Doda/Ramban, Jul 15: Eight persons, including a minor, were killed and twenty-nine others, including three Amarnath pilgrims, were injured in four separate road accidents in Doda and Ramban districts on Tuesday. In two separate road accidents, seven persons died whereas 19 persons sustained injuries in Doda district while one person was killed and six others, including three Amarnath Yatris sustained injuries, after the vehicles, they were travelling in, met with accidents on National Highway-44...Read More
Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Friday asked the state govt for its stand on grant of heritage status to Savarkar Sadan building at Shivaji Park, Dadar (W), where late Vinayak Damodar Savarkar resided.Chief Justice Alokh Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne heard a PIL by Abhinav Bharat Congress through its president Pankaj Phadnis. It expressed apprehension that prior to the ground-plus-4-storey building being bestowed heritage status, it is likely to be demolished. In Feb 2009, the Mumbai Heritag...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed deep sorrow over the demise of legendary marathoner Fauja Singh, calling him "an exceptional athlete with incredible determination" whose life inspired generations. Fauja Singh, widely known as the "Turbaned Torpedo" and celebrated as the world's oldest marathon runner, died at the age of 114 after being hit by an unidentified vehicle during his routine walk in Bias village of Punjab's Jalandhar district. He sustained severe head i...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his return to Earth, hailing the astronaut's pioneering journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as a "defining moment" in India's space exploration journey. Group Captain Shukla, the first Indian to travel to the ISS, landed safely in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego at 3:02 pm IST aboard SpaceX's Dragon capsule Grace, completing the 18-day-long Axiom-4 (...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 15: The death of a 20-year-old B.Ed. student in Odisha, who self-immolated after weeks of alleged sexual harassment and administrative inaction, has ignited a fierce political row, with opposition leaders accusing the BJP-led state government of systemic failure and "institutional betrayal." The ruling party has dismissed the charges as politically motivated. According to The Times of India, the student succumbed to her burn injuries on Tuesday, three days after she set herself o...Read More
Lucknow, Jul 15: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day Skill Fair and Exhibition at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan to mark World Youth Skills Day. The event showcased the talents of youth from all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh, receiving training at various skill development centres. CM Yogi emphasised the importance of equipping youth with cutting-edge skills such as artificial intelligence and digital literacy. "Skilled youth are the backbone of a self-reliant India," he s...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 15: In an exclusive interview with the BBC, US President Donald Trump said he is "disappointed but not done" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following his announcement to send weapons to Ukraine and impose tariffs if a ceasefire isn't reached within 50 days. Asked if he trusts Putin, Trump replied, "I trust almost no-one." He said he had hoped for a peace deal "four different times," but was let down each time. "We're working at it," he said, adding, "Then he'll knock down ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 15: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, marking a significant diplomatic engagement amid efforts to stabilise India-China ties. In a post on social media platform X, Dr. Jaishankar said he "called on President Xi Jinping this morning in Beijing along with my fellow SCO Foreign Ministers." He conveyed greetings from President Droupadi Murm...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 15: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has dismissed recent media reports that claimed it had ordered warning labels on popular Indian snacks like samosa, jalebi and laddoo. The ministry called these reports "misleading, incorrect, and baseless." In a statement, the ministry explained that it had only issued an advisory for workplaces, asking them to display information boards in areas like canteens, lobbies, and meeting rooms. These boards are meant to create awareness a...Read More
Srinagar, July 15: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension of the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline to ensure a smoother and more convenient experience for taxpayers. According to Section 234A of the Income Tax Act, individuals who file their ITR and pay any outstanding self-assessment tax by the new deadline will not be liable to pay interest. This extension applies to a wide range of taxpayers, including both salaried individuals and the self-employed. It's i...Read More
New Delhi, July 15: The scheduled execution of Nimisha Priya, a Malayali nurse facing the death penalty in Yemen, has been postponed following the intervention of the Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad. The development was confirmed through a press release issued by the Grand Mufti on Tuesday. The Grand Mufti stepped in after Puthuppally MLA Chandy Oommen approached him last week, requesting help based on his close ties with Sufi scholars in Yemen. Responding to the call, Sheikh Abubakr ...Read More
Mumbai, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Aasif Khan, who suffered a heart attack on Monday evening. However, the actor is now stable, and out of danger. He has assured his fans that he is on his road to recovery. Aasif is known for his work in 'Mirzapur', 'Paatal Lok', 'Panchayat', 'Jamtara - Sabka Number Ayega' and 'Human'. On Tuesday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a note, notifying his fans that he is in a better condition. He wrote, "Over the past few hou...Read More
Srinagar, July 15: A video that has gone viral shows fellow passengers asking the troublemakers to sit down. "You cannot stop a plane like this; this is illegal," one of the passengers says. "AC chala de, hum baith jayenge" (switch the AC on, we will sit down)," comes the reply from the rear part of the cabin. Some passengers are then heard telling the cabin crew to call CISF security personnel and deboard the troublemakers. "Those who don't want to go, make sure they get down," says a flier. A...Read More
Lucknow, Jul 14 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the state's health services must be made future-ready to keep pace with global advancements and effectively respond to emerging challenges. He was speaking at the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of various health projects worth Rs 1,000 crore at King George's Medical University (KGMU) here. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the Health portfolio, and Medical Education Minister ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 14: The Supreme Court on Monday criticised Indore-based cartoonist Hemant Malviya for publishing a cartoon that depicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in an "undignified" manner in the case [Hemant Malviya vs The State of Madhya Pradesh], Bar and Bench reported. A Bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar was hearing Malviya's anticipatory bail plea, which was filed after the Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected his earlier plea. ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 14: A Delhi court on Monday reserved its order on whether to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) prosecution complaint alleging money laundering against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and five others in the National Herald case (ED v Sonia Gandhi & Ors), Bar & Bench reported. Special Judge (PC Act) Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Court stated that the order will be pronounced on July 29. Besides the Gandhis, the ED has named Suman Dubey, Sam Pitro...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 14: Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts of the Axiom-4 entered the Dragon Grace spacecraft on Monday and were suited up to begin their journey back to Earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station. Shukla, the mission pilot, commander Peggy Whitson, and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary entered the Dragon Grace spacecraft and donned their space suits for the 22.5-hour journey to Earth. The hatch of the Dra...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 14: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has crossed a major milestone with the opening of the first segment of a 21-kilometre undersea tunnel between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Thane. The achievement marks a major step forward in India's first bullet train project, which is rapidly taking shape across Maharashtra and Gujarat. Press release from Railway ministry said that construction is advancing swiftly along the 508-km corridor. So far, 310 km of viaducts h...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound grief over the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, remembering him as a leader of great wisdom and a steadfast friend of India. In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister wrote: "Deeply saddened by the passing of former President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari. I fondly recall our meetings and conversations on various occasions. His wisdom, warmth and unwavering commitment to India-Nigeria friendship stood...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 14: A political storm erupted on Monday after authorities prevented Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah from visiting the Martyrs' Graveyard in Srinagar's Naqashband Sahib area. Leaders from across the political spectrum condemned the move as an attack on democratic rights and federal values. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee expressed her outrage on X (formerly Twitter), calling the incident "unacceptable", "shocking", and "...Read More
Mumbai, Jul 14: The rupee depreciated 12 paise to close at 85.92 against the US dollar on Monday due to a rise in global crude oil prices and a strengthening greenback against major currencies overseas. Foreign fund outflows and a delay in any breakthrough in the India-US trade deal further pressured the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 85.96 and traded in a narrow range of 85.92-86.05 before settling at 85.92, down 12 paise fr...Read More
Srinagar, July 14: The body of third victim in the LJHP canal tragedy was recovered on Monday afternoon, taking the death toll in the incident to 3. The officials said the body of Haji Mehnaz Rashid Shah, a 40-year-old resident of Khanyar, Srinagar, was retrieved this afternoon after an intense multi-agency search operation. Shah was among the three family members swept away by strong river currents while attempting to rescue two children who had slipped into the water during a picnic. One per...Read More
Srinagar, July 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took responsibility for the Pahalgam attack, calling it a Pakistan-sponsored act to disrupt Kashmir's economy and incite communal discord. While acknowledging the security lapse, he highlighted the decline in local militant recruitment and emphasized the government's commitment to countering terrorism. Sinha noted the temporary setback to tourism activities post-Pahalgam attack, but hoped the ongoing Amarnath Yatra would be a turning point. In...Read More
Shillong, Jul 13: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed strong support for Meghalaya's efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the iconic living root bridges in East Khasi Hills district of the state. Sitharaman on Saturday praised the recent grassroots momentum to revive the nomination and strengthen the proposal through community engagement and international partnerships. She emphasised that global recognition would not only honour traditional knowledge but also ...Read More
Chandigarh, Jul 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced that modern sports grounds will be developed in villages across the state to wean youth away from drugs and channelise their energy in a positive direction. "We have decided to develop these grounds. The work on 3,083 grounds is going to start and a total of 4,000 grounds will be developed in the first phase," he said during a press conference here. He said athletes who won medals in international competitions will als...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 13: The European Union and Mexico have expressed strong disappointment over US President Donald Trump's threat to impose 30% tariffs on their exports starting August 1, calling the move unfair and disruptive to global trade, BBC News reported. In response to Trump's announcement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned, "We will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures if required." She emphasize...Read More
Guwahati, Jul 13: The proscribed ULFA(I) on Sunday claimed drone and missile attacks on its camps along the Myanmar border by the Indian Army, though there was no confirmation about the development from the armed forces. The ULFA(I), in a press statement, said the attacks were carried out with drones in the early hours at several mobile camps. Nayan Asom alias Nayan Medhi, who was the 'chairman' of its 'lower council', was killed in the attacks, while around 19 others were injured, the outlawed...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 13: At least ten people, including six children, were killed in an Israeli air strike while they were waiting to collect water in central Gaza on Sunday, the BBC reported, quoting emergency service officials. The victims had gathered with jerry cans near a water tanker in the heart of al-Nuseirat refugee camp when the strike occurred. According to eyewitnesses cited by the BBC, an Israeli drone fired a missile at the crowd. "It hit people waiting for water," said one resident, de...Read More
Srinagar, Jul 13: Authorities in Srinagar imposed a partial lockdown in Srinagar on Sunday, effectively barring political leaders and civilians from assembling at the historic Martyrs' Graveyard at Khawaja Bazar in Srinagar downtown. The measures coincided with the anniversary of the July 13, 1931, killings, an event long commemorated as Martyrs' Day in the region. The J&K Police, backed by personnel from the paramilitary CAPFs, sealed entry points to the area early in the morning. Barricades...Read More
Ganderbal, Jul 13: The annual Amarnath Yatra has been progressing smoothly over the past eleven days, with the number of pilgrims steadily increasing each day. As of Sunday, nearly 2 lakh pilgrims have so far paid obeisance at the cave shrine, since it commenced on July 3. Officials said that the 12th batch of 7,049 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Sunday to pay obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The pilgrims, including ...Read More