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US preparing to withdraw over 5K troops from Afghanistan: Report

US preparing to withdraw over 5K troops from Afghanistan: Report

Washington, Aug 2 (PTI) The United States is preparing to withdraw more than 5,000 of its troops from Afghanistan as part of an initial peace deal with the Taliban that would include a ceasefire and renunciation of Al-Qaeda, a media report said Thursday. The White House did not immediately respond to the news report. Quoting […]

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New cars vulnerable to hacks that could leave thousands dead: Report

New cars vulnerable to hacks that could leave thousands dead: Report

Los Angeles, Aug 2 (AFP): A consumer advocacy group has warned that automakers are rolling out new vehicles increasingly vulnerable to hackers, which could result in thousands of deaths in the event of a mass cyberattack. In a new report entitled “Kill Switch: Why Connected Cars Can Be Killing Machines And How To Turn Them […]

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Over 280 companies of security forces being deployed in Kashmir

Over 280 companies of security forces being deployed in Kashmir

Srinagar, August 02: Over 280 companies of security forces are being deployed in the Kashmir valley, official sources said. The security forces, mostly CRPF personnel, are being deployed in vulnerable spots in the city and other parts of the valley, they said. However, no reason was given for the sudden deployment of over 280 companies […]

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Would intervene on Kashmir ‘if wanted’ by India, Pak: Trump

Would intervene on Kashmir ‘if wanted’ by India, Pak: Trump

Washington, Aug 2 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Thursday said it was up to India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute but he was ready to assist if the two South Asian neighbours wanted him to help in resolving the decades-old issue. Trump was referring to his last week’s meeting with Pakistan Prime […]

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Army vehicle damaged in an IED blast in Pulwama village

Army vehicle damaged in an IED blast in Pulwama village

Pulwama, August 02 :  An Army vehicle of 55 Rashtriya Rifle (RR) was targeted with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in ZahidBagh village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district in wee hours of Friday Official sources said that a vehicle of 55 RR was targeted with an IED that was planted along the road in ZahidBagh […]

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Nocturnal gunfight rages in Shopian village

Nocturnal gunfight rages in Shopian village

Srinagar, August 02: A nocturnal gunfight broke out between militants and government in Pandushan area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday. Reports said that a joint team Army’s 34RR , SOG and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Pandushan area. A senior Police officer said that contact has been established with hiding […]

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GST refund to be blocked if `80 pc local employees’ rule

GST refund to be blocked if `80 pc local employees’ rule

Mumbai, Aug 1 (PTI) The Maharashtra government would soon issue an order whereby GST refunds would be blocked if an industrial unit fails to submit proof that 80 per cent of its employees are `sons of the soil’ as required by rules, it said Thursday. Industries Minister Subhash Desai said a new Government Resolution (GR) […]

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Parliament approves POCSO bill

Parliament approves POCSO bill

New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) A bill seeking to provide death penalty for aggravated sexual assault on children and greater punishments for other crimes against minors was approved by Parliament on Thursday. While Rajya Sabha had already passed the bill, it was cleared by Lok Sabha on Thursday by a voice vote. Responding to the […]

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Chief of Army Staff meets Governor

Chief of Army Staff meets Governor

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 1: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. He was accompanied by Lt. General Ranbir Singh, Army Commander Northern Command, and Lt. Gen. KJS Dhillon, GOC 15 Corps. Governor and the Army Chief discussed various important matters relating to the role being played by […]

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BJP will form next govt on its own in J-K: Khanna

BJP will form next govt on its own in J-K: Khanna

Jammu, Aug 1 (PTI) BJP national vice president Avinash Rai Khanna on Thursday said the party will form the next government on its own in Jammu and Kashmir to begin an era of peace and development in the state. The BJP had on Wednesday appointed Khanna as election in-charge for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly […]