Follow us on: facebook.com/dailypioneer RNI No.2016/1957, REGD NO. SSP/LW/NP-34/2019-21 @TheDailyPioneer instagram.com/dailypioneer/ Established 1864 OPINION 8 Published From WORLD 12 SPORT 15 DELHI LUCKNOW BHOPAL EXPECT THE NO RUSH TO SEE N KOREA LYON HOLD BARCA FOR BHUBANESWAR RANCHI RAIPUR WORST IN VALLEY DENUCLEARISE: TRUMP GOAL LESS DRAW CHANDIGARH DEHRADUN Late City Vol. 155 Issue 50 LUCKNOW, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2019; PAGES 16 `3 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable DON’T JUDGE MY CHILDREN: AJAY} DEVGN } 13 VIVACITY www.dailypioneer.com MBS backs India’s war on terror Saudi Crown Prince says terrorism, extremism are ‘common concerns’, avoids naming Pakistan PNS n NEW DELHI The talks between him and Prince, however, did not men- on all subjects of our bilateral stepping up efforts to brand maintained and improved for Modi took place a day after the tion the strike. relations. We have decided to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) sake of both the countries and gainst the backdrop of the influential Arab leader con- “Last week’s barbaric take our economic cooperation chief Masood Azhar a global with the leadership of Mr APulwama terror attack last cluded a high-profile visit to Pulwama attack was a symbol to new heights,” he said. In terrorist. The joint statement President and the Prime week in which 44 Central Pakistan and agianst the back- of the shadow of the inhuman order to facilitate institutional said the Saudi Crown Prince Minister, we can create good Reserve Police Force (CRPF) drop of India’s escalating ten- danger hovering over the investment from Saudi Arabia stressed dialogue is the only things for both the countries,” soldiers were martyred, visiting sion with Islamabad following world. To deal with the scourge, in India’s economy, the two way to ensure peace and sta- MBS told reporters. Saudi Arabia Crown Prince the Pulwama terror attack. we have agreed there is a need countries have agreed to estab- bility in the region. He also talked about the Mohammed Bin Salman The External Affairs to ramp up pressure on coun- lish a framework, Modi said. In a special gesture, Modi contribution of lakhs of Indians (MBS) said here on Wednesday Ministry later said the Saudi tries extending any sort of “As a result of our meeting in received MBS at the airport, sig- in the overall development of terrorism and extremism are Crown Prince and Modi con- support to terrorism,” Modi Argentina two months ago, nifying the importance India Saudi Arabia. “common concerns” and his demned the Pulwama terror said, without naming Pakistan. the essence of our strategic attaches to the visit by the country will extend coopera- attack by JeM while “complic- He said dismantling terror partnership has expanded in leader of the Gulf nation. The tion to India and neighbouring ity” of Pakistan was underlined infrastructure, eliminating sup- the areas of security, trade and two sides inked five pacts to Our relation with Pak not countries to deal with them. during the meeting between port to terrorism and punish- investment,” he said. expand cooperation in a range meant to oppose efforts He held talks with Prime the two leaders. ing terrorists and their sup- It is time to turn energy of areas, including trade and Minister Narendra Modi, who Briefing reporters on the porters are very necessary. relations into a strategic part- investment. The two countries to ban Azhar: Saudi FM called the attack a “cruel sym- Crown Prince’s visit and on the In his address, Modi also nership, he said. also agreed to establish a bien- bol” of the scourge of terrorism issues discussed during the called for a strong action plan The Crown Prince arrived nial summit and a strategic New Delhi: The Saudi and sought punishment for talks, TS Tirumurti, Secretary to combat extremism so that here on a less than 30-hour visit partnership council, Modi said. Arabia-Pakistan joint state- terrorists and their backers. (Economic Relations) in the powers spreading violence and on Tuesday night, a day after Meanwhile, after he was ment calling for avoiding However, both the leaders External Affairs Ministry said, terror cannot mislead the concluding his high-profile given a ceremonial welcome at “politicisation” of the UN list- refrained from naming the two leaders also called youth. The PM said both sides tour of Pakistan where he said the Rashtrapati Bhavan on ing regime was not directed at Pakistan. upon countries to renounce use agreed that stronger bilateral dialogue was the only way to Wednesday, the Crown Prince India’s efforts to get JeM chief Terrorism and extremism of terrorism as a state policy. cooperation in areas such as resolve “outstanding issues” talked about historical linkages Masood Azhar banned by are “common concerns” and In his media statement, counter-terrorism, maritime between India and Pakistan. between the two countries and the global body, Saudi Foreign Saudi Arabia will extend all Modi called the attack a “cruel security and cyber-security will In a joint statement, stressed on expanding the ties. Minister Adel bin Ahmed cooperation to India and other symbol” of the scourge of ter- be beneficial for the two Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on “The relationship between Al-Jubeir said on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind greet Saudi neighbouring countries to deal rorism and sought punish- countries. Monday called for avoiding India and Saudi Arabia is in our asserting that anyone involved Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a ceremonial welcome in with them, Saudi Crown Prince ment for the terrorists and “Today, we held extensive “politicisation” of the UN list- DNA... Today, we want to be in terror should be proscribed New Delhi on Wednesday AP Mohammed Bin Salman said. their backers. The Crown and meaningful discussions ing regime, at a time India is ensured that the relationship is and punished. Priyanka to DMK gives Congress 10 take election seats in TN, Puducherry plunge from Modi’s home After leaving 1 seat PNS n NEW DELHI each to smaller ongress general secretary CPriyanka Gandhi Vadra partners, DMK to will address her first public rally in Prime Minister Narendra fight on 25 seats Modi’s home State Gujarat KUMAR CHELLAPPAN n along with sibling and party CHENNAI president Rahul Gandhi on February 28. he DMK and the Congress Besides Priyanka and Tfinalised their seat-sharing Rahul, the rally will also be formula for the Lok Sabha File photo addressed by Sonia Gandhi, elections on Wednesday after who last made a public speech two days of marathon discus- Congress and the DMK was the other constituents in the DMK- in November last year in sions held in New Delhi. need of the hour. The Narendra led front, the CPI(M), the CPI, Telangana during the Assembly As per the agreement reached Modi Government at the the MDMK the VCK and the polls. The decision of Priyanka between the two parties, the Centre has let down the people Muslim League would be to begin first public address DMK has allocated to the of the country, especially the announced in days to come. from Trimandir Ground, Congress ten out of the total 40 middle class,” said Venugopal Sources in the DMK said these Adalaj, is to signal the intent to seats which are at stake in while speaking to the reporters. parties would be allocated one take on Prime Minister Rafale steals the show at Aero India! Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Both Stalin and seat each, leaving the Dravidian Narendra Modi and BJP chief Political-row-hit French aircraft Rafale Tamil Nadu has 39 parlia- Venugopal expressed confi- major with 25 seats. Amit Shah on their home turf. jet was the cynosure of all eyes as the CAPSULE mentary seats while the dence over the outcome of the The AIADMK had for- The rally will be followed breathtaking display of manoeuvres by Union territory of Puducherry polls and said the front would malised its seat sharing with the by the Congress Working military aircraft and the aerobatic team has one. win hands down. PMK and the BJP on Tuesday. Committee meeting which is cast a spell at AERO India. The might 6 Armymen feared buried 18 SEPARATISTS, 155 J&K The details were Stalin said the Congress It is almost certain that the scheduled in Ahemdabad after of Rafale was in full display as it LEADERS LOSE SECURITY announced by DMK president would wholeheartedly support Vijayakanth-led DMDK and 60 years. The Adalaj rally fol- roared into the skies at the Yelahanka Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir MK Stalin and Congress the DMK candidates in all the the Tamil Maanila Congress led lows Rahul’s February 14 airbase. (In Pic): A Rafale jet lands in Kinnaur avalanche, administration on Wednesday leaders KC Venugopal and 21 Assembly constituencies by GK Vasan too would figure address in tribal Lal Dungri vil- during the inauguration of AERO India withdrew security of 18 Mukul Wasnik. from where bypolls are due. in the AIADMK-led front. lage in Valsad district. at Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru, separatists and 155 political “The alliance between the The allocation of seats for the Continued on Page 7 Continued on Page 7 on Wednesday PTI ITBP personnel rescued leaders, including Wahid Parra, a close aide of former Chief PNS/PTI n NEW Minister Mehbooba Mufti, and DELHI/SHIMLA ex-bureaucrat Shah Faesal, Pak terrorist officials said. SC holds Anil Ambani, others guilty of contempt ix jawans of the Army’s SJammu & Kashmir Rifles NAMVAR SINGH killed in Jaipur PTI n NEW DELHI go a jail term of three months.