Rajnath Singh likely to meet Chinese Defence Minister in Moscow this evening
New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI) In the midst of heightened tensions in eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe on Friday evening in Moscow on the sidelines of a ministerial meet of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), government sources said. It will be the first […]
Pak PM’s top aide resigns after corruption allegations
Islamabad, Sep 4 (PTI) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s top aide Lt Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa resigned on Friday after allegations that he used his offices to help family set up several off-shore businesses. Former Pakistan Army spokesman Bajwa, who also served as Commander of the Southern Command, rejected the allegations against him and […]
Burglars loot around six shops in Sopore
Bilal Ahmad Sopore, Sep 04: Taking undue advantage of ongoing night restrictions in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, burglars during the intervening night struck in different markets of Sopore town and looted around six shops decamping with goods and valuables worth lakhs. Reports said that burglars looted the Dupatta, gift and ready-made shops of Fayaz Ahmad […]
One militant killed during encounter in north Kashmir, ops on
Srinagar, Sep 04: A militant has been killed in ongoing encounter in Yadipora area of Pattan in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Official sources said that a militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however his identification couldn’t be ascertained yet. During the initial exchange of fire a Major of 29 RR was also injured, who […]
India’s COVID-19 tally goes past 39 lakh; no. of recoveries crosses 30-lakh mark
New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI) India’s COVID-19 tally went past 39 lakh on Friday with 83,341 fresh cases reported in a span of 24 hours, while the number of recoveries crossed the 30-lakh mark, pushing the recovery rate of coronavirus patients in the country to 77.15 per cent, according to the Union health ministry. The […]
Unending violence risks derailing peace negotiations between Afghan govt, Taliban: UN official
United Nations, Sep 4 (PTI) Near-record violence in Afghanistan in the last few weeks creates an atmosphere of mistrust and risks derailing the peace negotiations set to begin soon between the Afghan government and the Taliban, according to a top UN official in the war-ravaged country. The planned negotiations stem from a landmark pact the […]
Police to seize vehicles used in militancy related incidents
Srinagar, Sep 4 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbagh Singh has approved the seizure of five vehicles that were used in terror crimes, officials said here. “District Police Kulgam and Budgam got approval from DGP, J&K Police, Dilbag Singh under section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for seizure of five vehicles […]
If voted to power, will sanction Chinese officials responsible for human rights abuses in Tibet: Biden
Washington, Sep 4 (PTI) Slamming Beijing’s plan to further tighten control over Tibet, Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden has said that if voted to power, his administration will sanction Chinese officials responsible for human rights abuses in Tibet. My administration will sanction Chinese officials responsible for human rights abuses in Tibet, […]
Gunfight breaks out in Pattan village, army major injured
Srinagar, Sep 4: An army Major has been injured in an ongoing encounter in Yadipora area of Pattan in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday morning. Official sources said that an Army major of 29 RR has been injured in Initial exchange of gunfight in Pattan. He has been shifted to 92 Base hospital for […]