Beirut Under Fire: Israeli Air Strikes Kill 22, Injure 117

Beirut Under Fire: Israeli Air Strikes Kill 22, Injure 117

22 killed, 117 injured in Israeli air strikes on Beirut New Delhi, Oct 11: Israeli air strikes in central Beirut killed 22 people and injured 117 on Thursday late evening Lebanon’s health ministry said. The strikes happened in Bachoura, in the city. Israeli fighter jets bombed residential buildings in two crowded neighbourhoods, Nweiri and Basta, without giving any evacuation warnings. Most Israeli strikes have focused on southern Beirut, where Hizbollah has its base. Loud explosions were heard, and rescuers were seen searching through the rubble. Many injured were taken to the…

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NC’s Mandate: Omar Abdullah Calls for Bureaucratic Accountability

NC's Mandate: Omar Abdullah Calls for Bureaucratic Accountability

Bureaucrats will have to respond to MLAs: Omar Abdullah Srinagar, Oct 10: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) vice president and the Chief Ministerial candidate Omar Abdullah has said that the bureaucrats are accountable to an elected government. Omar, who was once elected as India’s youngest Chief Minister and is now set to take that chair again, although with less powers, said, a DC (District Commissioner) can’t ignore an MLA, neither can an SP (Superintendent of Police). “So, people’s work will get done. Up until now, they just haven’t…

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National Conference Reaffirms Commitment to Article 370

National Conference Reaffirms Commitment to Article 370

Srinagar 10 Oct: The National Conference on Thursday said that the party will stick to its promises, stating that it will fight for the restoration of Article 370 and the rights of people that were snatched on August 5, 2019. Speaking with reporters at party headquarters in Srinagar, NC spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, as per news agency KNO said that the party will stick to its promises. “Today is our party meeting and tomorrow we will choose the leader. Jammu and Kashmir requires a strong and vibrant leadership and I don’t think…

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Election Results Prompt BJP to Reassess Strategies in J&K

Election Results Prompt BJP to Reassess Strategies in J&K

While the BJP won its best-ever tally of 29 seats, it fell short of the intended target of 35 from the Jammu region With the National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance upsetting the applecart of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir, the saffron party has gone into self-introspection mode. While the BJP won its best-ever tally of 29 seats, it fell short of the intended target of 35 from the Jammu region. The party had planned to muster 15 seats from Kashmir including some independents and like-minded parties in…

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International Cricket Returns to Bakshi Stadium After 40 Years

International Cricket Returns to Bakshi Stadium After 40 Years

Legends League breaks 40-year silence at packed Bakshi Stadium Srinagar, Oct 9: In a landmark moment for Kashmir’s sporting history, international cricket returned to Srinagar after a four-decade absence as the Legends League Cricket (LLC) tournament kicked off at the revamped Bakshi Stadium on Wednesday. Toyam Hyderabad emerged victorious, defeating Southern Super Stars by 5 wickets in front of thousands of enthusiastic spectators. The historic match marked the beginning of LLC’s final leg in Srinagar, featuring cricket icons such as Martin Guptill, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Suresh Raina, Ricardo Powell and…

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National Conference-Congress Alliance Bolstered by Independent MLAs’ Support

National Conference-Congress Alliance Bolstered by Independent MLAs' Support

Homecoming : 4 of 7 Independent legislators likely to lend support to National Conference Four of the seven Independent MLAs were earlier associated with NC They include Shabir Ahmad Kullay from Shopian, Pyare Lal Sharma from Inderwal, Satish Sharma from Chhamb and Choudhary Mohammad Akram from Surankote Pyare Lal Sharma, Khan and Akram had recently left the party after being denied ticket for the Assembly polls With the National Conference-Congress alliance set to form government in Jammu and Kashmir after winning the polls, four of the seven Independent MLAs are…

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NC’s Strong Performance in Pir Panjal Driven by Discontent with PDP and BJP

NC's Strong Performance in Pir Panjal Driven by Discontent with PDP and BJP

Anger against PDP, BJP helps NC perform well in Pir Panjal National Conference (NC) has been able to break into the stronghold of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Pir Panjal range of Rajouri and Poonch districts. The party, which won only one seat in the region in 2014, has managed to grab four of the eight seats this time. Till the 2014 Assembly polls, there were seven seats in the twin districts along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. However, after the delimitation of 2022, Thannamandi seat was added…

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J&K Elections: Engineer Rashid and Jamaat’s Hype Doesn’t Translate to Votes

J&K Elections: Engineer Rashid and Jamaat's Hype Doesn't Translate to Votes

Despite hype, Engineer Rashid, Jamaat fail to make an impact in J&K; ‘Strategic’ alliance wins one seat; Rashid’s brother the lone winner J&K Election Results 2024: The banned Jamaat-e-Islami and Engineer Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) – “strategic allies” who were expected to alter the poll dynamics in the Valley – failed to make an impact in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections. Their only success was in north Kashmir’s Langate, where Rashid’s brother Sheikh Khurshid won by a narrow margin of 1,602 votes against Irfan Panditpuri of the People’s…

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Trailblazers: Shagun, Shamima, and Sakina Elected to J&K Assembly

Trailblazers: Shagun, Shamima, and Sakina Elected to J&K Assembly

The National Conference and Congress alliance won 48 seats in J&K, but only two of the 30 Hindu candidates from the bloc were successful in the elections. In the assembly polls held in Jammu and Kashmir after a hiatus of ten years, three women were elected among the 90 members, with one woman being a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party from the Jammu region and the other two belonging to the National Conference in the Kashmir division. The elected women include Shamima Firdous and Sakina Itoo from the National…

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Protect Your Phone, Protect Your Life: Top Security Tips for Digital Safety

Protect Your Phone, Protect Your Life: Top Security Tips for Digital Safety

Your Smartphone—A Gateway to Your Life By: Javid Amin In an era where our smartphones hold the key to so much of our daily lives, from banking to personal communications and everything in between, their security has never been more critical. A mobile device is now much more than just a communication tool; it’s a portal to your personal data, financial records, and even health information. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, it’s crucial to understand how to safeguard your device from these evolving dangers. This article provides a comprehensive…

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