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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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India’s GDP growth is reflection of transformative reforms of last 10 yrs: PM
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India’s GDP growth is reflection of transformative reforms of last 10 yrs: PM

NEW DELHI: India's 7.7% GDP growth in the first half of the current fiscal year, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, is a result of the nation's improving economy and the revolutionary changes implemented over the previous ten years. Speaking via video link to the 'Infinity Forum 2.0' conference at the Gujarat International Finance Technology (GIFT) City, Modi stated that his government aims to establish the GIFT City as a global hub for cutting-edge financial and technology services. India has seen a 7.7% growth in its GDP in the first half of this fiscal year.India is now the focus of the entire world, but this did not happen by accident.Modi stated in his inaugural speech that "this is a reflection of India's strengthening economy as well as the transformative reforms carried out in the last 10 years." The PM stated that the GIFT International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) is emerging as the hub of one of the world's fastest-growing fintech markets, which is currently India. He invited specialists to contribute their thoughts on creating a green credit market mechanism. On this momentous occasion, Prime Minister Modi expressed his congratulations to the people of Gujarat for their traditional Garba dance's inclusion in UNESCO's "Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity." [caption id="attachment_6918" align="alignnone" width="300"] India's GDP growth is reflection of transformative reforms of last 10 yrs: PM[/caption]  

PM Modi greets Sonia Gandhi on her birthday
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PM Modi greets Sonia Gandhi on her birthday

NEW DELHI: On Saturday, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi celebrated her 77th birthday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "On her birthday, best wishes to Smt. Sonia Gandhi Ji. He said on X, "May she be blessed with a long and healthy life. The longest-serving president of the Congress, Sonia Gandhi, has stepped back from active politics in recent years due to health concerns; however, her son Rahul Gandhi and daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra continue to play significant roles in the party. [caption id="attachment_6906" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi greets Sonia Gandhi on her birthday[/caption]    

Corruption And Nepotism Replaced By Growth And Development In Last 10Yrs : Shah
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Corruption And Nepotism Replaced By Growth And Development In Last 10Yrs : Shah

New Delhi, Dec 8: The country's youth are in for a golden future, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who stated on Friday that in the past ten years, growth and development have supplanted casteism, nepotism, and corruption. Speaking at the national conference of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) opening in Burari, he stated that education is important not only for forming careers but also for building the nation. The youth of this nation are in for a golden future. According to Shah, the nation has seen significant transformation over the past ten years, with growth and development replacing nepotism, corruption, and casteism.According to him, youth power is the nation's backbone and what propels its growth and development. "India's moment has arrived, and the world looks to it for answers to a variety of issues," he continued. Development and the preservation of cultural heritage are not mutually exclusive. The minister said that nobody thought the Ram temple could be built in Ayodhya. Praiseing the ABVP, Shah stated that it has assisted in students' character development in addition to fighting against flaws in the educational system. [caption id="attachment_6888" align="alignnone" width="300"] Corruption And Nepotism Replaced By Growth And Development In Last 10Yrs : Shah[/caption]  

SC to deliver verdict on pleas challenging abrogation of Art 370 on 11 Dec
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SC to deliver verdict on pleas challenging abrogation of Art 370 on 11 Dec

NEW DELHI: On December 11, the Supreme Court will rule on appeals contesting the repeal of Article 370 of the Constitution, which granted Jammu and Kashmir unique rights. A bench charged with interpreting the constitution, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, had postponed rulings on a number of petitions contesting the central government's action of repealing Article 370 and dividing the state into two union territories until September 5. Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, Bhushan R. Gavai, and Surya Kant were also members of the five-judge bench.The petitioners contended that with the formation of the State Constitution in 1957 and the dissolution of the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly, Article 370 had taken on a permanent nature. Representing one of the petitioners, senior attorney Kapil Sibal stressed that Article 370 was not covered by Article 368, which deals with Parliament's power to amend the Constitution. This raised serious concerns regarding the constitutionality of the abrogation procedure. The government argued that the provision was always intended to be temporary and that its abrogation was the final step towards J&K's full integration with the Union of India. Attorney General R. Venkataramani, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, and advocate Kanu Agrawal represented the government. Along with highlighting the benefits of the repeal of Article 370 in August 2019 and the impending elections, the respondents pointed out a route towards the restoration of full statehood after normalcy was restored. In August 2019, the Indian government made a historic but contentious decision to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution. The Jammu and Kashmir region was granted special autonomous status under Article 370, which gave it the right to have its own flag, constitution, and considerable internal autonomy—with the exception of defence, communications, and foreign affairs. The Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the central government in a daring move on August 5, 2019, when they revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status granted under Article 370. Additionally, the government divided the state into Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, two distinct union territories. Ladakh was made into a union territory without a legislature, but Jammu & Kashmir kept its legislature. The abrogation was put into effect by a presidential order that was later approved by the Indian Parliament's two houses. To quell possible unrest, the decision was accompanied by a massive deployment of security forces in the area and a communication lockdown that included limitations on phone and internet services. The Supreme Court of India received petitions challenging the constitutionality of the government's actions following the abrogation of Article 370, setting off a flurry of legal challenges. Proponents contended that it would foster economic growth, guarantee equal rights for all citizens, and open the door for further integration of Jammu and Kashmir into the Indian Union. Opponents countered that it went against the spirit of federalism and jeopardised the region's special status as granted by Article 370.   [caption id="attachment_6871" align="alignnone" width="300"] SC to deliver verdict on pleas challenging abrogation of Art 370 on…

Modi govt did justice to all sections in J&K: Raina
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Modi govt did justice to all sections in J&K: Raina

JAMMU: Ravinder Raina, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir, stated during a press conference held at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, that the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done justice to all the sections of the state. Ravinder Raina was accompanied on the occasion by Surjit Singh Salathia, J&K BJP Vice-President; Adv. Vibodh Gupta, General Secretary; Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, General Secretary; and former Dy. Mayor Baldev Singh Billawaria.Ravinder Raina praised the Modi administration and expressed gratitude to Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the historic decision to nominate MLAs for the J&K Assembly, which was approved by the Lok Sabha. With this historic move, he said, women, refugees from PoJK, and Kashmiri displaced people would be able to nominate themselves as MLAs in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly. "Throughout the years, a number of communities in the former state of Jammu & Kashmir experienced injustice, but their voices went unheard. The Modi government has now given these communities more clout because the elected MLAs can now speak out on their behalf in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, according to Raina.According to Ravinder Raina, these communities have endured numerous hardships over the years, including the displacement of communities from PoKK or Kashmir, but the Modi administration has now brought them justice. We are grateful to Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their sincere efforts on behalf of these underserved communities during the Modi administration. Raina stated, "The Modi government has worked for every section and done justice to them because they believe in the mission of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwaas'." Raina went on to say that with the 33% reservation, the women would feel more empowered. PoJK refugees now experience empowerment. The Gujjar-Bakerwal and Gaddi-Sippi people have been granted political reservation, the SC ST Atrocities Act, and the Forest Rights Act. NC, Congress, and PDP plotted against these individuals in 2009, banning inter-district recruitment and displacing Gujjar-Bakerwals in the process. The Modi administration worked to bring justice to the Pahari community. He emphasised that their reservation will not take away any other community's allotment, emphasising that the Gujjar-Bakerwals' 10% reservation will not be diminished in any way. The OBC community, which is made up of about 40 subcastes, will also get justice. The PDP, Congress, and NC governments committed criminal injustice against this group for 70 years prior.In a similar vein, the Modi government's strong will would now guarantee justice for the Valmiki community. On behalf of all J&K citizens, Ravinder Raina praised the Modi government's choice and expressed gratitude to Amit Shah and PM Modi for the momentous choice. In reality, the Modi administration has brought justice to every community in Jammu and Kashmir that had been denied even the most basic of rights. He claimed that the government under Modi has worked to ensure the welfare of people from all walks of life and faiths. According to him, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have decided to support the BJP in the next Assembly election because they have a great deal of faith in the policies of the party and the Modi administration.According to him, the Modi administration has stated unequivocally that PoJK is ours, and the region has 24 seats set aside in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly. In addition, he mentioned that PoJK Bhawan will soon be built nearby. [caption id="attachment_6865" align="alignnone" width="300"] Modi govt did justice to all sections in J&K: Raina[/caption]  

Altaf Bukhari to contest from north Kashmir parliamentary seat for Apni Party
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Altaf Bukhari to contest from north Kashmir parliamentary seat for Apni Party

BANDIPORA: Altaf Bukhari, the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP), declared on Tuesday that he will run for parliament from north Kashmir. Dilawar Mir stated at a convention in the Bandipora district, which was attended by a sizable contingent of party members and supporters, that the decision was made following a party consensus. Senior Apni Party leader Dilawar Mir urged the people of north Kashmir to vote for Bukhari in order to secure his victory by a wide margin during his speech to the convention. According to Mir, the party's only goal is to bring about peace, prosperity, and jobs in Jammu and Kashmir. In his speech, Altaf Bukhari pledged to work for the welfare of the local populace and to fight for their equal rights. Bukhari restated that his party would not engage in emotional rhetoric or make any false promises, and that Jammu and Kashmir's future belonged to India. He declared that his party was prepared to work with any other party to advance Kashmir's development. He also launched a vicious attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the National Conference (NC), charging them with lying to the public and engaging in deceptive politics. According to him, the Apni Party was not like them and would always tell it like it was. [caption id="attachment_6846" align="alignnone" width="300"] Altaf Bukhari to contest from north Kashmir parliamentary seat for Apni Party[/caption]