BEIJING — China said it will donate US$200,000 (S$256,000) to the parents of students killed in what it called an “indiscriminate” missile strike on a school in Iran early in the Middle East war. Tehran has accused the US and Israel of conducting the deadly missile attack on the school in Iran’s south on the […]
KOLKATA — West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, accusing it of trying to snatch away voting rights through the SIR, describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the “biggest infiltrator” and warning that those targeting Bengal “should go to hell”. Addressing worshippers after Eid prayers at […]
ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday bringing an end to a career that lasted almost two decades. The wicketkeeper-batter played all three formats for Pakistan that included 54 Tests, 117 ODIs and 61 T20Is. He scored 6,164 runs across all three formats, which included six centuries […]
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said her party will fully support the National Conference (NC) government in safeguarding the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir over land, jobs, and resources. Addressing reporters, she said that while the government awaits the restoration of statehood, it should take steps […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Indian Army on Friday paid tribute to two soldiers who lost their lives while conducting counter-terror operations in the Kishtwar range of Kokernag in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The soldiers, Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh of the Army’s elite Para unit, went missing during a […]
OSLO — Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her fight against dictatorship in the country. Machado, a 58-year-old industrial engineer and leader of the liberal opposition party Vente Venezuela, was barred in 2024 by Venezuela’s courts from running for president and challenging […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police conducted extensive raids at various locations in the city. The searches were carried out at the residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) affiliated with proscribed terrorist organizations, in connection with ongoing investigations under the Unlawful […]
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Friday granted four weeks’ additional time to the Union government to respond to a batch of applications demanding the time-bound restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran passed the order after Solicitor […]
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Friday a batch of applications demanding the time-bound restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. According to the causelist published on the apex court’s website, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran will resume hearing the […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Security forces on Thursday busted a militant hideout in the Brijthor Forest area of Kupwara district and recovered a huge cache of ammunition and other war-like stores. “Based on specific intelligence input, the Indian Army, along with Jammu and Kashmir Police, launched a joint operation on October 8, 2025, in the general […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a major move, the Jammu and Kashmir Government orders transfer and posting of three senior officers with immediate effect. According to an order, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Bhagat (JKPS: 2001), serving as Commandant 14 JKAP, has been transferred and posted to AIG Buildings, vice Mr. Amit Bhasin, who will await further posting […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a major reshuffle in administration, the Jammu and Kashmir Government ordered the transfer and posting of 108 JKAS officers with immediate effect. According to an order, Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, JKAS, awaiting orders of adjustment in GAD, has been posted as Vice-Chairman, Lakes Conservation and Management Authority, J&K, and will also […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a reshuffle in the police department, transferring and posting seven IPS and 14 JKPS officers with immediate effect. According to an order, Mr. Abdul Ghani Mir (IPS, AGMUT:1994), who was awaiting posting, has been appointed as Commandant General, Home Guards, Civil […]
