FATF keeps Pakistan on ‘Greylist’, condemns Pulwama attack
The multilateral body on terror financing, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), condemned the February 14 Pulwama attack , issuing a stern statement to Pakistan to comply with an action plan on terror financing or face further action, its plenary session in Paris decided on Friday.
Two alleged JeM operatives held in Deoband
The Uttar Pradesh police on Friday arrested two alleged operatives of Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Deoband, Saharanpur, on Friday. The Kashmiri youths arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) were identified as Shahnawaz Teli and Aqib Ahmed Malik.
U.P. Police drop sedition charges against 14 Aligarh Muslim University students
Police have dropped sedition charges slapped against 14 Aligarh Muslim University after the recent protests on the campus, citing lack of evidence. The students were booked for sedition after Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) district president Mukesh Lodhi alleged he was assaulted by some students who chanted pro-Pakistan slogans, police said.
Congress will try to build Ram temple at Ayodhya, says Harish Rawat
Describing Congress as the only party which had taken serious steps in the past towards construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya, AICC general secretary Harish Rawat said on February 22 that the party will try its best to fulfil the demand if it comes to power at the Centre.
NRI voting rights: Election commission asks Delhi Police to investigate ‘fake news’
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday filed a complaint with the Delhi Police, asking it to track down those spreading “fake news” that NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) can cast their vote online in the coming Lok Sabha elections.
2019 Cricket World Cup: no decision yet on India-Pakistan clash, says CoA
The Committee of Administrators (CoA) that administers the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) on Friday decided against taking any stand on the World Cup clash with Pakistan but said it would individually urge ICC (International Cricket Council) members to “sever ties with any nation that is a terrorist hub“.
Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received the prestigious Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth. The award was presented to him by the Seoul Peace Prize Foundation at a grand ceremony in Seoul. A short film on the life and achievements of Mr. Modi was screened at the event.
Now register complaint with DoT against offensive WhatsApp messages
People can now file a complaint with the Department of Telecom (DoT) against offensive messages received on WhatsApp, an official said Friday. The victim just needs to furnish a screenshot of the message along with the mobile number and e-mail it to ccaddn-dot@nic.in.
