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K'taka govt blames RCB for "unilaterally inviting" people to IPL celebrations: no police permission sought

The High Court recently gave an order with regard to providing the status report over the stampede by the state government to respondents i.e. the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), RCB and the DNA event management firm, by setting aside the state's request to keep the report confidential.

Jul 17, 2025

J&K is no longer driven by fear but by hope, opportunity, and development: LG Manoj Sinha

In a wide-ranging interview marking his five-year tenure as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha declared that the authority of the Indian state has been fully established in the Union Territory. He highlighted the transformation of the region from one marred by violence to one driven by aspirations, development, and peace.

Jul 17, 2025

Rising battlefield : Drones revolutionising modern warfare

Mastery in modern conflict will belong not just to those who fly, but to those who out-code, out-adapt, and outlast.

Jul 17, 2025

Yellow alert issued for Chennai, nearby districts today as heavy rainfall expected

According to the IMD, the rainfall is expected to be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, particularly during the evening or night hours. This may help bring down daytime temperatures on subsequent days due to increased cloud cover.

Jul 17, 2025

Amarnath Yatra suspended for a day due to heavy rainfall

The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended for Thursday from both the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps due to incessant heavy rainfall over the past two days, the Jammu and Kashmir Information Department announced. The suspension comes as authorities rush to carry out urgent restoration work on the pilgrimage tracks, which have been affected by the downpour.

Jul 17, 2025

North Korea unveils wreckage of 'enemy plane' ahead of 72nd armistice anniversary

The Rodong Sinmun, the North's most widely read newspaper, reported that the "wreckage of an enemy place" is drawing the attention of visitors after it was newly put on display at the captured weapons hall of the Victory Museum of the Fatherland Liberation War in Pyongyang.

Jul 17, 2025

IndiGo flight to Goa diverted amid mid-air snag; "full emergency" declared at Mumbai airport

The flight, 6E 6271, operated with an Airbus A320neo aircraft, was originally scheduled to land at Manohar International Airport in Goa. However, as a precautionary measure, it was diverted to Mumbai, the CSMIA said in an official statement.

Jul 17, 2025

"I've to deliver results, task is challenging," says Ladakh's new LG Kavinder Gupta

Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Wednesday described his role as both challenging and deeply significant, emphasizing that performance—not position—will define his tenure.

Jul 16, 2025

Narco-terrorism, not just smuggling of arms, drugs; it's proxy war unleashed by adversaries: J&K HC

In a significant order, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismissed the bail plea of a juvenile accused of participating in a cross-border narco-terror module. Justice Rajesh Sekhri observed that narco-terrorism has evolved into a new front of proxy war, with adversaries across the border using narcotics as terror currency to destabilize India's social and economic fabric.

Jul 16, 2025

K'taka govt halts land acquisition for aerospace park amid farmers' protest; AP tries to swoop in

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the cancellation of the land acquisition after multiple discussions with farmers and stakeholders. The Chief Minister emphasized that the decision was made to prioritize the farmers' interests, acknowledging their demands and the importance of their land for agriculture.

Jul 16, 2025

Salt consumption among Indians exceed WHO limit, raises stroke, kidney disease risk: ICMR

According to the apex research body, regular iodised salt contains 40 per cent of sodium, much higher than the WHO limit. The WHO also suggests the use of low-sodium salt to ward off the risk.

Jul 16, 2025

'Sorry mom-dad, I won't be able to do it': Two NEET aspirants die by suicide in Nagpur

He had come to Nagpur to prepare for the NEET exam and was attending coaching classes at PhysicsWallah Tuition Centre on Canal Road. Living in a private hostel in the city, Khwahish was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his room on Wednesday morning.

Jul 16, 2025

Police-Karni Sena clash in Harda: No one will be allowed to disturb social harmony in MP, says CM

In a post on social media, CM Yadav emphasised that social justice and mutual harmony remain top priorities of the Madhya Pradesh government and assured that no one would be allowed to tear the state's social fabric.

Jul 16, 2025

Golden Temple security tightened amid third bomb threat; police on high alert

For the past two days, the police presence has been significantly increased, with additional personnel deployed to maintain safety as hundreds of devotees continue to visit the temple for prayers. The SGPC President, Harjinder Singh Dhami, has described these threats as an attempt to incite panic among the public.

Jul 16, 2025

High time to restore J&K's statehood: Omar Abdullah thanks Kharge, Rahul for writing to PM

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has welcomed the joint letter by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Centre to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 16, 2025