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3 terrorists killed in J&K's Sopore
Among those killed included Mudasir Pandit of the proscribed terrorist outfit LeT who was involved in civilian killings and attacks on security forces. "Top LeT terrorist Mudasir Pandit who was involved in killing of three policemen, two councillors and two civilians recently and other several terror crimes got killed in Sopore encounter," IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said.
Farmers to observe 'Hool Kranti Diwas' on June 30
"We have extended our full support to the tribals of village Selagar situated on the border of Sukma and Bijapur districts... Those who are fighting against the government's decision to set up CRPF camp in the area. This land is being taken without any referral/decision of the Gram Sabha," the SKM said in a statement.
ITBP performs Yoga at 18,000ft icy heights of Ladakh
Performing Yoga shows the commitment of ITBP personnel because this area in Ladakh witnesses minus 30 degree Celsius during winter, which often leads to cracking gun barrels and other issues. The road to Galwan are also few, which means soilders have to survive in thin air while carrying all their equipments.
Yoga remains a ray of hope amid Covid crisis: Modi
At a time when the entire world has been fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said people's enthusiasm for Yoga Day has not diminished and Yoga remained a ray of hope amid the crisis. Addressing the nation on the event of 7th International Day of Yoga, the Prime Minister said in this difficult time, even as people are in so much trouble, they could forget Yoga or ignore it.
No heat wave expected over next five days: IMD
On Saturday, the highest maximum temperature of 41.3 degree Celsius was reported in Ganganagar in western Rajasthan, it added. "On Sunday, the minimum temperatures were above normal (1.6 degree C to 3 degree C) at isolated places over Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands," the IMD said.
India says IT Rules framed after consultations
In a letter to the UN Human Rights Council, India's Permanent Mission to UN pointed out that India's Ministry of Information Technology and Information and Broadcasting undertook broad consultations in 2018 with various stakeholders, including individuals, civil society, industry associations and organisations and invited public comments to prepare the draft rules.
Chirag Paswan to take out Bihar yatra on father's birth anniversary
On Sunday, Paswan, who is facing a coup from his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras, held a national executive meeting of the party in the national capital. After the meeting, he said: "On the birth anniversary of my father on July 5, I will start 'Aashirvaad Yatra' from Hajipur and it will pass through all the districts of Bihar."
105-year-old man beats Covid in Assam
The GMCH, in a tweet, said: "105 yrs old Samed Ali, hailing from Dhubri, defeated COVID and is discharged from Superspeciality Covid Hospital, GMCH today." A GMCH doctor said that Ali was admitted to the hospital at the beginning of the month and successfully beat the dreaded disease.
A.K. Sharma's appointment as BJP's Uttar Pradesh VP surprises many
With the appointment of Sharma to the party post, there is an indication that the proposed reshuffle in Adityanath cabinet is likely to be delayed or might not take place at all. Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh on Saturday announced Sharma's appointment along with other organisational appointments.
PM to address 7th International Yoga Day prog on Monday
"Tomorrow, June 21, we will mark the 7th Yoga Day. The theme this year is 'Yoga For Wellness', which focusses on practising Yoga for physical and mental well-being," Modi tweeted. Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people on the eve of the International Day of Yoga. "On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, let us resolve to brighten our lives physically, mentally and spiritually by practising Yoga every day. " he said.
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