Waqf Row: SC to hear case on May 20 for interim relief
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would on May 20 hear the point of interim relief in the challenge to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih, which deferred Tuesday’s hearing, would hear arguments for passing interim directions on three issues including […]
Kashmir reports significant rise in day time temperature
Srinagar: The maximum temperatures rose in the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir with mercury settling in Srinagar at 30.0 degrees Celsius and 40.4 degrees Celsius in Jammu on Thursday. A significant rise in the day temperature was witnessed at multiple places in Jammu and Kashmir, with Srinagar, the summer capital of the region, recording […]
Indian envoy in Saudi inspects Haj facilities for pilgrims
Dubai: Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr Suhel Khan on Thursday inspected facilities set up to ensure a smooth pilgrimage for Indian Haj pilgrims. India has a total Haj quota of 1.75 lakh pilgrims for 2025. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh in a post on X said Ambassador Khan inspected various functional desks, branch offices, […]
India appears to have had ‘clear edge’ in targeting Pak’s military facilities: NYT Report
New York: India appears to have had a “clear edge” in targeting Pakistan’s military facilities and airfields during the recent four-day confrontation, the New York Times reported, citing satellite images. High-resolution satellite imagery, from before and after the strikes, shows “clear damage” to Pakistan’s facilities by Indian attacks, according to the report. “The four-day military […]
Operation Sindoor- India rejected third-party intervention offer: Union Minister
New Delhi: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday claimed US President Donald Trump had volunteered to mediate in the military conflict between India and Pakistan but New Delhi outrightly rejected any third-party intervention. At a press conference, the president of the Republican Party of India vacillated between praising the opposition for standing with the government […]
China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh is preposterous: India
New Delhi/Beijing: India on Wednesday outrightly rejected as “vain and preposterous” China renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh and said such attempts will not alter the “undeniable” reality that the state “was, is, and will” always remain an integral part of India. New Delhi’s reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for 27 […]
Killing of top LeT terrorists a major setback for outfit: Official
Srinagar: Terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has suffered a major loss with three of its members, including ‘Operations Commander’ Shahid Kuttay, killed in an encounter in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, an official said on Wednesday. Kuttay led terrorist recruitment in the Kashmir valley and misled many youths to join the terror group, the person said. He, […]
Northern Army commander calls on JK Governor Manoj Sinha
Meets CM Omar, briefs him on situation along LoC Srinagar: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Wednesday called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here and briefed him on the prevailing security scenario in the union territory. The army commander later met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar. […]
Justice B R Gavai sworn in as next CJI
New Delhi: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, who has been part of several benches that delivered landmark rulings including the one upholding the Centre’s decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 bestowing special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was on Wednesday sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. The 64-year-old was administered oath by […]
Espionage concerns: Security tightened along Rajasthan border
Pak SIMs banned in Jaisalmer, Sri Ganganagar Jaipur: Amid concerns of espionage, the Rajasthan administration has intensified security measures along the India-Pakistan border, with authorities in Jaisalmer and Sri Ganganagar banning the use of Pakistani SIM cards. According to officials, Pakistan has recently increased the range of mobile towers near the border, prompting fears of […]
