Iran prepares to withdraw from parts of nuclear deal
Tehran (Iran), May 8 (AP) Iran on Wednesday will announce it is partially withdrawing from the nuclear deal it struck with world powers, its state-run news agency reported, a year to the day that President Donald Trump pulled America from the accord. The terms of the withdrawal remain unclear, though the IRNA news agency said President […]
Pakistan arrests 34 Indian fishermen for violating territorial waters
Karachi, (PTI) Pakistan has arrested 34 Indian fishermen for allegedly violating the country’s territorial waters, nearly 10 days after releasing 60 prisoners from India as a goodwill gesture, officials said Wednesday.The fishermen, arrested on Tuesday, have been handed over to the police, a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency spokesman said. “They will appear before a judicial magistrate […]
Delhi reels under intense heat, mercury expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius
New Delhi, May 8 (PTI) Delhiites woke up to a hot Wednesday morning, with the maximum temperature expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius. The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, said the minimum temperature has settled at 23.6 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 42 […]
IAF aircraft overshoots runway at Mumbai airport
Mumbai(PTI) An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft overshot the main runway while departing from the Mumbai airport on Tuesday night, an official said. Due to the incident, aircraft movement was diverted to the secondary runway, the official of the Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) said on Wednesday. “We confirm that an Air Force aircraft departing […]
Explosion near Data Darbar Lahore, 5 dead, 24 injured
At least five people were killed and 24 others injured in an explosion near Data Darbar in Lahore on Wednesday, DIG Operations Lahore Ashfaq Ahmed Khan confirmed. According to initial police reports, the explosion took place close to two police vehicles near Gate 2 of Data Darbar. However, the nature and exact target of the […]
Following tip-off about militants, forces lay siege over Gohan Village in Baramulla
Baramulla: Government forces on Wednesday launched a cordon-and-search operation in Gohan village in Baramulla village of north Kashmir’s district. The operation is being conducted by a joint team of army’s 52 RR, and Special operation group(SOG). Police officer claimed that the CASO was launched following inputs about the movement of suspected militants in the […]
Government can expel any foreigner from India without a show cause: MHA to HC
New Delhi, May 7 (PTI) The central government has “unrestricted right to expel” foreigners, even those who have valid visas, from the country without any show cause notice, the MHA told the Delhi High Court on Tuesday. The submission by the Ministry of Home Affairs was made before a bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and […]
Withdrawal of security to political workers in J-K ‘immature decision’: BJP leader
Jammu, May 7 (PTI) The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir general secretary Yudhvir Sethi Tuesday said the recent withdrawal of security to political activists in the state was an “immature decision” of security agencies. He urged the governor administration to review the entire security setup by convening a meeting of police, civil administration and the estate department […]
LMD imposes fine of Rs 10,000 on erring traders
SRINAGAR: The field executives of Legal Metrology Department today conducted inspection of markets of Srinagar areas and also penalized erring traders found violating guidelines. According to officials the inspections were conducted in Hyderpora, Peerbagh, Safakadal and adjoining areas and booked seven erring traders for violating Weights and Measures Laws. The erring traders were penalized for […]
14905 candidates set to appear in JKSSB exams, Div Com reviews arrangements
SRINAGAR: 14905 candidates are appearing for Storekeeper, Driver, Urdu NT and C.B.T posts at various examination centers to be conducted from May 09 to 26 by J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB). Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, on Monday convened a meeting to review the arrangements for smooth conduct examinations of various categories of posts […]