Rohingyas detained in Jammu not to be deported to Myanmar without due process, says SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday made it clear that Rohingyas, who have been detained in Jammu, shall not be deported to Myanmar unless the procedure prescribed for such deportation is followed by the authorities. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it is true that rights guaranteed under Articles 14 and […]
Security beefed up ahead of VP’s Jammu visit to address IIM convocation
Jammu: Security has been beefed up in the winter capital Jammu ahead of the visit of Vice President Venkaiah Naidu who is scheduled to address the convocation of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) here on Friday, officials said. Police and paramilitary forces have been directed to stay alert, keep a strict vigil and intensify […]
NIA arrests Poonch resident at Jammu airport
Jammu: Cracking the whip on overseas terror modules, the National Investigation Agency on Thursday arrested a person upon his arrival at the Jammu airport in connection with a case of infiltration of militants in Poonch and smuggling of narcotics, officials said. Accused Shahid Naveed of Mendhar in Poonch district is alleged to be a close […]
Abducted CoBRA commando released by Naxals; family rejoice in Jammu
New Delhi/Raipur/Jammu: A CoBRA commando abducted by Naxals after the Bijapur ambush in Chhattisgarh on April 03 was released on Thursday with a video showing armed Maoists untying him in the presence of hundreds of villagers, officials said. Bastar Inspector General of Police Sundarraj P said constable Rakeshwar Singh Manhas of the 210th Commando Battalion […]
India, Sri Lanka agree to jointly work against terror groups, fugitives
New Delhi: India and Sri Lanka on Thursday agreed to work jointly against terrorist groups and fugitives wherever they are present and active, and emphasised on sharing real time intelligence. In the first delegation level virtual police chiefs’ dialogue, India and Sri Lanka also decided to strengthen the existing cooperation mechanisms, as also designate “nodal […]
PM Modi chairs meet on commemorating 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said a number of activities will be organised to mark the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. Chairing a meeting of a high-level committee to commemorate the anniversary through year-long events, he said these activities should be such that not only the life […]
Rahul takes dig at PM, says there should be ‘Kharche pe charcha’
New Delhi: Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Parikasha Pe Charcha’ programme, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said there should also be ‘Kharche Pe Charcha’ (discussion on expenses) as filling fuel in a car has become no less than giving an examination due to the Centre’s tax collection. The Congress has been […]
China protests transit of US destroyer through Taiwan Strait
Beijing: China on Thursday protested the passage of a U.S. destroyer through the Taiwan Strait in the latest move as both nations increase their naval activity in the region. China tracked and monitored the USS John S McCain throughout its passage on Wednesday, Zhang Chunhui, spokesperson for the Chinese military’s eastern theater command, said in […]
Army chief Gen Naravane meets Bangladesh’s Navy, Air Force chiefs; holds defence talks
Dhaka: Indian Army chief Gen MM Naravane on Thursday met Bangladesh’s Air Force and Navy chiefs, and discussed issues of mutual interest and matters on bilateral defence cooperation. Naravane also paid tributes to the fallen heroes of Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War after arriving in the country on a five-day visit to further strengthen the close […]
My dream is to be the highest wicket-taker for India: Mohammed Siraj
Chennai: Fast-rising pacer Mohammed Siraj is ready to put in the hard yards and make full use of the opportunities that will help him realise a long-cherished dream of becoming India’s highest wicket-taker. The 27-year-old has played five Tests, one ODI and three T20Is for India so far after making his debut in the shortest […]
