India, All india, 15th Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale met envoys of the United Nation P5 countries - which includes China - the Gulf, Japan and European nations to brief them about Pakistan's role in sponsoring terror. (Photo: File)

To isolate Pakistan after Pulwama attack, India briefs P5 envoys, including China

The P5 refers to the United Nations Security Council's five permanent members - United States, United Kingdom, Russia, France and China.

15 Feb 2019 7:13 PM

A convoy of 78 vehicles carrying more than 2,500 Central Reserve Police Force jawans from Jammu to Srinagar was targeted in a suicide bombing. (Photo: ANI)

Pulwama attack: All-party meeting called by Modi govt begins

The decision to call an all-party meet was taken during a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security at PM Modi’s residence in Delhi.

15 Feb 2019 6:16 PM

The development came hours after the angry government decided to withdraw the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status granted unilaterally to Pakistan while asserting that there is 'incontrovertible evidence' about Pakistan’s direct hand in the gruesome terror attack. (Photo: Facebook | Ajay Bisaria)

Pulwama attack: Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ajay Bisaria called to Delhi

The Indian envoy has been called for consultations at a time when the govt is looking at options for giving a befitting reply to Pakistan.

15 Feb 2019 5:59 PM

Sidhu said, 'It (the attack) is a cowardly act and I condemn it firmly. Violence is always condemnable and those who did it must be punished.' (Photo: File)

Sidhu condemns attack but asks if entire nation can be blamed for handful of people

The cricketer-turned-politician posed, 'For a handful of people, can you blame the entire nation and can you blame an individual?'

15 Feb 2019 4:59 PM

Modi said, 'We have given full authority to the security forces to decide the time, place, and nature of any further operations that need to be carried out in response to Pulwama terror attack.' (Photo: ANI)

'Full authority to security forces to decide time, place to retaliate': Modi

'Our neighbours’ intentions will be given a befitting reply, all major world powers are with us,' Modi added.

15 Feb 2019 4:55 PM

Kejriwal and suspended BJP MP Azad told Justice R S Endlaw that they are withdrawing their allegedly defamatory statements against DDCA. (Photo: PTI)

Arvind Kejriwal, Kirti Azad settle defamation row with DDCA, inform HC

No reasons were given in the court as to why the two were withdrawing their statements against DDCA.

15 Feb 2019 4:36 PM

Mohd Mehmood Ali was the only minister to take oath of office along with Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. (Photo: PTI)

Ending over two months of speculation, KCR to expand Telangana cabinet on February 19

Opposition parties in the state attacked KCR over the delay in forming a 'full cabinet'

15 Feb 2019 4:18 PM

Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh lend a shoulder to mortal remains of a CRPF soldier. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Watch: Rajnath Singh carries coffin of soldier killed in Pulwama attack

Rajnath Singh and Jammu and Kashmir top police officer Dilbagh Singh on Friday carried coffin of a solider who died in the attack

15 Feb 2019 4:08 PM

The force said that 'in memory of the martyrs of the terrorist attack, all formations of the Central Reserve Police Force observed two minutes of silence and the force flag will fly half mast on Friday'. (Photo: Twitter | @crpfindia)

Pulwama attack: CRPF says won't forget or forgive; vows to avenge heinous act

The CRPF will 'avenge' the death of 40 of its personnel in one of the worst terror attacks on its troops in J&K.

15 Feb 2019 4:03 PM

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC have also been imposed in Jammu, while data services in various districts of the state have been suspended in the wake of protests by locals. (Source: ANI)

Pulwama attack: Curfew imposed in Jammu following widespread protests

People blocked national highway in Kathua to protest against the deadly terror attack which claimed the lives of around 40 CRPF personnel.

15 Feb 2019 3:42 PM

Pakistan envoy Sohail Mahmood was called to the Foreign Ministry office by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale who raised strong protest over the killing of the soldiers in Pulwama, official sources said. (Photo: ANI)

Pulwama attack: India lodges protest; Pak HC summoned by MEA

MEA would initiate all possible diplomatic steps to ensure complete isolation of Pakistan in the international community.

15 Feb 2019 3:29 PM

The CBI Special Court on January 30 framed fresh charges in the illegal telephone exchange case filed by the CBI against Maran brothers and others after a detailed order was passed by the high court. (Photo: File)

Maran brothers approach HC, seeks to quash charges in illegal telephone exchange case

They claimed that guidelines were not followed by the trial court at the time of framing charges in the case.

15 Feb 2019 2:57 PM

Effigies of Masood Azhar, the chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed, were burnt in Varanasi as a sign of protests against the killing of the security personnel on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

Anti-Pakistan protests emerge across nation against Pulwama attack

40 jawans were martyred in the deadliest terror attack on security forces in a decade.

15 Feb 2019 12:53 PM

A bench comprising Justices A K Sikri and S A Nazeer said the post of a chief information commissioner is on a higher pedestal and the appointment process for a CIC should be on the 'same terms' as in the process of a chief election commissioner. (Photo: File)

Process to appoint CIC should be same as Chief Election Commissioner: SC

The apex court also took note of the existing vacancies in CIC and SICs and directed authorities to fill them up within six months.

15 Feb 2019 12:35 PM

Rahul Gandhi said, 'This is a terrible tragedy. This type of violence done against our soldiers is absolutely disgusting.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Supporting govt, no force can divide or break India': Rahul on Pulwana attack

'This is a time of mourning, sadness, and respect. We are not going to get into any other conversation apart from this,' Gandhi added.

15 Feb 2019 12:07 PM

If our neighbour, who is totally isolated in the world, thinks it can destabilise India through such tactics and conspiracies, then it is making a big mistake, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: ANI)

Pulwama attack: Forces behind terror will definitely be punished, says Modi

'I pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives. Our security forces have been given full freedom to retaliate,' said Narendra Modi.

15 Feb 2019 11:58 AM

The Pulwana Terror attack took place on the 14th February. (Photo:AP)

Worst ever terror attack in J&K since 1989: World leaders express condolences

The major suicide attack on a CRPF convoy by Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammed, sparked outrage and condemnation from across the world.

15 Feb 2019 11:39 AM

Amit Shah said, these are times when we all must come together and strengthen our resolve to make India stronger and safer. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4IndiaFile)

'Rise above politics, come together on the issue of national security': Amit Shah

Shah's appeal came in the wake of one of the deadliest terror attacks on security forces in Kashmir that left 37 CRPF personnel dead.

15 Feb 2019 11:26 AM

The involvement of terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Thursday's attack in Jammu and Kashmir has raised questions about the role and involvement of Pakistan's spy agency ISI. (Photo:AP)

Pulwama attack raises serious questions on role of Pak's ISI: US expert

Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack that left 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel dead.

15 Feb 2019 10:33 AM

Nearly 40 CRPF men were killed in a terror attack in J&K's Pulwama district. (Photo: ANI)

Pulwama attack: Pakistan rejects link, says 'matter of grave concern'

Indian govt, in a statement slammed Pak over the terror attack carried about by JeM and demanded to stop supporting terrorists.

15 Feb 2019 10:20 AM

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