SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed the Public Safety Act (PSA) detention of Mehraj Malik, providing major relief to the Aam Aadmi Party legislator who had been in preventive custody since September last year, sources said. Advocates representing Mehraj Malik said the court set aside the detention order after hearing a habeas
KOLKATA, Apr 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the next government in West Bengal after the assembly elections, stating that he would return to the state for the oath-taking ceremony following the results on May 4. Addressing a rally in Barrackpore in North 24
India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA): Explained What is an FTA? A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is an economic arrangement between two or more countries in which they agree to reduce or eliminate customs duties on most traded goods. It also aims to reduce non-tariff barriers that restrict trade and investment flows between the partner
Under the Civic Action Programme, the “Martyr Mushtaq Ahmad Baba T-20 Cricket Tournament,” organised by Ganderbal Police in memory and honour of brave police martyrs who laid down their lives in the line of duty, concluded on Sunday with a grand finale at Qamariya Stadium, Ganderbal, marked by enthusiasm, fervour and reverence. Senior Superintendent of
The Rajya Sabha member switched from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) along with six other MPs last week. The merger was later accepted by Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan. Following this, AAP accused the departing leaders of “betrayal.” Raghav Chadha has now publicly explained his decision to leave the party through a video shared
The Indian Premier League (IPL) mid-season table is beginning to heat up, with Punjab Kings currently sitting at the top after an impressive unbeaten run. At the other end of the standings, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), led by Rishabh Pant, are struggling near the bottom after a series of poor results. LSG suffered their fifth
With rising success often comes criticism. While healthy scepticism is part of sport, deliberate attempts to question a player’s integrity have now drawn attention after remarks made by Pakistan cricket analyst Nauman Niaz about young Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Known for his outspoken and controversial opinions, Niaz targeted the 15-year-old prodigy shortly after he smashed
JAMMU, Apr 27: Six persons were taken into custody during an intensified anti-narcotics crackdown in Jammu and Kashmir, with police recovering contraband substances and over Rs 23 lakh in Doda and Kathua districts, officials said on Monday. In a separate action, properties worth over Rs 73 lakh linked to drug peddlers were also attached in
NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma stating that he will not appear in the excise case either personally or through his lawyer before her court, the party said on Monday. In his letter, Kejriwal said, “My hope of getting justice
Leh, Apr 27: The Leh Apex Body (LAB) has called for direct, “decision-level” talks with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his upcoming visit, terming the proposed May 22 sub-committee meeting as “inadequate” to resolve Ladakh’s long-pending issues. The reaction followed Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena’s announcement that the Ministry of Home Affairs will convene