345 registered unrecognized parties face delisting
EC says they are flouting key norms New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday said it has started proceedings for delisting of 345 registered unrecognized political parties (RUPPs) which have failed to fulfil the essential condition of contesting even a single election for the last six years since 2019. The offices of these parties […]
PM Modi likely to travel to Brazil to attend BRICS summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to embark on a five-nation tour next week to attend the BRICS summit in Brazil and to enhance India’s ties with four other nations, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Besides Brazil, Modi is set to visit Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina and Namibia, they […]
‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’- Emergency most inhuman act in India’s democratic history: Lt Guv
Inaugurates 1975 Emergency Exhibition at Convention Centre, Jammu Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated an exhibition on the 50th anniversary of Emergency in Jammu, and said that no dictatorship will ever rise again if people succeed in conveying the right message to the younger generation. Calling the Emergency “the most inhuman act in […]
Heatwave: Relief at last as Kashmir gets rains during morning hours
Srinagar: Rains lashed parts of Kashmir on Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief from the heat wave, even as some places like Srinagar recorded the warmest June night ever, officials said. Rains lashed parts of the Valley, including Srinagar, on Wednesday morning, they said. The rainfall brought down the temperature, leading to a much-needed relief from the […]
Multi-layered security arrangements in place for Amarnath Yatra: IGP
Srinagar: A Multi-layered and in-depth security arrangements has been put in place for the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra to ensure safe and smooth pilgrimage, Kashmir Police chief V K Birdi said on Wednesday. “The Shri Amarnath Yatra this year is starting next week. Jammu-Kashmir Police and other security forces have made all security arrangements for […]
‘Public shaming’ of accused: Group of advocates lodges complaint with NHRC
Jammu: A group of prominent advocates has lodged a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) alleging public shaming and unlawful parade of accused persons by the police in Jammu. The complaint was lodged by 11 lawyers led by Nikhil Padha, an advocate in the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court and founder […]
Anti-Emergency movement was learning experience for me: PM Modi
New Delhi: With a book chronicling his role in the Emergency being released on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the period was a learning experience for him and reaffirmed the vitality of preserving the democratic framework. ‘The Emergency Diaries – Years that Forged a Leader’, which highlights Modi’s fight for the “the ideals of […]
CBSE Class-10 board exams twice a year from 2026
First phase mandatory, second optional New Delhi: From 2026, Class-10 students will be able to take CBSE board exams twice in an academic session but it will be mandatory for them to appear for the first phase in February, officials said on Wednesday. The second phase scheduled in May will be optional for students […]
NATO leaders agree to hike military spending
Resolve to come to each other’s aid if attacked The Hague: NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday on a massive hike in defence spending after pressure from US President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked. The 32 leaders endorsed a final summit statement saying: “Allies commit […]
Nine men trapped in swollen Tawi river rescued in Jammu
Jammu: Nine men were rescued Wednesday in a joint operation by police and SDRF teams after they were trapped in the Tawi river following a sudden rise in the water level due to rains that lashed many parts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Heavy rains also disrupted traffic along Jammu-Srinagar national highway for over […]