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Encounter breaks out in south Kashmir

Srinagar: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces on Wednesday in Anantnag district of south Kashmir, police said here. Security personnel launched a cordon and search operation at Kandipora in Bijbehara area of Anantnag following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said. He said the search operation turned into […]

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US Defence Secretary to visitIndia from March 19

New Delhi: US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin will be on a visit to India from March 19 to 21 that is expected to focus on ways to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific and strengthen overall defence and security ties. The defence ministry said Austin’s visit as part of his first overseas travel emphasises […]

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Don’t press for former CM’s appearance till petition heard: HC to ED

Breather for Mehbooba

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Enforcement Directorate not to press for former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s personal appearance in a money laundering case till the court hears her petition on March 18, her daughter said. The matter came up for hearing before a division bench of Justices […]

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LAC Row: Will continue discussions with China on remaining issues, says Govt

New Delhi: India on Wednesday said it will continue discussions with China to resolve the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh and achieve the objective of disengagement from all friction points to restore peace and tranquillity in the border areas at an early date. In responding to a question in […]

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LAC activities opened India’s eyes: US Commander

Washington: Recent activities along the Line of Actual Control with China have opened India’s eyes to what cooperative effort with others might mean for their own defensive needs, a top Pentagon commander told lawmakers observing that New Delhi, in the very near term, will deepen its engagement with the Quad. “India has long had an […]

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Working on political settlement, ceasefire in Afghanistan: US

Working on political settlement, ceasefire in Afghanistan: US

Washington: The United States is working closely with Afghan parties to encourage progress on a political settlement and a comprehensive ceasefire, the Biden Administration said on Tuesday, asserting that any durable outcome has to be Afghan-led and Afghan-owned, and it is not for the US to dictate the deals. Special US Representative for Afghanistan, Zalmay […]

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Be prepared for complex, difficult situations: President Xi tells military

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has told the country’s military that it must be prepared to respond to a variety of “complex and difficult” situations at any time, and to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty. Xi, 67, who heads the ruling Communist Party and the military made the remarks at a panel discussion attended by representatives […]

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Farm Laws: Rajya Sabha proceedings disrupted for third consecutive day

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted for the third day in a row on Wednesday as the Congress and other opposition parties created an uproar demanding a discussion on three new farm laws of the Centre. The proceedings were first adjourned till 12 noon and then again till 2 pm after the opposition members […]

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JeM module busted, four held: Police

Srinagar: Police on Wednesday claimed to have busted a module of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) by arresting four men, who were allegedly planning to carry out a car-bomb attack on security forces in Kashmir’s Pampore. “Jaish wanted to carry out a car-bomb attack and the Awantipora police was tracking this module. We have arrested four […]

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Fuel-price rise: Apni Party members stage protests in Srinagar

Srinagar: Apni Party members and activists staged a protest here on Wednesday against the rising fuel prices, curtailment of ration supplies and shortage of mutton in Kashmir. The demonstrators assembled outside the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs at Shaheed Gunj and raised slogans against the administration for its “failure” in mitigating the […]