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India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar's statement on 'supporting homeland for Palestinians' re-affirms India's long-standing stance

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday re-affirmed India's long-standing support for the establishment of an independent state of Palestine while spotlighting the active role played by Delhi -- through its vibrant multi-dimensional ties with the countries in the Middle East and West Asia -- to maintain peace in the region.

May 8, 2024

Undeterred by two encounters, Kashmir witnesses huge participation in election campaigns [details]

Unlike other poll-bound regions of the country, the Kashmir Valley is witnessing fierce encounters with terrorists and election rallies of politicians simultaneously.

May 8, 2024

Ladakh unit of NC's tender mass resignation amid Farooq's call to support Congress candidate [details]

Ladakh unit of the National Conference tendered mass resignation after Dr Farooq Abdullah directed party leaders to support the Congress candidate on the only Lok Sabha seat in the cold desert.

May 6, 2024

Poonch Terror Attack: Operation to track down terrorists enters second day

Fear psychosis grips residents of Poonch and Rajouri after two terror attacks within just 15 days ahead of the election. It was the second terror attack in poll-bound Pir Panchal region of Jammu province where terrorists attacked soldiers after repeated intervals.

May 5, 2024

"BJP campaigns vigorously in three Kashmir Lok Sabha seats despite no candidates [details]."

BJP has not fielded any candidates for the three Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir but party leaders have been deputed in different parts of the Valley to expose NC, PDP, and Congress.

May 4, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections: Rahul Gandhi to contest from Raebareli; K.L. Sharma in Amethi

Ending days of suspense, the Congress has finally announced that Rahul Gandhi will contest from the Raebareli Lok Sabha constituency

May 3, 2024

Sex scandal: SIT rejects Prajwal Revanna's request; lookout notice issued, another victim comes forward

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sex video scandal involving former Prime Minister, HD Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal Revanna on Thursday rejected his request to appear before it after 7 days and the authorities issued a lookout notice against him.

May 2, 2024

Mehbooba owes her loyalty to INDIA bloc despite Cong's preference for NC; Cites 'bigger cause'

PDP chief repeatedly reaffirmed her allegiance with the INDIA bloc but Congress is supporting the National Conference candidate Mian Altaf, who is contesting against Mehbooba Mufti.

May 2, 2024

Namgyal's absence raises eyebrows as BJP nominee files papers for Ladakh seat

BJP has deputed Union Minister Kiran Rijiju and the party's national general secretary Tarun Chugh to placate Jamyang Tsering Namgyal who is sulking after being dropped for Lok Sabha elections.

May 1, 2024

NC announces "consensus" candidate for Ladakh seat without consulting Congress

As per the seat-sharing agreement between the two parties, the Ladakh seat has been allocated to the Congress.

May 1, 2024

PM Modi meets fruit seller Mohini Gowda in Karnataka, praises her for 'good work'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met a fruit seller Mohini Gowda in Karnataka's Sirsi region and showered praise on her for the good work that she was doing towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.

Apr 29, 2024

Encounter in J&K's Udhampur; VDC guard killed in fierce gun battle with terrorists

The movement of two groups of terrorists was spotted in higher reaches of the Basantgarh areas of J&K's Udhampur district. These terrorists are trying to sneak into Kashmir Valley ahead of the elections.

Apr 28, 2024

Within hours after "revolt", Namgyal calls himself loyal BJP Karyakarta; what changed?

After being denied a party mandate for the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal revolted against the party and strongly opposed the decision of the BJP leadership to drop him.

Apr 28, 2024

Over 50 houses developed cracks amid sinking of land in J&K's Ramban district

Road connectivity between Gool and Ramban is also snapped following land subsidence. Over 60,000 population cut off from district headquarters.

Apr 27, 2024

Omar, Mehbooba suspect conspiracy in demand of delaying polling for Anantnag-Rajouri seat

After some political parties approached the Election Commission of India to delay polling on the Anantnag-Rajouri seat, the poll panel sought a detailed report from the J&K government.