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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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Paytm QR, Soundbox, Card machines to work beyond March 15, says company in exchange filing
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Paytm QR, Soundbox, Card machines to work beyond March 15, says company in exchange filing

NEW DELHI: In its filing with the NSE and BSE on Friday, the Fintech giant Paytm confirmed that the Paytm app will continue to function flawlessly even beyond March 15, 2024. This comprises the Card Machine, Soundbox, and Made-in-India All-in-One QR Code. It was stated in the document that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has independently confirmed this using its FAQ list, which is accessible to the public. The pioneer of mobile payments has guaranteed continued peak performance from its devices to its merchant partners. They can still benefit from Paytm's cutting-edge technologies, such as Card Machines, Soundboxes, and QR codes, according to the petition.According to the petition, One 97 Communications Ltd., the parent company of Paytm, moved its nodal account to Axis Bank and opened an escrow account in order to maintain smooth merchant settlements. "We are dedicated to giving our merchant partners flawless service while putting an emphasis on legal compliance and regulatory requirements. We guarantee our users that the Paytm app and our innovative gadgets, such as the Paytm QR, Soundbox, and Card Machine, will function flawlessly with this guidance. By opening an escrow account and moving the nodal account to Axis Bank, smooth merchant settlements will continue as before.In its submission, a Paytm representative stated, "We aim to continue empowering Indians, significantly contributing to the country's journey towards financial inclusion." The RBI earlier on Friday extended the period by 15 days for Paytm Payments Bank to accept deposits and released a number of FAQs to address concerns from customers. [caption id="attachment_11141" align="alignnone" width="300"] Paytm QR, Soundbox, Card machines to work beyond March 15, says company in exchange filing[/caption]

Indian students safe…: India’s Consulate in New York on fire in Jersey City residential building
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Indian students safe…: India’s Consulate in New York on fire in Jersey City residential building

FEB 17, 2024 : The Indian Consulate General in New York stated that they are aware of a fire that occurred in a Jersey City residential complex, but that the Indian professionals and students who live there are safe. The Consulate of India stays in close communication with Indian students, offering them all kinds of support, such as lodging and other necessary paperwork. The announcement from the Indian Consulate General in New York comes after a fire that started in the basement of a multi-family building in Jersey City on Thursday caused the evacuation of over a dozen people, the majority of whom were students, from their homes. The fire then spread to the first and first floors before ending on the roof. The Consulate General of India in New York wrote on social networking platform X, "@IndiainNewYork learned of the unfortunate fire incident in a residential building in Jersey City." There are Indian professionals and students who live there safely; nobody was harmed. We are offering every support, including housing and essential documentation, and we have been in continuous communication with the kids." As firemen from Jersey City responded to the scene, they discovered that the fire had already spread to the first and second levels, according to City spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione. One building next door has had damage to its roof due to the fire. Fourteen residents received relief from the American Red Cross after the entire building was severely damaged by fire. Neither firefighters nor citizens were reported injured. [caption id="attachment_11135" align="alignnone" width="300"] Indian students safe...: India's Consulate in New York on fire in Jersey City residential building[/caption]  

SSP inaugurates Cyber Cell at PS Rajouri
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SSP inaugurates Cyber Cell at PS Rajouri

RAJOURI: To detect and prevent cybercrimes, SSP Rajouri, Amritpal Singh, opened a Cyber Cell on the Police Station Rajouri grounds. During his recent visit to the Cyber Police Station in Jammu, ADGP Jammu Zone, Anand Jain, assessed the difficulties the public has in travelling to Jammu from remote places to report cybercrimes, and he made the decision to establish cyber cells in each district headquarters. Cyber cells are being set up in practically every district per Jain's orders with the goal of handling complaints about cybercrimes, providing prompt and professional responses, and guaranteeing high-quality investigations of such crimes. This recently established cyber cell, which includes resources like contemporary workspace for information officers with high-speed internet and data access, will operate around-the-clock to detect and prevent cybercrimes. Its scope includes issues such as bank fraud, hacking, sexual harassment and abuse, activities carried out through social media, such as the creation of fictitious social media profiles, cyber threats, and crimes covered by the Information Technology Act of 2000. Districts must conduct sufficient awareness campaigns to educate the public about cybercrimes and the precautions that can be taken to avoid them. In order to facilitate online complaint registration, Cyber Cell Rajouri has also established a dedicated email address, Cybercell-rajouri@jkpolice.gov.in. After verifying the complaint, case will be registered. One telephone number too has been issued for public information-Cyber Cell Rajouri (9541900755). [caption id="attachment_11132" align="alignnone" width="300"] SSP inaugurates…

Cong lashes out at Modi Govt for betraying farmers
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Cong lashes out at Modi Govt for betraying farmers

JAMMU:  The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee today strongly criticised the Central Bank of India (BJP) Government for having betrayed farmers' confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2014 assurance and promise to give legal protection for MSP in accordance with Swaminathan's recommendations. The Committee also offered the farmers full support and reiterated the Congress's pledge to meet their demands upon assuming power. The Congress Party strongly condemned the government for using drone attacks to prevent farmers from marching, saying that it was like a government at war with the nation's farmers, who are known as "Anndatas." The Congress Party expressed grave concern over the atrocities being committed against the agitated farmers who are seeking the fulfilment of Modi Ji's guarantee to them before the 2014 general elections and again three years prior. Speaking to reporters at the PCC office here, JKPCC president Vikar Rasool Wani said that the horrific images of the BJP-ruled Haryana State police using cruel and inhumane tactics to stop farmers' marches have been witnessed by the entire nation. The drones are being used to launch tear gas shells. Why the BJP governments in Haryana and the Central Governments felt the need to take such drastic measures while farmers were peacefully protesting is shocking. Additionally, they have a history of maintaining calm during their one-year sit-in on the outskirts of Delhi, during which time there was not a single unpleasant event in spite of all provocations. That was two years ago. Surrounded by general secretaries Narinder Gupta (Org), TS Tony, senior vice president of the PCC and chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma, vice president Vinod Sharma, and JKPCC president Narinder Sharma, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Modi are retreating from their many pre-2014 commitments. As the BJP's prime ministerial candidate in the 2014 general election, Modi had personally pledged to deliver the MSP in accordance with the suggestions of the late MS Swaminathan, to whom the government had just bestowed the Bharat Ratna. It would have been an equally tremendous honour to him if the BJP had followed through on his proposals. Two years ago, the Prime Minister pledged to take legal guarantees for the MSP into consideration when the nation's farmers held a protest dharna on the outskirts of Delhi for around a year. Nothing has transpired in the last two years. The same farmers made the decision to march in the direction of the nation's capital to remind Modi of his pledge. However, they are being stopped and forbidden from travelling in the direction of the city. He said that on Tuesday at Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, the Congress party made a historic announcement by pledging to offer a legal guarantee for MSP for a range of crops. Farmers all around the nation have been waiting a long time for this. In addition, the Congress party pledged to offer a legal guarantee for MSP in its resolution on agriculture at the Raipur Session. He continued, "The party has promised the farming community that it will be the top priority of the INDIA Government when it takes office following the general elections in 2024." By 2022, Modi pledged to quadruple the income of farmers. After accounting for numerous factors including inflation and other input prices, farmers' income has decreased during the past ten years. Under Modi's government, the number of farmer suicides has increased compared to previous times. It's the highest price increase in history. The cost of a petrol cylinder has increased by over 100%. Although the price of crude oil on the global market is currently much lower than it was in 2014, the prices of petrol and diesel have also doubled. [caption id="attachment_11125" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cong lashes out at Modi Govt for…