INDIA
Opportunity to connect with India's dynamic youth, says PM on 'Pariksha Pe Charcha
"Personally, 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' is a fantastic learning experience. I get the opportunity to connect with our dynamic youth, understand their challenges and aspirations better," the Prime Minister said in a tweet.
Boundary talks with Nepal through established mechanisms: India
The Indian response on Saturday comes amid an outcry in Nepal against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement on the expansion of a road via Lipulekh, a territory Nepal has claimed as its own. Nepal's major political parties had expressed concern over Modi's statement and called on the Deuba government to respond to it, however the Deuba government has not made its position yet.
Intruder to be handed over to Pak rangers by BSF
"One Pak national crossed over inadvertently to India on Balhad border today at about 1300 hrs. He came about 200 mtrs inside India. Our alert troops apprehended him," BSF said. "On preliminary questioning it is found that he crossed inadvertently. He will be handed over back to Pak Rangers on proper receipt through flag meeting after completing formalities."
ECI extends ban on physical rallies, road shows till Jan 22
The Commission has decided that there would be no road show, Pad-yatra, cycle, bike or vehicle rally, procession, physical rally of any political parties or candidates (including probable) or any other group related to election shall be allowed till January 22, and the Commission will subsequently review the situation and issue further instructions accordingly after the said date.
January 16 to be celebrated as 'National Startup Day': Prime Minister Modi
"Small businesses are the spine of India's economy and Startups are the game changers. This partnership can benefit both, the society and the economy, especially women employment will get strengthened because of this," Modi said as he interacted with Start-Ups via video conferencing as part of the Start-Up India Innovation Week. Recalling the concept of the current decade as the 'techade' of India.
Six terrorist associates arrested in J&K
"During checking, it was noticed that three persons coming from Gund Brath village towards Bomai village were roaming in suspicious conditions, and were subsequently asked to stop, but they tried to flee. However, they were apprehended by the vigilant security forces," a police officer said. The arrested individuals have been identified as Arafat Majeed Dar, Tauseef Ahmed Dar, and Momin Nazir Khan.
Army won't let any attempt to unilaterally change status quo along borders: Gen Naravane
Speaking on the occasion of Army Day, Gen Naravane said that the Army stands firm to counter any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo along the country's borders. "We stand firm to counter any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo along our borders. Our response to such attempts has been swift, calibrated and decisive as was seen when the situation demanded," General Naravane said.
PM proposes virtual tour for Independence struggle related memories
"The students can compile anything, everything related to the Independence struggle from their district, their towns, some memorial, anything from the history into a virtual creative work. And Start Ups like yours can compile and present them," Modi said, adding, "Then you can invite the country to a virtual tour in the 75th year of Independence?" "You start thinking on these lines. I am sure we can take it forward," the Prime Minister assured.
Punjab: Congress leader Joginder Singh Mann joins AAP
Mann, who a day earlier resigned from the Congress and as Chairman of the Punjab Agro Industries Corporation, has been legislator from Phagwara and was a minister in the Congress during the Beant Singh-led government. He is known as the biggest Dalit leader of Punjab. Mann is the nephew of Buta Singh, a senior Congress leader and former Union Minister.
Pak blames 'India's hegemonic designs' for strained ties
In its first ever National Security Policy, Pakistan said: "Towards the immediate east, bilateral ties have been stymied as a consequence of the unresolved Kashmir dispute and India's hegemonic designs". Jammu and Kashmir finds only a small mention in the document which runs into 48 pages.
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