India

Omar Abdullah directs officers to ensure seamless facilities during Ramzan

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for Ramzan, which commences on Sunday.

Mar 1, 2025

J&K Government Cracks Down on Illegal Mining; Joint Director Geology and Mining Attached

Amid rising concerns over rampant illegal mining in Jammu and Kashmir, the government attached Joint Director, Geology and Mining, H L Langeh, to the Administrative Department, stripping him of all powers with immediate effect.

Mar 1, 2025

J&K BJP Legislators Trained for Effective Role in J&K Assembly Budget Session

In preparation for the upcoming budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, BJP's National General Secretary (Organization), B L Santhosh, urged newly elected party MLAs to conduct thorough homework before participating in Assembly debates.

Mar 1, 2025

Jammu-Srinagar Highway closed for 2nd consecutive day

The strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for vehicular traffic for the second consecutive day on Saturday, as traffic officials said restoration of the highway was going on.

Mar 1, 2025

India's strong performance an opportunity for reforms to achieve advanced economy status by 2047: IMF

Commending India's "prudent" policies, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Executive Board has said its strong economic performance can help it adopt critical reforms to achieve advanced economy status by 2047.

Mar 1, 2025

Heavy Rains, Snowfall Cripple Normal Life in Jammu and Kashmir; 5 Dead, Key Highways Shut

Continuous heavy rains and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir have severely disrupted normal life, leading to the closure of major roads, including the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. Over the past 24 hours, five people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while rescue teams saved 12 others from flood-hit areas.

Mar 1, 2025

The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Ramadhān 1446 will begin tonight.

Ramadan crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia; holy month of fasting commences in UAE

The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Ramadhān begins Friday, February 28.

Feb 28, 2025

Ramadan, ramadan 2017, eid al-fitr, eid al-fitr 2017

When does Ramadan 2025 commence in Saudi Arabia, UAE, US, UK, Australia, other countries

Muslims worldwide are preparing for Ramadan 2025, beginning with the sighting of the crescent moon. Fasting from dawn to dusk, prayer, and reflection are key practices during this holy month.

Feb 28, 2025

Sensex crashes 1,414 pts, Nifty ends at 22,125 amid US trade tariff fears

The Indian stock market on Friday witnessed a sharp sell-off as weak global cues and trade tensions weighed on investor sentiment and both the domestic benchmark indices ended the day with heavy losses.

Feb 28, 2025

National Waterways regulations to open new frontiers for private players: Centre

The National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations, 2025, are designed to attract private sector investment in setting up terminals, streamline processes and promote efficient use of India's vast waterways network.

Feb 28, 2025

Leverage science, innovation to build Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

PM Modi Advocates Science and Innovation for a Developed India

PM Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of science and innovation for a developed India during his National Science Day address. The theme of this year's National Science Day was "empowering Indian youth for global leadership in science and innovation for Viksit Bharat".

Feb 28, 2025

Congress in a Dilemma Over Its Role in Omar Abdullah Government's First Budget Session

With the first budget session of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government set to begin on March 3, coalition partner Congress Party finds itself at a crossroads.

Feb 28, 2025

Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates pocket-friendly UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport, marking the second such facility under this initiative for providing snacks to air travellers at reasonable prices.

Feb 27, 2025

Capex for India's green energy transmission lines to double to Rs 1 lakh crore in next 2 fiscals

The inter-state transmission system sector will see a capital expenditure (capex) of around Rs 1 lakh crore over financial years 2026 and 2027, primarily to support renewable energy evacuation, which is twice the capex of Rs 50,000 crore incurred between financial years 2024 and 2025,

Feb 27, 2025

Central govt employees to get additional compassionate pension after 80

Centre mulls 'Universal Pension Scheme' to secure retirement for all Indians

The Central government is likely to introduce a Universal Pension Scheme to ensure social security for every Indian.

Feb 27, 2025

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India

Omar Abdullah directs officers to ensure seamless facilities during Ramzan

J&K Government Cracks Down on Illegal Mining; Joint Director Geology and Mining Attached

J&K BJP Legislators Trained for Effective Role in J&K Assembly Budget Session

Jammu-Srinagar Highway closed for 2nd consecutive day

India's strong performance an opportunity for reforms to achieve advanced economy status by 2047: IMF

Heavy Rains, Snowfall Cripple Normal Life in Jammu and Kashmir; 5 Dead, Key Highways Shut

Ramadan crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia; holy month of fasting commences in UAE

When does Ramadan 2025 commence in Saudi Arabia, UAE, US, UK, Australia, other countries

Sensex crashes 1,414 pts, Nifty ends at 22,125 amid US trade tariff fears

National Waterways regulations to open new frontiers for private players: Centre

PM Modi Advocates Science and Innovation for a Developed India

Congress in a Dilemma Over Its Role in Omar Abdullah Government's First Budget Session

Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates pocket-friendly UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport

Capex for India's green energy transmission lines to double to Rs 1 lakh crore in next 2 fiscals

Centre mulls 'Universal Pension Scheme' to secure retirement for all Indians

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh