Author: Marouf Ahmad Bhat

Drug trafficking jeopardizes national security and economy: HM - Asiana Times

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the grave implications of drug trafficking on the nation’s economy and national security. Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Regional Conference on Drugs Smuggling and National Security in New Delhi, emphasizing the critical requirement for a comprehensive, whole-of-government strategy to combat drug smuggling in India. Shah underlined the urgency of tackling this issue, recognizing its detrimental impact on national security. The conference served as a platform for discussions on effective measures and collaborative efforts to address the challenges posed by drug trafficking in the country. He commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in…

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Army Chief Tours LoC, Holds Talks with Commanders - Asiana Times

General Manoj Pande, the Army Chief, commenced a visit to the forward regions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir for inspection purposes. During his visit, he engaged in discussions with field commanders and troops, evaluating the existing security situation. The focus of the discussions revolved around countering infiltration attempts from Pakistan and reinforcing the Anti-Infiltration Grid to prevent militants from infiltrating Indian territory. The Army commander was joined by Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, head of Northern Command while touring forward locations. Army Chief Gen Pande, along with Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi and Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai,…

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Chief Justice Vows to address jail inmates' Concerns - Asiana Times

Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, visited the Central Jail to examine the conditions of the detainees and the grade of the legal aid services offered to them. He went to assess the conditions of the prisoners and the level of the legal aid services being provided to them. Along with Member Secretary J&K Legal Services Authority Amit Gupta, the Chief Justice was joined by his Principal Secretary M K Sharma. The Chief Justice was greeted at Central Jail by the SP for North Zone Srinagar Raja Zuhaib, the Chairman…

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PM Modi commences official visit, strengthening India-France ties - Asiana Times

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning, left for a two-nation tour to France and the United Arab Emirates. On the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister will reach Paris this afternoon for the first stop of his tour. He will be the special guest at tomorrow’s Bastille Day Parade, in which many Indian armed troops from all three services will participate. According to PM Modi’s departure announcement, he is visiting France at the request of his friend and French President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister noted that this visit is particularly noteworthy since he will attend…

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Cybercrimes Threaten Global Citizen Security: Amit Shah - Asiana Times

Amit Shah, the union home minister, stated on Wednesday that cybercrimes represent a serious danger to people’s security all over the world in the quickly developing borderless digital sphere. He asserted that a robust global coalition is necessary to effectively combat this menace. Cybercrimes are becoming of major concern to both governments and private citizens because of the growing interconnection of the world and technological improvements.  Shah emphasised the significance of taking preventative actions to safeguard people’s security and privacy online. With a focus on crime and security connected to NFTs, AI, and the Metaverse, Shah will introduce the G20…

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Dr. Al-Issa Praises India's Unification as "Great Model" - Asiana Times

On Tuesday, the esteemed former Justice Minister of Saudi Arabia, an eminent authority on moderate Islam, praised India as a remarkable model for coexistence capable of fostering global peace. Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa lauded India’s unity and the Muslims living there for their feeling of national pride on Tuesday. During a gathering at the India-Islamic Cultural Centre in New Delhi, he said, “They are proud of their Constitution, and they are proud that they are Indian citizens.” We just now talked about the numerous parts of Indian civilization, and during the past three days, we’ve interacted with them,…

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India procures 26 Rafale-M fighters, 3 attack submarines - Asiana Times

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is scheduled to meet and approve a deal to outfit Indian Navy aircraft carriers with Rafale Marine planes before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France. The agreement to buy 18 to 26 Rafale-M fighters for the Indian Navy would be between the two governments, like the 36 aircraft purchased for the Indian Air Force. A further boost for the Indian Navy will come with the announcement of a contract for the construction of three more Kalvari-class (Scorpene) submarines with French assistance. In the fields of defense acquisition and marine security, both nations are anticipated…

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India and Tanzania Expand Cooperation, Bolster Bilateral Ties - Asiana Times

The foreign ministers of India and Tanzania have announced a joint plan to strengthen and expand their bilateral relations. This strategic agreement seeks to uncover new opportunities for collaboration across a range of fields, including trade, investment, agriculture, the military, and education, among others. On Saturday at the 10th India-Tanzania Joint Commission Meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Stergomena Tax, Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation. The Joint Commission session between the two parties was quite successful, he added. This provided us with an opportunity to take an inventory of our relationship and talk about the…

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PM Inaugurates ₹7,500 Cr Development Projects in Raipur - Asiana Times

In a huge effort to advance infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday officially opened and set the cornerstone for eight projects totaling more than 7,500 crore in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. PM Modi said in his speech to the crowd in Raipur that today is a momentous day in Chhattisgarh’s growth. According to him, the initiatives will help Chhattisgarh’s infrastructure development and advance state development. “Today, Chhattisgarh is receiving gifts of projects with a total value of close to 7,500 crore. The purpose of this gift is to improve connectivity and infrastructure while also making life easier for Chhattisgarh’s citizens, he…

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J-K Govt Denies Mehbooba Mufti's PMAY Land Allegations - Asiana Times

The administration of Jammu and Kashmir denied the claims made by the former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti regarding the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) initiative. The government of Jammu and Kashmir firmly asserted that land allocation under the program is strictly limited to residents and does not extend to outsiders in any form. The claims made by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti to relocate outsiders under the guise of land to the landless program were deemed “factually incorrect” by the government. In a previous press conference, Mufti claimed that Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha’s recent promise to provide land to…

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