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LG calls for early warning system on climate change
Srinagar, Sep 17 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called for creating an early warning system on climate change so that realtime decisions can mitigate its impact. Addressing a national seminar on environment, climate...
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Seven-day Assembly session to raise people’s issues: CM
Srinagar, Sep 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the upcoming seven-day Assembly session will see several issues concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir being raised, with the government making every effort to ensure the House...
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Govt sets 0.4% fee on UPI Merchant Payments above Rs 2,000; Capped at Rs 300
New Delhi, Sept 15: Ending nearly six years of a fully free Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network for merchants, the government on Tuesday introduced a 0.4 per cent transaction fee on payment above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs 300 for payments of Rs...
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China scales down PLA deployment along LAC
New Delhi, Sept 14: China significantly reduced the deployment of its People's Liberation Army (PLA) forces along India's northern borders during 2025, even as the Indian Army maintained a "robust" posture across all sectors of the Line of Actual...
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Former Minister Mahinderpal explodes in anger, demands apology & compensation
Outrage has erupted over the reported stopping of a Sikh jatha at Faisalabad Airport, where devotees travelling from Pakistan to India for the sacred pilgrimage to Sri Hemkund Sahib were reportedly prevented from boarding their flight. The incident...
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BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration; Backs UNSC reforms, condemns Pahalgam attack
New Delhi, Sep 12: BRICS leaders on Saturday unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, strongly condemning the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and backing reforms of the UN Security Council, in a major diplomatic outcome for India at...
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Modi urges BRICS to cut trade barriers, boost business ties
New Delhi, Sep 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on BRICS countries to convert the grouping's growing economic weight into greater investment, trade and business opportunities, while stressing the importance of freedom of navigation,...
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‘Farmers battling water scarcity, rising input costs and market uncertainty’
Farmers in Jammu are facing water scarcity, rising input costs, climate-related crop losses and market uncertainty, JKPCC Kissan Congress Chairman Bharat Priye said while addressing a farmers' meeting at Bandwal in Akhnoor. Accompanied by former MLC...
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NHM employees begin 72-hour strike across J&K
Jammu Tawi, Sept 9: National Health Mission (NHM) employees across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday began a 72-hour Union Territory-wide strike, pressing the government to address their long-pending demands related to salary revision, job security,...
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Medical Interns call off strike after assurance on stipend revision
Jammu Tawi, Sep 08: The MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday called off their strike and resumed duties after the government gave a written assurance that their long-pending demand for enhancement of stipend would be resolved within...
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CM inaugurates J&K’S maiden International Film Festival
Srinagar, Sep 07: The administration on Monday rolled out the red carpet for cinema as the first-ever International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) formally opened in Srinagar, bringing filmmakers, actors, directors and cinema professionals...
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J&K declares it fully literate; ranks 10th nationally
Srinagar, Sept 05: Jammu and Kashmir has been declared a fully literate Union Territory under the ULLAS– Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram after achieving a literacy rate of 98.43 per cent, with the UT securing 10th position nationally, Education...
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Janmashtami celebrated with religious fervour across J&K
Jammu Tawi, Sept 04: Shri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with religious fervour and enthusiasm across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with temples witnessing large gatherings of devotees and a range of religious and cultural pro- grammes. In Jammu,...
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7 Autonomous Hill Councils created in Ladakh UT
Jammu Tawi, Sep 03: In a significant move, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Wednesday established seven Autonomous Hill Development Councils for the Union Territory. Close on the heels of the creation of five new districts...
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Police stop BJP march toward Srinagar Secretariat
Srinagar, Sept 02: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers marched towards the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on Wednesday for a protest against the National Conference-led government over unemployment, electricity tariffs, water supply, roads...
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SC to consider Centre’s plea on OBC Creamy Layer Criteria
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider the Centre's plea seeking clarification on the applicability of its March 11 judgement on OBC creamy-layer criteria on candidates of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. A bench of Justices PS...
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Intense showers may trigger flash floods, landslides in J&K: MET
Jammu Tawi, Aug 31: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather on September 1, with light to moderate rain and thundershowers expected at many places, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Monday. The weather office...
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Centre notifies rules mandating IST as common time reference
NEW DELHI, Aug 30: The government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, mandating Indian Standard Time (IST) as the single reference for legal, administrative, commercial and other official purposes across the...
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J&K mobile base rises to 14.27 million
New Delhi, Aug 28: India’s telecom sector continued its steady expansion in July 2026, with the country’s total telephone subscriber base rising by 6.20 million to 1,354.28 million, while broadband subscriptions climbed to 1,094.48 million, according...
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CM calls for balanced healthcare strategy in J&K
Srinagar, Aug 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for a balanced and integrated healthcare strategy combining advanced quaternary care with stronger primary and secondary healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the...
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Devastating Flash Flood in Nepal sweeps Infra, humans on its way
At least 105 Indians and 37 NRIS are among the nearly 400 persons missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district bordering Tibet swept through villages and damaged critical infrastructure on Wednesday, officials said. Most of...
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SIA reopens probe into Wandhama massacre of 23 Kashmiri Pandits
Srinagar, Aug 25 : In a move to unmask the perpetrators of 1998 Wandhama massacre, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police has reopened the investigation into the heart-wrenching killings, where 23 Kashmiri Pandits including...
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Omar defends power tariff hike, cites 14% rise by previous Govts
Srinagar, Aug 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday defended the government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs by 6.83%, saying those questioning the hike should also remember that previous governments had raised power rates by more than...
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Inclusive growth key to Viksit Bharat: LG
New Delhi, Aug 23: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Sunday addressed the World Wisdom Forum, organised by the IIT Alumni Council in New Delhi, and felicitated achievers from diverse sectors. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor...
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Refrain from commenting on religious issues: CM Omar
Jammu Tawi, Aug 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday urged political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir to refrain from commenting on religious matters and instead focus on issues concerning the common people. Responding to recent remarks by Leader of...
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India will go to any extent for citizens' safety: Defence Min
New Delhi, Aug 09: The Operation Sindoor demonstrated the unmatched valour of the country's armed forces, who sent a global message that India will go to any extent to ensure the safety of its citizens, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on...
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Ladakh to become first region in country to complete census exercise
Jammu Tawi, Aug 8: The Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh is all set to become the first region in the country, among UTS or States, to complete the upcoming census exercise by September this year as the administration has been preparing to finish the...
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Flash flood sweeps away couple in Udhampur village
Jammu Tawi, Aug 7: Flash floods swept away a couple in Udhampur District on Friday, while as the MET predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir between August 9 and 11 and warned of landslides and waterlogging in vulnerable...
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Jammu to emerge as religious, wellness tourism destination: CM
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the government is committed to strengthening religious and tourism infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters here Chief Minister Omar said, “Jammu is known as the City of Temples....
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Hollowing-out of Art-370 changed J&K’S destiny: PM
Jammu Tawi, Aug 05: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35(A) ushered in a new era of peace, progress and equal opportunity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and...
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India rejects POJK polls, asks Pakistan to act against terror infrastructure
New Delhi, Aug 4: India on Tuesday renewed its demand that Pakistan take credible action against cross-border terrorism and dismissed the second phase of local elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) as a "complete farce", alleging that...
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Cloudbursts, heavy rains leave 2 dead in J&K
Jammu Tawi, Aug 03: Two persons were killed as multiple cloudbursts and intense rainfall battered several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, triggering flash floods, damaging roads, bridges, houses and agricultural land. Traffic on the strategic...
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India's greatest strength lies in its young population: Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 2: India's greatest strength lies in its young population, with nearly 65 per cent of the population below the age of 35, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday as he urged the youth to work towards nation...
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2 Chhattisgarh labourers killed in Kulgam terror attack
Kulgam, Aug 01: Two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed after terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in Kelam village in Kulgam district on Friday evening. An official told the news agency that both the workers sustained critical injuries...
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Terrorists gun down migrant labourer, injure another in Kulgam
Srinagar, July 31: A migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and another critically injured after suspected terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in the Kelam area of Kulgam district on Friday evening, triggering a massive security operation...
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No Pakistani Kashmir, only POK: Indian Embassy in US
There is no Pakistani Kashmir, the Indian Embassy in the US said on Wednesday, pointing out that the headline of a news report in a leading American daily was "misleading and incorrect”. The news report in The New York Times referred to violent...
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Govt enforces Uniform Building Permission fee across UT
Jammu Tawi, July 29: In a significant move aimed at ensuring uniformity and transparency in the building permission process, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a common building permission fee structure for the entire Union Territory,...
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LG Sinha visits SKIMS, assures best medical care to injured pilgrims
Srinagar, July 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday visited SKIMS Soura to enquire about the health and well-being of the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims injured in a road accident at Ganiwan in Ganderbal district earlier in the day. During the...
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Bill to contain Paper-leak introduced in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Jul 27 : After six straight days of disruption over NEET fiasco, the Lok Sabha is likely to function smoothly on Tuesday when it takes up for discussion a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law, which was introduced in the House amidst...
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India emerging as trusted global defence partner: PM
New Delhi, Jul 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country during the 1999 Kargil War, saying Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds everyone of the "extraordinary courage" displayed by the...
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Heavy rain disrupts life across J&K; Woman dies in house collapse, several roads closed
Srinagar, Jul 25: Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, triggering landslides, flash flood concerns and a house collapse that claimed the life of a woman in Rajouri district, while disrupting road connectivity across the...
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Martyr Qureshi’s sacrifice will inspire generations: LG
Srinagar, Jul 24: Stating that entire nation is proud of brave-heart Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that his courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty will remain etched in our collective memory forever. According...
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81.26 pc rural households in J&K have tap water
Jammu Tawi, Jul 23: The Centre on Thursday informed Parliament that 81.26 per cent of rural households in Jammu and Kashmir have been provided Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCS) under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), with more than 9.89 lakh new...
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Terrorist kills Cop on Amarnath Yatra duty, massive Op launched
: In the first terror attack targeting police personnel in the Kashmir Valley this year, a lone terrorist, believed to be a Pakistani, shot dead a policeman on Amarnath Yatra security duty in Kashmir's Anantnag town on Wednesday. The attack on Head...
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Flash floods ravage parts of J&K; rescue operations intensify, 23 dead
Jammu Tawi, July 21: Torrential rains triggered flash floods in Beerwah and Khag areas of Budgam district on Tuesday, sweeping away a man and causing extensive damage to shops, roads and public infrastructure, while rescue teams continued searching for...
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Rain fury claims nine more lives, toll reaches 21
Jammu Tawi, Jul 20: Nine people were killed in separate rain-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, including seven members of two families who died after a flash flood and landslide buried a house in Poonch district and two persons killed...
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14 stranded people rescued from swollen rivers in Jammu, Rajouri
At least 12 people were killed and several others missing as torrential rains unleashed landslides and flash floods across the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri on Sunday, causing widespread damage to public and private infrastructure...
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Writing Has No Match: LG Sinha
Srinagar, July 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that nothing matches the power of writing and called upon the youth to develop the habit of reading to become good writers. Addressing the third edition of the Chinar Book Festival...
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Hydrogen-powered train successful example of Make in India campaign: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off from here India's first hydrogen-powered train connecting Jind to Sonipat in Haryana, calling it a successful example of the 'Make in India' campaign. With this, India has joined a select group of...
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EPFO highlights Vishwas-2026 benefits during seminar with BBIA leadership
Sumeet Singh, Regional P.F. Commissioner-i conducted an interactive seminar with the newly elected President, Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) Tarun Singla, Chairman, Federation of Industries Jammu, along with the office bearers of BBIA....
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Sinha calls for showcasing Jammu to Amarnath Pilgrims
Jammu Tawi, Jul 15: Directing officials to showcase Jammu and organize sightseeing tours of key spiritual and tourism spots for Amarnath pilgrims in the region, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday reiterated his resolve to make this year's...
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Community support key to drug victims' reintegration: LG
Srinagar, July 14: Terming community participation crucial for successful reintegration of drug abuse victims into mainstream, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that volunteers and interested Government employees must be encouraged to...
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Centre plans Hill Councils for all seven Ladakh districts
Leh, July 13: Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Monday said that the Centre has decided to extend the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) system to all seven districts of the Union Territory and Ladakh-specific institutional...
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Twin cloudbursts trigger flash floods in Anantnag’s Shangus, Pahalgam; no casualties reported
Two cloudbursts struck south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday late evening, triggering flash floods in Shangus and Pahalgam, damaging agricultural land and inundating several huts and hotels, officials said. The first cloudburst hit the upper...
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Fresh directions on National Song, Anthem; MHA orders strict compliance
New Delhi, July 11: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued fresh directions regarding the singing and playing of the National Song and the National Anthem, directing all State Governments, Union Territory Administrations and Central Ministries...
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Rain, flash floods, landslides hit Jammu region
Jammu Tawi, Jul 8: Rain and thundershowers lashed several districts of Jammu division on Wednesday evening, with brief intense spells triggering localized flash floods, mudslides and landslides in some areas. Reports aid that Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi,...
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Nature's fury hits Doda again, damages homes, buries vehicles
Jammu Tawi, July 07: Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in the Thathri area of Jammu's Doda district early Tuesday, damaging houses, shops and vehicles, blocking the Doda-kishtwar National Highway (NH-244) and disrupting normal...
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Lotus will blossom in Kashmir soon: Nitin Nabin
Jammu Tawi, Jul 06: On his maiden visit to the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the BJP national president, Nitin Nabin, on Monday said that very soon the lotus will also blossom/bloom in Kashmir like Jammu and entire J&K will become...
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Prioritize safety, security & convenience of Yatris: Sinha
Srinagar, Jul 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday conducted an extensive review of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, visiting the Nunwan Base Camp and Chandanwari to assess security, pilgrim facilities, healthcare arrangements and...
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4812 pilgrims leave Jammu for shrine
Srinagar, Jul 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a highlevel meeting to review the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2026. According to the details available with the news agency LG Sinha...
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Ladakh to get Ut-level elected body with legislative powers
In a major development, representatives of the Union Home Ministry, the Leh Apex Body (LAB), and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Friday finalized the minutes of the subcommittee meeting held on May 22, in which both sides reached consensus on...
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Amarnath Yatri bhandara begins at Jammu Railway Station
A community kitchen (bhandara) for Shri Amarnath pilgrims commenced at Jammu Railway Station on Thursday under the auspices of the Akhil Bhartiya Dharam Prachar Sewa Samiti. The bhandara was inaugurated by Mahamandleshwar Shri Shri 1008 Acharya...
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Gadkari announces completion of viaduct, tunnel on NH-44 in J&K
\ New Delhi, Jul 1: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced the completion of two major infrastructure projects on National Highway-44 in Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at improving connectivity and ensuring safer...
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VB-G RAM G Act to come into force from today
New Delhi, June 30: The Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 will come into force from July 1, with the Centre on Tuesday stating that all arrangements have been made for its implementation. The Ministry of...
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Multi-layer security grid in place from Punjab to J&K
Jammu Tawi, Jun 29: Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3, security agencies have intensified preparations across the pilgrimage route from Punjab to Kashmir, conducting mock drills, activating surveillance systems and strengthening...
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India becoming self-reliant from seas to skies: PM
New Delhi, Jun 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India's growing self-reliance in defence and aviation, saying the successful maiden flight of the Made-in-india C-295 aircraft and the induction of three indigenously built naval...
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