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Stock markets log biggest single-day rise after suspension of India-Pak hostilities
Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty recorded their biggest single-day gains in absolute terms on Monday, skyrocketing nearly 4 per cent, after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military actions and US and China announced a deal to lower tariffs significantly.
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13-05-2025
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Madhuparamhans enlightens devotees on Buddha Purnima
SAMBA: On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, Sadguru of Sahib Bandagi, Madhuparamhans Maharaj, delivered a soul stirring spiritual discourse in Ranjhri, captivating thousands of devotees with his profound wisdom and divine presence.
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13-05-2025
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Col Qureshi left lasting impression on students during her Kolkata stint, recalls civilian officer
Long before Colonel Sofiya Qureshi became a national icon as one of the leaders of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army officer was an inspiration to thousands of students in West Bengal.
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13-05-2025
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Koul emphasizes role of BJP cadre in national service in an organizational meeting
JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir led by its General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul held an organizational meeting at its party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
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13-05-2025
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Satish visits relief camps; meets displaced border residents
Demonstrating government's commitment towards welfare of citizens affected by recent conflict, Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, on Monday visited multiple makeshift relief camps set up for residents displaced due to cross border shelling by Pakistan.
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13-05-2025
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Semifinal spot booked, India face Nepal with aim to top group in SAFF U19 C’ships
Having already booked a berth in the SAFF U19 Championship semifinals, India will aim to secure the top spot in Group B when they face Nepal here on Tuesday.
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13-05-2025
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Maharashtra police search home of Kerala activist held for plotting war against govt
KOCHI: The Maharashtra police have conducted a search at the Kochi residence of a student activist and 'independent journalist' from Kerala who was arrested in Nagpur for allegedly preparing to wage war against the union government, police sources said here on Monday.
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13-05-2025
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India will respond to provocation with precision & power under Modi regime: Purnima
JAMMU: Adv Purnima Sharma, Spokesperson BJP J&K and former Deputy Mayor Jammu, today said that India under the stewardship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not tol erate any threat of terrorism in any form.
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13-05-2025
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CA will back A ustralian players who don’t want to return to India for IPL: Report
Australian players who have returned home after the suspension of the IPL and don't want to return to India for the remainder of the high-profile tournament will get support from Cricket Australia, according to a media report here.
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13-05-2025
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I’m proud of my father’: Mortal remains of BSF officer killed in Pakistani firing arrive in Patna
Imran Raza stood quietly at Patna airport on Monday as he received the mortal remains of his father, BSF sub-inspector Mohammed Imtiaz, who was killed in Pakistani firing along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura sector.
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13-05-2025
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Grant all deceased persons status of martyr: Karra urges Govt
Expressing anguish over the loss of life and property in cross-border conflict in both Jammu as well as in Kashmir regions, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday urged the Govt to take immediate measures to ensure compensation and resettlement of all displaced people.
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13-05-2025
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All party meet, Parliament should have been called before ‘ceasefire’: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the Centre should have called for an all party meeting and convened a Parliament session before reaching an understanding with Pakistan to stop all military action.
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13-05-2025
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LG visits residence of Zakir Hussain
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the family of Zakir Hussain, in Jammu. Zakir Hussain, a resident of Kheri Village, was killed during unprovoked firing by Pakistan.
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13-05-2025
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Sunil welcomes ceasefire agreement, lauds Omar's humanitarian outreach during Border crisis
UDHAMPUR: Sunil Verma, District President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), has warmly welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, calling it a much-needed step towards lasting peace and security for border residents in the region.
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13-05-2025
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International Nurses Day celebrated
On the occasion of International Nurses Day, Dr. Nazir Hussain, District President of the NHM Employees Association Kishtwar, extended heartfelt gratitude and admiration to the nursing community both locally and globally.
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13-05-2025
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Karra, Bhalla, Ravinder on three days tour of Poonch-Rajouri to meet Pak shelling victims
JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra, Working President Raman Bhalla and Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma on Monday visited different areas of twin border districts to meet the victims of Pakistan shelling.
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13-05-2025
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DBPS welcomes ceasefire, applauds PM Modi, Indian Army for resolute action
JAMMU: In a strong show of support for the recent ceasefire agreement and the Indian government’s response to the border tensions with Pakistan, the Dogra Brahmin Pratinidhi Sabha (DBPS), Jammu held a meeting today, lauding the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the exemplary courage of the Indian Armed Forces.
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13-05-2025
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Social activists honour Patwari Rakesh Sandhu
R.S.PURA: Social activists R.L.Kaith, Hans Raj Loria, Sub. Baldev Chand Sandhu (Retd), Sub Inspector retired Darshan Kumar, Hav. Des Raj Kaith (Retd), Tilak Raj Bassa, Jagdish Raj Kaith Deepak Jyoti and many others today honoured Rakesh Sandhu (of village Phindar), who despite being a physically handicapped and in acute poverty, graduated in Arts, post graduated in Urdu and later did B.Ed from the University of Jammu and is now successfully doing the job of a Patwari.
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13-05-2025
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India stands with its army, Pakistan fights for power
In recent years, Indian polities has often witnessed intense clashes between the ruling party and the opposition on nearly every issue. However; during Operation Sindoor, a rare sense of unity between the two camps has brought relief and pride to the Indian public. In stark contrast, Pakistan presents the opposite picture, where the opposition continues to hurl accusations at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, attempting to portray him as an ineompetent leader. Comparisons between Modi and Sharif’ are being drawn in the form of a lion versus a jackal.
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13-05-2025
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LG visits residence of Late Ramesh Arora
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the residence of senior political leader and former Member of Legislative Council, Late Ramesh Arora, in Karan Nagar, Jammu on Monday.
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13-05-2025
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Make sure travel agents do not misuse Emergency Quota: Railway Ministry tells zonal officers
Any request received from travel agents for seat or berth reservations in trains under Emergency Quota shall not be entertained, the Railway Ministry told the zonal officers concerned after it received instances of its misuse.
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13-05-2025
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LG pays tribute to BSF braveheart
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid homage to the BSF braveheart Constable Deepak Chingakham, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
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13-05-2025
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'King' Virat Kohli announces Test retirement; says it’s not easy but feels right
India's most successful ‘Test captain and the fulcrum of its batting for over a decade, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from the format on Monday, ending his passionate love affair with the five-day game which celebrated him as its saviour during a global T20 surge.
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13-05-2025
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Suspicious call on naval assets triggers security alert, civilian arrested
KOCHI: A suspicious phone call made from a civilian inquiring about sensitive naval assets has prompted a security response at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi.
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13-05-2025
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Lord Buddha Jayanti celebrated with devotion by All J&K Guru Ravi Dass Sabha
The All J&K Guru Ravi Dass Sabha (Regd.), Jammu marked the sacred occasion of Lord Buddha Jayanti with great reverence and enthusiasm at the Gurudwara Shri Guru Ravi Dass Ji Maharaj, located at Krishna Nagar, Jammu. This annual celebration, held on the full moon day of Vaisakh (May), is considered a thriceblessed day in Buddhist tradition, commemorating the three monumental events in Lord Buddha's life his birth at Lumbini, his enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, and his Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar. These pivotal milestones in Buddha's jour ney were highlighted by Er. R.C. Bhasin, the Convenor of the Adhoc Committee of the
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13-05-2025
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Jai Jawan, Jai Kissan: DDC Chairman urges Govt to ensure adequate irrigation water for farmers
Lauds Armed Forces for Op Sindoor
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13-05-2025
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Rehan Basera celebrates Mother's Day, honours elderly mothers
JAMMU: The management committee of Rehan Basera (Home for Urban Homeless) celebrated Mother's Day with warmth and respect at its Boria Basti premises in Gorkha Nagar, Bahu Fort.
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13-05-2025
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Gujarat: 14 booked for ‘anti-national' social media posts following Operation Sindoor
Gujarat Police have booked 14 persons for allegedly uploading \"anti-national\" and \"morale-breaking\" content on social media in the wake of Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian armed forces to destroy hubs of terrorists in Pakistan and PoK, officials said on Monday.
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13-05-2025
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Empowering Farmers by Strengthening Horticultural Sector
The word horticulture has been derived from the Latin word where hortus means garden and culture means cultivation.
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13-05-2025
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PM Modi delivered on promise of ‘revenge beyond the imagination’ of terrorists: BJP
The BJP asserted on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has delivered on his promise of inflicting on terrorists behind the Pahalgam terror strike a punishment beyond their imagination and razing to the ground their safe havens.
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