Pregnant woman’s death sparks protest in Rajouri; probe ordered
Rajouri/Jammu: A 28-year-old woman died of pregnancy complications during treatment at a hospital in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district early Thursday, sparking protest by her agitated relatives against alleged medical negligence, officials said. The protesters, however, dispersed after Rajouri Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Raj Kumar Thapa visited the scene and assured a time-bound magisterial […]
EC owes clarification on USAID’s ‘voter turnout’ fund for India: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Election Commission should clarify its stand on reports that the US spent USD 21 million for “voter turnout in India”. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here, he vehemently opposed foreign interference in the country’s democratic exercise. “It (foreign interference) […]
Congress part of Omar-led J&K govt: Karra as he dismisses rumours of rift with NC
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday dismissed rumours of any rift with the National Conference and said his party is very much part of the Omar Abdullah-led government in the Union Territory. He expected the formation of a coordination committee, comprising members of Congress and National Conference, soon. “We are […]
Stock markets fall for 3rd day amid uncertainty over US tariff measures, weak Asian peers
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined for the third day on Thursday as fresh tariff threats, weak Asian markets and foreign fund outflows hurt investors’ sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 203.22 points or 0.27 per cent to settle at 75,735.96. During the day, it tanked 476.17 points or 0.62 per cent to 75,463.01. […]
People of Delhi ended reign of deceit and breach of promise, chosen BJP: Amit Shah
New Delhi: The BJP government in Delhi will make the city the best capital of the world by making it clean, beautiful and prosperous, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday, as he congratulated new Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her ministerial colleagues for taking oath of office. Referring to the defeat of the […]
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi HC notes Sajjan Kumar convicted, disposes of SIT plea against bail
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday disposed of a plea against the bail granted to former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case after being informed he was convicted in it. Justice Vikas Mahajan took note of the development and disposed of the petition as being infructuous. “The Central government […]
Rupee rises 33 paise to close at 86.65 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated 33 paise to close at 86.65 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by the weakening of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said there is a negative bias for the USD/INR pair amid a muted trend in domestic equities and the unabated foreign fund outflow is […]
Jammu Police recovers and reunites 743 missing persons with families last year
JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir Police has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to public service by successfully tracing and reuniting 743 missing persons with their families across District Jammu in 2024. Through relentless efforts, advanced investigative techniques, and strong community engagement, Jammu Police has brought relief to hundreds of families, reaffirming its dedication to maintaining […]
Envoys of 5 nations present credentials to President Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday accepted credentials from the envoys of five nations, including Sudan and Palestine, at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Those who presented their credentials were Alonso Correa Miguel, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama, Dharamkumar Seeraj, High Commissioner of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and Mohammed Abdalla […]
49-member contingent to represent India at Special Olympics World Winter Games
New Delhi: India will be represented by a 49-member contingent at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, to be held in Turin, Italy from March 8 to 15. The contingent includes 30 athletes and 19 support staff, who will be participating across six disciplines — alpine skiing, cross country skiing, floorball, short-track speed skating, […]
