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Some suspended LS MPs protest with placards on steps of Parliament

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NEW DELHI: On Monday, a few of the 13 suspended Lok Sabha members demonstrated in front of Parliament, holding placards and calling for Home Minister Amit Shah to issue a statement regarding the incident involving the security breach. With placards in hand, Congress MPs Mohammed Jawaid, Hibi Eden, Benny Behanan, Dean Kuriakose, and S Venkatesan of the CPI(M) protested against the government while seated on the steps of Makar Dwar of Parliament. According to Jawaid, the purpose of the protest is to convey the message that the events of December 13 were a major security breach, and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ought to have addressed the House about it and explained to the citizens of the nation why it occurred."You (BJP leaders) praised the new Parliament building, claimed that it was fully secure, it has not even been four months and during a debate intruders came in the Lok Sabha chamber, what can be a bigger breach...so either the PM or the Home Minister (Amit Shah) should make a statement in the House," the congressman from Kishenganj said. On the suspension of the lawmakers, Jawaid stated, "We have seen in the four-and-a-half years, whenever someone has asked for answers from the prime minister, the home minister, Adani, suspension is a small thing, membership is being terminated, as we saw in Rahul Gandhi's case." As they entered and left the Parliament building, a number of opposition MPs stood in solidarity with the legislators who had been suspended and took pictures with them. On December 13, two protesters with opposition parties leaped from the visitors' gallery into the Lok Sabha chamber, demanding a statement from Shah. Shah's resignation has also been requested by some members. The government has maintained that the Lok Sabha secretariat is in charge of maintaining security in the Parliament complex and that it has been doing so in accordance with the Speaker's orders. It has also previously pointed out a great deal of these infractions, charging the opposition with politicising the matter.Due to their disruptive behaviour, thirteen opposition MPs—nine from the Congress and Kanimozhi of the DMK—were barred from the Lok Sabha for the balance of the session, which ends on December 22. The suspension has been met with criticism from opposition parties, who point out that their members have been suspended for bringing up the matter, while BJP MP Prathap Simha, who helped two accused carry smoke canisters on their way, has escaped punishment. [caption id="attachment_7436" align="alignnone" width="300"] Some suspended LS MPs protest with placards on steps of Parliament[/caption]

People Say Kashmir Is Mini-Switzerland, I Say Switzerland Is Mini-Kashmir: Bhagyashree

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SRINAGAR, Dec 18: Actor Bhagyashree says that Kashmir is peaceful and stunning, and he questions why people travel abroad when India has so much natural beauty. The 54-year-old, who gained notoriety in 1989 with her feature debut "Maine Pyar Kiya," claimed that many travellers are eager to see the Valley but are afraid. "This place always brings to mind the couplet by Amir Khusro, 'If there is Paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here.'" During your lifetime, make sure to visit Kashmir. I don't know why people travel to Europe or Switzerland because this place is so serene and lovely. Why travel abroad when there is so much beauty in our own nation? At an Anantnag tourist resort, Bhagyashree said Kashmir is compared to Switzerland by some here, but I argue that Switzerland is more like Switzerland. Here, you experience inner serenity. You will never run into trouble because people are so wonderful, she continued. The actor also lauded the hospitality and food of Kashmir. She went on, "The people are as sweet as jaggery and the food is very tasty." Most recently, Bhagyashree appeared in the viral video "Sajni Shinde Ka," which also starred Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan. [caption id="attachment_7433" align="alignnone" width="300"] People Say Kashmir Is Mini-Switzerland, I Say Switzerland Is Mini-Kashmir: Bhagyashree[/caption]

India’s Covid active caseload reaches over 1,800, 1 death in Kerala

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NEW DELHI: According to data from the Union Health Ministry, Kerala, the state where the Covid sub-variant JN.1 was recently discovered, saw one death and 1,828 active cases of Covid-19 on Monday. There were 4.46 crore (4,44,69,931) individuals who made a full recovery from the infection. The Health Ministry reported that the country's recovery rate was estimated to be 98.81 percent. With 5,33,317 deaths from Covid-19 to date, the case fatality rate was 1.19 percent. On the ministry's website, it states that the nation has already received 220.67 crore doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. According to the Health Ministry, 335 new Covid-19 infections were reported in India on Sunday, bringing the total number of active cases to 1,701. According to data from the Health Ministry, five deaths were reported, four of them in Kerala alone and one in Uttar Pradesh. [caption id="attachment_7430" align="alignnone" width="300"] India's Covid active caseload reaches over 1,800, 1 death in Kerala[/caption]

‘No Power In Universe Can Bring Back Article 370’: PM Modi

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NEW DELHI, Dec 18: In a forceful defence of the repeal of Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited the Supreme Court's support for his government's action. He claimed that no power in the universe could reinstate the constitutional provisions that had been revoked and that the legislation had ushered in a new era of development in the once-terrorist areas of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, which are now popular travel destinations."After 370, J&K and Ladakh are different places, crowded with tourists rather than terrorists. Stone-pelting has stopped while films are being filmed and screened. Families in Kashmir have embraced the shift. In an interview with the Hindi daily Dainik Jagran, the PM stated, "As for those who are spreading confusion because of their political motives, I want to make it clear: no power in this universe can bring back Article 370." The prime minister cited the recent Supreme Court ruling as evidence that the nation could not have two constitutions.For the people of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, repealing Article 370 was more crucial than pursuing any political goal. People there want to join the mainstream of growth and secure a safe future for their children, he said. For a long time, a few family-dominated parties ruled the region. [caption id="attachment_7427" align="alignnone" width="300"] ‘No Power In Universe Can Bring Back Article 370’: PM Modi[/caption]

NIA Raids 19 Places In South India Against A ‘Highly Radicalised Jihadi Terror Group’

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New Delhi, Dec 18:According to sources, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) busted a "highly radicalised jihadi terror group" by conducting searches at 19 locations in South India. Since this morning, there have been raids. These raids are being carried out by the anti-terror agency in close cooperation with state police forces. For operational reasons, the sources who were aware of the development withheld information regarding the jihadi group's identity and precise location. Most of the 19 locations the NIA is searching are connected to suspects who are part of the jihadi group. The sources claimed that the terror group was recruiting young people for its attacks and that it was actively carrying out anti-Indian activities.This action follows several days of NIA raids in Bengaluru, Karnataka, in connection with an investigation into the radicalization of detainees by a terrorist affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). As part of the NIA's ongoing investigations into the case, six locations—including the homes of four accused—including one who is still at large—were thoroughly searched on December 13 (RC-28/2023/NIA/DLI). The premises linked to two additional suspects were among the other locations that were searched.During the raids at the homes of Mohammed Umar, Mohammed Faisal Rabbani, Tanveer Ahmed, and Mohammed Farooq, as well as the absconder Junaid Ahmed, the NIA teams found a number of digital devices, various incriminating documents, and cash totaling Rs 7.3 lakhs. Under different sections of the IPC, the UA(P) Act, 1967, and the Explosive Substances Act, 1884, three accused are currently at large. [caption id="attachment_7423" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA Raids 19 Places In South India Against A ‘Highly Radicalised Jihadi Terror Group’[/caption]

“Sad that politics is being done on this”: Speaker Birla on security breach incident in LS

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NEW DELHI: Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla said on Monday that a high-level committee is looking into the security breach that occurred on December 13 and that he was troubled by the "politicisation" of the matter. During Question Hour, the Speaker informed the members that the Lok Sabha secretariat is responsible for overseeing Parliament's security and that the suspension of certain opposition members had nothing to do with the events of December 13 but rather with the members' bringing of placards to the House. He claimed that some of the recommendations made to him at the all-party meeting to improve the security of the parliament had already been put into practice and that a high-level committee had started its investigation.The Speaker asked the members to take their seats and stated that he will continue to consult with them on the matter. "It is regrettable that this issue is being politicised...It is disrespectful to the House's dignity to enter the Well and shout slogans. I want to talk about important issues with your (the opposition's) cooperation," he said. Amit Shah, the home minister, is under pressure from the opposition parties to make a statement regarding the events of December 13. The Speaker adjourned the House until noon while the members persisted in their protest. [caption id="attachment_7420" align="alignnone" width="300"] "Sad that politics is being done on this": Speaker Birla on security breach incident in LS[/caption]

LeT module tasked to kill off-duty cops busted: DGP

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Srinagar, Dec 17 : Three militants involved in the December 9 attack on a police constable in Bemina were taken into custody after police in Srinagar busted a militant module that was out to kill police officers who were not on duty. At a press conference held today at the Police Control Room (PCR) in this location, Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain stated that following extensive investigations and impenetrable evidence, police had determined that three individuals were responsible for the attack: Danish Ahmed Mala Sector A, Hamdaniya Colony, Bemina; Mehnan Khan, son of Mehraj Din Khan of Khawajapora, Rainawari; and Imtiyaz Ahmed Khanday, son of Taria Ahmed Khanday, Hamdaniya Coloney Sect A, Bemina."FIR number 112/23 has been registered in Police Station Bemina under Section 7/27 307, IPC 16, 18, and 38 ULAP," he stated in this regard. According to the DGP, the three were working for Pulwama-born handler Hamza-Burhan, who is based in Pakistan.Danish Malla, the mastermind among the three terrorists, devised a plan to attack Muhammad Hafiz Chak, a police constable who was returning home on December 9 after doing his duty. Six bullets were fired at him; two went through, and one struck his spine, which the physicians had to remove. "The constable who was injured is stable," he said. At Hamdaniya Colony, Bemina, Imtiyaz Ahmed Khanday had fired at the constable Hafiz. He said that Imtiyaz Ahmed Khanday produced the weapon of offense—a Canik TP09 pistol made in Turkey—as well as one magazine and one 9 mm round during questioning.Seven rounds, one magazine, and a second CanikTP09 pistol manufactured in Turkey were taken from Mehnan Khan. Two magazines and fifty-seven 9mm rounds were found from Danish Mall, the speaker added, mentioning the terrorists' ties to Lashkar-e-Toiba/TRF. According to the police chief, the trio that was arrested had prepared a long list of police officers that they intended to target during the course of their investigations. "While there were other people on the list as well, police officers made up the majority of the targets," he said.According to Swain, additional weapons, including CanikTP09 pistols, are being dropped from drones and forcefully entered J&K. He continued, "Such weapons are easy to carry because of their light weight." When asked if there was a link between the module and the death of police inspector Masroor Ahmed Wani, who was attacked on October 29 while playing cricket at Eidgah in Srinagar, the DGP replied that the National Investigation Agency was looking into the matter. He applauded police for their thorough investigation and successful prosecution of the accused in the Bemina cop attack case. [caption id="attachment_7417" align="alignnone" width="300"] LeT module tasked to kill off-duty cops busted: DGP[/caption]

Dawood Ibrahim Hospitalised In Karachi After Suspected Poisoning: Reports

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NEW DELHI, Dec 18: TV reports state that Dawood Ibrahim, the fugitive who masterminded the 1993 Mumbai blasts, has been admitted to a hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. It is said that he was poisoned. According to reports citing sources, Dawood has also been detained at the hospital under strict security. The neighbour of India denied the claims that the wanted criminal has been in Pakistan for decades, despite multiple reports claiming otherwise. His nephew also reported to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in January 2023 that he had remarried in Pakistan and was now residing in Karachi with his family.Over 250 people lost their lives and thousands more were injured as a result of the 1993 bombings. The NIA claims that Dawood, along with Anees, Chhota Shakeel, Javed Chikna, Tiger Memon, and others, is the leader of the global terrorist network known as D Company. The NIA further states that the syndicate is actively collaborating with LeT, Jaish, and Al Qaeda and is engaged in a variety of terrorist and criminal activities, including the smuggling of arms, narcoterrorism, money laundering, the circulation of FICN, and the unauthorised possession and acquisition of crucial assets for the purpose of raising terror funds.A cash reward of Rs 25 lakh has been announced by the NIA for information leading to the arrest of Dawood Ibrahim and other members of his international terror syndicate, D-Company. The NIA filed a case against Dawood Ibrahim and company in 2022. Cash rewards of Rs 20 lakh for Shakeel Shaikh, alias Chhota Shakeel, and Rs 15 lakh each for Haji Anees, alias Anees Ibrahim Shaikh, Javed Patel, alias Javed Chikna, and Ibrahim Mushtaq Abdul Razzaq Memon, alias Tiger Memon, were also announced by the NIA in exchange for information leading to the arrest of Dawood's four main associates.Dawood is listed as a "individual terrorist" under the Fourth Schedule of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967, and was designated a "global terrorist" by the UN under UNSC Resolution 1267. [caption id="attachment_7414" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dawood Ibrahim Hospitalised In Karachi After Suspected Poisoning: Reports[/caption]

Gulmarg coldest place in Kashmir at minimum temp of – 8°C

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

SRINAGAR: According to officials on Monday, Gulmarg in north Kashmir saw the coldest night of the season, with minus eight degrees Celsius, while Srinagar city saw a warmer night because of the overcast skies. One of the base camps for the yearly Amarnath Yatra, Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of south Kashmir, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.8 degrees Celsius, a drop of more than four notches, according to reports. On Sunday night, Srinagar's lowest temperature was 0.5 degrees Celsius. Kokernag recorded 1.1 degrees Celsius, Kupwara minus 2.2 degrees Celsius, and Qazigund 0.8 degrees Celsius. For the next few days, the weatherman has predicted that the valley will mostly experience dry conditions. [caption id="attachment_7411" align="alignnone" width="300"] Gulmarg coldest place in Kashmir at minimum temp of - 8°C[/caption]

JKP train women in arms to join VDGs

editor December 18, 2023Leave a comment

DODA: A group of 250 women are being trained by the police in the Doda district to become Village Defence Guards (VDGs), which will enable them to stop terrorist activities in their communities. These rural women from the hilly district of Doda are receiving training in firearms and other fighting techniques in order to thwart the evil schemes of the peace enemy. "Motivated to play their roles in safeguarding their villages, these women came forward and opted for weapon training as over a dozen villagers were killed in Kulhand massacre by the terrorists in the year 2006," sources said. There are currently 875 VDGs with over 6000 members, of which only 4600 are compensated. Training in firing, area domination, and patrolling is provided to these VDG members. These VDG members, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda, are doing well and assisting law enforcement and other security agencies in monitoring anti-national elements. According to the SSP, the police have established firing ranges in Doda, Bhaderwah, and Gandoh where these VDG members receive regular training and practice firing. [caption id="attachment_7407" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP train women in arms to join VDGs[/caption]

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