Markets soar in early trade; Sensex zooms 942 points, rupee gains 79 paise
Mumbai, May 20 (PTI) Domestic financial markets Monday cheered exit poll results that showed the ruling NDA is likely to win the general elections, with the benchmark BSE Sensex skyrocketing over 900 points, and the rupee appreciating 79 paise against the US dollar. After soaring over 962 points in early session, the 30-share index pared some […]
JKCCS, APDP release report on torture in J&K, say 70% victims civilians, 11% die during or after torture
Srinagar: Human rights groups, Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP) and the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS), on Monday said that 70% of torture victims, perpetrated by the Indian State since 1990, are civilians and 11% die during or as a result of torture. Report, the first comprehensive report on torture in […]
UK gets new weapons act, secures Sikh right to carry kirpans
London, May 18 (PTI) A new Offensive Weapons Bill aimed at tackling rising knife crime in the UK completed its journey through Parliament to become an act of law after receiving the Royal Assent of Queen Elizabeth II this week. The bill had been amended late last year to ensure that it would not impact the […]
I will be assassinated by BJP like Indira Gandhi: Kejriwal
New Delhi, (PTI) Alleging that the BJP was after his life, Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal Saturday claimed that he will be assassinated like former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by his personal security officer. “The BJP would get me murdered by my own PSO (Personal Security Officer) one day like Indira […]
Sopore Encounter: Police identifies slain militant as a resident of Awantipora
Srinagar: Police on Saturday identified the militant who was killed in an encounter in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district as a resident of Awantipora. A police officer told GNS that the slain militant has been identified as Waseem Ahmad Naik son of Abdul Gani Naik of Udipora Barsoo Awantipora. […]
Kashmir issue ‘myth’ created by Congress, NC: Jitendra Singh
The so-called Kashmir issue is a political “myth” created by the Congress, the National Conference and other such political groups which have a vested interest in the region’s electoral vote bank, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said Saturday. He said Jammu and Kashmir is very much like any other state of the Indian union. […]
Sopore Encounter: one militant killed, operation over
Srinagar: One militant was killed in brief exchange firing at Hatlangoo area of North Kashmir’s Sopore on Saturday afternoon. A senior Police confirmed GNS about killing on militant in a brief exchange of firing. Arms and ammunition was also recovered from his possession, the officer said. However the identity of the slain […]
Awantipora Encounter: Police identifies slain trio as members of Hizb
Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that one among the three militants slain on Saturday morning in a gunfight at Panzgam area of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district was involved in killing of an army soldier Aurangzeb last year. SSP Awantipora Tahir Saleem told GNS that the three militants who were killed […]
Gunfight rages in Sopore village, internet suspended
Sopore : Encounter broke out between the hiding militants and government forces in Hathlangoo village of Sopore in Baramulla district on Saturday afternoon. A joint team of Army’s 22 RR, 179 BN CRPF and SOG Sopore sealed Hathlangoo area of Sopore this morning. “Forces had sealed all entry and exit points and launched house […]
US, Lanka to work together for peace, security in Indo-Pacific region
Washington, May 18 (PTI) The US and Sri Lanka have resolved to work together to ensure a safe maritime domain in the Indian and Pacific oceans through a rules-based order that ensures respect for international laws and norms, amid the increasing Chinese influence over the strategically important region. The US and Sri Lanka’s joint statement came […]