Author: Agencies
MUMBAI: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Monday, dragged by heavy selling in blue-chip HDFC Bank and a sharp spike in crude oil prices due to the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 523.22 points to 77,628.23 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 134.10 points to 24,198.25. From the Sensex pack, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank declined nearly 5 per cent after announcing their quarterly earnings over the weekend. “HDFC Bank has disappointed, particularly on the NIM front,” VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said. Kotak Mahindra Bank,…
KATRA: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra remained suspended for the second consecutive day on Monday as a precautionary measure amid persistent heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions in the region. The pilgrimage has been temporarily halted in view of the prevailing weather conditions to ensure the safety of devotees. The region has been witnessing continuous heavy rainfall for the past couple of days, raising concerns over landslides and other rain-related hazards along the pilgrimage routes. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and the pilgrimage is expected to resume once weather conditions improve and the routes are considered safe for…
NEW DELHI: A day after the Delhi High Court declined to direct the transfer of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital of his choice, his wife, Dr Gitanjali J Angmo, has moved the Division Bench challenging the Single Judge’s order, contending that it violates Wangchuk’s fundamental rights to bodily autonomy, informed consent and personal liberty. According to Wangchuk’s legal team, senior counsel is likely to mention the appeal before the Division Bench today, seeking urgent listing and hearing. In the appeal, Angmo has argued that the Single Judge’s order effectively deprives Sonam Wangchuk and his wife…
JAMMU: Heavy rain on Monday severely hampered rescue operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri districts, a day after devastating flash floods and landslides claimed 12 lives and left several others missing. The fresh spell of rain began around 3 am in the twin border districts and continued unabated till the last reports were received, making rescue and search operations difficult in the affected areas, officials said. Swollen streams, slippery terrain and poor visibility hindered the movement of rescue teams, who have been racing against time to trace the missing. At least 12 persons were killed in separate rain-related incidents…
NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said he would end his hunger strike if the government accepts accountability for recent failures in the education system, including paper leaks, or if Members of Parliament assure him that the issue of education accountability will be taken up during the Monsoon Session of Parliament starting from Monday. In a post on X, Wangchuk outlined three conditions under which he would call off his hunger strike. “… I will end my fast on 20th July if: a. If the govt takes accountability of the recent failures in Education system, Paper leaks etc or…
NEW DELHI: The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to commence on Monday, with the Lok Sabha scheduled to introduce The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, besides taking up obituary references, Question Hour, papers to be laid on the Table, a ministerial statement, and other listed business, according to the Lok Sabha’s List of Business. Under legislative business, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will move for leave to introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to further amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956. The Bill will replace the ordinance…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, to review the situation arising from incessant rainfall leading to flash floods in Poonch & Rajouri. The Chief Minister also assessed the preparedness of the administration to deal with any weather-related eventuality across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting comprehensively reviewed the prevailing weather situation, the impact of heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides reported from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and the measures being undertaken by various departments to ensure public safety, restore essential services and provide timely relief to affected families. At the…
BANDIPORA: The Division of Agricultural Extension & Communication, Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, SKUAST-Kashmir, in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Gurez, organised an Awareness-cum-Training Programme on Millets under the JKST&IC-funded Project titled “Collection, Characterization, nutritional profiling and revival of Millets of North-western Himalayas of Kashmir” at KVK Gurez. The programme aimed to enhance farmers’ awareness regarding millet cultivation, their nutritional importance, value addition, marketing opportunities, and the development of collective enterprises for improving rural livelihoods. Addressing the participants, Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat, Principal Investigator of the JKST&IC Sponsored Project and Head, Division of Agricultural Extension, highlighted the importance of reviving…
KATHUA: To provide a spiritually enriching experience for Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrims during the temporary suspension of the Yatra owing to adverse weather conditions, the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Kathua today organised a Bhajan Sandhya at the Lakhanpur Yatri Facilitation Centre. The devotional programme drew an enthusiastic response from pilgrims, who participated wholeheartedly in the evening of bhajans and spiritual music. Renowned devotional singer Narshotam Maahi and his troupe presented soulful renditions of Shiv Stuti and a series of devotional bhajans dedicated to Lord Shiva. Many pilgrims joined in the singing and expressed their joy through devotional…
RAMBAN: As part of the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Campaign, the District Administration Ramban, in coordination with the Police, Revenue and Forest Departments, carried out a large-scale anti-encroachment drive in the district today. Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan and Senior Superintendent of Police Ramban Arun Gupta supervised the drive. Joint teams comprising Executive Magistrates, Revenue officials, Police personnel and Forest Department staff participated in the operation. During the exercise, the District Administration retrieved 18 Kanal 0.5 Marla of State land and 16 Kanal 4 Marla of Forest land that had been illegally occupied by drug peddlers.…