Army foils exfiltration bid in Uri, apprehends 3 persons
Srinagar, May 31 (PTI) The Army foiled an alleged exfiltration bid by apprehending three persons in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri sector, while in a separate incident, troops detained an man from PoK after he crossed the LoC, officials said on Sunday. The Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said a joint operation by the Army and police was […]
Trump says US close to ‘very good deal’ with Iran, amid reports of changes to pact
Washington, May 31 (PTI) President Donald Trump has said the US and Iran are close to a “very good deal,” but if Washington does not get what it wants, then it will “end it in a different way.” Trump’s remarks came during an interview to his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, which was telecast on Fox News […]
Drug peddler held in Kathua, sent to jail
Jammu, May 31 (PTI) A drug peddler was detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district and lodged in a jail here, officials said. The action was taken as part of the anti-drug campaign being carried out by Kathua Police under the […]
US–Iran talks, oil prices, RBI’s interest rate decision key drivers for mkts this week: Analysts
NEW DELHI, May 31 (PTI): Developments around the US–Iran situation, crude oil prices, and the RBI’s interest rate decision would determine the trend in the equity market in an event-heavy week ahead, analysts said. Besides, macroeconomic data announcements, trading activity of foreign investors and the rupee-dollar trend would act as key drivers for equities, they […]
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes charge as new Navy chief
NEW DELHI, May 31 (PTI): Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Sunday assumed charge as India’s new chief of the Naval Staff amid a fast evolving regional maritime security scenario. He succeeds Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who retired from service. Admiral Swaminathan was serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.
‘Nasha Mukt JK Abhyan’: 341 kg narcotics seized, assets worth Rs 200 cr attached in 50 days
Jammu, May 31 (PTI) Touted as the biggest crackdown on drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, the first 50 days of the ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan’ have seen the arrest of over 1,000 peddlers, confiscation of 341 kg of narcotics, and attachment and demolition of properties worth more than Rs 200 crore, officials said. Launched by […]
Gen Subramani takes charge as India’s new Chief of Defence Staff
New Delhi, May 31 (PTI) Gen NS Raja Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, on Sunday took charge as India’s new Chief of Defence Staff with a primary mandate to implement the ambitious military theaterisation plan and bolster tri-services synergy. He succeeded Gen Anil Chauhan, who signed off after completing his […]
Govt cuts windfall tax on petrol, diesel, ATF exports
NEW DELHI, May 31 (PTI): The government has halved windfall gains tax on export of petrol to Rs 1.5 litre, while reducing the levy on diesel to Rs 13.5/litre and aviation turbine fuel to Rs 9.5/litre effective June 1. The finance ministry in a notification said road and infrastructure cess will be nil on export […]
SEC to review poll preparedness for J&K Panchayat, DDC elections on June 3-4
Srinagar, May 31: The State Election Commission (SEC) has scheduled high-level meetings on June 3 and 4 to review poll preparedness for Panchayat and District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said. State Election Commissioner Shantmanu will chair separate meetings with election authorities from the Jammu and Kashmir divisions. The Jammu […]
Governance likely to be key agenda of CM’s meeting with legislators
Srinagar, May 31: Governance is expected to be the key agenda of a high-level meeting to be chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his Gupkar residence on June 3, sources revealed. They said that apart from NC MLAs, the Chief Minister has also invited all independent MLAs supporting the ruling party. They confirmed that […]