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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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Hardik Pandya set to join Mumbai Indians for Rs 15 cr

NEW DELHI: For the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, star all-arounder Hardik Pandya is expected to part ways with his present team, the Gujarat Titans (GT), and rejoin his old team, the Mumbai Indians, according to ESPNcricinfo. This all-cash deal includes the Mumbai-based team paying Titans an undisclosed transfer fee in addition to the 30-year-old's salary of 15 crore rupees. Hardik could receive as much as 50% of the transfer fee, per an ESPNcricinfo report. The transaction will be regarded as the largest player trade in IPL history if it is executed successfully. Neither franchise has officially announced it as of yet. The Gujarat-based team's all-around player won the 2022 IPL season, and he was also named 'Player of the Match' in the match that decided the winner against the Rajasthan Royals. GT secured their spot in the IPL final for the second time in their first two seasons during the previous IPL season. They were runners-up in 2023, though, after losing to the Chennai Super Kings. After Ravichandran Ashwin moved from Punjab Kings to Delhi Capitals, the 30-year-old will be the third captain to be traded if the deal is completed. The second occasion occurred in 2020 when Ajinkya Rahane was traded by the Rajasthan Royals to the Capitals.The second occasion occurred in 2020 when Ajinkya Rahane was traded by the Rajasthan Royals to the Capitals. Since making his debut in the 2015 campaign, Hardik has participated in 123 games, taking 53 wickets and amassing 2309 runs at a strike rate of 139.89.   [caption id="attachment_6110" align="alignnone" width="300"] Hardik Pandya set to join Mumbai Indians for Rs 15 cr[/caption]

World Heritage Week: Ajatshatru Singh visits Dogra Art Museum

JAMMU: Senior BJP leader and former minister Ajatshatru Singh expressed delight and happiness that the Dogra Art Museum and Archives Reference Library contained important documents. He also stated that he is actively working to further enhance this repository in order to protect the priceless legacy for future generations. Ajatshatru Singh visited the Dogra Art Museum and Archives Reference Library, Mubarak Mandi, as part of World Heritage Week. Singh toured the library and museum, demonstrating a deep interest in the materials on display and their superb preservation.Assistant Director of the Archives Reference Library Dr. Sangeeta Sharma gave him a detailed briefing on the rare saved documents housed in this important and prestigious library. Speaking to the media, Singh revealed that, while reviewing several documents containing contributions from the Dogra kings, particularly Maharaja Hari Singh, he became quite emotional. He claimed that while the general public is only aware of the courage displayed by the Dogra rulers, they should also be aware of the other enormous contributions these rulers made to the welfare of the people living in this former State. "Only when such rare documents and information are preserved properly will the future generations learn about it," said Singh. In order to ensure that future generations recognise the importance of their ancestors' legacy and the debt of respect they owe us, he further pledged to use all of his resources to expand the collection of rare and valuable documents in this repository. He also thanked the staffs of the Museum and Library for their outstanding work in this regard.   [caption id="attachment_6107" align="alignnone" width="300"] World Heritage Week: Ajatshatru Singh visits Dogra Art Museum[/caption]

Indian Army’s K9 awarded for tracking down Pakistani terrorists during Rajouri encounter

RAJOURI: The Northern Army Commendation Card was given to Indian Army dog Domino and his handler Lance Naik Lucky Kumar for finding a Pakistani terrorist during their recent encounter in Rajouri. Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi immediately presented them with their awards after Domino tracked down the terrorists' hiding places by following their blood trail. This made it easier for the security personnel to find and eliminate the threat. Awarded to Indian Army personnel for gallantry, distinguished service, or devotion to duty is the Northern Army Commendation Card.After being hurt in a gunfight, Domino helped the troops locate the terrorists' hideout by following his blood trail in the Kalakote area, according to Indian Army officials. On Friday, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, the commander of the Northern Army, visited the Kalakote area in Rajouri to review the operational situation following the encounter that resulted in the elimination of two Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists, including its top commander, and the deaths of five Indian Army personnel while performing their duties. According to Army officials, the Lieutenant General was briefed on the operation. Two Army Captains and five soldiers were killed in the gunfight that continued from Wednesday.In the Dharamsala neighbourhood of Bajimaal, there was a confrontation between terrorists and a joint team of the Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police. It was revealed that Quari was the top LeT commander. The army also disclosed that significant amounts of "War Like Stores" had been found at the location of the encounter. Quari was notorious for masterminding a number of attacks, such as the one in which six defenceless civilians were killed on January 23 in Dangri, and the attacks in Rajouri's Poonch areas known as the Kandi attacks. According to an army official, his removal deals a serious blow to the resurgence of terrorism in these areas. Meanwhile, army officers and soldiers were seen paying their final respects to their fallen comrades in heartbreaking images from Friday's wreath-laying ceremony. [caption id="attachment_6104" align="alignnone" width="256"] Indian Army's K9 awarded for tracking down Pakistani terrorists during Rajouri encounter[/caption]      

Northern Army commander reviews operational situation in Rajouri

RAJOURI: On Friday, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the commander of the Northern Army, visited the Kalakote area of the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir and assessed the state of operations there. The visit occurred the day after security forces in Rajouri's Darmsal area shot and killed two foreign terrorists from the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) group, including the mastermind of several attacks. The gunfight lasted 36 hours. Five soldiers lost their lives in the gunfight: Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht, Paratrooper Sachin Laur, Hav Abdul Majid, Capt. M V Pranjal, and Capt. Shubham Gupta."Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Army Commander Northern Command, visited Kalakote area in Rajouri and reviewed the operational situation," the Army's Northern Command stated on X. He was given an update on the last operation. According to the statement, the brave soldiers and Army Dog "Domino" were commended and honoured by the Army Commander for a successful operation despite extremely challenging terrain and inclement weather. [caption id="attachment_6101" align="alignnone" width="300"] Northern Army commander reviews operational situation in Rajouri[/caption]    

Connect with fellow Hindus and world; conquer hearts : Bhagwat

NOV 24, 2023 : The world, which is failing miserably due to experiments with materialism, communism, and capitalism, will see India as the model of happiness and contentment, according to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who made this statement on Friday. Speaking at the opening of the third World Hindu Congress (WHC) in this capital of Thailand, Bhagwat urged Hindus everywhere to connect with the world and to reach out to one another. "We need to make an effort to interact with every Hindu. And Hindus as a group will unite people everywhere. Speaking to a group of international intellectuals, activists, leaders, and businesspeople, he stated, "As the number of Hindus increases, so too has the process of connecting with the world begun.He claimed that everyone in the world has realized—especially since the Covid pandemic—that India holds the key to happiness and contentment. After experimenting with materialism, communism, and capitalism in the pursuit of happiness, Bhagwat claimed that the world was now faltering and was moving towards Hinduism. "The world is currently in disarray. They have conducted countless experiments to promote joy, contentment, and peace for the past 2,000 years. They've experimented with capitalism, communism, and materialism. They've experimented with several faiths. They have taken for granted material wealth. But there's no sense of fulfilment," he stated. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, they have begun to reconsider. They all appear to believe that Bharat will pave the way, according to Bhagwat."We must reach out to everyone, establish a connection with them, and use our services to draw them to us. That spirit is present in us. When it comes to unselfish service, we have the upper hand over everyone else. It is a part of our values and tradition. Thus, he advised, "reach out and conquer nothing but hearts." Participants in the three-day conference will have the chance to talk about issues that Hindus face globally. As per Bhagwat, Hindus are essential in promoting the idea that the world is a single family, which is embodied by Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. "We must come together, remain together, and collaborate in order for that to be fulfilled. Although nobody will fit into a specific uniform, we should be able to bring everyone together," he remarked. "Everyone must contribute in some way to the world. We acknowledge their specificity as well. Everybody is respected by us. Our forefathers understood this, but we have since lost this skill, allowed ourselves to be divided, and eventually subjugated. Now is the time for us to unite," Bhagwat stated. He made a compelling case for why selfless service can win people over and break society or an organisation, claiming that hate speech, anger, jealousy, and ego prevent people from coming together.Swami Vigyanananda, the founder and global chairman of the World Hindu Foundation, blew the conch to start the quadrennial event, which lasted three days and drew representatives from more than 60 nations. Spiritual guide Mata Amritanandmayi Devi, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Milind Parande, chair of the WHC organising committee, Swami Purnatmanand, working president of the Bharat Sevashram Sangh, and publisher of Hinduism Today-USA, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami are a few of the people mentioned. [caption id="attachment_6086"…