KATHUA: Security forces on Sunday launched a search operation after getting information about movement of three suspected persons near a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said. A priest noticed three persons with backpacks moving towards the forest area of Rasana around 3.30 am and alerted the police, the officials said. They…
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…
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…
SRINAGAR, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the Member Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident. The Fire and Emergency officials said that fire broke out at around noon in the first floor of the MLA hostel quarter situated at the…
JHANSI: At least 10 infants were killed after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh late Friday evening, officials said. According to hospital officials, there were 54 infants admitted to the NICU ward and several infants trapped have been rescued. The dousing, as…
NEW DELHI: The central government has clarified that the satellite-based tolling system will not be…
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Chilas (Gilgit Baltistan) [PoK], Dec 3 : At least eight people lost their lives and 26 others were injured in a firing incident on a passenger bus at Gilgit Baltistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s (PoK), ARY…
BAHRAICH (UP), Dec 3: Officials reported that a Chinese national woman was apprehended at Rupaideha after she was discovered to have crossed the illegal boundary between India and Nepal. The woman was detained on Saturday by Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) staff members while reportedly attempting to enter Nepal illegally by posing as a Buddhist monk, they continued. A senior SSB official stated that the woman's Chinese passport bore a valid Nepalese visa that verified her entry at Tribhuvan Airport in Nepal between November 19, 2023, and February 16, 2024.To find out why she entered and left India, investigations are in progress. According to the official, details of her trip through India are also being looked at. According to the official, the SSB has filed a case at the Rupaideha police station under Section 4(A) of the Foreigners Act against the Chinese woman, and the accused is currently being questioned. As the woman tried to enter Nepal under the cover of a Buddhist monk, SSB Commandant GS Adawat told on Sunday that she raised suspicions. The accused has been identified as Li Xinmei (45), a native of Shandong, China, based on her passport, Adawat said.The commandant added that the woman could not understand Hindi or English when being questioned at first, so an interpreter from India's intelligence services was required to help with the interrogation process. [caption id="attachment_6628" align="alignnone" width="300"] Chinese National Arrested For Attempt To Cross Indo-Nepal Border Illegally[/caption]
New Delhi, Dec 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reacted to a viral selfie his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni took with him on the sidelines of the COP28 meet in Dubai, saying “meeting friends…
NEW DELHI: Being the third Indian female chess player to achieve this feat, Vaishali Rameshbabu became the grandmaster after surpassing 2,500 International Chess Federation (FIDE) ranking points on Friday at the IV El Llobregat Open in Spain. Vaishali accomplished the last condition on Friday by obtaining the necessary number of rating points, having previously satisfied three GM norms. Other than Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli, she is the third female player to achieve the title of grandmaster. She presently holds this title alongside more than eighty other Indian chess players, such as the renowned Vishwanathan Anand, Humpy, Dronavalli, Dibyendu Barua, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, and others.In addition, Vaishali is the sister of the 18-year-old chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa, who makes them the first-ever grandmaster siblings in the annals of the game. MK Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, complimented the pair on their accomplishment. "Congratulations, @chessvaishali, for becoming the first female Grandmaster from Tamil Nadu and the third female Grandmaster from India! For you, 2023 has been fantastic. You two have created history by being the first sister-brother team to earn a spot in the #Candidates competition, along with your brother @rpragchess. To top it all off, you are the first Grandmaster siblings ever. We're very pleased of all that you've accomplished, and your incredible journey serves as both a model for aspiring chess players and evidence of women's empowerment in our state! "#TamilNaduPride@Udhaystalin @ChessbaseIndia @FIDE_chess," Stalin posted on Twitter using his official X account, which was once Twitter. [caption id="attachment_6558" align="alignnone" width="300"] Vaishali Rameshbabu becomes India's third female Chess grandmaster, makes history with brother Praggnanandhaa[/caption]
Bengaluru, Dec 2: India's Aditya-L1 satellite's Aditya Solar wind Particle Experiment payload has started operating and is operating normally, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Saturday. On September 2, the Aditya-L1 spacecraft was successfully launched by ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C57) from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The first space-based observatory in India, Aditya-L1, is studying the Sun from a halo orbit around the first Sun-earth Lagrangian point (L1), situated approximately 1.5 million kilometres from Earth.The Solar Wind Ion Spectrometer (SWIS) and the SupraThermal and Energetic Particle Spectrometer (STEPS) are two state-of-the-art instruments that are part of the Aditya Solar wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX), according to a statement from ISRO. September 10, 2023 was STEPS instrument functioning. Since its activation on November 2, 2023, the SWIS instrument has performed at its best. "SWIS operates in planes perpendicular to one another, utilising two sensor units with an impressive 360° field of view each," the statement said. The device has successfully measured solar wind ions, mostly protons and alpha particles, according to ISRO.According to the agency, fluctuations in the counts of protons and alpha particles (doubly ionised helium, He2+) may be seen in a sample energy histogram that was obtained from one of the sensors over the course of two days in November 2023. "This comprehensive snapshot of solar wind behaviour was provided by the variations that were recorded with nominal integration time," stated ISRO. According to the space agency, SWIS's directional capabilities allow for accurate measurements of solar wind protons and alphas, which greatly aids in answering long-standing concerns regarding the characteristics of the solar wind, its underlying processes, and its effects on Earth.It is possible to infer information regarding the arrival of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point L1 indirectly from changes in the proton and alpha particle number ratio that SWIS has detected, according to ISRO. For space weather research, the enhanced alpha-to-proton ratio is important since it is frequently thought to be one of the most sensitive indicators of the passage of interplanetary coronal mass ejections (ICMEs) at the L1. [caption id="attachment_6555" align="alignnone" width="300"] Solar Wind Particle Experiment Payload Onboard Aditya-L1 Starts Operations: ISRO[/caption]
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]
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]
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,…
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]
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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