Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Mina (Saudi Arabia), Jun 16 (AP) Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world. The stoning is […]
Crush terrorism in Jammu region, go hard on terror supporters: Amit Shah tells officials
Srinagar, Jun 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Sunday chaired a high level security meeting on Jammu and Kashmir to review the security arrangements for the upcoming annual pilgrimage of shri Amarnatha and the “security situation prevailing in Jammu region in view of recent terror attacks.” Shah, as per sources, directed the Lieutenant Governor of […]
Serious questions on integrity of NTA, how NEET is conducted: Congress
NEW DELHI, June 16 (PTI): The Congress on Sunday said there are “serious questions” on the integrity of the National Testing Agency and the manner in which NEET is designed and administered. The opposition party hoped that when the new Standing Committees of Parliament gets constituted, it would take up an in-depth review of the […]
Income tax relief for those in lowest slab may need to be considered in Budget: CII
NEW DELHI, June 16 (PTI): Income tax relief for the people in the lowest slab may need to be considered in the upcoming full Budget for 2024-25 considering the high levels of inflation, according to newly-elected CII President Sanjiv Puri. In an interview with PTI, he also suggested creation of an institutional platform for consensus […]
Shah reviews J-K security situation
NEW DELHI, June 16 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of several terror incidents in the region recently, sources said. The home minister also reviewed the preparations for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage scheduled to begin on June 29. Sources said the home […]
Terror incidents in JK desperate attempt by Pak handlers to keep shops running: DGP
JAMMU, June 15 (PTI): The recent terror incidents were a desperate attempt by the handlers, based across the border, to keep their shops running after massive setback to terror infrastructure in Kashmir, Director General of Police R R Swain said on Saturday, asserting that the enemy forces will be defeated. He requested the people not […]
Road mishap claims life of Biker, his pillion mate in Baramulla north Kashmir
Srinagar, Jun 15: A biker and his pillion rider were killed after the two-wheeler they were riding on met with a fatal road accident in Pattan area of Baramulla district. As per reports, a bike bearing number JK09-7294 met with an accident at Tappar Payeen in Pattan, resulting in critical injuries to the two persons […]
‘Man-eater’ Leopard captured in Uri north Kashmir
Uri, Jun 15: Department of Wildlife on Saturday successfully captured a ‘man-eater’ leopard at Zamboor Pattan in Uri of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The leopard is suspected to be the same that mauled a four-year-old girl to death some ten days before in Zamboor Pattan, even as making abortive bids on few other locals. Following […]
Plea in SC seeks scrapping of NEET-UG exam, court-monitored CBI probe
New Delhi, Jun 15 (PTI) A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking scrapping of the NEET-UG 2024 exam and an apex court-monitored probe by the CBI or any other independent agency into the alleged irregularities in the test held on May 5. The petition, filed by 20 students who had appeared for […]
Drone, packet of heroin seized near India-Pakistan border in Punjab
Chandigarh, Jun 15 (PTI) The BSF has seized a drone and a packet of heroin from a field near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Amritsar, a spokesperson of the paramilitary force said on Saturday. The official said that after receiving information, personnel of the Border Security Force and the Punjab Police carried out a search […]
