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India's ICICI Bank Ltd said on Friday it appointed Girish Chandra Chaturvedi as part-time, non-executive chairman, effective July 1.

Chaturvedi, a former Indian Administrative Services officer, most recently served as chairman of the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority.

He has also served as a government nominee director on the boards of Life Insurance Corp (LIC) of India, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank Ltd and IDFC Ltd.

ICICI Bank's current Chairman MK Sharma's term expires on June 30, the bank said in a statement.

The bank, India's third-largest lender by assets, also named Chaturvedi as an independent director for three years.

This comes shortly after the bank tapped group veteran Sandeep Bakhshi to be its interim head, with Chief Executive Chanda Kochhar on leave pending a probe over an alleged conflict of interest.

Chaturvedi, a former Indian Administrative Services officer, most recently served as chairman of the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority.

India's ICICI Bank Ltd said on Friday it appointed Girish Chandra Chaturvedi as part-time, non-executive chairman, effective July 1. Chaturvedi, a former Indian Administrative Services officer, most recently served as chairman of the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority. He has also served as a government nominee director on the boards of Life Insurance Corp (LIC) of India, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank Ltd and IDFC Ltd. ICICI Bank's current Chairman MK Sharma's term expires on June 30, the bank said in a statement. The bank, India's third-largest lender by assets, also named Chaturvedi as an independent director for three years. This comes shortly after the bank tapped group veteran Sandeep Bakhshi to be its interim head, with Chief Executive Chanda Kochhar on leave pending a probe over an alleged conflict of interest.

Chanda Kochhar on leave, ICICI names Girish Chaturvedi as non-executive chairman

A day after the release of <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/watch-surgical-strikes-video-shows-indian-army-destroying-terror-launch-pads-in-pok-147550">surgical strike</a> video, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala held a press conference slamming the BJP government.

While addressing the press he said that the Modi government was politicising the strikes and was using the surgical strikes for political gains.

He said that the BJP was using the soldiers to garner votes.

He said, "The ruling party will have to remember that they cannot make the sacrifice of the Army a tool to garner votes for them. It is the soldiers who sacrificed their lives and it is Modi ji who was glorified".

He further said, &nbsp;"Modi government discriminated against the army. He stole away the army's credit".

He also slammed the BJP saying that the Central canteen is taxed with GST.

"Modi government is exploiting the slogan of 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' and trying to win votes through Surgical Strike. Nation wants to ask them did Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh boast of the success of Army operations during their tenure, just like them?"

Responding to BJP's attack on Congress for demanding the reliability of the surgical strikes, he said that the Congress was proud of the strikes conducted by the Indian army.&nbsp;

He also added that the UPA government had also conducted surgical strikes during its tenure but never boasted about it. He said several strikes were launched in the last two decades.

Hitting out at the BJP President he said, "Shah insulted out force".

He also said that repeated terror attacks and ceasefire violation have increased in the recent years.&nbsp;

Over a year after the Indian Army launched surgical strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, POK, across the Line of Control, the video of the attack is finally out. The video of the surgical strikes, accessed by Zee News, shows Army officials demolishing terror launch pads on the intervening night of September 28 and 29, 2016.&nbsp;

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Responding to the attacks of the Congress, BHP leader Subramanian Swamy said, " Just because the Congress can't produce such videos because there's none, we should not do it too? How's this exploiting people's sentiments in BJP's favour? If you did it, why did you hide it? It's just like the old saying 'grapes are sour'".

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A day after the release of surgical strike video, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala held a press conference slamming the BJP government

A day after the release of surgical strike video, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala held a press conference slamming the BJP government. While addressing the press he said that the Modi government was politicising the strikes and was using the surgical strikes for political gains. He said that the BJP was using the soldiers to garner votes. He said, "The ruling party will have to remember that they cannot make the sacrifice of the Army a tool to garner votes for them. It is the soldiers who sacrificed their lives and it is Modi ji who was glorified". He further said, "Modi government discriminated against the army. He stole away the army's credit". He also slammed the BJP saying that the Central canteen is taxed with GST. "Modi government is exploiting the slogan of 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' and trying to win votes through Surgical Strike. Nation wants to ask them did Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh boast of the success of Army operations during their tenure, just like them?" Responding to BJP's attack on Congress for demanding the reliability of the surgical strikes, he said that the Congress was proud of the strikes conducted by the Indian army. He also added that the UPA government had also conducted surgical strikes during its tenure but never boasted about it. He said several strikes were launched in the last two decades. Hitting out at the BJP President he said, "Shah insulted out force". He also said that repeated terror attacks and ceasefire violation have increased in the recent years. Over a year after the Indian Army launched surgical strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, POK, across the Line of Control, the video of the attack is finally out. The video of the surgical strikes, accessed by Zee News, shows Army officials demolishing terror launch pads on the intervening night of September 28 and 29, 2016. The ruling party will have to remember that they cannot make the sacrifice of the Army a tool to garner votes for them. It is the soldiers who sacrificed their lives and it is Modi ji who was glorified: Randeep Surjewala, Congress on the release of #SurgicalStrike video pic.twitter.com/QL9worG6pL — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2018 × The nation needs to be cautioned that whenever Modi govt starts failing, whenever Amit Shah ji's BJP start losing, they misuse the valour of the Army for their political benefit: Randeep Surjewala, Congress pic.twitter.com/2QbLbfdoxY — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2018 × Responding to the attacks of the Congress, BHP leader Subramanian Swamy said, " Just because the Congress can't produce such videos because there's none, we should not do it too? How's this exploiting people's sentiments in BJP's favour? If you did it, why did you hide it? It's just like the old saying 'grapes are sour'". Just because they (Congress) can't produce such videos,because there's none,we shouldn't do it too? How's this exploiting people's sentiments in BJP's favour? If you did it, why did you hide it? It's just like the old saying 'grapes are sour': Subramanian Swamy on #SurgicalStrike pic.twitter.com/rryPhTOx92 — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2018 ×

BJP politicising surgical strikes, using soldiers to garner votes: Congress

PM Modi addressed a rally in <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-visits-lucknow-will-lay-foundation-stone-of-sant-kabir-research-academy-147610">Uttar Pradesh's Maghar in Sant Kabir </a>Nagar today before paying floral tribute to the world famous poet Kabir.&nbsp;

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The rally aimed at pitching the NDA government's programme ahead of the 2019 election was also attended by UP chief minister Adityanath who had earlier received the prime minister at the airport.

"My wishes to all Amarnath Yatra pilgrims," the PM said while addressing the rally. Invoking the spirit of communal harmony, the PM said saint Kabir, Guru Nanak and baba Goraknath visited Maghar.

Saint Kabir showed the way towards communal harmony, he said, adding that he broke the shackles of religion in India

The PM had inaugurated the Sant Kabir academy earlier.

Saint Kabir dedicated his life in pursuit of truth, he told the rally. "Saint Kabir wasn't born into a privileged family," he added.

"Our saints kept India's integrity," he told the crowd, informing that Kabir spoke the language of common man and left a treasure for humanity.

"Those dividing society never understood saint Kabir," he said.

On Ambedkar, the PM said he helped Indian society to gain equality. "Parties are using Ambedkar for political gains," he declared taking a swipe at Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party and Mayawati's BSP.

"Saints ideals are being politicised," he said.

"Previous government were more interested in their own bungalows," he said signalling at the controversy over Akhilesh's CM house in Lucknow.

"We started Awas yogna, others more interested in bungalows," he said taking another dig at SP leader Akhilesh Yadav. The PM took on the Opposition saying they were against triple talaq.

"Those who fought Emergency, are now forming alliances," he said, adding that the Opposition is exploiting the people for votes.

Unlike Kabir, Opposition leaders don't believe in hard work, the PM declared.

On Ambedkar, the PM said he helped Indian society to gain equality.

PM Modi addressed a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Maghar in Sant Kabir Nagar today before paying floral tribute to the world famous poet Kabir. #WATCH: PM Narendra Modi addresses a public rally in Maghar in Sant Kabir Nagar district. https://t.co/M6HPBLBeIW — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2018 × The rally aimed at pitching the NDA government's programme ahead of the 2019 election was also attended by UP chief minister Adityanath who had earlier received the prime minister at the airport. "My wishes to all Amarnath Yatra pilgrims," the PM said while addressing the rally. Invoking the spirit of communal harmony, the PM said saint Kabir, Guru Nanak and baba Goraknath visited Maghar. Saint Kabir showed the way towards communal harmony, he said, adding that he broke the shackles of religion in India The PM had inaugurated the Sant Kabir academy earlier. Saint Kabir dedicated his life in pursuit of truth, he told the rally. "Saint Kabir wasn't born into a privileged family," he added. "Our saints kept India's integrity," he told the crowd, informing that Kabir spoke the language of common man and left a treasure for humanity. "Those dividing society never understood saint Kabir," he said. On Ambedkar, the PM said he helped Indian society to gain equality. "Parties are using Ambedkar for political gains," he declared taking a swipe at Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party and Mayawati's BSP. "Saints ideals are being politicised," he said. "Previous government were more interested in their own bungalows," he said signalling at the controversy over Akhilesh's CM house in Lucknow. "We started Awas yogna, others more interested in bungalows," he said taking another dig at SP leader Akhilesh Yadav. The PM took on the Opposition saying they were against triple talaq. "Those who fought Emergency, are now forming alliances," he said, adding that the Opposition is exploiting the people for votes. Unlike Kabir, Opposition leaders don't believe in hard work, the PM declared.

In Uttar Pradesh rally, PM Modi invokes Kabir; attacks Opposition on Emergency & alliance

The Maharashtra government on Thursday relaxed its stringent ban on plastic usage by allowing small retailers to use plastic bags for packaging for the next three months.

The relaxation will be applicable for plastic bags above 50 microns.

The new announcement came within four days of imposing the ban on single-use plastic across the state.

The relaxation granted to small retailers is along the lines of a similar exception already available for branded products.

Making the announcement to this effect, State Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam said representatives of small traders had submitted a proposal to work out a mechanism for recycling plastic bags within the next three months.

He said the small retailers also submitted a proposal on collecting plastic bags that would be giving to the consumers.

"They have assured that the plastic bags issued (by them) will bear an imprint of whether they are thicker than 50 microns or not, besides the place of manufacturing. They have also assured that the plastic bags given by retailers to consumers will not end up in garbage dumps," the minister said.

Kadam said the government has granted the relaxation for a period of three months during which the association of retail traders has assured them of coming up with a recycling plan.

The relaxation will be applicable for plastic carry bags above 50 microns.

"The government had relaxed the ban on usage of plastic bags in packaging industry. It looked like the government had given the concession to big traders and left out the smaller traders," he said.

Kadam said the small retailers have submitted a proposal assuring that they will collect plastic bags after paying 50 paise per bag to the consumer.

The state government banned all kinds of plastic bags, irrespective of their thickness, tea cups, glasses, thermocol glasses, thermocol used for decoration, plastic used in hotels to parcel food like boxes, spoons from June 23.

The ban prescribes Rs 5,000 fine for the first-time offenders and Rs 10,000 for the second-time offenders. Those who violate the ban for the third time will face a fine of Rs 25,000, along with a three-month imprisonment.

The new announcement came within four days of imposing the ban on single-use plastic across the state

The Maharashtra government on Thursday relaxed its stringent ban on plastic usage by allowing small retailers to use plastic bags for packaging for the next three months. The relaxation will be applicable for plastic bags above 50 microns. The new announcement came within four days of imposing the ban on single-use plastic across the state. The relaxation granted to small retailers is along the lines of a similar exception already available for branded products. Making the announcement to this effect, State Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam said representatives of small traders had submitted a proposal to work out a mechanism for recycling plastic bags within the next three months. He said the small retailers also submitted a proposal on collecting plastic bags that would be giving to the consumers. "They have assured that the plastic bags issued (by them) will bear an imprint of whether they are thicker than 50 microns or not, besides the place of manufacturing. They have also assured that the plastic bags given by retailers to consumers will not end up in garbage dumps," the minister said. Kadam said the government has granted the relaxation for a period of three months during which the association of retail traders has assured them of coming up with a recycling plan. The relaxation will be applicable for plastic carry bags above 50 microns. "The government had relaxed the ban on usage of plastic bags in packaging industry. It looked like the government had given the concession to big traders and left out the smaller traders," he said. Kadam said the small retailers have submitted a proposal assuring that they will collect plastic bags after paying 50 paise per bag to the consumer. The state government banned all kinds of plastic bags, irrespective of their thickness, tea cups, glasses, thermocol glasses, thermocol used for decoration, plastic used in hotels to parcel food like boxes, spoons from June 23. The ban prescribes Rs 5,000 fine for the first-time offenders and Rs 10,000 for the second-time offenders. Those who violate the ban for the third time will face a fine of Rs 25,000, along with a three-month imprisonment.

Maharashtra relaxes plastic ban for retailers

Dia Mirza bid for and bought an original six-sheet poster of the cult classic 'Mother India' - featuring the iconic Nargis Dutt -- for Rs 145,000 in an auction. The actress, who features in a pivotal role in &nbsp;the upcoming film 'Sanju', based on Nargis' son Sanjay Dutt's life, plans to gift the poster to him.&nbsp;

Dia bid for the poster at Osian`s IIFA Auction at the recently concluded International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards in Bangkok.

The poster of the 1957 movie 'Mother India' was much in demand but the winning bid of Rs 145,000 came from the UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dia, known as much for her community services and activism as for her acting in cinema. She mentioned that she was buying the iconic poster and would like to offer it as a gift to Sanjay, read a statement.

In 'Sanju', a Rajkumar Hirani directorial, Dia essays the role of Manyata Dutt, Sanjay`s current wife, opposite Ranbir Kapoor.

The Osian`s and IIFA collaboration saw the film fraternity put its weight firmly behind preserving and nurturing of India`s rich cinematic culture and its fragile paper-based heritage.

At the auction, actor Anil Kapoor got his hands on the iconic first release three-sheet poster of 'Mughal-e-Azam' for Rs 210,000.

Anupam Kher made successful bids for the re-release half-sheet poster of 'Bandini' for Rs 26,000, and a rare poster of 'Kabuliwala' for Rs 34,000.&nbsp;

This was the first public auction in which this rare version of Bimal Roy's 1961 'Kabuliwala' poster came up for sale.

Anil Kapoor bought the first release three-sheet poster of 'Mughal-e-Azam' at the same auction.

Dia Mirza bid for and bought an original six-sheet poster of the cult classic 'Mother India' - featuring the iconic Nargis Dutt -- for Rs 145,000 in an auction. The actress, who features in a pivotal role in the upcoming film 'Sanju', based on Nargis' son Sanjay Dutt's life, plans to gift the poster to him. Dia bid for the poster at Osian`s IIFA Auction at the recently concluded International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards in Bangkok. The poster of the 1957 movie 'Mother India' was much in demand but the winning bid of Rs 145,000 came from the UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dia, known as much for her community services and activism as for her acting in cinema. She mentioned that she was buying the iconic poster and would like to offer it as a gift to Sanjay, read a statement. In 'Sanju', a Rajkumar Hirani directorial, Dia essays the role of Manyata Dutt, Sanjay`s current wife, opposite Ranbir Kapoor. The Osian`s and IIFA collaboration saw the film fraternity put its weight firmly behind preserving and nurturing of India`s rich cinematic culture and its fragile paper-based heritage. At the auction, actor Anil Kapoor got his hands on the iconic first release three-sheet poster of 'Mughal-e-Azam' for Rs 210,000. Anupam Kher made successful bids for the re-release half-sheet poster of 'Bandini' for Rs 26,000, and a rare poster of 'Kabuliwala' for Rs 34,000. This was the first public auction in which this rare version of Bimal Roy's 1961 'Kabuliwala' poster came up for sale.

Dia Mirza buys iconic 'Mother India' poster, plans to gift to Sanjay Dutt

United States Ambassador<a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/here-to-make-india-us-relations-stronger-us-ambassador-to-un-nikki-haley-147350"> to the United Nations Nikki today</a> visited Delhi's Jama Masjid, before making "chappatis" at the&nbsp;Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib.

The US ambassador to <a href="http://wionews.com/videos/nikki-haley-to-meet-pm-modi-indian-officials-ngo-leaders-during-2-day-visit-to-india-147465">UN on a two-day visit to </a><a href="http://wionews.com/videos/nikki-haley-to-meet-pm-modi-indian-officials-ngo-leaders-during-2-day-visit-to-india-147465">India,</a> also visited the Gauri Shankar temple in Delhi.

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On Wednesday, Haley had visited Delhi's historic Humayun's Tomb which was visited by ex-US president Barack Obama and his wife &nbsp;Michelle Obama in 2010.

The US diplomat had met India's foreign minister Sushma Swaraj with the two ministers discussing UN reforms, counter-terrorism and leadership role for women in India.

During her visit, Haley met senior government officials. Trump's top diplomat is also expected to meet PM Narendra Modi today.

Haley had last visited India in 2014 as governor of South Carolina, this is her first official visit as a member of President Trump's cabinet.

During her visit, Haley met senior government officials. Trump's top diplomat is also expected to meet PM Narendra Modi today.

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki today visited Delhi's Jama Masjid, before making "chappatis" at the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib. The US ambassador to UN on a two-day visit to India, also visited the Gauri Shankar temple in Delhi. RT @USUN: We have a great love and respect for Foreign Minister @SushmaSwaraj. It was wonderful seeing her again. We had a great discussion on UN reform, counterterrorism, and leadership roles for women in India. pic.twitter.com/t3ZhOzR57B — Nikki Haley (@nikkihaley) June 28, 2018 × On Wednesday, Haley had visited Delhi's historic Humayun's Tomb which was visited by ex-US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama in 2010. The US diplomat had met India's foreign minister Sushma Swaraj with the two ministers discussing UN reforms, counter-terrorism and leadership role for women in India. During her visit, Haley met senior government officials. Trump's top diplomat is also expected to meet PM Narendra Modi today. Haley had last visited India in 2014 as governor of South Carolina, this is her first official visit as a member of President Trump's cabinet.

Watch: On day 2, Nikki Haley visits Delhi's Jama Masjid, Gurudwara & Gauri Shankar temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a two-day `Kabir Mahotsav` in Lucknow Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, besides laying a foundation stone of the Rs 25 crore proposed Sant Kabir Research Academy.&nbsp;

The academy will be based on the teachings and the philosophy of Saint Kabir.

The event is organised to mark the 500th death anniversary of Kabir Das.

The Mahotsav will be organised by the Ministry of Culture and will feature folk music, dance performances, and musical theatre, artists from all over the country.

Modi was received by Governor Ram Naik, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, city mayor Sanyukta Bhatia and other state cabinet ministers and bureaucrats, an official said.

The Prime Minister will also offer a chadar at the mazaar of Kabir," read an official statement and will also address a public rally at Maghar.

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The PM will also lay the foundation stone of the Rs 25 crore proposed Sant Kabir Research Academy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a two-day `Kabir Mahotsav` in Lucknow Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, besides laying a foundation stone of the Rs 25 crore proposed Sant Kabir Research Academy. The academy will be based on the teachings and the philosophy of Saint Kabir. The event is organised to mark the 500th death anniversary of Kabir Das. The Mahotsav will be organised by the Ministry of Culture and will feature folk music, dance performances, and musical theatre, artists from all over the country. Modi was received by Governor Ram Naik, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, city mayor Sanyukta Bhatia and other state cabinet ministers and bureaucrats, an official said. The Prime Minister will also offer a chadar at the mazaar of Kabir," read an official statement and will also address a public rally at Maghar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Lucknow. He will attend multiple events in Sant Kabir Nagar district's Maghar today. pic.twitter.com/VJvaNLEiaA — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 28, 2018 × Sant Kabir Nagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers 'chadar' at Sant Kabir's Mazar in Maghar pic.twitter.com/kKJo4hwNwL — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 28, 2018 ×

PM Modi visits Lucknow, will lay foundation stone of 'Sant Kabir Research Academy' 

BJP chief Amit Shah today accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for "unleashing violence" on her political rivals and said the sacrifice of his party workers will not go waste and it will win 22 of the state's 42 Lok Sabha seats in 2019.

Addressing a public rally here, he asserted that the BJP will oust Trinamool Congress from West Bengal and ridiculed Mamata's bid to form a grand alliance for next year's Lok Sabha polls, saying she should first take care of her own state.

Shah attacked the TMC government for unleashing violence in the state and said that its people "who are used to listening to Rabindra Sangeet are now hearing the sound of bomb blasts".

Shah, who earlier in the day visited the families of the BJP workers who were allegedly killed in the political violence, said their sacrifice will not go waste.&nbsp;

"More than 20 of our party workers were killed in the state in recent past. Their sacrifice will not go waste. I challenge Mamata Banerjee that we will dethrone you in coming days," he said.&nbsp;

He further said the next general elections will lay the foundation stone for change in the state and the party will win 22 Lok Sabha seats. The BJP had won two seats in the 2014 elections.&nbsp;

Hitting back, the TMC advised Shah to pay more attention to his party's government at the Centre.

TMC secretary general Partha Chatterjee told reporters in Kolkata that Shah should be "more worried" about the BJP-led government at the Centre and in states where assembly polls are due, instead of "looking" at West Bengal.

Referring to Shah's claim that BJP would win 22 Lok Sabha seats in the state, he said the party was "day dreaming".

On Mamata's move to form a grand alliance against the BJP in the next parliamentary poll, Shah said, "We have no objection to her move to cobble up an alliance of opposition parties, but before doing that she should be worried that the political ground in Bengal is slipping out of her hands."

Claiming that the BJP will win two-third majority in the next Lok Sabha elections, he said that the party will make the Mamata Banerjee government lose its sleep.

He said though Mamata had raised the slogan of 'Maa Mati Manush' and claimed to work for the development of the people, "The bitter truth is that the women folk in rural areas have still to walk five km to fetch water and electricity has not reached the homes of the poor."

Shah also alleged that despite the central government's financial help, development has taken a back seat in the state and "only bomb-making industry and TMC's syndicate business have flourished".

"Violence has never been the culture of Bengal. This is a state of great personalities such as Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhya among others. And you all can see what Mamata has done to this state."

He said that the UPA II government gave Bengal Rs 1.32 lakh crore in the 13th Finance Commission, while the Narendra Modi government gave Rs 3.60 lakh crore.

"But has the benefits reached the people? Where has the money gone? Who comes between the Modi government and the people of the state? TMC syndicates have eaten away the money," the BJP president claimed.

He also claimed that the Modi government is offering money under many welfare schemes for the poor and backward people, but the TMC regime is refusing it saying it was not needed.

Shah alleged that West Bengal's debt has risen from from Rs two lakh crore during the Left Front regime to Rs 3.5 lakh crore under the TMC dispensation.

Keeping up his diatribe, the BJP president said that if the people of Bengal want to stop the illegal immigration from Bangladesh then they have to dethrone the Mamata-led TMC government.

"Tripura also faced similar problems. People there decided to bring in a change and threw out the Marxists and voted for the BJP. Now the border has become so impenetrable that not a fly cannot enter," he claimed.

The stage from which Shah spoke was named after Trilochan Mahato, Dulal Kumar and Jagannath Tudu, who the BJP claimed were killed for working for the saffron party in the May panchayat polls in Bengal.

"The TMC had unleashed terror in the last panchayat poll but despite so much of violence it could not stop the BJP from winning so many seats," he said.

In his reaction, Chatterjee said the people of the country will defeat the "anti-people" BJP government in the next Lok Sabha election.

He said BJP's politics of dividing people along religious lines will not work in West Bengal and the people of the state "will defeat the sinister designs of BJP."

"It will lose the two Lok Sabha seats - Asansol and Darjeeling this time. They should stop day dreaming," he added.&nbsp;

Addressing a public rally, he asserted that the BJP will oust Trinamool Congress from West Bengal and ridiculed Mamata's bid to form a grand alliance for next year's Lok Sabha polls, saying she should first take care of her own state

BJP chief Amit Shah today accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for "unleashing violence" on her political rivals and said the sacrifice of his party workers will not go waste and it will win 22 of the state's 42 Lok Sabha seats in 2019. Addressing a public rally here, he asserted that the BJP will oust Trinamool Congress from West Bengal and ridiculed Mamata's bid to form a grand alliance for next year's Lok Sabha polls, saying she should first take care of her own state. Shah attacked the TMC government for unleashing violence in the state and said that its people "who are used to listening to Rabindra Sangeet are now hearing the sound of bomb blasts". Shah, who earlier in the day visited the families of the BJP workers who were allegedly killed in the political violence, said their sacrifice will not go waste. "More than 20 of our party workers were killed in the state in recent past. Their sacrifice will not go waste. I challenge Mamata Banerjee that we will dethrone you in coming days," he said. He further said the next general elections will lay the foundation stone for change in the state and the party will win 22 Lok Sabha seats. The BJP had won two seats in the 2014 elections. Hitting back, the TMC advised Shah to pay more attention to his party's government at the Centre. TMC secretary general Partha Chatterjee told reporters in Kolkata that Shah should be "more worried" about the BJP-led government at the Centre and in states where assembly polls are due, instead of "looking" at West Bengal. Referring to Shah's claim that BJP would win 22 Lok Sabha seats in the state, he said the party was "day dreaming". On Mamata's move to form a grand alliance against the BJP in the next parliamentary poll, Shah said, "We have no objection to her move to cobble up an alliance of opposition parties, but before doing that she should be worried that the political ground in Bengal is slipping out of her hands." Claiming that the BJP will win two-third majority in the next Lok Sabha elections, he said that the party will make the Mamata Banerjee government lose its sleep. He said though Mamata had raised the slogan of 'Maa Mati Manush' and claimed to work for the development of the people, "The bitter truth is that the women folk in rural areas have still to walk five km to fetch water and electricity has not reached the homes of the poor." Shah also alleged that despite the central government's financial help, development has taken a back seat in the state and "only bomb-making industry and TMC's syndicate business have flourished". "Violence has never been the culture of Bengal. This is a state of great personalities such as Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhya among others. And you all can see what Mamata has done to this state." He said that the UPA II government gave Bengal Rs 1.32 lakh crore in the 13th Finance Commission, while the Narendra Modi government gave Rs 3.60 lakh crore. "But has the benefits reached the people? Where has the money gone? Who comes between the Modi government and the people of the state? TMC syndicates have eaten away the money," the BJP president claimed. He also claimed that the Modi government is offering money under many welfare schemes for the poor and backward people, but the TMC regime is refusing it saying it was not needed. Shah alleged that West Bengal's debt has risen from from Rs two lakh crore during the Left Front regime to Rs 3.5 lakh crore under the TMC dispensation. Keeping up his diatribe, the BJP president said that if the people of Bengal want to stop the illegal immigration from Bangladesh then they have to dethrone the Mamata-led TMC government. "Tripura also faced similar problems. People there decided to bring in a change and threw out the Marxists and voted for the BJP. Now the border has become so impenetrable that not a fly cannot enter," he claimed. The stage from which Shah spoke was named after Trilochan Mahato, Dulal Kumar and Jagannath Tudu, who the BJP claimed were killed for working for the saffron party in the May panchayat polls in Bengal. "The TMC had unleashed terror in the last panchayat poll but despite so much of violence it could not stop the BJP from winning so many seats," he said. In his reaction, Chatterjee said the people of the country will defeat the "anti-people" BJP government in the next Lok Sabha election. He said BJP's politics of dividing people along religious lines will not work in West Bengal and the people of the state "will defeat the sinister designs of BJP." "It will lose the two Lok Sabha seats - Asansol and Darjeeling this time. They should stop day dreaming," he added.

Party workers' sacrifice won't go waste, BJP will win 22 LS seats in Bengal: Amit Shah

Prabhat Kuthariya, husband of a pilot, who lost her life in&nbspMumbai plane crash&nbsptoday, has held the aviation company responsible for the incident.

Talking to ANI, Kuthariya on Thursday said that the incident could have been averted.

"The incident could have been averted. Maria had told me that the flight won't be flown due to bad weather. The aviation company is responsible for this unfortunate incident," he said.

A chartered plane crashed into an under-construction building in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Thursday afternoon, leading to the deaths of five people.&nbsp

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said the dead included the plane's two pilots, two maintenance engineers on board, and a man on the ground.&nbsp&nbsp

The crash occurred at around 1 pm.&nbsp

"An aircraft of&nbspUA Aviation Pvt Ltd&nbspdeparted from Juhu airport at 12.20pm and lost ATC contact at 1.08 pm," Juhu Airport authorities said.

The plane,&nbspa 12-seater Beechcraft King Air C90 turboprop, belonged to Mumbai's UY Aviation, and had been been sold to the company by the Uttar Pradesh government in 2014.&nbsp

Talking to ANI, Kuthariya on Thursday said that the incident could have been averted

Prabhat Kuthariya, husband of a pilot, who lost her life in&nbspMumbai plane crash&nbsptoday, has held the aviation company responsible for the incident. Talking to ANI, Kuthariya on Thursday said that the incident could have been averted. "The incident could have been averted. Maria had told me that the flight won't be flown due to bad weather. The aviation company is responsible for this unfortunate incident," he said. A chartered plane crashed into an under-construction building in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Thursday afternoon, leading to the deaths of five people. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said the dead included the plane's two pilots, two maintenance engineers on board, and a man on the ground. The crash occurred at around 1 pm. "An aircraft of&nbspUA Aviation Pvt Ltd&nbspdeparted from Juhu airport at 12.20pm and lost ATC contact at 1.08 pm," Juhu Airport authorities said. The plane,&nbspa 12-seater Beechcraft King Air C90 turboprop, belonged to Mumbai's UY Aviation, and had been been sold to the company by the Uttar Pradesh government in 2014.

Deceased pilot's husband blames aviation company for Mumbai plane crash

The Indian Space Research Organisation is planning to go to the moon and when it gets there, mine it for a waste-free nuclear energy source that could be worth trillions of dollars and could theoretically power the Earth's energy needs for 250 years.&nbsp

That energy source is helium-3.&nbsp

Helium-3 is rare on Earty but abundantly available on the moon.&nbsp

Solar winds have bombarded the moon with helium-3 because it is not protected by a magnetic field.&nbsp

The presence of the isotope on the moon was confirmed by the American Apollo missions.&nbsp

The ISRO rover will take off from Earth in October. The next steps would be putting a space station in orbit and then finally a crew on the moon.&nbsp

The first step — getting the rover there — will cost about $125 million.&nbsp

This will not be India's first moon mission.&nbsp

ISRO's Chandrayaan-1 craft, launched in October 2008, completed over 3,400 orbits of the moon and landed a probe that discovered molecules of water in the moon's surface for the first time.

Helium-3 waste-free nuclear energy source that could be worth trillions of dollars and could theoretically power the Earth's energy needs for 250 years

The Indian Space Research Organisation is planning to go to the moon and when it gets there, mine it for a waste-free nuclear energy source that could be worth trillions of dollars and could theoretically power the Earth's energy needs for 250 years. That energy source is helium-3. Helium-3 is rare on Earty but abundantly available on the moon. Solar winds have bombarded the moon with helium-3 because it is not protected by a magnetic field. The presence of the isotope on the moon was confirmed by the American Apollo missions. The ISRO rover will take off from Earth in October. The next steps would be putting a space station in orbit and then finally a crew on the moon. The first step — getting the rover there — will cost about $125 million. This will not be India's first moon mission. ISRO's Chandrayaan-1 craft, launched in October 2008, completed over 3,400 orbits of the moon and landed a probe that discovered molecules of water in the moon's surface for the first time.

India wants to go to the moon, mine it for trillion-dollar energy source

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley also visited Delhi's Gauri Shankar temple

Nikki Haley visits Jama Masjid, Gurudwara in Delhi

Who knew that the iconic song `Khaike Paan Banaras Wala` was not supposed to be a part of Amitabh Bachchan starrer `Don`.&nbsp; 
 
In a tweet on Wednesday, Big B went down the memory lane and confirmed that the song was shot after `Don` was completed.&nbsp; 
 
Big B tweeted, "T 2849 - An after thought, that became THE thought .. song `khaike paan banaras wala` was done after film DON was completed ..(sic)"

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The song was actually supposed to be a part of the Dev Anand's film 'Benarasi Babu' but the makers decided to include it in 'Don' post interval to break the monotony of the action sequences. &nbsp;It was shot after filming was complete and was added after the intermission.&nbsp;

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In the original movie shot in 1978, Bachchan plays a double role, as a Mumbai underworld boss (Don) and his doppelganger Vijay.The film`s plot revolves around Vijay, a Mumbai slum-dweller who is asked to resemble the powerful crime boss by law enforcement officer in order to act as an informant for the police and track down the root of the criminal organisation. 
 
In the recent times, Shah Rukh Khan has been seen playing the role of the crime boss in two remakes, `Don: The Chase Begins Again` (2006) and its sequel `Don 2` (2011) directed by Farhan Akhtar.&nbsp;

The song was added after the filming of 'Don' was completed.

Who knew that the iconic song `Khaike Paan Banaras Wala` was not supposed to be a part of Amitabh Bachchan starrer `Don`. In a tweet on Wednesday, Big B went down the memory lane and confirmed that the song was shot after `Don` was completed. Big B tweeted, "T 2849 - An after thought, that became THE thought .. song `khaike paan banaras wala` was done after film DON was completed ..(sic)" T 2849 - An after thought, that became THE thought .. song 'khaike paan banaras wala' was done after film DON was completed .. pic.twitter.com/5M6QQjn6Tp — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 26, 2018 × The song was actually supposed to be a part of the Dev Anand's film 'Benarasi Babu' but the makers decided to include it in 'Don' post interval to break the monotony of the action sequences. It was shot after filming was complete and was added after the intermission. In the original movie shot in 1978, Bachchan plays a double role, as a Mumbai underworld boss (Don) and his doppelganger Vijay.The film`s plot revolves around Vijay, a Mumbai slum-dweller who is asked to resemble the powerful crime boss by law enforcement officer in order to act as an informant for the police and track down the root of the criminal organisation. In the recent times, Shah Rukh Khan has been seen playing the role of the crime boss in two remakes, `Don: The Chase Begins Again` (2006) and its sequel `Don 2` (2011) directed by Farhan Akhtar.

Amitabh Bachchan's iconic song 'Khaike paan banaras wala' was originally written for Dev Anand's film

Amul Thapar, an Indian-American legal luminary, is among the 25 shortlisted judges US President Donald Trump could nominate to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, according to American media reports.

Justice Kennedy, 81, announced his retirement from the US Supreme Court yesterday. He met Trump at the White House last afternoon soon after he told his colleagues in the Supreme Court that July 31 would be his last day at the apex court.

Thapar, 49, is one of the 25 shortlisted judges on Trump's Supreme Court List. Trump told reporters that his nominee to replace Judge Kennedy would be from this list compiled by the Heritage Foundation and the Federalist Society.

Multiple American media outlets later identified Thapar from Kentucky as one among the shortlisted judges.

Last year, Trump appointed Thapar, who sits on the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals and a former United States Attorney, for the District of Kentucky and District Judge.

The son of Indian-American immigrants, Thapar is the Nation's first Article III judge of South Asian descent. He was confirmed by the Senate 52-44.

Thapar began his legal career in private practice, after clerkships with Judge S Arthur Spiegel of the District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and Judge Nathaniel R Jones of the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

He received his BS from Boston College in 1991 and his JD from the University of California, Berkeley.

According to 'The Washington Post', seven judges could be on Trump's mind to replace Kennedy on the Supreme Court and Thapar as among one among them.

"Thapar is a favourite of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and as a candidate, Trump said he would consider Thapar as a Supreme Court pick," it said.

"He was interviewed by Trump for the Supreme Court vacancy last year," the report said.

"Kennedy's resignation reopens the door for Thapar's consideration," said Courier Journal.

McConnell, who called for a nominee who will interpret the law fairly and apply it even-handedly, has praised Thapar in the pas

 
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Justice Kennedy, 81, announced his retirement from the US Supreme Court yesterday. He met Trump at the White House last afternoon soon after he told his colleagues in the Supreme Court that July 31 would be his last day at the apex court

Amul Thapar, an Indian-American legal luminary, is among the 25 shortlisted judges US President Donald Trump could nominate to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, according to American media reports. Justice Kennedy, 81, announced his retirement from the US Supreme Court yesterday. He met Trump at the White House last afternoon soon after he told his colleagues in the Supreme Court that July 31 would be his last day at the apex court. Thapar, 49, is one of the 25 shortlisted judges on Trump's Supreme Court List. Trump told reporters that his nominee to replace Judge Kennedy would be from this list compiled by the Heritage Foundation and the Federalist Society. Multiple American media outlets later identified Thapar from Kentucky as one among the shortlisted judges. Last year, Trump appointed Thapar, who sits on the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals and a former United States Attorney, for the District of Kentucky and District Judge. The son of Indian-American immigrants, Thapar is the Nation's first Article III judge of South Asian descent. He was confirmed by the Senate 52-44. Thapar began his legal career in private practice, after clerkships with Judge S Arthur Spiegel of the District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and Judge Nathaniel R Jones of the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He received his BS from Boston College in 1991 and his JD from the University of California, Berkeley. According to 'The Washington Post', seven judges could be on Trump's mind to replace Kennedy on the Supreme Court and Thapar as among one among them. "Thapar is a favourite of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and as a candidate, Trump said he would consider Thapar as a Supreme Court pick," it said. "He was interviewed by Trump for the Supreme Court vacancy last year," the report said. "Kennedy's resignation reopens the door for Thapar's consideration," said Courier Journal. McConnell, who called for a nominee who will interpret the law fairly and apply it even-handedly, has praised Thapar in the pas

Indian-American among Trump's list of judges to replace Kennedy

Changes in temperature and rainfall will impact almost half of South Asia in the coming decades, reducing economic growth in one of the world's poorest regions, the World Bank said.

A World Bank report released on Thursday analyses two scenarios — "climate sensitive", based on collective action by nations to limit greenhouse gas emissions, and "carbon intensive", which assumes no action on climate change.

The report combines future changes in temperature and rainfall with household survey data linking living standards to weather conditions for the first time.

More than 800 million people now live in areas predicted to become moderate-to-severe "hotspots", or affected areas, by 2050 under the carbon intensive scenario, with India accounting for almost three quarters of them, the report said.

Moderate hotspots are areas where projected consumption spending declines by 4-8 percent and severe ones are where the drop exceeds 8 percent.

"There seems to be some kind of correlation between climate hotspots and water stressed areas," Muthukumara Mani, a World Bank economist, said.

The World Bank's expectation of about half of India living in moderately or severely-affected areas by 2050 tallies with a federal think tank's report two weeks ago. This warned that 600 million Indians could suffer high to extreme water stress as the country faces the worst long-term water crisis in its history.

Rising temperature and changing monsoon rainfall patterns from climate change could cost India 2.8 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and depress the living standards of one in every two Indians by 2050, the World Bank report said.

In terms of GDP per capita, it predicted changes in average weather would hit Bangladeshis living in severe hotspots the hardest among South Asians. It projected a 14.4 percent fall in income by 2050 for them. The comparative figures for Sri Lanka and India were 10.0 percent and 9.8 percent respectively under the carbon intensive scenario.

Nepal and Afghanistan, as well as hilly areas in India, may benefit from the weather changes because of their colder climates. However, their extensive reliance on streams fed by melting snow would mean that higher temperatures may affect timing and availability of water resources.

"Climate changes will impact you based on where you live and what you do," said Mani, who is also the main author of the report.

Inland areas would be more affected than coastal areas and mountainous regions, and the most vulnerable would be those dependent on agriculture as their main livelihood, he added.

Targeted policies such as enhancing educational attainment, reducing water stress and improving opportunities in the non-agricultural sector could reduce the impact of climate change on living standards, the report added.

More than 800 million people now live in areas predicted to become moderate-to-severe 'hotspots', or affected areas, by 2050, with India accounting for almost three-quarters of them. The bank added that the climate change would reduce economic growth

Changes in temperature and rainfall will impact almost half of South Asia in the coming decades, reducing economic growth in one of the world's poorest regions, the World Bank said. A World Bank report released on Thursday analyses two scenarios — "climate sensitive", based on collective action by nations to limit greenhouse gas emissions, and "carbon intensive", which assumes no action on climate change. The report combines future changes in temperature and rainfall with household survey data linking living standards to weather conditions for the first time. More than 800 million people now live in areas predicted to become moderate-to-severe "hotspots", or affected areas, by 2050 under the carbon intensive scenario, with India accounting for almost three quarters of them, the report said. Moderate hotspots are areas where projected consumption spending declines by 4-8 percent and severe ones are where the drop exceeds 8 percent. "There seems to be some kind of correlation between climate hotspots and water stressed areas," Muthukumara Mani, a World Bank economist, said. The World Bank's expectation of about half of India living in moderately or severely-affected areas by 2050 tallies with a federal think tank's report two weeks ago. This warned that 600 million Indians could suffer high to extreme water stress as the country faces the worst long-term water crisis in its history. Rising temperature and changing monsoon rainfall patterns from climate change could cost India 2.8 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and depress the living standards of one in every two Indians by 2050, the World Bank report said. In terms of GDP per capita, it predicted changes in average weather would hit Bangladeshis living in severe hotspots the hardest among South Asians. It projected a 14.4 percent fall in income by 2050 for them. The comparative figures for Sri Lanka and India were 10.0 percent and 9.8 percent respectively under the carbon intensive scenario. Nepal and Afghanistan, as well as hilly areas in India, may benefit from the weather changes because of their colder climates. However, their extensive reliance on streams fed by melting snow would mean that higher temperatures may affect timing and availability of water resources. "Climate changes will impact you based on where you live and what you do," said Mani, who is also the main author of the report. Inland areas would be more affected than coastal areas and mountainous regions, and the most vulnerable would be those dependent on agriculture as their main livelihood, he added. Targeted policies such as enhancing educational attainment, reducing water stress and improving opportunities in the non-agricultural sector could reduce the impact of climate change on living standards, the report added.

Climate change will affect half of South Asia, India to be worst-hit: World Bank

Nearly a couple of years after the Indian Army launched surgical strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, POK, across the Line of Control, the video of the attack is finally out. The video of the surgical strikes, accessed by Zee News, shows Army officials demolishing terror launch pads on the intervening night of September 28 and 29, 2016.&nbsp;

The video footage was originally captured through drones and cameras mounted atop the helmets of the commandos.&nbsp;

The strikes came in response to the Uri military base attack carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists.&nbsp;

As per reports, para-commandos of the 4th and 9th battalions carried out the operation. The terror launch pads that were targeted were located at least 2 to 3 kilometres from the Line of Control.

"Based on receiving specific and credible inputs that some terrorist teams had positioned themselves at launch pads along the Line of Control to carry out infiltration and conduct terrorist strikes inside Jammu and Kashmir and in various metros in other states, the Indian Army conducted surgical strikes at several of these launch pads to pre-empt infiltration by terrorists," the Director-General of Military Operations had said in a statement after the strike.

The operation lasted for around five hours wherein commandos successfully destroyed seven terror launch pads. The strikes were conducted days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the Uri attack and warned that the incident would not go unpunished.&nbsp;

The 2016 Uri attack was carried out by four heavily armed militants near Jammu and Kashmir's Uri on September 18, 2016. As many as 17 Army personnel lost their lives in what is described as "the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir in two decades".

The video footage was originally captured through drones and cameras mounted atop the helmets of the commandos

Nearly a couple of years after the Indian Army launched surgical strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, POK, across the Line of Control, the video of the attack is finally out. The video of the surgical strikes, accessed by Zee News, shows Army officials demolishing terror launch pads on the intervening night of September 28 and 29, 2016. The video footage was originally captured through drones and cameras mounted atop the helmets of the commandos. The strikes came in response to the Uri military base attack carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists. As per reports, para-commandos of the 4th and 9th battalions carried out the operation. The terror launch pads that were targeted were located at least 2 to 3 kilometres from the Line of Control. "Based on receiving specific and credible inputs that some terrorist teams had positioned themselves at launch pads along the Line of Control to carry out infiltration and conduct terrorist strikes inside Jammu and Kashmir and in various metros in other states, the Indian Army conducted surgical strikes at several of these launch pads to pre-empt infiltration by terrorists," the Director-General of Military Operations had said in a statement after the strike. The operation lasted for around five hours wherein commandos successfully destroyed seven terror launch pads. The strikes were conducted days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the Uri attack and warned that the incident would not go unpunished. The 2016 Uri attack was carried out by four heavily armed militants near Jammu and Kashmir's Uri on September 18, 2016. As many as 17 Army personnel lost their lives in what is described as "the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir in two decades".

Watch: Surgical strikes' video shows Indian Army destroying terror launch pads in POK

India has requested a group of countries to deny entry to diamantaire&nbspNirav Modi, who is wanted in a money laundering case, related to multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar said on Thursday.

Nirav is reportedly in the UK and needs to be extradited as non-bailable warrants (NBW) has already issued against him.

Addressing media here, the&nbspMEA&nbspspokesperson said, "We have sent messages to a group of countries requesting them to help the Indian government in denying entry to&nbspNirav Modi&nbspand to inform us if he is residing in that country. So far we have not received any extradition request in respect of&nbspNirav Modi."

Kumar further clarified that Nirav was not in a possession of more than one passport and said, "Nirav Modi&nbspwas issued a fresh passport only after his previous passport was physically cancelled. At no stage, he had more than one valid passport in his possession. In February his passport was suspended and eventually revoked."

The&nbspPNB&nbspdetected a 1.77 billion dollars scam, in which jeweller&nbspNirav Modi&nbspacquired fraudulent letters of undertaking from one of its branches for overseas credit from other Indian lenders.

Nirav is reportedly in the UK and needs to be extradited as non-bailable warrants (NBW) has already issued against him

India has requested a group of countries to deny entry to diamantaire&nbspNirav Modi, who is wanted in a money laundering case, related to multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar said on Thursday. Nirav is reportedly in the UK and needs to be extradited as non-bailable warrants (NBW) has already issued against him. Addressing media here, the&nbspMEA&nbspspokesperson said, "We have sent messages to a group of countries requesting them to help the Indian government in denying entry to&nbspNirav Modi&nbspand to inform us if he is residing in that country. So far we have not received any extradition request in respect of&nbspNirav Modi." Kumar further clarified that Nirav was not in a possession of more than one passport and said, "Nirav Modi&nbspwas issued a fresh passport only after his previous passport was physically cancelled. At no stage, he had more than one valid passport in his possession. In February his passport was suspended and eventually revoked." The&nbspPNB&nbspdetected a 1.77 billion dollars scam, in which jeweller&nbspNirav Modi&nbspacquired fraudulent letters of undertaking from one of its branches for overseas credit from other Indian lenders.

India asks group of countries to deny entry to Nirav Modi

The United States on Wednesday postponed the <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/sushma-swaraj-nirmala-sitharaman-to-visit-united-states-for-1st-22-dialogue-146271">first "2+2 dialogue" </a>with India citing "unavoidable reasons".

The dialogue was scheduled for July 6 in the US was to be held between external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US secretary of state Michael R Pompeo and secretary of defence James Mattis.

The Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar&nbsp;tweeted on Wednesday night that the US Secretary of State spoke to Sushma Swaraj and expressed his "regret and deep disappointment"&nbsp;for postponing the dialogue.

Also read:<a href="http://wionews.com/world/india-charges-as-much-as-100--tariff-we-want-tariffs-removed-trump-147334"> India charges as much as 100 % tariff, we want tariffs removed: Trump</a>

He added that the two have agreed to identify "new mutually convenient dates"&nbsp;to hold the dialogue as early as possible. &nbsp;

His&nbsp;tweet said, "US @SecPompeo spoke to EAM @SushmaSwaraj a short while ago to express his regret and deep disappointment at the US having to postpone the 2+2 Dialogue for unavoidable reasons".

"US @SecPompeo sought EAM @SushmaSwaraj understanding, and they agreed to identify new mutually convenient dates to hold the Dialogue at the earliest, in India or the US".

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The Dialogue which was scheduled for July 6 in the US was to be held between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James Mattis

The United States on Wednesday postponed the first "2+2 dialogue" with India citing "unavoidable reasons". The dialogue was scheduled for July 6 in the US was to be held between external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US secretary of state Michael R Pompeo and secretary of defence James Mattis. The Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar tweeted on Wednesday night that the US Secretary of State spoke to Sushma Swaraj and expressed his "regret and deep disappointment" for postponing the dialogue. Also read: India charges as much as 100 % tariff, we want tariffs removed: Trump He added that the two have agreed to identify "new mutually convenient dates" to hold the dialogue as early as possible. His tweet said, "US @SecPompeo spoke to EAM @SushmaSwaraj a short while ago to express his regret and deep disappointment at the US having to postpone the 2+2 Dialogue for unavoidable reasons". "US @SecPompeo sought EAM @SushmaSwaraj understanding, and they agreed to identify new mutually convenient dates to hold the Dialogue at the earliest, in India or the US". US @SecPompeo spoke to EAM @SushmaSwaraj a short while ago to express his regret and deep disappointment at the US having to postpone the 2+2 Dialogue for unavoidable reasons. 1/2 — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 27, 2018 × US @SecPompeo sought EAM @SushmaSwaraj understanding, and they agreed to identify new mutually convenient dates to hold the Dialogue at the earliest, in India or the US. 2/2 — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 27, 2018 ×

US postpones '2+2 Dialogue' with India, cites 'unavoidable reasons'

The knife allegedly used by Indian Army Major Nikhil Handa to murder his fellow officer's wife Shailza Dwivedi was recovered on Thursday. This comes two days after the police clarified that the weapon they earlier had in their custody wasn’t the one used by the accused.

West Delhi police DCP Vijay Kumar had said, "The weapon that we have in our custody is not the weapon with which Shailaja was killed."&nbsp;

The Delhi Police had, on Wednesday, said Handa was repeatedly giving them "misleading information". A Delhi Court had recently sent the major to a four-day custody.

Kumar had said that Handa had met his brother after the incident and they travelled from CR Park to Akshardham in the former's car, PTI reported.

His brother told the police that Handa had said he was involved in a road accident and did not mention to him about the killing of the woman, the officer said.

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The 40-year-old accused was arrested from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday for killing the woman. Police had said that he was "obsessed" with her.

Another police officer had claimed that the woman and the accused had an affair, PTI reported. Major Handa, who is married with two kids, knew the women and her husband, also a Major in the Army, since 2015, when they both were posted in Nagaland, the DCP had said.

The woman's husband had spotted Major Handa in the CCTV footage of the hospital, where his wife had gone for a physiotherapy session and went missing from there and had told the police that he suspected him.

Also read:<a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/army-majors-wife-last-facebook-post-before-she-was-brutally-murdered-146862">&nbsp;'In black & white': Army officer's wife Shailja's last Facebook post before she was brutally murdered</a>

Dwivedi was found with her throat slit near the Brar Square in the Delhi Cantonment area on June 23.&nbsp;

Initially, the police was informed that a woman had died in an accident. Later, when they inspected the body, it was found that her throat was slit.

The accused had allegedly run his car over her face and the body in order to make the incident appear as an accident.

Shailza was married to another Army major. Handa, who was married himself, was reportedly 'obsessed' with her and had been trying to convince her to marry him

The knife allegedly used by Indian Army Major Nikhil Handa to murder his fellow officer's wife Shailza Dwivedi was recovered on Thursday. This comes two days after the police clarified that the weapon they earlier had in their custody wasn’t the one used by the accused. West Delhi police DCP Vijay Kumar had said, "The weapon that we have in our custody is not the weapon with which Shailaja was killed." The Delhi Police had, on Wednesday, said Handa was repeatedly giving them "misleading information". A Delhi Court had recently sent the major to a four-day custody. Kumar had said that Handa had met his brother after the incident and they travelled from CR Park to Akshardham in the former's car, PTI reported. His brother told the police that Handa had said he was involved in a road accident and did not mention to him about the killing of the woman, the officer said. Also read: Major Handa exchanged over 3000 calls with Army officer's wife The 40-year-old accused was arrested from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday for killing the woman. Police had said that he was "obsessed" with her. Another police officer had claimed that the woman and the accused had an affair, PTI reported. Major Handa, who is married with two kids, knew the women and her husband, also a Major in the Army, since 2015, when they both were posted in Nagaland, the DCP had said. The woman's husband had spotted Major Handa in the CCTV footage of the hospital, where his wife had gone for a physiotherapy session and went missing from there and had told the police that he suspected him. Also read: 'In black & white': Army officer's wife Shailja's last Facebook post before she was brutally murdered Dwivedi was found with her throat slit near the Brar Square in the Delhi Cantonment area on June 23. Initially, the police was informed that a woman had died in an accident. Later, when they inspected the body, it was found that her throat was slit. The accused had allegedly run his car over her face and the body in order to make the incident appear as an accident.

Delhi Police find knife Army Major Nikhil Handa allegedly used to kill Shailza Dwivedi

A chartered plane crashed into an under-construction building in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Thursday afternoon, leading to the deaths of five people.&nbsp;

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said the dead included the plane's two pilots, two maintenance engineers on board, and a man on the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The crash occurred at around 1 pm.&nbsp;

Video and photographs on social media showed the plane, by then engulfed in flames, had crashed into the side of the building.

Smoke rose from the crash site. One particularly gruesome video also seemed to show the charred body of the man on the ground who had been killed in the crash.&nbsp;

The plane,&nbsp;a 12-seater Beechcraft King Air C90 turboprop, belonged to Mumbai's UY Aviation, and had been been sold to the company by the Uttar Pradesh government in 2014.&nbsp;

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said the dead included the plane's two pilots, two maintenance engineers on board, and a man on the ground

A chartered plane crashed into an under-construction building in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Thursday afternoon, leading to the deaths of five people. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said the dead included the plane's two pilots, two maintenance engineers on board, and a man on the ground. The crash occurred at around 1 pm. Video and photographs on social media showed the plane, by then engulfed in flames, had crashed into the side of the building. Smoke rose from the crash site. One particularly gruesome video also seemed to show the charred body of the man on the ground who had been killed in the crash. The plane, a 12-seater Beechcraft King Air C90 turboprop, belonged to Mumbai's UY Aviation, and had been been sold to the company by the Uttar Pradesh government in 2014. × "The deal was done after the plane had met with an accident in Allahabad," Principal Secretary, UP, Avnish Awasthi was quoted as saying by the news agency ANI. The chartered plane which has crashed (in Mumbai's Ghatkopar) does not belong to UP govt. The state govt had sold it to Mumbai's UY Aviation. The deal was done after the plane had met with an accident in Allahabad: Principal Secretary Information Avnish Awasthi #UttarPradesh — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2018 × #WATCH: A chartered plane crashes near Jagruti building in Ghatkopar where a construction work was going on. #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/ACyGYymydX — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2018 × A chartered plane has crashed near Jagruti building in Ghatkopar where construction work was going on. Further investigation underway: #Mumbai Police pic.twitter.com/KdYIWp0nJZ — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2018 × #Mumbai: A chartered plane has crashed near Jagruti building in Ghatkopar where construction work was going on. More details awaited pic.twitter.com/QvDGtJqYF3 — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2018 × Fire brigade teams were rushed to the spot after the crash.

Video: Chartered plane crashes into Mumbai under-construction building, 5 dead

The US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley on Thursday urged India to reconsider its ties to Iran, one of its key energy suppliers, as fresh US sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil loom.

Washington has stepped up pressure on major Iranian customers to stop importing its oil, warning no trading partner will be exempt from new economic sanctions when they bite from November 4.

India imports the overwhelming majority of its oil and Iran is the third-largest supplier to the nation of 1.25 billion.

Haley said she understood India "can't change its relationship with Iran in a day" but said she used a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to encourage a reassessment.

"I also think for the future of India, and the future of being able to get resources and who they're dependent on, I would encourage them to rethink their relationship with Iran," she told broadcaster NDTV after an address in New Delhi.

"I think as a friend, India should also decide is this a country that they want to continue doing business with."

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US President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Iran nuclear deal last month, re-imposing sanctions that had been suspended in return for curbs on Tehran's nuclear programme.

US officials said Washington would be asking major Iranian customers to reduce their oil imports to zero, and warned no exemptions would be made when the sanctions were enforced.

Before the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six major powers, various buyers of Iranian oil including India had waivers or exemptions to US sanctions.

India's foreign ministry said Thursday however that the Islamic republic was a "very traditional partner" that enjoyed "historical, civilisational linkages" to India.

"She has her views, and ours views on Iran are very clear," said ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar of Haley, whose two-day visit to India also included visits to holy sites in the Indian capital.

"We will take all necessary steps, including engagement with relevant stakeholders to ensure our energy security."&nbsp

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Haley's visit coincided with revelations that a long-anticipated meeting between US and Indian defence and foreign ministers, known as a 2+2, had been delayed for a second time.

The UN ambassador played down rumours of a rift, saying the meeting would be rescheduled "very soon" and was "an important sign of how much our security and defence cooperation has grown in recent years".

Washington has put new emphasis on its military ties to New Delhi and its regional role as a counter to China's rise.

But it could still fall foul of US sanctions imposed last August threatening sanctions on any country doing business with Russia's defence and intelligence sectors.

India, the world's top defence importer, had been in talks with Russia to buy missile systems when the sanctions were announced and New Delhi has said the embargo would not affect ties to Moscow.

Haley said Thursday that "anybody, any country, that does business with Russia... there are sanctions".

'I also think for the future of India, and the future of being able to get resources and who they're dependent on, I would encourage them to rethink their relationship with Iran,' Hailey said

The US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley on Thursday urged India to reconsider its ties to Iran, one of its key energy suppliers, as fresh US sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil loom. Washington has stepped up pressure on major Iranian customers to stop importing its oil, warning no trading partner will be exempt from new economic sanctions when they bite from November 4. India imports the overwhelming majority of its oil and Iran is the third-largest supplier to the nation of 1.25 billion. Haley said she understood India "can't change its relationship with Iran in a day" but said she used a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to encourage a reassessment. "I also think for the future of India, and the future of being able to get resources and who they're dependent on, I would encourage them to rethink their relationship with Iran," she told broadcaster NDTV after an address in New Delhi. "I think as a friend, India should also decide is this a country that they want to continue doing business with." Washington has stepped up pressure on major Iranian customers to stop importing its oil, warning no trading partner will be exempt from new economic sanctions when they bite from November 4 × US President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Iran nuclear deal last month, re-imposing sanctions that had been suspended in return for curbs on Tehran's nuclear programme. US officials said Washington would be asking major Iranian customers to reduce their oil imports to zero, and warned no exemptions would be made when the sanctions were enforced. Before the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six major powers, various buyers of Iranian oil including India had waivers or exemptions to US sanctions. India's foreign ministry said Thursday however that the Islamic republic was a "very traditional partner" that enjoyed "historical, civilisational linkages" to India. "She has her views, and ours views on Iran are very clear," said ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar of Haley, whose two-day visit to India also included visits to holy sites in the Indian capital. "We will take all necessary steps, including engagement with relevant stakeholders to ensure our energy security." No rift Haley's visit coincided with revelations that a long-anticipated meeting between US and Indian defence and foreign ministers, known as a 2+2, had been delayed for a second time. The UN ambassador played down rumours of a rift, saying the meeting would be rescheduled "very soon" and was "an important sign of how much our security and defence cooperation has grown in recent years". Washington has put new emphasis on its military ties to New Delhi and its regional role as a counter to China's rise. But it could still fall foul of US sanctions imposed last August threatening sanctions on any country doing business with Russia's defence and intelligence sectors. India, the world's top defence importer, had been in talks with Russia to buy missile systems when the sanctions were announced and New Delhi has said the embargo would not affect ties to Moscow. Haley said Thursday that "anybody, any country, that does business with Russia... there are sanctions".

US's Haley tells India to 'rethink' ties with Iran

Citing the recent arrest of Bank of Maharashtra MD and CEO, the Shiv Sena&nbsp;said on Wednesday "conspirators" have infiltrated the Home department headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and are hatching conspiracies against him.

The Sena also said Fadnavis was not paying attention to Home department.

In an editorial published in party mouthpiece 'Saamana', the Sena said the Home Department, as well as state DGP, was kept in the dark about the arrest of Bank of Maharashtra MD and CEO Ravindra Marathe.

The Economic Offences Wing of Pune Police had last week arrested Marathe and other top officials of the bank on charges of misusing their official positions for sanctioning and disbursing loan to Pune-based builder D S Kulkarni's firm DSKDL.

Marathe was granted bail on Wednesday.

According to Sena, Marathe was arrested only to put the chief minister in spot and buzz is that this is a conspiracy hatched by the anti-Fadnavis camp, which is a cause of worry.

"The first question arises after the arrest of the top banker is who is running the Home department while keeping the CM in the dark. Another question is who is involved in a conspiracy against the CM?" the edit said.

Appealing Fadnavis to take care, the Sena said the Home department has become porous and enemies of the chief minister have gained entry to it, which is a cause of worry.

"It had happened that secret information and details of security of VIPs is sold to outsiders. Hence, if enemies have taken over the Home department then it is a serious issue. Politics is not like a game of chess anymore. Politics now has become a game of deception, murders, and betrayal," the Sena said.

Sena said the CM is a naive person and a dedicated party worker who spends all his time in increasing his party's base and fighting elections and thus is not attentive to the Home portfolio.

"It seems the anti-Fadnavis camp is taking advantage of this situation. Suspicious activities can be seen around the chief minister nowadays. People who have murdered a few people and are now out have joined the internal camp of the BJP and are seen around Fadnavis," it said.

The Sena said, "there is a conspiracy against the CM in the Home department. Some dubious people have infiltrated the Home department, as a result of which Maharashtra burned in the Bhima-Koregaon incident".

"The same anti-Fadnavis camp is responsible for rapes and murders. The same people are responsible for the murder of the owner of a coaching class in Latur. This is worse than Naxalism," the Sena said.

In the edit, an appeal was made to BJP leaders (Raosaheb) Danve, (Ashish) Shelar, (Eknath) Khadse, and (Nitin) Gadkari "to shed light over the issue".

According to Sena, Marathe was arrested only to put the chief minister in spot and buzz is that this is a conspiracy hatched by the anti-Fadnavis camp, which is a cause of worry

Citing the recent arrest of Bank of Maharashtra MD and CEO, the Shiv Sena said on Wednesday "conspirators" have infiltrated the Home department headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and are hatching conspiracies against him. The Sena also said Fadnavis was not paying attention to Home department. In an editorial published in party mouthpiece 'Saamana', the Sena said the Home Department, as well as state DGP, was kept in the dark about the arrest of Bank of Maharashtra MD and CEO Ravindra Marathe. The Economic Offences Wing of Pune Police had last week arrested Marathe and other top officials of the bank on charges of misusing their official positions for sanctioning and disbursing loan to Pune-based builder D S Kulkarni's firm DSKDL. Marathe was granted bail on Wednesday. According to Sena, Marathe was arrested only to put the chief minister in spot and buzz is that this is a conspiracy hatched by the anti-Fadnavis camp, which is a cause of worry. "The first question arises after the arrest of the top banker is who is running the Home department while keeping the CM in the dark. Another question is who is involved in a conspiracy against the CM?" the edit said. Appealing Fadnavis to take care, the Sena said the Home department has become porous and enemies of the chief minister have gained entry to it, which is a cause of worry. "It had happened that secret information and details of security of VIPs is sold to outsiders. Hence, if enemies have taken over the Home department then it is a serious issue. Politics is not like a game of chess anymore. Politics now has become a game of deception, murders, and betrayal," the Sena said. Sena said the CM is a naive person and a dedicated party worker who spends all his time in increasing his party's base and fighting elections and thus is not attentive to the Home portfolio. "It seems the anti-Fadnavis camp is taking advantage of this situation. Suspicious activities can be seen around the chief minister nowadays. People who have murdered a few people and are now out have joined the internal camp of the BJP and are seen around Fadnavis," it said. The Sena said, "there is a conspiracy against the CM in the Home department. Some dubious people have infiltrated the Home department, as a result of which Maharashtra burned in the Bhima-Koregaon incident". "The same anti-Fadnavis camp is responsible for rapes and murders. The same people are responsible for the murder of the owner of a coaching class in Latur. This is worse than Naxalism," the Sena said. In the edit, an appeal was made to BJP leaders (Raosaheb) Danve, (Ashish) Shelar, (Eknath) Khadse, and (Nitin) Gadkari "to shed light over the issue".

Conspiracy on against Maharashtra CM in state Home department: Sena

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Over a year after the Indian Army launched surgical strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, POK, across the Line of Control, the video of the attack is finally out.&nbsp;

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The Financial Action&nbsp;Task Force (FATF) today put Pakistan&nbsp;on the "grey list" for supporting money laundering and terror financing, reports said.

<a href="http://wionews.com/world/ive-done-so-much-for-you-we-wont-forget-trumps-tirade-against-harley-davidson-147575">I've done so much for you, we won’t forget: Trump's tirade against Harley-Davidson</a>

President Trump continued to attack US motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson for moving some of its manufacturing from the country, declaring "we won’t forget, and neither will your customers or your now very happy competitors!

<a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/us-postpones-22-dialogue-with-india-cites-unavoidable-reasons-147554">US</a><a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/us-postpones-22-dialogue-with-india-cites-unavoidable-reasons-147554"> postpones '2+2 Dialogue' with India, cites 'unavoidable reasons'</a>

The United States on Wednesday postponed the&nbsp;<a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/sushma-swaraj-nirmala-sitharaman-to-visit-united-states-for-1st-22-dialogue-146271">first "2+2 dialogue"&nbsp;</a>with India citing "unavoidable reasons".

<a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-kama-sutra-trailer-is-the-third-most-watched-trailer-of-all-time-on-youtube-avengers-infinity-war-takes-the-top-spot-147567">'Kama Sutra' trailer third most-watched trailer on YouTube beats 'Fifty Shades Of Grey'</a>

Mira Nair's erotic period drama 'Kama Sutra' may have never released in India, but its trailer is one of the most watched trailers of all time on YouTube.

Watch: Surgical strikes' video shows Indian Army destroy terror launch pads in POK Over a year after the Indian Army launched surgical strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, POK, across the Line of Control, the video of the attack is finally out. FATF puts Pakistan on 'grey list' for supporting terror financing: Report The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) today put Pakistan on the "grey list" for supporting money laundering and terror financing, reports said. I've done so much for you, we won’t forget: Trump's tirade against Harley-Davidson President Trump continued to attack US motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson for moving some of its manufacturing from the country, declaring "we won’t forget, and neither will your customers or your now very happy competitors! US postpones '2+2 Dialogue' with India, cites 'unavoidable reasons' The United States on Wednesday postponed the first "2+2 dialogue" with India citing "unavoidable reasons". 'Kama Sutra' trailer third most-watched trailer on YouTube beats 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Mira Nair's erotic period drama 'Kama Sutra' may have never released in India, but its trailer is one of the most watched trailers of all time on YouTube.

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One would think that Amitabh Bachchan is one of the most recognised faces in the world. The superstar's fame is not just limited to India but his popularity transcends borders. But that clearly is not the case as Bachchan was recently mistaken for Salman Khan. Yes, you read that right.&nbsp; 
 
Big B, who is known to be very active on social media, shared a photo of himself on the streets of Glasgow. The actor tweeted, " &nbsp;I walk the street of Glasgow by myself .. until a car drives by and occupant yells out .. " hey Salman Khan how you doin' .. (sic)"&nbsp;

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We are yet to find out how Salman Khan reacted to the tweet but it did come as a surprise that people would not recognise Big B on the streets in any part of the world. One would think that Big B would be easily the most known Indian face in the world, but clearly, that doesn't seem to be the case.&nbsp; 
 
While Salman Khan's popularity is unmatched, it is a bit hard to believe that people would not recognise Amitabh Bachchan who has&nbsp;had a longer stint in Bollywood than Khan.&nbsp; 
 
Whether the said person purposely called Bachchan out with a different name is something we'll never know.&nbsp; 
 
The senior actor is currently shooting for Ayan Mukerji's 'Brahmastra' which also co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.&nbsp;

The superstar was called Salman Khan on the streets of Glasgow recently.

One would think that Amitabh Bachchan is one of the most recognised faces in the world. The superstar's fame is not just limited to India but his popularity transcends borders. But that clearly is not the case as Bachchan was recently mistaken for Salman Khan. Yes, you read that right. Big B, who is known to be very active on social media, shared a photo of himself on the streets of Glasgow. The actor tweeted, " I walk the street of Glasgow by myself .. until a car drives by and occupant yells out .. " hey Salman Khan how you doin' .. (sic)" T 2850 - I walk the street of Glasgow by myself .. until a car drives by and occupant yells out .. " hey Salman Khan how you doin' .. " pic.twitter.com/RJ5neJXBaj — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 27, 2018 × We are yet to find out how Salman Khan reacted to the tweet but it did come as a surprise that people would not recognise Big B on the streets in any part of the world. One would think that Big B would be easily the most known Indian face in the world, but clearly, that doesn't seem to be the case. While Salman Khan's popularity is unmatched, it is a bit hard to believe that people would not recognise Amitabh Bachchan who has had a longer stint in Bollywood than Khan. Whether the said person purposely called Bachchan out with a different name is something we'll never know. The senior actor is currently shooting for Ayan Mukerji's 'Brahmastra' which also co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.

When Amitabh Bachchan was mistaken for Salman Khan

Mira Nair's erotic period drama 'Kama Sutra' may have never released in India, but its trailer is one of the most watched trailers of all time on YouTube. In a list compiled by the website ScreenCrush, 'Kama Sutra' &nbsp;trailer is only behind the trailers of 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. Interestingly, Kama Sutra trailer is ahead of 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' which has taken the fourth spot on the list.&nbsp; 
 
While 'Avengers: Infinity War' trailer has got 202 million views, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' has clocked 101 million views on YouTube. 'Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love' has gathered 91 million views on the video-sharing platform while 'Fifty Shades of Grey' trailer has been watched 89 million times, as per the report.

The report actually is about how the trailer of 'Venom'- a spin-off of 'Spider-Man' movie - has been viewed more times than a trailer for any actual Spider-Man movie. The report then includes a list of the most watched trailers of all time on Youtube.&nbsp; 
 
Here are the top 10 most watched movie trailers of all times here: 
 
1. Avengers: Infinity War: 202 million views 
2. Star Wars: The Force Awakens: 101 million 
3. Kama Sutra A Tale of Love: 91 million 
4. Fifty Shades of Grey: 89 million 
5. Jurassic World: 86 million 
6. Suicide Squad: 85 million&nbsp; 
7. Incredibles 2: 84 million&nbsp; 
8. Avengers: Infinity War, Trailer 2: 83 million 
9. Avengers: Age of Ultron: 83 million 
10. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Teaser): 81 million

Interestingly, Kama Sutra is the only film on the list which was not a blockbuster or made on a high budget.&nbsp; 
 
The 1996 film featured Indira Varma, Sarita Chaudhury, Naveen Andrews and Rekha. It was banned in India and Pakistan due to its erotic content.&nbsp;

The trailer is even ahead of 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' trailer which takes the fourth spot

Mira Nair's erotic period drama 'Kama Sutra' may have never released in India, but its trailer is one of the most watched trailers of all time on YouTube. In a list compiled by the website ScreenCrush, 'Kama Sutra' trailer is only behind the trailers of 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. Interestingly, Kama Sutra trailer is ahead of 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' which has taken the fourth spot on the list. While 'Avengers: Infinity War' trailer has got 202 million views, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' has clocked 101 million views on YouTube. 'Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love' has gathered 91 million views on the video-sharing platform while 'Fifty Shades of Grey' trailer has been watched 89 million times, as per the report. The report actually is about how the trailer of 'Venom'- a spin-off of 'Spider-Man' movie - has been viewed more times than a trailer for any actual Spider-Man movie. The report then includes a list of the most watched trailers of all time on Youtube. Here are the top 10 most watched movie trailers of all times here: 1. Avengers: Infinity War: 202 million views 2. Star Wars: The Force Awakens: 101 million 3. Kama Sutra A Tale of Love: 91 million 4. Fifty Shades of Grey: 89 million 5. Jurassic World: 86 million 6. Suicide Squad: 85 million 7. Incredibles 2: 84 million 8. Avengers: Infinity War, Trailer 2: 83 million 9. Avengers: Age of Ultron: 83 million 10. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Teaser): 81 million Interestingly, Kama Sutra is the only film on the list which was not a blockbuster or made on a high budget. The 1996 film featured Indira Varma, Sarita Chaudhury, Naveen Andrews and Rekha. It was banned in India and Pakistan due to its erotic content.

'Kama Sutra' trailer third most-watched trailer on YouTube; beats 'Fifty Shades Of Grey'

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday informed that the absconding diamantaire Nirav Modi did not have multiple passports to travel to different countries at any point of time.

They further said that Modi's passport was suspended in February and revoked thereafter. Further, they confirmed that a fresh passport to him was issued only after the old one was physically cancelled and he did not have more than one valid passport.&nbsp;

The MEA said that the revocation notice was sent to all Passport Issuing Authorities in India and abroad as well as to all their Missions and Posts. Intimation was also given to the agencies on the matter.&nbsp;

Moreover, they sent a message to all their Missions as well as to select countries requesting the help of the local government in denying entry and to inform them if he is residing in their country.

Media reports earlier claimed that Nirav Modi was in possession of six passports, of which two were active for “quite some time”.

The four other passports were found to be not active, sources had told PTI.

Modi, who is wanted for Rs. 13,000-crore bank fraud in India is believed to have travelled on his Indian passport <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/nirav-modi-travelled-on-revoked-indian-passport-as-recently-as-june-12-145173">as recently as June 12</a>, reports said.&nbsp;

On February 24, the MEA revoked the passports of Nirav and his maternal uncle Mehul Choksi, promoter of Gitanjali Group, after they failed to respond to a February 16 notice issued by the Ministry, asking them to show-cause why their passports should not be impounded or revoked.&nbsp;

India's Ministry of External Affairs has <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-writes-to-france-uk--belgium-asks-for-help-to-find-nirav-modi-147421">written to</a> France, the United Kingdom and Belgium, asking them to help find the fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi.&nbsp;

ANI reported earlier that the letters were written last week.&nbsp;

They said that a fresh passport to him was issued only after the old one was physically cancelled and he did not have more than one valid passport

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday informed that the absconding diamantaire Nirav Modi did not have multiple passports to travel to different countries at any point of time. They further said that Modi's passport was suspended in February and revoked thereafter. Further, they confirmed that a fresh passport to him was issued only after the old one was physically cancelled and he did not have more than one valid passport. The MEA said that the revocation notice was sent to all Passport Issuing Authorities in India and abroad as well as to all their Missions and Posts. Intimation was also given to the agencies on the matter. Moreover, they sent a message to all their Missions as well as to select countries requesting the help of the local government in denying entry and to inform them if he is residing in their country. Media reports earlier claimed that Nirav Modi was in possession of six passports, of which two were active for “quite some time”. The four other passports were found to be not active, sources had told PTI. Modi, who is wanted for Rs. 13,000-crore bank fraud in India is believed to have travelled on his Indian passport as recently as June 12, reports said. On February 24, the MEA revoked the passports of Nirav and his maternal uncle Mehul Choksi, promoter of Gitanjali Group, after they failed to respond to a February 16 notice issued by the Ministry, asking them to show-cause why their passports should not be impounded or revoked. India's Ministry of External Affairs has written to France, the United Kingdom and Belgium, asking them to help find the fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi. ANI reported earlier that the letters were written last week.

Nirav Modi did not have more than one valid passport at a time: MEA

As she nails every character she takes up, Taapsee Pannu has now started shooting for Sujoy Ghosh’s next titled Badla. The film will see her reuniting with Amitabh Bachchan, her co-star of Pink.&nbsp;See their <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-amitabh-bachchan-taapsee-pannu-share-first-picture-from-the-sets-of-badla-145206">first picture</a> from the sets.&nbsp;

In an interview with a Mumbai-based daily, Taapsee opened up about her character in the film as she portrays a strong and powerful entrepreneur.&nbsp;

Speaking about it, Taapsee said, "It will be unfair to both Sujoy and me if the film didn’t have such a character. I’ve been shooting films back-to-back over the last couple of months but most of them have been desi girls. Now suddenly, I’m in Scotland playing a sharp, powerful businesswoman based here, it’s a drastic jump. This woman is also not your conventional Sujoy heroine, as you will realise." <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-taapsee-pannu-is-elated-at-being-part-of-ghazi-says-my-third-national-film-award-winning-film-130284">Also read:&nbsp;Taapsee Pannu is elated at being part of 'Ghazi', says my third National Film Award-winning film</a> 
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Badla is an official remake of 2016 Spanish film Contratiempo, also called The Invisible Guest. Talking about the film being different or similar to the original, she said that many changes have been made in the Indian version, and the film is not a carbon copy. <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/on-national-girl-child-day-taapsee-pannu-richa-chadha-bat-for-self-defence-and-gender-equality-30654">Also read:&nbsp;On National Girl Child Day, Taapsee Pannu, Richa Chadha bat for </a><a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/on-national-girl-child-day-taapsee-pannu-richa-chadha-bat-for-self-defence-and-gender-equality-30654">self-defense</a><a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/on-national-girl-child-day-taapsee-pannu-richa-chadha-bat-for-self-defence-and-gender-equality-30654"> and gender equality</a>

She added, "Sujoy didn’t want to do a copy–paste job. My memories of the original are hazy now and I deliberately didn’t refresh them because I wanted to approach the film with a fresh perspective. It’s a character I’ve been waiting for." 
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Apart from Badla, Taapsee will also be seen in <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-manmarziyaan-taapsee-pannus-look-in-anurag-kashyaps-next-revealed-35525">Anurag Kashyap</a>'s <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-manmarziyan-new-look-out-abhishek-bachchan-and-taapsee-pannu-look-refreshing-as-a-couple-132808">Manmarziyaan</a>, alongside Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal. She will also be seen in Soorma opposite Diljit Dosanjh. She was last seen in&nbsp;Harshvardhan Kapoor's <a href="http://wionews.com/photos/harshvardhan-kapoor-and-taapsee-pannu-promote--'bhavesh-joshi-superhero'-on-a-bike--140639">Bhavesh Joshi.&nbsp;</a>

The actress will play a strong and powerful entrepreneur.

As she nails every character she takes up, Taapsee Pannu has now started shooting for Sujoy Ghosh’s next titled Badla. The film will see her reuniting with Amitabh Bachchan, her co-star of Pink. See their first picture from the sets. In an interview with a Mumbai-based daily, Taapsee opened up about her character in the film as she portrays a strong and powerful entrepreneur. Speaking about it, Taapsee said, "It will be unfair to both Sujoy and me if the film didn’t have such a character. I’ve been shooting films back-to-back over the last couple of months but most of them have been desi girls. Now suddenly, I’m in Scotland playing a sharp, powerful businesswoman based here, it’s a drastic jump. This woman is also not your conventional Sujoy heroine, as you will realise." Also read: Taapsee Pannu is elated at being part of 'Ghazi', says my third National Film Award-winning film Badla is an official remake of 2016 Spanish film Contratiempo, also called The Invisible Guest. Talking about the film being different or similar to the original, she said that many changes have been made in the Indian version, and the film is not a carbon copy. Also read: On National Girl Child Day, Taapsee Pannu, Richa Chadha bat for self-defense and gender equality She added, "Sujoy didn’t want to do a copy–paste job. My memories of the original are hazy now and I deliberately didn’t refresh them because I wanted to approach the film with a fresh perspective. It’s a character I’ve been waiting for." Apart from Badla, Taapsee will also be seen in Anurag Kashyap's Manmarziyaan, alongside Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal. She will also be seen in Soorma opposite Diljit Dosanjh. She was last seen in Harshvardhan Kapoor's Bhavesh Joshi.

Taapsee Pannu on her character in 'Badla': This woman is not your conventional Sujoy heroine

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