BENGALURU — Oil prices rose 2% on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening uncertainty about energy flows. Brent crude futures climbed $1.68, or 2%, to $84.98 per barrel by 0051 GMT, while […]
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday hit out at Uttar Pradesh government for targeting Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, saying chief minister Yogi Adityanath should learn a lesson from the Jantar Mantar protests. “Destroying an institution of learning like Jauhar University displays nothing but hatred and vengeance,” Mehbooba said in a post on X. […]
DUBAI — India on Sunday reclaimed the No.1 position in ICC men’s T20I rankings after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead against Zimbabwe in the ongoing three-match series at Harare. The reigning T20 world champions regained the top spot from England, who had dethroned Shreyas Iyer’s side after their 4-0 series win recently. India had also […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — An encounter breaks out between government forces and militants at Samnoo village in Damhal Hanjipora area of Kulgam district in South Kashmir on Thursday afternoon. Reports said, a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at Samnoo village in DH Pora area of […]
JAMMU — At least eight buildings were gutted in a fire incident in Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu region on Thursday morning. Reports said, the eight buildings that were reduced to ashes in the fire incident include six residential houses, guest house and a food point. The incident happened in Chinnote locality of […]
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 […]
