The Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to announce recruitment of troops under the ‘Agnipath’ policy next week. It has come up with detailed six-page note explaining to aspirants what is the new scheme, reported The Tribune. Candidates inducted through this scheme will be called ‘Agniveers’. These Agniveers once enrolled into the Indian Air […]
An attack claimed by Islamic State on a gurdwara in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least two people and injured seven, officials said.On an affiliated Telegram channel, the local branch of Islamic State said the attack was in response to insults levelled at the Prophet Mohammed, an apparent reference to remarks by […]
In prelude to the celebrations of 8th International Day of Yoga , Government College of Yoga Education and Health, Sector 23A, Chandigarh, in collaboration with Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Chandigarh, Outreach Bureau and ICSSR North Western Regional Centre, Panjab University and Department of Social Welfare, Chandigarh Administration organised a programme Health, Harmony and Happiness: […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a blog dedicated to his mother as she entered the 100th year of her life on Saturday, highlighting her sacrifices and the various aspects of her life which “shaped” his mind, personality, and self-confidence.”Maa… this isn’t a mere word but it captures a range of emotions. Today, 18th June, is […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country was not threatening the world with nuclear weapons, but warned that Moscow “will use such weapons to defend its sovereignty”.He made the remarks on Friday while addressing the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. When asked to comment on the West’s allegations about the threat of a nuclear war […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to withdraw the farm laws, he will have to accept the demand of the youth and rollback the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme.The former Congress chief also said that for eight consecutive years, the BJP government has “insulted” the values ??of […]
A police officer was shot dead by terrorists inside his home in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.The attack on Sub-Inspector Farooq Ahmad Mir took place at Samboora in Pampore area on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, they said. “Sub-Inspector Mir’s body was found in paddy fields near his […]
Reports have emerged from Kabul–assailants belonging to ISIS Khursan–having entered Gurdwara Karte Parwan, in the capital of Afghanistan on Saturday morning.Afghanistan-origin Sikhs living in the national capital, said they have received calls from Gurnam Singh, president, Gurdwara Karte Parwan, informing them about the attack. Manjinder Singh Sirsa of the BJP said he has spoken to […]
The US State Department has said that it has condemned the offensive comments made by two BJP officials about Prophet Mohammed.“We were glad to see that the party (BJP) publicly condemned those comments,’’ said State Department spokesperson Ned Price in response to a question from a Pakistani journalist on “hate crimes committed by thge Indian […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches at multiple locations here in connection with the case against arrested Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).Sources said raids are being conducted at nearly 10 residential and official premises linked to several property dealers and other business entities. The 57-year-old Jain was […]