Operation Chhatru: Encounter between security forces and terrorists in J&K; gunfight under way | India News

NEW DELHI: An encounter between security forces and terrorists broke out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar on Wednesday.According to the officials, the encounter started after the J&K police, assisted by the Army and the CRPF, launched an operation in Kuchal area of Chatroo following inputs about terrorists’ presence.“Op CHHATRU: Based on specific intelligence a joint…

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Mid-air panic: Goa-bound SpiceJet flight’s cabin window frame comes loose; airline says no safety risk | India News

NEW DELHI: A SpiceJet flight from Pune to Goa sparked panic among passengers on Tuesday after a window frame inside the cabin became dislodged mid-air. However, the airline confirmed there was no compromise to safety, as cabin pressure remained normal throughout the journey.In an official statement, SpiceJet said that the component was a “cosmetic (interior)…

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Panchayat representatives to learn management skills from IIT Kanpur | India News

Uttar Pradesh’s Panchayati Raj department on Wednesday launched a Leadership and Management Training Programme for Panchayat representatives.As part of this initiative to enhance local governance, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the department and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.The MoU was signed in the presence of Panchayati Raj minister Om Prakash…

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Dalai Lama successor: Next pick may be born outside China – but can it be a woman? | India News

NEW DELHI: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said on Wednesday that the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will survive beyond his death.The Nobel Peace Prize-winning spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, who spoke at prayer celebrations on Sunday in advance of his 90th birthday, indicated that China should not become involved in the process of choosing his…

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New BJP state chiefs: Party announces new leaders for seven states; inches closer to elect new national president | India News

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday appointed 9 new presidents for seven states and two union territories including states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telangana among other states.The party is also likely to announce state chiefs for West Bengal and Odisha in the next couple of days, news agency ANI reported citing sources.This comes…

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‘PM who travelled the most on taxpayers’ money’: Mahua Moitra targets Modi’s five-nation tour; cites Munir-Trump meet | India News

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra launched a scathing critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-nation foreign tour, questioning its diplomatic value and raising concerns about India’s international standing under his leadership.In a video shared by PTI, Moitra said, “Honourable Prime Minister has left yet again on another very long foreign tour. Few questions…

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Evening news wrap: China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks; DK Shivakumar backs Siddaramaiah & more | India News

China on Wednesday asserted that any successor to the Dalai Lama must be approved by Beijing, shortly after the Tibetan spiritual leader said only traditional Buddhist practices—not Chinese authority—should decide his reincarnation. In Karnataka, the Congress party’s attempt at a unity front faltered within a day, as deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said he had…

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President’s rule in Bihar? Tejashwi alleges BJP planning to keep Nitish Kumar as CM only until elections; alleges ‘major controversy unfolding’ | India News

NEW DELHI: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party is hatching a conspiracy to impose President rule and take control of Bihar after the assembly elections which is scheduled at the end of the year.Tejashwi said that things will change after the elections, claiming that Amit Shah will keep Nitish Kumar…

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