India model of high growth, low inflation: PM Modi
New Delhi: Asserting that India is a model of high growth and low inflation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the country’s 8.2 per cent growth in the second quarter of this fiscal shows that it is becoming the growth driver of the global economy. He also said India’s self-confidence had been shaken by […]
India, US seek additional punitive measures against LeT, JeM and their backers
New Delhi: India and the US have sought additional punitive measures like asset freeze and arms embargo by the UN against Pakistan-based terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, their proxy groups and backers. The two sides also called for additional designations of ISIS and al-Qa’ida affiliates. These terror groups were designated by the UN and they […]
Modi, Putin discuss ways to combat terrorism
Call for uncompromising global fight against it NEW DELHI: India and Russia on Friday called for an “uncompromising” global fight against terrorism without “hidden agendas and double standards” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the menace is a direct attack on the values of humanity. At their summit talks, Modi and Russian President Vladimir […]
Over 40 IndiGo flights cancelled at Jmu, Sgr airports
Srinagar/Jammu: Chaotic scenes unfolded at the two commercial airports in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after 13 IndiGo flights from Srinagar and 11 from Jammu were cancelled, prompting protests from hundreds of stranded passengers over the airline’s alleged failure to respond to distress calls. IndiGo operations continued to witness disruptions nationwide due to pilot-rostering issues […]
CM addresses 43rd foundation day of SKIMS
Pledges support to SKIMS for capital investment SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presided over the 43rd Foundation Day celebrations of the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), reaffirming the Government’s commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure and strengthening tertiary care in Jammu and Kashmir. The event was […]