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PM remembers Vajpayee on death anniv

New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary. Modi tweeted a compilation of old pictures and videos while remembering Vajpayee for his “outstanding service” to the nation.

“Tributes to beloved Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi. India will always remember his outstanding service and efforts towards our nation’s progress,” PM Modi tweeted.

The nearly two-minute-long video featured photos and videos of the former PM taken during his long career in Indian politics.

The video has PM Modi’s voiceover in which he is remembering Vajpayee for his illustrious career as a leader and his contribution to the strengthening of BJP.

“This country will never forget Atal ji’s sacrifice. Under his leadership India held its head high as a nuclear power. As a politician, a Member of Parliament, a minister or Prime Minister, Atal ji has performed very well in many roles. Many great things can be said about Atal ji’s life, and no one aspect is lesser than the other. His speeches used to be talked about…” the PM can be heard as saying in the background.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and President Ram Nath Kovind also paid respects to the former PM.

Vajpayee, the first BJP prime minister, had passed away on this day in 2018.

-ARK

Balochistan leaders, activists extend Independence Day greetings to India

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New Delhi (NVI): Wishes and greetings poured in from Balochistan leaders and activists for the people of India on the occasion of 74th Independence Day.

Leaders from political parties, activists posted congratulatory messages for the nation on social media.

President of Baloch Republican Party took to twitter and wrote, “Happy Independence Day INDIA.”

“Happy #IndependenceDay to all #Indians. They fought a long war to gain this #freedom . Today, India is the largest democracy of the world. #Baloch are neighbours of India and hope they stand by us. We will follow their movement for #independence to regain #FreeBalochistan,” Kamal Baloch, Former Vice Chairman of Baloch Students Organization also greeted through twitter.

Ajmal Baloch, Baloch Activist, while extending his greeting made a small request to never forget the oppressed people of Balochistan.

He tweeted, “My dear Indian brother & sister’s being a Baloch from occupied Balochistan, I wish each & every Indian citizen a happy Independence Day Flag of India❤. May God make India a greater India. A small request please never ever forget the oppressed people of Balochistan. #IndependenceDayIndia”

Furthermore, representative of Balochistan at the UNHRC and EU, Mehran Marri took to twitter and wrote, “On behalf of the #Baloch people of occupied-Balochistan, I wish #India and all my Indian sisters and brothers a happy #IndependenceDay Anniversary. Hope one day a free #Balochistan will partner with #Hindustan to raise the slogan #BharatMataKiJai & sing #VandeMataram. Jai Hind!”

-CHK

J&K: 40-yr-old man killed in Pulwama

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Srinagar (NVI) : Unknown gunmen shot dead a physically challenged man in Kangan village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, this evening. 

A police official said that unknown gunmen fired upon a man identified as Azad Ahmad Dar, 40, a resident of Kangan village, leaving him critically wounded.

He said the injured man was shifted to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.

He further added that whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.  “Police have launched the investigation as to why a physically unsound man was killed,” the police officer said.

-CHK

Suresh Raina follows Dhoni, retires from International Cricket

Suresh Raina

New Delhi (NVI): Suresh Raina, today, joined MS Dhoni in formally announcing his retirement from all international cricket.

Raina also took to social media to announce his retirement like MS Dhoni.

“It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind!”, he wrote on the social media platform, Instagram.

The 33-year-old is among the few who scored centuries across formats having played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20 Internationals with nearly 8,000 international runs.

His best moment was a crucial unbeaten knock in a tricky World Cup quarter-final against Australia during the triumphant 2011 campaign.

He made his international debut against Sri Lanka in 2005. Five years later, he made his Test debut against the same side and scored a century in his first outing.

A member of 2011 World Cup-winning team, Raina was also part of the Dhoni-led side that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. He kept his place for the 2015 World Cup but became an irregular member of the side following that.

However, Suresh Raina will continue to be a part of Indian Premier League (IPL).

-CHK

Former India’s captain MS Dhoni retires from International Cricket

MS Dhoni

New Delhi (NVI): In what may come as a big surprise to cricket fans around the world, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, has announced his retirement from international cricket today.

MS Dhoni, 39, made the confirmation through a video on Instagram, its caption reading: “Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired.”

He last played international cricket during the semifinal of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in which India lost to New Zealand.

Dhoni retires as Indian cricket’s most successful captain in limited-over internationals, having won three ICC trophies – 2007 T20 World Cup, 50-over World Cup in 2011 and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.

He was handed over the capataincy in 2007 during his early days of international career.

Dhoni did justice to his role as he guided India to T20 World Cup in 2007.

Later, the wicketkeeper-batsman also guided Team India to World Cup victory in 2011 after the team’s 28-year-long wait for the title

Covid-19: 66 travelers among 532 fresh cases in J&K, tally tops 28,000-mark

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Srinagar (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir today recorded 532 fresh cases, including 66 travelers, taking the total number of Covid positive cases in the Union Territory to over 28,000.

With 532 new cases, the tally of positive cases in J&K has reached 28,021 including 21,744 from Kashmir division and 6,277 from Jammu division.

Officials said that among the 532 new cases, 424 belong to Kashmir division while 108 are from Jammu division, adding that the total number of positive cases in Kashmir division have reached 21,744 including 16,031 recoveries while the total number of positive cases in Jammu division have reached to 6,277 including 4,645 recoveries and 41 deaths.

The officials said that total number of active cases in Jammu and Kashmir are 6,818 including 5,227 from Kashmir division and 1,591 from Jammu division.

With 734 more recoveries, the tally of total recoveries in the UT has reached 20,676 which is 73.78 per cent of the total cases.

Pertinently, Srinagar district alone has 6,790 positive cases which is more than the total number of positive cases in Jammu division where total cases stands 6,277.

“Cases tested positive in J&K include 110 from Srinagar, 36 from Baramulla, 13 from Pulwama, 40 from Budgam, 39 from Anantnag, 10 from Kulgam, 11 from Shopian, 39 from Kupwara, 81 from Bandipora and 45 from Ganderbal in Kashmir division while as 108 from Jammu division include 64 from Jammu, 02 from Rajouri, 10 from Kuthua, 04 from Udhampur, 01 from Ramban, 13 from Samba, 03 from Doda, 05 from Poonch, 05 from Reasi and 01 from Kishtiwar,” officials disclosed.

As per the officials figures, 6,790 positive cases including 171 deaths and 5,001 recoveries are from Srinagar, 2,387 including 87 deaths and 1,734 recoveries are from Baramulla, 2,029 including 1,516 recoveries and 35 deaths are from Pulwama,1,754 including 1,210 recoveries and 38 deaths are from Budgam, 1,748 including 37 deaths and 1,364 recoveries are from Anantnag, 1,698 including 1,461 recoveries and 31 deaths are from Kulgam, 1564 cases including 1,4481 and 24 deaths are from Shopian, 1,498  including 1,108 recoveries and 33 deaths are from Kupwara, 1,382 including 731 recoveries and 18 deaths are from Bandipora and 894 including 458 recoveries and 12 deaths are from Ganderbal.

In Jammu division, 1,907 including 1,128 recoveries and 29 deaths are from Jammu district, 780 including 651 recoveries and 03 deaths are from Rajouri, 655 including 540 recoveries and 01 death are from Kuthua, 646 including 548 recoveries and 02 deaths are from Udhampur, 624 including 589 recoveries and 01 death are from Ramban, 559 including 389 recoveries and 01 death are from Samba, 334 including 292 recoveries and 02 deaths are from Doda, 321 including 229 recoveries and 02 deaths are from Poonch, 270 including 121 recoveries are from Reasi and 181 including 158 recoveries are from Kishtwar.

As per the daily information bulletin, 4,11,618 people in Jammu and Kashmir are under observation while 42,074 people have been kept under home quarantine meanwhile 6,818 people are in isolation.

According to the bulletin, 3,15,666 people have completed surveillance period and 46,533 people are under home surveillance. So far, results of 7,85,475 samples have been made available.

-CHK

Chinese envoy extends Independence Day wishes to India

Chinese Ambassador to India, Sun Weidong

New Delhi (NVI): The Chinese ambassador to India, Sun Weidong, today extended Independence Day greetings to India and hoped that the two great nations develop with closer partnership.

Weidong took to twitter and wrote, “Congratulations to the Indian government and people on Independence Day 2020. Wish China and India, two great nations with ancient civilization prosper together in peace and develop with closer partnership.”

The greetings come amid the border tension between the two countries that escalated on the night of June 15, 2020, when the Indian Army and China’s Peoples Liberation Army involved in the violent clashes at the Galwan valley in Ladakh.

The scuffle led to the killings of soldiers on both sides.

Recently, Sun had also said in the July issue of the embassy magazine that in any relationship, “there are ups and downs”.

He expressed, “The recent border issue and the unfortunate incident between China and India should not detract from the forward-looking vision of the bilateral partnership charted by our two leaders, President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”

-CHK

Wishes pour in from around the world on 74th Independence Day

New Delhi (NVI): As the nation celebrates the 74th Independence Day, leaders from around the world extended their wishes to India on this occasion.

They posted congratulatory messages on the social media, extending wishes and greetings to the nation.

In his wishes, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the deep friendship and partnership between Australia and India are founded on “bharosa” (trust), “samman” (respect) and shared values.

Israel Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu also wishes India on twitter and said, “Wishing my very good friend Narendra Modi and all the people of IncredibleIndia a joyful, India IndependenceDay . You have so much to be proud of.”

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was among the first ones to pour in best wishes for India.

He tweeted, “Congratulations and greetings to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the Government and people of India on the happy occasion of the 74th Independence Day. Best wishes for more progress and prosperity of the people of India.

 

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa also said, “As India celebrates 74 years of Independence I wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India a very happy Independence Day. May your nation flourish with peace and prosperity, and may the relationship between our two nations go from strength to strength.”

Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering have also extended his greetings to India.

Taking to twitter, Tshering wrote, “On behalf of the people of Bhutan, I would like to convey the warmest wishes to the people and government of India on the occasion of the 74th Independence Day.”

President of Republic of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih also tweeted and said, “73 years since India began its tryst with destiny, India remains a beacon of hope the world over for its democratic values and contributions to peace and progress.”

“Our warmest felicitations to President Kovind, PM Narendra Modi and the people of India on India’s 74th Independence Day,” he added.

-RJV/CHK

Polls to be held in J&K as soon as delimitation process ends: PM

New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the delimitation process is underway in Jammu and Kashmir and polls will be conducted soon in the Union Territory.

While delivering his Independence Day speech from Red Fort, PM Modi said, “Delimitation process is underway in Jammu and Kashmir. Once it is completed, an election will be held in the UT. Jammu and Kashmir will have its own chief minister and ministers. We are committed to this.”

The delimitation in J&K will be based on the Census of 2011 due to an amendment in the J&K Reorganisation Act, he added.

Delimitation is the act of redrawing boundaries of Lok Sabha and Assembly seats to represent changes in population and is done on the basis of the last Census.

PM Modi also spoke about development in various parts of the country, adding that it has been a year since Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh got Independence from Article 370.

In addition to this, PM Modi said, “This one year is a year of the new journey of development for Jammu and Kashmir. This one year is the year of the rights received by the women and the Dalits in Jammu and Kashmir. This one year is also the year of a life of dignity for the refugees in Jammu and Kashmir.”

Apart from this, in reference to the Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers, the Prime Minister said that our troops gave a befitting reply to the enemies. “India is united in protecting its sovereignty,” he added.

-RJV

PM Modi delivers one strong message to 2 countries, China and Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address on 74th Independence Day.

New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today delivered a sharp message to India’s two adversarial neighbours, China and Pakistan, declaring that the Armed forces deployed along the borders have given a fitting reply to those who sought to challenge the country’s sovereignty.

PM sent a strong message to both China and Pakistan, without even mentioning their names, and said India is fighting both “terrorism and expansionism” while adding that the whole world’s faith in the nation’s power is growing.

“The world has seen in Ladakh what our brave soldiers can do to deliver on this resolve,” PM Modi said in his 90-minute address to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day.

“From LoC (Line of Control) to LAC (Line of Actual Control), whenever India’s sovereignty has been challenged, our soldiers have answered them in their own language,” he said.

Talking about the violent scuffle between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh on June 15, he said, “India’s integrity is supreme for us. What our jawans can do, what the country can do, the world saw that in Ladakh. Today, I salute all those brave soldiers from the Red Fort.”

PM Modi’s words were seen as a strong warning to China. This has come when both sides are seeking for another round of diplomatic talks, as five rounds of military and diplomatic level talks between India and China have failed to yield any results.

“Today the world stands with India and to get 184 votes out of 192 nations in the UN for a (non-permanent) seat at the UN Security Council is proof,” the Prime Minister said.

The Prime Minister also announced the launch of the National Digital Health Mission under which every Indian will get a unique health identity card.

-CHK

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