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Centre warns pharma companies against promoting weight-loss drugs among public through ads
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Centre warns pharma companies against promoting weight-loss drugs among public through ads


Centre warns pharma companies against promoting weight-loss drugs among public through ads

NEW DELHI: The Centre has warned pharmaceutical companies against promoting prescription weight-loss GLP-1 drugs – popularly sold under brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro – through advertisements or “disease awareness” campaigns that indirectly encourage their use among the public.In an advisory, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation said it had come to its notice that some firms were engaging in direct or indirect promotional activities related to GLP-1 receptor agonists and similar prescription medicines used for obesity and metabolic conditions.The regulator said such medicines could be prescribed only by registered medical practitioners and any attempt to promote them to the general public could attract action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.The advisory cautioned companies against advertisements that exaggerate their therapeutic benefits, guarantee weight loss or encourage demand for drug therapy while downplaying lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise and behavioural interventions.The health authorities emphasised that obesity was a chronic metabolic condition requiring comprehensive management, including lifestyle measures, and pharmaceutical therapy should not be portrayed in a way that undermines public health initiatives promoting physical activity and healthy diet.The regulator also said that promotional campaigns presented as “awareness initiatives” but functioning as surrogate advertisements for prescription medicines would be treated as misleading marketing practices.Drug manufacturers, importers and marketing authorisation holders have been asked to strictly comply with Drugs and Cosmetics Act and related rules. The regulator directed companies to ensure patient information leaflets and prescribing information clearly display authorised contact det-ails and grievance mechanisms. Firms have also been asked to follow ethical marketing practices and submit risk-management plans.The advisory has been circulated to all stakeholders, including Advertising Standards Council of India, for compliance.



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Sanjiv Goenka ready to sell Lucknow Super Giants before IPL 2026
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The business value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is quickly rising, and now another big financial development has come to light amid the ongoing sale process of the RCB. Sanjiv Goenka-headed RP-SG Group is exploring the possibility of selling a minority stake in its franchise, Lucknow Super Giants.

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made their IPL debut in 2022 after the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group won the bid with a record-breaking bid of ₹7,090 crore. They had a terrific start, qualifying for the playoffs in their debut season and 2023, but finished 7th in the last two seasons.

Sanjiv Goenka plans big move as Lucknow Super Giants stake sale talks begin

Following the team’s struggles in IPL 2025, Sanjiv Goenka has decided to make a big call. As reported by Moneycontrol, the RP-SG Group is considering selling up to 15 percent ownership in the LSG. However, the final decision will depend on the valuation offered by investors, and Goenka may step back if the offers are not attractive enough.

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This move has come at a time when many investors are showing strong interest in IPL franchises. Recently, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Rajasthan Royals have created a huge buzz in the sports business market. A consortium involving the Aditya Birla Group and American sports investor David Blitzer has reportedly joined the race to buy a major stake in Rajasthan Royals.

RCB and Rajasthan Royals in big demand

The majority stake currently held by entrepreneur Manoj Badale is being discussed at a valuation of around $1 billion to $1.2 billion. At the same time, the possible sale of the RCB by Diageo has attracted several powerful bidders. Among the interested names are billionaire Adar Poonawalla from the Serum Group, Ranjan Pai of the Manipal Group, Swedish private equity giant EQT, and Avram Glazer-backed Lancer Capital for the defending champions.

The IPL has now become one of the most valuable sports leagues in the world, standing only behind the National Football League in terms of overall value. Its media rights for the 2023-2027 cycle were sold for around $6.2 billion, which highlights the massive financial power of the IPL.

Strong revenue but heavy financial commitments for LSG

According to financial reports, the RP-SG Group received around ₹399 crore from the BCCI as franchise rights revenue in the first half of FY26, while it had received ₹458 crore in FY25. This payment from the BCCI is the biggest revenue source for most IPL teams.

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In the first half of FY26, the Lucknow franchise reported total revenue of about ₹495.9 crore and posted a profit of around ₹63.7 crore. During FY25, the revenue dropped by around 20 percent to ₹557 crore mainly because fewer matches were played and the team finished lower in the points table in the 2024 season compared to 2023.

Annual franchise fee leaves LSG worried

Their profitability also declined during that period. However, in the first half of FY26, the revenue showed a slight improvement of about 3 percent compared to the same period of FY25. Despite the strong revenue numbers, the franchise also carries heavy financial obligations.

The RP-SG Group has to pay an annual franchise fee of around ₹709 crore until FY31. For FY26, the payment is expected to come from a mix of term loans, increased working capital facilities, and internal funds from the promoters.

CareEdge said, “For FY26, the payment is expected to be made from a mix of term debt, enhancement in working capital facilities, and internal generations/fund support from promoters. The company’s capital structure is leveraged with an overall gearing ratio of 16x as of March 31, 2025. Total outside liabilities to total net worth is even higher at 41x as of March 31, 2025, due to high franchise fees payable to BCCI.”



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‘Our children are not safe’: Iran says it cannot play 2026 FIFA World Cup | Football News
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'Our children are not safe': Iran says it cannot play 2026 FIFA World Cup
The United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. (Image credit: X)

NEW DELHI: Iran’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday that the country cannot participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to a report by Al Jazeera citing Reuters.“Considering that this corrupt regime [the US] has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup,” Ahmad Donyamali told state television on Wednesday, according to the report.

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The latest round of conflict between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other began on February 28. The West Asia conflict has also disrupted global energy supply chains.Ahmad Donyamali said the conditions required for participation in the FIFA World Cup do not exist.“Our children are not safe and, fundamentally, such conditions for participation do not exist. Given the malicious actions they have carried out against Iran, they have forced two wars on us over eight or nine months and have killed and martyred thousands of our people. Therefore, we certainly cannot have such a presence,” Donyamali said, according to the Al Jazeera report citing Reuters.The United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. The tournament will feature 104 matches, beginning at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11 and culminating at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with the final on July 19.All of Iran’s group-stage fixtures are scheduled to be played in American cities, including Los Angeles and Seattle.Donyamali’s remarks came after Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, said in an Instagram post on Wednesday that Iran’s participation in the World Cup would be welcomed by US President Donald Trump.“President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States,” Gianni Infantino said in the social media post.Earlier, Mehdi Taj, president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), also questioned Iran’s participation in the tournament following the recent attacks, saying it would be difficult for the country to approach the competition with optimism.“After this attack [on Iran], we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope. If the World Cup is like this, who in their right mind would send their national team to a place like this?” Taj said on Iranian state television.



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Churchill and Austen to be replaced by wildlife on British banknotes
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Churchill and Austen to be replaced by wildlife on British banknotes


Churchill and Austen to be replaced by wildlife on British banknotes

TOI correspondent from London: Winston Churchill, disliked in India for his role in the 1943 Bengal famine, and Jane Austen will no longer feature on British banknotes and instead be replaced by British wildlife.Churchill currently features on £5 notes with his quote “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat”, and Austen appears on £10 notes saying: “I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!” JMW Turner appears on £20 and Alan Turing on £50 notes.The Bank of England announced Wednesday that following a public consultation on which themes to use on its next series of banknote design, nature came out top. The monarch will continue to feature on the front.“Within the nature theme, much of the feedback from respondents referred to wildlife that is native to the UK. The bank has also judged that wildlife images would be most effective for developing banknotes with security features,” the bank said. This means hedgehogs, badgers and puffins could replace historical figures, who were introduced in 1970.The bank will run a second consultation this summer to gather the public’s views on which wildlife to feature.Alex Burghart MP, shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said: “It is deeply depressing that under Labour our national heroes are considered too ‘divisive’ to be on the banknotes. Most countries celebrate their history. Ours should too.”“Already children don’t have good enough knowledge of our own history and national heroes. This will make it worse,” said former British diplomat Ameer Kotecha, who has roots in Gujarat.



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Maharashtra: Thane Municipal Corporation revives Heat Action Plan amid criticism over tree cutting | Mumbai News
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Thane: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) revived its Heat Action Plan ahead of the peak summer months, bringing back measures such as installing green shade nets and water fountains at major traffic intersections to provide relief from soaring temperatures.The heat mitigation measures, which came amid the civic body simultaneously allowing the cutting of a large number of trees for infrastructure and development projects across the city, drew criticism from environmental groups and residents who repeatedly pointed out that large-scale tree loss could further worsen urban heat conditions.The need to revive the plan was discussed at a review meeting by additional municipal commissioner Prashant Rode, who directed departments to ensure effective implementation of preventive measures, including installing shade nets at busy junctions, setting up public drinking water points, ensuring the availability of medicines for heat-related illnesses, and intensifying awareness campaigns across the city.“The civic body formed a task force committee to coordinate efforts to mitigate the impact of heatwaves. As per the suggestions, green nets will be installed at key junctions across Thane to offer shade to motorists and pedestrians waiting at signals and intersections. Drinking water facilities at public spots are also being installed, with special focus on heat-prone areas such as Mumbra and the Wagle Estate ward. Auto and taxi unions, labour and industrial associations, and NGOs are also being roped in for heatwave preparedness,” informed an official.Meanwhile, the contrast between allowing trees to be displaced and introducing such methods drew sharp criticism from activists. “Stripping stretches like Ghodbunder of their green cover and expecting residents to benefit from measures like green nets and water fountains is laughable,” said activist Rohit Joshi.It may be recalled that the Thane tree authority allowed the displacement of thousands of trees within the city for constructing various infra projects like Metro 4, internal metro, new civic HQ, freeway extension, and the Borivli tunnel project, among others.



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Ladakh government assures steps towards solar project execution | India News
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Ladakh government assures steps towards solar project execution

SRINAGAR: The Ladakh govt Wednesday assured a delegation from Changthang region that it would study the proposed 13gw solar power project and examine how to take it forward after residents sought its implementation.The project, approved by the central govt on Oct 18, 2023, aims to develop transmission lines passing through Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, and be integrated with the national grid. It is to be implemented by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, and get completed by 2029-30.A delegation from Korzok constituency of Changthang met chief secretary Ashish Kundra in Leh and pointed out that limited livelihood opportunities was forcing migration from villages. “They stressed the proposed solar power project was viewed as a transformative opportunity for the region and expressed concern over uncertainties and rumours regarding its possible relocation,” a spokesperson for the Ladakh administration said.With Changthang now a separate district, the solar power project holds significant potential for employment generation, revenue creation, and regional development, the spokesperson added.



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Gautam Gambhir explains his serious dugout look after Dhoni’s viral comment: ‘Even if you want to laugh …’: | Cricket News
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India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav. (ANI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir has finally addressed the long-running jokes about his serious expressions in the dugout, saying the pressure of representing India in major tournaments leaves little room for smiles — even in moments of celebration.The Indian head coach was reacting to a playful message from former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni after India’s triumph in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Dhoni congratulated the team on social media and humorously told Gambhir that a smile suits him.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“History gets created at Ahmedabad… big congratulations to the team and support staff and to all the fans of the Indian team worldwide. Coach Sahab smile looks great on u, intensity with smile is a killer combo,” Dhoni wrote in an Instagram post following the victory.

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Responding to the message, Gambhir said he appreciated the gesture but explained that the intense pressure during global tournaments makes it difficult for players and staff to openly express emotions.

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“It’s very difficult to be in a situation where people have not been. But good on him that he posted on that,” Gambhir told ANI. “When you’re in a dugout, there is so much at stake. There is always so much expectation from the Indian team that even if you want to laugh, you can’t laugh, especially in a tournament like the World Cup.”He added that the expectations surrounding Indian cricket are enormous and losing, even though part of sport, is often treated as unacceptable.“In India, unfortunately, losing is not an option — but it can happen. If losing was not an option, then India would have won all the World Cups. But that doesn’t happen,” he said.India’s emphatic 96-run win over New Zealand in the final sealed a historic title defence, making the India the first side to win the T20 World Cup on home soil and the first to lift the trophy three times.



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Match Dates, Venues, Timings and Team Fixtures
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Match Dates, Venues, Timings and Team Fixtures


The Indian cricket fans are all set for non-stop cricketing action for around three months after the enthralling T20 World Cup 2026, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026).

On Wednesday, March 11, the BCCI confirmed the dates for the first phase of the upcoming IPL 2026, which is set to get underway on March 28 with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) facing the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the season opener.

IPL 2026 Teams and Squads Overview After Auction

The upcoming edition of the IPL 2026 is expected to be a more exciting one than the last one after the teams have made some bold moves at the mini-auction in Abu Dhabi in December 2025.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK has prepared a new-look squad mixing youth with experience. The five-time IPL champions have stunned everyone by bringing Sanju Samson into the team while parting ways with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. They have also made headlines by spending ₹14.20 crore each on uncapped Indian players Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma at the auction.

Key Players: Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Sarfaraz Khan, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Dewald Brevis, Prashant Veer, Ayush Mhatre

Mumbai Indians (MI)

The five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have made minimal moves at the auction, but they successfully re-acquired Quinton de Kock.

Key Players: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Quinton de Kock, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru strengthened their squad with a few smart signings as they will aim to defend their first-ever title in the upcoming IPL 2026.

Key Players: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, Venkatesh Iyer, Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR made headlines with one of the biggest signings of the IPL 2026 mini-auction by acquiring the Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, who became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history. The three-time champions signed Green for ₹25.20 crore at the auction.

Key Players: Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Cameron Green, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Matheesha Pathirana

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Gujarat Titans (GT)

The Gujarat Titans have made only a few adjustments for the IPL 2026. West Indian all-rounder Jason Holder was their most expensive buy at the auction with ₹7 crore.

Key Players: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Delhi Capitals made some bold moves at the mini auction. Their most expensive buy was the talented Jammu & Kashmir all-rounder Auqib Nabi, who was snapped up for a whopping 8.40 crore.

DC brought in big hitters like David Miller and Ben Duckett, each for ₹2 crore, and added Sri Lankan star Pathum Nissanka for ₹4 crore at the auction to strengthen their batting for the IPL 2026.

Key Players: KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Ben Duckett, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, and David Miller

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Lucknow Super Giants had spent a massive ₹8.6 crore to acquire the Australian wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. The LSG also picked up Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga and South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje, each for their base price of ₹2 crore, with an aim to make a strong comeback.

Key Players: Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Rathi, Anrich Nortje

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

The Rajasthan Royals underwent major transformation after trading away Sanju Samson to CSK. Their big signing was the leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (₹7.20 crore).

Key Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Riyan Parag, Sam Curran, Ravi Bishnoi, Jofra Archer, Adam Milne, Kwena Maphaka

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Sunrisers Hyderabad retained most of their core players. SRH’s biggest buy was England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for 13 crore. They also signed Jack Edwards, Salil Arora, and Shivam Mavi at the auction.

Key Players: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Salil Arora, Liam Livingstone, Jack Edwards, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, and Brydon Carse

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

The Punjab Kings decided to stick with their core after reaching the final in 2025. Only Ben Dwarshuis (₹4.40 crore) and Cooper Connolly (₹3 crore), Pravin Dubey, and Vishal Nishad (₹30 lakh each) were signed at the auction.

Key Players: Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ben Dwarshuis

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Kiran George stuns former world champion Loh Kean Yew at Swiss Open badminton tournament | Badminton News
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Kiran George stuns former world champion Loh Kean Yew at Swiss Open badminton tournament
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NEW DELHI: India had a mixed day at the Swiss Open on Wednesday, with some impressive wins but several early exits. The biggest highlight came from Kiran George, who stunned former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in straight games. Ranked 42nd in the world, Kiran edged past the third seed 23-21, 21-19 in the opening round and will next face Hong Kong’s Jason Gunawan. However, Gunawan knocked out former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth, defeating him 21-15, 12-21, 21-4 in the round of 32.India also celebrated an upset victory in mixed doubles as Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto beat Denmark’s fourth-seeded pair Jesper Toft and Amalie Magelund 21-15, 21-14. They will now take on China’s Gao Jia Xuan and Wu Meng Ying in the next round.Despite these wins, several Indian shuttlers were knocked out early in the Super 300 tournament. In men’s singles, US Open champion Ayush Shetty lost 18-21, 19-21 to Canada’s Brian Yang. In women’s singles, Unnati Hooda was beaten 21-14, 21-14 by Chinese Taipei’s Chiu Pin-Chian, while top seed Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia comfortably defeated India’s Tanvi Sharma 21-11, 21-10 in just 30 minutes.India also faced a setback when HS Prannoy, the 2023 World Championships bronze medallist, gave a walkover to Japan’s Koki Watanabe. In mixed doubles, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde were eliminated after losing 19-21, 14-21 to Thailand’s fifth-seeded pair Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat.On a positive note, India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty moved into the round of 16 with a 21-19, 21-19 win over Singapore’s Eng Keat Wesley Koh and Junsuke Kubo. H Amsakarunan and M R Arjun also advanced after defeating Chinese Taipei’s Chen Zhi Ray and Lin Yu Chieh 21-16, 24-22.



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Slain ultra was Lashkar launchpad’s senior operative: Army | India News
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Slain ultra was Lashkar launchpad’s senior operative: Army

JAMMU: A day after alert Army personnel gunned down a “Pakistan-sponsored” terrorist during an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in J&K’s Rajouri district, officials on Wednesday said the slain ultra was a senior operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba’s launchpad module, tasked with pushing armed terrorists into India from the launching pad in his area.Troops combing the site in Jhangar, Nowshera, where the terrorist was killed — while attempting to sneak into India along with an associate — recovered his ID card. It identified him as Hamza Yousaf, a resident of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. “His associate managed to cross back to Pakistan during Tuesday’s gun battle,” a senior official said.Army men seized a cache of arms and ammunition from the spot of the firefight, including an AK-type rifle with two magazines, two pistols with four magazines, 58 rounds, and three hand grenades. Other items recovered included a mobile set, two SIM cards, a wallet, and Pakistani currency.A defence spokesperson said that troops had been reoriented to ensure relentless domination of the area, supported by integrated ground and aerial surveillance; a robust operational posture and heightened alert continued across the sector.Earlier this month, the Army had foiled an infiltration bid by a group of terrorists along the LoC in Rajouri district on March 4. Last month, soldiers had thwarted another infiltration attempt along the LoC in Nathua Tibba area of Sunderbani on Feb 19. Troops had recovered arms and ammunition during a subsequent search of the area the following day.



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