China says it values India’s role in maintaining international security
Beijing, Jun 28 (PTI) China on Friday said that it values India’s position and role in maintaining international peace and security, after Beijing backed New Delhi’s candidature for a non-permanent seat at the powerful UN Security Council. India’s candidature for a two-year term from 2021-22 was unanimously endorsed by the 55-member Asia-Pacific grouping, including China and […]
‘Saudi Arabia raises India’s Haj quota by 30,000’
Osaka, Jun 28 (PTI) In a significant step, Saudi Arabia has increased India’s Haj quota from 170,000 to 200,000, paving the way for 30,000 more Indians to go for the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in the kingdom. The issue of India’s Haj quota was discussed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral talks with Crown Prince […]
Elected govt in J&K in nation’s interest: Tewari
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Opposing the statutory resolution in the Lok Sabha to extend President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress MP Manish Tewari Friday said an elected government in the state is in the interest of the nation and will help the Centre in its fight against terrorism. Alleging that the sense of alienation […]
Restoring democracy, eliminating terror from J&K top priority of govt: Shah
New Delhi, June 28 (PTI) Restoring democracy and eliminating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir are the top priorities of the government, Home Minister Amit Shah Friday said in the Lok Sabha. Moving a statutory resolution to extend President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir for another six months, he said since the state assembly has been dissolved […]
HM Amit Shah moves resolution to extend President’s rule in J&K for 6 months
New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah Friday moved a statutory resolution in the Lok Sabha to extend President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir for a period of six months. Moving the resolution, he said since the state assembly has been dissolved and the Election Commission has decided to hold fresh elections in Jammu and Kashmir […]
India-Russia deal for S-400 missile didn’t figure in Modi-Trump talks
Osaka, Jun 28 (PTI) India Friday said its decision to purchase S-400 missile defence system from Russia did not figure during the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump though they discussed ways to step up the bilateral military cooperation. The S-400 is known as Russia’s most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence […]
2 siblings die in UP after being locked in steel trunk
Bhadohi (UP), Jun 28 (PTI) Two siblings died of asphyxia after allegedly being locked in a steel trunk in Khamariya area here, police said. A police officer said it is suspected that Hataina (6) and her brother Hasan (3) were locked in the trunk by their mother, who is mentally unstable. The children’s father, Mallu […]
After death of 11 students, admin bars picnic trips by schools, colleges sans permission
Poonch, June 28 (GNS): A day after 11 students lost their lives in a tragic road mishap, district administration in Poonch have directed all private and government institutions to seek prior permission from competent authority for any picnic henceforth. A vehicle (tempo traveller) carrying students of a private computer centre from Surankote plunged into […]
Rupee rises 15 paise to 68.92 vs USD in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated by 15 paise to 68.92 against the US dollar in opening trade Friday, driven by positive opening in domestic equities and easing crude oil prices. The rupee opened strong at 69 at the interbank forex market then gained further ground to touch 68.92 per dollar, displaying gains of 15 paise against the […]
Budgam encounter: Youth injured with bullet amid clashes near gunfight site
Srinagar: A youth has received bullet injuries near encounter site at Gund Checkpora Kanipora Nowgam in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Sources claim that he has been shifted to SMHS hospital in Srinagar for advanced treatment. Clashes erupted between protesting youth and forces near the gunbattle site and its adjoining areas including Khanpora Nowgam. The […]
