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G20 meet;  PM Modi proposes to counter drug-terror nexus

G20 meet;  PM Modi proposes to counter drug-terror nexus

Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a profound rethink of the global development parameters and proposed setting up of a G20 initiative to counter the drug-terror nexus and a global healthcare response team. Addressing the opening session of the G20 Leaders’ Meeting here, Modi said the G20 has long shaped global finance […]

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Pak drone sighted along International Border in Samba

Jammu: A Pakistani drone was sighted over a forward village along the International Border in Samba district, officials said on Saturday. The drone, which was seen coming from the Chak Bhura post in Pakistan late Friday, hovered over Regal village in the Ghagwal area for a few minutes before returning to other side the border, […]

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UN climate conference nears conclusion with critics unhappy over proposal

Belem (Brazil): United Nations climate talks appeared to be nearing a conclusion after spilling into overtime Saturday, with a result likely to disappoint countries and advocates for stronger action to wean the world from the coal, oil and gas that is heating the planet. Several observers told The Associated Press that the general framework of […]

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Every Kashmiri condemns terror, suspecting them not in national interest: Tarigami

Srinagar: Suspecting every Kashmiri in the aftermath of the Delhi blast was not in national interest and would not help improve the security situation, senior CPI(M) leader and Kulgam MLA Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami said on Saturday. Speaking to reporters here, Tarigami said the blast near the Red Fort in the national capital was unfortunate and […]

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Delhi Blast Probe: Police expands inspection drive beyond hospitals

Searches fertiliser shops, car dealers Srinagar: In a series of coordinated operations aimed at bolstering security and ensuring compliance with regulatory norms, Srinagar police has been conducting extensive inspection drives across medical institutions, chemical and fertiliser shops, and car dealerships over the last two days, an official spokesperson said here on Friday. This move is […]

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Red Fort attack: Delhi HC refuses to allow accused’s plea to meet lawyer in NIA HQs

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to pass an order to allow Red Fort blast co-accused Jasir Bilal Wani to have a meeting with his lawyer in the NIA headquarters. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that the accused has failed to show any order passed by the trial court rejecting his prayer […]

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Pilot dies as IAF’s Tejas fighter jet crashes during Dubai Air Show

New Delhi/Dubai: A fighter jet Tejas of the Indian Air Force crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday killing its pilot, the IAF said. Visuals of the crash aired on various TV channels showed the jet dropping altitude and then crashing on the ground, before being engulfed in a ball […]

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Northern Army commander visits Poonch, reviews operational readiness

Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Friday visited troops in Poonch to review operational readiness and assess the prevailing security situation in the hinterland. The Army commander appreciated the steadfast dedication and high state of preparedness of the troops operating under challenging conditions. “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, visited […]

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India’s average temperature rose by 0.9 degrees C in last decade: Study

India’s average temperature rose by 0.9 degrees C in last decade: Study

Mumbai: India’s average temperature rose by nearly 0.9 degrees Celsius in the last decade (2015-2024) with the number of warm days increasing across most of the country, a new study says, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation strategies. The hottest day of the year also registered a temperature rise of 1.5-2 degrees Celsius in western […]

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Inspection drive in JK: Doctors’ lockers checked at hospitals in Ganderbal, Kupwara

Srinagar: Authorities in Kashmir on Friday continued the ongoing inspection drive, checking lockers of doctors and medical staff across hospitals in the Ganderbal and Kupwara districts under the enhanced security measures, officials said. In line with the ongoing efforts to strengthen security and “maintain a safe and accountable environment within healthcare institutions”, police in Ganderbal […]