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Ranji Trophy: Ayush Badoni Hits Century As Delhi Set Himachal Pradesh Target Of 327 | Cricket News

Ayush Badoni smashed a magnificent hundred as Delhi's batting finally fired in unison to post 381 for six declared in their second innings, setting a target of 327 for Himachal Pradesh in their Ranji trophy Group D match in Dharamsala on Sunday. Badoni hit 12 fours and a six in his 115-ball 111-run knock after the opening duo of Anuj Rawat (54 off 32 balls) and Yash Dhull (82 off 81 balls) gave a flying start to Delhi's second innings. Skipper Himmat Singh (45 off 45 balls) and Jonty Sidhu (46 off 51 balls) continued the onslaught as Delhi scored at more than six runs an over before dec...
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Kashmir’s Special Status Is Not Coming Back, Says GN Azad At Rally

hulam Nabi Azad addressed a rally in Kasmir's Baramulla.Srinagar: Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is set to launch his own political outfit, on Sunday said Article 370 of the constitution, which granted greater autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir and was revoked two years ago by the BJP government at the centre, can't be restored.In his first public meeting in North Kashmir's Baramulla, Mr Azad targeted regional parties for "misleading people" by promising them to push for the restoration of Article 370."Ghulam Nabi Azad will not mislead anyone. For votes, I will not mislead and exploit you. Please don't rake up issues which can't be achieved. 370 can't restored. It needs two-thirds majority in parliament," said Mr Azad in a fiery speech.He said the Congress is "going down" with ...
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Encounter Breaks Out In Jammu And Kashmir’s Shopian: Police

Further details are awaited.Kashmir: An encounter started in the Baskuchan area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on Monday, the police said."#Encounter has started at Baskuchan area of #Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job," Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.#Encounter has started at Baskuchan area of #Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) September 5, 2022Further details are awaited.Earlier on Wednesday, three terrorists were neutralised in an encounter in Nagbal area of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, said ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar.One of the killed terrorists was identified as Danish Bhat who was involved in serial killings, police said.Police, Army and CRPF had cordoned off the area b...
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Mentally-Challenged Man Released By Pakistan In J&K’s Poonch

This was second time in the past few years that a man who slipped into Pak was returned to his family.Jammu: A 30-year-old mentally-challenged man was repatriated by Pakistan after he inadvertently crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, officials said on Sunday.Mohd Rashid, a resident of Degwar-Terwan village in Poonch, was reported missing by his family on August 30, the officials said.The Pakistani army handed him over to their Indian counterparts at Chakan Da Bagh crossing point on the LoC in presence of civil officials and police on Saturday.He was later united with his family, officials said.They said this was the second time in the past few years that the man slipped across the border but was safely returned to his family. Source link
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Ghulam Nabi Azad’s First Rally After Quitting Congress In Jammu Tomorrow

Ghulam Nabi Azad is likely to announce the formation of his own political party. (File)Jammu: Ghulam Nabi Azad, who recently broke his five-decade-long association with the Congress, will begin his fresh political journey Sunday from Jammu where he would set up the first unit of his own party. All preparations have been completed for Mr Azad's first public rally in Jammu, a close aide of the former chief minister said on the eve of the public meeting.Mr Azad would be accorded a grand reception on his arrival from Delhi on Sunday morning, and a procession would accompany him to the venue of the public meeting at the Sainik Colony, former minister GM Saroori said.Mr Saroori is among over two dozen prominent legislators who resigned from the Congress in support of Azad.The 73-year-old Mr A...
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Pakistan Using Narco-Terrorism In Proxy War Against India: Report

Kashmir Valley has seen a 2,000 per cent rise in heroin abuse in the last five years.Islamabad: In order to target youths and channelling finance for Pakistan-backed terror activities, Islamabad is using narco-terrorism as a new weapon in its proxy war against India in the Kashmir valley.Ayjaz Wani, writing in Observer Research Foundation (ORF) reported that Kashmir has witnessed an alarming rise in narco-terrorism and the incompetence shown by religious leaders has only added to the problem due to their silence over the issue.Kashmir Valley has seen a 2,000 per cent rise in heroin abuse in the last five years. Pakistan has now resorted to infiltrating large amounts of narcotics in Kashmir with the help of drones. Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag Singh dubbed the narco-terrorism fr...
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Two Jaish Terrorists Killed In Overnight Encounter In Kashmir

The terrorists were affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (File)Srinagar: Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in the Sopore area of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Thursday.The encounter broke out in the Bomai area of Sopore town Wednesday night after the security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation, a police official said.He said two terrorists were gunned down by the security personnel in the operation. A civilian also sustained injuries in the exchange of fire.The terrorists were affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed, a senior police officer said, adding that the duo was planning attacks on civilians."Killed JeM terrorists were categorised & ident...
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After GN Azad’s Resignation, Congress Faces Mass Exit In Jammu and Kashmir

Over a dozen key Congress leaders have announced support to Ghulam Nabi Azad. (File)Srinagar: After veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad's exit, the Congress is facing an exodus in Jammu and Kashmir, his home turf. Around 100 leaders and party functionaries are set to resign today and join Mr Azad, who is planning to launch his own party.Tara Chand, former Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister and several former ministers and legislators are among those quitting the Congress."Yes. I'm resigning from the Congress and joining Azad sahib" Mr Chand told NDTV.On Monday, four Congress leaders, including the former Deputy Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, resigned.Mr Azad quit the Congress, his party of over five decades, on Friday, with a cutting resignation letter targeting the Gandhis, espec...
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Army, Air Force Rescue Hungarian National After 30-Hour Search

A solo traveller, Mr Vermes thanked the Indian Army for rescuing him.New Delhi: A 38-year-old Hungarian national was rescued from the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on Saturday after a 30-hour joint search operation by the Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF).The Hungarian national, named Akos Vermes from Budapest, had gone missing in the treacherous heights of Umasi La Pass in Sumcham valley of Paddar region, defence spokesperson Lt Col Devender Anand said.A team made up of IAF personnel from Udhampur and Rashtriya Rifles deployed in Dool were engaged in the rescue operation in the upper reaches of the Himalayan range. After a 30-hour-long search, Mr Vermes was rescued and brought to Kishtwar where he was medically examined by a doctor of the army.A solo traveller, Mr Ver...
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Three Lashkar Terrorists Arrested In Jammu And Kashmir

Three hand grenades, nine posters, and 12 Pakistani flags were recovered from their them, said police.Sopore, Jammu And Kashmir: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday claimed to have arrested three overground workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit in North Kashmir's Sopore.The arrests were made in a joint operation conducted by Sopore Police along with security forces including 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), and 179 BN Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Bomai chowk in the jurisdiction of Police Station Bomai on Friday evening.According to Jammu and Kashmir police, the terrorists have been identified as Shariq Ashraf, Saqlain Mushtaq and Tawfeeq Hassan Sheikh.During checking a suspicious movement of three persons coming from Goripura towards Bomai was noted and were subsequent...