INDIA
Foreigner among 2 LeT terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter
Police said based on specific input regarding movement of terrorists in general area of Rangreth, surprise checking points were established by Srinagar police in the area."During naka checking at one such naka manned by a small team of Srinagar police, two suspects on noticing the police party fired indiscriminately upon them. However, the fire was effectively retaliated, leading to a brief encounter. In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists were neutralised on spot," police said.
All industrial units in Delhi have switched to clean fuels: Report
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) carried out the re-inspection of 1,636 industries to check the use of fuel or Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and found out that all operating units are complying or using the latter as fuel, the Delhi government said in a report. The inspection figure rose by 23 per cent in December as the DPCC teams visited 3,002 sites from November 26 to December 6.
Varanasi lights up as Modi attends 'Ganga Aarti
Scintillating fireworks and a spell-binding laser show blazed across the skies as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP president J.P. Nadda and several chief ministers from BJP ruled states watched the 'Ganga Aarti' on the Dashashwamedh Ghat from a cruise ship. An unexpectedly huge crowds had converged on the Ghats to see the Prime Minister at the Ganga Aarti. The police had a tough time controlling the crowds.
Gen Rawat had stressed on self-reliance in defence: Rajnath
In his address on Monday while virtually inaugurating nation-wide events of the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Singh also paid rich tributes to CDS Gen Rawat and other Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on December 8, and extended his condolences to the family members. Sharing his insights on what freedom means to a nation, Singh said
Owaisi slams Trinamool Congress for 'double standards'
Owaisi wanted to know why he was being denied the permission to hold the public rally despite his application being in order. He said after the code of conduct comes into effect, his All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) will urge the Election Commission to immediately transfer the police officials because if they continue, elections can't be held there in free and fair manner.
"It is unfortunate that Trinamool government is not allowing us. We may win or lose but you are not allowing us to present our viewpoint.
'Genocide' that shocked Indira Gandhi and changed the history of Bangladesh
The 9,000-plus-word article, which appeared on June 13, 1971, exposed the brutality of Pakistan's suppression of the uprising led by the Mukti Bahini. Written by Anthony Mascarenhas, a Pakistani journalist who was born in a Goan Catholic family in Belgaum (present Belgavi in Karnataka), its back story is as fascinating as the impact it had. It forced the reporter's family into hiding and changed history, according to an article by Mark Dummett on BBC News. The detailed article appeared on December 16, 2011, the 40th anniversary of Pakistan's surrender to India.
Kashi Vishwanath project is symbol of India's spiritual soul: PM Modi
Dedicating the newly constructed Kashi Vishwanath Dham project to the nation, the Prime Minister said, "Today, a new chapter is being written in the history of Kashi Vishwanath. Kashi Vishwanath Dham premises is not just a grand building but a symbol of India's culture and traditions. Kashi shows how inspirations of the ancient are giving direction to the future."
Covid 19 update : India reports 7,350 new cases, 202 deaths
India recorded 7,350 new Covid-19 cases and 202 fatalities in the last 24 hrs, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday. The cumulative tally of vaccinated citizens in the country increased to 133.17 crores on Monday morning.
PM Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Corridor amid chants of 'Har Har Mahadev'
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his constituency inaugurated the first phase of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, with the chants of Har Har Mahadev. The Kashi Vishwanath Corridor is a dream project of PM Modi. The corridor aims to connect the ancient Kashi Vishwanath temple to the ghats of the river Ganga. The project will transform the whole temple complex and the corridor covers an area of 5,000 hectares.
Kashi Vishwanath Corridor: A dream project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Varanasi today, in order to inaugurate the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. The corridor aims to connect the ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple to the ghats of the river Ganga. The Kashi Vishwanath Project is a dream project of PM Modi. The corridor covers an area of 5,000 hectares. This Project will transform the whole temple complex, and is expected to boost tourism in not just Varanasi but also in Sarnath. Through this project the congested streets of Varanasi will now get a transformation.
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