Two militants killed in Nowgan encounter
Srinagar: Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Nowgam area of the summer capital Srinagar on Friday morning, police said. Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Nowgam area following information about presence of militants there, a police official said. He said the two militants were killed in […]
Our manifesto will be a roadmap to make India vibrant: Rahul
New Delhi: As he braces for a mega electoral battle, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi says his party’s soon-to-be released manifesto will reflect the people’s voice and not just one man’s view, a clear reference to Prime Minister NarendraModi. In an exclusive interview to PTI, Gandhi also said the manifesto will lay major thrust on jobs […]
Militants fire at youth in Tral
Srinagar: A man was injured after shot at by suspected militants at Nowpora village of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday evening. Reports said that the masked gunmen believed to be militants fired upon Naseer Ahmad Ganie son of late Bashir Ahmad Ganie outside his home at NowporaAmlar in Tral. ident, Naseer was […]
People have decided to bring back NDA once again: Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister NarendraModi Friday expressed confidence that the BJP will return to power with “absolute majority” after the April-May LokSabha election, saying the people have made up their mind to ensure victory of the National Democratic Alliance in 300-plus seats. He also said that people have already decided in favour of the BJP […]
IMF offers USD 8bn to USD 12bn bailout package by mid-May: Pak FM
KARACHI: Pakistan is likely to secure a bailout package between USD 6 billion and USD 12 billion from the IMF by the middle of May after the two sides significantly bridged the ‘gap’ on the terms of the deal, Pak Finance Minister Asad Umar said. The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government led by Prime Minister Imran […]
Not in favour of protecting violent Islamic groups from sanctions: China
Beijing: Defending its repeated attempts to block the listing of Pakistan-based JeM chief MasoodAzhar as a ‘global terrorist’ by the UN, China on Friday refuted the US allegation that Beijing’s action amounted to protecting violent Islamic groups from sanctions. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday denounced China of its “shameful hypocrisy” toward Muslims, […]
Four militants killed in two encounters
Srinagar: Four militants were Thursday killed in two encounters with security forces in Shopian and Kupwara districts of Kashmir division, police said. Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Yawran forests in Shopian following information about the presence of militants there, a police spokesman said. He said in the ensuing gunfight, three ultras were killed. […]
50 European Parliament members complain against AFSPA, pellet guns
Write to PM Modi, seek compliance of laws with international HR standards
Srinagar: Fifty members of the European Parliament have written to Prime Minister NarendraModi, demanding an end to use of pellet guns for crowd control and the repeal of laws like AFSPA and PSA in Jammu and Kashmir. “We, the undersigned, in our capacity as elected Members of the European Parliament, are writing to you to […]
Article 35A constitutionally vulnerable: Jaitley
Says it is badly hampering development in JK
New Delhi: Finance Minister ArunJaitley Thursday said Article 35A, which restricts non-permanent residents to buy property in Jammu and Kashmir, is “constitutionally vulnerable” and also hampering economic development of the state. The statement comes amidst the BharatiyaJanata Party (BJP) pressing for early elections to the state assembly in the state. The state is under President’s […]
