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Knowledge nugget of the day: Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan

Knowledge nugget of the day: Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan

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The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website has been launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 15th. Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. (Relevance: Government schemes and new initiatives form an important part of the UPSC syllabus. The government is highly invested in improving security in border areas. Promoting tourism in border areas and battlefields is part of this initiative. Therefore, it is important to understand the objectives of these schemes and initiatives.) On the occasion of the 77th Army Day (15th January), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the “Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan” which is a dedicated website for visitors, including information on the 77 sites, their stories, and how to get there. Key Takeaways: 1. The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website will be a one-stop destination for the visitors to make all necessary arrangements for their travel planning, including how to apply for permits for some of these places, officials add. 2. The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website will feature …

‘Situation At LAC Sensitive But Stable, Terror Infrastructure Intact In J&K’: Army Chief

‘Situation At LAC Sensitive But Stable, Terror Infrastructure Intact In J&K’: Army Chief

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Last Updated:January 13, 2025, 12:31 IST Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said while the situation at LAC remains “sensitive but stable”, the situation at LOC remains under control. Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi (PTI Image) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday threw light upon the security in Jammu and Kashmir, and along the India-China border, stating while the situation at the LAC is “sensitive but stable”, the same in J&K is under control. General Dwivedi noted that the situation at the LOC with Pakistan is “firmly under control”, however, added that North Kashmir has seen an increase in terrorist activities in recent months. He underlined that the ceasefire, which has been effective since February 2021, is still in place, however, the terror infrastructure also remains intact. Army Chief On LAC Situation With China The Army Chief said that two rounds of verification patrolling have been done by both sides in Depsang and Demchock, after both sides reached a disengagement agreement late last year. “Grazers are also going to their traditional areas. …

LOC Kargil fame Sharad Kapoor accused of ‘sexually harassing’ a woman, FIR lodged against him

LOC Kargil fame Sharad Kapoor accused of ‘sexually harassing’ a woman, FIR lodged against him

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Sharad Kapoor has been a part of many movies and has been appreciated for his performances. He did movies like Josh, LOC Kargil, Lakshya and others. However, he has now landed in trouble. A case has been filed against him for alleged misbehaviour and inappropriately touching a woman. A 32 year old woman has registered a case against him at the Khar police station. As per the Khar police, the victim alleged that the actor had called her to his house instead of office and tried to misbehave with her, and also forcibly touched her inappropriately. Also Read – LOC: Kargil: Director JP Dutta wanted to cast this Bollywood actor in his film, but without pay Sharad Kapoor accused of ‘sexually harassing’ a woman The victim revealed that she got in touch with Sharad Kapoor through Facebook. She then spoke to him through video calls and told her that he wanted to meet her to talk about the shooting. He had given his location to the victim through his phone. She reached the location and …

Rhea Chakraborty gets big relief from Supreme Court, apex court dismisses CBI’s plea to restore LOC  – India TV

Rhea Chakraborty gets big relief from Supreme Court, apex court dismisses CBI’s plea to restore LOC  – India TV

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Image Source : INSTAGRAM Rhea Chakraborty Rhea Chakraborty, who has been in the news for the wrong reasons in recent years, finally has something to cheer up. The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) State of Maharashtra and the Bureau of Immigration challenging the Bombay High Court’s quashing of Look-out-Circulars (LOCs) issued against her. Apart from Rhea, her brother Showik and her father Lt Colonel Indrajit Chakraborty, who is an army veteran also got relief from the apex court. In February, the Bombay High Court canceled the look out circular of CBI on the petition of Rhea Chakraborty, her brother and father. CBI had challenged the order of the High Court in the Supreme Court. CBI had issued a look out circular in the case of the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. For those late to the story, the look out circulars were issued in August 2020 against the actress, her brother, her father and her mother. Sushant Singh Rajput’s family filed an FIR in …

Pak Violates Ceasefire Near LoC In Jammu, Border Police Personnel Injured

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File photo Jammu: A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was injured when Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing on Indian posts in violation of a ceasefire agreement along the border here on Wednesday, officials said. The BSF troops also retaliated but the casualties on the Pakistani side were not known immediately, they said. “At about 2.35 am, an incident of unprovoked firing in the Akhnoor area from across the border happened and which was befittingly responded by the BSF. One BSF personnel sustained injuries in Pakistani firing,” a spokesperson of the border guarding force said. He said the troops are on high alert and keeping a strict vigil all along the International Border and Line of Control. The ceasefire violation between the two countries has been very rare ever since India and Pakistan renewed the ceasefire agreement on February 25, 2021. Last year, a BSF jawan was killed in Pakistan Rangers firing in the Ramgarh sector, the first loss of life on the Indian side in more than three years. The latest ceasefire violation comes …

With guns silent, 92 LoC villages close to PoK upbeat ahead of the Baramulla elections

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In 2019, Jammu and Kashmir saw the highest (3,200) instances of cross-border shelling. | Photo Credit: PTI Compared to 2019, when J&K saw the highest — 3200 — instances of cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC), the mood in the 92 villages located within that 19-kilometre stretch is jubilant and festive amid motivational and awareness programmes held even in pockets where residents of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir could observe special election-related events on this side. Officials said that it was for the first time that Election Commission’s Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programmes were held in villages close to the LoC. “We started voter awareness programmes from the first polling station of India, Seemari, in Kupwara’s Karnah. The first-time voters of India’s first polling station were engaged. A Tiranga rally of schoolchildren was held in a bid to showcase the unwavering spirit of Indian democracy. Let’s stand together on May 20 as Seemari leads the way,” Sapna Kotwal, Nodal Officer, told The Hindu. Singer Kabul Bukhari also created a buzz in Karnah with even the residents on …

‘If They Wind Down This Industry…’: Jaishankar On India’s Firm Stand On Pak-Sponsored Terror | Watch

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Last Updated: May 17, 2024, 15:35 IST External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday spoke at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit in New Delhi. (Image: CII/X) Under the Narendra Modi government in the last ten years, India has insisted on an atmosphere free of terror and violence Underlining India’s strong stand against terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday warned that the country’s “tolerance for any type of cross-border terrorism is very low” but hinted that ties could improve if the northern neighbour changed its course. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit, Jaishankar said India has continuously struggled with Pakistan-perpetrated terrorism in the past. However, under the Narendra Modi government in the last ten years, India has insisted on an atmosphere free of terror and violence. For ties to improve, New Delhi has argued that Islamabad has to stop sponsoring cross-border terrorism. On Pakistan #WATCH | On Pakistan, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, “We have struggled continuously with the fact that they have unrelentingly practised …

Army Opens Fire on Suspected Pakistani Drone Along LoC in J-K’s Rajouri

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Last Updated: May 12, 2024, 23:27 IST The drone activity from across the border and subsequent firing of a few rounds by the Indian Army. (File Image: PTI) The drone activity from across the border and subsequent firing of a few rounds by the Indian Army were reported from the Keri sector Army troops opened fire on a suspected Pakistani drone near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. However, the drone returned to the Pakistan side after briefly hovering over the Indian territory late Saturday night, they said. The drone activity from across the border and subsequent firing of a few rounds by the Indian Army were reported from the Keri sector, the officials said. A thorough search of the area was conducted but nothing suspicious was found on the ground, they said, adding the anti-national elements are using drones to drop weapons and narcotics but the security forces are fully alert to frustrate their designs. Meanwhile, a flying object with a blinking light was …

Indian Army fires at suspected Pakistani drone along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri | Latest News India

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Army troops opened fire on a suspected Pakistani drone late Saturday night near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The drone briefly hovered over Indian territory before returning to the Pakistan side, reported PTI quoting officials. A Pakistani drone was spotted along LoC in Rajouri sector (HT File) Despite an extensive search of the area in the Keri sector, no suspicious items were found on the ground. Officials reiterated concerns about anti-national elements exploiting drones to smuggle weapons and narcotics into Indian territory but assured that security forces are fully prepared to thwart such attempts. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Read: Man ‘honey-trapped’ into sharing vital info on DRDO’s drones with Pakistan’s ISI; held A flying object with a blinking light was also spotted in the sky near Allahpir area of Poonch district on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. Police along with security forces searched the area and found nothing on the …

Indian Army Calls Infiltration Bid by Pakistan Along LoC ‘Desperate’ Attempt to Foil Peace in Kashmir Ahead of Polls

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Last Updated: April 05, 2024, 23:33 IST In the wee hours, the army had laid an ambush close to the LoC in the Uri sector of the Baramulla district after spotting a group of terrorists moving towards the Line of Control. (Representational Image) The Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said that an infiltration bid by terrorists was successfully foiled along the LoC in the Uri Sector in a joint operation led by the Indian Army The Indian Army said the infiltration bid by terrorists on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir on Friday morning indicates desperation on the part of Pakistan to fuel unrest in the peaceful Valley before the ensuing Lok Sabha elections. In a statement, the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said that an infiltration bid by terrorists was successfully foiled along the LoC in the Uri Sector in a joint operation led by the Indian Army. “The infiltration bid by terrorists indicates desperation on the part of Pakistan to fuel unrest in peaceful Kashmir Valley at a time when general elections have been scheduled and …