Highlights at 12 pm

Following are the top stories at 12 pm:

DEL12 RAJNATH-PAK Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir:Rajnath

Leh: Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir and no country is backing it on the "current issue", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday amid Islamabad's efforts to internationalise the Centre's move to abrogate provisions of Article 370.

FGN2 US-KASHMIR-KHANNA Kashmir internal issue for India, Imran Khan's rhetoric ridiculous: US lawmaker

Washington: Asserting that Kashmir is an internal issue for India, Indian-American lawmaker Ro Khanna who recently joined the Pakistani Congressional Caucus has said that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan needs to cool his heated rhetoric. By Lalit K Jha

FGN4 PAK-INDIA-AIRSPACE No decision yet on airspace closure to India: Qureshi

Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that no decision has been taken yet to close the airspace to India, underlining that any such step would be taken after looking into each and every aspect of the move through consultation.

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PM launches 'Fit India Movement', says it will lead India towards healthy future New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Fit India' Movement' on Thursday, saying the initiative is the need of the hour and will take the country towards a healthier future.

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DEL11 JAVADEKAR-GROWTH Good governance, zero corruption essential for economic growth: Javadekar

New Delhi: Good governance and zero corruption are needed for sustainable economic development in the country, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Thursday.

DES1 TRAIN-FIRE Fire breaks out in Telangana Express, passengers safe

New Delhi: A fire broke out in two coaches of the Hyderabad-New Delhi Telangana Express at Asaoti station in Haryana on Thursday, Northern Railway officials said.

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Goa CM asks escort vehicle personnel to help clear traffic jam Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday asked his escort vehicle personnel to help clear the traffic jam on a road connecting North Goa district to Panaji where his own convoy was briefly stuck.

DES2 HUA METRO TRAINS

Metro train passengers can now carry heavier bag New Delhi: Metro train passengers in the country can now carry a heavier bag as the weight limit has been increased to 25 kg from 15 kg.

FOREIGN

FGN5 RUSSIA-INDIA-HELICOPTER Russian Helicopters eyeing Indian market to promote Ansat

Zhukovsky (Russia): Russian helicopters, a part of Rostec state corporation of Russia, is looking for promoting its chopper Ansat for civilian market in India. By Sandeep Dahiya

FGN3 US-PAK-POLICY In Imran-era, Pak military retains dominant influence over foreign, security policies: US report

Washington: During Imran Khan's tenure as prime minister, the Pakistani military has retained the dominant influence over foreign and security policies of the country, according to a US Congressional report. By Lalit K Jha

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