In 2018, the 1992 test
Many of those charged in the Babri Masjid demolition case are lawmakers. That’s what makes the case a litmus test for rule of law in the country
In July, the Supreme Court will resume hearings to the title suit of the land in Ayodhya. But it is another litigation, related to the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992, which holds great significance for India as a constitutional republic. The verdict in this case could send out the powerful message that the […]
Rs 57 cr less to be paid to airlines this year as air fare for Haj pilgrims: Naqvi
New Delhi, June 30: Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said Rs 57 crore less will be paid to airlines this year for Haj pilgrims travelling through the Haj Committee of India even after the ending of subsidy for the pilgrimage. He said that despite the removal of the Haj subsidy and various new […]
Pak special court to resume trial in Musharraf’s treason case early next month
Islamabad, Jun 30: A three-judge special court formed by Pakistan’s Supreme Court for conducting high treason trial of former military ruler and dictator Pervez Musharraf is set to resume its hearing early next month, a media report said today. Musharraf, 74, who has been residing in Dubai since March 2016 after leaving the county on […]
Afghan forces resume offensive operations after govt ceasefire ends
Kabul, Jun 30: Afghan security forces resumed offensive operations today after President Ashraf Ghani declared an end to the government’s unilateral ceasefire with the Taliban. Ghani said the ceasefire, which lasted 18 days after it was extended once and overlapped with the Taliban’s unilateral three-day truce for Eid, had been “98 percent successful”. “The ceasefire […]
DDC Budgam visits various vulnerable low-lying areas
BUDGAM, JUNE 30: District Development Commissioner Budgam, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar, Saturday conducted a pre-dawn visit to various low-lying areas in the district to assess the situation and preparedness to deal with the situation arising due to the incessant rains and swelling of water level in rivers and rivulets. The DDC visited areas including Bemina, […]
Budding artist- Iram Malik
Srinagar: Her art not only describes her inner being but also highlights her perspective of seeing the world. Iram Malik a young budding artist of Kashmir likes to speak through her artwork. Her sensitivity regarding gender inequality and patriarchy are quite evident from her work. “Like any other girl, I too have witnessed how we […]
Vox Populi: Shri Amarnath Yatra and Kashmir!
Every year, thousands of Hindu devotees come to pay their obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave nestled in the foothills of Himalayas. Traditionally Muslims of Kashmir facilitate the devotees visiting the holy cave by offering their services and assistance to devotees who reach here from all the corners of globe. The pilgrims embark on this […]
India welcomes FATF decision to put Pak on its ‘grey list’ for failing to check terror financing
New Delhi, June 30: Days after a global anti-money laundering body placed Pakistan on its “grey list” for failing to curb terror financing, India today hoped that Islamabad will take credible measures to address international concerns on terrorism emanating from that country. India also welcomed the decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to […]
Special court summons Mallya on Aug 27 under fugitive offenders ordinance
Mumbai, Jun 30: A special PMLA court here today summoned beleaguered liquor baron Vijay Mallya to appear before it on August 27 on the Enforcement Directorate’s plea seeking action against him under the fugitive economic offenders ordinance in the over Rs 9,000 crore bank fraud case. Special judge M S Azmi, dealing with the Prevention […]
