Amid rising geopolitical tensions, China rolls out new wartime recruitment rules
Beijing: China has released a new set of revised rules for military recruitment in wartime, including giving priority to the veterans, drafting high-calibre soldiers and optimising conscription procedures, which an analyst described as combat readiness for a war over Taiwan. A set of revised rules regarding military recruitment has been released by the State Council […]
Home Minister Amit Shah to review security situation in J&K on Thursday
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, sources said. Shah will be given a detailed presentation on the prevailing law and order situation in J&K by security officials of the central government and the union territory administration. The situation along the Line of Control […]
J&K begins cultivation of medicinal, aromatic plants in nurseries
Jammu: The cultivation of medicinal plants and herbs used in the treatment and management of several diseases, including diabetes mellitus, and heart and neurological disorders, has begun in Jammu and Kashmir. This is being done as a part of a pioneering Rs 750 crore project envisaging total transformation in the 625 hectares of the landscape […]
Army launches cleanliness initiative in Kashmir ahead of G-20 event
Srinagar: The Army on Wednesday launched a ‘save environment, save earth’ campaign to foster the spirit of a clean nation in the hearts and minds of the youth of the Kashmir valley, officials said. As part of the campaign, a mini-marathon, a walkathon and a plogathon were organised at Old Airfield, Military Station, here. The […]
Some players have become permanent residents of NCA, can’t play 4 games on trot: Shastri
New Delhi: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has hit out at the injury management of some of country’s premier bowlers, saying they seem to have become “permanent residents” of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) while undergoing rehabilitation. While Shastri didn’t take any name, his obvious reference was Chennai Super Kings seamer Deepak Chahar, who […]
Four Army jawans killed in firing at Bathinda military station, police say investigation underway
Bathinda/New Delhi: Four personnel of an Army artillery unit were killed in a firing incident at the Bathinda military station in Punjab early Wednesday. The Punjab Police, which is investigating the matter along with their military counterparts, said according to the information gathered so far, the incident was not a terrorist act. The four personnel, […]
PM Modi refers to Raj Cong crisis, thanks ‘friend’ Gehlot for attending Vande Bharat launch
Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot a “friend” and thanked him for attending the launch of a Vande Bharat Express here even though he is going through a political tussle in the state. Gehlot is facing a fresh challenge from his former deputy Sachin Pilot, who sat on […]
Cong, RJD, JD(U) meet to take forward oppn unity ahead of 2024 polls
New Delhi: In yet another attempt to forge opposition unity to take on the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the top leaders of Congress, JD(U) and RJD met on Wednesday, with Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar saying that they will make all efforts to unite more and more parties in the country against […]
India conveys to UK concern on pro-Khalistani elements, seeks proactive action
New Delhi: India Wednesday “specifically” conveyed to the United Kingdom concerns over pro-Khalistani elements misusing their asylum status to abet terror activities, and requested increased monitoring of extremists and take proactive action. India’s concerns over the breach of security of Indian high commission last month were also emphasised, an official statement said. These issues were […]
Taliban say there’s no obstacles for UN work in Afghanistan
Islamabad: The Taliban’s chief spokesman said on Wednesday there are no obstacles for the UN to function in Afghanistan, after they barred Afghan women from working at the global body. Last week, the country’s Taliban rulers took a step further in the restrictive measures they have imposed on women and said that female Afghan staffers […]
