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As Border Shelling Heightens, 400 Additional Bunkers Sanctioned for Poonch, Rajouri

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March 02 In view of the heightened cross-border shelling, the Government has sanctioned additional 400 individual bunkers for Poonch and Rajouri districts with 200 additional bunkers for each district. The Government has directed that to ensure speedy construction of these bunkers, funds would be placed with the DCs through the Rural Development Department. The bunkers would get built in the next one month as per the prescribed specifications. According to locals, the bunkers have been found to be an effective response to cross-border shelling, providing border residents a safe place to shelter themselves during shelling incidents.

Politics On- Modi Warned Pakistan to not Harm Captured Pilot, Says Yogi

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March 02 Politics has already started over the release of Indian Pilot, Abhinandan Varthaman, Referring to his release, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had warned Pakistan not to harm him. Addressing a gathering at a Shivratri fair at Junagadh town in Gujarat, Yogi said Modi was a "strong prime minister". "There was a time when Pakistan used to attack us indiscriminately. And we know how difficult it was in the past to secure the release of our soldiers from their custody. "This time, our brave IAF pilots destroyed Pak fighter planes before they could enter Indian territory," he said. "He (Modi) made it clear that we will not compromise. A warning was given that Pakistan will face consequences if anything happens...

LoC Firing- Two Kashmir Minors, Their Mother killed

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March 02 Two siblings and their mother were killed while as four others including an army major and a soldier were injured as India and Pakistan troops continued shelling at Salootri in Krishna Ghati area of Poonch district of Jammu Kashmir. Incharge Police Post Jhullas, Sub-Inspector Rasheed Kasana told GNS that two siblings– Mohammad Faizan (5), and Shabnum Kounsar (9) and their mother Rubeena Kounsar (22) wife of son of Mohd Younis died on the spot and two other persons suffered injuries when a mortar shell fired by Pakistani army hit their house at Salotri village. The officer identified the deceased as Mohammad Faizan (5), Shabnum Kounsar (9) and their mother Rubeena Kounsar (22) wife of son of Mohd Younis. The officer the injured as Mohd Younis and Parvaiz Akthar.

#GoBackModi Trends in India, As Indian Pilot Returns Home Today

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March 01 With at least 5500 tweets in the last one hour, #GOBACKMODI is trending on Twitter amid anger and politicization of the recently conducted Surgical Strikes in India. The hastag is attracting mass support of Indian Public as the wing commander of Indian Air Force Abhinandan is scheduled to return today after Imran Khan announced his release as a 'goodwill gesture.' Videos are being shared on Social Media saying that Modi wants to destroy South Asia for his race to power. A majority of them are criticising the Prime Minister for his blatant politicisation of the surgical strike. On Wednesday, the general secretary of MDMK said that his party will stage a black flag demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Kanyakumari on March 1. ...

‘Join Hizb ul Mujahideen’ Wifi in Delhi Sends Police in a Tizzy

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March 01 A 34-year-old software engineer was shocked to find ‘Join Hizbul Mujahideen’, in his Wi-Fi network at his home on the night of February 24. Bewildered at the network’s name, the man immediately switched off his phone and refreshed the network. However, the network continued to remain active. Later, the man reported the matter to the police. After failing to gain any credible inputs with regard to the matter, the local police communicated the matter to the local cybercrime unit and other security agencies. The investigating officers created a radius within which the Wi-Fi network was available. With that information, the team created a map and shortlisted several addresses. With the help of the addresses, the team searched houses to verify the Wi-Fi network. The inha...

We do not Know how Many were Killed As India Hit The Jaish Camps

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February 28 The Joint Forces of India today addressed the Media in the view of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in New Delhi. "Our fight is with terrorism, if Pakistan will support terrorism we will stay prepared to destroy terror camps," Major Gen Surendra Singh Bahal. He said that India has retaliated whenever Pakistan has tried violate ceasefire. The Air Vice Marshall, AVM Kapur said that in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, the Indian Air Force has hit the targets inside Pakistan.buy effexor online blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/effexor.html no prescription "We have achieved what we wanted to hit in Pakistan, now it is upto the Government whether they will show the proof," he said. He said that there is enough evidence to show...

India Says Pakistani Jets Bombed Several Targets in India

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February 28 Refuting the claims of Pakistan of not targeting the Indian military installations during Wednesday’s air intrusion, Defence Ministry officials said on Thursday that ‘Pakistans claims are false as it did target the Indian military installations.’ They said, ‘The Pakistani jets targeted multiple military installations in Nowshera and Rajouri sector, but the attempts were foiled by the combat petrol team of the Indian Air Force.’ PTI quoting sources said that the alertness of the armed forces remained at the highest level and the leaves of security forces have not been cancelled, though leaves of personnel holding important positions are being curtailed. Adding to it, sources have also said to PTI that there has been no mobilisation of ground forces yet and that some ...

Air Strikes Means Winning Votes For BJP? Karantaka Chief Says Will win In Karnataka After Air Strikes

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February 28 Karnataka BJP chief B S Yeddyurappa on Wednesday said the voters of the state, in large numbers, are waiting for their turn to elect BJP nominees and re-elect Narendra Modi as the prime minister. Speaking to media persons during his visit to the city, he said the recent decision taken by the PM to conduct an air strike on terrorist camps has invoked the spirit of nationalism among youth and the people of the country, which will help BJP in getting the maximum number of seats in Karnataka. He also claimed this would strengthen PM Modi. ALSO READ: BJP Advertising Modi’s Video Conference With Party Workers As Indian Soldier Remains in Pakistan Custody "The Indian Armed Forces proved their mettle by destroying the terrorists' hideouts. The impact of this strike will hel...

BJP Advertising Modi’s Video Conference With Party Workers As Indian Soldier Remains in Pakistan Custody

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February 27 Military escalation or not, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election campaign machinery does not stop. On Tuesday, February 27, Pakistan Air Force violated Indian air space in India in response to Indian counter-terrorism operations (Balakot airstrikes). As per the External Affairs Ministry, “In this engagement, we have unfortunately lost one MiG 21. The pilot is missing in action. Pakistan has claimed that he is in their custody. We are ascertaining the fact.” In the meanwhile, the official BJP twitter handle announced that on February 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would address party workers and supporters in what they have described as “the biggest video conference in the world.” Cadre from more than 15,000 locations across the country is scheduled to connect...

MEA confirms one pilot missing, “India does not wish to see further escalation of this situation” says Sushma Swaraj

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February 27 Sushma Swaraj, who is in China with her counterparts from Beijing and Moscow, termed Tuesday’s strikes by Indian aircraft within the Pakistani airspace as “pre-emptive” and said India will continue to act with “responsibility and restraint.” "India does not wish to see a further escalation of this situation. India will continue to act with responsibility and restraint,” she said. Pakistan Air Force earlier today shot down two Indian jets within its airspace and arrested two Indian pilots, one in an injured condition, the military spokesperson said in a press conference hours after the retaliatory action. A day ago, Indian aircraft had intruded into Pakistani airspace from the Muzaffarabad sector and dropped their payload on what India claimed was a terrorist camp, b...