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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…

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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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‘SC ruling on Art 370 not God’s verdict’: Mehbooba Mufti vows to continue struggle

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti declared on Sunday that the Supreme Court's ruling on Article 370 is "not God's verdict" and that her party will continue to fight for Jammu and Kashmir to be granted special status again. Her comments came a few days after the Supreme Court, on December 11, upheld the Center's decision to repeal Article 370, which gave the former state of Jammu and Kashmir special status. The court also ordered that statehood be restored "as soon as possible" and that elections for the assembly be held by September 30 of the following year. "We don't need to give up. We're going to keep fighting. The Chief Justice is not God. The same Supreme Court had previously declared that the constituent assembly's recommendation is required in order to amend Article 370. They were also intelligent judges. Today, the decision was…

Removal Of Article 370 Ensures Equal Rights For J&K People: Jharkhand Gov
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Removal Of Article 370 Ensures Equal Rights For J&K People: Jharkhand Gov

Ranchi, Dec 17 : The governor of Jharkhand, CP Radhakrishnan, declared on Sunday that the abolition of Article 370 has guaranteed Jammu and Kashmir's citizens equal rights and obligations. At Raj Bhavan here, he addressed a gathering of J&K students and stated, "Jammu and Kashmir has always been an important part of our country." It is among the world's greatest locations. "The elimination of Article 370 guarantees equal rights and obligations for the people of Jammu and Kashmir," he declared. People can now travel to Kashmir and purchase land, he said, from all over the nation. Under the Nehru Yuva Kendra-organized Kashmir Youth Exchange Programme 2023, "Watan Ko Jane," 122 young people from Jammu and Kashmir paid a visit to Raj Bhavan."People are travelling to India to witness the progress that is being made," he remarked. He stated that several steps have been taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote Jammu and Kashmir's development. [caption id="attachment_7385" align="alignnone" width="300"] Removal Of Article 370 Ensures Equal Rights For J&K People: Jharkhand Gov[/caption]  

Lt Governor calls for peoples’ participation in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra to achieve 100% saturation of schemes, extension of benefits of Government schemes to all intended recipient
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Lt Governor calls for peoples’ participation in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra to achieve 100% saturation of schemes, extension of benefits of Government schemes to all intended recipient

JAMMU: During the Awaam ki Awaaz programme this month, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha urged all members of the PRI, youth, women's self-help groups, entrepreneurs, voluntary organisations, and the general public to actively participate in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. "Every Panchayat and Urban Local Body in J&K will be included in the Government of India's largest-ever outreach initiative, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra," he declared. It is crucial for people to participate in order for programmes to reach 100% saturation and for all intended beneficiaries to benefit from them."As the sun sets on 2023 and we reflect on the months that have gone by, we observe remarkable development, an improvement in both rural and urban areas' quality of life, and evident advancement everywhere. "I see J&K moving confidently towards the goal," the Lieutenant Governor remarked. The Lieutenant Governor, while narrating the commendable achievements of the populace, singled out Munshi Ramji, an elderly resident of Udhampur, for special mention. Munshi made an e-cycle out of used laptop batteries and electronic waste. The Hon. Prime Minister's Vocal for Local and Green India Initiative inspired Munshi Ramji, and he intends to raise awareness of and encourage others to adopt greener lifestyles. Despite her disabilities, Sadaf from Srinagar succeeded in becoming a successful entrepreneur, and for that, the Lieutenant Governor praised her. The tale of Sadaf's life is one of perseverance, faith in oneself, diligence, and willpower. Other citizens can be inspired by her competence, skills, and knowledge, he said. The Lieutenant Governor gave the District Administrations instructions to honour remarkable and fearless women like Meenakshi Devi of Bhaderwah and provide them with the assistance they require. The embodiment of Nari Shakti is a woman named Meenakshi Devi, who drives an e-rickshaw. The Lieutenant Governor stated that despite great obstacles, she is providing inspiration to those going through hardship and hope to her family.Thanking Pooja of Kot Bhalwal, Jammu, for starting her own line of handmade chocolates, "Smiley Chocolates," the Lieutenant Governor stated that Pooja's entrepreneurial journey is encouraging other local women to take a brave stand and turn obstacles into opportunities. The Lieutenant Governor also talked about the entrepreneurial path of Tangmarg's Javed Ahmed, a Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana recipient who encourages young people to start their own businesses rather than just look for work. He applauded Tariq Ahmed Ganie of Kulgam for his efforts in achieving the waste to wealth economic model's objective through the operation of a productive waste recycling unit. According to him, Tariq is not only creating jobs for young people in the area but also constructing a more sustainable and clean future. The recommendations from the public were also mentioned by the lieutenant governor. He instructed the relevant departments and officials to take the necessary action in response to the insightful inputs from the following people: Ehsaan Khaleeq from Pulwama; Anil Thapa from Udhampur; Kanwal Singh from Kathua; Noor Ud Din Khan from Baramulla; Madeena Mir from Srinagar; Saurav Sharma from Kathua; and Poonam Sharma from Jammu. [caption id="attachment_7379" align="alignnone" width="300"] Lt Governor calls for peoples' participation in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra to achieve…

‘Mehngaai-Nomics’ | Kharge Slams Govt Over Rise In Prices Of Essential Commodities

NEW DELHI, Dec 17:Mallikarjun Kharge, the president of the Congress, blasted the Centre on Sunday for the increase in the cost of necessities during the Modi Government's rule, questioning what sort of "developed India" this is. In order to illustrate inflation, Kharge posted a video montage on X that contrasts the prices of necessities like milk, onions, tomatoes, and sugar in 2014 with their current values. "Mehngaai-nomics." What sort of "Bharat is viksit" is this? In his Hindi post, the Congress chief stated, "This is where the BJP has mastered looting." The Congress has been criticising the government for how it is managing the economy and voicing concerns about rising prices and "increasing" unemployment. [caption id="attachment_7366" align="alignnone" width="300"] ‘Mehngaai-Nomics’ | Kharge Slams Govt Over Rise In Prices Of Essential Commodities[/caption]

Parliament security breach: Police recover burnt phone parts of accused in Rajasthan
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Parliament security breach: Police recover burnt phone parts of accused in Rajasthan

NEW DELHI: According to police sources on Sunday, the accused's phone components from the incident involving the breach of Parliament's security have been found in Rajasthan. Every phone component was discovered burned. However, Lalit Jha's phone has not yet been found by Delhi police. Prior to his arrival in Delhi, Lalit Jha, the accused in the security breach incident at Parliament, destroyed five cell phones, according to sources close to the Delhi police. He also lied to the investigating team. In anticipation of their arrest, the four accused gave Jha their phones prior to the security breach in order to keep important investigation details from getting to the police. "Lalit Jha destroyed not four but five mobile phones after fleeing to Rajasthan's Kuchaman," according to police sources.Mahesh Kumawat, the sixth accused in the case of the Parliament security breach, was earlier given seven days of custody by the Patiala House Court in this city to the Police. Mahesh Kumawat was placed under custodial remand for fifteen days by Delhi Police. In the case, he is the sixth accused person detained. Lalit Jha and the other five accused have already been placed under police custody. Lalit Jha, the defendant in the case of the Parliament security breach, was given seven days of custody by the Patiala House Court on Friday. The December 13 anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack coincided with the security breech.During Zero Hour, two individuals, Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D, leaped from the public gallery into the Lok Sabha chamber, unleashed yellow gas from canisters and yelled anti-establishment slogans before being overpowered by the MPs. Neelam (42) and Amol (25) demonstrated outside the Parliament in a different incident, carrying identical petrol canisters. On Thursday, though, the Delhi Police Special Cell placed all four in their custody for a period of seven days. [caption id="attachment_7356" align="alignnone" width="300"] Parliament security breach: Police recover burnt phone parts of accused in Rajasthan[/caption]