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A Dalit man was allegedly thrashed for riding a motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh.&nbsp

ANI reported that Dayaram Ahirwar was thrashed and casteist abuse hurled at him after he drove past the house of the village headman.&nbsp

"Was going to the market and passed by Sarpanch Hemant Kurmi’s house. While returning, his men stopped me and started beating me," Dayaram said.&nbsp

"They hurled casteist abuses and threatened to kill me if I ride past his house on a motorcycle again," he added.&nbsp

ANI reported that four people had been arrested.&nbsp

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A Dalit man was killed in Gujarat's Bhavnagar in March this year, allegedly for riding a horse.&nbsp

Dayaram Ahirwar was thrashed and casteist abuse hurled at him after he drove past the house of the village headman

A Dalit man was allegedly thrashed for riding a motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh. ANI reported that Dayaram Ahirwar was thrashed and casteist abuse hurled at him after he drove past the house of the village headman. "Was going to the market and passed by Sarpanch Hemant Kurmi’s house. While returning, his men stopped me and started beating me," Dayaram said. "They hurled casteist abuses and threatened to kill me if I ride past his house on a motorcycle again," he added. ANI reported that four people had been arrested. Was going to the market and passed by Sarpanch Hemant Kurmi’s house,while returning his men stopped me and started beating me. They hurled casteist abuses and threatened to kill me if I ride past his house on a motorcycle again: Dayaram Ahirwar,Victim #MadhyaPradesh pic.twitter.com/EQHum6PVFe — ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2018 × This is not the first time a Dalit man has been treated in such a manner. A Dalit man was killed in Gujarat's Bhavnagar in March this year, allegedly for riding a horse.

Madhya Pradesh: Dalit man allegedly thrashed for riding motorcycle

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday moved a special court in Mumbai seeking diamond jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition. Nirav Modi emerges at the centre of a multi-billion money laundering case involving the Punjab National Bank.

Last week, the Mumbai court had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Nirav Modi after taking cognizance of the charge sheet.&nbsp;

According to reports, the extradition has been sought by an agency in the UK, Belgium and a few other countries.

The extradition has been sought on the basis of a charge sheet recently filed by the agency against Nirav Modi and his family under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

As per reports, Nirav has been continuously changing his location across the globe. The request for the extradition has been made to multiple countries as part of a mandate under Criminal Provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, PTI reported.&nbsp;

On June 24, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) issued an arrest warrant against Nirav Modi after he was caught in a diversion of duty-free imported goods, Cut-and-Polished Diamonds (CPDs) and pearls.&nbsp;

The agency has discovered that Modi's three companies — Firestar International, Firestar Diamond International and Radashir Jewellery — indulged in a total diversion of duty-free goods was found to be Rs 1,205 crore.&nbsp;

The Punjab National Bank (PNB), India's second-biggest state-controlled lender, has previously alleged that a handful of staff at a single Mumbai branch issued fake bank guarantees over several years to help two jewellery groups - controlled by Indian diamond magnate Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi - raise billions of dollars in foreign credit and commit India's biggest-ever bank fraud.&nbsp;

(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp;

According to reports, the extradition has been sought by an agency in the UK, Belgium and a few other countries

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday moved a special court in Mumbai seeking diamond jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition. Nirav Modi emerges at the centre of a multi-billion money laundering case involving the Punjab National Bank. Last week, the Mumbai court had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Nirav Modi after taking cognizance of the charge sheet. According to reports, the extradition has been sought by an agency in the UK, Belgium and a few other countries. The extradition has been sought on the basis of a charge sheet recently filed by the agency against Nirav Modi and his family under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). As per reports, Nirav has been continuously changing his location across the globe. The request for the extradition has been made to multiple countries as part of a mandate under Criminal Provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, PTI reported. On June 24, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) issued an arrest warrant against Nirav Modi after he was caught in a diversion of duty-free imported goods, Cut-and-Polished Diamonds (CPDs) and pearls. The agency has discovered that Modi's three companies — Firestar International, Firestar Diamond International and Radashir Jewellery — indulged in a total diversion of duty-free goods was found to be Rs 1,205 crore. The Punjab National Bank (PNB), India's second-biggest state-controlled lender, has previously alleged that a handful of staff at a single Mumbai branch issued fake bank guarantees over several years to help two jewellery groups - controlled by Indian diamond magnate Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi - raise billions of dollars in foreign credit and commit India's biggest-ever bank fraud. (With inputs from PTI)

PNB scam: ED moves Mumbai court for Nirav Modi's extradition

Anil Kapoor shared the first look of his next film 'Fanney Khan' recently on Twitter. The actor, who clocked in 35 years in Bollywood shared a teaser poster of the film that is a remake of Belgian film 'Everbody's Famous' and co-stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao.&nbsp; 
 
Anil took to his Twitter account to share the quirky poster and wrote, "Yeh aise hi ek #Fanney Khan ki kahani hai...meri kahani..." The actor added that the teaser of the film will release on June 26th.&nbsp; 
 
The official Twitter handle of the film also shared the poster with the message, "Har insaan mein ek Fanney Khan hota hai..."&nbsp;

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The poster has Anil Kapoor with his back towards the camera. Kapoor is seen carrying a bag on his shoulder, a tiffin box in one hand and a trumpet in the other. As he's looking towards some of the popular musicians of the bygone era, the words 'Taal n Talent' can also be seen etched in the background.&nbsp; 
 
Earlier, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fanneh-khan-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-looks-drop-dead-gorgeous-in-the-first-look-of-the-film-32763">Aishwarya Rai's look from the film </a>was revealed. Rai plays a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-to-play-glamorous-pop-singer-like-madonna-in-fanney-khan-146361">glamorous singer </a>in the film while Rajkummar Rao plays her lover.&nbsp;

The film also features Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao.

Anil Kapoor shared the first look of his next film 'Fanney Khan' recently on Twitter. The actor, who clocked in 35 years in Bollywood shared a teaser poster of the film that is a remake of Belgian film 'Everbody's Famous' and co-stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao. Anil took to his Twitter account to share the quirky poster and wrote, "Yeh aise hi ek #Fanney Khan ki kahani hai...meri kahani..." The actor added that the teaser of the film will release on June 26th. The official Twitter handle of the film also shared the poster with the message, "Har insaan mein ek Fanney Khan hota hai..." Har insaan mein ek Fanney Khan hota hai... Meet him in 2 days. #FanneyKhan teaser out on June 26.@AnilKapoor | #AishwaryaRaiBachchan | @RajkummarRao | @TSeries | @ROMPPictures | #AtulManjrekar | #BhushanKumar | #VirenderArora | #NishantPitti pic.twitter.com/hkEnmAebNQ — Fanney Khan (@fanneykhanfilm) June 24, 2018 × The poster has Anil Kapoor with his back towards the camera. Kapoor is seen carrying a bag on his shoulder, a tiffin box in one hand and a trumpet in the other. As he's looking towards some of the popular musicians of the bygone era, the words 'Taal n Talent' can also be seen etched in the background. Earlier, Aishwarya Rai's look from the film was revealed. Rai plays a glamorous singer in the film while Rajkummar Rao plays her lover.

Anil Kapoor shares the first poster of 'Fanney Khan', trailer to be out soon

According to reports, an Army officer accidentally shot himself from his personal firearm in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Colonel JV Mahadik succumbed to injuries after his personal weapon went off accidentally. He was travelling in a vehicle in Khundroo area of Anantnag district when the accident happened, a defence spokesman reported.

"In an unfortunate incident Col J V Mahadik (Corps of Artillery) posted at Station Headquarters, Khundroo, succumbed to the injuries suffered due to accidental discharge of fire from his personal weapon while travelling in a vehicle," the spokesman said.

(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp;

Colonel J V Mahadik succumbed to injuries after his personal weapon went off accidentally

According to reports, an Army officer accidentally shot himself from his personal firearm in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. Colonel JV Mahadik succumbed to injuries after his personal weapon went off accidentally. He was travelling in a vehicle in Khundroo area of Anantnag district when the accident happened, a defence spokesman reported. "In an unfortunate incident Col J V Mahadik (Corps of Artillery) posted at Station Headquarters, Khundroo, succumbed to the injuries suffered due to accidental discharge of fire from his personal weapon while travelling in a vehicle," the spokesman said. (With inputs from PTI)

Jammu and Kashmir Army officer dies in accidental fire in Anantnag

With the imposition of Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir, the government is expected to tighten the noose around Kashmiri separatist leaders who were allegedly involved in terror funding and money laundering, officials said today.

This would be done through coordinated action by the NIA and the ED, they said.

The issue was discussed threadbare at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and attended by Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Yogesh Chander Modi, Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Karnal Singh besides others.

A coordinated action is likely to be taken against the Kashmiri separatists who were allegedly involved in terror funding and money laundering, an official privy to the meeting said.

The meeting bears significance as it was held days after the central government imposed Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir, and has started offensives against terrorists involved in subversive activities in the state.

The NIA had already filed a charge sheet in a Delhi court against terror masterminds Hafiz Saeed and Syed Salahuddin and 10 Kashmiri separatists in a case of alleged terror funding and secessionist activities in the Valley.

Besides Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Saeed and Hizbul Mujahideen head Salahuddin, the other 10 persons accused in the final report include Hurriyat leader Syed Shah Geelani's son-in-law Altaf Ahmed Shah, Geelani's personal assistant Bashir Ahmad

Bhat, Aftab Ahmad Shah, media advisor and strategist of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Nayeem Ahmad Khan, Chairman of secessionist outfit National Front and Farooq Ahmad Dar, Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (R).&nbsp

Mohammad Akbar Khanday, media advisor of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (Geelani faction), Raja Mehrajuddin Kalwal, office-bearer of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watal, a Hawala conduit and two stone-pelters - Kamran Yusuf and Javed Ahmad Bhat are also accused in the report.

The ED is actively investigating at least a dozen terror financing cases in Jammu and Kashmir under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

The ED had already framed charges against Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah and alleged Hawala dealer Muhammad Aslam Wani in a money laundering case.

Wani, arrested on August 6, 2017, had reportedly confessed that he passed on Hawala money amounting to Rs 2.25 crore to Shah.

Shah was arrested on July 25, 2017, on charges of money laundering in a case dating back to 2005 when the Delhi Police Special Cell had arrested Wani.

A coordinated action is likely to be taken against the Kashmiri separatists who were allegedly involved in terror funding and money laundering

With the imposition of Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir, the government is expected to tighten the noose around Kashmiri separatist leaders who were allegedly involved in terror funding and money laundering, officials said today. This would be done through coordinated action by the NIA and the ED, they said. The issue was discussed threadbare at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and attended by Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Yogesh Chander Modi, Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Karnal Singh besides others. A coordinated action is likely to be taken against the Kashmiri separatists who were allegedly involved in terror funding and money laundering, an official privy to the meeting said. The meeting bears significance as it was held days after the central government imposed Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir, and has started offensives against terrorists involved in subversive activities in the state. The NIA had already filed a charge sheet in a Delhi court against terror masterminds Hafiz Saeed and Syed Salahuddin and 10 Kashmiri separatists in a case of alleged terror funding and secessionist activities in the Valley. Besides Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Saeed and Hizbul Mujahideen head Salahuddin, the other 10 persons accused in the final report include Hurriyat leader Syed Shah Geelani's son-in-law Altaf Ahmed Shah, Geelani's personal assistant Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Aftab Ahmad Shah, media advisor and strategist of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Nayeem Ahmad Khan, Chairman of secessionist outfit National Front and Farooq Ahmad Dar, Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (R). Mohammad Akbar Khanday, media advisor of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (Geelani faction), Raja Mehrajuddin Kalwal, office-bearer of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watal, a Hawala conduit and two stone-pelters - Kamran Yusuf and Javed Ahmad Bhat are also accused in the report. The ED is actively investigating at least a dozen terror financing cases in Jammu and Kashmir under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The ED had already framed charges against Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah and alleged Hawala dealer Muhammad Aslam Wani in a money laundering case. Wani, arrested on August 6, 2017, had reportedly confessed that he passed on Hawala money amounting to Rs 2.25 crore to Shah. Shah was arrested on July 25, 2017, on charges of money laundering in a case dating back to 2005 when the Delhi Police Special Cell had arrested Wani.

Government likely to go after Kashmiri separatists for 'terror funding', 'money laundering': Officials

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Sunday to enquire about the health conditions of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is undergoing treatment at the premier hospital.

The prime minister visited the hospital at around 9.05 pm and left after 15-20 minutes, according to a source at the AIIMS.

Though no fresh statement has been issued by the hospital on the health conditions of Vajpayee, sources had last week said he was showing improvement even though he continued to remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Cardio-thoracic Centre.

The 93-year-old BJP leader was admitted to the hospital on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, chest congestion and urine output on the lower side.

He was immediately evaluated by a team of doctors and put on injectable antibiotics.

Vajpayee, a diabetic, has one functional kidney. He had suffered a stroke in 2009 that weakened his cognitive abilities. Subsequently, he developed dementia.

Besides Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, BJP chief Amit Shah, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, former prime ministers Manmohan Singh and H D Deve Gowda, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and several chief ministers and Union ministers have visited the AIIMS since Vajpayee was admitted at the hospital.

Vajpayee was thrice elected as prime minister between 1996 and 1999 and is the only non-Congress prime minister to complete a full term of five years, from 1999 to 2004. As his health deteriorated, he slowly withdrew himself from public life and remained confined to his residence.

The prime minister visited the hospital at around 9.05 pm and left after 15-20 minutes, according to a source at the AIIMS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Sunday to enquire about the health conditions of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is undergoing treatment at the premier hospital. The prime minister visited the hospital at around 9.05 pm and left after 15-20 minutes, according to a source at the AIIMS. Though no fresh statement has been issued by the hospital on the health conditions of Vajpayee, sources had last week said he was showing improvement even though he continued to remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Cardio-thoracic Centre. The 93-year-old BJP leader was admitted to the hospital on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, chest congestion and urine output on the lower side. He was immediately evaluated by a team of doctors and put on injectable antibiotics. Vajpayee, a diabetic, has one functional kidney. He had suffered a stroke in 2009 that weakened his cognitive abilities. Subsequently, he developed dementia. Besides Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, BJP chief Amit Shah, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, former prime ministers Manmohan Singh and H D Deve Gowda, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and several chief ministers and Union ministers have visited the AIIMS since Vajpayee was admitted at the hospital. Vajpayee was thrice elected as prime minister between 1996 and 1999 and is the only non-Congress prime minister to complete a full term of five years, from 1999 to 2004. As his health deteriorated, he slowly withdrew himself from public life and remained confined to his residence.

PM Modi visits AIIMS to enquire on Vajpayee's health

An Army Major, arrested for allegedly killing another officer’s wife, was today sent to four-day police custody by a Delhi court.

Metropolitan Magistrate Manisha Tripathy granted the custody of Major Nikhil Handa, who was produced before the court amid tight security, to the police which said he has to be taken to Meerut in Uttar Pradesh to make certain recoveries including his clothes and the weapon used to commit the crime.

“Since weapon of the offence (knife) used in committing the offence is to be recovered, clothes worn by the accused at the time of offence are to be recovered, the place from where the victim was picked up by the accused and route followed by the accused to the place of occurrence is to be ascertained, the persons contacted by the accused after commission of the crime are to be ascertained, the source of weapon of offence is to be established, the places where the accused visited after the commission of crime from Delhi to Meerut are to be ascertained, in my considered opinion, four days police custody is justified,” the magistrate said.

Handa was arrested yesterday from Meerut for his alleged involvement in the killing of another Major's wife in west Delhi on Saturday. The woman's body was found with her throat slit near the Brar Square in the Delhi Cantonment area.

During the arguments today, the police said it needed the custody of the accused to take him to Meerut and make recoveries.

Opposing the remand application, the counsel for the accused, advocate Sanjeev Sahai, argued that no investigation had been done by the police since Handa was arrested and said the recoveries which the police claimed to make, made no ground for his custody.

Initially, the police had not supplied the copy of the remand application and the FIR to the counsel of the accused, who sought them before the court. The court then directed that the copies of these documents be supplied to the accused.

According to the police, it had received information that a woman had died in an accident. Later, when they inspected the body, it was found that her throat was slit, the police has said.

The accused had allegedly run a car over her face and the body in order to make the incident appear as an accident, the police alleged.

The woman was dropped at the Army Base Hospital in her husband's official vehicle by a driver, who could not find her when he returned to pick her up later.

Handa was arrested on Sunday from Meerut for his alleged involvement in the killing of another Major's wife in west Delhi on Saturday.

An Army Major, arrested for allegedly killing another officer’s wife, was today sent to four-day police custody by a Delhi court. Metropolitan Magistrate Manisha Tripathy granted the custody of Major Nikhil Handa, who was produced before the court amid tight security, to the police which said he has to be taken to Meerut in Uttar Pradesh to make certain recoveries including his clothes and the weapon used to commit the crime. “Since weapon of the offence (knife) used in committing the offence is to be recovered, clothes worn by the accused at the time of offence are to be recovered, the place from where the victim was picked up by the accused and route followed by the accused to the place of occurrence is to be ascertained, the persons contacted by the accused after commission of the crime are to be ascertained, the source of weapon of offence is to be established, the places where the accused visited after the commission of crime from Delhi to Meerut are to be ascertained, in my considered opinion, four days police custody is justified,” the magistrate said. Handa was arrested yesterday from Meerut for his alleged involvement in the killing of another Major's wife in west Delhi on Saturday. The woman's body was found with her throat slit near the Brar Square in the Delhi Cantonment area. During the arguments today, the police said it needed the custody of the accused to take him to Meerut and make recoveries. Opposing the remand application, the counsel for the accused, advocate Sanjeev Sahai, argued that no investigation had been done by the police since Handa was arrested and said the recoveries which the police claimed to make, made no ground for his custody. Initially, the police had not supplied the copy of the remand application and the FIR to the counsel of the accused, who sought them before the court. The court then directed that the copies of these documents be supplied to the accused. According to the police, it had received information that a woman had died in an accident. Later, when they inspected the body, it was found that her throat was slit, the police has said. The accused had allegedly run a car over her face and the body in order to make the incident appear as an accident, the police alleged. The woman was dropped at the Army Base Hospital in her husband's official vehicle by a driver, who could not find her when he returned to pick her up later.

Army Major arrested for murder of another officer's wife sent to 4-day police custody

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that if they wish to keep secularism alive and strengthen democracy, then Muslims should vote for Muslims.&nbsp;

Owaisi was speaking in Hapur in UP, where a Muslim man — Qasim, 38 — was recently lynched and another — Shamiuddin, 65 — thrashed, allegedly over rumours of cows being slaughtered.&nbsp;

“Qasim's death will make us think. But I am not asking you to shed tears. I beckon your conscience to rise. These people talking about secularism are the biggest dacoits ... biggest opportunists. They used Muslims for 70 years, threatened us, forced us to keep quiet,” Owaisi said on Sunday.&nbsp;

“Now you need to fight for your rights. If you want secularism to stay alive, then fight for yourself. &nbsp;Become a political force to reckon with. Make sure your (Muslim) contenders win,” Owaisi added.&nbsp;

Owaisi went on to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, “It is happening under your rule…is this your idea of sabka saath, sabka vikas?”&nbsp;

Owaisi also blamed UP Police saying they were "not only complicit but also aiding the scary atmosphere".&nbsp;

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Earlier on Saturday, speaking in Telangana on the lynching in Hapur, Owaisi said that there is no dignity of life in the atmosphere created by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

And on Friday he said on Twitter: "Rwanda is coming ? Bloody shameful I hope the "Political Maulanas “ of “Secular Political” parties wake up & stop preaching about ideas which are finished. This is (New) INDIA HasbunAllah Wa Namal Wakeel ,Indian Muslims this is the Time to fight back and SAVE INDIA ".&nbsp;

Asaduddin Owaisi was speaking in Hapur in UP, where a Muslim man was recently lynched and another beaten, allegedly over rumours of cows being slaughtered

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that if they wish to keep secularism alive and strengthen democracy, then Muslims should vote for Muslims. Owaisi was speaking in Hapur in UP, where a Muslim man — Qasim, 38 — was recently lynched and another — Shamiuddin, 65 — thrashed, allegedly over rumours of cows being slaughtered. “Qasim's death will make us think. But I am not asking you to shed tears. I beckon your conscience to rise. These people talking about secularism are the biggest dacoits ... biggest opportunists. They used Muslims for 70 years, threatened us, forced us to keep quiet,” Owaisi said on Sunday. “Now you need to fight for your rights. If you want secularism to stay alive, then fight for yourself. Become a political force to reckon with. Make sure your (Muslim) contenders win,” Owaisi added. Owaisi went on to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, “It is happening under your rule…is this your idea of sabka saath, sabka vikas?” Owaisi also blamed UP Police saying they were "not only complicit but also aiding the scary atmosphere". I want to tell you that if you want to keep secularism alive then fight for your rights, became a political power, vote for your (muslim) candidates. If Muslims become a political power, secularism and democracy will be strengthened: AIMIM Chief Aasaduddin Owaisi (24.06.18) pic.twitter.com/zKkIDu6v0E — ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2018 × Earlier on Saturday, speaking in Telangana on the lynching in Hapur, Owaisi said that there is no dignity of life in the atmosphere created by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. And on Friday he said on Twitter: "Rwanda is coming ? Bloody shameful I hope the "Political Maulanas “ of “Secular Political” parties wake up & stop preaching about ideas which are finished. This is (New) INDIA HasbunAllah Wa Namal Wakeel ,Indian Muslims this is the Time to fight back and SAVE INDIA ".

If you want to keep secularism alive, then Muslims should vote for Muslims: Owaisi

Eleven people were killed in rain and lightning-related incidents in the country, even as northern parts of India today reeled under hot-weather conditions.

Heavy showers pounded Mumbai and adjoining Thane district as Southwest Monsoon picked up momentum in the region.

Two persons were killed last evening after a tree fell on them in south Mumbai, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's disaster management unit said today.

In Thane, a 13-year-old boy was killed and his parents were injured when a wall collapsed on their house at Wadol village around 2.15 am today, a regional disaster management cell official said.

Several vehicles were also damaged after walls collapsed in Thane and the metropolis.

In pictures: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics:-life-comes-to-a-standstill-as-rain-lash-mumbai--146974">Life comes to standstill as rains lash Mumbai</a>

In western India, heavy rains lashed several parts of south Gujarat, particularly Valsad, Surat and Navsari districts, causing water-logging and throwing normal life out of gear in the region.

However, no loss of life or any major damage to property due to the downpour was reported, officials said.

In West Bengal, five people were killed in lightning strikes and one drowned after heavy monsoon rains and thunderstorms lashed the state this morning, a state disaster management official said.

He said a seven-year-old boy was killed in Purulia district and two others were killed in North 24 Parganas district due to lightning strikes.

The official said a woman and a man of South 24 Parganas district were also killed in lightning strikes.

In Cooch Behar district, an 18-year-old person drowned in Sutunga river in Mekhliganj during the rains, he added.

The flood situation in Assam saw slight improvement with waters in major rivers receding below the danger level, even as two persons reportedly drowned in the state's Cachar district, taking the death toll to 26.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said, a total population of 96,993 in five districts was reeling under the impact of flood, as against 1.94 lakh people in six districts yesterday.

The worst-hit district is Karimganj where 59,023 people have been affected, while the other districts hit by the current wave of floods are Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Cachar and Hailakandi.

It was a hot day in Delhi with the mercury settling at 42.7 degrees Celsius, five notches above the season's average.

The minimum temperature was recorded at 32.6 degrees Celsius, which was four notches above the normal, according to the meteorological (Met) department.

The weatherman has predicted partly cloudy skies and dust storm in the evening tomorrow.

Uttar Pradesh reeled under hot weather conditions and Banda was the hottest place in the state with a maximum temperature of 45 degrees Celsius.

However, the Met department has forecast rain or thunderstorm accompanied by squall at isolated parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh over the next two days.

Denizens of Jammu grappled with blistering heat with the maximum and minimum temperatures being several notches above the normal.

The city recorded a high of 41.5 degrees Celsius and a low of 26.4 degrees Celsius, a spokesperson of the Met department said.

The maximum temperatures continued to hover above the normal at most places in Punjab and Haryana, including in Chandigarh, with Hisar once again turning out to be the hottest place in the two states at 43.7 degrees Celsius.

Chandigarh, the common capital of Haryana and Punjab, recorded a maximum of 39.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, a Met department report said.

In Rajasthan, heavy rainfall occurred at one or two places in the Udaipur division and normal showers were reported from isolated places across the state, a Met official said.

Kota registered 7 cm of rainfall , Deogarh 6 cm, and Jawaja and Banera towns 5 cms each.

Several places recorded 1 to 4 cm rainfall in the state.

Churu was the hottest place in the state with a maximum of 44.6 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

Four people were killed in Mumbai and Thane while 5 were killed in West Bengal. The temperature in Delhi meanwhile was 42.7 degrees Celsius, five notches above the season's average

Eleven people were killed in rain and lightning-related incidents in the country, even as northern parts of India today reeled under hot-weather conditions. Heavy showers pounded Mumbai and adjoining Thane district as Southwest Monsoon picked up momentum in the region. Two persons were killed last evening after a tree fell on them in south Mumbai, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's disaster management unit said today. In Thane, a 13-year-old boy was killed and his parents were injured when a wall collapsed on their house at Wadol village around 2.15 am today, a regional disaster management cell official said. Several vehicles were also damaged after walls collapsed in Thane and the metropolis. In pictures: Life comes to standstill as rains lash Mumbai In western India, heavy rains lashed several parts of south Gujarat, particularly Valsad, Surat and Navsari districts, causing water-logging and throwing normal life out of gear in the region. However, no loss of life or any major damage to property due to the downpour was reported, officials said. In West Bengal, five people were killed in lightning strikes and one drowned after heavy monsoon rains and thunderstorms lashed the state this morning, a state disaster management official said. He said a seven-year-old boy was killed in Purulia district and two others were killed in North 24 Parganas district due to lightning strikes. The official said a woman and a man of South 24 Parganas district were also killed in lightning strikes. In Cooch Behar district, an 18-year-old person drowned in Sutunga river in Mekhliganj during the rains, he added. The flood situation in Assam saw slight improvement with waters in major rivers receding below the danger level, even as two persons reportedly drowned in the state's Cachar district, taking the death toll to 26. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said, a total population of 96,993 in five districts was reeling under the impact of flood, as against 1.94 lakh people in six districts yesterday. The worst-hit district is Karimganj where 59,023 people have been affected, while the other districts hit by the current wave of floods are Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Cachar and Hailakandi. It was a hot day in Delhi with the mercury settling at 42.7 degrees Celsius, five notches above the season's average. The minimum temperature was recorded at 32.6 degrees Celsius, which was four notches above the normal, according to the meteorological (Met) department. The weatherman has predicted partly cloudy skies and dust storm in the evening tomorrow. Uttar Pradesh reeled under hot weather conditions and Banda was the hottest place in the state with a maximum temperature of 45 degrees Celsius. However, the Met department has forecast rain or thunderstorm accompanied by squall at isolated parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh over the next two days. Denizens of Jammu grappled with blistering heat with the maximum and minimum temperatures being several notches above the normal. The city recorded a high of 41.5 degrees Celsius and a low of 26.4 degrees Celsius, a spokesperson of the Met department said. The maximum temperatures continued to hover above the normal at most places in Punjab and Haryana, including in Chandigarh, with Hisar once again turning out to be the hottest place in the two states at 43.7 degrees Celsius. Chandigarh, the common capital of Haryana and Punjab, recorded a maximum of 39.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, a Met department report said. In Rajasthan, heavy rainfall occurred at one or two places in the Udaipur division and normal showers were reported from isolated places across the state, a Met official said. Kota registered 7 cm of rainfall , Deogarh 6 cm, and Jawaja and Banera towns 5 cms each. Several places recorded 1 to 4 cm rainfall in the state. Churu was the hottest place in the state with a maximum of 44.6 degrees Celsius.

11 killed in rain-related incidents even as North India reels from the heat

Water-logging was triggered by heavy rains in India's financial capital Mumbai on Monday

In pictures: Life comes to standstill as rains lash Mumbai

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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) begins its six-day meeting in Paris today amid indications that it would put Pakistan on the "grey list" for its failure to clamp down on money laundering and terror financing.

<a href="http://wionews.com/world/erdogan-declared-winner-of-turkey-presidential-polls-146789">Erdogan declared </a><a class="gr-progress" href="http://wionews.com/world/erdogan-declared-winner-of-turkey-presidential-polls-146789">winner</a><a href="http://wionews.com/world/erdogan-declared-winner-of-turkey-presidential-polls-146789"> in Turkey presidential poll</a>

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won tightly-contested presidential polls, the election authority said Monday, extending his 15-year grip on power as the opposition complained bitterly about the conduct of the vote count.

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Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday congratulated R Praggnanandhaa, a 12-year-old Chennai boy, for becoming the second youngest chess Grandmaster ever.

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's 'Race 3' has set a new opening day box office collection record in Pakistan despite being released a week after the Eid festival holidays.

<a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-priyanka-chopra-takes-rumoured-beau-nick-jonas-for-a-beach-holiday-cousin-parineeti-accompanies-see-pics-146799">Priyanka Chopra takes rumoured beau Nick Jonas for a beach holiday, cousin Parineeti accompanies</a>

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas were spotted on Sunday evening at the Kalina airport in Mumbai. The actress, who seems to be on a whirlwind trip to India with her rumoured American beau left for a vacation in Goa, reported a news daily.&nbsp 
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Pakistan on FATF radar over terror financing The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) begins its six-day meeting in Paris today amid indications that it would put Pakistan on the "grey list" for its failure to clamp down on money laundering and terror financing. Erdogan declared winner in Turkey presidential poll Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won tightly-contested presidential polls, the election authority said Monday, extending his 15-year grip on power as the opposition complained bitterly about the conduct of the vote count. Rahul Gandhi congratulates Chennai boy for becoming 2nd youngest chess Grandmaster Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday congratulated R Praggnanandhaa, a 12-year-old Chennai boy, for becoming the second youngest chess Grandmaster ever. Salman Khan's 'Race 3' creates Box Office record in Pakistan Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's 'Race 3' has set a new opening day box office collection record in Pakistan despite being released a week after the Eid festival holidays. Priyanka Chopra takes rumoured beau Nick Jonas for a beach holiday, cousin Parineeti accompanies Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas were spotted on Sunday evening at the Kalina airport in Mumbai. The actress, who seems to be on a whirlwind trip to India with her rumoured American beau left for a vacation in Goa, reported a news daily.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday said the state cabinet would be expended as soon as possible, reported news agency PTI.

"The coalition coordination and monitoring committee has decided to expand the ministry and appoint chairpersons or presidents at 30 boards and corporations of the government as soon as possible," he told reporters at Dharmasthala, a pilgrimage centre in Dakshin Kannada district.

Parameshwara said there is a need to expedite implementation of these two decisions to carry out work in the light of good monsoon the state has experienced so far. PTI added.&nbsp

"These decisions (cabinet expansion and appointment of chairpersons of boards and corporations ) should be implemented soon. Isn't it? There has been good rain here (Dakshin Kannada) and in our region too (Bengaluru) by God's grace. Even the weathermen are predicting good monsoon, and hence we may not face drought this year," he said.

On the issue of KPCC President, Parameshwara said the party High Command would announce the name of a suitable candidate at suitable time.&nbsp

Asked about his meeting with former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at Dharmastahala, Parameshwara said it was just a coincidence and no political significance should be attached to it. "Since Siddaramaiah is our leader and it is our duty to meet him," he said.

Siddaramaiah is undergoing naturopathy treatment in Dharmasthala.

However, Parameshwara said he had discussed various political issues including budget and appointment of heads for corporations and boards yesterday.

Parameshwara said there is a need to expedite implementation of these two decisions to carry out work in the light of good monsoon the state has experienced so far.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday said the state cabinet would be expended as soon as possible, reported news agency PTI. "The coalition coordination and monitoring committee has decided to expand the ministry and appoint chairpersons or presidents at 30 boards and corporations of the government as soon as possible," he told reporters at Dharmasthala, a pilgrimage centre in Dakshin Kannada district. Parameshwara said there is a need to expedite implementation of these two decisions to carry out work in the light of good monsoon the state has experienced so far. PTI added. "These decisions (cabinet expansion and appointment of chairpersons of boards and corporations ) should be implemented soon. Isn't it? There has been good rain here (Dakshin Kannada) and in our region too (Bengaluru) by God's grace. Even the weathermen are predicting good monsoon, and hence we may not face drought this year," he said. On the issue of KPCC President, Parameshwara said the party High Command would announce the name of a suitable candidate at suitable time. Asked about his meeting with former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at Dharmastahala, Parameshwara said it was just a coincidence and no political significance should be attached to it. "Since Siddaramaiah is our leader and it is our duty to meet him," he said. Siddaramaiah is undergoing naturopathy treatment in Dharmasthala. However, Parameshwara said he had discussed various political issues including budget and appointment of heads for corporations and boards yesterday.

Karnataka ministry will be expended soon: Deputy chief minister Parameshwara

Uber has come under major scrutiny after a woman from Mumbai reported an assault by a co-passenger during her ride on Monday.&nbsp;

The woman, Ushnota Paul, took to Twitter to describe the "worst experience" with her Uber pool ride on Monday morning when a co-passenger attacked her.&nbsp;

The woman first began arguing with the driver saying that she was being dropped last in spite of her paying the most amount of money. When Paul tried to intervene, she verbally abused her and passed racist comments.&nbsp;

Paul claimed that the woman was hostile from the start, first telling her to remove her "dirty things" from the seat&nbsp;and then calling her a "chinki" and "chinki s**t".&nbsp;

Later, when Paul tried to click her picture, she got down near Urmi Estate in Lower Parel and physically attacked her - grabbed her by her hair, tore off clumps of hair, scratched her face.&nbsp;

With the driver, a crying Paul visited Lower Parel police station. A case has been filed against the assaulter, who escaped into a building in Urmi Estate.&nbsp;

Uber, has replied to her tweet and issued an apology. "Thank you for providing this information. Our team is currently working to resolve this issue and will be in touch shortly via email. We appreciate your patience while we review," the tweet said.&nbsp;

However, Uber is refusing to provide details of the attacker to the Mumbai Police citing 'customer privacy'.

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The complainant said she was called a 'chinky' and a 'chinky s**t'. When she said that was racist, the reply she got was 'Haan toh? Kya kar legi?'

Uber has come under major scrutiny after a woman from Mumbai reported an assault by a co-passenger during her ride on Monday. The woman, Ushnota Paul, took to Twitter to describe the "worst experience" with her Uber pool ride on Monday morning when a co-passenger attacked her. The woman first began arguing with the driver saying that she was being dropped last in spite of her paying the most amount of money. When Paul tried to intervene, she verbally abused her and passed racist comments. Paul claimed that the woman was hostile from the start, first telling her to remove her "dirty things" from the seat and then calling her a "chinki" and "chinki s**t". Later, when Paul tried to click her picture, she got down near Urmi Estate in Lower Parel and physically attacked her - grabbed her by her hair, tore off clumps of hair, scratched her face. With the driver, a crying Paul visited Lower Parel police station. A case has been filed against the assaulter, who escaped into a building in Urmi Estate. Uber, has replied to her tweet and issued an apology. "Thank you for providing this information. Our team is currently working to resolve this issue and will be in touch shortly via email. We appreciate your patience while we review," the tweet said. However, Uber is refusing to provide details of the attacker to the Mumbai Police citing 'customer privacy'. Hi @Uber_Support , I had the worst experience today morning. Was Uber pooling with a woman who was hostile from the very start. She started yelling at the driver saying she’s paying the “most” & still she’s getting dropped last. When I tried to intervene I was verbally abused. pic.twitter.com/4uHLUii3X7 — Ushnota Paul (@journojuno) June 25, 2018 ×

Mumbai: Uber user says co-passenger was racist, assaulted her

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday congratulated R Praggnanandhaa, a 12-year-old Chennai boy, for becoming the second youngest chess Grandmaster ever.

R Praggnanandhaa has become the country's youngest and the world's second youngest Grandmaster at the age of 12 years, 10 months and 13 days, after reaching the final round of the ongoing Grendine Open in Italy.

"Just 12 yrs old, Chennai boy R Praggnanandaah has become the second youngest Chess Grand Master ever! Congratulations to him and his coach @RameshChess. This is truly an incredible achievement (sic)," Gandhi tweeted.

Ukraine's Serget Karjakin remains the youngest ever GM, having achieved the feat at the age of 12 years and seven months.&nbsp

Chennai boy and world`s second youngest chess Grand Master (GM) -- R.Praggnanandhaa on Sunday won the final round against Dutch GM Roeland Pruijssers and finished second in the 4th Gredine Open held in Italy. 
 
Scoring 7.5 points out of 9 points Praggnanandhaa (ELO rating 2,529) tied for the first position with Croatian GM Ivan Saric (ELO 2,685) but was placed second in the tiebreak score.

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Scoring 7.5 points out of 9 points Praggnanandhaa (ELO rating 2,529) tied for the first position with Croatian GM Ivan Saric (ELO 2,685) but was placed second in the tiebreak score.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday congratulated R Praggnanandhaa, a 12-year-old Chennai boy, for becoming the second youngest chess Grandmaster ever. R Praggnanandhaa has become the country's youngest and the world's second youngest Grandmaster at the age of 12 years, 10 months and 13 days, after reaching the final round of the ongoing Grendine Open in Italy. "Just 12 yrs old, Chennai boy R Praggnanandaah has become the second youngest Chess Grand Master ever! Congratulations to him and his coach @RameshChess. This is truly an incredible achievement (sic)," Gandhi tweeted. Ukraine's Serget Karjakin remains the youngest ever GM, having achieved the feat at the age of 12 years and seven months. Chennai boy and world`s second youngest chess Grand Master (GM) -- R.Praggnanandhaa on Sunday won the final round against Dutch GM Roeland Pruijssers and finished second in the 4th Gredine Open held in Italy. Scoring 7.5 points out of 9 points Praggnanandhaa (ELO rating 2,529) tied for the first position with Croatian GM Ivan Saric (ELO 2,685) but was placed second in the tiebreak score. Just 12 yrs old, Chennai boy R Praggnanandaah has become the second youngest Chess Grand Master ever! Congratulations to him and his coach @RameshChess. This is truly an incredible achievement. https://t.co/p5RxSNEXbx — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 24, 2018 ×

Rahul Gandhi congratulates Chennai boy for becoming 2nd youngest chess Grandmaster

Seychelles' commitment toward boosting ties with India was reinstated on Monday after President Danny Faure broke into a song at the lunch event hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi's Hyderabad House.&nbsp;

Ministry of External Affairs' official spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar, posted a short clip of the impressive act on his Twitter handle. The 11-second clip exhibits Seychelles'&nbsp;President strumming a musical instrument and singing a song. The video is winning hearts all across social media and shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi attentively listening to Faure's tune.&nbsp;

"Striking the notes of friendship! Impressive singing by the President of Seychelles Danny Faure of &nbsp;'O Mon Pei Sesel' at the lunch hosted by PM Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi," Raveesh Kumar tweeted out along with the video clip.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Danny Faure said Monday that they had agreed "to work together on" the Assumption Island project.&nbsp;

Modi and Faure made a joint statement in Delhi today after talks between them.&nbsp;

"We have agreed to work together on the Assumption Island project based on each other's rights," PTI reported Modi as saying.&nbsp;

PTI quoted Faure as saying the Assumption Island project was discussed and that the two countries were equally engaged in working together bearing each other's interests in mind.&nbsp;

India and Seychelles had agreed to India building a naval facility on Seychelles' Assumption Island in 2015, but the deal has not moved forward because the Seychelles opposition has refused to ratify it.&nbsp;

Faure had landed in Gujarat on Friday as part of a six-day India tour. After visiting Ahmedabad and Goa, he arrived in Delhi yesterday.&nbsp;

Ministry of External Affairs' official spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar, posted a short clip of the impressive act on his Twitter handle

Seychelles' commitment toward boosting ties with India was reinstated on Monday after President Danny Faure broke into a song at the lunch event hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi's Hyderabad House. Ministry of External Affairs' official spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar, posted a short clip of the impressive act on his Twitter handle. The 11-second clip exhibits Seychelles' President strumming a musical instrument and singing a song. The video is winning hearts all across social media and shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi attentively listening to Faure's tune. "Striking the notes of friendship! Impressive singing by the President of Seychelles Danny Faure of 'O Mon Pei Sesel' at the lunch hosted by PM Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi," Raveesh Kumar tweeted out along with the video clip. Striking the notes of friendship! Impressive singing by the President of #Seychelles Danny Faure of 'O Mon Pei Sesel' at the lunch hosted by PM @narendramodi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. @SeychellesMFA @hci_seychelles pic.twitter.com/T9sXSOw5dJ — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 25, 2018 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Danny Faure said Monday that they had agreed "to work together on" the Assumption Island project. Modi and Faure made a joint statement in Delhi today after talks between them. "We have agreed to work together on the Assumption Island project based on each other's rights," PTI reported Modi as saying. PTI quoted Faure as saying the Assumption Island project was discussed and that the two countries were equally engaged in working together bearing each other's interests in mind. India and Seychelles had agreed to India building a naval facility on Seychelles' Assumption Island in 2015, but the deal has not moved forward because the Seychelles opposition has refused to ratify it. Faure had landed in Gujarat on Friday as part of a six-day India tour. After visiting Ahmedabad and Goa, he arrived in Delhi yesterday.

Watch: Seychelles President's impressive singing at PM Modi's lunch

In another apparent case of moral policing, a couple was allegedly beaten up night-long and the woman’s head shaved by villagers for having an illicit affair in Assam’s Nagaon district, police said Sunday. The incident took place at Jhumurmur Sunday and the critically injured couple was handed over to the police this morning, they said.

They were initially admitted to a local hospital at Kathiatoli, and later referred to the Bhogeswari Phukanani Civil Hospital at Nagaon, a police officer said. It is a third major incident in Assam this month where locals took law into their hands and thrashed people.

“The police were intimated by some people during morning hours. Our team rushed to the spot and the villagers handed over them to us. They were badly injured and were admitted to a hospital,” Nagaon district Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ripul Das said.

He said the police will register a case after preliminary investigation. A police officer from the local outpost said the incident happened when a man from the neighbouring Tubuki village visited the woman’s home at Jhumurmur village yesterday night.

“Villagers came out in large numbers and alleged that they were in an illicit relationship. The man tried to flee but was caught by the villagers. Then both of them were thrashed by the villagers,” the police officer said.

“The woman’s head was shaved by other women of the village. Their clothes were torn and they were tortured through the night. The villagers informed the police only during early hours in the morning,” he added.

The villagers alleged that both were married persons and they were cheating on their spouses, the police officer said.

On June 8, two friends, Nilotpal Das and Abhijeet Nath, had gone to a picnic spot at Kangthilangso waterfalls under Dokmoka police station in Karbi Anglong. While returning, their vehicle was stopped at Panjuri Kachari by a group of irate villagers, who beat them to death on suspicion of being ‘Sopadhora’ (child-lifters).

On June 18, a mob had attacked a couple while they were going on a bike in Pukhurpur village of Rongjuli area in Goalpara district, claiming they were unmarried and it was “improper” of them to move around together.

The villagers alleged that both were married persons and they were cheating on their spouses, the police officer said. "The woman's head was shaved by other women of the village. Their clothes were torn and they were tortured through the night," he added.

In another apparent case of moral policing, a couple was allegedly beaten up night-long and the woman’s head shaved by villagers for having an illicit affair in Assam’s Nagaon district, police said Sunday. The incident took place at Jhumurmur Sunday and the critically injured couple was handed over to the police this morning, they said. They were initially admitted to a local hospital at Kathiatoli, and later referred to the Bhogeswari Phukanani Civil Hospital at Nagaon, a police officer said. It is a third major incident in Assam this month where locals took law into their hands and thrashed people. “The police were intimated by some people during morning hours. Our team rushed to the spot and the villagers handed over them to us. They were badly injured and were admitted to a hospital,” Nagaon district Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ripul Das said. He said the police will register a case after preliminary investigation. A police officer from the local outpost said the incident happened when a man from the neighbouring Tubuki village visited the woman’s home at Jhumurmur village yesterday night. “Villagers came out in large numbers and alleged that they were in an illicit relationship. The man tried to flee but was caught by the villagers. Then both of them were thrashed by the villagers,” the police officer said. “The woman’s head was shaved by other women of the village. Their clothes were torn and they were tortured through the night. The villagers informed the police only during early hours in the morning,” he added. The villagers alleged that both were married persons and they were cheating on their spouses, the police officer said. On June 8, two friends, Nilotpal Das and Abhijeet Nath, had gone to a picnic spot at Kangthilangso waterfalls under Dokmoka police station in Karbi Anglong. While returning, their vehicle was stopped at Panjuri Kachari by a group of irate villagers, who beat them to death on suspicion of being ‘Sopadhora’ (child-lifters). On June 18, a mob had attacked a couple while they were going on a bike in Pukhurpur village of Rongjuli area in Goalpara district, claiming they were unmarried and it was “improper” of them to move around together.

Moral policing: Couple beaten up all night long, woman’s head shaved in Assam

Guests at a wedding ceremony in Vikrampur area in Uttar Pradesh came to blows after the event organisers ran out of plates for serving food to them, resulting in the death of a person, police said on Sunay.&nbsp

The incident also left four persons injured, they said.&nbsp

News agency PTI reported quoting Nanhu Yadav, station officer of Maniyar, the guests arrived at the ceremony on Saturday night where some of them were served snacks and other eatables.

After some time, it was found that no plates were left to serve food to the invitees, which angered the people and led to heated exchange of words, he said.

Some people came to blows, leaving five persons injured, Yadav said, adding the injured were taken to a nearby hospital.&nbsp

One of them, Vishal (20), succumbed to injuries while being taken to the hospital, the officer said.&nbsp

We are investigating the incident, Yadav added.&nbsp

One of them, Vishal (20), succumbed to injuries while being taken to the hospital, the officer said.

Guests at a wedding ceremony in Vikrampur area in Uttar Pradesh came to blows after the event organisers ran out of plates for serving food to them, resulting in the death of a person, police said on Sunay. The incident also left four persons injured, they said. News agency PTI reported quoting Nanhu Yadav, station officer of Maniyar, the guests arrived at the ceremony on Saturday night where some of them were served snacks and other eatables. After some time, it was found that no plates were left to serve food to the invitees, which angered the people and led to heated exchange of words, he said. Some people came to blows, leaving five persons injured, Yadav said, adding the injured were taken to a nearby hospital. One of them, Vishal (20), succumbed to injuries while being taken to the hospital, the officer said. We are investigating the incident, Yadav added.

Uttar Pradesh: 1 dead, 4 injured as wedding guests exchange blows over no plates

There’s bad news for those hoping to see Abhishek Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra on the screen again as it has been reported that Abhishek has walked out of the project and he has been replaced by actor Farhan Akhtar. This means that those who loved their pairing in the film Dil Dhadakne Do will have something more to watch from both the stars.&nbsp;

Farhan Akhtar and Priyanka Chopra will play the role of Secret Superstar actor Zaira Wasim’s parents in the film helmed by Shonali Bose. According to a report published in a daily, “The movie is based on Ayesha’s life and her book 'My Little Epiphanies'. Priyanka and Farhan will play her parents’ role. Zaira Wasim will be portraying Ayesha’s role in the film. The film goes on floors in August this year.”

Ayesha Chaudhary is a woman inspiration as she became a motivational speaker after getting diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (immune deficiency disorder) at the tender age of 13. She has spoken on platforms like TEDx, INK etc. She passed away in 2015 when she was just 18-year-old.

Shonali’s last film Margarita with a Straw starring Kalki Koechlin won several awards and critical acclaim at various International Film festivals.&nbsp;

The film will pit Farhan Akhtar and Priyanka Chopra as parents to Zaira Wasim

There’s bad news for those hoping to see Abhishek Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra on the screen again as it has been reported that Abhishek has walked out of the project and he has been replaced by actor Farhan Akhtar. This means that those who loved their pairing in the film Dil Dhadakne Do will have something more to watch from both the stars. Farhan Akhtar and Priyanka Chopra will play the role of Secret Superstar actor Zaira Wasim’s parents in the film helmed by Shonali Bose. According to a report published in a daily, “The movie is based on Ayesha’s life and her book 'My Little Epiphanies'. Priyanka and Farhan will play her parents’ role. Zaira Wasim will be portraying Ayesha’s role in the film. The film goes on floors in August this year.” Ayesha Chaudhary is a woman inspiration as she became a motivational speaker after getting diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (immune deficiency disorder) at the tender age of 13. She has spoken on platforms like TEDx, INK etc. She passed away in 2015 when she was just 18-year-old. Shonali’s last film Margarita with a Straw starring Kalki Koechlin won several awards and critical acclaim at various International Film festivals.

Farhan Akhtar replaces Abhishek Bachchan, to be cast opposite Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas were spotted on Sunday evening at the Kalina airport in Mumbai. The actress, who seems to be on a whirlwind trip to India with her rumoured American beau left for a vacation in Goa, reported a news daily.&nbsp; 
 
The couple made a quick entry inside the airport amid heavy security. Priyanka was seen wearing a white pant suit while Jonas wore a white jacket. The couple were accompanied by Priyanka's brother Siddharth and cousin, actress Parineeti Chopra and some other friends.&nbsp;

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Priyanka and Nick are on a hush-hush trip to India. They arrived in India on the early hours of Friday and went straight to Priyanka's pad. The usually media-friendly actress did not stop to pose for the shutterbugs at the airport on her arrival.&nbsp; 
 
On Saturday, the two stepped out for a dinner date and later partied with Parineeti Chopra, Alia Bhatt and few of Priyanka's friends.&nbsp;

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Interestingly, Jonas somewhat confirmed his relationship with PeeCee as he posted a video on Instagram of the actress enjoying Mumbai rains. The singer seemed to be completely 'lovestruck'.&nbsp;

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Rumours of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-is-priyanka-chopra-dating-this-american-pop-singer-see-pics-inside-140816">two dating started a month back when the two were seen enjoying a vacation with friends</a> on a yacht. The pictures of the vacation showed the couple cosying up.&nbsp;

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' India trip seems to be quite packed.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas were spotted on Sunday evening at the Kalina airport in Mumbai. The actress, who seems to be on a whirlwind trip to India with her rumoured American beau left for a vacation in Goa, reported a news daily. The couple made a quick entry inside the airport amid heavy security. Priyanka was seen wearing a white pant suit while Jonas wore a white jacket. The couple were accompanied by Priyanka's brother Siddharth and cousin, actress Parineeti Chopra and some other friends. Priyanka and Nick are on a hush-hush trip to India. They arrived in India on the early hours of Friday and went straight to Priyanka's pad. The usually media-friendly actress did not stop to pose for the shutterbugs at the airport on her arrival. On Saturday, the two stepped out for a dinner date and later partied with Parineeti Chopra, Alia Bhatt and few of Priyanka's friends. Interestingly, Jonas somewhat confirmed his relationship with PeeCee as he posted a video on Instagram of the actress enjoying Mumbai rains. The singer seemed to be completely 'lovestruck'. Nick Jonas posted this video of Priyanka Chopra via #IGStories . ?❤ #NickJonas pic.twitter.com/RPRd7iRvDK — Nick Jonas Fandom (@NickJonasUPD) June 22, 2018 × Rumours of the two dating started a month back when the two were seen enjoying a vacation with friends on a yacht. The pictures of the vacation showed the couple cosying up. (Photos by Yogen Shah)

Priyanka Chopra takes rumoured beau Nick Jonas for a beach holiday, cousin Parineeti accompanies

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the Central government's National Waterway 1 project will not be successful unless the issue of siltation is addressed in the state, reports news agency ANI.

The 1,620 km long National Waterway 1 runs from Haldia to Allahabad and passes through West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, the report added.

"Given the present&nbspcondition of siltation in river Ganga, especially in Bihar region, the National Waterway 1 will not be successful until the issue of siltation is addressed and resolved," Kumar said in his speech at the two-day 'East India Climate Change Conclave 2018' here on Sunday.

Kumar pointed out that he has been raising this issue for quite some time now and said his government had organised two conclaves on Ganga in Patna and New Delhi.

He added that they also drew the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ganga Rejuvenation Minister Nitin Gadkari on the same.

The Chief Minister further expressed his concern over the issue of global warming and said: "Everybody is aware of the contribution of the developed countries towards the rising issue of global warming. India's contribution is not that much, but still we are suffering and paying for it. India is way behind when it comes to exploiting the environment."

He added: "When I was in school, I used to hear that 1200-1500 mm rainfall will be there in a particular season. Now is a time when Bihar suffers from both floods and drought at the same time. Between 2006-2012, the average rainfall level has dropped to 912 mm."

Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan was also present on the event.

The 1,620 km long National Waterway 1 runs from Haldia to Allahabad and passes through West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the Central government's National Waterway 1 project will not be successful unless the issue of siltation is addressed in the state, reports news agency ANI. The 1,620 km long National Waterway 1 runs from Haldia to Allahabad and passes through West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, the report added. "Given the present&nbspcondition of siltation in river Ganga, especially in Bihar region, the National Waterway 1 will not be successful until the issue of siltation is addressed and resolved," Kumar said in his speech at the two-day 'East India Climate Change Conclave 2018' here on Sunday. Kumar pointed out that he has been raising this issue for quite some time now and said his government had organised two conclaves on Ganga in Patna and New Delhi. He added that they also drew the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ganga Rejuvenation Minister Nitin Gadkari on the same. The Chief Minister further expressed his concern over the issue of global warming and said: "Everybody is aware of the contribution of the developed countries towards the rising issue of global warming. India's contribution is not that much, but still we are suffering and paying for it. India is way behind when it comes to exploiting the environment." He added: "When I was in school, I used to hear that 1200-1500 mm rainfall will be there in a particular season. Now is a time when Bihar suffers from both floods and drought at the same time. Between 2006-2012, the average rainfall level has dropped to 912 mm." Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan was also present on the event.

NW-1 project will fail until Ganga siltation issue is addressed: Nitish Kumar

The row over plans to rename 'Haj Bhavan' after Tipu Sultan, an 18th-century ruler of Mysore kingdom continued&nbspwith BJP leader K G Bopaiah on Sunday saying his party wanted it renamed after late President APJ Abdul Kalam, reported news agency PTI.

"Our party leaders, including B S Yeddyurappa, who is our state BJP president, want Haj Bhavan renamed after Abdul Kalamji, instead of Tipu Sultan," he reportedly told.

Bopaiah, a former Speaker, also feared that communal clashes might break out across Karnataka if the state government renames Haj Bhavan after Tipu Sultan.

The BJP leader was replying to a query on Minority Welfare and Wakf Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan's June 22 statement that he would discuss with the Chief Minister renaming of Haj Bhavan to 'Hazrat Tipu Sultan Haj Ghar'.

Khan had said that officials at recent Haj committee review meeting told him there were several requests to rename the Haj Bhavan, which accommodates Haj pilgrims, and that he would discuss it with the chief minister.

The BJP is opposed to the plan to rename Haj Bhavan, saying it was a building for the entire Muslim community and not just for Tipu's followers.

Senior BJP leader and former deputy chief&nbspminister R Ashoka had said Haj Bhavan was among the development projects of the Yeddyurappa government and that Congress was now trying to 'hijack' it by naming it after Tipu.

He had noted that Haj Bhavan was for the entire Muslim community and not only for Tipu's followers.

BJP MP Shobha Karnadlaje had said at no cost should it be named after Tipu and if it was done her party would stage "a strong protest" across the state.&nbsp

The BJP leader was replying to a query on Minority Welfare and Wakf Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan's June 22 statement that he would discuss with the Chief Minister renaming of Haj Bhavan to 'Hazrat Tipu Sultan Haj Ghar'.

The row over plans to rename 'Haj Bhavan' after Tipu Sultan, an 18th-century ruler of Mysore kingdom continued&nbspwith BJP leader K G Bopaiah on Sunday saying his party wanted it renamed after late President APJ Abdul Kalam, reported news agency PTI. "Our party leaders, including B S Yeddyurappa, who is our state BJP president, want Haj Bhavan renamed after Abdul Kalamji, instead of Tipu Sultan," he reportedly told. Bopaiah, a former Speaker, also feared that communal clashes might break out across Karnataka if the state government renames Haj Bhavan after Tipu Sultan. The BJP leader was replying to a query on Minority Welfare and Wakf Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan's June 22 statement that he would discuss with the Chief Minister renaming of Haj Bhavan to 'Hazrat Tipu Sultan Haj Ghar'. Khan had said that officials at recent Haj committee review meeting told him there were several requests to rename the Haj Bhavan, which accommodates Haj pilgrims, and that he would discuss it with the chief minister. The BJP is opposed to the plan to rename Haj Bhavan, saying it was a building for the entire Muslim community and not just for Tipu's followers. Senior BJP leader and former deputy chief&nbspminister R Ashoka had said Haj Bhavan was among the development projects of the Yeddyurappa government and that Congress was now trying to 'hijack' it by naming it after Tipu. He had noted that Haj Bhavan was for the entire Muslim community and not only for Tipu's followers. BJP MP Shobha Karnadlaje had said at no cost should it be named after Tipu and if it was done her party would stage "a strong protest" across the state.

BJP leader Bopaiah wants Haj Bhavan named after Abdul Kalam

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said Ram Mandir will be built when Lord Ram will shower his blessings on Ayodhya.&nbsp;

CM Yogi Adityanath was speaking on the occasion of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das 's birthday.&nbsp;

"When Lord Ram will shower his blessings on Ayodhya, the Ram Mandir will definitely be built & there should be no doubt about it. At least there shouldn't be any doubt among saints," Adityanath said.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, VHP Working President Alok Kumar said he expected the Supreme Court order on the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute by the end of this year and it would be in favour of the temple.

"We want the Supreme Court to start day-to-day hearing in the case from July. We expect its decision would come by end of this year and construction would start next year," Kumar told reporters here.

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"The issue is about the title of the land. We do not want a mosque in the temple area. If our Muslim brothers want a mosque outside it, we will have no problem."

In case, the decision does not come by the end of the year, the VHP would consult saints to decide the next course of action, he added.

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"When Lord Ram will shower his blessings on Ayodhya, the Ram Mandir will definitely be built & there should be no doubt about it. At least there shouldn't be any doubt among saints," said Yogi.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said Ram Mandir will be built when Lord Ram will shower his blessings on Ayodhya. CM Yogi Adityanath was speaking on the occasion of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das 's birthday. "When Lord Ram will shower his blessings on Ayodhya, the Ram Mandir will definitely be built & there should be no doubt about it. At least there shouldn't be any doubt among saints," Adityanath said. Meanwhile, VHP Working President Alok Kumar said he expected the Supreme Court order on the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute by the end of this year and it would be in favour of the temple. "We want the Supreme Court to start day-to-day hearing in the case from July. We expect its decision would come by end of this year and construction would start next year," Kumar told reporters here. When Lord Ram will shower his blessings on Ayodhya, the Ram Mandir will definitely be built & there should be no doubt about it. At least there shouldn't be any doubt among saints: UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Ayodhya pic.twitter.com/dSdbHjLTtM — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 25, 2018 × "The issue is about the title of the land. We do not want a mosque in the temple area. If our Muslim brothers want a mosque outside it, we will have no problem." In case, the decision does not come by the end of the year, the VHP would consult saints to decide the next course of action, he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Ram Mandir will definitely be built, no doubt about it: UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Ayodhya

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/features/india-seychelles-agree-to-work-together-on-assumption-island-naval-facility-146940">India, Seychelles agree 'to work together on' Assumption Island naval facility</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Danny Faure said Monday that they had agreed "to work together on" the Assumption Island project.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/both-hitler-and-indira-gandhi-transformed-democracy-into-dictatorship-arun-jaitley-146968">Both Hitler and Indira Gandhi transformed 'democracy into dictatorship': Arun Jaitley</a>

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday — which is also the 43rd anniversary of the imposition of Emergency in the country — compared former prime minister Indira Gandhi to Hitler, saying they transformed "democracy into dictatorship".&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/if-you-want-to-keep-secularism-alive-then-muslims-should-vote-for-muslims-asaddudin-owaisi-146924">If you want to keep secularism alive, then Muslims should vote for Muslims: Asaddudin Owaisi</a>

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that if they wish to keep secularism alive and strengthen democracy, then Muslims should vote for Muslims.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/monsoon-session-of-parliament-from-july-18-to-august-10-triple-talaq-bill-on-top-agenda-146921">Monsoon</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/monsoon-session-of-parliament-from-july-18-to-august-10-triple-talaq-bill-on-top-agenda-146921"> session of Parliament from July 18 to August 10, Triple Talaq bill top of agenda</a>

The Monsoon session of the Parliament will be held between July 18 and August 10 this year. The session will be convened for nearly 18 working sittings.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-give-north-korea-new-timeline-for-denuclearization-official-146925">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-give-north-korea-new-timeline-for-denuclearization-official-146925"> to give North Korea new timeline for denuclearisation: Official</a>

The United States will soon be giving a new timeline to North Korea with "specific asks" of Pyongyang following the Singapore summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump, an official informed.

India, Seychelles agree 'to work together on' Assumption Island naval facility Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Danny Faure said Monday that they had agreed "to work together on" the Assumption Island project. Both Hitler and Indira Gandhi transformed 'democracy into dictatorship': Arun Jaitley Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday — which is also the 43rd anniversary of the imposition of Emergency in the country — compared former prime minister Indira Gandhi to Hitler, saying they transformed "democracy into dictatorship". If you want to keep secularism alive, then Muslims should vote for Muslims: Asaddudin Owaisi AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that if they wish to keep secularism alive and strengthen democracy, then Muslims should vote for Muslims. Monsoon session of Parliament from July 18 to August 10, Triple Talaq bill top of agenda The Monsoon session of the Parliament will be held between July 18 and August 10 this year. The session will be convened for nearly 18 working sittings. US to give North Korea new timeline for denuclearisation: Official The United States will soon be giving a new timeline to North Korea with "specific asks" of Pyongyang following the Singapore summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump, an official informed.

Would you believe that it has already been 26 years since Bollywood’s Badshah Shah Rukh Khan has been entertaining us with films that leave an impression, that changed the way romance was portrayed in Indian cinema and that gave us King Khan.&nbsp;

As he completes 26 years in the industry, Shah Rukh Khan took to his Twitter page and shared a heartfelt message for his fans. He tweeted: "Tomorrow will be exactly half a lifetime of being ‘others’. Expressing love, happiness, sadness, dancing, falling & flying. Hope I hav touched small bits of ur hearts & hope I can do so for the whole lifetime... ’रोशनी मेरी बहुत दूर तक जायेगी, पर शर्त यह है, की सलीखे से जलाओ मुझको ‘"

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As he completed 25 years last year, at an event Khan said, "I got to know the day before yesterday that I have completed 25 years in Bollywood. I don’t know the entire calculation but I think I have completed 26-27 years but it feels very good. Half of my life I have spent doing this service and acting. I have earned a lot for myself, respect, work, it is a long time yaar." 
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He added, "I was talking to my family the other day that this is half my lifetime and I can only thank people. I am thankful to everyone for bearing me for all these years with love. Thank you, everyone and I am really grateful."

Shah Rukh is currently working on Zero. he completed the US schedule of the shoot recently and returned back with Anushka Sharma. He will be playing a dwarf in the film with a cameo appearance of Salman Khan. The two even released a special Eid teaser on the day of the festival for their fans. The film also stars Katrina Kaif.

The superstar made his debut in Bollywood in the year 1992.

Would you believe that it has already been 26 years since Bollywood’s Badshah Shah Rukh Khan has been entertaining us with films that leave an impression, that changed the way romance was portrayed in Indian cinema and that gave us King Khan. As he completes 26 years in the industry, Shah Rukh Khan took to his Twitter page and shared a heartfelt message for his fans. He tweeted: "Tomorrow will be exactly half a lifetime of being ‘others’. Expressing love, happiness, sadness, dancing, falling & flying. Hope I hav touched small bits of ur hearts & hope I can do so for the whole lifetime... ’रोशनी मेरी बहुत दूर तक जायेगी, पर शर्त यह है, की सलीखे से जलाओ मुझको ‘" His tweet: Tomorrow will be exactly half a lifetime of being ‘others’. Expressing love,happiness, sadness,dancing,falling & flying. Hope I hav touched small bits of ur hearts & hope I can do so for the whole lifetime... ’रोशनी मेरी बहुत दूर तक जायेगी, पर शर्त यह है, की सलीखे से जलाओ मुझको ‘ — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 25, 2018 × As he completed 25 years last year, at an event Khan said, "I got to know the day before yesterday that I have completed 25 years in Bollywood. I don’t know the entire calculation but I think I have completed 26-27 years but it feels very good. Half of my life I have spent doing this service and acting. I have earned a lot for myself, respect, work, it is a long time yaar." He added, "I was talking to my family the other day that this is half my lifetime and I can only thank people. I am thankful to everyone for bearing me for all these years with love. Thank you, everyone and I am really grateful." Shah Rukh is currently working on Zero. he completed the US schedule of the shoot recently and returned back with Anushka Sharma. He will be playing a dwarf in the film with a cameo appearance of Salman Khan. The two even released a special Eid teaser on the day of the festival for their fans. The film also stars Katrina Kaif.

Shah Rukh Khan has a sweet message for fans on completing 26 years in Bollywood!

Ahead of annual Amarnath Yatra starting from June 28 in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have been put on a high alert following reports of large-scale infiltration of terrorists in the Valley from across the Line of Control, officials said here today.

There are reports of infiltration of 12 militants into Kashmir from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) recently, the officials said.

They said most of the militants are believed to be affiliated to Lashkar-e-Taiba.

The security forces have been asked to remain on a high alert and maintain vigil around sensitive security installations across the state, they said.

The officials said it is rare for such a large number of militants to infiltrate in one go and indicated the desperation of their handlers across the LoC to keep the Kashmir pot boiling.

The security forces have been asked to remain on a high alert and maintain vigil around sensitive security installations across the state, they said.

Ahead of annual Amarnath Yatra starting from June 28 in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have been put on a high alert following reports of large-scale infiltration of terrorists in the Valley from across the Line of Control, officials said here today. There are reports of infiltration of 12 militants into Kashmir from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) recently, the officials said. They said most of the militants are believed to be affiliated to Lashkar-e-Taiba. The security forces have been asked to remain on a high alert and maintain vigil around sensitive security installations across the state, they said. The officials said it is rare for such a large number of militants to infiltrate in one go and indicated the desperation of their handlers across the LoC to keep the Kashmir pot boiling.

Amarnath Yatra: 12 terrorists sneak into Kashmir, forces put on high alert in J&K

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday — which is also the 43rd anniversary of the imposition of Emergency in the country — compared former prime minister Indira Gandhi to Hitler, saying they transformed "democracy into dictatorship".&nbsp

The Emergency — which was imposed after nationwide protests against Indira reached fever pitch — entailed the setting aside of the constitution and citizens' fundamental rights.&nbsp

Also read: <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/the-emergency-and-how-it-changed-india-forever-146662">How the Emergency changed India forever</a>

"Both Hitler & Mrs. Gandhi never abrogated the Constitution. &nbspThey used a republican Constitution to transform democracy into dictatorship. Hitler arrested most of the opposition Members of Parliament & converted his minority Government in Parliament into a 2/3rd majority govt," Jaitley wrote on Twitter.&nbsp

"Mrs. Gandhi's imposition of Emergency under Article 352, suspension of fundamental rights under Article 359 and her claim that 'disorder was planned by the opposition in the country', echoed Hitler's 'Reichstag' episode as exposed by the Nuremberg trials after 13 years," Jaitley added.&nbsp

He also took a swipe at the Congress dynasty, saying that unlike Hitler, Indira went on to transform India into a "dynastic democracy".&nbsp

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Jaitley made his remarks about Indira and Hitler on Monday, the 43rd anniversary of the imposition of the Emergency in the country

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday — which is also the 43rd anniversary of the imposition of Emergency in the country — compared former prime minister Indira Gandhi to Hitler, saying they transformed "democracy into dictatorship". The Emergency — which was imposed after nationwide protests against Indira reached fever pitch — entailed the setting aside of the constitution and citizens' fundamental rights. Also read: How the Emergency changed India forever "Both Hitler & Mrs. Gandhi never abrogated the Constitution. &nbspThey used a republican Constitution to transform democracy into dictatorship. Hitler arrested most of the opposition Members of Parliament & converted his minority Government in Parliament into a 2/3rd majority govt," Jaitley wrote on Twitter. "Mrs. Gandhi's imposition of Emergency under Article 352, suspension of fundamental rights under Article 359 and her claim that 'disorder was planned by the opposition in the country', echoed Hitler's 'Reichstag' episode as exposed by the Nuremberg trials after 13 years," Jaitley added. He also took a swipe at the Congress dynasty, saying that unlike Hitler, Indira went on to transform India into a "dynastic democracy". The Representation of People Act was retrospectively amended to insert those provisions so that the invalid election of Mrs. Gandhi could be validated by changes in law. Unlike Hitler, Mrs. Gandhi went ahead to transform India into a ‘dynastic Democracy’. — Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) June 25, 2018 ×

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