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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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Plane Grounded In France Over Human Trafficking Lands In Mumbai
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Plane Grounded In France Over Human Trafficking Lands In Mumbai

MUMBAI, Dec 26: Early on December 26, a charter plane carrying 276 people—mostly Indians—landed in Mumbai. The aircraft had been grounded in France for four days due to suspicions of human trafficking, according to an official. According to the official, the aircraft, an Airbus A340, touched down in Mumbai just after 4 a.m. At 2:30 p.m. local time, it had taken off from the Vatry airport, which is close to Paris. Authorities in France claim that when the aircraft departed for Mumbai, it carried 276 passengers because 25 people—two of whom were minors—had declared their intention to seek for asylum while they were still in France. According to a French news channel, two more people were detained, produced before a judge, released, and given the status of assisted witnesses.There were 303 Indian passengers on board the aircraft when it landed at Vatry airport, including 11 unaccompanied minors, according to a local official. The stranded passengers were given access to meals and hot beverages in the Vatry airport hall, as well as makeshift beds and restrooms and showers, according to the official. On December 21, while making a technical stopover en route from Dubai, the flight, operated by Romanian charter company Legend Airlines and headed for Nicaragua, had landed at Vatry when French police intervened.The conditions and intent of the trip were the subject of a judicial investigation by French authorities, who assigned an organised crime unit to look into possible human trafficking. A growing number of people leaving the US in search of asylum now go to Nicaragua. Data released by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) indicates that in the fiscal year 2023, up to 96,917 Indians attempted to enter the country illegally, a 51.61% increase from the year before. Based on CBP data, at least 41,770 of those Indians attempted to cross the border into the United States through land in Mexico. Dunki flights are now commonly referred to as flights to Nicaragua or other third countries where obtaining travel documents is simple. [caption id="attachment_7751" align="alignnone" width="300"] Plane Grounded In France Over Human Trafficking Lands In Mumbai[/caption]  

Rajnath Singh likely to visit Jammu on 27 Dec
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Rajnath Singh likely to visit Jammu on 27 Dec

JAMMU: On December 27, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to travel to Jammu and Kashmir to assess the security situation. He will spend a day meeting with senior Army officers at 16 Corps, which is stationed in the districts of Rajouri and Poonch along the Line of Control (LoC), where Pakistan has resurrected terrorism following two decades of peace. Along with meeting with senior Army brass, Rajnath may also visit Rajouri and Poonch and engage with both military personnel and civilians. At Jammu Raj Bhawan, he will also host a security review meeting in which high-ranking members of the Army, intelligence services, police, BSF, CRPF, and other agencies will be present. The residents of the area where three civilians reportedly died last week while in the Army's custody are scheduled to meet with the minister of defence. [caption id="attachment_7748" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rajnath Singh likely to visit Jammu on 27 Dec[/caption]  

Army initiates Court of Inquiry as police lodges murder case over killing of 3 civilians
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Army initiates Court of Inquiry as police lodges murder case over killing of 3 civilians

JAMMU: According to official sources on Monday, the Army has opened a Court of Inquiry and police have filed a murder case against unidentified individuals for the deaths of three civilians who were apprehended by the force and questioned after three soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack in Poonch recently. A related development is that three officers of the 48 Rashtriya Rifles are facing legal action, and a brigadier-level officer was moved. The Army has taken serious note of the incident, which sparked outrage and allegations of torture during detention. On December 21, in the Surankote area of Poonch, terrorists ambushed the soldiers' vehicles at Dhatyar Morh, between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz, resulting in their deaths.After the attack, the Army reportedly picked up three civilians, ages 27 to 42, for questioning; they were discovered dead on December 22. Social media users shared videos that appeared to depict their torment. "Search operations by the security forces are continuing in the area of operations after the incident of December 21," the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) stated in a post on X on December 23. There have been three reported civilian deaths in the region. An investigation is being conducted into the matter. The Indian Army is dedicated to offering its complete assistance and collaboration in carrying out the inquiries.The Army has opened a Court of Inquiry into the suspected torture and subsequent deaths of the three civilians, according to the sources, who are carrying out their investigation. According to the sources, a brigadier-level officer who was overseeing the Surankote belt was moved, and other officers in the unit in question will also face consequences. In October, the Army's counter-insurgency unit made headlines for the wrong reasons when one of its major-rank officers exploded grenades inside the Neeli post camp near Thanamandi, wounding five people, including three officers. According to the sources, police have also filed a case against an unidentified accused army personnel under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with murder. "...after terror incident at DKG on December 21, army troops carried out searches in Topa Peer in buffliaz for the terrorists who escaped after the attack. A few local youth were detained by Army troops during searches and questioned; three of these youth, Safeer Ahmad, Mohd Showkat, and Shabir Ahmad, reportedly died as a result of their injuries. Thus, a section 302 IPC cognizable offence is established. Based on this data, a case is immediately registered. An official stated, citing the FIR, "As the current case is of a unique nature, a special report will be submitted separately as investigation is taken up."A relative of one of the deceased, Mohd Sadiq, claimed that three men were picked up by the troops in full view of the public, escorted by policemen Mohd Rashid and Mohd Rafiq and their sources, Jagi and Ganesh. "We want names of the concerned Army major, policemen and the army sources to be included in the FIR besides immediate shifting of the Rashtriya Rifles camp," he stated, adding that "innocent persons were killed in cold blood and we want justice for them" [caption id="attachment_7745" align="alignnone" width="300"] Army initiates Court of Inquiry as police lodges murder case over killing of…

Army chief arrives in Jammu to review security situation amid anti-terror operation in Poonch
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Army chief arrives in Jammu to review security situation amid anti-terror operation in Poonch

JAMMU: In the middle of a massive ongoing operation to track down the terrorists responsible for a recent ambush on Army vehicles that left four soldiers dead in the border district of Poonch, Army chief General Manoj Pande arrived here on Monday to review the current security situation in the Jammu region, according to officials. According to a defence spokesperson, the chief of Army staff arrived in Jammu and then departed for the Rajouri-Poonch area to assess the force's operational readiness and the current security environment. In order to oversee the counterterrorism operation and uphold law and order, senior civil administration and police officers, along with Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command and Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, General Officer Commanding of the White Knight Corps, based in Jammu, are camped in the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch. The four soldiers were killed on Thursday when terrorists ambushed their vehicles at Dhatyar Morh in the Surankote area of Poonch, between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz. Three civilians, ages 27 to 42, were allegedly picked up by the Army to be questioned following the attack. December 22nd, they were discovered dead.According to the officials, a thorough search is still underway in the vicinity of the ambush, encompassing Surankote as well as the Thanamandi forest in the neighbouring district of Rajouri. For the third day in a row, Poonch and Rajouri were without mobile internet. Following the three civilians' deaths, which occurred just hours after they were allegedly taken up by security guards to be questioned about Thursday's ambush, the services were suspended early on Saturday. The Jammu and Kashmir administration stated on Saturday that the medico-legal procedures had been completed and that the relevant authorities had started legal action in the case. It also announced that the families of the civilians who had died would receive compensation and jobs. The three civilian deaths have prompted the Army to order a comprehensive internal investigation, and the Army has stated that it will provide full support and cooperation for the investigation. "Search operations by the security forces are continuing in the area of operations after the incident of December 21," the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army stated in a post on X on December 23. There have been three reported civilian deaths in the region. An investigation is being conducted into the matter. The Indian Army is dedicated to providing its complete assistance and collaboration in the course of the inquiries." [caption id="attachment_7727" align="alignnone" width="300"] Army chief arrives in Jammu to review security situation amid anti-terror operation in Poonch[/caption]

Kharge To Chair Meeting With J&K Leaders To Discuss Poll Preparedness
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Kharge To Chair Meeting With J&K Leaders To Discuss Poll Preparedness

NEW DELHI, Dec 25: At the party headquarters, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will meet with leaders of Jammu and Kashmir to discuss the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Kharge is currently meeting with leaders of various states to discuss poll preparations. Party leaders say that on Tuesday, Kharge, who met separately with the leaders of 24 states, former party chief Rahul Gandhi, and a number of other prominent figures, will meet with the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. The party chief stated that Rahul Gandhi will attend the meeting along with other prominent figures and state leaders. The leader of the party stated that during the just ended Winter Session of Parliament, the leaders will have talks about the state of affairs in Jammu and Kashmir and the readiness for the polls. The party chief stated that the alliance with the National Conference and the PDP in Jammu and Kashmir will also be discussed by the party leaders during the meeting.   [caption id="attachment_7724" align="alignnone" width="278"] Kharge To Chair Meeting With J&K Leaders To Discuss Poll Preparedness[/caption]