BJP stages dharna outside Kejriwal’s residence, urges him to allow public to see his ‘lavish living’
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday launched an indefinite dharna near Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence asking him to open his bungalow to the people for a visit amid allegations that Rs 45 crore was spent on its renovation. The protesters demanded the chief minister open the gates of the 6, Flagstaff Road, […]
Power under Article 142(1) of Constitution significant, its exercise must be legitimate: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court said on Monday Article 142(1) of the Constitution, which gives “wide and capacious power” to the apex court to do complete justice should be exercised in a legitimate manner and with caution, as its verdict ends the litigation between parties. Article 142 of the Constitution deals with the enforcement of […]
China calls for representation for developing countries in UNSC reforms, silent on India’s inclusion
Beijing: China has maintained its stance on the UN Security Council reforms, saying there should be more representation for developing countries, especially the small and medium countries, but avoided a direct response to India and other countries’ call for its expansion and their inclusion. Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission […]
UN envoy says Sudan’s warring sides agree to negotiate
Cairo: Sudan’s warring generals have agreed to send representatives for negotiations, potentially in Saudi Arabia, the United Nations’ top official in the country told The Associated Press on Monday, even as the two sides clashed in the capital despite another three-day extension of a fragile cease-fire. The talks would initially focus on establishing a “stable […]
Erdogan says Turkish forces killed IS chief in Syria
Ankara: Turkish forces have killed the leader of the Islamic State group during an operation in Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said late Sunday. Recep Tayyip Erdogan told TRT Turk television in an interview that the IS leader, code-named Abu Hussein al-Qurayshi, was killed in a strike conducted on Saturday. Erdogan said the Turkish […]
Two accused involved in kidnapping of minor girls arrested in Baramulla
Baramulla: Two boys accused of kidnapping two minor girls have been arrested in Narvaw area Baramulla district of North Kashmir. Station House Officer […]
Don’t have magic lamp to predict opposition unity ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls says Farooq Abdullah
Jammu: National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Monday said he does not have a magic lamp that can predict opposition unity ahead of the next year’s parliamentary elections but said non-BJP parties must realise the need to come together to safeguard democracy in the country. Abdullah added that his party will not beg for assembly […]
2 students injured in knife attack in Ganderbal
Ganderbal: Two students were injured after being attacked by some unknown persons with a knife in Beehama area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Hidayat Ahmad Tantray and Ibrahim Ahmad Tantray were attacked by some unknown persons today afternoon, resulting in injuries to them. […]
Hideout busted in Ramban, ammunition recovered
Srinagar: Ammunition was recovered after a joint team of security forces busted a terror hideout in Khari tehsil of Ramban district on Monday, official said. They said that information was received through reliable sources regarding the presence of a cache of ammunition and other incriminating material in the far flung hilly and forested area of […]
3 non-locals among 4 injured in Gas cylinder blast in Poonch
Poonch: At least four persons sustained critical injuries in a gas cylinder blast after a fire erupted in a residential house in Qazi Mora in Poonch district this morning, officials said. The officials told GNS that information was received this morning about the breaking out of fire in a house belonging to one Qamar Din […]
