Remove fake content within 3 hours: EC tells political parties
New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) The Election Commission (EC) on Monday directed political parties to remove fake content from their social media platforms within three hours of such content being brought to their notice. This is part of directives issued by the poll panel to political parties for responsible and ethical use of social media […]
NC suffers jolt in Ladakh as its Kargil unit resigns over choice of LS candidate
Kargil, May 6 (PTI): The National Conference on Monday suffered a big jolt in the Union Territory of Ladakh as its entire Kargil unit announced enmass resignation over the choice of candidate for the Lok Sabha elections. Additional General Secretary Ladakh Qamar Ali Akhoon conveyed the unit’s decision to party president Farooq Abdullah in a […]
TOEFL scores to be now valid for all Australian visa purposes: Educational Testing Service
New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) Scores for English language test TOEFL will now be considered valid for all Australian visa purposes, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) announced on Monday. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) was put under review by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) last July and the scores […]
Security forces release sketch of two terrorists behind IAF convoy attack in Poonch
Jammu, May 06: Security forces on Monday released sketches of two suspected terrorists, believed to be behind the attack on Indian Air Force (IAF) vehicles, killing a soldier and injuring four others in Poonch district. The army has also declared a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information on two terrorists. Five IAF soldiers had […]
INDIA bloc leaders echoing voice of Pakistan: BJP
New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) The BJP on Monday highlighted a series of statements made by INDIA bloc leaders that it said were against the nation’s interest, as the ruling party accused the opposition of echoing the voice of Pakistan and asked people to be wary of such “traitors”. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi cited Maharashtra […]
BSNL to launch 4G services across India in August; to use indigenous technology
New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) State-owned BSNL will start rolling out 4G services across the country from August, using completely indigenous technology in line with the government’s “Atmanirbhar” policy, according to official sources. BSNL officials claimed to have recorded peak speed of 40-45 megabit per second on the 4G network which has been rolled out […]
PDP candidate helped BJP in abrogation of Article 370: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, May 06: Former chief minister and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Monday said that Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Baramulla Lok Sabha segment helped the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) in abrogation of Article 370. Addressing a party function in Langate area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, Omar, who is the party’s candidate […]
India’s service activity growth in April among fastest in 14 years: PMI
New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) India’s services sector growth eased slightly in April but growth of new business and output remained sharp and among the fastest in 14 years amid favourable economic conditions and strong demand, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Business Activity Index fell from 61.2 in […]
SIA initiates proclamation proceedings against two fugitives in Poonch
Poonch/Jammu, May 6 (PTI) The State Investigation Agency pasted proclamation notices on the houses of two absconders wanted in a case related to narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. A State Investigation Agency (SIA) team reached the houses of Mohd Liyaqat alias Billa of Khari Karmara and Mohd Arshad alias Asif of […]
MeT predicts dry weather till May 10
Srinagar, May 6: Amid forecast for generally dry weather, night temperature recorded a drop at few places and increased at others in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that while generally dry weather is expected till May 10, thundershower activity during the afternoon can’t be ruled out at a few […]
