Voters’ enthusiasm marks first phase of polling in J&K
JAMMU, APRIL 11: The morning today couldn’t have been more enthusing and provoking to vote. The early morning breeze coupled with a relaxing dip in the day temperature set the tone for celebrating the festival of democracy today. In the first phase of General Elections, two Parliamentary Constituencies of Baramulla and Jammu, spread over seven […]
BJP manifesto reiterates stand on abrogation of Article 370, Article 35A
New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI) The BJP on Monday reiterated that the party was committed to annulling Article 35A of the Constitution as the provision is discriminatory against non-permanent residents and women of Jammu and Kashmir. ‘We reiterate our position since the time of the Jan Sangh to the abrogation of Article 370.We are committed […]
Goa CM, ministers wish good luck to students appearing for state board exams
Panaji, Apr 2 : Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and his cabinet colleagues wished good luck to 10th Standard students who were appearing for Goa Board Examinations, commencing from Tuesday. ‘Best of luck to all students appearing for Standard 10, Goa Board exams. Approach the exams with a positive mindset, you’re bound to succeed’, Chief […]
Pak regrets India’s decision to postpone Kartarpur meeting
Islamabad, Mar 29: Pakistan regrets India’s decision to postpone the upcoming Kartarpur meeting “jointly agreed by both sides” on March 14, said Dr Mohammad Faisal, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday. “The meeting on 2nd of April was to discuss and […]
3 militants killed, operation continues in Shopian, Kulgam
Srinagar, Mar 28 (UNI) Three local militants were killed by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Shopian in the wee hours on Thursday, official sources said. The internet mobile service has been suspended in parts of south Kashmir as a precautionary measure […]
As Oppn mounts pressure to defer release of Modi’s biopic, all eyes on EC
New Delhi, Mar 26 :After opposition parties, including the Congress, objected to the release of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s biopic, ‘PM Narendra Modi’, during election, all eyes are whether the Election Commission will take this issue forward. Earlier, Delhi Chief Electoral Office had sent a notice to the producers of the movie, which is set […]
Last date for filing nominations for first phase of LS polls to end on Monday
New Delhi, Mar 25 : With electioneering gathering momentum, the last date for filing nominations for the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls will end on Monday. In the first phase on April 11, a total of 91 constituencies, spread over 20 states and union territories, will go to the polls. In Andhra Pradesh, […]
India should not view Pakistan in pre-partition light : Pak President Alvi
ISLAMABAD, Mar 23: Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Saturday asserted India should not view Pakistan in pre-partition light. Addressing the Pakistan Day joint military parade in Islamabad, the president congratulated the nation and said, “March 23 is that milestone of our national history in which Muslims of the subcontinent aimed for their liberation through Pakistan […]
Christchurch terrorist charged with murder post-NZ shootings, no bail requested
CHRISTCHURCH, Mar 16: The white supremacist terrorist who launched a gun attack in mosques in New Zealand appeared in a local court early Saturday morning on murder charges. The right-wing extremist, identified as 28-year-old Australian Brenton Harrison Tarrant, was to be remanded in custody after his appearance at the Christchurch District Court, with no bail requested. […]
Pakistan asks ICC to take notice of Indian team for wearing military caps
SUKKUR, Mar 09: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday said the International Cricket Council (ICC) should take notice of the Indian team for wearing military caps during the third One Day International (ODI) against Australia. Speaking to the media in Sukkur, the foreign minister said, “Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s manner of speaking and jingoism […]