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Quashing FIR of Sexual Assault, Delhi HC Says Some Use Provision to ‘Harass’ Men

NEW DELHI: The offence of rape is one of the most heinous crimes against women but some people use the legal provisions against it...

GST Council Postpones Decision to Cut Tax on Insurance, Rate Panel Defers Report Submission

JAISALMER: A GST Council meeting on Saturday postponed a decision on reducing taxes on health and life insurance, while the much talked- about GoM...

Meditation Transcends All Religions, Borders: Leaders on First World Meditation Day at UN

UNITED NATION: Meditation transcends all religions and borders and is also a powerful instrument of diplomacy in the current global landscape marked by escalating...

Indian-Origin Man Jailed in Singapore for Assaulting Father, Molesting Woman

SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old Indian-origin man in Singapore was sentenced to one year, five months and six weeks’ jail after he pleaded guilty to one...

Man Found Dead in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A 29-year-old man was found dead on Saturday in Sangam area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.   Officials said that a man working at the...

Former SC Judge Justice Madan Lokur Appointed Chairperson of UN Internal Justice Council

NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur has been appointed as chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council for a term...

AI Will Continue to Grow in 2025, But It Will face Major Challenges Along...

SRINAGAR: In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) continued taking large and surprising steps forward. People started conversing with AI “resurrections” of the dead, using AI toothbrushes and confessing to an AI-powered...

Does Kashmir’s Education Prioritize Profit Over Progress?

by Dr Masoon A Beig The government must regulate coaching centres, enforcing standards on infrastructure, class sizes and teacher qualifications.  The coaching craze sweeping Kashmir has...

LG Sinha Commends Jammu University for A++ NAAC Ranking

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday congratulated the University of Jammu (JU) for ranking A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Taking...

Jammu Kashmir’s Cold Chain Infra is 3.32 Lakh Mts, Requires More Than Double, Govt...

SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards addressing post-harvest losses and enhancing food preservation in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has been ramping up efforts...

Cancellation of 1.27 Lakh Ration Cards in Jammu Kashmir ‘Unwarranted, Cruel’: PDP

SRINAGAR: The Peoples' Democratic Party on Friday said the cancellation of more than 1.27 lakh ration cards in Jammu and Kashmir was "unwarranted and...

Jammu Kashmir Political Parties Spar Over GMC Handwara Site Relocation Amid Delays

SRINAGAR: The relocation of the Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara project has ignited a political row in Kashmir, with the ruling Jammu and Kashmir...

Income Tax Department Says It Uncovered Rs 800-Crore Hawala Network Linked to Dubai Properties

SRINAGAR: The Income Tax Department said it has exposed a vast hawala network facilitating illegal investments in Dubai properties, following raids on the KCI...

PM Modi Embarks on Two Day Visit to Kuwait

NEW DELHI: As he embarked on a two-day visit to Kuwait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India and the Gulf nation have...

Government Launches Scheme to Empower Women SHGs, Support Drone Use in Agriculture

SRINAGAR: The Government of India has launched a new initiative to support farmers with advanced drone technology for agricultural spraying. Under the scheme, titled...