‘Justice, democracy, development reaching everyone in J&K post-abrogation of Article 370’
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday asserted that justice, democracy and economic development were reaching everyone in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and an environment of normalcy was returning in the Union Territory. The minister was replying to a discussion on the Budget 2022-23 for Jammu and Kashmir in […]
India rejects Chinese foreign minister’s comments on J&K
New Delhi: India on Wednesday rejected as “uncalled” for Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s references to Jammu and Kashmir in an address at a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Pakistan, asserting matters relating to the union territory are entirely internal to the country. India’s rejection of Wang’s comments came in the […]
Set up panel headed by SC judge to probe atrocities against KPs, Dalits: BJP MP
New Delhi: A BJP MP urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday to set up a panel headed by a Supreme Court judge to bring out the truth of the atrocities committed in Jammu and Kashmir against groups such as Kashmiri Pandits and Dalits. Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shah for abrogating Article […]
Congress, allies have no commitment for development of J&K, claims Goyal
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday alleged that the opposition has no commitment for the development of Jammu and Kashmir and their “discrimination” against the Union Territory continues as before. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal made the allegations in Lok Sabha after National Conference MP from south Kashmir, Hasnain Masoodi, could not properly ask a […]
India reports 1,778 new Covid cases, 62 fatalities
New Delhi: With 1,778 new coronavirus infections, India’s tally of total cases rose to 4,30,12,749, while the number of active cases declined by over 800 to 23,087, according to the government data updated on Wednesday. The death toll has climbed to 5,16,605 with 62 new fatalities being reported in the last 24 hours, the data […]
Time to open economy but with caution: Centre tells states, UTs
New Delhi: In view of a decline in COVID-19 cases, the Centre on Wednesday asked states to follow a risk assessment-based approach on the opening of economic and social activities. The Union Health Ministry, however, suggested necessary curbs in areas reporting over 10 per cent positivity rate or 40 per cent occupancy in either oxygen-supported […]
Govt starts process to amend IPC, CrPC; seeks suggestions from governors, CMs, MPs, judges
New Delhi: Aiming to make comprehensive changes in criminal laws, the government has initiated the process of amendment to laws such as Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act in consultation with all stakeholders, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra […]
Govt has so far blocked 320 mobile apps: Union minister Som Parkash
New Delhi: The government has so far blocked 320 mobile applications under a provision of the Information Technology (IT) Act to ensure a safe, trustworthy and accountable internet for all its users, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash also […]
Sr journos urge constitutional authorities to act against ‘attacks’ on religious minorities, esp Muslims
New Delhi: A group of senior journalists from all over India issued a collective appeal to constitutional institutions on Wednesday to step in and discharge their mandate in the wake of “attacks” on India’s religious minorities, especially Muslims. In the appeal, 28 senior journalists and media persons expressed concern over “hysteria” being built up nationwide […]
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 2nd day in a row
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices on Wednesday were hiked by 80 paise a litre each for the second day in a row since the ending of an over four-and-half month election-related hiatus. Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 97.01 per litre as against Rs 96.21 previously while the diesel rate has gone up […]
