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Israeli Prosecutors Say They Plan to Charge PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Corruption Cases

Benjamin Netanyahu is suspected of wrongfully accepting $264,000-worth of gifts, which prosecutors said included cigars and champagne, from wealthy businessmen and dispensing favors in alleged bids for favourable coverage by a newspaper and a website. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2TkuQXT via Click here

Just Days After Crackdown on its Leaders, Govt Imposes Ban on Jamaat-e-Islami

A notification on the ban was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) after a high-level meeting on security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Eqaoey via Click here

Aadhaar Not Mandatory for Second Instalment of Rs 2,000 Under PM KISAN Scheme

Under the Rs 75,000 crore PM-KISAN scheme, Rs 6,000 per year will be given to 12 crore small and marginal farmer families in three instalments. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2BY9qpD via Click here

Cabinet Approves Aadhaar Ordinance to Allow its Use as ID Proof For Bank Accounts, SIM Connection

The Ordinance was necessitated as a bill, passed by the Lok Sabha on January 4 but pending in the Rajya Sabha, would have lapsed with the dissolution of the current Lok Sabha. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2UbkiHO via Click here

Indo-Pak Tensions: Is Dialogue Still The Only Way Out?

The latest round of tensions between India and Pakistan has brought the two nuclear armed nations to the brink of war. The relations between the two countries soured in the wake of Pulwama suicide attack and the subsequent air strikes by both India and Pakistani air forces have only heightened these tensions. While some argue that striking Pakistani based terror camps is the solution others say that calm heads need to prevail before situation gets out of hand. Here’s why fighting a war could lead to unintended consequences for civilians living in either side of the divide. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Xtj3FY via Click here

‘Support War For National Security, Not For Political Benefits’: Mamata Demands Details of IAF Strike

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asked the government to spell out details of the exact place where the air raids were carried out by the Indian Air Force. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2T8myTw via Click here

‘Support War For National Security, Not For Political Benefits’: Mamata Demands Setails of IAF Strike

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asked the government to spell out details of the exact place where the air raids were carried out by the Indian Air Force. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2BVUYhG via Click here

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Calls PM Modi, Imran Khan Over Escalating Indo-Pak Tensions

Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pulwama attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2IIEzTT via Click here

Dalit Groom Visits Ram Temple Under Police Protection in MP Village

Members of upper castes allegedly did not allow the Balais, a Dalit community, to enter the Ram temple at Aurangpura village. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2IGUKkz via Click here

SC Questions Delay in Seeking Change in its Order on Appointment of DGPs

The court had last July passed a slew of directions on police reforms and restrained all states and Union Territories from appointing any police officer as acting DGPs to avoid favouritism and nepotism in such high-level appointments. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2T3Wglw via Click here

Delhi Assembly Forms Committee Over 'Improper' Answer by Officials

A four-minute video on the poor condition of schools when the AAP came to power and its transformation under Manish Sisodia was shown during his speech. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XoIBEd via Click here

In First Tri-Services Press Meet, India Debunks Pakistan Army's Lies, Say India's Military Structures Were Their Target

In a joint press conference on Thursday evening, representatives of Indian Air Force, Army and Navy said that Pakistan used F16 planes to target 'military installations' near the line of control. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2SAsboJ via Click here

What Happens When a Prisoner of War is Held: From Lt Gen (Retd) Panag Who Captured India’s First POW

Calling war a 'two-way street, Lt Gen (Retd) HS Panag said the ugly face of war has hit India in less than 24 hours. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2GMYP4M via Click here

Delhi Court Pulls up Tihar Jail Authorities For Not Giving Reasons of Shifting Christian Michel

Deputy superintendent of Tihar Jail told the court that Michel was shifted to cell number 2 (high security ward) keeping in mind his safety as it was a high profile case. However, he failed to justify the sudden shifting before the court. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2H6vD8k via Click here

News18 Wrap: Wing Commander Abhinandan to Come Home Tomorrow, India Says Pakistan Targeted Army & Other Stories You Missed

News18 Wrap brings you some of the biggest stories on News18.com today to help you stay updated at all times. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2T8CEgb via Click here

A Pilot Project Was Recently Carried Out, Time For Real One Now: PM Modi

The PM was speaking an award ceremony for scientists at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2EnS3ib via Click here

Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Seeks Legal Action Against Men Impersonating His Identity on Social Media

Siddaramaiah said a social media group 'Troll Sisyandru' on Instagram had posted a morphed image of a tweet with the characteristics of his official twitter handle, which had content that amounted to sedition and also contradicting his own views. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2T4Y0Lf via Click here

Second Heavily Decomposed Body Brought Out of Meghalaya's Rat-hole Mine

Fifteen miners were trapped deep inside the coal pit after water from the nearby Lytein river had gushed into the mine at Lumthari village in the Ksan area of East Jaintia Hills district on December 13 last year. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2GSsnxS via Click here

Jet Airways Founder Naresh Goyal Steps Down as Chairman of Airline's Board: Report

The cash-strapped airlines has defaulted on loans and has not paid pilots, leasing firms and suppliers for months. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Syk1wJ via Click here

JNU Case: Delhi Court Raps AAP Govt For Not Granting Sanction to Prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar, Others

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Deepak Sherawat was informed by the investigating officer (IO) that the Delhi state government has not yet granted the required sanction to the Delhi Police to prosecute the accused. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2H3dAjr via Click here

Lost Perception Battle in First 60 Hours After IAF Pilot Was Held Captive: Lt Gen (Retd) HS Panag

Lt Gen (Retd) HS Panag said Geneva convention is applicable for any type of war or armed conflict and Abhinandan Varthaman is currently Pakistan's prisoner of war. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2GOxOOt via Click here

Thailand Passes Internet Security Law Decried as 'Cyber Martial Law'

Internet freedom activists have called the legislation a "cyber martial law," as it encompasses all procedures from everyday encounters of slow internet connections to nationwide attacks on critical infrastructure. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2GP72p7 via Click here

"Gesture Of Peace" Imran Khan Announces Release of Captive IAF Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman

IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan on Wednesday, will be handed back to India on Friday as a gesture of peace, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said in an address to parliament. The IAF pilot was taken into custody by Pakistan after he landed on the other side of the Line of Control as his aircraft crashed during an aerial dogfight between India and Pakistan. "In our desire of peace, I announce that tomorrow, and as a first step to open negotiations, Pakistan will be releasing the Indian Air Force officer in our custody," Khan said on Thursday. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2BWOOxP via Click here

Donald Trump Hints At De-escalation Between India & Pakistan After US Mediation

While addressing a press conference at Hanoi, US President Donald Trump said that there is "reasonably attractive news" in the India-Pakistan conflict following the recent escalation of tensions. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Uiqvlr via Click here

Delhi HC Dismisses Jairam Ramesh's Plea Against Amendments in PMLA Through Money Bills

The court said that Ramesh has not been able to answer the Centre's contention that he has no locus to challenge the amendments as he was not affected or aggrieved by them. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2SBDiha via Click here

Saudi Sisters Stranded in Hong Kong Face Deportation as Visa Deadline Nears

The sisters arrived in Hong Kong in September 2018 after running away from a family holiday in Sri Lanka. They have applied for asylum in an unidentified third country. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Xtk94A via Click here

Did US Pressure Secure IAF Pilot’s Release From Pakistan? Donald Trump Hinted at Defusing Crisis

Imran Khan has said Pakistan will release IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Friday as a gesture of peace. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2T3C8ji via Click here

China’s ‘Calculated Ambiguity’ in Response to India-Pakistan Tensions

An expert said that the Chinese were treading a fine line since they had an all-weather friend, Pakistan, on one side and on the other side was India, a country with which they want to strengthen understanding, strategic and economic partnership. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2IIrIAT via Click here

India Suspends Samjhauta Express Due to Drastic Fall in Occupancy After Pulwama Terror Attack

The decision comes as at least 40 passengers from both countries are believed to be stranded at Attari. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2GRHwiZ via Click here

Trolled For Not Wanting War, Widow of Pulwama Martyr Says Nothing Affects Her ‘After Feb 14 Attack’

Mita Santra's husband Bablu Santra was one of the 40 victims of the suicide attack on a CRPF convoy in Kashmir's Pulwama on February 14. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Ts6xaJ via Click here

IT Ministry Asks YouTube to Remove Videos Related to IAF Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman

The IT ministry had asked YouTube to remove the clips following directive from the Home Ministry, a government source said, adding that the said links have now been removed. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2NFM5hf via Click here

India's Economic Growth Slows to 6.6 Percent in October-December Quarter: Govt

This is the slowest rate of GDP expansion recorded since the quarter ended September 2017, and lower than economists' estimate. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2U7FQ89 via Click here

Create Trust, Transparency to Uproot Terrorism: Satyarthi Urges PM Modi, Imran Khan

The child rights activist also appealed to spiritual leaders, media, the youth of both the countries to work with their governments in restoring peace. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2tF8ulz via Click here

Did US Pressure Secure IAF Pilot’s Release From Pakistan? Donald Trump Gave Hint 4 Hours Ago

Imran Khan has said Pakistan will release IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Friday as a gesture of peace. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2T3C8ji via Click here

Interview: Manohar Bhat - Head of Sales & Marketing, Kia Motors India

Kia Motors is all set to bring its products to India soon. The brand will start off with the SP2i midsized SUV which is to be launched this year itself. Furthermore, Kia Motors India has also started to open showrooms in the country; first one being in Noida. We got a chance to have a word with Manohar Bhat, Head of Sales & Marketing at Kia Motors India about the brand’s plans for the country and what we can expect going forward. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Tjnjsm via Click here

‘Solution Lies in Dialogue, Make That Choice’: Navjot Singh Sidhu on India-Pak Tension

Navjot Singh Sidhu's statement comes a day after his friend and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan invited India for a dialogue amid escalations across the border. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2IICze6 via Click here

Pakistan to Release IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Tomorrow in 'Desire of Peace', Says Imran Khan

Imran Khan said Pakistan will be releasing the Indian Air Force officer in Pakistan's custody as a first step to open negotiations. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2T1USQe via Click here

Imran Khan's Offer of Dialogue and Peace is Hollow, India Must Not Engage, say Former Diplomats​

Former Indian diplomats and strategic affairs experts, however, say it is difficult to reconcile Pakistan’s aggressive actions and Imran Khan’s appeal for peace and dialogue. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2H3mTQm via Click here

Donald Trump Says Israel's Embattled PM Benjamin Netanyahu 'Smart,' 'Strong'

While praising Netanyahu, Donald Trump again depicted himself as a consummate dealmaker as he discussed prospects for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2IJoKfu via Click here

Willing to Consider Returning IAF Pilot If It Leads to 'De-escalation' of Tension, Says Pak Foreign Minister

While Pakistan is mulling the repatriation of the IAF pilot, New Delhi said that India has not asked for consular access to the IAF pilot and is insisting on his unconditional and immediate return. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2T6i13Z via Click here

Man Who Attempted to Hijack Bangladesh Flight Was 'Mentally Unstable' After Divorce with Actress

Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said that Ahmed was arrested before and jailed in a criminal offence. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2GOHfgL via Click here

As Tensions With India Rise, Pak Foreign Minister Makes ‘Urgent’ Late-night Call to Chinese Counterpart

Qureshi made the phone call after Wang Yi held extensive talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Russia, India, China (RIC) Foreign Ministers meeting. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2NxLbTQ via Click here

Civilians Suffer After Ceasefire Violations Due to Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

Due to the ceasefire violations after India-Pakistan tensions escalated, lives of locals were hampered the most. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2tFI17h via Click here

Supreme Court Allows Delhi Police to Arrest Amrapali Group CMD, 2 Directors

The three directors including the CMD were in the custody of UP police till now as per the direction of the apex court in the case filed by home buyers. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ECOHcz via Click here

Residents of Border Areas Flee ‘War-Like Situation’, Say Not Getting Any Help From Govt

Despite the growing tensions on border, the administration has not directed the locals to evacuate. However, the people are fleeing on their own. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Vq7M7C via Click here

Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth Selected to Set Up the First School Board Espousing Vedic Tradition

The Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Vedavidya Pratishthan under the HRD Ministry has also decided that apart from the Patanjali-run Bharatiya Shikshan Board, a separate board will offer education for oral traditions of shastras. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ToUpHe via Click here

Willing to Consider Returning IAF Pilot If It Leads to 'De-escalation' of Tension, Says Pak Foreign Minister

In New Delhi, government sources said that India has not asked for consular access to the IAF pilot and is insisting on his unconditional and immediate return. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2T6i13Z via Click here

No Question of Deal, India Wants Captured IAF Pilot's 'Immediate' Return: Sources

The sources said Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has to walk the talk on investigating the February 14 Pulwama attack and that India wants immediate, credible and verifiable action against terrorists and their proxies. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Tma8a7 via Click here

India-Pak Tensions LIVE: Army, Navy, IAF to Address Media, MEA to Join in

India-Pak Tensions LIVE Updates: The Army, Air Force and Navy will address a joint conference in New Delhi at 5 pm. Ministry of External Affairs will also join them. A clarity on the captured IAF pilot is expected in the joint briefing as there as been no official word from the government on his situation, while Opposition has been slamming PM Modi for campaigning amid tense situation between India and Pakistan. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2VjFPy2 via Click here

Have Not Asked for Consular Access to IAF Pilot, Want Him Back Immediately: India

The sources said Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has to walk the talk on investigating the February 14 Pulwama attack and that India wants immediate, credible and verifiable action against terrorists and their proxies. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2EihLF5 via Click here