New Delhi will never accept mediation: Modi tells Trump
Calls out US Prez’s narrative on India-Pak conflict KANANASKIS (CANADA): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told President Donald Trump that India and Pakistan halted their military actions last month following direct talks between their militaries without any mediation by the US, calling out the American leader’s narrative that he brokered the ceasefire. In a nearly […]
CM chairs high-level meeting to finalize Muharram arrangements
Says our responsibility doesn’t end on 10th day, commitment continues for 2 months and 8 days SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review and finalize arrangements for the upcoming holy month of Muharram. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakeena […]
India lashes out at Pak’s attempt at mischaracterisation of Op Sindoor at UN
Geneva: India on Wednesday slammed Pakistan’s attempt to “mischaracterise” Operation Sindoor and said when a state harbours terrorists who massacre innocents, defensive action is not just a right, but a solemn duty. India launched Operation Sindoor following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. “The world sees through Pakistan’s theatre of deception,” […]
Don’t turn blind eye towards challenge of terrorism: PM Modi to G7 leaders
Kananaskis (Canada): India’s neighbourhood has become a breeding ground for terrorism and turning a blind eye towards the challenge would be a “betrayal of humanity”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told G7 leaders, seeking action against Pakistan for its support to cross-border terrorist activities. In an address at a G7 outreach session here, Modi said the […]
Govt to shortly notify rules for mandatory use of IST: Union Minister
New Delhi: The government has decided to make mandatory the use of Indian Standard Time for all legal, commercial, digital and administrative activities, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. This initiative will translate into more secure digital transactions, accurate billing in utilities, reduced cybercrime risks and synchronized timekeeping in transportation and […]
Govt to roll out Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass for private cars from Aug 15
New Delhi: In a bid to ease toll payments on National Highways, the government will from August 15 bring a Rs 3,000 FASTag-based annual pass that would allow up to 200 trips on the highways in one year on a single charge. The annual pass will be applicable only for non-commercial private vehicles such as […]
Govt still open to lateral entry: Union minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said the government is still open to lateral entry recruitment and that the plan has not been abandoned yet. The lateral entry is referred to as the appointment of specialists, including those from the private sector, in the government departments. “We are still open to it (lateral […]
Voter I-cards to be delivered within 15 days: ECI
New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday said voter identity cards will now be delivered to electors within 15 days, virtually halving the time taken. Till now, it took a little over a month for the Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) to be delivered to the voters, officials pointed out. The EC said a […]
Police directed to set up additional checkpoints for security in Jammu range
Jammu: Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, police have been asked to identify locations to set up more checkpoints in the border districts of Jammu, Samba, and Kathua for the security of pilgrims. The 38-day-long yatra is scheduled to start on July 3 from the twin routes — the traditional 48-km Pahalgam route in Anantnag district […]
CRPF conducts sanitisation operation around Jammu base camp of Amarnath Yatra
Jammu: The CRPF on Wednesday carried out an anti-sabotage and sanitisation operation in and around the Bhagwati Nagar Amarnath Yatra base camp here to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims, officials said. The 32-day pilgrimage will commence on July 3 from the twin tracks — the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag and the […]