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BRICS nations united by shared culture, peace and mutual respect: Shekhawat

Bhopal, Aug 8 (PTI): BRICS nations are not limited to economic or political partnerships, but are united by a shared culture, peace, mutual respect and inclusive development, said Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Fr Read More

DRDO expeditiously finalise clear, measurable key performance indicators: Parl panel on defence

New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): A parliamentary panel has recommended that the DRDO “expeditiously” finalise and notify clear, measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) covering cost efficiency, technological maturity, target dates, completio Read More

SUV evades security checkpoint on J-K highway; police fire warning shots, one arrested

Jammu, Aug 7 (PTI): An SUV evaded a security checkpoint on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district early Friday, prompting police personnel to fire three warning shots before the occupants abandoned the vehicle and fled, officials sai Read More

‘Humare Ram’ play mounted in Mohali; first of 41 free stagings

Mohali, Aug 7 (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday joined the general public to witness the inaugural performance of the theatrical production ‘Humare Ram’, featuring renowned actor Ashutosh Rana in a powerful lead perfor Read More

Defence ministry has initiated efforts to co-join sixth-gen fighter aircraft programme: Par panel

New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Defence has “initiated efforts” to co-join the sixth-generation fighter aircraft development programme, Future Combat Air System (FCAS), spearheaded by the French government, a parliamentary panel Read More

Forum for Human Rights in J-K presents annual report, says ‘no peace process since 2019’

Srinagar, Aug 7 (PTI): Former Jammu and Kashmir interlocutor Radha Kumar on Friday said there has been no peace process, or even an attempt to have one, with the people of Jammu and Kashmir or between various countries in South Asia after 2019. Read More

No country can be successful if its women do not express themselves: Rahul

New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): No country can be successful, and remains stunted, if its women do not express themselves, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday. Read More

Iltija faces FIR, questioning over ‘assault’ on cop, accuses police of manhandling; Omar calls it ‘fixed match’

Police have alleged that she bit the forearm of an officer during the protest, causing an injury SRINAGAR: With J&K Police and Iltija Mufti locked up in a battle over allegations of assault and manhandling, chief minister Omar Abd Read More

Police put up posters of Lashkar commander across J&K, declare Rs 15L reward

Bhat is the key accused in the killing of a policeman in a targeted attack last month in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district JAMMU: J&K Police have intensified the hunt for Lashkar-e-Taiba’s self-styled commander Mohammad Lateef Bhat Read More

‘True Muslim’ won’t engage in cow slaughter, says Rampur SP, issues clarification after furore

Rampur (UP), Aug 7 (PTI): Rampur Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar Singh Sisodia courted controversy by remarking that a “true Muslim” cannot engage in cow slaughter or hurt the religious sentiments of others, but later insisted that h Read More

UP govt to factor in students’ suggestions while making policies: Deputy CM

Prayagraj (UP), Aug 7 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday said resolving students’ problems is a top priority of the state government and assured that their suggestions would be considered while taking nec Read More

J’khand exam protest: Govt-students talks end without breakthrough; stir, hunger strike to continue

Ranchi, Aug 7 (PTI): As the agitation over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 14th day, talks between the state government and student protesters on Friday failed to break the deadlock, with students deciding to Read More