Pak places 121 members of proscribed terror outfits into “preventive detention”
Islamabad, Mar 7 (PTI) A total of 121 members of the proscribed groups have so far been taken into “preventive detention” across Pakistan, the Interior Ministry announced Thursday, amidst global pressure on Islamabad to rein in the militant groups on its soil after the Pulwama terror attack. The new figure of 121 came two days after […]
British NSA Sedwill speaks to Ajit Doval, offers all assistance to deal with terrorism
New Delhi (PTI): National Security Adviser of the United Kingdom Mark Sedwill Thursday spoke to his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval and offered all assistance, including intelligence-sharing, in dealing with any form of terrorism, official sources said. Sedwill also expressed solidarity with India in the aftermath of the Pulwama terrorist attack, they said, adding the call […]
Pak SC expresses displeasure over delay in Musharraf’s treason case
Islamabad (PTI) The Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday expressed its displeasure over the delay in trial of former military dictator Gen Pervez Musharraf in the treason case and sought an explanation from the government, according to a media report. General Musharraf, 75, who lives in Dubai, is facing several cases including a treason case for […]
Trump junks Obama’s policy on public report on drone-strike deaths in countries like Pakistan
Washington, (PTI): President Donald Trump has revoked an Obama-era policy that required the US government publish an annual report on the number of civilians killed in drone strikes on high-value terrorists in countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan and Somalia. The 2016 executive order was brought in by then-President Barack Obama, who was under pressure to be […]
Child’s death in pool: HC grants anticipatory bail to teacher
Kolkata,(PTI) The Calcutta High Court Thursday granted anticipatory bail to the class teacher of a 5-year-old student with special needs, who drowned in the hydrotherapy pool of his school, in connection with a complaint of negligence by his father. A division bench comprising Justices Jaymalya Bagchi and M Mandal observed that the act of the […]
SC to pass order Friday on whether to refer Ayodhya land dispute for mediation
New Delhi,(PTI) The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce order on Friday on whether to refer Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case for mediation for amicable settlement. A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi on Wednesday had reserved the order after hearing various contesting parties. Hindu bodies except Nirmohi Akhara have […]
EC to announce Lok Sabha elections soon; Logistic preparations almost over
New Delhi,(PTI): The Election Commission will soon announce its schedule for the high-voltage Lok Sabha elections, which is likely to be spread over 7-8 phases in April-May, sources said on Thursday. Sources said the poll panel is in final stages of completing its logistical preparations to hold elections for the 17th Lok Sabha and a […]
Govt approves Rs 31,560-cr investments for power projects
New Delhi (PTI) : The government Thursday cleared investment proposals worth over Rs 31,560 crore in power projects, including two coal-based thermal plants and a hydro project on river Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir. The thermal power plants in Buxar, Bihar, and Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, are expected to become operational by 2023-24. Briefing media after […]
Security of all J-K based units stepped up: CISF
New Delhi, Mar 7 (PTI) The CISF has beefed up security cover of all its units in Jammu and Kashmir and has provided additional bullet-proof armours to its troops in view of the enhanced alert in the state, a senior officer said Thursday. In Jammu and Kashmir, the CISF has “beefed up security cover of all […]
Driving licences, vehicle registration certificates to come in card format only
New Delhi: Going paperless, driving licences and vehicle registration certificates will now be issued as plastic cards in a standard format across the country. The option of providing a paper or booklet-based driving licence or registration certificate has been done away with, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Thursday. Under the new […]
