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<p>The ruling coalition and the opposition MLAs were on Tuesday locked in a heated debate in the Assembly over the trust vote.</p>

<p>Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah accused the BJP government of attempting to topple the ruling Congress-JD(S) coalition using bribery and "wholesale trade" of rebel MLAs. Speaking in the proceeding in the Karnataka Assembly over the motion of confidence moved by chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah said, "This wholesale trade is a problem. If there is retail trade of one or two members then it's not a problem. The MLAs (rebel) who have gone have indulged in wholesale trade." "Rs 25 crore, 30 crore, 50 crore were offered, where is this money coming from?," Siddaramaiah questioned.</p>

<p>On Monday, the Congress-JDS and the BJP leaders continued to trade charges forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House till Tuesday without trust vote taking place. Following which, the Speaker had directed the chief minister to ensure that the ruling JD(S)-Congress alliance members completed the debate on his motion by 4pm on Tuesday and his own reply by 5pm so that the floor test could be held by 6pm by division of votes.<br />
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Meanwhile, Bengaluru police imposed Section 144 across the city till Wednesday after Congress and BJP workers clashed outside an apartment on Race Course Road alleging that two Independent MLAs were lodged there.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court deferred the hearing till Wednesday on a plea filed by two Independent Karnataka MLAs seeking directions on the trust vote.</p>

<p>A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that it will hear the matter on Wednesday after Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu, representing Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar, appeared optimistic and assured the court that the floor test might take place by the end of the day.</p>

<p>On Friday, the Assembly failed to meet two deadlines set by Governor Vajubhai Vala to complete the trust vote. After which, chief minister Kumaraswamy moved the Supreme Court challenging the Governor's directive to the government saying it was in violation of well-settled law laid down by the court.</p>

<p>The Congress-JDS government slumped into a minority earlier this month following the resignation of several dissident MLAs. Sixteen MLAs from the ruling coalition including thirteen Congress and three JD(S) MLAs have resigned.</p>

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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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The ruling coalition and the opposition MLAs were on Tuesday locked in a heated debate in the Assembly over the trust vote. Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah accused the BJP government of attempting to topple the ruling Congress-JD(S) coalition using bribery and "wholesale trade" of rebel MLAs.

The ruling coalition and the opposition MLAs were on Tuesday locked in a heated debate in the Assembly over the trust vote. Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah accused the BJP government of attempting to topple the ruling Congress-JD(S) coalition using bribery and "wholesale trade" of rebel MLAs. Speaking in the proceeding in the Karnataka Assembly over the motion of confidence moved by chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah said, "This wholesale trade is a problem. If there is retail trade of one or two members then it's not a problem. The MLAs (rebel) who have gone have indulged in wholesale trade." "Rs 25 crore, 30 crore, 50 crore were offered, where is this money coming from?," Siddaramaiah questioned. On Monday, the Congress-JDS and the BJP leaders continued to trade charges forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House till Tuesday without trust vote taking place. Following which, the Speaker had directed the chief minister to ensure that the ruling JD(S)-Congress alliance members completed the debate on his motion by 4pm on Tuesday and his own reply by 5pm so that the floor test could be held by 6pm by division of votes. Meanwhile, Bengaluru police imposed Section 144 across the city till Wednesday after Congress and BJP workers clashed outside an apartment on Race Course Road alleging that two Independent MLAs were lodged there. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court deferred the hearing till Wednesday on a plea filed by two Independent Karnataka MLAs seeking directions on the trust vote. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that it will hear the matter on Wednesday after Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu, representing Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar, appeared optimistic and assured the court that the floor test might take place by the end of the day. On Friday, the Assembly failed to meet two deadlines set by Governor Vajubhai Vala to complete the trust vote. After which, chief minister Kumaraswamy moved the Supreme Court challenging the Governor's directive to the government saying it was in violation of well-settled law laid down by the court. The Congress-JDS government slumped into a minority earlier this month following the resignation of several dissident MLAs. Sixteen MLAs from the ruling coalition including thirteen Congress and three JD(S) MLAs have resigned. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka crisis: Trust vote delayed again; Section 144 imposed across Bengaluru

India has finally got its first long-range all-electric car in the form of Hyundai Kona. The EV has been launched in the market at an introductory price of INR 25.30 lakh (ex-showroom) and claims to provide an all-electric range of 452 kilometres in a single charge. Apart from that, the Hyundai Kona features a very futuristic and unique design language while offering most of the comfort and convenience features that you expect from a premium car in the respective price range. We got to drive the Hyundai Kona at India's Formula One race track -- Buddh International Circuit -- in Greater Noida and here you can watch how this electric vehicle behaves in comparison to a conventional car.

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<p>The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a plea seeking annulment of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/devendra-fadnavis-birthday-maharashtra-chief-minister-office-team-donates-1-day-salary-to-chief-minister-relief-fund-237736">Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis</a>'s election to the state Assembly.</p>

<p>The plea alleged that Fadnavis had suppressed information about two pending criminal cases against him while filing nomination from Nagpur's South West Assembly constituency in 2009 and 2014.</p>

<p>A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose reserved the order after hearing arguments from the parties in the case.</p>

<p>The Bombay High Court had earlier dismissed the plea of one Satish Ukey seeking annulment of Fadanavis's election. Ukey later approached the apex court challenging the high court order.</p>


The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a plea seeking annulment of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's election to the state Assembly. The plea alleged that Fadnavis had suppressed information about two pending criminal cases against him while filing nomination from Nagpur's South West Assembly constituency in 2009 and 2014.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a plea seeking annulment of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's election to the state Assembly. The plea alleged that Fadnavis had suppressed information about two pending criminal cases against him while filing nomination from Nagpur's South West Assembly constituency in 2009 and 2014. A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose reserved the order after hearing arguments from the parties in the case. The Bombay High Court had earlier dismissed the plea of one Satish Ukey seeking annulment of Fadanavis's election. Ukey later approached the apex court challenging the high court order.

Supreme Court reserves order on plea against Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

<p>Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the deadline for the final publication of National Register of Citizens (NRC) from July 31 to August 31, 2019.</p>

<p>On July 19, the top court had deferred the hearing in NRC matter to fixed July 23.<br />
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Solicitor General (SG) and senior Supreme Court lawyer, Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and Assam Government, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-to-hear-nrc-matter-on-july-23-india-cant-be-refugee-capital-of-the-world-says-government-237043">pleaded the Supreme Court to extend</a> the July 31 deadline for finalisation of NRC in Assam.</p>

<p>Mehta told the SC, "There is a growing perception that lakhs of illegal migrants have been included in the NRC list in alleged collusion with local NRC officials in the state of Assam. Illegal immigrants have to be dealt severely. India cannot be the refugee capital of the world."</p>

<p>Last week, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-identify-deport-illegal-immigrants-from-every-inch-of-india-says-amit-shah-236665">Union Minister Amit Shah had said</a> that the government is determined to identify all the illegal immigrants and infiltrators living on every inch of this country and deport them as per the international law.</p>

<p>Responding to a supplementary query by Samajwadi Party member Javed Ali Khan in the Rajya Sabha, Shah said: "It is a very good question. The NRC is part of the Assam Accord and was also in (BJP's) election manifesto based on which the government has came to power. The government will identify illegal immigrants living on every inch of the country's soil and will deport them as per international law."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NRC aims to separate "genuine" citizens from "illegal immigrants". The government has maintained that its intention is to ensure no illegal immigrant is registered under the NRC and no genuine citizen is left out of it.<br />
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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the deadline for the final publication of National Register of Citizens (NRC) from July 31 to August 31, 2019. On July 19, the top court had deferred the hearing in NRC matter to fixed July 23.

Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the deadline for the final publication of National Register of Citizens (NRC) from July 31 to August 31, 2019. On July 19, the top court had deferred the hearing in NRC matter to fixed July 23. Solicitor General (SG) and senior Supreme Court lawyer, Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and Assam Government, pleaded the Supreme Court to extend the July 31 deadline for finalisation of NRC in Assam. Mehta told the SC, "There is a growing perception that lakhs of illegal migrants have been included in the NRC list in alleged collusion with local NRC officials in the state of Assam. Illegal immigrants have to be dealt severely. India cannot be the refugee capital of the world." Last week, Union Minister Amit Shah had said that the government is determined to identify all the illegal immigrants and infiltrators living on every inch of this country and deport them as per the international law. Responding to a supplementary query by Samajwadi Party member Javed Ali Khan in the Rajya Sabha, Shah said: "It is a very good question. The NRC is part of the Assam Accord and was also in (BJP's) election manifesto based on which the government has came to power. The government will identify illegal immigrants living on every inch of the country's soil and will deport them as per international law." The NRC aims to separate "genuine" citizens from "illegal immigrants". The government has maintained that its intention is to ensure no illegal immigrant is registered under the NRC and no genuine citizen is left out of it. (With inputs from agencies)

Supreme Court extends deadline for final publication of NRC to August 31

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi in introduced his very special friend on Instagram on Tuesday. In a post, PM added two photos of himself holding a baby at his office in the Parliament complex.</p>

<p>"A very special friend came to meet me in Parliament today," PM Modi wrote, which garnered more than a million likes in about an hour.</p>

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<p>The post has two photos of the PM playing with the baby, who looks more interested in the chocolates lying on the Prime Minister's desk.</p>

<p>Many of the Instagram users were delighted to see the post. While for some it was cute and lovely picture, others wanted to know who the child is.</p>

<p>The officials later said that the child is the grandson of BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Satyanarayan Jatiya.</p>

<p>PM Modi's affection for children is well known and he has been seen - and photographed - interacting with children on many occasions. Even during his official trips to other countries, candid photos of the PM speaking or playing with children have often revealed his softer side.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi in introduced his very special friend on Instagram on Tuesday. In a post, PM added two photos of himself holding a baby at his office in the Parliament complex.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in introduced his very special friend on Instagram on Tuesday. In a post, PM added two photos of himself holding a baby at his office in the Parliament complex. "A very special friend came to meet me in Parliament today," PM Modi wrote, which garnered more than a million likes in about an hour. View this post on Instagram A very special friend came to meet me in Parliament today. A post shared by Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) on Jul 23, 2019 at 2:12am PDT × The post has two photos of the PM playing with the baby, who looks more interested in the chocolates lying on the Prime Minister's desk. Many of the Instagram users were delighted to see the post. While for some it was cute and lovely picture, others wanted to know who the child is. The officials later said that the child is the grandson of BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Satyanarayan Jatiya. PM Modi's affection for children is well known and he has been seen - and photographed - interacting with children on many occasions. Even during his official trips to other countries, candid photos of the PM speaking or playing with children have often revealed his softer side.

PM Modi shares photo of a 'very special friend', Instagram delighted

<p>The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday tabled the third supplementary Budget with an additional outlay of Rs 13,594.87 crore for the current fiscal 2019-20.</p>

<p>The supplementary demands were tabled by Finance Minister Rajesh Agrawal before the state assembly in the presence of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/membership-drive-being-launched-from-up-matter-of-pride-for-state-yogi-adityanath-233648">Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath</a>.</p>

<p>The government had tabled annual Budget 2019-20 of Rs 4.79 lakh crore on February 9 with emphasis on developing infrastructure. An amount of Rs 1,824 crore was allocated for construction of expressways in the next few years.</p>

<p>For the construction of Gorakhpur link expressway, Rs 12.7 crore was allocated for paying the interest on loans taken from financial institutions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, an additional allocation of Rs 850 crore was made for the Purvanchal Expressway.</p>

<p>The amount of Rs 79 crore was allocated for constructing new bridges on various routes across the state and Rs 200 crore for carrying out works in the rural sector for widening roads.</p>

<p>In the supplementary budget, importance has been given to modernising madrasas in the state. The Yogi government has allocated Rs 20 crore for the same. At present, there are around 19,000 madrasas affiliated with the UP Madarsa Education Board, apart from 560 aided madrasas functioning in the region.</p>

<p>Besides, Rs 40 crore has been allocated for the construction and repair of high school and inter-college buildings in small districts.</p>

<p>The government has also stressed upon improving the health infrastructure and allocated Rs 15 crore. About Rs 5 crore will be given to Ayodhya, Shahjahanpur and Ferozabad districts each for improving medical services in the region.</p>

<p>The government presents a supplementary budget when the general Budget for government schemes is not enough. The supplementary Budget is presented by the Finance Minister with the consent of the Governor.</p>


The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday tabled the third supplementary Budget with an additional outlay of Rs 13,594.87 crore for the current fiscal 2019-20. The supplementary demands were tabled by Finance Minister Rajesh Agrawal before the state assembly in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday tabled the third supplementary Budget with an additional outlay of Rs 13,594.87 crore for the current fiscal 2019-20. The supplementary demands were tabled by Finance Minister Rajesh Agrawal before the state assembly in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The government had tabled annual Budget 2019-20 of Rs 4.79 lakh crore on February 9 with emphasis on developing infrastructure. An amount of Rs 1,824 crore was allocated for construction of expressways in the next few years. For the construction of Gorakhpur link expressway, Rs 12.7 crore was allocated for paying the interest on loans taken from financial institutions. Besides, an additional allocation of Rs 850 crore was made for the Purvanchal Expressway. The amount of Rs 79 crore was allocated for constructing new bridges on various routes across the state and Rs 200 crore for carrying out works in the rural sector for widening roads. In the supplementary budget, importance has been given to modernising madrasas in the state. The Yogi government has allocated Rs 20 crore for the same. At present, there are around 19,000 madrasas affiliated with the UP Madarsa Education Board, apart from 560 aided madrasas functioning in the region. Besides, Rs 40 crore has been allocated for the construction and repair of high school and inter-college buildings in small districts. The government has also stressed upon improving the health infrastructure and allocated Rs 15 crore. About Rs 5 crore will be given to Ayodhya, Shahjahanpur and Ferozabad districts each for improving medical services in the region. The government presents a supplementary budget when the general Budget for government schemes is not enough. The supplementary Budget is presented by the Finance Minister with the consent of the Governor.

Yogi Adityanath government tables first supplementary budget of Rs 13,594 crore for 2019-20 in UP Assembly

<p>While addressing the Lower House on Tuesday, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that Padma Awards have not been conferred based on biasness or lobbying.</p>

<p>In a written reply, Rai also added, "The award is presented only to those who sacrifice and make efforts to do extraordinary works and establish themselves in the various streams to become an example for the society."</p>

<p>According to Rai, as many as "272 foreigners, Non- Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India and Persons of Indian Origin have been conferred Padma awards since its inception in 1954."</p>

<p>He also told the Lok Sabha that any person without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex is eligible for the Padma awards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Serving government servants, including those working with public sector undertakings, except doctors and scientists, are not eligible for the awards.&nbsp;</p>


While addressing the Lower House on Tuesday, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that Padma Awards have not been conferred based on biasness or lobbying.

While addressing the Lower House on Tuesday, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that Padma Awards have not been conferred based on biasness or lobbying. In a written reply, Rai also added, "The award is presented only to those who sacrifice and make efforts to do extraordinary works and establish themselves in the various streams to become an example for the society." According to Rai, as many as "272 foreigners, Non- Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India and Persons of Indian Origin have been conferred Padma awards since its inception in 1954." He also told the Lok Sabha that any person without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex is eligible for the Padma awards. Serving government servants, including those working with public sector undertakings, except doctors and scientists, are not eligible for the awards.

No biasness or lobbying in conferring Padma awards: Nityanand Rai

<p>Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Patiala and Sangrur.</p>

<p>The Chief Minister assessed the damage done to crops and other assets due to flooding caused by a breach in Ghaggar river catchment area, following torrential rains.</p>

<p>"The situation is not that good on both sides of the Ghaggar river. The water has gone up to Bathinda. Nobody expected that the water would come to this level by the end of July. Normally, the flooding occurs in August in Punjab but the rains have aggravated the situation in this month," the Chief Minister said.</p>

<p>Most of the flooding has occurred in the Ghaggar basin which gets impacted yearly by the monsoon rains. Captain Amarinder has assured that he will meet Central Water Commission (CWC) officials to address the flooding caused by the Ghaggar river.</p>

<p>"We are going to meet CWC officials to address the situation related to the Ghaggar river. In Patiala district, around 50,000 acres of land has been affected by the flood. In lower Ghaggar region, 10,000 acres have been affected," the Chief Minister added.</p>


Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Patiala and Sangrur. The Chief Minister assessed the damage done to crops and other assets due to flooding caused by a breach in Ghaggar river catchment area, following torrential rains.

Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Patiala and Sangrur. The Chief Minister assessed the damage done to crops and other assets due to flooding caused by a breach in Ghaggar river catchment area, following torrential rains. "The situation is not that good on both sides of the Ghaggar river. The water has gone up to Bathinda. Nobody expected that the water would come to this level by the end of July. Normally, the flooding occurs in August in Punjab but the rains have aggravated the situation in this month," the Chief Minister said. Most of the flooding has occurred in the Ghaggar basin which gets impacted yearly by the monsoon rains. Captain Amarinder has assured that he will meet Central Water Commission (CWC) officials to address the flooding caused by the Ghaggar river. "We are going to meet CWC officials to address the situation related to the Ghaggar river. In Patiala district, around 50,000 acres of land has been affected by the flood. In lower Ghaggar region, 10,000 acres have been affected," the Chief Minister added.

Captain Amarinder Singh conducts aerial survey of flood-affected regions in the state

<p>Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Patiala and Sangrur. The Chief Minister assessed the damage done to crops and other assets due to flooding caused by a breach in Ghaggar river catchment area, following torrential rains."The situation is not that good on both sides of Ghaggar river. The water has gone up to Bathinda. Nobody expected that the water would come to this level by the end of July. Normally, the flooding occurs in August in Punjab but the rains have aggravated the situation in this month," the Chief Minister said. Most of the flooding has occurred in the Ghaggar basin which gets impacted yearly by the monsoon rains. Captain Amarinder has assured that he will meet Central Water Commission (CWC) officials to address the flooding caused by Ghaggar river."We are going to meet CWC officials to address the situation related to Ghaggar river. In Patiala district, around 50,000 acres of land has been affected by the flood. In lower Ghaggar region, 10,000 acres have been affected," the Chief Minister added.</p>


Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Patiala and Sangrur. The Chief Minister assessed the damage done to crops and other assets due to flooding caused by a breach in Ghaggar river catchment area, following torrential rains."The situation is not that good on both sides of Ghaggar river. The water has gone up to Bathinda. Nobody expected that the water would come to this level by the end of July. Normally, the flooding occurs in August in Punjab but the rains have aggravated the situation in this month," the Chief Minister said. Most of the flooding has occurred in the Ghaggar basin which gets impacted yearly by the monsoon rains. Captain Amarinder has assured that he will meet Central Water Commission (CWC) officials to address the flooding caused by Ghaggar river."We are going to meet CWC officials to address the situation related to Ghaggar river. In Patiala district, around 50,000 acres of land has been affected by the flood. In lower Ghaggar region, 10,000 acres have been affected," the Chief Minister added.

Captain Amarinder Singh conducts an aerial survey of flood-affected regions in the state

<p>The government is planning to conduct a competition among states to encourage water conservation, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The states that will perform better will get more funds from the Centre, he said. The plan was discussed at BJP`s parliamentary party meeting held at the Parliament on Tuesday morning.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Joshi said: "There will be a healthy competition among the states. The states that will perform well in terms of water conservation will get more funds."Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat gave a presentation to the BJP MPs on how they can contribute towards water conservation in their respective constituencies.</p>

<p>Joshi also said that the government will promote the competition at block-level to ensure that "every drop of water is utilised".</p>

<p>The government`s plan to ensure drinking water to every household was also discussed at the meeting.</p>

<p>Joshi said that Home Minister Amit Shah briefed MPs about the celebration of 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi`s birth anniversary and on tree plantation at booth level.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not speak at the meeting, he said.</p>


The government is planning to conduct a competition among states to encourage water conservation, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday. The states that will perform better will get more funds from the Centre, he said.

The government is planning to conduct a competition among states to encourage water conservation, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday. The states that will perform better will get more funds from the Centre, he said. The plan was discussed at BJP`s parliamentary party meeting held at the Parliament on Tuesday morning. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Joshi said: "There will be a healthy competition among the states. The states that will perform well in terms of water conservation will get more funds."Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat gave a presentation to the BJP MPs on how they can contribute towards water conservation in their respective constituencies. Joshi also said that the government will promote the competition at block-level to ensure that "every drop of water is utilised". The government`s plan to ensure drinking water to every household was also discussed at the meeting. Joshi said that Home Minister Amit Shah briefed MPs about the celebration of 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi`s birth anniversary and on tree plantation at booth level. Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not speak at the meeting, he said.

Government planning competition among states to encourage water conservation

<p>The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing till Wednesday on a plea filed by two Independent Karnataka MLAs seeking directions on the trust vote.</p>

<p>A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that it will hear the matter on Wednesday after Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu, representing Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar, appeared optimistic and assured the court that the floor test might take place by the end of the day.</p>

<p>The two MLAs, H Nagesh and R Shankar, who withdrew support to the Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka, have made state Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, and the Central government as respondents in their petition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday, the Assembly failed to meet two deadlines set by Governor Vajubhai Vala to complete the trust vote.</p>

<p>After which, chief minister Kumaraswamy moved the Supreme Court challenging the Governor's directive to the government saying it was in violation of well-settled law laid down by the court.</p>

<p>Last week, the Supreme Court had ruled that the Karnataka Speaker K R Ramesh cannot be forced to decide on the resignations of 15 rebel MLAs within a time frame.</p>

<p>The top court also said that the 15 rebel MLAs cannot be compelled to participate in the Assembly proceedings or the trust vote on Thursday.</p>

<p>Karnataka government has been reduced to a minority in the Assembly after 16 rebel legislators resigned and 2 Independents withdrew support to it.<br />
<br />
<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing till Wednesday on a plea filed by two Independent Karnataka MLAs seeking directions on the trust vote. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that it will hear the matter on Wednesday after Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu, representing Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar, appeared optimistic and assured the court that the floor test might take place by the end of the day.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing till Wednesday on a plea filed by two Independent Karnataka MLAs seeking directions on the trust vote. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that it will hear the matter on Wednesday after Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu, representing Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar, appeared optimistic and assured the court that the floor test might take place by the end of the day. The two MLAs, H Nagesh and R Shankar, who withdrew support to the Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka, have made state Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, and the Central government as respondents in their petition. On Friday, the Assembly failed to meet two deadlines set by Governor Vajubhai Vala to complete the trust vote. After which, chief minister Kumaraswamy moved the Supreme Court challenging the Governor's directive to the government saying it was in violation of well-settled law laid down by the court. Last week, the Supreme Court had ruled that the Karnataka Speaker K R Ramesh cannot be forced to decide on the resignations of 15 rebel MLAs within a time frame. The top court also said that the 15 rebel MLAs cannot be compelled to participate in the Assembly proceedings or the trust vote on Thursday. Karnataka government has been reduced to a minority in the Assembly after 16 rebel legislators resigned and 2 Independents withdrew support to it. (With inputs from agencies)

Supreme Court defers hearing on plea filed by Karnataka Independent MLAs seeking trust vote

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has welcomed the move of US President Donald Trump of mediating between India and Pakistan for Kashmir.</p>

<p>Imran said that the contentious issue of Kashmir between the two neighbours could never be resolved bilaterally.</p>

<p>“There was one point when there was General (Pervez) Musharraf and Prime Minister (Atal Bihari) Vajpayee of India when we did get close to the resolution of the Kashmir issue. But since then we are poles apart and I feel that India should come on the table; US could play a big part. President Trump certainly can play a big part," said Khan in an interview with Fox News.</p>

<p>On Monday evening, Donald Trump, during his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House, offered to mediate between the two countries to resolve the issue of Kashmir.</p>

<p>Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked him to help ease tensions between the two neighbouring countries on the “disputed” Kashmir region and that he would love to be a mediator.</p>


Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has welcomed the move of US President Donald Trump of mediating between India and Pakistan for Kashmir. Imran said that the contentious issue of Kashmir between the two neighbours could never be resolved bilaterally.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has welcomed the move of US President Donald Trump of mediating between India and Pakistan for Kashmir. Imran said that the contentious issue of Kashmir between the two neighbours could never be resolved bilaterally. “There was one point when there was General (Pervez) Musharraf and Prime Minister (Atal Bihari) Vajpayee of India when we did get close to the resolution of the Kashmir issue. But since then we are poles apart and I feel that India should come on the table; US could play a big part. President Trump certainly can play a big part," said Khan in an interview with Fox News. On Monday evening, Donald Trump, during his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House, offered to mediate between the two countries to resolve the issue of Kashmir. Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked him to help ease tensions between the two neighbouring countries on the “disputed” Kashmir region and that he would love to be a mediator.

Kashmir issue can't be resolved bilaterally: Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan after Trump meeting

<p>The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the cancellation of registration of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/on-ms-dhonis-plea-sc-asks-amrapali-to-disclose-details-of-payments-214717">Amrapali Group</a> and ordered the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to complete the unfinished housing projects of embattled real estate group in Noida and Greater Noida and handover these to the home-buyers.</p>

<p>A bench of the top court headed by Justice Arun Mishra further directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to conduct a detailed investigation against the group for diverting homebuyers` money.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court said that the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) registration of Amrapali Group is cancelled.</p>

<p>The ED will register the money laundering cases against Amrapali Group, its Chief Managing Director, and other directors, the top court stated.</p>

<p>The top court had reserved the verdict on May 10 after hearing in detail the submissions from many parties, including Noida and Greater Noida authorities.</p>

<p>They had submitted to the Supreme Court that they don`t have the money or resources and expertise to finish the rest of the stalled projects of Amrapali Group in Noida and Greater Noida area.</p>


The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the cancellation of registration of Amrapali Group and ordered the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to complete the unfinished housing projects of embattled real estate group in Noida and Greater Noida and handover these to the home-buyers.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the cancellation of registration of Amrapali Group and ordered the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to complete the unfinished housing projects of embattled real estate group in Noida and Greater Noida and handover these to the home-buyers. A bench of the top court headed by Justice Arun Mishra further directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to conduct a detailed investigation against the group for diverting homebuyers` money. The Supreme Court said that the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) registration of Amrapali Group is cancelled. The ED will register the money laundering cases against Amrapali Group, its Chief Managing Director, and other directors, the top court stated. The top court had reserved the verdict on May 10 after hearing in detail the submissions from many parties, including Noida and Greater Noida authorities. They had submitted to the Supreme Court that they don`t have the money or resources and expertise to finish the rest of the stalled projects of Amrapali Group in Noida and Greater Noida area.

Amrapali Group's RERA registration cancelled; NBCC to complete unfinished housing projects: Supreme Court

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/indo-bangladesh-border-bsf-constable-injured-in-bombing-incident-234988">Border Security Force</a> (BSF) personnel on Tuesday paid tributes to the jawans who lost their lives in Kargil war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I congratulate our security forces on the occasion of the ensuing 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. This year we are celebrating this occasion as Kargil Vijay week from July 20 to 26," Abhinav Kumar, IG of BSF Kashmir Frontier, said at the event at Humhama base camp.</p>

<p>"The BSF played an important role in the Kargil war by informing the army about the intrusions at the Zojila pass in March 1999. The role of our martyred Jawans is immense in securing back our captured peaks in July 1999," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to hold a week-long `Kargil Vijay Diwas` (Kargil Victory Day) celebrations in the border areas to mark the 20th anniversary of India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war.</p>

<p>"Indian Armed Forces defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999, and this day is celebrated as `Kargil Vijay Diwas`. On the 20th anniversary of the day, the force is organising special programmes in memory of the heroic sacrifices of soldiers," said the BSF in a statement.</p>

<p>"This day comes as a special occasion to acquaint the people of the country with the bravery and valour of the martyrs, who laid down their lives to protect the country," the statement added.</p>

<p>The `<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kargil-vijay-diwas-tri-service-band-performance-postponed-due-to-sheila-dikshit-demise-237368">Kargil Vijay Diwas</a>` on July 26 is being celebrated grandly by the Indian Army this year to rekindle the pride and valour of all the soldiers who took part in `Operation Vijay`.</p>


Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Tuesday paid tributes to the jawans who lost their lives in Kargil war. "I congratulate our security forces on the occasion of the ensuing 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Tuesday paid tributes to the jawans who lost their lives in Kargil war. "I congratulate our security forces on the occasion of the ensuing 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. This year we are celebrating this occasion as Kargil Vijay week from July 20 to 26," Abhinav Kumar, IG of BSF Kashmir Frontier, said at the event at Humhama base camp. "The BSF played an important role in the Kargil war by informing the army about the intrusions at the Zojila pass in March 1999. The role of our martyred Jawans is immense in securing back our captured peaks in July 1999," he added. The Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to hold a week-long `Kargil Vijay Diwas` (Kargil Victory Day) celebrations in the border areas to mark the 20th anniversary of India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war. "Indian Armed Forces defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999, and this day is celebrated as `Kargil Vijay Diwas`. On the 20th anniversary of the day, the force is organising special programmes in memory of the heroic sacrifices of soldiers," said the BSF in a statement. "This day comes as a special occasion to acquaint the people of the country with the bravery and valour of the martyrs, who laid down their lives to protect the country," the statement added. The `Kargil Vijay Diwas` on July 26 is being celebrated grandly by the Indian Army this year to rekindle the pride and valour of all the soldiers who took part in `Operation Vijay`.

Jammu and Kashmir: Border Security Force pays tributes to Kargil war heroes

The Indian Space Research Organisation is counting down to the launch of India's second mission to the Moon. Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled for launch just at 2.43 pm today from the country's spaceport at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

 

Live: ISRO rocket with Chandrayaan 2 lifts off from Sriharikota

The Chandrayaan-2 mission will be launched at 2:43 pm on Monday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Here's the full report on what significance does the mssion hold for India. Watch full video to know more. #Chandrayaan-2Launch

Chandrayaan 2 to take off from Sriharikota at 2:43 PM on 22nd July

Watch: Animated video showing take off of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and separation of Chandrayaan 2. Watch full video to know more.#Chandrayaan-2Launch

India prepares to land rover on moon

Devouts in various parts of India took holy dips and thronged temples to offer prayers to the god of destruction, Shiva on the first Monday of the Hindu month of 'Shraavana' on Monday (July 22).

Indian devotees mark arrival of monsoon with holy dips, prayers on auspicious Monday

India's ambitious moon mission will take off today and will attempt to land on the southern pole of the moon in hope of finding water.

Breaking down the journey of Chandrayaan 2

<p>A level 4 fire broke&nbsp;out in Telephone Exchange building in Mumbai's Bandra on Monday afternoon.</p>

<p>Around 14 fire tenders were rushed to spot.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/several-trapped-as-fire-breaks-out-in-mtnl-building-in-mumbai-237684">fire is confined to the third and fourth floor</a>s in the nine-storey building.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Deputy Chief Fire Officer, all 84 have been rescued from the terrace of the MTNL building.</p>

<p>Still few people are feared trapped inside the building and the rescue operations are underway.</p>

<p>Fire brigade personnel deployed a robot for the first time during firefighting operations in Mumbai on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident took place around 3:10 pm on Bandra West.</p>

<p>A fireman who was admitted to the hospital due to suffocation during the rescue operation is now stable.</p>


A level 4 fire broke out in Telephone Exchange building in Mumbai's Bandra on Monday afternoon. Around 14 fire tenders were rushed to spot. The fire is confined to the third and fourth floors in the nine-storey building.

A level 4 fire broke out in Telephone Exchange building in Mumbai's Bandra on Monday afternoon. Around 14 fire tenders were rushed to spot. The fire is confined to the third and fourth floors in the nine-storey building. According to the Deputy Chief Fire Officer, all 84 have been rescued from the terrace of the MTNL building. Still few people are feared trapped inside the building and the rescue operations are underway. Fire brigade personnel deployed a robot for the first time during firefighting operations in Mumbai on Monday. The incident took place around 3:10 pm on Bandra West. A fireman who was admitted to the hospital due to suffocation during the rescue operation is now stable.

Mumbai's MTNL building fire: Fire brigade rescues all 84 from terrace

<p>The ruling coalition and the opposition MLAs were on Monday locked in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-security-beefed-up-around-vidhana-soudha-ahead-of-trust-vote-237568">heated debate in the Assembly</a> over whether the vote on the confidence motion should be taken up tonight or tomorrow.</p>

<p>Leader of Oppositions BS Yeddyurappa demanded that the motion should be put to vote as "we are prepared to sit till midnight for the same" in the Assembly.</p>

<p>This was objected by the Congress MLAs, who started shouting slogans.</p>

<p>Congress MLA HK Patil informed the House about a pending court case and said that a debate should be done after this.</p>

<p>"After the Supreme Court takes a decision tomorrow, then it'll be right to speak and debate on this issue (trust vote)," Patil said.</p>

<p>However, his suggestion was strongly objected by Speaker KR Ramesh, who said, "Don't push me to a point where I will have to make a decision without asking you. The consequences will be disastrous."</p>

<p>Speaking in the Assembly, Madhu Swamy, MLA from Chiknayakanhalli constituency, stressed on trust vote, irrespective of presence or absence of rebel MLAs.</p>

<p>"It's not our duty to prove the numbers but it's their choice. It doesn't matter if the rebels will come or won't. SC is well aware of the no-confidence motion," he said.</p>

<p>"We could have questioned them but we didn't. We could have argued regarding the Whip applying to the rebels or not. But we didn't. We are against the matters, which are seized up in the SC," added Swamy.</p>

<p>Addressing the House after BJP lawmaker, Public Works Minister H D Revanna said: "CM had moved the trust vote motion. We're not dragging it but it's the BJP. We didn't go to the SC but it was the rebels. They said we cannot compel the MLAs to come for the Session and Siddaramaiah has spoken about our issues."</p>

<p>BJP lawmaker Madhu Swamy then urged the House to finish the trust vote by today itself.</p>

<p>"Please finish it today to save everyone's dignity," he said.</p>

<p>To this, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy responded sharply: "What do you mean by saving everyone's dignity? What have we done? We got to know everything about yourself this morning."</p>

<p>Later while speaking to reporters, Congress leader DK Shivakumar said, "The Speaker has served notice to rebel MLAs, giving them time till 11 am tomorrow. BJP is trying to convince them that they won't be disqualified and they will be made ministers. As per the Constitution of India, you can't be made a member once you are disqualified."</p>


The ruling coalition and the opposition MLAs were on Monday locked in a heated debate in the Assembly over whether the vote on the confidence motion should be taken up tonight or tomorrow.

The ruling coalition and the opposition MLAs were on Monday locked in a heated debate in the Assembly over whether the vote on the confidence motion should be taken up tonight or tomorrow. Leader of Oppositions BS Yeddyurappa demanded that the motion should be put to vote as "we are prepared to sit till midnight for the same" in the Assembly. This was objected by the Congress MLAs, who started shouting slogans. Congress MLA HK Patil informed the House about a pending court case and said that a debate should be done after this. "After the Supreme Court takes a decision tomorrow, then it'll be right to speak and debate on this issue (trust vote)," Patil said. However, his suggestion was strongly objected by Speaker KR Ramesh, who said, "Don't push me to a point where I will have to make a decision without asking you. The consequences will be disastrous." Speaking in the Assembly, Madhu Swamy, MLA from Chiknayakanhalli constituency, stressed on trust vote, irrespective of presence or absence of rebel MLAs. "It's not our duty to prove the numbers but it's their choice. It doesn't matter if the rebels will come or won't. SC is well aware of the no-confidence motion," he said. "We could have questioned them but we didn't. We could have argued regarding the Whip applying to the rebels or not. But we didn't. We are against the matters, which are seized up in the SC," added Swamy. Addressing the House after BJP lawmaker, Public Works Minister H D Revanna said: "CM had moved the trust vote motion. We're not dragging it but it's the BJP. We didn't go to the SC but it was the rebels. They said we cannot compel the MLAs to come for the Session and Siddaramaiah has spoken about our issues." BJP lawmaker Madhu Swamy then urged the House to finish the trust vote by today itself. "Please finish it today to save everyone's dignity," he said. To this, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy responded sharply: "What do you mean by saving everyone's dignity? What have we done? We got to know everything about yourself this morning." Later while speaking to reporters, Congress leader DK Shivakumar said, "The Speaker has served notice to rebel MLAs, giving them time till 11 am tomorrow. BJP is trying to convince them that they won't be disqualified and they will be made ministers. As per the Constitution of India, you can't be made a member once you are disqualified."

Karnataka crisis: Ruling and Opposition MLAs lock horns over trust vote; Session to continue till midnight

Freedom and rights of minorities is always being debated upon in India, to understand the political atmosphere in this extremely charged context. WION's Executive Editor, Palki Sharma Upadhyay spoke to the Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.

WION speaks to India's Union Minister of Minority Affairs

WION speaks to Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield ahead of India's 2nd Moon Mission. Listen in, Watch full video to know more. #Chandrayaan-2Launch

WION speaks to Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield ahead of Chandrayaan-2 launch

<p>The Indian Army is all set to see a major change in its top brass as the government is expected to announce the appointment to the post of Vice Chief of Army Staff and top Army Commanders anytime soon.</p>

<p>"Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General &nbsp;MM Narawane is set to take over as the Vice Chief of Army Staff to replace incumbent Lt Gen Devraj Anbu who is due to retire on August 31," senior Army sources said here.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Narawane and Northern Army Commander Lt General Ranbir Singh would be the two top officers in the contention for the Chief of Army Staff in December end when the incumbent General Bipin Rawat is due to superannuate after his three years tenure.</p>

<p>To replace Narawane in the Eastern Command, the government is likely to announce the appointment of Director General Military Operations Lt General Anil Chauhan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chauhan has held the command of the 3 Corps in the Eastern theatre with China and has proven his credentials in operations along the Pakistan border during the recent hostilities after Balakot airstrikes and even before that.</p>

<p>In the all-important Western Command in-charge for Pakistan from Jammu to Bhatinda in Punjab, Lt General RP Singh is set to take over as the Western Army Commander as a replacement for Lt Gen Surinder Singh who is due to relinquish his office on July 31.</p>

<p>Lt General Singh is presently the Commander of the 21 Strike Corps in Bhopal.</p>

<p>The South Western Army Command in Jaipur and Central Command in Lucknow will also get new chiefs as their heads are also retiring in the near future.</p>


The Indian Army is all set to see a major change in its top brass as the government is expected to announce the appointment to the post of Vice Chief of Army Staff and top Army Commanders anytime soon.

The Indian Army is all set to see a major change in its top brass as the government is expected to announce the appointment to the post of Vice Chief of Army Staff and top Army Commanders anytime soon. "Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General MM Narawane is set to take over as the Vice Chief of Army Staff to replace incumbent Lt Gen Devraj Anbu who is due to retire on August 31," senior Army sources said here. Narawane and Northern Army Commander Lt General Ranbir Singh would be the two top officers in the contention for the Chief of Army Staff in December end when the incumbent General Bipin Rawat is due to superannuate after his three years tenure. To replace Narawane in the Eastern Command, the government is likely to announce the appointment of Director General Military Operations Lt General Anil Chauhan. Chauhan has held the command of the 3 Corps in the Eastern theatre with China and has proven his credentials in operations along the Pakistan border during the recent hostilities after Balakot airstrikes and even before that. In the all-important Western Command in-charge for Pakistan from Jammu to Bhatinda in Punjab, Lt General RP Singh is set to take over as the Western Army Commander as a replacement for Lt Gen Surinder Singh who is due to relinquish his office on July 31. Lt General Singh is presently the Commander of the 21 Strike Corps in Bhopal. The South Western Army Command in Jaipur and Central Command in Lucknow will also get new chiefs as their heads are also retiring in the near future.

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<p>A day after he said that terrorists should gun down those who have looted the country and their state, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday said that as a Governor he should have avoided the comment while adding that whatever he said was in a "fit of anger".</p>

<p>"Whatever I said was in a fit of anger and frustration due to rampant corruption. As a Governor, I should not have said this. But if I was not holding this post, I would have said the same and would have been ready to bear the consequences," Malik told ANI.</p>

<p>"Many of the political leaders and top bureaucrats are steeped in corruption here, they are criminals. As a Governor I should have avoided making such a comment, but as an individual, this is what I feel," he added.</p>

<p>Addressing a gathering at the inaugural event of Kargil Ladakh Tourism Festival 2019 at Khree Sultan Choo Sports Stadium Kargil on Sunday, Malik opined that the biggest disease in Jammu and Kashmir is corruption.</p>

<p>"The biggest disease in Kashmir is corruption...These youth with guns, they are killing PSOs and SPOs for no reason, why are you killing them? Kill those who have looted your country and all the wealth from Kashmir, have you killed anyone out of them? Nothing will be achieved by this," Governor had said.</p>

<p>Hitting out at former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, the Governor called him a "political juvenile" after Abdullah criticised him over his statement on Sunday.</p>

<p>"He is a political juvenile who tweets on everything. See the reaction to his tweets and you will find out, go on the streets and ask about him," Malik said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, the National Conference leader had taken to Twitter and said that if any politician or bureaucrat is killed in the state then it must be considered as the execution of Governor's order.</p>

<p>"Save this tweet - after today any mainstream politician or serving/retired bureaucrat killed in Jammu and Kashmir has been murdered on the express orders of the Governor of J and K Satyapal Malik," tweeted Abdullah.</p>


A day after he said that terrorists should gun down those who have looted the country and their state, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday said that as a Governor he should have avoided the comment while adding that whatever he said was in a "fit of anger".

A day after he said that terrorists should gun down those who have looted the country and their state, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday said that as a Governor he should have avoided the comment while adding that whatever he said was in a "fit of anger". "Whatever I said was in a fit of anger and frustration due to rampant corruption. As a Governor, I should not have said this. But if I was not holding this post, I would have said the same and would have been ready to bear the consequences," Malik told ANI. "Many of the political leaders and top bureaucrats are steeped in corruption here, they are criminals. As a Governor I should have avoided making such a comment, but as an individual, this is what I feel," he added. Addressing a gathering at the inaugural event of Kargil Ladakh Tourism Festival 2019 at Khree Sultan Choo Sports Stadium Kargil on Sunday, Malik opined that the biggest disease in Jammu and Kashmir is corruption. "The biggest disease in Kashmir is corruption...These youth with guns, they are killing PSOs and SPOs for no reason, why are you killing them? Kill those who have looted your country and all the wealth from Kashmir, have you killed anyone out of them? Nothing will be achieved by this," Governor had said. Hitting out at former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, the Governor called him a "political juvenile" after Abdullah criticised him over his statement on Sunday. "He is a political juvenile who tweets on everything. See the reaction to his tweets and you will find out, go on the streets and ask about him," Malik said. Earlier, the National Conference leader had taken to Twitter and said that if any politician or bureaucrat is killed in the state then it must be considered as the execution of Governor's order. "Save this tweet - after today any mainstream politician or serving/retired bureaucrat killed in Jammu and Kashmir has been murdered on the express orders of the Governor of J and K Satyapal Malik," tweeted Abdullah.

Whatever I said was in 'fit of anger', as Governor I should have avoided it: Satya Pal Malik

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