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Ujh Multipurpose Project in Kathua being revived: Dr Jitendra
KATHUA: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the much-anticipated Ujh Multipurpose project in the Kathua d...

Several illegal structures demolished in Jammu
JAMMU: Several illegally-built structures, allegedly used for cattle smuggling, were demolished during an anti-encroach...

Srinagar sizzles at 37.4°C, records hottest July temperature since 1953
SRINAGAR: Srinagar sweltered at 37.4°C on Saturday, recording its hottest July day in over 70 years, the local Met offi...

'Bhaiya ab saans...': UPSC aspirants final message to brother seeking help before dying in Karol Bagh mall fire
NEW DELHI: "Bhaiya ab saans phool raha. Kuch karo...(Brother I am short of breath now. Do something)," that was the las...

Case registered over attempt to provoke unrest during Muharram procession in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A case has been registered against several individuals for allegedly attempting to provoke unrest and disturb...

Pakistan has no objection to extraditing 'individuals of concern' to India: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Former Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said his country has no objection to extraditing "individua...

Despite brief military conflict, India-Pak trade persisted in May
Despite a brief military conflict and the continued closure of borders, trade between Pakistan and India persisted in M...

Woman booked for assault, threats against husband, in-laws in Jammu
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against a woman accused of torturing, assaulting, and threatenin...

Nobody takes Rahul Gandhi seriously anymore because of the "negativity" he spreads: Piyush Goyal hits back at Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Piyush Goyal hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks on India's trade negotiations...

'Jihadi and anti-Hindu gathering': Nitesh Rane hits out at Thackeray cousins' joint rally
MUMBAI: Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane has hit out at the Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj over their joint rally in ...

Nirav Modi’s brother held in US on Indian extradition request
NEW DELHI: The US authorities have arrested the younger brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi on the basis of the ...

Centre urges consumers to use only Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certified helmets for safety
NEW DELHI: The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) appeal to ...

Government reduces toll charges by up to 50% on national highways with bridges, tunnels
NEW DELHI: The government has reduced the toll rates up to 50% for the sections of National Highways that have structur...

New technologies will define India’s growth story: Minister Piyush Goyal
BENGALURU: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that new technologies will define India's growth story in the c...

Terrorist hideout busted in Poonch
POONCH: Security forces on Saturday busted a terrorist hideout in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered ar...

National Herald case: AICC attempted to revive AJL, R S Cheema tells court
NEW DELHI: Senior advocate R S Cheema, representing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday argued that the AICC was ...

We have come together to stay together: Uddhav Thackeray at joint rally with Raj Thackeray
MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said he and his cousin Raj Thackeray have "come together...

Three-language policy precursor to separate Mumbai plan: Raj Thackeray at joint rally with Uddhav Thackeray
MUMBAI: MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday said the three-language formula imposed by the state government was a precu...

India announces to issue OCI cards up to sixth generation of Indian diaspora of Trinidad and Tobago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Trinidad and Tobago announced the decision to issue Overseas Citizensh...

New energy, AI infra to drive USD 50 billion market value rise for Reliance
NEW DELHI: Reliance Industries Ltd's investments in new energy and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure are set ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh after 8 killed in Sambhal wedding car crash
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the Sambhal wedding car crash incident a...

Eight killed, 2 injured as SUV collides with wall in Sambhal
SAMBHAL: Eight people died while two others were injured after their SUV rammed into a wall in Sambhal district of Utta...

Decision on summer vacation extension likely on Sunday: Education Minister Sakina Itoo
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir's Education Minister, Sakina Itoo, on Saturday said that the government will take a final d...

I hope to live for 30-40 years more: Dalai Lama
DHARAMSHALA: The Dalai Lama on Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor as he said he...

Records shattered in Kashmir as heatwave continues to push mercury higher
SRINAGAR: As sweltering heatwave persists in Jammu and Kashmir showing no sign of easing, the temperatures continue to ...

Man suffocates in lift of fire-struck Vishal Mega Mart in Karol Bagh
NEW DELHI: A 25-year-old shopper was found dead inside a lift in Vishal Mega Mart after a fire broke out there, police ...

US President Donald Trump signs ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ into law on US Independence Day
US President Donald Trump signed 'One Big Beautiful Bill' into law, which includes tax cuts and funding boost for the P...

Srinagar Police attach property worth Rs 1.5 Crores Under UAPA
SRINAGAR: In a decisive move against the terror ecosystem and to dismantle its supporting infrastructure, Srinagar Poli...

"No Reason for Concern": Dr Jitendra Singh assures safety after Ramban accident injures 36 Amarnath pilgrims
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday assured that all necessary arrangements are in place for Amarna...

India to train 'pundits' from Trinidad and Tobago, see their participation in Geeta Mahotsav
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Trinidad and Tobago gave a fresh impetus to cultural cooperation. In a...

With PM Modi in Argentina, Congress recalls India's deep connect with country, Indira's 1968 visit
NEW DELHI: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Argentina, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday recalled India's d...

J&K Police Sub-Inspector flees police station to escape CBI raid in bribery case
JAMMU: A police sub-inspector (SI) fled RS Pura police station to escape CBI officers, who had conducted a raid to arre...

PURI	Lord Jagannath's 'Bahuda Yatra' begins with ceremonial 'Pahandi' ritual of deities PURI: Lord Jagannath's 'Bahuda' Yatra or return car festival began on Saturday with the ceremonial 'Pahanadi' ritual du...

NIA arrests 2 key men involved in human trafficking to US via 'dunki' route
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two key men allegedly involved in trafficking of humans...

Power supply from Nepal to Bangladesh through Indian grid is a milestone, says Nepali Envoy in Dhaka
Power supply from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid is a historical milestone in trilateral cooperation, said...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Trinidad and Tobago on adopting UPI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago from July 3-4 at the invitation of Kamla Per...

"Distance no barrier when it comes to cultural connect": PM Modi on warm welcome by diaspora in Argentina
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he was honoured to receive a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora i...

IRCTC offers 17-day train trip to over 30 places associated with Lord Rama starting at Rs 1.17 lakh
NEW DELHI: Capitalising on the popularity of Ayodhya's Ram temple, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation ...

36 injured after three buses carrying Amarnath pilgrims collide in Ramban
RAMBAN: Atleast thirty-six Amarnath pilgrims were injured after three buses lost control and collided with each other a...

Modi will bow to Trump: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM as deal deadline approaches
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Indo-US trade deal, ...

Indians are among most passionate fans of the West Indies cricket team says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the joint assembly of Trinidad and Tobago's parliament, highlighted the ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trinidad and Tobago PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar condemn terrorism in all forms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago from July 3-4 at the invitation of the Kamla...

India to gift 2000 laptops to school students in Trinidad and Tobago, extends OCI Card facility up to 6th generation: MEA
During his visit to Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a number of key announcements to boost ties b...

New Development Bank must support SMEs and women-led enterprises: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Speaking at the 10th Annual Meeting of Board Governors of the New Development Bank, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...

6 Amarnath pilgrims suffer minor wounds in bus collision in Ramban
RAMBAN: At least six Amarnath pilgrims suffered minor injuries in an accident involving three buses in Ramban district ...

6,900 Amarnath pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Kashmir
JAMMU: Braving heavy rain, a fresh batch of over 6,900 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Saturday to p...

Will work to give Global South its ‘rightful seat’ at ‘right table’: PM Modi in Trinidad & Tobago
The voice of the developing world remains on the margins and India will work with its partners to give the Global South...

"Merit will never be compromised," says CJI BR Gavai
MUMBAI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai reaffirmed the Supreme Court's commitment to transparency in judicial app...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with members of Indian diaspora
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Argentina on the third leg of his five-nation tour, and on his arrival, he was...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Argentina, to hold talks with President Javier Milei
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday landed in Buenos Aires for a bilateral visit during which he will hold talks w...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Argentina for third leg of five-nation visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Argentina for his third leg of a five-nation tour. He landed at the Ezeiza Inte...

India-Trinidad Tobago sign six MoUs to boost cooperation
India and Trinidad and Tobago have signed six agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Caribbean n...

"Terrorism is enemy of humanity": PM Modi acknowledges Trinidad and Tobago's support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the joint session of Trinidad and Tobago's Parliament on Friday, unequivocally...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Buenos Aires after concluding visit to Trinidad and Tobago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his visit to Argentina, for the 3rd leg of his five-nation tour after concludi...

"Our priority will always be Global South": PM Modi during joint session of Trinidad and Tobago's Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's unwavering commitment to the Global South during his address ...

3 drug peddlers arrested in Katra
KATRA: Three separate operations led to the arrest of three alleged drug peddlers and seizure of a substantial quantity...

Jaishankar set to visit China for SCO meet, his first since 2020 military standoff
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit China around July 13 to attend a conclave of the Shan...

India does not take position on faith and religion: MEA on Dalai Lama's successor
NEW DELHI: The Indian government does not take any position on matters concerning practices of faith and religion, the ...

Rupee rises 16 paise to close at 85.39 against US dollar
MUMBAI: The rupee appreciated 16 paise to close at 85.39 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking a decl...

Govt employees under Unified Pension Scheme to get tax benefit akin to NPS: Finance Ministry
NEW DELHI: In a bid to promote Unified Pension Scheme, the government has made necessary changes to provide tax benefit...

Srinagar police register FIR against suspect caught with 6.26g heroin in Bemina
SRINAGAR: Srinagar police arrested Sabir Mohammad, a resident of Bemina's Hamdaniya Colony, and seized 6.26 grams of he...

Allahabad High Court defers Gyanvapi case hearing to August 6
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court on Friday deferred to August 6 the hearing over the ASI survey of the wuzukhana (ab...

National Herald case: ED case very strange, Sonia Gandhi argues in court
NEW DELHI: Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Friday argued that Enforc...

Govt must allow discussion on India-China ties in Parl to build consensus on challenges posed: Congress
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday said the Narendra Modi government must agree to a discussion on India-China relations...

CUET UG 2025: One candidate scores 100 percentile in four subjects, 17 bag top score in three subjects
NEW DELHI: One candidate has scored 100 percentile in four subjects in the Common Entrance University Test-Under Gradua...

Nari Shakti: Astha Poonia becomes Indian Navy's first woman fighter pilot
VISAKHAPATNAM: Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia officially became the first woman to be streamed into the fighter stream of ...

Indian Army charts ambitious roadmap for modernisation, seeks industry partnership for next-generation warfare
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army is embarking on a comprehensive modernisation drive to transform its capabilities across mul...

Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrim from UP dies after falling unconscious at Sheshnag base camp
SRINAGAR: A pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh died after falling unconscious at Sheshnag base camp of the annual Amarnath Yatr...

J&K Police personnel injured in accidental firing
SRINAGAR: A police personnel was injured on Friday in an accidental fire from his service rifle whi...

Special revision of electoral rolls: Congress calls it 'sinister' move to deprive lakhs of franchise
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday alleged that the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral ...

2 IAF personnel drown in lake as heavy rains pound Uttarakhand
DEHRADUN: Amid heavy rains in Uttarakhand, two Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel drowned in a swolle...

Bengaluru’s Nova IVF opens 100th clinic in Jammu
BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based Nova IVF on Friday announced the launch of its 100th clinic in Jammu, as part of its expansi...

PUNE	Operation Sindoor was `finest example' of commitment to defend `Swaraj': Amit Shah PUNE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said India's armed forces and the leadership are committed to defend `Swa...

This is the beginning of a new chapter in Indian athletics: Neeraj Chopra
BENGALURU: Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is living a dream of competing in a javelin event that bears his name...

I urge everyone to come and see Kashmir: Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Valley
SRINAGAR: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday appealed to the general public to visit Jammu and Kashmir, the...

PUNE	"Best example of an individual who had qualities of a good soldier was Peshwa Bajirao": Amit Shah PUNE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday stated that the best place to establish a memorial for Maratha warrior Pe...

Operation Sindoor was 'Masterly Stroke' to stop war at right time: Deputy Army Chief
NEW DELHI: Operation Sindoor was a carefully orchestrated military action that demonstrated India's resolve to stay ahe...

"China provided all support to Pakistan." Deputy COAS reveals Pak-China tango during Operation Sindoor
NEW DELHI: Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development and Sustenance), Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh, on Fri...

"One border, three adversaries; was like a live lab for China to test weapons": Deputy COAS on Operation Sindoor
NEW DELHI: Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development and Sustenance), Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh, on Fri...

Kedarnath Yatra temporarily halts after landslide damages pedestrian route
RUDRAPRAYAG: The Kedarnath Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand was temporarily halted on Friday after a landslide damaged the ped...

Monsoon ravages: 43 dead in Himachal Pradesh in 2 weeks, 37 missing
SHIMLA: Forty-three people have been killed and 37 gone missing in Himachal Pradesh due to the ravages of weather cloud...

Thousands of students will be affected: Supreme Court refuses plea challenging NEET-UG 2025 results
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a petition challenging the NEET-UG 2025 results due to an ...

PUNE	NDA campus most appropriate place for Peshwa Bajirao’s memorial: Amit Shah PUNE: The National Defence Academy (NDA) campus in Pune the most appropriate location for Maratha empire warrior Peshwa...

Search for terrorists in Kishtwar enters day 3, cordon strengthened
KISHTWAR: A search operation by security forces to track down terrorists hiding in a forest area of Kishtwar district i...

J&K’s future lies in hands of young scientists: CM Omar Abdullah at SKAUST-K Convocation
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the agriculture sector in Jammu and Kashmir is not only the ...

Govt officials among 34 booked by CBI for manipulation of regulatory framework for medical colleges
NEW DELHI: The CBI has busted a network of officials of Union health ministry, National Medical Commission, intermediar...

US President Donald Trump says "didn't make any progress at all" with Putin during phone call
US President Donald Trump said that in his recent phone call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, he had made "no p...

Iran reopens airspace to domestic, international flights
Iran on Friday announced that it has reopened its airspace that it had shut down on June 13 due to the war with Israel,...

Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut expresses grief over devastation in Himachal Pradesh
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Mandi and actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut on Friday expressed gr...

Indian community's journey in Trinidad and Tobago one of courage: PM Modi
The journey of the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago is one of courage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, emphas...

For New India, even sky is not the limit: PM Modi in Trinidad & Tobago
India will soon be among the top three economies of the world, and its missions on artificial intelligence, semiconduct...

Transformational force who has refined governance of India: Trinidad and Tobago PM praises PM Modi's leadership
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, calling hi...

India refutes claims about White House denying EAM S Jaishankar's request to meet Donald Trump
NEW DELHI: India on Friday refuted claims that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's request to meet US President Do...

Senior police officials distribute water among Shia mourners participating in Muharram procession
SRINAGAR: Senior police officials of the Jammu and Kashmir police distributed water bottles among the Shia mourners who...

"Super premium frequent flier PM": Jairam Ramesh takes dig at PM Modi; recalls Indira Gandhi's visit to Trinidad and Tobago
NEW DELHI: Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit t...

"Rajiv Gandhi acted as 'middleman' in a fighter jet deal," alleges BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, citing WikiLeaks report
NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has levelled serious allegations against former Prime Ministers Rajiv Gandhi and Indi...

India actively working on creating comprehensive database of Girmitiya community: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is actively working on creating a comprehensive database of the Girmit...

PM Modi's gift to PM of Trinidad & Tobago: Holy water from Mahakumbh, replica of Ram Mandir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted holy water of Sangam and Saryu River from Mahakumbh and a replica of Ram Mandir to ...

268th Session of Rajya Sabha to commence on July 21
NEW DELHI: The 268th session of the Rajya Sabha will be scheduled to begin on Monday (July 21), as per the official Par...

Amarnath Yatra: 6,400 pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Kashmir
JAMMU: The third batch of over 6,400 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu in two separate convoys on Fri...