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Rajnath on China standoff : Ready to discuss issue with full courage

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NEW DELHI: Rajnath Singh, the defence minister, asserted on Thursday that he has the guts to bring up the matter of the border impasse between the Chinese and Indian forces in the Lok Sabha. Singh brought up the nation's border security and the function of science in defending the nation's frontier as he opened a discussion in the House on the accomplishments of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and other achievements in the space sector. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the leader of the Congress, then brought up the border conflict with China. In response, the defence minister said he had the guts to bring up the subject. Puri Himmat Hain (I am brave to the fullest). He declared, "I am ready for a dialogue, and I have the confidence to discuss it. Since the horrific fighting in the Galwan Valley in June 2020, relations between India and China have been severely strained. Even though the two sides completed their disengagement from a number of regions after protracted diplomatic and military talks, the Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in a three-year-long conflict in specific flashpoints in eastern Ladakh. India has continuously insisted that sustaining peace and tranquilly along the LAC was essential for the normalisation of all bilateral relations. [caption id="attachment_3049" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rajnath on China standoff : Ready to discuss issue with full courage[/caption]

As diplomatic crisis snowballs, Indian visa services in Canada suspended

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NEW DELHI: In the midst of a diplomatic dispute between the two nations over allegations linking Indian government officials to the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in June, India has banned visa services for Canadian citizens until further notice. Important notice from the Indian Mission: With effect from September 21, 2023, Indian visa services have been suspended until further notice, according to a notice posted on the website of BLS International, an online visa application centre in India that also offers visa consultancy services. Please check the BLS website frequently for updates. The news broke three days after the Indian prime minister accused his country of having a hand in the assassination of the Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. [caption id="attachment_3012" align="alignnone" width="300"] As diplomatic crisis snowballs, Indian visa services in Canada suspended[/caption]

Punjab Police Launches Spec Operation To Nab Criminals Linked With Gangster Goldy Brar

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Chandigarh, Sep 21: On Thursday, according to official sources, the Punjab Police conducted raids at a number of locations to apprehend criminals connected to notorious mobster Goldy Brar. All of the state's districts are participating in the special operation, which began at around 7 am. The sources claimed that many police teams made up of top officers are involved in the operation. The primary suspect in the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala was Goldy Brar. On May 29 of last year, Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, also known as Sidhu Moosewala, was shot and killed in Mansa district. Originally from Sri Muktsar Sahib in Punjab, Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar entered Canada in 2017 on a student visa. He participates actively in the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_3002" align="alignnone" width="300"] Punjab Police Launches Spec Operation To Nab Criminals Linked With Gangster Goldy Brar[/caption]

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Punjab gangster Sukha Duneke, close aide of Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla, killed in Canada

editor September 21, 2023

NEW DELHI: According to numerous local and worldwide media sources, notorious Punjabi criminal Sukhdool Singh aka Sukha Deneke, who was a part of the anti-Indian Khalistan movement, was shot and killed in Winnipeg, Canada. Sukha allegedly used fraudulent passports to flee to Canada in 2017 and join the terrorist group Arsh Dalla from Khalistan. Sukha was thought to be to the right of Dalla, a terrorist on the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) wanted list. The incident occurs at a time when India and Canada's bilateral relations have reached an all-time low due to the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a second declared Kahlistani terrorist. India has been charged by Canada with being involved in the murder of Nijjar in early June of this year. Two hooded assailants shot and killed Nijjar in the Surrey parking lot of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara. In 2020, Delhi labelled him as a terrorist. Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, accused New Delhi of being involved in the death of Nijjar in June and dismissed an Indian diplomat earlier on Monday. In a tit-for-tat response, India called the accusations "absurd and politically motivated" and ordered the head of the Canadian intelligence services' India post to leave the country in five days. The Canadian government has also amended its travel advice for its residents, advising them to avoid travelling to Punjab, Manipur, and Jammu and Kashmir if at all possible.In reaction, India issued a warning and urged its residents in Canada to proceed with the utmost caution in light of the rising number of "politically-condoned" hate crimes committed against Indian people and diplomats in Canada. Curiously, Dala was listed among the criminals and Khalistani terrorists based in Canada on the most recent NIA list. Along with other names, the list released by the NIA also contains Goldy Brar and Lakhbir Singh Linda. Linda is a notorious Khalistani terrorist who was responsible for the Punjab RPG incident. [caption id="attachment_2999" align="alignnone" width="300"] Punjab gangster Sukha Duneke, close aide of Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla, killed in Canada[/caption]

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MEA to Indians in Canada and those planning to travel there : Exercise caution

editor September 20, 2023

NEW DELHI: India warned its citizens in Canada and those considering a trip there on Wednesday to proceed with the utmost caution in light of anti-Indian actions taking place in several areas of that nation. Following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's charges of a "potential" participation of Indian agents in the execution of Khalistani rebel Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June, the advise came amid a further worsening of diplomatic relations between the two nations. "All Indian nationals in Canada and those considering travel are urged to exercise the utmost caution in light of growing anti-India activities, politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence, " the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in the alert. The statement read, "Recent threats have targeted Indian diplomats and Indian community members who oppose the anti-India agenda in particular." Indian nationals are consequently urged to stay away from areas and possible locations in Canada that have seen such events, the statement continued. According to the MEA, the Indian High Commission and general consulates would keep in touch with the Canadian government to ensure the security and well-being of the Indian community in Canada. According to the alert, "Indian students in particular are advised to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant given the deteriorating security environment in Canada." [caption id="attachment_2973" align="alignnone" width="300"] MEA to Indians in Canada and those planning to travel there : Exercise caution[/caption]

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Onus lies with Pakistan for creating conducive atmosphere for resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue: Omar

editor September 20, 2023

JAMMU: Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, stated on Wednesday that Pakistan is responsible for fostering an environment in Jammu and Kashmir that will allow for the restart of talks with India. ''This runs the risk of damaging a very strong bilateral relationship,'' he said, referring to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of a ''potential'' involvement of Indian agents in the killing of a Khalistani separatist leader in Canada in June. Given the significant problems in the women's reservation bill, especially the timing for its implementation, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir stated that his party will not be able to unilaterally endorse it."We have always backed communication between India and Pakistan, but for the discussions to pick back up, a friendly environment is required. At the headquarters of his party in this city, Abdullah told reporters that creating a climate that is conducive to discussion is not just India's job but also Pakistan's. He stated that the happenings in Rajouri, Kokernag, and Srinagar cannot help in fostering the conducive environment required for the conversation in reference to the army and police officials who died in recent confrontations. He claimed that so far, he has not observed any action from the adjoining nation that would aid in fostering the favourable environment required for the talk."I constantly think back to the quote by A. B. Vajpayee, the previous prime minister, that you may change your friends but not your neighbours. No matter what we do, that nation (Pakistan) will continue to be a neighbour. However, he added, "that nation must strive towards creating a favourable environment before negotiations can begin. Abdullah, a former Union minister of state for external affairs, responded that if the Canadian prime minister had any supporting documentation, he should submit it to the world community when questioned about the assertion. ''He says it's based on an ongoing inquiry,'' he says. He should not have preempted the investigation's results by acting now; instead, he should have waited for it to be finished.The connection with Canada has always been extremely good, so if he has evidence to back up his allegation, I would humbly recommend that he share it with the international audience. Otherwise, his comment carries the risk of tarnishing a very solid bilateral relationship. Abdullah said, "That will be really sad. According to him, it will take at least 10 years to implement the women's reservation measure that was introduced into Parliament on Wednesday. The bill mentions delimitation and a census before it is put into effect. Therefore, there is no chance before 2029 and there is a strong likelihood that it would fail by 2034. Why call a special session of Parliament when we had to wait at least ten years to pass a measure is unclear. He suggested that it might have been brought during the winter session. Abdullah stated that they hoped the bill will be enacted quickly and put into effect right away. "This bill has flaws, and we will work to have those flaws fixed." I don't see how we will be able to support a bill that we feel still has flaws on our own,'' he said. He stated that the National Conference has always supported the dignified repatriation of Kashmiri Pandits and their subsequent rehabilitation.Who will object to it (the rehabilitation and return of migrant pandits)? You won't need to drag them back, I've always said. They departed from there (Kashmir) as a result of their sense of unease. They will return if you give them a sense of security again, he said. Moving them from one camp to another, according to him, is meaningless. The environment must be created so they return voluntarily and can reside wherever they choose. That is what we want to see, Abdullah remarked. [caption id="attachment_2970" align="alignnone" width="300"] Onus lies with…

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Sri Lanka lose by 10 wickets, Siraj’s fireworks help India lift Asia Cup for 8th time

editor September 18, 2023

SEP 17, 2023 : The opening pair of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan scored a faultless fifty-run partnership as India won the Asia Cup for the eighth time after speedster Mohammed Siraj's ferocious session destroyed Sri Lanka. Siraj, who is the leader of India's fast bowling unit, led his team to victory in the summit match on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo by destroying the top of the Sri Lankan order. India finally raised the trophy in style after a little more than two hours. The performance of their team silenced the Sri Lankan crowd. After five years, the Men in Blue finally hoisted the Asia Cup trophy.Siraj bowled a fantastic performance, allowing the entire Sri Lankan team to return to the pavilion for 50 runs after 15.2 overs. Siraj had his finest ODI performance to date, taking six wickets in seven overs. Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan started their innings off Matheesha Pathirana's over with back-to-back boundaries, scoring the first 51 runs required with ease. Gill hit three consecutive boundaries off Pramod Madushan in the third over of the match, raising India's tally to 32/0. On the opening ball of the seventh over, Kishan took a single and confidently led India to a 10-wicket victory. On the third ball of his first over, Jasprit Bumrah made his mark, which established the tone for the game. Siraj followed it up by sending a maiden over to create the ideal backdrop for a spell that stunned everyone in the stadium. Pathum Nissanka was returned for two points by Siraj on the first ball of his second over. When the second ball clocked 143 kph, Samarawickrama made the decision to take it easy. However, the third pitch struck the right-handed batsman hard in the back, pinning his legs directly in front of the stumps, and sending him back for a two-ball duck. Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka's match-winning player against Pakistan, intervened to save Sri Lanka's innings from collapsing. Siraj enticed him to play the drive shot by baiting and luring him. When Asalanka took the bait, Ishan Kishan at covers received the ball immediately. With a hat-trick in mind, Siraj attempted the inswinging delivery to newcomer Dhananjaya de Silva once more. The ball was despatched for a four with a light push on the empty side of the field. On the subsequent delivery, the pacer returned, discovered a thin edge, and glided easily between Rahul's gloves. A unusual occurrence in ODI cricket, and even more so in a championship game, Siraj finished an over by taking four wickets. He had not yet finished celebrating his 'Sui', either. He utterly destroyed the stumps, beating captain Dausn Shanaka and dismissing him for a duck. For the first time in an ODI, India got six wickets in the opening 10 overs. Hardik Pandya entered the attack to replace Bumrah, who left the attack to join the fire-breathing Siraj. Siraj's next victim was Kusal Mendis, who appeared to be a little at ease on the pitch. Mendis attempted to drive off a quick inswinging delivery but failed due to an inside edge, and the ball destroyed the stumps. Mendis, who made 17 out of 34 balls, turned around and headed back towards the dugout. With both bat and ball, Dunith Wellalage led Sri Lanka against India in their Super Four match, but he failed this time. Hardik joined the gathering to remove Wellalage from it by aiming a bouncer at his body. The batter attempted to move out of the way, but it was too late; the ball lobbed towards the keeper Rahul after touching his gloves.…

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If Pakistan does not shun wounding Kashmir, India will respond heavily: Raina

editor September 17, 2023

SRINAGAR: According to Ravinder Raina, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in J&K, if Pakistan does not stop injuring Kashmir after that, India will have no choice but to retaliate strongly while invading their country. "Whenever Kashmiris begin to lead a peaceful and trouble-free existence and carry on their fraternal relationships with one another, Pakistan intervenes with violent acts like the encounters in Anantnag and Rajouri.Kashmir is intended to serve as a cemetery by Pakistan. After visiting the home of DySP Humayun Muzamil Bhat in Humhama, who along with two other Army officers lost their lives in the Anantnag encounter, Ravinder Raina warned that India would take strong action in the coming days if the neighbouring country did not change its ways and stop sending terrorists into Kashmir. A few factions in the Kashmir Valley, according to Raina, don't want the calm to last and are using gory games to terrorise people's minds. "DySP Humayun Bhat and other Army officers gave their lives in defence of India's sovereignty. Those who perpetrated this sin by murdering our bravehearts will face severe punishment, he warned. In response to a question, the president of the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir stated, "I'm not here to make a political comment as today, I came here with the intention of expressing my sympathies with the family of DySP Humayun Bhat. Pakistan consistently tried to start a dialogue, but India always responded with violence. Will Dr. Farooq Abdullah promise that Pakistan will put an end to terrorism once India sits down? Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a former prime minister, travelled to Pakistan by bus. He also invited the president of Pakistan to Agra for discussions. But in response, the neighbouring nation launched attacks on the Parliament and Kargil. Dr. Farooq Abdullah ought to be honest about these crimes and the murderers, said Raina. I applaud these Bravehearts who fought with bravery and fortitude against terrorists, Raina remarked as she paid tribute to DySP Muzamil Humayun and other Army personnel. The nation supports them and their families, he continued. [caption id="attachment_2843" align="alignnone" width="300"] If Pakistan does not shun wounding Kashmir, India will respond heavily: Raina[/caption]

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Rana : Pak-Sponsored Terrorism On Last Legs In Kashmir

editor September 16, 2023

Jammu, Sep 16: Devender Singh Rana, a senior member of the BJP, claimed on Saturday that the terrorism supported by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir is nearing its end and attacked valley-based politicians who support dialogue with the neighbouring nation. Former lawmaker Rana claimed that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are now more aware of the benefits of peace than ever before.On Wednesday, Saif-ud-din Soz, the leader of the Congress, and Farooq Abdullah, the president of the National Conference, said that dialogue between India and Pakistan is necessary in order to put an end to the violence in the valley and find a lasting solution to all conflicts. The two leaders spoke following recent engagements in Rajouri and Anantnag in south Kashmir that resulted in the deaths of five security personnel, including an army colonel, a major, and a deputy superintendent of police.Those attempting to carve out an uninvited role for themselves, for whatever reason, by crossing the line should understand that India cannot engage itself with a country that sprouts terrorism, Rana said in a statement here. "The Centre has, time and again, made its policy of terror and talks not going together very clear. He expressed amazement and grief with unwarranted outbursts of engaging Islamabad in dialogue even before the last rites of the bravehearts were held, questioning the sensibilities of the "self-proclaimed votaries" of India-Pakistan talks and their sense of balance. "The insensitive terror ecosystem should learn a lesson from the ordinary Kashmiri citizen who took to the streets and joined the candle march to pay their respects to brave martyrs, who offered the ultimate sacrifice to maintain the prevailing momentum of normalcy in the valley," Rana added. The outrage at the most recent terrorist attacks, he claimed, is a silent warning to the "rejected and frustrated political elite who seize such opportunities to play dirty politics in the mistaken belief of remaining relevant to politics," as it is elsewhere in the nation.He claimed that they overlook the fact that Kashmir has changed and now stands for peace. This impulse has grown stronger over the past four years as a result of the region experiencing close to normalcy, which has sparked brisk economic activity and a brisk inflow of tourists. "The masses are up in arms against the worship of violence and disruption because the questionable role of the terror ecosystem to conduct politics over the corpses and the miseries of common people has now become outmoded.The benefits of peace are being felt by the people of Jammu and Kashmir more than ever, he claimed. Despite the occasional terror attacks, Rana emphasised that Pakistan-based terrorism is in its final stages on Indian territory in Kashmir as a result of targeted operations and campaigns by the security forces, the police, and the general public in particular, who have recently gone through a particularly traumatic period. This has been the case for more than three decades."A few people may try to excuse or minimise the barbarism unleashed by terrorists in terms of the death and destruction caused, and continually being perpetrated, by the Pakistani lackeys," he said. "But that does not change the ugly face of Pakistan and its ecosystem in Kashmir." He claimed that since they are doomed to fail and would meet their end, terrorists supported by Pakistan cannot demand peace. In a tribute to the security people who had died, he added, "In the guns they keep brandishing lies their ultimate end." (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_2835" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rana : Pak-Sponsored Terrorism On Last Legs In Kashmir[/caption]

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BSF SDG Visits IB in Samba and Reviews Security Measures Along IB in Jammu Frontier

editor September 16, 2023

Jammu, Sep 16: A spokesperson for the BSF said on Saturday that SDG Y B Khurania visited the international border in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir and assessed the security precautions the force has taken. Khurania came to this area on Friday on a three-day visit to assess the security situation along the Jammu border. According to the BSF spokesperson, BSF Inspector General (IG) D K Boora gave a thorough presentation to the SDG encompassing all important facets of border security and dominance along the borderline in Jammu.Boora stated that the deployment pattern of BSF battalions and their strong dominating elements along the International Border (IB) were part of the overall security picture in the area of operation. Khurania travelled to the Samba sector where he received information on current threats to the BSF in the region, including tunnelling and cross-border smuggling. He claimed that a focus on the dangers posed by drones arriving from the other side of the border was made. The SDG was shown several ground-level features of border dominance. According to the spokeswoman, Khurania thanked the soldiers for performing their border duties to the highest standard every single hour. [caption id="attachment_2829" align="alignnone" width="300"] BSF SDG Visits IB in Samba and Reviews Security Measures Along IB in Jammu Frontier[/caption]

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