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Indian economy is nearing revival from the COVID-19 pandemic, said Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das, adding it is very important that the financial entities have adequate capital. Das, speaking at the launch of the book ‘Portraits of Power: Half a Century of Being at Ringside’, written by […]
The coronavirus pandemic has provided a learning curve for us to be better prepared for the future, said Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. Dr Harsh Vardhan was addressing the World Bank- International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meeting on Wednesday based on the theme — “Unleashing the South Asian Century […]
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved bonus through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for 30 lakh non-gazetted employees of the central government. “Two important decisions were taken today in the union cabinet meeting. Firstly, the union cabinet approved productivity linked bonus and non-productivity linked bonus for 2019-2020. More than 30 lakh […]
India has sustained its trend of maintaining the active cases below the 7.5 lakh mark for the second successive day on Wednesday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In the last 24 hours, the country has registered 61,775 recoveries whereas the new confirmed cases are only […]
A significant increase in India’s exports to United States and China, coupled with a dip in imports from the two countries has been witnessed this year, owing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s push. As per data received from the Centre, India’s exports to USA in September 2020 stood at […]
Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports on Wednesday took a review meeting regarding India’s preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. Along with Rijiju, officials from Indian Olympic Association (IOA), including President Narinder Batra were also a part of the review meeting. “Took a review meeting on India’s […]
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday attended an online meeting with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka and reiterated India’s commitment towards promoting Clean Sport. Speaking at the meeting Rijiju said clean sport is a “focus area” for his ministry. “For years I have worked towards promoting Clean […]
Union Minister of Youth and Sports Kiren Rijiju has said that India is planning to host BRICS Games 2021, which will be aligned with the Khelo India Games scheduled for next year. “BRICS Games 2021 will be held during the same time and at same venues as of Khelo India […]
Former India skipper and wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni and all-rounder Suresh Raina are among Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squad which will travel to the UAE on Friday for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Taking to Twitter CSK’s official Twitter handle shared the pictures of Dhoni, Raina, bowling consultant […]
Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq believes that wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni should have announced his retirement from the ground. His remark came as Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket, calling time on his 16-year-long career. “Dhoni has millions of fans across the globe who want to see him play on […]
FARM BILLS The the two Bills on Farm Reforms and the one on the amendment to the Essential Commodities Act that were passed in the Lok Sabha on 16 September are being used as political tools by the opposition. And, even Akali Dal, a partner in the NDA, has taken […]
September 17, 2020 CANNABIS The opinion in the country seems to be divided over whether it is important to continue with the hyped ongoing public discourse on the clean-up operation of Bollywood from its alleged drug and underworld nexus or should we let that be carried out as per the […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has played havoc with life in India. As it is, the economic performance in the pre-Covid-19 period was far from what it should have been in the BJP government’s pursuit of becoming a 5 trillion dollar economy. The GDP growth steadily declined from 8.3 per cent in […]
September 13, 2020 The Congress Party goes for a re-jig and ousts Ghulam Nabi Azad from the organizational position. The High Command – whatever that means in a supposedly democratic institution – has settled the score with the senior leader for thinking of reviving the party without having […]
“Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr but let no lust for martyrdom”. Mahatma Gandhi On 14th September we shall continue to remember our martyrs who fell to the onslaught of terrorism forced upon peace- loving community of Kashmiri Hindus by the forces inimical to […]
A day after National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah formed an alliance with archrival Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other regional groups over the restoration of Article 370, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Harnath Singh Yadav on Friday said that they want to separate Kashmir from India. […]
A Chinese soldier, who had strayed across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Demchok sector of Eastern Ladakh, has been handed over to the Chinese side by the Indian Army on Wednesday morning, said the Chinese-state media Global Times’ editor-in-Chief, Hu Xinjin. “The Indian side handed back the […]
The Jammu and Kashmir administration extended 2G internet service facility for the residents of the Union Territory (UT) till November 12 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, as per the order high-speed mobile data services will be available in Ganderbal and Udhampur districts. Services in the whole of the region will be available […]
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday termed the Union Cabinet decision concerning adaptation of Panchayati Raj Act in the state as “a watershed moment” and said it pave way for the establishment of all three tiers of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and strengthening the grassroots democracy. Sinha […]
Close to 20 political parties and social organisations held a meeting here on Wednesday and discussed the problems being faced by the region and demand for statehood to Jammu. The leaders present at the meeting expressed concerns over the alleged neglect of Jammu division of the Union Territory by the […]
Billboards have been put at several locations in Srinagar, ahead of the two days ‘National Symposium’ being organised by National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology in collaboration with the Union Territory Government of Jammu and Kashmir on October 22 and October 23, 2020. The two days […]
Jammu and Kashmir police and security forces killed one more unidentified terrorist in an encounter in Hakripora area of Pulwama district on Tuesday, taking the total count of terrorists killed to three. “PulwamaEncounterUpdate: 01 more unidentified #terrorist killed (total 03). Search going on. Further details shall follow,” the Kashmir zone […]
Lalleswari or Lalded has dominated the linguistic, cultural and spiritual landscape of Kashmir since the last 700 years. Born in early 14th CE, she cultivated the moral and ethical tapestry in the minds and hearts of people. Her out pouring in the form of vaakhs, are part and parcel of […]
Justice Sanjay Kumar Gupta, sitting judge of J&K High Court passes away after a brief illness. His untimely demise has come as a bolt from blue to entire legal fraternity of the Union Territory. Justice Sanjay Kumar Gupta stood at the pinnacle of legal fraternity in Jammu and Kashmir with […]
Ashesh Dhar, a promising young corporate Head ( Sales,Marketing & Customer Care) – Electric Vehicles at Tata Motors Ltd has passed away due to cardiac arrest on Friday 24th July. Ashesh Dhar, a 51 year old promising corporate professional was born on March 7, 1969 in a Kashmiri Pandit family […]
The land of Kashmir besides its captivating beauty is known for a profound and life transforming Shaiva philosophy. The land of Kashmir has given birth to many great Shaiva masters like Vasugupta, Somananda, Utpaldeva, Kshemedra, Swami Ram, Swami Lakshmanjoo and many others. However there is one great philosopher-scholar who stands […]
Jammu Kashmir Vichar Manch, a socio-cultural organization working towards the cause of Kashmiri Hindus in exile organized a live webinar to deliver a wider understanding of the Domicile law and its implications on exiled Kashmiri Hindus. Speaking on the occasion senior BJP member and ex MLC Surender Ambardar made a […]
Srinagar, Feb 5 From joy rides on snow scooters to shopping in a floating market in the scenic Dal Lake, Kashmir has it all to make it ‘the safest place and a shopping paradise’, according to a group of women travelers from Hyderabad, who are out on an expedition […]
New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said along with strengthening of infrastructure, the culture of hospitality and warmth needs to be developed in order to attract more tourists into the country. Speaking at the Paryatan Parv organised by the Ministry of Tourism, he said tourism, world […]
Srinagar, Sep 23 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said today that her government will launch an intense promotional campaign to attract more tourists as the state’s negative portrayal was hurting the tourism industry. In her address after the screening of a film on Kashmir, she said the state […]
Copenhagen, Sep 16 (PTI) Air India has launched its direct flight to the Danish capital from New Delhi, the 11th destination for the national carrier in Europe, describing it as connecting Maharaja with the Mermaid. The flight landed at the airport here after more than a seven-hour journey at around […]
London, Sep 1 (PTI) The number of Indians visiting the British capital London is set to increase by a huge 90 per cent by 2025, according to official data released today. Last year, 0.27 million visitors from India came to London and that figure is set to hit 0.52 million […]
Criticising the Centre’s decision to authorise 10 agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt data contained in any computer system, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Saturday said the order was an “attack” on individual freedom and the Right to Privacy. Vijayan said it was even more “disturbing” that the media, members […]
Cold wave conditions tightened grip in Kashmir as the mercury went down at most places last night, with Leh, in the Ladakh region, experiencing the coldest night of the winter so far. Leh recorded a low of minus 15.8 degrees Celsius last night over three degrees down from minus 12.7 […]
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah Friday expressed hope that the Supreme Court will take a “long hard look” at the legality of the Government of India’s order which allows government agencies to intercept “any information” contained in any computer system.“Given that the government has now authorised multiple […]
NDelhi’s air quality deteriorated to ‘severe’ category Saturday as a cover of smog surrounded the national capital and prevented dispersion of pollutants, authorities said This is a fourth time this season that the air quality here has worsened to severe category. The first time it dipped to the severe category […]
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s obsessive pursuit of excellence and a new-found sprint sensation in Hima Das gave Indian athletics audacious Olympic hopes but familiar dope shame kept things in perspective in an eventful 2018. If 2016 announced his arrival on the world scene with a junior world record, the 20-year-old […]
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan telephoned UN chief Antonio Guterres and raised the issue of Kashmir, a UN spokesman has said. Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for the UN Secretary General, did not give further details about the conversation between Khan and Guterres. When asked to comment on India’s strong retort […]
Six terrorists were killed in an encounter Saturday morning with security forces in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Arampora village in Awantipora area of the south Kashmir district this morning following specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists there, a […]
J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday likened a section of the country’s wealthy to “rotten potatoes”, saying they don’t have any sensitivity towards society and do no charity.Malik, who has often spoken out against wealthy politicians and bureaucrats in Kashmir, was addressing a function of the state’s Sainik Welfare […]
US President Donald Trump has signed a bipartisan bill on Tibet into law that could enrage China, paving the way to impose a visa ban on Chinese officials who deny American citizens, government officials and journalists access to the sensitive Himalayan region, homeland of the exiled Dalai Lama. US citizens […]
Dia Mirza is the latest name to join the growing chorus, asking the reason for women’s absence from the Bollywood delegation of producers and actors that recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss issues faced by the film industry. On Tuesday, an 18-member panel, including Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, […]
A delegation of 48 newly-elected sarpanches of panchayats from Jammu and Kashmir called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and sought his assistance for the development of the state.Led by chairman Shafiq Mir of All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), an apex body of panchayat leaders of the […]
The Constitution does not have any provision to deal with anti-nationals raising slogans against India, Union Minister Hansraj Ahir said, admitting some residents in Jammu and Kashmir have been influenced by elements inimical to national interests.Ahir said in Rajya Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has been affected by terrorist and […]
The BJP and the Congress workers clashed over the Rafale deal issue at Congress Bhawan here, a senior police official said. Minutes before senior Congress leader Kumari Selja was to address a press conference over the Rafale deal issue at the party office here Wednesday, the BJP workers allegedly stormed […]
After completion of six months of Governor’s rule on Wednesday, the Jammu and Kashmir came under President’s rule from midnight paving the way for the union cabinet to take all policy decisions related to the state.President Ram Nath Kovind signed the proclamation for imposition of central rule in the state, […]
Indian airlines are projected to need 2,300 planes worth USD 320 billion in the next 20 years amid unprecedented domestic passenger growth, aircraft maker Boeing said Wednesday as it raised the forecast for the country. As much as 85 per cent of the planes would be narrow-body and the rest […]
A journalist, who had criticised the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in Manipur on social media, has been sentenced to one year in detention by a local court, according to a statement issued by the state home department. The chief judicial magistrate of Imphal West district passed the order […]
Former Union minister P Chidambaram was Wednesday questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the INX Media money laundering case, official sources said. He arrived at the agency’s office in Jamnagar House, near India Gate, at around 11:15 am along with his lawyer. This is the first time […]
eCongress president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said his party had managed to wake up the chief ministers of Assam and Gujarat to grant farm loan waivers and will rouse a sleeping Prime Minister Narendra Modi too. Gandhi’s comment came a day after he said he would not let Modi sleep till […]
The authorities Wednesday did not allow fresh traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway after shooting of stones from a hillock overlooking the road left hundreds of vehicles stranded, officials said. It was decided to clear the stranded vehicles and therefore no fresh traffic was allowed on the 270-km highway either […]
NGold prices fell by Rs 210 to Rs 31,850 per 10 gram at the bullion market Wednesday owing to tepid demand from local jewellers even as the precious metal firmed up overseas. Silver too weakened by Rs 435 to Rs 37,880 per kg due to reduced offtake by consuming industrial […]
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah Tuesday hit out at the Governor’s administration for ending disbursement of subsidised sugar to the state’s BPL consumers, saying it will adversely affect the poor. He also demanded that the administration roll back its decision for the benefit of the people. “It is an anti-people […]
The Delhi High Court Tuesday sought response of the Government of India (GoI) and the prison authorities on a plea by Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM) chief Aasiya Andrabi, arrested in a case of allegedly waging war against the country with support from Pakistan, challenging her solitary confinement.Besides Andrabi, her associates Sofi Fehmeeda […]
Pakistan’s Senate or Upper House on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution condemning the violence in Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday that resulted in the death of seven civilians.The resolution moved by Pakistan People’s Party leader Sherry Rehman also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue its “moral and diplomatic support” to the […]
N Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon on Wednesday amid sloganeering and protests by members from the AIADMK, the Congress and the TDP over various issues. While the AIADMK members protested against the construction of a dam across the Cauvery river, those from the Congress demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee […]
e Addressing India’s distressed farmers directly from Parliament, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said Tuesday he will not let Prime Minister Narendra Modi sleep until all farms loans have been waived. In a stinging attack on what he described as crony capitalism, Gandhi said the government has turned a blind eye to […]
Prime Minister Imran Khan said Tuesday that Pakistan will do everything within its power to further the peace process in Afghanistan as talks sponsored by the country between the US and the Taliban were being held in the UAE to end the 17-year bloody conflict. The US and the Taliban […]
With Hindutva organisations ramping up pressure on the government to bring a law to build Ram temple in Ayodhya, Home Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday asked BJP lawmakers to be patient on the issue At the BJP parliamentary party meeting, Ravindra Kushwaha and Hari Narayan Rajbhar, both of whom represent Lok […]
a The Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to resolve the service-related grievances of its employees through a new committee which will hold its first hearing on Wednesday, officials said. The new Service Grievance Committee (SGC), set up by the administration to resolve the issues of its workers, will conduct its […]
Kargil in Ladakh region was the coldest place in Jammu and Kashmir Monday as minimum temperature dipped to minus 15.8 degree Celsius, MeT Office said Tuesday. Cold conditions continued in Kashmir valley and Ladakh, while there was some respite in the Jammu region. The mercury in Leh dipped to minus […]
Indicating that further simplification of the Goods and Services Tax is on the anvil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government wants to ensure that ’99 per cent things’ attract sub-18 per cent GST slab. Before implementation of the GST, registered enterprises only numbered 65 lakh, which has now risen […]
Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Tuesday as the AIADMK and DMK protested over Cauvery issue, while the Congress demanded that a privilege notice against the government be taken up for allegedly misleading Parliament and the Supreme Court on Rafale jet deal. Rajya Sabha proceedings have been disrupted […]
uThe rupee appreciated 37 paise to 71.19 against the US dollar in early trade at the interbank foreign exchange Tuesday after crude prices fell to a 14-month low level in international market The rise in the rupee was also supported by dollar-selling by exporters and banks and the US unit’s […]
M Breaking its five-day winning streak, the benchmark BSE Sensex fell 141 points in early trade Tuesday, as banking, IT, realty and FMCG stocks retreated, tracking sell-off in global market. The 30-share index dropped 140.51 points, or 0.40 per cent, to 36,129.56 points in opening trade. The gauge had rallied over […]
Skipper Virat Kohli Tuesday said the thought of having a spinner for the second Test against Australia never crossed his mind as he believed India’s four-pronged pace attack would do the job India lost the match by 146 runs. The visitors were outdone by a second successive eight-wicket haul by […]
Lok Sabha Bills to be introduced: * The National Institute of Design (Amendment) Bill 2018 Bills for consideration and passing: *The New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill, 2018 *The Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 – Discussion on natural calamities in various parts of the country particularly in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and […]
i Indian government’s “sustained and intense” pressure on the RBI could “undermine” the hard-fought improvements in the banking system over the past few years as well as the long-term financial stability in the country, S&P Global Ratings warned on Monday. In particular, S&P Global Ratings views as credit negative the circumstances […]
In a declaration that the Congress was back in the saddle, Rajasthan’s new deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who had pledged not to wear a turban till his party returns to power in the state, proudly sported a red bandhej safa on Monday. Clad in white kurta-pajama with white Nehru […]
While the results of the farmers protest in Delhi are yet to be seen at a wide scale, a conversation has definitely started with chefs and experts discussing the ways to tackle the issues faced by farmers Speaking at the recently concluded Tasting India Symposium here, eminent environmentalist Sunita Narain […]
Sushant Singh Rajput is happy with the response to his recently released film “Kedarnath” and he says it encourages him to do better. The film that marked the debut of Sara Ali Khan opened at Rs 7.25 crore and got mixed reviews from critics. It released on December 7. Sushant […]
A top US lawmaker has said that any IMF loan to cash-strapped Pakistan cannot be just a “convenient way” to repay its debt to China which has engaged many countries in a debt trap. Pakistan is seeking USD 8 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bail itself out […]
Union minister Smriti Irani Monday accused the opposition Congress of trying to malign the country’s defence establishment and said “lies” of the party’s chief Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal have been exposed. The Congress is trying to play with the national security and is spreading lies to mislead the people, […]
The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce on Monday its verdict on the appeals challenging a trial court’s judgement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case in which Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was acquitted. A bench of Justices S Muralidhar and Vinod Goel had on October 29 concluded hearing arguments […]
A senior National Conference (NC) leader on Sunday cautioned the people against the “divisive politics” and said harmony was an imperative for steering Jammu and Kashmir to a new era of peace, prosperity and development. “Polarisation may have short-term gains for opportunistic elements in the political arena, but ultimately it […]
Green-coloured balloons with ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogan written on them were found at the site of the International Gita Festival, 2018 being held in this city of Haryana. Some children were found playing with the balloons, police said Sunday. An FIR has been registered in this regard following a complaint by […]
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved bonus through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for 30 lakh non-gazetted employees of the central government. “Two important decisions were taken today in the union cabinet meeting. Firstly, the union cabinet approved productivity linked bonus and non-productivity linked bonus for 2019-2020. More than 30 lakh […]
India has sustained its trend of maintaining the active cases below the 7.5 lakh mark for the second successive day on Wednesday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In the last 24 hours, the country has registered 61,775 recoveries whereas the new confirmed cases are only […]
Billboards have been put at several locations in Srinagar, ahead of the two days ‘National Symposium’ being organised by National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology in collaboration with the Union Territory Government of Jammu and Kashmir on October 22 and October 23, 2020. The two days […]
A significant increase in India’s exports to United States and China, coupled with a dip in imports from the two countries has been witnessed this year, owing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s push. As per data received from the Centre, India’s exports to USA in September 2020 stood at […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a new version of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Procurement Manual 2020 (PM-2020) to encourage participation of Indian industry, including Start-ups and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Defence Research and Development (R&D) for achieving ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. Secretary and Chairman DRDO Dr G […]
Jammu and Kashmir police and security forces killed one more unidentified terrorist in an encounter in Hakripora area of Pulwama district on Tuesday, taking the total count of terrorists killed to three. “PulwamaEncounterUpdate: 01 more unidentified #terrorist killed (total 03). Search going on. Further details shall follow,” the Kashmir zone […]
Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that Railways will allow women to travel on suburban trains from October 21. “I am happy to announce that Railways will allow women to travel on suburban trains from 21 October between 11 am and 3 pm and after 7 pm. We […]
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari virtually laid the foundation stone for the first-ever multi-modal logistic park at Jogighopa, in Bongaigaon district of Assam on Tuesday. Gadkari informed about the same in a series of tweets and said the Central government is committed to the economic and […]
Jammu and Kashmir police killed two unidentified terrorists in an encounter in Hakripora area of Pulwama district on Tuesday. “Pulwama Encounter Update: 01 more unidentified terrorist killed (total 02). Search going on. Further details shall follow,” the Kashmir zone police tweeted. Earlier the police tweeted about the start of the […]
Jammu and Kashmir government’s outreach programme “My Town My Pride” aims to assist local residents in providing services and making them aware about central government schemes like registration under J&K Health Scheme providing health cover up to Rs 5 Lakh, domicile certificates and financial support to entrepreneurs. Under this two-day […]
