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4 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Pulwama
A search operation is currently underway at the Naira area, the police said, adding that arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists.
It's time to set new bilateral goals for India-Israel ties: PM Modi
"It is time to set new bilateral goals for India and Israel, as we are celebrating 30 years of full diplomatic relations. Thirty years back on the same day, India and Israel started a new journey of bilateral relationship officially, though relations between the two nations are age-old. As there are swift changes happening in the present global diplomatic environment, it's the best time to set new goals of bilateral cooperation as India is celebrating 75 years of Independence and Israel will do the same next year," said PM Narendra Modi.
Trade unions' strike on Feb 23-24 deferred to March 28-29
The decision was taken in view of the constraints placed on strike preparations due to rising third wave of Covid pandemic; assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh on February 23; local body elections in Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal etc., close to February 23-24. "Therefore, the Joint Platform of the CTUs and sectoral Federations/Associations have decided to defer the general strike dates to March 28-29 when the second phase of the budget session of the Parliament .
Policeman killed in militant firing in J&K's Anantnag
Police sources said head constable, Ali Mohammad was fired upon by militants at Hassapora area in Anantnag, leaving him critically injured. "He was shifted to the government medical college hospital in Anantnag were doctors declared him dead on arrival," a source said, adding: "The area has been cordoned off." On Friday, a policeman had escaped unhurt when militants fired at him in the Batmaloo are of Srinagar city.
‘Do not need certificate': MEA rejects charges made by former VP Hamid Ansari
In a virtual discussion organized by the Indian American Muslim Council, ex-VP Ansari and four US lawmakers (all belonging to the Democratic Party) has targeted the Indian government for its alleged discriminatory policies and practices of targeting people belonging to the minority community and alleged the rise of Hindu nationalism.
India bought Pegasus spyware from Israel in 2017 as part of a defence deal: Report
A year-long New York Times investigation, including dozens of interviews with government officials, leaders of intelligence and law-enforcement agencies, cyberweapons experts, business executives and privacy activists in a dozen countries, shows how Israel's ability to approve or deny access to NSO's cyberweapons has become entangled with its diplomacy.
ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission likely to be launched this year
Mars Orbiter Mission has completed 7 years studying Mars. AstroSat mission is the first dedicated astronomical observatory that India has put in orbit. It is a large collaboration between many national institutes and has provided data for a large number of important studies in astronomical research.
Delhi continues to see drop in Covid cases, deaths still high
The positivity rate has also reduced to 8.6 per cent with active cases declining to 29,152 as per the Health Department bulletin. The fresh Covid infections and deaths has pushed the tally at 18,19,332 and the death toll to 25,769. With Covid recovery rate climbing at 96.98 per cent, the active Covid cases rate stands at 1.60 per cent while the death rate continues at 1.42 per cent.
Southern states asked to focus on 5-fold strategy against Covid
Mandaviya reviewed the public health preparedness on Covid with state Health Ministers and senior health officials of eight southern states and UTs -- Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep in the presence of Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health on Friday. Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangaswamy was also present at the meet.
Nation needs contribution of girls & women in defence: PM Modi
The Prime Minister said there are ample opportunities for women, highlighting that they are taking admission in Sainik Schools, and are getting major responsibilities in the army. "The daughters of the country are flying fighter planes in the Air Force," said the Prime Minister during his address at the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Rally at the Cariappa Ground in the national capital. The Prime Minister also said it should be the government's endeavour to include "more and more daughters" in the NCC.
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