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Terrorist killed in Kulgam encounter, policeman injured: J&K Police
"One local terrorist neutralised. Identification and affiliation being ascertained. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition recovered. Search going on," officials said. The firefight started after a joint team of police and security forces got an input about the presence of terrorists in the area.
Border situation with China matter of perceptional difference: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath, while referring to the stand-off in East Ladakh in 2020, said that the Chinese Army ignored the agreed protocols and unilaterally tried to change the status quo along the LAC. He lauded the valour and dedication of the Indian Army which prevented the attempts by the PLA to change the status quo.
Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir is a part of India: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh added that the network of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has substantially weakened in the last few years as strict and consistent action is being taken. “Terror funding has been curbed. Supply of arms and drugs to terrorists has been stopped. Along with elimination of terrorists, work is being done to dismantle the network of under ground workers,” he said.
Govt is destroying chain of funds to terrorism : Rajnath
Rajnath Singh arrived here earlier in the day. He addressed a conference on security in the presence of around 1,500 people. In his address, the defence minister spoke against the spread of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the government is taking a tough stand on terrorism. “The network of terrorism is being destroyed. New hope has arisen in the youth. We are now trying to be self-sufficient in the defence sector.
IndiGo flight briefly enters Pak airspace due bad weather
Citing the inclement weather, the airline said that the diversion was necessary and subsequently, flight 6e-2124 was redirected to Amritsar. "Before the flight entered Pakistani airspace, the airline promptly informed the relevant authorities in both countries," said an airline official. Consequently, the Jammu and Lahore Air Traffic Control (ATC) centres worked in coordination to facilitate the smooth diversion of the flight.
India to produce own aircraft engines for Tejas as defence deals strengthened during PM Modi's US visit: Sitharaman
Citing the several defence production deals signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the US, she said: "GE, the largest aeronautics company, has signed an agreement with HAL for the joint production of F414 aircraft engines. This joint venture will take place in India, with 80 per cent of the technology being transferred.
NASA & ISRO collaborate to establish International Space Station by 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman
During a discussion on critical mineral partnerships here, she revealed the NASA-ISRO plan to set up the international space station. "NASA will provide advanced training to the ISRO, facilitating a joint effort towards the International Space Station in 2024," Nirmala Sitharaman said.
PM Modi describes Egypt visit as 'historic'
PM Modi, who concluded his two-day visit to the north African nation today, tweeted: "My visit to Egypt was a historic one. It will add renewed vigour to India-Egypt relations and will benefit the people of our nations. "I thank President El-Sisi, the Government and the people of Egypt for their affection".
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She also hit back at Congress and other opposition parties of raising non-issues without data. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, Sitharaman said: "Egypt is on sixth position in terms of Muslim population and Prime Minister Modi getting highest award of Egypt is an issue of pride for India. Modi has got 13 awards till date."
PM Modi address to US Congress a significant event, visit redefined India-US partnership: Sitharaman
Addressing a press conference at party headquarters here, Sitharaman said: “It was a bipartisan invitation which was extended to the Prime Minister to address the joint house (of the US Congress) and it was a very significant event. “For the second time for a PM to be called to address US Congress' joint session and to receive such a standing ovation is a matter of pride for all of us," she said.
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