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Boosting armed forces’ morale

Congress holds Jai Hind Yatra in several states New Delhi: The Congress on Friday held Jai Hind Yatra in several states to boost the morale of the Indian Armed Forces in wake of the military conflict with Pakistan, and asserted that history was witness that whenever someone challenged India’s self-respect, they got a befitting reply. […]

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At least 24 airports closed for civilian flights till May 15

Jmu, Sgr airports too figure in the list New Delhi: At least 24 airports in northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Chandigarh, have been shut for civilian flights till May 15, sources said on Friday. Earlier, these airports were closed for civilian flights till May 10 in view of the military […]

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Indo-Pak conflict: FM Sitharaman asks banks to ensure uninterrupted services

Indo-Pak conflict: FM Sitharaman asks banks to ensure uninterrupted services

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked banks to remain vigilant and take all steps to ensure uninterrupted services to customers in view of heightened military conflict between India and Pakistan. Addressing a meeting of CEO of banks and insurance companies on cybersecurity preparedness, the finance minister stressed the critical role of the […]

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Pakistan trying to secure back channel contacts with India

Pak engaged in diplomatic contacts with Iran, Saudi and others: Def Min Lahore: At a time when Pakistan’s civil and military leadership is emphasising to respond to India amid military conflict, efforts are being made by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to strengthen back channel contacts to defuse tension with New Delhi, a media report […]

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India confronting challenge of terrorism: Jaishankar

India confronting challenge of terrorism: Jaishankar

Says shared threat to international community New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday said India is “confronting” the challenge of terrorism, which is a “shared threat” to the international community. The minister thanked those who have expressed solidarity with the country and understand the “resolute response that is underway”. He was delivering an […]

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Jammu goes dark after blasts heard, sirens sounded

Locals told to switch off lights in Srinagar Jammu/Srinagar/ Chandigarh: Blasts were heard and sirens sounded in the Jammu region as the city plunged into darkness for a second consecutive night on Friday, officials said. They said drones were also sighted in Jammu, Samba and neighbouring Pathankot district in Punjab and they were being engaged. […]

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Ample fuel stocks available, no need for panic buying: Oil companies assure public

New Delhi: India has ample stocks of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG, and there is no need for panic buying, oil companies assured the public on Friday. State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), in separate statements, assured of enough stock availability and smooth operations. […]

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Govt warns wholesalers, traders against hoarding of essential food items

New Delhi: The government on Friday said the country has ample food stocks to meet domestic demand but warned traders and wholesalers against hoarding of essential food items that could create artificial shortage. The warning came as the conflict between India and Pakistan widened with Pakistan resorting to unprovoked shelling and drone attacks in border […]

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India ramps up diplomatic offensive against Pakistan

Says it’s at war with terrorists New York/London: India has ramped up diplomatic offensive against Pakistan following the military conflict, with its Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra saying that the country is at war with the terrorists and will bring justice to victims of the Pahalgam terror attack by holding the “lowlifes, subhuman monsters” […]

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Love for the environment

Love for the environment

By: Dr. Satyawan ‘Saurabh’ The Bishnoi community is a unique community of Rajasthan that has been dedicating its life to protecting trees, plants, and wildlife for centuries. The women here raise injured deer like their children. In 1730, Amrita Devi and 363 Bishnois sacrificed their lives to protect trees in Khejadli village. The Bishnoi lifestyle […]

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