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Dec 11, 2021 PTI Kashmir: National Conference vice president and former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s assertion came amidst speculations that there are rifts within the constituents of PAGD—an amalgam of six political parties seeking restoration of J&K’s special status.
Aug 05, 2021 Outlook Web Desk 'They tried in the past but had to return after alert jawans foiled all their nefarious designs,' the official said.
They were 'smuggling' arms and explosives into India with the help of handlers based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Apr 09, 2021 Naseer Ganai 'He, however, reiterated the necessity of not letting our guard down,' a statement issued by defense spokesman said.
He said the northern command remained on the highest alert and made possible what was believed impossible by the bravery, grit, and determination of its personnel in the face of challenging situations along the border.
If the firing stops across the LoC, it could well be the first baby steps towards diffusing tension and finally working at getting to a normal relationship.
Havaldar Nirmal Singh of the 10 JAK Rifles unit of the Army was critically injured in the firing and subsequently succumbed to his injuries
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The foreign minister welcomed India's commitment 'to the economic and social development' of Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370
In any case, India is ready and will give a befitting response to any such misadventure, says top Army commander.
Written by Lieutenant General Satish Dua (Retd), the book includes accounts from Indian Army soldiers of various combats.
The search operation turned into an encounter after the security forces were fired upon said a police official.
The incident took place at Tarkundi area of Mendhar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.
The shelling left four army men, an equal number of civilians, and a BSF captain dead.
Officials say that Havaldar Rajinder Kumar was on duty near the Line of Control when he shot himself.
Jammu and Kashmir records over 4000 ceasefire violations by Pakistan so far this year, the highest in the last 10 years.
‘We have in our immediate neighbourhood, a particularly egregious example of state-sponsored cross-border terrorism,’ the external affairs minister said.
Officials also said that the Indian forces have foiled a major cross-border infiltration attempt
‘We urge the governments of India and Pakistan to give up belligerence and come to the table to resolve the J&K dispute,’ the party said.
A farmer sits near his red chillies at a deserted APMC market, during the weekend curfew imposed by the Karnataka government to curb the spread of COVID-19, in Hubballi.
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Delhi Chief Minister & AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal being welcomed by women supporters during his door-to-door campaign ahead of the Goa Assembly elections, in Goa.
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A health worker collects swab sample of a woman for COVID-19 test, amid concerns over rising Omicron cases, in Gurugram.
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Traffic jam on a road at Shalimar Bagh during the weekend curfew imposed by the Delhi government to curb the spread of Covid-19, in New Delhi.
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The Lajpat Nagar market wears a deserted look during the weekend curfew imposed by the Delhi government to curb the spread of Covid-19, in New Delhi.
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He would take his colour, brushes and canvas outside to paint and talk with his love. He would stand close to the window and paint, keeping an eye on his muse.
They say the violin mimics the human sound. In his case, it was that of love, of longing. He didn’t know any other way of loving.
Younger people do not have much progressive beliefs; a 2017 survey found that one-third of young people opposed inter-caste marriage.
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The pandemic has made it clear that virtual learning is here to stay. In the West, the big question is whether it will dilute the quality of the college experience and education. In India, which grapples with digital divide, the question remains whether this will reach most people at all.
Jan 15, 2022 Saikat Majumdar 
Even after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, many 'informed' individuals in India continue to deny the virus with unscientific claims and unfounded data. The latest? Omicron will end the pandemic.
Jan 08, 2022 Rakhi Bose 
Across Asia there are deeply entrenched obstacles to a mode of higher education that is liberal in multiple senses – disciplinary and epistemological but also social and political.
Jan 01, 2022 Saikat Majumdar 
The two incidents in the recent past, one in Mon district of Nagaland and the other at Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, undermined the core principles democracy and federalism.
Dec 28, 2021 Tanvir Aeijaz 
