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JCO, another soldier critically injured in J&K's Poonch
Defence Ministy spokesman, Lt Col Devender Anand said: "In an ongoing counter-terrorist operation in general area Nar Khas Forest, Mendhar Sub Division, District Poonch, there has been exchange of fire between army troops and terrorists during evening hours... "During the ensuing exchange of fire, one JCO and one soldier have been critically injured. The operations are under progress. Update follows."
Delhi records 28 fresh Covid cases, no death in four days
The city's death toll stands at 25,089, and the death rate at 1.74 per cent. Delhi has recorded two deaths due to the infection in October so far. The Covid infection rate in the national capital has declined to 0.05 per cent. The active cases tally in the city has also registerd a decline and stands at 337.
Monsoon withdrawal not yet complete, says IMD
The commencement of withdrawal of the southwest monsoon had started on October 6, against the normal date of September 17. Unlike the process of onset of monsoon, which is very slow, the withdrawal of monsoon need not be that slow, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had said. Generally, the complete withdrawal of the southwest monsoon happens by October 12 or maximum by October 15.
India ships vaccines to four nations under 'Vaccine Maitri'
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that India has exported the Covid vaccines to Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Iran and its "top priority" is the neighborhood countries. Each received 10 crore doses. India is one of the largest contributors to the progamme aiming at equitable distribution of Covid vaccines
India re-elected unopposed to UN Human Rights Council
India received 184 of the 193 votes cast in the election. India's manifesto for the election emphasised that the promotion and protection of human rights were best served by "dialogue, cooperation and constructive and collaborative engagement". A total of 18 seats were up for election this year under the system of rotating membership with three-year terms on the 47-member Council.
NCP v/s NCB: Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik says agency framed his kin in drug case
Judge A. A. Joglekar had observed that no commercial quantity of drugs was found from the accused, he had no criminal records, or had connived with the other co-accused. Addressing the media Thursday, Malik charged the NCB with framing his son-in-law, filing fake cases, spreading falsehoods through selective media leaks, etc.
Steps taken to strengthen women's role in security setup, armed forces: Rajnath Singh
Delivering the inaugural address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) webinar on 'Role of Women in Armed Forces', from Delhi, Singh said "Women have been serving with pride in Indian Military Nursing Service for over 100 years now. Indian Army had commenced commissioning women officers in 1992."
PM Modi to dedicate 7 new defence companies to nation on Friday
The government has decided to convert the Ordnance Factory Board from a government department into seven 100 per cent government-owned corporate entities as a measure to improve self-reliance in defence preparedness of the country. The move is aimed to bring enhanced functional autonomy, efficiency and to unleash new growth potential and innovation.
India needs to be ever vigilant to counter Pak-China nexus in Afghanistan
Such a betrayal apart, the competence of the US intelligence machinery particularly the CIA stands badly exposed. Its capacity to draw up a proper contingency plan to ensure an honourable exit was never in place though the US was crying hoarse that it would withdraw troops before 31 August.
Aryan Khan bail verdict on Oct 20, NCB paints him as a 'junkie'
Thus, Aryan Khan - the son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan - and other co-accused Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha will remain in judicial custody at the Arthur Road Central Jail and the Byculla Women's Jail for the next five days on account of public holidays over the next few days.
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