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Afghan journalist shot dead a day after Taliban warning
After the Taliban issued a threat against the media persons, a high-profile journalist was shot dead in Afghanistan's Kandahar city.
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Kashmir
Ayesha Aziz from Kashmir becomes India’s youngest female pilot
Ayesha Aziz, a 25-year-old from Kashmir is the youngest female pilot in India. In 2011, she became youngest student pilot to get a license.
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World
Biden signs order to end Trump’s Muslim travel ban
In a blow to his predecessor Donald Trump's actions to limit immigration, US President Joe Biden has ended the 'Muslim travel ban'.
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Travel
Driving Licences, Vehicle Registrations validity extended till March 2021
The Central government on Sunday extended the validity of vehicular documents like Driving Licenses up to March 31, 2021.
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World
Turkey’s Erdogan raises Kashmir issue at UN General Assembly
NEW DELHI — In yet another attempt to raise the matter of Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Turkish President...
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India
Social activist Swami Agnivesh passes away
NEW DELHI — Social activist and former Haryana MLA Swami Agnivesh passed away at the age of 80 on Friday at the Institute of Liver...
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Ladakh
Chinese PLA troops fired in air, our troops exercised restraint: Indian Army
NEW DELHI — Chinese soldiers fired in the air while attempting to close in on Indian positions across the Line of Actual Control (LAC)...
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Kashmir
In a first, female IPS officer to head Srinagar sector for CRPF
NEW DELHI — For the first time, a female IPS officer Charu Sinha has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police...
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
Fake income tax notice demanding ₹6,000 flagged as fraudulent by government
A fake Income Tax Department notice seeking ₹6,000 from taxpayers is circulating online; the government has warned it is a fraudulent phishing attempt.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.