Amid calls in many places to 'right historical wrongs' by changing the name or nature of old structures, a building in Andhra Pradesh is also facing anger.
The Jinnah Tower Centre in Guntur was targeted once again by the Bharatiya Janata Party on May 24. BJP leaders and workers tried to march to the tower to press for their demand that the structure be renamed after former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam.
However, the protestors were detained by police. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao criticised the police action, saying, "Wonder if we are in Andhra Pradesh or Pakistan."
Calls to rename Jinnah Tower have been growing in recent months, but the YSRCP government in the state led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has not acquiesced.

Rename Jinnah Tower to APJ Abdul Kalam: BJP's demand in Andhra Pradesh, march halted by police

'Rename Jinnah Tower to...': BJP's demand in Andhra Pradesh, march halted by police


Jinnah Tower row: BJP leaders and workers tried to stage a march in Guntur to press for their demand that the structure be renamed after former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam.

Amid calls in many places to 'right historical wrongs' by changing the name or nature of old structures, a building in Andhra Pradesh is also facing anger.
The Jinnah Tower Centre in Guntur was targeted once again by the Bharatiya Janata Party on May 24. BJP leaders and workers tried to march to the tower to press for their demand that the structure be renamed after former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam.
However, the protestors were detained by police. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao criticised the police action, saying, "Wonder if we are in Andhra Pradesh or Pakistan." Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/asi-on-qutub-minar-plea-existing-structure-can-t-be-altered-not-a-place-of-worship-1653382664835">ASI on Qutub Minar plea: existing structure can't be altered, not a place of worship</a>
Calls to rename Jinnah Tower have been growing in recent months, but the YSRCP government in the state led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has not acquiesced.

A bribe demand worth Rs 1 crore, 1% cut money on all contracts, a threat to "destroy careers", and a recording of payment of Rs 5 lakh bribe - these are the allegations and evidence against Vijay Singla, who was sacked as Punjab health minister and arrested on May 24.
The action was taken on the complaint of a government officer named Rajinder Singh, who is Superintending Engineer at Punjab Health System Corporation.
The FIR filed by police says that the complainant was called to Punjab Bhawan in April by minister Singla's Officer on Special Duty, or OSD, Pradeep Kumar. The OSD demanded Rs 1.16 crore as bribe for past construction allotments, and wanted 1% commission on every future contract, as per the FIR.
The complainant was then intimidated with the threat that his career would be destroyed. The complainant then decided to pay Rs 5 lakh to avoid mental harassment.
On May 23, the bribe was given and the conversation during the transaction was also recorded, as per the FIR. Subsequently, Vijay Singla was sacked by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.

Punjab minister sacking: details of 'bribe demand' by Vijay Singla; complainant recorded talk, says FIR

Vijay Singla's sacking: FIR filed by police says that the complainant was called to Punjab Bhawan in April by minister OSD, Pradeep Kumar, to demand bribe.

A bribe demand worth Rs 1 crore, 1% cut money on all contracts, a threat to "destroy careers", and a recording of payment of Rs 5 lakh bribe - these are the allegations and evidence against Vijay Singla, who was sacked as Punjab health minister and arrested on May 24.
The action was taken on the complaint of a government officer named Rajinder Singh, who is Superintending Engineer at Punjab Health System Corporation.
The FIR filed by police says that the complainant was called to Punjab Bhawan in April by minister Singla's Officer on Special Duty, or OSD, Pradeep Kumar. The OSD demanded Rs 1.16 crore as bribe for past construction allotments, and wanted 1% commission on every future contract, as per the FIR.
The complainant was then intimidated with the threat that his career would be destroyed. The complainant then decided to pay Rs 5 lakh to avoid mental harassment.
On May 23, the bribe was given and the conversation during the transaction was also recorded, as per the FIR. Subsequently, Vijay Singla was sacked by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.
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Andhra Pradesh's transport minister P Viswarup's house was set on fire Tuesday over his district renaming proposal.
A mob of angry protestors set the house ablaze in Amalapuram town along with a police vehicle and an educational institute's bus being also charred.
Viswarup and his family were moved to safety by the police.
The state home minister said that over 20 police personnel sustained injuries in the incident and a thorough investigation is being conducted.
On April 4, the new Konaseema district was carved out of the erstwhile East Godavari.
Violent protests erupted over proposed renaming of Konaseema district as BR Ambedkar Konaseema district.

Andhra minister's house set on fire amid protest against adding 'BR Ambedkar' to Konaseema district name

On April 4, the new Konaseema district was carved out of the erstwhile East Godavari.

Violence, vandalism, and arson - as scenes of chaos spread in Andhra Pradesh's Amalapuram, even the house of a state minister wasn't spared.
The house of transport minister Pinipe Visvarupu was reportedly set on fire on May 24 by violent protestors, and police moved the politician and his family to safety.
A police vehicle, and an educational institute's bus were also set on fire. Irate protestors also pelted stones at police personnel.
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The violence broke out when police tried to break up a protest against the proposed renaming of the newly-created Konaseema district.
The district was carved out of erstwhile East Godavari on April 4, and last week the state government proposed renaming it to BR Ambedkar Konaseema district.
A group named Konaseema Sadhana Samiti opposed the move, and planned on submitting a memorandum to the district collector on May 24. Police tried to stop the protest and resorted to lathi-charge, which led to arson and vandalism.
Andhra Home Minister Taneti Vanitha accused some political parties and anti-social elements for instigating violence which injured over 20 police personnel.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's foreign tour has caused yet another political controversy back home.
Gandhi met UK politician Jeremy Corbyn in London and a photograph was tweeted by Indian Overseas Congress. Party leader Sam Pitroda was also present.
The BJP slammed Rahul Gandhi for meeting Corbyn, former leader of the Labour party. Union minister Kiren Rijiju said that Corbyn is "known for his hatred and dislike for India" and is also an advocate of Kashmir&rsquo;s secession from India. Rijiju accused Gandhi of going against his country.
In response, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala tweeted a photograph of Corbyn meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and asked whether it meant that Modi also endorses the UK politician's views. Surjewala added that meeting a person with divergent views is neither a crime, nor an act of terror.
The Congress leader received a response from BJP's Kapil Mishra. He claimed that PM Modi met Corbyn in 2015 when the latter was Leader of Opposition, and it was protocol.

Watch why Rahul Gandhi's meeting with UK politician Jeremy Corbyn made BJP angry

Union minister Kiren Rijiju slammed Rahul Gandhi's meeting with Jeremy Corbyn saying that the latter is "known for his hatred and dislike for India".

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's foreign tour has caused yet another political controversy back home.
Gandhi met UK politician Jeremy Corbyn in London and a photograph was tweeted by Indian Overseas Congress. Party leader Sam Pitroda was also present.
The BJP slammed Rahul Gandhi for meeting Corbyn, former leader of the Labour party. Union minister Kiren Rijiju said that Corbyn is "known for his hatred and dislike for India" and is also an advocate of Kashmir&rsquo;s secession from India. Rijiju accused Gandhi of going against his country.
In response, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala tweeted a photograph of Corbyn meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and asked whether it meant that Modi also endorses the UK politician's views. Surjewala added that meeting a person with divergent views is neither a crime, nor an act of terror.
The Congress leader received a response from BJP's Kapil Mishra. He claimed that PM Modi met Corbyn in 2015 when the latter was Leader of Opposition, and it was protocol.

A local train in Mumbai ran over some cattle on May 24, disrupting rail services, and causing delays. The incident occurred between Bhivpuri Road and Neral stations.
The train in question was moving towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), when cattle present at the tracks were run over. The incident occurred during peak hours, at 5:15 pm leading to greater chaos on the mainline of Central Railway.
Trains operating from Karjat towards Kalyan were impacted. Long-distance trains also suffered some delays. Rail traffic was finally restored after around an hour and a half.
Coincidentally, train services had been affected earlier in the day as well. Suburban services on the Harbour Line of the Central Railway had been hit due to power issues during morning peak hours on May 24.

Mumbai: local train runs over cattle, disrupting rail services. Watch what happened

The train in question was moving towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), when cattle present at the tracks were run over.

A local train in Mumbai ran over some cattle on May 24, disrupting rail services, and causing delays. The incident occurred between Bhivpuri Road and Neral stations.
The train in question was moving towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), when cattle present at the tracks were run over. The incident occurred during peak hours, at 5:15 pm leading to greater chaos on the mainline of Central Railway.
Trains operating from Karjat towards Kalyan were impacted. Long-distance trains also suffered some delays. Rail traffic was finally restored after around an hour and a half.
Coincidentally, train services had been affected earlier in the day as well. Suburban services on the Harbour Line of the Central Railway had been hit due to power issues during morning peak hours on May 24.

In what could be seen as a provocation targeted at the Quad, China sent its fighter jets for sorties over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. The incident occurred as Quad leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in Japan's Tokyo on May 24.
The Chinese fighter aircraft were joined by Russian jets for the sorties. Japan said that it had expressed "grave concerns" to Beijing and Moscow over the flights.
Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi said that two Chinese bombers joined two Russian bombers in the Sea of Japan and made a joint flight to the East China sea. Subsequently, the planes flew to the Pacific ocean.
A Russian intelligence-gathering plane also flew off northern Hokkaido to the Noto peninsula, as per the Japanese minister.
Tokyo said that China taking such action in collaboration with Russia amid the Ukraine war is a "cause for concern".

Quad: China sent fighter jets to Japan Sea as PM Modi, others met in Tokyo; Russian planes also joined

Quad summit: Japan said that it had expressed "grave concerns" to Beijing and Moscow over the fighter jet sorties amid the international meeting.

In what could be seen as a provocation targeted at the Quad, China sent its fighter jets for sorties over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. The incident occurred as Quad leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in Japan's Tokyo on May 24.
The Chinese fighter aircraft were joined by Russian jets for the sorties. Japan said that it had expressed "grave concerns" to Beijing and Moscow over the flights.
Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi said that two Chinese bombers joined two Russian bombers in the Sea of Japan and made a joint flight to the East China sea. Subsequently, the planes flew to the Pacific ocean.
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A Russian intelligence-gathering plane also flew off northern Hokkaido to the Noto peninsula, as per the Japanese minister.
Tokyo said that China taking such action in collaboration with Russia amid the Ukraine war is a "cause for concern".

In yet another brazen terror attack in Kashmir, a policeman was killed, while his daughter was injured. The attack took place in Soura area of capital city Srinagar on May 24.
The policeman was identified as Saifullah Qadri. He was shot dead outside his home. Qadri's 7-year-old daughter in being treated in a hospital.
The attack comes less than 2 weeks after another government employee, Rahul Bhat, was killed by terrorists in Chadoora. Bhat was working at the tehsil office when he was shot dead by terrorists.
The killing led to widespread protests by the Kashmiri Pandit community. Government employees belonging to the Hindu community sought transfers to safer locations, and better security facilities.

Kashmir: terrorists kill policeman, injure 7-yr-old daughter in Srinagar, days after Rahul Bhat's murder

The terror attack took place in Soura area of capital city Srinagar on May 24, and the policeman was identified as Saifullah Qadri.

In yet another brazen terror attack in Kashmir, a policeman was killed, while his daughter was injured. The attack took place in Soura area of capital city Srinagar on May 24.
The policeman was identified as Saifullah Qadri. He was shot dead outside his home. Qadri's 7-year-old daughter in being treated in a hospital.
The attack comes less than 2 weeks after another government employee, Rahul Bhat, was killed by terrorists in Chadoora. Bhat was working at the tehsil office when he was shot dead by terrorists.
The killing led to widespread protests by the Kashmiri Pandit community. Government employees belonging to the Hindu community sought transfers to safer locations, and better security facilities.

In a case which has sent ripples through Andhra Pradesh's political circles, a lawmaker has been accused of murdering his former driver. Ananta Udaya Bhaskar, a member of the Andhra Legislative Council, was arrested by police on May 23.
Bhaskar has been accused of beating up his former chauffeur Subramanyam, who later died. The YSR Congress Party leader reportedly took the victim's body to his family and claimed that Subramanyam died in an accident.
However, the family was not convinced, and the MLC reportedly confessed during police interrogation.
Different reports provided different accounts of what led to the death. Some reports suggested that Subramanyam was trying to blackmail MLC Bhaskar using details of his personal life. Other reports claimed that Subramanyam was thrashed for not repaying money he had borrowed from the politician.

Andhra lawmaker killed former driver, claimed road accident, but confessed in interrogation, say police

Ananta Udaya Bhaskar, a member of the Andhra Legislative Council, was arrested by police on May 23 for allegedly murdering a man who used to work as his driver.

In a case which has sent ripples through Andhra Pradesh's political circles, a lawmaker has been accused of murdering his former driver. Ananta Udaya Bhaskar, a member of the Andhra Legislative Council, was arrested by police on May 23.
Bhaskar has been accused of beating up his former chauffeur Subramanyam, who later died. The YSR Congress Party leader reportedly took the victim's body to his family and claimed that Subramanyam died in an accident.
However, the family was not convinced, and the MLC reportedly confessed during police interrogation.
Different reports provided different accounts of what led to the death. Some reports suggested that Subramanyam was trying to blackmail MLC Bhaskar using details of his personal life. Other reports claimed that Subramanyam was thrashed for not repaying money he had borrowed from the politician.

A new-born baby was declared dead at the hospital, buried at a graveyard, but found alive one hour later. This movie-like story played out for real in Jammu and Kashmir on May 23.
The tragedy of a baby being left to die inside the grave was averted only because some locals protested to her burial. The incident occurred in Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district.
The baby girl was born at the sub-district hospital to Basharat Ahmad Gujjar and Shameema Begum on May 23. The baby was allegedly not given medical attention for around 2 hours, and declared dead at the hospital.
Subsequently, the distraught family members decided to bury her Hollan village. However, soon after the burial, local villagers objected, and said that the baby should be laid to rest at her ancestral graveyard.
This led to the grave being dug up. When the baby was taken out, she was found to be alive, and was rushed to a hospital. She was referred to Srinagar for specialised treatment.
The incident led to protests by the family, and the administration suspended a junior staff nurse and a sweeper in the gynaecology section, pending an inquiry.

Baby declared dead, then found alive one hour after burial in J&K; hospital nurse, sweeper suspended

The baby girl was born at the sub-district hospital in Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district to Basharat Ahmad Gujjar and Shameema Begum on May 23.

A new-born baby was declared dead at the hospital, buried at a graveyard, but found alive one hour later. This movie-like story played out for real in Jammu and Kashmir on May 23.
The tragedy of a baby being left to die inside the grave was averted only because some locals protested to her burial. The incident occurred in Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district.
The baby girl was born at the sub-district hospital to Basharat Ahmad Gujjar and Shameema Begum on May 23. The baby was allegedly not given medical attention for around 2 hours, and declared dead at the hospital.
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Subsequently, the distraught family members decided to bury her Hollan village. However, soon after the burial, local villagers objected, and said that the baby should be laid to rest at her ancestral graveyard.
This led to the grave being dug up. When the baby was taken out, she was found to be alive, and was rushed to a hospital. She was referred to Srinagar for specialised treatment.
The incident led to protests by the family, and the administration suspended a junior staff nurse and a sweeper in the gynaecology section, pending an inquiry.

A sad incident was caught on camera in Jammu and Kashmir. A tragedy occurred during wedding celebrations in Pulwama, when the groom's mother passed away amid a ceremony.
The incident occurred during the 'mehdiraat' ceremony when henna is applied to women members of the families, and there is singing and dancing. A video of the incident showed the groom's mother, identified as Haneefa Banoo, singing on a microphone when she suddenly collapsed.
She was rushed to a hospital, but was declared dead on arrival, according to local news reports. The incident occurred in Pulwama's Murran area in south Kashmir.

Groom's mother dies during wedding celebrations in Kashmir, shocking video emerges

A video of the incident showed the groom's mother, identified as Haneefa Banoo, singing on a microphone when she suddenly collapsed.

A sad incident was caught on camera in Jammu and Kashmir. A tragedy occurred during wedding celebrations in Pulwama, when the groom's mother passed away amid a ceremony.
The incident occurred during the 'mehdiraat' ceremony when henna is applied to women members of the families, and there is singing and dancing. A video of the incident showed the groom's mother, identified as Haneefa Banoo, singing on a microphone when she suddenly collapsed.
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She was rushed to a hospital, but was declared dead on arrival, according to local news reports. The incident occurred in Pulwama's Murran area in south Kashmir.

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Tributes poured in for former defence minister George Fernades who passed away on Tuesday morning. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Fernandes the frank and fearless politician. Home minister Rajanth Singh tweeted that as a trade union leader Fernandes fought for the rights of the poor. Several other political leaders and commentators paid their tributes to the fighter that was George Fernandes. His last rites will performed on Wednesday

Tributes poured in for former Defence Minister George Fernandes who passed away on Tuesday morning. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Fernandes the frank and fearless politician. Home minister Rajnath Singh tweeted that as a trade union leader Fernandes fought for the rights of the poor. Several other political leaders and commentators paid their tributes to the fighter that was George Fernandes. His last rites will be performed on Wednesday.

A Delhi court has sentenced Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief Mohammad Yasin&nbsp;Malik&nbsp;to life in prison in a terror financing case.&nbsp;The separatist leader from Kashmir valley&nbsp;had earlier pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.Also Watch: Terror funding case: NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin MalikThe NIA&nbsp;had on Wednesday sought the death penalty before the Delhi court, telling the Special Judge Praveen Singh in an in-chamber proceedings that Malik was responsible for the Kashmiri exodus.
On the point of sentence, sources had told PTI&nbsp;that Malik submitted that he would not &ldquo;beg&rdquo; for mercy, and that court could decide at its discretion.Malik, meanwhile, said that if Indian Intelligence can prove that he had been involved in any terrorist activity or violence in 28 years, then he would retire from politics, and will also accept the hanging.
The court had on May 19 convicted Malik and had directed the NIA authorities to assess his financial situation to determine the amount of fine likely to be imposed.

Terror financing case: Delhi court sentences Yasin Malik to life imprisonment

The NIA on Wednesday sought the death penalty before a Delhi court for Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who had earlier pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), in a terror funding case, court sources said.
The agency told Special Judge Praveen Singh in an in-chamber proceedings that Malik was responsible for the Kashmiri exodus.
On the point of sentence, sources said that Malik submitted that he would not &ldquo;beg&rdquo; for mercy, and that court could decide at its discretion.
The amicus curiae appointed by the court to assist Malik, sought minimum punishment, i.e., life imprisonment in the matter.
Malik, meanwhile, said that if Indian Intelligence can prove that he had been involved in any terrorist activity or violence in 28 years, then he would retire from politics, and will also accept the hanging.
The judge, however, said that since he has already been convicted, there was no point in arguing on the facts of the case and that he was already given the opportunity.
After hearing the arguments, the court reserved its order and is likely to pronounce it later in the day.
The court had on May 19 convicted Malik and had directed the NIA authorities to assess his financial situation to determine the amount of fine likely to be imposed.
Malik had on May 10 told the court that he was not contesting the charges levelled against him that included sections 16 (terrorist act), 17 (raising funds for the terrorist act), 18 (conspiracy to commit terrorist act), and 20 (being member of terrorist gang or organisation) of the UAPA and sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 124-A (sedition) of the IPC. &nbsp; &nbsp; The court had, meanwhile, formally framed the charges against Kashmiri separatist leaders including Farooq Ahmed Dar alias Bitta Karate, Shabbir Shah, Masarat Alam, Md Yusuf Shah, Aftab Ahmad Shah, Altaf Ahmad Shah, Nayeem Khan, Md Akbar Khanday, Raja Mehrajuddin Kalwal, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, and Naval Kishore Kapoor. &nbsp; &nbsp; The charge sheet was also filed against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed and Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, who have been declared proclaimed offenders (PO) in the case.

Delhi court sentences Yasin Malik to life imprisonment

On the point of sentence, sources had told PTI&nbsp;that Malik submitted that he would not &ldquo;beg&rdquo; for mercy, and that court could decide at its discretion.

A Delhi court has sentenced Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief Mohammad Yasin&nbsp;Malik&nbsp;to life in prison in a terror financing case.&nbsp; The separatist leader from Kashmir valley&nbsp;had earlier pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/terror-funding-case-nia-seeks-death-penalty-for-yasin-malik-1653471911242">Terror funding case: NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik</a> The NIA&nbsp;had on Wednesday sought the death penalty before the Delhi court, telling the Special Judge Praveen Singh in an in-chamber proceedings that Malik was responsible for the Kashmiri exodus.
On the point of sentence, sources had told PTI&nbsp;that Malik submitted that he would not &ldquo;beg&rdquo; for mercy, and that court could decide at its discretion. Malik, meanwhile, said that if Indian Intelligence can prove that he had been involved in any terrorist activity or violence in 28 years, then he would retire from politics, and will also accept the hanging.
The court had on May 19 convicted Malik and had directed the NIA authorities to assess his financial situation to determine the amount of fine likely to be imposed.

The NIA on Wednesday sought the death penalty for convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who had earlier pleaded guilty of all charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, in a terror funding case, court sources said.
The agency made the submission before special judge Praveen Singh, while the amicus curiae appointed by the court to assist Malik sought life imprisonment, the minimum punishment in the matter.
Malik, meanwhile, told the judge that he was leaving it to the court to decide the quantum of punishment.
After hearing the arguments, the court reserved its order and is likely to pronounce it later in the day.
The court had on May 19 convicted Malik and had directed NIA authorities to assess his financial situation to determine the amount of fine likely to be imposed.
Malik had on May 10 told the court that he was not contesting the charges levelled against him that included section 16 (terrorist act), 17 (raising funds for terrorist act), 18 (conspiracy to commit terrorist act) and 20 (being member of terrorist gang or organisation) of the UAPA and sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 124-A (sedition) of the IPC.
The court had, meanwhile, formally framed the charges against Kashmiri separatist leaders, including Farooq Ahmed Dar alias Bitta Karate, Shabbir Shah, Masarat Alam, Md Yusuf Shah, Aftab Ahmad Shah, Altaf Ahmad Shah, Nayeem Khan, Md Akbar Khanday, Raja Mehrajuddin Kalwal, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Abdul Rashid Sheikh and Naval Kishore Kapoor.
The charge sheet was also filed against Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed and Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, who have been declared proclaimed offenders (PO) in the case.

Terror funding case: NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik

The agency made the submission before special judge Praveen Singh, while the amicus curiae appointed by the court to assist Malik sought life imprisonment, the minimum punishment in the matter.

The NIA on Wednesday sought the death penalty for convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who had earlier pleaded guilty of all charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, in a terror funding case, court sources said.
The agency made the submission before special judge Praveen Singh, while the amicus curiae appointed by the court to assist Malik sought life imprisonment, the minimum punishment in the matter. Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/delhi-court-convicts-yasin-malik-in-terror-funding-case-here-s-what-he-had-told-nia-court-1652953103265" target="_blank">Delhi court convicts Yasin Malik in terror funding case: here's what he had told NIA court</a> 
Special Judge Praveen Singh directed the NIA authorities to&nbsp;
The court had earlier also formally framed the charges against Kashmiri separatist leaders including Farooq Ahmed Dar alias Bitta Karate, Shabbir Shah, Masarat Alam, Md Yusuf Shah, Aftab Ahmad Shah, Altaf Ahmad Shah, Nayeem Khan, Md Akbar Khanday, Raja Mehrajuddin Kalwal, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Abdul Rashid Sheikh and Naval Kishore Kapoor.
The charge sheet was also filed against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed and Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, who have been declared proclaimed offenders (PO) in the case.
Also Watch| <a href="index?lang=en">Delhi court convicts Yasin Malik in terror funding case: here's what he had told NIA court</a>
Malik, meanwhile, told the judge that he was leaving it to the court to decide the quantum of punishment.
After hearing the arguments, the court reserved its order and is likely to pronounce it later in the day.
The court had on May 19 convicted Malik and had directed NIA authorities to assess his financial situation to determine the amount of fine likely to be imposed.
Malik had on May 10 told the court that he was not contesting the charges levelled against him that included section 16 (terrorist act), 17 (raising funds for terrorist act), 18 (conspiracy to commit terrorist act) and 20 (being member of terrorist gang or organisation) of the UAPA and sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 124-A (sedition) of the IPC.
The court had, meanwhile, formally framed the charges against Kashmiri separatist leaders, including Farooq Ahmed Dar alias Bitta Karate, Shabbir Shah, Masarat Alam, Md Yusuf Shah, Aftab Ahmad Shah, Altaf Ahmad Shah, Nayeem Khan, Md Akbar Khanday, Raja Mehrajuddin Kalwal, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Abdul Rashid Sheikh and Naval Kishore Kapoor.
The charge sheet was also filed against Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed and Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, who have been declared proclaimed offenders (PO) in the case.

Three Pakistani terrorists and a Jammu and Kashmir policeman were killed in an encounter in Baramulla district on Wednesday.Calling it a chance encounter, Vijay Kumar, the Inspector General of Police for Kashmir tweeted that The operation started after a joint team of armed forces launched a cordon ad search operation at Najibhat crossing in Kreeri area of the district. "Three #Pakistani #terrorists killed. One JKP personnel also attained #martyrdom in this chance encounter. #Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition recovered. Further details shall follow," Inspector General of Police, Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar tweeted.
Police said incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter. 
 

Kashmir: 3 Pakistani terrorists, policeman killed in 'chance' Baramalla encounter

Police said incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter.&nbsp;

Three Pakistani terrorists and a Jammu and Kashmir policeman were killed in an encounter in Baramulla district on Wednesday. Calling it a chance encounter,&nbsp;Vijay&nbsp;Kumar, the&nbsp;Inspector General of Police for Kashmir tweeted that&nbsp;The operation started after a joint team of armed forces launched a cordon ad search operation at Najibhat crossing in Kreeri area of the district.&nbsp; "Three #Pakistani #terrorists killed. One JKP personnel also attained #martyrdom in this chance encounter. #Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition recovered. Further details shall follow," Inspector General of Police, Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar tweeted. Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/local/kashmir-terrorists-kill-policeman-injure-7-yr-old-daughter-in-srinagar-days-after-rahul-bhat-s-murder-1653398390167">Kashmir: terrorists kill policeman, injure 7-yr-old daughter in Srinagar, days after Rahul Bhat's murder</a>
Police said incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter.&nbsp;
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Saying he resigned from the Congress last week, Kapil Sibal on Wednesday filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha as an Independent supported by the Samajwadi Party.
Sibal, whose tenure as Congress Rajya Sabha member ends in July, went to the Uttar Pradesh assembly premises with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and other senior leaders to file his papers.
"I have filed the nomination as an Independent candidate. I thank Akhileshji for supporting me," Sibal told reporters.
"I resigned from the Congress on May 16 and am no longer a senior Congress leader now," he said.

G23 rebel Kapil Sibal quits Congress, files RS nomination with Samajwadi Party support

Sibal, whose tenure as Congress Rajya Sabha member ends in July, went to the Uttar Pradesh assembly premises with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and other senior leaders to file his papers.

Saying he resigned from the Congress last week, Kapil Sibal on Wednesday filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha as an Independent supported by the Samajwadi Party.
Sibal, whose tenure as Congress Rajya Sabha member ends in July, went to the Uttar Pradesh assembly premises with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and other senior leaders to file his papers.
"I have filed the nomination as an Independent candidate. I thank Akhileshji for supporting me," Sibal told reporters.
"I resigned from the Congress on May 16 and am no longer a senior Congress leader now," he said. Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/politics/watch-why-rahul-gandhi-s-meeting-with-uk-politician-jeremy-corbyn-made-bjp-angry-1653412551097">Why Rahul Gandhi's meeting with UK politician Jeremy Corbyn made BJP angry</a>

A delayed flight, angry passengers, and a warning by authorities - Delhi airport was once against the stage for dramatic scenes. It began with a three-hour delay in Air India's Delhi-London flight on May 24.
Passengers claimed that the delay was caused by flight crew being late, and some seats "not working", as per a Hindustan Times report. Some business class passengers were downgraded, and some couldn't board the flight due to seats "not working", according to the report.
However, Air India claimed that the delay was due to the previous day's bad weather, when Delhi saw heavy rain.
India's civil aviation watchdog, DGCA took note of the incident. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation told airlines not to "book passengers beyond serviceable seats meeting the approved design specification available in the aircraft". DGCA warned that non-compliance would be "viewed seriously".

Drama at Delhi airport over Air India flight to London being delayed by 3 hours; DGCA issues warning

Three hour delay in Delhi-London flight irks passengers&nbsp;

A delayed flight, angry passengers, and a warning by authorities - Delhi airport was once against the stage for dramatic scenes. It began with a three-hour delay in Air India's Delhi-London flight on May 24.
Passengers claimed that the delay was caused by flight crew being late, and some seats "not working", as per a Hindustan Times report. Some business class passengers were downgraded, and some couldn't board the flight due to seats "not working", according to the report.
However, Air India claimed that the delay was due to the previous day's bad weather, when Delhi saw heavy rain.
India's civil aviation watchdog, DGCA took note of the incident. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation told airlines not to "book passengers beyond serviceable seats meeting the approved design specification available in the aircraft". DGCA warned that non-compliance would be "viewed seriously".
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