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| ‘Operation Sindoor’ showcased ‘New India's’ military might: PM Modi | | Flags of Amritsar to Katra Vande Bharat train | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for metro projects worth approximately Rs 22,800 crore in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and hailed the success of Operation Sindoor as a demonstration of New India's military strength and global stature. Prime Minister also flagged off the Vande Bharat trains today during the programme in Bengaluru. He flagged off Vande Bharat train Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and Nagpur to Pune. Addressing a public gathering after inaugurating the Bangalore Metro Yellow Line and flagging off three Vande Bharat Express trains, PM Modi stated, “The success of Operation Sindoor, the strength to destroy terrorist hideouts deep across the border, a... | |
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| LG Sinha, Dy CM thank PM Modi for another Vande Bharat train | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday for sanctioning a Vande Bharat train to link the holy towns of Katra and Amritsar, and said the transport infrastructure, particularly in the railways, has witnessed unprecedented growth in the Union Territory over the last 11 years.
In Bengaluru, the prime minister on Sunday flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains — from Bengal... | |
| | | | Tariff blowback: After India, Switzerland, Spain also scrap US defence deals | | |  Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 10: U.S. President Donald Trump’s hardline tariff policies and controversial NATO funding demands appear to be backfiring, with growing evidence that they are hurting both American consumers and U.S. defense firms. A series of recent developments suggests that key foreign buyers are pulling out of multi-billion-dollar arms deals amid increasing unease over Washington’s trade posture and geopolitical pressure tactics. While U.S. citizens continue to... | |
| | | | Rotten deals: J&K battling invasion of spoiled meat, fake food products | | Thousands of kilos of expired meat, poultry, and fish seized and destroyed as authorities tighten noose on food mafia ahead of festive season. | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 10: In a sensational and sweeping crackdown, authorities across Jammu and Kashmir have launched an unprecedented assault on the illegal sale of rotten, expired, and unhygienic food items flooding markets in the run-up to the festive season. For the seventh consecutive day, joint teams of the Food Safety Department (FSD) and the Legal Metrology Department (LMD) have intensified inspections, uncovering a food safety crisis of alarming proportions.
In a major bust in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir, officials seized over two quintals of spoiled mutton, declared unfit for human consumption. Meanwhile, in Jammu city, a staggering 2,700 kg o... | |
| | | | 4 J&K Rajya Sabha seats vacant for second consecutive time | | Vice Presidential Polls | |  New Delhi, Aug 10:
The four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir will remain vacant during the vice presidential election. The members of Parliament from both the Houses will elect the 17th vice president on September 9. The four seats from the Union Territory are vacant as the Election Commission has so far not held biennial polls to fill up the vacancies nearly 10 months after Assembly elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir.
MLAs elect Rajya Sabha members of their respective state... | |
| | | | Crime Branch books MD, 2 Directors, others of Hyderabad based company | | Multi-Crore Scam | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 10: Crime Branch has booked Managing Director (MD) , two Directors among several key executives of Hyderabad based company, "Capital Protection Force Pvt. Ltd. for multi-crore scam on complaints lodged by a Major General and one more victim of Falcon Invoice Discounting fraud.
Two separate written complaints were received in Crime Branch --- first complaint from Major General Rajat Jagani R/o Rajasthan against MD Amardeep Kumar, Director Anita Kumari,... | |
| | | | Kashmir: Crackdown on drugs spurs shift to medical Opioids as ISI fuels menace | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 10: As security forces continue their fight against terrorism, the Srinagar police has launched a crackdown against drug abuse and trafficking that has led to the arrest of 97 people and the filing of 73 cases in the last three months.
Officials cite intelligence reports indicating that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), having failed in recruiting local youth for terrorism, is now actively promoting drug abuse to destabilise Kashmir’s younger generation.
With intensified police crackdowns making heroin more difficult to obtain, addicted youth in Srinagar are increasingly turning to medical opioids as a substitute.
Dr. Mohammad Muzaffar K... | |
| | | | Kulgam anti-terror operation enters 10th day | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 10: The anti-terror operation in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir entered its 10th day on Sunday as security forces tried to squeeze the cordon around the terrorists.
“The operation is still in progress. The security forces are trying to close in on the positions of the hiding ultras,” an official said.
He said the terrorists seem to be highly trained in jungle warfare and are taking advantage of dense foliage to evade detection by drones.
Two Army soldiers have been killed while nine others have been injured since the encounter began on August 1 in Akhal forest area of Kulgam. This is the longest anti-terror operation in Kashmir valley in recen... | |
| | | | Encounter breaks out in Kishtwar | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 10: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. The security forces had launched a search operation in Dool area of the hilly district following specific information about the presence of terrorists, they said.
On noticing the security search parties, the hiding terrorists, believed to be two in number, opened fire, leading to a gunfight, they added.
Army’s White Knight Co... | |
| | | | ‘Operation Sindoor’ testament to tri-services synergy: CDS Gen Chauhan | | |  New Delhi, Aug 10:
Operation Sindoor was a testament to the tri-services synergy and there is a need to continue the reforms, coordination and adaptability to meet the evolving security challenges, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has said.
In an address at the College of Defence Management in Secunderabad, the top military officer, without elaborating, also talked about a roadmap for theatre commands to enhance joint capability.
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen joint log... | |
| | | | India world’s most ‘dashing and dynamic’ economy, some people not liking it: Rajnath | | |  Raisen (MP), Aug 10:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday described India’s economy as the world’s most “dashing and dynamic” and said some people who have the attitude of “we are everyone’s boss” are not liking it.
Singh’s comments come amid high tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on goods imported from India.
The speed with which India is moving ahead, no power in the world can stop it from becoming a big power globally, Singh said in his address after performing bhoom... | |
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