Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Oct 10 GYA: The narrow streets of Khanyar in Srinagar and Sarai Bala turned deeply devotional on Friday as an ocean of devotees gathered to observe the Friday following Urs Mubarak of the revered saint, Hazrat Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA), popularly known as Dastageer Sahib (RA). From Khanyar Chowk to Sheeraz Chowk, the air...
Jammu Kashmir

SC Gives Centre Four Weeks To Reply On Pleas Seeking Restoration Of Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday gave four weeks to the central government to file its response on a batch of pleas seeking restoration of statehood to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The matter came up for hearing before a bench led by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and comprising Justice K Vinod Chandran. Solicitor General...

Sakeena Itoo reviews performance, functioning, progress of School, Higher Education Deptts.
Also assesses progress of works on ongoing projects Calls for stringent monitoring, field-level inspections to address delays, remove bottlenecks SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 10: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo chaired a high level meeting at Civil Secretariat here today to review the performance, functioning and progress of various ongoing projects of School Education and Higher Education...

LG Sinha Praises J&K Police For Creating Peaceful, Stable Environment Driving UT’s Growth
Srinagar, October 10: “J&K Police is not only fighting terrorism, maintaining law & order and protecting citizens but it is also a crucial agent of socio-economic development,” the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday. He said J&K Police has ensured peace and stable society for industrial growth and overall progress in the Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking...
National

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
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Sonam Wangchuk’s provocative speeches led to violence in Leh: Home Ministry
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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...
International

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Sanctions Return On Iran A Decade After Landmark Nuclear Deal
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Trump Signals Positive Outcome In Middle East Negotiations
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday hinted at a breakthrough in the Middle East crisis, saying “all are on board...

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...
SC Gives Centre Four Weeks To Reply On Pleas Seeking Restoration Of Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday gave four weeks to the central government to file its response on a batch...
Amit Shah Assures Full Freedom To Security Forces To Wipe Out Terror In J&K
New Delhi, Oct 9: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to...
India Joins Russia, China And Pakistan In Opposing US Move To Regain Control Of Bagram Airbase In Afghanistan
The Indian delegation led by ambassador Vinay Kumar backed an independent, peaceful and stable Afghanistan and socioeconomic development and prosperity...
President Murmu, PM Modi Hail ‘Guardians Of The Skies’, Salute Bravery And Dedication Of Air Warriors On 93rd Indian Air Force Day
Indian Air Force Day is observed on October 8 to mark the anniversary of the institution and to commemorate the...
Air Chief Praises ‘Op Sindoor’ Success, Reaffirms IAF’s Evolving Role On 93rd Air Force Day
New Delhi: On the occasion of 93rd Indian Air Force (IAF) Day celebrations on Wednesday, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief...
President Murmu Praises Air Force’s Valor, Preparedness And Role In Safeguarding Nation
New Delhi, Oct 8: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday greeted all air warriors, veterans and their families on Air Force...
President Lauds Armed Forces’ Joint Strength, Strategic Foresight Displayed In Operation Sindoor
New Delhi, Oct 7: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that the country’s armed forces demonstrated the strength of jointness...
Rajnath Singh: India Indigenously Procured Military Equipment Worth ₹1.20 Lakh Crore In FY 2024-25
New Delhi, Oct 7: India procured military hardware and weapons worth Rs 1,20,000 crore from domestic sources by end of...
“Moment Marco Rubio Passes Trump Note on Gaza Peace Deal”
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) handed US President Donald Trump a handwritten note during...
Ceasefire in Sight: Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Peace Deal
In a major breakthrough in the two-year-old war, US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed...
India Joins Russia, China And Pakistan In Opposing US Move To Regain Control Of Bagram Airbase In Afghanistan
The Indian delegation led by ambassador Vinay Kumar backed an independent, peaceful and stable Afghanistan and socioeconomic development and prosperity...
Air Chief Praises ‘Op Sindoor’ Success, Reaffirms IAF’s Evolving Role On 93rd Air Force Day
New Delhi: On the occasion of 93rd Indian Air Force (IAF) Day celebrations on Wednesday, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief...
President Lauds Armed Forces’ Joint Strength, Strategic Foresight Displayed In Operation Sindoor
New Delhi, Oct 7: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that the country’s armed forces demonstrated the strength of jointness...
India Hits Out At Pakistan At UNSC, Says It ‘Bombs Own People And Shields Genocidal Crimes’
India’s strong response in the council came after Pakistan, in its statement, raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. United...
Israel Army Begins Preparations For First Phase Of Trump’s Gaza Plan
Tel Aviv: Israel’s army said Saturday that it would advance preparations for the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan...
Army Chief Warns Pakistan: End Terrorism Or Face Harsh Consequences
Anupgarh: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, on Friday said that India would take harsher action against Pakistan...
IND W vs PAK W: Rain Threatens India-Pakistan Showdown, Teams Set To Clash For Fourth Straight Sunday
India are set to meet Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup at R Premdasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Hyderabad: India...
Gill Named India’s ODI Captain; Rohit, Kohli Selected For Australia Tour
Ahmedabad, Oct 4: In a significant transition move, opener Shubman Gill was on Saturday named captain of the Indian ODI...
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...
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