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. […]
JK Govt orders major rejig in police, administration
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered a massive reshuffle in the second tier of bureaucracy, shifting over 100 officials, hours after the lieutenant governor’s administration transferred 21 police officers, including seven IPS and 14 J-K Police Services (JKPS) officers. The General Administration Department ordered the transfer of 108 officials, mostly those belonging […]
NC govt should make public its first-year report card: BJP leader Tarun Chugh
Jammu: BJP national general secretary and in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir Tarun Chugh asked the National Conference (NC) on Thursday to make its report card public on the completion of the first year of its government, claiming that the party has failed to deliver on its promises made during the Assembly polls. He said Lieutenant […]
Body of missing soldier found in Kokernag, search continues for another
Srinagar, Oct 9 (PTI) Security forces found the body of a soldier in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday, while a search operation to locate another missing soldier entered its third day, officials said here. The body of one of the two soldiers who went missing on Tuesday was found from the Gadole forests […]
BJP appoints election incharges, co-incharges as two assembly seats set for bypolls next month
Jammu: The BJP on Thursday appointed election incharges and co-incharges for two seats in Jammu and Kashmir where byelections are scheduled next month. Bypolls to Budgam and Nagrota assembly constituencies will be held on November 11 while counting of votes will take place on November 14. Budgam fell vacant on October 21, 2024, when Chief […]