SC status for converts : Govt extends tenure of Commission till October 2025
New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has extended by a year the tenure of a commission established to examine whether Scheduled Castes (SC) status can be granted to individuals who have converted to religions other than Sikhism and Buddhism. This decision, formalised through a notification dated November 1, comes […]
Amit Shah to release BJP manifesto for Jharkhand polls, address three rallies
Ranchi, Nov 3 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto and address three rallies in poll-bound Jharkhand on Sunday. Shah arrived in state capital Ranchi on Saturday night. “Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release the ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Jharkhand assembly elections in Ranchi on Sunday. He will also […]
3.4 magnitude tremor hits Kutch in Gujarat; no casualty
AHMEDABAD, Nov 3 (PTI): A tremor of 3.4 magnitude was experienced in Gujarat’s Kutch district early on Sunday, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said. No casualty or loss of property was reported in the district due to the seismic activity, officials said.
Khanyar Encounter: Unidentified terrorist killed, says Police
Srinagar, Nov 2: An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Khanyar area of Srinagar, officials said Saturday. An official said that an unidentified terrorist was killed after intense exchange of firing in Khanyar area of old Srinagar. A top official said that the body of slain terrorist was retrieved along with arms and […]
We are in touch with US authorities to clarify issues: MEA on sanctions on Indian entities
NEW DELHI, Nov 2 (PTI): In the wake of the US imposing sanctions on several individuals and entities, including from India, for allegedly supporting Russia’s military-industrial base, the MEA Saturday said New Delhi is in touch with Washington to clarify issues. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in response to a query during his weekly briefing, also […]
SPO among three drug peddles held in north Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 2: Police on Saturday said that it have arrested three drug peddlers including a Special Police Officer (SPO) in North Kashmir’s Handwara. Police said that a team of Handwara Police established a Naka at Ananwan Crossing Kralgund, during checking three persons were apprehended who were identified as Irshad Ahmad Gazi S/O Gh Rasool […]
Woman killed, two pedestrians injured in road mishap at Ganderbal
Srinagar, Nov 02: A 58-year-old woman was killed while two others were injured in a road accident at Haripora near PTS Manigam in Ganderbal district on Saturday. Officials said that a vehicle (Van) bearing registration number JK16-5794 hit three pedestrians near PTS Manigam. A lady identified as Mugli, 58, wife of Ghulam Qadir Chopan of […]
620 recruits join BSF after training in Udhampur
UDHAMPUR, Nov 2 (PTI): As many as 620 constables were on Saturday inducted into the border security force (BSF) here after completing their 44 weeks of rigorous basic training, a spokesperson said. A grand convocation parade was organised at the Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) Udhampur with Additional Director General (Logistics/HR), BSF headquarters New Delhi, Puneet […]
CRPF trooper injured in the ongoing gunfight at Khanyar Srinagar
Srinagar, Nov 2: A para-military CRPF trooper was injured in an ongoing encounter at Khanyar area of Srinagar district on Saturday. A police official said that during the on going fire fight with terrorists, one CRPF personnel was injured. He has been shifted to a hospital for treatment, where his condition is said to be […]
Two unidentified terrorists killed as encounter rages in south Kashmir’s Shangus forest area
Srinagar, Nov 2: Two unidentified terrorists have been killed in an ongoing gunfight with security forces in Shangus Larnoo forest area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. A police official said that two terrorists have been killed so far as operation is underway in the forest area of Shangus Larnoo. Probably one more is […]