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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during his first visit to the national capital after assuming office last week, officials said. In a remarkable victory in the recent assembly polls in the union territory, the first in 10 years, Abdullah’s National Conference won 42 of the 90 assembly seats. In its first cabinet meeting, the new government passed a resolution urging the central government to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. This restoration, according to the officials, is seen as a crucial step towards initiating a healing process, reinstating constitutional rights and safeguarding the unique identity of the region’s residents. The chief minister has been authorised by the cabinet to engage with the prime minister and the central government to advocate… Read More »J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Meets PM Narendra Modi In Delhi

Apple chief Tim Cook is visiting China. This is the second time that Cook has visited the Asian giant this year.  Apple operates at the frontiers of technology to create electronic products that are so well-crafted and aspirational that die-hard fans turn sidewalks near Apple stores into campsites ahead of new product arrivals. They have catapulted it to become the world’s most valuable company with a market capitalisation of $3.5 trillion, the same as India’s GDP in 2023.  Cook’s visit is intriguing and important because Apple is an American native. And the US-China rivalry, especially in cutting-edge science and technology, is irrevocably shaping the 21st century. Bloomberg reported China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology… Read More »Opinion: Opinion | China Or India: Which Is A Better Handshake?

<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday addressed the BRICS Outreach session in Russia’s Kazan, asserting that disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy. He reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Wednesday remark that war was not a solution to conflicts.</p> <p>He also highlighted that addressing conflicts and tensions effectively is the “particular need of the day”, adding that the agreements, once reached, must be respected.</p> <p>”Prime Minister Modi has emphasised that this is not an era of war. Disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy. Agreements, once reached, must be scrupulously respected. International law should be adhered to, without exception,” Jaishankar said.</p> <p>His remark comes just after India and… Read More »‘Disputes Must Be Settled By Dialogue, Agreements Respected’: Jaishankar At BRICS Outreach Session

<p>The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a special leave petition filed against the Kerala High Court’s direction to the state police to register FIRs on statements made by women actors to Justice Hema Committee regarding the alleged sexual abuse faced by them in the Malayalam film industry.</p> <p>A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale today heard the pleas filed against the high court order and sought the state government’s reply to the same. On next hearing (November 19), the top court will consider the prayers for interim stay.</p> <p>The plea contends that when the alleged victims were not keen to file FIRs, the High Court could not have issued such a… Read More »Justice Hema Report: Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Against FIRs Over Sexual Abuse In Malayalam Cinema

South Africa have climbed to fourth spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test on Thursday. The Proteas improved their point-percentage to 47.62 with the victory, which helped them jump over New Zealand and England and take fourth place on the standings. Bangladesh’s loss sees their point-percentage drop to 30.56 and they continue to languish in seventh place with India and Australia still remaining in the top two spots on the standings. Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat first but the decision backfired as South Africa’s pacers and spinners thrived in favourable conditions, bowling out Bangladesh for a mere 106.… Read More »Updated WTC Points Table After South Africa Thrash Bangladesh In 1st Test