Army man held for espionage charges
NEW DELHI: An Indian Army jawan posted in the Tank regiment in Jaisalmer has been arrested by the Rajasthan Police on alleged espionage charges. The arrested Army jawan was allegedly found to be honey-trapped by Pakistan-based ISI operatives on social media and passing critical military information to them, ANI reported. “The jawan has been arrested […]
Pak chief justice stays execution of mentally ill policeman
Islamabad, Jan 13 (PTI) Pakistan’s Chief Justice Saqib Nisar has suspended the execution of a mentally ill former policeman, who was scheduled to be hanged on Monday, media reports said. Chief Justice Nisar suspended the execution of Khizar Hayat late Saturday night following appeals from the prisoner’s mother and human rights advocates calling for the […]
Two narcotic smugglers held in Udhampur
Jammu, Jan 13 (PTI) Two alleged narcotic smugglers were arrested and a huge quantity of contraband substance was seized from their possession in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Sunday. Sameer Ahmad of Doda and Mohammad Farooq of Reasi were arrested after the recovery of 205 kilograms of poppy straw from their vehicle […]
Eight people injured during protests at Shopian after militant funeral
Shopian: At least eight people were injured including one critically amid clashes that erupted in South Kashmir on Sunday. According to reports forces used live ammunition to disperse the protesters. Sources in district Hospital Pulwama confirmed that they have received eight injured. “Eight injured with bullet and pellets injuries were brought to hospital among them […]
Soldier injured in Pak firing along LoC
Jammu, Jan 13 (PTI) An Army personnel was injured Sunday when Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The soldier, manning a forward post, was hit by a bullet apparently from a Pakistani sniper in Keri sector and […]
CASO launched in Tarzoo Sopore
Sopore: Government forces launched massive search operation in Ambarpora Tarzoo in North Kashmir Baramulla district on Sunday. Official sources said that a joint team of army’s 52 RR, Special Operation Group of Police (SOG) Sopore, QRT Baramulla and 177 BN CRPF laid a cordon-and-search operation at Tarzoo village of Sopore. This is third time forces […]
Another spell of wet weather from Jan 18: MeT
Srinagar: Meteorological Department on Sunday predicted another spell of wet weather in Jammu and Kashmir state from next week even as the authorities has issued fresh avalanche warning in ten districts of the state. Meanwhile, Kashmir valley witnessed a pleasant weather during the day on Sunday. “A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the […]
Triple talaq ordinance re-promulgated
New Delhi: The government has re-promulgated the ordinance banning the practice of instant triple talaq. Under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Ordinance, 2019, issued on Saturday, divorcing through instant triple talaq will be illegal, void and would attract a jail term of three years for the husband. A Bill to convert the […]
BJP leader, his 3 sons arrested for allegedly killing woman
Indore: Five persons, including a BJP leader and his three sons, were arrested for allegedly killing a 22-year-old woman two years ago, with police claiming that the plot was inspired by the 2015 Bollywood film ‘Drishyam’ starring Ajay Devgn. Indore Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harinarayanchari Mishra told reporters that BJP leader Jagdish Karotiya alias Kallu […]
Saudi asylum-seeker arrives in Canada to official welcome
Toronto: A young Saudi woman who caused a sensation by defying her family and seeking asylum abroad was welcomed with open arms in Toronto at the end of an exhausting international odyssey. Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland greeted Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, after she landed in Toronto, wearing a blue ball cap and a gray hoodie […]
