Baramulla, Sept 27 : Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma on Saturday described unemployment as one of the most pressing challenges in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive special package to tackle the problem. Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, as per news agency Kashmir Indepth News Service (KINS), Sharma said, “Unemployment is a big challenge in J&K. A big package...
Jammu Kashmir

TRF narrative being pushed on social media a serious threat: LG Sinha
Says people need to stand united to counter extremist propaganda; “Stone pelting in J&K history now, Despite decades of suffering, J&K witnessing significant transformation” Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 27 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that narratives pushed by groups like Terrorist Resistance Front (TRF) on social media pose a “serious threat” if ignored....

CBK’s special crime wing carries out searches at 5 locations in Sgr, Budgam
Srinagar, Sep 27 : The Special Crime Wing, Srinagar of Crime Branch Kashmir is carrying out house searches at five different locations in Srinagar and Budgam. The searches are underway in connection with the investigation of a case registered at Police Station Special Crime Wing, Srinagar (Crime Branch Kashmir) pertaining to commission of cheating, a spokesman said in a statement...

Terrorists Waiting At LoC Launch Pads, Security On High Alert, Says BSF IG
Srinagar, Sep 27: A senior BSF officer here on Saturday said that terrorists were waiting at the launch pads across the Line of Control to infiltrate into the Kashmir valley, but the security forces were alert and prepared to foil any such attempts. Speaking to reporters here, Inspector General (IG), BSF Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav said increased attempts to infiltrate...
National

US Secretary Of State Rubio Speaks To NSAs Of India, Pakistan, Urges Both To Keep Lines Of Communication Open
New York, May 7: Hours after India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan, US Secretary of State Marco...

Justice Is Served: India Launches ‘Operation Sindoor’; Precision Strikes Hit 9 Terror Camps In PoJK
New Delhi, May 7: The Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, carrying out precision strikes on nine terrorist...

India’s Water Will Be Now Be Utilised For The Country: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 6: In an apparent reference to the Indus Waters Treaty being put in abeyance, Prime Minister Narendra...

JKSA writes to Amit Shah to withdraw ‘discriminatory’ DU circular
Srinagar, May 6 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit...

EC Starts Interaction With Political Parties For Greater Understanding Of Issues; Meets Mayawati
New Delhi, May 6: The Election Commission on Tuesday held an interaction with Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati here, its...

India’s First Human Space Mission ‘Gaganyaan’ Scheduled For 2027: Dr Jitendra
NEW DELHI, May 6 : India’s first human Space mission “Gaganyaan” programme is entering its final phase, with the first...
International

US Trade Negotiator Arrives in India for One-Day Talks, Says Govt Official
New Delhi: US chief negotiator Brendan Lynch is arriving here late on Monday for a day-long talk on the proposed India-US...
Nepal: Three Newly Appointed Ministers Set To Be Sworn In
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Three Ministers inducted by Nepal’s caretaker Prime Minister Sushila Karki into her cabinet will be sworn in...

Israel Intensifies Gaza City Strikes, At Least 32 Killed: Hospital
DEIR AL-BALAH, Sep 13: A barrage of airstrikes killed at least 32 people across Gaza City as Israel ramps up its...

India Backs UNGA Resolution With 142 Nations Endorsing Two-State Solution For Palestine
Those voting against included Argentina, Hungary, Israel and the US. New Delhi: India and 141 other countries on Friday voted in...
India Dismisses Sharif’s UN Statement As ‘Absurd Theatrics’, Reminds Of Pak Military’s Appeal To Stop Fighting In Op Sindoor
New Delhi: In a strong rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s statement, India on Friday said that the neighbouring country’s...
Rajnath Singh: MiG-21 Contributed Glorious Chapters To India’s Military Aviation History
Chandigarh, Sep 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said MiG 21 is not only an aircraft or a machine...
Senior Journalist & Former Statesman Editor M. L. Kotru Passes Away
New Delhi, Sep 26: Veteran journalist M L Kotru, former Resident Editor of The Statesman and a mentor to a...
ICC Receives BCCI Complaint On Rauf, Sahibzada As PCB Protests Surya
DUBAI, Sep 25: India has filed an official complaint with the ICC against Pakistan cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan...
Sonam Wangchuk’s provocative speeches led to violence in Leh: Home Ministry
Says mon torched police vehicle, 30 security personnel injured; “Centre committed to Ladakh’s aspirations, meeting with Ladakh leaders on Sept...
India Showcases Heat Action Plans, Pledges Climate Support to Global South at UNGA
NEW YORK, Sep 23 : India has highlighted its national efforts to tackle extreme heat, including Heat Action Plans, use...
Ayushman Bharat Effected Revolution In Public Healthcare: PM Modi
New Delhi, Sep 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Tuesday that Ayushman Bharat, which was launched on this day...
Surya steers talk away from India-Pak rivalry
Dubai, Sept 22: India captain Suryakumar Yadav, while speaking after India’s emphatic Asia Cup Super Fours win over Pakistan, gently...
UN Security Council fails to extend Iran nuclear deal
United Nations, Sept. 27: The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to adopt a resolution that would have extended...
India Dismisses Sharif’s UN Statement As ‘Absurd Theatrics’, Reminds Of Pak Military’s Appeal To Stop Fighting In Op Sindoor
New Delhi: In a strong rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s statement, India on Friday said that the neighbouring country’s...
White House Hosts Pak PM Sharif, Field Marshal Munir For Talks With Trump
New York/Islamabad, Sep 26: US President Donald Trump has met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim...
US Official: Trump, Modi Enjoy Strong and Positive Ties
New York: US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi share a “very, very positive” relationship and will meet, a...
India Showcases Heat Action Plans, Pledges Climate Support to Global South at UNGA
NEW YORK, Sep 23 : India has highlighted its national efforts to tackle extreme heat, including Heat Action Plans, use...
Jaishankar To Meet US Secy Of State Rubio In New York Today Amid H-1B Visa Fee Hike Concerns
New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio here on Monday for bilateral discussions,...
UN Chief Urges Global Community To Stand Firm Against Israeli Pressure Over Gaza Genocide Claims
United Nations: Days after a United Nations commission of inquiry said Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...
India: Global Community Must Prevent LeT, JeM From Exploiting Afghan Soil For Terror Activities
United Nations, Sep 18: India has called on the international community to ensure UN-designated terror entities, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and...
Abhishek Sharma Tops Asia Cup Run Charts, Leaves Rizwan & Kohli Behind
Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma inked multiple records during his half-century against Sri Lanka in the last Super 4 match of the Asia...
ICC Receives BCCI Complaint On Rauf, Sahibzada As PCB Protests Surya
DUBAI, Sep 25: India has filed an official complaint with the ICC against Pakistan cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan...
Surya steers talk away from India-Pak rivalry
Dubai, Sept 22: India captain Suryakumar Yadav, while speaking after India’s emphatic Asia Cup Super Fours win over Pakistan, gently...
I responded to Pak provocation: Abhishek Sharma
Dubai, Sept 22 : India opener Abhishek Sharma, adjudged Player of the Match, said his knock was driven by determination to...
Sri Lanka eye fourth straight win, Bangladesh seek upset
Dubai, Sept 19 (UNI) Sri Lanka will walk into the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2025 with the assurance...
ICC Turns Down Pakistan’s Request To Remove Pycroft; Team Fails To Appear For Asia Cup Game Against UAE
DUBAI, Sep 17: Pakistan’s cricket team on Wednesday refused to leave its hotel for the must-win Asia Cup group match...
Asia Cup: Bangladesh hold edge over Sri Lanka
Abu Dhabi, Sept 12 : Bangladesh enter their fifth match of the Asia Cup 2025 T20 tournament against Sri Lanka...
India Face UAE In Campaign Opener At Asia Cup 2025
Skipper Suryakuamr Yadav will be keen to get some runs under his belt and lead from the Dubai: Suryakumar Yadav-led India...
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