In recent times, there has been a rise in the number of telecommunication towers along the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), allegedly with the intention of assisting terrorists and their associates in carrying out infiltration activities, officials said. Officials, following an examination of infiltration attempts and recent terrorist attacks, particularly in the southern area of the Pir Panjal range in the Jammu region, have indicated that terror groups are employing highly encrypted YSMS services. This technology combines smartphones and radio sets to facilitate covert communication purposes. Utilizing this technology, a handler from a terror outfit in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir…
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A Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle carrying a third generation meteorological INSAT-3DS satellite has successfully entered the orbit on Saturday. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed that the vehicle has “successfully placed the satellite into the intended geosynchronous transfer orbit.” “I am very happy to announce the successful accomplishment of the mission GSLV-F14 INSAT-3DS. The spacecraft has been injected into a very good orbit. We also noted that the vehicle has performed very well. Congratulations to everyone who has been a part of the team,” said ISRO chairman S. Somanath. The GSLV rocket, which is three-staged, stands at 51.7 meters tall…
Renowned Urdu poet Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya have been named the recipients of the 58th Jnanpith Award, the Jnanpith selection committee announced today (February 17). Gulzar is known for his works in Hindi cinema and is considered one of the finest Urdu poets of this era. He has earlier received Sahitya Akademi Award for Urdu in 2002, Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2013, Padma Bhushan in 2004, and at least five National Film awards for his works. Some of his finest works include the song “Jai Ho” for film “Slumdog Millionaire”, which received an Oscar award in 2009 and…
After the Supreme Court direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) over electoral bonds, the Chief Election Commissioner on Saturday said that the poll panel will act in accordance with the SC directives. While speaking to the media, CEC Rajiv Kumar said the commission always favoured transparency in information flow and involvement. “In its affidavit to the top court, the commission said it is in favour of transparency and when the order is issued, it will take action as directed by the SC,” Kumar said. The SC on Thursday had struck down the electoral bonds scheme, saying that it violated…
More than three quarters of the 99 journalists and media workers who perished worldwide in 2023 were killed in the Israel-Gaza war, according to a report published by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).This 2023 global total is the highest since 2015 and an almost 44% increase from 2022. Documenting 2023 deaths was especially challenging due to lack of official information and the high number of killings in such a short period in Gaza. CPJ’s report documents the highest number of deaths recorded by the organization since 2015—a stark indicator of the unprecedented number of journalists and media workers killed in the Israel-Gaza war. The…
Reiterating his slogan of ‘Abki baar NDA sarkar 400 paar’ just months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a public gathering in Haryana’s Rewari on Friday, said the BJP-led NDA will win more than 400 seats this time with people’s blessings. Seats are important in a democracy, “but for me people’s blessings are the biggest asset”, he said. Earlier, PM Modi laid the foundation of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and inaugurated several projects in Rewari in Haryana. Targeting the opposition Congress over its stand on the Ram temple, Modi said those who used…
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, say media reports. He was 47. Navalny, who was known to be a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was serving a 19-year jail term. He was moved to Arctic penal colony, which is considered to be one of the toughest prisons, located in a region that is notorious for long and severe winters. According to the prison service, he “felt unwell” on Friday and “almost immediately lost consciousness.” “The emergency doctors declared the prisoner dead. Cause of death is being established,” the prison statement read. Russia’s Investigative Committee launched a procedural probe into…
The Congress party on Friday charged that the Income Tax department has frozen its four bank accounts and IT sleuths are demanding the party to pay Rs 210 crore as recovery. Party treasurer Ajay Maken said, “We got information yesterday that banks are not honouring the cheque we are issuing. On further investigation, we got to know that the Youth Congress’ bank accounts have been frozen. The accounts of the Congress party have also been seized. Income tax has asked for Rs 210 crore recovery from Youth Congress and Congress party.” Maken added that the crowdfunding money in their accounts…
The NCW in its fact-finding report from West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali said it has gathered disturbing testimonies from women of widespread fear and systematic abuse by both police officers and members of the Trinamool Congress. However, West Bengal Police on Monday said it has received only four complaints from people in violence-hit Sandeshkhali but none of them mentioned rape or sexual harassment. The National Commission for Women (NCW), in a statement, said victims recounted instances of physical and sexual violence perpetrated by both he police officers and the members of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). “Women who dared to speak out against…
National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said his party National Conference will be contesting polls alone in Jammu and Kashmir. A key member of the Opposition’s INDIA bloc, Abdullah is the second leader after AAP to announce that they will be contesting polls alone in their strongholds. “I think that elections in both states will be held with the Parliamentary elections. As far as seat sharing is concerned, National Conference will contest alone and there’s no doubt about it,” saod Abdullah. The National Conference leader was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate recently for probe in connection with charges of…