SC to hear PIL seeking nationwide ban on online gambling masquerading as E-sports, social games
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a PIL filed by the Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change (CASC) seeking directions to the Centre to prohibit online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly operate under the guise of social and e-sports games. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R […]
Operation Sindoor finest example of self-reliance in defence sector: Rajnath
Pune, Oct 16 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that ‘Operation Sindoor’ is the finest example of self-reliance in India’s defence sector as the majority of the equipment used during the operation by the armed forces was indigenous. Singh was speaking at the 6th convocation of the Symbiosis Skills & Professional University in […]
Omar Abdullah completes a year in office but no statehood
Srinagar, Oct 16 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday completed one year in office, but the restoration of the statehood, his key election promise, is still not within sight. Abdullah was sworn in as the first chief minister of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16 last year after […]
After cough syrup tragedy, MP hospital under lens over ‘worms’ in medicine
Gwalior, Oct 16 (PTI) Amid child deaths linked to a toxic cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, a government hospital here is now facing a complaint over worms allegedly found in a bottle of antibiotic medicine given to a child, officials said on Thursday. Following a complaint by a woman whose child was given the medicine, […]
CM reviews readiness of Integrated Mining Surveillance System
SRINAGAR, OCT 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Mining Department at the Civil Secretariat here to assess the department’s modernization initiatives, regulatory framework, and ongoing reforms in mineral management and surveillance. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief […]
Judge this Government after 5 years report card: Deputy CM
SRINAGAR, OCT 15: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today reiterated that the present dispensation is fully committed to the overall development and welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He made these remarks during an extensive tour of Chanpora Constituency in Srinagar. The Deputy Chief Minister said that the Omar Abdullah-led government is focused […]
Six persons nabbed for robbing construction site in Jammu
Jammu, Oct 15 (PTI) Six people were arrested for allegedly attacking guards and workers at a construction site in Samba and robbing types of building material, police on Wednesday said. A complaint in the matter was filed on Monday by Sudhir, a representative of Shivalaya Construction Limited, they said. According to the complaint, on the […]
Centre’s special package for affected farmers soon: Minister Javed Dar
Srinagar, Oct 15: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday said the Government of India’s special package for farmers affected is expected to be announced soon. Speaking to reporters at SKUAST Wadura, the Minister said that loss assessments have been completed and the proposal […]
Qamarwari Axe attack: Police arrest three accused, weapon also recovered
Srinagar, Oct 15: Police on Wednesday said to have arrested three individuals involved in an axe attack on 18-year-old boy near Haroon Bakery, Qamarwari, on October 14 (Tuesday). The police said the arrests were made during overnight raids across the city, and the weapon used in the assault has been recovered. A police spokesperson said […]
Those who benefited from violence to face law: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Oct 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the era when some people profited from terror acts is over. He warned that those who sympathize with terrorism will face the law and lose any protection they once enjoyed. “The time when elements getting benefits from terror acts is gone. The terror sympathizer will […]