UNITED NATIONS — At its fifth attempt, the UN Security Council has adopted a resolution calling for an extended humanitarian pause in the war in Gaza after the US under growing international dismay at the inaction over the tragedy in the territory withheld its veto while criticising it. The resolution adopted on Wednesday also demanded […]
KARACHI — Babar Azam on Wednesday announced his decision to step down as Pakistan Cricket team’s captain from all formats of the game four days after his side’s debacle in the ICC World Cup 2023 in India where they finished fifth spot. The 28-year-old player has relinquished the captaincy role of the side from all […]
MUMBAI — Virat Kohli became the first batter in the history of the game to score 50 ODI centuries, going past his idol Sachin Tendulkar during the World Cup semifinal against New Zealand here on Wednesday. Kohli reached the landmark when he worked Kiwis pacer Lockie Ferguson to square leg for a double, moving from […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Administration led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday announced the ex-gratia of Rs. 5 Lakh to the kin of deceased persons in Doda road accident. “An ex-gratia of Rs. 5 Lakh each would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives […]
ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan increased his criticism of Israel, calling it a “terrorist state” and claiming it is intent on destroying Gaza along with all of its residents. In a fiery speech to members of his party, Erdogan also says his country will take steps to ensure that Israel’s political and military […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The security forces on Wednesday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri Sector of Baramulla district in North Kashmir. Police said, the two militants who were trying to infiltrate were neutralized by the vigilant security forces. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition was recovered from the infiltrating militants, […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — At least 36 people were killed and 19 were injured in a tragic road accident in Assar area of Doda district in Jammu region on Wednesday. Reports said, a passenger bus bearing registration number JK02CN-6555 was on way from Kishtwar to Jammu when it skidded off the road and fell into 300-feet […]
ANANTNAG (Raouf Dar) — The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom Department of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory on Tuesday inaugurated 10-Day long exhibition cum sale in Anantnag district of South Kashmir. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Mahmood Ahmad Shah, the Director of Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir at the famous tourist destination Pahalgam. Shah […]
MEERUT — Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Syed Arshad Madani has asked members of the Muslim community to open separate schools for girls after Class 8, on the ground that they were being targeted in co-educational institutions. Madani made the remarks during a conference of west Uttar Pradesh office-bearers in Uttar Pradesh’s Deoband on Tuesday. He […]
NEW DELHI — Sahara Group Chief Subrata Roy died of cardiorespiratory arrest on Tuesday, according to a company statement. He was 75. According to the company statement, he passed away at 10.30 pm due to cardiorespiratory arrest following an extended battle with complications arising from metastatic malignancy, hypertension, and diabetes. He was admitted to Kokilaben […]