US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints
Washington: The US government has imposed trade sanctions on 11 companies it says are implicated in human rights abuses in China’s Muslim northwestern region of Xinjiang. Monday’s announcement adds to U.S. pressure on Beijing over Xinjiang, where the ruling Communist Party is accused of mass detentions, forced labor and other abuses against Muslim minorities. Xinjiang […]
Ban on social media use: HC orders in-camera proceedings in Army officer’s plea
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Tuesday ordered in-camera proceedings in a senior army officers plea challenging the Indian Army’s recent policy banning armed forces personnel from using social networking platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The high court conducted the hearing in-camera after the counsel for the Centre requested for it on the ground that […]
Will thwart any threat to the country’s security, says Pak army
Islamabad: Pakistan’s top military leadership on Tuesday reaffirmed its resolve to thwart any threat to the country’s security. The 233rd Corps Commanders’ Conference was presided over by Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, according to a statement by the Army. The meeting reviewed operational readiness and the evolving threat spectrum in the context of external […]
Landmine blast injures army man in Rajouri
Jammu: An Army personnel was injured in a landmine blast in Rajouri district on Tuesday, officials said. During patrolling duty, the Army man stepped on a landmine resulting in the blast along the LoC in Kaka forward area of Nowshera sector, they said. The Army personnel has been hospitalised. (PTI)
Toll plaza operation: Cong workers clash with police in Kathua
Jammu: Congress workers held protests against the operation of a toll plaza at Lakhanpur in Kathua district and clashed with the police on Tuesday. Several Congress workers and leaders were detained, the police said. A new toll plaza has been set up on the Jammu-Pathankot highway in Lakhanpur. Violating social distancing norms, senior Congress leaders […]
