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3 terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter
"Three unidentified terrorists killed. Incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition recovered. Search going on," J&K Police quoting Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Vijay Kumar tweeted. The firefight between terrorists and security forces took place after a joint team of the police and the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of specific information about presence of terrorists.
Delhi sees 1,313 new Covid cases, infection rate rises to 1.73%
The Covid infection in the city has crossed 1 per cent and currently stands at 1.73 per cent, the highest in last seven months. According to the Delhi Health department, the city had recorded 1.93 per cent positivity rate on May 26.
With the new cases, the cumulative total has risen to 14,46,415, while the death toll remains at 25,107.
Delhi HC, district courts to work only through virtual mode Jan 3-15
As per the instructions of Delhi High Court's Chief Justice D.N. Patel, the courts will take up the matters, as per the existing arrangement with regard to the listing of cases, through videoconferencing mode.
Pakistan's Chengdu-10C versus India’s Rafale: A Comparison
While the value of the acquisition deal between Pakistan and China is not known yet, commentators believe the addition of the J-10Cs in the former’s Air Force will augment its striking capabilities. Since the Chinese jets have been compared with India’s Rafale, it is important to draw a comparison between the two by going into specifications to give a much clear perspective to the reader about their respective capabilities.
Covaxin for children proven to be safe in paediatric subjects in study: Bharat Biotech
The vaccine manufacturer had conducted phase II/III, open-label, and multicentre studies to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity, and immunogenicity in healthy children and adolescents in the 2-18 age group. The clinical trials conducted in the paediatric population between June 2021 to September 2021 have shown robust safety, reactogenicity, and immunogenicity.
BrahMos missile: India likely to get export orders from Philippines for supersonic cruise missiles
As per the reports, India is currently negotiating with several other nations as well and could likely get more orders from them for the missile system. The deal is currently in its advanced stage of negotiations and could be a major success for the Narendra Modi-led government as the export deal would take the government closer to its aim of excelling in defense exports and manufacturing defense items in India.
Rahul Gandhi flies to Italy on 'brief visit', likely to miss Moga rally on Jan 3
With the 2022 Punjab assembly elections approaching closer and Congress struggling to keep their partymen together in Punjab, the Congress leader's sudden visit has sparked multiple rumours already. Moreover, Rahul Gandhi is also scheduled to address an election rally in Moga, Punjab on January 3 and may return in time, news agency PTI reported quoting its sources.
Big boost to defence indigenisation program as govt bans import of 351 more defence items
The move comes as another major impetus to the country's defence manufacturing infrastructure and indigenization ecosystem by the govt. The government aims to allocate as well as augment investments in local defence research and development programs while promoting participation from the private sector.
PM Modi wanted alliance with NCP after Maharashtra polls but I said 'not possible': Sharad Pawar
Referring to the proposal from the BJP, Pawar said: “It is true that there was a discussion about an alliance between our two parties. The Prime Minister said we should think about it… However, I told him right in his office that it was not possible and I would not like to keep them in the dark.”
Setback to Navjot Singh Sidhu as Congress refuses to name CM face ahead of Punjab assembly elections
Sidhu, who has never hidden his ambition of becoming the chief minister, has been continuously demanding that the party should name its chief ministerial candidate before the polls. However, election campaign committee chief Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday made it clear that the party high command would not announce its CM candidate before the polls.
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