United Nations, April 14 : The world is potentially facing a new acute crisis in the Middle East, the fate of which depends on the next steps of the parties involved, Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy said. “Now we potentially have a new acute crisis in the Middle East. Everything...
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Iran says military action against Israel based on UN Charter’s Article 51
Tehran, April 14: Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations said the country’s military action against Israel was based on Article 51 of the UN Charter regarding the legitimate right to self-defense and in response to the deadly Israeli attack against the Iranian consulate in Syria, the official news agency IRNA reported on Sunday. The...
Iran tells Turkey it will not carry out new attacks if Israel gives no response
Tehran, Apr 14: Tehran has assured Ankara that it will not carry out new strikes on Israel if there is no response from the Jewish state, a Turkish diplomatic source told Sputnik. Earlier in the day, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian, during which the former...
J&K people unanimously embrace call for positive change: Lone
Srinagar, Apr 14 : J&K Peoples Conference President Sajad Lone on Sunday said that people have unanimously embraced the call for positive change. Addressing social and political activists from Budgam and Beerwah constituencies, Lone highlighted the party’s public-centric agenda, emphasizing its vision as instrumental in attracting a diverse array of individuals to its ranks. “People...
LS elections: Specially-abled voters cast ballots ahead of April 19 polls in Doda
10 prisoners to cast votes tomorrow Doda, Apr 14: With the formal polling for the first phase of parliamentary elections scheduled to commence on April 19, the polling staff of district Doda took proactive steps to facilitate voting for specially-abled individuals. A total of 177 specially-abled voters were registered by the authorities in district Doda....
Omar targets Ghulam Nabi Azad during his Chenab valley tour
Campaigns for Lal Singh Doda, Apr 14: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and NC vice- president Omar Abdullah on Sunday targeted DPAP President Ghulam Nabi Azad for fielding his party’s candidate only on Udhampur seat, accusing him of dividing votes. As per the news agency, Omar lambasted the former Congress veteran and union minister for...
Lok Sabha elections: Campaigning intensifies in Jammu
Amit Shah, Sachin Pilot to electrify political mood with scheduled visit on April 16; Rajnath to hold rally in Lal Singh’s hometown Basholi tomorrow; Udhampur set for April 19 voting Jammu, Apr 14: Hectic campaigning for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections has intensified with leaders of political parties seeking support for their candidates....
Cong roaming around as Sultan of tukde-tukde gang: PM Modi
Mysuru, Apr 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a gathering in Mysuru on April 14, referred to the Congress party as the “Sultan of the Tukde-Tukde Gang.” “The Congress party today is roaming around like the ‘Sultan’ of a ‘Tukde-Tukde’ gang. The dangerous intentions of dividing, breaking, and weakening the country are still...
Azad criticises NC and Congress for their role in splitting secular vote in erstwhile Doda district
Jammu Apr 14: Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday criticized the National Conference and Congress for their role in splitting the secular vote in the erstwhile Doda district. Addressing a public meeting in Kishtwar, Azad pointed out that the DPAP was the first to declare its candidate after BJP, then...
Bihar: Rajnath slams Lalu’s family members for ‘jail jibe’ against PM Modi
Jamui, Apr 14: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday slammed family members of RJD chief Lalu Prasad for ” jail jibe ” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying no one in the country would tolerate such statements. Singh while addressing a public meeting here in favour of NDA candidate Arun Bharati for ongoing Lok Sabha...
UPA demoralised armed forces, Modi gave them freedom to strike: Jitendra
Jammu, Apr 14: Union Minister and BJP Candidate for Udhampur-Doda-Kathua Lok Sabha constituency Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that the UPA government had demoralised the Armed Forces, while Narendra Modi after taking over as Prime Minister gave them a free hand to strike which not only boosted the morale of the Forces but also...
J&K LG flags off Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ‘Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari’ Yatra
Jammu, April 14: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday attended the auspicious ‘Pratham Pooja’ of the 22nd Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra at the holy Kol Kandoli Temple in Nagrota here on the city outskirts. The Lt Governor paid obeisance and later flagged off the Chhari Yatra...
Amarnath Yatra from June 29, advance registration likely from April 15
Jammu, April 14 : The advance registration for annual Shri Amarnath Yatra is likely to begin from April 15 in around 540 branches of various banks across the country. This year the Amarnath Yatra will start from June 29 and conclude on August 19 on Rakshabandhan. Official sources said around 540 branches of Jammu...
Ambition of 140 cr people is my mission: PM
New Delhi, April 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released the BJP’s manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra’ with tagline ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ and said that the ‘ambition’ of 140 crore people of the country was his ‘mission’ and sought their blessings in creating a ‘Viksit Bharat’. The Prime Minister, while addressing the party leaders after releasing...
JKDMA issues avalanche warning for 2 districts of J&K
Srinagar, Apr 14: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Sunday issued an avalanche warning in the higher reaches of two districts of Kashmir valley during the next 24 hours, officials said. An avalanche with a “medium danger” level is likely to occur above 2400 metres over the north Kashmir district of Kupwara...
India calls for immediate de-escalation between Israel, Iran
New Delhi, April 14 : Citing the potential threat to peace and security amid the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, India on Sunday called for “immediate de-escalation” and “exercise of restraint” between both nations. The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement today said, “We are seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between...
Iran launches 185 drones, 146 missiles to attack Israel
Jerusalem, April 14: Iran has fired 185 drones, 36 cruise missiles and 110 surface-to-surface missiles at Israel, including from Iraq and Yemen, The New York Times reported, citing two Israeli officials. On Saturday night, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a massive drone and missile attack on Israel in response to Israel’s airstrike on...
Gunmen fire outside Salman Khan’s house in Bandra
Mumbai, April 14: Two unidentified persons opened fire outside Bollywood megastar Salman Khan’s Bandra home on Sunday at 5 a.m. and ran away on their motorcycles, officials said. According to reports, the two unknown persons sporting helmets came speeding on a motorcycle and fired at least four shots in the direction of Galaxy Apartment...
Netanyahu says Iran’s attack repelled
Tel Aviv, April 14: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran’s massive drone and missile attack had been repelled, and promised victory through joint efforts. “We intercepted, we stopped, together we will win,” Netanyahu said on X. On Saturday night, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a massive drone and missile attack on...
Iran’s next attack on Israel to be immediate if Israel responds
Tehran, April 14: Iran has pledged to carry out an immediate strike with redoubled force if Israel responds to the attack launched against the Jewish state on Saturday night, the Tasnim news agency reported. On Saturday night, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched drone and missile strikes on Israel in response to Israel’s airstrike on...
Over 100 Iranian drones shot down outside Israeli airspace
Tel Aviv, April 14 : More than a hundred drones launched by Iran have already been intercepted outside Israel’s airspace, Israeli radio Galatz reported, citing a security source. The report added that the military of the United States and the United Kingdom intercepted the drones. UNI