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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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J&K Govt Prohibits Employees From Participating In Demonstrations, Strikes
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J&K Govt Prohibits Employees From Participating In Demonstrations, Strikes

JAMMU, Nov 3: The government of Jammu and Kashmir prohibited its workers from taking part in protests or strikes in support of their demands on Friday. They also issued a warning that any employee discovered to be involved in such activities will face severe consequences. It has been reported, per an order, that certain employees are using strikes and protests to push for their goals.In reference to any issue concerning his or any other government employee's service, the government has invoked Rule 20(ii) of the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971. This rule prohibits government employees from participating in or aiding and abetting any form of strike. According to the judgement, the law's provision is not only declarative in character and will undoubtedly have an impact if any such employee is discovered engaging in such behaviour.Therefore, as a major act of misbehaviour and indiscipline, "all Administrative Secretaries are requested to circulate these instructions to employees in their respective Department(s) to desist from all such uncalled for demonstrations and strikes."It further stated that departments are under pressure to take severe disciplinary action against staff members who are discovered to have organised protests and strikes. [caption id="attachment_4946" align="alignnone" width="300"] J&K Govt Prohibits Employees From Participating In Demonstrations, Strikes[/caption]

GRAP III invoked, anti-smog guns deployed, Delhi Govt &central agencies step up fight against pollution
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GRAP III invoked, anti-smog guns deployed, Delhi Govt &central agencies step up fight against pollution

NEW DELHI: Resuming the 'Red light on, Gaadi off' campaign, deploying anti-smog guns, and invoking stage III of the pollution management plan are among the actions taken by the Delhi government and other agencies after the city's air quality fell into the'severe' category, according to officials. A government official in Delhi claims that the national capital has adopted the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) stage 3, which completely prohibits any kind of building or demolition. On Thursday, the Centre's pollution control body called for the GRAP III to be implemented, stopping all non-essential building, mining, and stone crushing in Delhi-NCR. In Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar, there are further limitations on the operation of four-wheelers classified as BS III petrol and BS IV diesel during this phase.Anti-smog guns have been stationed at several locations, including Anand Vihar, Kashmiri Gate ISBT, ITO, Pusa Road, Jahangirpuri, Narela Industrial area, and Burari Crossing, by the Delhi administration, which has intensified efforts to combat the pollution crisis, according to officials. "The process of sprinkling water is underway in the national capital in view of the pollution in the city," a Public Works Department (PWD) official stated. Road dust is constantly monitored by anti-smog cannons, which we also employ in construction zones."The 'Red light on, Gaadi off' campaign was initiated by the Delhi government on October 28th, with the aim of raising awareness among commuters and motorists about the increasing levels of pollution and motivating them to turn off their vehicles. A year after Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena placed it on hold due to concerns about its efficacy, it was relaunched. Gopal Rai, the environment minister, had previously announced that 2,500 civil defence volunteers would be sent out to oversee the campaign's execution at 100 strategically important traffic crossings. Delhi's air quality, with an AQI of 315 till Thursday morning, was still classified as "very poor," and by the evening it had dropped to 418. It became worse on Friday morning, with the AQI rising to 450.GRAP divides actions into four stages: 'Very Poor' (AQI 301–400), 'Poor' (AQI 201-300), 'Severe' (AQI 401–450), and 'Severe Plus' (AQI beyond 450) are the stages into which actions fall. According to officials, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has set up Rs 20 lakh for each zone to implement air pollution control measures. They said that the MCD is concentrating its efforts on using labour and equipment to remove trash from train tracks. According to an MCD spokesman, the organisation plans to buy dust suppressants, which will be sprayed during non-peak hours at least every other day using water sprinklers and anti-smog guns. [caption id="attachment_4939" align="alignnone" width="300"] GRAP III invoked, anti-smog guns deployed, Delhi Govt &central agencies step up fight against pollution[/caption]  …

‘If Lord Krishna blesses, I will contest Lok Sabha elections’: Kangana Ranaut

DEVBHUMI DWARKA: Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut made a suggestion on Friday that she would run in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections provided Lord Krishna blesses her. She had come to the well-known Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna to offer prayers this morning. Ranaut responded to reporters who questioned if she would run in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with, "Shri Krishna ki kripa rahi to ladenge (If Lord Krishna blesses, I will fight)." "After 600 years of struggle," she said, the consecration of Lord Ram's idol in Ayodhya was made possible by the Union government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)."After 600 years of struggle, we Indians are able to see this day thanks to the efforts of the BJP government. We shall celebrate greatly when we erect the temple. The actor, who recently starred in the film "Tejas" as an Indian Air Force pilot, declared that the flag of Sanatan Dharma ought to be flown everywhere. Ranaut also implored the government to provide a facility that would enable pilgrims to see the underwater remnants of the lost city of Dwarka. "Dwarka is a divine city, as I constantly repeat. Here, everything is incredible. There is Dwarkadhish in every particle. The moment I see Him, I am blessed. I make it a point to visit this place as often as I can to receive the Lord's darshan. However, I come anytime I get a minute off from work," she said to reporters. One may also observe Dwarka, which is submerged under water, from above. I want the government to build a place where people can see the remnants underwater. Krishna City is like heaven to me," the woman remarked. Ranaut also discussed her next projects, which include "Tanu Weds Manu Part 3" and "Emergency," which she is both producing and directing. [caption id="attachment_4924" align="alignnone" width="300"] 'If Lord Krishna blesses, I will contest Lok Sabha elections': Kangana Ranaut[/caption]…

Crisis Of Trust In Indian Politics Deepened Because Of Congress: Rajnath Singh
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Crisis Of Trust In Indian Politics Deepened Because Of Congress: Rajnath Singh

JAIPUR, Nov 3: On Friday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claimed that the Congress is to blame for the growing lack of trust in Indian politics. He claimed that the public's confidence in the nation's politics and leaders has steadily declined as a result of the disparities between their words and actions.The public's confidence in Indian politics and its leaders has steadily declined as a result of the leaders' divergent statements and actions. And the Congress is to blame for the growing lack of faith in Indian politics," Singh declared while speaking at a public gathering in Rajasthan's Rajsamand district in favour of Deepti Maheshwari, the BJP's candidate for the upcoming state Assembly elections. Singh claimed that the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had embraced the crisis of confidence in Indian politics.The seasoned BJP politician claimed that everyone is aware of the assurances given by the ruling Congress in Rajasthan prior to the 2018 Assembly elections, regardless of whether or not those promises were kept. He asserted that everyone, whether they are an individual or an institution, should keep their word and show no distinction between their actions and words.Voting for the 200-member Rajasthan Assembly will take place on November 25, and the results will be announced on December 3. [caption id="attachment_4921" align="alignnone" width="300"] Crisis Of Trust In Indian Politics Deepened Because Of Congress: Rajnath Singh[/caption]  

Don’t Want SC To Become ‘Tarikh-Pe-Tarikh’ Court: CJI
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Don’t Want SC To Become ‘Tarikh-Pe-Tarikh’ Court: CJI

NEW DELHI, Nov 3: India's Chief Justice, D Y Chandrachud, asked attorneys not to ask for postponements in new cases on Friday, stating that he does not want the Supreme Court to become into a "tareekh-pe-tareekh" court. The CJI brought up the problem of attorneys requesting adjournments in new cases at the beginning of the day's hearings, stating that in the previous two months, advocates had submitted postponement slips in 3,688 cases. "If not absolutely essential, kindly do not file the adjournment slips.The Chief Justice of India, who shared the bench with Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, declared, "I don't want this court to be a 'tareekh-pe-tareekh' court."In the well-known dialogue "Tareekh-pe-Tareekh" (repeated adjournments) from the Bollywood film "Damini," Sunny Deol bemoaned the practise of judicial adjournments. According to the CJI, the time interval between the filing of new matters at the top court and their listing has been greatly shortened thanks to the support of lawyers' associations. But he regretted that after being listed before the benches, attorneys request adjournments, sending a very negative message to the outside world. "I've seen that the time between filing and listing is getting shorter. Without the assistance of the Supreme Court Advocates-on Record Association (SCAORA) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), we would not have been able to do this, the Chief Justice stated.We have 178 adjournment slips for November 3. The CJI stated, "This defeats the very purpose of expediting the case. Since October, there have been 150 adjournment slips for each miscellaneous day, and from September to October, 3,688 adjournment slips were circulated." [caption id="attachment_4908" align="alignnone" width="300"] Don’t Want SC To Become ‘Tarikh-Pe-Tarikh’ Court: CJI[/caption]