Indian, Pakistani armies exchange sweets along LoC in Kashmir on Eid-ul-Adha
Srinagar, Jul 21 (PTI) Indian and Pakistani armies on Wednesday exchanged sweets at two places along the Line of Control in Kashmir on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, the first time since 2019. On the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha and as a gesture for promoting peace, harmony and compassion in the true spirit of the festival, India […]
Former Pakistani diplomat’s daughter murdered in Islamabad
Islamabad, Jul 21 (PTI) A former Pakistani diplomat’s daughter has been murdered here, according to a media report on Wednesday, just days after a major diplomatic row broke out between Pakistan and Afghanistan over the alleged abduction of the daughter of Afghanistan’s Ambassador in Islamabad. Noor Mukadam, 27, daughter of Shaukat Mukadam, was found dead […]
Editors Guild demands SC-monitored probe into Pegasus phone tapping allegations
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Expressing shock over media reports on widespread surveillance on journalists and politicians using Pegasus spyware, the Editors Guild of India on Wednesday demanded an independent Supreme Court-monitored inquiry into the alleged snooping. The Editors Guild of India (EGI) is shocked by the media reports on the widespread surveillance, allegedly mounted […]
CAA, NRC will not harm Indian Muslims: RSS chief
Guwahati, Jul 21 (PTI) Asserting that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) are issues that have nothing to do with Hindu- Muslim divide, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat claimed on Wednesday that a communal narrative was being peddled by some to gain political mileage. Bhagwat, who is in Assam on […]
Farmers protesting agri laws to start stir at Jantar Mantar from Thursday
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Farmers protesting the three contentious farm laws will start holding a stir at Jantar Mantar from Thursday under heavy security with Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal giving special permission for demonstrations by a maximum of 200 peasants till August 9. A group of 200 farmers will travel to Jantar Mantar […]
Govt amends J&K Domicile Act, now spouse of native woman, married outside to get domicile certificate
Jammu: In a significant decision, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced to issue domicile certificates to the spouse of permanent residents of Jammu and to those who are married outside the Union Territory, while previously, those who were married outside of Jammu and Kashmir made their spouse ineligible for domicile certificate. In the absence […]
144 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, 1 Death reported in JK
Srinagar, July 21: Jammu and Kashmir reported 144 new positive cases while one person succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. They said 32 of the fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 112 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 320256. Providing the district-wide details, the […]
Financial markets to remain closed for Bakri Id
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) BSE, NSE, forex and money markets will remain closed on Wednesday on account of Bakri Id.
IAF rescues 5 people stranded due to flash floods in Kathua
Jammu, Jul 21 (PTI) The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday evening rescued five persons trapped on a river mound isolated due to a flash flood in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. A message was received regarding a group of villagers stranded in the overflowing Ujh river, following which an IAF helicopter was immediately […]
How does the Pegasus spyware work, and is my phone at risk?
Melbourne, Jul 21 (The Conversation) A major journalistic investigation has found evidence of malicious software being used by governments around the world, including allegations of spying on prominent individuals. From a list of more 50,000 phone numbers, journalists identified more than 1,000 people in 50 countries reportedly under surveillance using the Pegasus spyware. The software […]
