Dilbagh Singh to continue as acting J-K DGP for now: SC
New Delhi, Sept 20: The Supreme Court on Thursday said Dilbagh Singh can continue as the acting Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir until the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) submits its recommendation for a new chief. The apex court has directed the UPSC to submit names of senior police officers for […]
Triple talaq ordinance undemocratic: CPI-M
New Delhi, Sept 20: Terming the ‘triple talaq’ ordinance cleared by the Union Cabinet “undemocratic and uncalled for”, the CPI-M on Thursday said that it tantamounts to bypassing Parliament where a bill on the issue is pending. “The ordinance brought about by the central government is uncalled for and is motivated by considerations other than the […]
Some Congress leaders were involved in 1984 riots, admits Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
New Delhi, Aug 27: A day after he came out in the defense of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi over his latest remarks on 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday admitted that only some leaders from the grand-old party were involved in the genocide. “The incident (1984 Sikh riot) took place […]
‘Staged’ affection for Vajpayee made him look small after his death, Sena attacks BJP
Mumbai, Aug 27: The Shiv Sena accused the BJP of giving a “political colour” to the ritual of immersion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s ashes, saying the “staged” affection made the great leader look small after his death. After the 93-year-old leader’s death on August 16, the BJP had decided to immerse his […]
Army court orders disciplinary action against Gogoi
New Delhi , Aug. 27: The Indian Army’s Court of Inquiry (CoI) on Monday ordered to initiate disciplinary action against Major Leetul Gogoi in the Srinagar hotel altercation case. Major Gogoi has been prima facie found guilty for violating the official Army policy on fraternising with a local woman and for being absent from the place […]
Peace on India-China border indicative of maturity: PM Narendra Modi at meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe
New Delhi, Aug 21: In his first visit to India following the Doklam standoff last year, China’s Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and discussed several important issues. PM Modi said the maintenance of peace in the border areas is indicative of the maturity with which the two […]
No one questioned Modi’s unscheduled visit to Pakistan: Sidhu
Chandigarh, Aug 21: Slamming those who criticised him for hugging the Pakistan Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, Punjab Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday said that no one had raised questions about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unscheduled visit to Pakistan. Defending his visit, he said: “My visit was not about politics but on […]
SC asks J&K government to file reply on alleged custodial torture of Kathua case witness
New Delhi, Aug 21: The Supreme Court today directed the Jammu and Kashmir government to file its response on a plea alleging custodial torture of the Kathua case witness by August 27. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud fixed the matter for further hearing in August […]
Diplomacy prerogative of Centre, Congress can’t run parallel govt: BJP
New Delhi, Aug 21: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday chided the opposition Congress party for its leader and Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu’s hug to Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa during Imran Khan’s swearing-in ceremony recently. Speaking to reporters, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said, “General Bajwa is a person who is responsible […]
Satya Pal Malik To Replace NN Vohra As Jammu And Kashmir Governor
New Delhi, Aug 21: NN Vohra, Jammu and Kashmir’s longest serving governor, has finally been replaced amid differences with the centre over the formation of a new government in the state and over Article 35A on land ownership rights in the state. Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik will take over from him. Mr Vohra was Governor […]