EC may roll out all-India SIR in phases
Poll body plans to begin with states where polls are due next year New Delhi: The Election Commission is likely to roll out pan-India special intensive revision of voters’ list in phases beginning with a group of states, including those where assembly polls are due next year, officials said. At the same time, it will […]
JK Police crucial agent of socio-economic development: Lt Guv
Says terrorism is breathing its last in the UT SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that J&K Police is not only fighting terrorism, maintaining law & order and protecting citizens but it is also a crucial agent of socio-economic development. “J&K Police has ensured peace and stable society for industrial growth and overall […]
Missing soldier’s body found in Gadole Kokernag
Srinagar: Security forces on Friday found the body of a soldier who had gone missing in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district earlier this week, officials said. The body of another soldier was found from the area on Thursday. The two soldiers of the Army’s elite para unit — Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay […]
PM Modi to launch agri schemes
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch two big schemes, including the ‘PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’, for the agriculture sector with an outlay of Rs 35,440 here on Saturday. The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that he will participate in a “special” programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute here and […]
Restoration of JK’s statehood: SC gives Centre four weeks to respond
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday gave the Centre four weeks to file its response on a batch of pleas seeking restoration of statehood to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing multiple pleas, including those filed by academician […]
Force ready with winter strategy to counter infiltration bids: BSF IG
Jammu: A top BSF officer on Friday said the force is ready with a winter strategy for the entire Jammu sector to counter any infiltration attempt by Pakistan-based terrorists to sneak into this side of the border by taking advantage of foggy conditions in the coming months. Shashank Anand, Inspector General, Border Security Force (BSF), […]
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gets Nobel Peace Prize
Trump’s quest for the award falls short Washington: President Donald Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday despite jockeying from his fellow Republicans, various world leaders and – most vocally – himself. Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said it was honouring […]
SC seeks response of Centre, EC on PIL for giving voting rights to undertrials
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses of the Centre and the Election Commission on a PIL seeking recognition of voting rights for nearly 4.5 lakh undertrial prisoners lodged in jails across India. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of lawyer […]
Don’t let terrorists to exploit snowfall for infiltration in JK: Shah to security forces
JK Security review meet New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday told top security officials to maintain heightened vigil in Jammu and Kashmir, warning that terrorists may attempt to exploit snowfall to infiltrate across the border. Chairing a high-level security review of the Union Territory, the Home Minister said security forces must remain […]
Participate in India’s growth story, PM Modi to global businesses
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited global businesses to participate in India’s growth story, which is the fastest-growing large economy in the world. Addressing Global Fintech Fest 2025 here, Modi emphasised that technology is not just a matter of convenience, but a means of equality. “This inclusive approach has transformed our banking system. […]