Category: National News
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“Soldiers come to Kashmir for their duty but go back in coffins”: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti.
Srinagar : People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said that from all over the country, soldiers come to Kashmir for their duty but go back in “coffins.” “Soldiers from all over the country come to Kashmir for their duty, but go back in coffins. Who is responsible for this if you say…
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“Govt must take responsibility for repeated security lapses” says LoP Rahul Gandhi after killing of 4 Army personnel in Doda encounter.
New Delhi : Hours after the killing of 4 soldiers including an Army officer was reported from the encounter site in Doda, Jammu Kashmir, the Congress launched an attack on the central government. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the soldiers were bearing the brunt of BJP’s wrong…
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“We’ll avenge death of our soldiers…”: JK LG Manoj Sinha on Doda encounter.
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his condolences to the families of the soldiers who lost their lives in the Doda encounter and called upon the people to unite in the fight against terrorism. Earlier, four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, were killed in action during an encounter with terrorists…
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JK: Infiltration bid foiled in Kupwara along LoC, three terrorists neutralised.
Kupwara : In a significant operation, the Indian Army successfully eliminated three hardcore foreign terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran Sector of the Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir. As per the officials, on the intervening night of July 13-14, acting on credible inputs, multiple ambushes were laid…
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Vikram Misri assumes charge as Foreign Secretary of India.
New Delhi : Vikram Misri assumed the charge of Foreign Secretary of India on Monday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed warm regards and best wishes to Foreign Secretary Misri for a successful tenure ahead. “Shri Vikram Misri assumed charge as Foreign Secretary today. #TeamMEA extends a warm welcome to Foreign Secretary Misri and…
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MHA amends Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, boosts LG’s powers.
New Delhi : In a significant move, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019 enhancing some powers of the Lieutenant Governor of the erstwhile state. President Droupadi Murmu has given her approval to the amendments in the rule exercising the powers conferred by section 55 of the…
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PM Modi to embark on Mumbai visit today, to lay foundation stone of projects worth more than Rs 29,400 crore.
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on his visit to Mumbai, Maharashtra today. This will be Narendra Modi’s first visit to Mumbai since taking the oath as Prime Minister for the third consecutive term on June 9, following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)’s victory in the Lok Sabha polls.Around 5:30…
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Milestone moment in India’s maritime history, mothership ‘San Fernando’ berths at Vizhinjam port.
Thiruvananthapuram : Adani Ports and SEZ on Friday announced the arrival of the first mother ship at its Vizhinjam port. This milestone event marks India’s entry into the global transshipment and ushers in a new era in India’s maritime history, positioning Vizhinjam as a critical player in the international trade routes. The event was inaugurated…
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SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking probe into Hathras stampede by expert committee.
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking direction to appoint a five-member expert committee under the supervision of a retired top court judge to inquire into the Hathras stampede incident, where more than 100 people were killed on July 2. A bench of Chief Justice of India, DY…
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Delhi Excise Policy case: Supreme Court grants interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal.
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the now scrapped excise policy case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). A bench headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna referred to his petition challenging his arrest by the ED to a larger bench.Supreme Court while granting interim…