CM’s advisor counters LG: Says ‘We know our jurisdiction too’

Srinagar, Apr 5 (UNI) A day after Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha defended his decision to transfer middle-rung officers, claiming he acted within his jurisdiction, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s Advisor, Nasir Aslam Wani, asserted that the elected government is well aware of its boundaries. “We also know our jurisdiction,” said Wani, a close…

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Trump starts tariff talks with three countries: Reports

Washington, Apr 5 (UNI) US President Donald Trump held talks with representatives of Vietnam, India and Israel regarding the recently imposed tariffs on imported goods, CNN reported. Trump is in touch with the countries’ representatives to negotiate individual trade deals that could soften the proposed tariffs before next week’s deadline, the report said, citing a…

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2 terrorists killed in military operation in SW Pakistan

Islamabad, Apr 5 (UNI) The Pakistan Army said on Friday that security personnel have killed two terrorists during an operation in the Kech district of the country’s southwestern Balochistan province. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, said in a statement that the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in…

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India, Sri Lanka ink MoU on defence cooperation, as PM Modi, President Anura Dissanayaka hold talks

Colombo/New Delhi, Apr 5 (UNI) India and Sri Lanka inked their first ever MoU on defence cooperation today following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka in Colombo today. The two sides have also inked a tripartite agreement, along with the UAE, for development of Trincomalee as an…

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PM Modi in Colombo, accorded ceremonial welcome by Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayaka

Colombo/New Delhi, Apr 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday accorded a ceremonial welcome by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka at Independence Square, Colombo. PM Modi was ceremoniously escorted to Independence Square with a Police Mounted Guard of honour, following which he was warmly welcomed by Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayaka. The…

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