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| Amit Shah for greater synergy among all agencies to dismantle terror networks | | Chairs high level meet, reviews functioning of Multi Agency Centre | | | New Delhi, July 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high level meeting here with various Heads of Security and Law Enforcement Agencies to review functioning of Multi Agency Centre (MAC) of IB, responsible for tackling security challenges in the country.
The Union Home Minister stressed upon greater synergy between all the agencies to dismantle the terror networks and their supporting eco-system, to address the evolving security threat scenario of the country. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, MAC framework is poised to undergo a major technical and operational revamp to increase its reach and effectiveness,” he said.
The Home Minister emphasiz... | |
| | | | Pak using fake social media accounts to incite violence, glorify terrorism | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 19: The Jammu and Kashmir police are not only battling armed terrorists but also combating a false narrative propagated by nearly fake social media accounts.
These fake social media accounts are spreading vicious propaganda and false narratives to create chaos and confusion.
Cops of the J&K Police are not only fighting against Pakistan-trained terrorists but they are also battling against the misleading narratives spread by 8,000 fake social media accounts on... | |
| | | | PIL listed for July 22 | | | | New Delhi, July 19: The Supreme Court on Friday said a public interest litigation seeking a court-monitored investigation into the electoral bonds scheme will be heard on July 22. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan and said the PIL of two NGOs Common Cause and the Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL)is listed for hearing on Monday.
The previous PIL of the two NGOs alleges an “apparent quid pro quo” between political parties, corporations, and investigative agencies.
Terming the electoral bonds scheme as a “scam”, the plea sought a direction to the authorities to investig... | |
| | | | NIA arrests key aide | | | | New Delhi, July 19: The NIA has arrested a key aide of Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Sandhu alias Landa in a major terror network case involving the supply of deadly weapons for extortion from businessmen among others, an official statement said on Friday.
Baljeet Singh alias Rana Bhai alias Balli, hailing from Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh, was arrested on Thursday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said in the statement.
Balli was found to be a major weapons supplier to Landa’s agents in Punjab, it said.
The weapons were used to carry out large-scale terror activities, including extortions from businessmen and others, it said.
NIA’s investigations in the c... | |
| | | | PM meets Lockheed Martin’s CEO | | | | New Delhi, July 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met defence major Lockheed Martin’s CEO Jim Taiclet and lauded its commitment to “Make in India, Make for World”.
The meeting took place on Thursday.
“CEO of @LockheedMartin, Jim Taiclet met Prime Minister @narendramodi. Lockheed Martin is a key partner in India-US Aerospace and Defence Industrial cooperation. We welcome its commitment towards realising the vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a post on X.
Sharing pictures of the meeting on X, Lockheed Martin in a post said, “CEO Jim Taiclet joined Hon’ble @narendramodi. As a trusted partner of over three decades, we recognize the pr... | |
| | | | Live grenade sparks fear | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 19: Bomb disposal squads have defused a live grenade found on the rooftop of a government building in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said on Friday.
The recovery of the bomb triggered panic and fear among residents of the government quarters from where it was recovered.
Some children found the hand grenade while playing on the terrace of a government quarter building in the vicinity of Raja Sukhdev District hospital on Thursday evening and raised an alarm, prompting the police to rush to the spot, they said.
A police team cordoned off the area to ensure the safety of residents and hospital staff as the area was struck with the fear of an ... | |
| | | | Another batch leaves for Amarnath Shrine | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 19: A fresh batch of 4,821 pilgrims left a base camp here for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas early Friday, officials said.
The 22nd batch of pilgrims, which included 3,259 men, 1,482 women and eight children, left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in a convoy of 150 vehicles escorted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at 3.05 am, they said.
While 3,090 pilgrims will be reaching Pahalgam to undertake the yatra from the traditional 48-km route in Anantnag district, 1,701 have opted for the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district.
More than 3.5 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the naturally formed ice lingam at th... | |
| | | | J&K SED launches transfer drive | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 19: The J&K School Education Department has invited online applications from the eligible Teachers, Masters, Lecturers, Principals, Headmasters, and Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs) for the online transfer initiative 2024-25. The initiative aims to facilitate the transfer process for those desirous of relocating to different positions within the education sector.... | |
| | | | Imposter posing as J&K DGP | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 19: Jammu and Kashmir Police have initiated legal action following reports of an imposter falsely claiming to be R.R. Swain, DGP of the Union Territory, using the mobile number 8891979985.
The J&K police urged the public and law enforcement officials to exercise caution and avoid any interactions with this individual pending further investigation.
As per police statement “An imposter using mobile number 8891979985 is posing himself to be R.
R.Swain DGP, J&K with an ulterior motive,” the police said, adding that legal action has been initiated.
“In the meantime, it is urged that police officers, colleagues and particularly members of general public may a... | |
| | | | ‘Keran operation initiated on intelligence input generated by J&K Police’ | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 19: The counter-infiltration operation that led to the killing of two militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district was initiated on intelligence input generated by J&K Police, officials said on Friday. Two militants suspected to be foreigners were killed on Thursday while they were trying to infiltrate across the LoC to the valley.
Srinagar-based defence spokesman, Lt Col M K Sahu, said credible input about the possible infiltration by a gr... | |
| | | | Nobody expects RBI to be cheerleader: Guv Das | | |  MUMBAI, Jul 19: Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the Reserve Bank’s relations with the government have been “smooth” during his nearly six-year term, and credited the close coordination between the two for the quick revival of the economy after the pandemic.
Speaking at an event organised by Financial Express here, the bureaucrat-turned-central banker said nobody has expected him to be a “cheerleader” for the government during his term.
“I am saying from my experience. Nobody expects R... | |
| | | | 6 new bills listed for upcoming Parliament session | | |  New Delhi, Jul 19: The Centre has listed six new bills for introduction, including the one which seeks to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act, to provide enabling provisions for ease of doing business in the aviation sector, in the upcoming Parliament session beginning Monday.
Besides the Finance Bill, the government has also listed ‘The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill’ for introduction, consideration and passing.
The proposed legislation aims to bring more clarity and convergence in th... | |
| | | | Vice-Prez calls for tackling climate change | | |  NEW DELHI, July 19: Climate change is a bomb ticking by the second and no bunker would save humanity if collective efforts are not taken to find a solution to this existential problem, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Friday.
Addressing the valedictory session of the 4th International Climate Summit organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry here, Dhankhar said fighting the climate crisis should be everyone’s foremost priority.
“Climate change is a bomb ticking by the second... | |
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