BY THE WAY: BRICS – An Opportunity or a Political Challenge
In today’s shifting global economic landscape, the BRICS agenda on dedollarization has emerged as a significant signal rather than a dramatic declaration of war on the US dollar. Dr Noour Ali Zehgeer India’s role in BRICS has grown significantly, especially at the 18th BRICS Summit (September 2026 in New Delhi), where India positioned itself as…
Weatherman predicts rain, thunderstorms at many places till September 17
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 15 (STC): The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted generally cloudy weather across Jammu and Kashmir from September 15 to 17, with brief spells of rain or thundershowers and gusty winds likely at many places.From September 18 to 25, the weather is expected to remain generally dry, with brief spells of rain…
CM Omar Abdullah denies rift in his legislature party; does not fear any of them slipping away
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 15 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed speculation about instability within his legislature party. He asserted that he has complete faith in his MLAs and does not fear any of them slipping away.CM Omar Abdullah launched a blistering attack on unnamed critics accusing them of working at…
EOW Kashmir refunds Rs. 4.50 crore to 13 HDFC bank depositors in Shopian fraud case
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 15 (STC): Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir has secured refunds amounting to nearly Rs. 4.50 crore for 13 affected depositors at HDFC Bank’s Shopian branch, officials said here today.The refund follows a swift, focused and time-bound investigation by the EOW Kashmir wing of the Crime Branch, J&K, into allegations of financial…
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha concludes USA tour, returns to Srinagar
STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 15 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has returned to Srinagar after a week-long visit to the United States. After his return to Jammu and Kashmir, deliberations on important matters of the administration are likely to intensify in the coming days.Sources say that various matters pending during his absence…
