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New Delhi, Sep 30: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday demanded the dismissal and arrest of Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, alleging his involvement in a decades-old murder case, reports national media. Kishor cited discrepancies in documents related to Choudhary's age that, he claimed, enabled him to evade trial in a 1995 case involving six killings in Munger district. Kishor also linked Choudhary's name to the 1999 Shilpi-Gautam case, which was investigated by the CBI ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30: At least ten people were killed and several others injured when a powerful car bomb ripped through Quetta on Tuesday, outside the Frontier Constabulary (FC) headquarters, The Times of India reported, citing Dawn newspaper. "The blast occurred as an explosive-laden vehicle took a turn from Model Town towards Hali Road, near the FC headquarters," said Muhammad Baloch, SSP special operations Quetta. The explosion, heard miles away, sent ambulances rushing to the scene to ferry t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30: Afghanistan has plunged into a major communications blackout after Taliban authorities began severing fibre-optic internet connections across several provinces, a move they say is aimed at preventing "vice." Internet watchdog NetBlocks reported that "national connectivity is at 14% of ordinary levels," report Guardian, describing the disruption as consistent with an intentional shutdown. The group said pulling fibre lines has also disrupted telephone services, since both rely ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30: US President Donald Trump has unveiled a 20-point peace proposal to end the war in Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally accepted. Hamas, however, is reviewing it, and so far Hamas has not agreed to the plan yet, leaving its future still uncertain even as regional and European leaders voiced cautious support. The proposal, shaped with input from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and other partners, begins with an immediate cessation o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30: The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi, departed Port Mombasa, Kenya, on 28 September 2025 after a three-day port call. The visit concluded with a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Kenya Navy's KNS Shupavu, reinforcing maritime cooperation between the two countries. During the stay, the navies engaged in professional exchanges, cross-training visits and joint drills, including damage control and firefighting ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 30: The rupee fell 5 paise to an all-time low of 88.80 against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by sustained foreign capital outflows amid global trade uncertainties. However, a steep fall in global crude oil prices, along with a weaker greenback, prevented a sharp decline in the local unit, according to forex traders. The markets are also awaiting the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) Monetary Policy Committee decision, which will be announced on Wednesday. At the interbank fore ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 30: Airtel Business has partnered with precise-positioning technology leader Swift Navigation to launch Airtel-Skylark Precise Positioning Service, India's first AI/ML-powered, cloud-based location solution offering centimetre-level accuracy -- up to 100 times more precise than standard GNSS. This partnership combines Swift's Skylark platform with Airtel's nationwide 4G/5G network to deliver a highly reliable and accessible positioning service for mission-critical, location-based ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 30: Former UK prime minister Sir Tony Blair has been named as the first member of a new international "Board of Peace," which will temporarily oversee Gaza under a US-backed plan to end the two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas. US President Donald Trump, who will chair the body, said Blair had agreed to join and that "leaders from other countries" would be announced soon. The board is part of a 20-point peace proposal that calls for an immediate halt to hostilities, the re ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30: The Palestinian Authority (PA) has welcomed US President Donald Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan, describing his efforts as "sincere and determined," the BBC reported, citing the PA's WAFA news agency. In its statement, the PA pledged to work with the United States, regional states and international partners "to end the war on Gaza through a comprehensive agreement that ensures the sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid, the release of hostages and prisoners, and the establi ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 29: An 11-member high-level delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) led by its working president Raman Bhalla met the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan on Monday and submitted a detailed memorandum seeking immediate central package for flood affected and early restoration of statehood. "The delegation referring to the colossal loss due to recent rains, floods, sinking of lands and landslides, sought a comprehensive package from the Centre for th ...Read More >
Ganderbal, Sep 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reaffirmed that the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is a fundamental right of its people and urged New Delhi not to test their patience any longer. Speaking to reporters in Ganderbal, Abdullah cautioned against letting the situation slide into turmoil similar to the unrest that has gripped Ladakh. "The situation here can change in a jiffy, but we do not want it to reach the level we are witnessing in Ladakh. Statehood is o ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 29: MP Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday said people in Ladakh are now experiencing the fallout of the 2019 move that downgraded and split Jammu and Kashmir, adding that decisions affecting the region are taken in Delhi without local consent. Speaking to reporters, Ruhullah alleged that even former BJP supporters in Ladakh are facing cases under UAPA and NSA for expressing disagreement. Ruhullah said the National Conference stands with the people of Ladakh in their struggle. "If ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, calling it another successful chapter of "#OperationSindoor on the games field." In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same, India wins! Congrats to our cricketers." India successfully chased a target of 147, securing the win at 150/5 in 19.4 overs during the thrilling final held in Dubai. With this emphatic victory, India once again st ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 28: Leader of the Opposition in the J&K Legislature Sunil Sharma has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mithun Manhas on being elected as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Calling it a proud moment, Sharma said that this remarkable achievement brought immense pride not only to the erstwhile Doda district but also to the entire Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He lauded Manhas's dedication and contribution to cricket, which was being recog ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 28: The 3rd Junior Asian Pencak Silat Championship 2025 entered its fourth day at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Srinagar, with electrifying bouts as young martial artists fought their way into the semi-finals. As per a statement issued on Sunday, with over 300 athletes from 11 participating nations, the day was marked by high-intensity matches across different weight categories. The quarter-final rounds saw nail-biting finishes, as competitors from India, Indonesia, Uz ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 28: Union Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday described the election of son of the soil Mithun Manhas to the post of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president as a "momentous occasion to celebrate". He also took pride in the fact that Sunday (September 28, 2025) proved to be "providential" for the erstwhile district of Doda, one of the remotest parts of Jammu and Kashmir, which was his (Jitendra's) home district as well. The erstwhile Doda district comp ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 28: With the two-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas conflict just over a week away, fears are mounting that the conflict may drag into a third year. More than 35 people were killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire since the early hours of Saturday, Gazal officials said. A strike on a house in central Gaza killed at least 11 people, more than half of them women and children, while nine members of a single family died in another strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp, reports BBC. At ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 28: Delhi Police have arrested self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who is accused of sexually harassing at least 17 female students and running a network of financial fraud. Officials said the 62-year-old former chairman of a Delhi management institute was traced to Agra after weeks on the run. According to The Times of India, police allege that Saraswati exploited students from economically weaker sections by seizing their mobile phones and academic certificates, ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 28: The death toll in the stampede at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Karur has risen to 39, officials said on Sunday. Among the dead are 10 children, 17 women and 12 men. More than 80 others remain hospitalised, with 51 still in intensive care. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin reached Karur in the early hours to console the bereaved families and visit the injured at the Government Medical College and Hospital. Addressing the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced financial assistance to the victims of the Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu. According to the Prime Minister's Office, an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) will be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Those injured will receive Rs 50,000 each. In a post on X, the PMO said: "PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF to be given to the next of kin of each de ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 28: UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran, 10 years after they were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, the BBC reported. The move came after the UK, France and Germany, the three European signatories to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), triggered "snapback" mechanism, accusing Tehran of "continued nuclear escalation" and failure to cooperate, reports BBC. Iran suspended mandatory inspections of its nuclear facilities after US and Israeli a ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 26: The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh on Friday confirmed the detention of prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA), citing repeated activities deemed prejudicial to public order and security. In a statement issued by Ladakh govt spokesperson, Today, on 26.09.2025, Shri Sonam Wangchuk, S/o Shri Sonam Wangyal, R/o Uley Tokpo, Leh has been detained under National Security Act, 1980. Time and again it has been observed that Shri Sonam Wangchuk ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26: India has strongly rejected a remark by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte suggesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin about U.S. tariffs on India. Responding to media reports, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed the claim as "factually incorrect and entirely baseless." "We have seen the statement by NATO Secretary-General Mr. Mark Rutte regarding a purported phone conversation between Prime Minist ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 26: For more than six decades, a needle-nosed jet with Soviet origins has defined the story of Indian air power. The MiG-21, inducted in 1963, was India's first supersonic fighter. Its retirement this week closes a chapter that shaped the Indian Air Force (IAF), for better and worse. When it first arrived, the aircraft catapulted India into the jet age. At twice the speed of sound and capable of climbing with blistering acceleration, it transformed the IAF into a modern fighting ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 25: Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah, on Thursday, said that the youth of Ladakh were driven to violence after their peaceful protest failed to bear any results. Addressing media persons in Srinagar, Abdullah said whatever happened in Ladakh was a serious issue as the youth resorted to violent means after adopting the Gandhian policy to get their demands fulfilled. "These protests and clashes clearly indicate that the youth of Ladakh fe ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 25: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Thursday, chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the emerging situation across Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, the LG Ladakh emphasised the need for heightened vigilance, seamless inter-agency coordination, and proactive measures to safeguard peace, security, and public order across Ladakh. He said that the safety and well-being of citizens remain the priority of the administration and directed officials to m ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 25: Three faculty members from the University of Jammu have been named in the prestigious Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2025, highlighting their global impact in nanotechnology and environmental sciences, the university said Thursday. As per a statement issued by the university, compiled by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier, this database is regarded as one of the most comprehensive global assessments of scientific excellence and influence. It evaluates r ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 25: On the occasion of the fourth Navratra, Kunwarani Dr Ritu Singh, co-founder of the Maharaja Hari Singh Foundation, celebrated the festival with cancer patients at the Government Medical College Hospital and distributed blankets, pillows, and bedsheets to underprivileged patients in the Oncology Ward. The statement issued on Thursday stated that the initiative, led under the banner of the Maharaja Hari Singh Foundation, reflected the Foundation's continued mission to serve humanit ...Read More >
Pampore, Sep 25: The Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute (CSR&TI), Pampore, under the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, marked its participation in the Swachhata Hi Sewa (SHS) 2025 campaign today by conducting a "Nationwide Shramdaan: Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath" event. Under the leadership of Dr Sardar Singh, Director, CSR&TI, the Institute carried out a deep cleaning drive at the Cleanliness Target Unit (CTU) outside the Institute premises. Scientific, administrative, ...Read More >
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