Example of professional synergy, grit of security forces: Army on J&K’s Keran anti-terror ops
Srinagar, July 19 (IANS) The recent operation in J&K’s Keran sector is an example of professional synergy and the grit of the security forces engaged in anti-militancy duties, the Army has said. In a press statement on Thursday’s Kachhal Keran sector operation, the Army said, “On July 18, 2024, in a significant operation, the Indian […]
Over 3.65 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 20 days
Jammu, July 19 (IANS) Over 3.65 lakh pilgrims have so far performed the annual Amarnath Yatra as another batch of 4,821 Yatris left for Kashmir on Friday. Since it started on June 29, a total of 3.65 lakh Yatris had ‘darshan’ inside the holy cave shrine so far. Over 14,000 pilgrims arriving both from Baltal […]
US-bound Air India plane makes ‘precautionary landing’ in Russia; efforts on to arrange ferry flight
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) An Air India flight operating from Delhi to San Francisco made a “precautionary landing” at Krasnoyarsk International Airport in Russia after the cockpit crew detected a potential issue in the cargo hold area, the airline has said in a statement, adding that efforts are on to arrange ferry flight for […]
Tribals who converted to Christianity should not get reservation: Rajasthan MLA
Jaipur, July 19 (IANS) The issue of reservation to the tribal community echoed in the Rajasthan Assembly on Thursday at a time when tribals from four states — Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra — gathered at Mangarh Dham in Banswara demanding a separate Bhil Pradesh. During a discussion, Pindwara Abu MLA Samaram Garasiya, who […]
Congress does not want Manipur like situation in Tripura: Gaurav Gogoi
Agartala, July 19 (IANS) Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said that his party does not want ethnic violence similar to Manipur to erupt in Tripura and it wants equal justice for everyone and each community. Gogoi along with Lok Sabha Member and former Union Minister Tariq Anwar accompanied by other senior […]
27 mortar shells from 1971 B’desh liberation war found in Tripura
Agartala, July 19 (IANS) Twenty-seven mortar shells, which seem to have been used during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, were recovered while digging a fish pond at Rangutia in West Tripura district, the police said on Thursday. Officer-in-charge of the Bamuthia outpost, Anthony Jamatia, said that 27 mortar shells were found buried near the house […]
No tents to be allowed in Gulmarg without permission: Officials
Srinagar, July 19 (IANS) Citing environmental concerns and illegal activities, the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday announced that no tents will be allowed in the popular tourist resort without proper permission. Gulmarg Development Authority CEO Waseem Raja, in a communique, said that to protect the eco-fragile zone of Gulmarg and […]
Wanted criminal part of Rohit Godara gang arrested from Italy
Jaipur, July 19 (IANS) Amarjeet Bishnoi, a key member of the Canada-based Rohit Godara gang, has been arrested from Italy after he was detected there by a special team of the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in Rajasthan. Bishnoi, who was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head, has been arrested from Trapani, a […]
Had God on my side: Donald Trump’s first speech since assassination attempt
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Former US President and the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday recounted his experience of the assassination attempt on his life during a rally in Pennsylvania and said that God was on his side. While delivering his speech at the closing night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee […]
N. Korean leader discusses military ties with visiting Russian minister
Seoul, July 19 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has discussed the “importance and necessity” of military cooperation with Russia’s Vice Defence Minister, state media reported Friday, amid Pyongyang’s deepening military alignment with Moscow. Kim met with a Russian military delegation, headed by Aleksey Krivoruchko in Pyongyang on Thursday, according to the Korean Central News […]
