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Video of Pakistan cricketers loading kitbag in truck after landing in Australia goes viral

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DEC 02, 2023 : After arriving in Australia for a three-match Test series, the Pakistani cricket team players were photographed, in an unusual sight, packing their bags onto the back of a truck. It didn't take long for the unusual video of players packing their own bags to become widely shared on social media. There were reportedly no representatives from Cricket Australia or the Pakistani embassy in Australia present to greet the visiting team when they arrived. After helping his colleagues carry their suitcases and kitbags, wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan responded to fans' pleas for selfies. The three-match Test series between Pakistan and Australia will begin in Perth on December 14. After that, the action will move to Melbourne (December 26–30) and end in Sydney (January 3-7). [caption id="attachment_6544" align="alignnone" width="300"] Video of Pakistan cricketers loading kitbag in truck after landing in Australia goes viral[/caption]

J&K Raj Bhawan hosts Nagaland Statehood Day celebrations

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JAMMU: At the Raj Bhawan, the Nagaland Statehood Day was celebrated with great fervour and excitement, upholding the principles of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The artists of the Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages presented a number of enthralling cultural events that were based on the well-known dance forms of Nagaland. On Statehood Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha greeted everyone, but notably the people of Nagaland, while speaking to the guests. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development initiative for North-East has truly brought historic socio-economic transformations of Nagaland after years of neglect," remarked the Lieutenant Governor.The state, dubbed the "land of festivals" and well-known for its lively folk music, traditional dances, arts and crafts, delectable cuisines, captivating rivers, and abundant flora and wildlife, has made great strides on many fronts and seen a resurgence of its economy in the previous nine years, he continued. The Lieutenant Governor honoured Nagaland's remarkable individuals and acknowledged their important role in the development of the country. Nagaland, known as the "land of warrior tribes," is a region endowed with immense diversity and wealth. He said that the people had been motivated to rebel against the British by the Naga leader and independence fighter Rani Gaidinliu, also referred to as the daughter of the hills, who had joined the movement at the age of 13.He added that Nagaland's special advantages, tourism potential, and spirit of togetherness in diversity should all be celebrated on Statehood Day. Those who work in security, students, and Nagaland residents in J&K, UT, were the distinguished guests for the evening. [caption id="attachment_6534" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Raj Bhawan hosts Nagaland Statehood Day celebrations[/caption]

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Jury Still Out, No Convincing Answer By Pak On Why It Broke Ceasefire At IB: BSF DG

editor November 30, 2023

HAZARIBAG (Jharkhand), Nov 30: BSF director general (DG) Nitin Agrawal stated on Thursday that there is still no "convincing" explanation from Pakistan's commanders during flag talks for the country's recent breach of the long-standing ceasefire along the International Border. On the eve of the 59th Raising Day of the force, Agrawal was addressing reporters at the yearly news conference held at a Border Security Force camp in the 'Meru' area of Hazaribag, Jharkhand. Raised on December 1, 1965, the force, which has a strength of roughly 2.65 lakh, is mainly responsible for policing the 6,386 km-long Indian fronts with Bangladesh and Pakistan.It is anticipated that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will salute during Friday's ceremonial procession here. Regarding the cause of the ceasefire violation, we are clueless. We're examining every facet. They (Pak Rangers) have been providing XYZ with arguments for this (ceasefire violation) during flag sessions, but they are not at all persuasive. The Pac Rangers believed that their voice lacked conviction. The BSF DG stated, "They basically brought up something for the sake of it. Why they did it is still up for debate. He said there's no definitive answer to it yet. In the Jammu sector, Pakistan Rangers started cross-border shelling in October, injuring a woman and a BSF jawan. This was the first significant ceasefire violation since 2021. Ever since the two parties signed a ceasefire agreement on February 25, 2021, there have been at least six violations in total. According to the BSF DG, during these ceasefire violations, the force launched "effective" retaliation fire, and "there were reports from multiple sources of heavy casualties on the other side." According to a senior officer, the BSF firing is believed to have claimed the lives of at least seven Pakistani Rangers. The DG declared, "I can assure the nation that the BSF will effectively guard the borders." According to the head of the paramilitary force, ninety drones that had crossed over from Pakistan into India were found between November of last year and October of this year. Of them, 81 were found in Punjab, and the remaining ones were found in Rajasthan, according to official data. According to official sources, the police observed up to 300 sightings of unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, during the same time period. UAVs are primarily used to transport drugs from Pakistan to Punjab, which is a border province. Over the past year, we have retrieved almost 1,000 kg of heroin from the western front, which is the border between India and Pakistan, the DG stated. Agrawal stated that if we alert our Pakistani counterparts about this cross-border criminal activity, they "always deny." The drones that we shoot down and recover are primarily manufactured in China. In response to the "increasing" threat posed by UAVs along the India-Pakistan front, the BSF has also installed several vehicle-mounted anti-drone systems, according to an official statement. Later, a senior officer informed that the force had been observing a new trend for the past few months, which involves using tiny drones to smuggle drugs from Pakistan to Punjab. The drugs, predominantly heroin, are smuggled in plastic cold drink bottles.Cross-border narcotics officers find small drones more effective for the job than large or mid-size drones since they are less expensive and can carry a kilogramme or less of drugs, the officer added. He said that the BSF had just foiled a smuggling attempt by capturing a man in Rajasthan near the India-Pakistan border. He added that after we apprehended the spy and asked him to stay in contact with his Pakistani counterpart, four drone sorties carrying drugs were found. [caption id="attachment_6465" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jury Still Out,…

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Henry Kissinger, American Diplomat And Nobel Winner, Dead At 100

editor November 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov 30: According to Kissinger Associates Inc., Henry Kissinger, a controversial diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize recipient whose work for two presidents made a lasting impression on American foreign policy, passed away on Wednesday. According to Kissinger Associates, Kissinger passed away at home in Connecticut. Even after becoming 100 years old, Kissinger continued to be involved in public life. He gave testimony to a Senate committee regarding North Korea's nuclear danger, attended White House meetings, and published a book on leadership styles. He unexpectedly travelled to Beijing in July 2023 to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.As secretary of state under Republican President Richard Nixon in the 1970s, he was involved in many of the decade's historic international events. Because of the German-born Jewish refugee's efforts, China opened up diplomatically, historic weapons control negotiations between the US and the USSR were held, Israel's relations with its Arab neighbours were strengthened, and North Vietnam's Paris Peace Accords were signed. After Nixon resigned in 1974, Kissinger's influence as the principal creator of US foreign policy began to decline. Nevertheless, he remained a powerful diplomat under President Gerald Ford and expressed strong views for the remainder of his life. [caption id="attachment_6445" align="alignnone" width="300"] Henry Kissinger, American Diplomat And Nobel Winner, Dead At 100[/caption]

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Matter Of Concern | India On US Charging Indian National In Case Relating To Plot To Kill Separatist

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New Delhi, Nov 30: India said on Thursday that the US accusing an Indian national of planning to assassinate a Sikh separatist on US soil is a "matter of concern" and that a high-level investigative committee will look into the case from all angles. A investigative team has been established by India to look into claims regarding the aborted attempt to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh fanatic who is recognised as an American and Canadian citizen. Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, was accused by US federal prosecutors on Wednesday of collaborating with an Indian government employee in the thwarted assassination attempt against Pannun.On Wednesday, US prosecutors told a Manhattan judge that Gupta was apprehended and held by Czech officials, and that he is presently in the process of being extradited to the US. "This is a matter of concern regarding the case against an individual that has been filed in a US court allegedly linking him to an Indian official," said Arindam Bagchi, a spokeswoman for the External Affairs Ministry. At a press briefing, he stated, "We have said and let me reiterate that this is also contrary to government policy."According to Bagchi, there is a serious connection between international extremism, gunrunning, trafficking, and organised crime. As a result, a high-level inquiry committee has been established, and its findings will undoubtedly guide law enforcement agencies and organisations in their work. According to the MEA spokeswoman, the US side provided certain "inputs" about the relationship between terrorists, gun smugglers, and organised crime. India takes these inputs seriously since they affect "our national security interests as well," and the relevant authorities are looking into the matter.He stated, "The US side shared some inputs pertaining to nexus between organised criminals, gunrunners, terrorists, and other extremists during the course of discussions with the US on bilateral security cooperation." In the same words that he mentioned on Wednesday, "We take such inputs very seriously and a high level inquiry committee has been constituted to look into all the relevant aspects of the matter." According to Bagchi, India would take the required additional steps in light of the inquiry committee's conclusions. "On such security matters, we cannot share any further information," he declared.Indian investigation agencies are looking for Pannun, the head of the 'Sikhs for Justice,' on a number of terror-related allegations. The Financial Times first revealed last week—citing unidentified sources—that US agents had thwarted an attempt to kill Pannun and had warned the Indian government that it might have been complicit in the plot. According to The Washington Post on Wednesday, the Biden administration demanded an investigation and held those responsible for it accountable, sending Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and Director of the CIA William J. Burns to India in August and October, respectively, after learning of the plot.The claims made by Washington on the foiled plot were made several weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that Indian agents may have had a "potential" role in the June murder of Khalistani rebel Hardeep Singh Nijjar in a Vancouver neighbourhood. India had vehemently denied Trudeau's accusations. Regarding Canada's accusations, Bagchi stated that the primary concern with Ottawa has been the actions of anti-Indian factions within that nation. The core of the problem, as far as Canada is concerned, is that they have persistently allowed violent and fanatical anti-Indian sentiment to flourish. The weight of this has been placed on our diplomatic representatives in Canada, according to Bagchi."We anticipate that the Canadian government will fulfil its responsibilities as outlined in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Additionally, we have observed Canadian diplomats meddling in our domestic matters," he stated. Bagchi continued, "It is obviously unacceptable." [caption id="attachment_6440" align="alignnone" width="300"] Matter Of Concern | India On US Charging Indian National…

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LG meets former international cricketers at M A Stadium, Jammu

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Jammu, Nov 29 : During the current Legends League Cricket match, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited M A Stadium in Jammu on Wednesday and spoke with former international players Ross Taylor, Yusuf Pathan, Lendl Simmons, and Irfan Pathan. The LG tweeted: "It was a moment of great pride to meet the former international players during ongoing Legends League Cricket match at M A Stadium, Jammu," according to an official spokesman in a statement released here. This competition will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on J&K sports history and inspire the next generation. [caption id="attachment_6434" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG meets former international cricketers at M A Stadium, Jammu[/caption]

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FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup: India beat Canada 12-0; Annu, Mumtaz, Deepika score hat-tricks

editor November 30, 2023

NOV 30, 2023 :The FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2023 campaign of the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team got off to a dominant start on Wednesday, opening the competition in Santiago, Chile, with a 12-0 victory over Canada. India's goal scorers were Annu (4', 6', 39'), Dipi Monika Toppo (21'), Mumtaz Khan (26', 41', 54', 60'), Deepika Soreng (34', 50', 54'), and Neelam (45'). Annu (4', 6') scored two goals through penalty corners to give India an early lead. India started the game offensively, applying constant pressure on Canada. India continued to press Canada despite having a two-goal lead and continued to play aggressively; nevertheless, they were unable to score further goals in the first quarter, as the game finished 2-0 in their favour. India maintained their lead in the second quarter by maintaining the momentum from the first. They held the ball and kept breaking through the circle, which allowed Mumtaz Khan (26') and Dipi Monika Toppo (21') to each score a field goal, increasing India's lead even more. Canada was awarded a penalty corner in the interim, but they were unable to capitalise on it.The Indian squad had a comfortable 4-0 lead at the end of the second quarter. Even with a sizable lead, the Indian team did not show any signs of faltering in the third quarter, continuing to control the game. Annu (39') completed her hat-trick after Deepika Soreng (34') converted a penalty corner, and Mumtaz Khan (41') scored her second goal of the game. At the conclusion of the penultimate quarter, Neelam (45') also made it 8-0 for India with her effort from a penalty corner.With goals by Mumtaz Khan (54', 60') and Deepika Soreng (50', 54'), the Indian team's goal-scoring prowess continued into the fourth quarter, culminating in both players' hat-tricks and a 12-0 victory for India. In their second tournament match, India and Germany will square off on December 1 at 1:00 IST. [caption id="attachment_6419" align="alignnone" width="300"] FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup: India beat Canada 12-0; Annu, Mumtaz, Deepika score hat-tricks[/caption]

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US Embassy in India breaks record, issues over 140,000 student visas

editor November 29, 2023

NOV 29, 2023 : Between October 2022 and September 2023, the US Embassy and its consulates in India issued an unprecedented number of student visas—more than 140,000. The US State Department said on Tuesday, "Our embassy and consulates in India issued an all-time record of more than 140,000 student visas." The State Department of the United States said, "From October 2022 through September 2023 (the 2023 federal fiscal year), the Department of State issued a near-record level of nonimmigrant visas of more than 10 million globally." There were more nonimmigrant visa decisions made by half of the US embassies and consulates than ever before. Furthermore, the statement stated that the US embassy had given around eight million business and tourist visitor visas—more than in any previous fiscal year since 2015. The statement went on to say that these accomplishments were made possible by creative solutions, like extending the authority for interview waivers, which let regular travellers who fulfil stringent national security requirements renew their visas without needing to go to an embassy or consulate. "Looking to the future, we are exploring new technologies to assess opportunities to streamline operations, such as the option of domestic renewal in select visa categories," it continued. The US Mission to India exceeded its target last month, handling one million non-immigrant visa applications by the year 2023. In a statement, the US Embassy and Consulates in India stated that over 1.2 million Indians travelled to the US last year, making it one of the most robust travel partnerships in the world. Currently, more than 10% of all visa applicants globally are Indian, with 20% of all student visa applicants and 65% of all H&L-category (work) visa applicants being Indian. The statement continued, "The United States welcomes this growth." In the meantime, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti paid a visit to the US embassy in the country's capital earlier this month to supervise the "unprecedented demand" among Indians for US visitor visas. 'Super Saturday' saw Garcetti as the special guest assisting the additional visa applications, according to the US Embassy. [caption id="attachment_6382" align="alignnone" width="300"] US Embassy in India breaks record, issues over 140,000 student visas[/caption]

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‘Miracle’: Tunnelling expert Arnold says he will visit temple because…

editor November 29, 2023

UTTARKASHI: Arnold Dix, a global tunnelling specialist brought in for the Uttarkashi rescue mission on Wednesday, said the mission saw a miracle and he would visit the temple since he had made a vow to express gratitude there during the operation. A few hours later, Dix was spotted praying at the shrine dedicated to the local deity, Baba Bokh Naag ji. In addition to being a geologist, engineer, and lawyer, Arnold Dix is the president of the International Tunnelling Underground Space Association, which is situated in Geneva. As a parent, it has been an honour for me to assist other parents in reunifying with their children. Recall that I predicted 41 people would return home unharmed by Christmas at the outset.Christmas will arrive early, Dix declared. Arnold revealed the key to their accomplishment, saying, "We knew exactly what we wanted and we were calm." We collaborated brilliantly as a team, including the engineers, the greatest Army around, all the agencies, and the federal government. It was a pleasure to contribute to the mission's success." The foreign expert described the mission as difficult. "What kinds of difficulties were avoided by us? He remarked, "But everybody knew we were returning those men home." Since Dix is an Australian, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese became especially ecstatic when foreign leaders praised the rescue effort. "A fantastic accomplishment by Indian officials. "I'm glad that Australian Professor Arnold Dix contributed locally," Albanese wrote on X. It was just a matter of time until the rat miners physically dug a way out, and on Tuesday Arnold Dix was spotted worshipping at the temporary temple at the rescue site. Social media users expressed their disapproval of the image and their faith in it. "When faith and science come together. Amit Malviya of the BJP shared the image and said, "International tunnelling expert Arnold Dix joins a priest in praying for the safe evacuation of 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel, in Uttarakhand." [caption id="attachment_6376" align="alignnone" width="300"] 'Miracle': Tunnelling expert Arnold says he will visit temple because...[/caption]

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Pro-Khalistan slogans appear on walls near Chintpurni Temple in HP’s Una; probe begins

editor November 29, 2023

UNA: In the Una district of Himachal Pradesh, pro-Khalistan slogans were discovered daubed on walls close to the Mata Chintpurni Temple on Wednesday. The police have reported that they have opened an investigation into the incident. Additionally, a video purportedly indicating Congress figures implicated in the 1984 Sikh riots will not be spared was posted online. The chief of the outlawed organisation Sikhs For Justice, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, was seen pointing out the graffiti on the walls. Una Arjit Sen Thakur, the superintendent of police, said that inquiries are under progress and the culprits will be apprehended shortly.According to him, the police are also examining the video. This is not the first time that the state has reported such an occurrence. Pro-Khalistan banners and graffiti were hung on the exterior of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly in Dharamshala on May 7 of last year. A case has been filed in this regard under sections 153-A and 153-B of the Indian Penal Code as well as section 3 of the HP Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 1985. Pannun was listed as a principal conspirator and co-accused in this case based on the video footage, and he was arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). [caption id="attachment_6367" align="alignnone" width="300"] Pro-Khalistan slogans appear on walls near Chintpurni Temple in HP's Una; probe begins[/caption]

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