The Union Territory of Ladakh is set to host its first Astro festival, offering attendees an exceptional cosmic experience. Organized by Leh's Department of Tourism and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, the festival will feature daytime seminars and nighttime stargazing at the University of Ladakh Campus on June 27 and 28. Residents and visitors to the Union Territory of Ladakh have the unique chance to delve into the wonders of the universe at the first-ever Astro festival, beginning later...Read More
The meeting was attended by the newly constituted board members, the LG's Principal Secretary Mandeep K Bhandari and SMVDSB Chief Executive Officer Anshul Garg, an official spokesman said. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday directed identifying of vulnerable spots along the track leading to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills to mitigate the risk of landslides and shooting stones. Sinha passed the directions while chairing the 75th meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno...Read More
ONGC, collaborating with CUDD Pressure Control, achieved a significant breakthrough at Well RDS#147A, safely removing the rig substructure and preparing for the crucial snubbing operation. Hydraulic lines were successfully connected to the existing BOP, validating ONGC's technical assessment. Favorable weather and a receding Dikhow River further aided progress, with ONGC optimistic about capping the well by Friday.Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) in coordination with international ...Read More
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a special national integration camp organised by the Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh NCC Directorate here, Abdullah also lauded the sanctioning of several projects for the UT. "Let there be discussions, it is a good thing. But we would want the discussions to conclude soon and that we get what we are demanding," he said. Welcoming the sanctioning of several projects for Jammu and Kashmir, including tunnels, costing ₹10,600 crore, the CM said these projects wi...Read More
Tihar jail authorities on Friday issued a statement dismissing reports concerning the critical health of Jammu and Kashmir separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, saying that he is receiving regular medical attention and his condition remains stable. The statement comes in the backdrop of appeals from Jammu and Kashmir's various political parties and his daughter for proper medical care for Shah, who they claim is suffering from a life-threatening illness. "Some rumours are reportedly being circu...Read More
The letter, posted on X, alleged that Zubair Ahmad faced religious discrimination at the Kovai Medical Center and Hospital. However, hospital sources alleged that he was only asked to trim his beard The Jammu and Kashmir Students' Association on Thursday alleged that a Muslim doctor from Kashmir Valley was forced to forgo his DNB (nephrology) seat at a Coimbatore-based private hospital, after he was asked to sign a 'policy document' that "prohibited" sporting a beard. The association sought the...Read More
IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra lost his top spot to Grenada's Anderson Peters back in September 2024, shortly after the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters India's world champion Neeraj Chopra dethroned Grenada's Anderson Peters to reclaim the number one spot in men's javelin throw world rankings following a string of brilliant performances on the international stage recently. Neeraj, a two-time Olympic medallist, has 1,445 ranking points as compared to Peters' 1,431, according to Olympi...Read More
A joint security force is conducting a search operation in Udhampur. They are tracking three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. The operation follows an encounter where one terrorist was killed. Drones and sniffer dogs are aiding the search in the Basantgarh area. Reinforcements have strengthened the cordon. The group had been tracked for a year. Basantgarh has a history of terror incidents.A search operation by a joint team of security forces is underway to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Moh...Read More
The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from Jammu's a day before of annual yatra.(File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed 180 CAPF companies deployed for Amarnath Yatra, 30 more than last yearAmarnath Yatra starts July 3 via Pahalgam and Baltal routes in south Kashmir HimalayasPilgrims urged to travel in official convoys from Jammu for safety Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Jammu: A total of 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), whi...Read More
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Friday, directed the administration that after the completion of major infrastructure projects, nearby government land should be identified and developed into new economic hubs on the lines of the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). He gave these directives during a review meeting of the north-bound Versova to Bhayandar coastal road project. Chief Minister Fadnavis also instructed that the road project be executed while ...Read More
On Wednesday Scandinavian airline SAS announced five times weekly flights between Copenhagen and Mumbai from next June European airlines are launching new routes to India to tap the growing demand for trade and tourism. On Wednesday Scandinavian airline SAS announced five times weekly flights between Copenhagen and Mumbai from next June. At present, Air India flies five times a week from Delhi to Copenhagen (temporarily reduced to thrice weekly till July 15), and IndiGo too has disclosed plan...Read More
The Delhi government has prolonged its existing excise policy until March 31, 2026, while working on a new regulatory framework for liquor trade. This extension, effective from July 1, maintains current licensing terms and conditions. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed officials to formulate a new excise policy by June 30, aiming for transparency and revenue generation.The Delhi government on Thursday extended its excise policy for the financial year 2025-26 amid ongoing efforts to come up ...Read More
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a cancer care centre at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Thursday, where she also spent time with patients.Healthcare professionals explained that this comprehensive facility would serve as a centralised location for cancer services, incorporating medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation therapy and day-care chemotherapy under one roof. The centre features advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment, implementing a team-based approach to deliver per...Read More
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that all her ministers, MLAs and senior government officials will personally receive Kanwariyas with flower showers at every entry point into the city during the upcoming Kanwar Yatra. The announcement came after Gupta met representatives of various Kanwar committees at the Delhi Secretariat. It follows the government's recent decision to transfer up to ₹10 lakh to each committee to organise pilgrim camps during the holy month of Sawan, wh...Read More
'Kissa Kursi Ka ... ': Jaishankar Slams Indira Gandhi for Emergency, Asks Rahul, Sonia To Apologise External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched a fierce attack on the Gandhi family, blaming them for the imposition of the Emergency in 1975, calling it the darkest day in Indian democracy. Speaking at a BJYM Mock Parliament event marking 50 years of the Emergency, Jaishankar said the autocratic move stemmed from one family placing itself above the nation. Referencing the film Kissa Kursi Ka, h...Read More
Police sources confirm that Deepak had no criminal background. New Delhi: A 30-year-old man named Deepak, the nephew of notorious Delhi gangster Manjit Mahal, was shot dead while on a morning walk in the Bawana area of Delhi. The incident took place between 7 and 8 AM in Nagal Thakran village. According to Delhi Police sources, the murder is suspected to be the handiwork of the Kapil Sangwan gang, led by gangster Kapil Sangwan, also known as Nandu, who is currently based in London. Two attack...Read More
SRINAGAR: The Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), launched in 2022, suffered a major setback as its last two prominent faces returned to the Congress fold on Friday. With this, the former J&K chief minister's ambitious plan to provide an alternative political force in the UT now seems like a closed chapter.In the past few months, Azad himself has not shown any interest in reviving his party as he has not held any meeting.Former ministers Taj Mohiuddin and Ghulam Nabi S...Read More
Ashish Sood conducted a surprise inspection of five night shelters at Sarai Kale Khan parking site. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood inspected five night shelters at Sarai Kale Khan parking siteMr Sood alleged corruption and mismanagement under the previous AAP government in night sheltersMr Sood warned of a possible CBI probe into alleged scams involving AAP-linked NGOs and officials Did our AI summary help? Let us know....Read More
The meeting saw participation from committee chairman Saurabh Joshi and councillors including Jaswinder Kaur, Umesh Ghai, Dilip Sharma, Rajinder Sharma, Anil Masih, Jasbir Singh Bunty, and others, alongside senior MC officers. The Municipal Corporation's (MC's) parking committee has proposed the implementation of a smart AI-based parking project at 89 locations across Chandigarh. The plan was discussed at a key meeting held under the chair of Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla. The meeting saw particip...Read More
Guwahati: VL Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, underscored that the Geological Survey of India has identified over 36,000 square kilometres in the Northeast India as having mineral potential, translating to nearly 3,000 prospective mines. He highlighted that Assam has now firmly entered the national auction map, signalling a new era for mineral development. The 2nd North East Geology and Mining Ministers' Conclave was inaugurated in Guwahati, Assam on Friday. He called for expanding ex...Read More
Amidst a booming fighter jet market driven by geopolitical tensions and modernization efforts, the F-35 faces scrutiny due to rising costs and reliance on US technology. A recent incident involving a stranded British F-35B in India has sparked concerns about its reliability and stealth capabilities.The fighter jet business is brisk today due to geopolitical urgency, defence budget surges, aging fleets, breakthrough technologies and expanding global competition. Countries are aggressively moderni...Read More
A Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) hospital official said the man brought the snake along to help doctors identify the species and determine whether it was venomous. A bizarre scene unfolded at the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) Hospital in Jaipur when a man walked in carrying the very snake that had bitten him, alive and zipped up in a bag. What followed left hospital staff and patients stunned. The incident reportedly took place around 4-5 days ago and was caugh...Read More
India has launched an investigation after an endangered tigress and her four cubs were found dead in a protected forest in the southern state of Karnataka, an official said Friday. State forest minister Eshwar Khandre said the "unnatural" deaths were "extremely tragic and distressing" and that an investigation team had been formed. Local media reports said forest officials suspected poisoning. The tigress had reportedly killed a cow days earlier, and poison may have been laced into the carcas...Read More
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Overtourism protests are increasing across Europe, as the height of the travel season approaches. Here's what travelers should consider before they book their next flight. Recently, protests and walkouts have defined some of Europe's most popular cities. Employees at the Louvre Museum in Paris walked off the job, causing it to close. Protestors gathered en masse in Barcelona, cheering and holding signs that said things like "mass tourism kills the city," and wielding water guns -- the images h...Read More
State police chief Gaurav Yadav said the group was conspiring to carry out attacks on police establishments and targeted killings in Amritsar district. "A major terror plot has been foiled, saving countless innocent lives," the director general of police (DGP) said. In a post on X, Yadav said, "In an intelligence-led operation, the State Special Operation Cell, Mohali, has successfully busted a Pakistan ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International terror module, being operated by UK-based Nishan Sin...Read More
June 25 (Rtrs) - India would not allow a UN investigator to join a probe of a crashed Air India jet that some safety experts had criticized for delays in analysis of crucial black box data, two senior sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Earlier this week, the United Nations aviation agency took the unusual step of offering India one of its investigators to provide assistance following the Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 787-8 Dreamliner crash killing 260 people in Ahmedabad on June 12. ...Read More
Each year, The Washington Post surveys thousands of employees across the D.C. region, recognizing companies that stand out for leadership, work-life balance, and commitment to their people. In 2025, only 96 organizations earned a spot on the list, representing the best in finance, technology, healthcare, and beyond. DCS is a fast-growing Salesforce consultancy that's made its mark by combining technical expertise with a people-first approach. DCS has worked with hundreds of clients across vario...Read More
Walko Food Company, the parent firm of NIC Ice Creams, has acquired Mumbai-based Meemee's Ice Creams, marking its entry into India's growing artisanal dessert segment. The acquisition brings Meemee's experimental and youth-oriented products, such as Toasties, Ice Cream Cakes, Roley's, and Tubsters, under Walko's expanding portfolio. Known for its unconventional formats and urban appeal, Meemee's has cultivated a strong following among younger consumers. Walko, which also owns brands like Gramee...Read More
State Cabinet Minister Anil Vij expressed his dissatisfaction with the inadequate upkeep of the Civil Hospital in Ambala Cantonment during a visit today. The minister, who was there to get an X-ray of his foot, discovered several issues, including malfunctioning X-ray machines and a non-operational centralised air conditioning system. Vij, who played a significant role in establishing the hospital and equipping it with advanced machinery, voiced his frustration over its poor maintenance. He no...Read More
Highlighting that foundation stones of projects worth over ₹80 crore would be laid during his visit of Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur districts, Union minister for parliamentary affairs and minority affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said tribal districts of Himachal Pradesh would witness revolutionary transformation as several development projects were in the pipeline. He also accused the Sukvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government of "misleading" the people regarding the Union government's role...Read More