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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…

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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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Retail Inflation Eases To 3-Month Low Of 5.1 Pc In Jan
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Retail Inflation Eases To 3-Month Low Of 5.1 Pc In Jan

New Delhi, Feb 12: Official data issued on Monday showed that retail inflation declined to a three-month low of 5.1% in January, primarily due to decreasing food prices. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the rate of inflation was 5.69 percent in December 2023 and 6.52% in January 2024. Inflation peaked in August 2023 at 6.83 percent. The National Statistical Office (NSO) published data showing that retail inflation in the food basket decreased to 8.3% in January 2024 from 9.3% in the previous month.The government has given the Reserve Bank of India the mandate to guarantee that retail inflation stays at 4% with a margin of 2% on each side. [caption id="attachment_10825" align="alignnone" width="300"] Retail Inflation Eases To 3-Month Low Of 5.1 Pc In Jan[/caption]  

Rozgar Mela: PM says his government made recruitment exercise transparent
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Rozgar Mela: PM says his government made recruitment exercise transparent

NEW DELHI: As he distributed over a lakh appointment letters on Monday as part of the Rozgar Mela programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his government had made the recruitment process transparent and completed it within a set timeframe to ensure that every youth had an equal opportunity to showcase their capabilities. According to PM Modi, his administration has shortened the period of time between the application day and the final distribution of the employment letter. "In previous administrations, it used to take a long time to receive an appointment letter after submitting an application.Bribery using the interim periods was commonplace. The employment application procedure is now transparent thanks to the efforts of our administration, and we strive to finish it on time. Every young person now has an equal chance to show off their abilities thanks to this, PM Modi stated. The 'Rozgar Mela' was introduced by Prime Minister Modi on October 22, 2022, signalling the start of the drive to create 10 lakh government jobs. "The hiring procedure is now open to the public thanks to our government. We strive to complete the hiring process in a predetermined amount of time so that each candidate has an equal chance to demonstrate his skills," he stated. He claimed that since 2014, his government has worked to integrate young people and enable them to play a role in the development of the country."Every government official plays a crucial role in the Viksit Bharat path. We shall get new vitality from the one lakh new recruits who joined us today. Your efforts will be focused on nation-building regardless of the department you join," he stated. In comparison to the previous governments, he continued, his government created 1.5 times as many job chances in ten years. The Prime Minister also dedicated Phase I of the Integrated Complex "Karmayogi Bhavan" in New Delhi on Monday. This complex will encourage cooperation and coordination amongst Mission Karmayogi's several pillars."I am confident that this will strengthen our resolve to capacity building," PM Modi stated. Regarding the recent move by his government to install one crore rooftop solar panels, he stated that the impact on a family's financial status will be multifaceted. The government claims that rooftop solarization will provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month for one crore families. "It will enable them to generate electricity for themselves as well as generate income from the surplus electricity," he stated. [caption id="attachment_10793" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rozgar Mela: PM says his government made recruitment exercise transparent[/caption]    …

Former J&K MLC Shahnaz Ganai Joins BJP

NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Shahnaz Ganai, a former MLC from Jammu and Kashmir, joined the BJP on Monday, and the leaders of the ruling party praised her efforts on behalf of women and Scheduled Tribes in the area. Ganai added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration has improved the lives of many, and she is pleased with his "sabka saath sabka vikas" ideology. She praised the progress in the "new" Kashmir and stated, "This government has empowered every part of society, especially those in Jammu and Kashmir, which is undergoing a "transformation." Ganai continued, "People want to support Modi and the BJP."In the presence of Udhampur Lok Sabha MP Tarun Chugh, party general secretary Tarun Chugh, and Union minister Jitendra Singh, the erstwhile leader of the National Conference joined the BJP. Ganai praised the administration for giving SCs, STs, and OBCs in the formerly state—now a Union territory—reservation benefits. With reference to the approaching Lok Sabha elections, Ganai stated, "We will work together to ensure a hat-trick (of win) for Modi." According to her, Modi's presence has made sure that people live in border areas in peace and that Pakistan does not try to incite unrest there.In Jammu and Kashmir, her father, Ghulam Ahmed Ganai, served as a minister. Singh praised the improvements in the area and stated that more than two crore tourists have visited a place where terror attacks had previously made headlines. [caption id="attachment_10787" align="alignnone" width="300"] Former J&K MLC Shahnaz Ganai Joins BJP[/caption]  

UPI Payment Services Launched In Sri Lanka, Mauritius; PM Modi Describes It As ‘Special Day’

NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services, which connect traditional relationships with contemporary digital technology, were launched in Mauritius and Sri Lanka on Monday. Along with Prime Minister Modi, President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka, and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth attended the virtual event launching India's RuPay card services in Mauritius. In his speech, Modi expressed his optimism that the two countries will benefit from the new fintech services and stated that the UPI is taking on "new responsibilities of uniting partners with India.""We are connecting our historical connections with contemporary digital technology today, making it a unique day for the three friendly nations of the Indian Ocean Region," he remarked. "I think the UPI system will be beneficial for Mauritius and Sri Lanka," Modi declared. According to the prime minister, India has undergone a dramatic transformation thanks to digital public infrastructure. Additionally, he emphasised India's emphasis on its "neighbourhood first policy." "India has been the first responder, and will continue to be so, whether it is a natural disaster, health-related issue, economic issue, or assistance on the international stage," the speaker declared.With New Delhi's bilateral commercial relations to Sri Lanka and Mauritius growing, Indian services were introduced in both nations. With this change, Indian nationals flying to Sri Lanka and Mauritius as well as Mauritius nationals travelling to India can now access UPI settlement services. UPI is an instantaneous real-time payment system designed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to make interbank mobile transactions easier. India's RuPay is a widely accepted global card payment network that may be found online, in stores, and at ATMs. [caption id="attachment_10783" align="alignnone" width="300"] UPI Payment Services Launched In Sri Lanka, Mauritius; PM Modi Describes It As ‘Special Day’[/caption]    …

BJP Will Win 370 Seats, NDA More Than 400 Seats In LS Polls: Shah

AHMEDABAD, Feb 12: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to win more than 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, according to Union Minister Amit Shah, who stated on Monday that there is no doubt in the minds of the public about the outcome. The ruling BJP is predicted to win 370 seats. In a jab at the Congress, Shah stated that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ten years in office, the first five years were spent plugging the "pit" the opposition party had dug during its time in power and the next five years were spent setting the groundwork for future growth. The senior BJP leader declared, "Make him (Modi) the prime minister for the third term and a magnificent building will come up on the foundation at a very fast pace," following the announcement of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's (AMC) Rs 1,950 crore development projects. "I toured eleven states in January, and I was in Karnataka yesterday. There is no tension in any state over the (Lok Sabha election results). People all around the nation believe that the NDA will win over 400 seats and the BJP will win 370 seats, according to Shah. He claimed that over the past ten years, Prime Minister Modi has given numerous projects momentum and direction and achieved previously unthinkable goals.According to Shah, the "Gujarat model" was the driving force behind Modi's election as the nation's prime minister in 2014. The senior BJP leader stated that after ten years of PM Modi's leadership, people are optimistic that India will top the international rankings in 2047. PM Modi outlined a plan to take the nation to new heights. He asserted that Prime Minister Modi is capable of creating a strategy and seeing it through to completion. According to him, this has caused the Indian economy to rise from its previous ranking of eleventh to the fifth largest in the world. "Without a doubt, we will emerge as the third-largest economy during the third term of the Modi administration," stated Shah. The Union minister added that PM Modi was present when the idol of Lord Ram was dedicated at the Ayodhya temple on January 22 of this year. Everybody in the nation has been waiting for the Ram temple in Ayodhya for around 550 years. We saw this on January 22, and now we have a stunning Ram Lalla temple that astounds everyone," he continued. During his speech, Shah also honoured Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of Arya Samaj, on the occasion of his birth. In Tankara, in the Morbi region of Gujarat, the social reformer's birthplace, a major celebration has been planned to commemorate the anniversary. [caption id="attachment_10780" align="alignnone" width="300"] BJP Will Win 370 Seats, NDA More Than 400 Seats In LS…

Army opens fire on Pakistani drone in Poonch

MENDHAR/JAMMU: In the Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir, army troops opened fire on a Pakistani drone a short distance from the Line of Control (LoC), according to officials on Monday. However, late on Sunday night, the drone returned to Pakistan after passing momentarily over Indian territory, according to the officials. They said that the enemy drone's movement was detected in the Mendhar neighbourhood of Nar Mankote, and that the soldiers manning the Line of Control fired at least three shots to bring it down. The officials stated that a search operation is in progress in the area and that the drone retreated to the Pakistani side in response to gunfire by Indian troops. Recently, the Jammu and Kashmir police announced a cash reward of Rs 3 lakh for anyone providing information that leads to the recovery of explosive devices, weapons, or drugs dropped from drones flown from over the border.   [caption id="attachment_10777" align="alignnone" width="300"] Army opens fire on Pakistani drone in Poonch[/caption]