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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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Bill To Amend Local Bodies’ Laws In J&K Introduced In LS

New Delhi, Feb 5: On Monday, a bill was presented in the Lok Sabha with the intention of amending the legislation pertaining to local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir. On behalf of Home Minister Amit Shah, Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home, introduced the bill. The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act of 2000, the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act of 2000, and the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act of 1989 are all intended to be amended by the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. [caption id="attachment_10328" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bill To Amend Local Bodies’ Laws In J&K Introduced In LS[/caption]  

UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna Presents Rs 7.36 Lakh Crore Budget For FY25 In State Assembly

LUCKNOW, Feb 5: The budget for the state legislature was given by Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Monday. It has an expenditure of Rs 7.36 lakh crore, which is more than the current fiscal budget of Rs 6.90 lakh crore. The state finance minister stated during the budget presentation that new initiatives of Rs 24,863.57 crore are included in the overall expenditure of Rs 7,36,437.71 crore for the upcoming fiscal year. The state allocated Rs 6.90 lakh crore for 2023–24, which includes new projects of Rs 32,721 crore. The state government has projected total revenues of Rs 7,21,233.82 crore for the upcoming fiscal year. This amount comprises predicted revenue receipts of Rs 6,06,802.40 crore and capital receipts of Rs 1,14,531.42 crore.The state's portion of the central tax pool, which is Rs 2,18,816.84 crore, and its own tax revenue, which is Rs 2,70,086 crore, make up the estimated Rs 4,88,902.84 crore share of tax collection in revenue receipts. The anticipated total cost comes to Rs 7,36,437.71 crore. Rs 2,03,782.38 crore has been set aside for the capital account and Rs 5,32,655.33 crore for the revenue account out of the total expenditure. A deficit of Rs 15,103.89 crore is predicted in the budget after deducting all expenses from the consolidated fund's income.According to Khanna, the qualifying recipients' monthly payment under the Destitute Women Pension Scheme will now be Rs 1,000 instead of Rs 500. Up to 31,28,000 impoverished women have benefited from the programme as of the third quarter of 2023–2024. The minister stated that the goal of the Women Farmer Empowerment Project is to develop 200 producer groups in the fiscal year 2024–2025 in order to give technical support.   [caption id="attachment_10325" align="alignnone" width="300"] UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna Presents Rs 7.36 Lakh Crore Budget For FY25 In State Assembly[/caption]  

Four drug peddlers arrested in Budgam; contraband substance recovered

BUDGAM: As part of their ongoing efforts to rid society of the drug problem, Budgam police detained four drug dealers and found illicit or psychotropic substances in their possession. A spokesperson for the police stated, "During routine naka checking at Wata Magam, Police party of Police station Magam intercepted one suspicious vehicle bearing registration number JK04G-2152 with three persons on board." They identified themselves as Abid Ahmad Bhat (Driver) S/0 Ab Majid Bhat, Zeeshan Ahmad Dar S/O Fayaz Ahmad Dar, and Ahitsham Ashraf wani @Sahil S/O Mohd Ashraf wani, all Hazarpora Aripanthan residents, during first interrogation."Charas-like material in powder form, weighing approximately *315 grms*, was found in three polythene bags during the search. He said, "They were taken into custody immediately, and the car that was used in the crime has also been seized. "One more suspect, identified as Amir Ahmed Ganiee@Raja S/O Gh Ahmad Ganiee R/O Peth Kanihama, was arrested upon disclosure by the arrested individuals," he said. "Charas-like substance in powder form, weighing about 360 grms, was recovered from his possession." As a result, a Case FIR No:13/2024* was filed at Police Station Magam in accordance with the applicable legal provisions, and more research was conducted. [caption id="attachment_10322" align="alignnone" width="300"] Four drug peddlers arrested in Budgam; contraband substance recovered[/caption]    

Mercury drops after Snowfall, Pahalgam freezes at minus 11.9°C, Gulmarg minus 10°C

SRINAGAR: In the Kashmir valley and most of the Jammu division, the temperature fell below freezing on Monday following the season's largest snowfall. According to a representative of the meteorological service, Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.4°C, down from minus 0.7°C the night before, and this is typical for the summer capital of J&K at this time of year. According to him, Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of - 1.4°C as opposed to minus 2.2°C the night before. According to the MeT official, the minimum temperature was 0.1°C higher than usual for Kashmir's gateway town. In contrast to the previous night's low of minus 3.5°C, Pahalgam recorded a low of minus 11.9°C, which was 5.7°C above average for the well-known south Kashmir resort.According to the official, Kokernag, located in south Kashmir, saw a minimum temperature of minus 3.3°C, down from minus 3.0°C the night before. The temperature was also 1.3°C below average for the area. According to the official, Kupwara town in north Kashmir saw a low of minus 0.9°C, down from minus 1.9°C the night before, and it was 1.1°C above average. According to the official, Gulmarg had a low of minus 10.0°C, down from minus 7.0°C the night before. The temperature was also 3.3°C higher than usual for the well-known north Kashmiri skiing resort. He claimed that Jammu recorded a minimum temperature of 5.2°C, which was 4.3°C above average for J&K's winter capital. [caption id="attachment_10312" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mercury drops after Snowfall, Pahalgam freezes at minus 11.9°C, Gulmarg minus 10°C[/caption]  

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Resumes Jharkhand-Leg, Rahul Gandhi To Address Public Rally In Ranchi

Jharkhand, Feb 5: On Monday, the fourth day of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra" in Jharkhand, the yatra commenced from Ramgarh. The yatra resumed Monday from Mahatma Gandhi Chowk in the district, following a nighttime break on Sunday. According to the party's schedule provided to the media, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will speak at a public gathering at the Indira Gandhi Handloom Process House Ground in Ranchi, the state capital, at 11 a.m. The yatra will end at night in Khunti, with a public meeting in Shaheed Maidan at 2 pm. Rahul Gandhi's yatra is centred on a public rally in Ranchi, according to Congress General Secretary in-charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh."In the night, we came to a stop in Ramgarh. In 1940, the INC hosted a historic convention in Ramgarh, which was chaired by Abul Kalam Azad. Rahul Gandhi will be speaking at a sizable public event in Ranchi today, so we're heading there," he remarked. After travelling across five states primarily by bus, the yatra is currently anchored in Jharkhand, where Champai Soren's newly formed administration is preparing for a floor test. A change of leadership occurred when Hemant Soren, the chief minister of Jharkhand, tendered his resignation. Hemant Soren was detained by the Directorate of Enforcement in relation to an alleged land fraud.Following the swearing-in ceremony, the ruling alliance legislators—who had been camping at a private resort in Hyderabad—returned to the state. In response, Jairam Ramesh remarked, "On January 31, Hemant Soren resigned, but it takes two days for Champai Soren to become Chief Minister.The BJP thinks that we would destroy the INDIA alliance and that it will be simple to steal MLAs from Jharkhand. The "Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra" had earlier on Sunday passed through Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The Wayanad MP had previously declared that the Congress was fighting "the hatred" that exists in the hearts of "the BJP people" at a public event held in conjunction with the ongoing demonstration.On January 14, the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra departed from Thoubal, Manipur. Over the course of 67 days, the yatra will travel over 6,700 km and pass through 110 districts. It will traverse 100 Lok Sabha seats, 337 assembly segments, and 110 districts over a distance of 6,713 km. After 67 days, the yatra will come to an end in Mumbai on March 20. The Yatra 2.0 is a hybrid initiative that is a follow-up to the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra,' in which Rahul Gandhi walked nearly 3,000 km from Kanya Kumari to Srinagar. [caption id="attachment_10309" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Resumes Jharkhand-Leg, Rahul Gandhi To Address Public Rally…

CAIT advises traders to switch from Paytm to other payment apps in light of RBI action

NEW DELHI: Following RBI restrictions on Paytm wallet and bank operations, merchants' association CAIT on Sunday cautioned traders to move from Paytm to other payment options for business-related transactions. Because of the Reserve Bank of India's recent restrictions, CAIT advises customers to take preventative action to safeguard their money and guarantee smooth financial transactions. The RBI's restrictions on Paytm might cause financial upheaval for a large number of small traders, vendors, hawkers, and women because they use the app to make payments, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).The Reserve Bank of India has been clamping down on internet poster boy Vijay Shekhar Sharma's enterprises due to worries about money laundering and dubious transactions involving hundreds of crores of rupees between the well-known wallet Paytm and its less well-known banking arm, according to insiders. Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) has been directed by the central bank to cease the majority of its operations, which includes accepting new deposits, executing credit transactions, and topping up any client accounts, prepaid devices, wallets, and cards used to pay for tolls on the road after February 29. This implies that until February 29th, clients can access their existing deposits and use funds from their wallets to pay for services. Additionally, if the RBI does not budge, Paytm wallet top-ups would end and transactions made through it will be unable to complete. Concerns over the security and continuity of the financial services offered by the platform have been raised by the new limits placed on Paytm by the RBI, according to CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal. He highlighted the importance of acting quickly and making well-informed judgements in order to minimise any potential negative effects on their financial operations.'   [caption id="attachment_10303" align="alignnone" width="300"] CAIT advises traders to switch from Paytm to other payment apps in light of RBI action[/caption]