External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday warned Pakistan that its actions will “certainly have consequences”, stressing that it is “karma” that the country’s ills are now consuming its own society. Dr S Jaishankar addressed the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. S. Jaishankar responded sharply to Pakistan’s statement. He reiterated India’s clear stand that Pakistan’s policy on cross-border terrorism will never succeed and warned that actions by Pakistan would have serious consequences. He also stressed that the only issue between the two countries is the vacation of Indian territory, which Pakistan has illegally occupied. He said: “Pakistan’s…
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed and one policemen killed, besides five security personnel, including an officer, sustained injuries in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, police said on A slained police personnel, identified as HC Bashir Ahmed, sacrificed his life in the line of duty,. An encounter broke out on Saturday evening in Kog-Mandli village, Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, between security forces and terrorists during a cordon and search operation. Officials have reported that reinforcements have been dispatched to the area to assist in neutralising the threat. The gunbattle broke out at Adigam village in the Devsar area of the…
In a major development that is expected to alter the dynamics of the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict, Hezbollah confirmed on Saturday that its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was killed. The group said in a statement it would continue its battle against Israel “in support of Gaza and Palestine, and in defence of Lebanon and its steadfast and honourable people”. The group said Nasrallah “has joined his fellow martyrs.” Nasrallah led the militant group for more than three decades. His death could dramatically reshape conflicts across the Middle East. Israeli forces said the Hezbollah chief, who has been leading the Iran-backed group…
The world has finally decided to move with fresh impetus in its fight against the “silent pandemic” – antimicrobial resistance (AMR). At a High-Level Meeting of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly 2024, the world body has presented a political declaration that heralds a major shift in the global response to the crisis of AMR – by moving the focus on to ‘prevention’ in agri-food systems. “We are pleased to note the text related to agriculture and animal health. It very well recognises the need and importance of preventive measures, which is the best bet for low- and middle-income countries…
A complaint against the Israeli government for blatant violations of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Protection of Wages Convention has been filed by nine global trade unions, with members in over 160 countries, representing 207 million workers. The complaint highlights the obligations of Israeli authoriteis to redress and remedy a range of abuses, including unpaid wages and withheld benefits for more than 200,000 Palestinian workers employed in Israel. These abuses have led to millions of dollars of lost income, causing severe financial insecurity, economic distress, deprivation of basic services, and widespread hardship for the affected workers and their families, who have…
In a significant development, YSRCP chief Jagan Reddy on Friday cancelled his visit to Tirupati temple amid ‘animal fat’ in laddu row in an effort to to avoid inconvenience to devotees. Ahead of his planned visit to the temple, the district police earlier in the day issued notice to several leaders and cadre of the party not to defy Section 30 of the Police Act which is in force. His much-hyped Tirumala tour was announced as part of the YSRCP’s call for prayers in temples to atone for TDP supremo and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s ‘sin’ through his…
The Karnataka Lokayukta Police has registered an FIR against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife BM Parvati, and others in connection with the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment scam. The move follows directions by a special court in Bengaluru, which ordered a probe into allegations that Muda had illegally allotted 14 seats to Siddaramaiah’s wife. Two days after the Karnataka High Court accepted Governor Thawarchand Gehlot’s nod for a probe, special court judge Santosh Gajanan Bhat ordered a probe. An inquiry under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Code has been ordered and the Lokayukta police have been directed to…
A total of 50 new greenfield plants are set to be established over the next 2 years under the Production-linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for pharma and medical devices manufacturing, according to Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Mr. Arunish Chawla. Speaking at the Annual Pharma Summit organized by Assocham, he highlighted that 50 plants have already been set up under the PLI schemes as part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, which marks its tenth anniversary. He stated that the PLI schemes in these sectors have been highly successful, with 50 new greenfield pharma and medical device plants becoming operational…
China and India were able to “reduce differences” and build “some consensus” on disengaging troops from friction points to end the standoff in eastern Ladakh and agreed to maintain dialogue to reach a resolution acceptable to both sides at an “early date”, the Chinese Defence Ministry said on Thursday. Under the guidance of two leaders, China and India have maintained communication with each other through diplomatic and military channels including between two foreign ministers and China’s Foreign Minister and India’s National Security Advisor and through the border consultation mechanisms, Zhang Xiaogang said. Both China and India through talks were “able…
The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday decided to withdraw its earlier notification granting unrestricted permission for CBI to conduct investigations in the state. The move came amid calls for a CBI probe against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA land scam case, after a court directed the Lokayukta to conduct an investigation. The Cabinet decision is viewed as a step taken to prevent possible interference against Siddaramaiah by the CBI, which could have initiated an investigation against the Chief Minister under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that it is not just Karnataka; several other opposition-ruled states…