New Delhi, May 16 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9 pm:
NATION
DEL49 JK-TERROR-2NDLD OPERATIONS
* 6 terrorists killed in 2 major operations in south Kashmir in 3 days: Officials
Awantipora (J-K): Security forces turned the focus of their anti-terror operations to specific south Kashmir areas in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam attack and eliminated six terrorists in the last three days, officials said on Friday. *
DEL87 LD TURKIYE
* Jewellers' body urges suspension of business with Turkiye, Azerbaijan; educational institutes cancel MoUs
New Delhi: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) urged the industry on Friday to suspend all business transactions with Turkiye and Azerbaijan, while reputed educational institutions, such as the IIT-Roorkee, cancelled MoUs signed with the universities of the two countries. *
DEL90 INDOPAK-3RDLD DELEGATIONS
* Govt to send delegations for diplomatic outreach to expose Pakistan on terrorism
New Delhi: As part of a major diplomatic offensive, the government will send several all-party delegations to different countries, starting next week, to expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism on the world forum. *
DEL86 MHA-3RDLD INTELLIGENCE
* Op Sindoor shows PM's political will, precise intelligence, infallible fire power of forces: Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said Operation Sindoor was a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm political will, precise intelligence gathering by various agencies and unmatched strike capability of the country's armed forces. *
DEL88 CONG-BJP-LD DEVDA
* Cong seeks MP deputy CM's sacking for 'objectionable' remarks, BJP says remarks distorted
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday accused the BJP of "insulting" security forces as it cited Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda's comments at an event to slam the ruling party, a charge rejected by the leader as a "distortion" of his remarks. *
DEL71 INDOPAK-LD RAJNATH
* Our actions were just a trailer, will show the full picture if need be: Rajnath on Operation Sindoor
Bhuj (Guj): India on Friday pressed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its USD one billion assistance to Pakistan, saying Islamabad could use a large part of it to fund the terrorist infrastructure. *
DEL56 INDOPAK-IWT-JAL SHAKTI
* IWT to remain suspended until Pakistan abjures support for cross-border terror: Jal Shakti ministry
New Delhi: The Indus Waters Treaty will remain suspended "until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism", the Union Jal Shakti ministry has conveyed to the cabinet secretary. *
DEL81 CONG-LD GUJARAT SAMACHAR
* Govt pressure on independent media fatal for democracy: Congress on action against Gujarat Samachar
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday flayed the ED's action against an owner of the Gujarat Samachar, claiming anyone raising their voice against the government or not compromising with the BJP would have to go to jail. *
LEGAL
LGD31 SC-LD ISKCON
* Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru belongs to ISKCON Society Bengaluru: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday held that the Hare Krishna Temple in Bengaluru belongs to the ISKCON Society in the city. *
LGD22 SC-ROHINGYA
* You come with fanciful ideas when nation facing difficult time: SC on Rohingya deportation
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday rapped the petitioners who claimed 43 Rohingya refugees including women and children were dropped in the Andaman sea for deportation to Myanmar and said "when country is passing through a difficult time, you come out with fanciful ideas". *
LGD28 DL-HC-BCAS-CELEBI
* Turkish firm Celebi moves Delhi HC against revoking of security clearance
New Delhi: Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd on Friday moved the Delhi High Court agianst the decision of aviation watchdog BCAS revoking its security clearance in the "interest of national security". *
LGD10 CJI-SCBA-TRIVEDI
* CJI chides SCBA for not holding Justice Bela Trivedi farewell event
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Friday deprecated the decision of the Supreme Court Bar Association of not holding the usual farewell ceremony for retiring judge Justice Bela M Trivedi. *
FOREIGN
FGN21 PAK-INDIA-DAR
* Pak Foreign Minister calls for 'composite dialogue' with India to address contentious issues
Islamabad: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for a “composite dialogue” with India to address the contentious issues between the two sides. By Sajjad Hussain *
FGN70 US-INDOPAK
* We want to encourage and see direct talks between India and Pakistan: US
New York/Washington: The US wants to encourage and see "direct" talks between India and Pakistan, the State Department has said, a reversal from President Donald Trump's earlier comment that he will work with the two countries for a “solution” on Kashmir. By Yoshita Singh *
FGN67 US-TRUMP-INDOPAK
* That was a 'big success', level of anger between India and Pakistan was not a good thing: President Trump
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump, who has made repeated claims that his administration brokered a "ceasefire" between India and Pakistan, on Friday described it as a “big success” and said the level of anger between the two neighbours “was not a good thing." By Yoshita Singh *