Kashmir army jawan dies as colleague’s gun fires ‘accidentally’

An army jawan died and another was injured after a colleague’s rifle allegedly went off accidentally in a camp in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday. The deceased jawan has been identified as Vipin Batya, 40, of 14 Rashtriya Rifles and the injured as Yogesh, 37.

September 18, 2023 at 12:32AM

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SIIMA Awards 2023 winners: Excellence in Tamil, Malayalam cinema

The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2023 concluded successfully, celebrating excellence in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. The second day featured a star-studded ceremony where winners in various categories were revealed. In Tamil cinema, talents like Anirudh Ravichander and Ilango Krishnan were recognized for their exceptional contributions, while debutants were celebrated, highlighting the future of Tamil cinema. In the Malayalam film industry, talents like Vinayak Sasikumar, Mridula Warrier, and Sharan Velayudhan were honored for their remarkable work. The event paid tribute to both emerging talents and seasoned veterans who have made significant contributions to the film world.

September 17, 2023 at 04:41AM

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'Rising ammunition prices set back Nato efforts to boost security'

Nato's top military official warned on Saturday that a drastic rise in prices for weapons and ammunition means that allies' higher defence spending does not automatically translate into greater security.

September 16, 2023 at 10:14PM

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Yogi Adityanath writes: PM Modi, the architect of new India

Great leaders not only dedicate themselves to a larger goal, but also create institutions and systems to achieve that goal. In the past nine and a half years, we have had a first-hand experience of the embodiment of this greatness in PM Narendra Modi, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

September 17, 2023 at 12:01AM

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India sources antibodies from Australia to fight Nipah virus

India is importing monoclonal antibodies from Australia to treat Nipah virus infection in Kerala. The drug, m102.4, was initially developed for treating Henipavirus. Early-stage trials have shown its potential in managing NiV, which has a high mortality rate of 40-70%.

September 16, 2023 at 03:43AM

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Kerala has a growing child rape problem

Kerala, a state in India known for its literacy and healthcare, has the fourth highest rate of child rape in the country. In the first seven months of 2017, there were 983 cases of penetrative sexual assault on children, surpassing the total number of child rape cases in 2016. Experts argue that not all perpetrators of child rape are paedophiles, with some committing the crime due to sexual anarchism or experimentation.

September 16, 2023 at 02:59AM

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Wounded soldier's death takes J&K toll to 4

A soldier wounded in a three-day operation against Pakistan-backed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag has died in the hospital, bringing the total casualties to four. The search is ongoing for three Pakistani terrorists and a local recruit in the forests near the village of Gadool.

September 16, 2023 at 12:55AM

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'US consulate in Frankfurt sets aside visa interview appointments for Indian applicants’

The US consulate in Frankfurt has set aside nonimmigrant visa interview appointments specifically for Indian applicants, with a wait time of just three days. In contrast, the wait time for B1/B2 visa interview appointments in India ranges from 441 to 607 days.

September 16, 2023 at 12:47AM

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How Bangladesh beat India in a Asia Cup thriller

Shubman Gill's fifth ODI ton and a valiant knock from Axar Patel lower down the order went in vain as Bangladesh pipped India by 6 runs in a thrilling final Super Four game in Colombo on Friday. With the narrow win, Bangladesh signed off their 2023 Asia Cup campaign causing an unexpected upset over the finalists.

September 15, 2023 at 11:51PM

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Oppn bloc hopes to finalise seat sharing by month-end

The basic formula being followed for the state-wise seat-sharing deal is to look at either the last assembly poll results or the last parliamentary poll results. Another option is to look at both the last assembly and Lok Sabha trends. "It has been decided that the strongest party in each state will drive the seat-sharing talks," a well-placed source said.

September 15, 2023 at 04:35AM

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