Added on August 26, 2021
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Washington: Influential lawmakers from the G-7 countries have urged that India should be invited to attend the bloc’s meetings that seeks to develop a common and united front for global security and regional stability in the aftermath of the Taliban taking control over Afghanistan. US Senator Bob Menendez, who is also the Chairman of the […]
Added on August 26, 2021
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Banihal: A narcotic smuggler was arrested with 30 kg of poppy in Ramban district Wednesday, officials said. During a routine checking, police at T-chowk in Banihal intercepted one truck, which was on its way from Srinagar to Jammu, they said. Police recovered 30 kg poppy husk from the possession of its driver, Ramesh Singh, they […]
Added on August 26, 2021
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Jammu: A policeman died due to electrocution in Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. Head constable Mohammad Arif Khan of Barhoon village, who was posted at Thanamandi Police Station, had gone out with his family members when the incident occurred, they said. A case was registered under relevant sections, police said. (PTI)
Added on August 26, 2021
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Leh: One fresh COVID-19 case was reported in the Union Territory of Ladakh even as nine people were cured of the infection and discharged from hospitals, thereby bringing the number of active cases to 55, officials said on Wednesday. The infection tally of the UT currently stands at 20,500, while a total of 20,238 patients […]
Added on August 25, 2021
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New Delhi: Amid mounting global concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discussed the unfolding of events there and its implications for the region and the world. The leaders expressed the view that it was important for the two strategic partners to work […]
Added on August 25, 2021
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Washington: The US military on Tuesday pulled off its biggest day of evacuation flights from Afghanistan since the operation began. But deadly violence that has blocked many desperate evacuees from entering Kabul’s airport persisted, and the Taliban signaled they might soon seek to shut down the airlifts. Amid the tense operation to get people out […]
Added on August 25, 2021
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Srinagar: Three Lashkar-e-Taiba militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of north Kashmir on Tuesday, taking the number of ultras killed in the valley in the past 24 hours to five, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Pethseer in Sopore area late on Monday night, […]
Added on August 25, 2021
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New Delhi: The government is mulling allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country’s largest insurer LIC, a move which would help overseas investors take part in the company’s proposed mega IPO, sources said. The proposal is under discussion between the Department of Financial Services and Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM). “Discussions […]
Added on August 25, 2021
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New Delhi: India on Tuesday hoped that the situation in Afghanistan does not pose a challenge to its neighbours and the Afghan territory is not used by terrorist groups such as LeT and JeM to threaten other countries, as it pitched for an inclusive and broad-based dispensation in Kabul representing all sections of Afghan society. […]
Added on August 25, 2021
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New Delhi: WhatsApp on Tuesday said the MyGov Corona Helpdesk on its platform will now allow users to locate their nearest vaccination centre and book their vaccine appointments. On August 5, MyGov and WhatsApp had introduced the ability for users to download vaccine certificates from the chatbot; and so far, over 32 lakh certificates have […]
