India

Delhi HC rejects plea for Chhath Puja at Yamuna Ghats

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to issue any directions on a plea seeking permission to conduct Chhath Puja at the Yamuna River Ghats. The plea, filed by Santosh Jha through his counsel Kumar Pranav, requested the court to direct the Delhi Government to make arrangements at the Yamuna River for performing Chhath […]

LG declares zero tolerance: Terror shelter homes to be razed

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reaffirmed that the restoration of statehood is as guaranteed as sunrise, stating that no political campaigns or reassurances are needed to fulfil this promise.   Speaking at the Raabt-e-Awaaam event organized by the Save Youth Save Future Foundation in Baramulla, North Kashmir, LG Sinha responded […]

Jeddah to host IPL 2025 mega auction on November 24-25 after venue change

Last-minute decisions have led to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25.

Twin encounters in J&K: Two terrorists killed in Bandipora, Kupwara

SRINAGAR: An unidentified terrorist was killed, and two security officers were injured during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday.   Acting on intelligence of terrorist presence in the Choontpathri forest, security forces launched a search operation. According to a police spokesperson, a confrontation began when terrorists fired on the security personnel, […]

J&K Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of Article 370

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has passed a resolution advocating for the re-establishment of special status for the region.   Introduced by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Singh Choudhary from the National Conference, the measure aims to address the diminished constitutional protections that once preserved Jammu and Kashmir’s unique culture, identity, and rights.     […]