Zero-tolerance for terrorism, India will never give in to nuclear blackmail: Jaishankar
BERLIN, May 24 (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar here on Friday said India has zero-tolerance for terrorism and New Delhi will “never give in to nuclear blackmail,” referring to the cross-border links to the Pahalgam massacre. In his remarks at a joint press conference with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul after holding talks with […]
Nurturing Minds for a Better, Inclusive Society
Syed Majid Gilani Dar-ul-Ulooms in our country, India, have always held a place of great respect in our society. For generations, these religious institutions have shaped the moral, spiritual, and ethical values of our communities. They have produced countless Islamic scholars, Imams, Hafiz-e-Quran, and Moulvis who dedicated their lives to guiding people with wisdom, kindness, […]
Early internet exposure on children is detrimental
Dr. Aftab Jan In today’s world, the internet and mobile phones have reached every home, and sadly, even very small children are being exposed to screens daily. Many parents, just to make their babies quiet or stop crying, hand them a mobile phone to watch cartoons or songs. At first, it feels like an easy […]
Helping save lives
Humans have the tendency to help each other. This spirit of brotherhood often leads us to offer a helping hand to those who are in need both in terms of material or otherwise. One such human characteristic is offering either a body part or even ones blood to help save another person’s life during illness […]
India extends airspace ban for Pak airlines till Jun 23
New Delhi, May 23 (PTI) India on Friday extended the closure of its airspace for flights operated by Pakistan airlines by another month till June 23, according to sources. The ban imposed on April 30 as part of various measures taken by the government against Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that […]
India to oppose World Bank’s funding to Pakistan next month
NEW DELHI, May 23 (PTI): India will next month oppose the World Bank funding to Pakistan, just as it had done in case of IMF, arguing that Islamabad had used such funds in the past to procure arms and ammunitions, a government source said. Multilateral agencies’ funding to developing countries are meant for poverty alleviation […]
CM Omar Abdullah convenes public outreach programme at Raabita office
SRINAGAR, MAY 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today conducted a weekly Public Outreach Programme at the Chief Minister’s Raabita Office at Gupkar in Srinagar, engaging directly with the public to address their issues and concerns. Former J&K Minister Mohammad Ashraf Mir brought to the Chief Minister’s attention various developmental challenges in Athwajan, Pantha Chowk and […]
Search operation in Kishtwar enters second day
JAMMU, May 23 (PTI): The search operation to track down terrorists in Kishtwar district entered the second day on Friday. One soldier was killed in the encounter that followed the launch of Operation Trashi by a joint team of the Army, police, and paramilitary forces in the Singhpora-Chatroo area on Thursday. The Cordon and Search […]
KCCI delegation calls on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR, MAY 23: A delegation of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by its President Javid Ahmed Tenga, today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and put forth important matters pertaining to trade and tourism sector of Kashmir region, an official spokesman said Friday.
IndiGo Srinagar flight crew’s request to enter Pak airspace to avoid turbulence was rejected: DGCA
New Delhi, May 23 (PTI) Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday said the crew of the IndiGo flight from the national capital to Srinagar on Wednesday had sought permission to enter Pakistan airspace to avoid turbulence but the request was rejected. In a detailed statement about the incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said […]
