Monday 31 March 2014

In new interview, Neville Maxwell says India was aggressor in 1962, not China

SOURCE: INDIA TODAY In his first ever interview following his outing of the controversial Henderson Brooks report on the 1962 Indo-China war, veteran Australian journalist Neville Maxwell has once again set the cat among the pigeons. In the interview to South China Morning Post, Maxwell said that the dispute between India China was created by […]



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Rajiv Shah: Meet the Gujarati who may replace Nancy Powell as US Ambassador to India

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES With US Ambassador to India Nancy Powell quitting, one of the names being considered as her replacement is Rajiv Shah, head of USAID. Rajiv Shah was Obama’s pick for the job, the highest ranking Indian American in his cabinet and a Gujarati to boot. Shah was sworn in on December 31, 2009. […]



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India: Ever Unready – Analysis - Eurasia Review








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India: Ever Unready – Analysis

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In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) at least six persons, including three militants, two civilians and one soldier were killed in Kathua District on March 28, 2014, when three Pakistani terrorists struck at Tarnah bridge at Dayala Chak near Hiranagar, killing a ...









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Deal for 126 Rafale fighters close to being signed

SOURCE: TNN France and India are fully on track to seal the deal for the around $20 billion MMRCA (medium multi-role combat aircraft) project, under which IAF will acquire 126 Rafale fighter jets, French ambassador Francios Richier said. “Negotiations have recently achieved significant progress. We are looking to sign the intergovernmental agreement together with the […]



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Pilot error probable cause of IAF Hercules crash

SOURCE: DNA INDIA The preliminary investigation into an ‘unusual’ crash of IAF’s Hercules transport aircraft has strongly indicated ‘human error’ as the most probable reason for the crash. And the Indian Air Force has ruled out possibility of a serious technical snag in the crash of one of the world’s safest military aircraft with four […]



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Navy left ‘defenceless’ after being forced to ‘make do’ with outdated Soviet hardware

SOURCE: DAILYMAIL India’s biggest warships, including the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, have been left with nearly no protection against enemy submarines. As if not having a new Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) for more than a month was not embarrassing enough, the Indian Navy is facing a situation in which its biggest warships, including a […]



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Prospects for the Indian human spaceflight program

SOURCE: THE SPACE REVIEWS Out of a population of nearly 1.3 billion, only four Indian nationals have received training for a designated spaceflight mission and only one of them actually made it. This week marks the 30th anniversary of Rakesh Sharma’s eight days in space as part of the Soviet’s Interkosmos program in 1984. He […]



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USAF Refuses to Comment on New Aircraft Spotted Flying Over Amarillo, Texas

SOURCE: THE AVIATION WEEK The identity of what appears to be a blended wing-body aircraft type photographed over Amarillo, Texas, on March 10 remains uncertain, with the U.S. Air Force declining any comment on the aircraft.Three aircraft were observed flying in formation southwest of Amarillo around 4:20 p.m. CDT, by photographers on the fence line […]



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PLA needs bigger advanced destroyers to strike fear: Xinhua

SOURCE: WANTCHINATIMES The commissioning of China’s first Type 052D destroyer is only the beginning of the nation’s future fleet of advanced destroyers, reports the country’s official newswire Xinhua, which called the vessel a state-of-the-art destroyer. The Type 052D has 64 launch silos capable of firing air defense, anti-ship, cruise and anti-submarine missiles. Compared to its […]



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MODI EFECT ?, US Ambassador to India Nancy Powell resigns

SOURCE: FREE PRESS The 66-year old Nancy J. Powell, who became the first female United States ambassador to India in April 2012, has resigned. The announcement came on the heels of media reports here that she may be shipped out by the Obama Administration to “clean the state” with India. US embassy sources did not […]



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Heritage enthusiasts seek Indian soldiers’ participation in Great War commemorated

SOURCE: TNN World War I was a European war With 2014 being the centenary year of World War I, a group of English heritage enthusiasts is looking for Indian participation for a memorial ride to commemorate the sacrifice of Indian soldiers in the great war. However, such an event would hardly find resonance in India. […]



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Ten ways the Ukraine crisis may change the world - Vision Insights and New Horizons









Ten ways the Ukraine crisis may change the world

Vision Insights and New Horizons

1) Russia diminished: Russia's role in international affairs is diminished, at least temporarily. Moscow has been de facto excluded from the Group of Eight ... President Vladimir Putin's attempt to use the BRICS group of emerging powers to mitigate ...









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Salahuddin pitches for Hurriyat unity; "Seharai can be a good successor of ... - Authint Mail









Salahuddin pitches for Hurriyat unity; "Seharai can be a good successor of ...

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He said the outfit was formed soon after the Gool massacre in Ramban region in which four youth were killed by Border Security Forces. “We are capable of striking anywhere in India and we believe that the armed struggle is inevitable in the present ...









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NC EXPLOITING RELIGIOUS SENTIMENTS, SAYS MEHBOOBA

Tral, March 31: Accusing National Conference of exploiting religious sentiments, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President, Mehbooba Mufti Monday termed as 'shameful' the act of Minister of Social Welfare Sakina Itoo's who reportedly tried to coerce people to join her party in the name of religion



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7000 EVMs for Jammu-Poonch LS seat

Jammu, Mar 31: Nearly 7000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were Monday dispatched to 17 tehsils in Jammu-Poonch parliamentary constituency, which will go for polls in the first phase on April 10.The machines were sent from Jammu to the tehsil headquarters under tight security arrangements on



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NC pivot of peoples’ aspirations: Gurezi

Gurez, Mar 31: Minister of State for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Nazir Ahmad Gurezi on Monday described National Conference as a mass movement, saying it is the pivot of peoples’ political and economic aspirations.“Sher-e-Kashmir’s great legacy has withstood test of times and NC has all



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Vajpayee had no policy on Kashmir: Hurriyat (G)

Srinagar, Mar 31: Hurriyat Conference (G) general secretary Ghulam Nabi Sumjhi on Monday termed the role of all the mainstream political parties including National Conference, Congress, PDP and BJP as deleterious for the Kashmir cause. “These days, they are using Kashmir cause as an election card



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Separatists to meet Pak HC on April 2

Srinagar, Mar 31: The separatist leadership particularly Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Yasin Malik, Shabir Shah scheduled to meet Pakistan High Commissioner to India on April 2 in New Delhi, are expected discuss India-Pakistan relations, Kashmir issue and unity among separatists during the



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Yusuf Bhat resigns from NC

Ganderbal, Mar 31: Muhammad Yusuf Bhat, a senior leader of National Conference in Ganderbal, and whose name surfaced in Haji Yusuf death controversy, has quit the party."National Conference has lost its credibility and it has been hijacked by vested interest,"Bhat said."I did save NC during



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Court relief to Bhullar reflects discrimination: NC

Srinagar, Mar 31: National Conference spokesperson Junaid Mattu Monday said the decision by the Supreme Court to commute Devinder Pal Bhullar's death sentence into life imprisonment “highlights stark discrimination somewhere in our system that made the central government to expedite the death sentence



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Madaxweynaha Puntland oo furay Kalfadhi aan caadi ahayn baarlamanku kaga ... - Horseed Media








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Madaxweynaha Puntland oo furay Kalfadhi aan caadi ahayn baarlamanku kaga ...

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Waxaan filayaa idinkoo taas ku haya niyada lana socda hoos u dhicii dhaqaale ee dalka ee ilaa 2012-kii, waxaan rajaynayaa inaad miisaaniyada si wadaniyad leh uga doodaan oo xaalada dalka eegtaan, kadibna go'aanka ku haboon aad qaadataan.

Madaxweynaha Dowladda Puntland Dr.Cabdi-weli Max'ed Cali Gaas oo…









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Bacchanal goes live - Jamaica Observer









Bacchanal goes live

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The band belted out a few more songs including their hit Leh Go, before leaving on a high note. Ricardo Drue, Roy Cape All Stars' lead singer, spoke to the Jamaica Observer after the show about the current state of soca music. "I think the Major Lazer ...









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200000 policemen, vehicles, 'copters for polls - Gulf Today









200000 policemen, vehicles, 'copters for polls

Gulf Today

We are also taking special measures for Naxal — affected states, Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast,” joint secretary in the home ministry, MA Ganapathy, said. The 200,000 paramilitary personnel along with vehicles are being requisitioned from forces ...









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India, Russia sign Rs 2,600 crore deal for anti-tank ammunition

SOURCE: PTI India has signed a deal worth over Rs 2,600 crore with Russia to procure 66,000 anti-tank shells to meet the shortfall of critical ammunition faced by its armoured fleet including the latest T-90 tanks. The two sides signed the deal on March 27 for the supply of anti-tank shells to the Army and […]



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Of Indigenising Military Hardware and Conspiracy Theories

SOURCE: IANS For a country that produces just a handful of domestically-developed cars, SUVs and trucks — two and three-wheelers are deliberately left out of this — it would seem an extremely tall order to reduce the 60-70 percent reliance on imports for military hardware. It was more than a decade ago that Pranab Mukherjee, […]



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Need To Know: Nikki Reed And Paul McDonald Split - MTV.com









Need To Know: Nikki Reed And Paul McDonald Split

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In a statement from Reed's rep, it was revealed that the pair has been living apart for six months but will continue to record their debut duet album, I'm Not Falling, out later this year. 'Harry Potter' Spin-Off Will Be A Film Trilogy J.K. Rowling's ...









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Night Temp Drops Yet Again, Major Respite During Day in Kashmir - freepresskashmir








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Night Temp Drops Yet Again, Major Respite During Day in Kashmir

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While the border town of Kargil witnessed improvement by a notch, minimum temperature in Leh dropped by two degrees, a Met department spokesman said here today. He said the weather will remain dry during the next 24 hours in the Jammu and Kashmir.









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De-recognize communal NC, punish corrupt Congress: BJP - GroundReport









De-recognize communal NC, punish corrupt Congress: BJP

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Jammu, March 31, (Scoop News)- Condemning the National Conference (NC) leadership for invoking religion to garner votes, Prof Hari Om, Political Advisor to BJP State President Jugal Kishore Sharma, on Monday demanded de-recognition of this ... state's ...









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India’s defence preparedness has hit rock bottom under AK Antony

SOURCE: DNA INDIA The failure of AK Antony’s defence ministry to develop indigenous manufacturing and research, several scams that caused delays in procuring defence equipment and technology, and its lethargy in implementing administrative reforms have added to decades of negligence, and reduced India’s armed forces to a sad state of disrepair. If anyone ever wanted […]



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Sunday 30 March 2014

India asks U.S to Sell mine-resistant vehicles to be left behind in Afghanistan

SOURCE: TNN In a bid to avoid a Sukma like disaster — where 16 paramilitary security personnel were killed in a Maoist ambush in Chhattisgarh — the government has decided to approach Washington to purchase state-of-the-art mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles, which the US forces will leave behind in Afghanistan after they pull-out of […]



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A perfect start has perfect ending - The Asian Age









A perfect start has perfect ending

The Asian Age

The best in the young pool was designer Mrinalini's “Kashmir” collection, which was a take on the current state of the affairs that hounds this paradise. The story was weaved in military shades of olive green, brown, grey, black and white interesting ...









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Did IAF’s ‘US-made’ C-130J Super Hercules that crashed have fake Chinese parts?

SOURCe: TNN India’s newly-acquired American C-130J Super Hercules plane that crashed last week near Gwalior has been under intense scrutiny in the United States and Canada after a Senate investigation concluded that counterfeit parts in the aircraft’s display systems could cause it to “lose data or even go blank altogether” in midflight, with potentially catastrophic […]



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HAL not keen on bidding for IAF’s new trainer

SOURCE: DAILY MAIL The IAF’s long struggle to acquire new aircraft for rookie pilots has got a fresh twist, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited showing no interest in a proposal for licensed production of the Swiss basic trainer Pilatus PC Mk II, even as a simultaneous hunt has been launched for new intermediate jets. HAL is […]



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C-130J Hercules crash and navy submarine disasters highlight need for radical defence reforms

SOURCe: TNN The crash of a recently acquired C-130J ‘Super Hercules’ transport aircraft in the Chambal region — killing all five personnel on board — adds to growing worry over India’s alarming loss of military hardware during peace time. That the C-130J has the best safety record among military planes worldwide makes the accident even […]



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IAF asks Lockheed Martin assistance in probing the C-130J crash

SOURCE: DAILY MAIL India has turned to the US to help establish the cause of the crash of a recently acquired C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft that ploughed into a hillock in Rajasthan, killing all five crew members on board and jolting the IAF. Besides sending the aircraft’s black box or flight data recorder to […]



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Government Must Own Up to Loopholes in Air Force

SOURCE: The New Indian Express In a major setback to the Indian Air Force, a newly-acquired US-made C-130J transport aircraft crashed on Friday near Gwalior after taking off from Agra air base, killing five crew members, including four officers. The aircraft was on a tactical training mission. While the IAF has initiated a high-level probe […]



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China’s J-20 stealth fighter Suffering from Technical Problems admits state media

SOURCE: WANT CHINA TIMES Problems with the Chengdu J-20, China’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter, were recently revealed in state media for the first time, according to Duowei News, an outlet operated by overseas Chinese. China Aviation News reported that at least two malfunctions were encountered by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group when the first production version […]



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British better informed about India’s key role in World War I: Survey

SOURCE: TNN A hundred years ago, Great Britain had outsourced her Great War to India. India recruited 14,40,437 men and sent 13,81,050 of them overseas to fight for the British Empire between 1914 and 1918, saving Britain and her Allies from an ignominious defeat. Yet how much does the world and India herself remember her […]



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West celebrates WWI cavalrymen India forgot

SOURCE: TNN Popular culture in India has glorified the martial traditions of the Rajputs. One of which was saka, in which fighting men of a defeated state rode out for a final, suicidal battle dressed in yellow. That antiquated Rajput code has survived in the yellow ceremonial uniform of one of Indian Army’s oldest cavalry […]



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2 lakh force, thousands of vehicles, dozen choppers deployed for upcoming LS ... - IBNLive








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2 lakh force, thousands of vehicles, dozen choppers deployed for upcoming LS ...

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We are also taking special measures for Naxal- affected states, Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast," Joint Secretary in the Home Ministry, MA Ganapathy, told PTI. The two lakh paramilitary personnel along with vehicles are being requisitioned from forces ...









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Ice hiking in the Himalayas - The Olympian








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Ice hiking in the Himalayas

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For centuries, this ice way has been the only winter trade route that connects the remote villages of the Zanskar region to Leh, the bustling trade center that connects the region to the world at large. The primary exports of this region have ...









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Lok Sabha polls: Over 2 lakh securitymen, thousands of vehicles, dozen ... - Times of India








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Lok Sabha polls: Over 2 lakh securitymen, thousands of vehicles, dozen ...

Times of India

We are also taking special measures for Naxal — affected states, Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast," joint secretary in the home ministry, MA Ganapathy, told PTI. The two lakh paramilitary personnel along with vehicles are being requisitioned from ...









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Cong-led UPA dumped all initiatives on Kashmir - GreaterKashmir.com









Cong-led UPA dumped all initiatives on Kashmir

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In August 2012, the Government of India virtually told the Parliament that it has dumped the much-hyped report of interlocutors who were appointed to provide blueprint for Kashmir resolution. “The Government is not planning any mechanism to implement ...









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IS ANYBODY LISTENING ?

Incomplete bridge This bridge in village Sail in Awantipora tehsil is under construction since 2011. The villagers are facing immense hardships as it is the only link connecting the village to the rest of area. The foundation stone for the bridge was laid down in 2011. However



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PDP approaches ECI with complaint against Sakina Itoo

Srinagar, Mar 30: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lodged a formal complaint against the senior National Conference leader and Minister of Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo with the Election Commission of India (ECI) for trying to coax and coerce people to join her party and vote for it by invoking



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Expose organizations: Bita Karatey to Geelani

Srinagar, Mar 30: Chairman of JKLF-R, Farooq Ahmad Dar alias Bitta Karatey while commenting of the statement of Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) on Sunday asked him to make public the names of the organization which are having close links with agencies. In a statement, Dar said, “Geelani sahib



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Dr Fai announces 6-point agenda to resolve Kashmir issue

Srinagar, Mar 30: Secretary General of World Kashmir Awareness Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai has announced a six-point agenda to set a stage for the resolution of Kashmir issue. Dr Fai while expounding on his six points suggested that the conflict over Kashmir cannot be resolved through military means."Kashmir



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No NC-Cong coalition in Kargil

Kargil, Mar 30: Resentment is brewing among National Conference workers in Kargil district, who have decided not to vote for Congress candidate for Lok Sabha seat of Ladakh, T Samphel.Sources said NC leaders in Kargil are mulling to field an independent candidate from Kargil, who will enjoy full



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Two Lakh Paramilitary, Thousands of Vehincles for LS Polls - Outlook









Two Lakh Paramilitary, Thousands of Vehincles for LS Polls

Outlook

We are also taking special measures for Naxal- affected states, Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast," Joint Secretary in the Home Ministry, MA Ganapathy, told PTI. The two lakh paramilitary personnel along with vehicles are being requisitioned from forces ...









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Putin gives green light to sale of S-400 missile system to China

SOURCE: RT NEWS Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, has given a green light to sell the country’s newest S-400 air defense guided missile system to China, which Russian media claim will give Beijing an edge in the airspace of the Taiwan Strait and over islands in the East China Sea at the center of a dispute […]



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Iran Putting up Special Forces for cross border raid inside Pakistani territory

SOURCE: PRESS TV IRGC Ground Forces (IRGC-GF) was put in charge of security of a 300-km stretch of border with Pakistan. IRGC-GF’s southeastern headquarters in the city of Saravan, the so-called Quds HQ (not to be confused with IRGC-QF), took over the responsibility from Law Enforcement Forces (NAJA) and its border patrol unit, Fars News […]



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Rafale deal: Antony refuses govt guarantee to France

SOURCE : PTI With the UPA-II’s tenure coming to an end, France had wanted India to sign a pact to provide government guarantee for completion of negotiation for 126 fighter aircraft with Dassault company but defence minister A K Antony has refused to do so. France, whose company Dassault has been shortlisted for supplying the […]



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Search for missing MH370 could take years: US naval officer

SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 could take years, a US Naval Officer suggested on Sunday, as search and rescue officials raced to locate the plane’s black box recorder days before its batteries are set to die. Ten ships and as many aircraft are searching a massive area in the […]



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Army, police begin separate probe into Kathua attacks - Kashmir Times









Army, police begin separate probe into Kathua attacks

Kashmir Times

JAMMU/KATHUA, Mar 29: Police and army have independently started probe into twin fidayeen attacks in Tarnah Nallah and Janglote areas of Kathua district on Jammu-Pathankot national highway on Friday resulting in killing of a soldier, two civilians and ...









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2 lakh paramilitary personnel, dozens of choppers, thousands of vehicles, will ... - Deccan Chronicle









2 lakh paramilitary personnel, dozens of choppers, thousands of vehicles, will ...

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We are also taking special measures for Naxal — affected states, Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast," joint secretary in the home ministry, MA Ganapathy, told PTI. The two lakh paramilitary personnel along with vehicles are being requisitioned from ...









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Two lakh force, thousands of vehicles, dozen choppers for Lok Sabha elections - Livemint








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Two lakh force, thousands of vehicles, dozen choppers for Lok Sabha elections

Livemint

We are also taking special measures for Naxal-affected states, Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast,” joint secretary in the home ministry, M.A. Ganapathy, told PTI. The two lakh paramilitary personnel along with vehicles are being requisitioned from forces ...

Lok Sabha polls: Over 2 lakh securitymen, thousands of vehicles, dozen ...









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Ice hiking in the Himalayas - TheNewsTribune.com








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Ice hiking in the Himalayas

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For centuries, this ice way has been the only winter trade route that connects the remote villages of the Zanskar region to Leh, the bustling trade center that connects the region to the world at large. The primary exports of this region have ...









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An epitaph to a golf course - Financial Express









An epitaph to a golf course

Financial Express

Lest we forget. And it would be easy to do so since the Fire & Fury GC in Leh wasn't written about, didn't feature on golf tour itineraries and was played (and maintained) mostly by military and air force personnel posted in this cold-desert frontier ...









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Saturday 29 March 2014

Sri Lanka: What After India's UNHRC-3 – Analysis - Eurasia Review









Sri Lanka: What After India's UNHRC-3 – Analysis

Eurasia Review

The logic of the Indian neighbour, that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) should be talking to the Sri Lankan Government for New Delhi to exert the required pressure on the latter, was outlined by External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid at London ...









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US trying to rope in India, China to isolate Russia

SOURCE : IANS In a bid to isolate Russia over its annexation of Crimea, the US says it is talking with Moscow’s friends like India and China, but it has not yet asked them to impose any sanctions. “Well, I don’t think we’re there yet. Obviously, we’ve been consulting very closely with the Europeans about […]



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IAF’s Hercules may have hit hillock, say preliminary reports on crash

SOURCE: TNN Indian Air Force’s C-130J aircraft that crashed on Friday killing all five on board may have banged into a hillock, lost control, and hurtled into the Chambal area, according to preliminary dependable information available. A senior IAF officer told TOI that the information, provided mostly by the crew of the other C-130J, which […]



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Next Indian Naval Chief to be Named Soon: Antony

SOURCE: IANS The next Indian Navy chief will be named soon, Defence Minister A K Antony said Saturday. “If someone decides to resign, it’s that’s the individual’s choice. Normally it (selection of service chiefs) happens as a natural process and currently the selection process is in the final stages. The next naval chief would be […]



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Crashed Indian Air Force plane’s crew family lament over authorities apathy

SOURCE: ANI Family of Squadron leader of Indian Air Force (IAF), Ashish Yadav, who was killed in the cargo plane crash, resented no response from the Air Force authorities post incident, in Kanpur. “After the accident, nobody has come, either from the Indian Air Force or either someone from any administration or authority or a […]



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Russia rules out intervention in Ukraine

SOURCE: THE HINDU Russia has ruled out intervening militarily in mainland Ukraine even as it sought to shift into higher gear diplomatic efforts to resolve the worst post-Cold War crisis.Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said Moscow has “absolutely no intention” of moving its forces into Ukraine, in what is the most categorical refutation to […]



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Indian soldier fought WWI, widow battles for his honour

SOURCE: IANS As Indian soldiers who fought World War I are going to be remembered and honoured by Britain this year in commemoration of the 100th anniversary, a George Cross recipient Indian soldier’s widow is struggling to get the lost honour back. For Brahmi Devi, who received the George Cross awarded to her martyred husband […]



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Sewerage system of Pindi in deplorable state - DAWN.com









Sewerage system of Pindi in deplorable state

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This raw sewage ultimately discharges into the Leh Nullah, further damaging the environment. Interestingly, all of the downtown area does not have a proper sewerage system, thus exposing the planning of the provincial government in this regard ...









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McCullum powers Kiwis to 6-wicket win over Netherlands

Chittagong , Mar 29: Stupendous batting by Brendon McCullum (65) helped New Zealand register a crushing 6-wicket win over Netherlands in their ICC World T20 match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong. Chasing a 152-run target, New Zealand was boosted by McCullum's crucial 45-ball



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Pak aim for 2 wins to enter semifinals

Mirpur, Mar29: Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez said Saturday he is pleased archrival India has secured a semifinal berth at the World Twenty20 because it gives other teams a clear scenario of what's needed to join them in the next stage. "India has played very good cricket so far and it's good they



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De Villiers, Parnell shine as South Africa enter World T20 semifinals

Chittagong, Mar 29: South Africa became the second team after India to seal the semifinal spot in ICC World T20 with a 3-run victory over England in their last Group 1 league match. Chasing 197, England finished their innings at 193/7 in 20 overs.England stuttered in their chase as they lost wickets



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India favourites against struggling Oz

Mirpur, Mar 29: On a roll after completing a hat-trick of victories, title contenders India would look to continue with their winning ways in the ongoing ICC World T20 when they meet a struggling Australian team in their last group league encounter on Sunday. Having registered comprehensive wins against



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Court pulls up health deptt for prevalent adhocism

Srinagar, Mar 29: Expressing displeasure over the non implementation of its directions for filling up 59 posts at higher levels including the director’s post on substantive basis in Health and Family Welfare department, Jammu and Kashmir High Court has observed that adhocism continues to plague the



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Bhat seeks peoples’ support

Budgam, Mar 29: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) district president Adv. Saif-ud-Din Bhat on Saturday appealed to all the people, NGOs, and political and social organizations to support the party’s programmes against proposed extension of lease to Army over Tosa Maidan firing range in central Kashmir



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Beg admits differences between coalition partners

Devsar (Kulgam), Mar 29: Admitting differences between coalition partners, Senior National Conference leader and parliamentarian, Mehboob Beg Saturday criticized Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti for welcoming BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendar Modi saying even thinking



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NC has lost its regional character: Mehbooba - GroundReport









NC has lost its regional character: Mehbooba

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Srinagar, March 29, (Scoop News)- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti Saturday said the National Conference has converted itself into an available appendage for sharing power with whosoever rules Delhi and by doing so it has lost its ...









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Vote for PDP is support to BJP: NC - GroundReport









Vote for PDP is support to BJP: NC

GroundReport

RajourI, March 29, (Scoop News)- Terming PDP as a spent force in ensuing elections, Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana and Minister for Planning Mr Ajay Sadhotra on Saturday said the real fight in Jammu-Poonch parliamentary constituency ...









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Us Navy says goodbye to Nuclear sub damaged by worker’s arson

SOURCE: AP The Navy said farewell Friday to the USS Miami, the nuclear-powered submarine whose service was cut short when a shipyard employee trying to get out of work set it on fire, causing $700 million in damage.The somber deactivation ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard marked the beginning of an inglorious end: Next year, the […]



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Pakistani National Arrested on Kashmir Border - freepresskashmir








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Pakistani National Arrested on Kashmir Border

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Pakistani National Arrested on Kashmir Border. 0 Comments. Print. Published: March 29, 2014. Updated: March 29, 2014. indopakborder. JAMMU: A Pakistani national was arrested while a mortar shell was defused in two separate incidents across Jammu region ...









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Armed With Foreign Fellowships Kashmir's Generation Next 'Changes' The ... - freepresskashmir








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Armed With Foreign Fellowships Kashmir's Generation Next 'Changes' The ...

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He is part of a growing intellectual and student diaspora, together with a large section of well-informed local youth, who are fast lending a new meaning to how the Valley understands itself and how its current state of affairs comes across to the world.









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IAF Hercules crash: Volunteer dies in rescue bid

SOURCE: THE HINDU A 24-year-old man from Piprani village in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district was washed away by the Chambal river, on Friday, when he tried to wade across the rocky river bed to rescue any survivors of the crashed IAF aircraft. Nawal Ra’ov alias Kallah, a street performer in Raghunathpur, rushed from his village […]



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Iranian carrier being build for movie shooting

SOURCE: FARNEWS A replica of a US aircraft carrier spotted near the coast of Iran is a set being built for a movie which will display the US Navy warships’ downing of an Iranian passenger plane in 1988, the Iranian media said. Satellite photos showed what looked like one of the US Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft […]



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BSF needs to plug security gaps at vulnerable areas: Omar Abdullah - Indian Express








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BSF needs to plug security gaps at vulnerable areas: Omar Abdullah

Indian Express

Disturbed over infiltration of militants into Jammu region with “ease”, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said BSF needs to take a look at vulnerable areas and plug the gaps. In a series of tweets, Omar complimented the police ...









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Friday 28 March 2014

China’s defence innovation miles ahead of India

SOURCE: NNN Immediately after he assumed power, President Xi Jinping started promoting the Chinese Dream. India has certainly a lot to learn from China in terms of ‘dreaming’. Does Delhi realise that the real objective behind the Chinese Dream which is to make of China a dominant, self-reliant superpower. Very early in its history, the […]



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GSLV Mark III ready for mission

SOURCE: THE HINDU India took the first step on Friday towards the liftoff of the experimental mission of its gigantic Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III when the rocket’s core stage, weighing more than 110 tonnes, was flagged off from the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Mahendragiri, near Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, to Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The […]



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Crimea takeover shows Russian military prowess: Vladimir Putin

SOURCE: REUTERS President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Russia’s takeover of Crimea showed off its military prowess, as his defence minister reported that the Russian flag was now flying over all military sites on the Black Sea peninsula. In a Kremlin ceremony with senior security officials, Sergei Shoigu told Putin that all Ukrainian servicemen still […]



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Design development board meets at HAL corporate office

SOURCE: TNN The first meeting of newly-constituted Design & Development Management Board (DDMB) by the government to strengthen design and development in aerospace and promote self-reliance in the critical areas of India’s defence preparedness was held here today at HAL Corporate Office. The Board comprises key members of India’s premier defence organizations involved in research, […]



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In rerun of Samba attack, terrorists target Army camp in Jammu, kill 3

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE TWO days after Narendra Modi assailed Pakistan at an election rally in Hiranagar, three terrorists in army uniform attacked an SUV in nearby Dayalachak on the Jammu-Kathua national highway, killing two occupants of the vehicle and injuring three. The heavily armed men then attacked an Army camp at Janglote and killed […]



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BSF needs to plug security gaps at vulnerable areas: Omar - Jagran Post








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BSF needs to plug security gaps at vulnerable areas: Omar

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Jammu: Disturbed over infiltration of militants into Jammu region with "ease", Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said BSF needs to take a look at vulnerable areas and plug the gaps. 29 Mar 2014, 08:20 AM. Share · Share · Share.

Omar: militants were heavily armed, planned to 'create massive havoc'

Kathua encounter: Security forces expected violence in J&K as LS polls near

3 dead in militant attack in Jammu; terrorists killed









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Children of War goes to censor board for Dhaka release - DhakaTribune








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Children of War goes to censor board for Dhaka release

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Recently, the release date is rescheduled to April 25, but the audience of Bangladesh will be able to watch the film before the Indian timeline. The Khan Brothers in Bangladesh is importing the film from Kolkata's J K Enterprise. Sudipto Das of the ...









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Two civilians, soldier die in fidayeen attack - The Hindu








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Two civilians, soldier die in fidayeen attack

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Six persons, including two civilians, a soldier and three militants, were killed on Friday in a fidayeen strike in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, close to India-Pakistan international border. Sources said three gunmen in combat fatigues hijacked ...









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Tahir Sayeed, Bari Andrabi, Syed Hussain, Cheetah join PDP

Srinagar, Mar 28: Journalist, Tahir Sayeed, former deputy director prosecution, Bari Andrabi, political activist, Syed M Hussain and veteran Gujjar leader, Deen Muhammad Cheetah Friday joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to a PDP handout, party president, Mehbooba Mufti welcomed



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Hurriyat (M) to launch campaign on social evils

Srinagar, Mar 28: Chairman Hurriyat Conference (M), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Friday said drug abuse has emerged as an industry in Kashmir, leading to other crimes like suicides and gambling. Raking up social issues in his sermon at Jamia Masjid here, he said Hurriyat (M) will launch a sustained campaign



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Spell out your achievements: Karra to Dr Farooq

Srinagar, Mar 28: Questioning the National Conference patron, Dr Farooq Abdullah for his comments that ‘people will vote them for their performance’, the senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Tariq Hameed Karra said Dr Farooq must give account of his performance as an MP and union minister



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Kashmiri MPs failed to deliver since 1947: PC

Srinagar, Mar 28: Salamuddin Bajad, senior leader Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference and nominee for Baramullah parliamentary constituency today visited many far flung areas of Lolab which include Morie, Nairikot, Lada and Khangund.Addressing the gatherings Bajad said, “Members of parliament



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Maruti Suzuki World Record for Genuine Spare Part Outlet in Leh - Rush Lane








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Maruti Suzuki World Record for Genuine Spare Part Outlet in Leh

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Now Maruti Suzuki has again made history by creating a world record of setting up the Highest Genuine Spare Part Outlet in Leh. This achievement has been recognized in the Limca Book of Records 2014 and a certificate has been issued to this effect.









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Many in military are still unaware of SC ruling on voting, says Army veteran

SOURCE: THE HINDU On Wednesday, around 1,200 serving soldiers from two units in Leh got themselves registered as general voters with their commanding officers assisting them with procuring and filling up relevant forms. Similar reports were received from the College of Military Engineering in Pune and cantonments in Punjab, where serving soldiers came forward to […]



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Wary regional rivals set aside differences to hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE The pot-bellied silhouette of a Chinese Il-76 military transport plane appeared in the sky over Perth International Airport just as the US naval officer was explaining how he guards his cutting-edge surveillance plane. Lieutenant Commander Adam Schantz was ticking off the measures, including a round-the-clock guard and armed rapid response team, […]



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With no boats to cross, MP cops were mute spectators to IAF’s burning C-130J Super Hercules

SOURCE: TNN The Indian Air Force cargo plane that crashed on Friday, killing its crew of five near Chambal river, has exposed the poor state of affairs of the Madhya Pradesh (MP) Police and its security initiatives on the inter-state border ahead of Lok Sabha elections. Primitive lathi wielding cops in MP watched the IAF’s […]



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Elections 2014: Between Wave and Reality, the Shadow of Figures (Comment ... - Business Standard









Elections 2014: Between Wave and Reality, the Shadow of Figures (Comment ...

Business Standard

He "had to vote" for the BJP in the December elections, he complains, because the Congress has not offered much of a contest in Indore in recent years. ... There are a total of 200 seats in Andhra, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, Odissa, Tamil Nadu ...









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Cong's soft approach to Pak, separatists responsible for Dayalachak terror ... - GroundReport









Cong's soft approach to Pak, separatists responsible for Dayalachak terror ...

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Jammu, March 28, (Scoop News)- Expressing grave shock over the brutal killing of an innocent civilian and fatal injuries to three others in the Pak-sponsored terror attack at Dayalachak in the Hirangar area on Friday morning, BJP National Executive ...









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Nuke-capable Prithvi II test-fired successfully

SOURCE: PTI India today successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Prithvi II missile, with a range of 350 km, from a test range near here as part of a user trial by the Army. Integrated Test Range (ITR) Director M V K V Prasad said the missile is capable of carrying 500 kg to […]



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Thursday 27 March 2014

Iran’s Chabahar Port to Link Afghanistan and India

SOURCE: PRESS TV Iran, Afghanistan and India will soon sign an agreement on the Iranian port of Chabahar on the Gulf on Oman to link Afghanistan with India, said Shakib Mostaghni, spokesman for Afghan ministry of foreign affairs. (IRNA, 25 March) The landlocked Afghanistan would need a major seaport to export its newly found huge […]



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U.S. intel assessment: greater likelihood Russia will enter eastern Ukraine

SOURCE: CNN A new classified intelligence assessment concludes it is more likely than previously thought that Russian forces will enter eastern Ukraine, CNN has learned. Two administration officials described the assessment but declined to be identified due to the sensitive nature of the information.The officials emphasized that nothing is certain, but there have been several […]



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1 killed, 3 injured in terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir - Deccan Chronicle









1 killed, 3 injured in terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir

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Jammu: One person was killed and three were injured after terrorists wearing army uniform hijacked a vehicle and open fire in Dayalachak area of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday morning. According to news reports, four militants stopped ...









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PDP has a clear agenda: Karra

Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and the party candidate for Srinagar parliamentary constituency, Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday said the vote for Dr Farooq Abdullah will mean endorsement of his ideas, style of working and his irresponsible utterances and people need to understand it and



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People should judge us by our performance: Beg

Shopian, Mar 27: Senior National Conference leader and Member Parliament, Dr Mehboob Beg Thursday said that NC parliamentarians performed their duties with dedication and commitment.Addressing a party convention at Arhama here, Dr Beg said comparison between the utilization and dispensation of MP



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Malik pays tributes

Srinagar, Mar 27: Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Muhammad Yasin Malik on Thursday paid tributes to Adv. Jaleel Andrabi on his death anniversary. “Jaleel was among the pioneers of present struggle and his replacement has not been yet found. Besides being a worthy jurist and intellectual



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Mirwaiz urges world community to help resolve K-issue

Srinagar, Mar 27: Urging the world community to play its role in solving the Kashmir issue, Chairman Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Thursday said any attempt to put the issue in cold storage or to delay its solution would “imperil the peace in the entire region of South Asia.”According



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Geelani calls for peaceful protests today

Srinagar, Mar 27: Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Geelani has appealed people to hold peaceful protest demonstrations in Kashmir after Friday prayers on March 28 against the mass death sentence of 529 persons including the spiritual guide of Muslim Brotherhood Muhammad Badie by an Egyptian



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Shinde’s statement a ‘poll plank’: Guru’s family

Srinagar, Mar 27: The family of Muhammad Afzal Guru on Thursday took strong exception to Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde’s statement in which he said that Guru’s execution was mishandled.Aijaz Guru, brother of Afzal Guru, said if Shinde is so remorseful on the Guru’s execution was handled by



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Delhi Court rejects plea seeking lodging of FIR against Geelani

New Delhi, Mar 27: A Delhi court today dismissed a plea seeking lodging of an FIR against Syed Ali Shah Geelani and three others for allegedly instilling "hatred" among the people of Kashmir and other parts of India.Metropolitan Magistrate Vijeta Singh Rawat turned down the plea for a police probe



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Commute Bhullar's death penalty to life term: Centre to SC

New Delhi, Mar 27: Centre today told the Supreme Court that it has "no problem" with commutation of death sentence of Khalistani militant Devinderpal Singh Bhullar to life term and the petition in this regard has to be allowed in view of the court's verdict that delay in deciding mercy pleas can be



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Kashmiri students allege harassment by Punjab Police

Ludhiana (Punjab), Mar 27: Kashmiri students who had gone to Bhopal to appear in MEd examination in Barkatullah University Thursday alleged that Punjab police harassed them and demanded bribe from them while they were travelling in a train in Ludhiana city of Punjab.The aggrieved students told



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India abstains from voting on UNHRC resolution against Lanka

Geneva, Mar 27: India for the first time today abstained from voting on an "intrusive" US-sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka at the UNHRC which adopted it by 23 votes in favour and sought an international inquiry into alleged war crimes in the last stages of conflict with the LTTE in 2009.India



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Flagging foolishness - DAWN.com









Flagging foolishness

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Just when some Pakistanis are suffering from guilt pangs born of our ever-running love affair with jingoism, we have someone else on the subcontinent intervening to lighten our conscience. Recently, when the weak-hearted here cowered under the impact ...









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