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India deploys MiG-29 fighter jets squadron in Srinagar to handle threats on both fronts
India

India deploys MiG-29 fighter jets squadron in Srinagar to handle threats on both fronts

The Tridents squadron, which is now also known as the ‘Defender of the North’, has replaced the MiG-21 squadron at the Srinagar air base which has traditionally been responsible for taking care of the threat from Pakistan

WATCH: G20 TWG meeting delegates mesmerised with Srinagar, engage in yoga
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WATCH: G20 TWG meeting delegates mesmerised with Srinagar, engage in yoga

The G20 meeting delegates also visited Nishat Garden in Srinagar where they dressed in traditional Kashmiri attire and got themselves clicked

G20 meet in Srinagar: How a possible 26/11-type terror attack was exposed
India

G20 meet in Srinagar: How a possible 26/11-type terror attack was exposed

The third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting begins in Kashmir’s Srinagar Monday amid a tight security blanket. There have been reports of a plot to carry out a 26/11-type attack and terror threat to schools. The itinerary of foreign delegates has been altered with a visit to Gulmarg cancelled

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar decked up for G20 working group meeting; security heightened
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Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar decked up for G20 working group meeting; security heightened

Stringent security arrangements are in place across the Kashmir Valley to ensure that the high-profile event passes off peacefully, officials said

Which countries are skipping the G20 meet in Kashmir?
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Which countries are skipping the G20 meet in Kashmir?

The third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting is being hosted by India in Srinagar on 22-24 May. This is J&K's first significant international event since losing its special status in 2019. While Saudi Arabia and Egypt have not yet registered, China and Turkey have chosen to skip the event

On Alert: Kashmir turns into security fortress ahead of G20 meet
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On Alert: Kashmir turns into security fortress ahead of G20 meet

There is hectic activity going on in Srinagar as it is set to host the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting from 22-24 May. Drones have been deployed, Marine commandos have taken over the security of Dal Lake, and the elite NSG are in action

PM Modi to unveil India's first water metro in Kochi today: What's so special about it?
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PM Modi to unveil India's first water metro in Kochi today: What's so special about it?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch Kochi Water Metro, a distinctive urban mass transportation system that connects 10 islands in and near Kochi today. The introduction of the first water metro service in India will boost Kerala's economy, tourism, and transportation accessibility

G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar to combat Pakistan's Kashmir narrative
Politics

G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar to combat Pakistan's Kashmir narrative

China and Pakistan are against the G20 summit in Srinagar, but India has decided to proceed with it. It will disprove Pakistan's erroneous claims that the Kashmir Valley has experienced human rights atrocities

Afghanistan: Top Islamic State leaders killed in Kabul, says Taliban
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Afghanistan: Top Islamic State leaders killed in Kabul, says Taliban

This was announced by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, which claimed that its forces killed two top Islamic State (ISIS) commanders during a raid in Kabul a few days ago

Indian Navy carries out crucial surveillance operation along Pakistan border
World

Indian Navy carries out crucial surveillance operation along Pakistan border

A Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), the P-8I Poseidon aircraft is use for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions by the Indian Navy

Kashmir likely to host G20 event in May
India

Kashmir likely to host G20 event in May

The administration was sprucing up the city for the major event as it would go a long way in boosting tourism in Kashmir, while at the same time clearing the misgivings about the situation in the valley

Kashmir continues to reel under freezing night temperatures
India

Kashmir continues to reel under freezing night temperatures

Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night against minus 4.4 degrees Celsius the night before

India’s longest ‘escape tunnel’ is ready: All you need to know about T-13 in Jammu and Kashmir
India

India’s longest ‘escape tunnel’ is ready: All you need to know about T-13 in Jammu and Kashmir

At 12.89 km, the ‘T-13’ is the world’s longest ‘escape tunnel’. The Indian Railways has been built it on the 111 km under-construction Banihal-Katra section of the Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) in Jammu and Kashmir

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Srinagar today to participate in 'Shaurya Diwas' programme
India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Srinagar today to participate in 'Shaurya Diwas' programme

On the 76th Infantry Day, the Defence Minister also extended greetings and warm wishes to the courageous infantry personnel and their families

J&K: Srinagar to host Kumaon Literary Festival on 19-20 October
India

J&K: Srinagar to host Kumaon Literary Festival on 19-20 October

The two-day festival will be hosted on the banks of the beautiful Dal Lake and is being organised in collaboration with Kashmir's Yumberzal Applied Research Institute (KYARI)

WATCH: Kashmiri Muslim youth vandalise Hurriyat Conference headquarters to protest Pandit killings
Politics

WATCH: Kashmiri Muslim youth vandalise Hurriyat Conference headquarters to protest Pandit killings

The protesters assembled outside the office of the Mirwaiz Umar Farooq-led Hurriyat Conference at Rajbagh in Srinagar and held a protest. They held the Hurriyat responsible for the bloodshed in Kashmir Valley

Kashmir: Government to boost tourism by installing 'Srinagar Eye' in Dal Lake
India

Kashmir: Government to boost tourism by installing 'Srinagar Eye' in Dal Lake

The Dal Lake is the biggest tourist attraction in Kashmir and a sight to behold with the mountain ridges which are reflected in its waters. It is most visited in the spring season and in the month of October

Why IAF is retiring Abhinandan Varthaman’s MIG-21 squadron that took on Pakistan
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Why IAF is retiring Abhinandan Varthaman’s MIG-21 squadron that took on Pakistan

The move comes as part of the IAF’s plans to phase out the MIG-21 by 2025. Officials said these jets were supposed to be retired 'a long time ago' but that they continued being used due to delays in inducting the LCA Tejas craft

J&K: Srinagar police issues advisory to journalists to not fall prey to sensationalism ahead of Indo-Pak cricket match
India

J&K: Srinagar police issues advisory to journalists to not fall prey to sensationalism ahead of Indo-Pak cricket match

The police requested that the media fraternity should not fall prey to sensationalism and should verify all sensitive news/videos/pictures, which have the potential of creating law and order situations