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Ban on two drugs to save vultures agreed to by experts: Centre to Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court was informed on Tuesday that a ban on two veterinary drugs used for the treatment of livestock have been agreed by the experts because of their adverse impact on vultures.

Jul 26, 2023

PAK stoops to new low, uses innocent school children to gather inputs; J&K schools on alert [details]

Students of different schools in the Jammu region receive WhatsApp calls from two numbers. Callers posing themselves as teachers and try to seek information from students.

Jul 26, 2023

Oppn gives notice of No-Confidence motion against Govt over Manipur violence

Congress MP and northeast leader Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday moved the no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi-led Central government.

Jul 26, 2023

My govt pulled down by crabs: Thackeray attacks Shinde group, targets NDA with 36 allies

In a stinging attack, Shiv Sena (UBT) President and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that his government was brought down in June 2022 by crabs who were hiding in the dam and broke it.

Jul 26, 2023

Terror attack foiled in Kashmir; Lashkar terrorists arrested from Baramulla, arms recovered [details]

The arrested terrorists were assigned the job by a Pakistani terrorist to execute targeted killings in different areas of north Kashmir.

Jul 26, 2023

J&K govt serious about lifting decades-old ban on Muharram processions; faces petty politics

Despite Imran Raza Ansari's dramatic walkout, the J&K administration continues to engage in constructive dialogues with all stakeholders, including Shia community leaders, to address concerns and make necessary preparations, which is a clear demonstration of the government's intent to allow Muharram processions in the Valley.

Jul 25, 2023

"If death strikes before I prove my blood, I promise I will kill death": Remembering Kargil Heroes

The narrations of the Kargil war followed by reminiscences of actions by the war heroes themselves, brought to life the bravery, indomitable spirit, and everlasting zeal of Bravehearts.

Jul 25, 2023

Jammu's medical college principal transferred; posted in Health & Medical Education Department [see why]

Already on two weeks interim bail, Principal Government Medical College Jammu was booked by the Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police for allegedly tempering her birth certificate as she possessed two birth dates — April 8, 1964, and April 8, 1965.

Jul 25, 2023

We are INDIA, will heal Manipur: Rahul Gandhi hits back at Modi over East India remark

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dubbing INDIA as the East India Company and said they will heal Manipur and rebuild the idea of India.

Jul 25, 2023

Pak imposing 'Punjab model' in J&K to spoil younger generation, attempt foiled to smuggle narcotics [details]

Director General of J&K Police Dilbag Singh seeks the support of every section of the society to save J&K from becoming another "Udta Punjab".

Jul 25, 2023

Three children dead due to snake bite in Odisha

Three children died and a woman was seriously injured in two different snake bite incidents in Odisha, police said on Tuesday.

Jul 25, 2023

2 women hikers found dead in US national park amid extreme heat

Two women hikers were found dead inside a national park in the US state of Nevada where temperatures soared to as high as 45 degrees Celsius amid a scorching heat wa

Jul 25, 2023

Goa files complaint against Uber for 'illegal' operations

Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Tuesday said that a complaint has been filed against ride-hailing major Uber for commencing operations in the coastal state without taking permission.

Jul 25, 2023

IRCTC website and app down, ticketing services not available

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Tuesday said ticketing services were not available on its website and mobile application due to technical reasons.

Jul 25, 2023

Cong seeks unopposed election for Oommen Chandy's son, CPI(M) in catch-22 situation

A week after the demise of Kerala's former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, the state Congress president K. Sudhakaran has made a request to elect the late leader's son, Chandy Oommen unopposed from the Puthuppally Assembly constituency, thus putting the ruling CPI(M) in a catch-22 situation.

Jul 25, 2023