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| Cong faces delay in candidate selection as notification of third phase issued | | | Uncertainty continues to surround the Congress party’s candidate list for key districts including Jammu, Samba, Kathua, and Udhampur.
These districts hold significant importance, with most seats expected to witness a direct contest between the Congress and the BJP.
The BJP has already named candidates for the majority of constituencies in these districts, Congress is yet to finalize its nominees.
The internal disagreements among senior Congress leaders are the main reason for the delay.
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 5: As the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued the notification for the third and final phase of the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, uncertainty continues to surround the Congress party’s candidate list for key districts including Jammu, Samba, Kathua, and Udhampur. These districts hold significant importance, with most seats expected to witness a direct contest between the Congress and the ruling BJP.
While the BJP has already named candidates for the majority of c... | |
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| Omar repeats 2014, files nominations from 2 seats | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 5: Repeating the 2014 episode, former Chief Minister and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah filed his nomination papers from the Budgam Assembly segment of central Kashmir on the last day of filing papers for the second phase of the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Omar Abdullah’s move surprised his political rivals, especially the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
In a surprise move, Omar Abdullah filed his nomination papers from th... | |
| | | | J&K, its people not slaves of New Delhi: Farooq | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 5: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah Thursday warned BJP led government at the centre, saying ‘We are not slaves of New Delhi as people of Jammu & Kashmir are the real owners of the territory’. Dr Farooq while commenting on BJP senior leader Ram Madhav’s remarks that NC and others are using ex-militants in Assembly elections, said that they (BJP leaders) can resort to anything, and they can rake up such questions to create chaos. “Let t... | |
| | | | PM Modi to launch ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative | | | 
New Delhi, Sept 5:
Agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari” initiative in Gujarat’s Surat on Friday, a step aimed at strengthening community involvement in water conservation.
The initiative aligns with the ongoing “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” campaign, reinforcing Modi’s vision of collaborative water management to ensure long-term water security, according to an official statement.
The initiative seeks to mobilise citizens, local... | |
| | | | Interpol issued 100 Red Notices on India’s request in 2023: CBI Chief | | | |
New Delhi, Sept 5:
Agencies
Interpol issued 100 Red Notices on India’s request in 2023, highest in a year, asking police forces across globe to detain in their jurisdiction the fugitives wanted by Indian law enforcement agencies who have crossed borders, CBI Director Praveen Sood said on Thursday. Addressing the 10th Interpol Liaison Officers (ILO’s) Conference, organized by the CBI, Sood said as many as 29 wanted criminals were brought back to India in 2023 and 19 so far in 2024 with the help of Interpol and international law enforcement partners. He said Global Operation Centre of CBI has handled 17,368 international assistance requests in 2023. Home Secretary Govind Mohan also la... | |
| | | | Evil forces in outside world meet their end in India: RSS Chief | | | 
PUNE, Sept 5:
Agencies
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said evil forces that flourish in the rest of the world meet their nemesis in India.
He was speaking at `Vedsevak Sanman Sohala’, a function organised by Sadguru Group to felicitate 200 ‘gurujis’ who took part in the ‘anushtan’ (recitation) of the Vedas for 16 months during the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
“Evil forces exist across the globe, and their evil acts continue to play out eve... | |
| | | | Rajnath asks armed forces to remain prepared for war | | | 
Agencies
Lucknow, Sept 5: The armed forces need to be prepared for war in order to preserve peace, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday while addressing the top commanders of the Army, Navy and the Air Force.
In his remarks at the maiden joint commanders conference here, Singh, touching upon the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza as well as the situation in Bangladesh, exhorted the military to analyse these “episodes” and stay prepared to deal with the “unexpected”. India i... | |
| | | | Terrorist aide held, grenade recovered | | | |
Early Times Report
Srnagar, Sept 5: In a major breakthrough against terrorism, Pulwama Police arrested a terrorist associate during a Naka checking at Karimabad crossing, where the suspect was intercepted. The arrested individual has been identified as Arsalan Ahmad Sheikh, S/O Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh, R/O Karimabad.
During the search, a hand grenade was recovered from the possession of the suspect. Investigations revealed that the accused had planned to lob the grenade at the Naka party, posing a serious threat to security forces and public safety. The timely action by the Pulwama police thwarted the attack, preventing any potential loss of life or injury.
Accordingly, a case has bee... | |
| | | | Fire breaks out near Bahu Plaza | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 5: A fire broke out in the Bahu Plaza in Jammu on Thursday, prompting a swift response from the fire and emergency services.
Fire tenders rushed to the Gupta Tower as thick plumes of smoke billowed from the second floor of the building, which houses numerous private offices. Though the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, authorities confirmed that all individuals inside the building were safely evacuated.
There were no immediate reports of injurie... | |
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