<p>Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya, wanted in India on alleged fraud and money laundering charges amounting to an estimated Rs 9,000 crores, has <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/mallya-prepares-for-lengthy-appeal-against-uk-governments-extradition-order-195448">filed his application in the UK High Court</a>, seeking permission to appeal against an extradition order signed by the British Home Secretary.</p>

<p>The 63-year-old businessman, who remains on bail on an extradition warrant in the UK, made the application in the Administrative Court division of the High Court on Thursday, 10 days after Home Secretary Sajid Javid signed off on the order triggering a 14-day window for his appeal application.</p>

<p>"The application has been sent for a judge on papers decision, which is expected any time between two to four weeks,"a UK court representative said.</p>

<p>A "judge on papers"&nbsp;decision will involve a High Court judge determining the merits of the application and if it is accepted, the case will proceed to a ?substantive hearing? in the next few months' time.</p>

<p>In the event that Mallya's application is rejected at this stage, he will have the option to submit a "renewal form".</p>

<p>The renewal process will lead to a 30-minute oral hearing during which Mallya's legal team and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) - on behalf of the Indian government - will renew their respective claims for and against an appeal for a judge to determine if it can proceed to a full hearing.</p>

<p>The process, to be heard in the Royal Courts of Justice in London, could take months as the listing of a hearing will depend on the availability of judges and other factors.</p>

<p>Following the outcome at the High Court level, both sides could apply for the right to appeal to the Supreme Court, which would involve at least another six weeks.</p>

<p>However, that process is more complex as the UK High Court must certify that the appeal involves a point of law of general public importance, and either the High Court or the Supreme Court gives leave for the appeal to be made.</p>

<p>Mallya and his legal team have not made a renewed comment in relation to the appeal but soon after the UK home secretary had signed off on the Westminster Magistrates' Court order in favour of extradition on February 4, the businessman had taken to social media to confirm his plans to seek an appeal.</p>

<p>"After the decision was handed down on December 10, 2018 by the Westminster Magistrates Court, I stated my intention to appeal. I could not initiate the appeal process before a decision by the Home Secretary. Now I will initiate the appeal process," he said in a Twitter statement earlier this month.</p>

<p>The former boss of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines took to Twitter again this week to call on Prime Minister Modi to accept his settlement offer in relation to the airline's loan default.</p>

<p>"I respectfully ask why the Prime Minister is not instructing his Banks to take the money I have put on the table so he can at least claim credit for full recovery of public funds lent to Kingfisher," he said, adding that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/made-an-offer-to-settle-before-honorable-high-court-court-of-karnataka-vijay-mallya-197267">his offer to the Karnataka High Court</a> should not be dismissed as "frivolous"&nbsp;because it is a "perfectly tangible, sincere, honest and readily achievable offer".</p>

<p>Mallya has been based in the UK since March 2016 and remains on bail on an extradition warrant executed by Scotland Yard in April 2017.</p>

<p>In her verdict at the end of a year-long extradition trial in December last year, Judge Emma Arbuthnot had ruled that the "flashy"&nbsp;billionaire had a "case to answer"&nbsp;in the Indian courts.</p>

<p>The court had also dismissed any bars to extradition on the grounds of the prison conditions under which the businessman would be held, as the judge accepted the Indian government's assurances that he would receive all necessary medical care at Barrack 12 in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail.</p>

<p>India and the UK have an Extradition Treaty signed in 1992 and in force since November 1993. So far only one successful extradition has taken place from the UK to India under the treaty - that of Samirbhai Vinubhai Patel, who was sent back to India in 2016 to face trial in connection with his involvement in the post-Godhra riots of 2002.&nbsp;</p>


Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya, wanted in India on alleged fraud and money laundering charges amounting to an estimated Rs 9,000 crores, has filed his application in the UK High Court, seeking permission to appeal against an extradition order signed by the British Home Secretary.

Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya, wanted in India on alleged fraud and money laundering charges amounting to an estimated Rs 9,000 crores, has filed his application in the UK High Court, seeking permission to appeal against an extradition order signed by the British Home Secretary. The 63-year-old businessman, who remains on bail on an extradition warrant in the UK, made the application in the Administrative Court division of the High Court on Thursday, 10 days after Home Secretary Sajid Javid signed off on the order triggering a 14-day window for his appeal application. "The application has been sent for a judge on papers decision, which is expected any time between two to four weeks,"a UK court representative said. A "judge on papers" decision will involve a High Court judge determining the merits of the application and if it is accepted, the case will proceed to a ?substantive hearing? in the next few months' time. In the event that Mallya's application is rejected at this stage, he will have the option to submit a "renewal form". The renewal process will lead to a 30-minute oral hearing during which Mallya's legal team and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) - on behalf of the Indian government - will renew their respective claims for and against an appeal for a judge to determine if it can proceed to a full hearing. The process, to be heard in the Royal Courts of Justice in London, could take months as the listing of a hearing will depend on the availability of judges and other factors. Following the outcome at the High Court level, both sides could apply for the right to appeal to the Supreme Court, which would involve at least another six weeks. However, that process is more complex as the UK High Court must certify that the appeal involves a point of law of general public importance, and either the High Court or the Supreme Court gives leave for the appeal to be made. Mallya and his legal team have not made a renewed comment in relation to the appeal but soon after the UK home secretary had signed off on the Westminster Magistrates' Court order in favour of extradition on February 4, the businessman had taken to social media to confirm his plans to seek an appeal. "After the decision was handed down on December 10, 2018 by the Westminster Magistrates Court, I stated my intention to appeal. I could not initiate the appeal process before a decision by the Home Secretary. Now I will initiate the appeal process," he said in a Twitter statement earlier this month. The former boss of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines took to Twitter again this week to call on Prime Minister Modi to accept his settlement offer in relation to the airline's loan default. "I respectfully ask why the Prime Minister is not instructing his Banks to take the money I have put on the table so he can at least claim credit for full recovery of public funds lent to Kingfisher," he said, adding that his offer to the Karnataka High Court should not be dismissed as "frivolous" because it is a "perfectly tangible, sincere, honest and readily achievable offer". Mallya has been based in the UK since March 2016 and remains on bail on an extradition warrant executed by Scotland Yard in April 2017. In her verdict at the end of a year-long extradition trial in December last year, Judge Emma Arbuthnot had ruled that the "flashy" billionaire had a "case to answer" in the Indian courts. The court had also dismissed any bars to extradition on the grounds of the prison conditions under which the businessman would be held, as the judge accepted the Indian government's assurances that he would receive all necessary medical care at Barrack 12 in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail. India and the UK have an Extradition Treaty signed in 1992 and in force since November 1993. So far only one successful extradition has taken place from the UK to India under the treaty - that of Samirbhai Vinubhai Patel, who was sent back to India in 2016 to face trial in connection with his involvement in the post-Godhra riots of 2002.

Vijay Mallya files for permission to appeal in UK High Court against extradition order

<p>New Delhi on Friday summoned Pakistan's High commissioner Sohail Mehmood and lodged a strong protest against the Pulwama attacked that killed more than 40 CRPF personnel on Thursday. Pakistan based <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-calls-on-pakistan-to-immediately-end-support-to-all-terrorist-groups-white-house-197523">terrorist group</a> <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/jem-has-been-included-in-security-council-counter-terrorism-list-we-have-dealt-with-masood-azhar-issue-professionally-china-197566">Jaish-e-Mohammad</a> (JEM) had claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>

<p>Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale summoned Pakistan High Commissioner today afternoon and issued a "very strong demarche" in connection to the Pulwama terror attack.</p>

<p>Sources tell WION that India conveyed that Pakistan must take "immediate and verifiable action" against the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/adil-ahmad-dar-the-man-who-carried-out-the-pulwama-attack-197476">JEM</a>. New Delhi asked Islamabad that "it must immediately stop any groups or individuals associated with terrorism operating from its territories".&nbsp;</p>

<p>India also rejected the statement made by the Pak foreign ministry on Thursday. Pakistan had said it, "strongly rejects any insinuation by elements in the Indian government and media circles that seek to link the attack to the State of Pakistan without investigations".</p>

<p>Islamabad had even made flip-flops while issuing the release by first issuing it, later withdrawing it to issue another one with minor changes.</p>

<p>This is the second time this year when the Pak envoy has been summoned. He was summoned in January after Pakistan Foreign Minister SM Qureshi had made a phone call to pro-Pakistan Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.</p>

<p>In all, as many as 7 times a Pakistan High Commissioner has been summoned under the Modi-government since 2014.</p>

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<p>A suicide bomber from the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group had rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district&nbsp;on Thursday evening killing around 40 personnel and leaving many critically wounded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly&nbsp;condemned&nbsp;the incident today and held a meeting with top members of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).</p>

<p>PM Modi said all Indians are angry right now after the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening.</p>

<p>"I pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives at Pulwama. Our security forces have been given full freedom. We have full faith in their bravery," PM Modi said.</p>

<p>"I understand sentiments of those criticising us but I want to urge them, it is an emotional time, stay away from political one-upmanship,"&nbsp;the prime minister insisted.</p>

<p>In the CCS meeting, India decided to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-mfn-status-to-pakistan-what-it-means-how-it-impacts-trade-197569">withdraw Most Favoured Nation(MFN)</a>&nbsp;status to Pakistan.</p>


New Delhi on Friday summoned Pakistan's High commissioner Sohail Mehmood and lodged a strong protest against the Pulwama attacked that killed more than 40 CRPF personnel on Thursday.

New Delhi on Friday summoned Pakistan's High commissioner Sohail Mehmood and lodged a strong protest against the Pulwama attacked that killed more than 40 CRPF personnel on Thursday. Pakistan based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JEM) had claimed responsibility for the attack. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale summoned Pakistan High Commissioner today afternoon and issued a "very strong demarche" in connection to the Pulwama terror attack. Sources tell WION that India conveyed that Pakistan must take "immediate and verifiable action" against the JEM. New Delhi asked Islamabad that "it must immediately stop any groups or individuals associated with terrorism operating from its territories". India also rejected the statement made by the Pak foreign ministry on Thursday. Pakistan had said it, "strongly rejects any insinuation by elements in the Indian government and media circles that seek to link the attack to the State of Pakistan without investigations". Islamabad had even made flip-flops while issuing the release by first issuing it, later withdrawing it to issue another one with minor changes. This is the second time this year when the Pak envoy has been summoned. He was summoned in January after Pakistan Foreign Minister SM Qureshi had made a phone call to pro-Pakistan Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. In all, as many as 7 times a Pakistan High Commissioner has been summoned under the Modi-government since 2014. Sources: Foreign Secretary summoned the Pakistan High Commissioner to the Ministry of External Affairs today and issued a very strong demarche in connection with the terrorist attack in Pulwama https://t.co/aQnu5zIHNL — ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019 × A suicide bomber from the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group had rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district on Thursday evening killing around 40 personnel and leaving many critically wounded. Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the incident today and held a meeting with top members of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). PM Modi said all Indians are angry right now after the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening. "I pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives at Pulwama. Our security forces have been given full freedom. We have full faith in their bravery," PM Modi said. "I understand sentiments of those criticising us but I want to urge them, it is an emotional time, stay away from political one-upmanship," the prime minister insisted. In the CCS meeting, India decided to withdraw Most Favoured Nation(MFN) status to Pakistan.

Pulwama terror attack: India summons Pakistan High Commissioner, lodges strong protest

<p>Curfew has been imposed in Jammu after scores of people took to the streets and blocked the Jammu-Pathankot national highway on Friday to protest against the deadly <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-terror-attack-india-summons-pakistan-high-commission-lodges-strong-protest-197574">terror attack</a> which claimed the lives of around 40 CRPF personnel.</p>

<p>Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC have also been imposed in Jammu, while data services in various districts of the state have been suspended in the wake of protests by locals.</p>

<p>"In order to maintain law and order, public tranquillity and to protect life and property of the general public, in the exercise of the power vested in me under Section 144 CrPC, I hereby impose curfew in the Jammu city," read a letter signed by Jammu's district magistrate Ramesh Kumar.</p>

<p>Security has been beefed up in the state to prevent further attack.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, Udhampur Superintendent of Police Rajiv Pandey said, "Paramilitary, as well as army jawans, have been deployed to foil any other incident if any. We have increased our vigil in Jammu-Kashmir national highway, special checkpoints have been established at various parts, checking and frisking has also been increased." &nbsp;</p>

<p>While demanding a befitting reply to the terrorists, protesters raised slogans against Pakistan and militants supporters in Kashmir and widely criticized the brutal killing in the blast.</p>

<p>Speaking the ANI, ABVP leader Naman Dogra said, "I want to request the government to take action against Pakistan so that it does not dare to repeat its mistake."</p>

<p>A section of people agitating also condemned the government for not looking after the safety of the soldiers. "I want to ask the politician why there is proper security for your caravan, but not for the CRPF jawans," said a local.</p>

<p>In Mumbai too, locals took to streets to protest against the terror attack.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Prime Minister <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-mfn-status-to-pakistan-what-it-means-how-it-impacts-trade-197569">Narendra Modi </a>assured that those behind the Pulwama terror attack will be “definitely punished” for the "grave mistake" committed.</p>

<p>The CRPF personnel were killed when their convoy was targeted on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Thursday.</p>

<p>The convoy comprised 78 buses in which around 2500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar.</p>

<p>Soon after, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which is based in Pakistan and backed by the Pakistani administration, claimed responsibility for the attack and said it was carried out by its suicide bomber.</p>


Curfew has been imposed in Jammu after scores of people took to the streets and blocked the Jammu-Pathankot national highway on Friday to protest against the deadly terror attack which claimed the lives of around 40 CRPF personnel.

Curfew has been imposed in Jammu after scores of people took to the streets and blocked the Jammu-Pathankot national highway on Friday to protest against the deadly terror attack which claimed the lives of around 40 CRPF personnel. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC have also been imposed in Jammu, while data services in various districts of the state have been suspended in the wake of protests by locals. "In order to maintain law and order, public tranquillity and to protect life and property of the general public, in the exercise of the power vested in me under Section 144 CrPC, I hereby impose curfew in the Jammu city," read a letter signed by Jammu's district magistrate Ramesh Kumar. Security has been beefed up in the state to prevent further attack. Speaking to ANI, Udhampur Superintendent of Police Rajiv Pandey said, "Paramilitary, as well as army jawans, have been deployed to foil any other incident if any. We have increased our vigil in Jammu-Kashmir national highway, special checkpoints have been established at various parts, checking and frisking has also been increased." While demanding a befitting reply to the terrorists, protesters raised slogans against Pakistan and militants supporters in Kashmir and widely criticized the brutal killing in the blast. Speaking the ANI, ABVP leader Naman Dogra said, "I want to request the government to take action against Pakistan so that it does not dare to repeat its mistake." A section of people agitating also condemned the government for not looking after the safety of the soldiers. "I want to ask the politician why there is proper security for your caravan, but not for the CRPF jawans," said a local. In Mumbai too, locals took to streets to protest against the terror attack. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that those behind the Pulwama terror attack will be “definitely punished” for the "grave mistake" committed. The CRPF personnel were killed when their convoy was targeted on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Thursday. The convoy comprised 78 buses in which around 2500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar. Soon after, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which is based in Pakistan and backed by the Pakistani administration, claimed responsibility for the attack and said it was carried out by its suicide bomber.

Pulwama terror attack: Curfew imposed in Jammu as widespread protests erupt

<p>The Central Board of Direct Taxes has stressed that Aadhaar-PAN linking is "mandatory" for those filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) and this procedure has to be "completed" by March 31 this year.</p>

<p>"Constitutional validity of Aadhaar has been upheld by the Supreme Court of India in September, 2018. Consequently, in terms of Section 139AA of Income Tax Act, 1961 and order dated June 30, 2018 of the Central Board of Direct Taxes, Aadhaar-PAN linking is mandatory now which has to be completed till March 31, 2019 by PAN holders requiring filing of ITR," the CBDT said in an advisory Thursday.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court on February 6 had confirmed that linkage of PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory for filing of ITRs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This reiteration of the September order of the apex court came on an appeal filed by the Centre against a Delhi High Court order allowing two persons, to file their ITRs for 2018-19 without linking their Aadhaar and PAN numbers.</p>

<p>A bench comprising Justices A K Sikri and S Abdul Nazeer said the top court has already decided the matter and upheld the section 139AA of the Income Tax Act.</p>

<p>The apex court on September 26 last year had declared the Centre's flagship Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid but struck down some of its provisions including its linking with bank accounts, mobile phones and school admissions.</p>

<p>Former CBDT Chairman Sushil Chandra, early this month at an event, had said that just 23 crore PAN card holders-- over half of the total PAN card holders -- have so far linked their cards with biometric ID Aadhaar.</p>

<p>He had said the I-T Department has so far issued 42 crore permanent account numbers (PAN), of which 23 crore have been linked with Aadhaar.</p>

<p>Chandra said that once Aadhaar is linked with PAN and PAN is linked with bank account, the I-T department can find out spending pattern and other details of the assessee.</p>

<p>Also since many agencies are linked with Aadhaar, it would be easier to gauge whether the benefits of welfare schemes are availed by eligible persons, he said.</p>

<p>Section 139 AA (2) of the Income Tax Act says that every person having PAN as on July 1, 2017, and eligible to obtain Aadhaar, must intimate his Aadhaar number to tax authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Aadhaar is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to a resident of India, PAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number allotted by the IT Department to a person, firm or entity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CBDT formulates policy for the tax department.&nbsp;</p>


The Central Board of Direct Taxes has stressed that Aadhaar-PAN linking is "mandatory" for those filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) and this procedure has to be "completed" by March 31 this year.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has stressed that Aadhaar-PAN linking is "mandatory" for those filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) and this procedure has to be "completed" by March 31 this year. "Constitutional validity of Aadhaar has been upheld by the Supreme Court of India in September, 2018. Consequently, in terms of Section 139AA of Income Tax Act, 1961 and order dated June 30, 2018 of the Central Board of Direct Taxes, Aadhaar-PAN linking is mandatory now which has to be completed till March 31, 2019 by PAN holders requiring filing of ITR," the CBDT said in an advisory Thursday. The Supreme Court on February 6 had confirmed that linkage of PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory for filing of ITRs. This reiteration of the September order of the apex court came on an appeal filed by the Centre against a Delhi High Court order allowing two persons, to file their ITRs for 2018-19 without linking their Aadhaar and PAN numbers. A bench comprising Justices A K Sikri and S Abdul Nazeer said the top court has already decided the matter and upheld the section 139AA of the Income Tax Act. The apex court on September 26 last year had declared the Centre's flagship Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid but struck down some of its provisions including its linking with bank accounts, mobile phones and school admissions. Former CBDT Chairman Sushil Chandra, early this month at an event, had said that just 23 crore PAN card holders-- over half of the total PAN card holders -- have so far linked their cards with biometric ID Aadhaar. He had said the I-T Department has so far issued 42 crore permanent account numbers (PAN), of which 23 crore have been linked with Aadhaar. Chandra said that once Aadhaar is linked with PAN and PAN is linked with bank account, the I-T department can find out spending pattern and other details of the assessee. Also since many agencies are linked with Aadhaar, it would be easier to gauge whether the benefits of welfare schemes are availed by eligible persons, he said. Section 139 AA (2) of the Income Tax Act says that every person having PAN as on July 1, 2017, and eligible to obtain Aadhaar, must intimate his Aadhaar number to tax authorities. While Aadhaar is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to a resident of India, PAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number allotted by the IT Department to a person, firm or entity. The CBDT formulates policy for the tax department.

Linking Aadhaar-PAN to be completed by March 31: Central Board of Direct Taxes

<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cancelled all political programmes it had planned in the wake of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-terror-attack-india-summons-pakistan-high-commission-lodges-strong-protest-197574">Pulwama terror attack</a> in which as many as forty Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed on Thursday.</p>

<p>Speaking to media, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting in Madhya Pradesh's Itarsi has been cancelled, and party president Amit Shah will not hold any rallies in Odisha and Chhattisgarh today, as scheduled. Patra assured the public that despite gruesome terror attacks, the Centre will not stop carrying out developmental work across the country.</p>

<p>"We will continue to work in order to develop our country. No developmental activities will be stopped because of such terror attacks. The agenda of the terrorist is to create obstructions in the path of development, but we will not let them succeed," the BJP spokesperson said.</p>

<p>On Thursday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi also cancelled a lunch with envoys of G-20 countries which was slated to be held today. Moreover, his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called off her first press conference, stating that it was not an appropriate time to talk politics and observed silence for the slain CRPF soldiers.</p>

<p>As many as 40 CRPF personnel were killed when their convoy was targeted on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Thursday.</p>

<p>The convoy comprised 78 buses in which around 2500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar.</p>

<p>Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was caused by a suicide bomber, according to a local news agency.&nbsp;</p>


Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cancelled all political programmes it had planned in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack in which as many as forty Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed on Thursday.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cancelled all political programmes it had planned in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack in which as many as forty Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed on Thursday. Speaking to media, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting in Madhya Pradesh's Itarsi has been cancelled, and party president Amit Shah will not hold any rallies in Odisha and Chhattisgarh today, as scheduled. Patra assured the public that despite gruesome terror attacks, the Centre will not stop carrying out developmental work across the country. "We will continue to work in order to develop our country. No developmental activities will be stopped because of such terror attacks. The agenda of the terrorist is to create obstructions in the path of development, but we will not let them succeed," the BJP spokesperson said. On Thursday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi also cancelled a lunch with envoys of G-20 countries which was slated to be held today. Moreover, his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called off her first press conference, stating that it was not an appropriate time to talk politics and observed silence for the slain CRPF soldiers. As many as 40 CRPF personnel were killed when their convoy was targeted on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Thursday. The convoy comprised 78 buses in which around 2500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar. Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was caused by a suicide bomber, according to a local news agency.

Pulwama terror attack: BJP cancels all political programmes

<p>After meeting top members of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-calls-on-pakistan-to-immediately-end-support-to-all-terrorist-groups-white-house-197523">cabinet committee on security</a>(CCS) on Friday morning, PM Modi said all Indians are angry right now after the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening.</p>

<p>In the CCS meeting, India decided to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-withdraws-most-favoured-nation-status-accorded-to-pakistan-after-pulwama-attack-197539">withdraw Most Favoured Nation(MFN)</a> status to Pakistan.</p>

<p>"I warn terrorists they will pay a big price," the prime minister said.</p>

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<p>"Terrorists have made a big mistake," he asserted.</p>

<p>"The forces behind this act of terrorism and those responsible for it, will be definitely be punished."</p>

<p>The prime minister said India is united in its hour of grief.</p>

<p>"If our neighbour which is totally isolated in the world thinks it can destabilise India through its tactics and conspiracies, then it is making a big mistake," he said.</p>

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<p>The prime minister thanked all nations who supported India after the attack on Pulwama in which over 40 CRPF personnel were killed.</p>

<p>A suicide bomber from the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group had rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district killing on Thursday evening killing at least 40 personnel and leaving many critically wounded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives at Pulwama. Our security forces have been given full freedom. We have full faith in their bravery," the PM said.</p>

<p>"I understand sentiments of those criticising us but I want to urge them, it is an emotional time, stay away from political one-upmanship, the prime minister insisted.</p>

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After meeting top members of the cabinet committee on security(CCS) on Friday morning, PM Modi said all Indians are angry right now after the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening.

After meeting top members of the cabinet committee on security(CCS) on Friday morning, PM Modi said all Indians are angry right now after the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening. In the CCS meeting, India decided to withdraw Most Favoured Nation(MFN) status to Pakistan. "I warn terrorists they will pay a big price," the prime minister said. #WATCH PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to CRPF soldiers who lost their lives in #PulwamaTerrorAttack, says, "logon ka khoon khaul raha hai, yeh main samajh raha hun. Humare suraksha balon ko purn swatantra de di gayi hai." pic.twitter.com/kxdCIKe88q — ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019 × "Terrorists have made a big mistake," he asserted. "The forces behind this act of terrorism and those responsible for it, will be definitely be punished." The prime minister said India is united in its hour of grief. "If our neighbour which is totally isolated in the world thinks it can destabilise India through its tactics and conspiracies, then it is making a big mistake," he said. #WATCH PM Narendra Modi at the launch of Vande Bharat Express observes a two-minute silence for the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in #PulwamaAttack. pic.twitter.com/PIRRVHUrFI — ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019 × The prime minister thanked all nations who supported India after the attack on Pulwama in which over 40 CRPF personnel were killed. A suicide bomber from the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group had rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district killing on Thursday evening killing at least 40 personnel and leaving many critically wounded. "I pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives at Pulwama. Our security forces have been given full freedom. We have full faith in their bravery," the PM said. "I understand sentiments of those criticising us but I want to urge them, it is an emotional time, stay away from political one-upmanship, the prime minister insisted.

Those responsible for Pulwama attack will definitely be punished: PM Modi

<p>The Madras High Court here has asked the National Highways Authority of India why toll collection licence should not be cancelled if stretches of roads, coming under the jurisdiction of a toll gate, were not maintained&nbsp;Properly.</p>

<p>Justices N Kirubakaran and S S Sundar of the Madurai bench were hearing a PIL Thursday seeking to cancel the licence of a toll plaza at Eliapathy because the highway stretch between Aruppukottai and Madurai in the Madurai-Tuticorin sector had not been maintained and the road was full of potholes leading to accidents since 2011.</p>

<p>The responsibility for the maintenance of the road had been given to a private contractor, who did not maintain the road, the petitioner submitted.</p>

<p>In his plea, Mahalingam wanted the licence of the toll plaza to be suspended first and then cancelled.</p>

<p>Though several complaints were sent to the concessionaire, Madhucon, no action was taken, he submitted and sought the court's intervention to cancel the licence.</p>

<p>The petitioner also alleged that goondas were engaged in toll collection and said the highways authority was sleeping over his complaint.</p>

<p>The High Court had in December last year ordered a 30 per cent exemption from toll till the roads were repaired, he submitted.</p>

<p>The petitioner contended that even after the court order no action had been taken to repair the road.</p>

<p>The bench pointed out the lapse on the part of the concessionaire and asked why toll collection licence should not be cancelled.</p>

<p>The bench further said several similar cases were pending before the court and posted the petition for hearing on March 28. &nbsp;</p>


The Madras High Court here has asked the National Highways Authority of India why toll collection licence should not be cancelled if stretches of roads, coming under the jurisdiction of a toll gate, were not maintained Properly.

The Madras High Court here has asked the National Highways Authority of India why toll collection licence should not be cancelled if stretches of roads, coming under the jurisdiction of a toll gate, were not maintained Properly. Justices N Kirubakaran and S S Sundar of the Madurai bench were hearing a PIL Thursday seeking to cancel the licence of a toll plaza at Eliapathy because the highway stretch between Aruppukottai and Madurai in the Madurai-Tuticorin sector had not been maintained and the road was full of potholes leading to accidents since 2011. The responsibility for the maintenance of the road had been given to a private contractor, who did not maintain the road, the petitioner submitted. In his plea, Mahalingam wanted the licence of the toll plaza to be suspended first and then cancelled. Though several complaints were sent to the concessionaire, Madhucon, no action was taken, he submitted and sought the court's intervention to cancel the licence. The petitioner also alleged that goondas were engaged in toll collection and said the highways authority was sleeping over his complaint. The High Court had in December last year ordered a 30 per cent exemption from toll till the roads were repaired, he submitted. The petitioner contended that even after the court order no action had been taken to repair the road. The bench pointed out the lapse on the part of the concessionaire and asked why toll collection licence should not be cancelled. The bench further said several similar cases were pending before the court and posted the petition for hearing on March 28.

Why not cancel toll collection licence if road stretches are not maintained properly, asks HC

<p>The Supreme Court Friday decided to hear a fresh plea challenging the constitutional validity of the 1993 central law by which 67.703 acre land, including the disputed premises of Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid at Ayodhya, was acquired.</p>

<p>A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan tagged the matter with the main petition in which a constitution bench is dealing with the main title dispute.</p>

<p>"List the matter before the bench already seized with the issue," the bench also comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna said.&nbsp;</p>


The Supreme Court Friday decided to hear a fresh plea challenging the constitutional validity of the 1993 central law by which 67.703 acre land, including the disputed premises of Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid at Ayodhya, was acquired.

The Supreme Court Friday decided to hear a fresh plea challenging the constitutional validity of the 1993 central law by which 67.703 acre land, including the disputed premises of Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid at Ayodhya, was acquired. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan tagged the matter with the main petition in which a constitution bench is dealing with the main title dispute. "List the matter before the bench already seized with the issue," the bench also comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna said.

SC to hear plea against 1993 central law on land acquisition near disputed site at Ayodhya

<p>Captain Vijayakanth, leader of Tamil Nadu’s DMDK (Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazhagam), will return from the US on February 16, said a statement from his party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vijayakanth had left for the US on December 18&nbsp;for treatment and will return in a complete state of wellness the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His return comes at a time when speculations are rife that the DMDK is in talks with the ruling AIADMK and the BJP in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls. Tamil Nadu’s opposition party the DMK is expected to form an alliance with the Congress, Left parties, VCK and MDMK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>DMDK’s Deputy Secretary LK Sudhish, who is also Vijayakanth’s brother-in-law said to reporters that they were in talks with 2-3 parties and that an announcement regarding alliance could be expected by the end of February.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Popular actor Vijayakanth had started the DMDK in 2005 and since then the party has had a journey of ups and downs. When the party contested in the 2006 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls and won a single seat that was contested by Vijayakanth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the subsequent elections in 2011, his party allied with Jayalalithaa’s AIADMK and won 29 of the 41 seats that they contested. That was the peak of the DMDK’s electoral performance as the party later fell out with the AIADMK and some of their MLAs defected.</p>

<p>In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls the DMDK allied with the NDA, and failed to win any seat. In the 2016 Assembly Polls, Vijayakanth joined the People’s Welfare Front and yet again failed to win any seat. The questionremains if Vijayakanth, who is also known as 'Captain', can again make an impact and boost their cadre ahead of the Lok Sabha polls and thus help in scripting new innings for his party.&nbsp;</p>


Captain Vijayakanth, leader of Tamil Nadu’s DMDK (Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazhagam), will return from the US on February 16, said a statement from his party. Vijayakanth had left for the US on December 18 for treatment and will return in a complete state of wellness the statement added.

Captain Vijayakanth, leader of Tamil Nadu’s DMDK (Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazhagam), will return from the US on February 16, said a statement from his party. Vijayakanth had left for the US on December 18 for treatment and will return in a complete state of wellness the statement added. His return comes at a time when speculations are rife that the DMDK is in talks with the ruling AIADMK and the BJP in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls. Tamil Nadu’s opposition party the DMK is expected to form an alliance with the Congress, Left parties, VCK and MDMK. DMDK’s Deputy Secretary LK Sudhish, who is also Vijayakanth’s brother-in-law said to reporters that they were in talks with 2-3 parties and that an announcement regarding alliance could be expected by the end of February. Popular actor Vijayakanth had started the DMDK in 2005 and since then the party has had a journey of ups and downs. When the party contested in the 2006 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls and won a single seat that was contested by Vijayakanth. In the subsequent elections in 2011, his party allied with Jayalalithaa’s AIADMK and won 29 of the 41 seats that they contested. That was the peak of the DMDK’s electoral performance as the party later fell out with the AIADMK and some of their MLAs defected. In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls the DMDK allied with the NDA, and failed to win any seat. In the 2016 Assembly Polls, Vijayakanth joined the People’s Welfare Front and yet again failed to win any seat. The questionremains if Vijayakanth, who is also known as 'Captain', can again make an impact and boost their cadre ahead of the Lok Sabha polls and thus help in scripting new innings for his party.

Tamil Nadu: DMDK chief Vijayakanth to return from US, alliance announcement soon 

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to address a rally in Rudrapur, is held up at the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun as his chopper could not take off due to inclement weather on Thursday, a senior police officer said.</p>

<p>The prime minister landed at the airport here around 7.15 am and has been waiting since, Additional Director General of Police Ashok Kumar said.</p>

<p>He is to fly in a chopper to Rudrapur, but inclement weather delayed the travel.</p>

<p>It has been raining here since early morning.</p>

<p>The prime minister will address a public meeting and launch several development projects, including the State Integrated Co-operative Development Project, in Rudrapur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Integrated Co-operative Development Project aims to drastically improve the rural economy in Uttarakhand by giving a boost to co-operative, farm and allied sectors and check forced migration from the hills.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He will also distribute loan cheques among select beneficiaries of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Farmers Welfare Scheme of the state government.<br />
The prime minister is also scheduled to visit the Corbett Tiger Reserve in Ramnagar.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to address a rally in Rudrapur, is held up at the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun as his chopper could not take off due to inclement weather on Thursday, a senior police officer said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to address a rally in Rudrapur, is held up at the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun as his chopper could not take off due to inclement weather on Thursday, a senior police officer said. The prime minister landed at the airport here around 7.15 am and has been waiting since, Additional Director General of Police Ashok Kumar said. He is to fly in a chopper to Rudrapur, but inclement weather delayed the travel. It has been raining here since early morning. The prime minister will address a public meeting and launch several development projects, including the State Integrated Co-operative Development Project, in Rudrapur. The Integrated Co-operative Development Project aims to drastically improve the rural economy in Uttarakhand by giving a boost to co-operative, farm and allied sectors and check forced migration from the hills. He will also distribute loan cheques among select beneficiaries of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Farmers Welfare Scheme of the state government. The prime minister is also scheduled to visit the Corbett Tiger Reserve in Ramnagar.

Modi held up at Dehradun airport due to bad weather

<p>The worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/over-200-kg-of-explosives-was-used-in-pulwamas-terror-attack-197469">Central Reserve Police Force</a> (CRPF) men on Thursday saw immediate global condemnation. The responsibility for the attack in Pulwama district was claimed by Pakistan-based terror group <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/crpf-convoy-attacked-in-jammu-kashmirs-pulwama-death-toll-climbs-to-40-197468">Jaish-e-Mohammad</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US ambassador to India Kenneth Juster tweeted, "US Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The U.S. Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu &amp; Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KashmirTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KashmirTerrorAttack</a></p>
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<p>French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler said, "Our thoughts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers." and "France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms."</p>

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France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwama</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KashmirTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KashmirTerrorAttack</a></p>
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<p>In an official statement, the Russian Embassy said, it "condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama district, &nbsp;which claimed precious lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel and left numerous people injured."</p>

<p>Calling for a strong response to terror, Russian embassy also said on Twitter, "We denounce terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterate the need to combat these inhuman acts with a decisive and collective response without any double standards."</p>

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<p>The response in the neighbourhood was also quick.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maldives President &nbsp;Ibrahim Mohamed Solih tweeted, "I strongly condemn the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir today killing at least 40 people. We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected. The Maldives will continue to work with India and the international community to combat terrorism in our region and the world at large."</p>

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<p>Maldivian foreign minister Abdulla Shahid wrote a message to external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj condemning the terrorist attack and conveying sympathy to the Government and people of the Republic of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a message on Twitter, Shahid said, "The Maldives is fully committed to the fight against terrorism and will continue to work closely with India, and the international community in eliminating this global menace."</p>

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<p>Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was one of the first foreign leaders to speak to PM Narendra Modi during which he expresses his condolences on the terror attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Nepal government said, "In line with its principled position, Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that such heinous acts of terrorism cannot be justified on any ground."</p>

<p>Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in a tweet also expressed his condolences. He said, "I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to @narendramodi and the families of police officers who lost their lives."</p>

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— Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) <a href="https://twitter.com/RW_UNP/status/1096066531857858561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted, "The world should continue to combat terrorism."&nbsp;</p>

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— Mahinda Rajapaksa (@PresRajapaksa) <a href="https://twitter.com/PresRajapaksa/status/1096076315956981761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>The Bhutanese foreign minister said, " Shocked and saddened to hear of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir" adding, "Hope the perpetrators will be brought to justice."</p>

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<p>A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist&nbsp;rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying CRPF jawans&nbsp;on Thursday in<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sacrifices-of-our-brave-security-personnel-shall-not-go-in-vain-modi-says-after-pulwama-attack-197456"> Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama</a> killing 40 people.</p>

<p>The attack also left dozens injured — body parts could be seen strewn around the site of the attack — and a steadily-climbing death toll.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police said they had identified the terrorist who had carried out the attack as <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/adil-ahmad-dar-the-man-who-carried-out-the-pulwama-attack-197476">Adil Ahmad Dar</a> from Kakapora in Pulwama, and that he joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A news agency ANI&nbsp;reported that National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was overseeing the situation in Kashmir and that he was being briefed by senior CRPF officials.&nbsp;</p>


The worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men on Thursday saw immediate global condemnation. The responsibility for the attack in Pulwama district was claimed by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad.

The worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men on Thursday saw immediate global condemnation. The responsibility for the attack in Pulwama district was claimed by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad. US ambassador to India Kenneth Juster tweeted, "US Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it." The U.S. Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it. #KashmirTerrorAttack — Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) February 14, 2019 × French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler said, "Our thoughts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers." and "France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms." France most firmly condemns the heinous attack perpetrated in Jammu & Kashmir. Our thoughts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers. France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms.#Pulwama #KashmirTerrorAttack — Alexandre Ziegler (@FranceinIndia) February 14, 2019 × In an official statement, the Russian Embassy said, it "condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama district, which claimed precious lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel and left numerous people injured." Calling for a strong response to terror, Russian embassy also said on Twitter, "We denounce terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterate the need to combat these inhuman acts with a decisive and collective response without any double standards." .@RusEmbIndia condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack in #Kashmir’s #Pulwama district, which claimed precious lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel and left numerous people injured.#pulwamaterrorattack@mfa_russia @MEAIndia @IndEmbMoscow pic.twitter.com/di2JTjQZXx — Russia in India (@RusEmbIndia) February 14, 2019 × The response in the neighbourhood was also quick. Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih tweeted, "I strongly condemn the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir today killing at least 40 people. We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected. The Maldives will continue to work with India and the international community to combat terrorism in our region and the world at large." I strongly condemn the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir today killing at least 40 people. We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected. The Maldives will continue to work with India and the international community to combat terrorism in our region and the world at large. — Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) February 14, 2019 × Maldivian foreign minister Abdulla Shahid wrote a message to external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj condemning the terrorist attack and conveying sympathy to the Government and people of the Republic of India. In a message on Twitter, Shahid said, "The Maldives is fully committed to the fight against terrorism and will continue to work closely with India, and the international community in eliminating this global menace." Strongly condemn the suicide terrorist attack on the convoy carrying Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir today. I extend my prayers and condolences to the bereaved families of the dead and injured.@MEAIndia — Abdulla Shahid 🎈 (@abdulla_shahid) February 14, 2019 × Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was one of the first foreign leaders to speak to PM Narendra Modi during which he expresses his condolences on the terror attack. In a statement, Nepal government said, "In line with its principled position, Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that such heinous acts of terrorism cannot be justified on any ground." Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in a tweet also expressed his condolences. He said, "I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to @narendramodi and the families of police officers who lost their lives." I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to @narendramodi and the families of police officers who lost their lives. — Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) February 14, 2019 × Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted, "The world should continue to combat terrorism." I condemn the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir that attacked a convoy, killing 44 soldiers. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. The world should continue to combat terrorism. — Mahinda Rajapaksa (@PresRajapaksa) February 14, 2019 × The Bhutanese foreign minister said, " Shocked and saddened to hear of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir" adding, "Hope the perpetrators will be brought to justice." Shocked and saddened to hear of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir, which has resulted in the loss of 30 precious human lives. We strongly condemn this heinous attack and express our solidarity with the families of the victims, and the people and Government of India. — ForeignMinisterBhutan (@FMBhutan) February 14, 2019 × A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying CRPF jawans on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama killing 40 people. The attack also left dozens injured — body parts could be seen strewn around the site of the attack — and a steadily-climbing death toll. Police said they had identified the terrorist who had carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad Dar from Kakapora in Pulwama, and that he joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018. A news agency ANI reported that National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was overseeing the situation in Kashmir and that he was being briefed by senior CRPF officials.

US, Russia, France condemn Pulwama terror attack

<p>Indrani Mukerjea may be called to appear in person in Delhi's Patiala House Court for the hearing on her plea to become a witness in the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-indrani-mukerjea-to-turn-approver-seeks-lawyer-195909">INX Media case.</a></p>

<p>The next date of hearing in the case is February 28.</p>

<p>Indrani Mukerjea, the former head of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-pmla-case-ed-grills-karti-chidambaram-for-six-hours-195898">INX Media</a>, had filed the plea as she was ready to turn an approver.</p>

<p>Mukerjea has been lodged at Mumbai`s Byculla jail since her arrest in 2015 for her alleged involvement in her daughter, Sheena Bora`s murder case.</p>

<p>Last year, Indrani gave her confessional statement in a Delhi court in connection with the INX Media case and later sent a letter stating to become an approver in the matter.</p>

<p>Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram and son Karti are accused in the INX Media case.</p>

<p>On February 3, the Union Law Ministry granted sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Chidambaram in connection with the matter, according to Law Ministry sources.</p>

<p>The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing the role of Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case for giving a Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to the group in 2007.</p>

<p>The ED probe so far showed that for the FIPB approval, INX Media directors Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea met the senior Congress leader so that there was no delay in their application.</p>

<p>The probe agency has attached properties worth Rs 54 crore belonging to Karti, and a firm in the case. It has also attached properties belonging to the Mukerjeas in regard to the same case.</p>


Indrani Mukerjea may be called to appear in person in Delhi's Patiala House Court for the hearing on her plea to become a witness in the INX Media case. The next date of hearing in the case is February 28.

Indrani Mukerjea may be called to appear in person in Delhi's Patiala House Court for the hearing on her plea to become a witness in the INX Media case. The next date of hearing in the case is February 28. Indrani Mukerjea, the former head of INX Media, had filed the plea as she was ready to turn an approver. Mukerjea has been lodged at Mumbai`s Byculla jail since her arrest in 2015 for her alleged involvement in her daughter, Sheena Bora`s murder case. Last year, Indrani gave her confessional statement in a Delhi court in connection with the INX Media case and later sent a letter stating to become an approver in the matter. Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram and son Karti are accused in the INX Media case. On February 3, the Union Law Ministry granted sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Chidambaram in connection with the matter, according to Law Ministry sources. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing the role of Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case for giving a Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to the group in 2007. The ED probe so far showed that for the FIPB approval, INX Media directors Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea met the senior Congress leader so that there was no delay in their application. The probe agency has attached properties worth Rs 54 crore belonging to Karti, and a firm in the case. It has also attached properties belonging to the Mukerjeas in regard to the same case.

INX Media case: Indrani Mukerjea may be called to appear in person for Delhi hearing

<p>Claiming that the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-vs-centre-sc-delivers-split-verdict-on-control-of-services-refers-it-to-larger-bench-197305">Supreme Court's split verdict</a> on the contentious issue of control of services in the National Capital Territory is against "constitution and democracy", Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Thursday said the AAP government will seek legal remedies.</p>

<p>At a press conference after the apex court order, he accused the BJP-led government at the centre of creating hurdles in the functioning of the AAP dispensation and appealed to the people to elect AAP candidates in all the seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital in the upcoming general elections to help the party achieve full-statehood for Delhi.</p>

<p>"The judgment is against constitution and democracy. We will seek legal remedies," Kejriwal said, adding it was an "injustice to the people" of Delhi.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
"The people of Delhi helped us win 67 of 70 seats. An elected government doesn't even have the power to transfer officers, but those with three seats (BJP) do. How will the government function if we can't transfer non-performing officials?" he posed.</p>

<p>"The solution to the problem lies with the people of Delhi. I appeal to the residents not to see the polls as only to elect a prime minister. Please give all the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi to the AAP. We will force the government at the Centre to give full statehood to Delhi," the AAP national convener said.</p>

<p>In a jolt to the AAP dispensation, the Supreme Court Thursday delivered a split verdict on the contentious issue of control of services in the National Capital Territory between the Delhi government and the Centre and referred the matter to a larger bench.</p>

<p>A two-judge bench comprising Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan, however, agreed on their views on disputes pertaining to the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), setting up of a commission of inquiry, control over electricity boards, land revenue matters and appointment of public prosecutors.</p>

<p>The apex court also upheld the Centre's notification that its employees cannot be probed in corruption cases by ACB of Delhi government.</p>

<p>Claiming the court order states the elected government has no power to transfer officers, Kejriwal sought to know how the AAP dispensation will work and said the chief minister of Delhi does not have the power to appoint even a peon.</p>

<p>"We have been suffering for the last four years. For every work and forgetting each file cleared, if the Delhi chief minister and his ministers have to hold protests and sit on hunger strike at the L-G house, how will the government work? What sort of democracy is it?" he asked.</p>

<p>On former Delhi chief minister and Congress leader Sheila Dikshit's comments that according to the constitution "Delhi government doesn't have unlimited powers and, the L-G and the MHA also have control over many things", Kejriwal said his predecessor should refrain from making such statements for short-term political gains.</p>

<p>"I respect Sheila Dikshit ji. I appeal to her not to make such comments. We don't even have 10 per cent of the power that her government had. Didn't she have the power to transfer officers? Didn't she have ACB under her? Still, in the last four years we have done more work than her government did in 15 years," he said.</p>


Claiming that the Supreme Court's split verdict on the contentious issue of control of services in the National Capital Territory is against "constitution and democracy", Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Thursday said the AAP government will seek legal remedies.

Claiming that the Supreme Court's split verdict on the contentious issue of control of services in the National Capital Territory is against "constitution and democracy", Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Thursday said the AAP government will seek legal remedies. At a press conference after the apex court order, he accused the BJP-led government at the centre of creating hurdles in the functioning of the AAP dispensation and appealed to the people to elect AAP candidates in all the seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital in the upcoming general elections to help the party achieve full-statehood for Delhi. "The judgment is against constitution and democracy. We will seek legal remedies," Kejriwal said, adding it was an "injustice to the people" of Delhi. "The people of Delhi helped us win 67 of 70 seats. An elected government doesn't even have the power to transfer officers, but those with three seats (BJP) do. How will the government function if we can't transfer non-performing officials?" he posed. "The solution to the problem lies with the people of Delhi. I appeal to the residents not to see the polls as only to elect a prime minister. Please give all the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi to the AAP. We will force the government at the Centre to give full statehood to Delhi," the AAP national convener said. In a jolt to the AAP dispensation, the Supreme Court Thursday delivered a split verdict on the contentious issue of control of services in the National Capital Territory between the Delhi government and the Centre and referred the matter to a larger bench. A two-judge bench comprising Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan, however, agreed on their views on disputes pertaining to the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), setting up of a commission of inquiry, control over electricity boards, land revenue matters and appointment of public prosecutors. The apex court also upheld the Centre's notification that its employees cannot be probed in corruption cases by ACB of Delhi government. Claiming the court order states the elected government has no power to transfer officers, Kejriwal sought to know how the AAP dispensation will work and said the chief minister of Delhi does not have the power to appoint even a peon. "We have been suffering for the last four years. For every work and forgetting each file cleared, if the Delhi chief minister and his ministers have to hold protests and sit on hunger strike at the L-G house, how will the government work? What sort of democracy is it?" he asked. On former Delhi chief minister and Congress leader Sheila Dikshit's comments that according to the constitution "Delhi government doesn't have unlimited powers and, the L-G and the MHA also have control over many things", Kejriwal said his predecessor should refrain from making such statements for short-term political gains. "I respect Sheila Dikshit ji. I appeal to her not to make such comments. We don't even have 10 per cent of the power that her government had. Didn't she have the power to transfer officers? Didn't she have ACB under her? Still, in the last four years we have done more work than her government did in 15 years," he said.

Supreme Court's split verdict on control of services against 'constitution and democracy', says Kejriwal

<p>People in Delhi woke up to light rain on Thursday as the capital and its surrounding areas such as Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad witnessed gusty winds and thunderstorm owing to an intense Western Disturbance over Northern India.</p>

<p>The capital is expected to witness intense spells of rain and thundershowers with isolated <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hailstorm-heavy-rainfall-lash-delhi-ncr-195907">hailstorm </a>activity for the next two days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Lightly scattered rains are expected to continue over the national capital region till February 15. By February 16, the weather systems will move towards east India giving rain in Uttar Pradesh," said Skymer, a private weather forecasting agency."</p>

<p>As a consequence of the rainfall activity, maximums in Delhi and its adjoining areas will drop by 2 Degree Celsius to 4 Degree Celsius, while the maximums will again start increasing February 16 onwards," it added.</p>

<p>In terms of weather, the maximum and minimum temperatures were 19 Degrees Celsius and 14 Degree Celsius. Today, the weather over the Delhi-National Capital Region became pleasant.</p>

<p>According to Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), apart from rain, a thick blanket of smog has also engulfed Delhi on Thursday as the air quality has plummeted to the very poor category with air quality index 323 in the morning.</p>

<p>At Lodhi road, the AQI (Air Quality Index) was 315 with PM (Particulate Matter) 2.5 at 8:00 in the morning. In the Ayanagar area, the air quality also dipped to the very poor with 309. Also in capital's famous locality Mathura road which also has Purana Qila, the AQI fell to 328 with PM 2.5.</p>

<p>In addition, due to fog, as many as 10 trains were rescheduled after getting delayed by at least by 2 hours.</p>

<p>Delhi, which is home to approx 19 million people, is reeling under the menace of air pollution from the past couple of years. The region faced a major air quality crisis last year as pollution levels shot through the roof and even forced the shutdown of schools.</p>

<p>Moreover, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had described the capital as a "gas chamber" and local administration was compelled to declare a public health emergency.&nbsp;</p>


People in Delhi woke up to light rain on Thursday as the capital and its surrounding areas such as Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad witnessed gusty winds and thunderstorm owing to an intense Western Disturbance over Northern India.

People in Delhi woke up to light rain on Thursday as the capital and its surrounding areas such as Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad witnessed gusty winds and thunderstorm owing to an intense Western Disturbance over Northern India. The capital is expected to witness intense spells of rain and thundershowers with isolated hailstorm activity for the next two days. "Lightly scattered rains are expected to continue over the national capital region till February 15. By February 16, the weather systems will move towards east India giving rain in Uttar Pradesh," said Skymer, a private weather forecasting agency." As a consequence of the rainfall activity, maximums in Delhi and its adjoining areas will drop by 2 Degree Celsius to 4 Degree Celsius, while the maximums will again start increasing February 16 onwards," it added. In terms of weather, the maximum and minimum temperatures were 19 Degrees Celsius and 14 Degree Celsius. Today, the weather over the Delhi-National Capital Region became pleasant. According to Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), apart from rain, a thick blanket of smog has also engulfed Delhi on Thursday as the air quality has plummeted to the very poor category with air quality index 323 in the morning. At Lodhi road, the AQI (Air Quality Index) was 315 with PM (Particulate Matter) 2.5 at 8:00 in the morning. In the Ayanagar area, the air quality also dipped to the very poor with 309. Also in capital's famous locality Mathura road which also has Purana Qila, the AQI fell to 328 with PM 2.5. In addition, due to fog, as many as 10 trains were rescheduled after getting delayed by at least by 2 hours. Delhi, which is home to approx 19 million people, is reeling under the menace of air pollution from the past couple of years. The region faced a major air quality crisis last year as pollution levels shot through the roof and even forced the shutdown of schools. Moreover, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had described the capital as a "gas chamber" and local administration was compelled to declare a public health emergency.

Delhi witnesses light showers, more rain likely in next few days

<p>India, Pakistan officials meet on Kartarpur corridor will take place on March 14 in Delhi for which a Pakistani delegation will be visiting the country. The meet was earlier scheduled to happen on March 13.</p>

<p>Replying to a question on the developments on Kartarpur corridor, the ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "they had proposed date, and we had accepted the date. To finalize the modalities, the visit is taking place on March 14."</p>

<p>India had also shared the crossing point for the corridor but Pakistan has suggested an alternate crossing point.</p>

<p>Mea spokesperson said, "We had suggested a crossing point, shared coordinated, from Pakistan side we received a response and they have suggested an alternate crossing point."</p>

<p>India shared the coordinates on Kartarpur corridor in January. New Delhi hopes to complete all legal modalities regarding the corridor within a month and has issued land acquisition notification for building a highway and an integrated check post.</p>

<p>India has also suggested engineers meet before the India Pakistan officials meet on March 14 and according to MEA spokesperson, "awaits the response of Pakistan".</p>

<p>Home Ministry last week designated Dera Baba Nanak Land Check Post in Gurdaspur district in Punjab as the authorized Immigration Check Post for entry into/exit from India for the Kartarpur corridor.</p>

<p>India, Pakistan in 2018 approved the building of Kartarpur Corridor so that pilgrims can easily visit the Holy Gurudwara, where the founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak lived for 18 years, to celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood said Kartarpur Initiative can be instrumental in further facilitating and fortifying people-to-people bonds.</p>


India, Pakistan officials meet on Kartarpur corridor will take place on March 14 in Delhi for which a Pakistani delegation will be visiting the country. The meet was earlier scheduled to happen on March 13.

India, Pakistan officials meet on Kartarpur corridor will take place on March 14 in Delhi for which a Pakistani delegation will be visiting the country. The meet was earlier scheduled to happen on March 13. Replying to a question on the developments on Kartarpur corridor, the ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "they had proposed date, and we had accepted the date. To finalize the modalities, the visit is taking place on March 14." India had also shared the crossing point for the corridor but Pakistan has suggested an alternate crossing point. Mea spokesperson said, "We had suggested a crossing point, shared coordinated, from Pakistan side we received a response and they have suggested an alternate crossing point." India shared the coordinates on Kartarpur corridor in January. New Delhi hopes to complete all legal modalities regarding the corridor within a month and has issued land acquisition notification for building a highway and an integrated check post. India has also suggested engineers meet before the India Pakistan officials meet on March 14 and according to MEA spokesperson, "awaits the response of Pakistan". Home Ministry last week designated Dera Baba Nanak Land Check Post in Gurdaspur district in Punjab as the authorized Immigration Check Post for entry into/exit from India for the Kartarpur corridor. India, Pakistan in 2018 approved the building of Kartarpur Corridor so that pilgrims can easily visit the Holy Gurudwara, where the founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak lived for 18 years, to celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev this year. Recently, Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood said Kartarpur Initiative can be instrumental in further facilitating and fortifying people-to-people bonds.

Kartarpur corridor: India-Pakistan officials to now meet on March 14

Over 100 kg explosive used in Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF jawans

<p>India has sent a strong message to Pakistan and China after the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hitting out at Pakistan for its support to terrorism, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) in a statement said, "We demand that Pakistan stop supporting terrorists and terror groups operating from their territory and dismantle the infrastructure operated by terrorist outfits to launch attacks in other countries"</p>

<p>Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>

<p>New Delhi said, "this terror group is led by the international terrorist Masood Azhar, who has been given full freedom by Government of Pakistan to operate and expand his terror infrastructure in territories under the control of Pakistan and to carry out attacks in India and elsewhere with impunity. "</p>

<p>The 19th SAARC Summit in Islamabad was boycotted by India, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives after the 2016 Uri attacks.</p>

<p>Without taking China's name India called on the member of the International community to list Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanctions committee of United Nation security council (UNSC).</p>

<p>MEA said, "We strongly reiterate our appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including JeM Chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council and to ban terrorist organisations operating from territories controlled by Pakistan. "</p>

<p>China repeatedly blocked listing of Masood Azhar as an internationally designated terrorist under the UNSC 1267 Committee. India in February 2016 had approached the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee with the proposal to designate Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanction regime. &nbsp;While the US, UK and France backed India's bid, China continued to block it.</p>

<p>While condemning the attack, the release said, "Government of India is firmly and resolutely committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard national security."</p>


India has sent a strong message to Pakistan and China after the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men. Hitting out at Pakistan for its support to terrorism, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) in a statement said, "We demand that Pakistan stop supporting terrorists and terror groups operating from their territory and dismantle the infrastructure operated by terrorist outfits to launch attacks in other countries" Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack.

India has sent a strong message to Pakistan and China after the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men. Hitting out at Pakistan for its support to terrorism, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) in a statement said, "We demand that Pakistan stop supporting terrorists and terror groups operating from their territory and dismantle the infrastructure operated by terrorist outfits to launch attacks in other countries" Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack. New Delhi said, "this terror group is led by the international terrorist Masood Azhar, who has been given full freedom by Government of Pakistan to operate and expand his terror infrastructure in territories under the control of Pakistan and to carry out attacks in India and elsewhere with impunity. " The 19th SAARC Summit in Islamabad was boycotted by India, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives after the 2016 Uri attacks. Without taking China's name India called on the member of the International community to list Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanctions committee of United Nation security council (UNSC). MEA said, "We strongly reiterate our appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including JeM Chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council and to ban terrorist organisations operating from territories controlled by Pakistan. " China repeatedly blocked listing of Masood Azhar as an internationally designated terrorist under the UNSC 1267 Committee. India in February 2016 had approached the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee with the proposal to designate Masood Azhar under the 1267 sanction regime. While the US, UK and France backed India's bid, China continued to block it. While condemning the attack, the release said, "Government of India is firmly and resolutely committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard national security."

Pulwama attack: India hits out at Pakistan, sends a message to China

<p>Fugitive liquor baron, Vijay Mallya, on Thursday morning said that he had made an offer to settle before the honourable High Court Court of Karnataka which, he claimed, is an ''<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/mallya-prepares-for-lengthy-appeal-against-uk-governments-extradition-order-195448">achievable offer</a>''.<br />
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''I have made the offer to settle before the Hon’Ble High Court Court of Karnataka. This cannot be dismissed as frivolous. It is a perfectly tangible, sincere, honest and readily achievable offer. The shoe is on the other foot now. Why don’t the Banks take the money lent to KFA ?'''he said in a series of early morning tweets on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mallya also lamented the media reports on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claims that he hid his wealth.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Am appalled to say the least at the media reports on the Enforcement Directorate claims that I hid my wealth ! If there was hidden wealth how could I put approximately 14,000 crores worth of assets openly in front of Court ? Shameful misleading of public opinion but unsurprising,'' he said.</p>

<p>He asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi why he was&nbsp;not instructing his banks to take the money he had put on the table.</p>

<p>''Following on from my earlier tweet, I respectfully ask why the Prime Minister is not instructing his Banks to take the money I have put on the table so he can at least claim credit for full recovery of public funds lent to Kingfisher,'' he said in another tweet.</p>

<p>Referring to Modi's speech in the Parliament yesterday, he said that PM had referred to an unnamed person who “ran away” with 9000 crores. Given the media narrative ''I can only infer that reference is to me,'' he said.</p>

<p>''The Prime Ministers last speech in Parliament was brought to my attention. He certainly is a very eloquent speaker. I noticed that he referred to an unnamed person who “ran away” with 9000 crores. Given the media narrative I can only infer that reference is to me,'' he said in another tweet.</p>


Fugitive liquor baron, Vijay Mallya, on Thursday morning said that he had made an offer to settle before the honourable High Court Court of Karnataka which, he claimed, is an ''achievable offer''.

Fugitive liquor baron, Vijay Mallya, on Thursday morning said that he had made an offer to settle before the honourable High Court Court of Karnataka which, he claimed, is an ''achievable offer''. ''I have made the offer to settle before the Hon’Ble High Court Court of Karnataka. This cannot be dismissed as frivolous. It is a perfectly tangible, sincere, honest and readily achievable offer. The shoe is on the other foot now. Why don’t the Banks take the money lent to KFA ?'''he said in a series of early morning tweets on Thursday. I have made the offer to settle before the Hon’Ble High Court Court of Karnataka. This cannot be dismissed as frivolous. It is a perfectly tangible, sincere, honest and readily achievable offer. The shoe is on the other foot now. Why don’t the Banks take the money lent to KFA ? — Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) February 14, 2019 × Mallya also lamented the media reports on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claims that he hid his wealth. ''Am appalled to say the least at the media reports on the Enforcement Directorate claims that I hid my wealth ! If there was hidden wealth how could I put approximately 14,000 crores worth of assets openly in front of Court ? Shameful misleading of public opinion but unsurprising,'' he said. He asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi why he was not instructing his banks to take the money he had put on the table. ''Following on from my earlier tweet, I respectfully ask why the Prime Minister is not instructing his Banks to take the money I have put on the table so he can at least claim credit for full recovery of public funds lent to Kingfisher,'' he said in another tweet. Referring to Modi's speech in the Parliament yesterday, he said that PM had referred to an unnamed person who “ran away” with 9000 crores. Given the media narrative ''I can only infer that reference is to me,'' he said. ''The Prime Ministers last speech in Parliament was brought to my attention. He certainly is a very eloquent speaker. I noticed that he referred to an unnamed person who “ran away” with 9000 crores. Given the media narrative I can only infer that reference is to me,'' he said in another tweet.

Made an offer to settle before honourable Karnataka High Court: Vijay Mallya  

<p>Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Swedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist on Wednesday signed a security protection agreement in Stockholm. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The pact will provide a facilitating framework for greater cooperation on the high end and cutting edge technology and manufacturing.</p>

<p>The signing of the security protection agreement by both countries will enable them to share classified information with each other on defence and security. Sweden has had similar agreements with over 30 countries around the world, as well as with the EU and NATO.</p>

<p>Later at a joint press conference, Hultqvist said, "The agreement that I and Shrimati Nirmala Sitharaman signed today is an important step in implementing the action plan on deeper cooperation with India".</p>

<p>Explaining the agreement, Swedish defence ministry told WION that it "regulates how sensitive information is to be handled, processed and protected. One good example when such an agreement is needed is when a company from one nation offers i.e.high tech weapons systems to another nation."</p>

<p>Asked if two sides discussed reported deal for Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, Swedish defence ministry said no such discussions happened.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Asked on how the agreement will boost "Make in India" in Defence sector, Sitharaman said, "I think it gives a very good framework which the two countries have agreed upon -- to have greater collaboration on technical and innovation which will lead to joint activities with direct bearing on the make in India."&nbsp;</p>

<p>India has also proposed a dialogue to enable a greater understanding of the successful model of collaboration between government, industry and academia in building technologically advance ecosystem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sitharaman also met Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven and thanked his country support for India's bid United Nation Security Council and multilateral export control regime--Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).</p>

<p>Since 2009 when Sweden and India had signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the area of defence, seven bilateral meetings have been taken place under the MoU, the last in December 2018 in Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited Stockholm and took part in the first India Nordic summit in April 2018. He also held a bilateral meet with PM Löfven during which both sides jointly signed an action plan for future cooperation.<br />
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Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Swedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist on Wednesday signed a security protection agreement in Stockholm. The pact will provide a facilitating framework for greater cooperation on the high end and cutting edge technology and manufacturing.

Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Swedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist on Wednesday signed a security protection agreement in Stockholm. The pact will provide a facilitating framework for greater cooperation on the high end and cutting edge technology and manufacturing. The signing of the security protection agreement by both countries will enable them to share classified information with each other on defence and security. Sweden has had similar agreements with over 30 countries around the world, as well as with the EU and NATO. Later at a joint press conference, Hultqvist said, "The agreement that I and Shrimati Nirmala Sitharaman signed today is an important step in implementing the action plan on deeper cooperation with India". Explaining the agreement, Swedish defence ministry told WION that it "regulates how sensitive information is to be handled, processed and protected. One good example when such an agreement is needed is when a company from one nation offers i.e.high tech weapons systems to another nation." Asked if two sides discussed reported deal for Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, Swedish defence ministry said no such discussions happened. Asked on how the agreement will boost "Make in India" in Defence sector, Sitharaman said, "I think it gives a very good framework which the two countries have agreed upon -- to have greater collaboration on technical and innovation which will lead to joint activities with direct bearing on the make in India." India has also proposed a dialogue to enable a greater understanding of the successful model of collaboration between government, industry and academia in building technologically advance ecosystem. Sitharaman also met Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven and thanked his country support for India's bid United Nation Security Council and multilateral export control regime--Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). Since 2009 when Sweden and India had signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the area of defence, seven bilateral meetings have been taken place under the MoU, the last in December 2018 in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited Stockholm and took part in the first India Nordic summit in April 2018. He also held a bilateral meet with PM Löfven during which both sides jointly signed an action plan for future cooperation.

India, Sweden sign key pacts on technology, manufacturing

<p>The attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday by terrorists in which about 40 troopers were killed is the biggest attack on the paramilitary force in the Kashmir valley.</p>

<p>The incident was a suicide attack by Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad, saw a van packed with explosives reportedly ram into a CRPF bus on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in Lethpora town, about 30 km from Srinagar, killing 40 personnel and injuring many.</p>

<p>The incident took place when 2,547 CRPF personnel were going in a convoy of 78 vehicles from Jammu to Srinagar.</p>

<p>The biggest attack against CRPF took place in Dantewada in Chhattisgarh when 75 CRPF personnel were killed in a landmine explosion set off by Maoists in April 2010.</p>

<p>Here is the chronological list of all major terror attacks on CRPF in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two decades.</p>

<p><strong>June 25 2016</strong>: Terrorists open indiscriminate firing on a CRPF bus, killing eight jawans at Pampore on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.</p>

<p><strong>June 3 2016</strong>: Terrorists target a CRPF bus at Pampore, killing two personnel before taking refuge in a government building. The two-day encounter ends with the killing of three soldiers including two officers and the two assailants. One civilian was also killed.</p>

<p><strong>August 4 2004</strong>: Nine CRPF jawans were killed in a terrorist attack on their camp at Rajbagh in Srinagar. One terrorist was also killed in retaliatory action.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday by terrorists in which about 40 troopers were killed is the biggest attack on the paramilitary force in the Kashmir valley.

The attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday by terrorists in which about 40 troopers were killed is the biggest attack on the paramilitary force in the Kashmir valley. The incident was a suicide attack by Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad, saw a van packed with explosives reportedly ram into a CRPF bus on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in Lethpora town, about 30 km from Srinagar, killing 40 personnel and injuring many. The incident took place when 2,547 CRPF personnel were going in a convoy of 78 vehicles from Jammu to Srinagar. The biggest attack against CRPF took place in Dantewada in Chhattisgarh when 75 CRPF personnel were killed in a landmine explosion set off by Maoists in April 2010. Here is the chronological list of all major terror attacks on CRPF in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two decades. June 25 2016: Terrorists open indiscriminate firing on a CRPF bus, killing eight jawans at Pampore on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. June 3 2016: Terrorists target a CRPF bus at Pampore, killing two personnel before taking refuge in a government building. The two-day encounter ends with the killing of three soldiers including two officers and the two assailants. One civilian was also killed. August 4 2004: Nine CRPF jawans were killed in a terrorist attack on their camp at Rajbagh in Srinagar. One terrorist was also killed in retaliatory action. (With inputs from agencies)

Pulwama: Deadliest terror attack on Central Reserve Police Force in Jammu and Kashmir

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned Thursday's "despicable" and "dastardly" terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/awantipora-crpf-convoy-hit-by-explosives-laden-vehicle-several-jawans-killed-197418">that left 40 CRPF jawans dead</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist had rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus carrying the CRPF jawans. The attack had left dozens of people injured — body parts could be seen strewn around the site of the attack — and a steadily-increasing death toll.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The "attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack," Modi tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack. The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly.</p>
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<p>"The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly," he added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack on the bus took place at 3.15 pm near Awantipora.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bus had been part of a convoy of 70 vehicles travelling from Jammu to Srinagar; there were some 2,500 personnel in the convoy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The toll has continued to climb steadily since the afternoon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>First reports seem to suggest the terrorist who carried out the attack used a 100 kilograms of explosive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news agency ANI reported that the Jaish-e-Mohammed had claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to the Kashmiri news agency GNS.</p>

<p>Police said they had identified the terrorist who had carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. And that he joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi added Thursday that he had spoken "to Home Minister Rajnath Singh and other top officials regarding the situation in the wake of the attack in Pulwama".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also spoke with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval who, ANI reported, was overseeing the situation in Kashmir and being briefed by senior CRPF officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singh meanwhile said that "the attack was carried out by the Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammed".</p>

<p>He added that "a strong reply will be given and I assure the people of the country this".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>K Vijay Kumar, adviser to the government of Jammu and Kashmir, told ANI that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) would join the investigation into the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources meanwhile said the Cabinet Committee on Security would meet at 9:15 am on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mobile internet services meanwhile have been suspended in all of south Kashmir — Pulwama is one of the four districts of south Kashmir — and their speed slowed down to 2G in Srinagar district.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned Thursday's "despicable" and "dastardly" terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that left 40 CRPF jawans dead. A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist had rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus carrying the CRPF jawans.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned Thursday's "despicable" and "dastardly" terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that left 40 CRPF jawans dead. A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist had rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus carrying the CRPF jawans. The attack had left dozens of people injured — body parts could be seen strewn around the site of the attack — and a steadily-increasing death toll. K Vijay Kumar, Advisor to J&K Govt to ANI: Death toll in #Pulwamaattack is around 40 pic.twitter.com/mUPCRcZnhz — ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2019 × The "attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack," Modi tweeted. "The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain," he said. Attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack. The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2019 × "The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly," he added. The attack on the bus took place at 3.15 pm near Awantipora. The bus had been part of a convoy of 70 vehicles travelling from Jammu to Srinagar; there were some 2,500 personnel in the convoy. The toll has continued to climb steadily since the afternoon. First reports seem to suggest the terrorist who carried out the attack used a 100 kilograms of explosive. The news agency ANI reported that the Jaish-e-Mohammed had claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to the Kashmiri news agency GNS. Police said they had identified the terrorist who had carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. And that he joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018. Modi added Thursday that he had spoken "to Home Minister Rajnath Singh and other top officials regarding the situation in the wake of the attack in Pulwama". He also spoke with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval who, ANI reported, was overseeing the situation in Kashmir and being briefed by senior CRPF officials. Singh meanwhile said that "the attack was carried out by the Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammed". He added that "a strong reply will be given and I assure the people of the country this". #WATCH: Home Minister Rajnath Singh, says,"The attack was carried out by Pakistan backed Jaish e Mohammed. A strong reply will be given and I assure the people of the country this." #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/OdhLUtNK8h — ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2019 × K Vijay Kumar, adviser to the government of Jammu and Kashmir, told ANI that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) would join the investigation into the attack. Sources meanwhile said the Cabinet Committee on Security would meet at 9:15 am on Friday. Mobile internet services meanwhile have been suspended in all of south Kashmir — Pulwama is one of the four districts of south Kashmir — and their speed slowed down to 2G in Srinagar district.

Sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain: Modi after 40 die in Pulwama attack

<p>The man who carried out Thursday's terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/crpf-convoy-attacked-in-jammu-kashmirs-pulwama-death-toll-climbs-to-40-197468">left 40 CRPF jawans dead</a> has been identified as Adil Ahmad Dar.</p>

<p>The terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to Kashmiri news agency GNS. The Jaish-e-Mohammed is headed by Masood Azhar, one of the three terrorists released by India after the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814 in December 1999.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A little after the attack, pictures and videos of Adil Ahmad Dar began to appear on social media. Police said Thursday that Dar was from Kakapora in Pulwama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one of the videos, Dar says he joined Jaish-e-Mohammed a year ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After a year's wait, I have got the chance to do what I joined the Jaish for... By the time this video reaches you, I will be in heaven... This is my last message to the people of Kashmir," Dar says in the video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, Dar is seen holding an assault rifle, while a machine gun and pistol are seen next to him. Also seen in the video are several magazines of ammunition and a grenade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dar wears black clothing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video is superimposed with the words "Victory coming soon inshallah".&nbsp;</p>


The man who carried out Thursday's terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that left 40 CRPF jawans dead has been identified as Adil Ahmad Dar. The terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to Kashmiri news agency GNS.

The man who carried out Thursday's terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that left 40 CRPF jawans dead has been identified as Adil Ahmad Dar. The terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to Kashmiri news agency GNS. The Jaish-e-Mohammed is headed by Masood Azhar, one of the three terrorists released by India after the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC 814 in December 1999. A little after the attack, pictures and videos of Adil Ahmad Dar began to appear on social media. Police said Thursday that Dar was from Kakapora in Pulwama. In one of the videos, Dar says he joined Jaish-e-Mohammed a year ago. "After a year's wait, I have got the chance to do what I joined the Jaish for... By the time this video reaches you, I will be in heaven... This is my last message to the people of Kashmir," Dar says in the video. In the video, Dar is seen holding an assault rifle, while a machine gun and pistol are seen next to him. Also seen in the video are several magazines of ammunition and a grenade. Dar wears black clothing. The video is superimposed with the words "Victory coming soon inshallah".

Adil Ahmad Dar: The man who carried out the Pulwama attack

<p>At least 40 CRPF personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in, officials said.</p>

<p>The terror group has claimed responsibility for the incident, they said.</p>

<p>Police identified the terrorist who carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. He joined the Jaish-Mohammed in 2018, they said.</p>

<p>The news of the 40 CRPF jawans being killed has sent a shockwave across the country and condemnation of the attack and condolences for the&nbsp;familes of the fallen jawans have poured in from across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti called it a “gruesome terror attack” while Omar Abdullah condoled and offered prayers to the bereaved families of the soldiers killed.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Terrible news coming from the valley. A number of CRPF soldiers are reported to have been killed &amp; injured in an IED blast. I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms. My prayers for the injured &amp; condolences to the families of the bereaved. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kashmir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kashmir</a></p>
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<p>CRPF Director General RR Bhatnagar said that senior officers were at the spot and the investigation was underway. “Injured are being taken care of. There were 2,500 personnel in the convoy,” Bhatnagar was quoted by news agency ANI.</p>

<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal condemned the terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district that left 40 troopers dead.</p>

<p>"Extremely shocking... I strongly condemn the terror attack on CRPF convoy in which many casualties are feared. India must stand united in this moment of grief," he tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Extremely shocking news coming from Pulwama (J&amp;K). I strongly condemn the terror attack on CRPF convoy in which many casualties are feared. India must stand united in this moment of grief</p>
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<p>"As a soldier and a citizen of India, my blood boils at the spineless and cowardly attacks. 18 brave hearts from the CRPF laid down their lives in Pulwama. I salute their selfless sacrifice &amp; promise that every drop of our soldier's blood will be avenged," tweeted General VK Singh.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As a soldier and a citizen of India, my blood boils at the spineless and cowardly attacks. 18 brave hearts from the <a href="https://twitter.com/crpfindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@crpfindia</a> laid down their lives in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwama</a>. I salute their selfless sacrifice &amp; promise that every drop of our soldier’s blood will be avenged. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a></p>
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<p>"Shocked by the dastardly terrorist attack in which CRPF personnel were martyred. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured," the tweet from the Vice President's office said.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shocked by the dastardly terrorist attack in which CRPF personnel were martyred. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured. <a href="https://twitter.com/crpfindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@crpfindia</a></p>
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<p>Describing the attack as 'cowardly', Congress president Rahul Gandhi has reacted to the audacious terror attack and offered his condolences to the family of martyrs.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I’m deeply disturbed by the cowardly attack on a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRPF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CRPF</a> convoy in J&amp;K in which many of our brave CRPF men have been martyred and a large number wounded, some critically. My condolences to the families of our martyrs. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.</p>
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<p>"Condemn the cowardly terror attack on our jawans in Pulwama, J&amp;K today. Our homage to the 18 brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice &amp; condolences to their family. Uri, Pathankot, Pulwama- the terror list &amp; compromise of National Security by Modi Govt continues unabated," Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Condemn the cowardly terror attack on our jawans in Pulwama, J&amp;K today.<br />
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Our homage to the 18 brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice &amp; condolences to their family.<br />
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Uri, Pathankot, Pulwama- the terror list &amp; compromise of National Security by Modi Govt continues unabated.</p>
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<p>This is one of the deadliest attacks in the valley since Uri in September 2016. The attack took place at around 3.15 pm when the convoy was moving from Jammu to Srinagar, police sources said.</p>


At least 40 CRPF personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in, officials said.

At least 40 CRPF personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in, officials said. The terror group has claimed responsibility for the incident, they said. Police identified the terrorist who carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. He joined the Jaish-Mohammed in 2018, they said. The news of the 40 CRPF jawans being killed has sent a shockwave across the country and condemnation of the attack and condolences for the familes of the fallen jawans have poured in from across the country. The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti called it a “gruesome terror attack” while Omar Abdullah condoled and offered prayers to the bereaved families of the soldiers killed. Disturbing news coming in from #awantipura . Twelve of our security personnel have been martyred and several have been injured. No words are enough to condemn the gruesome terror attack. How many more lives will be snuffed out before this madness ends? — Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) February 14, 2019 × Terrible news coming from the valley. A number of CRPF soldiers are reported to have been killed & injured in an IED blast. I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms. My prayers for the injured & condolences to the families of the bereaved. #Kashmir — Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) February 14, 2019 × CRPF Director General RR Bhatnagar said that senior officers were at the spot and the investigation was underway. “Injured are being taken care of. There were 2,500 personnel in the convoy,” Bhatnagar was quoted by news agency ANI. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal condemned the terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district that left 40 troopers dead. "Extremely shocking... I strongly condemn the terror attack on CRPF convoy in which many casualties are feared. India must stand united in this moment of grief," he tweeted. Extremely shocking news coming from Pulwama (J&K). I strongly condemn the terror attack on CRPF convoy in which many casualties are feared. India must stand united in this moment of grief — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 14, 2019 × "As a soldier and a citizen of India, my blood boils at the spineless and cowardly attacks. 18 brave hearts from the CRPF laid down their lives in Pulwama. I salute their selfless sacrifice & promise that every drop of our soldier's blood will be avenged," tweeted General VK Singh. As a soldier and a citizen of India, my blood boils at the spineless and cowardly attacks. 18 brave hearts from the @crpfindia laid down their lives in #Pulwama. I salute their selfless sacrifice & promise that every drop of our soldier’s blood will be avenged. #JaiHind — Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) February 14, 2019 × "Shocked by the dastardly terrorist attack in which CRPF personnel were martyred. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured," the tweet from the Vice President's office said. Shocked by the dastardly terrorist attack in which CRPF personnel were martyred. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured. @crpfindia — VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) February 14, 2019 × Describing the attack as 'cowardly', Congress president Rahul Gandhi has reacted to the audacious terror attack and offered his condolences to the family of martyrs. I’m deeply disturbed by the cowardly attack on a #CRPF convoy in J&K in which many of our brave CRPF men have been martyred and a large number wounded, some critically. My condolences to the families of our martyrs. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 14, 2019 × "Condemn the cowardly terror attack on our jawans in Pulwama, J&K today. Our homage to the 18 brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice & condolences to their family. Uri, Pathankot, Pulwama- the terror list & compromise of National Security by Modi Govt continues unabated," Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted. Condemn the cowardly terror attack on our jawans in Pulwama, J&K today. Our homage to the 18 brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice & condolences to their family. Uri, Pathankot, Pulwama- the terror list & compromise of National Security by Modi Govt continues unabated. — Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) February 14, 2019 × This is one of the deadliest attacks in the valley since Uri in September 2016. The attack took place at around 3.15 pm when the convoy was moving from Jammu to Srinagar, police sources said.

Pulwama terror attack: Condemnation, condolences pour in from across India

<p>A fire broke out at a commercial building in west Delhi's Naraina on Thursday, Delhi Fire Service said.</p>

<p>An ANI report said that 29 fire tenders are engaged in fire fighting operations.&nbsp;No causality was reported.</p>

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<p>A call was received at 7.10 AM after which 23 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, PTI report said quoting senior fire service officer.</p>

<p>The cause of the fire was not immediately known, he was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>The incident occurred days after a massive fire at a hotel in Karol Bagh claimed 17 lives.&nbsp;</p>

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A fire broke out at a commercial building in west Delhi's Naraina on Thursday, Delhi Fire Service said. An ANI report said that 29 fire tenders are engaged in fire fighting operations.

A fire broke out at a commercial building in west Delhi's Naraina on Thursday, Delhi Fire Service said. An ANI report said that 29 fire tenders are engaged in fire fighting operations. No causality was reported. #UPDATE: 29 fire tenders present at the spot where fire broke out at a paper card factory in Naraina Industrial Area Phase 1 earlier today. #Delhi pic.twitter.com/F2gvnFfPDl — ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2019 × A call was received at 7.10 AM after which 23 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, PTI report said quoting senior fire service officer. The cause of the fire was not immediately known, he was quoted as saying. The incident occurred days after a massive fire at a hotel in Karol Bagh claimed 17 lives. (With agencies inputs)

Fire at commercial building in Delhi's Naraina; no casualties reported 

<p>Forty CRPF jawans were killed on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dozens of people were injured in the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bus the CRPF jawans had been travelling in was turned into a mangled heap of iron, and body parts could be seen strewn around the area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A CRPF official said the bus had been travelling in a convoy of some 70 vehicles.</p>

<p>He added that the convoy had been travelling from Jammu to Srinagar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Police said they have identified the terrorist who carried out Thursday's attack as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. And that he joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The terror group has claimed responsibility for the incident, they added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ANI added that the Jaish-e-Mohammed had claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to the Kashmiri news agency GNS.</p>

<p>CRPF Director General RR Bhatnagar said there were 2,500 security personnel in the convoy. He added that an "investigation is underway" and the "injured being taken care of".</p>

<p>Zulfiqar Hassan, IG CRPF (Operations) added that the Jammu and Kashmir Police are investigating the attack. He added that the injured have been "shifted to hospital" and that a "post-blast analysis is being done at the spot".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh also spoke to Bhatnagar about the attack.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The bus carrying the CRPF jawans was attacked on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in Pulwama's Awantipora area, a police official told PTI.</p>

<p>Further details are awaited, he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Forty CRPF jawans were killed on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in.

Forty CRPF jawans were killed on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in. Dozens of people were injured in the attack. The bus the CRPF jawans had been travelling in was turned into a mangled heap of iron, and body parts could be seen strewn around the area. A CRPF official said the bus had been travelling in a convoy of some 70 vehicles. He added that the convoy had been travelling from Jammu to Srinagar. CRPF Official on Pulwama attack: There were 70 vehicles in the convoy and one of the vehicles came under attack. The convoy was on its way from Jammu to Srinagar. https://t.co/B0SaEEU5wE — ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2019 × Police said they have identified the terrorist who carried out Thursday's attack as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. And that he joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018. The terror group has claimed responsibility for the incident, they added. ANI added that the Jaish-e-Mohammed had claimed responsibility for the attack in a text message sent to the Kashmiri news agency GNS. CRPF Director General RR Bhatnagar said there were 2,500 security personnel in the convoy. He added that an "investigation is underway" and the "injured being taken care of". Zulfiqar Hassan, IG CRPF (Operations) added that the Jammu and Kashmir Police are investigating the attack. He added that the injured have been "shifted to hospital" and that a "post-blast analysis is being done at the spot". Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh also spoke to Bhatnagar about the attack. Zulfiqar Hassan, IG CRPF(Operations) on Pulwama blast: J&K Police has taken up the investigation. The injured shifted to hospital. Post-blast analysis being done at the spot pic.twitter.com/BsOi2nJhfh — ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2019 × The bus carrying the CRPF jawans was attacked on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in Pulwama's Awantipora area, a police official told PTI. Further details are awaited, he added. (With inputs from PTI)

J&K: 40 CRPF jawans killed in Awantipora after JeM terrorist rams explosive-laden vehicle into their bus

<p>A terrorist rammed a vehicle laden with explosives into a convoy carrying CRPF personnel on Thursday afternoon in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here is what we know so far of the attack:&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>70 vehicles:</strong> The bus that was attacked Thursday was travelling in a convoy of 70 vehicles</p>

<p><strong>2,500 personnel:</strong> There were a total of 2,500 personnel in the convoy</p>

<p><strong>Jammu-Srinagar highway:</strong> The convoy was attacked on the Jammu-Srinagar highway near Awantipora in the state's Pulwama district. The convoy had been travelling from Jammu to Srinagar</p>

<p><strong>3.15 pm:</strong> The attack took place at 3.15pm on Thursday</p>

<p><strong>Bus</strong><strong> was rammed:</strong> An explosive-laden vehicle was rammed into the bus carrying the CRPF jawans</p>

<p><strong>JeM claims </strong><strong>responsibilty</strong><strong>:</strong> The Jaish-e-Mohammad has claimed, in a text message sent to the Kashmiri news agency GNS, responsibilty for the attack</p>

<p><strong>Adil Ahmad from Kakapora:</strong> Police identified the man who carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad Dar from Kakapora in Pulwama. They said that he joined the terror group in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>200 kgs of explosive: </strong>The news agency IANS said Dar used 200 kgs of explosive, probably RDX, in the attack</p>


A terrorist rammed a vehicle laden with explosives into a convoy carrying CRPF personnel on Thursday afternoon in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. Here is what we know so far of the attack: 70 vehicles: The bus that was attacked Thursday was travelling in a convoy of 70 vehicles 2,500 personnel: There were a total of 2,500 personnel in the convoy Jammu-Srinagar highway: The convoy was attacked on the Jammu-Srinagar highway near Awantipora in the state's Pulwama district.

A terrorist rammed a vehicle laden with explosives into a convoy carrying CRPF personnel on Thursday afternoon in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. Here is what we know so far of the attack: 70 vehicles: The bus that was attacked Thursday was travelling in a convoy of 70 vehicles 2,500 personnel: There were a total of 2,500 personnel in the convoy Jammu-Srinagar highway: The convoy was attacked on the Jammu-Srinagar highway near Awantipora in the state's Pulwama district. The convoy had been travelling from Jammu to Srinagar 3.15 pm: The attack took place at 3.15pm on Thursday Bus was rammed: An explosive-laden vehicle was rammed into the bus carrying the CRPF jawans JeM claims responsibilty: The Jaish-e-Mohammad has claimed, in a text message sent to the Kashmiri news agency GNS, responsibilty for the attack Adil Ahmad from Kakapora: Police identified the man who carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad Dar from Kakapora in Pulwama. They said that he joined the terror group in 2018. 200 kgs of explosive: The news agency IANS said Dar used 200 kgs of explosive, probably RDX, in the attack

Pulwama attack: What we know so far

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