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ISRO Successfully Conducts Test Vehicle Mission Ahead Of Human Space Flight Programme

editor October 21, 2023

Sriharikota (AP), Oct 21: At the spaceport here, smiles replaced nervous looks when scientists from ISRO had to adjust the launch window for a test vehicle carrying payloads for the nation's ambitious human space flight programme, Gaganyaan, which took off despite some initial technical difficulties. After a nerve-wracking two hours after TV-D1's engine failed to ignite at first, ISRO scientists launched the rocket precisely 75 minutes later, successfully achieving the mission's goal of separating the crew module and crew escape, which was met with thunderous applause at the Mission Control Centre here.The ISRO declared that the TV D1 Mission was completed. Later, as anticipated, the payloads sprang into the sea, a development that was met with celebration. The Gaganyaan programme intends to launch people into space for three days in a 400 km Low Earth Orbit and return them safely to Earth. The launch was originally scheduled to occur at 8 am, but it was delayed twice, for a total of 45 minutes, before an anomaly necessitated a reschedule for 10 am. [caption id="attachment_4266" align="alignnone" width="300"] ISRO Successfully Conducts Test Vehicle Mission Ahead Of Human Space Flight Programme[/caption]

65% Fall In Incidents Of Terrorism, Left-Wing Extremism, Insurgency In Northeast : Shah

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New Delhi, Oct 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Saturday that there has been a 65% decrease in terrorist, left-wing extremist, and insurgency occurrences in the Northeast. In addition, he declared that "three hotspots—the Northeast, Jammu and Kashmir, and LWE (Left Wing Extremism-hit states) are becoming peaceful." After honouring martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial here, the home minister addressed a crowd and stated that the Narendra Modi government had enacted harsh legislation while upholding a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. According to him, the establishment of the "Police Technology Mission" to modernise the police force is another way that the government has attempted to create the greatest counterterrorism force in the world.According to Shah, the Modi administration has filed three bills in parliament that aim to completely restructure the criminal justice system. The minister stated that the three bills will supersede laws that date back 150 years and ensure that every person has all the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The proposed laws will also take Indianness into account. "The efforts and accomplishments of police personnel have resulted in a 65 percent decrease in terror, Left Wing Extremism, and insurgency incidents in the Northeast," stated Shah.He claimed that police officers have proven their worth in every circumstance, whether it be combating terrorists, stopping crime, upholding law and order in front of big crowds, or shielding civilians during emergencies.Regarding the part that police play in a disaster, he mentioned that in the past, members of various police forces have gained recognition in the field of disaster management through the National Disaster Response Force, or NDRF. "People gain confidence that there is no problem now that the NDRF has arrived, regardless of the size of the disaster," he said. Shah claimed that by periodically altering various programmes, the Modi administration is trying to improve the wellbeing of police personnel.He stated that the Modi administration is committed to the wellbeing of every employee and worries about their security. In honouring the 36,250 police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty since the country's independence, he stated that this police memorial is more than simply a symbol; it is a recognition of the commitment and sacrifice made by police officers to the advancement of the nation. At the Hot Springs in Ladakh, on October 21, 1959, ten police officers were killed while performing their duties amid an ambush by highly armed Chinese troops. October 21 is now remembered annually to memorialise these martyrs as well as all other law enforcement officers who lost their lives while performing their duties.The National Police Memorial (NPM) in Chanakyapuri was dedicated to the nation on Police Commemoration Day in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers and their critical role in maintaining national security and integrity. The memorial is made up of a museum, the "Wall of Valour," and a centre sculpture. The centrepiece, a granite monolith cenotaph rising to a height of thirty feet, represents the bravery, tenacity, and selflessness of law enforcement officers. The names of martyrs are inscribed on the "Wall of Valour," which honours the courage and selflessness of police officers who have given their lives while performing their duties since the country's independence.The museum is intended to be a historical and dynamic display of Indian police. [caption id="attachment_4263" align="alignnone" width="300"] 65% Fall In Incidents Of Terrorism, Left-Wing Extremism, Insurgency In Northeast :…

Cop Stops Fan from Chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ During Australia World Cup match in Bengaluru

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OCT 21, 2023 : Social media users are going crazy over a video purportedly showing a Bengaluru police officer stopping a supporter from yelling "Pakistan Zindabad" during Pakistan vs. Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The 45-second video shows a cricket fan at M Chinnaswamy Stadium disputing with a policeman about why he isn't allowed to support his team, Pakistan, who is playing Australia. The individual is wearing a Pakistan cricket team jersey. Why is it acceptable to chant "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" but not "Pakistan Zindabad"? he queries. The policeman can be heard replying that while yelling "Pakistan Zindabad" is bad, singing "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" is okay."Not at all? The fan questioned the policeman, "I'm from Pakistan, and they're playing. What else should I say?" After that, the Pakistani fan pulled out his phone and asked the officer to record a message telling him that he was not permitted to say "Pakistan Zindabad." There was a lot of support for the Pakistani cricket team during their two warm-up and world cup matches in Hyderabad. The Babar Azam-led team's historic six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, in which they chased down the biggest total in world cup history, was clearly supported. Social media users shared videos of the audience responding to the DJ's question about "Jeetega bhai jeetega" at the venue with cries of "Pakistan Jeetega." The experience of seeing people on social media applauding the Hyderabad crowd for their attitude even astonished Babar. Others urged locations where Pakistan is scheduled to perform throughout India to do likewise. When the Pakistani team arrived in India for the event last month, they were met with a lot of enthusiasm, and their players shared their joy on social media. [caption id="attachment_4260" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cop Stops Fan from Chanting 'Pakistan Zindabad' During Australia World Cup match in Bengaluru[/caption]

Power position better than previous yrs: LG

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SRINAGAR: According to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, his administration has been able to give the public access to more electricity than in prior years. The LG stated that there has been a significant increase in transmission and distribution capacity over the past three years while speaking to a press conference about the state of the power system in Jammu and Kashmir at Raj Bhavan. "We have been able to provide more electricity to the people compared to before, but it is also a reality that our losses have increased," he stated. According to Sinha, the administration is making every effort to satisfy the peak demand for power throughout the winter. According to him, his administration seeks minimum curtailment in places where 100% metering has been accomplished.According to the LG, the administration is attempting to implement widespread metering in the UT. "In the first phase, smart metres are being installed in Srinagar and Jammu," he stated. According to him, J&K purchases power for about Rs. 10 per unit, but provides it to clients who fall below the poverty line for Rs. 1.25 per unit. "There is already a huge subsidy, but you all know how much money comes from the billing," he stated. According to Sinha, the Union Cabinet made a crucial decision this week when it approved the interstate transmission system for the 13 GW renewable energy project in Ladakh, which is part of the green energy corridor phase two project. According to him, Jammu and Kashmir would gain a great deal from the Ladakh energy project since it would lessen reliance on hydroelectricity, which decreases in the winter. J&K will greatly gain from it. The initiatives will lessen the Valley's reliance on hydro energy output, which decreases in the winter, by providing an alternate power supply via the current 220 KV Leh-Alusteng-Srinagar Transmission System', he stated. According to the LG, if necessary and feasible, J&K may want to build extra transmission lines in order to obtain more electricity from the aforementioned RE projects. "The transmission line for evacuating power will run through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to Kaithal in Haryana, integrating with the National Grid and interconnection to Ladakh's existing grid and the 220kV Alusteng Grid in Ganderbal district of Kashmir through Leh-Alusteng-Srinagar line, to provide power to J&K," he stated. "It is certain that the power transfer from Ladakh will positively impact the entire Kashmir valley, improving power availability round the year, especially during power deficit winter months," he stated. According to him, the power situation in the Jammu region would also improve because there will be a proportionate decrease in the amount of power sent to Kashmir from the 400kV Kishanpur and Jatwal central sector grids located in Jammu. "This reduction will free up tied capacity at these grids, thereby improving availability in Jammu throughout the year," he stated. "The power supply from the said BESS-supported renewable energy generator, located near Kashmir, will mitigate the low voltage conditions experienced during winters in the valley due to the decrease in hydro generation," he stated. The project is expected to cost Rs 20,773.70 crore in total and be operational by the 2029–2030 fiscal year. The Central government would provide Rs 8309.48 crore, or 40% of the project's total cost, in financial aid. The LG stated that all preparations for winter readiness have been finished."Stock of essentials including ration, wheat, LPG cylinders and medicines are being stocked ahead of winter," he stated. According to Sinha, roadways would no longer be harmed during the snow removal process because of the purchase of contemporary snow removal equipment. [caption id="attachment_4257" align="alignnone" width="300"] Power position better than previous yrs: LG[/caption]

Key accused in narco-terror case nabbed by SIA from HP

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JAMMU: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has detained a major suspect in a case involving the cross-border smuggling of weapons, explosives, and drugs into Poonch from the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. He is recognised as Mohammad Iqbal son of Slam Din, a resident of the Poonch district village of Karmara. Since the arrest of three of his associates, who were found with an enormous cache of weapons, explosives, and drugs close to the border fence in the Karmara district of Poonch on the intervening night of May 30 and 31, he has been evading capture, according to officials.The SIA team discovered after conducting investigations that one Muhammad Iqbal had left the location. Iqbal was apprehended by a team from the SIA Jammu after it was determined through technological monitoring and human information that he was hiding in the Mandi region of Himachal Pradesh. Inspector Lakhvir, Inspector Vinod, ASI Deepak Bhat, Head Constable Kanhaya Lal, and Selection Grade Constables Gurjeet Singh and Susheel Kumar made up the SIA squad, which was led by DySP Rafiq Manhas. The SIA added that after apprehending the group's handler, Muhammad Javed, on August 19 as he was also fleeing, on August 25 from Poonch, they went on to apprehend Liyaqat, another co-conspirator. An investigation has shown that handlers from other nations, such as Pakistan and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are in charge of this narco-terror module. According to them, forward and backward links of the narco terror module are being established, and six arrests have been made thus far in the case. According to the officials, SIA is actively looking into many facets of this drug trafficking organization's cross-border operations. The organisation is known to smuggle weapons, explosives, and drug consignments across the border. Research is being done on the elements of accumulating disproportionate wealth quickly, as this case demonstrates. [caption id="attachment_4254" align="alignnone" width="300"] Key accused in narco-terror case nabbed by SIA from HP[/caption]

Gujarat ATS detain Pak spy who came to India in 1999; WhatsApp got him caught

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AHMEDABAD: A spy from Tarapur town in the Anand district was taken into custody by the Gujarat anti-terror team on Friday. He was a Pakistani native and had been providing Pakistani agencies with critical information. According to the ATS, military intelligence provided information about a Pakistani spy using an Indian SIM card to access WhatsApp. He was taking confidential data and infecting phones with malware. Born and raised in Pakistan, Labhshankar Maheshwari immigrated to India in 1999 and subsequently obtained Indian citizenship. His kin continues to reside in Pakistan. [caption id="attachment_4251" align="alignnone" width="225"] Gujarat ATS detaines Pak spy who came to India in 1999; WhatsApp got him caught[/caption]

CS Dr.Mehta declares open several competitions to mark the ‘UT Foundation Day’

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SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today announced the opening of multiple IT Department competitions for UT residents in honour of the inaugural "UT Foundation Day," which is set for this month's 31st. In addition to Commissioner Secretary Prerna Puri of the IT and Information Departments, other officials in attendance included Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary of School Education; Sheetal Nanda, Commissioner Secretary of Social Welfare; Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary of Youth Services & Sports; Anuradha Gupta, CEO of JaKeGA; SIO of NIC, and other relevant officers. Enrollment for the painting, photography, videography, and essay writing competitions with the theme "Badalta Jammu & Kashmir, Badhta Jammu & Kashmir- Amanaur Taraqqikinayi Tasveer" is open till the 28th of the current month.For both age groups above and below 18, there are monetary incentives of Rs 30,000 per category. Once at http://jk.mygov.in, the MyGov portal can be used to register. Additionally, the portal gives users the option to upload selfies until this month's 31st. The IT Department has created a unique frame just for the Foundation Day celebration. In order to receive an online certificate for the four years that J&K has been a UT, citizens are encouraged to take selfies with any changes that have occurred in their surroundings. Regarding the prizes, it was disclosed that the winners of each competition would receive cash rewards of Rs. 10,000 for first place, Rs. 8,000 for second place, and Rs. 5,000 for third place in both the age groups of 18 and under. Additionally, the Department will give two consolation awards of Rs 3500 to each citizen who competes in each category on UT Foundation Day. The Chief Secretary urged the officers to give as many citizens as possible the opportunity to participate in these events, including schoolchildren, athletes, the elderly, and other professionals or public servants.According to him, the remarkable change that has occurred over the last four years represents a shift in authority away from the Civil Secretariat's corridors and towards the people. He noted that this administration's hallmarks have been accountability and transparency in all of its actions. Dr. Mehta went on to say that by considering public feedback and integrating it into all government policies, the people have been put in charge. He stressed that everyone is personally aware of the revolutionary jump that has been made in both public infrastructure and G2C services. He urged people to take advantage of this chance to share their thoughts on the changes they have seen in this time. He reaffirmed the importance of approaching people and the need to include them in the tide of advancement and growth. [caption id="attachment_4248" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS Dr.Mehta declares open several competitions to mark the ‘UT Foundation Day'[/caption]

Property of absconding terrorist seized in Awantipora: Police

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SRINAGAR: Authorities in the Pulwama district of south Kashmir stated today that they had attached the immovable property of a terrorist who was escaping from Noorpora hamlet in Awantipora on Friday as part of their ongoing campaign against terror groups. According to a police spokesman, Police Awantipora has attached the property of terror handler Feroz Ganie, son of Naber Ganie, which is spread over one kanal and fifteen marlas of orchard land, under Section 83 CrPC on the directions of the Additional Sessions Pulwama (NIA Court). Today, the revenue authorities, police, and village leaders carried out the order."The said terrorist involved in case FIR No. 36/2023 U/S 18,20,23,25,38 and 39 UA(P) act and 7/25 Indian Arms Act of Police Station Tral was declared as proclaimed offender by Hon'ble special NIA Court Pulwama U/S 82 CrPC earlier after absconding terrorist failed to appear before investigating agency," stated the statement. Importantly, through smuggling in weapons and ammunition and igniting local terror networks, terrorist Feroz Ganie, who is located in Pakistan, is involved in encouraging and revitalising terrorist actions. [caption id="attachment_4245" align="alignnone" width="300"] Property of absconding terrorist seized in Awantipora: Police[/caption]

Dr. Karan Singh : Political link between public and administration missing in J&K

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JAMMU: Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh claimed on Friday that elections are the only way to restore the vital connection that Jammu and Kashmir's people have with their government. In order to resolve public issues, he also identified Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) as the essential intermediary between the people and the administration. Singh argued in favour of holding the assembly elections, stating that until a government is established by popular vote, the issue in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be regarded as resolved. "MLAs act as a conduit between the public and the executive branch. On the fringes of General Zorawar Singh's conference, Singh informed reporters that elections are the only way to restore the missing link in the political system and build a government that reflects the will of the people. According to him, J&K has not held an assembly for the past five years. "There is no political connection between the populace and the government. The management is going about its business. They are implementing fresh programmes. He stated, "The people are at their locations with a broken connection to the administration. The head of Congress emphasised that a strong opposition is necessary for a functioning democracy. "A democracy requires a robust opposition as well as a strong administration. It is not optimal to have one dominant force.After decades of Congress domination, the BJP is now in the driver's seat. It must be in balance," he declared. He stated that the opposition coalition INDIA was established with the intention of running a cohesive campaign in elections. "It will benefit the nation if they can accomplish that and grow stronger. There is no need to forecast whether they will win or not. Democracy benefits from a robust opposition, he continued. Regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, Singh assessed the circumstances as perilous. "While we thought wars were a thing of the past, Ukraine-Russia war and the Hamas-Israel conflict are a grim reality in our lifetime" , he stated. He argued that the best way to end the conflict is through a two-state solution and emphasised that the US must actively seek and carry out this strategy. In order to avert catastrophes, Singh advocated caution and preventive actions. In addition, he supported a cohesive approach to studying the Dogras' history while recognising the unique contributions of each ruler. "We ought to put the Dogras' past front and centre. Despite being the last King in theory, I opted not to be called Maharaja because of my political engagement." The last monarch of Jammu and Kashmir, Maharaja Hari Singh, is the father of Karan Singh. [caption id="attachment_4241" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dr. Karan…

Rs 2,000 Notes Worth Rs 10,000 Crore Left In System: RBI Governor

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NEW DELHI, Oct 19: Governor of the Reserve Bank of India Shaktikanta Das said on Friday that only Rs 10,000 crore worth of notes with a value of Rs 2,000 are still in circulation. He gave off the impression that these notes will also be put back or returned. There are barely 10,000 crore remaining in the system as Rs 2,000 notes start to return. He stated this on the fringes of the event: "It is anticipated that the sum will also return. Das had stated earlier in the month that 87% of the Rs 2,000 denomination notes that were taken out have been refunded as bank deposits, with the remaining amount being exchanged between counters.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which had introduced the Rs 2,000 note in 2016 as part of a swift remonetisation drive, surprised the financial community on May 19 when it announced its intention to phase it out.This came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes would no longer be valid, taking out more than 88% of the money in use. The initial request was made to the public and entities holding these notes to exchange or deposit them in bank accounts by September 30. Later, the deadline was moved to October 7. Bank branches stopped offering exchange and deposit services on October 7. At 19 Reserve Bank of India sites, people have the option of exchanging the currency or having the equivalent amount credited to their bank accounts as of October 8. Up to a total of Rs 20,000 can be exchanged by individuals or organisations at any of the 19 RBI offices for Rs 2,000 in bank notes. Nonetheless, the total amount that can be credited to bank accounts in the form of Rs 2,000 notes is unlimited. [caption id="attachment_4238" align="alignnone" width="300"] Rs 2,000 Notes Worth Rs 10,000 Crore Left In System: RBI Governor[/caption]

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