The UN Security Council has lifted sanctions on the notorious Afghan warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, previously branded a global terrorist and accused of war crimes.
The move follows a peace deal between Hekmatyar’s insurgent group Hezb-i-Islami and the Afghan government in September that granted him legal immunity from past offences, sparking outrage from rights groups.
United Nation Seeks India's Nominee
United Nations has asked India to send the name of its nominee for inclusion in a global team to assist a United Nations committee which decides on banning terror outfits and their leaders.
The presence of the country's nominee on the panel may facilitate the government's efforts to get Maulana Masood Azhar, head of Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and mastermind of last year's Pathankot air base attack, banned.
Approval to Amend a Central legislation - Poisons Act
The Telangana Council of Ministers gave their approval to amend a Central legislation — Poisons Act, 1919 — with a view to enhancing the punishment for acid attacks to life imprisonment.
The Cabinet approved adding three Sections.
With the addition of three new Sections, the Telangana government will pass a bill and send it to the President for approval.