J&K elections no means to resolve Kashmir issue, says Hurriyat chairman

Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday said that holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir would not solve the Kashmir issue and advocated for peaceful means of outreach and dialogue to address the matter. The religious and separatist leader, who was allowed to offer Friday congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid in the […]

Former Judicial Officers Association felicitates CJ Tashi Rabstan

JAMMU: The members of executive body of retired Judicial Officers Association headed by Harbans Lal, former District & Sessions Judge, today felicitated Justice Tashi Rabstan for taking over as the 37th Chief Justice of High Court of J&K and Ladakh. They discussed various issues pertaining to welfare of retired Judicial Officers and apprised the Chief […]

Politics not discussed during Odisha Raj Bhavan meet: Venkaiah Naidu’s office

Bhubaneswar: The office of former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said no political issue was discussed when he met Odisha Governor Raghubar Das a week ago at the Raj Bhavan here amid speculation that the former Jharkhand chief minister is interested to return to active politics. Naidu and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma […]

Northeast to hold first ever India International Science Festival Dr Jitendra Singh

“Transforming India into an S&T-driven Global Manufacturing Hub” to Take Center Stage at IISF-2024 10th edition of IISF to take place at IIT Guwahati from 30 November to 3 December Next wave of India’s economic growth will be fuelled by advancements in biotechnology, bioeconomy, and space technology, says the Minister NEW DELHI: Union Minister of […]

Rajnath Singh pitches for greater role of private sector in defence production

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said at least 50 per cent of the country’s total defence production should come through the participation of the private sector. Addressing an event by the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) here, he said the Russia-Ukraine war proved that the importance of a defence industrial base […]

Indian Army Conduct Medical & Veterinary Camp at Dupriya & Kalsa of Poonch

Poonch : Indian Army living up to its ethos of providing safety and security to the people, organised a ‘Medical & Veterinary Camp’ in the remote area of Dupriya & Kalsa, in Poonch District.  The camp aimed at providing free medical health check-up and distribution of medicines to the underprivileged and backward classes of the […]

Malaysian PM Ibrahim seeks enhanced defence ties with Pakistan

Islamabad: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has evinced his interest in enhancing defence cooperation with Pakistan, the army said on Friday. According to a statement by the army, the Malaysian leader met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and discussed bilateral strategic interests, regional security, and defence cooperation. Prime Minister Ibrahim praised Pakistan […]

Jaishankar meets President Dissanayake and PM Amarasuirya, assures India’s continued support in Sri Lanka’s economic rebuilding

Colombo: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and discussed “ways to deepen ongoing cooperation and strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties,” and assured India’s continued support to the island nation’s economic rebuilding. Jaishankar, who is here on a day-long visit, less than a fortnight after President Dissanayake was sworn […]