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G20 meet in Srinagar: How a possible 26/11-type terror attack was exposed
Fp Explainers •The third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting begins in Kashmir’s Srinagar Monday amid a tight security blanket. There have been reports of a plot to carry out a 26/11-type attack and terror threat to schools. The itinerary of foreign delegates has been altered with a visit to Gulmarg cancelled
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar decked up for G20 working group meeting; security heightened
Fp Staff •Stringent security arrangements are in place across the Kashmir Valley to ensure that the high-profile event passes off peacefully, officials said
Which countries are skipping the G20 meet in Kashmir?
Vibhutisanchala •The third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting is being hosted by India in Srinagar on 22-24 May. This is J&K's first significant international event since losing its special status in 2019. While Saudi Arabia and Egypt have not yet registered, China and Turkey have chosen to skip the event
On Alert: Kashmir turns into security fortress ahead of G20 meet
Fp Staff •There is hectic activity going on in Srinagar as it is set to host the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting from 22-24 May. Drones have been deployed, Marine commandos have taken over the security of Dal Lake, and the elite NSG are in action
PM Modi to unveil India's first water metro in Kochi today: What's so special about it?
Fp Explainers •Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch Kochi Water Metro, a distinctive urban mass transportation system that connects 10 islands in and near Kochi today. The introduction of the first water metro service in India will boost Kerala's economy, tourism, and transportation accessibility
G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar to combat Pakistan's Kashmir narrative
Ajeyo Basu •China and Pakistan are against the G20 summit in Srinagar, but India has decided to proceed with it. It will disprove Pakistan's erroneous claims that the Kashmir Valley has experienced human rights atrocities
Afghanistan: Top Islamic State leaders killed in Kabul, says Taliban
Ajeyo Basu •This was announced by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, which claimed that its forces killed two top Islamic State (ISIS) commanders during a raid in Kabul a few days ago
Indian Navy carries out crucial surveillance operation along Pakistan border
Fp Staff •A Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), the P-8I Poseidon aircraft is use for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions by the Indian Navy
Kashmir likely to host G20 event in May
•The administration was sprucing up the city for the major event as it would go a long way in boosting tourism in Kashmir, while at the same time clearing the misgivings about the situation in the valley
Kashmir continues to reel under freezing night temperatures
•Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night against minus 4.4 degrees Celsius the night before