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AIUDF to hand over formal support letter to INDIA bloc: Badruddin Ajmal
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The AIUDF was always keen to join the INDIA bloc, however, Congress strongly opposed their inclusion.
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu's Arnia sector
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"Tonight at about 20:00 hours, Pak Rangers started unprovoked firing on BSF posts in Arnia area, which has been befittingly retaliated by the BSF troops.The firing is still on," the BSF said. This is the second ceasefire violation at the International Border in less than 10 days. On October 17, Pak Rangers had resorted to unprovoked firing towards BSF troops, in which two BSF personnel received injuries.
EU, India carry out maiden joint naval exercise in Gulf of Guinea
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India and EU naval ships conducted their first-ever joint naval exercise, in the Gulf of Guinea, off west Africa, in an effort to reinforce maritime security cooperation in support of the region, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
Central agency raids amid festivities reflected bad political culture: Mamata Banerjee
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The Chief Minister's remarks came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday morning conducted raids at state forest minister Jyotipriya Mallick's residence as part of its ongoing probe in the multi-crore ration distribution irregularities case.
Need to focus on air defence systems to protect India's air domain: Rajnath Singh
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He exhorted the Indian Air Force (IAF) to focus on strengthening the air defence systems, use of drones and making headway in the field of aerospace to protect India's air domain.
Jaishankar calls for greater cooperation among SCO nations
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Addressing the opening of the SCO Heads of Government meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jaishankar said, "Today when the world is facing challenges, looming economic recession, broken supply chains, food and energy insecurity this calls for closer cooperation with the SCO.
ED raids Raj Congress president's premises, summons Gehlot's son in FEMA case
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In a post in Hindi on X, the Chief Minister said: "Date 25/10/23: Congress launches guarantees for women of Rajasthan... Date 26/10/23 - ED raid on Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Ji Dotasara - Summons to my son Vaibhav Gehlot to appear in ED.
Is Khalistan movement planning to spread its wings in Rajasthan too?
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“Khalistan Zindabad” was found written on the wall of a railway station in Hanumangarh and the Government Railway Police got it whitewashed after the station master informed higher authorities about it. Videos supporting the Khalistan cause and stating that the desert state, too, would become Khalistan were also uploaded on social media from different accounts.
Delhi 2020 riots case: 11 men acquitted, charges framed against one
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Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of the Karkardooma Courts, after carefully examining the evidence and circumstances, concluded that although the 11 accused individuals were present at various times during the mob's activities and were linked to other riot-related incidents, it could not be established that they were vicariously responsible for the incident resulting in Negi's tragic death.
India to partially resume visa services in Canada from Thursday
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"Further decisions, as appropriate, would be intimated based on continuing evaluation of the situation," the statement added. Diplomatic relations between India and Canada hit rock bottom after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month had alleged in his country's Parliament at India's role in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on its soil.
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