Month: May 2022

Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday said that nearly 200 terrorists are waiting across the Line of Control (LoC) to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, adding that there are approximately 35 terrorist camps located near various military establishments with the conviance of the Pakistan army.

“The number of terrorists staged across the Indo-Pak border is approximately 200. They are waiting across (LoC) to be launched to this side,” he said on being asked about the security situation along the LoC and across the Jammu and Kashmir border.

“There are approximately 6 major terrorist camps and 29 minor ones. Also, there are number of temporary launch pads which are generally co-located with various military establishments. So the complicity of the Pakistan army and other agencies cannot be denied”, said Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi.

“From February 2021, ceasefire understanding has been working very well with very limited CFEs in last 11-12 months, and only 2-3 exceptions. The current infiltration rate is fool-proof to a great extent” added Dwivedi in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir.

It needs adaptability of our troops to ever-changing battlefield environment as well as the adoption of innovative solutions to surprise adversary, gain ascendancy and be always a step ahead in cognitive, virtual and physical space, emphasized Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Northern Command at North Tech Symposium, 2022 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur on Friday.

“The valuable lessons of Operation Snow Leopard (against China) have been fully assimilated and are fused into our capacities with respect to swift mobilisation, appropriate force posturing, and infra development in synergy with other two services, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Civil Administration,” he said while addressing the two-day Symposium.

Meanwhile, An Indian Army Major lost his life after slipping into a ravine during a counter-infiltration operation in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Late Major Raghunath Ahlawat, 34 was leading his team on a counter-infiltration operation based on reliable intelligence input.

BSF Jammu detected a cross-border tunnel on Wednesday (May 4) in the area of Border Out Post (BOP) Chak Faquira opposite the Samba area.

“This tunnel, with a 2 feet opening, is freshly dug and is suspected to be about 150 meter long originating from the Pakistan side,” the BSF said.

As per a BSF official, tunnel detection is the result of rigorous and consistent efforts of BSF troops during a fortnight-long anti tunnelling exercise carried out in the area. (ANI)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, who was arrested by Punjab Police earlier in the day and later “rescued” by Delhi Police, was taken to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital in the national capital for a medical check-up.

Bagga was arrested by Punjab Police earlier today from Delhi. On their way to Mohali, the team was stopped by Haryana cops after the Delhi Police registered a kidnapping case based on a complaint by Bagga’s father. Haryana Police surrounded the Punjab Police car carrying Bagga and escorted them off the highway to a police station in Kurukshetra. The Punjab cops were detained. At the same time, the Punjab and Haryana High Court turned down AAP-ruled Punjab’s demand that Bagga remains in Haryana instead of being handed over to Delhi cops.

Haryana Police acted on a request from the Delhi Police, which rushed to a court for a search warrant based on the kidnapping complaint. With the search warrant in hand, a team of Delhi police reached Kurukshetra and “rescued” Bagga and brought him back to the national capital.

The BJP leader allegedly threatened Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a tweet during a protest on March 30. The complainant also submitted statements and video clips of Bagga to the police.

Bagga was arrested for “provocative statements, promoting religious enmity and criminal intimidation” over his tweets against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. (ANI)

Amidst several discussions in Afghanistan over the Taliban decree banning secondary schools for girls, the Nimroz education department has agreed to reinstate female teachers in schools.

The Nimroz education department has confirmed that all the female Afghan teachers who lost their jobs after the fall of the Afghan government will once again be employed at schools in need, reported the Tolo news.

“Soon the reappointment of 196 teachers may occur,” said the director of the Nimroz education department, Mawlawi Yar Mohammad Haqyar.

According to Nimroz school officials and teachers, they are facing a shortage of female teachers in the province, reported Tolo news.

Reportedly, Afghan female teachers who lost their jobs sang praises to the Ministry of Education for their decision to re-employing female teachers.

Further, Lima, one of the female teachers said that she was unable to pursue her profession, teaching for the previous eight months. Lima had also called upon local Afghan officials in Nimroz to give her and other fellow teachers work opportunities, reported Tolo news.

“The Islamic Emirate has provided the opportunity for us to return to our duty without an exam. I am very happy and I ask the teachers who have left to come back,” urged Lima.

Meanwhile, the worldwide condemnation of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan had heightened after the Taliban decided to close all secondary schools for girls. Several activists and political parties have urged the Taliban to reconsider the ban on secondary schools for girls.

However, the Taliban’s Ministry of Education has assured that the schools for girls in grades 7-12 will be reopened in the near future. (ANI)

The much-awaited trailer of the film ‘Janhit Mein Jaari’ starring actor Nushrratt Bharuccha was released on Friday and she seems quite promising in the role of a condom salesgirl.

The almost 3 minute-long trailer introduces viewers to Nushratt’s character, Manu, who works in a condom manufacturing company, selling boxes of it to the general public.

The video shows, Manu, the protagonist, who is offered a monthly salary of Rs 40,000 as a salesgirl for a condom manufacturing company whose head himself is self-conscious about discussing the product. This shyness enrages Manu, who decides to take matters into her own hands.

The movie indeed would be an eye-opener for all of those who still think that this condom topic is a taboo and should not be even talked about in public.

The film is directed by Jai Basantu Singh and is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali and Vishal Gurnani, amongst others, which is all set to hit the silver screen on June 10 worldwide. (ANI)

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday warned all airlines that are denying boarding to passengers with confirmed tickets on a flight will be viewed seriously and strict action will be initiated against the erring airline, including imposing financial penalties as per regulations.

It also issued notice to the airlines after receiving several cases of denial of boarding to passengers with a confirmed ticket and warned them to comply with the provisions of the civil aviation regulations (CAR) in such cases.
“It has come to the notice of this office that various airlines are denying boarding to passengers holding confirmed tickets on a flight, although they have presented themselves for boarding within the time specified by the airline. This practice is extremely unfair to the passengers and brings a bad name to the aviation industry,” the DGCA said in a statement.

The DGCA said that to address such a situation, DGCA had issued civil aviation regulations Sections 3, Series M, Part IV on “Facilities to be provided to passengers by airlines due to denied boarding, cancellation of flights and delays in flights,” it said.

The CAR lays down the minimum compensation and facilities to be provided to a passenger in a situation when they are subjected to denied boarding, cancellation or delay in flight.

“The airlines are hereby directed to comply with the provisions of the CAR at the earliest opportunity available, preferably at the airport if the passenger has reported on time. Any non-compliance of the provisions of the CAR will be viewed seriously and strict action will be initiated against the erring airline, including imposing financial penalties as per regulations,” it added. (ANI)

Legendary singer A.R Rahaman’s daughter Khatija Rahman got hitched to her fiance Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed in an intimate ceremony on Thursday. The iconic singer shared a picture of the beautiful moment on Instagram.

The wedding ceremony saw the presence of close family and friends.

The newlywed Khatija, who is rarely seen in public, also took to her Instagram handle and dropped a candid picture with her husband. “The most awaited day in my life. Married to my man,” she wrote as caption.

Soon after the picture surfaced, celebs, fans and admirers showered their blessings and congratulated the couple.

“Hearty congratulations @khatija.rahman @riyasdeenriyan God bless the beautiful couple. [?][?],” wrote singer Shreya Ghoshal.

“Congratulations Khatija & Riyas!! God bless you both,” wrote singer Harshdeep Kaur.

The couple got engaged on December 29, which was also Khatija’s birthday

With the song “Farishton,” Khatija Rahman made her singing debut.

The song was written by Rahman and sung by Khatija and the lyrics were written by Munna Shaokath Ali. (ANI)

Amid the sloganeering outside Delhi’s Janakpuri Police Station condemning BJP leader Tajinder Bagga’s arrest by the Punjab Police, Mohali DSP KS Sandhu clarified that the BJP leader was apprehended ‘as per the procedure’.

“Punjab Police followed the procedure in taking Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga into custody and that the case remains pending in the court…” KS Sandhu, DSP(D), Mohali told media persons here.
Bagga was arrested from his Delhi house on Friday morning by the Punjab Police, based on a complaint registered with its cyber cell.

The BJP leader allegedly threatened Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a tweet during a protest on March 30. The complainant also submitted statements and video clips of Bagga to the police.

After BJP leader Tajinder Bagga was arrested by Punjab Police from his residence in the national capital early Friday morning, Delhi Police filed a case of abduction against the move.

Delhi Police today said that it was acting on a complaint filed by Bagga’s father saying that some people barged inside their home and beat up the BJP leader. He also complained that Bagga wasn’t even allowed to wear a turban. (ANI)

An Indian Army Major lost his life after slipping into a ravine during a counter-infiltration operation in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

Late Major Raghunath Ahlawat, 34 was leading his team on a counter-infiltration operation based on reliable intelligence input.
“To identify a safe approach for the team he led from the front while carrying out reconnaissance on a route through a steep cliff. “Unfortunately, he slipped due to bad weather and slippery conditions and fell 60 meters into a ravine. Critically injured, he succumbed to his injuries enroute while being evacuated to the nearest Army Hospital,” Indian Army officials said in a statement.

The Army paid tribute to the officer in a ceremony held in the Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar led by Chinar Corps Commander Lieutenant General DP Pandey.

Major Ahlawat was commissioned into the Army in 2012 and hails from Dwarka, New Delhi and is survived by his wife and his parents.

The mortal remains of Late Maj Raghunath Ahlawat were taken for last rites to his native place, where he would be laid to rest with full military honours. (ANI)

A court in Parli in Maharashtra’s Beed district has issued a non-bailable warrant against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray in a 2008 case.

Raj Thackeray was booked in 2008 under sections 143, 109 and 117 of IPC and Section 135 of Bombay Police Act for allegedly making inflammatory speeches.
Earlier, on May 3, a Sangli court had issued issued a non-bailable warrant against Raj Thackeray in the 2008 case.

The court had asked the Mumbai Police Commissioner to arrest Thackeray and present him before it.

In 2008, some youths appearing for a recruitment examination were assaulted at few places in Maharashtra by allegedly by MNS activists who were seeking jobs for local Maharashtrians. They had also protested against Raj Thackeray’s arrest.

Aurangabad Police had on Tuesday registered a case against Tuesday over his speech at a rally in the city on May 1.

Raj Thackeray had said on Sunday that if loudspeakers are not taken down from mosques then Hanuman Chalisa would be played with double volume compared to Azaan from May 4. (ANI)

The Indian Army will receive a major ‘Make in India’ solution to boost its ability to shoot down enemy aircraft and drones as it has proposed to buy two new regiments of the Akash Prime missile air defence missiles systems.

The proposal is at an advanced stage before the government and will help in further strengthening the air defence of the country against aerial attacks from both the Chinese and the Pakistani sides, sources told ANI.
The development is coming at a time when the Indian Army’s Western and South Western commands carried out around a dozen test firings of the existing version of the Akash missiles in the force.

The results have been found outstanding despite the fact that the missiles used for the test firings had been deployed in an operational role during the recent conflicts, the sources said.

In comparison to the existing Akash System, Akash Prime is equipped with an indigenous active Radio Frequency (RF) seeker for improved accuracy.

Other improvements also ensure more reliable performance under low-temperature environments at higher altitudes. A modified ground system of the existing Akash weapon system has also been used.

The Akash Prime system has further enhanced the confidence of the users (Indian Army and Indian Air Force). The missile can be deployed at heights up to 4,500 metres and can take down targets at a distance of around 25-30 km. (ANI)