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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 visits Bhagwan Birsa Munda-Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

RANCHI: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Indian tribal activist Birsa Munda at the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Memorial Park and Freedom Fighter Museum in Ranchi. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda, and Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan accompanied the prime minister. "Respectful tribute to Lord Birsa Munda ji on his birth anniversary," the Prime Minister wrote in his post on X in honour of Bhagwan Birsa Munda's birthday. Happy Tribal Pride Day! My warmest regards to my family members across the nation on this momentous occasion.On November 10, 2021, the Union Cabinet proclaimed November 15 to be "Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas" in honour of Birsa Munda's enormous contributions. The yearly event honours the visionary leader's contribution to India's freedom struggle after that. The Prime Minister's Office has released a press release stating that the Prime Minister will also be visiting Ulihatu Village, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The Prime Minister will present flowers to Bhagwan Birsa Munda's statue in Ulihatu Village. According to the release, PM Modi will also take part in a programme commemorating the third Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, 2023, in Khunti, starting at around 11:30 AM. The Prime Minister wrote on X, "Jharkhand has been famous for its mineral resources as well as the courage, bravery, and self-respect of the tribal society," in his message on the occasion of the state formation day. My family has made significant contributions to the nation's development here. On the state's founding day, I send him my best wishes and hope for the state's prosperous future." The Prime Minister will introduce the Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Mission and the "Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra" during the programme. According to the official announcement, the PM will also unveil the fifteenth installment of PM-KISAN, inaugurate, dedicate to the country, and lay the cornerstone for a number of Jharkhand development projects. According to the press release, PM Modi has been working tirelessly to ensure that the government's flagship programmes reach all of their intended beneficiaries in a timely manner in order to reach saturation. On the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, the Prime Minister will initiate the "Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra," a significant step towards achieving this goal of scheme saturation. [caption id="attachment_5588" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Modi visits Bhagwan Birsa Munda-Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in Ranchi, Jharkhand.[/caption]  

Omar Asks Congress To Revoke Hijab Ban In Karnataka
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Omar Asks Congress To Revoke Hijab Ban In Karnataka

SRINAGAR, Nov 14: The head of the National Conference, Omar Abdullah, asked Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, the leaders of the Congress, to work on lifting the Karnataka government's ban on headcoverings, or hijabs, on Tuesday. Why ought the government to get involved in this? And directives like these are implemented, specifically targeting Muslims. We wouldn't have been surprised if all of this had occurred in Karnataka years ago given the presence of the BJP government at the time.But it is regrettable that choices of this nature are made when Congress is in session. It's really regrettable.After a party function in Baramulla, Abdullah told reporters, "I request Congress president Sonia Gandhi, senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi to reconsider the order that has been issued in Karnataka and work on revoking this order." When asked about Jammu and Kashmir elections, the former chief minister stated that the BJP was unprepared to face the electorate.Not only have the Assembly elections been postponed, but so have the municipal elections. Even the Jammu Municipality's tenure is coming to an end, and there is currently no municipality (corporation) in Srinagar. All municipalities will have served out their terms by January. After January, the panchs and sarpanchs will likewise become extinct, he declared. The Central Government once claimed to have established a three-tiered democracy in J&K; however, as of right now, only one tier remains. It is evident. The polls would have been held here if the BJP had believed they would win the elections, he continued. [caption id="attachment_5559" align="alignnone" width="300"] Omar Asks Congress To Revoke Hijab Ban In Karnataka[/caption]

Former Minister Lal Singh’s ED Custody Extended By 5 Days In Money Laundering Case
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Former Minister Lal Singh’s ED Custody Extended By 5 Days In Money Laundering Case

Jammu, Nov 14: In a money laundering case, a court in this city on Tuesday gave former Jammu and Kashmir minister Lal Singh an additional five days in the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) custody. On November 7, Singh, the head of the Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party (DSSP), was taken into custody from a home in Sainik Colony's Chawadi neighbourhood after a special court denied his request for anticipatory bail. The ED was looking into him in relation to a case involving an educational trust that his wife, the former lawmaker Kanta Andotra, was running.After his seven-day remand expired on Tuesday, Singh was brought before the special court via video conference, according to special public prosecutor Ashwani Khajuria. "The case investigation is just getting started. Citing the court order, Khajuria stated, "Accused is involved in a serious and non-bailable offence; he is remanded to ED custody for a period of five days only from November 14 to 18."The court instructed the investigating officer to expedite the investigation and ordered the ED to produce the accused on November 18 only via virtual mode. According to Khajuria, the ED has submitted a thorough objection to the accused's post-arrest bail request in the Jammu principal sessions judge's court. The Jammu and Kashmir Agrarian Reforms Act, 1976 imposes a ceiling limit of 100 standard kanals. The money laundering case stems from an October 2021 charge sheet filed by the CBI in this case, which alleged criminal connivance in the issuance of land between January 4 and January 7, 2011, without mentioning details about violation of the act, thereby giving undue pecuniary advantage to trust.Based on this, the CBI charge sheet stated that the trust obtained several parcels of land totaling approximately 329 kanals through three gift deeds that were executed on January 5 and January 7, 2011. [caption id="attachment_5556" align="alignnone" width="300"] Former Minister Lal Singh’s ED Custody Extended By 5 Days In Money Laundering Case[/caption]    

South Asian Americans have woven Diwali traditions into the fabric of America: Biden
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South Asian Americans have woven Diwali traditions into the fabric of America: Biden

NOV 14, 2023 : President Joe Biden acknowledged the contribution of South Asian Americans, who have woven Diwali customs into the fabric of the country, saying that they have been instrumental in the development of the US. "To more than one billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating in America and around the world, we wish you a happy Diwali," Biden wrote in an email. "Over the course of generations, South Asian Americans have woven Diwali traditions into the fabric of our nation symbolising the message of seeking the light of wisdom, love, and unity over the darkness of ignorance, hate, and division," Biden stated. With over 2.1 million views, the message that was posted on November 12 on X, formerly known as Twitter, has since gone viral.It's a message that is more important than ever and has helped our country bounce back from the last few trying years. May this Diwali inspire us to consider the power of our common light and to embrace the enduring spirit of both our country and this holiday, Biden said. In a message sent on Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wished the Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu communities celebrating Diwali in the US and around the world a happy and prosperous holiday. "Diwali represents a time of joy and renewal, celebrated through traditions that include lighting diyas, decorating homes with rangoli, and sharing sweets with family and friends," he stated."Diwali is also a reminder of the strength that the US draws from the diversity that makes up our nation, as well as the importance the United States places on safeguarding religious freedom at home and abroad," Blinken stated. "Happy Diwali to everyone commemorating this global and American festival of lights. He wished for health, wealth, and peace for himself and the people he loved. [caption id="attachment_5547" align="alignnone" width="300"] South Asian Americans have woven Diwali traditions into the fabric of America: Biden[/caption]