International

US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall

WASHINGTON — The US House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran — a symbolic move that deals a political blow to President Donald Trump as efforts to find a deal with Tehran stagnate. Weeks of complicated talks marked by sharp rhetoric and flare-ups of violence have not […]

Politics

Omar Abdullah meets Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar in Bengaluru

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met his Karnataka counterpart D K Shivakumar in Bengaluru and congratulated him on assuming office. The two leaders met during ‘The Hindu Huddle’ event, where Abdullah also participated. Congratulating Shivakumar on assuming the post of Karnataka chief minister, Abdullah wished him a successful and […]

Politics

Private members’ bills assessed on merits, not opposed routinely: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government does not oppose any private members’ bills without due consideration, emphasising that all proposals are examined in detail before a view is taken. Opposing a private member’s bill tabled by Congress legislator Nizam-ud-Din Bhat in the Assembly seeking equitable opportunity of […]

Kashmir

Cable cars not a standalone solution for tourism boost in new destinations in J&K: Omar Abdullah

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said cable cars alone cannot drive tourism growth in the Union Territory’s potential destinations, stressing the need for a comprehensive approach focusing on infrastructure, connectivity and sustainable development. Abdullah also said the government has not yet found a suitable party to take over and […]

Politics

J&K Assembly unites to condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah, judicial probe demanded

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday unanimously condemned the recent assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, with several members demanding a judicial probe by a sitting High Court judge into the incident. Treasury and opposition benches both termed the incident deeply disturbing and a glaring security lapse, and some of them […]