Foreign diplomats make surprise landing in Kashmir amid polls, ‘Our purpose to observe polling, see how democracy works on ground’

  Srinagar: A 15-member foreign delegation made a surprise landing in Kashmir on a day when the second phase of the polling is in full swing for 26 Assembly constituencies of the UT. The diplomats stated that their purpose is to “observe polling and to see how democracy is working on ground.” The high-level delegation […]

J&K records over 24% voter turnout till 11 am in second phase

        Srinagar: Jammu and. Kashmir has recorded over 24 per cent voter turnout till 11 am in the second phase of assembly election, officials said. An official said  24.10 per cent voter turnout has been recorded in all 26 assembly constituencies across six districts of J&K.   First phase of polls was […]

Appeal to all J&K voters to cast their vote: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to voters in Jammu and Kashmir to use their franchise as the second round of polling in the Union Territory began.   “I appeal to all voters that they must cast their votes and play an important role in strengthening democracy,” Modi said while greeting the […]

J&K Polls: Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah cast vote in Srinagar

        Srinagar,:National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah and vice president Omar Abdullah along with his two sons castes their votes atRam Munshi polling booth in Srinagar.   Speaking with reporters, Omar Abudllah  said every candidate of any political party contests election to win it and that NC has the same expectation.   […]

When you press EVM button, think about decade lost in betrayal: Kharge to JK voters

    NEW DELHI: As Jammu and Kashmir votes in the second phase of crucial assembly elections on Wednesday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged the voters to think about the decade “lost in betrayal” and remember how their state was downgraded to a Union Territory.   Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is on the cusp […]

US intelligence warns Trump on ‘real’ assassination threat from Iran: Campaign

    WASHINGTON: US intelligence agencies have briefed former president Donald Trump on the “real and specific” threat to his life allegedly from Iran to allegedly “sow chaos” in the country, according to his campaign.   Two apparent assassination attempts have been made in the same number of months on the life of the 78-year-old […]

Karnataka HC dismisses CM Siddaramaiah”s petition challenging Guv”s order

BENGALURU: In a setback to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed his petition challenging Governor’s approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case. The Chief Minister had challenged the approval given by the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for an investigation against him in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of […]

Two People Killed in Road Accident In Reasi

      Jammu,:Two people including it’s driver was killed after a vehicle fell into gorge in Nala at Tukson Jabara Mohre area of Reasi district on Tuesday.   Official said  that a election duty bound vehicle (Sumo) bearing registration number JK11A-3907 lost its control and fell into deep gorge resulting instant death to Two […]

J-K polls: Omar, Ravinder Raina, Tariq Karra among 239 candidates in fray in 2nd phase

    SRINAGAR: Over 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 Jammu and Kashmir assembly seats in the second phase of the election to be held in the Union territory on Wednesday.   These assembly constituencies are spread over six districts – three in the Valley and […]

PM Modi deeply concerned by Ukraine conflict, meeting with Zelenskyy demonstrates commitment to finding way forward

    NEW YORK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deeply concerned by the war in Ukraine and his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy here demonstrates his commitment to finding a way forward and contributing in any way possible to a resolution of the conflict, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said.   Modi on Monday held a […]

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