SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall was recorded in many places, including the tourist towns, in the higher reaches of Kashmir on Saturday despite the night temperature settling above freezing point at most locations, officials said. Many places in the higher reaches of Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall under the influence of a western disturbance, they said. The famous…
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…
JAMMU, AUGUST 30: Deputy Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya conducted a surprise inspection of the Tehsil Office and the Government Health & Wellness Centre Pargwal. Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the inspection tour. At the Tehsil Office, the Deputy Commissioner scrutinised the Service Plus portal and evaluated the office's adherence…
Exhibited enthusiastic participation in Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally, Shikara Rally at SKICC SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: Hundreds of youngsters of Kashmir came together with unmatched enthusiasm, promoting the importance of voting and expressing their faith in democracy. The students participated in several programs under SVEEP like Run for Democracy, Cycle Rally and Shikara Rally at…
KATRA, Apr 6: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) is committed to provide good and easily accessible health care services to the pilgrims visiting to the Holy Shrine.In the endeavor, the Shrine Board has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited (HPEIPL) and Hewlett Packard (India) Software…
KATRA: A march by shopkeepers and labourers against a proposed ropeway project along the trek…
BENGALURU: ISRO's latest communication satellite, GSAt-N2 that was launched by Space X from Cape Canaveral…
KOLKATA, Nov 9: Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah in West…
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said it…
MUMBAI, Oct 18: The Mumbai traffic police received a threat message demanding Rs 5 crore…
United Nations, Nov 13: India voted in favour of a resolution in the UN General Assembly that condemns Israeli settlement activities in the “Occupied Palestinian Territory”. The draft resolution titled ‘Israeli settlements in the “Occupied…
London, Nov 13: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir here on the occasion of Diwali and prayed for the peace, harmony and prosperity of the Indian community around the world,…
NOV 13, 2023 : To deliver Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali greetings, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met on Sunday at 10 Downing Street with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. The minister gave Sunak a statue of Lord Ganesha and a cricket bat signed by cricket player Virat Kohli, accompanied by his wife Kyoko Jaishankar. Jaishankar shared the meeting's pictures on social media. It was a pleasure to speak with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Diwali. expressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's best wishes. India and the UK are working hard to reinterpret their relationship for the modern era. "I express my gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Sunak for their kind hospitality and cordial welcome," he captioned a post on X.Currently, Jaishankar is in the UK for an official visit with his counterpart, James Cleverly. He arrived on Saturday and will be gone by November 15. His visit schedule also includes meetings with a number of other dignitaries. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently announced the establishment of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2021, highlighting the expanding bilateral relationship between India and the UK. The UK and India have a cordial and prosperous relationship. The MEA stated in its release that the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the India-UK Roadmap 2030 were introduced in 2021. "The Roadmap represents a dedication to a cooperative effort that benefits both nations. The visit by EAM will strengthen the amicable relations between the two nations," it continued. Prime Ministers Modi and Sunak spoke over the phone on November 3 to discuss the status of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Sunak also used the occasion to thank Modi for the Indian cricket team's outstanding performance in the current Cricket World Cup. The two leaders' conversation also covered the current Israel-Hamas conflict. Both leaders stressed that Hamas did not speak for the Palestinian people and denounced the terror group's attacks on Israel. De-escalating tensions in the area was another topic of discussion. [caption id="attachment_5481" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jaishankar meets Rishi on Diwali, gifts him Ganesha…
NOV 13, 2023 : The iconic Empire State Building was lit up in orange hues as New York City celebrated Diwali on Sunday. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Deputy Commissioner of International Affairs…
NEW DELHI: Lepcha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that security forces have a big role in maintaining peace and keeping India's borders safe at a time of rising global expectations from the country,…
NEW DELHI: The Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh has apprehended six suspects who are believed to be linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). According to an India Today report, the…
11-Nov : England ended their World Cup 2023 campaign on a high as the Jos Buttler-led side produced an all-round performance to beat Pakistan by 93 runs and secure the Champions Trophy spot at the…
NEW DELHI, Nov 11:According to an official, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge-sheet against four people in the Khalistan Tiger Force recruitment and arms smuggling case. According to a federal agency spokesperson, the charge-sheet was filed before the Special NIA Court in New Delhi against Amritpal Singh alias Ammy and Amrik Singh, both deported from the Philippines, as well as Jassa Singh and Gagandeep Singh alias Mithi.On July 22, the agency filed a charge-sheet against nine defendants in the case. Twelve other members of the terrorist outfit Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and their associates, who are linked to the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the KTF, are being investigated for their role and involvement in this terror conspiracy. According to the spokesperson, a "listed individual terrorist," Canada-based Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, in collaboration with accused Manpreet Singh alias Peeta, indoctrinated and recruited Amritpal, Amrik, Jassa, and Gagandeep into his terrorist group.Amritpal and Amrik, who were based in the Philippines, were actively recruiting young people. Their activities included smuggling arms and explosives from Pakistan, as well as extortion and then channelling the extortion proceeds into terrorist activities, according to the official. The NIA successfully deported Amritpal and Amrik from the Philippines during the course of the investigation, according to the spokesperson. "The charge-sheeted accused persons played a pivotal role, at the behest of Arsh Dala, in a larger conspiracy, primarily focused on raising funds for the proscribed KTF," a spokesperson for the prosecution said.Arshdeep and his arrested accomplice Manpreet arranged the recruitment of potential members, forming terrorist gangs in Punjab, and carrying out targeted killings and firings at potential victims' homes, coercing them into complying with their extortion demands, according to the official. "Investigations also revealed that extortion funds were being systematically routed to various foreign countries via both banking and non-banking channels." These illegal financial transactions were intended to fund terrorist activities in India, according to the spokesperson. According to the agency, investigations have revealed that KTF operatives based abroad were involved in the regular recruitment and management of their terror syndicate associates."They were also involved in the smuggling of arms, ammunition, and explosives across the border using drones and other means." These terror hardware supplies were then used to carry out terrorist activities on Indian soil," according to the spokesperson. [caption id="attachment_5429" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA Files Supplementary Charge-Sheet In KTF Recruitment, Arms Smuggling Case[/caption]
NOV 11, 2023 : Iceland declared a'state of emergency' on Friday after a series of small and medium-sized earthquakes jolted the country's southwest Reykjanes peninsula. Iceland's authorities warned in an official statement that the seismic activity could lead to volcanic eruptions in the country. According to Iceland's Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management, "the National police chief... declares a state of emergency for civil defence due to the intense earthquake (activity) at Sundhnjukagigar, north of Grindavik." "Earthquakes can become larger than those that have already occurred, and this series of events could lead to an eruption," the administration added in the statement. The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) stated that volcanic eruptions in Iceland could occur "in a matter of days."Around 4,000 small to medium intensity earthquakes struck the southwest Reykjanes peninsula on Friday. According to preliminary IMO data, the largest tremor had a magnitude of 5.2 and occurred north of Grindavik, a village on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula. According to the IMO, 24,000 tremors have been recorded on the peninsula since late October, with "a dense swarm" of nearly 800 quakes registered between midnight and 2 p.m. GMT Friday. The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions, has been temporarily closed due to the possibility of eruptions. [caption id="attachment_5414" align="alignnone" width="300"] Iceland declares state of emergency after 800 earthquakes in 14 hrs hit nation[/caption]
NEW DELHI: India and the United States reiterated their condemnation of the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Pathankot strike in a veiled message to Pakistan on Friday, calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. In a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the '2+2' foreign and defence ministerial dialogue, New Delhi and Washington condemned terrorism and violent extremism, as well as the use of terrorist proxies and logistical, financial, and military support to terror groups. The American delegation was led by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, while the Indian delegation was led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The two sides also discussed the situation in Afghanistan and urged the Taliban to keep their promise to prevent any group or individual from using Afghan territory to threaten the security of any country. India and the United States also urged the Taliban to respect all Afghans' human rights, including women, children, and members of minority groups, and to maintain freedom of movement. "India and the US reiterated their condemnation of the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Pathankot attack and called for bringing the perpetrators of these attacks to justice," the statement went on to say."The ministers also called for concerted action against all terrorists, including through designations of individuals affiliated with groups that are listed by the UN Security Council 1267 Sanctions Committee, such as Al-Qa'ida, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammed," according to the statement. Terrorist groups based in Pakistan were responsible for the 26/11 and Pathankot attacks in 2016. The ministers emphasised the importance of adhering to international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards, as recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to cooperating in FATF and other multilateral forums."They expressed determination to counter new and emerging forms of terrorism and violent extremism and the use of emerging and evolving technologies such as unmanned aerial systems and the internet for terrorist purposes," the statement went on to say. The ministers agreed to hold the 20th meeting of the India-US joint working group on counter-terrorism and the fifth designations dialogue early next year at a mutually convenient time. "Both parties are looking forward to the 2024 edition of the Homeland Security Dialogue, where leaders will advance security cooperation through capacity building and other activities."The two sides also agreed on the importance of strengthening the security of critical networks and information infrastructure." The ministers also discussed Afghanistan's situation. "The ministers urged the Taliban to keep their promise to prevent any group or individual from using Afghan territory to threaten the security of any country, citing UN Security Council Resolution 2593 (2021), which states that "Afghan territory must not be used to threaten or attack any country, or to shelter or train terrorists, or to plan or finance terrorist attacks." "They also emphasised unhindered access to deliver humanitarian assistance and recommitted to having consultations on Afghanistan to help facilitate an inclusive and peaceful future for all Afghans," the statement said. [caption id="attachment_5395" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bring perpetrators of 26/11 attack, Pathankot strike to justice: India, US[/caption]
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