The meeting, which lasted for nearly three hours, was attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary, Director of Intelligence Bureau, Chief of Army Staff, Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir, Directors General of Centra
Highlighting the need for efficiency in administration and transparency in governance, the newly appointed VB chief assured that swift and thorough investigations would be conducted for all types of corruption cases and Vigilance Enquiries (VEs).
In a significant blow to Hamas, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced the death of Izz al-Din Kassab, Head of National Relations in Hamas' political bureau.
The OIC said that it holds Israel "fully responsible for the heinous attack" and termed it a "flagrant violation of international laws, the UN Charter, and a serious infringement of the sovereignty, and territorial integrity" of Iran.
US Central Command's General Michael Kurilla arrived in the region on Saturday amid preparations for a possible attack by Iran on Israel in response to the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, US-based news website Axios reported, citing two US officials.
Speaking to reporters as he departed for Philippines, Lloyd Austin said that the safety of American troops is really important to him, adding that the US has taken some measures to protect itself.
Iran offered condolences on the killing of Hamas Political Bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in an attack in Iran's capital, Tehran and stated that Mujahid's death, who spent his life fighting against Israel, "will not go in vain."