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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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Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander In Lebanon: Official

BEIRUT, Jan 8: Israel killed a senior commander of the Hezbollah organisation, which is supported by Iran, in an attack on southern Lebanon, a security source said AFP, heightening concerns that the Gaza battle may get worse. The security officer, who asked to remain anonymous due to security concerns, stated that the commander "had a leading role in managing Hezbollah's operations in the south." He "was killed in an Israeli strike targeting his car in the south," the spokesman continued. According to the official, the commander occupied multiple other prominent roles within the Shia movement. Following the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, Hezbollah and its fierce rival Israel have been exchanging gunfire across the border almost every day.However, there are now concerns about a wider conflict following the assassination of Hamas' deputy leader in Beirut last week. In the first attack on Beirut since the conflict began, Saleh al-Aruri, the most well-known Hamas figure to die, was killed in a missile strike that was largely blamed to Israel. In an effort to keep Lebanon out of the Israel-Hamas crisis, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell met with a political representative of Hezbollah on Saturday in Beirut. According to an AFP count, over 180 individuals have died in Lebanon as a result of cross-border gunfire in over three months. This number includes over 135 Hezbollah militants as well as over 20 civilian deaths, including three journalists.Israeli officials report that four civilians and nine troops have died in northern Israel. [caption id="attachment_8630" align="alignnone" width="300"] Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander In Lebanon: Official[/caption]    

CBI Books Its Ex-Head Constable In Disproportionate Assets Case

New Delhi, Jan 8: One of the CBI's former head constables and his family members have been charged for allegedly accumulating assets worth over Rs 2 crore in four years—70% more than his allowed sources of income—according to officials on Monday. Named in the FIR along with his wife and son, Akiluzzama Khan was employed by the Central Bureau of Investigation's Anti-Corruption-III unit, which deals with a number of high-profile corruption cases, for allegedly accumulating these assets between April 1, 2014, and March 31, 2018, which could not be satisfactorily accounted for.Khan's assets allegedly increased dramatically from Rs 8,515 at the beginning of the check period to Rs 3.73 crore at its conclusion on March 31, 2018, according to allegations made by the CBI. It was also discovered that he was purportedly spending Rs 1.26 crore at this time. The officials stated that he was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for Rs 2.07 crore, which is 70% of his total income, after discounting the legitimate income of Rs 2.93 crore obtained by him and his family. Khan was integrated into the CBI in March 1997 after joining the organisation in 1993 as a deputation from the BSF. In 2021, he voluntarily retired. [caption id="attachment_8615" align="alignnone" width="300"] CBI Books Its Ex-Head Constable In Disproportionate Assets Case[/caption]  

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Proving To Be Boon For Health Of Poor: PM

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that when the four castes of the poor, farmers, women, and young are empowered, an empowered India will be guaranteed. Speaking via video conference, Prime Minister Modi stated that the main goal of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is to guarantee that no eligible recipient of government programmes is overlooked. He mentioned that since the commencement of the Yatra, roughly 12 lakh new beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana have applied for a free Ujjwala gas connection. According to Modi, the health of the impoverished is benefiting from the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.The prime minister stated, "Who had thought that officials and politicians would come to the doorstep of the people in villages and every nook and cranny of the country?" noting that "Modi's vehicle of guarantee" is reaching every corner of the nation. "'Modi ki guarantee' is being discussed not only in the country but worldwide," he stated. "Regardless of the location—a bustling metropolis like Mumbai or a sleepy village in Mizoram—'Modi ki Guarantee wali gaadi' is making its way across the nation," he declared. Modi also spoke with recipients throughout the programme who applauded the government's measures.Since the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra's inception on November 15 of last year, Modi has met with its beneficiaries on a regular basis throughout the nation. By ensuring that the benefits of these programmes reach all targeted recipients in a timely way, the government hopes to achieve saturation of its flagship programmes through the nationwide Yatra. The campaign reached a significant milestone on January 5 when more than 10 crore people participated. [caption id="attachment_8612" align="alignnone" width="300"] Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Proving To Be Boon For Health Of Poor: PM[/caption]  

3 goods stores damaged in fire mishap in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: A fire that started on Monday in the Pinche Mandi neighbourhood of Batmaloo, Srinagar, caused damage to at least three goods establishments, according to officials. According to an official, this morning a fire broke out in one of the stores that held commodities, clothing, and other items. He claimed that although the fire was swiftly put out, three stores sustained damage while the cause of the incident was being investigated. [caption id="attachment_8609" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 goods stores damaged in fire mishap in Srinagar[/caption]  

682 Cases Of Covid Sub-Variant JN.1 Reported From 12 States Till Jan 7

New Delhi, Jan 8: Official sources stated on Monday that the number of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 cases recorded from 12 states until January 7 had increased to 682. Karnataka has recorded 199 incidents, Kerala has reported 148, Maharashtra has reported 139, Goa has reported 47, Gujarat has reported 36, Andhra Pradesh has reported 30, Rajasthan has reported 30, Tamil Nadu has reported 26, Delhi has reported 21, Odisha has reported 3, Telangana has reported 2, and Haryana has reported one. Despite the fact that the number of cases is increasing and the JN.1 sub-variant has been found nationwide, authorities stated that there is no need for immediate concern because the majority of infected individuals are choosing home-based treatment, which suggests a minor sickness.Due to an increase in Covid cases and the discovery of the JN.1 sub-variant in the nation, the Centre has requested that the states and Union territories keep a continuous watch. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has shared updated operational instructions for the COVID-19 surveillance plan, and states have been requested to guarantee effective compliance with them. They have requested that all medical facilities routinely track and report cases of severe acute respiratory illnesses and influenza-like illnesses at the district level in order to identify any emerging trends in cases early on.Despite its fast spreading nature, the WHO has designated JN.1 as a distinct “variant of interest” and stated that it presents a “low” danger to global public health. The international body stated that the JN.1 sub-variant of the coronavirus was previously categorised as a variation of interest (VOI) as a component of the parent lineage that is categorised as a VOI, the BA.2.86 sub-lineages. [caption id="attachment_8606" align="alignnone" width="300"] 682 Cases Of Covid Sub-Variant JN.1 Reported From 12 States Till Jan 7[/caption]