| 14 Indians among 717 killed in Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia; MEA says 13 injured are under treatment |
Sep 25, 2:9 PM
14 Indians have lost their lives in stampede during the Haj pilgrimage near the Islamic holy city of Mecca. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj informed this through social networking site Twitter today. Ms Swaraj said, Indian Consul General in Jeddah has also reported that 13 injured Indian are in the hospital. She said that the exact number would be known after confirmation by Saudi authorities.
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has ordered a safety review of the Haj pilgrimage after at least 717 people died in a stampede at Mina. Another 863 people were injured in the incident, which occurred as two million pilgrims were taking part in the Haj’s last major rite.
The king said there is a need to improve the level of organisation and management of movement of pilgrims. A commission to investigate the stampede has also been formed by the Saudi government.
The accident occurred around 11.30 AM Indian time Thursday. Maj Gen Mansour al-Turki, a spokesman for the Saudi Interior Ministry said the stampede occurred when two large groups of pilgrims converged from different directions on to one street. This is the second disaster to strike Mecca in two weeks, after a crane collapsed at the Grand Mosque, killing 109 people.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that Indian Mission in Jeddah is continuously monitoring situation. He said, Indian doctors deployed in Mecca for Haj have been asked to work with government hospitals to take care of the injured.
Emergency numbers in Mecca are 00966125458000, 00966125496000. Toll free number for pilgrims in the Kingdom is 8002477786.
President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Mohd. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed sadness over the tragic incident and extended condolences to Government of Saudi Arabia and families of the deceased pilgrims. Congress President Sonia Gandhi also expressed deep shock and distress over the tragedy.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has ordered a safety review of the Haj pilgrimage after at least 717 people died in the stampede. Another 863 people were injured in the incident, which occurred as two million pilgrims were taking part in the Haj’s last major rite. Iran announced that 131 of its nationals were among the victims and accused regional rival Saudi Arabia of safety errors. Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed improper measures and mismanagement by Saudi authorities, who he said must accept the huge responsibility for this catastrophe.
Condolences came from capitals around the region and the globe, including from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, while Pope Francis expressed solidarity with Muslims and voiced the closeness of the Church in the face of the tragedy. President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Mohd. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed sadness over the tragic incident and extended condolences to Government of Saudi Arabia and families of the deceased pilgrims.
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YAMI GAUTAM UNVEILED THE NEW COLLECTION OF ‘ALDO AW15’
When it comes to shoe and accessories the one name that heads ahead is none other than ALDO and recently, the Badlapur actress was in national capital to launch the new collection ‘AW15’.
The very beautiful Yami Gautam unveiled the new collection in DLF Promenade in ALDO’s store and gave tips on how to achieve the perfect look from party to the casual outing.
ALDO, an international leader in fashion footwear and accessories, celebrates individual inspiration with its new fall/winter 2015 global campaign, ‘Inspiration is everywhere’. This season ALDO boast a worthwhile collection of suede flared heels, one can’t just get enough of the buoyant two tone sneaks in cheery red and ultramarine. Subtle metallic accents on sleek leather knee-highs and loafer meets sneaker hybrids make this season’s effortless crew of basics. Three things that never go out of style: Brazen feminity, Cool confidence and a bohemian streak that’s not the least bit coy.
When asked the Lassy legged beauty about the collection, Yami said “ALDO has an interesting collection of accessories. The styles are comfortable and very trendy. I am happy to be unveiling ALDO’s AW2015 Collection”
US, Australian embassies warn of possible terror attack in Kuala Lumpur
The US and Australian embassies in Malaysia have warned of a potential terrorist attack at a popular hawker street in Kuala Lumpur, AP reported. The US Embassy issued an advisory on Thursday, citing “credible threat information.” The diplomats urged its citizens to avoid Alor Street, located in a shopping belt in the city center and surrounding areas. The Australian Embassy issued a similar alert to its citizens based on the US warning.
Moscow court orders arrest of 2 suspected ISIS militants
Moscow’s Lefortovsky Court has sanctioned the arrest of two suspected militants of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL), which is proscribed in Russia. “The court has granted an investigator’s request to arrest Akhmed Amirkhanov and Kerim Khatiyev until November 23,” TASS quoted the court’s press secretary Yulia Skotnikova as saying on Friday.
AAP reaction on assault on DM North West Delhi by BJP MP’s supporters :
The Aam Aadmi Party strongly condemns the assault on District Magistrate of North West Delhi by supporters of BJP MP Udit Raj in his office.
The BJP is bringing a dangerous political culture to the national capital by unleashing its hoodlums on senior administrative officers, who refuse to obey their illegal diktats.
It is extremely shocking that the Private Secretary of a BJP MP led a mob into the office of a DM and assaulted him in full public view.
The AAP wants to know from the Delhi Police how much time will it take to arrest the culprits involved in assaulting a senior IAS officer, the CCTV footage of which is also in public domain.
The people of Delhi are eagerly awaiting a public response from the Delhi Police Commissioner, who is at the forefront to air his views against the elected government of Delhi.
The BJP has been misusing the Delhi Police to terrorise honest officers, and this is not the first instance in which BJP workers are involved in attacking officers on duty.
The AAP demands immediate arrest of the culprits and the BJP’s central government should also make its stand clear about what kind of conduct its MPs are preaching.
Regards,
AAP Media cell
नेपाल घोषित हो हिन्दू राष्ट्र
नई दिल्ली। नेपाल को हिन्दू राष्ट्र घोषित करने की मांग को लेकर राष्ट्रवादी शिवसेना व यूनाईटेड हिन्दू फ्रंट नेपाली दूतावास पर शीघ्र ही प्रदर्शन करेंगें। इस सन्दर्भ में दोनों संगठनों के पदाधिकारियों की संयुक्त बैठक कल होगी।
एक प्रैस विज्ञप्ति में राष्ट्रवादी शिवसेना के अध्यक्ष एवं यूनाईटेड हिन्दू फ्रंट के राष्ट्रीय महासचिव श्री जय भगवान गोयल ने मधेसी सम्प्रदाय की भावनाओं को सम्मान देते हुए नेपाल को यथाशीघ्र हिन्दू राष्ट्र घोषित कर देना चाहिए। इसी से नेपाल की भलाई है।
श्री गोयल ने मधेसी सम्प्रदाय पर किसी प्रकार के बल प्रयोग से नेपाल सरकार को परहेज करने को कहा अन्यथा हिन्दुस्थान का हिन्दू चुप नहीं बैठेगा। उन्होंने कहा कि न केवल 50% से अधिक नेपाल के मधेसी तथा भारत के 100 करोड़ हिन्दू नेपाल को हिन्दू राष्ट्र देखना चाहते है। दोनो देशों की हिन्दू जनता का सम्मान दोनों देशों की सरकारों व जनता को और निकट लाएगा।
M6.6 – NEAR THE NORTH COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
| Magnitude | 6.6 |
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| Location | 0.629S 131.255E |
| Depth | 24 km |
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