HC asks govt to take steps for anti-COVID vaccination of specially-abled persons in J&K
Srinagar: The J&K High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and the J&K Union Territory administration for not vaccinating persons with disabilities against the Covid-19 virus. The notice was issued in a petition by Humanity Welfare Organization Helpline, representing the specially-abled persons. It sought a […]
Soldier injured in exchange of fire with suspected militants in Rajouri
Jammu: A soldier was injured in an exchange of fire with suspected militants near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, officials said on Wednesday. The incident took place during the course of a search operation in village Dadal during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, the officials said. They said a search […]
In UAE visit, Israeli minister builds ties after Gaza war
Dubai (United Arab Emirates): Israeli’s foreign minister acknowledged Wednesday during his first state visit to the United Arab Emirates that when tensions flare in Jerusalem, it reverberates across the region. Nobody is denying the fact that tensions in Jerusalem endanger the entire area, Yair Lapid told reporters in Dubai. He spoke to select foreign media on […]
India dismisses reports that it requested Sri Lankan airspace for military exercise
Colombo: India on Wednesday dismissed as “factually incorrect” media reports that claimed it sought to use Sri Lankan airspace for a joint military exercise with a third country. “We have seen some media reports stating that authorities in Sri Lanka declined a request by India to use Sri Lankan airspace for a Joint Military Exercise with […]
Williamson back at top of ICC rankings
Dubai: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reclaimed the number one position in the ICC Test Rankings for batsmen after leading his side to the World Test Championship title in Southampton last week. The 30-year-old’s knocks of 49 and 52 not out in the low-scoring final against India helped him move above the 900-point mark […]
The love for life
BY: FEROZ AHMAD DAR Why do people commit suicide? This is a basic question that we all have to face at some point in life. Someone among our family members, loved ones, acquaintances or friends inevitably attempt suicide and while some survive others lose the gift of life. Every suicidal person leaves behind a basic […]
Women rights violation-reality and myth
By: Hafiz Mir Ibrahiem Salafi The most complete believer in faith is the best in morals, and the best among you is the best to their wives- (Sunan Tirmizi) Islam has protected women’s rights from day one. History is witness to the fact that before the dawn of Islam, women’s rights were being violated and […]
