Ex-PM praises Modi for restoring peace in J&K

Srinagar: Former PM HD Deve Gowda lauded PM Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah on Thursday for restoring peace and stability in Jammu & Kashmir and addressing common people’s issues.“Since Modi and Shah took office ten years ago, the situation in J&K has improved a lot. They took decisive actions against terrorism. Common people are now happy,” Gowda said in Baramulla. He recalled his first visit as then PM to Kashmir in 1996, when violence and instability prevailed in the region. “For nearly ten years before that, no PM had visited the region. SPG officials advised me against the Kashmir tour due to security threats, but I went ahead with my plan.”Gowda expressed confidence that the Modi govt would resolve the remaining problems of the people.

What Modi can learn from Gowda in the run-up to J&K polls

Jammu and Kashmirs assembly polls come after a six-year gap since a popularly-elected government. Alliances such as Congress and J&K National Conference confront challenges from the BJP, which has questioned their agendas and loyalty. The elections will test whether traditional political figures or new strategies prevail in shaping the state's future.

Darshans girlfriend Pavithra Gowda to remain in Bluru prison

Actor Darshan's girlfriend Pavithra Gowda, along with associates Anu Kumar and Deepak, will remain in Bengaluru Central Prison on charges of killing fan S Renukaswamy. Meanwhile, other suspects are detained at Tumakuru prison. Authorities are contemplating shifting Darshan due to alleged privileges, with final decisions pending from the police department.

Counting on you, gave guarantee of development to people: Modi to ministers

In his first Council of Ministers meeting in his third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed continued development over the next five years. Presentations on future roadmaps and budget announcements were made. Modi encouraged ministers to spread awareness of government decisions through social media, emphasizing the need to 'perform, reform, transform and inform.