Live news updates: Congress leaders Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to Arun Jaitley

A night raid blamed on Boko Haram has left a dozen villagers dead in southeastern Niger on the frontier with Nigeria, a local official said Saturday.

The attack on Friday night in the border district of Gueskerou, is the latest to hit the Diffa region near Lake Chad, which is crisscrossed by militant groups and traffickers who murder and kidnap people in local communities as they compete for money and influence.

"Twelve villagers were killed on Friday at around 8:00pm (1900 GMT) by Boko Haram elements," a local elected official told AFP. He said eleven of those killed had been shot, but did not give further details.

The Gueskerou area, abutting the Komadougou Yobe river that provides a natural frontier between Niger and Nigeria, has been exposed to years of killings and kidnappings at the hands of the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram.

We weren't allowed to go to the city, but the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is terrifying. The stories we heard from the passengers of Kashmir present in our flight, would bring tears even to a stone. says Ghulam Nabi Azad after Opposition delegation was sent back from Srinagar.

There is no need for him now, he was needed when his colleague was speaking in the Parliament, says Guv of Jammu and Kashmir over opposition delegation being sent back from Srinagar Airport

If situation in J&K is normal, why Opposition delegation was sent back from Srinagar Airport, asks Congress

A Delhi Court grants 2-day transit remand of independent Bihar MLA, Anant Singh to Bihar Police in connection with the recovery of an AK-47 from his residence in Patna.

Indian cricket team to wear black arm bands in its match against West Indies today to condole the demise of Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

The labourers were working on a carpet making machine in the Kotwali police station area when the explosion occurred in a dilapidated air-pressure tank on Friday night. The roof of the building was damaged due to the impact of the explosion, an officer said.

Abdul Riyaz (21) died in the incident and one of the injured persons is in a serious condition, Superintendent of Police Ram Badan Singh said.

BJP Working President JP Nadda & Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan laid wreaths on mortal remains of Arun Jaitley, on behalf of BJP President Amit Shah & PM Modi, respectively.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred with Order of Zayed, UAE's highest civilian award by Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will be cremated on Sunday afternoon at the Nigambodh Ghat, BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal said.

Jaitley, 66, who died in AIIMS at 12.07 pm was undergoing treatment at the hospital for a few weeks. He was admitted there on August 9.

Jaitley's body will be taken to his Kailash Colony residence after formalities are completed at the AIIMS. On Sunday morning, his body will be taken to the BJP headquarters where leaders across the political spectrum are expected to pay their last respects.

From BJP headquarters, it will be taken to the Nigambodh Ghat for the last rites

As many as five people, including a woman, were injured in a clash between two rival communities during a procession being taken out on the occasion of Krishna Janmashthmi in Makri Mavada village here, police said on Saturday.

The 'shobha yatra' had reached its final destination in the Muslim majority village under Devraniya Police Station area here on Friday afternoon when members of one community started pelting stones at the other leading to commotion, Circle Officer Baheri, Alok Agrahari said.

Both the groups brandished weapons including firearms, the CO said, adding that additional force from four police stations and PAC was rushed to the village to control the situation.

The timing of the traditional 'shobha yatra' was deferred to 3 pm in view of the Friday prayers and the incident took place when it had reached its last destination at the Holi crossing, the CO said.

The injured have been admitted to hospital, he added.

SP, Rural, Sansar Singh who visited the village said that adequate force has been deployed and strict action will be initiated against those behind attempts to vitiate the atmosphere.

No words can describe the loss of Shri Arun Jaitley. A mentor to many of us, a guide and a moral support and strength. Have learnt so much from him. A fine large-hearted person, said Finance Minister Nirmala Seetharaman.

On behalf of France, I offer our heartfelt condolences to the family & loved ones of Arun Jaitley ji. France stands with India & its people in this time of deep grief, said French Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler.

Extremely saddened by the passing of Arun Jaitley after battling a long illness with fortitude and dignity. A brilliant lawyer, a seasoned parliamentarian, and a distinguished Minister, he contributed immensely to nation-building, President Ram Nath Kovind said after former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley passed away on Saturday.

PM Narendra Modi has spoken to Arun Jaitley’s wife and son, and expressed his condolences. Both of them insisted that PM does not cancel his current foreign tour

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has cut short his visit to Nellore to return to Delhi after the demise of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

Deeply pained by the demise of Arun Jaitley ji. It is like a personal loss for me. I have not only lost a senior party leader but also an important family member who will forever be a guiding light for me, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

UP's law and order situation is not at all well.

BJP govt of the state is not willing to understand it or accept it, says Priyanka Gandhi

Home Minister Amit Shah has cut short his visit to Hyderabad, and is returning to Delhi following passing away of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Tributes being paid to Gorkha Rifles jawan, Rajib Thapa. The jawan lost his life in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday

On one hand Govt says situation is normal, and on the other hand they don't allow anyone to go.Never seen such contradictions, says Ghulam Nabi Azad

Assistant Commandant M Arvind committed suicide by shooting himself with his personal weapon in Anantnag, J&K

Helicopter services to cloud-burst hit Arakot temporarily suspended after two helicopters crashed in the past 4 days, DM Uttarkashi Ashish Chauhan confirms

NCP leader Majeed Memon who is part of Opposition delegation which will visit J&K today said the motive is not to create disturbances. They are going so that they can also give their inputs

Jasprit Bumrah has become the fastest Indian bowler to get 50 wickets in Test cricket. The Indian pacer achieved the landmark when he removed Darren Bravo on Day 2 of the ongoing 1st Test against West Indies in Antigua on Friday.

Jasprit Bumrah achieved the record faster than Venkatesh Prasad and Mohammed Shami who had taken 13 matches each to 50 Test wickets.

Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's health deteriorated on Friday, AIIMS sources said.

The former Minister, who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on August 9 after he complained of breathlessness and restlessness, underwent dialysis on Thursday.

BJP national Vice President Uma Bharti visited the AIIMS to enquire about his health.

Earlier, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, BJP veteran L.K. Advani, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Congress leaders Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Jyotiraditya Scindia were many leaders who had also visited AIIMS to enquire about Jaitley's condition.

Two people have lost their lives and five were injured as a building collapsed in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Several people are feared trapped in this four-storey building. Rescue operations are on.