Foreign Secretary Misri meets senior White House officials, NSC leadership
Washington: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held productive discussions with senior White House officials and the National Security Council leadership on issues of mutual strategic interest and recent developments in West Asia, the Indian embassy here said on Friday. Misri’s meetings at the White House come as the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week […]
Use of artificial intelligence in arbitration should be regulated, not shunned: CJI
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said the use of artificial technology in arbitration should not be shunned over concerns of confidentiality and independent decision-making; instead, its use should be regulated through a procedural framework. CJI Kant emphasised that protocols on cyber security and confidentiality should “keep pace” so that technology […]
Jio-BP not to raise petrol, diesel prices
New Delhi: Jio-BP, the fuel joint venture of Reliance Industries Ltd and BP Plc, does not plan to raise fuel prices immediately despite a spike in international oil prices, its chief executive Akshay Wadhwa said on Friday. The country’s second-largest private fuel retailer has kept retail petrol and diesel rates steady, just like public sector […]
Reservation for women in legislative bodies need of hour: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the proposed amendments to the Women Reservation Act are not just a legislative exercise but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India, urging all MPs to come together to support this significant move. In a signed article posted on his website […]
Youth of J&K excelling in different fields, shaping UT’s future: VP
New Delhi: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday highlighted “significant progress” in women’s development and empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir and said the leadership of women in education and sporting achievements by young cricketers together reflect the progressive direction in which the youth of the Union Territory are shaping the future. He also noted […]
Oil prices rise toward USD 100 as stocks slow on doubts about US-Iran ceasefire
New York: Oil prices are climbing back toward USD 100 per barrel on Thursday, while stock markets worldwide slow following their big gains from the day before. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent as the United States, Iran and Israel disagreed on the details of their two-week ceasefire, whose announcement had sent markets flying […]
CS reviews position of Fuel, LPG stocks across JK
Orders strict monitoring and action against violators JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and District Administrations to review the availability and distribution of essential commodities across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir in light of the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, […]
US needs to control Israel for ceasefire’s success: Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the US should exert some control over Israel to ensure the success of the ceasefire with Iran. He also said that Pakistan, who facilitated peace talks between the warring nations, has done what others could not. “The US should exert some control over Israel. The way they […]
Over 600 heritage sites identified in JK: CM Omar
Calls for expert engagement for tourism push Jammu: With over 600 heritage sites identified across Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday called for structured engagement with national and international agencies to unlock their tourism potential. Abdullah was addressing a meeting on heritage promotion and cultural tourism to review measures for conservation […]