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<p>Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka G. Parameshwara said so far 30 people have been arrested in the Bidar lynching case where one was lynched to death and two others were injured by a mob on suspicion of being child traffickers.</p>

<p>"I have instructed Director-General to take serious action. People can't take law into their hands. I've been told that the police has arrested 30 people. We'll take action against those who were part of it," Parameshwara said.</p>

<p>Mohammed Azam, a 32-year-old software engineer, was lynched to death on Friday.</p>

<p>The incident took place when Azam and his two friends, who hail from Hyderabad, were visiting their friend Mohammed Bashir in Mandikera village here.</p>

<p>The injured were Qatar nationals.</p>

<p>During their visit to the village, they went to sit by a lake where they offered chocolates to some students. The parents and the locals objected to it, realizing they didn't belong from there.</p>

<p>As the men were trying to leave, villagers gathered in groups blocking the road and started assaulting them. During the attack, Azam died on spot.</p>


Mohammed Azam, a 32-year-old software engineer, was lynched to death on Friday

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka G. Parameshwara said so far 30 people have been arrested in the Bidar lynching case where one was lynched to death and two others were injured by a mob on suspicion of being child traffickers. "I have instructed Director-General to take serious action. People can't take law into their hands. I've been told that the police has arrested 30 people. We'll take action against those who were part of it," Parameshwara said. Mohammed Azam, a 32-year-old software engineer, was lynched to death on Friday. The incident took place when Azam and his two friends, who hail from Hyderabad, were visiting their friend Mohammed Bashir in Mandikera village here. The injured were Qatar nationals. During their visit to the village, they went to sit by a lake where they offered chocolates to some students. The parents and the locals objected to it, realizing they didn't belong from there. As the men were trying to leave, villagers gathered in groups blocking the road and started assaulting them. During the attack, Azam died on spot.

30 arrested so far in Bidar lynching case: Karnataka Deputy CM

<p>Heavy rainfall in Kerala has disrupted normal life. More rainfall is predicted on Wednesday, weather officials said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government has declared holiday for all educational institutions in eight of the 14 districts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It has been raining for past 36 hours in several districts due to which more than 3,000 people have been rehabilitated in relief camps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Thiruvananthapuram-bound Mangalore Express was delayed for three hours after an uprooted fell on top of the last bogey in Alappuzha district's Chandriroor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Districts which suffered the worst from heavy rain&nbsp;are Alappuzha, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kottayam, Kollam and Kochi.</p>

<p>The Met Department has issued an alert for the coastal districts, warning fishermen not to venture in the rough seas. Also, buses via Karnataka has been suspended.</p>

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Heavy rainfall in Kerala has disrupted normal life. More rainfall is predicted on Wednesday, weather officials said. The government has declared holiday for all educational institutions in eight of the 14 districts. It has been raining for past 36 hours in several districts due to which more than 3,000 people have been rehabilitated in relief camps. The Thiruvananthapuram-bound Mangalore Express was delayed for three hours after an uprooted fell on top of the last bogey in Alappuzha district's Chandriroor. Districts which suffered the worst from heavy rain are Alappuzha, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kottayam, Kollam and Kochi. The Met Department has issued an alert for the coastal districts, warning fishermen not to venture in the rough seas. Also, buses via Karnataka has been suspended. ×

Heavy rain lashes Kerala, 3000 people rehabilitated in relief camps

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday trained guns at Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government saying the 'murder your opponents' syndicate is flourishing in the state.</p>

<p>Addressing a farmers rally in Midnapore town, Prime Minister Modi in a veiled attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the 'syndicate' is playing vote bank politics to remain in power.</p>

<p>"The real face of 'Ma Mati Manush' is for everyone to see. There is 'murder your opponents' syndicate operating here. Nothing can happen in West&nbsp<br />
Bengal without the permission of this syndicate. Even doing 'Puja' has become difficult here. This is the land of Vande Mataram and the national anthem. But the syndicate raj is using this great land for their vote bank," Prime Minister Modi said at the Kisan Kalyan rally.</p>

<p>The prime minister also took a jibe at the chief minister for putting her banner around the city just before his visit.</p>

<p>"I am thankful to Mamata didi for putting up so many flags to welcome me here. She herself is standing with joined hands in the hoardings to welcome me," Prime Minister Modi said.</p>

<p>Further underlining the initiative taken in favour of the farmers by the central government, he attacked the previous United Progressive Alliance government for turning a deaf ear to farmers' plight.</p>

<p>He said the previous government discussed the issue of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for a long time but nothing was done in that regard.</p>

<p>"We clearly know the condition of Bengal right now. No benefits to farmers, no opportunities for youths. I hope West Bengal government will take required steps to create infrastructure for farmers, we want our farmers to use the latest technology," he said.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister's rally at Midnapore comes just about a fortnight after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Amit Shah had a public meeting in Purulia district on June 29.</p>


Addressing a farmers rally in Midnapore town, Prime Minister Modi in a veiled attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the 'syndicate' is playing vote bank politics to remain in power

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday trained guns at Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government saying the 'murder your opponents' syndicate is flourishing in the state. Addressing a farmers rally in Midnapore town, Prime Minister Modi in a veiled attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the 'syndicate' is playing vote bank politics to remain in power. "The real face of 'Ma Mati Manush' is for everyone to see. There is 'murder your opponents' syndicate operating here. Nothing can happen in West Bengal without the permission of this syndicate. Even doing 'Puja' has become difficult here. This is the land of Vande Mataram and the national anthem. But the syndicate raj is using this great land for their vote bank," Prime Minister Modi said at the Kisan Kalyan rally. The prime minister also took a jibe at the chief minister for putting her banner around the city just before his visit. "I am thankful to Mamata didi for putting up so many flags to welcome me here. She herself is standing with joined hands in the hoardings to welcome me," Prime Minister Modi said. Further underlining the initiative taken in favour of the farmers by the central government, he attacked the previous United Progressive Alliance government for turning a deaf ear to farmers' plight. He said the previous government discussed the issue of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for a long time but nothing was done in that regard. "We clearly know the condition of Bengal right now. No benefits to farmers, no opportunities for youths. I hope West Bengal government will take required steps to create infrastructure for farmers, we want our farmers to use the latest technology," he said. The Prime Minister's rally at Midnapore comes just about a fortnight after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Amit Shah had a public meeting in Purulia district on June 29.

'Murder your opponents' syndicate operating in WB: PM Modi

<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Monday said that Karnataka Chief Minister Kumaraswamy won't be sad for too long and things will get sorted soon.</p>

<p>Swamy's remark comes days after Kumaraswamy said that he was not happy while heading a coalition government, and was swallowing the pain of it.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, Swamy said: "Kumaraswamy's dream of becoming the chief minister has come true. It won't be for too long that he will not be happy things will change and sort out soon. If Amit Shah tells me to go to Karnataka and form government then happily I will".</p>

<p>"The Congress is desperate now because no opposition parties are in accordance with them. That is why Congress is in big trouble. We all know what has happened in Karnataka and how things changed drastically.&nbsp<br />
Sometimes they (Congress) leaders visit temple and other days they say they support the Muslims.because of this they are getting insulted," Swamy added.</p>

<p>On July 14, a teary-eyed Kumaraswamy while addressing an event said, "People are standing with bouquets to wish me, as one of their brothers became Chief Minister and they all are happy, but I'm not. I know the pain of coalition government. I became Vishkanth (Lord Shiva) and swallowed pain of this government".</p>

<p>He further said he wanted to become the Chief Minister of Karnataka to solve the problems of the people and fulfil the unfinished agenda of his father and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda.</p>

<p>After days of high-intensity political drama in the state in May, the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) had come together and managed to form the government in Karnataka.</p>

<p>Soon after Kumaraswamy was sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka while Congress leader G Parameshwara took charge as the deputy chief minister of the state.&nbsp</p>


Swamy's remark comes days after Kumaraswamy said that he was not happy while heading a coalition government, and was swallowing the pain of it

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Monday said that Karnataka Chief Minister Kumaraswamy won't be sad for too long and things will get sorted soon. Swamy's remark comes days after Kumaraswamy said that he was not happy while heading a coalition government, and was swallowing the pain of it. Speaking to ANI, Swamy said: "Kumaraswamy's dream of becoming the chief minister has come true. It won't be for too long that he will not be happy things will change and sort out soon. If Amit Shah tells me to go to Karnataka and form government then happily I will". "The Congress is desperate now because no opposition parties are in accordance with them. That is why Congress is in big trouble. We all know what has happened in Karnataka and how things changed drastically. Sometimes they (Congress) leaders visit temple and other days they say they support the Muslims.because of this they are getting insulted," Swamy added. On July 14, a teary-eyed Kumaraswamy while addressing an event said, "People are standing with bouquets to wish me, as one of their brothers became Chief Minister and they all are happy, but I'm not. I know the pain of coalition government. I became Vishkanth (Lord Shiva) and swallowed pain of this government". He further said he wanted to become the Chief Minister of Karnataka to solve the problems of the people and fulfil the unfinished agenda of his father and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda. After days of high-intensity political drama in the state in May, the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) had come together and managed to form the government in Karnataka. Soon after Kumaraswamy was sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka while Congress leader G Parameshwara took charge as the deputy chief minister of the state.

Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy won't be sad for too long: Subramanian Swamy

<p>Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was today successfully test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur.</p>

<p>The missile was launched at about 10.15 am from the launch complex three of the ITR and successfully flew in its pre-set trajectory meeting its mission objectives, Defence Research and Development (DRDO) sources said. Today’s test launch comes close on the heels of two trials of BrahMos missile conducted on May 21 and 22 this year in which the major sub-systems manufactured indigenously under the ‘Make in India’ campaign were tested, they said.</p>

<p>Through this spate of trials the critical indigenous components including fuel management system and other non-metallic airframe components have qualified to form part of the missile, the sources said. The missile was successfully test fired on May 21 from the ITR as part of service life extension programme.</p>

<p>“The life extension test firing of BrahMos was conducted from a Static Inclined Launcher, proving the efficacy and longevity of the system which was witnessed by scientists,” the sources had earlier said. BrahMos is a joint venture between DRDO and the NPOM of Russia. The highly versatile BrahMos has been operationalised in the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.</p>

<p>BRAHMOS has established itself as a major force multiplier in modern-day complex battlefields with its impeccable land-attack, anti-ship capabilities with multi-role and multi-platform abilities.</p>


Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was today successfully test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur.

Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was today successfully test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur. The missile was launched at about 10.15 am from the launch complex three of the ITR and successfully flew in its pre-set trajectory meeting its mission objectives, Defence Research and Development (DRDO) sources said. Today’s test launch comes close on the heels of two trials of BrahMos missile conducted on May 21 and 22 this year in which the major sub-systems manufactured indigenously under the ‘Make in India’ campaign were tested, they said. Through this spate of trials the critical indigenous components including fuel management system and other non-metallic airframe components have qualified to form part of the missile, the sources said. The missile was successfully test fired on May 21 from the ITR as part of service life extension programme. “The life extension test firing of BrahMos was conducted from a Static Inclined Launcher, proving the efficacy and longevity of the system which was witnessed by scientists,” the sources had earlier said. BrahMos is a joint venture between DRDO and the NPOM of Russia. The highly versatile BrahMos has been operationalised in the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. BRAHMOS has established itself as a major force multiplier in modern-day complex battlefields with its impeccable land-attack, anti-ship capabilities with multi-role and multi-platform abilities.

BrahMos, India’s lethal supersonic cruise missile, successfully test fired

At least 20 people suffered injuries after a tent collapsed during Modi's Midnapore rally in West Bengal on Monday.

20 injured as tent collapses during Modi's Midnapore rally, PM visits hospital

The Interpol Washington has responded to India's request and said that absconding diamantaire Nirav Modi's uncle Mehul Choksi is not in the United States.

Interpol responds to India's request; Mehul Choksi not in US

<p>Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday offered unconditional support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill by Parliament.</p>

<p>''Our PM says he’s a crusader for women’s empowerment? Time for him to rise above party politics, walk-his-talk & have the Women’s Reservation Bill passed by Parliament. The Congress offers him its unconditional support.&nbsp;Attached is my letter to the PM,'' Rahul Gandhi wrote on Twitter and attached the letter to PM Modi.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our PM says he’s a crusader for women’s empowerment? Time for him to rise above party politics, walk-his-talk & have the Women’s Reservation Bill passed by Parliament. The Congress offers him its unconditional support.<br />
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Attached is my letter to the PM. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MahilaAakrosh?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MahilaAakrosh</a> <a href="https://t.co/IretXFFvvK">pic.twitter.com/IretXFFvvK</a></p>
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<p>In the letter, Rahul wrote: "BJP appears to have had second thoughts even though this [Women Reservation Bill] was one of its key promises in its 2014 manifesto."</p>

<p>Rahul said that there is no better time to pass the bill and added that any further delay makes the bill impossible to implement before the next general elections in 2019.</p>

<p>The letter comes amid recent controversy over PM Modi's allegation that Rahul has claimed the Congress to be a party of Muslim men.</p>

<p>In a rally in Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi on July 14 had said, "I have read in a newspaper that Congress president has said that Congress is a party of Muslims. I am not surprised as when Manmohan Singh was PM, he had said that Muslims have the first right over natural resources."</p>

<p>He had also accused the Congress of playing vote-bank politics and questioned whether the party actually cared for the Muslim women. "All I want to ask is, is their party only for Muslim men or for women too?" PM Modi had said at a rally.</p>

<p>The Congress hit back in the last two days accusing PM Modi of spreading the "poison of hatred and division".</p>

<p>The demand to get the Women's Reservation Bill passed has been a long-standing one.</p>

<p>The bill seeks to reserve one-third (or 33 per cent) of all seats for women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.</p>

<p>A third of the total seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes will also be reserved for women from these categories in Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies.</p>

<p>The reserved seats may be allocated by rotation to different constituencies in the state or Union Territory.</p>

<p>According to the bill, the reservation of seats for women will cease to exist 15 years after the implementation of the Act.</p>

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Rahul Gandhi attached the letter he wrote to PM Modi on Twitter

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday offered unconditional support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill by Parliament. ''Our PM says he’s a crusader for women’s empowerment? Time for him to rise above party politics, walk-his-talk & have the Women’s Reservation Bill passed by Parliament. The Congress offers him its unconditional support. Attached is my letter to the PM,'' Rahul Gandhi wrote on Twitter and attached the letter to PM Modi. Our PM says he’s a crusader for women’s empowerment? Time for him to rise above party politics, walk-his-talk & have the Women’s Reservation Bill passed by Parliament. The Congress offers him its unconditional support. Attached is my letter to the PM. #MahilaAakrosh pic.twitter.com/IretXFFvvK — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 16, 2018 × In the letter, Rahul wrote: "BJP appears to have had second thoughts even though this [Women Reservation Bill] was one of its key promises in its 2014 manifesto." Rahul said that there is no better time to pass the bill and added that any further delay makes the bill impossible to implement before the next general elections in 2019. The letter comes amid recent controversy over PM Modi's allegation that Rahul has claimed the Congress to be a party of Muslim men. In a rally in Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi on July 14 had said, "I have read in a newspaper that Congress president has said that Congress is a party of Muslims. I am not surprised as when Manmohan Singh was PM, he had said that Muslims have the first right over natural resources." He had also accused the Congress of playing vote-bank politics and questioned whether the party actually cared for the Muslim women. "All I want to ask is, is their party only for Muslim men or for women too?" PM Modi had said at a rally. The Congress hit back in the last two days accusing PM Modi of spreading the "poison of hatred and division". The demand to get the Women's Reservation Bill passed has been a long-standing one. The bill seeks to reserve one-third (or 33 per cent) of all seats for women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. A third of the total seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes will also be reserved for women from these categories in Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies. The reserved seats may be allocated by rotation to different constituencies in the state or Union Territory. According to the bill, the reservation of seats for women will cease to exist 15 years after the implementation of the Act.

Rahul Gandhi tells Modi to walk the talk, offers unconditional support  to pass Women’s Reservation Bill

<p>Puducherry's Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi couldn't escape the troll police when she tweeted about France's jubilant FIFA World Cup win.</p>

<p>In her tweet, Bedi said that the people of Puducherry have won the World Cup as the place was once a French territory.</p>

<p>"We the Puducherrians (erstwhile French Territory) won the World Cup. Congratulations Friends. What a mixed team-all French. Sports unites," her tweet read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Twitterati didn't bat an eye to troll Bedi, one user even asked her to take her tweet down.&nbsp;</p>

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It’s spiritual and nature gifted.<br />
It has inherited its water harvesting infra from the French.<br />
People are grateful to them for the Tanks,Lakes,Ponds, Canals & Channels.We owe a lot to them <a href="https://t.co/BnullaTivA">https://t.co/BnullaTivA</a></p>
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<p>"We are Indians Madam. Your publicity stunts need to stop," noted one user.</p>

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We in Puducherry wanted France to win d <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldCup</a> as d UT of Puducherry has a very memorable historical bond with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/France?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#France</a>.<br />
Thousands of Puducherrians have maintained close ties with France. France also generously supports Puducherry in several ways <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ANI</a> <a href="https://t.co/02o8zJ3l4S">pic.twitter.com/02o8zJ3l4S</a></p>
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<p>Another user tweeted out saying, "We the Indians (erstwhile English Territory) couldn't win the World Cup. Sorry Friends. What a funny tweet-all senseless. Politicians depress".</p>

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<p>"And as Asians we should feel bad about Cro-Asians (as it is pronounced) not winning it either," read another tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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What a funny tweet-all senseless.<br />
Politicians depress.</p>
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<p>France on Sunday won its second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Croatia in a high-octane final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Russia.</p>

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Twitterati didn't bat an eye to troll Bedi, one user even asked her to take her tweet down.

Puducherry's Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi couldn't escape the troll police when she tweeted about France's jubilant FIFA World Cup win. In her tweet, Bedi said that the people of Puducherry have won the World Cup as the place was once a French territory. "We the Puducherrians (erstwhile French Territory) won the World Cup. Congratulations Friends. What a mixed team-all French. Sports unites," her tweet read. Twitterati didn't bat an eye to troll Bedi, one user even asked her to take her tweet down. When one shares joy it multiplies. #Puducherry is a place of celebrations and shared joy. It’s spiritual and nature gifted. It has inherited its water harvesting infra from the French. People are grateful to them for the Tanks,Lakes,Ponds, Canals & Channels.We owe a lot to them https://t.co/BnullaTivA — Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) July 16, 2018 × "We are Indians Madam. Your publicity stunts need to stop," noted one user. Good #MorningNutrition. We in Puducherry wanted France to win d #WorldCup as d UT of Puducherry has a very memorable historical bond with #France. Thousands of Puducherrians have maintained close ties with France. France also generously supports Puducherry in several ways @ANI pic.twitter.com/02o8zJ3l4S — Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) July 16, 2018 × Another user tweeted out saying, "We the Indians (erstwhile English Territory) couldn't win the World Cup. Sorry Friends. What a funny tweet-all senseless. Politicians depress". We are Indians Madam. Your publicity stunts need to stop.. — KPL_Leader (@KplLeader) July 15, 2018 × "And as Asians we should feel bad about Cro-Asians (as it is pronounced) not winning it either," read another tweet. We the Indians (erstwhile English Territory) couldn't win the World Cup. ???? Sorry Friends. What a funny tweet-all senseless. Politicians depress. — The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) July 16, 2018 × France on Sunday won its second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Croatia in a high-octane final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Russia. And as asians we should feel bad about Cro-asians (as it is pronounced) not winning it either — mvinayakam (@mvinayakam) July 16, 2018 ×

Kiran Bedi attempts to relate France's World Cup win to Puducherry; gets trolled on Twitter

College of Engineering, Guindy and the society of Automated Engineers hosted Aero Design Challenge 2018 in Chennai. Around 100 teams and 700 students took part in the three-day event and designed drones, miniature helicopters and gliders.

Chennai hosted Aero Design Challenge 2018

<p>Two BSF jawans lost their lives after a group of Naxals opened fire on a BSF platoon in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Sunday morning, news agency ANI reported.</p>

<p>One jawan sustained injuries in the attack that took place around 3.45 am. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A team of BSF's 114th battalion was returning after carrying out an anti-Maoist operation when the attack took place, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Anti-Naxal Operations) Sundarraj P told new agency PTI.</p>

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<p>The patrolling team was advancing through the forest of Barkot village, located around 250 km from the state capital Raipur, when it came under heavy fire from a group of Naxals leading to the gun-battle between the two sides.</p>

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<p>Among the deceased two constables identified as Lokender Singh and Mukdhiyar Singh belong&nbsp;to Rajasthan and Punjab respectively. Constable&nbsp;Sandeep Dey&nbsp;sustained injuries in the gunfight.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh condemned the attack and expressed his condolences to the grieving families</p>

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<p>A Naxal attack on July 9&nbsp;killed two BSF jawans of the 121st battalion while they were on a bike patrol in the Chhotebethiya area of Kanker.</p>

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Among the deceased are two constables identified as Lokender Singh and Mukdhiyar Singh.

Two BSF jawans lost their lives after a group of Naxals opened fire on a BSF platoon in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Sunday morning, news agency ANI reported. One jawan sustained injuries in the attack that took place around 3.45 am. A team of BSF's 114th battalion was returning after carrying out an anti-Maoist operation when the attack took place, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Anti-Naxal Operations) Sundarraj P told new agency PTI. Chhattisgarh: Photos of BSF Head Constable Mukhtiyar Singh & Constable Lokendra who lost their lives after naxals opened fire on a BSF platoon in Partapur police station limits in Kanker around 3.45 am today. pic.twitter.com/bMHwr1ygig — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2018 × The patrolling team was advancing through the forest of Barkot village, located around 250 km from the state capital Raipur, when it came under heavy fire from a group of Naxals leading to the gun-battle between the two sides. #Visuals from Chhattisgarh: 2 BSF jawans lost their lives, 1 injured after naxals opened fire on a BSF platoon in Partapur police station limits in Kanker around 3.45 am today. The mortal remains of the jawans have been brought to 114 BSF Batallion HQ in Pakhanjor. pic.twitter.com/NaA4yhCAMC — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2018 × Among the deceased two constables identified as Lokender Singh and Mukdhiyar Singh belong to Rajasthan and Punjab respectively. Constable Sandeep Dey sustained injuries in the gunfight. At 3:45 this morning jawans were returning from an ambush investigation. They got into crossfire with naxals, 2 jawans died and 1 is injured, A search operation is underway: KL Dhruv SP, on naxal attack on a BSF platoon in Partapur police station limits in Kanker #Chattisgarh pic.twitter.com/oXmv4NPSBF — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2018 × Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh condemned the attack and expressed his condolences to the grieving families Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh has expressed his grief over incident where 2 BSF jawans lost their lives after naxals opened fire on BSF platoon in Partapur police station limits in Kanker earlier today. Condemning it, he has expressed condolence to the grieving families (file pic) pic.twitter.com/Buf9zquEL7 — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2018 × A Naxal attack on July 9 killed two BSF jawans of the 121st battalion while they were on a bike patrol in the Chhotebethiya area of Kanker. (With inputs from agencies)

Chhattisgarh: Two BSF jawans killed, one injured in encounter with Naxals 

<p><strong><em>By&nbspMoupia Nandy and Kayesh Ansari</em></strong></p>

<p>Pemba Sherpa (Pemba Ji) of Darjeeling, fell in a crevasse at Saserkangri IV (LADAKH), during a mountaineering expedition, on 13 July around 8 am. He was returning after summitting the mountain.</p>

<p>Pemba Ji has climbed Everest eight times. He has also summitted Mount Makalu Manasulu Kanchenjunga and many more. He has been long associated with Bengal Mountaineering and renowned mountaineers like Debasish Biswas.&nbsp</p>

<p>The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) rescue team, along with sherpas, will start from the base camp in search of the sherpa. However, it is believed that there is very little hope of recovering Pemba alive owing to oxygen crisis at such high altitude. The team will try to revive him is he is found in an unconscious state. &nbsp&nbsp</p>

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<p>Pemba Ji's wife told that he had left on June 19 with four other people. He said he is going to Manali and that he will return soon. This morning, his elder brother communicated that Pemba Ji was missing.&nbsp</p>

<p>Pemba had last called on June 29 while he was going to the top. He communicated that he will be going to the higher altitude and that he will call next only after he returns as his cell phone will not have the network.&nbsp</p>

<p>His daughter recalls her father leaving on June 19 while she was in school. Before leaving, she was told to focus on her studies and study well. He also said that he will return soon.&nbsp</p>

<p>While the search for Pemba Ji continues, his house is wrapped in a sombre mood. The family and his relatives are now praying for him to return home.&nbsp</p>

<p>The 47-year-old sherpa has a family of five -- a mother, 87, a wife, and three children.&nbsp</p>


Pemba Ji has climbed Everest eight times. He has also summitted Mount Makalu Manasulu Kanchenjunga, among others.

By&nbspMoupia Nandy and Kayesh Ansari Pemba Sherpa (Pemba Ji) of Darjeeling, fell in a crevasse at Saserkangri IV (LADAKH), during a mountaineering expedition, on 13 July around 8 am. He was returning after summitting the mountain. Pemba Ji has climbed Everest eight times. He has also summitted Mount Makalu Manasulu Kanchenjunga and many more. He has been long associated with Bengal Mountaineering and renowned mountaineers like Debasish Biswas. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) rescue team, along with sherpas, will start from the base camp in search of the sherpa. However, it is believed that there is very little hope of recovering Pemba alive owing to oxygen crisis at such high altitude. The team will try to revive him is he is found in an unconscious state. × Pemba Ji's wife told that he had left on June 19 with four other people. He said he is going to Manali and that he will return soon. This morning, his elder brother communicated that Pemba Ji was missing. Pemba had last called on June 29 while he was going to the top. He communicated that he will be going to the higher altitude and that he will call next only after he returns as his cell phone will not have the network. His daughter recalls her father leaving on June 19 while she was in school. Before leaving, she was told to focus on her studies and study well. He also said that he will return soon. While the search for Pemba Ji continues, his house is wrapped in a sombre mood. The family and his relatives are now praying for him to return home. The 47-year-old sherpa has a family of five -- a mother, 87, a wife, and three children.

Popular sherpa goes missing after falling into a crevasse at Saser Kangri IV

<p>Those who are indulging in politics in the name of farmers had no time to raise the prices of MSP (Minimum Support Price). Instead, they sat on files, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday referring to his recent government's announcement to increase the MSP on &nbsp;Kharif crops.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi was speaking at Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh after laying the foundation stone of Mirzapur Medical College and several other projects.</p>

<p>Training his gun at the Congress party, he said those shedding crocodile tears for farmers today should be asked why did they not see irrigation projects which were left incomplete throughout the nation, during their tenure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Accusing the previous governments of coming up with incomplete projects and stalling them, Modi said incompletion of Bansagar canal project made the people suffer. ''Had this project been completed beforehand, you would have been benefitted by it two decades back,'' Modis said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the time BJP-NDA govt has come to power the development work in Purvanchal has accelerated and its results can be seen by everyone today, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking on the occasion, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that 13 medical college were built in UP since independence and PM Narendra Modi gave 13 medical colleges including AIIMS and Cancer institute in just 4 years. Congress ruled for 55 years but they couldn't give AIIMS to UP, Yogi added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier Modi dedicated Bansagar canal project to the nation. He also laid the foundation stone of Mirzapur Medical College besides inaugurating 100 PM Jan Aushadi Kendras and a bridge over river Ganga.</p>


Modi was speaking at Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh after laying the foundation stone of Mirzapur Medical College and several other projects

Those who are indulging in politics in the name of farmers had no time to raise the prices of MSP (Minimum Support Price). Instead, they sat on files, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday referring to his recent government's announcement to increase the MSP on Kharif crops. Modi was speaking at Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh after laying the foundation stone of Mirzapur Medical College and several other projects. Training his gun at the Congress party, he said those shedding crocodile tears for farmers today should be asked why did they not see irrigation projects which were left incomplete throughout the nation, during their tenure. Accusing the previous governments of coming up with incomplete projects and stalling them, Modi said incompletion of Bansagar canal project made the people suffer. ''Had this project been completed beforehand, you would have been benefitted by it two decades back,'' Modis said. Since the time BJP-NDA govt has come to power the development work in Purvanchal has accelerated and its results can be seen by everyone today, he said. Speaking on the occasion, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that 13 medical college were built in UP since independence and PM Narendra Modi gave 13 medical colleges including AIIMS and Cancer institute in just 4 years. Congress ruled for 55 years but they couldn't give AIIMS to UP, Yogi added. Earlier Modi dedicated Bansagar canal project to the nation. He also laid the foundation stone of Mirzapur Medical College besides inaugurating 100 PM Jan Aushadi Kendras and a bridge over river Ganga.

Those indulging in politics in the name of farmers had no time to hike MSP: Modi

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a farmers rally&nbsp;tomorrow&nbsp;at Midnapore town in West Bengal focusing on the Cente's recent decision to increase the MSP of Kharif crops.</p>

<p>Modi's rally at Midnapore comes just about a fortnight after BJP national president Amit Shah's June-29 public meeting in Purulia district.</p>

<p>"The prime minister's rally in Midnapore proves that Bengal is one of our top priority states in the Lok Sabha poll," West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh said.</p>

<p>"We want to felicitate Prime Minister Modiji for his decision to increase the MSP," he said.</p>

<p>The saffron party has made steady inroads in various districts of West Bengal and has emerged as the main opposition party in the state after the recent panchayat elections and bypolls.</p>

<p>It is making all efforts to increase its tally in the next general election from the current two.</p>

<p>According to state BJP sources, the party is putting special emphasis on the tribal Jungalmahal area where the party won sizeable seats in the last panchayat polls.</p>

<p>West Midnapore district is part of the Jangalmahal area.</p>


The prime minister's rally in Midnapore proves that Bengal is one of our top priority states in the Lok Sabha poll.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a farmers rally tomorrow at Midnapore town in West Bengal focusing on the Cente's recent decision to increase the MSP of Kharif crops. Modi's rally at Midnapore comes just about a fortnight after BJP national president Amit Shah's June-29 public meeting in Purulia district. "The prime minister's rally in Midnapore proves that Bengal is one of our top priority states in the Lok Sabha poll," West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh said. "We want to felicitate Prime Minister Modiji for his decision to increase the MSP," he said. The saffron party has made steady inroads in various districts of West Bengal and has emerged as the main opposition party in the state after the recent panchayat elections and bypolls. It is making all efforts to increase its tally in the next general election from the current two. According to state BJP sources, the party is putting special emphasis on the tribal Jungalmahal area where the party won sizeable seats in the last panchayat polls. West Midnapore district is part of the Jangalmahal area.

PM to address a rally in Midnapore town tomorrow

<p>The Left parties intend to corner the government in Parliament on incidents of lynching and communal violence in the country and press for a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming Monsoon Session.</p>

<p>As they chalk out their strategy for the session, that begins on&nbsp;July 18, the Cand the CPI alleged that recent incidents of lynching and communal violence have "claimed" many lives in the country and the prime minister should state in the parliament what the government was doing to control the "divisive politics" unleashed by the RSS-BJP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We would raise the issues of lynching and communal violence in the country in both the Houses of parliament," CPI(M) Lok Sabha member Mohammad Salim told us.</p>

<p>He alleged the government was supporting "divisive policies" and the politics of BJP-RSS which is spreading violence in the country and that the party would demand a discussion on this.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We would certainly demand an answer from the prime minister."</p>

<p>Holding the RSS-BJP and other right-wing outfits responsible for the increasing incidents of alleged hate crime and attacks on Dalits, CPI Rajya Sabha MP D Raja said Modi must answer as to why the SC/ST Act was "diluted" and why so many Dalits are being "killed" across the country.</p>

<p>"The government does not want to touch the right-wing organisations with affiliations to the RSS and the Sangh Parivar. This is a dangerous trend. Definitely, we want the prime minister to answer on the issues of lynching,</p>

<p>Dalit killings, the SC/ST Act. People have their apprehensions that why this Act was diluted," Raja said.</p>

<p>Apart from this, the parties have also decided to bring to the fore agrarian crisis focusing on farmers suicides and also the fact that the government ignored the Swaminathan Committee report while announcing the increase in MSP for farm produce.</p>

<p>The left leaders also termed the prime minister's slogan of "Sbka Sath, Sabka Vikas" (together with all, development for all) a completely "bogus" one, and alleged farmers have "not benefited at all" from the recent move of the government.</p>

<p>They said the government needs to tell the Parliament whether they are with farmers or not.</p>

<p>Encouraged by the recent Supreme Court verdict that the rights of elected governments cannot be usurped, the Left leaders said they would also raise the issue of Centre-state relation and target the NDA government for "encroaching upon the rights of the states".</p>

<p>"The Centre is fusing Hindutva in the education system. They are dissolving the University Grants Commission (UGC) and replacing it with a new Higher Education Commission of India (HECI). Education comes under the concurrent list. They did not even consult the state governments before taking such an important decision," Salim noted.</p>

<p>Even though the Left parties have already listed out their issues of "national importance" which they want to raise in the Parliament, the parties said the final call would be taken only after consulting other opposition parties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opposition parties would be meeting on&nbsp;July 16&nbsp;and work out a strategy for the Parliament unitedly, said the Left leaders.&nbsp;</p>


The parties have also decided to bring to the fore agrarian crisis focusing on farmers suicides.

The Left parties intend to corner the government in Parliament on incidents of lynching and communal violence in the country and press for a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming Monsoon Session. As they chalk out their strategy for the session, that begins on July 18, the Cand the CPI alleged that recent incidents of lynching and communal violence have "claimed" many lives in the country and the prime minister should state in the parliament what the government was doing to control the "divisive politics" unleashed by the RSS-BJP. "We would raise the issues of lynching and communal violence in the country in both the Houses of parliament," CPI(M) Lok Sabha member Mohammad Salim told us. He alleged the government was supporting "divisive policies" and the politics of BJP-RSS which is spreading violence in the country and that the party would demand a discussion on this. "We would certainly demand an answer from the prime minister." Holding the RSS-BJP and other right-wing outfits responsible for the increasing incidents of alleged hate crime and attacks on Dalits, CPI Rajya Sabha MP D Raja said Modi must answer as to why the SC/ST Act was "diluted" and why so many Dalits are being "killed" across the country. "The government does not want to touch the right-wing organisations with affiliations to the RSS and the Sangh Parivar. This is a dangerous trend. Definitely, we want the prime minister to answer on the issues of lynching, Dalit killings, the SC/ST Act. People have their apprehensions that why this Act was diluted," Raja said. Apart from this, the parties have also decided to bring to the fore agrarian crisis focusing on farmers suicides and also the fact that the government ignored the Swaminathan Committee report while announcing the increase in MSP for farm produce. The left leaders also termed the prime minister's slogan of "Sbka Sath, Sabka Vikas" (together with all, development for all) a completely "bogus" one, and alleged farmers have "not benefited at all" from the recent move of the government. They said the government needs to tell the Parliament whether they are with farmers or not. Encouraged by the recent Supreme Court verdict that the rights of elected governments cannot be usurped, the Left leaders said they would also raise the issue of Centre-state relation and target the NDA government for "encroaching upon the rights of the states". "The Centre is fusing Hindutva in the education system. They are dissolving the University Grants Commission (UGC) and replacing it with a new Higher Education Commission of India (HECI). Education comes under the concurrent list. They did not even consult the state governments before taking such an important decision," Salim noted. Even though the Left parties have already listed out their issues of "national importance" which they want to raise in the Parliament, the parties said the final call would be taken only after consulting other opposition parties. Opposition parties would be meeting on July 16 and work out a strategy for the Parliament unitedly, said the Left leaders.

Monsoon Session: Left to press for PM's reply on communal violence, lynching

<p>Speaking on HD Kumaraswamy's breakdown during a felicitation event in Bengaluru, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday asked the chief minister to be courageous.</p>

<p>Kharge said,"You have to face problems. Simply expressing won't give good message to people who supported secular parties. Kumaraswamy should be courageous to face such circumstances".</p>

<p>Karnataka's Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday expressed his distress of being the head of a coalition government in the state. He described his plight similar to swallowing poison.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a felicitation event in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy refused to accept bouquets and garlands stating that he is not at all happy on being the head of a coalition government. Kumaraswamy further stated his government is not the ultimate and absolute choice of the people of Karnataka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You are standing with bouquets to wish me as one of your brothers became the Chief Minister and you all are happy, but I'm not. I know the pain of coalition government. I became Vishkanth and swallowed pain of this government," he stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chief minister stated how difficult it gets for him to convince various officials to get projects through. Tinged with distress, Kumaraswamy got teary-eyed while speaking.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also stated that the urge to become the chief minister was only to work for the people of Karnataka and to ''realise unfinished agenda of my father HD Deve Gowda''.&nbsp;</p>

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Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said 'You have to face problems. Simply expressing won't give good message to people who supported secular parties. Kumaraswamy should be courageous to face such circumstances'

Speaking on HD Kumaraswamy's breakdown during a felicitation event in Bengaluru, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday asked the chief minister to be courageous. Kharge said,"You have to face problems. Simply expressing won't give good message to people who supported secular parties. Kumaraswamy should be courageous to face such circumstances". Karnataka's Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday expressed his distress of being the head of a coalition government in the state. He described his plight similar to swallowing poison. During a felicitation event in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy refused to accept bouquets and garlands stating that he is not at all happy on being the head of a coalition government. Kumaraswamy further stated his government is not the ultimate and absolute choice of the people of Karnataka. "You are standing with bouquets to wish me as one of your brothers became the Chief Minister and you all are happy, but I'm not. I know the pain of coalition government. I became Vishkanth and swallowed pain of this government," he stated. The chief minister stated how difficult it gets for him to convince various officials to get projects through. Tinged with distress, Kumaraswamy got teary-eyed while speaking. He also stated that the urge to become the chief minister was only to work for the people of Karnataka and to ''realise unfinished agenda of my father HD Deve Gowda''. You've to face problems. Simply expressing won't give good message to people who supported secular parties. Kumaraswamy should be courageous to face such circumstances: M Kharge on K'taka CM breaking down y'day saying 'I know pain of coalition govt. I swallowed pain of this govt' pic.twitter.com/2u17p2XrZA — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2018 ×

'Kumaraswamy should be courageous to face such problems': Kharge on Karnataka CM breakdown

<p>A group of boys vandalised 'Dilli 19' restaurant situated in the national capital's Kalkaji area on Saturday night following an argument over parking space.</p>

<p>Owner of the restaurant, Rohit said, "Some delivery boys came to pick orders at 7 pm. They don't understand how to park a bike. The beat officer intervened and asked them to leave."</p>

<p>Rohit further said that after being dispersed by the police, the miscreants returned few hours later and vandalised the restaurant.</p>

<p>"They have a WhatsApp group where they communicated and around 25 peoples started raising slogans against us. At 11:30 pm, around 80-100 boys came and vandalised our restaurant even though families including children were present inside. Customers escaped through the kitchens," Rohit added.&nbsp</p>


At 11:30 pm, around 80-100 boys came and vandalised our restaurant

A group of boys vandalised 'Dilli 19' restaurant situated in the national capital's Kalkaji area on Saturday night following an argument over parking space. Owner of the restaurant, Rohit said, "Some delivery boys came to pick orders at 7 pm. They don't understand how to park a bike. The beat officer intervened and asked them to leave." Rohit further said that after being dispersed by the police, the miscreants returned few hours later and vandalised the restaurant. "They have a WhatsApp group where they communicated and around 25 peoples started raising slogans against us. At 11:30 pm, around 80-100 boys came and vandalised our restaurant even though families including children were present inside. Customers escaped through the kitchens," Rohit added.

Delhi: Delivery boys vandalise restaurant in Kalkaji over parking space

<p>External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a meeting with Foreign Minister of Bahrain Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa in Manama, Bahrain on Sunday.</p>

<p>The second joint commission meeting between the two leaders aimed at discussing ways to further strengthen the bilateral ties.</p>

<p>The first meeting of the High Joint Commission (HJC) was held in New Delhi in February 2015.</p>

<p>Shaikh Khalid praised the contribution of the Indian community settled in Bahrain towards the economic development of the Gulf Kingdom.</p>

<p>The Indian community of about 3,50,000-4,00,000 people accounts for nearly one-fourth of Bahrain's population.</p>

<p>Swaraj later called on Prime minister Khalifa bin Salman and held discussions on consolidating the "valuable" bilateral relationship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the visit, she also gifted a box of books called 'Bharat ek Priychay' to the National Library in Manama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Swaraj is on a two-day visit to Bahrain. She reached the country on Saturday.</p>

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Foreign Minister of Bahrain Shaikh Khalid praised the contribution of the Indian community settled in Bahrain towards the economic development of the Gulf Kingdom

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a meeting with Foreign Minister of Bahrain Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa in Manama, Bahrain on Sunday. The second joint commission meeting between the two leaders aimed at discussing ways to further strengthen the bilateral ties. The first meeting of the High Joint Commission (HJC) was held in New Delhi in February 2015. Shaikh Khalid praised the contribution of the Indian community settled in Bahrain towards the economic development of the Gulf Kingdom. The Indian community of about 3,50,000-4,00,000 people accounts for nearly one-fourth of Bahrain's population. Swaraj later called on Prime minister Khalifa bin Salman and held discussions on consolidating the "valuable" bilateral relationship. During the visit, she also gifted a box of books called 'Bharat ek Priychay' to the National Library in Manama. Swaraj is on a two-day visit to Bahrain. She reached the country on Saturday. Most important engagement of the day! EAM @SushmaSwaraj called on His Majesty the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa. Warm exchange of views on furthering cooperation in science & technology, renewable energy and other areas. @bahdiplomatic pic.twitter.com/2gIqBpJk6F — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) July 15, 2018 × Sharing knowledge with the world! EAM @SushmaSwaraj gifts 'भारत एक परिचय' box to National Library at ISA Cultural Centre in Manama. The symbolic box, with books on many aspects of India, will serve as a reference point for local people keen to know more about India. pic.twitter.com/C391Rf6Nbx — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) July 15, 2018 × (With inputs from PTI)

Swaraj calls on Bahrain's PM, co-chairs joint commission meeting with counterpart

<p>It was cloudy morning in the national capital on Sunday, with the meteorological department predicting light rains in the city later in the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minimum temperature was recorded at 27.6 degrees Celsius while the relative humidity in the morning was 79 per cent, a MeT department official said.</p>

<p>Traces of rain was registered in Palam area of the city.</p>

<p>According to the weatherman, the day is likely to remain cloudy and light rain may occur in the city, while the maximum temperature is expected to be around 33.9 degrees Celsius, one notch below the season's average.<br />
Yesterday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 37.8 degrees Celsius, while the minimum stood at 28.6 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>


Traces of rain was registered in Palam area of the city.

It was cloudy morning in the national capital on Sunday, with the meteorological department predicting light rains in the city later in the day. The minimum temperature was recorded at 27.6 degrees Celsius while the relative humidity in the morning was 79 per cent, a MeT department official said. Traces of rain was registered in Palam area of the city. According to the weatherman, the day is likely to remain cloudy and light rain may occur in the city, while the maximum temperature is expected to be around 33.9 degrees Celsius, one notch below the season's average. Yesterday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 37.8 degrees Celsius, while the minimum stood at 28.6 degrees Celsius.

Cloudy morning in Delhi, light rain predicted

<p>Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, G Parameshwara, on Sunday reacted to Chief Minister's HD Kumaraswamy's emotional outburst at a party event. Parameshwara noted that Kumaraswamy must be "definitely happy" and that "if he is happy, we all will be happy".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Parameshwara further added that a Chief Minister "has to be always happy".</p>

<p>"How can he say that? He must be definitely happy, CM has to be always happy, if he's happy we'll all be happy," ANI quoted G Parameshwara.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Karnataka's Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday expressed his distress of being the head of a coalition government in the state. He described his plight similar to swallowing poison.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a felicitation event in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy refused to accept bouquets and garlands stating that he is not at all happy on being the head of a coalition government. Kumaraswamy further stated his government is not the ultimate and absolute choice of the people of Karnataka.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"You are standing with bouquets to wish me as one of your brothers became the Chief Minister and you all are happy, but I'm not. I know the pain of coalition government. I became Vishkanth and swallowed pain of this government," he stated.&nbsp;</p>


Karnataka's Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday expressed his distress of being the head of a coalition government in the state.

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, G Parameshwara, on Sunday reacted to Chief Minister's HD Kumaraswamy's emotional outburst at a party event. Parameshwara noted that Kumaraswamy must be "definitely happy" and that "if he is happy, we all will be happy". Parameshwara further added that a Chief Minister "has to be always happy". "How can he say that? He must be definitely happy, CM has to be always happy, if he's happy we'll all be happy," ANI quoted G Parameshwara. How can he say that? He must be definitely happy, CM has to be always happy, if he's happy we'll all be happy:Karnataka Deputy CM on Karnataka CM breaking down at an event in Bengaluru y'day saying 'I know the pain of coalition govt.I became Vishkanth&swallowed pain of this govt' pic.twitter.com/B6M9uAPLu3 — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2018 × Karnataka's Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday expressed his distress of being the head of a coalition government in the state. He described his plight similar to swallowing poison. During a felicitation event in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy refused to accept bouquets and garlands stating that he is not at all happy on being the head of a coalition government. Kumaraswamy further stated his government is not the ultimate and absolute choice of the people of Karnataka. #WATCH: Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy breaks down at an event in Bengaluru says 'You are standing with bouquets to wish me, as one of your brother became CM & you all are happy, but I'm not. I know the pain of coalition govt. I became Vishkanth&swallowed pain of this govt' (14.07) pic.twitter.com/cQ8f90KkFT — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2018 × "You are standing with bouquets to wish me as one of your brothers became the Chief Minister and you all are happy, but I'm not. I know the pain of coalition government. I became Vishkanth and swallowed pain of this government," he stated.

How can he say that? CM has to be always happy: Karnataka Dy CM on Kumaraswamy's emotional outburst 

<p>A debt-ridden family of 6 members allegedly committed suicide last night in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per media reports, while five family members hung themselves, 1 jumped off the terrace. The police have recovered three suicide notes which suggest the family battled financial crisis and debts. A power of attorney was also recovered.</p>

<p>The notes also reveal that the son was pushed off the terrace as the family couldn't hang him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The family included 70-year-old Mahavir Maheswari, his 65-year-old wife Kiran Maheshwari, their son Naresh Agrawal, 40, his wife Priti Agrawal, 38, and their two kids - 8-year-old Aman and 6-year-old Anjali. The family owned a dry fruit shop.&nbsp;</p>

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As per media reports, while five family members hung themselves, 1 jumped off the terrace.

A debt-ridden family of 6 members allegedly committed suicide last night in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, ANI reported. As per media reports, while five family members hung themselves, 1 jumped off the terrace. The police have recovered three suicide notes which suggest the family battled financial crisis and debts. A power of attorney was also recovered. The notes also reveal that the son was pushed off the terrace as the family couldn't hang him. #Jharkhand: A debt-ridden family of 6 allegedly committed suicide last night in Hazaribagh. 5 hung themselves and 1 jumped off their terrace. Probe underway. — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2018 × The family included 70-year-old Mahavir Maheswari, his 65-year-old wife Kiran Maheshwari, their son Naresh Agrawal, 40, his wife Priti Agrawal, 38, and their two kids - 8-year-old Aman and 6-year-old Anjali. The family owned a dry fruit shop. #Jharkhand: Debt-ridden family of 6 allegedly committed suicide last night in Hazaribagh. Police say 'Recovered 3 suicide notes & a power of attorney, It'll be investigated, they have written in the note that they pushed their son off the terrace as they couldn't hang him' pic.twitter.com/0BBcQzsaGu — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2018 × More details are awaited, a probe is underway.

Jharkhand: Family of 6 commits suicide in Hazaribagh 

<p>The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday has filed a detailed reply in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case and opposed former finance minister P Chidambaram's anticipatory bail.</p>

<p>In its statement, the ED said that they have come to a bonafide conclusion that under anticipatory bail, it will not be possible to reach the truth.</p>

<p>"It is submitted that in the investigation conducted so far a strong prima facie case has emerged showing the involvement of the applicant in violation of larger conspiracy is unfolding," said the agency in their statement today.</p>

<p>"P Chidambaram is evasive in his replies to why the total foreign inflow to the tune of US $ 800 million was approved by him on March 13, 2016, deliberately and intentionally without raising any objection," added the official statement.</p>

<p>According to the ED, Chidambaram was examined under provisions of the PML on June 5 and June 12, but his examination is still pending.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Delhi's Patiala House Court had extended interim protection granted to P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram till August 7 in connection with the Aircel-Maxis case earlier today.</p>

<p>Earlier, Chidambaram had appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the case.</p>

<p>The Aircel-Maxis deal case, which emerged out of 2G spectrum cases, pertains to a grant by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to firm M/S Global Communication Holding Services Ltd for investment in Aircel.</p>

<p>The ED had earlier said that the FIPB approval granted in 2006 by Chidambaram was beyond his mandate as he was only authorised to accord approval on project proposals up to Rs 600 crore.</p>

<p>Karti was arrested on February 28 at the Chennai airport upon his return from the United Kingdom, for his alleged role in the case. Currently, Karti is on bail too.&nbsp</p>


The ED said that they have come to a bonafide conclusion that under anticipatory bail, it will not be possible to reach the truth.

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday has filed a detailed reply in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case and opposed former finance minister P Chidambaram's anticipatory bail. In its statement, the ED said that they have come to a bonafide conclusion that under anticipatory bail, it will not be possible to reach the truth. "It is submitted that in the investigation conducted so far a strong prima facie case has emerged showing the involvement of the applicant in violation of larger conspiracy is unfolding," said the agency in their statement today. "P Chidambaram is evasive in his replies to why the total foreign inflow to the tune of US $ 800 million was approved by him on March 13, 2016, deliberately and intentionally without raising any objection," added the official statement. According to the ED, Chidambaram was examined under provisions of the PML on June 5 and June 12, but his examination is still pending. Meanwhile, the Delhi's Patiala House Court had extended interim protection granted to P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram till August 7 in connection with the Aircel-Maxis case earlier today. Earlier, Chidambaram had appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the case. The Aircel-Maxis deal case, which emerged out of 2G spectrum cases, pertains to a grant by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to firm M/S Global Communication Holding Services Ltd for investment in Aircel. The ED had earlier said that the FIPB approval granted in 2006 by Chidambaram was beyond his mandate as he was only authorised to accord approval on project proposals up to Rs 600 crore. Karti was arrested on February 28 at the Chennai airport upon his return from the United Kingdom, for his alleged role in the case. Currently, Karti is on bail too.

Aircel-Maxis case: ED opposes Chidambaram's anticipatory bail

<p>Seven persons were killed and over 29 injured in a landslide in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday, officials said.</p>

<p>Police said a large number of people were bathing under a waterfall in Sehar Baba area in Reasi when a huge rock rolled down from the top, crushing the bathers.</p>

<p>The landslide was triggered at around 2:30 pm in the afternoon, local reports said, adding that a major chunk of the casualty was caused at the Sehar Baba waterfall.</p>

<p>The Indian Army has launched a search and rescue operation. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) units have also been deployed, along with the personnel of the Jammu & Kashmir police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This marks the fifth instance of a landslide in the mountain-marred state within a fortnight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On July 5, over 250 passengers got trapped due to massive rock-felling in Poonch district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On July 3 and 4, landslides were reported in Behramgala, which blocked the roadway connecting Poonch to the Valley. On June 29, a landslide blocked the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, leaving scores of vehicles stranded for nearly 18 hours.</p>


A large number of people were bathing under a waterfall in Sehar Baba area in Reasi when a landslide occurred, burying the people beneath it.

Seven persons were killed and over 29 injured in a landslide in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday, officials said. Police said a large number of people were bathing under a waterfall in Sehar Baba area in Reasi when a huge rock rolled down from the top, crushing the bathers. The landslide was triggered at around 2:30 pm in the afternoon, local reports said, adding that a major chunk of the casualty was caused at the Sehar Baba waterfall. The Indian Army has launched a search and rescue operation. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) units have also been deployed, along with the personnel of the Jammu & Kashmir police. This marks the fifth instance of a landslide in the mountain-marred state within a fortnight. On July 5, over 250 passengers got trapped due to massive rock-felling in Poonch district. On July 3 and 4, landslides were reported in Behramgala, which blocked the roadway connecting Poonch to the Valley. On June 29, a landslide blocked the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, leaving scores of vehicles stranded for nearly 18 hours.

Seven killed, 29 injured in Jammu and Kashmir landslide

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has ordered the revocation of individual Arms Licences issued between January 1, 2017, to February 23, 2018, under Arms Rules, 2016.</p>

<p>Taking serious note of indiscriminate issuance of arms licences within Jammu and Kashmir, the state government has also put a ban on the issuance of licences till further orders.</p>

<p>According to an order issued by the Principal Secretary Home Department, "No fresh individual arms licence shall be issued by the District Magistrate(s) of the state of Jammu and Kashmir till further orders."</p>

<p>The order also said that the State Home Department has referred the matter to the State Vigilance Organisation (SVO) for investigation and further appropriate action in terms of the law.</p>

<p>The Divisional Commissioners have also been directed to furnish a detailed report to the Home Department within a month.</p>

<p>The order further reads, "The Divisional Commissioner of Jammu/Kashmir have been directed to verify all the cases of individual new arms licences issued between 1-1-2017 and 23-02-2018 in respect of the districts of Kishtwar, Kupwara, Ganderbal, Leh, Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi and Udhampur. Pending verification by the Divisional Commissioner concerned, the District Magistrates of the districts of Kishtwar, Kupwara, Ganderbal, Leh, Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi and Udhampur shall not issue any new individual arms licence till further orders."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the District Magistrates of the remaining districts have been directed to exercise due diligence and care while granting any new individual arms licence.&nbsp;</p>


The District Magistrates of the remaining districts have been directed to exercise due diligence and care while granting any new individual arms licence.

The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has ordered the revocation of individual Arms Licences issued between January 1, 2017, to February 23, 2018, under Arms Rules, 2016. Taking serious note of indiscriminate issuance of arms licences within Jammu and Kashmir, the state government has also put a ban on the issuance of licences till further orders. According to an order issued by the Principal Secretary Home Department, "No fresh individual arms licence shall be issued by the District Magistrate(s) of the state of Jammu and Kashmir till further orders." The order also said that the State Home Department has referred the matter to the State Vigilance Organisation (SVO) for investigation and further appropriate action in terms of the law. The Divisional Commissioners have also been directed to furnish a detailed report to the Home Department within a month. The order further reads, "The Divisional Commissioner of Jammu/Kashmir have been directed to verify all the cases of individual new arms licences issued between 1-1-2017 and 23-02-2018 in respect of the districts of Kishtwar, Kupwara, Ganderbal, Leh, Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi and Udhampur. Pending verification by the Divisional Commissioner concerned, the District Magistrates of the districts of Kishtwar, Kupwara, Ganderbal, Leh, Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi and Udhampur shall not issue any new individual arms licence till further orders." Meanwhile, the District Magistrates of the remaining districts have been directed to exercise due diligence and care while granting any new individual arms licence.

Jammu and Kashmir government revokes individual arms licences

<p>A 32-year-old software engineer was beaten to death while three others sustained grievous injuries over rumours of kidnapping at Bidar in Karnataka on Friday evening.&nbsp</p>

<p>The police have arrested 32 people so far in connection with the incident.</p>

<p>Four people from Hyderabad - Mohammad Azam, Basheer, Salman and Akram had gone out for a drive. While on their way back they stopped on the roadside and offered chocolates to children around, said the police.</p>

<p>Local residents on spotting the man handing out chocolates to the child, sent messages on a WhatsApp group. Soon after a large crowd gathered and attacked the four men, who immediately got into their car and drove away. Some of the villagers chased them on motorcycles, said the police.</p>

<p>The speeding car met with an accident and fell into a ditch. The crowd caught up and brutally beat them up again, said witnesses.&nbsp</p>

<p>Hundreds of villagers gathered but none went to the rescue of the victims. By the time the police arrived, Mohammad Azam had died. The others were taken to the hospital in Hyderabad.</p>

<p>Among the 32 arrested for the killing, one is the administrator of the WhatsApp group.</p>


The police have arrested 32 people so far in connection with the incident.

A 32-year-old software engineer was beaten to death while three others sustained grievous injuries over rumours of kidnapping at Bidar in Karnataka on Friday evening. The police have arrested 32 people so far in connection with the incident. Four people from Hyderabad - Mohammad Azam, Basheer, Salman and Akram had gone out for a drive. While on their way back they stopped on the roadside and offered chocolates to children around, said the police. Local residents on spotting the man handing out chocolates to the child, sent messages on a WhatsApp group. Soon after a large crowd gathered and attacked the four men, who immediately got into their car and drove away. Some of the villagers chased them on motorcycles, said the police. The speeding car met with an accident and fell into a ditch. The crowd caught up and brutally beat them up again, said witnesses. Hundreds of villagers gathered but none went to the rescue of the victims. By the time the police arrived, Mohammad Azam had died. The others were taken to the hospital in Hyderabad. Among the 32 arrested for the killing, one is the administrator of the WhatsApp group.

Karnataka: Techie killed, 3 injured on suspicion of  child-lifting rumour on WhatsApp

<p>Indian Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Saturday asserted that threat of state-sponsored terrorism in India has evolved faster than anticipated.</p>

<p>While addressing the Global Defence Security summit here, the navy chief said the state-sponsored terrorism is now not confined to a country or region, but has spread globally.</p>

<p>"India has been victim to state-sponsored terrorism from many years now. Unfortunately, this threat has evolved faster than many had anticipated and is no longer confined to a country or region. It has, in every sense, acquired a global reach and influence," Admiral Lanba said.</p>

<p>He further said the defining characteristic of the prevailing security is the ongoing transition in the world order.</p>

<p>"Situation is compounded by interlinking of terrorism and transnational criminal activity," the navy chief said.</p>

<p>"This provide greater resources to sustain terror activities and enables relocation of extremists through existing illicit channels. So cooperation between nations become vita," he added.&nbsp;</p>


He further said the defining characteristic of the prevailing security is the ongoing transition in the world order.

Indian Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Saturday asserted that threat of state-sponsored terrorism in India has evolved faster than anticipated. While addressing the Global Defence Security summit here, the navy chief said the state-sponsored terrorism is now not confined to a country or region, but has spread globally. "India has been victim to state-sponsored terrorism from many years now. Unfortunately, this threat has evolved faster than many had anticipated and is no longer confined to a country or region. It has, in every sense, acquired a global reach and influence," Admiral Lanba said. He further said the defining characteristic of the prevailing security is the ongoing transition in the world order. "Situation is compounded by interlinking of terrorism and transnational criminal activity," the navy chief said. "This provide greater resources to sustain terror activities and enables relocation of extremists through existing illicit channels. So cooperation between nations become vita," he added.

State-sponsored terrorism evolved in India faster than anticipated: Navy Chief Lanba

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