It would be better if he leaves politics to us: Omar Abdullah on Swain’s remark on regional outfits

SRINAGAR: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday criticised the R R Swain’s recent remark that regional outfits are collaborating with terror leaders for “political gains”, saying the Jammu and Kashmir police chief had made a political speech.   Abdullah also said the Centre should restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before the assembly elections […]

Hope statehood is restored to J&K before elections: Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the Centre should restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before the assembly elections as the union territory has failed on all fronts, including combating terrorism.   “We would hope that the statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir before the elections because the UT has failed… […]

SP’s performance in UP bypolls to be better than LS elections: Akhilesh

LUCKNOW: The Samajwadi Party’s performance in the bypolls in Uttar Pradesh will be better than that of the Lok Sabha elections, its chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Wednesday.   The Election Commission is yet to announce the schedule for the bypolls to 10 assembly seats in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh.   “We will have a better […]

Excise case: HC reserves order on Kejriwal’s pleas challenging arrest by CBI, seeking interim bail

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court reserved on Wednesday its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s pleas challenging his arrest by the CBI in the excise policy case and seeking interim bail.   Kejriwal’s senior counsel not only assailed his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) but also sought his release on bail […]

J&K police apolitical, impartial force: ADGP Vijay Kumar

  Srinagar: Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Law and Order, Vijay Kumar on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir Police is an impartial and apolitical force. Reacting to the statement of Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain on mainstream politicians, the ADGP,  said that the J&K police is professional and apolitical force, […]

Muharram teaches not to compromise with injustice: Mamata

KOLKATA: Stating that Muharram teaches not to compromise with injustice, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the people to follow the path of peace and prosperity.   “Holy Muharram teaches not to compromise with injustice. Let us all move forward on the path of peace and prosperity,” Banerjee posted on X. Reader […]

Karnataka gives nod to bill mandating 100 per cent quota for Kannadigas in private firms

BENGALURU: The Karnataka cabinet has approved a bill mandating 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in private sector for Group C and D posts, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said.   The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held on Monday.   “The Cabinet meeting held yesterday (Monday) approved a bill to make recruitment of 100 […]

Zuljanah procession begins as Shia mourners march from Bota Kadal to Zadibal

  Srinagar: The traditional Zuljanah procession of Shia mourners on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashura began from Bota Kadal to Zadibal, Srinagar on Wednesday morning.   Witnesses said that the procession began from Bota Kadal amid tight security with hundreds of Shia mourners accompanying the Zuljanah.   Traffic police have also issued a detailed advisory to […]

India is a ‘strategic partner’, says Pentagon

MILWAUKEE (US): India is a “strategic” ally, and the United States is looking forward to continuing to develop that partnership, the Pentagon has said.   Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryder made the remarks at a press conference in Washington on Tuesday.   “India is a strategic partner, and we look forward to continuing to develop […]

Brief exchange of fire between militants, VDG members in Doda’s Dessa

      Doda: A day after four soldiers including a captain rank officer were killed in a firefight with militants in Urranbaggi area of Dessa, a brief exchange of fire was reported from Malan village in Dessa area of Doda district on Wednesday morning.   The exchange of fire happened between Village Defence Guard […]