J&K: Man arrested for snatching SPO’s rifle in Doda, weapon seized

Bhadarwah/Jammu: A man was arrested for snatching the rifle of a special police officer (SPO) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Wednesday, officials said. The weapon has been recovered. A joint team of the police and the Army launched a search operation to trace Mohd Rafi who snatched the AK-47 rifle of the SPO from […]

Dr Jitendra assumes charge as National Chairman IIPA for third consecutive term

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh assumed charge as National Chairman of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) for the third consecutive term today at IIPA campus, here. Inaugurating two ‘Smart Conference Halls’ at the Campus for digital and immersive learning experience, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister […]

Parents’ fascination with English-medium schools no less than suicide: NCERT chief

New Delhi: NCERT Director D P Saklani has lamented that parents remain fascinated by English-medium schools even though many don’t have trained teachers, saying it is “no less than suicide” as government schools now provide quality education. In an interaction with editors at the agency’s headquarters here, the chief of the National Council for Educational […]

‘Kill’: Raghav Juyal garners praise from Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga

Mumbai (Maharashtra): Actor Raghav Juyal, who plays a pivotal role in the upcoming action-packed film ‘Kill’, seems to have made a good impression on the makers with his performance. Ahead of the release of the flick, co-producer Guneet Monga revealed over 100 people were tested for Raghav’s character, but he truly stood out with his […]

J&K: 2 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter

Srinagar: Two terrorists are believed to be killed while two security personnel sustained injuries in an encounter that broke out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday, officials said. The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Watergam area of Baramulla district on Wednesday morning following information about the presence of ultras […]

US Congressional delegation meets Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala

Dharamshala [Himachal Pradesh]: A high-level US Congressional delegation, led by US Congressman Michael McCaul met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamshala here on Wednesday. Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was also part of the Congressional delegation. Before meeting the Dalai Lama, the US delegates attended a public felicitation programme at […]