SC decides to examine constitutional validity of Citizenship Amendment Act
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to examine the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), but refused to stay its operation. The newly amended law seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim migrants belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Christian, Jain and Parsi communities who came to the country from Pakistan, Bangladesh and […]
UN concerned over violence during protests against CAA; urges respect for freedom of expression
United Nations: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for respect for the rights of freedom of opinion and expression as he voiced concern over the violence and alleged use of excessive force by security personnel in India during protests against the Citizenship Act. According to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), members of Hindu, Sikh, […]
Pak PM summons emergency meeting to discuss Musharraf verdict
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday summoned an emergency meeting of his party’s core committee to discuss the conviction of Pervez Musharraf, a day after the powerful army said the verdict caused “pain and anguish” in the armed forces. The meeting will also discuss matters related to legislation regarding the extension of services of […]
Cong to take out ‘Save India-Save Constitution’ march at all state capitals on Dec 28
New Delhi: The Congress would organise a ‘Save India-Save Constitution’ march at all state capitals on December 28 to mark its foundation day and protest the “anti-people policies” of the Narendra Modi government. Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal said on Wednesday that the series of marches would be in continuation of the momentum generated […]
India should take urgent action to tackle air pollution: WHO
Madrid: India should take “urgent action” to tackle air pollution as the levels of toxic air in many cities of the country are much higher than the recommended guidelines, which could have a major impact on people’s health, WHO Director Maria Neira said. Several studies conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centre for Science […]
Mehbooba Mufti questions PM over detention of Kashmiri leaders
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion about debate and dissent being essence of democracy in the light of the detentions and curbs on opposition leaders in Kashmir. “If debate and discussion are essential to democracy then why deprive people of J&K of the same rights? For us Kashmiris, […]
Mercury dips in J&K, Ladakh; Drass turns ‘coldest place’ at minus 27.2 deg C
Jammu: Mercury dipped in most parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on Monday with Drass emerging as the coldest place in the region at minus 27.2 degrees Celsius, a Meteorological Department spokesperson said. The weatherman has forecast dry weather in the plains and the higher reaches of the two union territories for the next four […]
Book bovine and drug smuggling under PSA: DGP
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh on Monday asked his officers to take stern action against habitual drug peddlers and bovine smugglers under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA). An official release issued by the police stated that Singh, while complimenting police personnel for maintaining peace and order, said that besides fighting […]
