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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…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar

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…

Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar
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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College
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10 infants dead after massive fire erupts at Jhansi Medical College

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…

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Gautam Gambhir Returns To Kolkata Knight Riders As ‘Mentor’
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Gautam Gambhir Returns To Kolkata Knight Riders As ‘Mentor’

NEW DELHI, Nov 22: The Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders, an IPL team that won its two titles under Gautam Gambhir's capable leadership in 2012 and 2014, named Gambhir their "Mentor" on Wednesday. After leading KKR from 2011 to 2017, Gambhir parted ways and has been leading Lucknow Super Giants as their "Mentor" for the past two seasons. Gambhir is the hero of India's T20 and 50 over World Cup victories. Despite making it to the play-offs in both seasons, Lucknow was unable to advance, which is why the team hired Justin Langer, a former Australian opener and T20 World Cup winner, as coach. After Langer was signed by the Sanjiv Goenka-owned team, Gambhir's departure was inevitable.Even though Gambhir and LSG both adamantly denied the move for the longest time, there was a lot of buzz about it following a lengthy meeting in the Mumbai home of the Bollywood star, and it eventually became true. The CEO of KKR, Venky Mysore, has announced that Gambhir will work with head coach Chandrakant Pandit.Few things affect me emotionally because I am not an emotional person. However, this isn't like that. Here we are at the beginning of it all again. In a press release from the team, Gambhir was cited as saying, "As I consider putting on that purple and gold jersey once more, there is a lump in my throat and fire in my heart." "I am returning not just to KKR but also to the 'City of Joy.'" Now I'm back. I'm craving food. Number 23 is me. "Ami KKR," declared Shah Rukh Khan, the former principal of the India KKR, "this is our 'Captain' returning home in a different avatar as a 'Mentor.' Gautam has always been a part of the family.""He was greatly missed, and we are all looking forward to Chandu Sir and Gautam bringing the magic of Team KKR and instilling the never-say-die spirit and sportsmanship they stand for." anticipated receiving total authority As an elected member of parliament, Gambhir has a tendency to prefer having his own team, having complete control over the proceedings, and being willing to take the fallout. It will be interesting to observe the scope and domain for former Mumbai all-rounder Abhishek Nayar, who had a significant influence in strategic matters pertaining to team selection and combination, with Gambhir's return to his "spiritual home."As the principal owner stated in his statement, Gambhir has always been the "Captain" of the ship, and KKR supporters would hope for a turnaround following a few uneven seasons.   [caption id="attachment_5966" align="alignnone" width="300"] Gautam Gambhir Returns To Kolkata Knight Riders As ‘Mentor’[/caption]  …

ED slaps over Rs 9,300 cr FEMA notice against BYJU’s, main promoter Raveendran
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ED slaps over Rs 9,300 cr FEMA notice against BYJU’s, main promoter Raveendran

NEW DELHI: The edtech giant BYJU and its CEO and co-founder, Raveendran Bjyu, were the targets of a show-cause notice for foreign exchange violations worth over Rs 9,300 crore, according to the Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday. The company and its chief promoter were charged on several counts by the federal probe agency. These counts included "failing" to submit import documents against advance remittances made outside of India and failing to realise export proceeds by delaying filing documents against foreign direct investment (FDI) received by the company. The statement stated that a show-cause notice regarding the violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to the tune of Rs 9,362.35 crore has been sent to Raveendran and the registered company of BYJU's, Think & Learn Private Limited. The ED may fine FEMA violators up to three times the amount specified in the show cause notice following the final adjudication. The agency claimed that after conducting searches at three locations in April, including Raveendran's home in Bengaluru, it recorded statements made by the chief financial officer of BYJU and Raveendran. It said the action was taken in response to complaints about Think & Learn Private Limited's "business conduct" and the foreign investment it had received. According to the ED, the company was accused of making large foreign investments and remittances outside of India in violation of the terms of the FEMA, 1999, resulting in revenue losses for the Indian government.The ED stated that after conducting the investigation, it was discovered that Think & Learn Private Limited and Raveendran had "contravened" the FEMA provisions by neglecting to file import documents against advance remittances made outside of India, failing to realise export proceeds made outside of India, delaying the filing of documents against Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) received by the company, failing to file documents against FDI received by the company, and failing to allot shares against FDI received by the company. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) declared following the searches in April that "the company (Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.) has not prepared its financial statements since 2020-21 fiscal and has not got the accounts, audited which is mandatory." According to the searches, the company received approximately Rs 28,000 crore in foreign direct investment (FDI) between 2011 and 2023. "The company also remitted about Rs 9,754 crore to various foreign jurisdictions during the same period in the name of overseas direct investment," according to the agency. The ED claimed that the company recorded marketing and advertising costs totaling approximately Rs 944 crore, including money sent to overseas jurisdictions. In addition to offering early learning, middle school education, and test preparation, the Bengaluru-based company was co-founded by Raveendran Bjyu and his spouse, Divya Gokulnath. The company announced earlier this month that its operational losses in its core business for the fiscal year 2021–2022 had shrunk to Rs 2,253 crore. [caption id="attachment_5949" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED slaps over Rs 9,300 cr FEMA notice against BYJU’s, main promoter Raveendran[/caption]  

Israel Bans Lashkar-E-Taiba, Says “Organisation Responsible For Murder Of Indians
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Israel Bans Lashkar-E-Taiba, Says “Organisation Responsible For Murder Of Indians

JERUSALEM/NEW DELHI, Nov 21: Ahead of the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 terror attack on Mumbai, which claimed the lives of over 160 people, including several Israeli citizens, Israel on Tuesday designated Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba as a "Terror Organisation." "The state of Israel has listed Lashkar-e-Taiba as a Terror Organisation to symbolise the marking of the 15th year of commemoration of the Mumbai terror attacks," the Israel Embassy stated in a statement released in New Delhi. "The state of Israel has formally completed all necessary procedures and has satisfied all required checks and regulations to the result of adding Lashkar-e-Taiba to the Israeli list of illegal terror organisations, despite not being requested to do so by the Government of India," the statement read. On November 26, 2008, ten Pakistani terrorists entered the southern regions of Mumbai by sea. They then launched multiple attacks against various targets, such as a Jewish centre and a Chabad house. The attacks resulted in the indiscriminate death of 166 people, including several Israelis and 18 security personnel. "Lashkar-e-Taiba is a horrific and murderous terror group that has killed numerous people, including hundreds of Indian civilians. The statement went on, "Its horrific acts on November 26, 2008, continue to reverberate through all nations and societies that seek peace."(Agencies) [caption id="attachment_5916" align="alignnone" width="300"] Israel Bans Lashkar-E-Taiba, Says “Organisation Responsible For Murder Of Indians[/caption]  

Drone Recovered Near Pakistan Border In Punjab, 8th In 1 Week
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Drone Recovered Near Pakistan Border In Punjab, 8th In 1 Week

Chandigarh, Nov 20: In Punjab's Tarn Taran district, the BSF on Monday retrieved a drone from an agricultural field close to the India-Pakistan border, according to an official. The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended eight Pakistani unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used to smuggle heroin across the border in the last week at various locations in Punjab. The official stated that on Monday, the Punjab Police and the troops carried out a cooperative search operation on the outskirts of Mehdipur village in Tarn Taran, based on specific information. He also mentioned that a Chinese-made quadcopter was found in a field during the operation. The BSF added that during the previous week, its soldiers had found and intercepted five kilogrammes of heroin and eight Pakistani drones."The alert troops of @BSF_Punjab have recovered and intercepted eight Pakistani drones that were smuggling drugs into India over the past seven days." In addition, the BSF was able to apprehend two smugglers and seize about five kilogrammes of heroin, according to a post on X. It also stated, "Notably, all of the intercepted drones were used for cross-border smuggling and were manufactured in China." [caption id="attachment_5877" align="alignnone" width="233"] Drone Recovered Near Pakistan Border In Punjab, 8th In 1 Week[/caption]

“I haven’t thought about it”: Rahul Dravid on his future with Team India after World Cup final loss
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“I haven’t thought about it”: Rahul Dravid on his future with Team India after World Cup final loss

AHMEDABAD: Following India's humiliating six-wicket loss to Australia in the World Cup final, head coach Rahul Dravid declared he hasn't given his future with the team any thought. In response, Dravid stated he hadn't thought about his future because he was concentrated on the World Cup 2023 campaign when asked if he would stay on as coach until then. Following a rapid powerplay, the Australian bowling attack worked together to dismiss India for 240 runs. The most outstanding batsman was Travis Head, who led Australia to their sixth ICC Cricket World Cup victory with an amazing century.In a press conference after the match, Indian coach Rahul Dravid stated he has not given any thought to leaving his position as the team's head coach. He maintained that the World Cup and the team's pursuit of victory had captured all of his attention. "I haven't given it any thought. Once more, I just finished a game. I don't have time to consider this or to think back on it. Yes, I will do that when I have the opportunity. However, at this moment, I was entirely preoccupied with this campaign. All of my thoughts were on this World Cup, and nothing else.And I haven't thought about the future at all," Dravid stated at a press conference held after the game. Australia chose to bowl first before the game and dismissed India for 240 runs in 50 overs. Virat Kohli (54 in 63 balls, four boundaries), KL Rahul (66 in 107 balls, one four), and captain Rohit Sharma (47 in 31 balls, four boundaries and three sixes) all scored significant runs on a challenging batting surface. For Australia, Mitchell Starc (3/55) was the best bowler. Josh Hazlewood (2/60) and captain Pat Cummins (2/34) both bowled well. Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa each claimed a wicket.India got off to a great start in their chase of 241 and had the Australians down at 47/3. Travis Head (137 in 120 balls, 15 fours and 4 sixes) and Marnus Labuschagne (58 in 110 balls, 4 boundaries) both knocked the Indian side out of the game with a six-wicket victory. Australia won its sixth World Cup title as the prestigious tournament came to an end, and the Men in Blue will try to move past the heartbreaking loss when they play the newly crowned ODI WC champions in a five-match T20I series beginning on November 23. [caption id="attachment_5859" align="alignnone" width="300"] "I haven't thought about it": Rahul Dravid on his future with Team…

Cricket Should Be Played In Sporting Spirit, Not Treated Like War: Mufti
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Cricket Should Be Played In Sporting Spirit, Not Treated Like War: Mufti

 SRINAGAR, Nov 19: Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the PDP, stated on Sunday that cricket should not be viewed as a war but rather as a sport. "Because it is a sport, cricket ought to be played like one. When asked about her thoughts on the ongoing Cricket World Cup, Mufti responded, "It is not a war." According to the PDP president, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee both went to India-Pakistan cricket matches in each other's nations. "The Pakistani crowd gave Indian players credit for their performances, and the Indian crowd reciprocated the favours when an Indian player performed well. That's the proper way to view the game," she continued. Mufti also criticised the Jammu and Kashmir government for what he perceived to be a power outage in the Union Territory. She charged that while the administration spends enormous sums of money on formal events and publicity, the people are supposedly made to suffer. [caption id="attachment_5806" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cricket Should Be Played In Sporting Spirit, Not Treated Like War: Mufti[/caption]