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Imran Khan again speaks like a terrorist group leader, says supporting Kashmiris against India is ‘Jihad’ to ‘make Allah happy’

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Imran Khan again speaks like a terrorist group leader, says supporting Kashmiris against India is ‘Jihad’ to ‘make Allah happy’

Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s frustration due to the constant rejection he has received globally over his Kashmir rhetorics has unmasked his true colours. He now openly echoes Pakistan-based terror groups that call for Jihad against India. After returning from the US on Sunday, Imran Khan said that those standing by Kashmiris were doing “jihad” and Pakistan will support Kashmiris even if the world does not.

PM Imran Khan told his party workers at the airport here that whether the world is with the Kashmiris or not, “we are standing with them.”

“It (standing by Kashmiris) is jihad. We are doing it because we want Allah to be happy with us,” Khan stated to his party workers gathered to greet him in Islamabad on his return.

“It is a struggle, do not lose heart when the time is not good. Do not be disappointed as the Kashmiris are looking towards you,” PM Khan said, adding that “Kashmiris would win if the Pakistani people stood by their side.”

The fervent anti-Indian or anti-Hindu narrative in Pakistan is not a new phenomenon. However, the facade of coming across as a ‘Peacenik’ in front of the world, by announcing that the release of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman in a ‘peace gesture’ and the pretence of calling out the ‘jihadi culture’ and ‘jihadi outfits’ in Pakistan, is now out of the closet. His frustration of failing to sell his anti-India narrative has compelled him to exhibit his true self in front of the entire world.

Imran Khan has made the Kashmir issue his life goal ever since India has revoked Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. In fact, his maiden speech at the UN General Assembly which dragged for almost 50 minutes, apart from being a medley of errors was all about Kashmir and his anti-India rants.

Moreover, Imran Khan’s Taliban connections and open support for religious fanatics indulged in terrorist activities is an open secret.

Man named ‘Sexy Vegan’ from California arrested for sexually assaulting his dog and posting video on social media

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Man named ‘Sexy Vegan’ from California arrested for sexually assaulting his dog and posting video on social media

‘Sexy Vegan’, a man from California, USA, who legally changed his name to that absurdity, has been accused of sexually assaulting his pet dog and uploading the obscenity on social media. He was arrested on Thursday after detectives discovered the video of him ‘performing an act of bestiality’ on a pit bull on the 5th of September, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s office.

The 37-year-old suspect – born Hansel Marion DeBartolo III – posted the video to social media on September 5. He was reportedly on probation for non-related charges prior to his arrest. As per reports, he has been charged with a misdemeanor count of sexual assault on an animal as well as a misdemeanour count of posting obscene matter.

According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Sexy Vegan has pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charges. Vegan is scheduled back in court on Oct. 10 in Department 1 of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Santa Clarita Branch. If proven guilty, he faces up to one year in jail. The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Sherriff’s Department.

Vegan, who has his name tattooed on his face, has earlier appeared on the TV show Dr. Phil from where he was kicked out for excessive use of profanity with the host apologizing for his “childish and immature behavior.” Meanwhile, two dogs have been removed from his home by animal control authorities.

Rafale will be a game changer, will give India an edge over Pakistan and China: New Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria

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Rafale will be a game changer, will give India an edge over Pakistan and China: New Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria has succeeded Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa to become the 26th chief of the Indian Air Force. BS Dhanoa retired today after 41 years of stellar service. He was the chief of the IAF during the Balakot airstrikes.


Air Marshal Bhadauria was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF in June 1980 and was awarded the coveted ‘Sword of Honour’ for standing first in the overall order of merit. During his career, he has held various positions in command, staff and instructional areas.

Speaking to the media after taking charge, IAF Chief Bhadauria said, “We were prepared then, we will be prepared next time. We will be ready to face any challenge, any threat.” Responding to questions about Pakistan reactivating terror camps destroyed in the Balakot airstrikes, he said, “We are aware of the reports and we will take the necessary action as and when required.”

Speaking to ANI, IAF Chief Bhadauria also remarked that the induction of Rafale jets will be a game-changer for the Indian Air Force. He was the chairman of the Indian negotiating team for the 36 Rafale combat aircraft deal as the then Deputy Chief of IAF. He said, “My first priority is the modernisation and indigenous capability in view of all budget constraints. Rafale will be a game-changer in our operational capability. It will give India an edge over Pakistan and China.”

Speaking on Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s threats of nuclear war, he said, “That is their understanding of nuclear aspects. We have our own understanding, our own analysis. We will be ready to face any challenge.”

Bhadauria has held several important positions in the past such as Commandant of the National Defence Academy, Senior Air Staff Officer at the Central Air Command and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff from January 2016 to 28 February 2017. He also served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Southern Air Command from 1 March 2017. He took over as the chief of Bengaluru-based Training Command on 1 August 2018.

Bihar floods: State government issues helpline numbers and hashtag to reach the administration for help

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Bihar floods: State government issues helpline numbers and hashtag to reach the administration for help

Bihar is battling devastating floods as water levels in the Ganga and other rivers surged after very heavy rainfalls continued to lash the state. As per Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, incessant rains in Bihar which have left many parts of the state flooded has until now, claimed 29 lives.

In the face of the calamity, the Bihar government has issued emergency helpline numbers for people in need.

The Helpline Numbers are:

BUIDCO (18003456130)

PMC (18003456644)

District administration (0612-2219810, 0612-2294204 and 0612-2294205).

Moreover, the water resources department minister of Bihar, Sanjay Kumar Jha has taken to Twitter to launch a hashtag, for Twitter and Facebook for helping the people in distress. The hashtag is #BiharFloodRescue. Jha has urged all those who need any sort of help to share their location with him and has assured prompt help from his side.


The state government has requested the Indian Air Force for helicopters for lifting and airdropping food packets and medicines in flood-affected areas of Patna.

19 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have already been deployed in affected areas of Bihar to carry out rescue and evacuation operations. Till last night, as many as 235 people have been evacuated from low lying areas of Patna to safer places. A total of 4945 people and 45 livestock.

The Indian Railways have cancelled 13 long-distance trains while 20 other trains have been diverted. Railway tracks at Patna Junction and several other places were submerged.

While the rains have reportedly stopped in some parts of Bihar, the IMD has issued a red alert and heavy rains are predicted.

Fearing challans, Delhiites line up for PUC certificates, 14 lakh certificates issued in one month

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Fearing challans, Delhiites line up for PUC certificates, 14 lakh certificates issued in one month

The fear of heavy penalty under the amended Motor Vehicle Act that kicked in from September 1 has been compelling Delhiites to get the required pollution certification done for their vehicles in a haste. According to the transport department, the number of pollution under check (PUC) certificates made in the last one month in Delhi has broken all records.

According to reports, almost 14 lakh pollution certificates have been issued in a span of a month, which is almost a four-fold increase from the average. Earlier, on an average, around 3.5 to 4 lakh PUCs were issued in a month.

As per the amended Motor Vehicle Act, the offence of not having a pollution certificate for your vehicle, which earlier attracted a first time fine of Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,000 the second time will now attract a fine of Rs 10,000. The rule also states that PUC tests are mandatory in Delhi after every three months.

The high penalty for not having a pollution control certificate (PUC) is derived from the provision under section 190(2) ) of the amended Motor Vehicles Act. It says any person who drives or allows his/her vehicle to be driven violating “control of noise and air pollution” as well as road safety standards shall be liable to pay Rs 10,000 fine and/or up-to one year jail and disqualification of holding a driving licence. For repeat offence, the fine will be Rs 10,000 and/or imprisonment up to six months.

According to the revised Act, this provision has been put under the category of the compoundable offence, which means the state governments will have the power to tweak the fine and penalty for not having PUC or violating the noise standards.

In the Pollution Under Control (PUC) test, vehicles are checked for emissions of smoke, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and other air pollutants. Based on the test, a PUC certificate is issued to certify that the vehicle meets emission and pollution control norms.

Petrified of this increased penalty, Delhiites have been queuing up at pollution checking centres across Delhi for PUC (pollution under check) certificates for their respective vehicles.

Owing to the huge rush of vehicles for pollution under check (PUC) certificates caused by enhanced fine under the amended Motor Vehicle Act, Delhi government has directed the test centres to remain open till 10 pm.

Since the implementation of the Act, the volume of vehicles seeking PUC certificates at 940 odd test centres across Delhi has gone up by more than four times, according to officials.

The central government has recently amended the Motor Vehicle Act and made it more stringent to bring discipline in road traffic.

UK intelligence report says families of ISIS jihadis trying to smuggle them out from Syria and back to Britain

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UK intelligence report says families of ISIS jihadis trying to smuggle them out from Syria and back to Britain

Intelligence sources in the United Kingdom have stated that they have been picking up chatter where family members of Jihadi terrorists who had left Britain to join the ISIS in Syria are plotting to smuggle them out of Syrian camps.

As per reports in the British media, intelligence sources say that as the window of time for effective repatriation is closing very quickly, families back in the UK, whose kin had left in order to join the ISIS, have been contemplating ways and explorings options to bring the Jihadis back into the country.

Surprisingly, there is a section of British politicians that advocate for bringing back the ‘British children’.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently informed that he has been trying to get 30 ‘British children’ repatriated from Syrian prison camps, but he is not getting enough support from his cabinet.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel are strongly against the move. Priti Patel has stated that there is ‘no way’ the likes of Shamima Begum, 19, will be allowed back into Britain.

Patel has stated, “Our job is to keep our country safe. We cannot have people who would do us harm allowed to enter our country, and that includes this woman. Everything I see in terms of security and intelligence, I am simply not willing to allow anybody who has been an active supporter or campaigner for IS in this country.”

It is notable here that Shamima Begum is a teenager who had left Britain to become an ISIS bride. Aged about 20 years now, Begum has already given birth 3 times. She had married ISIS terrorist Yago Riedijk soon after arriving in Syria. She was also reportedly a part of the ISIS’ ‘morality police’, used to stitch suicide vests and tried to recruit other women as ISIS brides.

Begum has been giving media interviews and stating that she would like to return to the UK and face trial in UK courts.

Priti Patel has stated that she does not want Shamima Begum and others like her in UK’s court and prison system.

Recent media reports have stated that human traffickers have been smuggling jihadis and their family members from Syria’s Al Hawl camp. The camp reportedly holds 12,000 foreign women and children, including Britons.

Reports and government agencies have even warned that the ISIS is very much active inside the Syrian prison camps and already working on making the next generation of Jihadis.

LoC will remain sacrosanct as long as Pakistan does not vitiate the atmosphere, will cross it if we have to: General Bipin Rawat

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LoC will remain sacrosanct as long as Pakistan does not vitiate the atmosphere, will cross it if we have to: General Bipin Rawat

In yet another aggressive statement, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has said that if required, Indian armed forces are ready to cross the Line of Control between India and Pakistan. Saying that Pakistan has reactivated the terror camp at Balakot after it was destroyed by Indian Air Force jets, he said that such operations will be repeated if such need arises. General Rawat said that the Line of Control (LoC) will remain sacrosanct as long as the other side remains quiet and does not vitiate the atmosphere.

Talking to Times of India in an interview, General Rawat said that despite giving evidence, Pakistan keeps denying supporting terrorists. “Pakistan controls the terrorists, who act as its proxies. It’s no longer going to be hide and seek,” he said. But after the abrogation of Article 370, they are openly calling for Jihad in Kashmir. “It’s a tacit acceptance of their support to terrorism in J&K”, he said. The army chief said that “There are terror training camps in Pakistan, though they keep on shifting them. Fighting a proxy war with us is the state policy of Pakistan.”

Talking about the threat of nuclear weapon that Pakistan keeps threatening about, General Rawat said that Nuclear weapons are weapons of deterrence, they are not weapons for fighting wars. “I find it difficult to comprehend when someone proclaims he will use them for conventional war fighting or if he is attacked. Will the world community ever allow you to use nuclear weapons like this? Pakistan’s statements show an inappropriate understanding  of the employment of strategic weapons”, the India Army chief said.

General Rawat said that since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5th, the infiltration attempts have gone up. He said that there is currently a leadership void among the terror outfits, and Pakistan is desperate to send some people across the border to instigate youths to spread violence in the valley again.

Talking about the possible explosion of the situation after the current security clampdown and communication blockages are lifted, General Bipin Rawat said that a large number of people in the state have welcomed the decision to fully integrate the state. He said that the state extends beyond the valley, and only a small part of the state is affected due to the clampdown. “People say situation has become bad. Do they mean the situation in the past 30 years was good? I think the past 30 years were bad and the past two months have been good”, he said.

On the reports of thousands of youths being detained in Kashmir, General Rawat said that only those people are being detained who violated section 144 that is in place in the state. He said that these people were trying to vitiate the atmosphere and disrupt the government’s efforts, like the procurement of apples through Nafed. Therefore, such people are being detained to ensure that people don’t suffer economically.

He said that actually the clampdown is being imposed by the other side, not by the security forces.

Last week the army chief had informed that Army has war-gamed any possible action in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, and accordingly plans have been made. He had also said that focus should shift from J&K to PoK.

Despite Tripura HC’s ban, Animal sacrifice continues at Tripureswari Temple, local admin and temple yet to receive court order

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Despite Tripura HC’s ban, Animal sacrifice continues at Tripureswari Temple, local admin and temple yet to receive court order

In open defiance of Tripura High Court’s order banning animal sacrifice at Temples, Pashubali continued as usual in Maa Tripureswari Temple at Udaipur, Tripura. The government, thus far, has issued no order regarding the same and made no attempt thus far at enforcing the High Court order. Therefore, Pashubali continued at the Temple as usual.

As reported by Ananda Bazaar Patrika, the district administration said that as they had received no order from the government, the sacrifices would continue as usual. As offices were closed on Saturday and Sunday, the no official order has reached district administration yet. However, later, the authorities had themselves claimed that the sacrifices have been stopped. Then, even one notice was put out announcing that sacrifices ought to be stopped. However, no one paid any attention to the notice and sacrifices went on as usual. Some claim that it was torn and thrown about. The administration claims that they have no idea who put out the notice as they had not received any government order regarding the same.

As it was Amabashya on Saturday, ritualistic Pashubali took place at the Tripureswari Temple. Five goats and one buffalo were sacrificed on this occasion.

The High Court order is also being criticised on social media by the people of Tripura. Some said that the relationship between the Goddess and Her devotees is more important and significant than orders passed by the Court. Others asked how was the order justified when animals are slaughtered for food anyway. Some suggested that the judges ought to learn more about Indian culture and traditions.

Chandan Chakraborty, the head priest of the Shakti Peeth said that he has not received any notification banning animal sacrifice, and the 500 yeas old ritual of animal sacrifice is going on as usual.

Meanwhile, the royal scion of Manikya dynasty, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarman, announced that he would appeal against the order in the Supreme Court and asserted that the Court has transgressed its boundaries.


“Personally, I am against opulent slaughter. I detest it. We should not do large-scale slaughter and restrict ourselves to symbolic one or two slaughters. It is more affordable too for poor tribes and we should not indulge in such a practice in this day and age. But it is an overreach from the High Court when it says you cannot sacrifice at all. Can they do it at the Kamakhya temple? Could we ban Jallikattu, which is not even a temple ritual but a sport? Can they stop Bakrid tomorrow?,” Debbarman told The Indian Express.

The state government, too, is likely to challenge the verdict at the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, a stay on the verdict is also expected to be sought soon.

“Biharis come to Delhi for free treatment, how can Delhi serve entire country?” Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal controversial statement on ‘outsiders’

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“Biharis come to Delhi for free treatment, how can Delhi serve entire country?” Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal controversial statement on ‘outsiders’

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a controversial statement said that people from outside come to Delhi for ‘free treatment’ but Delhi has ‘its own capacity’. “How can Delhi serve people of entire country?” he said while addressing a gathering in national capital on Sunday.


Speaking on long queues about purchasing medicines prescribed by doctors, Kejriwal says the reason is a lot of people are coming from outside of Delhi for treatment. “We carried out survey. About 80% patients in Delhi hospitals are outsiders. There are enough hospitals in Delhi which can cater to residents of Delhi. A Delhi resident can get treatment within 30 minutes of entering a hospital. But the queues are because of people living outside of Delhi who come here for treatment. A person from Bihar can take a ticket for Rs 500 and come to Delhi and get free treatment worth Rs 5 lakh and go back. We are happy because they are our country people only and they should get treatment. But Delhi has its own capacity. How can Delhi give treatment to patients of entire country? The situation in the rest of the country should improve,” he said.

Arvind Kejriwal’s controversial statement on ‘outsiders’ comes days after he had tried to indulge in fearmongering by trying to spread misinformation about implementation of NRC and deliberately confusing domicile with citizenship. He had said that if NRC is implemented in Delhi, BJP leader Manoj Tiwari would be the first one to leave Delhi. Delhi BJP leader Manoj Tiwari had said recently that the situation in Delhi is worsening due to the presence of illegal immigrants who pose a threat to the safety of people in Delhi. Tiwari assured that the BJP government will implement the NRC in Delhi as well just like they have done it in Assam. The NRC is strictly to identify the illegal immigrants living in the country and is not aimed at Indians living in states different from their birthplaces.

Delhi goes to state assembly elections early next year.

High drama outside Lalu Prasad Yadav’s place, daughter-in-law Aishwarya sits on a dharna all night, ‘allowed’ to enter in the morning

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High drama outside Lalu Prasad Yadav’s place, daughter-in-law Aishwarya sits on a dharna all night, ‘allowed’ to enter in the morning

High drama ensued outside former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav’s place as his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav’s estranged wife reportedly sat on a dharna outside his house all night long. Prior to this Aishwarya had accused her mother in law Rabri Devi and sister in law Misa Bharti of torturing her and throwing her out of the house. Rabri Devi, on the other hand has reportedly alleged that she has threat to life from Aishwarya.

As per reports, the two families have been involved in trying to resolve issues between the couple. Aishwarya had married Tej Pratap Yadav in May last year and things have reportedly not been too well between the couple. As per reports, Aishwarya has said she wants her relationship with Tej Pratap Yadav to work out and hence she was staying at 10, Circular Road, Patna (Lalu Yadav’s residence) even though his son had filed a divorce petition. While interacting with media, she reportedly said that even when the divorce petition was pending, her in-laws had started treating her as if they are already divorced.

She sat on a dharna outside Lalu’s house with her parents and was finally invited into the house in the morning. “Since three months I have been subjected to ill-treatment here. I was not given food, so every day my meals used to come from my residence. Since Saturday, however, I was being denied access even to the kitchen. A personal staff of my mother-in-law rudely told me that it has been locked and refused to hand over the keys to me,” she told the reporters.

In a video, it can be seen knocking the gates of Lalu Yadav’s residence asking to be allowed to enter.

Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu Prasad Yadav’s son and Aishwarya Rai got married on May 2018, but the couple filed for a divorce a few months after the wedding. After trouble started brewing in their marriage a few months after the two got married, Tej Pratap’s wife Aishwarya had been staying at the residence of her in-laws. A divorce petition was also filed.

Earlier this month, Aishwarya was seen leaving her in-laws’ house in her father Chandrika Rai’s vehicle. It is not yet clear as to what transpired that forced Aishwarya to leave her in-laws house. While Aishwarya Rai is seen exiting Rabri Devi’s house in tears, earlier, OpIndia received a notice from Tej Pratap Yadav to pull down a story that the publication had carried regarding the allegations made by Aishwarya Rai against Tej Pratap Yadav. In that, a submission had been made to the court that since the court had granted an injunction to Tej Pratap, barring the media from reporting on the proceedings of the divorce case since both parties come from reputed and well known political families. The report was subsequently pulled down by the publication owing to the injunctions.

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