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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials
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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials

New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…

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…

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PM Modi to visit Kashmir in March, to address public rally in Anantnag

[caption id="attachment_11819" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi to visit Kashmir in March, to address public rally in Anantnag[/caption] SRINAGAR, Feb 27: On March 7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Kashmir, according to official sources on Tuesday. Modi's trip to Kashmir will be his first since Article 370 was repealed in 2019. Modi was scheduled to attend an official meeting on March 7 at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, according to official sources. The Prime Minister visited Jammu last week, when he inaugurated the first electric train, spoke at a public assembly, and laid the groundwork for other projects totaling more than Rs 32,000 crore in J&K. Modi has made three trips to Jammu while serving as prime minister, but he has not made a single trip to Kashmir. In order to determine whether simultaneous assembly and parliamentary elections in Jammu and Kashmir are feasible, PM Modi's travel to Kashmir is anticipated to take place before the ECI's visit.

2023 Rajouri attack: NIA chargesheets three Pakistan nationals among five

NEW DELHI: In an effort to advance its efforts to demolish and dismantle the terrorist ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) charged three of the five people involved in the January 2023 Rajouri attacks case—three of whom were handlers of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) organisation who were absconding and based in Pakistan. The case concerns the horrific terror attack that occurred on January 1, 2018, on a village called Dhangri in the Rajouri district, which was followed the next day by an IED explosion. The attacks claimed the lives of seven innocent people, two of whom were children, and seriously injured dozens more.According to the NIA, three of the people included on the chargesheet are LeT handlers. They are Abu Qatal alias Qatal Sindhi, Mohd Qasim, and Saifullah alias Sajid Jutt alias Ali alias Habibullah alias Numan alias Langda alias Noumi. Although Sajit Jutt and Abu Qatal are citizens of Pakistan, Qasim joined the LeT terrorist group after infiltrating the country sometime in 2002. The three Pakistan-based suspects, according to the NIA, had planned the recruitment and transfer of LeT terrorists from Pakistan to target security officers and innocent civilians, especially members of the minority population in Jammu and Kashmir. "The attacks were carried out under the directions of these Pakistan-based handlers." Along with the other two, Saifullah, a highly ranking LeT Commander currently serving from Pakistan, was in charge of organising the entire plan. At the moment, Mohd Qasim serves as the right hand of senior LeT commanders. Along with other terrorists, Abu Qatal arrived in India in 2002–2003 and operated in the Poonch–Rajouri region. The other two individuals named on the charge sheet are Nisar Ahmed, also known as Haji Nisar, and Mushtaq Hussain, also known as Chacha. They are both LeT Overground Workers (OGWs) who reside in Mohra, Gursai, Tehsil Mendhar, District Poonch. The two were taken into custody as the NIA conducted its probe. Investigations revealed that they had given the terrorists logistical support per Abu Qatal's instructions. They had given food, lodging, and other forms of logistical support to the terrorists for around three months after the attack in Dhangri, along with a juvenile who was also arrested for aiding and abetting the attackers. The NIA said that they had also made an effort to hide evidence by destroying the cell phone that was being used for covert communication with the LeT commanders in Pakistan. According to the anti-terror agency, Nisar had also received a shipment of weapons, ammunition, and money from the terrorists' handlers in Pakistan. "According to investigations, Nisar had communication with Abu Qatal while he was in India.Even after Abu Qatal returned to Pakistan, he had kept in touch with him.The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and several sections of the Indian Penal Code are the charges listed in the chargesheet against the two adult accused who were apprehended and the handlers who were based in Pakistan, according to the NIA. "The Final Report against the apprehended juvenile will be submitted to the Juvenile Justice Board, Rajouri in due course," it stated. [caption id="attachment_11803" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2023 Rajouri attack: NIA chargesheets three Pakistan nationals among five[/caption]  

Serving the society is our tradition: Ravinder Raina

JAMMU: The BJP SC Morcha president and former MLA Neelam Langeh arranged an amazing, well-attended event at the party headquarters where the leaders of the party celebrated the great saint's Prakash Utsav and highlighted different facets of his life. The BJP State President Ravinder Raina, General Secretary (organisation) Ashok Koul, General Secretary & former minister, Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, General Secretary & former MLC Vibodh Gupta, SC Morcha President & former MLA Neelam Langeh, Morcha General Secretary Adrash Jathiar, and other leaders lit lamps and laid wreaths at the portrait of Guru Ravi Dass to start the function.Speaking to the large crowd on this special occasion, Ravinder Raina stated that India, or Bharat, has long been regarded as a country with a rich cultural legacy, high religious standards, and honourable customs. Numerous spiritual and religious saints were born on this country; Guru Ravi Dass was one of them, and he was held in the highest regard by the society of his day. He claimed that while Guru Ravi Dass was raised in a low-income household and endured hardships, crimes, and insults, he remained true to his bhakti path and became known as Sant Shiromani. He claimed that inspiration and discipline abound in Guru Ji's life.Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, a former minister and general secretary of the BJP, stated that it is the community's duty to spread Guru Ravi Dass's teachings and message to unite against social problems and rise above them in order to live a life of dignity and respect. He placed a strong emphasis on teaching the kids in the homes and inspiring them to get an education in order to become devout citizens. Neelam Langeh, a former MLA and president of the SC Morcha, stated that Guru Ravi Dass made significant contributions to the social service field in the role of a "Guru," someone who bridges the gap between the people and God. He claimed that because of the great saint's spiritual orientation and his fervour for eradicating caste-based societal structures and establishing an inclusive society, he had become an institution in and of himself. He remarked that in striving for social equality, the BJP SC Morcha is also pursuing the same goals of Guru Ravi Dass. He requested that the Morcha activists coordinate their efforts for the community's welfare and betterment by informing them about the positive changes in their socioeconomic situation brought about by the Modi government's beneficial initiatives.Additionally, former VC Balbir Ram Rattan gave a welcome note, Morcha Seh Prabhari Jeet Angral presented a vote of gratitude, and Morcha Vice-President B.R. Rao directed the proceedings. Former MLAs Kuldeep Kumar, Dr. Krishan Lal, and Prof. Gharu Ram also addressed the group. [caption id="attachment_11797" align="alignnone" width="300"] Serving the society is our tradition: Ravinder Raina[/caption]