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A senior Home department official said that the state level security committee constituted to provide security to ministers, former ministers and VVIPs had said in its report that no justification has been found for maintaining Y-category security of Azam Khan.On the basis of this report, the order was sent to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Rampur, Ashok Kumar Shukla, on behalf of the State Secretary, Home Affairs (Police), A.V. Rajamouli, the official added.The SP told journalists that as per the government’s recommendations, the policemen engaged in the Y-category security of Azam Khan have been withdrawn.In February 2023, Azam Khan and…

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The charge sheet against the three accused — Lavlesh Tiwari, 22, Sunny Singh, 23, and Arun Maurya,18, — was filed in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Prayagraj, Dinesh Kumar Gautam, on Thursday.No lawyers were present to represent the accused.The three assailants had a criminal past and they planned to murder Atiq and Ashraf to earn fame and money, a senior police officer said, citing the charge sheet.”They used sophisticated firearms, which were provided to Sunny Singh by Delhi-based gangster Jitender Mann alias Gogi to eliminate his rival Tillu Tajpuria,” the officer added.After perusal of records, the court took…

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“I am deeply concerned by funding shortfalls that are threatening to interrupt key activities that support both Jordanians and refugees in the next months,” she was quoted as saying on Thursday by a press statement from the UN office in Jordan.The UN official called on all partners to find ways to maintain financial support and accomplish humanitarian and development goals in Jordan, Xinhua news agency reported.”Through collaborative efforts, we can ensure that no one is left behind,” she said.Jordan is the second largest per capita refugee-hosting country in the world. Nearly 660,000 Syrian refugees and 80,000 refugees from other countries…

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He made the remarks on Thursday while speaking to reporters on his flight from Vilnius, Lithuania, following the NATO summit on July 11-12, where he dropped months of objection and backed Sweden’s bid to join the military alliance, state-run TRT broadcaster reported.”There is a positive opinion about the revitalisation of our EU membership process. We will accelerate the negotiations for the modernisation of the customs union which will have a multiplying effect on the Turkish economy. I also believe that we will observe progress on visa liberalisation,” he was quoted by TRT as saying.Erdogan said on the sideline of the…

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“I can confirm that today we’re accepting the headline recommendations of the Pay Review Bodies in full,” Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday, noting that the offer is “final” and that there will be no more talks on pay.”We will not negotiate again on this year’s settlements. And no amount of strikes will change our decision,” he added.UK teachers and junior doctors have been offered a 6.5 per cent and a six per cent rise, respectively, according to Thursday’s proposal. Police and prison officers would receive a seven per cent pay rise, Xinhua news agency reported.Sunak said the government…

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In a joint session of the 500-member Lower House and the 250-Senator Upper House, Pita was the only candidate nominated as Prime Minister but received only 324 votes in favour, short of the simple majority required to become the Prime Minister.The vote was held on Thursday after several hours of debates among the parliamentarians, Xinhua news agency reported.The Move Forward Party emerged as the largest party in the Lower House of the National Assembly in Thailand’s general election in May. It has since formed a coalition with the Pheu Thai Party and other smaller parties previously in the opposition to…

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In a statement published on Thursday on its website, the Iranian Embassy to Brussels responded to a statement by the NATO leaders at a summit in Lithuania on Tuesday accusing Iran of providing Russia with military support against Ukraine and expressing “concern about Iran’s escalation of its nuclear programme”.Refuting the accusations as “baseless,” the embassy said Iran has maintained its “impartial role” with regard to the Russia-Ukraine war and as a “law-abiding and influential regional player”.Regarding nuclear activities, Iran is still “absolutely determined” to honour its obligations within the framework of a 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint…

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Al-Shabaab fighters took over the Gariley military base in Jubaland State, which was recently handed over by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) as part of the drawdown of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) troops.Ibrahim Guled Aden, Governor of El Wak district in the southern region of Gedo, confirmed that several people were injured in the fighting that finally led to the fall of the base into al-Shabaab control.”Al-Shabaab fighters attacked our forces at Geriley base and captured it. They are in full control after defeating our forces who were in a small number, but we are working…

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Addressing the Indian diaspora in Paris on the first day of his visit to France, Modi announced that the agreement for usage of India’s UPI in France has been finalised.”The agreement for usage of India’s UPI in France has been finalised. In coming days, it’s usage will begin from Eiffel Tower. Soon Indian tourists with the help of mobile app will be able to make payment in rupee to visit the Eiffel Tower,” the Prime Minister said amid huge applause from the diaspora.This will mean that now Indian tourists can pay in rupee to visit the Eiffel Tower, Modi informed…

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It was another session of domination for India as for the first time in Test cricket, they managed to take a first-innings lead without losing a wicket, though West Indies struck back by taking two wickets in the last 15 minutes.While reaching their respective centuries, Jaiswal and Rohit brought up India’s first 200+ opening partnership against West Indies in Tests through their mammoth 229-run opening stand. Jaiswal (116 not out, with 12 boundaries) and Virat Kohli (four not out) remained unbeaten till tea, and were expected to extend India’s lead beyond 100 on a slow pitch.Apart from his usual attacking…

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