Iran to raise uranium enrichment beyond nuclear deal limits
Tehran, Jul 7 (AP) Iran announced Sunday it will raise its level of uranium enrichment, breaking another limit of its unraveling 2015 nuclear deal with world powers and further heightening tensions with the US. Officials also said the next step impacting Iran’s compliance with the deal would be taken in 60 days. They did not elaborate. […]
Pak judge ‘blackmailed’ into issuing verdict against Sharif: Maryam
Lahore, Jul 7 (PTI) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Maryam Nawaz has released a video clip purportedly showing an accountability court judge allegedly confessing that he was “blackmailed and forced” to convict former premier Nawaz Sharif in a corruption case. Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Saturday alongside the top leadership of the PML-N, Maryam, the […]
Afghan foes meet in bid to secure peace
Doha, Jul 7 (AFP) Dozens of powerful Afghans including bitter rivals met with the Taliban in Doha on Sunday, amid separate talks between the US and the insurgents seeking to end 18 years of war. Stakes are high for both sets of talks. Washington has said it wants to seal a political deal with the Taliban […]
Murder accused among two absconders held Poonch
Jammu, Jul 7 (PTI) Two absconders including a woman facing charges of murder were arrested in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday. Murat Bi of Chajjla village was arrested from Mendhar on Saturday, a police officer said. He said the woman was wanted in connection with an FIR registered against her under […]
Road accident victims fund was overdue
There are certain critical issues which the State Administrative Council (SAC) is handling with utmost diligence and timeliness. One such decision that the SAC took was approving notification of the ëRoad Accident Victims Fundí along with scheme for realization and disbursal of amount. The objective of the fund is to provide immediate relief to the […]
Anti-India banners fly above during India-Sri Lanka match
Leeds, July 6 (PTI) In yet another incident that has political overtone, unnamed aircrafts flew over the Headingley stadium with anti-India banners during the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka, here Saturday. Minutes after the match began, an aircraft carrying the banner ‘Justice for Kashmir’ flew above the ground. After a half an […]
500 new and comfortable buses to replace old ones
SRINAGAR, JULY 6: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Transport Subsidy Scheme’ for replacement of 500 old diesel vehicles operated by private transporters including buses, matadors and mini buses. The scheme has been conceived in light of the budget-2019-20 announcements with […]
Owaisi urges Centre to frame law against lynching
Hyderabad, Jul 6 (PTI) AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has said the Centre should come out with a law against lynching and wondered why such legislation was not brought out despite a Supreme Court suggestion to frame one. Addressing a meeting here on Friday against lynchings, Owaisi accused the Sangh Parivar of spreading hatred and false propaganda […]
Three held for killing man in Rajouri
Jammu, Jul 6 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested three drug addicts for killing one of their associates in Rajouri district by forcing him to take an overdose of drugs when he asked them return some money they owed him, officials said. The deceased, Mohammad Mukhtar (24), was a resident of Galuti Patrara […]