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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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Shivani Charak wins Gold in lead climbing

JAMMU, Jan 27: The 4th Tata Steel Sport Climbing Championship, which was held at the TSAF Sport Climbing Training Centre, Bistupur, Jamshedpur, from January 26 to 29, 2024, was organised by the Tata Steel Adventure Foundation. The elite sports climber from J&K, Shivani Charak, opened her account with a Gold medal in lead climbing and bouldering (combined). While Shivani won first place in lead climbing. Only in Bouldering was she able to take second place. Nonetheless, the announcement stated that she received the Gold medal and a financial award of Rs. 20,000 because she outperformed other climbers in the combined lead and bouldering rankings.She is anticipated to be among the speed climbing medalists as well. The preliminary rounds of the sport are now underway. Tomorrow is the speed relay competition. The relay team will consist of one female climber and two male climbers. It should be noted that the Tata Steel Championship, with a total prize money of Rs. 6.50 lakhs, is the biggest competition in India. Another distinctive aspect of the championship is that lead and bouldering (combined) as well as speed relay competitions are held. [caption id="attachment_9772" align="alignnone" width="234"] Shivani Charak wins Gold in lead climbing[/caption]  

‘Don’t care what others do, I’ll go’: AAP’s Harbhajan Singh on Ram Mandir inauguration

NEW DELHI: Despite the position most opposition parties have taken on the Ram Mandir inauguration, former cricketer and AAP MP Harbhajan Singh announced on Saturday that he will attend the 'Pran Pratistha' (consecration) ceremony of Ram Lalla (Lord Ram's idol) on January 22 at Ayodhya. "I will attend the ceremony regardless of who else wants to go or not; Congress, other parties, or even myself, will undoubtedly go. This is where I stand as a personal God-believer. "Anybody who is against me going to the Ram Mandir can do as they please," Harbhajan Singh, also known as "Bhajji," said to a news agency.His comments coincided with opposition parties calling for a boycott of the Ram Mandir inauguration on January 22, claiming that the BJP is politicising the occasion and that they would not support the party's plan to exploit the temple opening as a political tool for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. "It is our good fortune that this temple is being built at this time, so we should all go and get blessings (from Lord Ram)....I am definitely going to the (Ram Mandir inauguration) to seek blessings (from Lord Ram)," the Member of Parliament for AAP stated. Days prior, Harbhajan Singh, the leader of his party and the chief minister of Delhi, had stated that he would not be attending the event on January 22 and that he has not yet received a "formal invitation" for the "Pran Pratistha." He continued by saying that, after January 22, he and his spouse, kids, and parents will go to the temple. [caption id="attachment_9307" align="alignnone" width="300"] 'Don't care what others do, I'll go': AAP's Harbhajan Singh on Ram Mandir inauguration[/caption]    

“Salute Your Courage”: Gautam Adani To Help J&K Para Cricketer

NEW DELHI: A Jammu & Kashmiri cricket player with special needs will receive assistance from the Adani Foundation on his path to success. Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani stated that cricket player Amir Hussain Lone's "struggle is an inspiration for all of us" in a post on X, the previous Twitter. Lone, 34, is the para-cricket team captain for the Union Territory. He was introduced to para-cricket in 2013 by a teacher who saw his potential and helped him develop his distinctive playing technique.It's incredible how moving Amir's story is. We applaud your bravery, commitment to the game, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Adani Foundation will be in touch with you shortly and will help you in any way possible during this extraordinary journey. Adani wrote in the post, "Your struggle is an inspiration for all of us. When Lone was eight years old, an accident in his father's mill cost him both of his arms. He uses his feet to bowl and his neck to hold the bat while batting. "I worked hard and didn't give up after the accident. I am independent and capable of handling everything on my own. My family was there for me no matter what, even when the government didn't help me," Lone told the news agency. He described how it startled everyone to watch him perform without using his hands. In 2013 I participated in a national team game in Delhi, and in 2018 I participated in an international match against Bangladesh. I then performed in Dubai, Sharjah, and Nepal. When I started playing with my legs (bowling) and batting with my neck and shoulder, everyone was startled. "I give thanks to God that I have the stamina to play cricket," Lone exclaimed. He added that Pickle Entertainment was making a movie on him. "The release date for the movie Pickle Entertainment is producing about me will be revealed soon. I attended a show that also included Vicky Kaushal. The cricket player remarked, "They stated they will create a film on me after being amazed by my journey.His favourite players, along with those of his team, are Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. "Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are our favourite players, and if God wishes, we will meet them soon," he stated. The Adani Foundation, the Adani Group's community involvement division, has been steadfastly devoted to making calculated social investments for long-term results across India since 1996. The Foundation has worked in the main fields of health, education, skill development, sustainable livelihood, and community infrastructure. The global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national priorities serve as the foundation for its strategies. [caption id="attachment_8916" align="alignnone" width="300"] "Salute Your Courage": Gautam…

Shrine Board gives a rousing welcome to Arjuna awardee Para archer Sheetal Devi

KATRA: Today at the Jammu Airport, Para archer Sheetal Devi of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board was received and welcomed by Dr. Ashok Bhan, Member of the Shrine Board, along with other higher officials of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on behalf of the Chairman, SMVDSB (Lt. Governor, JK-UT), along with Mata ki Chunri. President Droupadi Murmu presented the paraarcher with the esteemed Arjuna medal on Tuesday at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Sheetal Devi was one of the 26 athletes who received the Arjuna Award. Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, who chairs the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, shared on X "J&K Para Archer Sheetal Devi is proud to receive the President's Arjuna Award in 2023. My sincere congrats to Sheetal on her outstanding accomplishments. I'm hoping for the best for you in the future. May you keep shining and give our country even more honour." It is noteworthy that in October of last year, during her first Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, she took home a record three medals. Two gold medals in the mixed doubles and women's solo categories, as well as a silver in the women's doubles compound, were among the remarkable haul. Earlier in the year-2023, Sheetal secured a silver medal in the World Para Archery Championships in Pilsen, Czech Republic. The World No. 1 para, who recently won the gold medal in the open category of compound section in the inaugural Khelo India Para Games in New Delhi on December 16, is eyeing triumph at the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games. While congratulating the para-archer on her Arjuna Award, Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, also noted that she had performed incredibly well. He also expressed confidence that the para-archers being trained at the Shrine Board's Sports Complex would break records in the near future as they will now be hard-training for the 2024 Paralympics.The Para-archer expressed his gratitude to everyone for their love and support, stating that the campaign has been unprecedented. He was moved by the receivers' kindness and affection. [caption id="attachment_8817" align="alignnone" width="300"] Shrine Board gives a rousing welcome to Arjuna awardee Para archer Sheetal Devi[/caption]    

Fresh Protest Erupts In Indian Wrestling; This Time Against Bajrang, Sakshi & Vinesh

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: Hundreds of junior wrestlers gathered at Jantar Mantar in this city on Wednesday to voice their protest against the loss of a pivotal year in their careers, which they attributed to the actions of top grapplers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat. This development added a new dimension to the ongoing crisis in Indian wrestling. The junior wrestlers surprised the police by arriving from various parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi, loaded into buses. Many of them were from the Virender Wrestling Academy in Narela, and nearly 300 of them were from the Arya Samaj Akhara in Chhaprauli, Baghpat. Many are still crammed into buses, and when more wrestlers show up at the historic protest site, they intend to get off and join their comrades.As they chanted anti-Punia, anti-Malik, and anti-Phogat slogans, the security guards found it difficult to keep them under control. The slogan "UWW save our wrestling from these 3 wrestlers" was flown by the demonstrators. Strangely, the top three wrestlers at the same protest location nearly a year ago were able to mobilise a sizable crowd in support of their cause when they demanded the arrest of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on charges of harassing women wrestlers sexually. Thousands of supporters of Malik, Phogat, and Punia turned out from a variety of social groups, including farmers' organisations, social workers, politicians, women's organisations, and wrestling fraternity members.The three are currently the target of demonstrations from members of their community who have gathered at Jantar Mantar, claiming that they have ruined their careers. National teams and tournaments have not taken place since January 2023 because the WFI has been suspended twice and the sport is now governed by an ad hoc panel. Protesters on Wednesday called for the reinstatement of the suspended WFI following the dissolution of the ad hoc panel that the sports ministry had designated to oversee the sport. [caption id="attachment_8261" align="alignnone" width="300"] Fresh Protest Erupts In Indian Wrestling; This Time Against Bajrang, Sakshi And Vinesh[/caption]