‘The Kashmir Files’ row: IFFI’s foreign jurors back Lapid, say their criticism is artistic, not political
New Delhi: Days after Israeli director and international jury head Nadav Lapid shot to headlines for calling ‘The Kashmir Files’ “vulgar” at the International Film Festival of India, all jury members other than the one Indian on it have issued a statement endorsing his comments. At the closing ceremony of IFFI, with Union ministers in […]
Amit Shah to visit J&K on Oct 1, 2
Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is visiting Jammu and Kashmir for two days on October 01 and 02, and during his visit he is likely to announce reservations for the Pahari-speaking community, BJP sources said on Friday. As per the party sources, Shah will address a public rally in Rajouri on October 01 in […]
Maria rallies to stun Ostapenko and reach Wimbledon quarters
Wimbledon: Germany’s Tatjana Maria continued her dream Wimbledon run when she fought from a set down and saved two match points to beat former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 5-7 7-5 7-5 on Sunday and reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time. It was the biggest career victory for the mother […]
Now get PAN card, driving licence via MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp
New Delhi: Digilocker documents such as the PAN card, driving licence, vehicle registration certificate can now be easily accessed via MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp, MyGov announced on Monday. Citizens will now be able to create and authenticate their own Digilocker account on WhatsApp and download documents such as PAN card; driving licence; CBSE Class X […]
LG meets Rajnath Singh, seeks assistance of BRO for Amarnath Yatra
New Delhi: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here, and discussed the road infrastructure for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Sinha requested the Defence Minister for assistance of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to make the difficult stretches in the challenging terrain at high altitudes smooth which will ease the […]
KKR hope to end top-order woes, losing streak against RR
Kolkata: Guilty of making too many changes at the top, Kolkata Knight Riders would like to find a winning combination against Rajasthan Royals and snap their five-match losing streak in the IPL here on Monday. The form of Venkatesh Iyer, who is experiencing second season blues, has a lot to do with the changes KKR […]
More arms from Afghanistan being seized in Kashmir: Army chief
New Delhi: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said that there was an increase in seizure of arms and ammunition from Afghanistan in Kashmir. General Naravane, who is all set to hang boots on Sunday, said in a video released on Thursday: “There is definitely an increase in the number of weapons and other […]
Delimitation Commission likely to submit report by April end
New Delhi: The Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission is likely to submit its report to the government by the end of April, sources have said. As per the sources, once the commission submits its report, the Centre may take a call on holding the Assembly elections in J&K. The sources also said that the Centre […]
NIA court to frame formal charges against Yasin Malik in ‘terror funding’ case on April 18
New Delhi: A Special NIA Court on Monday said that it will frame formal charges against Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik and others on April 18 in connection with a “terror funding” case. On the last date of hearing on March 19, the court had ordered framing of charges against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed, […]
CBI to probe ex-J&K Guv Satya Pal Malik’s Rs 300 Cr bribe allegation
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has recommended a CBI probe into the allegations levelled by former Governor Satya Pal Malik that he was offered a bribe of Rs 300 crore. On October 17, 2021, Malik had said at a function in Rajasthan: “Two files had come for my consideration. One of the secretaries told […]
