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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials

New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…

Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah
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Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials
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Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials

BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…

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World’s Highest Pangong ‘Frozen Lake’ Marathon conducted

LEH: The "World's Highest Frozen Lake Marathon," held in conjunction with the Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon, saw a successful second edition. With assistance from the Indian Army's 14 Corps and the Union Territory of Ladakh Administration, the Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh organised the marathon. There were 120 racers in two categories—the 21-kilometer and the 10-kilometer run—representing seven different nations. The event's chief guest, Ravinder Kumar, the administrative secretary of youth services and sports at UT Ladakh, was joined by Konchok Stanzin, councillor for the Chushul Constituency.The run's primary goals were to raise awareness of the Himalayan glaciers' rapid melting and to encourage winter travel to destinations like Changthang. Along with hosting the runners, many residents of the Pangong areas of Maan, Merak, Spangmik, and Phobrang took part in the event. On this day, they also presented a variety of cultural performances. According to the statement, the run was held at an elevation of 14,273 feet amid intense snowfall, with temperatures as low as -15. This officially gives us the confidence to name this as one of the world's hardest marathons. [caption id="attachment_11420" align="alignnone" width="300"] World’s Highest Pangong ‘Frozen Lake’ Marathon conducted[/caption]  

NIA court in Pulwama declares terrorist Ashiq Ahmed Nengroo proclaimed offender

SRINAGAR: On Tuesday, terrorist Ashiq Ahmed Nengroo, who was able to infiltrate into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in 2018, was deemed a proclaimed criminal by an NIA court in the Pulwama area of Jammu and Kashmir. On an application filed by the Pulwama Police, the court declared Nengroo, also known as Molvi, a resident of Hanjan Bala in the Rajpora region of the district, a proclaimed offender. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs designated him as an Individual Terrorist in 2022. "An officer stated that after infiltrating into Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, he was able to provide weapons, drop drones, and hawala money to sustain terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir."His name has surfaced in many FIRs in recent times for approaching the local youths on social media, misguiding them to join the terrorist ranks and also taking them with weapons transport," said the source. According to a police spokeswoman, the Jammu and Kashmir Police is pleading with young people not to be duped by activities such as receiving enigmatic WhatsApp messages that encourage them to pick up and drop off packages because doing so might land them in jail. [caption id="attachment_11417" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA court in Pulwama declares terrorist Ashiq Ahmed Nengroo proclaimed offender[/caption]