Army places order for procuring Spike missiles
New Delhi: The Army has placed an order for procuring Israeli anti-tank Spike missiles, known for their precision targeting with an ability to pierce even bunkers, under emergency purchases to meet operational preparedness, sources said. The missiles can hits targets at a range of four kilometers and can be deployed in both mountains and plains. […]
Govt amends POCSO Act
Approves changes, includes death penalty for sexual offences on children
Approves changes, includes death penalty for sexual offences on children
Trump attacks India over ‘imposing tariffs on American products’
Says the deal is 'no longer acceptable'
Says the deal is ‘no longer acceptable’
Personnel ministry asks states to send more bureaucrats on deputations
New Delhi: Citing ‘insignificant number’ of officers willing to work at the Centre, the personnel ministry has asked all states to ensure that required number of bureaucrats are nominated for central deputation to ensure career progression and exchange of relevant experience. It said there is “extremely low” representation of officers on central deputation, especially at […]
PIL in SC seeking guidelines to define term ‘minority’
New Delhi: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the validity of the Centre’s 26-year-old notification declaring five communities — Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsees — as minorities. The petition filed by advocate and BJP member Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay has sought to declare as unconstitutional section 2 (c) of the National […]
Ayodhya dispute: SC agrees to examine seeking early hearing
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Tuesday agreed to examine the plea of an original litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya seeking early hearing of the case as “nothing much” was happening even after a mediation panel was set up to explore an amicable solution of the contentious matter. Gopal Singh Visharad, […]
SC dismisses plea seeking entry of women into Mosques for prayers
Says PIL was ‘motivated used for ‘cheap publicity’
Says PIL was ‘motivated used for ‘cheap publicity’
Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill
New Delhi: Parliament on Monday passed an amendment bill which allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for users to open bank accounts and get mobile phone connection. The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed by Rajya Sabha by a voice vote. The Bill, which also provides for a stiff […]
Afghan leaders, rival Taliban commanders sit across to discuss peace
Doha: Dozens of powerful Afghan leaders resumed talks with the Taliban on Monday in Doha, where a possible ceasefire is on the table along with key issues such as women’s rights. Stakes are high for the talks which follow a week of US-Taliban negotiations with both sides eyeing a resolution to the bloody 18-year conflict. […]