Politics

Nadda highlights BJP’s achievements in J&K, slams opposition

JAMMU — BJP president J P Nadda asserted on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling NDA have achieved unprecedented success in ensuring the country’s progress, and accused the INDIA opposition bloc of fostering corruption and aiding anti-national forces. Nadda slammed the Congress, National Conference (NC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for “consistently […]

Kashmir

Six Jaish militant associates arrested in Awantipora, arms and ammunition recovered: Police

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — At least six associates of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant group were arrested in the Awantipora area of Pulwama district, along with arms and ammunition, police said on Friday. “Awantipora police received specific intelligence that a Pakistan-based Kashmiri militant from JeM was identifying local youth who could be motivated to join militant ranks. […]

Middle East

“No place in Iran where Israel’s long arm can’t reach,” warns Netanyahu at UN; calls Hamas to surrender

NEW YORK — Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the war with Hamas can end if the latter lays arms and releases the hostages, while asserting that Israel will continue its fight until it achieves “total victory.” Issuing a stern warning to Iran, Netanyahu said there is “no place” in Iran, where the […]

Middle East

Over 700 killed in Lebanon in a week as Israel escalates strikes

BEIRUT — Over 700 people have been killed in Lebanon this week, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Israel has dramatically escalated strikes, saying it is targeting Hezbollah’s military capacities and senior Hezbollah commanders. Top Israeli officials have threatened to repeat the destruction of Gaza in Lebanon if the Hezbollah fire continues, raising fears that Israel’s […]

Politics

Mufti Sayeed showed embracing Kashmiri identity didn’t mean being militant: Waheed Para

BARAMULLA — Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed demonstrated that embracing Kashmiri identity did not mean being a militant or owing allegiance to separatist groups such as the Hurriyat, senior PDP leader Waheed Para said here on Friday. Sayeed’s vision brought the Kashmir issue to the forefront of political dialogue, reframing it […]

Politics

Pakistan could be split into three parts if it keeps supporting terrorism: Yogi Adityanath

KATHUA — If Pakistan continues to support terrorism, it could be split into three parts, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday. Issuing the warning to the neighbouring country at an election rally in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua, Adityanath said Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is already prepared to merge with India. “Even Pakistan-backed terrorists […]