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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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ED Conducts Searches In Delhi-NCR, Punjab Against Chandigarh-Based Pharma Company

CHANDIGARH, Dec 15: As part of a money laundering investigation against a pharmaceutical company based in Chandigarh and its promoters connected to a purported bank fraud, the Enforcement Directorate carried out additional searches at approximately twelve locations in the Delhi-NCR and Punjab on Friday, according to official sources. October saw the completion of the initial round of searches in this case against the business, Parabolic Drugs. Under the terms of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the central agency had previously detained Vineet Gupta (54), Pranav Gupta (56), who is also a co-founder of Ashoka University in Sonepat, and CA Surjeet Kumar Bansal (74).Following the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filing a case against them and the company in 2021 for their suspected involvement in a bank loan fraud of ₹1,626 crore, the Guptas resigned from their positions at Ashoka University in 2022. In January of last year, the ED brought a money laundering charge against them. The two company directors who were detained were "actively involved in defrauding the banks by availing loans or financial facilities based upon forged and fabricated documents," the agency informed the court in October.By means of convoluted transactions utilising the platforms of their group companies that they controlled, it was claimed that the two "intentionally changed the colour of the loan funds from liabilities to assets and layered, diverted, and syphoned off the said funds." According to the agency, the two "illegally inflated the value of primary security against which drawings were allowed by the bank" and used "shell companies" as their services. The agency asserted that Parabolic Drugs Ltd. "raised fake and unrelated goods invoices and illegally received entries from shell companies" while operating under their direction and control. According to the report, Bansal gave “false certificates to Parabolic Drugs Ltd. which were used for availing loans from consortium of banks” through his chartered accountancy firm, S.K. Bansal and Company.The ED told the court that the Central Bank of India and other consortium banks suffered an unjust loss of ₹1,626.7 crore due to their illicit activities and misappropriation of loan funds, as per the CBI FIR. The ED was requesting the remand of the three. [caption id="attachment_7252" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED Conducts Searches In Delhi-NCR, Punjab Against Chandigarh-Based Pharma Company[/caption]  

“India promises to put man on the moon by 2040”: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated on Friday that India intends to land a man on the moon by 2040 and that Chandrayaan 3 is just the beginning. "We are transparent and clear today; support will be provided to the sector. India promises to land a man on the moon by 2040; Chandrayaan 3 is just the beginning of the journey. In a similar vein, India's Amrit Kaal plans to see a developed nation by 2047. At a press conference on Friday, Hardeep Singh Puri stated, "Gaganyaan projects aim to demonstrate human space flight capability and India promises man on the moon by 2040." The goal of the Gaganyaan project is to demonstrate the capability of human spaceflight by sending a crew of three people into a 400 km orbit for a three-day mission, and then safely returning them to Earth by landing in Indian waters. India will become the fourth country, after the US, Russia, and China, to launch a manned space mission with the help of this programme. The Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) was commended earlier by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reaching yet another technological milestone in space. The Propulsion Module of Chandrayaan-3 made a successful diversion. The Propulsion Module is transferred from lunar orbit to Earth orbit in an additional novel experiment. The Prime Minister commented on X, "Congratulations @isro," in response to ISRO's post on X regarding this accomplishment."We have reached a significant technological milestone in our future space endeavours by sending an Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040." The Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 was moved from an orbit around the Moon to an orbit around Earth in another novel experiment, similar to the hop experiment on the Vikram Lander, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrarayaan-3 successfully makes a diversion! A different kind of experiment involves moving PM from lunar orbit to Earth orbit. PM was put into an Earth-bound orbit via an orbit-raising manoeuvre and a Trans-Earth injection manoeuvre, according to a post made by ISRO on X. The main goals of the Chandrayaan-3 mission were to use the instruments on Vikram and Pragyaan to conduct experiments and demonstrate a soft landing close to the lunar south polar region. On July 14, 2023, the spacecraft was launched from SDSC, SHAR, aboard an LVM3-M4 vehicle. The historic landing of Vikram Lander on August 23 was followed by the deployment of the Pragyan rover. In accordance with the mission life, the scientific instruments on board Lander and Rover were run nonstop for a single lunar day. The Chandrayaan-3 mission objectives have been fully accomplished. [caption id="attachment_7246" align="alignnone" width="300"] "India promises to put man on the moon by…

Police Attaches Properties Of 2 Involved In Drug Peddling In Poonch

POONCH, Dec 15: According to an officer on Thursday, police have seized the belongings of two people who are allegedly involved in drug sales in the Poonch district. Because of his alleged involvement in drug sales, police seized accused Shakar Din's belongings, including his home in the village of Degwar-Terwan, they said. According to them, Mohd Yaseen, the other accused, also had a JCB excavator and tractor seized in connection with drug sales, the Explosive Substance Act, and the UAPA. [caption id="attachment_7243" align="alignnone" width="300"] Police Attaches Properties Of 2 Involved In Drug Peddling In Poonch[/caption]  

‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ aims to transform stress into success: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Speaking on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative aims to turn stress into success by giving students the ability to ace exams with a smile. Informing students, teachers, and parents that 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', their "go-to stress-relief event" during exams, is back, the Union Education Ministry posted a post on X on Wednesday containing his remarks. It invited people to participate in 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' events in order to be entered to win an opportunity to speak with Prime Minister Modi. Exam Warriors should be able to ace tests with a smile thanks to Pariksha Pe Charcha, which attempts to turn stress into success. Who knows, maybe our interactive session will yield the next big study tip," Modi said.Every year, Modi interacts with students preparing for the upcoming board exams at an event called "Praksha Pe Charcha." He also responds to questions from students about other topics, such as exam stress, during the event. In reply to a different post commemorating the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor's second anniversary, Modi stated, "Kashi continues to prosper, scaling new heights of progress across diverse sectors including infrastructure, culture, tourism, commerce, innovation and more." In response to a different post discussing advancing the prime minister's vision of making India a reading nation and Pune residents breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest reading event at SP College, Pune, on December 14, Modi said, "Excellent work to promote the joys of reading."Kudos to all involved. In another X post, Modi stated that there is a great deal of excitement as Kashi gets ready to host visitors for Kashi Tamil Sangamam, a celebration of diverse cultures. He declared, "This forum is a testament to India's unity and diversity, strengthening the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'."Kudos to all involved. In another X post, Modi stated that there is a great deal of excitement as Kashi gets ready to host visitors for Kashi Tamil Sangamam, a celebration of diverse cultures. He declared, "This forum is a testament to India's unity and diversity, strengthening the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'." [caption id="attachment_7240" align="alignnone" width="300"] 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' aims to transform stress into success: PM Modi[/caption]  

Mercury rises in Kashmir, Srinagar shivers at minus 3.5 °C

SRINAGAR: While Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, froze at minus 3.5 degrees Celsius on Friday, the nighttime temperature has improved in several other parts of the region. Parts of Dal Lake froze in the bitter cold that swept through the area. Every station has reported a temperature below zero, and Qazigund, the entry point to Kashmir, has recorded a low of minus 2.8 degrees Celsius. Famous tourist destination Pahalgam recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.0 degree Celsius, while popular ski resort Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 3.4 degree Celsius. The mercury dropped to minus 4.2 degrees Celsius in Kupwara and minus 1.9 degrees Celsius in Kokernag, respectively. [caption id="attachment_7237" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mercury rises in Kashmir, Srinagar shivers at minus 3.5 °C[/caption]