Army personnel Friday rescued a minor girl from being swept away JAMMU: Alert Army personnel Friday rescued a minor girl from being swept away towards Pakistan by the strong currents of a seasonal rivulet in J&K’s Poonch district.“Around 1.10pm, troops of Army’s 30 Punjab Regiment manning a forward post spotted the girl, aged around 14-15…
Ladakh residents will now have rights over barren lands or wastelands owned by govt SRINAGAR: Ladakh residents will now have rights over barren lands or wastelands owned by govt, with the administration Friday approving Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Nautor Regularisation) Rules, 2026.The Rules provide a comprehensive framework for granting proprietary rights on up to…
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Friday said India will soon become a major centre for all activities linked to sports, be it hosting international games including Olympics, emerging as a sports training and coaching hub that will cater to both national and international sportspersons, or for management of sports injuries.Addressing the inauguration ceremony…
File photo: Minister of external affairs S Jaishankar NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has been in continuous touch with both Ukraine and Russia and is exploring whether ideas and suggestions can be developed to contribute to the mitigation and, ideally, the cessation of the conflict.Jaishankar made the remarks in…
People walk next to damaged buildings following the deadly flash floods and mudslides in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal (Picture credit: Reuters) NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday said developed countries must take the lead in reducing emissions and support developing nations through finance and technology transfer, reiterating India’s position that climate action…
Uttarakhand CM Dhami transfers Rs 147 crore pension instalment to over 9.91 lakh beneficiaries Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday transferred the August 2026 pension instalment under various social security pension schemes of the Social Welfare Department through a one-click payment mechanism from the Chief Minister’s Camp Office.A total of Rs 147.05 crore…
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath celebrates Janmashtami in Mathura MATHURA: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the historic Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple on Friday, participating in the Janmashtami celebrations and greeting devotees by showering flower petals.Addressing the occasion in Mathura, Adityanath underscored the timeless significance of Lord Krishna’s teachings, asserting that teachings…
275 Indian nationals remain missing in Nepal floods; 166 rescued so far: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: During a bi-weekly briefing on Friday, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared that 275 Indian nationals remain missing in the aftermath of the recent disaster in Nepal.“As per our current information, 275 Indian nationals remain…
File photo: Air Marshal (Retd) Jeetendra Mishra Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retd) on Friday said the responsibility of the Ram temple was now on his shoulders after taking charge as the first chief executive officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.“I have now taken charge as the CEO. The responsibility (of the…
NEW DELHI: For a 21-year-old Delhi resident bitten by a stray dog, the ordeal did not end after he received rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. Within seven days, he developed a skin rash that progressed to severe hives (urticaria) and angioedema, causing sudden swelling of the face, lips and throat. His condition later worsened with breathing difficulty,…