Month: July 2024

Defying Terror: Omar Abdullah Rejects Calls to Delay J&K Elections

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Defying Terror: Omar Abdullah Rejects Calls to Delay J&K Elections

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the spike in terrorist attacks in the recent past would be no justification to delay Assembly election, which were held even in 1996 when militancy was at its peak in Jammu and Kashmir. “Some people are saying the situation has deteriorated and hence, there should be no elections. What happened to you? We held elections in 1996 and you have to agree that there is a difference of heaven and earth between the situation at that time and today,” he said.…

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UPSC Exam Scandal: Congress Accuses BJP-RSS of Systematic Takeover

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UPSC Exam Scandal: Congress Accuses BJP-RSS of Systematic Takeover

New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the government of India over alleged misconduct in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), urging the prime minister and minister for personnel to address the issues transparently. Kharge accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of systematically taking over India’s constitutional bodies, thereby harming their reputation, integrity, and autonomy. “The BJP-RSS is systematically taking over India’s constitutional bodies, damaging their reputation, integrity, and autonomy! The multiple scandals plaguing the UPSC are a national concern,” Kharge tweeted. These accusations…

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Kanwar Order Controversy: Owaisi Alleges Anti-Muslim Bias; BJP Draws Jinnah Parallel

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Kanwar Order Controversy: Owaisi Alleges Anti-Muslim Bias; BJP Draws Jinnah Parallel

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that the order reflects the visceral hatred against Muslims in India. The Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments’ direction to dhabas and restaurants along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their owners’ names has triggered a massive row, with the Opposition calling the order discriminatory. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that the order reflects the visceral hatred against Muslims in India. “Fear on UP’s Kanwar routes: This is the reality of hatred for Indian Muslims. Credit for this visceral hatred goes to political parties, leaders of Hindutva…

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Socio-Political Groups to Protest Increased LG Powers

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Socio-Political Groups to Protest Increased LG Powers

Several socio-political groups held a meeting here on Saturday over the Union Home Ministry’s recent order giving more powers to the Lieutenant Governor and threatened a chain hunger strike if the order was not revoked by the end of this month. The meeting also expressed serious concern over the deteriorating security situation and paid rich tributes to the nine Army personnel, including a Captain, who lost their lives in terrorist attacks in Kathua and Doda district within a fortnight. The meeting was among others attended by former minister and Dogra…

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Future-Proof Your Career: A Skill-Sharpening Guide for the Evolving Job Market

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Future-Proof Your Career: A Skill-Sharpening Guide for the Evolving Job Market

Skill Up, Stay Ahead: Future-Proof Your Career with Top 10 In-Demand Skills By: Javid Amin The once-familiar landscape of the job market is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Technological advancements are automating tasks, reshaping industries, and creating entirely new fields. In this dynamic environment, the key to career success lies in future-proofing your skillset. This comprehensive guide equips you with the knowledge and resources to master the top 10 in-demand skills for the future of work. The Evolving Job Market: A Catalyst for Skill Development Gone are the days of a…

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Jammu Reinforces Security: 3,000 Army Troops and 500 Special Forces Deployed Amid Escalating Terror Threats

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Jammu Reinforces Security: 3,000 Army Troops and 500 Special Forces Deployed Amid Escalating Terror Threats

With terrorist activity shifting to the Jammu region, there has been significant casualties among civilians and security forces A Brigade strength of around 3,000 Army troops along with 400-500 special forces personnel have been inducted into the Jammu area around a week ago, defence sources said on July 19. This is in addition to the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) that have been deployed. “There has been augmentation of troop levels, both Army and considerable numbers of CAPFs, in the Jammu area recently,” officials in the know said. On Monday,…

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Water Scarcity Protest Turns Violent in Pattan: Injuries Reported, Investigation Launched

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Water Scarcity Protest Turns Violent in Pattan: Injuries Reported, Investigation Launched

As the police arrived in the area and tried to intervene and disperse the locals from the highway, the protesters refused to budge, triggering the clashes. As protesters threw stones, the police resorted to tear gas shelling to disperse the crowd from the highway. Sources said several people and vehicles got damaged. Several people were injured and many vehicles damaged after clashes erupted between the police and protesters in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district over shortage of water. On Friday afternoon, protesters from the Chenabal area of Pattan blocked the Srinagar-Baramulla…

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Kashmir Lawyers’ Arrests Raise Concerns: Mirwaiz Appeals to J&K Judges

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Kashmir Lawyers’ Arrests Raise Concerns: Mirwaiz Appeals to J&K Judges

Several senior lawyers who held positions in the erstwhile Bar association JKHCBA were arrested over the past month Hurriyat chairman and Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on July 19 sought the intervention of judges of the J&K and Ladakh High Court into a series of arrests of lawyers in the past month, in the wake of erstwhile J&K High Court Bar Association’s () plans to hold internal elections. “If lawyers are put behind bars, who will fight people’s cases in courts? Who will defend their judicial rights? In this…

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Paras Hospital Tragedy: Family Accuses of Medical Negligence

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Paras Hospital Tragedy: Family Accuses of Medical Negligence

Death Raises Questions: Family Demands Probe into Paras Hospital Incident Srinagar: The serene environs of Srinagar were shattered by a wave of grief and anger as the family of Gulzar Ahmad, a resident of Dalgate, accused Paras Hospital of medical negligence leading to his untimely demise. The incident has ignited a firestorm of controversy, casting a long shadow over the healthcare sector in the region. A Family’s Ordeal The heart-wrenching tale begins with a glimmer of hope. Gulzar Ahmad, a pillar of his family, was diagnosed with a heart condition…

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Kashmir Police Detain Muharram Mourners for raising Pro-Palestine Flags

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Kashmir Police Detain Muharram Mourners for raising Pro-Palestine Flags

Inspector general of police VK Birdi said they have taken a legal recourse after some violations by mischievous elements Thousands of Shia Muslims took out processions in Alamgari Bazar and Zadibal areas of Old City and organised mourning gatherings in Kashmir to mark Ashura, the 10 tenth day of Islamic month of Muharram. A case, however, was registered under UA(P)A for alleged raising of contentious flags during the Muharram 8th procession on Monday. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against unidentified people. The Muharram 8th procession was…

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