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Anti-infiltration grid 'very strong' along LoC, says BSF IG Yadav
Describing recent terror incidents in Ganderbal and Gulmarg as unfortunate, Yadav said the security forces are analysing the threats and taking measures to ensure they are not repeated in the future
 "Anti-infiltration grid 'very strong' along LoC, says BSF IG Yadav")
Govt to give boost to panchayat infrastructure, border areas in focus
According to the report, in a bid to boost infrastructure in the border areas, the construction of 400 Panchayat Bhawans-cum-Common Service Centres in Arunachal have been approved
 "Govt to give boost to panchayat infrastructure, border areas in focus")
HM Shah to inaugurate new terminal at Indo-Bangla border crossing on Sunday
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the newly- constructed passenger terminal and a cargo gate named as 'Maitri Dwar' at the India-Bangladesh land border crossing in West Bengal on Sunday.
 "HM Shah to inaugurate new terminal at Indo-Bangla border crossing on Sunday")
Former Pak senator Saleh Shah's guesthouse blown-up by suspected militants
The guesthouse of former senator Saleh Shah, located in South Waziristan district's Tiarza tehsil, was completely levelled in the explosion late on Friday night
 "Former Pak senator Saleh Shah's guesthouse blown-up by suspected militants")
Pakistan ranked 3rd worst country in law and order by World Justice Project
The report not only depicts the deteriorating law and order in the state but also depicts the breakdown of trust in the government, whose work is to uphold the integrity of the nation
 "Pakistan ranked 3rd worst country in law and order by World Justice Project")
India and Germany both regionally rooted but globally committed: Risch
Both countries are regionally rooted but globally committed
 "India and Germany both regionally rooted but globally committed: Risch")
Gulmarg attack: Police say 3-4 militants involved as search op continues
Security forces had been carrying out many input-based search operations on the militants in the Pattan-Kreeri area of the Baramulla district
 "Gulmarg attack: Police say 3-4 militants involved as search op continues")
Search ops carried out to trace accused in Gulmarg, Gagangir terror attacks
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha directed the police to tighten security measures
 "Search ops carried out to trace accused in Gulmarg, Gagangir terror attacks")
NIA yet to receive Hardeep Nijjar's death certificate from Canada
Canadian government asked for the reason for NIA behind its request to seek the death certificate of Nijjar
 "NIA yet to receive Hardeep Nijjar's death certificate from Canada")
India, China troops working in line with resolutions: Chinese ministry
Earlier, Indian defence officials had said that the disengagement of troops of India and China has started at two friction points
 "India, China troops working in line with resolutions: Chinese ministry")
J-K has become testing lab for military equipment: Army commander
He said that the army has set up five joint command and control centres to ensure coordinated ground-level operations
 "J-K has become testing lab for military equipment: Army commander")
Despicable yet predictable: India slams Pak at UN for raking Kashmir issue
Remarks came after Pakistan's representative in his remarks during the UNSC debate made references to Jammu and Kashmir
 "Despicable yet predictable: India slams Pak at UN for raking Kashmir issue")
US house resolution introduced to formally recognise Sikh genocide of 1984
This resolution marks a pivotal moment in our quest for justice and truth
 "US house resolution introduced to formally recognise Sikh genocide of 1984")
German Chancellor 'closely following' Ariha Shah case: Indian Foreign secy
The case of Ariha Shah who is in Germany under foster has been followed very closely
 "German Chancellor 'closely following' Ariha Shah case: Indian Foreign secy")
NIA investigating 6 cases against designated terrorist Gurpatwant Pannu
In its investigation against Pannu, the agency has so far attached three properties owned by Pannu in Chandigarh. Additionally, several land parcels in Amritsar linked to him have also been seized
 "NIA investigating 6 cases against designated terrorist Gurpatwant Pannu")
EAM Jaishankar meets German counterpart Baerbock post 7th IGC meeting
Hubertus Heil, German Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs said that the message he has for India is- 'If you want to make it, make it in Germany'
 "EAM Jaishankar meets German counterpart Baerbock post 7th IGC meeting")
Israeli airstrike killed journalists covering war in Lebanon as they slept
It was a rare airstrike on an area that had so far been spared airstrikes and has been used by the media as a base for covering the war
 "Israeli airstrike killed journalists covering war in Lebanon as they slept")
Use or threat of use of nukes 'unacceptable': India-Germany joint statement
The leaders also noted the "negative impacts" of the war in Ukraine with regard to global food and energy security, especially for developing and least-developed countries
 "Use or threat of use of nukes 'unacceptable': India-Germany joint statement")
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz looking to fast-track FTA between India, EU
Germany is one of India's top trading partners within the EU, with exports to Germany reaching $10 billion and imports from Germany at $16.7 billion in the FY24
 "German Chancellor Olaf Scholz looking to fast-track FTA between India, EU")
India, China begin troop disengagement in Ladakh; to complete by next week
Sources said that patrolling will begin at the two friction points once the disengagement is done and both sides will move their respective troops and dismantle temporary structures
 "India, China begin troop disengagement in Ladakh; to complete by next week")