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Srinagar Attack: Both Injured Cops Succumb

REGIONAL

Two policemen injured in a militant attack in Bhagat Barzulla area of Srinagar succumbed to their wounds here on Friday, officials told GNS. They said that one among the policemen, Sohail Ahmad, died at SMHS where he was admitted after shifted there in critical condition. Confirming it, medical Superintendent SMHS Hospital Dr Nazir Chowdhary told GNS that Sohail Ahmad had suffered grave injuries and succumbed at the hospital. Meanwhile, another policeman also succumbed to the wounds Identified as Mohammad Yusuf, the cop died at Police hospital here. (GNS)

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China-India Border Clash Leaves Four PLA Soldiers Dead and One Injured

INTERNATIONAL

China has for the first time revealed that four of its soldiers were killed, and one seriously wounded, in last year’s Himalayan border clash with India, according to a report by South China Morning Post. Previously unknown details of the violent brawl, which broke out between PLA and Indian troops in the Galwan Valley in June, were also made public, in a PLA Daily newspaper report on Friday detailing honors awarded to the five soldiers. According to the report, which blamed India for the casualties without naming it, the deadly encounter was sparked by Indian troops crossing to the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control between the two countries in the remote region. Death toll after the clashes on India - China border have risen to 2...

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US Says it’s Ready to Join Talks to Resume Iran Nuclear Deal

INTERNATIONAL

The Biden administration said Thursday it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal, in a sharp repudiation of former President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure campaign” that sought to isolate the Islamic Republic. The administration also took two steps at the United Nations aimed at restoring policy to what it was before Trump withdrew from the deal in 2018. The combined actions were immediately criticized by Iran hawks and are likely to draw concern from Israel and Gulf Arab states. In addition to signaling a willingness to talk with Iran, the administration also reversed Trump’s determination that all UN sanctions against Iran had been restored. And, it eased stringent restrictions on the domestic travel of Iranian diplomats pos...

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Abrogation of Article 370 Exploits Rights of Minorities : UN Concerned – India Rejects Claim

REGIONAL

On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs criticized the concerns expressed by United Nations human rights experts about the political and religious rights of Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir, saying their observations were deplorable , riddled with hasty conclusions and based on inaccurate assumptions. The assertions came after two experts from the United Nations Human Rights Council warned that the constitutional changes of 2019 in Jammu Kashmir could curtail political participation of Muslims and other minorities and lead to potential discrimination in employment and land ownership. The loss of autonomy and the imposition of direct rule by the government in New Delhi suggests the people of Jammu Kashmir no longer have their own government and have lost power to legislate or amend ...

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Income Tax Raid at Noora Hospital in Srinagar Enters the Fourth Hour

REGIONAL

Irshad Hussain The Income Tax department on Friday morning raided the residential house of the owner of Noora hospital in the HMT area of Srinagar. A Police official upon being contacted by The Kashmiriyat confirmed that raids were being conducted by the sleuths of the Income Tax Department at the Noora Hospital A Local resident Yaseen Ahmad, from the zainakote area of Srinagar, told The Kashmiriyat that the raid was started around 7:00 AM, and it's still on. The Income Tax department on Friday morning carried out raids in multiple areas of Srinagar, including the residential house and the owner of Noora hospital Haji Mohammad Ismail Wagay ,in the HMT area of Srinagar.

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Militants Escape Initial Site of Encounter in Budgam- Being Chased: Says IGP

REGIONAL

Skinder Gulzar Militants have managed to escape the Encounter that raged between Militant and Government Forces in the Beerwah area of Budgam district in Central Kashmir during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. Vijay Kumar, the Inspector General of Jammu Kashmir Police for Kashmir range has said, "The Militants have managed to escape in Injured Condition, but their blood trace has been followed to another village two km away from the Encounter site, the area has been cordoned off." The Encounter had raged in the Beerwah area when during a joint cordon search operation conducted jointly by Jammu Kashmir Police, CRPF, and 53 Rashtriya Rifles of Indian Army, the Militants opened fire. This triggered an encounter and during the initial exchange of gunfire, one Policeman...

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3 Militants Killed in Shopian Encounter, Internet Snapped

SHOPIAN

Meer Irfan Three militants have been killed in the encounter that raged late on Thursday in the Badigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. An official told The Kashmiriyat that joint Forces including 44 RR of Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police had jointly launched the Anti- Militancy operation. The encounter begun when Forces were fired upon by Militants during the operation, to which the forces retaliated. During the exchange of gunfire, three unidentified Militants were killed. The official said that two AK-47 Rifles and one pistol has been recovered from the slain Militants, who are likely locals. Meanwhile Locals told The Kashmiriyat that one house has been completely damaged in the encounter while internet has been completely snapped in this South Kash...

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Another Nocturnal Gunfight Rages in Kashmir- This Time in Budgam

REGIONAL

A nocturnal encounter has started between Militants and Government Forces in the Beerwah area of Central Kashmir’s Budgan District. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that RR of Indian Army, SOG of Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF jointly launched the Anti Militancy operation. Forces had jointly launched a Cordon and Search Operation in the area upon receiving a specific input about the presence of Militants in the Beerwah area, Sources told The Kashmiriyat. The troopers have installed search lights over the area, Sources told The Kashmiriyat. 2-3 Militants from South Kashmir are believed to be trapped in the area, they said.

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Nocturnal Encounter Rages in Shopian Kashmir

REGIONAL

Meer Irfan An encounter has started between Militants and Government Forces in the Badigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian District. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that 44 RR of Indian Army, SOG of Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF jointly launched the Anti Militancy operation late night on Thursday. Earlier Forces had launched a Cordon and Search Operation in the area upon receiving a specific input about the presence of Militants in the area, Sources told The Kashmiriyat. More reinforcements have been called to the spot as troopers have installed search lights over the area, Sources told The Kashmiriyat. 2-3 Militants from South Kashmir are believed to be trapped in a residential house, they said.

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SKUAST Gate Opens After Three Days- Students Continue Protest Demanding Jobs

REGIONAL

The students of Sher-i-Kashmir University for Agricultural Sciences, SKUAST-K have been observing strike since 4 days. They have been demanding that the intervention of administrative officials to create job opportunities for Horticulture Graduates who have been rendered jobless since the inception of BSC Horticulture Programme in 2007. The varsity gates were occupied by students for 3 days and after repeated assurances by the Hon'ble VC of SKUAST-K, the students budged solely on the fact that their grievances would be redressed within 5 days. They also threw open the gates of the varsity as a token of appreciation for the administration for listening & providing fruitful insights to the protesting students. According to a press release issued by the students group to The K...