India rejects Pak report claim on talks
Says take verifiable action against terrorism
Says take verifiable action against terrorism
Eye on Pakistan: Army to raise Integrated Battle Groups along the border
New Delhi: The Indian Army is planning to raise Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) along the borders with Pakistan that will help it carry out swift strikes in case of war, sources said. The IBG, which aims to integrate different components of the Army into the new formation, will include artillery guns, tanks, air defence and […]
Militants have lost it, says Guv Malik
Attacks being carried out at the behest of handlers from across
Attacks being carried out at the behest of handlers from across
Pak PM Imran Khan to attend UNGA session in September
Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan will represent Pakistan for the first time at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September, a top aide of the premier said Wednesday. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that Pakistan’s delegation will comprise […]
BJP seeks a five year term for assembly in JK
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP Wednesday demanded that the term of the state assembly should be reduced from six to five years, saying the state must have laws similar to those enacted by Parliament for the entire country. “Like other states, J&K is also an integral part of India. Hence, it […]
Cong slams govt over attacks in JK, calls it ‘intel failure’
New Delhi: The Congress hit out at the Centre on Wednesday over the deaths of soldiers in recent attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the Modi government will have to answer for the “intelligence failure”. Four soldiers have been killed in the last 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir — Major Ketan Sharma, Rifleman Anil […]
Scientists develop portable sensors to detect explosives
New Delhi: Scientists have developed a compact and portable sensor that detects explosives like DNT and TNT in real time, and can be used to monitor public spaces to counter terrorism. Nitroaromatic explosives like DNT, TNT and TNP pose a serious threat to civilian and military safety. These chemicals are also recognised as toxic contaminants […]
JK, Sikkim skip FRA review meet in Delhi
New Delhi: The number of cases where tribal and non-tribal dwellers could be evicted from forest lands has “reduced considerably” after a review of rejected claims for ownership rights under the Forest Rights Act, officials said Wednesday. The Supreme Court on February 13 had ordered eviction of 11.8 lakh “illegal forest dwellers” whose claim for […]