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Trump announces tariffs against India: An explainer

NEW DELHI: The US has announced 27 per cent reciprocal tariffs or import duties on Indian goods which will enter American markets. Industry players and...

MeT Forecasts Rains, Snow In J&K Next Week

Srinagar: Weatherman here on Thursday forecast a wet spell next week in Jammu and Kashmir.   A meteorological department official said that while generally cloudy weather...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Thailand to attend BIMSTEC summit

BANGKOK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Thailand for a two-day visit to attend the sixth BIMSTEC summit. During his visit to Thailand,...

DMK to move Supreme Court on Waqf Bill passed in Lok Sabha: Stalin

CHENNAI: Taking strong exception to the passage of the Waqf Bill in the Lok Sabha, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K...

Burglars Loot Six Shops In Surankote Bazar In Poonch

Poonch: Burglars went on a looting spree in Surankote Bazar in Poonch district and decamped with valuables from six shops late last night, reports...

Waqf bill aimed at marginalising Muslims: Rahul

NEW DELHI:  Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called the Waqf (Amendment) Bill a weapon, aimed at marginalising Muslims and...

Lok Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025

NEW DELHI:  The Lok Sabha early Thursday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after over a 12-hour debate, which saw the ruling NDA...

Rumours being spread that Waqf bill will interfere with Muslims’ religious matters: Shah in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that for vote bank politics, fear is being spread that Waqf bill is interference...

JD(U) endorses Waqf bill, says ‘pasmanda’ Muslims will stand with PM Modi for ensuring justice

NEW DELHI) Key BJP ally Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday delivered a full-throated endorsement of the Waf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha and accused...

J&K Chief Justice Calls for Collaborated Efforts to Fight Drug Abuse

  Jammu:Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Tashi Rabstan on Wednesday called for a collaborated and integrated approach in fighting the...

PM Modi to visit Thailand; meet PM Shinawatra, attend BIMSTEC Summit

BANGKOK:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive here on Thursday on a two-day visit, during which he will hold talks with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn...

“Conspiracy against Muslims:” J&K politicians on Waqf Bill

        Srinagar: Politicians in Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday said that the proposed changes made in the Waqf Amendment Bill are aimed to target Muslims and...

Contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill tabled in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as proposed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee, in...

After Ceasefire Violation, Army Asks Pak Counterparts To ‘Uphold’ Tenets of 2021 ‘DGsMO Understanding’

        Jammu: Indian Army on Tuesday asked its Pakistani counterparts to uphold the tenets of DGsMO “understanding” of 2021, a day after there was “mine...

Party MPs will vote against Waqf Amendment Bill: CPI(M)

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM/MADURAI: (Apr 2) The CPI(M) on Wednesday announced its opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill, proposed by the NDA government at the Centre and...

With no representation in Lok Sabha, BRS to oppose Waqf bill in RS in current form

HYDERABAD: The BRS on Wednesday said it will oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in its current form in the Parliament. BRS Working President K T...

Anger against Trump is likely to cost the US international visitors, forecaster says

WASHINGTON: Anger over the Trump administration's tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the US to fall even further than expected this...

2020 Delhi riots: Court asks Delhi Police to file FIR against BJP’s Kapil Mishra

NEW DELHIn a major setback to Delhi law minister Kapil Mishra, a court on Tuesday ordered an FIR to probe his alleged role in...

Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump’s ambassador to NATO

WASHINGTON: The Senate confirmed Matt Whitaker late Tuesday as President Donald Trump's US ambassador to NATO, a crucial emissary to the Western alliance at...

Zojila Pass reopens in record 33 days, Leh-Srinagar National Highway thrown open

    SRINAGAR - The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) reopened the strategic Zojila Pass in a record-breaking 33 days on Tuesday. Ladakh MP, Haji Hanifa Jan along...

No-confidence motion against DDC chairperson Budgam

  Budgam: The district development council (DDC) chairperson Budgam will face a no- confidence motion on April 7, the first such test for head of...

Amid rising tensions, India bans Pakistan airlines from using its airspace

NEW DELHI:  India on Wednesday closed its airspace for flights operated by Pakistan airlines in a fresh retaliatory move amid escalating tensions with the...

Army Distributes Sweets, Spreads Festive Cheer on Eid

Manasbal: On the joyous occasion of Eid, the 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) Manasbal Company distributed sweets at various mosques, extended heartfelt greetings to the local...

RBI allows banks to hike ATM charges to Rs 23/withdrawal beyond free monthly usage from May 1

MUMBAI: (Mar 28) The Reserve Bank of India on Friday permitted banks to increase charges on ATM cash withdrawals beyond the mandatory free monthly...

Kulgam Police install advanced surveillance tech on NH at Qazigund

Qazigund: In a major boost to improve security, Kulgam Police have installed cutting-edge surveillance technology—including wall radar and thermal screening systems—at Nayvug Tunnel on...

DSEK orders change in school timing for Kashmir division

  SRINAGAR - The Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Saturday ordered change in school timing for Kashmir division with effect from April-01. According to an...

Statehood in J-K to be restored as promised: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI: Statehood in Jammu and Kashmir will be restored as promised before, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said, without giving any timeline. Shah...

J-K CM attends wreath laying ceremony of fallen policeman in Jammu

JAMMU: (Mar 29) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday attended the wreath laying ceremony of a policeman who along with his...

ISRO successfully completes 1000-hr life test of Stationary Plasma Thruster for satellites

BENGALURU: (Mar 29) ISRO has announced the successful completion of a 1,000-hour life test on its 300mN (millinewton) Stationary Plasma Thruster that is developed...

Powerful earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar, killing at least 3 in Bangkok high-rise collapse

BANGKOK:  (AP) A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar midday on Friday, killing at least three people in Bangkok and burying dozens...

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