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Srinagar: In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a key Lashkar-e-Taiba (TRF) operative for providing logistical support to the terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. The accused, identified as Mohammad Yousuf Katari (26) of Kulgam district, was taken into custody after sustained questioning and detailed analysis of weapons and electronic devices recovered during Operation Mahadev in July. Katari has been remanded to 15 days of police custody until October 6. “Srinagar Police have arrested an OGW (Overground Worker) from South Kashmir, identified as Mohd Yousuf Katari. He played a…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasized the importance of self-reliance and domestic manufacturing, announcing that production of AK-203 assault rifles will soon begin in a Russia-assisted factory in Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in Greater Noida, the Prime Minister lauded Russia’s role as the “country partner” for the event, calling it a reaffirmation of a long-standing relationship. “This trade show further strengthens a time-tested partnership,” Modi said. Highlighting Uttar Pradesh’s contribution to India’s manufacturing sector, he noted, “Fifty-five percent of all mobile phones made in India are manufactured in UP.” He…

New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday confirmed that the situation in Ladakh has been brought under control, with no reports of fresh violence since 4 pm. In an official statement, the ministry urged citizens and media outlets to avoid sharing old or provocative videos that could inflame tensions. “Barring the unfortunate incidents that occurred earlier in the day, the situation in Ladakh was brought under control by 4 pm,” the statement read. The ministry reiterated that the central government remains committed to addressing the aspirations of Ladakh’s people by ensuring adequate constitutional safeguards. Earlier in the…

New Delhi: A Congress councilor, Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag, has been booked over violent protests in Ladakh that left four people dead and nearly 90 injured. The unrest saw mobs torch the BJP office and the Ladakh Hill Council Secretariat in Leh, prompting curfew and deployment of ITBP, CRPF, and local police. Authorities blamed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk for allegedly provoking the crowd with his speeches during a 15-day hunger strike demanding statehood. Wangchuk denied responsibility, saying no party could mobilize thousands of protesters on its own. The violence comes amid growing anger over the Centre’s refusal to grant Ladakh…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has come out in support of the proposed Unity Mall project, urging critics to familiarize themselves with the project’s concept before raising objections. He emphasized that the government remains committed to environmental sustainability while undertaking development initiatives. “There should not be opposition to the Unity Mall without understanding its concept. The government is conscious about the environment while planning projects,” Khaunte said. Addressing concerns over potential environmental impact, the minister noted that the proposed site is flanked by existing private structures, and any assessment should take the surrounding context into account. The…

Pune: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has said that employing the Indian Air Force (IAF) during the 1962 Sino-Indian war could have significantly slowed the Chinese advance, giving the Army more time to prepare. Speaking through a recorded video message at the launch of the revised autobiography of late Lt Gen S.P.P. Thorat Reveille to Retreat in Pune on Wednesday, General Chauhan said the decision not to use air power during the conflict was a missed opportunity. “Use of air power would have slowed the Chinese offensive considerably, if not stymied it completely,” he said.…

New Delhi: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday sharply criticised the Modi government’s stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, alleging that India’s foreign policy has been shaped more by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal friendship with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu than by India’s constitutional values or strategic interests. In an article titled “India’s muted voice, its detachment with Palestine” published in The Hindu, Gandhi accused the government of “profound silence” and “an abdication of both humanity and morality” on the issue. “This style of personalised diplomacy is never tenable and cannot be the guiding compass of India’s…