• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed

Rajnath Singh Meets Dubai Crown Prince to Strengthen India-UAE Defence Ties

Published on April 9, 2025

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Srinagar | April 08, 2025 (RNA):
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a high-level meeting with Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Defence, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Both leaders expressed satisfaction over current defence collaborations, including institutional exchanges, joint military exercises, and training programs. They underlined the importance of scaling up defence cooperation to match the progress seen in trade, innovation, and technology under the shared vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed

Key Areas of Discussion:

  • Training exchanges to deepen mutual understanding of defence systems.

  • Enhancing coast guard cooperation through a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

  • Boosting joint ventures and co-development projects in the defence sector.

  • Increasing participation in each other’s defence expos and exhibitions.

  • Strengthening Make-in-India and Make-in-Emirates synergies for mutual benefit.

Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of deepening defence industry ties, stating that both nations are ready to explore strategic collaborations and innovation-focused projects in the defence domain.

Commitment to Regional Peace

Following the meeting, Rajnath Singh posted on X, reaffirming that the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is a priority for India.

“We are eager to work closely in defence cooperation, co-production, innovation, and technology. India and UAE are united in their pursuit of peace and prosperity in the region,” he wrote.

India and the UAE share strong cultural and economic bonds, with foundational defence cooperation formalized through an MoU in 2003, followed by a Defence Industry Cooperation MoU in 2017.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.