More violence in UP, protesters indulge in vandalism during Bihar bandh, peaceful demonstration in Assam
New Delhi/Kanpur/Patna/Mangaluru: There was more violence in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday during anti-CAA protests with a mob torching a police post in Kanpur, while large-scale vandalism and disruption of rail and road traffic were witnessed in Bihar during a bandh called by the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal against the amended Citizenship Act. At least 15 […]
Congregational prayers held at Jamia Masjid for first time since Aug 5
Srinagar: Congregational prayers were held on Wednesday at the historic Jamia Masjid here for the first time since the Centre abrogated certain provisions of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union territories. The authorities had sealed all the entry points to the mosque on August 5, the day the government announced […]
SC decides to examine constitutional validity of Citizenship Amendment Act
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to examine the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), but refused to stay its operation. The newly amended law seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim migrants belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Christian, Jain and Parsi communities who came to the country from Pakistan, Bangladesh and […]
UN concerned over violence during protests against CAA; urges respect for freedom of expression
United Nations: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for respect for the rights of freedom of opinion and expression as he voiced concern over the violence and alleged use of excessive force by security personnel in India during protests against the Citizenship Act. According to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), members of Hindu, Sikh, […]
Pak PM summons emergency meeting to discuss Musharraf verdict
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday summoned an emergency meeting of his party’s core committee to discuss the conviction of Pervez Musharraf, a day after the powerful army said the verdict caused “pain and anguish” in the armed forces. The meeting will also discuss matters related to legislation regarding the extension of services of […]
Book bovine and drug smuggling under PSA: DGP
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh on Monday asked his officers to take stern action against habitual drug peddlers and bovine smugglers under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA). An official release issued by the police stated that Singh, while complimenting police personnel for maintaining peace and order, said that besides fighting […]
Flight operations resume at Srinagar airport after week-long disruption due to fog, snow
Srinagar: The air-traffic to and fro Kashmir was restored on Saturday after remaining suspended for seven consecutive days due to poor visibility caused by heavy fog and snowfall in the valley, officials said. “The flight operations resumed this (Saturday) afternoon after seven days,” an official of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said. He said […]
