Tech solutions will eliminate need for soldier to stand guard to protect borders: Rajnath
Bikaner, (PTI) Home Minister Rajnath Singh Friday said technological solutions in border security, which were being implemented by India, would eliminate the need for a soldier to stand guard round-the-clock to protect the borders. He said a comprehensive integrated border management system was being implemented by the government to strengthen border security and a pilot project […]
FATF team finalises report with recommendations for de-listing Pak from grey list in Sep’19: Report
Islamabad (PTI) After an on-site assessment of the steps taken by Pakistan to curb terror financing and money laundering, a visiting Financial Action Task Force (FATF) team has finalised a report with 40 recommendations for de-listing Islamabad from its grey list from September next year, according to a media report Friday. Currently placed on the FATF’s […]
Afghanistan delays elections in Kandahar after Taliban attack
Kabul: Afghanistan postponed legislative elections in Kandahar province on Friday, after a Taliban-claimed attack on a US-Afghan security meeting killed a powerful police chief and threatened stability across the south. Saturday’s parliamentary ballot would be delayed by one week, a spokesman for President Ashraf Ghani said in a statement, following an extraordinary meeting of […]
Aadhaar Authentication To Withdraw LPG Subsidy To Continue: UIDAI
NEW DELHI PTI: Aadhaar-issuing authority UIDAI said Thursday beneficiaries can continue to withdraw LPG subsidy and other government payments using Aadhaar authentication from micro-ATMs at their doorstep. Legal opinion on the Supreme Court verdict that restricted the use of the national biometric ID Aadhaar has stated that banks can continue with Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) […]
Two militants killed in brief shootout in northern Kashmir’s Baramulla district
Srinagar: Two militants have been killed in a brief shootout in Kralhar area near Railway station in northern Kashmir’s Baramulla district Friday afternoon. Police sources said that the militants opened fire on a naka party, the forces retaliated killing two militants. They said that one AK 47 and one pistol were recovered from their possession. Earlier, […]
Militants attack police party in Baramulla, cop injured
Baramulla: Suspected militants attacked a police party near Food Corporation of India in Baramulla district on Friday. Initial reports said that one cop has been critically injured in the attack. Forces have been rushed to the spot and the area is being cordoned off. Details awaited
Fear grips Kashmiri students in Punjab as police begins profiling them
Srinagar: After three Kashmiri students were arrested from a college in Jalandhar Punjab last week, Punjab police has started profiling the Kashmiri students creating panic among the students and their parents back home. A group of students said that, after the details were sought by the Punjab police, the accommodation providers also have begun asking Kashmiri […]
Nomad man, sheeps crushed to death by truck in Ramban distict
Ramban: A nomad man and nearly a dozen sheeps were crushed to death when a truck hit their dera in Batote area of Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday morning. ”A truck this morning hit dera of nomads at Thopal near Batote when the driver namely Basharat Ali lost the control over vehicle,” police here […]
Alleged Khalistani militant arrested in Uttar Pradesh
Muzaffarnagar (UP):A suspected pro-Khalistan group member, who was involved in a plot allegedly to kill former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, was arrested in Shamli district, police said Friday. The accused, Karam Singh, was arrested Thursday, Circle Officer Rajesh Kumar Twari said. Meanwhile, Jarman Singh, who was arrested Thursday in Rajasthan Bikaner’s district, in […]
Focus on Youth, Institution building: Scholars at ‘The Muslim Ummah Conference’
Istanbul: After profusely debating “fault lines and perils facing Muslim societies” for three days, over 20 international scholars came together on the last day of “The Muslim Ummah” international conference being held in Istanbul, and listed various recommendations for Muslims countries with focus on youth, institutional building and investments to move forward towards a better future. […]
