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NEW DELHI: Noting that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act does not address ‘online grooming’ explicitly, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has recommended that a new clause be introduced in the law to clearly define it and provisions be incorporated for punishment, which should not be less than seven years and…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has offered condolences to the Indian Air Force and the family of the pilot who died in a crash during the Dubai Air Show, saying rivalry with the neighbouring country belongs “to the skies only.” A Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in a ball of…

Image credit: Ganderbal Police SRINAGAR: Senior police officers interacted with students and faculty of Darul Uloom in Preng of Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district Saturday under “Operation Pathshala,” an initiative launched six months ago to reach out to the Muslim youth through Islamic seminaries.Officials briefed students about “various harmful influences that can mislead youth,” urging…

The 350th Martyrdom Anniversary commemorations of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji are set to be held from November 23 to November 25. This includes a series of state-level events that combine spiritual observance with social and environmental initiatives. The closing day at Sri Anandpur Sahib will mark the completion (bhog) of the Akhanda Paath Sahib…

NEW DELHI: The fourth edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, beginning December 2, will place a strong emphasis on enabling students from North India — particularly Uttar Pradesh — to learn Tamil through an expanded set of language-learning initiatives in Tamil Nadu. The ministry of education, announcing the programme on Saturday, said this year’s edition…

NEW DELHI: State Investigation Agency on Saturday arrested a man in Srinagar in connection with “white collar” terror module case, reported news agency PTI.Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have stepped up searches across hospitals and media offices as part of the widening probe into the Delhi blast, with investigators examining possible links between medical staff,…

J-K: LG Manoj Sinha lays foundation for new houses affected by Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor RAJOURI: Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, during his visit to the border village of Jhangher, laid the foundation stone for the construction of new houses for families affected by recent natural calamities and unprovoked Pakistan shelling during…

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Friday once again claimed credit for helping ease tensions between India and Pakistan, making the assertion more than 60 times to date.The remarks came during a meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House, marking Mamdani’s first formal interaction with the president following his…

NEW DELHI: A Pakistani drone was spotted late Friday near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, officials said on Saturday. The drone was seen coming from the Chak Bhura post in Pakistan and hovered over Regal village in the Ghagwal area for a few minutes before turning back, officials said, as reported…

Representational file photo (PTI) NEW DELHI: Security forces in Manipur, on Saturday, arrested four militants linked to banned groups for allegedly carrying out extortion. In Thoubal district, officers picked up a man from his home in Itham Awang on Friday after weapons were found in his possession. Police said they recovered an SLR rifle with…