The remains of 42 South African freedom fighters, who perished in exile in Zimbabwe and Zambia during the struggle against white minority rule, returned to their homeland on Wednesday. Government officials and family members received the remains at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria after they were exhumed for reburial. This initiative is part of a government program aimed at providing closure to families whose loved ones died far from home while fighting in the underground movements of the African National Congress and Pan Africanist Congress.

Remains Of South African Freedom Fighters Arrive Home From Zimbabwe and Zambia

The Indian army recovered the mortal remains of a soldier who went missing 38 years ago during an 'operation Meghdoot' in Kashmir. The Mortal remains of the soldier were recovered from a 16,000 feet glacier.

Indian army recovers mortal remains of a soldier after 38 years

The Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft carrying mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other victims, who passed away in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, reached Palam Airbase in New Delhi from Sulur.

Mortal remains of India's CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, wife and others reach Palam Airbase in New Delhi

Mortal remains of India's Late Chief Of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other victims have arrived at New Delhi's Palam Airport.

Mortal remains of India's CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, others arrive in New Delhi, PM Modi to pay tribute

The military aircraft carrying the mortal remains of India's CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and eleven others has left Sulur Air Force Base and will reach New Delhi on Thursday.

Mortal remains of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife to arrive in New Delhi

Mortal remains of Indian fisherman Rajkiran were repatriated on Saturday noon by the Sri Lankan Navy, by handing it over to an Indian fishing boat, near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) that separates both nations. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The mortal remains were taken to the Kottaipattinam fishing hamlet in Tamil Nadu’s Pudukottai district. However, two other fishermen, who accompanied Rajkiran, on the same boat, continue to remain in Lankan custody. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Fishing communities in Ramanathapuram and Pudukottai districts of Tamil Nadu held a protest condemning the Indian and Tamil Nadu governments for allegedly not protecting fishermen. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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They also angrily raised doubts over actions of Chief Minister MK Stalin, who had only offered Rs 10 lakh in compensation for the bereaved family, a meagre sum in comparison to the Rs 1 crore that Stalin used to demand, when he was an opposition leader. They also urged the Tamil Nadu and Indian Government to promulgate a law to protect fishermen. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Rajkiran, Xavier and Suganthiran left from their respective homes in the Kottaipattinam fishing hamlet in Southern Tamil Nadu, on Monday. On the same day, the fishing boat they were sailing in, ended up getting sunk near the Delft island (between India and Sri Lanka) owing to what the Sri Lankan Navy calls “a collision”, with their navy craft. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The fishing community from Ramanathapuram and Pudukottai districts in Tamil Nadu have been calling it a “deliberate action of colliding and sinking the Indian fishing boat”. They allege that the latest incident bears total resemblance to an incident from January this year - where a Lankan Navy Boat had allegedly crashed into an Indian fishing vessel, thus leading to the capture and torture and death of its four crew members. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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“The boat capsized because of them (Lankan forces), this was not an unexpected incident like they have been projecting. Their navy has radars and a collision like this can’t happen - they have chased the boat and it ended up like this. Sri Lanka is responsible,” complained Prabhakaran, a fisherman, who is said to have been traveling on another boat, that was near to the ill-fated one. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Regarding this incident, the Sri Lankan Navy has maintained that “the Indian vessel was poaching in Sri Lankan waters, across the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), on Monday”. They added that the collision occurred when the Lankan Navy craft was chasing away Indian fishing boats. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“One of the Indian fishing trawlers, with aggressive manoeuvres, in resistance to the chasing away action, was on an attempt to evade from the scene, making it collide with SLN craft in operation. In the process, it ultimately descended having lost its stability as well as due to the rough sea condition,” read the Lankan Navy statement. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The issue between fishermen in Tamil Nadu and the Lankan Navy has been a long-standing and thorny one. It is often alleged that Indian fishermen deliberately head to Lankan waters and indulge in bottom trawling, an unsustainable fishing practice that affects the ecology and marine life in the long-term. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Sri Lanka maintains that arrests of foreign fishermen are being done to protect the livelihood of their own fishing community. Recently, Lankan fishermen from the northern part of the island country had protested, demanding their government to act against Indian fishermen, who were trespassing into their waters. They made attempts to pressure the Indian and Sri Lankan authorities to act against those involved in illegal fishing. &nbsp;

According to India’s National Traditional Fishermen Federation, the latest incident involving the Sri Lankan Navy is seen as deliberate retribution for another recent untoward incident, which involved an Indian boat. &nbsp;&nbsp;

A few weeks back, a large Indian fishing trawler from Tamil Nadu had collided with and sunk&nbsp;a smaller Lankan fishing boat. While the Lankan boat was fully damaged and lost, the fishermen survived and returned to the shore. &nbsp;&nbsp;

It is believed that, had the Indian Government or Tamil Nadu government taken some action against the errant Indian boat and offered compensation to the Lankan fishermen, things would have been amicably resolved. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Indian fishermen believe that holding talks between them and their Sri Lankan counterparts would help resolve some of the misunderstandings that are based on the recent collision and alleged trespass.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mortal remains of Indian fisherman Rajkiran were repatriated on Saturday noon by the Sri Lankan Navy, by handing it over to an Indian fishing boat, near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) that separates both nations.

Mortal remains of Indian fisherman Rajkiran were repatriated on Saturday noon by the Sri Lankan Navy, by handing it over to an Indian fishing boat, near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) that separates both nations. The mortal remains were taken to the Kottaipattinam fishing hamlet in Tamil Nadu’s Pudukottai district. However, two other fishermen, who accompanied Rajkiran, on the same boat, continue to remain in Lankan custody. Fishing communities in Ramanathapuram and Pudukottai districts of Tamil Nadu held a protest condemning the Indian and Tamil Nadu governments for allegedly not protecting fishermen. Also Read: India’s Jammu and Kashmir turns into fortress ahead of home minister Amit Shah’s 3-day visit They also angrily raised doubts over actions of Chief Minister MK Stalin, who had only offered Rs 10 lakh in compensation for the bereaved family, a meagre sum in comparison to the Rs 1 crore that Stalin used to demand, when he was an opposition leader. They also urged the Tamil Nadu and Indian Government to promulgate a law to protect fishermen. Rajkiran, Xavier and Suganthiran left from their respective homes in the Kottaipattinam fishing hamlet in Southern Tamil Nadu, on Monday. On the same day, the fishing boat they were sailing in, ended up getting sunk near the Delft island (between India and Sri Lanka) owing to what the Sri Lankan Navy calls “a collision”, with their navy craft. The fishing community from Ramanathapuram and Pudukottai districts in Tamil Nadu have been calling it a “deliberate action of colliding and sinking the Indian fishing boat”. They allege that the latest incident bears total resemblance to an incident from January this year - where a Lankan Navy Boat had allegedly crashed into an Indian fishing vessel, thus leading to the capture and torture and death of its four crew members. “The boat capsized because of them (Lankan forces), this was not an unexpected incident like they have been projecting. Their navy has radars and a collision like this can’t happen - they have chased the boat and it ended up like this. Sri Lanka is responsible,” complained Prabhakaran, a fisherman, who is said to have been traveling on another boat, that was near to the ill-fated one. Regarding this incident, the Sri Lankan Navy has maintained that “the Indian vessel was poaching in Sri Lankan waters, across the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), on Monday”. They added that the collision occurred when the Lankan Navy craft was chasing away Indian fishing boats. “One of the Indian fishing trawlers, with aggressive manoeuvres, in resistance to the chasing away action, was on an attempt to evade from the scene, making it collide with SLN craft in operation. In the process, it ultimately descended having lost its stability as well as due to the rough sea condition,” read the Lankan Navy statement. Also Read | Uttarakhand: 11 of 17 missing trekkers found dead as IAF’s rescue op continues The issue between fishermen in Tamil Nadu and the Lankan Navy has been a long-standing and thorny one. It is often alleged that Indian fishermen deliberately head to Lankan waters and indulge in bottom trawling, an unsustainable fishing practice that affects the ecology and marine life in the long-term. Sri Lanka maintains that arrests of foreign fishermen are being done to protect the livelihood of their own fishing community. Recently, Lankan fishermen from the northern part of the island country had protested, demanding their government to act against Indian fishermen, who were trespassing into their waters. They made attempts to pressure the Indian and Sri Lankan authorities to act against those involved in illegal fishing. According to India’s National Traditional Fishermen Federation, the latest incident involving the Sri Lankan Navy is seen as deliberate retribution for another recent untoward incident, which involved an Indian boat. A few weeks back, a large Indian fishing trawler from Tamil Nadu had collided with and sunk a smaller Lankan fishing boat. While the Lankan boat was fully damaged and lost, the fishermen survived and returned to the shore. It is believed that, had the Indian Government or Tamil Nadu government taken some action against the errant Indian boat and offered compensation to the Lankan fishermen, things would have been amicably resolved. Indian fishermen believe that holding talks between them and their Sri Lankan counterparts would help resolve some of the misunderstandings that are based on the recent collision and alleged trespass.

Indian fisherman’s mortal remains returned by Lankan Navy; 2 still in custody  

Former finance minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-finance-minister-arun-jaitley-passes-away-at-66-245276">Arun Jaitley's mortal remains</a> is being taken to BJP headquarters on Sunday.

Several BJP leaders accompanied the convoy carrying Jaitley's mortal remains in a military vehicle decked with flowers.

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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released an official statement on Saturday to confirm the sad demise of the former union minister.

Jaitley's mortal remains were taken to his Kailash Colony residence in Delhi from AIIMS, Delhi.

Leaders, politicians thronged the BJP's veteran's residence to pay their last respects.&nbsp;

Condoling the demise of Jaitley, Prime Minister Narendra <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-am-here-so-far-and-my-friend-has-gone-pm-modis-emotional-tribute-to-jaitley-in-bahrain-245387">Modi described him as a "political giant</a>, towering intellectual and legal luminary".

Jaitley held important portfolios during the first tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government.

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&nbsp;He was not keeping well for some time. After Modi government retained power in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Jaitley wrote to Prime Minister Modi, saying he would not take up any responsibility in the government due to his deteriorating health condition.

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Former finance minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley's mortal remains is being taken to BJP headquarters on Sunday. Several BJP leaders accompanied the convoy carrying Jaitley's mortal remains in a military vehicle decked with flowers.

Former finance minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley's mortal remains is being taken to BJP headquarters on Sunday. Several BJP leaders accompanied the convoy carrying Jaitley's mortal remains in a military vehicle decked with flowers. Jaitley's last rites will be held later today with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodth Ghat. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released an official statement on Saturday to confirm the sad demise of the former union minister. Jaitley's mortal remains were taken to his Kailash Colony residence in Delhi from AIIMS, Delhi. Leaders, politicians thronged the BJP's veteran's residence to pay their last respects. Condoling the demise of Jaitley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described him as a "political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary". Jaitley held important portfolios during the first tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government. He was not keeping well for some time. After Modi government retained power in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Jaitley wrote to Prime Minister Modi, saying he would not take up any responsibility in the government due to his deteriorating health condition.

Former finance minister Arun Jaitley's mortal remains being taken to BJP headquarters

<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.

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&nbsp;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."

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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&nbsp;about the death of 39 people of Indian origin in Mosul.

Those killed were allegedly&nbsp;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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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.

Government waiting for Iraq's nod to bring back mortal remains: General VK Singh

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