Addressing a rally in Wardah, Maharashtra, the Prime Minister said the Congress is scared of fielding candidates in seats where majority population dominates. Modi said the Hindu community has "never committed any acts of terror" and that the Congress "should not be forgiven" for denting its image.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said there was a complete lack of understanding on the Pakistani side about how India's independent judiciary functions.
Mohammad Zakir says, "The Railways had announced Rs 10 lakh as compensation to the family of those killed in the blast. I did not get any compensation of my father’s death."
The trial began in August 2012 and was conducted on 132 days. Several judges changed during the trial. The last one — Additional Sessions Judge Jagdeep Singh — was allotted the case in August 2018.
Samjhauta Express blast case: At least 68 people were killed in the 2007 Samjhauta Express IED blasts. A total of 43 Pakistan citizens were killed in the terrorist attack.
Samjhauta blast: A total of 68 people, including 43 Pakistan citizens, 10 Indian citizens and 15 unidentified people, had been killed in the blast at Panipat on February 18, 2007. Another 12, of them 10 Pakistanis and two Indians, were also injured in the attack.
The court had asked the witnesses to appear before it from July 4. NIA counsel would inform special court about the decision of Pakistani authorities once the court resumes, the sources said. Out of 299 witnesses, court proceedings for 249 have been completed.
Pakistani officials visited his family, settled in Sargodha district of Pakistan Punjab, last Tuesday seeking details to ascertain his identity to secure his release in India.
The blasts had occurred on the intervening night of February 18-19, 2007, near Dewana railway station in Panipat district of Haryana, killing 68 people, mostly Pakistanis.
Iran mission uses donations to buy 40 tonnes of medicine, unable to send them home
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A 40-tonne shipment of medicines bought by the Iranian embassy in India is stranded in New Delhi due to a damaged aircraft. The embassy is seeking alternative ways to deliver the urgently needed medicines, as pharmaceutical companies in Iran are under attack.
