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...
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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

GST Overhaul: Nirmala Sitharaman Writes To State Finance Ministers, Thanks Them
New Delhi, Sep 6: In a gesture underscoring the spirit of cooperative federalism, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has written...
Court allows jailed MP Er Rashid to vote in Parliament in VP election
Srinagar, Sept 06 : A Delhi court on Saturday allowed jailed Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid to travel to the...

NH-244 Kishtwar Opens, Udhampur Road Restoration Crosses 50%: MoS Dr Jitendra Singh
JAMMU, Sep 6: Union Minister and MoS in PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that significant progress has been...

Apple touches annual sales of about USD9 billion in India, ramps up stores and iPhone production
New Delhi, Sept 6 : US-based tech giant Apple has touched the annual sales mark of USD 9 billion in...

Disaster-hit J&K to get four more weather radars: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Sept 5 : To enhance weather forecasting and disaster preparedness in J&K which is reeling under flash floods,...

PM Modi Greets Nation On Milad-un-Nabi
New Delhi, Sept 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, which...
International

India is very high tariff nation: US President Donald Trump
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Mar 7: India is a very high tariff nation, US President Donald Trump has said as he reiterated that...

China says wars should not be fought, cannot be won; tones down ready to fight with US remark
BEIJING: Days after its assertion to fight trade or “any other type” of war with the US, China on Thursday...

Trump issues last warning to Hamas demanding release of all hostages now
Washington, Mar 6: US President Donald Trump issued his last warning to Hamas, urging the Palestinian group to free all...

EAM Jaishankar calls on UK PM Starmer, holds talks with FS David Lammy
London/New Delhi, March 5 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10, Downing...
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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