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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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Unemployment, Rising Prices Behind Parliament Security Breach: Rahul
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Unemployment, Rising Prices Behind Parliament Security Breach: Rahul

NEW DELHI, Dec 16: Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress, said on Saturday that the December 13 Parliament security breach was caused by increased costs and unemployment. After meeting with leaders of the Congress' Gujarat unit in New Delhi to prepare for the poll, Gandhi told reporters that although there was a security breach in Parliament, young people were not getting jobs because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies. "In Parliament, there has been a security breach. However, why did it occur?" he enquired. "The largest problem facing the nation is unemployment, which is raging throughout the entire nation. The youth of the nation are not finding work as a result of Modi ji's policies, he claimed.On the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack, two men broke through security measures on Wednesday by jumping into the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery during Zero Hour. They shouted slogans and let off yellow smoke from canisters before being overpowered by the MPs. Gandhi added, "The breach has occurred (in Parliament), but the cause is price increases and unemployment." Manoranjan D and Sagar Sharma were the two men who had leaped into the Lok Sabha's chamber. Simultaneously, two other people, Amol Shinde and Neelam Devi, shouted "tanashahi nahi chalegi" outside the Parliament premises and let off coloured smoke from canisters.The fifth defendant, Lalit Jha, is accused of posting videos of the protest outside the complex on social media. Every single one of the five is in custody. The opposition has been pressuring the government for an explanation of the security breech and has called for Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address the matter in Parliament. In an effort to push for the demand, they have also been interfering with both Houses' operations. [caption id="attachment_7311" align="alignnone" width="300"] Unemployment, Rising Prices Behind Parliament Security Breach: Rahul[/caption]  

COVID-19 sub-strain JN.1 detected in Kerala woman
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COVID-19 sub-strain JN.1 detected in Kerala woman

NEW DELHI: On December 8, a case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 was found in Kerala, according to official sources on Saturday. The 79-year-old woman's sample had tested positive for influenza-like illness (ILI) on November 18, according to the report. She also reported that she had recovered from COVID-19 and was exhibiting mild symptoms of the illness. According to the sources, over 90% of COVID-19 cases in India right now are mild, and the patients are being isolated at home. A JN.1 sub-variant traveller from India was previously discovered in Singapore. The individual was a resident of the Tiruchirapalli district of Tamil Nadu and had arrived in Singapore on October 25. Following the strain's discovery in them, there was no discernible rise in cases in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirapalli district or elsewhere. "The source stated that no additional cases of the JN.1 variant have been found in India." The JN.1 sub-variant, which was initially discovered in Luxembourg and has since spread to multiple nations, is descended from the BA.2.86 Pirola variant. According to a source, it has a large number of distinct mutations, especially in the spike protein, which may help with immune evasion and enhanced infectivity. [caption id="attachment_7308" align="alignnone" width="300"] COVID-19 sub-strain JN.1 detected in Kerala woman[/caption]

MHA Directs All IPS Officers To Submit Their Immovable Property Return-2023 By 31 Jan
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MHA Directs All IPS Officers To Submit Their Immovable Property Return-2023 By 31 Jan

New Delhi, Dec 16: All Indian Police Service (IPS) officers nationwide have been instructed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to turn in their Immovable Property Return 2023 by January 31 of the following year. The Ministry directed all state governments and Union Territories (UTs) Chief Secretaries and the Director General of Police (DGP) to file the Immovable Property Return for the year 2023 online by January 31, 2024, at the latest, at https://ips.gov.in or https: /sparrow-ips.eoffice.gov.in using the user's existing nic-e-Mail ID and password. The written note was distributed at the beginning of this week.A reminder that under Rule 16(2) of the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, each member of the service must file their Immovable Property Return (IPR) in the prescribed form by January 31 of each year for the previous year ending December 31 was included in the note headed "Online filing of Immovable Property Return (IPR)-2023 by IPS officers" that was sent out on December 11. In this regard, the note made reference to a "User Manual" that can be found on the SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window) welcome page and serves as a guide for filling out the online Immovable Property Return (IPR).The notice stated that "the Immovable Property Return for the year 2023 online, upon filing, must be authenticated by means of the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) previously issued under SPARROW." The note made it clear that "Immovable Property Returns filed in any other form shall not be accepted." The note states that all IPS officers must file an Immovable Property Return in accordance with Rule 16 of the All India Services (Conduct) Rule, 1968. It further states that if an officer does not file the IPR (online) within the allotted time frame, their vigilance clearance will be revoked in accordance with Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No.104/76/2022-AVD.IA dated September 28, 2022.The MHA note also reminded readers that appointments at the next pay level in the pay matrix are contingent upon timely submission of IPR, per a DoPT notification dated December 30, 2021. "The Ministry of Home Affairs will not consider any request for a pardon for a delay in filing an IPR." "It is requested that these instructions may be widely circulated to all concerned officers for strict compliance," the note continued, outlining all the guidelines. The note stated, "Grievances regarding any difficulty gaining access to the IPR module through SPARROW should be directed to [email protected] or [email protected."   [caption id="attachment_7305" align="alignnone" width="300"] MHA Directs All IPS Officers To Submit Their Immovable Property Return-2023 By 31 Jan[/caption]    

PM Modi Pays Tribute To Heroes Of India’s Win Over Pakistan In 1971 War
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PM Modi Pays Tribute To Heroes Of India’s Win Over Pakistan In 1971 War

New Delhi, Dec 16:On the occasion of "Vijay Diwas," Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured the heroes of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war on Saturday. The country is still incredibly proud of their bravery and commitment. In a post on X, PM Modi stated, "Their sacrifices and unwavering spirit will forever be etched in the people's hearts and our nation's history." He said, "India remembers their indomitable spirit and salutes their courage." "We pay heartfelt tributes to all the brave heroes who dutifully served India in 1971, ensuring a decisive victory," the prime minister said on Vijay Diwas. Bangladesh was created as a result of India's resounding victory against Pakistan. Every year, people celebrate Vijay Diwas to remember the day that Pakistan's military capitulated to Indian forces. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_7301" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi Pays Tribute To Heroes Of India’s Win Over Pakistan In 1971 War[/caption]

Div Coms, IGPs get powers under UAPA
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Div Coms, IGPs get powers under UAPA

JAMMU, Dec 15:  The J&K government today issued an order directing the Inspector Generals of Police Kashmir/Jammu Zones to exercise the authority granted to the UT under Section 7 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967, (37 of 1967), within their respective territorial jurisdictions. According to an order issued by Financial Commissioners (Additional Chief Secretary) Home RK Goyal, "the powers exercisable by the UT of Jammu and Kashmir under Section 8 of UAPA 1967 (37 of 1967) shall be exercised by the Divisional CommissionerKashmir /Jammu within their respective territorial jurisdictions." The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on behalf of the Central Government has approved the order. [caption id="attachment_7298" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Coms, IGPs get powers under UAPA[/caption]  

Shami Ruled Out Of SA Tests, Chahar Withdraws From ODI Series
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Shami Ruled Out Of SA Tests, Chahar Withdraws From ODI Series

Mumbai, Dec 16: The BCCI declared on Saturday that senior pacer Mohammed Shami would not play in India's two-match Test series against South Africa. Shami was cleared by the board's medical team for the series, but he was still included in the Test squad pending his fitness. Deepak Chahar, an all-rounder with a fast bowl, was also left off the ODI team. "Chahar has notified the BCCI of a family medical emergency, which will prevent him from playing in the forthcoming ODI series. The BCCI statement said, "(Champion) Akash Deep has been named as his replacement by the Men's Selection Committee."(Agencies) [caption id="attachment_7295" align="alignnone" width="300"] Shami Ruled Out Of SA Tests, Chahar Withdraws From ODI Series[/caption]  

Residential house, JCB, Tractor of drug-peddler attached

POONCH: Under section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985, J&K Police has attached a residential house, JCB, and tractor in Degwar, Terwan area near LoC in Poonch district. During a press conference, SSP Poonch Vinay Sharma stated that a residential house belonging to Shakar Din, son of Noor Din, who lives in Degwar Terwan in Tehsil Haveli in Poonch, was constructed on land bearing khasra number 400. This house was attached in a case under FIR number 42/2023 Under Sections 8/21/22/25/27A/29/60 NDPS Act. Additionally, JCB 3DX, registered under the number JK12B-6168, and a Mahindra Tractor, registered under the number JK12C 4438, belonging to Mohd Yaseen, son of Saif Din, who lives in Degwar Terwan, were attached via FIR number 77/2023 Under Sections 8/21/22/29 NDPS Act, 13/18 UAPA Act, and 4/5 Explosives Act.It is important to note that the J&K Police attached the residential house and the JCB tractor in the presence of the Executive Magistrates, Tehsildar Haveli Anjum Bashir Khatak and Naib Tehsildar Haveli Maroof Khan. The Senior Superintendent of Police went on to say that we have begun to freeze the properties of drug dealers and peddlers. This is our first instance of doing so in Poonch, where we have attached a residential house, JCB, and tractor valued at Rs 87.86 lakh in the Degwar-Terwan area of Poonch. A few days prior, we had attached a double-story residential house, two personnel vehicles, an ALto, and a Tata Mobile in Surankote. He stated that more properties have been identified in these cases and that Poonch police will continue to take action against drug dealers and peddlers. This year, they have filed 47 First Information Reports under the NDPS Act, arrested 83 people, and recovered 87 kg of heroin. As far as property seizures are concerned, we've seen that apprehending drug dealers or peddlers is insufficient. We therefore began attaching their properties, for which they carry out this kind of labour. We retrieved 24 kg of heroin and 15 lakh in cash from the two property owners who are currently facing legal action. This is comparable to the Mendhar case, where major drug dealers were involved, and it also answers the question of why real mafias avoid the police's grasp," the speaker continued.   [caption id="attachment_7292" align="alignnone" width="300"] Residential house, JCB, Tractor of drug-peddler attached[/caption]

Security personnel recovers IEDs & grenades in Rajouri

RAJOURI: In the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir's Dara Peer Makal area, security forces have retrieved weapons and ammunition, including grenades and IEDs. During a search operation on Friday, a joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army's 48 Rashtriya Rifles discovered weapons and ammunition in the area, according to police officials. According to them, the area contained four remote IEDs (improvised explosive devices), six UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher) grenades, five detonators, four fuses, two small box packages, and other unidentified items. According to police officials, a case has been filed in this regard, and an investigation has begun. [caption id="attachment_7289" align="alignnone" width="300"] Security personnel recovers IEDs & grenades in Rajouri[/caption]  

CJ inaugurates ‘Fast Track Court (POCSO Cases) at District Court Complex, Jammu

JAMMU: Today, at the District Court Complex in Jammu, the newly built "Fast Track Court (POCSO Cases) Jammu" was officially opened by Chief Justice N Kotiswar Singh of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. This court is equipped with all the latest technology and amenities that are necessary for a POCSO court. Along with all of the judicial officers from the District Headquarter and the High Court registry in Jammu, there were also several other attendees, including Justice Tashi Rabstan, Administrative Judge for the District of Jammu, Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, Justice Puneet Gupta, Justice Rahul Bharti, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Principal District and Sessions Judge Jammu, Sanjay Parihar, Principal Secretary to Chief Justice, M K Sharma, and Y P Bourney, Director Judicial Academy.Along with the court employees of the District Court of Jammu, the event was also graced by Advocate General D.C. Raina, President of the BAR Association, Secretary Vikram Sharma, and office bearers of the BAR Association Jammu. The High Court expeditiously proceeded with the building of the POCSO Court in accordance with the most recent guidelines (the vulnerable witnesses-deposition centre) of a committee appointed by the Supreme Court. The committee was led by Justice Gita Mittal, the former Chief Justice of the J&K High Court. [caption id="attachment_7286" align="alignnone" width="300"] CJ inaugurates ‘Fast Track Court (POCSO Cases) at District Court Complex, Jammu[/caption]  

BJP Mahila Morcha hails passage of bill extending women’s quota to UT

JAMMU: The BJP Mahila Morcha in this area hailed the passing of a bill that gave Jammu and Kashmir access to the women's reservation law, describing it as a "significant step" towards the empowerment of women in the area. Two bills that expanded the women's reservation law's provisions to the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry were approved by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Members gave out candy and danced to the rhythms of drums to show their happiness. The J&K BJP Mahila Morcha President, Sanjita Dogra, praised the bill's extension as a "significant step" towards "Nari Shakti" and emphasised its function as "Rashtra Shakti," or the strength of the country.The women's reservation law, officially known as the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023, aims to grant women 33% of the seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. "Today will go down in India's 75-year history as the day when half of the country's population achieved sufficient representation in the upper house of parliament," Dogra said, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing and enacting the legislation through both chambers. According to her, women's power is the nation's power, and the Amrit Kaal will allow both the country and the women to achieve greater things until 2047. Dogra congratulated women all around the country and emphasised the outstanding accomplishments of "Nari Shakti" in a variety of fields. "India's vision of women-led development is not only acknowledged but also adopted by the global community," she stated.    [caption id="attachment_7282" align="alignnone" width="300"] BJP Mahila Morcha hails passage of bill extending women's quota to UT[/caption]