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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 >
Srinagar, Sep 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir's innovative ecosystem was transforming at the school level. Speaking at the launch of ATL Sarthi at the University of Kashmir (KU), LG Sinha said, "A steady transformation is taking place in J&K's innovation ecosystem at the school level by Atal Tinkering Labs." He said that KU serves as a nodal institution for the ATL Sarthi initiative, collaborating with NITI Aayog to establish robust monitoring mechan ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16: Israel carried out heavy overnight bombardments on Gaza City, with reports from US and Israeli media suggesting that ground forces may have launched an operation to seize the city, reports BBC. The strikes also extended to central Gaza, along routes used by civilians fleeing south, where Palestinian officials reported rising casualties. The escalation comes ahead of a long-threatened full-scale invasion of Gaza City, home to hundreds of thousands of people. Local journalists d ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 16: A freight train that marked a milestone in Army logistics by carrying nearly 753 metric tonnes of advance winter stocking material into Kashmir has returned carrying Kashmiri apples, signalling a new phase of dual-use logistics on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL). The special Army freight service ran between BD Bari near Samba and Anantnag from September 12 to 13, transporting supplies for winter preparedness of troops deployed across Jammu and Kashmir. Offici ...Read More >
Baramulla, Sep 15: Weddings in Kashmir, traditionally marked by the glitter of gold, are now clouded by anxiety as unprecedented price surges have left families distressed. The rise in gold has struck at the heart of Kashmiri society, where ornaments are not just adornments but an essential part of the cultural fabric, exchanged as a symbol of respect, security, and familial pride. Across north Kashmir, families are finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the financial burden. For Javed ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday flagged off the first parcel train to Delhi and termed it a lifeline for J&K's apple growers. Flagging off the first dedicated parcel train from Budgam to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi, LG Sinha thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ushering in a new era of trade and business for apple growers and traders of Kashmir. "It will significantly reduce transit time and increase income opportunities for thousands of farmers and boost the agricu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15: The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold several key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, including the clause that only those practising Islam for the last five years can dedicate a property as Waqf, but refused to stay the entire law. "We have held that presumption is always in favour of constitutionality of a statute and intervention (can be done) only in the rarest of rare cases," a bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih said in its in ...Read More >
Ramban Sep 15: The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained partially open on Monday with authorities permitting only one-way traffic at Tharad in Udhampur district. Only Jammu-bound vehicles are being allowed to ply, and even that under strict regulation due to the narrow, single-lane passage and the severely uneven road surface. A problematic 250-300 meter stretch at Tharad continues to pose serious challenges to vehicular movement. Traffic officials deployed at Chenani said that while frui ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 15: Royal Enfield has unveiled the upgraded 2025 Meteor 350 line-up in India, featuring four variants -- Fireball, Stellar, Aurora, and Supernova -- across seven new colour schemes. The refreshed range combines the iconic cruiser design with modern enhancements, aiming to deliver a premium mid-size touring experience. Powered by a 349cc air-cooled J-series engine producing 20.2 BHP at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm torque at 4,000 rpm, the Meteor 350 continues to offer smooth city rides and ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed displeasure over the delay in restoration of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway and said that had the highway been under the control of the elected government, it would have been restored by now. Talking to reporters here, CM Omar said the highway was being managed and maintained by the Government of India (GoI). "But if they cannot manage it, they should hand it over to us. We have engineers sitting in our offices here, and I ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15: India has now surpassed Japan to become the third-largest automobile market globally, and the government is targeting the No. 1 position within the next five years, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Monday. Unveiling an ambitious roadmap to position India as the world's leading hub for automobile manufacturing, green mobility, and infrastructure innovation at the 'International Value Summit 2025' here, the minister said all major global au ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 15: L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), a leading retail financier, has unveiled its latest TV commercial, 'Just Zoom Two-wheeler Loans,' featuring brand ambassador Jasprit Bumrah. The campaign, with the tagline 'Bumrah Ki Speed Par,' highlights the speed and precision of LTF's two-wheeler loan process. The commercial, launched during the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, showcases key features including instant approval, maximum loan eligibility, and competitive EMIs starting at Rs. 2,199 per lakh. The ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15: The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the acquisition of animals at Vantara, Reliance Foundation's rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, is prima facie within the regulatory framework. As reported by LiveLaw.com, a Bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and PB Varale referred to the findings of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by former judge J Chelameswar, which found no foul play in the transfer of animals, including elephants, from India and abroad. "We are sat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15: The Supreme Court on Monday observed that if any illegality is detected in the methodology adopted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the entire exercise will stand invalidated. Importantly, the ruling will extend beyond Bihar, with the court clarifying that its verdict will have pan-India implications, as reported by The Times of India and national media. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joyma ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 15: Following weeks of disruption on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, the summer capital is reeling under an acute petrol shortage. Commuters said that scores of petrol pumps across Srinagar remained closed since Sunday, displaying handwritten notices reading "No Petrol". Long queues amid a shortage of petrol were witnessed in the city centre, Hazratbal, Downtown, and other areas outside some petrol pumps since Sunday. Commuters and residents said that they are facing mountin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15: From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book reserved general tickets through the IRCTC website or app during the first 15 minutes after booking opens for any train. Currently, this restriction applies only to Tatkal bookings. "With a view to ensure that the benefits of the reservation system reach the common end user and are not misused by unscrupulous elements, it has been decided that with effect from 1.10.2025, during the first ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 15: The horticulture industry in Kashmir, the economic backbone of the region, is facing a severe crisis as the prolonged blockade of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has left thousands of fruit-laden trucks stranded, causing losses estimated to be hundreds of crores of rupees and threatening the livelihoods of countless families. The strategic NH-44, the only all-weather road link connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, has been closed for extended periods ...Read More >
Sopore, Sept 15: The Sopore fruit mandi, Asia's second-largest fresh fruit market, wore an unusual look of silence on Monday, reflecting the mounting anger of Kashmir's fruit growers over the blockade of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. In line with a Valley-wide two-day call for closure of all mandis across Kashmir on September 14 and 15, the Sopore mandi remained shut as growers staged peaceful protests against what they termed "government indifference" toward the plight of horticulturist ...Read More >
Sopore, Sep 15: Fruit mandis across Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Monday in protest against the government's failure to ensure the smooth movement of fruit-laden trucks. Growers warned of a valley-wide strike if the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is not fully restored within two days. Emotional scenes unfolded at Asia's second-largest Fruit Mandi in Sopore, where growers with tearful eyes pleaded for the survival of the industry. Many orchardists broke down during the protest, lamen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14: The first group of critically ill and injured Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza are expected to arrive in the UK within days for NHS treatment, BBC reported. The operation is being coordinated by the Foreign Office, Home Office and Department of Health. The group is understood to include between 30 and 50 children, some accompanied by family members. The UK government is also working on evacuating Palestinian students with university places in Britain. This marks the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14: Families of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being the "one obstacle" to their release and to reaching a ceasefire agreement. In a statement posted on social media, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Israel's strike in Qatar last week showed that "every time a deal approaches, Netanyahu sabotages it." According to the BBC, Israel targeted senior Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday, killing five m ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Hindi Diwas, describing India as a "language-oriented nation" whose linguistic traditions have kept its culture vibrant and unified through centuries. "From the Himalayas to the seashores, from deserts to villages, our languages have shown the way for society to stay organised and move forward through communication and expression. Walk together, think together, and speak together has been the co ...Read More >
Jammu, Sep 14: Creating a history of sorts, regular Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) parcel train service from Budgam Railway Station will commence from tomorrow, September 15, 2025 to provide reprieve to horticulture producers in Kashmir. The inaugural ceremony of JPP-RCS parcel train, which will depart daily from Budgam Railway Station of Kashmir valley, will be held at Srinagar Railway Station. During the inaugural event, the parcel train will be flagged off by Lieutenant G ...Read More >
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