Modi govt to give ‘true’ self-rule, autonomy to JK: Singh
Kathua: Union minister Jitendra Singh said that Jammu and Kashmir would get “true” self-rule and autonomy under the Modi government, and it would be quite different to the “frivolous slogans” of such demands raised by Kashmir-centric political parties. Addressing a meeting of BJP candidates contesting the block development council (BDC) election, Singh said it is […]
Pakistan is a challenge for entire world: Ram Madhav
New Delhi: Describing Pakistan as the “epicentre” of global terrorism, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav on Monday said India’s neighbour is now not only its problem but has become a “global challenge”. Madhav said the democratic world should come together and pursue Pakistan to act again terrorism, which has become a global problem. When asked […]
Pakistan making ‘business out of faith’: Union Minister
Chandigarh: Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal has slammed Pakistan for its insistence of charging USD 20 as service fee from Indian devotees for visiting Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara, saying that the neighbouring country has made a “business out of faith”. “The $20 fee each charged by Pak for Kartarpur Sahib darshan is atrocious. How will a […]
Parliament gears for winter session
New Delhi: The next session of Parliament will be held from November 18 to December 13, sources said, adding that the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has communicated it to the secretariats of both Houses. A number of bills are likely to be taken up during the Winter Session. Further, two crucial ordinances are on the […]
No separate flag, Constitution for Nagas; talks can’t be held under shadow of guns: Ravi
New Delhi: The Centre has ruled out a separate flag and Constitution for the Nagas as demanded by the NSCN-IM, and made it clear that the endless negotiations with the insurgent group under the shadow of guns is not acceptable. Interlocutor for the Naga talks and Nagaland Governor R N Ravi also said that the […]
Fresh restrictions on Friday hamper movement in some areas
Srinagar: Fresh restrictions were imposed in parts of the city as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in view of Friday congregational prayers, officials said. They said the curbs were imposed in Anchar area under the jurisdiction of police station Soura and the areas around the historic Jamia Masjid in police station Nowhatta. […]
Ayodhya Case: Muslim parties dissociate from Waqf Board’s mediation proposal
New Delhi: All Muslim parties in the Ayodhya title dispute case except one – the Sunni Waqf Board – have said in a statement to the Supreme Court that they do not support the Board’s proposed settlement offer. They have also said that the mediation committee’s attempts were “not representative”. “It is difficult to accept […]
Pak escapes FATF’s black list, retained in grey list
Paris: Pakistan was again put on the Grey List of the international terror financing watchdog FATF, which on Friday warned Islamabad of action for its failure to combat money laundering and terror financing, officials said. The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) took the decision after its five-day plenary, which concluded here. By making this […]