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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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Govt Suspends 3 Directors Of SAIL, NMDC With Immediate Effect

NEW DELHI, Jan 20: According to exchange filings by the businesses, the Steel Ministry has suspended one director of iron ore giant NMDC and two board-level officers of steel PSU SAIL for alleged misbehaviour. In a report to the BSE, the steel PSU stated that SAIL has also suspended 26 other personnel for violating its code of conduct, effective immediately. According to the filing, the Ministry of Steel suspended V.S. Chakravarthy, Director of Commercial, and A.K. Tulsiani, Director of Finance, with immediate effect through letters dated January 19, 2024, "in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (1) of Rule 20 of the Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules, 1977 of Steel Authority of India Limited."An additional Steel Ministry PSU Additionally, NMDC declared that V. Suresh, a board-level official, had been suspended effective immediately. "Ministry of Steel has placed V. Suresh, Director (Commercial), NMDC Ltd. under suspension with immediate effect in exercise of the powers granted by sub-rule 1 of Rule 20 of the Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules, 1978 of NMDC Ltd.," the company stated. Additionally, SAIL announced that 26 of the company's below-board personnel have been suspended immediately. Additionally, the business has appointed several below-board authorities, such as S.K.(Marketing Services), suspended effective immediately," the statement read. SAIL said in a different statement that the matter concerns some investigations being conducted in compliance with Lokpal's directives. "The company's business is being carried out as usual and it will not impact the performance of the company," stated SAIL Chairman Amarendu Prakash. Our commitment is to maintain the utmost levels of ethical behaviour and corporate governance. SAIL is still a powerful player in the market, putting a great emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality. The largest steel manufacturer in the nation is SAIL, which is a division of the Ministry of Steel, and the largest producer of iron ore in India is NMDC. [caption id="attachment_9319" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt Suspends 3 Directors Of SAIL, NMDC With Immediate Effect[/caption]        

ED Officials Reach Jharkhand CM Soren’s Residence To Question Him In Money Laundering Case

RANCHI, Jan 20: Chief Minister Hemant Soren was questioned by Enforcement Directorate (ED) agents on Saturday at his home in this city under heavy security as part of a money laundering investigation related to a purported land fraud. The 48-year-old Soren, who also serves as the executive president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the ruling party, had previously ignored seven ED summonses. After the investigation agency called him for the eighth time, he eventually agreed. Around 1:00 pm, the ED investigators arrived at Soren's house, and an official announced that questioning would shortly begin. He stated that the CISF, which is in charge of the ED officials' protection, is monitoring activity surrounding Soren's house with high-resolution body cameras. [caption id="attachment_9313" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED Officials Reach Jharkhand CM Soren’s Residence To Question Him In Money Laundering Case[/caption]  

Creativity, Sensitivity Make A Person Relevant In Age Of Machines & AI: Rajnath

New Delhi, Jan 20: According to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in the current era of computers and artificial intelligence, a person's employability would be determined by their inventiveness, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and sensitivity. Speaking to the cadets on Saturday during his visit to the Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantt, the Minister of Defence expressed gratitude to the NCC for providing the cadets with these skills and making sure they are developed holistically to be future leaders of the country.According to an official statement, Rajnath shared his thoughts on the emergence of artificial intelligence in the current technologically advanced world and predicted that as time goes on and improvements continue, people would start concentrating more on pursuing careers in fields where machines are unable to perform required duties. He emphasised, however, that although machines could carry out mental and physical duties, they are not capable of creativity, consciousness, or social development like humans. He made the argument that the NCC is essential in this situation.The Minister stated, "The NCC is guaranteeing the overall growth of cadets via its numerous projects and programmes by strengthening their social skills, imparting a sense of patriotism and national pride, and building their physical, mental, and emotional strength. It is crucial that the cadets absorb these traits in addition to their academics. This will enable them to fully contribute to the nation's advancement. Singh awarded the NCC cadets Commendation Cards and the Raksha Mantri Padak on this special occasion in recognition of their outstanding work and commitment to duty.Senior Under Officer Makkatira Kalpana Kuttappa of the Karnataka & Goa Directorate and Junior Under Officer Dechen Chuskit of the Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Directorate received the Raksha Mantri Padaks this year. Under Officer Amar Morang of the North Eastern Region Directorate and Senior Under Officer Jyotirmaya Singh Chauhan of the Uttar Pradesh Directorate received their Raksha Mantri Commendation Cards. The Raksha Mantri had earlier inspected an outstanding "Guard of Honour" that the NCC cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force had presented. On this occasion, prominent NCC and Ministry of Defence officials were in attendance, including DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh. [caption id="attachment_9310" align="alignnone" width="300"] Creativity, Sensitivity Make A Person Relevant In Age Of Machines & AI: Rajnath[/caption]  

‘Don’t care what others do, I’ll go’: AAP’s Harbhajan Singh on Ram Mandir inauguration

NEW DELHI: Despite the position most opposition parties have taken on the Ram Mandir inauguration, former cricketer and AAP MP Harbhajan Singh announced on Saturday that he will attend the 'Pran Pratistha' (consecration) ceremony of Ram Lalla (Lord Ram's idol) on January 22 at Ayodhya. "I will attend the ceremony regardless of who else wants to go or not; Congress, other parties, or even myself, will undoubtedly go. This is where I stand as a personal God-believer. "Anybody who is against me going to the Ram Mandir can do as they please," Harbhajan Singh, also known as "Bhajji," said to a news agency.His comments coincided with opposition parties calling for a boycott of the Ram Mandir inauguration on January 22, claiming that the BJP is politicising the occasion and that they would not support the party's plan to exploit the temple opening as a political tool for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. "It is our good fortune that this temple is being built at this time, so we should all go and get blessings (from Lord Ram)....I am definitely going to the (Ram Mandir inauguration) to seek blessings (from Lord Ram)," the Member of Parliament for AAP stated. Days prior, Harbhajan Singh, the leader of his party and the chief minister of Delhi, had stated that he would not be attending the event on January 22 and that he has not yet received a "formal invitation" for the "Pran Pratistha." He continued by saying that, after January 22, he and his spouse, kids, and parents will go to the temple. [caption id="attachment_9307" align="alignnone" width="300"] 'Don't care what others do, I'll go': AAP's Harbhajan Singh on Ram Mandir inauguration[/caption]    

India Will Completely Get Rid Of Naxalism Under PM Modi’s Leadership In 3 Years: Amit Shah

Sonitpur (Assam), Jan 20: Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's direction, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared on Saturday that the nation will be completely free of the Naxalism issue over the next three years. Shah stated at the 60th Raising Day of Sashatra Seema Bal (SSB) in Tezpur, Assam, on Saturday, "I believe that the country will completely get rid of the problem of Naxalism under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in the next three years." Acknowledging the valour exhibited by the SSB in combating Naxalism, Amit Shah stated that the SSB, in conjunction with the CRPF and the BSF, has effectively marginalised the Naxal cause.In addition to guarding the borders of Nepal and Bhutan, which are friendly nations, the SSB has battled the Naxalites in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar. Whenever I have reviewed Naxal operations in these areas, I have heard of your bravery," Shah remarked. "In Jammu and Kashmir, the SSB has laid down their lives while fighting together with the CRPF, BSF, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Indian Army against terrorists," the Union Home Minister stated, discussing the SSB's role in eradicating terrorism in the region. According to Amit Shah, a postal stamp commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the SSB Raising Day has been distributed by the government. In addition, the Indian government today released a postal stamp in honour of Sashatra Seema Bal's 60th Raising Day. It will indefinitely preserve the SSB's commitment to duty in the eyes of the nation's citizens. According to Shah, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other organisations are among the several Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for which the central government has taken various actions to ensure their wellbeing. "Over the past nine years, Prime Minister Modi has implemented various measures to ensure the well-being of all CAPFs, including the CRPF and other border-deployed organisations like the SSB," stated Shah. "The SSB has a rich history of being immersed in the service and protection of our country," Shah remarked, discussing the organization's past. The Special Security Bureau (SSB) was founded in 1963 following the India-China War. Following the implementation of the "One Border One Force" policy by Atal ji, the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the SSB has been tasked with guarding the borders between India and Nepal since 2001 and between India and Bhutan since 2004. Together with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Union Home Minister attended the 60th Raising Day of Sashatra Seema Bal at the SSB Complex in Tezpur. [caption id="attachment_9304" align="alignnone" width="300"] India Will Completely Get Rid Of Naxalism Under PM Modi’s Leadership In 3…

Vote on issues of statehood, price hike, jobs: Congress

UDHAMPUR: Bharat Sinh Solanki, a senior AICC official and the party's liaison for J&K affairs, claimed on Friday that the BJP was avoiding local and assembly elections out of concern that it would lose, "thus depriving people of J&K of basic democratic rights". He claimed that the BJP should be held accountable for the injustices done to the people of J&K, since they had stolen their jobs, land, and statehood. Speaking alongside a group of local leaders to party workers in Udhampur, Solanki declared, "After losing the Kargil hill council polls, the BJP called off all elections, from local councils to panchayats. Even though the Supreme Court ordered that the long-overdue Assembly elections be held before the end of September this year, no one knows when they will take place."In a scathing attack, Solanki accused the saffron party of "bringing unprecedented price rise of all commodities like petrol, diesel, LPG and other items". Solanki urged the populace to rise up against the BJP government's purportedly incorrect policies, saying that voters have to support issues that truly affect the nation's common people and reject the BJP's polarising strategies. Vikar Rasool Wani, the president of the UT Congress, claimed that the BJP has caused suffering for the people of J&K by stealing their rights. "There is widespread unemployment and joblessness, and the resources are being mercilessly plundered, depriving the people of a secure environment and means of subsistence. All significant projects are being worked on by outside contractors at the expense of local contractors, and there is no involvement from local stakeholders," Wani stated. Raman Bhalla, the working president of the J&K Congress, took aim at the BJP for launching new booze stores in Jammu, which is known as the "City of Temples," and other places where young people are readily gullible. [caption id="attachment_9298" align="alignnone" width="300"] Vote on issues of statehood, price hike, jobs: Congress[/caption]  

Ram Temple consecration: Dharmarth Trust invites Jammuties at Shree Raghunathji Temple

JAMMU: The people of Jammu were invited to take part in the three-day magnificent celebrations at the Shree Raghunath Ji Temple by the trustee of the J&K Dharmarth Trust and former minister Ajatshatru Singh. Beginning on January 20 and running through January 22, there will be ceremonies in honour of the Ram Temple's consecration in Ayodhaya. In a press conference Ajatshatru Singh said, "Being a Raghuvanshi, I, on behalf of J&K Dharmarth Trust comprising Chairman Trustee, Dr. Karan Singh, Yuvraj Vikramaditya Singh, Ranvijay Singh, Martand Singh, and Dr. Ritu Singh, invite the people of Jammu to participate in the grand celebrations at Shree Raghunath Ji Temple in Jammu."He provided further information on the schedule, stating that the Sunderkand Paath on January 20, 2024, will mark the start of the three-day big celebration. On January 21, 2024, a 24-hour Akhand Paath of Shri Ram Charitmanas will be held. On January 21 and 22, the celebrations will continue with Bhajan Sandhaya, which will include live performances by folk performers and well-known singers like Sonali Dogra on the temple grounds. In addition, the visiting devotees will be served Dogri Dham, a traditional Dogra meal. Singh stated that old people who are unable to go to Ayodhaya will be able to watch the live broadcast of the Ram Temple's consecration event in Ayodhaya and pray to Shree Raghunath Ji in Jammu for blessings.Dr. Ritu Singh also urged the people of Jammu to attend the three days of great celebrations at the Shree Raghunath ji Temple in Jammu and to actively participate. They underlined how crucial it is for the entire community to get involved in order to make the celebration genuinely unforgettable. During the press conference, J&K Dharmarth Trust President Brig R.S. Langeh (Retd) and Secretary SSP Ashok Sharma (Retd) were also in attendance. [caption id="attachment_9295" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ram Temple consecration: Dharmarth Trust invites Jammuties at Shree Raghunathji Temple[/caption]  

Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station renamed

UDHAMPUR: Today, the government changed the name of the Udhampur district's Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station to "Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur Railway Station." In honour of the valiant son of the soil, Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan, who lived in Udhampur's Adarsh Colony neighbourhood, Northern Railways renamed the Udhampur Railway Station as Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station on September 17, 2023. In February 2016, while fighting terrorists holed up in the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) facility in the Pulwama district, he gave his life in defence of the country. The people of Udhampur district approved of the Northern Railways' decision to rename the Railway Station in honour of their hometown hero, but they insisted that their district's name remain part of the official name. The Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station was renamed Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur Railway Station by an order granted by the LG administration in response to their plea. [caption id="attachment_9292" align="alignnone" width="300"] Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station renamed[/caption]