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Amid historic Tiranga rally in Srinagar, LG Manoj Sinha shows J&K's reality to Mehbooba Mufti [details]

As Mehbooba Mufti had earlier warned that no one will raise the national flag in J&K, Manoj Sinha seized this opportunity to show reality to the PDP president.

Aug 13, 2023

Magistrates to monitor process of installing smart meters in J&K [here's why]

J&K to achieve the target of installing smart meters to check power thefts; hindrance to be removed.

Aug 13, 2023

Over 500 Indian prisoners repatriated from PAK in last 3 years; India repatriated 143 PAK prisoners [details]

As many as 508 Indian prisoners have been repatriated from Pakistan in the last three years between 2020 and 2023, while India has repatriated 143 Pakistani prisoners during the same period.

Aug 13, 2023

NIA raids 8 places linked to ex-PFI workers in Kerala [details]

The NIA on Sunday conducted raids at eight places linked to former PFI activists in Malappuram, Kannur and Kollam districts of Kerala.

Aug 13, 2023

Bills overturn colonial legacy, signal major shift in criminal justice sytem

Setting the stage for a monumental shift in India's justice system, the three bills have been introduced in the Lok Sabha aiming at transforming the justice system and erasing remnants of colonial-era laws.

Aug 13, 2023

Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort: Labourers, farmers, teachers invited as special guests [details]

Construction workers, farmers, labourers, teachers, nurses and medical staff have been invited as special guests for the Independence Day celebration.

Aug 13, 2023

All eyes on SC as it hears challenge to abrogation of Article 370

So far, the main thrust of their argument has been that Article 370 of the Constitution has assumed a permanent nature after the dissolution of the constituent assembly of J&K.

Aug 13, 2023

Apple's Emergency 'SOS via satellite service' saves family caught in wildfires

The iPhone 14's Emergency SOS via Satellite feature helped save a family in Maui (an island in Hawaii, US) that was caught in a wildfire spreading across the region.

Aug 12, 2023

Now Basant Rath goes berserk against BJP leaders after joining Saffron Party [details]

Although the prematurely retired IPS officer has joined BJP online, the J&K leadership of the party is not ready to allow him entry into the party headquarters as the officer is known for stoking controversies.

Aug 12, 2023

A week-long trip to Bangkok ends cement dealers in jail

A company from Maharashtra had sent a group of 60 individuals to Bangkok as a reward for meeting their sales targets. The group included both males and families of above-average performers

Aug 12, 2023

Bezos, Sanchez announce $100 mn fund to help Hawaii recover from wildfire

Billionaire Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez have announced a $100 million fund to help with recovery efforts for the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii.

Aug 12, 2023

Indian-origin researcher identifies 135 new melanin genes responsible for pigmentation

An Indian-origin researcher Vivek Bajpai along with his team has identified 135 new melanin genes associated with pigmentation.

Aug 12, 2023

Everything about Sarcoma

Sarcomas are a rare group of cancers that begin in the bones or soft tissues of the body. In other words, sarcoma is a term used to describe bone cancer and cancers that develop in the connective tissues.

Aug 12, 2023

Net direct tax collections stand at Rs 5.84 lakh crore, 17% higher than last fiscal

Net direct tax collection for the current financial year are Rs 5.84 lakh crore, which are 17.33 per cent more than net collections recorded during the corresponding period of last year, the Finance Ministry said on Friday.

Aug 12, 2023

Deadliest natural disaster: Death toll in Hawaii wildfire rises to 67

The Hawaii wildfires have reached a grim milestone as the death toll rose to 67, making it the deadliest natural disaster in the state's history.

Aug 12, 2023