<p>Union minister General VK Singh has slammed the Opposition for raising doubts at the Balakot airstrike.</p>

<p>"I am angry when someone questions our armed forces. The top leadership took a tough question that India will not remain silent in the face of incessant terror attacks. This was the first time since 1971 that our air force crossed the border. Those who question our forces cannot be defined in terms of normal political discourse. They have fallen so low that they have lost the confidence of the people," Singh said at Zee News' India Ka DNA conclave in New Delhi.</p>

<p>The voters are happy and full of josh due to the government's decisive stand on terrorism and the Opposition is clueless, he added.</p>

<p>In February, the Indian Air Force (IAF) crossed the border and destroyed the terror camps of Jaish-e-Mohammed, which had claimed responsibility for February 14 attack on a CRPF convoy in which 40 soldiers were killed. While the government maintained that the strike was aimed at destroying the terror camps, the Opposition parties questioned the move and demanded proof of the terror camps destroyed by the IAF.</p>

<p>Days before the first phase of Lok Sabha election, the minister said, "I am not contesting the election looking for a fight, but to serve and earn the confidence of the people. We are seeking votes on the basis of our performance in the last five years."</p>

<p>Speaking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's annoucement last week that India successfully tested an anti-satellite (A-Sat) missile and lashed out the Congress and other Opposition parties for linking PM's announcement to election.</p>

<p>"There are some missions which take time and cannot be tied to election dates. So to connect the ASAT missile to the election is not right. I pity the opposition and the Congress when they question the scientists and defence forces," General Singh said.</p>


Union minister General VK Singh has slammed the Opposition for raising doubts at the Balakot airstrike. "I am angry when someone questions our armed forces. The top leadership took a tough question that India will not remain silent in the face of incessant terror attacks.

Union minister General VK Singh has slammed the Opposition for raising doubts at the Balakot airstrike. "I am angry when someone questions our armed forces. The top leadership took a tough question that India will not remain silent in the face of incessant terror attacks. This was the first time since 1971 that our air force crossed the border. Those who question our forces cannot be defined in terms of normal political discourse. They have fallen so low that they have lost the confidence of the people," Singh said at Zee News' India Ka DNA conclave in New Delhi. The voters are happy and full of josh due to the government's decisive stand on terrorism and the Opposition is clueless, he added. In February, the Indian Air Force (IAF) crossed the border and destroyed the terror camps of Jaish-e-Mohammed, which had claimed responsibility for February 14 attack on a CRPF convoy in which 40 soldiers were killed. While the government maintained that the strike was aimed at destroying the terror camps, the Opposition parties questioned the move and demanded proof of the terror camps destroyed by the IAF. Days before the first phase of Lok Sabha election, the minister said, "I am not contesting the election looking for a fight, but to serve and earn the confidence of the people. We are seeking votes on the basis of our performance in the last five years." Speaking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's annoucement last week that India successfully tested an anti-satellite (A-Sat) missile and lashed out the Congress and other Opposition parties for linking PM's announcement to election. "There are some missions which take time and cannot be tied to election dates. So to connect the ASAT missile to the election is not right. I pity the opposition and the Congress when they question the scientists and defence forces," General Singh said.

Voters full of josh, Opposition clueless: General VK Singh

<p>The number of Indians who have completed their jail term but still languish in foreign jails stands at 434, minister of state for external affairs General VK Singh informed Parliament today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the ministry of external affairs, a substantial number belongs to Pakistan totalling 434. General VK Singh informed Parliament that 396 Indians languish in Pakistani jails despite finishing their jail terms.</p>

<p>General VK Singh said Indian "Missions and Posts abroad provide all possible consular support and humanitarian and legal assistance on a case-to-case basis" and are "completing formalities by coordinating with local immigration authorities for early deportation of the Indians who have completed their jail terms."</p>

<p>The other number comes from the United Arab Emirates where 16 Indians still languish in jail despite completing the term, followed by Nepal at 7, Oman at 4, Bangladesh at 3, and Fiji at 2. China, France, Iran, Portugal, Russia, Uzbekistan have one Indian each in the jails who despite completing the term still remain in jail.</p>

<p>At least 4,705 Indian nationals are in prisons in Gulf countries. This number also includes Indian origin labourers imprisoned in the jails there.</p>

<p>At 2224, Saudi Arabia has the maximum number of Indians imprisoned, followed by 1,606 in UAE, 483 in Kuwait, 212 in Qatar, 121 in Bahrain and 59 in Muscat.</p>


The number of Indians who have completed their jail term but still languish in foreign jails stands at 434, minister of state for external affairs General VK Singh informed Parliament today.

The number of Indians who have completed their jail term but still languish in foreign jails stands at 434, minister of state for external affairs General VK Singh informed Parliament today. According to the ministry of external affairs, a substantial number belongs to Pakistan totalling 434. General VK Singh informed Parliament that 396 Indians languish in Pakistani jails despite finishing their jail terms. General VK Singh said Indian "Missions and Posts abroad provide all possible consular support and humanitarian and legal assistance on a case-to-case basis" and are "completing formalities by coordinating with local immigration authorities for early deportation of the Indians who have completed their jail terms." The other number comes from the United Arab Emirates where 16 Indians still languish in jail despite completing the term, followed by Nepal at 7, Oman at 4, Bangladesh at 3, and Fiji at 2. China, France, Iran, Portugal, Russia, Uzbekistan have one Indian each in the jails who despite completing the term still remain in jail. At least 4,705 Indian nationals are in prisons in Gulf countries. This number also includes Indian origin labourers imprisoned in the jails there. At 2224, Saudi Arabia has the maximum number of Indians imprisoned, followed by 1,606 in UAE, 483 in Kuwait, 212 in Qatar, 121 in Bahrain and 59 in Muscat.

396 Indians languish in Pak jails despite finishing jail term: MEA

<p>The mortal remains of 38 out of 39 Indians, who were killed by the Islamic State in Iraq, are due to reach India late today.<br />
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<p>Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh, who is overseeing the entire process of bringing back the bodies, left for Mosul on Sunday. He said that one man's remains would not be brought as his case was still pending.</p>

<p>On his return to India, VK Singh will travel to Amritsar and Patna to hand over the mortal remains to the respective families of the victims.</p>

<p>On March 20, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj informed the Rajya Sabha members in the Parliament that the 39 Indian nationals, who went missing in Mosul in 2014, were killed by the IS.</p>

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On his return to India, VK Singh will travel to Amritsar and Patna to hand over the mortal remains to the respective families of the victims

The mortal remains of 38 out of 39 Indians, who were killed by the Islamic State in Iraq, are due to reach India late today. #WATCH MoS Mea VK Singh and other officials carry the mortal remains of the 38 Indians, which are being brought back to India from Iraq. Visuals from Baghdad airport (Source: VK Singh) pic.twitter.com/rQwVuOfnib — ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2018 × Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh, who is overseeing the entire process of bringing back the bodies, left for Mosul on Sunday. He said that one man's remains would not be brought as his case was still pending. On his return to India, VK Singh will travel to Amritsar and Patna to hand over the mortal remains to the respective families of the victims. On March 20, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj informed the Rajya Sabha members in the Parliament that the 39 Indian nationals, who went missing in Mosul in 2014, were killed by the IS. The 39 persons, most of whom hailed from Punjab, were working on projects near Mosul when they were kidnapped.

Bodies of 38 Indians killed in Iraq to be brought back to India today

<p><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/gen-vk-singh-to-bring-back-mortal-remains-of-39-indians-killed-in-mosul-127205">Minister of State for External Affairs General VK Singh</a> has said that the government is waiting for the permission of the Iraq&nbsp;government&nbsp;for bringing back the mortal remains of 39 Indians who died in Iraq.</p>

<p>He said that all the legal procedures for obtaining the mortal remains of the Indians killed in Iraq were complete and the government was waiting for a green signal from the Baghdad ambassador.</p>

<p>Singh further added that the families of the deceased need not come to the airport, instead, the government will fly to the respective states and hand over the mortal remains to the respective&nbsp;families.</p>

<p>He said " As soon as we get a nod from the Baghdad ambassador we will leave with a C-17 plane to bring back the mortal remains with due honours. We will handover the mortal remains to their families. They won't have to come to the airport."</p>

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<p>Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh will visit Iraq on April 1 to bring back the mortal remains of the Indians, who were killed by ISIS in Mosul, Iraq.</p>

<p>On March 20, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had informed the Parliament&nbsp;about the death of 39 people of Indian origin in Mosul.</p>

<p>Those killed were allegedly&nbsp;abducted by the ISIS in Mosul.</p>

<p>Out of 39 people killed, 27 belonged to Punjab while 4 hailed from Himachal, 6 from Bihar and 1 from West Bengal.</p>

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Singh said that all the legal procedures for obtaining the mortal remains of the Indians killed in Iraq were complete and the government was waiting for a green signal from the Baghdad ambassador

Minister of State for External Affairs General VK Singh has said that the government is waiting for the permission of the Iraq government for bringing back the mortal remains of 39 Indians who died in Iraq. He said that all the legal procedures for obtaining the mortal remains of the Indians killed in Iraq were complete and the government was waiting for a green signal from the Baghdad ambassador. Singh further added that the families of the deceased need not come to the airport, instead, the government will fly to the respective states and hand over the mortal remains to the respective families. He said " As soon as we get a nod from the Baghdad ambassador we will leave with a C-17 plane to bring back the mortal remains with due honours. We will handover the mortal remains to their families. They won't have to come to the airport." As soon as we get a nod from Baghdad ambassador, we will leave with a C-17 plane to bring back the mortal remains with due honours. We will handover the mortal remains to their families. They won't have to come to the airport: VK Singh, MoS MEA on 39 Indians killed in Mosul pic.twitter.com/JTFQYDSB7c — ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2018 × Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh will visit Iraq on April 1 to bring back the mortal remains of the Indians, who were killed by ISIS in Mosul, Iraq. On March 20, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had informed the Parliament about the death of 39 people of Indian origin in Mosul. Those killed were allegedly abducted by the ISIS in Mosul. Out of 39 people killed, 27 belonged to Punjab while 4 hailed from Himachal, 6 from Bihar and 1 from West Bengal.

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<p>Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh will visit Iraq on April 1 to bring back mortal remains of 39 Indians, who were killed by ISIS in Mosul, Iraq.</p>

<p>On March 20, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had informed the Parliament&nbsp;about the death of the 39 Indians in Mosul.</p>

<p>The 39 Indians were allegedly&nbsp;abducted by ISIS in Mosul.</p>

<p>Of the 39 bodies, 27 were from Punjab and 4 belonged to Himachal, 6 from Bihar and 1 from West Bengal.</p>

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<p>Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh, had earlier in 2015 evacuated over thousands of Indians from Yemen.</p>


On March 20, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had informed the Parliament about the death of the 39 Indians in Mosul who were allegedly kidnapped by the ISIS

Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh will visit Iraq on April 1 to bring back mortal remains of 39 Indians, who were killed by ISIS in Mosul, Iraq. On March 20, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had informed the Parliament about the death of the 39 Indians in Mosul. The 39 Indians were allegedly abducted by ISIS in Mosul. Of the 39 bodies, 27 were from Punjab and 4 belonged to Himachal, 6 from Bihar and 1 from West Bengal. MoS MEA VK Singh to visit Iraq on 1 April to bring back mortal remains of 39 Indians, who were killed by ISIS in Mosul. (File Pic) pic.twitter.com/w2U70lPH0R — ANI (@ANI) March 30, 2018 × Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh, had earlier in 2015 evacuated over thousands of Indians from Yemen.

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<p>The vice chancellor of Jawahar Lal Nehru University has asked the government for a tank.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The vice chancellor, M Jagadesh Kumar, would like for the tank to be installed on campus so that it can instill, among students, a &quot;love for the Army&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The request was made during an event on campus Sunday commemorating Kargil Vijay Diwas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The event was attended by, among others, cricketer Gautam Gambhir, union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and VK Singh, and Major General (retd) GD Bakshi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his address to the audience, which included the family members of Army veterans and soldiers who had made the supreme sacrifice, the Times of India reported Gambhir as saying: &ldquo;I believe in it (freedom of speech) but there are certain things, like the respect of the national flag which are non-negotiable. No one should comment against the army.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The TOI reported Pradhan as saying he was surprised by the change in JNU, where slogans like `Bharat Mata ki Jai&#39; are now being raised.</p>

<p>The TOI said Bakshi proclaimed &ldquo;victory over JNU&ldquo;, for which he gave credit to the VC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;There are many forts like Jadavpur and Hyderabad university which our army will capture,&quot;&nbsp;the TOI reported him as proclaiming.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added that the author Rajeev Malhotra warned the audience about an &ldquo;internal war&ldquo; in the country, saying the event at JNU was &ldquo;much like a victory over Kargil. Every student has to be a Kshatriya in this internal war.&ldquo;</p>


The request was made to the government during an event on campus Sunday commemorating Kargil Vijay Diwas

The vice chancellor of Jawahar Lal Nehru University has asked the government for a tank. The vice chancellor, M Jagadesh Kumar, would like for the tank to be installed on campus so that it can instill, among students, a "love for the Army". The request was made during an event on campus Sunday commemorating Kargil Vijay Diwas. There are many forts like Jadavpur and Hyderabad university which our army will capture,' General (retd) GD Bakshi said × If we have a de-commissioned tank in JNU, it is only to show our strong & close association with defence institutes of the country: VC, JNU pic.twitter.com/x0nZ5t7Vn7 — ANI (@ANI_news) July 24, 2017 × It will also serve as a reminder of great sacrifices made by the defence forces for safety of the country: Jagdish Kumar, VC, JNU pic.twitter.com/ij0Kc5JpJL — ANI (@ANI_news) July 24, 2017 × The event was attended by, among others, cricketer Gautam Gambhir, union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and VK Singh, and Major General (retd) GD Bakshi. In his address to the audience, which included the family members of Army veterans and soldiers who had made the supreme sacrifice, the Times of India reported Gambhir as saying: “I believe in it (freedom of speech) but there are certain things, like the respect of the national flag which are non-negotiable. No one should comment against the army." The TOI reported Pradhan as saying he was surprised by the change in JNU, where slogans like `Bharat Mata ki Jai' are now being raised. The TOI said Bakshi proclaimed “victory over JNU“, for which he gave credit to the VC. “There are many forts like Jadavpur and Hyderabad university which our army will capture," the TOI reported him as proclaiming. It added that the author Rajeev Malhotra warned the audience about an “internal war“ in the country, saying the event at JNU was “much like a victory over Kargil. Every student has to be a Kshatriya in this internal war.“

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