Troops Enter Gorgari in Khyber Agency

PESHAWAR, Pakistan News Update: Security forces started operation against militants in different parts of Khyber Agency.

According to FC sources, security forces taking positions against militants in Gorgari in tehsil Bara and Chora Valley in tehsil Landi Kotal of Khyber Agency. Forces are using heavy artillery and armed vehicles against militants. FC sources told Geo News that fresh operation is a result of government’s policy to clear these areas from militants. The sources said local tribes welcomed security forces action.

Four Terrorists Killed in Fresh Offensive SouthWaziristan

WANA: At least four extremists were killed and nine others injured in fresh army offensive in parts of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) early on Sunday morning.

The security forces’ operation Rah-e-Nijat against militants in SWA is underway.

According to sources, insurgents resorted to automatic weapons and rocket launchers to carry out onslaught on security forces’ troops in parts of agency including Garam, Laddah and Makeen areas and as a result, at least four insurgents perished and nine others sustained injuries in retaliatory action from forces.

Moreover in Hangu, security forces took control on Sahokhel area and clamped curfew for an indefinite period over there, sources said.

At least 200 civilian families migrated from Sahokhel due to militants’ presence in the area meanwhile, insurgents had bombed more than 300 houses, educational institutions and health centers existed in the area during last three weeks since their domination over the region, sources added.

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1. The new federal agency approved by the Indian Government to combat terror in India which will be empowered to deal with terror related crimes across states without special permission from the state ?

National Investigation Agency.

2. Who is appointed as Director General of the newly established National Investigation Agency (NIA).?

Radha Vinod Raju, Special Director General of Police in Jammu and Kashmir

3. “Man of the series” of recently held One Day series between Australia & South Africa?

Albie Morkel

4. Who became the country’s youngest international referee, after passing the world body FIBA’s exam ?

Zanim Mohammed Hashim from Thalassery, Kerala

5. The first Indian to win the prestigious Golden Globe Award for Best Original Music Score ?

A.R.Rahman for Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire.
Rahman’s song ‘Jai Ho,’ penned by lyricist Gulzar, was nominated for Best Original Music Score.

6. Which Malayalam Writer won the “Odakkuzhal Award ” ?

K.G.Sankara Pillai

7. Who became the fastest bowler to take 50 wickets in one-day internationals ?

Ajantha Mendis , completed his 50-wicket haul in his 19th one-day international. He surpassed the record of India’s Ajit Agarkar who took 23 matches to reach the milestone.

8. Who has been appointed as the General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Management and Budget in the upcoming administration of U.S.President Barack Obama?

Preeta Bansal, Leading Indian-American lawyer

9. Name the Indo-Russian supersonic cruise missile with speeds of Mach 2.5 to 2.8, which is world’s fastest cruise missile and is about three and a half times faster than the U.S.A’s subsonic Harpoon cruise missile?

Brahmos, The acronym ‘BrahMos’ is perceived as the confluence of the two nations represented by two great rivers, the Brahmaputra of India and the Moskva of Russia.

10. Who is the Man of the Series in the recently held Zimbabwe –Bangladesh One Day Series held in Bangladesh?

Shakib Al Hasan

11. The first Bangladesh player to top one of the International Cricket Council’s player rankings?

Shakib Al Hasan He tops the ICC ODI Rankings for all-rounders

12. Jharkhand Chief Minister who resigned from his post following his defeat in the Tamar assembly by-poll?

Shibu Soren

13. Music Sensation A.R.Rahman won how many Oscar nominations for the film “Slumdog Millionaire” ?

Three nominations (Music, Songs (Jai Ho, O Saya))

14. Indian sound engineer from Mumbai, born in Kerala, nominated for the Oscars for Best sound mixing in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’?
Source: questionforall.blogspot.com

Korean Naval Ships Clash

SEOUL: There has been a clash between ships from the rival navies of North and South Korea.

The agency says that a South Korean warship fired a shot at a North Korean vessel which crossed the demarcation line off their western coast.

The North Korean ship returned fire, but no injuries are reported so far.

The two navies have engaged in deadly exchanges twice along their western sea border in the past decade.

In October, North Korea’s navy accused South Korea of sending warships across their maritime border to stir tensions, and warned that further incursions could spark retaliations.

Nine Militants Killed More Than 7, Shelters Destroyed

WANA: At least eight militants were killed and 13 wounded in the resource of the security forces in South Waziristan areas of Makin, Ladha and Srarogha.

According to sources, security forces operation Rah-e-Nijat is underway in SWA against extremists. Security forces attacked seven militants hideouts with heavy artillery in areas Dosli Agency, Razmak, Shakai.

Moreover, the huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered from the hideouts of the militants during search operation in Shakai, Kanigram and other adjacent areas.

The extremists are constantly running from North Waziristan SWA (NWA), Kurram, Orakzai Agency and Hangu. The curfew is held in Razmak, Dosli Gariyoum and the third day to stem the influx of extremists.

SW Operation Progress: 8 Militants Killed

WANA: At least eight extremists have been killed and 11 others injured in the fresh crackdown of the security forces in various area of South Waziristan Agency.

The extremists are fleeing from the areas after the security forces entered the stronghold of extremists. The extremists are believed to be arriving in Orakzai Agency, Kurram Agency and North Waziristan.

To stem the inflow of extremist in the area, curfew has been clamped in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) area of Razmak.

According to sources, the security forces continued the search operation in South Waziristan Agency areas of Makin and Ladha, where eight extremists were killed and 11 others including a commander were injured in the fresh action.

The forces are pounding the hideouts of extremists with fighter jets, gunship helicopters and heavy artillery.

Meantime, search operation has been started in Kurram Agency area of Lower Kurram, where an extremist was killed and three others were injured; while, several others have been arrested.

Pak-Afghan border is still closed today on the third consecutive day.

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Putney Swope 1969: A hallmark of 1960s radicalism and one of the first major underground films, s seminal Robert Downey Sr. ‘Putney Swope remains a classic of social satire. After the CEO croaks during a board meeting of an ad agency Avenue Madison, members trying to sabotage the others a chance to win first place each vote for black witness, so the choice of Putney Swope. Raids Swope in action, firing them all and replace them with armed radicals, soul brothers, and sexy red hot mamas.

Re-name the agency “Truth and Soul,” Putney is set to revolutionize the business world of advertising, banning the marketing of products such as cigarettes, alcohol and violent toys. The agency produces raucous, kooky TV spots – offensive, humorous, and at first, a huge success. But “Truth and Soul” last, not just in advertising but within Putney himself?

11 Militants Killed, 14 Injured in S Waziristan

WANA: Eleven more militants were killed and 14 injured during operation Rah-e- Nijat underway in different areas of South Waziristan.

According to sources, clashes continued between security forces and militants in Makeen, Daray Sarak, Ladha, Garday Cheray, Sararogha and Ahmedabad whereas forces also destroyed four hideouts of militants in the action.

More then 400 militants have been killed and 50 hideouts destroyed in the operation launched on October 16. The clashes speed up after penetration of forces contingents in Makeen, Ladha and other strongholds of militants as they are fleeing towards North Waziristan, Kurram Agency and Orakzai Agency.

7 Dead, 4 Wounded in the Military Offensive in SWA

WANA: At least seven insurgents were killed and four others were injured during the ongoing military offensive in South Waziristan (SWA) in the morning on Thursday.
According to ISPR sources, the military-militant fierce skirmishes underway in Makeena, Ladha and SWA Aasman MINZA areas where security forces resorted to heavy bombardment, helicopter gunships and Air Force of Pakistan (FAP) ’s jet fighter against extremists.

At least seven militants were killed and four wounded in renewed fighting here, the sources maintained.

Hundreds of militants have sought refuge in different parts of Kurram Agency, Orakzai Agency and South Waziristan since yesterday after the entry of troops from the security forces in Laddah, a stronghold of militants, “the sources added.

The road tunnel linking the Kurram and South Waziristan agencies has been locked to prevent militant safehouse in adjacent areas, the sources said.

Evidences Revealing Indian Hand in SWA do Exist: FO

ISLAMABAD: The spokesman to Foreign Office (FO) Abdul Basit Khan has said there exist evidences in South Waziristan Agency (SWA), which speak volume Indian involvement in prevailing uprising and insurgency in agency.

he said the evidences we found against India in South Waziristan included presence of Indian arms, bombs and Indian medicines; meanwhile, the evidences are being watchfully investigated.

“We have yet to entrust proofs to Indian government”, he added.

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