Added on July 13, 2023
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New Delhi: The government on Wednesday imposed import restrictions on certain gold jewellery and articles, a move which would help cut import of non-essential items. Now an importer would need a permission of licence from the government for importing these gold products. However, the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said that the restrictions will […]
Added on July 13, 2023
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New Delhi: Scientists have discovered the traces of the world’s oldest known glaciers, dating from 2.9 billion years ago, in rocks sitting under the planet’s largest gold deposits in South Africa. The finding suggests the presence of continental ice caps in the past and that either the area was closer to the poles, or that […]
Added on July 13, 2023
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Jammu: A group of six civilians who voluntarily joined the Army rescue operation after two soldiers were swept away by flash floods in Poonch district have been felicitated by the force. Acknowledging their contribution, the Army on Tuesday organised a special function in Poonch and felicitated them for their valour and help. Karamat Hussain, Shakeel […]
Added on July 12, 2023
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Says Islam occupies unique 'position of pride' amongst religious groups in India
New Delhi: Asserting that terrorism is not linked to any religion, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said it is no coincidence that despite there being around 200 million Muslims, the involvement of Indian citizens in global terrorism has been “incredibly low”. Noting that India has been a melting pot of cultures and religions […]
Added on July 12, 2023
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Jammu: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out raids at the houses of four terrorists, who are operating from across the border and making efforts to revive militancy in Kishtwar district, a senior police officer said. The raids are underway at Mughal Maiden, Chatroo and Singhpora areas and […]
Added on July 12, 2023
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Jammu: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday advocated for holding the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir with the parliamentary polls next year, saying the people need an opportunity to choose their elected government. He also defended “parivarvaad” (familism) in politics and also questioned the remarks of Home Minister Amit Shah that three families […]
Added on July 12, 2023
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday said it will commence day-to-day hearing from August 2 on a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which passed several procedural directions, […]
Added on July 12, 2023
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Jammu: Former Jammu and Kashmir MLC Surinder Choudhary joined the National Conference here on Tuesday, ending over a year-long association with the BJP. He had quit Peoples Democratic Party on March 30 last year and crossed over to the BJP within a week in the presence of senior leaders including the party’s national general secretary […]
Added on July 12, 2023
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Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out raids at five locations in the Kashmir valley in a crackdown on newly-floated offshoots of proscribed Pakistan-backed terrorist groups operating in the Union territory, officials said. The operation was conducted in Anantnag, Shopian and Pulwama districts in south Kashmir as part of the agency’s ongoing […]
Added on July 12, 2023
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Jammu: A terrorist was killed after the Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Tuesday. Alert troops detected suspicious movement of a group of terrorists near the LoC in the Nowshera sector on Monday night, defence spokesman Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said. […]
