days.&nbsp;</p>


Mumbai and its adjoining areas are likely to receive heavy rainfall for the next two days, predicted India Meteorological Department on Tuesday. The weather forecasting agency also predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh and Nagaland.

Mumbai and its adjoining areas are likely to receive heavy rainfall for the next two days, predicted India Meteorological Department on Tuesday. The weather forecasting agency also predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh and Nagaland. In Himachal Pradesh, light to moderate rain and thundershowers very likely to occur in the districts of Kullu, Mandi, Kangra, Bilaspur, Sirmaur, Solan and Shimla during the next three hours, added IMD. In the North-east, besides, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are also likely to receive heavy rain showers later in the day today. Strong winds, speed reaching 40-50 kmph, are likely to prevail over the north Arabian Sea, central and southwest Arabian Sea. Squally weather is likely to prevail over Gujarat coast. The organisation has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea for the next few days.

Mumbai to receive heavy rainfall for next two days: India Meteorological Department

<p>A day after the grand launch of the ‘Didi Ke Bolo’ campaign on July 29 by Trinamool Congress supremo, Mamata Banerjee it faced initial glitches on the first day.</p>

<p>While the callers complained that their calls could not be completed, the managing team of ‘Didi Ke Bolo’ said that the pressure was huge because of the euphoria and were trying to reach out to everyone who called. Most callers claimed either their call was on ‘waiting’ or was ‘redirected’ to another line.</p>

<p>“In the last 24 hours, more than one lakh people have called on the phone line. Currently, more than 250 people are working round the clock on this. We are further ramping up our resources to handle the overwhelming response. We thank you for your patience,” said the spokesperson from the managing campaign team.</p>

<p>Sources reveal that more than 50,000 people from the state have shared their opinion and problems through the digital platform.</p>

<p>On Monday, Banerjee launched a phone line and a website so that people can share their complaints and opinions. “In a bid to interact more with the people of the state, and hear their concerns, I am announcing a dedicated phone number, 9137091370. Side by side, opinions can also be posted at this website, www.didikebolo.com,” she said ahead of her meeting with party MLAs, district and block presidents at the Nazrul Manch.</p>

<p>She also launched a massive outreach program for the Trinamool Congress party on Monday.</p>

<p>Under the outreach program, party leaders have been asked to reach out to the people on the grass-root level and connect with them. Sources in the party say that the results in the recently concluded elections have shown that a party has failed to connect with the people at the grass-root level.</p>

<p>“This reach out initiative will involve both traditional and modern methods of communication. We have created a digital platform whereby the public can contact us directly. It is not that it will be possible to solve all problems, but an effort will be made to tackle most of them. The party’s representatives and workers will simultaneously spread the ideas and ideals of the Trinamool Congress,” she added.</p>

<p>Banerjee highlighted that over the next 100 days, more than 1,000 elected representatives and post-holders of the party will have to visit as many as 10,000 villages and towns and interact with the local residents. If needed, they will stay overnight and also hear what the local party workers have to say.</p>


A day after the grand launch of the ‘Didi Ke Bolo’ campaign on July 29 by Trinamool Congress supremo, Mamata Banerjee it faced initial glitches on the first day.

A day after the grand launch of the ‘Didi Ke Bolo’ campaign on July 29 by Trinamool Congress supremo, Mamata Banerjee it faced initial glitches on the first day. While the callers complained that their calls could not be completed, the managing team of ‘Didi Ke Bolo’ said that the pressure was huge because of the euphoria and were trying to reach out to everyone who called. Most callers claimed either their call was on ‘waiting’ or was ‘redirected’ to another line. “In the last 24 hours, more than one lakh people have called on the phone line. Currently, more than 250 people are working round the clock on this. We are further ramping up our resources to handle the overwhelming response. We thank you for your patience,” said the spokesperson from the managing campaign team. Sources reveal that more than 50,000 people from the state have shared their opinion and problems through the digital platform. On Monday, Banerjee launched a phone line and a website so that people can share their complaints and opinions. “In a bid to interact more with the people of the state, and hear their concerns, I am announcing a dedicated phone number, 9137091370. Side by side, opinions can also be posted at this website, www.didikebolo.com,” she said ahead of her meeting with party MLAs, district and block presidents at the Nazrul Manch. She also launched a massive outreach program for the Trinamool Congress party on Monday. Under the outreach program, party leaders have been asked to reach out to the people on the grass-root level and connect with them. Sources in the party say that the results in the recently concluded elections have shown that a party has failed to connect with the people at the grass-root level. “This reach out initiative will involve both traditional and modern methods of communication. We have created a digital platform whereby the public can contact us directly. It is not that it will be possible to solve all problems, but an effort will be made to tackle most of them. The party’s representatives and workers will simultaneously spread the ideas and ideals of the Trinamool Congress,” she added. Banerjee highlighted that over the next 100 days, more than 1,000 elected representatives and post-holders of the party will have to visit as many as 10,000 villages and towns and interact with the local residents. If needed, they will stay overnight and also hear what the local party workers have to say.

Didi Ke Bolo: Mamata Banerjee’s outreach campaign faces glitches on first day

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-brazil-prison-massacre-rises-to-57-several-decapitated-239329">Death toll in Brazil prison massacre rises to 57; several decapitated</a></p>

<p>A bloody clash between two prison gangs on Monday left at least 57 inmates dead with 16 of them decapitated, authorities in the state of Para said, the latest deadly clash as Brazil's government struggles to control the country's overcrowded jails.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/17-killed-as-pakistani-army-plane-crashes-into-residential-area-239357">Death toll rises to 17 as Pakistani army plane crashes into residential area in Rawalpindi</a>o</p>

<p>Seventeen people were killed when a small military plane crashed into a residential area in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi early Tuesday, officials told AFP, in the latest disaster to hit the country’s troubled aviation sector.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senate-fails-to-override-trump-veto-of-bill-stopping-saudi-weapons-sales-239328">US Senate fails to override Trump veto of bill stopping Saudi weapons sales</a></p>

<p>The US Senate on Monday failed to override President Donald Trump`s veto of legislation passed by Congress that would have blocked the sale of certain weapons to Saudi Arabia.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cafe-coffee-day-founder-vg-siddhartha-gone-missing-near-netravati-river-in-mangaluru-239351">Cafe Coffee Day founder VG Siddhartha goes missing near river in Mangaluru</a></p>

<p>VG Siddhartha, the founder-owner of Cafe Coffee Day(CCD) chain and son-in-law of former Karnataka chief minister SM Krishna has been missing since Monday night, reports said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/will-be-happy-to-have-ravi-bhai-as-coach-will-tell-cac-virat-kohli-239346">Will be happy to have Ravi bhai as coach, will tell CAC: Virat Kohli</a></p>

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Monday said that will be very happy if Ravi Shastri continues to be team head coach.</p>

<p>"The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) hasn't contacted me yet. If they want my opinion, I'll go and speak to them. With Ravi Bhai, we share a great camaraderie, and will definitely be very happy if he continues. But I haven't been contacted so far," Kohli told reporters before leaving for West Indies.</p>


Death toll in Brazil prison massacre rises to 57; several decapitated A bloody clash between two prison gangs on Monday left at least 57 inmates dead with 16 of them decapitated, authorities in the state of Para said, the latest deadly clash as Brazil's government struggles to control the country's overcrowded jails.

Death toll in Brazil prison massacre rises to 57; several decapitated A bloody clash between two prison gangs on Monday left at least 57 inmates dead with 16 of them decapitated, authorities in the state of Para said, the latest deadly clash as Brazil's government struggles to control the country's overcrowded jails. Death toll rises to 17 as Pakistani army plane crashes into residential area in Rawalpindio Seventeen people were killed when a small military plane crashed into a residential area in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi early Tuesday, officials told AFP, in the latest disaster to hit the country’s troubled aviation sector. US Senate fails to override Trump veto of bill stopping Saudi weapons sales The US Senate on Monday failed to override President Donald Trump`s veto of legislation passed by Congress that would have blocked the sale of certain weapons to Saudi Arabia. Cafe Coffee Day founder VG Siddhartha goes missing near river in Mangaluru VG Siddhartha, the founder-owner of Cafe Coffee Day(CCD) chain and son-in-law of former Karnataka chief minister SM Krishna has been missing since Monday night, reports said. Will be happy to have Ravi bhai as coach, will tell CAC: Virat Kohli Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Monday said that will be very happy if Ravi Shastri continues to be team head coach. "The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) hasn't contacted me yet. If they want my opinion, I'll go and speak to them. With Ravi Bhai, we share a great camaraderie, and will definitely be very happy if he continues. But I haven't been contacted so far," Kohli told reporters before leaving for West Indies.

News brief: Big stories of the day

The controversial Triple Talaq bill has been finally passed in Rajya Sabha after 99 votes counted in favour and 84 against it. Watch video to know more.

Triple Talaq bill passes in Rajya Sabha; 99 votes in favour, 84 in against

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-floods-train-services-temporarily-suspended-between-samastipur-darbhanga-239028">flood situation in Bihar</a>&nbsp;as death toll passes 130 in the past few days.</p>

<p>''Spoke to Bihar CM @NitishKumar Ji and Deputy CM @SushilModi Ji and reviewed the situation arising due to floods in various parts of Bihar. The Centre has been working with the State Government to help those affected and we will continue providing all possible assistance needed,'' PM Modi tweeted.</p>

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<p>Around <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-floods-nitish-kumar-to-visit-sitamarhi-today-to-take-stock-of-rescue-relief-operations-237393">134 people have lost their lives</a> and over 1,243 villages have been affected due to the floods.</p>

<p>On July 19, the chief minister had kickstarted the process of sending cash relief of Rs 6,000 directly into the bank accounts of flood-affected families.</p>

<p>National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Army and Air Force are carrying out rescue operations and around 1.25 lakh people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas in the state so far.</p>

<p>The Chief Secretary of Bihar, Deepak Kumar said, "221 relief camps have been established and about 1 lakh people are taking shelter in these relief camps. More than 700 community kitchen are being run.''</p>

<p>Earlier,&nbsp;Nitish Kumar, along with chief secretary Deepak Kumar conducted an aerial survey of the flooded areas.</p>

<p>Around 12 districts including Sheohar, Dharbangha, Sitamarhi, North Champaran, Madhubani, Araria and Kishanganj have been severely affected due to rising water levels in rivers following torrential rains.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the flood situation in Bihar as death toll passes 130 in the past few days. ''Spoke to Bihar CM @NitishKumar Ji and Deputy CM @SushilModi Ji and reviewed the situation arising due to floods in various parts of Bihar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the flood situation in Bihar as death toll passes 130 in the past few days. ''Spoke to Bihar CM @NitishKumar Ji and Deputy CM @SushilModi Ji and reviewed the situation arising due to floods in various parts of Bihar. The Centre has been working with the State Government to help those affected and we will continue providing all possible assistance needed,'' PM Modi tweeted. Spoke to Bihar CM @NitishKumar Ji and Deputy CM @SushilModi Ji and reviewed the situation arising due to floods in various parts of Bihar. The Centre has been working with the State Government to help those affected and we will continue providing all possible assistance needed. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 29, 2019 × Around 134 people have lost their lives and over 1,243 villages have been affected due to the floods. On July 19, the chief minister had kickstarted the process of sending cash relief of Rs 6,000 directly into the bank accounts of flood-affected families. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Army and Air Force are carrying out rescue operations and around 1.25 lakh people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas in the state so far. The Chief Secretary of Bihar, Deepak Kumar said, "221 relief camps have been established and about 1 lakh people are taking shelter in these relief camps. More than 700 community kitchen are being run.'' Earlier, Nitish Kumar, along with chief secretary Deepak Kumar conducted an aerial survey of the flooded areas. Around 12 districts including Sheohar, Dharbangha, Sitamarhi, North Champaran, Madhubani, Araria and Kishanganj have been severely affected due to rising water levels in rivers following torrential rains.

PM Modi reviews Bihar flood situation, death toll rises to 134

<p>The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the contentious bill which criminalises the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/union-minister-ravi-shankar-prasad-tables-triple-talaq-bill-in-rajya-sabha-239408">practice of triple talaq</a>, amidst a walkout by Opposition members accusing the government of "singling out" a community.</p>

<p>In a big boost to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, introduced by Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, was passed with 99 members voting in favour whereas 84 voting against it.</p>

<p>Lok Sabha had on Thursday passed the landmark bill after a prolonged debate.</p>

<p>The BJP had issued a whip to its Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha lawmakers to be present in both the Houses today to support the bills introduced by the government.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: What is the triple talaq Bill?</strong></p>

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<p>The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, seeks to criminalise the act of instant divorce among Muslims with a three-year jail sentence for men who practice triple talaq, which has been made illegal by the Supreme Court.</p>

<p>The top court, in a landmark judgment in 2017, held the practice "void" and "unconstitutional".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the contentious bill which criminalises the practice of triple talaq, amidst a walkout by Opposition members accusing the government of "singling out" a community.

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the contentious bill which criminalises the practice of triple talaq, amidst a walkout by Opposition members accusing the government of "singling out" a community. In a big boost to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, introduced by Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, was passed with 99 members voting in favour whereas 84 voting against it. Lok Sabha had on Thursday passed the landmark bill after a prolonged debate. The BJP had issued a whip to its Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha lawmakers to be present in both the Houses today to support the bills introduced by the government. Watch: What is the triple talaq Bill? × The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, seeks to criminalise the act of instant divorce among Muslims with a three-year jail sentence for men who practice triple talaq, which has been made illegal by the Supreme Court. The top court, in a landmark judgment in 2017, held the practice "void" and "unconstitutional". (With inputs from agencies)

BJP passes big test in Parliament after Rajya Sabha clears Triple Talaq Bill

<p>Four MLAs from opposition <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ncp-mumbai-chief-ahir-joshi-cross-over-to-bjp-238357&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi-qpCS0NzjAhUGknAKHbvYCbsQFjACegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1GLkkWmVQ5mNE42m0ehnIP">Nationalist Congress Party</a> and Congress in Maharashtra on Tuesday resigned from the state Assembly and said they will be joining the ruling BJP.</p>

<p>NCP MLAs&nbsp;Vaibhav Pichad, Sandeep Naik and Shivendra Raje, and Congress legislator Kalidas Kolambkar handed over their resignation letters to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Haribhau Bagade.</p>

<p>They said they will be joining BJP tomorrow.</p>

<p>On Monday, Kolambkar had quit Congress and announced his decision to resign from the House.</p>

<p>Assembly elections in Maharashtra are due in October this year.</p>

<p>On Sunday, NCP chief Sharad Pawar had alleged that the central government is pressuring MLAs from opposition parties to join BJP.&nbsp;</p>


Four MLAs from opposition Nationalist Congress Party and Congress in Maharashtra on Tuesday resigned from the state Assembly and said they will be joining the ruling BJP.

Four MLAs from opposition Nationalist Congress Party and Congress in Maharashtra on Tuesday resigned from the state Assembly and said they will be joining the ruling BJP. NCP MLAs Vaibhav Pichad, Sandeep Naik and Shivendra Raje, and Congress legislator Kalidas Kolambkar handed over their resignation letters to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Haribhau Bagade. They said they will be joining BJP tomorrow. On Monday, Kolambkar had quit Congress and announced his decision to resign from the House. Assembly elections in Maharashtra are due in October this year. On Sunday, NCP chief Sharad Pawar had alleged that the central government is pressuring MLAs from opposition parties to join BJP.

Four opposition MLAs resign from Maharashtra Assembly

<p>One Army Jawan was killed on Tuesday after Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.<br />
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The deceased jawan was identified as 34-year-old Naik Krishan Lal, a resident of Ghagriya village in Akhnoor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan also violated ceasefire in Tangdhar and Keran sector. Two Pakistani soldiers were killed in retaliatory action by the Indian Army, said officials.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Sunday, three civilians including a 10-day-old baby sustained injuries in the ceasefire violation by Pakistan. The baby later succumbed to the injuries.<br />
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Meanwhile, two other civilians who were injured in the firing are now stable.<br />
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One Army Jawan was killed on Tuesday after Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

One Army Jawan was killed on Tuesday after Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The deceased jawan was identified as 34-year-old Naik Krishan Lal, a resident of Ghagriya village in Akhnoor. Pakistan also violated ceasefire in Tangdhar and Keran sector. Two Pakistani soldiers were killed in retaliatory action by the Indian Army, said officials. Army Sources: Two Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory action by Indian Army in Tangdhar-Keran sector. #JammuAndKashmir https://t.co/52bz89jMGW — ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2019 × On Sunday, three civilians including a 10-day-old baby sustained injuries in the ceasefire violation by Pakistan. The baby later succumbed to the injuries. Meanwhile, two other civilians who were injured in the firing are now stable. (With inputs from agencies)

Army jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Sunderbani sector

<p>Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday tweeted WION's video on the election campaign in Israel. The story which aired on WION's prime time show Gravitas, talked about how Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is integral to the Israeli Prime Minister's election campaign.<br />
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"The media in India reports about the personal friendship and tremendous relationship between me and Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Netanyahu said in his tweet written originally in Hebrew.</p>

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<p>Israel will be holding elections on September 17 after no party was able to get majority or cobble up a coalition in April elections.<br />
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PM Modi has been featured in Netanyahu's election campaign. Netanyahu's Likud party has in a campaign video shown clips of PM Modi along with Netanyahu. The clips are from PM Modi's visit to Isreal in 2017, the first standalone visit by any Indian Prime Minister to the West Asian country.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Star campaigner in Israel too - Modi in Netanyahu's campaign</strong></p>

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<p>The video shows PM Modi being welcomed at the airport in Israel as well as various moments of his trip to Israel. The beach stroll by both the leaders at Haifa's beach to see a demonstration of the mobile desalination unit became one of the highlights of Modi's visit.<br />
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first leaders to congratulate Modi after his election victory in the Lok Sabha elections in May this year. Lauding PM Modi's mandate he said, "the election results further reaffirm your leadership of the world's largest democracy."<br />
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Netanyahu is expected to visit India on September 9. He had visited India in January 2018 to commemorate 25 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties with India.</p>


Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday tweeted WION's video on the election campaign in Israel. The story which aired on WION's prime time show Gravitas, talked about how Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is integral to the Israeli Prime Minister's election campaign.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday tweeted WION's video on the election campaign in Israel. The story which aired on WION's prime time show Gravitas, talked about how Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is integral to the Israeli Prime Minister's election campaign. "The media in India reports about the personal friendship and tremendous relationship between me and Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Netanyahu said in his tweet written originally in Hebrew. התקשורת בהודו מדווחת במהדורות החדשות על החברות האישית והיחסים האדירים ביני לבין ראש ממשלת הודו נרנדרה מודי 🇮🇱🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/sNQCGUIni2 — Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) July 30, 2019 × Israel will be holding elections on September 17 after no party was able to get majority or cobble up a coalition in April elections. PM Modi has been featured in Netanyahu's election campaign. Netanyahu's Likud party has in a campaign video shown clips of PM Modi along with Netanyahu. The clips are from PM Modi's visit to Isreal in 2017, the first standalone visit by any Indian Prime Minister to the West Asian country. Watch: Star campaigner in Israel too - Modi in Netanyahu's campaign The video shows PM Modi being welcomed at the airport in Israel as well as various moments of his trip to Israel. The beach stroll by both the leaders at Haifa's beach to see a demonstration of the mobile desalination unit became one of the highlights of Modi's visit. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first leaders to congratulate Modi after his election victory in the Lok Sabha elections in May this year. Lauding PM Modi's mandate he said, "the election results further reaffirm your leadership of the world's largest democracy." Netanyahu is expected to visit India on September 9. He had visited India in January 2018 to commemorate 25 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties with India.

PM Modi in Israel election campaign: Benjamin Netanyahu tweets WION video

<p>Congress MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday resigned from the party and Rajya Sabha as well and said he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Addressing a press conference, he said that the Congress party is still living in its past and the leadership is completely missing.&nbsp;"There is a complete lack of communication in Congress party and the leadership is completely missing. Unfortunately, Congress is living in its past and is unaware of the future. Today, the country is with PM Modi &amp; if the country is with him, I'm with him. I will join BJP tomorrow. I have resigned from the party, as well as my membership of Rajya Sabha," he said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has accepted the resignation of Sanjay Singh as member of the upper house.&nbsp;<br />
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His wife Ameeta, who had represented Amethi constituency twice in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, also resigned from the party.<br />
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Sanjay Singh, who had earlier served in Janata Dal, was fielded by Congress against BJP heavyweight Maneka Gandhi in the recent Lok Sabha elections. He finished in the third position garnering only about 41,000 votes.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>


Congress MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday resigned from the party and Rajya Sabha as well and said he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference, he said that the Congress party is still living in its past and the leadership is completely missing.

Congress MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday resigned from the party and Rajya Sabha as well and said he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference, he said that the Congress party is still living in its past and the leadership is completely missing. "There is a complete lack of communication in Congress party and the leadership is completely missing. Unfortunately, Congress is living in its past and is unaware of the future. Today, the country is with PM Modi & if the country is with him, I'm with him. I will join BJP tomorrow. I have resigned from the party, as well as my membership of Rajya Sabha," he said. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has accepted the resignation of Sanjay Singh as member of the upper house. His wife Ameeta, who had represented Amethi constituency twice in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, also resigned from the party. Sanjay Singh, who had earlier served in Janata Dal, was fielded by Congress against BJP heavyweight Maneka Gandhi in the recent Lok Sabha elections. He finished in the third position garnering only about 41,000 votes. (With inputs from ANI)

Congress MP Sanjay Singh resigns from party, to join Bharatiya Janata Party

<p>Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that Imran Khan wants to meet <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-reject-direct-talks-with-afghan-government-238970">Taliban to hold direct peace talks</a> and Taliban leadership has responded positively.</p>

<p>"The prime minister wants to hold a meeting with the Taliban," he told journalists at a press meet in Islamabad on Monday.</p>

<p>When asked about a timeframe, Qureshi told WION’s Anas Mallick, “I don’t have a hotline with Taliban to tell when they would come, but I wish I did.”</p>

<p>Talking about Pakistan’s ongoing efforts for talks with the Taliban, Qureshi said that Pakistan is moving forward in good faith. But Pakistan is not a guarantor but only a facilitator in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-strongly-condemns-attack-on-afghanistan-vice-presidential-candidates-office-239100">Afghan peace process</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Pompeo, Ghani agree to 'accelerate efforts' to end war in Afghanistan</strong></p>

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<p>He also said that the Afghan peace process is a shared responsibility Pakistan cannot do it alone, we are moving ahead with sincerity.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in Afghanistan, the peace process is at a critical point and the United States wants Pakistan to pressure the Taliban into a permanent ceasefire and participation in inter-Afghan negotiations that would include the Afghan government.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/amid-rising-violence-and-taliban-peace-talks-afghan-campaign-begins-239275">In pics : Amid violence and Taliban peace talks, Afghan campaign begins</a></strong></p>

<p>Trump wants to end US military involvement in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s cooperation will be essential to any deal to end the war and ensure the country does not become a base for terrorist groups like Islamic State.</p>


Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that Imran Khan wants to meet Taliban to hold direct peace talks and Taliban leadership has responded positively.

Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that Imran Khan wants to meet Taliban to hold direct peace talks and Taliban leadership has responded positively. "The prime minister wants to hold a meeting with the Taliban," he told journalists at a press meet in Islamabad on Monday. When asked about a timeframe, Qureshi told WION’s Anas Mallick, “I don’t have a hotline with Taliban to tell when they would come, but I wish I did.” Talking about Pakistan’s ongoing efforts for talks with the Taliban, Qureshi said that Pakistan is moving forward in good faith. But Pakistan is not a guarantor but only a facilitator in the Afghan peace process. Watch: Pompeo, Ghani agree to 'accelerate efforts' to end war in Afghanistan × He also said that the Afghan peace process is a shared responsibility Pakistan cannot do it alone, we are moving ahead with sincerity. Meanwhile, in Afghanistan, the peace process is at a critical point and the United States wants Pakistan to pressure the Taliban into a permanent ceasefire and participation in inter-Afghan negotiations that would include the Afghan government. In pics : Amid violence and Taliban peace talks, Afghan campaign begins Trump wants to end US military involvement in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s cooperation will be essential to any deal to end the war and ensure the country does not become a base for terrorist groups like Islamic State.

Afghan peace process shared responsibility, Pakistan can't do it alone: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

<p>Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) supremo Raj Thackeray on Wednesday meet West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee in a bid to discuss electoral reforms and the current political situation in the country.</p>

<p>Thackeray arrived&nbsp;in Kolkata on Tuesday.</p>

<p>According to reports, Thackeray had called up Mamata Banerjee and expressed his desire to meet her and discuss the issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opposition parties had accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of winning the 2019 Lok Sabha elections by tampering EVM machines.<br />
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Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) had rejected opposition's accusation, saying that EVMs are tamper-proof and can't be hacked.<br />
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Mamata Banerjee was one of the earliest interlocutors of the united opposition, wherein all like-minded anti-BJP parties had come under one umbrella to take on the saffron party in the Lok Sabha polls.</p>

<p>In June, Mamata had asked all the Opposition parties to come together and demand the return of ballot papers. "I ask all the 23 political parties in the opposition to come together and demand the return of ballot papers. We must raise our voices. Even a country like the US has banned EVMs," Banerjee said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BJP returned to power with a thumping majority securing 303 seats in the Lok Sabha elections.<br />
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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) supremo Raj Thackeray on Wednesday meet West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee in a bid to discuss electoral reforms and the current political situation in the country.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) supremo Raj Thackeray on Wednesday meet West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee in a bid to discuss electoral reforms and the current political situation in the country. Thackeray arrived in Kolkata on Tuesday. According to reports, Thackeray had called up Mamata Banerjee and expressed his desire to meet her and discuss the issue. Opposition parties had accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of winning the 2019 Lok Sabha elections by tampering EVM machines. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) had rejected opposition's accusation, saying that EVMs are tamper-proof and can't be hacked. Mamata Banerjee was one of the earliest interlocutors of the united opposition, wherein all like-minded anti-BJP parties had come under one umbrella to take on the saffron party in the Lok Sabha polls. In June, Mamata had asked all the Opposition parties to come together and demand the return of ballot papers. "I ask all the 23 political parties in the opposition to come together and demand the return of ballot papers. We must raise our voices. Even a country like the US has banned EVMs," Banerjee said. BJP returned to power with a thumping majority securing 303 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. (With inputs from agencies)

Raj Thackeray to meet Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, discuss electoral reforms

<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri on Tuesday filed nomination for election to the post of Karnataka Assembly Speaker.</p>

<p>He was accompanied by Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa.</p>

<p>On Monday, KR Rakesh Kumar tendered his resignation from the post of Assembly Speaker after chief minister BS Yediyurappa won the trust vote in the assembly.</p>

<p>Yediyurappa took oath as the chief minister of Karnataka for the fourth time on Friday after Home Minister Amit Shah asked him to meet the Governor and take oath as the chief minister at the earliest.</p>

<p>The Congress-JD(S) coalition government fell last week after losing the trust vote in the Karnataka Assembly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the defeat, Kumaraswamy submitted his resignation to Governor Vajubhai Vala at Raj Bhavan, along with his cabinet ministers.</p>

<p>Currently, there are 105 BJP members supported by an Independent. Both Congress and JD(S) have 100 members in the 225-member House. The majority mark stands at 104, after 17 MLAs were disqualified by Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar under the anti-defection law.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri on Tuesday filed nomination for election to the post of Karnataka Assembly Speaker. He was accompanied by Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri on Tuesday filed nomination for election to the post of Karnataka Assembly Speaker. He was accompanied by Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa. On Monday, KR Rakesh Kumar tendered his resignation from the post of Assembly Speaker after chief minister BS Yediyurappa won the trust vote in the assembly. Yediyurappa took oath as the chief minister of Karnataka for the fourth time on Friday after Home Minister Amit Shah asked him to meet the Governor and take oath as the chief minister at the earliest. The Congress-JD(S) coalition government fell last week after losing the trust vote in the Karnataka Assembly. Following the defeat, Kumaraswamy submitted his resignation to Governor Vajubhai Vala at Raj Bhavan, along with his cabinet ministers. Currently, there are 105 BJP members supported by an Independent. Both Congress and JD(S) have 100 members in the 225-member House. The majority mark stands at 104, after 17 MLAs were disqualified by Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar under the anti-defection law. (With inputs from agencies)

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri files nomination for Karnataka Assembly Speaker

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