Prez rule extended in JK for another six months
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha Friday gave its nod to extend President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir for another six months beginning July 3, with Home Minister Amit Shah asserting that assembly elections in the state will be held in a democratic, free and fair manner as soon as the Election Commission announces the dates. […]
EC averse to hold assembly polls in JK: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh Friday said BJP was ready for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and the final decision on the matter will be taken by the Elections Commission after considering security related issues. Participating in the debate on a Resolution seeking Lok Sabha’s approval to extend […]
Congress widened gap between people of JK and India: Amit Shah
Says Article 370 is temporary and not permanent in nature
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday said that the policies of previous Congress governments widened the wedge between the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the country. Shah accused the Congress of protecting terrorism in Kashmir and responsible for the state’s current situation, alleging that former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s decisions were behind […]
Terrorism affects economic development, social stability: PM Modi tells BRICS leaders
Osaka: Describing terrorism as the biggest threat to humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the scourge not only kills innocents but also severely affects the economic development and social stability. Speaking at the informal BRICS leaders’ meeting in Osaka on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Modi said that there is a need to […]
For maintaining international security India’s role is crucial: China
Beijing: China on Friday said that it values India’s position and role in maintaining international peace and security, after Beijing backed New Delhi’s candidature for a non-permanent seat at the powerful UN Security Council. India’s candidature for a two-year term from 2021-22 was unanimously endorsed by the 55-member Asia-Pacific grouping, including China and Pakistan on […]
India allowed sending two lakh Hajj pilgrims this year
‘Saudi Arabia raises India’s Haj quota by 30,000’
‘Saudi Arabia raises India’s Haj quota by 30,000’