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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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Two Pakistan-trained terrorists chargesheeted in Jammu
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Two Pakistan-trained terrorists chargesheeted in Jammu

JAMMU: Two terrorists who were arrested in this area upon their return from Pakistan through Nepal more than 13 years ago have charges brought against them by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday, according to officials. According to a police spokesman, the chargesheet against Abdul Waris of Kishtwar and Masrat Hussain of Doda was submitted in a case filed under various sections of the Ranbir Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the court of the third additional sessions judge (NIA), Jammu.He added that after their arrest at the Jammu train station on October 25, 2010, the case was filed at the Banu Fort police station. They were found in possession of Rs 50,000 each and evidence of anti-national activities, including printed letterpads from terror groups that were outlawed. According to the spokesman, during interrogation, they admitted to having crossed the Line of Control illegally from the Poonch region, staying in Pakistan for more than ten years, and receiving armaments training. He claimed that they had returned to Jammu and Kashmir via Nepal to join active terrorists on the orders of the leaders of the outlawed Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).According to the speaker, the money taken from them was intended to be given to the youth of Doda and Kishtwar for use in terrorist activities. He stated that the accusations made against the defendants were verified throughout the course of the inquiry, and at last, a chargesheet was submitted to the court for a decision. According to the spokeswoman, both suspects are currently free on bail.   [caption id="attachment_10845" align="alignnone" width="300"] Two Pakistan-trained terrorists chargesheeted in Jammu[/caption]    

J&K Gun license scam: Jammu court seeks presence of 21 accused on next date of hearing
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J&K Gun license scam: Jammu court seeks presence of 21 accused on next date of hearing

JAMMU: The appearance of 21 accused in a case concerning the alleged granting of illicit arms licences in Jammu and Kashmir between 2012 and 2016 was demanded by a special court for CBI cases here on Monday. After hearing a complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate's Jammu wing through special public prosecutor Ashwani Khajuria under sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Special Judge anti-corruption Bala Jyoti delivered the decision. "Carried over the complaint in its entirety and reviewed all available documentation, which indicates that the accused person appears to have committed offences (under PMLA) at least on the surface, prompting the issuance of a process to secure their presence.In a four-page judgement, the court stated, "The office is directed to issue notices to the accused for appearance and for filing their reply on the next date of hearing." According to the ruling, S K Bhat, the attorney, made a request to postpone the CBI's taking of cognizance of the ED complaint dated 2020 until after the agency has provided a status report on the offences that served as the basis for the complaint and the CBI court has received the final report under the J&K CrPC. The court stated that a copy of the same is sent to the opposing side for a thorough response. "Let this matter come up again on April 26 for appearance of all accused persons and for further proceedings," it said. The August 2018 FIR of the CBI (special crime branch, Chandigarh) alleges that there was a bulk issuing of arms licences in Jammu and Kashmir between 2012 and 2016. This leads to the criminal case of money laundering. By "flouting" the established guidelines and due process in lieu of "illicit" monetary consideration that was paid to government officers/officials through arms dealers/brokers and generated proceeds of crime, the ED claims that approximately 2.78 lakh arms licences were issued to various defence and paramilitary personnel. A month earlier, the ED conducted searches against an IAS officer, a few Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) officers and government officials, and arms dealers. In April 2022, the ED attached assets worth Rs 4.69 crore under the anti-money laundering law. The agency claimed to have found "incriminating" records that purportedly showed interactions between gun sellers and officials in the process of issuing unauthorised arms licences in Jammu and Kashmir between 2012 and 2016. "Government functionaries of J&K in connivance with many arms dealers, brokers of J&K have brazenly flouted the norms, procedure and rules for issuing arms licences in lieu of monetary considerations by abuse of their official position as public servants and generated huge proceeds of crime," according to the ED. IAS officer Rajeev Ranjan, a former DC from Kupwara, and KAS officer Itrat Hussain, a former DC from Kupwara, are among the suspects in this case. The CBI detained them in 2020.   [caption id="attachment_10842" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Gun license scam: Jammu court seeks presence of 21 accused on next date of hearing[/caption]

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]    …