I will campaign for MVA; BJP will be ‘wiped out’ in Maharashtra polls: Satya Pal Malik
MUMBAI, Sep 22 (PTI): Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday said he will campaign for the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the upcoming Maharashtra polls and claimed the ruling BJP would be “wiped out” in the state elections. Malik, who had played a crucial role in the abrogation of Jammu […]
No stone pelter, terrorist will be released in JK: Amit Shah
NOWSHERA (J-K), Sep 22 (PTI): Talking tough on terror, Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said no stone pelter or terrorist will be released in Jammu and Kashmir and there will be no talks with Pakistan till terrorism is wiped out. At an election rally in Nowshera in support of J-K BJP president Ravinder Raina, […]
PM Modi meets US Prez: Biden says India-US partnership ‘stronger’
Wilmington (US), Sep 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an “extremely fruitful” meeting with US President Joe Biden, who described the India-US partnership as “stronger, closer, and more dynamic than any time in history”. Modi, who is in the US on a three-day visit, was welcomed by Biden at his residence in Greenville, Delaware, […]
Congress appoints Bhardwaj, Mahajan as acting working presidents of its JK unit
NEW DELHI, Sep 22 (PTI): The Congress has appointed M K Bhardwaj and Bhanu Mahajan as acting working presidents of its Jammu and Kashmir unit. The appointments come amid the ongoing assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed Bhardwaj and Mahajan as acting working presidents of the Jammu and Kashmir […]
BSF foils infiltration bid by armed terrorist along IB in Jammu
JAMMU, Sep 22 (PTI): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday foiled an infiltration attempt by a terrorist along the International Border here, and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition. The infiltration attempt was scuttled by the troops in R S Pura border area during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, a […]
Soldier killed, 6 injured as vehicle plunges into gorge in Kathua
JAMMU, Sep 21 (PTI: ) An Army jawan was killed and six others injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said on Saturday. The accident took place near Sukrala Devi temple on Machedi-Billawar road on Friday when the troops were on […]
BJP committed for development of J&K: Amit Shah
Surankote (J&K), Sep 21 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the BJP is committed for development of Jammu and Kashmir, which has suffered a lot due to terrorism over the past 35 years. Addressing an election rally in this border town of Poonch district, Shah lashed out at the National Conference, Congress […]
Apni Party issues notice to leader who announced support for Omar Abdullah in Budgam
SRINAGAR, Sep 21 (PTI): The Apni Party on Saturday ordered its chief spokesperson Muntazir Mohiuddin to show cause after he announced support for National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah in the Budgam assembly segment. Mohiuddin has been asked to clarify his remarks before the party leadership within 48 hours, “failing which disciplinary action will be taken”. […]
Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh to be new Chief of Air Staff
NEW DELHI, Sep 21 (PTI): Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, a fighter pilot with more than 5,000 hours of flying experience, will take charge as the chief of the Indian Air Force after incumbent Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari retires on September 30. Air Marshal Singh is currently serving as the Vice Chief of […]
Borders peaceful in JK as Pak fears PM Modi: Amit Shah
MENDHAR (J-K), Sep 21 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said there is peace along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir as Pakistan fears Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would dare to open fire. Shah was addressing an election rally in this border area in the Union territory’s Poonch district in support of […]