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Media should be allowed to fulfil its professional obligations: Ghulam Hassan Mir

SRINAGAR: Apni Party Senior Vice President Ghulam Hassan Mir on Tuesday termed the thrashing of media persons who were covering Muharram procession at Jahangir Chowk...

Facebook bans Taliban supporting content: report

London: Social media giant Facebook has said that it has banned the Taliban and all content supporting it from its platforms as it considers the...

China asks US to lower frictions, ban ETIM for cooperation to stabilise Afghanistan

Beijing:  China on Tuesday asked the US to tone down frictions, re-impose the ban on Xinjiang's Uygur militant group -- the East Turkistan Islamic...

Pegasus row: SC issues notice to Centre, says govt need not disclose anything which compromises national security

New Delhi:  The Supreme Court Tuesday issued notice to the Centre on a batch of pleas seeking independent probe into the alleged Pegasus snooping...

Afghan crisis: India brings back its diplomats, officials from Kabul

New Delhi: India on Tuesday brought back home the Indian ambassador and its staff at the embassy in Kabul in a heavy-lift military transport aircraft...

India to face arch rivals Pakistan in T20 World Cup opener

Dubai:  India will clash with arch-rivals Pakistan in their ICC T20 World Cup opener on October 24 in Dubai, the ICC announced on Tuesday. As...

Media men thrashed while covering Muharram procession at Jahangir Chowk

  Srinagar: Scores of media persons were on Tuesday allegedly thrashed by the policemen when they were performing their processional duties at Jehangir Chowk in...

Taliban announces ”amnesty,” urges women to join government

Kabul: A Taliban official has announced a general amnesty for all in Afghanistan and urged women to join its government. Enamullah Samangani, member of Islamic Emirate's...

Minor among 2 killed in accident in Samba

Jammu:  A 28-year-old man and his eight-year-old nephew were killed when their motorcycle skidded off the road and fell into a canal in Jammu...

China warns Taliban against Afghanistan again becoming ‘haven’ for militant groups

Beijing:  Hours after expressing hope that the Taliban will form an "open and inclusive" Islamic government and ensure a smooth transition in Afghanistan, China...

Billions spent on Afghan army ultimately benefited Taliban

Washington: Built and trained at a two-decade cost of USD 83 billion, Afghan security forces collapsed so quickly and completely in some cases without a...

Taliban leader reported in Kabul for talks

Kabul:  Senior Taliban leader Amir Khan Muttaqi is said to be in the Afghan capital negotiating with Kabul's political leadership, including Abdullah Abdullah, who...

India records 25,166 new COVID-19 cases, 437 deaths

New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 25,166 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest in 154 days, taking the tally to 3,22,50,679, while the national...

Authorities impose curbs to prevent 8th Muharram processions in Lal Chowk, adjoining areas

  Srinagar: Authorities Tuesday imposed strict restrictions in many parts of Srinagar and blocked roads to prevent processions on the 8th day of the Muslim...

BGSBU to hold entrance test on August 21

  Rajouri:Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri will conduct entrance test for admission to Five Postgraduate programs including MSc. Zoology, MSc. Botany, MSc. Environmental sciences,...

Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind’ Afghanistan decision

Washington:  Striking a defiant tone, US President Joe Biden said Monday that he stands "squarely behind" his decision to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan...

Biden warns Taliban of swift and forceful response if US personnel are attacked

Washington:  US President Joe Biden on Monday warned the Taliban of swift and forceful response from the US if they attack American personnel or...

US state secretary discusses situation in Afghanistan with Pakistan foreign minister

Washington,: US Secretary of State Tony Blinken on Monday spoke to Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi over the chaotic situation in Afghanistan as...

Pak high-level security meet endorses Biden’s troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

  Islamabad:Pakistan's high-level security huddle chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday endorsed US President Joe Biden's decision to pull American troops out of...

JKPS Officer Maqsood-ul-Zaman Suspended

  Srinagar: Government on Monday suspended Maqsood-ul-Zaman (JKPS), Commandant IR-8th battalion for “exhibiting conduct unbecoming of an officer” in his capacity as Member, Recruitment Board...

J&K Reports 77 New Covid-19 Cases, 1 Death

  Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir reported 77 new coronavirus cases while one person succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on...

Inflation to be within target range in FY22: FM

    New Delhi:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that she expects inflation to remain in the prescribed range during the current fiscal.       The RBI has...

Ahead of marriage, massive fire shatter dreams of twin would-be brides in Sgr

  Srinagar: A fortnight before the marriage ceremony, the dreams of twin would-be brides got shattered after a massive blaze reduced their residential house at...

Portugal prepared to take in 243 Afghans, their families: Defence minister

  Lisbon: Portugal's defence minister says his country is prepared to take in 243 Afghans, and their families who worked with Portuguese forces stationed in...

Pak PM Khan to chair meeting on the situation in Afghanistan

  Islamabad: A meeting of Pakistan's security committee chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan will be held on Monday to discuss the evolving situation in...

2 JKAS Officers Posted Members Of J&K Services Selection Board

    Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday posted two JKAS officers as members of the J&K Services Selection Board.   The transfers with immediate effect were...

Malaysian PM resigns after failing to get majority support

Kuala Lumpour: Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin tendered his resignation to the king Monday, becoming the shortest-ruling leader after conceding that he lost majority...

US to expand its security presence at Kabul airport to 6,000 troops

    Washington: The US has said it would deploy 6,000 troops at the vital Kabul airport to ensure the safe departure of American citizens and...

India adds 32,937 COVID-19 cases, 417 deaths

      New Delhi: India's coronavirus caseload mounted to 3,22,25,513 on Monday with 32,937 fresh infections, while the active cases came down to 3,81,947, the lowest...

Afghanistan: Taliban victory inevitable despite trillions the US poured in

    London:In less than a week, the Taliban has captured nearly a dozen key cities in Afghanistan. With the departure of US forces, it is...

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