Manoj Sinha said Amarnath Yatra registrations decreased after the Pahalgam attack. There was a 10.19% drop compared to last year. Around 2.36 lakh pilgrims registered before the incident. The administration and security forces took steps to restore confidence. 85,000 pilgrims reconfirmed their registration. Security arrangements are in place for the yatra starting July 3.Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday said there has been a drop of over 10 per cent in pilgrim r...Read More
Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. Banihal/ Two persons were killed when a truck skidded off the road and rolled down into a deep gorge on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Saturday, officials said. Banihal/Jammu, Jun 28 (PTI) Two persons were killed when a truck skidded off the road and rolled down into a deep gorge on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Saturday, officials said. The...Read More
Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Jammu and Kashmir director general of police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat chaired a high-level security review meeting on Saturday to assess the preparedness of security and civil agencies for the safe and smooth conduct of the 38-day-long pilgrimage, set to begin on July 3. The meeting was held at the Convention Centre on Canal Road and brought together top officials from the J&K Police, army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), intelligence agencies and the civil a...Read More
In a meeting held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the cabinet gave its consent for Panchayat Emergency Response Centre in each of the 3,645 panchayats of the state to ensure effective response in the event of natural disasters to save human lives and properties. To encourage self-employment and reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, it also approved the provision of interest subsidies for the establishment of solar power projects, the statement i...Read More
The Lok Sabha MP from Baramati was addressing a press conference in Nagpur. To a query about RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's recent call for reviewing the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the preamble of the Constitution, Sule said that in a democracy, everybody has the right to speak. "He said what he felt," said Sule. Addressing an event on the 50 years of the Emergency, Hosabale had said, "The preamble of the Constitution Baba Saheb Ambedkar made never had these words (social...Read More
Pune, Jun 28 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wanted the election of the Malegaon Cooperative Sugar Mill at Baramati to be unopposed, his deputy and NCP chief Ajit Pawar said on Saturday. Speaking to reporters in Baramati, he also said he had offered three seats to the panel supported by the rival NCP (SP), the party headed by his estranged uncle Sharad Pawar, but it wanted more seats. Also Read | Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Describes Life on ISS During Video Interacti...Read More
How to find the best price, perks when booking a cruise Find the cruise that works for your budget with these tips. Problem Solved Dancing at deck parties is a classic feature of many cruises, so why not make a workout of it? The Zumba Cruise will return in 2026, marking its first appearance in seven years. During this time, guests can spend five days immersed in the fitness program, an aerobic workout that combines dance with aerobic exercises. "There's truly nothing like the Zumba Cruise ...Read More
New Delhi: The southwest monsoon did not reach the city even on Friday, June 27, which is the normal date of its arrival in Delhi. The weather department now expects the monsoon to arrive in Delhi and cover a small area of northwest India within the next two-three days.The Met had forecast the early arrival of the monsoon in Delhi. However, all that the city is getting is drizzling or trace-level rain, too low to be recorded in patches. The city didn't receive any rain on Friday.According to Ind...Read More
Beyond the famed Jagannath Puri, Odisha unveils a wealth of ancient temples, each a testament to the region's rich history and architectural prowess. From the iconic Konark Sun Temple to the serene Mukteshwar Temple, these lesser-known shrines offer a spiritual journey through time.Jagannath Puri is iconic, majestic, and practically one of the major crowd pullers in the region. But Odisha's temple run doesn't stop at Puri's gates. Here, you will find a treasure trove of historical temples that h...Read More
Saquib Nachan, a former leader of the banned SIMI, passed away in a Delhi hospital following a brain haemorrhage. He was admitted four days prior after being arrested in 2023 during an NIA crackdown on ISIS. Nachan, an inmate at Tihar prison, was hospitalized after his health deteriorated, and doctors confirmed the haemorrhage.Saquib Nachan, a former office-bearer of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), died in a Delhi hospital on Saturday, days after suffering a brain haemorrha...Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the centenary celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj, emphasized India's ancient civilization rooted in the philosophies of its saints. He highlighted the government's commitment to welfare schemes, ensuring comprehensive coverage in areas like housing, water, and healthcare.Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday India is the most ancient living civilisation of the world due to the immortal ideas and philosophies of its saints and seers. Speaki...Read More
'As humans, we haven't changed much' IMAGE: India's first man in space, Rakesh Sharma, reflects on his journey and India's future in space travel. Photograph: Courtesy Ministry of Defence Astronaut Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to journey into space in 1984, says space travel alters the mindset of humans and makes them see the world from a perspective that "this planet belongs to everyone" and not a sole preserve of anyone. He shared his thoughts in a recorded podcast shared by the Ministry...Read More
A woman in Bengaluru allegedly strangled her pet Labrador in a suspected occult ritual and left its decomposing body inside her sealed apartment. A woman hailing from West Bengal has allegedly killed one of her pet Labradors as a "sacrifice" by strangling him and kept its decomposing body in her Bengaluru apartment for several days, in what is believed to be a case of occult or ritualistic practices. The accused, Triparna Paik, slit the throat of one of her three Labrador dogs and then wrapped ...Read More
CHENNAI: Union home minister Amit Shah's statement that BJP would be part of a coalition govt in Tamil Nadu has caused discomfiture in AIADMK. While not entirely ruling out a coalition if no party secures a majority, senior AIADMK functionaries conveyed their unease over BJP's push for power-sharing ahead of the 2026 assembly election.Soon after the BJP alliance was revived in April and Shah spoke about a coalition govt in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami asserted that...Read More
Pakistan has welcomed the Permanent Court of Arbitration's ruling on hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, expressing readiness for talks with India regarding the Indus Waters Treaty. However, India has strongly rejected the ruling, asserting it doesn't recognize the arbitration framework and views it as a Pakistani attempt to evade accountability for terrorism.Pakistan on Saturday welcomed the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague over two hydroelectric projects in Ja...Read More
Says Preamble is unchangeable and the soul of the Constitution Echoing the words of Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday slammed the Congress for including the words 'socialist' 'secular' and 'integrity' in the Preamble to the Constitution during the Emergency calling it a 'travesty of justice' and 'sacrilege to the spirit of Sanatana'. Calling the added words nasoor (festering wound), he said that the alterations...Read More
Chairing a meeting with officers and representatives of the 'Sarb Dharam Beadbi Rokko Kanoon Morcha' here, he also said all stakeholders, including religious organisations, would be consulted in drafting the legislation. Their views would be duly incorporated into the law, he said. Mann said this process will be completed shortly to assuage the sentiments of the general public and very soon a cabinet meeting will be convened on the issue. He asserted Punjab is a sacred land of great gurus, sa...Read More
Officials confirmed that five serious offences are registered against him as of June 28, including three cases linked to encounters with police and two involving murder. In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in Gadchiroli, the police, along with the CRPF, arrested a notorious Maoist operative from the dense forests of Kawande on Friday. The accused, identified as Ankal alias Mannu Sulge Pallo, a 28-year-old sub-commander of the Korchi Dalam, was allegedly planning...Read More
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia following raids at 25 locations, including his Amritsar residence. His wife claims a disproportionate assets case has been registered against him, though the Bureau hasn't confirmed details. Majithia, already facing a 2021 drugs case probe, alleges the AAP government is suppressing opposition voices, while Akali leaders condemn the raid.The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Wednesday arrested senior Akali leader Bikram Singh...Read More
The Maharashtra government is set to install automated weather stations (AWS) in every village, expanding from the current revenue circle level, under the Union Government's WINDS project. This initiative aims to provide accurate, localized weather data to assist farmers, aid in disaster management, and support agricultural research.The Maharashtra government has decided to install automated weather stations (AWS) in every village across the state. This initiative is part of the Union Governmen...Read More
Jaipur: Intelligence agencies are conducting a detailed investigation into the financial links between a Pakistani ISI handler and Vishal Yadav, an Upper Division Clerk (UDC) posted at the Naval Headquarters in Delhi. Yadav, who was arrested in Delhi and brought to Jaipur Wednesday, allegedly received money directly in his bank account and through cryptocurrency transactions for spying for Pakistan. The money trail played a crucial role in leading investigators to his arrest.Suspicion over Yadav...Read More
Amaravati, Jun 28 (PTI) The Andhra Pradesh government has estimated that it requires 2,536 buses at a cost of Rs 996 crore to implement free bus rides for women, as they are expected to take 89 crore rides a year. According to official calculations, 2.6 crore women out of a total Andhra Pradesh population of 5.2 crore are expected to avail 89 crore rides annually. Also Read | Aurangabad Shocker: Woman Kills Husband With Help of Lover in Bihar; Wife Arrested, Manhunt Launched To Nab Paramour. ...Read More
In Rudraprayag, a tragic accident occurred when a vehicle carrying pilgrims plunged into the Alaknanda river, resulting in the death of at least two people. Eight others sustained injuries, and ten remain missing. The tempo traveller, en route to Badrinath Dham with 20 people from Rajasthan, met with the accident near Gholthir village on the Badrinath National Highway. At least two people were killed, eight injured and ten others were reported missing when a vehicle carrying pilgrims fell into ...Read More
A delay in pulling the chariot of Lord Jagannath, which only moved a few metres before the day ended, and apparent lapses in crowd management during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri have put the Odisha government in a spot, particularly as it aims to make the event "incident-free" this year. Despite the administration's claim of conducting all rituals on time on Friday, the three chariots couldn't be pulled even half the distance from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple, a distance of around 3 km....Read More
Jodhpur/Jaipur: The political battle between former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat intensified Friday as both leaders traded accusations over the controversial Sanjivani credit cooperative society scam.In a pointed statement, Gehlot challenged Shekhawat to meet with victims of the scam rather than pursuing legal action through defamation suit against him. "I urge Shekhawat ji -- you are a cabinet minister, it's a big responsibility. Come forward, hold a d...Read More
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday accused a section of politicians of resorting to caste divisions for survival. "Those who once bowed before mafias and mortgaged power are now trying to divide society along caste lines," he said, addressing a gathering at Lok Bhavan on the eve of Bhamashah Jayanti and Vyapari Kalyan Diwas. " Earlier, they extorted money in the name of jobs. Now, they are trying to divide society in the name of caste. That is why I say: 'Batoge toh katoge, ek rahoge t...Read More
June 28 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz is chasing a slice of tennis immortality as he arrives at Wimbledon's pristine lawns, where he has the opportunity to join an illustrious but short list of men who have won the grasscourt Grand Slam three years in a row. The Spaniard could join an elite club of just four men -- Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic -- who have claimed three consecutive Wimbledon titles in the Open era. Yet the 22-year-old Alcaraz, radiating confidence tha...Read More
The shooting of the Telugu film 'The Paradise' began on June 21Actor Nani joined the Hyderabad set on SaturdayA 40-day shooting schedule is underway featuring lead cast The shooting of Telugu actor Nani and director Srikanth Odela's The Paradise' commenced on June 21. The actor joined the team on Saturday in Hyderabad. The makers of 'The Paradise' announced the latest development with a photo of the actor from the movie sets. 'The Paradise' has been making headlines ever since it was announced....Read More
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Saturday said it will celebrate the 19th 'Statistics Day' in the national capital on June 29. This day is observed every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a pioneer in the field of statistics and economic planning. The 'Statistics Day' aims to create public awareness, especially among the younger generation, about the importance of statistics...Read More
"On this occasion, you honoured me with the title of 'Dharma Chakravarti'. I do not consider myself suitable for this. But it is our culture that whatever we receive from saints, we accept it as 'prasad'. So, I humbly accept this 'prasad' and dedicate it to Maa Bharati," PM Modi said during his speech. The centenary celebrations mark the formal commencement of a year-long national tribute to the spiritual leader, being organised by the Union Culture Ministry in collaboration with the Bhagwan Ma...Read More