J&K: Soldier killed in Uri as Army foils LoC infiltration bid; Chinar Corps expressed ‘deepest condolences’ | India News

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: Havildar Ankit Kumar of 9 Bihar Regiment was killed early Wednesday while fighting armed intruders near the Loc in Uri sector of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district — the third Army fatality in five days in counterterrorism operations, raising the year’s security death toll in J&K to 17.Army’s 15 Corps, or Chinar Corps, confirmed…

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J&K announces night curfew along international border in Samba, withdraws it hours later | India News

[ad_1] JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir administration late Tuesday withdrew an order announcing the imposition of night curfew in areas within 2km of the international border in Samba district for enhanced security — just hours after its release.Around 10pm, the Department of Information and Public Relations issued a statement informing of the circular’s withdrawal. Officials, however,…

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When Rahul Gandhi targets pillars of Indian democracy, sweets are distributed in Pak: MP CM | India News

[ad_1] Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav INDORE: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday accused opposition leader Rahul Gandhi of doing politics against national interests, saying when he makes comments against the pillars of democracy, sweets are distributed in Pakistan.He said armed forces showed great valour and courage against terrorists during Operation Sindoor,…

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Women’s leadership training: Kejriwal, Mann urge Punjab women to join politics; highlight AAP’s welfare initiatives | India News

[ad_1] Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday addressed the party’s “Women’s Wing Leadership Training Program,” urging women to actively participate in politics and social initiatives.Along with Chief Minister Mann,…

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Savarkar defamation case: Rahul Gandhi disowns ‘threat to life’ plea; Congress says lawyer ‘acted without consent’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday said that Rahul Gandhi’s advocate filed a statement citing a “threat to his life” without consulting the leader or obtaining his consent.In a social media post on X, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said that Rahul “strongly disagrees” with the statement and that his lawyer will withdraw the application on…

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Show compassion for stray dogs, Buddhist scholars urge Supreme Court | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Eminent Buddhist scholars have urged the Supreme Court to review its order on the removal of stray dogs from public spaces in Delhi-NCR, advocating more compassionate alternatives and humane solutions like sterilisation and immunisation over mass confinement in pounds.Prof Indra Narain Singh, head of Buddhist Studies department, Delhi University, told TOI that…

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‘Flaw in our system’: Shashi Tharoor weighs in on SC dog relocation order; urges redirection of funds to NGOs | India News

[ad_1] Congress leader Shashi Tharoor (Image credits: IANS) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor urged a rethink of the Supreme Court’s order to relocate all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters, suggesting that funds for dog management be channelled to credible animal welfare organisations rather than municipalities. He noted that the real issue lies in…

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Congress rallies behind Priyanka Gandhi: Party leaders slam Israeli envoy’s ‘undiplomatic’ attack; call remarks an affront to democracy | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leaders on Wednesday hit back at Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar for publicly targeting party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and rejecting allegations of genocide in Gaza.Priyanka Gandhi had posted, “The Israeli state is committing genocide. It has murdered over 60,000 people, 18,430 of whom were children. It has starved…

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Bihar: EC sends notice to BJP’s Muzaffarpur mayor; hours after Tejashwi said she has 2 voter ID cards | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Wednesday issued notice to Muzaffarpur mayor Nirmala Devi for allegedly possessing two voter ID cards.Hours after Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav’s allegations, the poll body sought a clarification from Nirmala Devi by August 16. Tejashwi Yadav’s ‘Name Missing’ From Bihar Draft List Claim Prompts Forgery Probe By…

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‘In any serious nation …’: Opposition objects to Op Sindoor heroes on TV show; links it to India-Pakistan cricket match revenue | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The opposition on Wednesday raised objections over the appearance of three officers involved in Operation Sindoor on a TV show for Independence Day special.Taking to X, Kerala Congress said that inviting Sofiya Qureshi, Vyomika Singh and Prerna Deosthalee to a TV quiz show would be unthinkable in any serious nation with a…

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