US Congress stalls sale of F-16 jets to Pakistan
The US Congress has stalled a planned sale of eight new F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, although the Obama administration is still trying to undo the hold. The Dawn reports…
SC stays bull-taming sport of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu
AMN / The Supreme Court today stayed the Centre’s notification allowing bull-taming sport Jallikattu during the festival of Pongal in Tamil Nadu. The apex court issued notice to the Centre…
One militant killed in Srinagar encounter
One militant was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar’s Zakura area. The encounter between state police and militants and subsequent anti militancy…
Govt approves major changes in Defence Procurement Procedure
New policy to boost domestic manufacturing, MSME sector AMN // Government of India has approved major changes to the Defence Procurement Procedure, DPP. The Defence Acquisition Council, DAC chaired by…
DDCA probe chief writes to Home Ministry alleging pressure to name a certain VIP
Senior IAS officer Chetan Sanghi, who probed irregularities at the DDCA, has written to Home Ministry alleging pressure from various stakeholders during the probe. In a letter to the Union…
Child rape: SC asks govt to consider stricter punishment
The Supreme Court today asked the Government to consider stricter punishment for those persons convicted of raping and abusing children. Hearing a petition filed by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers…
NIA to seek Interpol help in securing identity of four dead terrorists
National Investigation Agency (NIA) will secure Interpol’s black corner notice on four dead terrorists in Pathankot to seek information on unidentified bodies. A ten member NIA team continued the search…
J&K: Uncertainty over new govt continues
The PDP has not set in motion any process for formation of new government in Jammu & Kashmir. The uncertainty is continuing with PDP tightlipped over the steps being taken…
Terror groups should be retaliated in befitting manner: Defence minister
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday reiterated that incidents such as the Pathankot terror attack would continue to take place till the time the terror groups and attackers are not…
Nawaz Sharif orders JIT for Pathankot attack probe
Pakistan, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has set up a high-profile joint investigation team (JIT) to probe into the links of the Pathankot air base attackers with Pakistan. According to media…