India has moved closer to Arab world, other Muslim nations under Modi govt: Swaraj
Abu Dhabi: India’s relations with the Arab world as well as other Muslim-majority nations has improved under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday. Addressing the Indian community in the UAE, she said that ahead of the 2014 general elections, political analysts were of the view that if Modi […]
Afghan Taliban used as circumvent against India: US commander
Washington: Pakistan continues to use Afghan Taliban as a “hedge” against India, a top US commander has told lawmakers, as he expressed America’s frustration over Islamabad’s failure to take concrete steps to deny safe havens to terrorist groups. Marine Corps Lt Genenral Kenneth McKenzie’s remarks came days after US President Donald Trump sought Pakistan Prime […]
Only BJP can handle anti India activities of ISI, Naxals: Adityanath
Karimnagar: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday said only the BJP could firmly deal with the anti India activities by ISI and Naxals in the country and ensure security for every citizen. Addressing a rally in poll-bound Telangana, he said, “The BJP will resolve the Naxal issue and act sternly against the anti-India activities […]
Action initiated against officials after dilapidated picture of school goes viral
Jammu: Authorities in Rajouri district initiated action against three officials after some pictures of a school building without a roof, which served as a polling station for the 7th phase of Panchayat elections in a remote village, went viral on social media, officials said Wednesday. The polling station, which was set up at a government […]
Aspire to achieve your goals and serve your people, Gen Rawat tells Kashmiri girl students
New Delhi: Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat Wednesday exhorted girl students from Jammu and Kashmir to work hard and compete for Army’s ‘Super 30’ coaching programme and build their career through good education. He was interacting with 18 girl students from various schools in the Valley, at the South Block here. “There is no other […]
Women poets’ to participate in ‘mushaira Jashn-e-Rekhta’ 2018
New Delhi: Jashn-e-Rekhta 2018 will feature a unique women poets’ mushaira session at the fifth edition of the Urdu festival, which is set to begin from December 14. The audience will also get to witness another highlight – Ramlila performance in Urdu by the Shri Shraddha Ramlila group titled ‘Ram Kahaani Urdu Wali’, a press […]
ATM containing cash of over Rs 3.6 lakh looted in Kathua
Jammu: An ATM, loaded with over Rs 3.60 lakh cash, was stolen Wednesday in Kathua district, police said. A case has been registered, police said, adding they have launched a manhunt to find the machine and nab the culprits. The burglars took the Chhan Rorian village route along the Jammu-Pathankot highway in early hours of […]
Pak needs to get on board with peace process in South Asia: US
Washington: US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said it is time for “every responsible nation” to support the efforts of the UN, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all those who are trying to maintain peace in South Asia. Pakistan must take on a substantive role in peace talks with the Taliban if the war in […]
Mid-day meal scheme: SC slaps fine on JK, other states
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday slapped a fine on five states and Delhi, saying they were “not taking seriously” the matter related to implementation of the mid-day meal scheme in schools. The apex court directed states of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Jammu and Kashmir to pay Rs one lakh each […]
