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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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NASA Chief Meets Dr Jitendra, Discusses Launching Joint Satellite With ISRO

NEW DELHI, Nov 28 : Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh disclosed during a meeting with a high-level delegation of NASA, the premier USA agency, that the US and India will launch the joint microwave remote sensing satellite for Earth observation, named NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), in the first quarter of 2019. NASA Chief Administrator Bill Nelson led the delegation. The goal is to launch NISAR onboard the GSLV in India. NISAR data will be very helpful for researching land ecosystems, solid earth deformation, sea ice, coastal oceans, mountains, and polar cryosphere on a regional to global scale.It was reported that NASA/JPL officials were present when ISRO's S-band SAR and NASA's L-band SAR were integrated at JPL/NASA. Currently, integrated L & S band SAR is being tested with the satellite at URSC, Bangalore. Nelson commended Dr. Jitendra Singh for the historic Chandrayaan-3 landing on the uncharted South Polar region of the Moon and urged him to move forward with plans to send India's first astronaut on a NASA rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) as soon as possible.The two countries decided to start a two-week joint India-US space flight next year during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US earlier this year. NASA sees a chance for Indian astronauts in the Private Astronaut Mission in 2024. A Joint Working Group (JWG) on Human Spaceflight Cooperation was established by ISRO and NASA to investigate areas of joint research including radiation impact studies, micro meteorite and orbital debris shield studies, and space health and medicine aspects. In January 2023, the eighth meeting of the India-USA Joint Working Group on Civil Space Cooperation (CSJWG) took place in Washington, DC.Prominent US companies (such as Boeing, Blue Origin, and Voyager) are currently in discussions with ISRO/DoS about specific areas of cooperation. Additionally, joint ventures with Indian commercial entities are being explored. The Indian side disclosed that ISRO and NASA were considering a concept paper on the Implementing Arrangement (IA). A mutually agreed-upon draught was reached after a few rounds of revisions, and it is now being processed for internal government approvals. Additionally, ISRO is investigating the viability of testing the Gaganyaan module's Micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) protection shields using NASA's Hypervelocity Impact Test (HVIT) facility.According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India's space sector is experiencing tremendous growth thanks to changes instigated by Prime Minister Modi. As little as four years have passed, there are now over 150 Space StarUps, many of whom have become successful business owners after starting out as just one or two. Nelson, an astronaut who flew on "Columbia" during the 24th Space Shuttle mission in 1986, praised ISRO for having launched 231 US-made satellites using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLV). Mr. Nelson expressed his excitement about meeting Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma in Bengaluru the following day. Eric Garcetti, the US ambassador to India, attended the meeting as well.    

CBI Registers Case Against 2 Agriculture Ministry Officials In Bribery Case

New Delhi, Nov 27: In a case involving bribery, the Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a complaint against two senior members of the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage (PPQS). Within the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare's Plant Protection Division, the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine, and Storage is an organisation under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare of the Indian government. Sanjay Arya, Joint Director (Plant Pathology), Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage (PPQS), Faridabad, and Padam Singh, the Plant Protection Officer (PPO) at the time, Plant Quarantine, Visakhapatnam, have been identified as the accused parties named in the FIR.According to the formal complaint filed in this case, Sanjay Arya looked into the complaint that Rajesh Acharya had made against Padam Singh, PPO, Plant Quarantine, Visakhapatnam. Rajesh Acharya claimed in the complaint that Padam Singh was pressuring exporters for payment and threatening to cease operations if his demands were not met.Sanjay Arya visited Visakhapatnam in May 2022 as part of the investigation and examined the complainant. According to what we've been told, complainant Rajesh Acharya reiterated that Padam Singh has been extorting money from exporters and hasn't accepted their requests for timely clearance of goods, which has caused delays in stock loading on vessels and resulted in significant losses for them. Additionally, the complaint stated that in May and June of 2022, the complainant sent emails to Sanjay Arya complaining that Padam Singh was refusing to approve their applications and was requesting a Certificate of Appreciation from him.Sanjay Arya suggested closing the complaint after the investigation was finished because there was no evidence to support the allegations. Consequently, it said, the matter has been closed. It went on, "Sources also revealed that Dr. Sanjay Arya accepted Rs. 2 lakh as an undue advantage from Padam Singh in two instances through one Satish Singh in order to give a favourable report in respect of the said enquiry." An inquiry into the situation is in progress. We're waiting for more information. [caption id="attachment_6273" align="alignnone" width="300"] CBI Registers Case Against Two Agriculture Ministry Officials In Bribery Case[/caption]      

High-altitude remote village in Kishtwar gets mobile tower

KISHTWAR: In the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, another isolated village at a high altitude has gained telecom connectivity, an official said on Sunday. This week, the Warwan Inshan area will get its first mobile network tower, making it the second remote area in the district to have telecom connectivity after the Sumcham Buddhist village, according to the official. According to him, the new tower is especially important because it guarantees constant connectivity with other areas during the severe winter months. The official stated that because of the severe road connectivity problems caused by the heavy snowfall in the area, the tower's construction is an essential support system. On November 24, telecom connectivity was established in the Dangail area of Sumcham, which is near the famous Paddar Sapphire Mine and the Kargil region of Ladakh. [caption id="attachment_6228" align="alignnone" width="224"] High-altitude remote village in Kishtwar gets mobile tower[/caption]    

4 New Industrial Estates To Come Up Across 3 Districts Of J&K

JAMMU, Nov 25: The administrative approval for the establishment of four new Industrial Estates in J&K was granted by the Administrative Council (AC), which convened under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The meeting was attended by Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, the Lieutenant Governor's principal secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, the chief secretary, and advisor Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. Among them are the industrial estates that will be developed over 1379 kanals of land with an investment of Rs 136.65 crores at Budhi Kathua, Medicity Jammu, Chandgam, and Lelhar Pulwama. In addition to drawing in investment, the projects will increase employment in the community and are anticipated to create over 11497 jobs in the private sector.The infrastructure of the new industrial estates will be carefully planned, including internal road construction, electricity availability, a centralised water distribution system, rainwater collection, roadside vegetation, and plantations. Additionally, the development will entail the construction of other facilities using cutting-edge modern technology as well as Centralised Effluent Treatment plants set up on new patterns in accordance with National Green Tribunal regulations. Project completion deadlines are set at eighteen months. The creation of new industrial estates is consistent with the government's pledge to support entrepreneurship and industrial development in J&K. [caption id="attachment_6128" align="alignnone" width="300"] 4 New Industrial Estates To Come Up Across 3 Districts Of J&K[/caption]  

Hardik Pandya set to join Mumbai Indians for Rs 15 cr

NEW DELHI: For the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, star all-arounder Hardik Pandya is expected to part ways with his present team, the Gujarat Titans (GT), and rejoin his old team, the Mumbai Indians, according to ESPNcricinfo. This all-cash deal includes the Mumbai-based team paying Titans an undisclosed transfer fee in addition to the 30-year-old's salary of 15 crore rupees. Hardik could receive as much as 50% of the transfer fee, per an ESPNcricinfo report. The transaction will be regarded as the largest player trade in IPL history if it is executed successfully. Neither franchise has officially announced it as of yet. The Gujarat-based team's all-around player won the 2022 IPL season, and he was also named 'Player of the Match' in the match that decided the winner against the Rajasthan Royals. GT secured their spot in the IPL final for the second time in their first two seasons during the previous IPL season. They were runners-up in 2023, though, after losing to the Chennai Super Kings. After Ravichandran Ashwin moved from Punjab Kings to Delhi Capitals, the 30-year-old will be the third captain to be traded if the deal is completed. The second occasion occurred in 2020 when Ajinkya Rahane was traded by the Rajasthan Royals to the Capitals.The second occasion occurred in 2020 when Ajinkya Rahane was traded by the Rajasthan Royals to the Capitals. Since making his debut in the 2015 campaign, Hardik has participated in 123 games, taking 53 wickets and amassing 2309 runs at a strike rate of 139.89.   [caption id="attachment_6110" align="alignnone" width="300"] Hardik Pandya set to join Mumbai Indians for Rs 15 cr[/caption]