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Big blow to Indians: Trump signs order that will ban hiring H1-B visa holders for federal contracts

The executive order Donald Trump signed increases scrutiny of federal contractors' use of H-1B visas to bring in temporary foreign labour for high-skilled jobs rather than relying on US citizens.

Aug 4, 2020

Farooq Abdullah says probe into Kashmiri Pandit exodus will clear many minds

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in a webinar today has urged for a probe into the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kahmir valley.

Aug 2, 2020

Apple Fire burns 1,720 acres in Cherry Valley, evacuations ordered

The blaze, dubbed the Apple Fire, has grown to at least 1,720 acres Friday night near Oak Glen Road and Apple Tree Lane, authorities confirmed.

Aug 1, 2020

'Forced decoupling' of economies will hurt both, China warns India

China warned on Thursday that a "forced decoupling" of its economy with India, following a Himalayan border clash last month that killed 20 Indian soldiers, would hurt both countries.

Jul 31, 2020

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolts Southern California's San Fernando Valley

According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake felt like a jolt, a pause, and then a bit more rocking.

Jul 30, 2020

Kashmir is Cov-Eid shopping as if there's no pandemic; Lal Chowk is chocked

Following the advisory of relaxing COVID lockdown before the eve of Eid, social distancing goes for a toss as shoppers in large numbers hit the streets of Lal Chowk in Kashmir to buy essentials.

Jul 30, 2020

India, China troop disengagement remains uphill task

India claims that Chinese People's Liberation Army troops have not moved back as per the agreed consensus arrived at during the disengagement talks between both countries.

Jul 29, 2020

Pakistan upper house passes resolution to laud Kashmiri separatist Geelani

The resolution was unanimously passed in the Senate of Pakistan with a complete consensus over what they called "relentless" struggle of Syed Ali Geelani.

Jul 28, 2020

Jammu and Kashmir may see clarity on 4G come August 7

A bench of justices NV Ramana, R Subhash Reddy and B R Gavai adjourned the hearing for August 7, on a contempt plea filed by an NGO Foundation for Media Professionals.

Jul 28, 2020

PM Modi sends China a message, cites Pak fate at Kargil

Addressing his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' on the occasion of 21st anniversary of Kargil War victory, the Prime Minister was in his words.

Jul 26, 2020

Karen fire update: Over 200 firefighters battle brush fire in Jurupa Valley

No evacuations have been ordered and no injuries were reported at the time of filing the report.

Jul 26, 2020

New Delhi looking at re-negotiating with NC without backtracking on Article 370

After the abrogation of Article 370, the centre is looking to negotiate with the National Conference over Kashmir.

Jul 25, 2020

BJP set to unfurl tricolour across J&K to celebrate anniversary of scrapping Article 370

Bhartiya Janata Party's J&K unit has decided to mark the first anniversary of revocation of Article 370 with mega celebrations from August 5 for 15 days. The UT will witness unfurling of tricolour in all zonal, tehsil and district headquarters.

Jul 23, 2020

Widow of Colonel B Santosh Babu killed in Ladakh clash appointed Dy Collector

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao handed over the appointment letter to Santoshi at Pragathi Bhavan, the official residence of the Chief Minister.

Jul 22, 2020

Plasma screening camp organised in Kashmir, DGP inaugurates

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh, IPS inaugurated Plasma Screening Camp, organised by J&K Police and Department of Health and Medical Education at Kashmir Nursing Home in Srinagar today.