Breaking News Highlights: Amit Shah, J&K Guv To Hold Discussion Over Targeted Killings In Kashmir On Friday
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Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday began a fast in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri, declaring that he will continue it till Union minister Ajay Mishra's son is not arrested.
Sidhu proceeded on a fast and could be seen lying on a cot at the scribe's house in Lakhimpur Kheri. He is also observing a "maun vrat" (silent fast).
A terrorist was neutralised and another escaped during an encounter after terrorists fired upon the Srinagar Police team. Arms & ammunition were recovered. Details awaited: J&K Police.
Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets kin of Supinder Kaur, one of the two teachers killed in the terrorist attack on Thursday.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Singh to meet him in Delhi tomorrow, in connection with targeted killings in the Valley, news agency ANI reported quoting government sources.
An explosion at a mosque in northern Afghanistan on Friday that targeted Shiite Muslim worshippers left at least 100 people killed or wounded, a Taliban police official told Associated Press.
When confirmed, a death toll of dozens would be the highest since U.S. and NATO forces left Afghanistan at the end of August and the Taliban took control of the country.
Ratan Tata-led Tata Sons on Friday won the bid for acquiring debt-laden state-run national carrier Air India offering Rs 18,000 crore for acquiring 100 per cent shareholding.
"My son was summoned yesterday but due to health reasons, he could not report to the police. He will report tomorrow," says Union Minister of State (Home) Ajay Mishra Teni on his son Ashish Mishra not reporting today and being summoned for 9th October
Congress announces 20-star campaigners for all by-elections to Lok Sabha & Legislative Assembly.
Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks by telephone today, their first since Kishida took over as Japan's leader.
"I look forward to working with him to further strengthen India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and to enhance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region," tweets PM Modi after speaking with Fumio Kishida to congratulate him for assuming charge as Japanese PM
Delhi govt employees who haven't taken at least the first dose of the COVID19 vaccine will not be allowed to attend office from October 16 till they have taken the first dose vaccination.
A bomb disposal squad has diffused an IED after it was detected by security forces on Achabal-Kokernag Road in South Kashmir’s Anantnag: Jammu and Kashmir Police
Union Minister of State for Home Kumar Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra, who was asked to appear before the police at 10 am on Friday in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, did not reach the police lines till 11.30 am, sources said.
Deputy Inspector General (Headquarters) Upendra Agarwal who is heading the probe team is present in the police lines for questioning him, they said.
"Ashish Mishra has not turned up till now," an official source said around 11.30 am.
In a statement issued here, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha said, "...there is no trace of him (Ashish Mishra). News reports indicate that he is changing locations and is absconding, with several UP Police teams searching for him."
The morcha expressed its "serious concern and shock" as Mishra was not arrested.
As investigators waited for Mishra, reports emerged that he might have fled to Nepal.
People in Jammu and Kashmir protest against civilian killings
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav is on his way to Bahraich to meet families of two farmers who lost their lives in Lakhimpur Kheri violence SC has taken cognizance of the incident,now there is hope that the affected families will get justice...MoS Home should resign,he says.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Mumbai on Wednesday seized 25 Kg heroin worth Rs 125 crores from a container at Nhava Sheva Port. One business has been arrested and sent to custody till October 11: DRI Mumbai
When I look at the security scenario we face today, I'm acutely conscious that I've assumed command at a crucial time. We must demonstrate to the nation that external forces will not be allowed to violate our territory: IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari
A fire broke out at a godown in southeast Delhi on early Friday, officials said.
No casualty has been reported so far, they said.
A call about the fire in Sanjay Colony in Okhla Phase 2 was received at 3.51 am following which 18 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, said Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Service.
Cotton, thread and clothing waste were stored inside the basement, ground and first floors of the godown, he said.
Fire-fighting operations are underway and the cause of fire is being ascertained, he added.
Greetings to our air warriors and their families on Air Force Day. The Indian Air Force is synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism. They have distinguished themselves in defending the country and through their humanitarian spirit in times of challenges: PM Modi
A civilian was shot dead by CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Thursday after the driver of his car did not stop the vehicle at a checkpoint when signalled to do so, officials said.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel signalled the driver of the sports utility vehicle to stop at Monghal in Anantnag district at around 9.35 pm but he failed to respond, the officials said.
"A Naka was established by 40Bn CRPF at Monghal Bridge. A suspected vehicle without number was signalled to stop by the Naka party, however, it rushed towards the Naka party. It was then challenged by the on duty troops," the Kashmir zone police said on Twitter.
"Troops fired upon in self defence in which one person died. But the driver of the vehicle managed to escape from the spot. Identification & credentials of the deceased person is being verified. Investigation is going on," it added.
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav reached Lakhimpur late night on Thursday and met the families of the deceased farmers and journalists. He expressed condolences to the kin of the victims and assured them of all help. He also reiterated his demand and said that Union Minister Ajay Mishra should step down from his position for police to conduct an impartial probe.
Background
Breaking News LIVE, October 8, 2021: Hello and welcome to ABP News LIVE Breaking News Blog! The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Thursday said that it will hold a meeting on October 8 to discuss the next course of action on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence that left four farmers dead.
The SKM, which is spearheading the farmers' agitation against the Centre's farm laws, also said that it is waiting for the arrest of Ashish Mehra, the son of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra.
The Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday arrested two men in connection with the October 3 violence in Lakhimpur Kheri district. According to a notice, Ashish Mehra has been asked to come to the police lines at 10 am Friday.
The SKM had on Wednesday warned the Centre and the UP government that it would launch a "big programme" if its demands for the removal of MoS Ajay Mishra and the arrest of his son were not fulfilled till the 'antim ardas' of the farmers killed in the incident.
In its statement on Thursday, the SKM said that the 'antim-ardas' of the deceased farmers will be held on October 12.
It said that it is still waiting for the arrest of Ashish Mishra and his accomplices.
The farmers' group also condemned the statement of Uttar Pradesh minister Baldev Singh Aulakh that the Lakhimpur Kheri incident was an "accident" and demanded that he withdraw it.
Vowing to punish the perpetrators of recent terror attacks in Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday night warned those aiding and abetting terrorists that every drop of innocent civilians' blood will be avenged.
The LG assured the people that they will "completely demolish" the terror ecosystem.
"I am deeply pained and anguished and I promise the family members of the innocent victims that perpetrators of the barbaric acts will be punished soon", Sinha said in a statement on Thursday night.
"My tributes to the civilians martyred in the terrorist attacks. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. The UT administration and the whole country stand in solidarity with the families of the victims in this hour of grief," he added.
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