India lodges protest with China over its infra development in Shaksgam valley
New Delhi: India on Thursday said it has lodged a strong protest with China for carrying out construction activities in the Shaksgam Valley in an “illegal attempt to alter the situation on the ground”. Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Randhir Jaiswal said “the Shaksgam Valley is a part of India and New […]
Centre turned J&K into a prison, distributed its assets to outsiders: Mehbooba Mufti
Rajouri/Jammu: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday attacked the BJP-led Centre and accused it of undermining the locals’ rights by granting power projects, land, sapphire mines, lithium deposits, and water resources to outsiders. She said the Centre has turned J&K into a “prison”, where freedom of speech is curtailed and people are repressed. […]
Intruder might have been sent to test troops’ alertness: BSF IG on infiltration bid in J&K
Samba/Jammu: A senior BSF official on Thursday said an intruder killed along the International Border (IB) in Samba district might have been sent to carry out reconnaissance of the area and test the alertness of troops for a potential infiltration attempt. Border Security Force (BSF) troops thwarted an infiltration bid on Wednesday night at Samba’s […]
Northern army commander reviews anti-infiltration grid in Kashmir
Srinagar: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen M V Suchindra Kumar reviewed the anti-infiltration and counter-terrorism grid in the Kashmir Valley, the Army said on Thursday. “#LtGenMVSuchindraKumar, #ArmyCdrNC accompanied by #ChinarCorps Cdr visited frontline units along #LineofControl in Gurez Sector and the hinterland forces to review anti infiltration and Counter-terrorism grid,” the Northern Command said on […]
India beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets, take 3-0 unassailable lead
Sylhet (Bangladesh): A dominant India grabbed an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match women’s T20I series as they pummelled Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third match here on Thursday. After their skipper Harmanpreet Kaur opted to field first looking at the cloud cover and a mild breeze, India’s bowlers dished out another disciplined performance […]
This election is for Modi’s mission, not ambition, says PM; dares Cong to restore Article 370
Junagadh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the ongoing Lok Sabha elections were not for satisfying his personal ambitions, but for fulfilling his “mission.” A strong and stable government was important not only for the country but also for the world, he said at a poll rally in Junagadh in Gujarat. “These elections are […]
‘400 paar’ a joke, ‘300 paar’ impossible, ‘200 paar’ challenge for BJP: Tharoor
New Delhi: The BJP’s claim of ‘400 paar’ is a joke, ‘300 paar’ is impossible and even ‘200 paar’ may be a challenge for it in the Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said, asserting that it is a “foregone conclusion” the ruling party would lose its majority in the Lower House. In […]
BJP not against Muslims; PM Modi respected by several Islamic countries: Rajnath
Supaul/Saran (Bihar): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday debunked the opposition charge that the BJP was creating a Hindu-Muslim divide, highlighting the goodwill enjoyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in several Islamic countries. The former BJP president, who addressed election rallies in Supaul and Saran Lok Sabha constituencies of Bihar, also urged the minority community […]
Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Yatra will end with ‘Congress Dhoondho Yatra’ on June 4: Shah
Bareilly/Budaun (UP): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attacked Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that his party will get such a drubbing in election that he will have to take out a ‘Congress Dhoondho Yatra’ after June 4. Addressing an election rally in Bareilly, Shah alleged that Rahul, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and SP’s […]
RBI says 97.76 pc of Rs 2000 currency notes returned
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said 97.76 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,961 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from […]