Democratisation of technology important tool to help bridge data divide: PM Modi

Democratisation of technology important tool to help bridge data divide: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday pitched for democratisation of technology to bridge the data divide, and told G20 delegates that India is willing to share its experience with partner countries as digitalisation has brought about a revolutionary change here. Speaking to G20 development ministers through a video address, Modi also batted for […]

Seen several double, triple-engine govts, but Himachal, K’taka gave befitting reply: Priyanka

Seen several double, triple-engine govts, but Himachal, K’taka gave befitting reply: Priyanka

New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra kickstarted the Congress campaign for the Madhya Pradesh elections on Monday by hitting out at the BJP over issues ranging from scams to promises of jobs. At the rally in Jabalpur, Priyanka said the BJP regime has given only 21 government jobs in the state in the last […]

Several people from BJP attended AAP rally against Centre’s ordinance: Kejriwal

New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Monday claimed that even BJP workers and supporters participated in the AAP’s rally held here a day ago since they were unhappy with the Centre’s ordinance on control of services in Delhi. Braving the scorching heat, thousands of people gathered for the “Maha Rally” at Ramlila Maidan in the […]

Ended Art 370 With Stroke Of Pen To Unite J&K With India: Amit Shah

Ended Art 370 With Stroke Of Pen To Unite J&K With India: Amit Shah

Vellore (TN): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday took a swipe at the Congress and DMK over dynasty politics and alleged corruption, calling them “2G, 3G, 4G” parties and said the time has come in Tamil Nadu to throw away these and give the power to a “son of the soil”. Responding to Tamil […]

Shinde Seeks Land For ‘Maharashtra Bhawan’ In Kashmir Valley

Shinde Seeks Land For ‘Maharashtra Bhawan’ In Kashmir Valley

Srinagar: The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar today. Dr. Shrikant Shinde, Member of Parliament was also present. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra requested the Lt Governor for allocation of the land in Srinagar to build ‘Maharashtra Bhawan’ to strengthen tourism, cultural exchanges and economic development. […]

Militants either migrated out of Valley or lying low: Army

Militants either migrated out of Valley or lying low: Army

Says Attacks, Encounters On Decline, Reflects Positive Sign Srinagar: A ‘dangerous move’ by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and heads of militant groups to rope in women and juveniles to carry weapons and messages has come to light amid a decline in the use of traditional means of communication by militants in Kashmir valley, a top […]

Farooq, Mehbooba to attend oppn meet: JD(U) president

Farooq, Mehbooba to attend oppn meet: JD(U) president

Patna: Jammu and Kashmir stalwarts Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti will be coming to the Bihar capital next week for the June 23 conclave of parties opposed to the BJP, a key political aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Sunday. JD(U) national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lalan’ made the disclosure at the party’s […]

Girl from Rajouri cracks CAPF exam

Girl from Rajouri cracks CAPF exam

Rajouri: A girl from the border area of Rajouri district has brought laurels to Jammu and Kashmir by cracking the prestigious UPSC, Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) examination. Simran Bala, a 20-year-old girl, secured the 82nd rank. Simran, whose father is an ex-serviceman and now serving in the education department, hails from the border area […]

Court rejects closure report in soldier’s murder case

Court rejects closure report in soldier’s murder case

Banihal (J&K): A court here has rejected the closure report in a 17-year-old murder case of a soldier in Banihal township of Jammu and Kashmir and expressed dissatisfaction with the police probe, saying it raises serious doubts that efforts were being made to protect someone. Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Banihal, Manmohan Kumar also directed the […]

Woman Among 4 Drug Peddlers Arrested: Police

Srinagar: Police on Sunday arrested four drug peddlers including a woman in Kulgam and Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police spokesperson said Police Station Kulgam received information that two persons namely Manzoor Ahmad Naik and Ali Mohammad Naik, both sons of Ghulam Qadir Naik of Naikpora, Kulgam have hoarded contraband substance […]