CHANDIGARH: In an order with wider ramifications on recruitment disputes in Punjab, Punjab and Haryana high court has held that apprehending armed militants can also be treated as an “encounter” for purposes of granting reservation benefits to wards of police personnel. “It is, in fact, an achievement of police officers if they succeed in apprehending…
RAIPUR: A woman teacher at DAV Public School at Pratapgarh in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district, who subjected an eight-year-old girl to severe corporal punishment – forcing her to perform 100 squats and beating her with a stick – was terminated from service on Monday. Following recommendations from the district collector and education officials, police have also…
SRINAGAR: Subedar Perbhat Gaur and Lance Naik Narender Sindhu of the Army were killed during a gunfight with terrorists in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district Monday — raising the year’s security toll in J&K to 19. The clash broke out after Army, CRPF and J&K police launched a joint search on intelligence about terrorists hiding in…
The Nepal government lifted the ban on social media after thousands of young Nepalis took to the streets of Kathmandu to protest. Nepal’s communication and information minister Prithvi Subba Gurung on Sunday said the government has rolled back its decision to ban social media platforms after an emergency Cabinet meeting, PTI reported. He announced that…
Shreyas Iyer (X-Kolkata Knight Riders) Shreyas Iyer has firmly established himself as one of Indian cricket’s brightest stars. Recently, he played a pivotal role in India’s triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, finishing as the team’s highest run-scorer. His leadership skills have also been widely praised. In 2024, he captained Kolkata Knight Riders…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack on civilians in Israel. PM Modi said that India “condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”.“Strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Jerusalem today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish…
US President Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro continued his anti-India rant on Monday while targeting the social media platform X for fact-checking his post. In his latest tweet, Navarro accused India of buying Russian oil in a move he called “blood money,” claiming New Delhi did not purchase large quantities of Moscow’s crude before…
A massive protest outside the Kathmandu Parliament against the government’s ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms turned violent on Monday, as clashes broke out between police and demonstrators.Many protesters said they had intended to hold a peaceful demonstration but were met with police aggression as they advanced.“We were planning to hold…
GenZs revolt against social media ban turns deadly (Pic credit: AP) Thousands of young Nepalis thronged the streets of Kathmandu on Monday, protesting against the government’s move to block 26 popular social media platforms. The demonstrations, marked by violent clashes, left 14 protesters dead and several injured, over rising public anger over the censorship of…
Oman’s Ministry opens Hajj 2026 registration September 23–October 8; applicants register online, selection based on Saudi quota, notified via SMS/Representative Image The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Oman has announced that Hajj registration for the 1447 AH pilgrimage season will open from September 23 to October 8. Eligible applicants must register electronically, with…
