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How J&K countered misinformation; welfare schemes acted shield against PAK's nefarious designs

How J&K fought PAK's malicious designs: People-first approach; harbinger of peace [read]

Misinformation in Kashmir emanates single-handedly from a major stakeholder in the region – Pakistan. All the misinformation campaigns, whether it be a healthcare catastrophe, any government scheme or any new initiative is sabotaged and scuttled.

Aug 7, 2021

Tightening the gordian knot: Pakistan sucks in China, spits out US

Pakistan will keep the pot boiling enough to ensure that the Chinese, like the protagonist in Hotel California, can check in anytime they want but they can never leave.

Aug 6, 2021

United Nations Security Council Ministerial Meeting

UNSC condemns escalating violence in Afghanistan; refutes restoration of Islamic Emirate [full statement]

The members of the Security Council condemned the deliberate attacks against civilians and said they do not support the restoration of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan.

Aug 4, 2021

"The courier" Movie Review: A gripping espionage thriller set during the Cold War

The Courier tells the storey of a regular 'businessman' who ends up saving the world from a nuclear disaster. It's a solid, suspense-filled thriller that's sure to appeal to fans of Cold War dramas. Rated ***1/2 on the IANS scale

Aug 3, 2021

Indian Army, Chinese PLA set up hotline to enhance mutual trust [details]

The force stated that the Armed forces of the two countries have well established mechanisms for communication at ground commanders level.

Aug 1, 2021

Mizoram Police book Assam CM, senior cops; Timeline of 150-yr-old border dispute

Theboundary demarcation of 1933 is at the heart of the dispute today, over shared 165 kms long boundary. Several rounds of dialogue held between two states has not helped in resolution of the border dispute

Jul 31, 2021

Threat to personal safety cannot be accepted; Assam asks citizens not to visit Mizoram [details]

The advisory said that there have been several cases of violent skirmishes in the Assam-Mizoram border area, including recently in Assam's Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi districts bordering Mizoram.

Jul 30, 2021

CPI-Maoist inducting children, giving military training: Centre concerned [details]

The Act mandated a safety net of service delivery structures including institutional and non institutional care mechanisms, to safeguard the best interests of children.

Jul 28, 2021

Kashmir: Flash flood alert in low lying areas; MeT issues warning [details]

As per the official alert, sloppy areas may expect landslides and mudslides besides flash floods, which is also likely in places with a history of such events in the valley.

Jul 28, 2021

Fact check: Truth behind viral photo of Macron turned into human wreath

Fact check: Viral photo of Emmanuel Macron swamped in wreaths is fake [truth here]

The viral photo of French president Emmanuel Macron covered in wreaths upon his visit to French Polynesia is doctored, yet shared by many verified accounts.

Jul 27, 2021

Maha flood situation eases, toll climbs to 192, 25 still missing

Maharashtra floods: Toll climbs to 192, situation eases; Search on for missing

The death toll in flooded regions of Maharashtra shot up from 149 to 192 on Monday while another 25 are still missing, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said.

Jul 27, 2021

President Kovind pays homage to Kargil heroes

President Ram Nath Kovind lays wreath at Dagger War Memorial; pays homage to Kargil heroes [photos]

President Kovind paid homage to the Indian armed forces at Baramulla after he could not make it to Dras War Memorial as planned earlier due to bad weather.

Jul 26, 2021

New snake venom "super glue" can stop bleeding in seconds; shows life-saving potential [details]

According to an international study, a bioadhesive gel derived from the venom of lancehead snakes (Bothrops atrox)—a poisonous snake found in South America—can instantly stop severe bleeding.

Jul 25, 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind arrives in Srinagar; accorded with guard of honour [details]

President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Drass on Monday to pay tributes to Kargil martyrs on 22nd 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'.