Mayawati suffering from ‘political depression’, symptoms clearly visible: BJP leader
Lucknow, May 13 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma said BSP president Mayawati is suffering from “political depression” as she fears defeat of her party’s candidates in the general election under way and as a result, she is losing her temper and patience. Sharma claimed Mayawati is showing weakness and her memory is fading. […]
Sumbal rape incident: Spontaneous shutdown, protests in various parts
Srinagar, May 13: A spontaneous shutdown is being observed in several parts of Valley in wake of the shutdown call announced by Itehadul Muslimeen against the rape of a 3-year old girl in Sumbal. Reports said that shops and business establishments are closed in various parts of Valley while as traffic is off roads as […]
US threatens ‘swift and decisive’ response to any Iran attack
Washington, May 10 (AFP) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday threatened a “swift and decisive” US response to any attack by Iran, in the latest of a series of escalating statements and actions. “The regime in Tehran should understand that any attacks by them or their proxies of any identity against US interests or citizens […]
Militant killed in a brief encounter in Shopian, identified
Srinagar: A militant was killed after a brief exchange of firing took place between militants and government forces in Amishpora area of South Kashmir’s on Friday. Reports said that 23 Para of army and SOG had launched a cordon around an orchard in Amishpora after having credible inputs about presence of some militants there. A […]
US-China standoff
As the world economy is struggling to cope up with various pulls and pressures, a new challenge has emerged after the US and China have engaged in a war of words over US President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on USD 200 billion worth of goods that China is supposed to export to the […]
Dist admin Sgr establishes Shelter Homes for destitute
SRINAGAR: In a first of its kind initiative in summer capital Srinagar, the district administration has established composite shelter homes for the destitute and those having to beg for alms for sustenance. The shelter homes have been established at two locations including one at Pantha Chowk and another at Brein Nishat where buildings have been […]
Registration of overloaded school van suspended
SRINAGAR, MAY 09: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary the registration of a school van was Thursday suspended under Section 53 of the General Motor Vehicles Act 1988. The school van was found overloaded with children risking their life in serious violation of the norms. The DC who directed […]
SC to hear Ayodhya land dispute case Friday
New Delhi, May 9 (PTI) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Friday the issues relating to the Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case. A notice in this regard was put up on the apex court website which said that the matter will be hard by a five-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief justice Ranjan […]
China warns retaliatory measures if Trump slaps more tariffs ahead of crucial trade talks
Beijing, May 9 (PTI) China has threatened to retaliate if US President Donald Trump raises tariffs on USD 200 billion worth of goods ahead of the crucial 11th round of talks aimed at ending the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The talks are due to be held on May 9-10 in Washington between […]
Modi like schoolboy who failed to do homework: Priyanka
New Delhi, May 9 (PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of blaming the Nehru-Gandhi family for his own failures, alleging that he was like a schoolboy who failed to do his homework and his excuses are Pandit Nehru has taken away his answer-sheet and Indira Gandhi has made a paper […]