SC dismisses plea seeking entry of women into Mosques for prayers
Says PIL was ‘motivated used for ‘cheap publicity’
Says PIL was ‘motivated used for ‘cheap publicity’
Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill
New Delhi: Parliament on Monday passed an amendment bill which allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for users to open bank accounts and get mobile phone connection. The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed by Rajya Sabha by a voice vote. The Bill, which also provides for a stiff […]
Afghan leaders, rival Taliban commanders sit across to discuss peace
Doha: Dozens of powerful Afghan leaders resumed talks with the Taliban on Monday in Doha, where a possible ceasefire is on the table along with key issues such as women’s rights. Stakes are high for the talks which follow a week of US-Taliban negotiations with both sides eyeing a resolution to the bloody 18-year conflict. […]
Govt to procure 1.86 L bullet-proof jackets by Apr next yr: Defence Minister
Enhancing security measures
New Delhi: The shortage of bullet-proof jackets for armed forces is being met through procurement of 1.86 lakh such jackets by April 2020 for nearly Rs 639 crore, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed Rajya Sabha on Monday. Replying to supplementaries, the minister said there was no embargo on the import of raw material from China […]
Yatra, security convoy movement suspended as Valley observes shutdown
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir was on high alert Monday in view of the third death anniversary of Burhan Wani, once a poster boy of terrorist group Hizbul Mujahideen, as authorities suspended movement of Amarnath pilgrims and security forces convoys on the national highway for the day as a precautionary measure. The Amarnath Yatra was put […]
Anti-India banners fly above during India-Sri Lanka match
Leeds: In yet another incident that has political overtone, unnamed aircrafts flew over the Headingley stadium with anti-India banners during the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka, here Saturday. Minutes after the match began, an aircraft carrying the banner ‘Justice for Kashmir’ flew above the ground. After a half an hour, a similar […]
Traffic cop suspended after bribe footage goes viral
Jammu: A traffic policeman was suspended and a departmental inquiry ordered after a video purportedly showed his subordinate demanding bribe from a driver to allow him a passage, officials said on Saturday. They said the department will also take action against the subordinate officer, an SPO, for his “gross act of indiscipline”, misconduct and dereliction […]