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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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Cong To Mark Bharat Jodo Yatra Anniversary Across J&K Districts On Sept 7
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Cong To Mark Bharat Jodo Yatra Anniversary Across J&K Districts On Sept 7

JAMMU, Sept 5: On September 7, the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) will celebrate the Bharat Jodo Yatra's first anniversary in style throughout the 20 districts of the union territory, the party said on Tuesday. Leading the Bharat Jodo Yatra, senior Congressman Rahul Gandhi walked from Kanyakumari to Kashmir over 4,000 miles in 145 days. The lengthy yatra lasted from September 7, 2022, until January 30, 2023.Vikar Rasool Wani, the head of the JKPCC, said that on September 7, "The Congress shall commemorate the first anniversary of the Bharat Jodo Yatra in a big way at both capital headquarters Srinagar and Jammu along with all districts to revive and reiterate the message of the yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir last year." He declared that a massive event modelled after the Bharat Jodo Yatra would take place in Jammu and Srinagar, respectively. Rajni Patil, the AICC representative for Jammu and Kashmir, would accompany Wani in leading the yatra in Jammu, according to Wani, who presided over a preparation meeting of all top leaders, district presidents, frontal, and other significant officials here.Wani reviewed the event's planning in Jammu and the other districts of the area at the meeting. He requested that all party officials and members attend the gatherings in their respective districts or other designated locations. On the Miransahib-Jammu road, the major event is planned to take place. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_2492" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cong To Mark Bharat Jodo Yatra Anniversary Across J&K Districts On Sept 7[/caption]    

SC reserves its verdict on batch of pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370
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SC reserves its verdict on batch of pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370

NEW DELHI: On a number of petitions contesting the repeal of Article 370 of the Constitution, which granted the former state of Jammu and Kashmir special status, the Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred decision. After a lengthy 16-day hearing, a five-judge panel led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud reserved the decision. On the final day of the hearing, the bench, which also included Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, heard the response arguments of prominent solicitors Kapil Sibal, Gopal Subramanium, Rajeev Dhavan, Zaffar Shah, Dushyant Dave, and others.The highest court ruled that any attorney representing the petitioners or respondents who desires to submit a written argument may do so within the next three days. It stated that the contribution should not be longer than two pages. The top court heard arguments from senior solicitors Harish Salve, Rakesh Dwivedi, V Giri, and others on behalf of the Centre and the intervenors in favour of repealing Article 370 over the course of the hearing, which lasted 16 days. The attorneys discussed a range of topics, including the constitutionality of the Center's August 5, 2019, decision to repeal the provision, the constitutionality of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, which divided the former state into two Union Territories, challenges to the imposition of the governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir on June 20, 2018, and the imposition of the president's rule in the former state on December 19, 2018, as well as its extension on July 3, 2019. A Constitution bench received several petitions in 2019 that contested the repeal of Article 370 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, which split the former state into the two union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. [caption id="attachment_2487" align="alignnone" width="300"] SC reserves its verdict on batch of pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370[/caption]  

Congress Says Union Of States ‘Under Assault’ In Modi Govt, Cites ‘President Of Bharat’ In G20 Dinner Invite
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Congress Says Union Of States ‘Under Assault’ In Modi Govt, Cites ‘President Of Bharat’ In G20 Dinner Invite

New Delhi, Sep 5: The Congress claimed on Tuesday that the Modi administration is undermining the "Union of States" since the President is referred to as "President of Bharat" on a G20 dinner invitation. "So the report is accurate. Instead of the customary "President of India," Rashtrapati Bhawan has sent out invitations for a G20 luncheon on September 9th in the name of "President of Bharat," according to a post by Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on X. "Now, the Constitution's Article 1 can be translated to read: "Bharat, which was India, shall be a Union of States." Ramesh claimed that even the "Union of States" is currently under attack.On September 9 and 10, the G20 Summit will be place in the nation's capital under the auspices of India, and it will be attended by a…