Bilkis Bano, a survivor of 2002 Gujarat riots, only had questions and a request as she spoke after the 11 men who were convicted of raping her and murdering her family members were released from Gujarat’s Godhra jail. 
Speaking to NDTV, Bano said that trauma of the past 20 years washed over her again when she heard that the 11 men who devastated her family and took her 3-year-old daughter away from her had walked free. 
She questioned how justice for any woman can end in this manner. Bano added that the release of these convicts had taken away her peace and shaken her faith in justice. 
Saying that nobody asked her before taking such a big decision, she appealed Gujarat govt to undo the harm and give her back her right to live without fear and in peace. 
All the eleven convicts sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2002 post-Godhra Bilkis Bano gang rape and murder of seven members of her family on Monday walked out of Godhra sub-jail after the Gujarat government allowed their release under its remission policy. 
Bilkis Bano was 21 years old and five months pregnant when she was raped while fleeing the violence that broke out post the Sabarmati train incident in Godhra.

'Relived my trauma again': Bilkis Bano on release of 11 men convicted of raping her

Bilkis Bano, a survivor of 2002 Gujarat riots, only had questions and a request as she spoke after the 11 men who were convicted of raping her and murdering her family members were released from Gujarat’s Godhra jail. 

Speaking to NDTV, Bano said that trauma of the past 20 years washed over her again when she heard that the 11 men who devastated her family and took her 3-year-old daughter away from her had walked free.&nbsp;

Bilkis Bano, a survivor of 2002 Gujarat riots, only had questions and a request as she spoke after the 11 men who were convicted of raping her and murdering her family members were released from Gujarat&rsquo;s Godhra jail.&nbsp;
Speaking to NDTV, Bano said that trauma of the past 20 years washed over her again when she heard that the 11 men who devastated her family and took her 3-year-old daughter away from her had walked free.&nbsp;
She questioned how justice for any woman can end in this manner. Bano added that the release of these convicts had taken away her peace and shaken her faith in justice.&nbsp;
Saying that nobody asked her before taking such a big decision, she appealed <a href="https://www.editorji.com/crime-news/released-from-jail-convicts-in-gangrape-murder-case-of-bilkis-bano-family-get-relief-from-gujarat-govt-1660580638780">Gujarat govt</a> to undo the harm and give her back her right to live without fear and in peace.&nbsp;
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All the eleven convicts sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2002 post-Godhra Bilkis Bano gang rape and murder of seven members of her family on Monday walked out of Godhra sub-jail after the Gujarat government allowed their release under its remission policy.&nbsp;
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Bilkis Bano was 21 years old and five months pregnant when she was raped while fleeing the violence that broke out post the Sabarmati train incident in Godhra.

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday announced that around 1100 Rohingyas staying in tents will be shifted to EWS flats in Bakkarwal area of Delhi and provided with basic amenities.
Citing UN Refugee Convention, Puri tweeted, "India respects & follows UN  Refugee Convention 1951 & provides refuge to all, regardless of their race, religion or creed."
The announcement ensued a controversy with several right groups slamming the Cente for backtracking on its earlier claims that Rohingya Muslims were 'not refugees but illegal migrants.' 
Vishwa Hindu Parishad hit out at the Narendra Modi-led government for its move and asked it to reconsider the decision.
"Instead of providing the Rohingyas with housing, make arrangements to send them back and out of India," Alok Kumar, VHP Central working president told ANI.
Reacting sharply to the move, BJP's Tathagat Roy said Rohingya Muslims are illegal infiltratos not refugees under CAA.
"They are distinctly unwelcome even in Muslim-majority Bangladesh," he tweeted.
 Later, Union Home Ministry clarified that it has not given any directions to provide EWS flats to Rohingya illegal migrants at Bakkarwala in New Delhi.
"With respect to news reports in certain sections of media regarding Rohingya illegal foreigners, it is clarified that the MHA has not given any directions to provide EWS flats to Rohingya illegal migrants at Bakkarwala in New Delhi," an MHA spokesperson said.
The Ministry further said it has directed Delhi government to ensure that the Rohingya  illegal foreigners will  continue at the present location until their deportation as per law. 
On the proposed move by the Delhi government to shift the Rohingya Muslims to a new location, the MHA has directed the Delhi government to ensure that the Rohingya illegal foreigners remain at their present location as it has already taken up the matter of their deportation with the country concerned through the Ministry of External Affairs.
After their dwellings were gutted in fire twice in 2018 and 2021, Rohingya migrants have been living in tents provided by the Delhi government, The Indian Express reported.
The rehabilitation of Rohingya Muslims has been a controversial issue in India. BJP has often used the subject of 'illegal migration' to amass votes.
Rohingya, an ethnic group with a predominantly Muslim population hails from Western Myanmar province of Rakhine. They speak Bengali, not the commonly spoken Burmese language.
The United Nations has accused Myanmar of ethnic cleansing in Rakhine area. As a result of violence, about 5 lakh Rohingyas fled to Bangladesh, and approximately 40,000 moved to India.
Earlier, Union Home Ministry in Parliament stated that all Rohingyas in India were illegal immigrants and will be deported soon. In an advisory to state, the ministry said, "infiltration from Rakhine state of Myanmar into India poses security challenges."
The Hindu reportd that a case seeking prevention of deportation plans is also pending in Supreme Court 

Confusion over 'Rohingya re-settlement', Centre issues clarification

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's tweet stating that Rohingya migrants staying in temporary settlements in Delhi will be shifted to flats meant for economically weaker sections in Bakkarwal area triggered a controversy

The United Nations has accused Myanmar of ethnic cleansing in Rakhine area. As a result of violence, about 5 lakh Rohingyas fled to Bangladesh, and approximately 40,000 moved to India.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's tweet stating that Rohingya migrants staying in temporary settlements in Delhi will be shifted to flats meant for economically weaker sections in&nbsp; Bakkarwal area triggered a controversy with BJP being accused of going back on its stance on the Myanmar refugees.&nbsp;
Puri had tweeted on Wednesday morning, &lsquo;India has always welcomed those who have sought refuge in the country. In a landmark decision all #Rohingya #Refugees will be shifted to EWS flats in Bakkarwala area of Delhi. They will be provided basic amenities, UNHCR IDs &amp; round-the-clock @DelhiPolice protection.'
In a second tweet, the union minister for Housing, Urban Affairs shared a news report stating the same.&nbsp;
The tweets led to AAP hitting out at the Modi govt which has maintained that Rohingya refugees are a threat to the nation and accusing it going back on its stand. The party said that it would not let the govt allocate any flats to the Rohingyas citing security threat.&nbsp;
The controversy led to the Home Ministry issuing a clarification that it had not given any directions to provide flats to Rohingya Muslims in Delhi and asked the Arvind Kejriwal government to ensure the illegal foreigners remained at their present location.
'With respect to news reports in certain sections of media regarding Rohingya illegal foreigners, it is clarified that the MHA has not given any directions to provide EWS flats to Rohingya illegal migrants at Bakkarwala in New Delhi,' according to a ministry statement.&nbsp;
'The illegal foreigners are to be kept in the detention centre till their deportation as per law. The government of Delhi has not declared the present location as a detention centre. They have been directed to do the same immediately,' the statement further read.
The Home Ministry in its statement also said that it was the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/delhi-govt-defers-relaxations-in-driving-test-here-s-why-1660018636624">Govt of Delhi </a>that had proposed shifting of Rohingya refugees to a new location.
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In a press conference held by <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/union-minister-gadkari-dropped-from-bjp-s-parliamentary-board-1660725483158">BJP</a>, its spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said the decision to shift Rohingyas was taken at meeting held on July 29 that was chaired by the Chief Secretary of Delhi.&nbsp;
&nbsp;He added "the law of our country says that Rohingyas will be deported and this jurisdiction lies with the Ministry of Home Affairs." The Modi government has a clear policy that there will be no compromise on national security, he said.
The AAP in return accused to the Modi govt of trying to pin blame on Delhi govt after facing flak. &nbsp;Delhi Deputy Chief Minister said that the Centre was trying to give permanent residence to Rohingyas secretly. He added that the decision taken during July 29 meeting was at the behest of the Centre.&nbsp;
The rehabilitation of Rohingya Muslims has been a controversial issue in India. BJP has often used the subject of 'illegal migration' to amass votes.
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Rohingya, an ethnic group with a predominantly Muslim population hails from Western Myanmar province of Rakhine. They speak Bengali, not the commonly spoken Burmese language.
The United Nations has accused Myanmar of ethnic cleansing in Rakhine area. As a result of violence, about 5 lakh Rohingyas fled to Bangladesh, and approximately 40,000 moved to India.

Rise in Covid cases: DGCA directs airlines to enforce protocol 
 
In wake of rising COVID-19 cases, commercial airlines have been directed by DGCA to ensure that passengers adhere to covid norms throughout the journey. The statutory body has also asked the airline operators to sensitise passengers about the same through various platforms. 
Strict action will be taken against those who will not follow the protocol. 
Following a drop in positivity rate and hospitalisation due to covid, mask rules in Delhi were relaxed in March this year. However, there has been a recent surge in virus cases in the capital, with the cases of hospitalisation increasing nearly two-fold in the last two weeks.
Covid-19 positivity rate has touched the 20% mark, setting off the authorities to issue fresh appeals and instructions. 
 
 
 

Rise in Covid cases: DGCA directs airlines to enforce protocol 

Covid-19 positivity rate has touched the 20% mark, setting off the authorities to issue fresh appeals and instructions. 

Covid-19 positivity rate has touched the 20% mark, setting off the authorities to issue fresh appeals and instructions.&nbsp;

Aviation regulator DGCA on Wednesday asked all Indian carriers to strictly enforce COVID-19 protocol, including mask mandate for passengers, in aircraft amid a rise in infections across the country.
In a statement, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (<a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/spicejet-penalised-dgca-orders-50-flights-to-be-grounded-for-8-weeks-1658931665335">DGCA</a>) said it will be conducting "random checks" in aircraft across the country to see if the COVID-19 protocol is being enforced or not.
Airlines have to ensure that passengers are wearing face masks properly throughout the journey and there is proper sensitisation of passengers through various platforms, it mentioned.
"In case a passenger does not comply with the directions, strict action will be taken by airlines against the passenger," it added.
In view of the rise in the number of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/hong-kong-lifts-flight-ban-citing-little-effect-on-covid-19-1657188720510">COVID-19</a> cases, the airlines have been advised again on August 16 to strictly comply with COVID-19 protocol inside the aircraft, it mentioned.
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India on Wednesday recorded 9,062 fresh COVID-19 infections that took its tally to 4,42,86,256, while the number of active cases came down to 1,05,058, according to Union Health Ministry data.&nbsp;

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said he had no information about the arrest warrant against his newly inducted law miniser Kartikeya Singh in an alleged kidnapping case.
RJD leader Singh is an accused along with 17 others in a 2014  kidnapping case. He was reportedly given interim protection by a Bihar court till 1 September 2022.
He was to surrender before a court on August 16. The same day he was sworn-in as a minister in Bihar cabinet, reported NDTV
Earlier in the day, former Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi had demanded immediate removal of Singh as the law minister adding that he should have surrendered. The BJP MP  had also slammed Nitish Kumar saying that the CM was trying to take Bihar to Lalu's times.
Nitish Kumar earlier this parted ways with the BJP, and formed his government with the support of 'Mahagathbandhan' comprising RJD, Congress and Independent MLAs.  He expanded his new cabinet on August 16 by inducting 31 new ministers with 16 from ally RJD

I don't know: Nitish Kumar on arrest warrant against new Bihar law minister

RJD leader Singh is an accused along with 17 others in a 2014  kidnapping case. He was reportedly given interim protection by a Bihar court till 1 September 2022

I don't know: Nitish Kumar on arrest warrant against new law minister

RJD leader Singh is an accused along with 17 others in a 2014&nbsp; kidnapping case. He was reportedly given interim protection by a Bihar court till 1 September 2022

Bihar's Mahagathbandhan 2.0 has run into a controversy a day after the new cabinet took oath.&nbsp;
Newly inducted law miniser Kartikeya Singh faces an arrest warrant in an alleged kidnapping case.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal leader is an accused along with 17 others in a 2014 kidnapping case and he was to surrender before a court on August 16, the same day he was sworn-in as a minister in Bihar cabinet. He has however said that charges against him are false and there is no warrant.&nbsp;
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On being asked about the presence of a kidnapping accused in his government, Bihar Chief Minister Kumar said he had no information about the warrant against Kartikeya Singh.&nbsp;
Earlier in the day, former Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi had demanded immediate removal of Singh as the law minister saying that he should have surrendered. The BJP MP &nbsp;had also slammed Nitish Kumar saying that the CM was trying to take Bihar to former Bihar CM 'Lalu's times'.
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<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/nitish-kumar-to-expand-cabinet-30-ministers-to-be-inducted-1660624793769">Nitish Kumar</a> earlier this month parted ways with the BJP, and formed his government with the support of 'Mahagathbandhan' comprising RJD, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/delhi-traffic-advisory-as-congress-plans-protest-section-144-imposed-1659672663523">Congress</a> and Independent MLAs. &nbsp;

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched a national mission to make India the number one country in the world and called on all citizens and political parties to join it.
Providing free education and healthcare to citizens, employment to youths, equal rights and dignity to women and fair price to farmers for their produce are needed to achieve the goal, he said.
Kejriwal said he will travel across the country as part of the mission -- 'Make India No. 1' -- to encourage people to join the initiative and achieve its objectives.
He said the mission is apolitical in nature.
"This is not the mission of a political party, it's a national mission. I call upon the BJP and all other parties to come forward and join this initiative to make India the number one country in the world," the chief minister said.
Many countries like Singapore got independence after India but are ahead of us. Why is India lagging behind despite Indians being the "most intelligent and hard working in the world", Kejriwal asked.
 

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urges BJP, Congress to join 'Make India No.1' mission

Kejriwal also said that he is ready to work with the Centre if it wish to improve facilities in the country. 

Kejriwal also said that he is ready to work with the Centre if it wish to improve facilities in the country.&nbsp;

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched a national mission to make India the number one country in the world and called on all citizens and political parties to join it.
Providing free <a href="https://www.editorji.com/partner/dw/hamid-karzai-lack-of-education-means-poverty-1660636074219">education</a> and healthcare to citizens, employment to youths, equal rights and dignity to women and fair price to farmers for their produce are needed to achieve the goal, he said.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/economy/fm-sitharaman-takes-on-cm-kejriwal-in-the-freebies-debate-1660281026231">Arvind Kejriwal</a> said he will travel across the country as part of the mission -- 'Make India No. 1' -- to encourage people to join the initiative and achieve its objectives.
He said the mission is apolitical in nature.
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"This is not the mission of a political party, it's a national mission. I call upon the BJP and all other parties to come forward and join this initiative to make India the number one country in the world," the chief minister said.
Many countries like Singapore got independence after India but are ahead of us. Why is India lagging behind despite Indians being the "most intelligent and hard working in the world", Kejriwal asked.
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Maharashtra Opposition leaders on Wednesday protested outside the state Assembly over several issues including excessive rain aftermath on farmers.  
With Maharashtra Assembly convening its monsoon session on August 17, NCP, Congress and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena huddled outside the assembly raising slogans and placards against the state government.
The three parties on Tuesday had also boycotted the tea party hosted by CM Eknath Shinde. Leader of Opposition Ajit Pawar had asserted that Shinde government's formation was not in line with stipulated constitutional regulations, and hence was against democratic values.
Issues like farm aid, Aarey car shed, reversal of Uddhav-led government's decision are likely to dominate this monsoon session, which will conclude on August 25,

Maharashtra Monsoon Session: Opposition protests outside State Assembly on Day 1

Congress, N and Uddhav-led faction on Tuesday had boycotted the tea party hosted by CM Eknath Shinde. Leader of Opposition Ajit Pawar had asserted that Shinde government's formation was not in line with constitutional regulations and was against democratic values

Maharashtra Monsoon Session: opposition protests outside state assembly on Day 1

Congress, NCP &amp; Uddhav-led faction on Tuesday had boycotted the tea party hosted by CM Eknath Shinde asserting that Shinde government's formation was not in line with constitutional regulations, and was against democratic values

Maharashtra Opposition leaders on Wednesday protested outside the state Assembly over several issues including the difficulties faced by farmers due to excessive rains.&nbsp;
Some opposition members were seen holding placards that questioned the legitimacy of the Shinde-Fadnavis government.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/sharad-pawar-dissolves-almost-all-national-departments-cells-of-ncp-in-surprise-move-1658384916395">NCP</a>, Congress and <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/temporary-relief-for-uddhav-thackeray-sc-asks-ec-not-to-decide-on-real-shiv-sena-1659607522920">Uddhav Thackeray</a>-led Shiv Sena raised slogans and placards against the state government as the first session after the political upheaval in Maharashtra began on Wednesday.&nbsp;
The three parties on Tuesday had also boycotted the tea party hosted by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Leader of Opposition Ajit Pawar had asserted that Shinde government's formation was not in line with stipulated constitutional regulations, and hence was against democratic values.
Issues like farm aid, Aarey car shed, reversal of Uddhav-led government's decision are likely to dominate this monsoon session, which will conclude on August 25.&nbsp;
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Sexual harassment charge will not prima facie stand when woman was wearing ‘sexually provocative dresses’, says Kerala court


Sexual harassment case won't prima facie stand if woman is wearing ‘provocative dress': Kerala court

Seventy-four-year-old Chandran was granted anticipatory bail on August 12 after he had produced photographs of the complainant, in this case, a woman, along with the bail plea.

While granting bail to writer and social activist Civic Chandran in a sexual harassment case, a district sessions court in Kerala's Kozhikode observed that the offence under Section 354 (A) (sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code is not prima facie attracted when the woman is wearing &lsquo;sexually provocative dresses&rsquo;.
74-year-old Chandran was granted anticipatory bail on August 12 after he had produced photographs of the complainant, in this case, a woman, along with the bail plea.
"The photographs produced along with the bail application by the accused would reveal that the defacto complainant herself is exposing to dresses which are having some sexual provocative one. So Section 354A will not prima facie stand against the accused", the order read as reported by Live Law.in
The court observed that from the wordings of Section 354, it is very clear that there must be an intention on the part of the accused for outraging the modesty of a woman.
&ldquo;In order to attract this Section, there must be physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures. There must be a demand or request for sexual favours. There must be sexually coloured remarks,&rdquo; the court observed.
Chandran, on August 2, had obtained anticipatory bail in another sexual harassment case filed against him.
The prosecution argued that Chandran made sexual advances toward the complainant, a young female writer, and tried to outrage her modesty at an event.
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The Koyilandi police registered a case against the accused for offences under Sections 354A(2), 341 and 354 of the Indian Penal Code, as per Live Law.in
Chandran, however, accused the woman of raising a false complaint against him.

Adding to the military capabilities at Ladakh, the Indian army has deployed a new assault vessel in Pangong lake along the LAC (Line of Actual ) with China. Indigenously manufactured Landing Craft Assault is among many weapons handed over to the Army by Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday

Landing Craft Assault: Indian army deploys new defence vessel at LAC

Adding to the military capabilities at Ladakh, the Indian army has deployed a new assault vessel in Pangong lake along the LAC (Line of Actual control) with China. Indigenously manufactured Landing Craft Assault is among many weapons handed over to the Army by Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday . 

Defence minister Rajnath Singh handed over new and indigenously manufactured weapons to Indian army on 16 August, 2022.

Adding to the military capabilities at Ladakh, the Indian army has deployed a new assault vessel in Pangong lake along the LAC (Line of Actual Control) with China. Indigenously manufactured Landing Craft Assault is among many weapons handed over to the Army by Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday.&nbsp;
The new Landing Craft Assault vessel will enhance the operations along the LAC.&nbsp;
The Landing Craft Assault or the LCA is touted to be the replacement of boats for carrying personnel in battle operations in Pangong lake. It has overcome the limitations of launch, speed and capacity. These assault carriers can carry up to 35 troops.&nbsp;
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has dropped union minister and former president Nitin Gadkari from the parliamentary board, it's highest decision making committee.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has also been removed from the board. 
The BJP parliamentary board which has president JP Nadda, PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah saw the inclusion of veteran leader and former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa.
Defence Minister and former BJP chief Rajnath Singh was re-inducted into the parliamentary board. Former Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who stepped aside to make way for Himanta Sarma Biswa after BJP was re-elected in the state last year, has also been included. 
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been named in the BJP's Central Election Committee. 
 
 

BJP announces major revamp, drops union minister Nitin Gadkari from top committee

The Bharatiya Janata Party has dropped union minister and former president Nitin Gadkari from the parliamentary board, it's highest decision making committee. 

The BJP parliamentary board which has president JP Nadda, PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah saw the inclusion of veteran leader and former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has dropped union minister and former president Nitin Gadkari from the parliamentary board, it's highest decision making committee.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has also been removed from the board.&nbsp;
The BJP parliamentary board which has president JP Nadda, PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah saw the inclusion of veteran leader and former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa.
The 79-year-old Lingayat leader was dropped as Karnataka CM in 2021 but the inclusion hints at a bigger role for the BJP leader as the southern state goes to polls. According to the BJP convention, 75 years is the retirement age.&nbsp;
Defence Minister and former BJP chief Rajnath Singh was re-inducted into the parliamentary board. Former Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who stepped aside to make way for Himanta Sarma Biswa after BJP was re-elected in the state last year, has also been included.&nbsp;
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been named in the BJP's Central Election Committee.&nbsp;
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday initiated the process of attaching the house of Adil Wani, who is suspected of killing a Kashmiri Pandit in an apple orchard Shopian.

Targeted killing: J&K administration moves to attach house of terrorist, police arrest kin

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday initiated the process of attaching the house of Adil Wani, a categorised terrorist of the banned Al-Badr outfit, who is suspected of killing a Kashmiri Pandit in an apple orchard Shopian, while his father and three brothers were arrested for sheltering him. 

During the search operation, police recovered arms and ammunition from Wani's house in Kutpora where he was taking shelter after the attack.&nbsp;

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday initiated the process of attaching the house of a terrorist who killed a Kashmiri Pandit in Shopian, while his father and three brothers were arrested for sheltering him by the police.
Police said Adil Wani killed Sunil Kumar Bhat in an orchard in a Shopian village on Tuesday and later took shelter at his home in Kutpora.
The security forces launched a cordon and search operation but Wani, a categorised terrorist of the banned Al-Badr outfit, fled in the cover of darkness after hurling grenades at the approaching police party, they said.
During the search operation, police also recovered arms and ammunition from Wani's house, prompting the authorities to place his father and three brothers under arrest besides initiating the process of attaching their house.
Wani was identified by eyewitnesses and Sunil Kumar's cousin as the person who fired indiscriminately at him and his brother while they were working in the apple orchard on Tuesday.
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Earlier this year, the Jammu and Kashmir Police had announced that it would start the process of "attachment of some immovable properties which have been used for purpose of terrorism as per section 2(g) and 25 of ULP Act (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act)" and asked people not to shelter or harbour terrorists/terror associates.
Under this provision, all kinds of properties that have been derived or obtained from the commission of any terrorist act or intended to be used for a terrorist act can be seized.&nbsp;

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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Bose Pfaff said she will soon approach the Indian and the Japanese governments for a DNA test of the ashes at Tokyo's Renkoji Temple.
In an interview to PTI, Pfaff said resolving the mystery shrouding Bose's life and bringing back the ashes to India would be a true tribute to the revolutionary as the country celebrates its 75th anniversary of Independence.
"I, as the daughter of Netaji, want this (mystery) to end in my lifetime. I would soon officially approach the Indian government with the request to conduct a DNA test. I will wait for some time for their response, if I get a response, it's good, and if I don't, I will get in touch with the Japanese government. If the government agrees or if they ask me to move forward and don't want to get involved, then I can take it forward," she said.
Pfaff, a German, said she had approached the Indian government for the DNA test when the Congress was in power but never got a reply.
"This time, I won't dillydally much longer. This COVID situation has already delayed the matter by two years. I would parallelly get in touch with the Japanese government. Initially, the Japanese government decided to keep the ashes as they thought they would be for a few months. But now it has been 77 years," she said in a telephonic interview from Germany.
"I don't want to name anyone. But for some people, it is true, saw a political campaign in Netaji's life and mystery for their political advantage. But, this is not a general attitude. A majority of the people still admire him and are not in politics," said Pfaff, an economist.
She said that the BJP-led government in India has been doing more in honouring the legacy of Bose.
"But at the same time, I don't see a reason they should take the initiative without my pushing them," she said.
"It is not a mystery for me as there is ample proof that he died in the air crash. But, I want his ashes to be brought back to his motherland. I want to do this service to my father," she said.
Pfaff said technology advancement now offers the means for sophisticated DNA testing.
"To those who still doubt whether Netaji died on August 18, 1945, or not, it offers a chance to obtain scientific proof that the remains kept at Renkoji Temple in Tokyo are his," she said.
Since Independence, the Centre formed three inquiry commissions to unravel the mystery over Netaji's disappearance.
Two of them -- the Shah Nawaz Commission and Khosla Commission, formed by the Congress governments -- concluded that Bose died in an air crash. The third one -- the Mukherjee Commission formed by the BJP-led NDA government had said he did not die in it.
In 2015, the West Bengal government released 64 files on Netaji held by the Home Department. The Narendra Modi government in 2016 released 100 files on the legend.

Netaji's daughter Arpita Bose: will approach India, Japan for DNA test of his ashes

Netaji's daughter: will approach India, Japan for DNA test of his ashes

Pfaff, a German, said she had approached the Indian government for the DNA test when the Congress was in power but never got a reply.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Bose Pfaff said she will soon approach the Indian and the Japanese governments for a DNA test of the ashes at Tokyo's Renkoji Temple.
In an interview to PTI, Pfaff said resolving the mystery shrouding Bose's life and bringing back the ashes to India would be a true tribute to the revolutionary as the country celebrates its 75th anniversary of Independence.
"I, as the daughter of Netaji, want this (mystery) to end in my lifetime. I would soon officially approach the Indian government with the request to conduct a DNA test. I will wait for some time for their response, if I get a response, it's good, and if I don't, I will get in touch with the Japanese government. If the government agrees or if they ask me to move forward and don't want to get involved, then I can take it forward," she said.
Pfaff, a German, said she had approached the Indian government for the DNA test when the Congress was in power but never got a reply.
"This time, I won't dillydally much longer. This COVID situation has already delayed the matter by two years. I would parallelly get in touch with the Japanese government. Initially, the Japanese government decided to keep the ashes as they thought they would be for a few months. But now it has been 77 years," she said in a telephonic interview from Germany.
"I don't want to name anyone. But for some people, it is true, saw a political campaign in Netaji's life and mystery for their political advantage. But, this is not a general attitude. A majority of the people still admire him and are not in politics," said Pfaff, an economist.
She said that the BJP-led government in India has been doing more in honouring the legacy of Bose.
"But at the same time, I don't see a reason they should take the initiative without my pushing them," she said.
"It is not a mystery for me as there is ample proof that he died in the air crash. But, I want his ashes to be brought back to his motherland. I want to do this service to my father," she said.
Pfaff said technology advancement now offers the means for sophisticated DNA testing.
"To those who still doubt whether Netaji died on August 18, 1945, or not, it offers a chance to obtain scientific proof that the remains kept at Renkoji Temple in Tokyo are his," she said.
Since Independence, the Centre formed three inquiry commissions to unravel the mystery over Netaji's disappearance.
Two of them -- the Shah Nawaz Commission and Khosla Commission, formed by the Congress governments -- concluded that Bose died in an air crash. The third one -- the Mukherjee Commission formed by the BJP-led NDA government had said he did not die in it.
In 2015, the West Bengal government released 64 files on Netaji held by the Home Department. The Narendra Modi government in 2016 released 100 files on the legend.'
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Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Mitra has reacted to Gujarat government's decision to allow early release of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano rape case during 2002 Gujarat riots. Mitra, who is an outspoken critic of the BJP, wrote on twitter the nation should decide if 'Bilkis Bano is a woman or a Muslim'.
A pregnant Bilkis Bano, who was gang-raped in the 2002 Godhra riots, issued a statement saying the release of the convicts had shaken her faith in the justice system. She appealed to the Gujarat government to 'undo the harm' and give her back the right to live her life.

 Mahua Mitra: nation should decide if Bilkis Bano is a woman or Muslim

A pregnant Bilkis Bano, who was gang-raped in the 2002 Godhra riots, issued a statement saying the release of the convicts had shaken her faith in the justice system.

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Mitra has reacted to Gujarat government's decision to allow early release of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano rape case during 2002 Gujarat riots.&nbsp; Mitra, who is an outspoken critic of the BJP, wrote on twitter the nation should decide if 'Bilkis Bano is a woman or a Muslim'.
A pregnant Bilkis Bano, who was gang-raped in the 2002 Godhra riots, issued a statement saying the release of the convicts had shaken her faith in the justice system. She appealed to the Gujarat government to 'undo the harm' and give her back the right to live her life.
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The Delhi High Court has reportedly ordered the police to file an FIR against BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in an alleged rape case. India Today reported that the HC after noting that the police were reluctant to file an FIR in the case has set a period of three months to complete the investigation.
The court also said the lower court had rejected the police argument and observed that the woman's complaint made a case for a cognizable offence.
In January 2018, a Delhi-based woman filed a petition in the lower court to file an FIR against Hussain. She alleged that the BJP leader had raped her and threatened to kill her.

Delhi HC asks Delhi Police to file FIR against BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

The court also said the lower court had rejected the police argument and observed that the woman's complaint made a case for a cognizable offence.

The Delhi High Court has reportedly ordered the police to file an FIR against BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in an alleged rape case. India Today reported that the HC after noting that the police were reluctant to file an FIR in the case has set a period of three months to complete the investigation.
The court also said the lower court had rejected the police argument and observed that the woman's complaint made a case for a cognizable offence.
In January 2018, a Delhi-based woman filed a petition in the lower court to file an FIR against Hussain. She alleged that the BJP leader had raped her and threatened to kill her.
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A man, who had set himself on fire outside a police station after his live-in partner filed a case of rape against him, succumbed to injuries here, officials said on Wednesday.
According to police, Gordhan Ram Mali (50), a resident of Deva village, had attempted self-immolation outside Kotwali police station on August 3, a day after an FIR was registered against him following the complaint by the woman.
Tej Karan Parihar, SHO, Mahila Thana said Mali had sustained 70 per cent burn injuries, adding that he was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Jodhpur.
He died on Tuesday during treatment, the officer said.
Parihar said Mali had registered a case of theft and intimidation against the woman and her brothers on August 1.
Police said the body was handed over to the family after post-mortem.

Man accused of rape dies after self-immolation outside police station

Police said Mali had registered a case of theft and intimidation against the woman and her brothers on August 1.

A man, who had set himself on fire outside a police station after his live-in partner filed a case of rape against him, succumbed to injuries here, officials said on Wednesday.
According to police, Gordhan Ram Mali (50), a resident of Deva village, had attempted self-immolation outside Kotwali police station on August 3, a day after an FIR was registered against him following the complaint by the woman.
Tej Karan Parihar, SHO, Mahila Thana said Mali had sustained 70 per cent burn injuries, adding that he was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Jodhpur.
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He died on Tuesday during treatment, the officer said.
Parihar said Mali had registered a case of theft and intimidation against the woman and her brothers on August 1.
Police said the body was handed over to the family after post-mortem.
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday held talks with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow, focusing on bilateral, regional and global issues.
Both sides discussed issues relating to bilateral cooperation in the areas of security as well as topical issues on the regional and international agenda, according to a Russian readout.
"A wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation in the area of security, as well as topical problems on the regional and international agenda, were discussed," it said.
"The sides agreed to continue the dialogue between the two countries' Security Councils, having emphasised the progressive development of the Russian-Indian special and privileged strategic partnership," the Russian statement said.
It is learnt that various aspects of overall bilateral strategic cooperation and the situation in Afghanistan figured in the discussions.
India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it has been maintaining that the crisis must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue.
In the last few months, India has also increased the import of discounted crude oil from Russia notwithstanding increasing disquiet over it by several Western powers.
India's crude oil imports from Russia have jumped over 50 times since April and now it makes up for 10 per cent of all crude bought from overseas.
Last month, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said Russia appreciates India for not supporting attempts to isolate it in multilateral forums and that bilateral trade between the two countries is on an upswing.
India has also been in touch with several leading powers including Russia on the situation in Afghanistan.
In June, India re-established its diplomatic presence in Kabul by deploying a "technical team" in its embassy in the Afghan capital.
India had withdrawn its officials from the embassy after the Taliban seized power last August following concerns over their security. 

NSA Ajit Doval in Moscow amid Russia's continued offensive in Ukraine

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday held talks with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow, focusing on bilateral, regional and global issues.

India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it has been maintaining that the crisis must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday held talks with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow, focusing on bilateral, regional and global issues.
Both sides discussed issues relating to bilateral cooperation in the areas of security as well as topical issues on the regional and international agenda, according to a Russian readout.
"A wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation in the area of security, as well as topical problems on the regional and international agenda, were discussed," it said.
"The sides agreed to continue the dialogue between the two countries' Security Councils, having emphasised the progressive development of the Russian-Indian special and privileged strategic partnership," the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/blasts-fire-hits-military-depot-in-russian-annexed-crimea-1660659038288">Russian</a> statement said.
It is learnt that various aspects of overall bilateral strategic cooperation and the situation in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/taliban-asks-india-to-resume-halted-projects-in-afghanistan-1660559640867">Afghanistan </a>figured in the discussions.
India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it has been maintaining that the crisis must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue.
In the last few months, India has also increased the import of discounted crude oil from Russia notwithstanding increasing disquiet over it by several Western powers.
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India's crude oil imports from <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/russia-targets-reporter-with-raid-probe-over-anti-putin-protest-1660136959791">Russia</a> have jumped over 50 times since April and now it makes up for 10 per cent of all crude bought from overseas.
Last month, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said Russia appreciates India for not supporting attempts to isolate it in multilateral forums and that bilateral trade between the two countries is on an upswing.
India has also been in touch with several leading powers including Russia on the situation in Afghanistan.
In June, India re-established its diplomatic presence in Kabul by deploying a "technical team" in its embassy in the Afghan capital.
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India had withdrawn its officials from the embassy after the Taliban seized power last August following concerns over their security.&nbsp;

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