Current India, Pakistan tension soared due to Pahalgam terror attack: Indian Envoy
Moscow: The tensions between India and Pakistan soared because of the Pahalgam terror attack, where tourists were shot at point-blank range after their religious affiliation was established, Indian envoy to Russia Vinay Kumar has said, asserting that India had to react to this. In an interview with the ‘Izvestia’ daily published on Monday, Kumar also […]
SC to hear Waqf case today, may pass interim order
New Delhi: The Supreme Court, set to hear on Tuesday the pleas challenging constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, could pass interim orders in the case. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih on May 15 deferred the hearing to May 20 and said it would hear arguments […]
Govt extends CISF’s mandate to check cargo, in-line baggage till May 21
New Delhi: The Union government has extended an order given to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for temporarily supervising cargo operations and in-line hold baggage screening system at 69 civil airports of the country under its counter-terrorist cover till May 21, official sources said Monday. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) had issued […]
Operation Sindoor- 7 out of 9 strikes carried out from areas south of Pir Panjal: Army official
Akhnoor (Jammu): India carried out seven out of nine strikes under Operation Sindoor from areas south of the Pir Panjal range in Jammu and Kashmir, effectively destroying terror infrastructure across the border, a top Army official said on Monday. The morale of Pakistani troops is low following Operation Sindoor, the official said. “We are in […]
Spike in Covid cases- Situation in India under control: Official sources
New Delhi: Health authorities in India are keeping an eye on reports of a rise in Covid cases in Singapore and Hong Kong even as official sources on Monday asserted the current coronavirus situation in the country was under control. A review meeting of experts from the National Centre for Disease Control, Emergency Medical Relief […]
Lt Guv reconstitutes Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Boards
SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reconstituted the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Boards and nominated distinguished personalities from various walks of life, as members for three years. A notification approving the reconstitution of the board was issued by the Lieutenant Governor, who is also the Chairman of the Shri […]
SC restrains Centre from releasing petitioner women Army officers
Challenging denial of Permanent Commission New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that its interim direction to Centre to not release Short Service Commission women Army officers from service till the next hearing on August 6 will be applicable to all the officers who have challenged the denial of permanent commission in the apex […]
Army Chief Gen Dwivedi visits Longewala in Rajasthan
Praises role of soldiers in Operation Sindoor Jaisalmer/New Delhi: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Monday visited Longewala in the forward areas of Rajasthan, where he interacted with troops and congratulated them for their “exemplary role” in the success of Operation Sindoor, officials said. He also reviewed the joint actions undertaken in coordination with […]
All high court judges entitled to full pension: SC
New Delhi: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday held all high court judges, including additional judges, will be entitled to full pension and retirement benefits. The top court said the former chief justices of the high court will get Rs 15 lakh per annum as pension. Observing that denial would amount to […]
No expiry date in Indo-Pak understanding on cessation of hostilities: Army
New Delhi: There is “no expiry date” to the understanding reached between Indian and Pakistani Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) on cessation of hostilities nearly a week back, the Indian Army said on Sunday. The clarification came following reports that the arrangement between the two militaries on stopping the hostilities is ending this evening. […]
