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Continuing ban on 59 Chinese apps violation of WTO principles: China

New Delhi: India’s move to continue with a ban imposed last year on 59 Chinese apps is in violation of the principles of the World Trade Organisation and norms of market economy, a Chinese embassy spokesperson said on Wednesday. India banned 59 Chinese apps last June. In September, 118 more Chinese apps were blocked. “These […]

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Iran, Taliban officials say US pushing war in Afghanistan

Tehran: Iranian and Taliban officials met in Tehran on Wednesday and accused the US of provoking the continuation of war in Afghanistan, Iranian State TV reported. Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, told visiting Taliban political chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar that the US seeks to continue the war in neighbouring Afghanistan. […]

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BJP issues show cause notice to local leader

Jammu: The BJP on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to party activist Wasim Kohli for anti-party activities during the District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. J-K BJP disciplinary committee chairman Sunil Sethi served the notice to Kohli, who is the BJP leader from Kalakote, based upon the complaints by […]

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R-Day celebrated in Kashmir amid tight security

R-Day celebrated in Kashmir amid tight security

Srinagar: The 72nd Republic Day was celebrated in Kashmir on Tuesday amid tight security, with the main event in the valley being held at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium. The lieutenant governor’s advisor Baseer Khan presided over the function. Advisor Khan took the salute at the march past after unfurling the national flag. Braving chilly weather conditions, […]

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People building new J&K to fulfil their ambitions: L-G during R-Day celebrations

Jammu: Invoking the ancient text “Rajtarangini” by terming Kashmir as a holy and beautiful place on earth, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said all the people living in villages and towns have started building a new Jammu and Kashmir to fulfil their ambitions and those of the nation. The LG assured all citizens that […]

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Mobile internet services suspended in Kashmir

Srinagar: Internet services on mobile devices were suspended in Kashmir on Tuesday as a precautionary measure for ensuring smooth passage of Republic Day celebrations in the valley, officials said. “The mobile internet telephone services have been temporarily suspended in the valley for ensuring peaceful Republic Day celebrations,” the officials said. However, the mobile phone services […]

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India showcases military might, cultural heritage at Republic Day parade on Rajpath

New Delhi: In a display of India’s military might, Rafale fighter jets took part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time as the armed forces showcased its T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare system and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets on the Rajpath on Tuesday. Depicting the nation’s rich cultural heritage and economic progress, […]

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Kashmir gets slight respite from cold as minimum temperature rises

Srinagar: There was some respite from cold wave conditions in Kashmir on Tuesday as the minimum temperature surged at most places in the valley, officials said. Srinagar city — the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir — recorded a low of minus 2.4 degrees Celsius, up from minus 5.2 degrees Celsius the previous night, the […]

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Chaos in Delhi as farmers’ tractor parade turns violence, protesters storm Red Fort

New Delhi: A tractor march meant to highlight farmers’ demands dissolved into anarchy on the streets of the national capital on Tuesday, as hordes of rampaging protesters broke through barriers, fought with police, overturned vehicles and delivered a national insult — hoisting a religious flag from the rampart of Red Fort, a privilege reserved for […]

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Govt orders temporary internet shutdown in parts of Delhi as farmers’ protest turns violent

New Delhi: The government Tuesday ordered suspension of internet services in parts of Delhi-NCR as a tractor parade by protesting farmers turned violent at several locations in the national capital, officials said. The internet shutdown will be effective till midnight Tuesday in Delhi’s Singhu, Ghazipur, Tikri, Mukarba Chowk, Nangloi and their adjoining areas. An order […]