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“Encounter has started in Larrow Parigam area of Pulwama. Police and Security Forces are on the job,” a police official said. The firefight started after a joint team of police and security forces got an input about the presence of terrorists in that area. After security forces cordoned off the area, terrorists hiding there started firing, drawing retaliation by the security forces.–IANSzi/vd

The boy, Tonsing Hangsing, had mixed Kuki-Meitei parentage, with his mother being a Meitei and his father being Kuki. Initially, the local police were handling this case, but it has now been handed over to the CBI along with a total of 20 other cases. In June, the boy sustained a gunshot wound to the head. While his mother, Meena Hangsing, and his aunt, Lydia Lourembam, were taking him to a hospital in the state capital in an ambulance, the vehicle was attacked by a mob and set on fire. Tonsing was residing in a relief camp when he sustained…

Austria, Aug 20 (IANS) A run of DNFs for Marc Marquez was finally brought to an end as he crossed the line for the Austrian Grand Prix in 12th, Joan Mir’s luck deserting him as he suffered another DNF.Clear skies and a blazing sun continued to rule over the Red Bull Ring as Sunday’s action at the 4.32-kilometer-long track began. With just ten quick minutes of Warm Up to start the day, attention rapidly switched to the 28-lap Grand Prix. As the lights went out, the MotoGP grid was able to avoid any serious incident into and through Turn 1…

Dublin, Aug 20 (IANS) Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored India’s innings with a fine fifty while Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh dished out impactful knocks in carrying India to a competitive 185-5, which set the base for them to beat Ireland by 33 runs in the second T20I at Malahide on Sunday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series.Opener Andy Balbirnie was the lone ranger for Ireland with his 72 off 51 balls, but it went in vain as India’s bowlers, led by a superb Jasprit Bumrah, kept Ireland to 152-8. Prasidh Krishna launched a double-strike in his first…

Dusseldorf, Aug 20 (IANS) The Indian Junior women’s hockey team came from behind to draw 3-3 against England at the 4 Nations Tournament – Dusseldorf 2023 on Sunday.Hina Bano (6′), Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (49’) and Mumtaz Khan (53’) scored a goal each for India. Le Huray Martha (4′, 19’), and Alexander Beth (9′) were on target for England.The first quarter commenced with high-octane action unfolding on both ends of the pitch. England began the match on a strong note with Le Huray Martha (4’) scoring a field goal in the fourth minute of the game and putting India on the…

Dublin, Aug 20 (IANS) Opener Andy Balbirnie was the lone ranger for Ireland with his 72 off 51 balls, but it went in vain as India beat Ireland by 33 runs in the second T20I at Malahide on Sunday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series.After Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored India’s innings with a fine fifty while Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh dished out impactful knocks in carrying India to a competitive 185-5, the bowlers, led by a superb Jasprit Bumrah, kept Ireland to 152-8.Ireland’s chase began with Balbirnie taking a brace of boundaries off Arshdeep Singh in…

A video of the accused recently went viral on social media, prompting the formation of a team by Delhi’s Rajouri Garden Police Station to apprehend him. During the investigation, the police learned that the accused ran a social media account with name ‘Delhi Takeover’. “The video circulated on social media platforms depicted two bikers performing stunts on a black and yellow bike (without a number plate) near City Square Mall, Najafgarh Road, Rajouri Garden. Upon receiving the viral video, a case was lodged under sections 279, 336 IPC, and 192/194D MV (Motor Vehicle) Act at PS (police station) – Rajouri…

“I am writing this letter to Mandaviya Ji with the expectation to make a decision on AIIMS Darbhanga. However, I don’t know why the Central government is not taking any decision on it,” he said. Tejashwi Yadav said that he had written first letter in June this year. “We have earmarked 151 acres for the purpose and handed over to the Central government free of cost to build an AIIMS. The place is just 5 km away from the four-lane national highway and 10 km away from Darbhanga airport. “We have chosen the Sobhan bypass area as it is away…

Ar a social media meeting organised by the party, Pawar sought to shed light on the motives behind the departure of certain party members, emphasising the role of Enforcement Directorate (ED) inquiries launched by the Centre.While refraining from explicitly naming his nephew Ajit Pawar, who orchestrated the departure of several MLAs to join the Shiv Sena-BJP government last month, he dismissed their claim of joining the government for developmental purposes, asserting that this narrative was far from accurate. “There were some changes in the past. Some of our members left us. They (the Ajit Pawar faction) say they went for…

Pence is preparing for a mighty showdown with his former boss Trump in the first Republican debate where eight candidates have qualified for crossing the threshold limits, even if Trump doesn’t show up.Pence said he would sign the loyalty pledge which under the RNC convention requires every candidate to support the eventual nominee picked by the GOP for presidency, multiple media reports said.In a Fox News interview at the Iowa state fair, Mike Pence appeared ready to face off with his former boss at next week’s first Republican presidential nomination debate — whether his former running mate is on the…