In top news of the day on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, the Delhi Police filed its charge sheet in the December 15 violence. JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who was arrested last month on sedition charges for his speech in Shaheen Bagh, was named as the instigator of violence. Pakistan will remain in the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), news agency ANI reported quoting sources.
In top news of the day on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, the Delhi Police filed its charge sheet in the December 15 violence that broke out in and around the Jamia Milia Islamia University and the New Friends Colony area. JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who was arrested last month on sedition charges for his speech in Shaheen Bagh, was named as the instigator of violence.
Read More: Jamia violence: Delhi Police files chargesheet, names Sharjeel Imam as instigator
Pakistan to remain in the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), news agency ANI reported quoting sources. According to reports, Turkey and Malaysia supported Pakistan and hence the Islamic Republic narrowly escaped being blacklisted by the intergovernmental organisation.
Read More: Pakistan to remain in FATF grey list, enjoys support from Malaysia and Turkey
A day after British MP Debbie Abrahams was deported back from New Delhi airport, the government has justified it saying that she did not hold a valid visa and hence, was requested to return. The High Commission of India in London, the United Kingdom on Tuesday said that it has confirmed from Indian immigration authorities that Abrahams did not hold a valid visa, adding that there is no provision for visa on arrival for UK nationals. She was accordingly requested to return.
Read More: Govt justifies deporting British MP Debbie Abrahams, says she didn't have valid visa
Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria has, in his book titled 'Let Me Say It Now' revealed startling insider information about several cases during his career, which raises key questions about the systemic issues. Among the incidents brought to light were the sensational Sheena Bora murder case and the 2008 Mumbai attacks (aka the "26/11" terrorist attack), both cases in which Maria was involved with the investigation.
Read More: Ex-Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria makes startling revelations about Sheena Bora murder, Pak's links with 26/11 in his book
In top sports news of the day, talks about resuming India-Pakistan cricketing ties have been doing the rounds for a long time. Now voicing his opinion on the same is former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, who is vouching for the resumption of India-Pakistan cricketing ties.
Read More: 'We are one of the best hospitable nations': Shoaib Akhtar bats for India-Pakistan bilateral series
Records, achievements, milestones - be it on or off-field - Virat Kohli makes sure to achieve it all. The team India skipper has now become the first Indian to reach the 50 million followers mark on social media platform Instagram. Kohli, who is currently leading the Indian side in New Zealand took to Instagram and shared a video thanking fans for all their love.
Read More: Virat Kohli thanks fans after becoming first Indian to reach 50 million followers mark on Instagram
In news from the sphere of entertainment, former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Tuesday took to Twitter in order to write about his once-dear friend Amitabh Bachchan. In his tweet, Amar Singh penned regret over his overreaction against Amitabh Bachchan and the Bachchan family.
Read More: End of rivalry? Amar Singh tweets 'regret for overreaction' against Amitabh Bachchan
News of Asim Riaz being part of 'Student Of The Year 3' made headlines a day back. Karan Johar, who is the mastermind behind the SOTY franchise, responded to the reports earlier today and called the 'rumours' as 'absolutely baseless'.
Read More: 'Absolutely baseless': Karan Johar responds to reports of Asim Riaz being part of 'Student Of The Year 3'
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