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Military Disengagement in Eastern Ladakh Set to Conclude by October 29, Indo-China Border Tensions Ease
The military disengagement agreement is effective only for Demchok and Depsang plains, not any other place. This agreement is not going to apply for other friction zones. Troops of both sides will draw back to positions they enjoyed before April 2020, and they will go patrolling areas where they used to patrol till April 2020, defence sources said. EAM S. Jaishankar stated that the disengagement at two friction points from the Ladakh border marks the first step, the de-escalation process would be the next stage.
PM Modi to Inaugurate Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS, New Delhi on October 29
The new Kendra will cover an area of 1,724 square feet, which will provide more than 2,047 quality generic medicines and 300 surgical devices at prices significantly lower than their branded counterparts, the press statement said.
Delhi's Air Quality Stays 'Very Poor' for Second Day Following Brief Improvement
The readings across the national capital from the various polluting monitoring stations of Anand Vihar, Alipur, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Wazirpur, Vivek Vihar, and Sonia Vihar reflect AQI values around 350.
Delhi's Air Quality Improves Thanks to Favorable Winds
This was the second consecutive day of improvement for the AQI after four days of staying at 'very poor'. The AQI in Mundka and Anand Vihar, however, remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
Mumbai and Punjab Police Jointly Arrest Suspect in NCP Leader Siddique’s Murder
Sujeet was involved in the murder conspiracy and was apprised of the plan of killing Baba Siddique thrice a week before the incident by another accused, Nitin Gautan Sapre. He also provided logistical support, Yadav wrote on X.
India-Germany Relations Serve as a Strong Anchor Amid Conflict and Uncertainty, PM Modi
Speaking on the Seventh Inter-Governmental Consultations with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Modi said India-Germany ties were a transformational partnership of two capable and strong democracies and not a transactional relationship.
Chancellor Scholz Highlights the Need for Friends and Allies Like India and Germany Following Meeting with PM Modi
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday hailed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations with India, a key strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific, stressing that his government wants to continue the success story, especially after the adoption of a key policy document 'Focus on India' by his Cabinet last week.
Terrorist Attack in J&K's Baramulla Claims Lives of Two Soldiers and Two Porters, Injures Three Others
Official sources said terrorists opened fire at a vehicle of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) at Nagin Chowk in the Botapathri area near the Gulmarg ski resort last night in the evening. "Two soldiers and two civilian porters killed and 3 soldiers injured in this attack. The area has been cordoned off and reinforcements have been rushed to the area," an official said.
Aadhaar Not Considered Valid Proof of Date of Birth, Supreme Court
The bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Ujjal Bhuyan was dealing with an appeal filed by legal representatives of a deceased victim in a road accident challenging reduction in award amount. The award amount was reduced by the impugned order merely on observing the multiplier applicable would be 13, since the victim was aged 47 at the time of death, as per the record of Aadhaar card.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed Next Chief Justice of India, to Assume Office on Nov 11
Justice Khanna, who is likely to take oath on November 11, will succeed CJI D Y Chandrachud who is due to retire on November 10.
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