EC begins preparations to hold vice presidential poll
New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) The Election Commission on Wednesday said it has begun the process of holding the vice presidential election and has started constituting the electoral college comprising MPs of both Houses of Parliament. The poll panel said it is also finalising returning officers for the vice presidential election. “On completion of the […]
Home Minister Amit Shah meets PM Modi in Parliament office
New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Parliament House office on Wednesday. The meeting comes against the backdrop of the surprise resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as vice president on Monday, citing health reasons, and the continued disruption of proceedings in the Lok Sabha and the […]
India extends airspace closure for Pakistan planes till Aug 24
New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) India has extended the closure of its airspace for Pakistan planes by another month till August 24. In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April 22, India closed its airspace for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, […]
Cash discovery row: Will constitute bench to hear Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea, says SC
New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would constitute a bench to hear Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea seeking to invalidate a report by an in-house inquiry panel, which found him guilty of misconduct in the cash discovery row. Justice Varma has also sought quashing of the […]
Shopian town observes shutdown in protest over shifting of key office
Shopian, Jul 23: The Shopian town in south Kashmir Wednesday observed a shutdown to protest against government’s decision to shift the deputy chief education office to Chitragam. According to details the decision to shift the office sparked widespread discontent among political parties, civil society, and trade bodies, who have called for a half-day shutdown in […]
Two killed in landslide at Reasi
Jammu, Jul 23: Two people were killed on Tuesday night after a landslide hit near Shiv Gufa in Mahore area of district Reasi. Officials said that during early hours of Wednesday a landslide took place near Shiva Gufa resulting in death of two people. The deceased have been identified as Rashpal Singh (26), son of […]
Pakistan steeped in fanaticism, terrorism: India tells UNSC meeting
United Nations, Jul 23 (PTI) India told a UN Security Council meeting presided over by Pakistan that there should be a “serious cost” to nations who foment cross-border terrorism, as it described the neighbouring country as a “serial borrower” steeped in “fanaticism”. “As we debate promoting international peace and security, it is essential to recognise […]
Woman from Delhi escorted out of deputy CM’s office for allegedly using abusive language
Srinagar, Jul 23 (PTI) A woman from Delhi was escorted out of the office of Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary after she allegedly used abusive language against him, officials said. Priya Mishra, a resident of Delhi, had gone to Choudhary’s office at the Civil Secretariat and was authorisedly recording the interaction of […]
PM Modi pays tributes to Tilak, Azad on birth anniversary
NEW DELHI, Jul 23(PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid rich tributes to noted freedom fighters Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversary, recalling their role in India’s Independence. “Remembering Lokmanya Tilak on his birth anniversary. He was a pioneering leader who played a vital role in kindling the spirit […]
Amarnath Yatra-2025; Success of Yatra will give significant boost to tourism sector in JK: Lt Guv
Visits Nunwan and Chandanwari Base Camps PAHALGAM: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the success of Amarnath yatra will give a significant boost to the tourism sector in the Union Territory. Sinha said this during a visit to the Nunwan and Chandanwari Base Camps as he reviewed the services and facilities for the […]
