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Sunday, September 29, 2024
TopicJammu and Kashmir

Topic: Jammu and Kashmir

How Maharaja Hari Singh warded off Pak overtures and met RSS chief before ceding J&K to India

With no love lost between him and the Abdullahs of the National Conference (NC), the Maharaja, contrary to the reality, wasn’t projected as a patriot.

BRO opens Zojila pass connecting Kashmir valley and Ladakh

The pass, situated at 11,650 feet, was opened after 110 days due to winter. BRO officials said the 'strategic' pass helps in the operational preparedness of the armed forces.

Srinagar fashion show sparks protest, organiser says it gives showbiz platform to youth

The fashion show, with more than 30 male and female models, was held at Srinagar's Tagore Hall, and organisers said over 500 guests attended it.

Two militants killed in encounter with security forces in J&K’s Shopian district

According to the police, one of the militants was newly recruited and security forces had made efforts to make him surrender.

Those trying to give unasked advice to India need not worry about us, says Venkaiah Naidu

Without naming any country, the vice president said some people from the neighbourhood always try to create problems and disturbances because they do not want India to progress.

Pakistan linking trade and Kashmir issue shows leaders still don’t understand geo-economics

For Pakistan, ideology has trumped the kind of pragmatism needed to move away from geopolitics to geo-economics in its external relations.

Why PM Modi and Gen Bajwa mean business with India-Pakistan peace talks. Nothing else matters

What can India and Pakistan give each other to save face? This jockeying for a framework of give-and-take is likely what’s going on today.

Encounter breaks out between security forces, militants in J&K’s Shopian

The security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in a forest area, following information about the presence of militants there, officials said.

Tirupathi temple board to build temple, spiritual centre in J&K, gets land lease for 40 years

J&K administration spokesperson says the nearly 25 hectares of land will have a pilgrim amenities complex, a 'vedapatasala', a meditation centre, an office and residential quarters.

4 LeT militants behind attack on BJP leader’s home in Srinagar, says police

Kashmir IGP Vijay Kumar said two of the four militants have been identified, and they are from Srinagar city.

On Camera

Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?