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Zero tolerance on illegal structures within 15 km of borders Amit Shah

Zero tolerance on illegal structures within 15 km of borders Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the authorities to strictly enforce a ‘zero tolerance’ policy against illegal constructions within 15 km of the country’s borders and demolish all such structures that have come up over the years. Shah stressed formulating a 360-degree security cover for every border district involving citizens, state machinery, and security agencies. The home ministry said the border districts have been directed to carry out an in-depth study of the sources, patterns, and networks behind crimes and the drug menace, and to develop lasting solutions. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following …

India, Israel Reaffirm Zero Tolerance For Terror At Key Meet; Condemn Pahalgam, Oct 7 Attacks | World News

India, Israel Reaffirm Zero Tolerance For Terror At Key Meet; Condemn Pahalgam, Oct 7 Attacks | World News

Last Updated:February 24, 2026, 22:26 IST India and Israel also agreed to hold the next meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in Israel on a mutually convenient date. Pahalgam was the site of a barbaric terror attack by members of the Lashkar-linked terror outfit, The Resistance Front. (Image: AP/File) India and Israel on Tuesday reaffirmed their shared commitment to zero tolerance for terrorism at the 10th meeting of the India-Israel Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism held in New Delhi. Both sides strongly condemned the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel. The meeting was led by Dr Vinod Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) in the Ministry of External Affairs, and Nadav Eschar, Head of Bureau, Strategic Affairs Division in Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the MEA, the two countries “unequivocally and strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism” and stressed the urgent need to hold perpetrators accountable. The discussions reflected …

Zero tolerance for terrorism must be universal : S Jaishankar at India-Arab meet

Zero tolerance for terrorism must be universal : S Jaishankar at India-Arab meet

Urging the need to strengthen international cooperation to combat the “global scourge” of terrorism, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday said that zero-tolerance for terrorism must be an uncompromising universal norm. In his opening remarks at the 2nd India Arab Foreign Ministers meeting in the capital, EAM Jaishankar asserted that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations remains a common threat in both the regions. “Cross-border terrorism is particularly unacceptable because it violates the basic principles of international relations and diplomacy. Societies targeted by terrorism have the right to defend themselves and will understandably exercise it. It is essential that we strengthen international cooperation to combat what is a global scourge. Zero-tolerance for terrorism must be an uncompromising universal norm,” he said. India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are co-chairing the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) which is happening after a gap of 10 years and is being attended by the Foreign Ministers of other Arab League Member States and the Arab League Secretary General. EAM Jaishankar stated that the meeting …

‘Zero Tolerance to Terrorism’: EAM Jaishankar Condoles Sydney Attack In Israel, Backs Gaza Peace Plan | India News

‘Zero Tolerance to Terrorism’: EAM Jaishankar Condoles Sydney Attack In Israel, Backs Gaza Peace Plan | India News

Last Updated:December 16, 2025, 17:24 IST Jaishankar visits Israel, conveys condolences for the Sydney attack, reaffirms India’s zero-tolerance to terror, discusses strategic partnership, and supports the Gaza peace plan. EAM S Jaishankar (X/@DrSJaishankar) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said it was a “pleasure to be back in Israel” as he expressed India’s deep condolences at the loss of life in the Sydney terror attack, reiterating New Delhi’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism. “We have a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism,” Jaishankar said, underlining India’s firm stance against terror in all its forms as he conveyed solidarity with Israel following the attack. The External Affairs Minister said the focus of his visit would be on advancing bilateral ties. “Today we will discuss our strategic partnership,” he said, pointing to the importance India places on its relationship with Israel across key sectors. Jaishankar also highlighted the need to closely assess developments in the region. “I want to listen to you on the regional situation,” he said, indicating that regional security and stability would be central …

‘India Has Zero Tolerance For Terror’: PM Modi Strongly Condemns Sydney Beach Attack | India News

‘India Has Zero Tolerance For Terror’: PM Modi Strongly Condemns Sydney Beach Attack | India News

Last Updated:December 14, 2025, 17:45 IST PM Modi expressed solidarity with Australia and reiterated India’s policy of zero-tolerance towards all forms and manifestations of terrorism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condemned what he called a “ghastly terror attack” in Sydney’s Bondi Beach in Australia, where two gunmen opened fire at a celebration of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, killing 11 people. Taking to X, PM Modi expressed condolences for the loss of lives and expressed solidarity with Australia in this difficult time. “Strongly condemn the ghastly terrorist attack carried out today at Bondi Beach, Australia, targeting people celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah,” he said. PM Modi also stressed India’s policy of zero-tolerance towards all forms and manifestations of terrorism. “On behalf of the people of India, I extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. We stand in solidarity with the people of Australia in this hour of grief. India has zero tolerance towards terrorism and supports the fight against all …

‘Aurangzeb Preaching Tolerance’: BJP Calls Rahul Gandhi’s Constitution Day Message ‘Hypocritical’ | Politics News

‘Aurangzeb Preaching Tolerance’: BJP Calls Rahul Gandhi’s Constitution Day Message ‘Hypocritical’ | Politics News

Last Updated:November 26, 2025, 11:02 IST The BJP launched a fierce attack on Rahul Gandhi’s Constitution Day message, accusing him and the Congress of hypocrisy and historical violations. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (Image: PTI/File) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his Constitution Day message, calling it “deeply hypocritical” and accusing the Congress of having a history of undermining the very document he sought to celebrate. BJP slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘hypocrisy’ BJP leader CR Kesavan strongly criticised Rahul Gandhi’s post on X (formerly Twitter), likening it to “Aurangzeb preaching about tolerance” and “Mir Jafar lecturing on loyalty”. He argued that the Congress had forfeited its moral right to speak about constitutional values due to its actions during the Emergency. “Rahul Gandhi talking about the virtues of our sacred Constitution is as hypocritical as Aurangzeb preaching about tolerance and as paradoxical as Mir Jafar lecturing on loyalty,” Kesavan said. He further alleged that the Congress, referred to as the “Indira Nehru …

‘Zero Tolerance For Violence’: CEC Vows Peaceful Voting In Bihar After Anant Singh’s Arrest | India News

‘Zero Tolerance For Violence’: CEC Vows Peaceful Voting In Bihar After Anant Singh’s Arrest | India News

Last Updated:November 02, 2025, 14:24 IST Gyanesh Kumar affirms ECI’s zero-tolerance for violence ahead of Bihar polls, urges voter participation, and ensures neutrality after Mokama incident involving Dularchand Yadav. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during the EC press conference on Monday. Just days before Bihar heads to the polls in the first phase of the assembly elections on Thursday, November 6, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said the Election Commission has a zero-tolerance policy toward violence. He further urged the people of Bihar to participate in the election process and said that the poll body is ready to make sure that the electors can peacefully vote. “I want to appeal to everyone to come and participate in the election process, and everyone come to exercise their right to vote. On the topic of violence, Election Commission wants to make it clear that the Election Commission has zero tolerance towards violence. No incident of violence will be tolerated. The Election Commission is ready to make sure that the electors can peacefully vote. Our 243 …

‘Zero tolerance for violence’: CEC Gyanesh Kumar after JD(U) candidate arrested for ‘murder’ in Bihar

‘Zero tolerance for violence’: CEC Gyanesh Kumar after JD(U) candidate arrested for ‘murder’ in Bihar

Just days before Bihar is all set to vote in the first phase of assembly polls on Thursday, November 6, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Sunday that the Election Commission is has zero tolerance for violence. CEC Gyanesh Kumar made the remarks during his visit to his alma mater Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur on Sunday. (File/ANI) He urged the people of Bihar to participate in the election process and said that the poll body is ready to make sure that the electors can peacefully vote. “I want to appeal to everyone to come and participate in the election process, and everyone come to exercise their right to vote. On the topic of violence, Election Commission wants to make it clear that the Election Commission has zero tolerance towards violence. No incident of violence will be tolerated. The Election Commission is ready to make sure that the electors can peacefully vote. Our 243 returning officers, that many observers, every zilla’s collectors, zilla adhikari, SP, SSP, police observers, everyone is ready,” Kumar said …

‘Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism’: First Op Sindoor Multi-Party Delegation Leaves for Japan

‘Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism’: First Op Sindoor Multi-Party Delegation Leaves for Japan

Last Updated:May 21, 2025, 18:09 IST The delegation will also visit South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore as part of outreach following Operation Sindoor and the conflict between India and Pakistan The delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha includes BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brijlal, Pradhan Barua and Hemang Joshi, Congress leader and former EAM Salman Khurshid, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, CPI(M)’s John Brittas, and former ambassador Mohan Kumar. (Image: @MEAIndia/X) The first multi-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha on Wednesday left for Japan for a five-nation visit to put across India’s views on cross-border terrorism from Pakistan. The delegation will also visit South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore as part of New Delhi’s outreach following Operation Sindoor and the subsequent conflict between India and Pakistan. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) made the announcement on social media platform X, with a photo of the team. “Zero tolerance against terrorism!” a post by spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Zero tolerance against terrorism!The first group of All Party Delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar …

S Jaishankar Discusses ‘Zero Tolerance For Terrorism’ With Germany, France, Japan, Qatar

S Jaishankar Discusses ‘Zero Tolerance For Terrorism’ With Germany, France, Japan, Qatar

New Delhi: In the wake of Operation Sindoor, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with foreign ministers from Spain, France, Germany, Japan, and Qatar. He emphasised India’s approach to cross-border terrorism and expressed gratitude for their solidarity and support. Mr Jaishankar discussed India’s measured response to cross-border terrorism with Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares. In a post on X, Mr Jaishankar wrote, “Spoke with FM @jmalbares of Spain. Discussed India’s firm and measured response to cross-border terrorism.” Spoke with FM @jmalbares of Spain. Discussed India’s firm and measured response to cross-border terrorism. 🇮🇳 🇪🇸 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 7, 2025 Jaishankar held talks with France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and appreciated their solidarity following the Pahalgam attack. “Had a joint telecon with FM @jnbarrot of France & FM @JoWadephul of Germany. Appreciated their solidarity and support in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Discussed ensuring zero tolerance for terrorism,” Mr Jaishankar wrote on X. Had a joint telecon with FM @jnbarrot of France & …