Deploy full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities, PM Modi directs officials after chairing J&K security meet

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday directed the officials to deploy a full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities after chairing a review meeting on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, in the wake of multiple terror…

Combating corruption, cyber fraud among top priorities of Modi 3.0; 100-day campaign planned

New Delhi (IANS) In keeping with its zero-tolerance policy against corruption, the Modi government, in its third term, has planned an intensive campaign to crack down on all kinds of graft including that in digital space.

On the lines of the…

Agnipath scheme under review, group of secretaries looks to make recruitment more lucrative

New Delhi (IANS) As the National Democratic Alliance's allies aired their grievances over the appointment of Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme, the Centre has expressed its willingness to address the "lacunae" and also promised to make amends…

First session of 18th Lok Sabha begins on June 24

New Delhi (IANS) A special 10-day session of the Lok Sabha will commence on June 24 for oath/affirmation of newly elected Members, Election of Speaker, President’s Address and discussion. 

This was announced on Wednesday by Union Minister of…

5 soldiers, one policeman injured in Doda terror attack

Jammu (IANS) Five army soldiers and one special police officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir Police were injured in the early morning hours of Wednesday in a terrorist attack in Doda district, sources said. 

Official sources said that the terrorists…

Reasi terror attack: J&K Police release suspect's sketch, announce Rs 20L reward for info

Jammu (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Police have released a sketch of the suspected terrorist involved in the terror attack on a pilgrim bus near Shivkhori temple in Reasi district in which nine people were killed, the police said. 

"Reasi police…

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi to be new Indian Army chief

New Delhi (IANS) Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, who has experience of serving both in the northeast and Jammu and Kashmir, has been appointed as the next chief of the Indian Army, succeeding General Manoj Pande, it was announced on Tuesday. 

Presently…

Security forces surround area in J&K's Kathua after reports of terrorist firing

Jammu (IANS) Security forces surrounded a village in J&K's Kathua district on Tuesday after locals reported that terrorists had opened fire there, officials said. 

Official sources said that the security forces surrounded Sedaa village…

Indian Navy stealth frigate reaches Japan's Yokosuka for joint maritime exercise

New Delhi (IANS) Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Shivalik arrived at Japan's Yokosuka to participate in the bilateral Japan–India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24), where both forces will showcase their war-fighting skills at…

Keonjhar MLA Mohan Charan Majhi to be BJP's first CM in Odisha

Bhubaneshwar (IANS) Tribal leader and four-time MLA from Keonjhar Mohan Charan Majhi will be the new Chief Minister of Odisha, where the Bharatiya Janata Party has come to power for the first time, it was announced on Tuesday. 

Following a…