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The 21 month-long emergency -- announced just minutes before the midnight of June 25, 1975, was the darkest period for India. Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi assumed draconian powers, curbing free speech and dissent. But what were the series of events that led to the country's darkest year, here's taking a quick look.

The Bangladesh liberation war had raised Indira Gandhi's profile. She was recognised around the world for providing substantial diplomatic, economic and military support to freedom fighters in Bangladesh. In the euphoria of victory against Pakistan, the Congress swept the polls in 1971. Indira Gandhi returned to power with a thumping majority. By now, she was being compared to goddess Durga.&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
But not many knew that within three years, India would witness her most loved leader turn into a dictator. &nbsp;

The oil crisis of 1973 triggered a spike in inflation in the country. Rising unemployment and charges of rampant corruption changed the public mood against Gandhi.&nbsp;

Raj Narayan, leader of the Bharatiya Lok Dal Party, had stood against Indira Gandhi in Raebareli. He filed a case of electoral malpractice against her.&nbsp;

Justice Jagmohan Sinha of the Allahabad High Court delivered a historic decision. He found Indira Gandhi guilty on two counts of electoral malpractice. Her election was invalidated and she was disbarred from the office for six years.&nbsp;

This was a major setback for Gandhi. But, despite mounting protests by the opposition, she decided to fight back. The opposition, led by the likes of Jai Prakash Narayan and Morarji Desai took to the streets. India came to a standstill.&nbsp;

Indira Gandhi moved the Supreme Court against the judgement. A vacation bench gave a conditional stay, while the ruling bench allowed her to stay on as the prime minister. However, Gandhi was not allowed to speak or vote in the parliament, until a larger bench took a decision on the case.&nbsp;

The opposition -- emboldened by its victory in the Gujarat assembly elections -- announced a week-long satyagraha. They wanted Indira Gandhi to resign immediately.&nbsp;

On that day, Gandhi decided to take an unprecedented step. Taking the advice of the then Chief Minister of West Bengal, Siddhartha Shankar Ray, she decided to impose an internal emergency.&nbsp;

A letter was drafted that said that there is an imminent danger to the security of India&nbsp;threatened by internal disturbances.&nbsp;

Later that night, Indira Gandhi met with President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed with the letter, and just a few minutes before the clock struck midnight, the state of Emergency was declared in India.&nbsp;

A letter was drafted that said that there is an imminent danger to the security of India

The 21 month-long emergency -- announced just minutes before the midnight of June 25, 1975, was the darkest period for India. Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi assumed draconian powers, curbing free speech and dissent. But what were the series of events that led to the country's darkest year, here's taking a quick look. The Bangladesh liberation war had raised Indira Gandhi's profile. She was recognised around the world for providing substantial diplomatic, economic and military support to freedom fighters in Bangladesh. In the euphoria of victory against Pakistan, the Congress swept the polls in 1971. Indira Gandhi returned to power with a thumping majority. By now, she was being compared to goddess Durga. But not many knew that within three years, India would witness her most loved leader turn into a dictator. The oil crisis of 1973 triggered a spike in inflation in the country. Rising unemployment and charges of rampant corruption changed the public mood against Gandhi. Raj Narayan, leader of the Bharatiya Lok Dal Party, had stood against Indira Gandhi in Raebareli. He filed a case of electoral malpractice against her. Justice Jagmohan Sinha of the Allahabad High Court delivered a historic decision. He found Indira Gandhi guilty on two counts of electoral malpractice. Her election was invalidated and she was disbarred from the office for six years. This was a major setback for Gandhi. But, despite mounting protests by the opposition, she decided to fight back. The opposition, led by the likes of Jai Prakash Narayan and Morarji Desai took to the streets. India came to a standstill. Indira Gandhi moved the Supreme Court against the judgement. A vacation bench gave a conditional stay, while the ruling bench allowed her to stay on as the prime minister. However, Gandhi was not allowed to speak or vote in the parliament, until a larger bench took a decision on the case. The opposition -- emboldened by its victory in the Gujarat assembly elections -- announced a week-long satyagraha. They wanted Indira Gandhi to resign immediately. On that day, Gandhi decided to take an unprecedented step. Taking the advice of the then Chief Minister of West Bengal, Siddhartha Shankar Ray, she decided to impose an internal emergency. A letter was drafted that said that there is an imminent danger to the security of India threatened by internal disturbances. Later that night, Indira Gandhi met with President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed with the letter, and just a few minutes before the clock struck midnight, the state of Emergency was declared in India.

What led Indira Gandhi to declare Emergency? 

Four members of a family, including a minor, were killed when a speedy truck overturned on their roadside eatery at the Sisaiya crossing early this morning, police said.

The deceased were identified as Badalu (70), who ran the eatery on the Sisaiya-Bahraich road, his daughter Nazima (35) and granddaughters Mahek (3) and Ruby (18), they said.

The speeding truck overturned on their eatery, killing all four on the spot, police said, adding that the negligence of the truck driver is said to be the cause of the accident.

Additional Superintendent of Police East Prasanth Varma, along with Dhaurahara and Isanagar police, rushed to the spot and the bodies have been sent for postmortem.

The truck driver has been taken into custody, police said.

The truck driver has been taken into custody

Four members of a family, including a minor, were killed when a speedy truck overturned on their roadside eatery at the Sisaiya crossing early this morning, police said. The deceased were identified as Badalu (70), who ran the eatery on the Sisaiya-Bahraich road, his daughter Nazima (35) and granddaughters Mahek (3) and Ruby (18), they said. The speeding truck overturned on their eatery, killing all four on the spot, police said, adding that the negligence of the truck driver is said to be the cause of the accident. Additional Superintendent of Police East Prasanth Varma, along with Dhaurahara and Isanagar police, rushed to the spot and the bodies have been sent for postmortem. The truck driver has been taken into custody, police said.

Uttar Pradesh: 4 members of family killed after truck overturns on roadside eatery

Maharashtra chief minister on Saturday wrote a letter to the Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, demanding that all banks in the state be directed to expedite the process of disbursing crop loans to farmers.

His letter said that slow distribution of loans would harm farmers during the peak time for Kharif crops and added that the banks should be directed to disburse most of the loans by June-end.&nbsp

"All guardian ministers have been instructed to keep a watch on the process of distribution of crop loans. However, the response from nationalised and private banks is not as expected. Banks are distributing loans at a slow pace despite the arrival of rains," Fadnavis stated in the letter.

"The state government has implemented the historic loan waiver scheme, due to which, a large number of farmers have become eligible for fresh loans," he stated.

'All guardian ministers have been instructed to keep a watch on the process of distribution of crop loans. However, the response from nationalised and private banks is not as expected. Banks are distributing loans at a slow pace despite the arrival of rains,' Fadnavis stated in the letter

Maharashtra chief minister on Saturday wrote a letter to the Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, demanding that all banks in the state be directed to expedite the process of disbursing crop loans to farmers. His letter said that slow distribution of loans would harm farmers during the peak time for Kharif crops and added that the banks should be directed to disburse most of the loans by June-end. "All guardian ministers have been instructed to keep a watch on the process of distribution of crop loans. However, the response from nationalised and private banks is not as expected. Banks are distributing loans at a slow pace despite the arrival of rains," Fadnavis stated in the letter. "The state government has implemented the historic loan waiver scheme, due to which, a large number of farmers have become eligible for fresh loans," he stated.

Ask banks to fast-track crop loan disbursal: Maharashtra CM to Centre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive here today on a one-day visit during which he will launch several development projects.

Modi will dedicate the Mohanpura Irrigation Project in Rajgarh district to the people of the state and also inaugurate several other projects, including an urban transport scheme named 'Sutra Seva" in Indore, a government public relations officer (PRO) said.

The prime minister will land at Bhopal's Raja Bhoj Airport around 12 pm and then leave for Mohanpura. He will then visit Indore to take part in various programmes, the official said.

"The prime minister will dedicate the Mohanpura irrigation project worth Rs 3,866 crore to the people of the state. This project, which includes a dam and a canal system, will benefit 727 villages in Madhya Pradesh," he said.

Thereafter, Modi will head to Indore to dedicate the development works worth Rs 4,713.75 crore at a programme.

He will also felicitate the winners of cleanliness survey - Swachh Survekshan 2018. He will give away awards to the representatives of Indore, Bhopal and Chandigarh, the cities that secured top three positions in the survey, the official said.

Modi will also inaugurate the state government's urban transport scheme named 'Sutra Seva' at Indore's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

This economical bus service -- 'Sutra Seva: MP Ki Apni Bus' -- is being introduced in 20 selected cities of the state.

The Urban Development and Housing Department will make the bus service available inside and outside the cities under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme through private partnership.

In the first phase of 'Sutra Seva', 127 buses will start plying in four municipal corporation cities -- Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Chhindwara -- and in two municipal council towns -- Guna and Bhind, the official said.

The 'griha pravesh' (house warming ceremony) of all 1,00,219 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana will be performed simultaneously across the state.

The prime minister will also dedicate 23 development projects undertaken at a cost of Rs 278.26 crore in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior and Ujjain under the Smart City Mission, the official said.

During the programme, Modi will also inaugurate drinking water schemes for 14 urban areas. These places are: Dharampuri Municipal Council (Dhar distric), Raisen Municipal Council, Begumganj, Obaidullaganj, Berasia (Bhopal), Athner (Betul), Badhvad (Ratlam), Dindori,

Lakhnadon (Seoni), Narsinghpur, Sabalgarh, Bamor, Poursa (Morena) and Bamouri (Shahdol), he said.

Parks developed under the AMRUT Yojana in 10 urban areas, including Khandwa, Burhanpur, Khargone, Sehore, Hoshangabad, Bhopal, Pithampur, Guna, Gwalior and Rewa, will also be dedicated to the people during the programme.

Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh are scheduled to be held by the end of this year.

Modi will dedicate the Mohanpura Irrigation Project in Rajgarh district to the people of the state and also inaugurate several other projects, including an urban transport scheme named 'Sutra Seva' in Indore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive here today on a one-day visit during which he will launch several development projects. Modi will dedicate the Mohanpura Irrigation Project in Rajgarh district to the people of the state and also inaugurate several other projects, including an urban transport scheme named 'Sutra Seva" in Indore, a government public relations officer (PRO) said. The prime minister will land at Bhopal's Raja Bhoj Airport around 12 pm and then leave for Mohanpura. He will then visit Indore to take part in various programmes, the official said. "The prime minister will dedicate the Mohanpura irrigation project worth Rs 3,866 crore to the people of the state. This project, which includes a dam and a canal system, will benefit 727 villages in Madhya Pradesh," he said. Thereafter, Modi will head to Indore to dedicate the development works worth Rs 4,713.75 crore at a programme. He will also felicitate the winners of cleanliness survey - Swachh Survekshan 2018. He will give away awards to the representatives of Indore, Bhopal and Chandigarh, the cities that secured top three positions in the survey, the official said. Modi will also inaugurate the state government's urban transport scheme named 'Sutra Seva' at Indore's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. This economical bus service -- 'Sutra Seva: MP Ki Apni Bus' -- is being introduced in 20 selected cities of the state. The Urban Development and Housing Department will make the bus service available inside and outside the cities under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme through private partnership. In the first phase of 'Sutra Seva', 127 buses will start plying in four municipal corporation cities -- Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Chhindwara -- and in two municipal council towns -- Guna and Bhind, the official said. The 'griha pravesh' (house warming ceremony) of all 1,00,219 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana will be performed simultaneously across the state. The prime minister will also dedicate 23 development projects undertaken at a cost of Rs 278.26 crore in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior and Ujjain under the Smart City Mission, the official said. During the programme, Modi will also inaugurate drinking water schemes for 14 urban areas. These places are: Dharampuri Municipal Council (Dhar distric), Raisen Municipal Council, Begumganj, Obaidullaganj, Berasia (Bhopal), Athner (Betul), Badhvad (Ratlam), Dindori, Lakhnadon (Seoni), Narsinghpur, Sabalgarh, Bamor, Poursa (Morena) and Bamouri (Shahdol), he said. Parks developed under the AMRUT Yojana in 10 urban areas, including Khandwa, Burhanpur, Khargone, Sehore, Hoshangabad, Bhopal, Pithampur, Guna, Gwalior and Rewa, will also be dedicated to the people during the programme. Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh are scheduled to be held by the end of this year.

Modi to unveil several development projects in Madhya Pradesh today

The Border Security Force (BSF) today apprehended a Pakistani national and seized his fishing boat in the Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast.&nbsp

While patrolling in the general area of Harami Nallah off Kutch district at around 0315 hours, a team of the border guarding force seized a double-engine fishing boat and apprehended a Pakistani fisherman, a BSF statement said here.&nbsp

“The Pakistani fisherman had entered into the Indian waters violating International Maritime Boundary Line for fishing,” it said.

The apprehended fisherman was identified as Mustaq Qadir, a resident of Sujawal district in Sindh province, the release said.&nbsp

“A search operation is still continuing and the entire area is being thoroughly combed. The operation was planned tactically and total surprise was maintained during conduct of the operation to nab the miscreants (sic),” it added.

The apprehended fisherman was identified as Mustaq Qadir, a resident of Sujawal district in Sindh province, a release said.

The Border Security Force (BSF) today apprehended a Pakistani national and seized his fishing boat in the Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast. While patrolling in the general area of Harami Nallah off Kutch district at around 0315 hours, a team of the border guarding force seized a double-engine fishing boat and apprehended a Pakistani fisherman, a BSF statement said here. “The Pakistani fisherman had entered into the Indian waters violating International Maritime Boundary Line for fishing,” it said. The apprehended fisherman was identified as Mustaq Qadir, a resident of Sujawal district in Sindh province, the release said. “A search operation is still continuing and the entire area is being thoroughly combed. The operation was planned tactically and total surprise was maintained during conduct of the operation to nab the miscreants (sic),” it added.

BSF nabs Pakistani fisherman off Gujarat coast

In a fresh attack on the central government, the Shiv Sena today said the nation is reeling under “financial anarchy”. The BJP’s carping ally said many banking frauds have come to light during the four-year-old tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought to know what action has been taken by his government against those who “looted” banks.

“The economy of the country has been destroyed under the Modi government. Modi wanted to show that he, and not (his predecessor) Manmohan Singh, was the real economist by bringing the rupee at par with the US dollar,” the Sena said in an editorial in its party mouthpiece ‘Saamana’.

“However, the Indian currency has plummeted to its lowest levels,” it said.

The Uddhav Thackeray-led party said banks and financial institutions are engaging in undisciplined behaviour and those who “looted” banks ran away from the country under Modi’s nose. “What happened to the promises of not tolerating corruption and sending those engaging in it to jail?” the Sena publication sought to know.

Citing the recent criminal case registered against Pune-based developer D S Kulkarni for allegedly cheating a public sector lender, the Sena said many banking frauds have come to fore during the Modi regime.

Allegations of wrongdoing have also been levelled against ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and businessmen Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and Vijay Mallya, said the Sena publication. “Big industrialists have drowned loans worth nearly Rs 1.25 lakh crore. This includes big names and nationalised banks. How many chairmen of banks have gone to jail for giving loans illegally? What strong step has Finance Minister Piyush Goyal taken against those who looted banks?” it asked.

The Sena said demonetisation caused panic in the country and adversely affected its economy. “The country is reeling under financial anarchy (due to note-ban) and it is only increasing,” the party claimed.

“The demonetisation caused a lot of harm to the unorganised sector and unemployment increased. Also, claims that demonetisation would end terrorism in Kashmir proved to be hollow,” the party said.

The Sena demanded registration of a case against the RBI governor over the demonetisation exercise, which led to the scrapping of high-value notes.

The BJP's carping ally said many banking frauds have come to light during the four-year-old tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought to know what action has been taken by his government against those who "looted" banks.

In a fresh attack on the central government, the Shiv Sena today said the nation is reeling under “financial anarchy”. The BJP’s carping ally said many banking frauds have come to light during the four-year-old tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought to know what action has been taken by his government against those who “looted” banks. “The economy of the country has been destroyed under the Modi government. Modi wanted to show that he, and not (his predecessor) Manmohan Singh, was the real economist by bringing the rupee at par with the US dollar,” the Sena said in an editorial in its party mouthpiece ‘Saamana’. “However, the Indian currency has plummeted to its lowest levels,” it said. The Uddhav Thackeray-led party said banks and financial institutions are engaging in undisciplined behaviour and those who “looted” banks ran away from the country under Modi’s nose. “What happened to the promises of not tolerating corruption and sending those engaging in it to jail?” the Sena publication sought to know. Citing the recent criminal case registered against Pune-based developer D S Kulkarni for allegedly cheating a public sector lender, the Sena said many banking frauds have come to fore during the Modi regime. Allegations of wrongdoing have also been levelled against ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and businessmen Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and Vijay Mallya, said the Sena publication. “Big industrialists have drowned loans worth nearly Rs 1.25 lakh crore. This includes big names and nationalised banks. How many chairmen of banks have gone to jail for giving loans illegally? What strong step has Finance Minister Piyush Goyal taken against those who looted banks?” it asked. The Sena said demonetisation caused panic in the country and adversely affected its economy. “The country is reeling under financial anarchy (due to note-ban) and it is only increasing,” the party claimed. “The demonetisation caused a lot of harm to the unorganised sector and unemployment increased. Also, claims that demonetisation would end terrorism in Kashmir proved to be hollow,” the party said. The Sena demanded registration of a case against the RBI governor over the demonetisation exercise, which led to the scrapping of high-value notes.

Under PM Modi, India reeling under financial anarchy: Shiv Sena

The flood situation in Assam, which had shown improvement over the last two days, has reversed with two more districts being affected by the rising waters, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said on Saturday.

Vast tracts of land in Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts have been freshly inundated, taking the number of affected districts to six, an ASDMA report said.

A total of 2,22,792 people in 369 villages have been affected in the current wave of floods, it added.

The deluge has so far claimed 24 lives.

The flood-affected districts were Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Hojai, Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj, the ASDMA report said.

The three districts of Barak Valley — Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj — have been severely affected by the floods. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is currently on a visit to these areas to review the situation.

Karimganj is the worst-hit district with 1,55,792 people affected, the ASDMA said.

The authorities have set up 142 relief camps, where 27,871 people have taken shelter. Karimganj itself has 133 of these camps.

The floods had also damaged crops over 2,378 hectares of land and infrastructure, including roads, bridges and embankments, the report added.

A total of 2,22,792 people in 369 villages have been affected in the current wave of floods, it added.

The flood situation in Assam, which had shown improvement over the last two days, has reversed with two more districts being affected by the rising waters, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said on Saturday. Vast tracts of land in Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts have been freshly inundated, taking the number of affected districts to six, an ASDMA report said. A total of 2,22,792 people in 369 villages have been affected in the current wave of floods, it added. The deluge has so far claimed 24 lives. The flood-affected districts were Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Hojai, Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj, the ASDMA report said. The three districts of Barak Valley — Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj — have been severely affected by the floods. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is currently on a visit to these areas to review the situation. Karimganj is the worst-hit district with 1,55,792 people affected, the ASDMA said. The authorities have set up 142 relief camps, where 27,871 people have taken shelter. Karimganj itself has 133 of these camps. The floods had also damaged crops over 2,378 hectares of land and infrastructure, including roads, bridges and embankments, the report added.

Flood situation turns grim in Assam, two more districts affected

The Congress on Saturday hit out at the government over the UN report on alleged human rights violation in Kashmir, saying how did it allow the world body to come out with such a report.

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, during a briefing here, accused the government of “criminal failure” on the foreign policy front.

“We are very agitated, concerned and worried, (that) how did the UN report on human rights see the light of the day. The prime minister keeps going to address the diaspora across the world. He talks big, comes back and this is what we get,” Khera said.

The UN, earlier this month, had released the first-ever report on alleged human rights violation in Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and demanded an international probe into it, evoking a sharp reaction from India which had termed the document as “fallacious and motivated”.

New Delhi had also lodged a strong protest with the United Nations, saying the government is “deeply concerned that individual prejudices are being allowed to undermine the credibility of a UN institution.”

The Congress had supported the government’s stand in dismissing the UN report on human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, terming it a “prejudiced attempt” by vested interests to hurt India’s sovereignty and national interests.

Khera, in his remarks made on Saturday, said the “biggest question mark on our foreign policy has been this, how was UN allowed in the first place to come up with the damning report, a shameless report, a report which the Congress rejected right at the word go.

“Congress criticised the report in far more sharper and stronger words than the government of the day. How was that report allowed? How did the report come out?”

Slamming the government’s foreign policy, he said Seychelles was turning hostile towards India along with the Maldives, Russia was selling arms to Pakistan and China was giving training to Pakistan near the Rajasthan border.

“China comes and makes a helipad in Doklam and you are quiet,” he said.

To a separate question on Rahul Gandhi’s wish to go for the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra, he said the Congress chief was yet to receive a response to his request.

The UN, earlier this month, had released the first-ever report on alleged human rights violation in Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and demanded an international probe into it.

The Congress on Saturday hit out at the government over the UN report on alleged human rights violation in Kashmir, saying how did it allow the world body to come out with such a report. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, during a briefing here, accused the government of “criminal failure” on the foreign policy front. “We are very agitated, concerned and worried, (that) how did the UN report on human rights see the light of the day. The prime minister keeps going to address the diaspora across the world. He talks big, comes back and this is what we get,” Khera said. The UN, earlier this month, had released the first-ever report on alleged human rights violation in Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and demanded an international probe into it, evoking a sharp reaction from India which had termed the document as “fallacious and motivated”. New Delhi had also lodged a strong protest with the United Nations, saying the government is “deeply concerned that individual prejudices are being allowed to undermine the credibility of a UN institution.” The Congress had supported the government’s stand in dismissing the UN report on human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, terming it a “prejudiced attempt” by vested interests to hurt India’s sovereignty and national interests. Khera, in his remarks made on Saturday, said the “biggest question mark on our foreign policy has been this, how was UN allowed in the first place to come up with the damning report, a shameless report, a report which the Congress rejected right at the word go. “Congress criticised the report in far more sharper and stronger words than the government of the day. How was that report allowed? How did the report come out?” Slamming the government’s foreign policy, he said Seychelles was turning hostile towards India along with the Maldives, Russia was selling arms to Pakistan and China was giving training to Pakistan near the Rajasthan border. “China comes and makes a helipad in Doklam and you are quiet,” he said. To a separate question on Rahul Gandhi’s wish to go for the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra, he said the Congress chief was yet to receive a response to his request.

Allowing UN report on Kashmir was failure of govt’s foreign policy: Congress

A Naxal leader, carrying a cash reward of Rs 3 lakh on his head, surrendered today in Chhattisgarh’s Kondagaon district, police said.&nbsp

Dhaniram Gavde turned himself in before Kondagaon SP Abhishek Pallav, citing his disillusionment with the “hollow” ideology of the Naxal movement, Kondagaon Additional Superintendent of Police Maheshwar Nag said.

The 28-year-old was also impressed by the provisions of the state government’s surrendered rehabilitation policy, he said.

Gavde, who hails from Amabeda area of Kanker district, was active as a “deputy commander” of Badgaon LOS (local operation squad). He was also a key member of reconnaissance team of Maoists, the officer said.

He was allegedly involved in several deadly Naxal attacks on police teams in the area, Nag said, adding he was carrying a reward of Rs 3 lakh on his head.

Gavde will be provided facilities as per norms of the surrendered rehabilitation policy, the ASP said.

Gavde, who hails from Amabeda area of Kanker district, was active as a "deputy commander" of Badgaon LOS (local operation squad). He was also a key member of reconnaissance team of Maoists, the officer said.

A Naxal leader, carrying a cash reward of Rs 3 lakh on his head, surrendered today in Chhattisgarh’s Kondagaon district, police said. Dhaniram Gavde turned himself in before Kondagaon SP Abhishek Pallav, citing his disillusionment with the “hollow” ideology of the Naxal movement, Kondagaon Additional Superintendent of Police Maheshwar Nag said. The 28-year-old was also impressed by the provisions of the state government’s surrendered rehabilitation policy, he said. Gavde, who hails from Amabeda area of Kanker district, was active as a “deputy commander” of Badgaon LOS (local operation squad). He was also a key member of reconnaissance team of Maoists, the officer said. He was allegedly involved in several deadly Naxal attacks on police teams in the area, Nag said, adding he was carrying a reward of Rs 3 lakh on his head. Gavde will be provided facilities as per norms of the surrendered rehabilitation policy, the ASP said.

Naxal carrying Rs 3 lakh reward surrenders in Chhattisgarh

Congress president Rahul Gandhi today attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not fulfilling his promise of constructing a super speciality hospital in Odisha. Taking to Twitter, he accused the prime minister of playing “April Fools’ day joke” on the people of the eastern state, as Modi made the promise during a public function on April 1, 2015 after assuming office. Gandhi urged the people to support the Congress in raising funds for the hospital and “shame” the prime minister for not keeping his promise.

The party also launched an online public funding campaign and has set a target of Rs 20 lakh for upgrading the hospital. “On 1st April, 2015 the PM played an April Fools’ day joke on the people of Orissa, as seen in this video. The Congress party has begun a fund raise to shame the PM into keeping the promise he made. Please contribute generously,” Gandhi said on the microblogging site along with sharing a link to the public funding. The Congress chief also put out a video of the prime minister’s speech made on April 1, 2015.

Seeking to corner the central dispensation under Modi over the issue, the Gandhi scion mentioned about Odisha resident Muktikanta Biswal, who reportedly walked 1,350 km to the national capital to remind the prime minister of his poll promise.

The Congress said on its website, “On April 1, 2015 (Yes, April Fool’s day!), Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a super speciality hospital during his first visit to Odisha after he became the Prime Minister. “These were still early days for Mr Modi in office and the people of Odisha believed him. But things did not move on the ground and not a single patient has received any treatment yet,” it said. “Now, after waiting for three full years, Muktikanta Biswal decided to do something about this. He picked up the Indian flag, and started his march from Odisha to Delhi to remind the PM about his forgotten promise,” the party said.

The Congress urged the people to contribute generously towards upgrading the medical facility in Odisha. “We, the people can make up for this betrayal. We can show him that there is still hope and we as a country are ready to support each other, even if our PM doesn’t,” it added.

Gandhi urged the people to support the Congress in raising funds for the hospital and “shame” the prime minister for not keeping his promise.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi today attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not fulfilling his promise of constructing a super speciality hospital in Odisha. Taking to Twitter, he accused the prime minister of playing “April Fools’ day joke” on the people of the eastern state, as Modi made the promise during a public function on April 1, 2015 after assuming office. Gandhi urged the people to support the Congress in raising funds for the hospital and “shame” the prime minister for not keeping his promise. The party also launched an online public funding campaign and has set a target of Rs 20 lakh for upgrading the hospital. “On 1st April, 2015 the PM played an April Fools’ day joke on the people of Orissa, as seen in this video. The Congress party has begun a fund raise to shame the PM into keeping the promise he made. Please contribute generously,” Gandhi said on the microblogging site along with sharing a link to the public funding. The Congress chief also put out a video of the prime minister’s speech made on April 1, 2015. Seeking to corner the central dispensation under Modi over the issue, the Gandhi scion mentioned about Odisha resident Muktikanta Biswal, who reportedly walked 1,350 km to the national capital to remind the prime minister of his poll promise. The Congress said on its website, “On April 1, 2015 (Yes, April Fool’s day!), Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a super speciality hospital during his first visit to Odisha after he became the Prime Minister. “These were still early days for Mr Modi in office and the people of Odisha believed him. But things did not move on the ground and not a single patient has received any treatment yet,” it said. “Now, after waiting for three full years, Muktikanta Biswal decided to do something about this. He picked up the Indian flag, and started his march from Odisha to Delhi to remind the PM about his forgotten promise,” the party said. The Congress urged the people to contribute generously towards upgrading the medical facility in Odisha. “We, the people can make up for this betrayal. We can show him that there is still hope and we as a country are ready to support each other, even if our PM doesn’t,” it added.

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over non-construction of super speciality hospital in Odisha

A live heart was transported from Aurangabad to Mumbai, a distance of 323.5 kilometres, in one hour and thirty-four minutes and was successfully transplanted into a 4-year-old girl.

A statement from Fortis Hospital in suburban Mulund, where the transplant took place, said that the operation was successful and the girl, a resident of Jalna, was under observation.

The hospital statement said that the live heart of a 13-year-old boy, who died in a road accident, was retrieved in Aurangabad's MGM Hospital yesterday from where it left for Aurangabad Airport at 1:50 pm.

It reached the airport at 1:54 pm covering the 4.8-kilometre distance in 4 minutes thanks to a green corridor set in place there, the hospital said.

A chartered flight brought the heart to Mumbai Airport at 3:05 pm from where it was rushed, via a green corridor, to Fortis Hospital, 18 kilometres away, in 19 minutes.

"The heart reached Fortis at 3:24 pm, one hour and thirty-four minutes after it was retrieved in Aurangabad. The distance covered stood at 323.5 kilometres," Fortis officials said today.

The live heart of a 13-year-old boy, who died in a road accident, was retrieved in Aurangabad's MGM Hospital yesterday.

A live heart was transported from Aurangabad to Mumbai, a distance of 323.5 kilometres, in one hour and thirty-four minutes and was successfully transplanted into a 4-year-old girl. A statement from Fortis Hospital in suburban Mulund, where the transplant took place, said that the operation was successful and the girl, a resident of Jalna, was under observation. The hospital statement said that the live heart of a 13-year-old boy, who died in a road accident, was retrieved in Aurangabad's MGM Hospital yesterday from where it left for Aurangabad Airport at 1:50 pm. It reached the airport at 1:54 pm covering the 4.8-kilometre distance in 4 minutes thanks to a green corridor set in place there, the hospital said. A chartered flight brought the heart to Mumbai Airport at 3:05 pm from where it was rushed, via a green corridor, to Fortis Hospital, 18 kilometres away, in 19 minutes. "The heart reached Fortis at 3:24 pm, one hour and thirty-four minutes after it was retrieved in Aurangabad. The distance covered stood at 323.5 kilometres," Fortis officials said today.

Heart transported 323 km in 94 minutes, transplanted into 4-year-old girl

At least seven people were killed and 24 others injured after a truck skidded off a bridge near Bhavnagar-Somnath highway in Gujarat`s Amreli district, news agency ANI reported.

The incident took place last night.

The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital, and are undergoing treatment.

More details are awaited.

The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital, and are undergoing treatment.

At least seven people were killed and 24 others injured after a truck skidded off a bridge near Bhavnagar-Somnath highway in Gujarat`s Amreli district, news agency ANI reported. The incident took place last night. The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital, and are undergoing treatment. More details are awaited.

7 people killed in road accident in Gujarat

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court against an environment clearance granted for felling of trees for developmental work.

The petitioner claimed, "Permission was granted incorrectly to cut over 2500 trees for various development projects."

The plea further said that the felling of trees already started on Friday in at least six locations of the national capital.

The Delhi High Court has asked the petitioners to give photographs of the trees that were cut.

Trees were cut in Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Kasturba Nagar, Tyagraj Nagar, Srinivaspuri, and Mohammadpur areas of Delhi.

The high court issued notices to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, state-owned construction firm NBCC, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and others.

The court would hear the plea on an urgent basis on Monday.

However, it refused to put a stay on the construction projects for now.

A similar plea was also filed in the National Green Tribunal regarding the Environment Clearance given to fell trees in Sarojini Nagar for a project.

The petitioner claimed, 'Permission was granted incorrectly to cut over 2500 trees for various development projects'

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court against an environment clearance granted for felling of trees for developmental work. The petitioner claimed, "Permission was granted incorrectly to cut over 2500 trees for various development projects." The plea further said that the felling of trees already started on Friday in at least six locations of the national capital. The Delhi High Court has asked the petitioners to give photographs of the trees that were cut. Trees were cut in Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Kasturba Nagar, Tyagraj Nagar, Srinivaspuri, and Mohammadpur areas of Delhi. The high court issued notices to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, state-owned construction firm NBCC, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and others. The court would hear the plea on an urgent basis on Monday. However, it refused to put a stay on the construction projects for now. A similar plea was also filed in the National Green Tribunal regarding the Environment Clearance given to fell trees in Sarojini Nagar for a project.

Delhi: PIL filed against massive tree felling 

Baba Ramdev will soon have a wax replica at the Madame Tussauds museum of London.

In a presser on Friday, the yoga guru shared the news with the world.

He said that he received the proposal almost two months back, and after much persuasion, he decided to accept it.

He said, "Yogis'&nbsp;scientific, secular, and universal knowledge should be promoted. With this in mind, I have accepted the proposal to get a look-alike wax statue at the museum."

After Swami Vivekanand, Ramdev will be the second swami to be depicted at the notable wax museum.&nbsp;

In a presser on Friday, the yoga guru shared the news with the world

Baba Ramdev will soon have a wax replica at the Madame Tussauds museum of London. In a presser on Friday, the yoga guru shared the news with the world. He said that he received the proposal almost two months back, and after much persuasion, he decided to accept it. He said, "Yogis' scientific, secular, and universal knowledge should be promoted. With this in mind, I have accepted the proposal to get a look-alike wax statue at the museum." After Swami Vivekanand, Ramdev will be the second swami to be depicted at the notable wax museum.

Ramdev to get wax statue at London's Madame Tussauds

The Jharkhand High Court today extended till July 3 the provisional bail of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, who is at present admitted in a Mumbai hospital, his lawyer said.

The provisional bail, earlier granted by the high court to Prasad on medical grounds, was scheduled to lapse on June 27.

The court of Acting Chief Justice D N Patel extended the bail period of the former Bihar chief minister till July 3, his lawyer Prabhat Kumar told PTI.

The order came on a petition seeking four months bail for the RJD chief on medical grounds, he said, adding further hearing on the plea would take place on June 29.

The maximum prison term granted to 70-year-old Prasad in connection with the fodder scam is 14 years. The case pertained to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.13 crore from the treasury in Dumka, now in Jharkhand, in the early 1990s.

Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh had on May 11 granted a six-week provisional bail to the RJD president.

Prasad has been convicted in four cases in connection the multi-crore-rupee fodder scam. Another case relating to the scam is pending before the trial court.

His close aide Bhola Yadav told PTI that the RJD chief is at present admitted in Mumbai's Asian Heart Institute where he will be operated for fistula on Sunday.

Yadav, who is the RJD national general secretary and an MLA in Bihar, said Prasad needs to go to Bengaluru and Delhi for some other urgent medical purposes after the surgery. Currently, he is with his party chief in Mumbai.

Adhering to the conditions of provisional bail, Prasad has avoided participation in any function, political or social, he said.

On June 11, the RJD chief's wife and sons--Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav--celebrated his birthday but Prasad was not present, he said, adding Prasad stayed put at the Circular Road bungalow alloted in name of Rabri Devi.

He also did not attend the iftar organised by the RJD on June 13 at Tejashwi Yadav's bungalow, Yadav said.&nbsp

The fodder scam cases related to fraudulent withdrawal of over Rs 90o crore by the animal husbandry department when Prasad was the chief minister of undivided Bihar in the 1990s.

The provisional bail, earlier granted by the high court to Prasad on medical grounds, was scheduled to lapse on June 27

The Jharkhand High Court today extended till July 3 the provisional bail of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, who is at present admitted in a Mumbai hospital, his lawyer said. The provisional bail, earlier granted by the high court to Prasad on medical grounds, was scheduled to lapse on June 27. The court of Acting Chief Justice D N Patel extended the bail period of the former Bihar chief minister till July 3, his lawyer Prabhat Kumar told PTI. The order came on a petition seeking four months bail for the RJD chief on medical grounds, he said, adding further hearing on the plea would take place on June 29. The maximum prison term granted to 70-year-old Prasad in connection with the fodder scam is 14 years. The case pertained to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.13 crore from the treasury in Dumka, now in Jharkhand, in the early 1990s. Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh had on May 11 granted a six-week provisional bail to the RJD president. Prasad has been convicted in four cases in connection the multi-crore-rupee fodder scam. Another case relating to the scam is pending before the trial court. His close aide Bhola Yadav told PTI that the RJD chief is at present admitted in Mumbai's Asian Heart Institute where he will be operated for fistula on Sunday. Yadav, who is the RJD national general secretary and an MLA in Bihar, said Prasad needs to go to Bengaluru and Delhi for some other urgent medical purposes after the surgery. Currently, he is with his party chief in Mumbai. Adhering to the conditions of provisional bail, Prasad has avoided participation in any function, political or social, he said. On June 11, the RJD chief's wife and sons--Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav--celebrated his birthday but Prasad was not present, he said, adding Prasad stayed put at the Circular Road bungalow alloted in name of Rabri Devi. He also did not attend the iftar organised by the RJD on June 13 at Tejashwi Yadav's bungalow, Yadav said. The fodder scam cases related to fraudulent withdrawal of over Rs 90o crore by the animal husbandry department when Prasad was the chief minister of undivided Bihar in the 1990s.

Jharkhand HC extends Lalu's provisional bail till July 3 on medical grounds: Lawyer

Days ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra reviewed the security preparations for the same.

"There is no need to worry. The preparations are done and the yatra will be conducted peacefully," Vohra told media here.

On a related note, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said that security forces are looking into law and order and counter-intelligence.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is also expected to review security arrangements for the forthcoming yatra.

More than three lakh pilgrims visit the Amarnath Shrine every year and the administration is taking all steps to provide facilities for them.

Security is being deployed at the base camp for the pilgrims.

Other facilities like drinking water, toilets, and clean halls for stay, inquiry counters, transport, communication, and banking have been set up at the Yatri Niwas in Jammu.

The two-month-long pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre high cave shrine of Amarnath will commence on June 28.&nbsp

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is also expected to review security arrangements for the forthcoming yatra

Days ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra reviewed the security preparations for the same. "There is no need to worry. The preparations are done and the yatra will be conducted peacefully," Vohra told media here. On a related note, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said that security forces are looking into law and order and counter-intelligence. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is also expected to review security arrangements for the forthcoming yatra. More than three lakh pilgrims visit the Amarnath Shrine every year and the administration is taking all steps to provide facilities for them. Security is being deployed at the base camp for the pilgrims. Other facilities like drinking water, toilets, and clean halls for stay, inquiry counters, transport, communication, and banking have been set up at the Yatri Niwas in Jammu. The two-month-long pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre high cave shrine of Amarnath will commence on June 28.

Jammu and Kashmir Governor reviews security for Amarnath Yatra

A software engineer from Hyderabad, who was working for a multinational company in the United States, has reportedly gone missing.

The father of the man claimed that his son went to the US seven years back and was in constant touch with the family.

However, they are not in touch for the past 10 months.

"My son went to the United States for job purpose and he was staying in California. It has been 10 months we are not in contact with him," said P Raghavendra Rao, the father of the missing techie.

Rao further revealed that he sought External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's help to trace his son back.

He also approached Majlis Bachao Tehreek leader Amjed Ullah Khan, who recorded his video and shared his plea on social media. 
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The father of the man claimed that his son went to the US seven years back and was in constant touch with the family

A software engineer from Hyderabad, who was working for a multinational company in the United States, has reportedly gone missing. The father of the man claimed that his son went to the US seven years back and was in constant touch with the family. However, they are not in touch for the past 10 months. "My son went to the United States for job purpose and he was staying in California. It has been 10 months we are not in contact with him," said P Raghavendra Rao, the father of the missing techie. Rao further revealed that he sought External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's help to trace his son back. He also approached Majlis Bachao Tehreek leader Amjed Ullah Khan, who recorded his video and shared his plea on social media.

Hyderabad man goes missing in US, kin seeks Swaraj's help

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US President Donald Trump has cited "an unusual and extraordinary threat" from North Korea's nuclear arsenal to extend sanctions on Kim Jong Un's regime, despite touting the success of a historic summit earlier this month.

<a href="http://wionews.com/world/venezuela-forces-killed-hundreds-rule-of-law-is-virtually-absent-in-country-says-un-report-146443">Venezuela forces killed hundreds rule of law is 'virtually absent' in </a><a href="http://wionews.com/world/venezuela-forces-killed-hundreds-rule-of-law-is-virtually-absent-in-country-says-un-report-146443">country</a><a href="http://wionews.com/world/venezuela-forces-killed-hundreds-rule-of-law-is-virtually-absent-in-country-says-un-report-146443">, says UN report</a>

Venezuelan security forces suspected of killing hundreds of demonstrators and alleged criminals enjoy immunity from prosecution, indicating that the rule of law is "virtually absent" in the country, the United Nations said on Friday.

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Video streaming giant Netflix's top executive left the company on Friday following the racial term he used during the meeting with his team.

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State-run Air India will revamp its business and first class cabins on international flights to try to boost revenues by wooing more high-paying passengers, a top company official said on Friday, days after a plan to privatise the ailing airline was called off.

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For all the Game of Thrones lovers, the time is here as the ‘it’ couple of the series is finally going to walk down the aisle as they turn dreams into reality for most of us hoping for something like that to happen. We are talking about GoT’s Jon Snow and Ygritte aka Kit Harington and Rose Leslie.&nbsp

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Despite summit, N Korea still a nuclear threat, says Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has cited "an unusual and extraordinary threat" from North Korea's nuclear arsenal to extend sanctions on Kim Jong Un's regime, despite touting the success of a historic summit earlier this month. Venezuela forces killed hundreds rule of law is 'virtually absent' in country, says UN report Venezuelan security forces suspected of killing hundreds of demonstrators and alleged criminals enjoy immunity from prosecution, indicating that the rule of law is "virtually absent" in the country, the United Nations said on Friday. Netflix's top executive Jonathan Friedland fired for using N-word in meeting Video streaming giant Netflix's top executive left the company on Friday following the racial term he used during the meeting with his team. Air India unveils revamp plan after privatisation setback State-run Air India will revamp its business and first class cabins on international flights to try to boost revenues by wooing more high-paying passengers, a top company official said on Friday, days after a plan to privatise the ailing airline was called off. 'Game of Thrones' wedding: Kit Harington, Rose Leslie to tie knot in a Scottish castle For all the Game of Thrones lovers, the time is here as the ‘it’ couple of the series is finally going to walk down the aisle as they turn dreams into reality for most of us hoping for something like that to happen. We are talking about GoT’s Jon Snow and Ygritte aka Kit Harington and Rose Leslie.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said making agriculture sustainable and profitable should be the top agenda of both Centre and state governments.

"I feel that this should be at the top on the agenda of the government, at the centre, at the states - making agriculture viable and sustainable. This is concerned with the national security. Without food security there is no national security," news agency ANI reported quoting Naidu.

The Vice President was speaking at the concluding session of the two-day national consultation on 'Making Agriculture Sustainable and Profitable' under the Swarajya to Surajya series at the Vaikunth Mehta National Cooperative Institute of Management in Pune.

Naidu said the time has come for a sharper focus on positive bias towards farmers.

"One of the new challenges in the agricultural sector is the problem of plenty. We have become self-sufficient in food grains. However, this has not translated into higher income for farmers. Unless agriculture is made profitable, we cannot attract more people, especially youth, to take up farming," Naidu said.

Many prominent scientists and experts from all over the country were present at the event.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis and former agriculture minister Sharad Pawar among others were present on the first day of the program.

On a similar note, Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week promised farmers a good price for their harvest and low input costs and said that his government plans to double their incomes by 2022.&nbsp

The Vice President was speaking at the concluding session of the two-day national consultation on 'Making Agriculture Sustainable and Profitable' under the Swarajya to Surajya series at the Vaikunth Mehta National Cooperative Institute of Management

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said making agriculture sustainable and profitable should be the top agenda of both Centre and state governments. "I feel that this should be at the top on the agenda of the government, at the centre, at the states - making agriculture viable and sustainable. This is concerned with the national security. Without food security there is no national security," news agency ANI reported quoting Naidu. The Vice President was speaking at the concluding session of the two-day national consultation on 'Making Agriculture Sustainable and Profitable' under the Swarajya to Surajya series at the Vaikunth Mehta National Cooperative Institute of Management in Pune. Naidu said the time has come for a sharper focus on positive bias towards farmers. "One of the new challenges in the agricultural sector is the problem of plenty. We have become self-sufficient in food grains. However, this has not translated into higher income for farmers. Unless agriculture is made profitable, we cannot attract more people, especially youth, to take up farming," Naidu said. Many prominent scientists and experts from all over the country were present at the event. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis and former agriculture minister Sharad Pawar among others were present on the first day of the program. On a similar note, Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week promised farmers a good price for their harvest and low input costs and said that his government plans to double their incomes by 2022.

Without food security, there is no national security: Vice President

BJP President Amit Shah hit out at the PDP government on Saturday while<a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/shah-in-jammu-first-visit-after-pulling-out-of-coalition-in-jammu-and-kashmir-146535"> addressing his first rally in the state after breaking up&nbsp;with the PDP</a>.

Shah said&nbsp;that there was no point to stay in power in Jammu and Kashmir as their party could not achieve the "goal of equal development " with the PDP in the alliance government.

He said, "Last year when I came to Jammu and Kashmir, we were in a coalition government. Today, President's rule is imposed here since we took back our support. Political parties regret when their govt falls but BJP is the only party which raised slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'. It shows BJP's patriotism".

He said that they decided to break the alliance with the PDP due to the partiality that continued&nbsp;between Jammu and Ladakh.

"There's no point for BJP to stay in power if the goal of equal development in Jammu & Kashmir isn't achieved. Modi govt made several efforts but partiality towards Jammu & Ladakh continued. That's when we decided that we should rather protest in opposition."

"We allotted 40 crores for development of Pashmina and 45 crores for Pampore haat. Two families from National Conference (NC) and People's Democratic Party (PDP) ruled &nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir for three generations but never did anything for Pashmina or Pampore haat", he said.

Shah was addressing a rally in Jammu and Kashmir to mark "historic martyrdom anniversary" of Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee.

The BJP on Tuesday withdrew its support from the PDP led government in Jammu and Kashmir. The state is now under governor's rule.&nbsp;

Shah said, 'Last year when I came to Jammu and Kashmir, we were in a coalition government. Today, President's rule is imposed here since we took back our support. Political parties regret when their govt falls but BJP is the only party which raised slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'. It shows BJP's patriotism'

BJP President Amit Shah hit out at the PDP government on Saturday while addressing his first rally in the state after breaking up with the PDP. Shah said that there was no point to stay in power in Jammu and Kashmir as their party could not achieve the "goal of equal development " with the PDP in the alliance government. He said, "Last year when I came to Jammu and Kashmir, we were in a coalition government. Today, President's rule is imposed here since we took back our support. Political parties regret when their govt falls but BJP is the only party which raised slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'. It shows BJP's patriotism". He said that they decided to break the alliance with the PDP due to the partiality that continued between Jammu and Ladakh. "There's no point for BJP to stay in power if the goal of equal development in Jammu & Kashmir isn't achieved. Modi govt made several efforts but partiality towards Jammu & Ladakh continued. That's when we decided that we should rather protest in opposition." "We allotted 40 crores for development of Pashmina and 45 crores for Pampore haat. Two families from National Conference (NC) and People's Democratic Party (PDP) ruled Jammu and Kashmir for three generations but never did anything for Pashmina or Pampore haat", he said. Shah was addressing a rally in Jammu and Kashmir to mark "historic martyrdom anniversary" of Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The BJP on Tuesday withdrew its support from the PDP led government in Jammu and Kashmir. The state is now under governor's rule.

BJP-PDP alliance broke due to continued partiality between Jammu and Ladakh: Amit Shah

United States President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose a 20 per cent tariff on imports of cars from the European Union (EU).

"Based on the Tariffs and Trade Barriers long placed on the U.S. and it great companies and workers by the European Union, if these Tariffs and Barriers are not soon broken down and removed, we will be placing a 20% Tariff on all of their cars coming into the U.S. Build them here!," Trump tweeted.

Section 232 investigations into the national security implications of automobile imports, which was initiated by the Trump administration last month has provoked widespread opposition from U.S. lawmakers, business groups and major trading partners, Xinhua reported.

Wilbur Ross, US&nbspCommerce Secretary on Thursday said that the Commerce Department plans to wrap up its investigation into automotive imports by late July or August. The department would then be ready with its report and recommendations before November.

On May 31, the Trump administration had used the same domestic law to impose additional tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. Countries including, EU, Canada, Mexico had then announced retaliatory measures against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, stating that the U.S. is violating the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

In retaliation to US' tariffs, the EU on June 20 said that it will also impose retaliatory tariffs on a list of U.S. products starting from June 22.

The list of U.S. imports worth 2.8 billion euros (3.24 billion U.S. dollars) will now face additional duty at the EU border. It will be imposed on steel and aluminium products, agricultural goods and a combination of various other products.

The additional tariffs on the remaining U.S. products valued at 3.6 billion euros will be imposed later. 
"We did not want to be in this position. However, the unilateral and unjustified decision of the U.S. to impose steel and aluminium tariffs on the EU means that we are left with no other choice," Xinhua quoted EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom as saying.&nbsp

Wilbur Ross, US Commerce Secretary on Thursday said that the Commerce Department plans to wrap up its investigation into automotive imports by late July or August. The department would then be ready with its report and recommendations before November.

United States President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose a 20 per cent tariff on imports of cars from the European Union (EU). "Based on the Tariffs and Trade Barriers long placed on the U.S. and it great companies and workers by the European Union, if these Tariffs and Barriers are not soon broken down and removed, we will be placing a 20% Tariff on all of their cars coming into the U.S. Build them here!," Trump tweeted. Section 232 investigations into the national security implications of automobile imports, which was initiated by the Trump administration last month has provoked widespread opposition from U.S. lawmakers, business groups and major trading partners, Xinhua reported. Wilbur Ross, US&nbspCommerce Secretary on Thursday said that the Commerce Department plans to wrap up its investigation into automotive imports by late July or August. The department would then be ready with its report and recommendations before November. On May 31, the Trump administration had used the same domestic law to impose additional tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. Countries including, EU, Canada, Mexico had then announced retaliatory measures against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, stating that the U.S. is violating the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In retaliation to US' tariffs, the EU on June 20 said that it will also impose retaliatory tariffs on a list of U.S. products starting from June 22. The list of U.S. imports worth 2.8 billion euros (3.24 billion U.S. dollars) will now face additional duty at the EU border. It will be imposed on steel and aluminium products, agricultural goods and a combination of various other products. The additional tariffs on the remaining U.S. products valued at 3.6 billion euros will be imposed later. "We did not want to be in this position. However, the unilateral and unjustified decision of the U.S. to impose steel and aluminium tariffs on the EU means that we are left with no other choice," Xinhua quoted EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom as saying.

Now, Trump threatens tariff on EU car imports

State-run Air India will revamp its business and first class cabins on international flights to try to boost revenues by wooing more high-paying passengers, a top company official said on Friday, days after a plan to privatise the ailing airline was called off.

Government shelved on Wednesday a plan to sell a 76 per cent stake in the debt-laden carrier due to lack of interest from bidders, a government official said, marking the latest setback for its efforts to rescue the airline.

Air India, known for its Maharaja mascot, is saddled with about $7 billion of debt and its sale was expected to cement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's credentials as a reformer willing to step away from running money-losing businesses.

The airline, which now plans to focus on finding ways to remain competitive and win market share, also unveiled a new food menu and amenities for passengers and uniforms for its airline staff.

These changes, expected to be introduced over the next two months, could earn the airline an additional 10 billion rupees ($147 million) a year in revenue, Air India's chairman and managing director Pradeep Singh Kharola told reporters.

Air India currently fills only 60 per cent of the business and first class seats on its international flights to North America and Europe and the changes are expected to increase the so-called load factor to 80 per cent, Kharola said at the event.

He declined to comment on how much money the airline had spent on the revamp.

The government is committed to supporting the airline and to making it competitive, junior civil aviation minister Jayant Sinha said, adding Air India was also looking at flying to new destinations in Africa, Australia and North America.

Air India has been losing domestic market share to rapidly expanding lower-cost operators such as InterGlobe Aviation Ltd's&nbspIndiGo and SpiceJet Ltd <SPJT.BO> that are now looking to expand their international routes as well.

Government shelved on Wednesday a plan to sell a 76 per cent stake in the debt-laden carrier due to lack of interest from bidders, a government official said, marking the latest setback for its efforts to rescue the airline

State-run Air India will revamp its business and first class cabins on international flights to try to boost revenues by wooing more high-paying passengers, a top company official said on Friday, days after a plan to privatise the ailing airline was called off. Government shelved on Wednesday a plan to sell a 76 per cent stake in the debt-laden carrier due to lack of interest from bidders, a government official said, marking the latest setback for its efforts to rescue the airline. Air India, known for its Maharaja mascot, is saddled with about $7 billion of debt and its sale was expected to cement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's credentials as a reformer willing to step away from running money-losing businesses. The airline, which now plans to focus on finding ways to remain competitive and win market share, also unveiled a new food menu and amenities for passengers and uniforms for its airline staff. These changes, expected to be introduced over the next two months, could earn the airline an additional 10 billion rupees ($147 million) a year in revenue, Air India's chairman and managing director Pradeep Singh Kharola told reporters. Air India currently fills only 60 per cent of the business and first class seats on its international flights to North America and Europe and the changes are expected to increase the so-called load factor to 80 per cent, Kharola said at the event. He declined to comment on how much money the airline had spent on the revamp. The government is committed to supporting the airline and to making it competitive, junior civil aviation minister Jayant Sinha said, adding Air India was also looking at flying to new destinations in Africa, Australia and North America. Air India has been losing domestic market share to rapidly expanding lower-cost operators such as InterGlobe Aviation Ltd's&nbspIndiGo and SpiceJet Ltd that are now looking to expand their international routes as well.

Air India unveils revamp plan after privatisation setback

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According to reports, on Saturday, Pakistan denied Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria an entry to Gurudwara Panja Sahib near Islamabad. Bisaria, who wanted to visit the holy site and meet Sikh pilgrims along with his wife, had all the necessary permits for the visit but had to return to Islamabad instead.&nbsp

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In a veiled attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it was spreading "lies, confusion and pessimism", whereas his government was working for the welfare of people.

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National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the NDA government's claim that more militants were killed in Kashmir during its rule than in the UPA dispensation actually tells how it allowed militancy and violence to re-emerge in the Valley.

"Actually minister sahib this tells the story of how your government allowed militancy and violence to re-emerge in J&K forcing the security forces to kill more terrorists,"&nbspOmar wrote on Twitter.

The former J&K chief minister was reacting to Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's tweet and statement that more militants were killed under the NDA government than in the UPA rule.

Prasad said security forces had killed 72 and 67 militants in 2012 and 2013 under the UPA and the figure rose to 110 in 2014 when the BJP-led NDA came to power at the Centre.

He said the forces killed 108 militants in 2015, 150 in 2016, 217 in 2017 and 75 till May this year.

Omar said the increase in the number of militants killed was not an achievement.

"You should be embarrassed by these statistics not be claiming them as some achievement,"&nbspthe NC vice president wrote.&nbsp

"Actually minister sahib this tells the story of how your government allowed militancy and violence to re-emerge in J&K forcing the security forces to kill more terrorists," Omar wrote on Twitter

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the NDA government's claim that more militants were killed in Kashmir during its rule than in the UPA dispensation actually tells how it allowed militancy and violence to re-emerge in the Valley. "Actually minister sahib this tells the story of how your government allowed militancy and violence to re-emerge in J&K forcing the security forces to kill more terrorists,"&nbspOmar wrote on Twitter. The former J&K chief minister was reacting to Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's tweet and statement that more militants were killed under the NDA government than in the UPA rule. Prasad said security forces had killed 72 and 67 militants in 2012 and 2013 under the UPA and the figure rose to 110 in 2014 when the BJP-led NDA came to power at the Centre. He said the forces killed 108 militants in 2015, 150 in 2016, 217 in 2017 and 75 till May this year. Omar said the increase in the number of militants killed was not an achievement. "You should be embarrassed by these statistics not be claiming them as some achievement,"&nbspthe NC vice president wrote.

NDA government's claim of more militants being killed in its rule shows it allowed militancy to re-emerge: Omar Abdullah

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of consistently ignoring Kerala and its demands.

<a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/kerala-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-denied-appointment-with-pm-modi-for-fourth-time-146253">Vijayan's, who was&nbspdenied permission to meet the prime minister </a>on Friday, also alleged the Centre was not paying heed to the country's federal structure.

"The PM has been ignoring Kerala. The Centre's aversion to Kerala's demands is leading to the collapse of several industries in the state. When we needed to see the PM and submit our requests, we were not allowed to do so," Vijayan said.

"We need a satisfied state and a strong Centre in the federal system," Vijayan said, adding that the response of the previous governments to the state's demands was not as bad as it was now.

"For instance, in the case of the Kanjikode rail coach factory, our requests were completely ignored. The Centre's involvement must indicate a basic understanding of the federal system and the states' needs. Unfortunately, the central government does not recognise this need. The previous governments understood this. I am not saying that they took all necessary measures. But things were not as bad as they are now,"&nbsphe said.

An all-party delegation from Kerala had on Friday sought permission to meet the prime minister to convey their grievances over the reduced ration allocations to meet the food security needs of the state. They were instead asked to meet the Union minister concerned.&nbsp 
Vijayan had last week extended support to his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, who was on a sit-in at the Lieutenant Governor's office, against the alleged strike of bureaucrats.

Vijayan's, who was denied permission to meet the prime minister on Friday, also alleged the Centre was not paying heed to the country's federal structure

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of consistently ignoring Kerala and its demands. Vijayan's, who was&nbspdenied permission to meet the prime minister on Friday, also alleged the Centre was not paying heed to the country's federal structure. "The PM has been ignoring Kerala. The Centre's aversion to Kerala's demands is leading to the collapse of several industries in the state. When we needed to see the PM and submit our requests, we were not allowed to do so," Vijayan said. "We need a satisfied state and a strong Centre in the federal system," Vijayan said, adding that the response of the previous governments to the state's demands was not as bad as it was now. "For instance, in the case of the Kanjikode rail coach factory, our requests were completely ignored. The Centre's involvement must indicate a basic understanding of the federal system and the states' needs. Unfortunately, the central government does not recognise this need. The previous governments understood this. I am not saying that they took all necessary measures. But things were not as bad as they are now,"&nbsphe said. An all-party delegation from Kerala had on Friday sought permission to meet the prime minister to convey their grievances over the reduced ration allocations to meet the food security needs of the state. They were instead asked to meet the Union minister concerned. Vijayan had last week extended support to his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, who was on a sit-in at the Lieutenant Governor's office, against the alleged strike of bureaucrats.

PM ignoring Kerala: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

According to reports, on Saturday, Pakistan denied Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria an entry to Gurudwara Panja Sahib near Islamabad. Bisaria, who wanted to visit the holy site and meet Sikh pilgrims along with his wife, had all the necessary permits for the visit but had to return to Islamabad instead.&nbsp;

India has condemned the incident and has already taken up the matter with the foreign office of Pakistan.&nbsp;India today summoned Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner here and lodged a strong protest over the denial of access to its envoy in Islamabad and consular officials to visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib and meet visiting Indian pilgrims.

It was conveyed to the Pakistan side that preventing the Indian High Commission officials from discharging their consular responsibilities was in violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961, and the 1974 bilateral Protocol on visit to religious shrines.

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Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah was summoned and a strong protest was lodged over the denial of access to Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and consular officials to visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Pakistan's Punjab province and meet the Indian pilgrims despite a travel permission from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

"Concerns have also been conveyed at repeated attempts by entities in Pakistan to extend support to secessionist movements in India and incite the Indian pilgrims, and Pakistan authorities asked to ensure that that no such activity is carried out from Pakistan soil," it said.

A strong protest was also registered by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad over the incident, it said.&nbsp;

Pakistan had prevented Indian officials from meeting Sikh pilgrims in the past as well. This is the second consecutive time Pakistan has denied access to the Indian High Commissioner to meet the visiting pilgrims who are Indian nationals.

Both the countries had reached a consensus to ensure smooth visit of their respective diplomats under the 1992 Code of Conduct.&nbsp;

Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974 is another bilateral arrangement between India and Pakistan that aims to let Indian Sikh pilgrims observe religious rites every year in Pakistan without any hassle.&nbsp;

As per reports, Pakistan recently granted visas to more than 300 Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit the country and observe ceremonies and rites on the occasion of the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh at Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore.&nbsp;

Over 300 Sikh pilgrims from India have been granted visas and are visiting Pakistan to observe the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Lahore, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi said on Friday.

"A special train arranged by the Pakistan Railways carried the pilgrims from Attari to Pakistan on June 21," it said in a statement.

The visas issued by the High Commission are in addition to the ones issued to Sikh pilgrims participating in the event from other countries, it said.

"Within the framework of the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, a large number of Sikh yatrees from India visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals and occasions every year.

"Accordingly, the High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi has issued visas to over 300 Sikh pilgrims from India to observe the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh at Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore, from June 21-30," the High Commission said.

India has condemned the incident and has already taken up the matter with the foreign office of Pakistan

According to reports, on Saturday, Pakistan denied Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria an entry to Gurudwara Panja Sahib near Islamabad. Bisaria, who wanted to visit the holy site and meet Sikh pilgrims along with his wife, had all the necessary permits for the visit but had to return to Islamabad instead. India has condemned the incident and has already taken up the matter with the foreign office of Pakistan. India today summoned Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner here and lodged a strong protest over the denial of access to its envoy in Islamabad and consular officials to visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib and meet visiting Indian pilgrims. It was conveyed to the Pakistan side that preventing the Indian High Commission officials from discharging their consular responsibilities was in violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961, and the 1974 bilateral Protocol on visit to religious shrines. India lodges protest with Pakistan for denying envoy access to pilgrims. Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ajay Bisaria was stopped from visiting Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Pakistan's Hasan Abdal despite having required permissions — ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2018 × Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah was summoned and a strong protest was lodged over the denial of access to Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and consular officials to visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Pakistan's Punjab province and meet the Indian pilgrims despite a travel permission from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. "Concerns have also been conveyed at repeated attempts by entities in Pakistan to extend support to secessionist movements in India and incite the Indian pilgrims, and Pakistan authorities asked to ensure that that no such activity is carried out from Pakistan soil," it said. A strong protest was also registered by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad over the incident, it said. Pakistan had prevented Indian officials from meeting Sikh pilgrims in the past as well. This is the second consecutive time Pakistan has denied access to the Indian High Commissioner to meet the visiting pilgrims who are Indian nationals. Both the countries had reached a consensus to ensure smooth visit of their respective diplomats under the 1992 Code of Conduct. Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974 is another bilateral arrangement between India and Pakistan that aims to let Indian Sikh pilgrims observe religious rites every year in Pakistan without any hassle. As per reports, Pakistan recently granted visas to more than 300 Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit the country and observe ceremonies and rites on the occasion of the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh at Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore. Over 300 Sikh pilgrims from India have been granted visas and are visiting Pakistan to observe the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Lahore, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi said on Friday. "A special train arranged by the Pakistan Railways carried the pilgrims from Attari to Pakistan on June 21," it said in a statement. The visas issued by the High Commission are in addition to the ones issued to Sikh pilgrims participating in the event from other countries, it said. "Within the framework of the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, a large number of Sikh yatrees from India visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals and occasions every year. "Accordingly, the High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi has issued visas to over 300 Sikh pilgrims from India to observe the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh at Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore, from June 21-30," the High Commission said.

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