New Delhi, Sep 26: Veteran journalist M L Kotru, former Resident Editor of The Statesman and a mentor to a generation of journalists, passed away in Gurugram late Thursday night. The nonagenarian Kotru also served as the India correspondent of The Sunday Times, London. He contributed to a number of publications in Jammu and Kashmir, his home state. Kotru was...
Jammu Kashmir

Accident At Baghat Chowk: Two Injured After Thar Hits SSB Bus In Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 26: Two persons were injured in a road accident on Friday morning at Baghat Chowk area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. An official said, One speedy Thar collided with SSB bus resulting in injuries to two persons travelling in the Thar. Both the injured were given immediate medical attention, while police have taken cognizance of the incident. (KNC)

LG Sinha to chair UHQ meeting at Raj Bhavan today
Army’s Northern Commander, DGP, Chief Secretary, other top officials will attend crucial security meet Srinagar, Sep 26 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will chair a Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Raj Bhavan here on Friday. According to the details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the meeting would commence at 11 am. The Unified HQ is the high...

CM Omar Abdullah visits Mahore, reassures flood-hit families of his Government’s unwavering support
MAHORE (REASI), SEPTEMBER 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today undertook an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of district Reasi before reaching Mahore to meet the people reeling under the devastation. Accompanied by MLA Gulabgarh, Er. Khurshied Ahmed, and other senior officials, the Chief Minister expressed deep solidarity with the affected families and reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to prioritizing their...
National

Indian Forces Gave Befitting Reply To Pakistan During Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh
Jodhpur, Aug 25: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asserted that Indian forces gave a befitting reply to Pakistan during...

SC to Hear J&K Statehood Case on Oct 10, Declines Urgent Listing
New Delhi, Aug 25 : The Supreme Court on Monday said it will take up the Jammu and Kashmir statehood...
Online Gaming Bill: BCCI likely to lose Dream 11 as Team India title sponsor
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“Can PM Or CM Run Country From Jail?”: Amit Shah Calls Out Opposition’s Political Doublespeak On Constitution Amendment Bill
New Delhi, Aug 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has lashed out at the ‘Black Bill’ protests against the Constitution...

Not Good If House Not Allowed To Run Session After Session For Political Gain: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Aug 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Parliament or Assemblies are places of debate and...

Former CRPF DG Anish Dayal Singh Appointed Deputy NSA
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International

PM speaks with Iran President, calls for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy
New Delhi, June 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iran President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and reiterated that immediate...

US warns Iran of more attacks if Tehran doesn’t talk peace
Washington, June 22 (UNI) The United States has warned Iran of more attacks ‘’far greater than witnessed earlier’’ if Tehran...

IAEA convenes emergency meeting following US attacks on three Nuclear sites in Iran
New Delhi, June 22 (UNI) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has convened an emergency meeting on Monday in the...

Israel-Iran conflict, crude oil prices factors to watch out for market movement this week: Analysts
NEW DELHI, June 22: The domestic stock market will continue to monitor the Israel-Iran conflict and its impact on global...
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...
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...
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...
India To Assess Impact Of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defence Pact
New Delhi, Sep 18: A day after Pakistan and Saudi Arabia inked a strategic defence pact, India on Thursday said...
PM Modi: Our Soldiers Crushed Pakistan Within Moments
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Indian soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees “in...
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...
Without proper infrastructure, cricket in J&K won’t progress: Azharuddin
Baramulla, Sept 8 : Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin on Monday said that the development of cricket in Jammu and...
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