Added on February 28, 2021
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Islamabad: Militant attacks are on the rise in Pakistan amid a growing religiosity that has brought greater intolerance, prompting one expert to voice concern the country could be overwhelmed by religious extremism. Pakistani authorities are embracing strengthening religious belief among the population to bring the country closer together. But it’s doing just the opposite, creating […]
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Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday recorded 97 new COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally to 1,26,383, officials said No fresh COVID-19-related death was reported in the past 24 hours, they said. Of the new cases, 24 were from the Jammu division and 73 from the Kashmir division, officials said. Srinagar district recorded the highest […]
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Tuticorin (TN): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Sino-India border standoff, charging him with being ‘scared’ of the eastern neighbour and took a swipe at him for being only “useful to two people.” Launching his three-day Tamil Nadu tour ahead of the April 6 […]
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Srinagar: Innovator and educationist Sonam Wangchuk, the real life Phunsukh Wangdu of Bollywood blockbuster ‘3 Idiots’, has developed an eco-friendly solar heated tent that Army personnel can use in extremely cold places like Siachen and Galwan valley in the Ladakh region. Wangchuk, who has many environment friendly innovations to his name, said the solar heated […]
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Udhampur: Commissioned into the army over a year before running into live action with infiltrating terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Captain Rahul Sharma’s heroics have won him the prestigious Sena Medal. The 25-year-old was among the 61 army personnel who were presented the gallantry and distinguished service awards by […]
Added on February 27, 2021
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Inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the second Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg and said that the event is a step towards making Jammu and Kashmir a hub of winter sports. Athletes from 27 states and Union Territories are competing in the Games which will conclude on March 2. “This is […]
Added on February 27, 2021
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Says pact will provide opportunity for further dialogue
United Nations: Top UN leadership has welcomed the announcement by militaries of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors, with UN chief Antonio Guterres expressing hope that this “positive step will provide an opportunity for further dialogue . In […]
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Washington: The United States has welcomed the joint statement of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control and other sectors, saying it is a positive step towards greater peace and stability in South Asia. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki also said at her daily news conference […]
Added on February 27, 2021
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Disengagement at all friction points necessary: Jaishankar
New Delhi/Beijing: India has told China that disengagement at all friction points is necessary to contemplate de-escalation of troops in eastern Ladakh even as the foreign ministers of the two countries agreed to establish a hotline for “timely” communication and exchange of views. In the first high level contact after the two countries agreed early […]
Added on February 27, 2021
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New Delhi: The ceasefire agreement announced by India and Pakistan is a welcome move as any measure that saves lives on the border and reduces violence must be given a chance, experts said on Friday, but cautioned that cross-border terrorism needs to be closely watched. A joint statement issued in Islamabad and New Delhi said […]
