SC rejects PIL seeking probe into possible conspiracies behind Pulwama attack
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking a probe into possible larger conspiracies behind the February 14 Pulwama attack in which 40 CRPF soldiers were killed. The PIL, filed by lawyer Vineet Dhanda, had claimed that nearly 370 kg RDX explosive was used by the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) suicide bomber who rammed […]
Take ‘clear and sustained’ actions against militant groups, EU asks Pakistan
Islamabad: The EU has asked Pakistan to take “clear and sustained” actions targeting not only all UN-listed transnational militant groups but also individuals claiming responsibility for attacks in the wake of the Pulwama strike. The statement came amid heightened tension between the two nuclear-armed arch-rivals after the February 14 suicide attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad that […]
Make public commitment to retain Article 35A: CPI(M) to govt
New Delhi: The CPI (M) on Monday demanded that the Centre make a public commitment to retain Article 35A in the Constitution that provides special privileges to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir and opposed any move to interfere with it. On Sunday, the Jammu and Kashmir administration had said its stance remained unchanged that […]
Cong leader alleges sloganeering, stone pelting on Jammu people
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader Sham Lal Sharma Monday alleged “anti-national” sloganeering coupled with stone pelting on people from Jammu was being carried out at the behest of “Kashmir-centric” politicians and secessionist forces. The former minister also expressed concern over registration of cases against youths of Jammu who protested against such forces. “Anti-national sloganeering […]
‘Individuals will flourish but there may be no KP community as such’, says PDP MP
New Delhi: Kashmiri Pandits will flourish as individuals wherever they go but there may be no KP community as such in a decade or two, People’s Democratic Party MP Muzaffar Hussain Baig has said while highlighting their plight. He was speaking at a recent conclave — The Kashmiri Pandits: Right the Wrong in Kashmir — […]
Rupee strengthens by 17 paise against US dollar on easing trade war concerns
Mumbai: The Indian rupee Monday firmed up by 17 paise to close at 70.97 against the US dollar in line with most Asian currencies amid hopes that the US and China will soon reach an agreement to settle their trade tariff issues. Besides, the American currency’s weakness against its major rivals and a rally in […]
SBI says no decision taken on moving NCLT against Jet Airways
New Delhi: State Bank of India Monday said no decision has been taken on moving the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) against Jet Airways. On Sunday, officials associated with lenders and key shareholders said SBI was considering moving the tribunal seeking insolvency proceedings against Jet Airways since it is running out of money for operations. […]
SC expresses concern over stray dog menace
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday expressed concern over people being bitten by stray dogs and asked the authorities as to what was being done to check the menace. A bench of Justices S A Bobde and Deepak Gupta asked the Centre’s counsel about the steps being taken to address the issues. “What are you […]
Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 157; 22 arrested; Cong demands CBI inquiry
Guwahati: As many as 157 people, mostly tea garden workers, have so far died in Assam hooch tragedy and more than 300 others are still undergoing treatment in hospitals in the affected districts of Golaghat and Jorhat while 22 people have been arrested in connection with the incident, officials said on Monday. With death toll […]
No water shortage in India, but management not adequate: Gadkari
New Delhi: India does not have shortage of water but the management of water is not adequate, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said here Monday. The Union water minister who also handles the Road and Transport portfolio made the comments at the National Water Awards ceremony for 2018. “India does not have shortage of water but […]
