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“We Are At War, Our Enemy Will Pay Price” Israel PM

editor October 7, 2023

Tel Aviv [Israel], Oct 7: Following today's attack by Hamas terrorists with hundreds of rockets, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the following statement on Saturday. "Israeli citizens, we are at war. In a video released on X, formerly known as Twitter, Netanyahu declared, "Not an operation, not an escalation, at war. He said in a video statement that "We are at war and we will win," according to a translation by Reuters. He continued, "Our enemy will pay a price the likes of which it has never known. The Israeli Prime Minister's comments came after missiles from Gaza were fired into Israel.The most recent reports state that the Hamas rocket fire has resulted in at least 5 deaths and more than 100 injuries. According to The Times of Israel, Israel's south and centre were subjected to continuous rocket fire for more than 3.5 hours on Saturday morning. A statement from Lapid's office stated that "Israel is in an emergency" and that Lapid would support a "harsh military response" to the coordinated strike by Hamas. As required by the Israel Defence Force, Yoav Gallant, Israel's minister of defence, approved the draught of reserve personnel.The Jerusalem Post said that he also declared a "special security situation" on Israel's Homefront, within a range of 0 to 80 km from the Gaza Strip. He added that this allowed the IDF to further provide safety instructions to people at "close and relevant sites." The newspaper had earlier reported that Hamas fighters had entered Israel following a barrage of rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. Red alert warning sirens were set off after the strike in Tel Aviv, which is around 70 km from the Gaza Strip, as well as in the southern Israeli communities of Sde Boker, Arad, and Dimona. [caption id="attachment_3665" align="alignnone" width="300"] “We Are At War, Our Enemy Will Pay Price” Israel PM[/caption]

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SRK’s ‘Jawan’ crosses Rs 1100 crore mark at worldwide box office

editor October 7, 2023

MUMBAI: The producers of the suspenseful thriller "Jawan" starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan have reported that it has earned a total of Rs 1103.2 crore globally. On Friday night, the film's production company Red Chillies Entertainment posted the newest collection to microblogging service X. Along with a poster displaying the movie's overall box office haul, the post read, "'Jawan' Making & breaking box office records every day." On September 7, the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu versions of the Atlee-directed film were made available globally. According to a press release from the producers, "Jawan" has crossed Rs 1100 crore at the international box office, making it the first Hindi film to do so in Indian cinema history. "In this, the India gross box office collection stands at Rs 733.37 crore and the overseas box office collection is Rs 369.90 crore," they stated. The film's producers also claimed that it had "strong feet in the domestic market" due to its net earnings from the Hindi-speaking region, which totaled Rs 560.03 crore. "The revenue from dubs in other languages is Rs. 59.89 crore. The movie has made a total of Rs 619.92 crore in India, surpassing the Rs 600 crore mark, and it is still expanding at a good clip, they continued. "Jawan" describes "the emotional journey of a man who is set to rectify the wrongs in the society" . Vikram Rathore and his son Azad are both played by Shah Rukh in this movie. Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, and Sanjay Dutt all make cameo cameos in the film. The cast is completed by Mukesh Chhabra, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Girija Oak, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, and Ridhi Dogra. "Jawan" is a Red Chillies Entertainment production that is co-produced by Gaurav Verma and Gauri Khan. [caption id="attachment_3662" align="alignnone" width="239"] SRK's 'Jawan' crosses Rs 1100 crore mark at worldwide box office[/caption]

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Cong : Govt Forced Digitalisation In MGNREGA, Using It As Tool To Discourage Demand For Scheme

editor October 7, 2023

NEW DELH, Oct 7: On Saturday, the Congress said that the Narendra Modi administration "forced digitalization" in MGNREGA under the guise of transparency, using it as a tactic to deter people who actually needed the programme from applying for it. After a media report suggested that six months into the fiscal year, the major rural employment project, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), has run out of money, Congress national secretary Jairam Ramesh attacked the government.Ramesh said in a post on X that the MGNREGA budgeted amount of Rs. 60,000 crore for the entire year had been spent over the same six-month period while 48% of all vehicles sold in India between April and September of this fiscal year were SUVs. It also reflects the Modi government's aims, which Ramesh claimed are indirectly stifling demand for MGNREGA employment by excessively delaying salary payments. "This not only clearly indicates the deepening rural distress and rising inequality across the country, but also demonstrates the Modi government's priorities," he said.The Modi administration, he claimed, "has forced digitalization in the name of transparency, while actually using it as a tool to discourage demand for MGNREGA among those who genuinely need the programme." On the one hand, SUVs accounted for 48% of all vehicle sales in India during April to September 2023. On the other hand, the Rs. 60,000 crore allocated under MGNREGA for the year 2023–24 has already been used up in the first six months of this fiscal year.This not only shows very clearly... pic.twitter.com/HWxDgeZ1X0 — Jairam Ramesh on October 7, 2023 (@Jairam_Ramesh) By "inordinately delaying" the funding of social audits, the Centre was accused last week by the Congress of carrying out a "planned euthanasia" of MGNREGS. According to the Congress, this compromises the process, which the government uses to withhold funds to the states. [caption id="attachment_3659" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cong : Govt Forced Digitalisation In MGNREGA, Using It As Tool To Discourage Demand For Scheme[/caption]

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MeT : Rain, Snowfall Expected In Kashmir On Oct 9

editor October 7, 2023

Srinagar, Oct 7: Due to the rapidly moving Western Disturbance, the weather office in Srinagar has forecast rain and snow for the highlands of Kashmir starting on Monday. The weather is anticipated to clear up starting on Wednesday, and this disturbance will last just briefly. From Monday, the meteorological agency (MeT) anticipates precipitation over higher levels. The MeT reported on Saturday that "rain/snowfall over higher reaches likely at various locations in Jammu and Kashmir during October 9 evening/night with main activity on October 10(70-80% chance)".Snowfall is anticipated in certain higher elevations, including Zojila, Mughal Road, Sinthan Top, various other areas of the Pir Panjal Range, and the higher elevations of Gurez, Baramulla, Anantnag, and Kupwara districts, according to an independent weather forecaster. In the plains, snowfall is not anticipated, he said. After two days of rain, the MeT predicted mostly dry weather from October 14–20.MeT stated that while the odds are slimmer, "a brief spell of rain/snowfall over higher reaches cannot be ruled out." This year, Kashmir experienced extended periods of dry weather and above-average temperatures, which caused the Jhelum and other water bodies' levels to plummet. On September 25, rain finally arrived in Kashmir while the upper regions, including the ski resort of Gulmarg, saw their first snowfall of the year. [caption id="attachment_3655" align="alignnone" width="300"] MeT : Rain, Snowfall Expected In Kashmir On Oct 9[/caption]

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3 labourers dead,5 critically injured as vehicle plunges into gorge in Doda

editor October 7, 2023

DODA: In the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, three labourers were killed and five others suffered critical injuries when the car they were riding in veered off the road and fell into a narrow valley. According to the officials, the workers boarded the van near Khellani and were travelling to their houses in the Marmat area. According to them, the accident occurred at 10.40 p.m. on Friday in Humbal village and led to a rescue effort by police and community volunteers. The rescuers said that three labourers, Mani Kumar (31), Karan Jeet Singh (40), and Lal Chand (45), were found dead on the ground. Five other people were found after being rescued with injuries; they are being treated at the Doda government medical college hospital. [caption id="attachment_3651" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 labourers dead,5 critically injured as vehicle plunges into gorge in Doda[/caption]

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Inter-state fraudster charge-sheeted in Rs 28 lac fraud

editor October 7, 2023

JAMMU: A preliminary charge-sheet was filed against an interstate fraudster who allegedly defrauded a man from RS Pura of $28 lakh on Friday in a local court here by the crime branch's economic crimes division, according to officials. Upendra Singh Rudradeo of Chappra in Bihar has been named as the defendant. The accused was presently living in Rohini Sector-1 in northwestern Delhi and in Faridabad, Haryana. At Jammu's crime branch police station, a case has been filed under IPC sections 420, 465, and 471. "The fraudster duped a complainant Puran Chand of Gazipur Kulian in RS Pura area of Jammu district of ₹28 lakh after the accused posed as head of the Indian Cooperative Mission (ICOM) and lured the complainant to work with him in various projects of the mission," according to an official spokeswoman. "In January 2017, the accused defrauded the complainant by obtaining $28 lakh. The accused then sent the complainant a false project file from Indian Cooperative Mission (ICOM) and gained the complainant's trust so they could collaborate," the source continued. A special squad from the Crime Branch in Jammu captured the accused from Delhi after he had been missing for the previous four years. He was taken to Jammu and presented before a court to request his police remand for additional case investigation. The fact that the accused was wanted in more than 7 incidents of fraud and deception in Rajasthan also came to light during the investigation. The culprit was turned over to the Ajmer Police after the chargesheet was presented in court. "Process for recovery is ongoing as the accused's bank account has a debit freeze of $18.70 lakh. A deeper inquiry into the situation is currently being conducted, according to the spokeswoman. [caption id="attachment_3648" align="alignnone" width="300"] Inter-state fraudster charge-sheeted in Rs 28 lac fraud[/caption]

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Gadkari approves standards for the construction of bus bodies

editor October 7, 2023

NEW DELHI: Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road, Transport, and Highways, announced on Friday that he has finalised criteria for bus body construction that will be uniformly applied to both OEMs and bus body…

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Kupwara prospered a lot in last 3 yrs: LG

editor October 7, 2023

KUPWARA: During his two-day visit to Kupwara, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha noted the district's tremendous growth over the last three years. "Kupwara district has grown during the past three years, and residents are taking advantage of government initiatives. Sinha told reporters on Friday, "If I talk about law enforcement, I can say that the average person is living happily. Manoj Sinha stated, "There has been significant development in the agriculture and allied sector," when discussing development in the agricultural sector. It is now a surplus district for agricultural goods or milk production. Production of walnuts has also been strong."As per the holistic agricultural plan, we will make sure that high density plantation takes place and the 70 per cent of the population who are dependent on agriculture…

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J&K Congress protests against BJP over Rahul poster

editor October 6, 2023

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress protested against the BJP on Friday after one of their social media posters depicted Rahul Gandhi as a "New Age Ravan." The BJP billboard on X had drawn sharp rebuke from the Congress, which on Thursday described it as "downright dangerous" and completely unacceptable. Numerous members of the Congress staged a protest march in the city under the leadership of former minister Yogesh Sawhney. They screamed anti-BJP chants and set BJP effigies on fire. "We denounce the BJP's actions. We are protesting to express our outrage at the BJP's dishonest behaviour. We attempted to hold demonstrations at the Raj Bhawan with a rally, but we were prohibited from doing so, Sawhney informed reporters. "Rahul ji is our leader and we cannot tolerate such language against him." According to Sawhney, he is the country's leader. "The citizens of this nation approve of him. The BJP is using such techniques because it is concerned about the rising public support for Rahul Ji, the speaker claimed. [caption id="attachment_3636" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Congress protests against BJP over Rahul poster[/caption]

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Mehbooba Hits Out At JK CS Over ‘Backdoor Appointments’ Remark

editor October 6, 2023

Jammu, Oct 6: Mehbooba Mufti, president PDP, slammed the chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday for saying that "undeserving candidates were given government jobs in J&K through illegal and backdoor means" and demanded that, if true, an investigation be launched. I believe the chief secretary ought to feel bad for stating this. Let him act if this is the case. They do little and speak highly. In response to Arun Kumar Mehta's comment made on Thursday, Mufti informed reporters that employers cannot provide jobs for educated unemployed youth; rather, they can only remove individuals from their jobs.On Thursday, the chief secretary remarked, "I feel ashamed to say that over 2.50 lakh undeserving candidates were given government jobs in J&K through illegal and backdoor means." He was speaking at an event in Kupwara, in north Kashmir. He had claimed that now only deserving people were awarded government employment. Mufti urged the chief secretary to launch an investigation and make the names of those behind such appointments public. "If such a thing exists, he ought to identify the perpetrator. The appointments made through the back doors involve officers. With them are the NIA, CBI, and ED. Let them pursue legal action against those accountable, she said.Mufti questioned the hiring practises used by the current administration, notably for jobs like sub-inspectors, apprentice engineers, and staff in the finance division. She said that several businesses on the blacklist participated in hiring drives. We should have an answer from the chief secretary first. During their tenure, personnel from the Jan Shakti, SI, and financial departments were hired. They harmed the youth's prospects by hiring individuals from companies that were on the blacklist for employment. They are currently in court, she said.The PDP leader cited claims made by IAS official Ashok Parmer of the Jal Shakti department, who asserted a staggering Rs 13,000 crore "scam" in the division. She insisted that the Chief Secretary immediately address these charges. Such problems, according to her, are eroding public confidence and worsening the situation of educated unemployed people. "Allegations of fraud and irregularity should be discussed by him (chief secretary). This entire government is rife with corruption, she declared. [caption id="attachment_3633"…

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