Omar writes to all political parties for J&K’s statehood, calls it ‘essential course correction’ | India News

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has written to all national parties, including BJP, asking for restoration of statehood to J&K. The CM said in his letter that a bill should be brought in the current session of Parliament for restoration of statehood.“The restoration must not be viewed as a concession but as…

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Terror funding: Special NIA court frames charges against Jamaat-e-Islami trio, trust | India News

JAMMU: A special NIA court in Jammu framed charges against three Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), J&K, operatives and a trust on Tuesday, for allegedly raising and utilising funds to further the activities of the proscribed outfit in violation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.The accused are Amir Mohammad Shamsi from Rajouri’s Rehtal; Abdul Hamid Ganai…

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Big revelation! ‘It was Gautam Gambhir who insisted on this transition,’ says ex-India cricketer | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for showing conviction and belief during India’s hard-fought Test series in England, and questioned his critics, asking if they would now “stand up and greet him” after the 2-2 draw. India, touring without recently retired legends Virat Kohli and Rohit…

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US: ‘Active shooter confirmed’ at Fort Stewart Army base; parts of Georgia installation on lockdown; soldiers told to take shelter

Parts of the Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were locked down Wednesday after an active shooter was reported on the sprawling Army post, a spokesperson said, according to AP.Lt. Col. Angel Tomko told The Associated Press it was not immediately known if anyone had been injured.“We are currently assessing the situation but we can confirm…

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