Just 6 instances of ceasefire violations along LoC, IB since India-Pak agreement in February
New Delhi, Aug 3 ( PTI) Only six incidents of ceasefire violations have been reported ever since India and Pakistan agreed in February to observe all pacts related to cross-border firings along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Union Minister of State […]
Army chopper crashes in Kathua, rescue ops on
Jammu, Aug 03: A chopper of Army crashed on Tuesday after developing some technical snag in Kathua district of Jammu division, officials said here. They said that the chopper crashed at around 11.00 am with 5 to 6 persons onboard at Purthu in Basohli, which is a hilly area in Kathua. They said that the […]
Police releases list of 10 militant targets
Srinagar, Aug 3 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police has released a list of top 10 militants that it aims to target. The list, which was posted on Twitter by the Kashmir Zone Police late on Monday night, includes seven militants who have been active for some time and three relatively new recruits. “Top 10 […]
India adds 30,549 coronavirus infections, active cases fall after six days
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) India’s COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,17,26,507 on Tuesday with 30,549 more people testing positive for the disease while the active caseload declined after six days, according to Union health ministry data. The death toll climbed to 4,25,195 with 422 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. The number […]
Militant killed in Bandipora encounter, search ops on
Bandipora, Aug 03: An unidentified militant has been killed in the ongoing encounter that broke out between militants and security forces in Dard Gund locality of Chandaji in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday morning. A senior police official said that a Joint team of security forces launched a cordon and search operation after “specific […]
BJP leader dies of heart attack in Baramulla’s Rafiabad
Baramulla, Aug 03: Senior leader of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) DK Nehru died of cardiac arrest at his home in Rafiabad area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday morning. An official said that DK Nehru fell unconscious at his home last night following which he was rushed to a nearby hospital. He said that […]
We desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan: India at UN
United Nations, Aug 3 (PTI) India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan and the onus is on Islamabad to create a conducive atmosphere that is free of terror, hostility and violence, New Delhi’s Permanent Representative to the UN and President of Security Council for the month of August Ambassador T S Tirumurti. India, currently a […]
Pakistan has much to gain from Afghan peace: US
Washington, Aug 3 (PTI) The United States has said Pakistan has much to gain and will continue to have a critical role in Afghan peace process. We do appreciate Pakistan’s efforts to advance the Afghan peace process and stability in South Asia, including by encouraging the Taliban to engage in substantive negotiations, State Department spokesperson […]
US hits 70% vaccination rate a month late, amid a surge
Washington, Aug 3 (AP) The US has finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70 per cent of American adults a month late and amid a fierce surge by the delta variant that is swamping hospitals and leading to new mask rules and mandatory vaccinations around the country. […]
PM Modi to chair debate at UNSC
New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually preside over an open debate on maritime security at the UN Security Council (UNSC) on August 9. Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Arindam Bagchi said it will be the first time an Indian Prime Minister will chair an open debate at the UN […]
