India’s buying of S-400 from Russia will have serious implications on defence ties: US
Washington (PTI) India’s decision to buy the long-range S-400 missile defense system from Russia will have serious implications on defence ties, the Trump administration has warned. The S-400 is known as Russia’s most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system. China was the first foreign buyer to seal a government-to-government deal with Russia in 2014 to procure […]
Rupee rises 15 paise to 69.72 vs USD in early trade
Mumbai, (PTI) The rupee appreciated by 15 paise to 69.72 against the US dollar in opening trade Friday, driven by positive opening in domestic equities and weakening of the greenback in overseas markets. Forex dealers said, easing crude prices, sustained foreign fund inflows and selling of the American currency by exporters supported the rupee. The rupee […]
Guterres appoints Indian-origin Anita Bhatia as UN-Women’s dy executive director
United Nations, (PTI) Indian-origin Anita Bhatia, a veteran in strategic partnerships, resource mobilisation and management, has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the Deputy Executive Director in the global body’s agency focussed on women empowerment and gender equality. Bhatia holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Calcutta University, a Master of Arts in […]
Shopian Encounter: Two dead bodies recovered, search operation on
Srinagar: Two bodies have been recovered so far from encounter site after gunfight broke out between militants and government forces at Dragad Sugan area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday wee hours. A senior police officer told GNS that after brief exchange of firing with militants we started searching the area and […]
Top Afghani officials hold talks with Pakistani authorities
ISLAMABAD: A high-level Afghan delegation led by national security adviser has held talks with top civilian and military officers in Pakistan, dicussing security issues, peace process with Taliban and also to prepare the ground for a possible visit of President Ashraf Ghani next month. Hamdullah Mohib – who led a high-powered delegation that included […]
University of Ladakh gets C Phunsog as its first VC
Governor Satya Pal Malik (Chancellor of the University) has approved appointment of Mr. C. Phunsog, IAS (JK:1972) (Retd.) as the first Vice Chancellor of University of Ladakh. C. Phunsog, has an illustrious career of around three and a half decades to his credit, having served in various capacities at senior levels both at central and […]
24-year old youth drowns in Sopore stream
Srinagar(GNS): A 24-year old youth drowned in a stream in Veer Tarzoo area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday. Reports reaching GNS said that Shariq Mohidin Mir(24) son of Ghulam Mohidin Mir of Lolipora Pattan slipped into the stream and drowned subsequently. Soon after the news spread, the locals assembled at […]
Man gets life term for killing wife over dowry
Muzaffarnagar (PTI) A fast-track court here Thursday awarded life imprisonment to a man for killing his wife over dowry demand. Judge Balraj Singh also imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 on the convict, Satender. His father Dharampal and mother Shakuntala were acquitted due to a lack of evidence. According to government lawyer Firoz Ali, victim Anita […]
Man held with cannabis in Jammu district
Jammu, May 30 (PTI) A suspected drug peddler was arrested on Thursday after cannabis was recovered from him in Jammu district, police said. During patrolling, Rajinder Singh was apprehended with 45.40 grams of cannabis in Jourian town, the police said. A case has been registered at the Akhnoor Police Station and the matter is being investigated, […]
Woman shot dead by brother in suspected case of honour killing in UP
Bareilly (UP) (PTI): A 19-year-old woman was killed and her husband seriously injured on Thursday in a suspected case of ‘honour killing’ in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district, police said. The incident took place in Bareilly’s Karua Sahebganj village under Kyoladiya police station area, they said. The woman’s brother, Gulsher, allegedly shot at the couple this morning. […]