Kathua attack alarming, administration should be more vigilant: Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR: The killing of five army soldiers in a militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district is alarming, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday while accusing the union territory’s administration of being lax towards the security situation. The attack took place on Monday when a group of heavily-armed terrorists ambushed a patrolling […]

FIR against Virat Kohli-co-owned restaurant & 4 other establishments for breaching operating hours

BENGALURU: An FIR has been registered against the manager of One8 Commune, a restaurant   co-owned by cricket star Virat Kohli, and four other establishments for allegedly operating beyond permitted hours, police said on Tuesday.   A special drive was conducted on July six following complaints that many restaurants and pubs in central Bengaluru were […]

Russian President Putin praises PM Modi during ‘private engagement’ at his official residence

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday night welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence at Novo-Ogaryovo for a “private engagement” during which he praised the visiting Indian leader for the work he has done for the country’s progress.   “I would like to congratulate you on your reelection as prime minister. I […]

PM Modi’s visit to Moscow expected to yield ‘tangible outcomes’ in many areas: Indian envoy to Russia

MOSCOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia and his talks with President Vladimir Putin will focus on bilateral trade and economic ties and in some new areas of scientific and technological research, the Indian Ambassador to Russia has said, expressing confidence that the talks will yield “tangible outcomes” in many areas. Prime Minister Modi […]

Political start-ups in Jammu and Kashmir: A growing trend with limited impact

  SRINAGAR: In a growing trend over the past decade, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a proliferation of “political start-ups” in the Valley but these outfits have failed to make a significant impact during elections, politicians and analysts said on Sunday.   The decades-long unrest in Kashmir has witnessed the rise of several political parties […]

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