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Amit Shah to visit flood-hit Jammu; review relief and restoration efforts

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin a two-day visit to Jammu on Sunday to review the devastation caused by incessant rains, cloudbursts, and flash floods that have claimed over 150 lives in the last fortnight.

12 days ago

Chhattisgarh: NIA Chargesheets 5 Maoists for Targeted Killing of Army Jawan

The latest chargesheet, submitted before the NIA Special Court in Jagdalpur, names Bhawan Lal Jain, Suresh Kumar Salam, Shailendra Kumar Baghel, Anduram Salam, and Sonu Hemla. Achala, who was on leave and visiting his family, was fatally shot on February 25, 2023, while attending the Useli village fair in the Amabeda area.

13 days ago

'Be Part of India's Growth Story': PM Modi to Japan Governors

India, Japan to Deepen Cooperation in Semiconductor Sector: PM Modi

Earlier in the day, PM Modi arrived in Sendai in Japan's Miyagi Prefecture, where he travelled aboard the iconic Shinkansen (bullet train) alongside Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba. In Sendai, the two leaders visited Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd (TEL Miyagi), a leading Japanese company in the semiconductor sector.

13 days ago

PM Modi Departs for China to Attend SCO Summit Following Japan Visit

Earlier, before heading out for his two-nation visit, PM Modi, in his departure statement, had said, "I will travel to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. India is an active and constructive member of the SCO. During our Presidency, we have introduced new ideas and initiated collaboration in the fields of innovation, health and cultural exchanges."

13 days ago

Four killed in flash floods triggered by cloudburst in J&K's Kathua

Nature's Fury Unleashed: 11 Dead in Jammu's Reasi, Ramban Districts, Family of Seven Buried Alive in Mahore

Continuous heavy rains for the sixth straight day claimed eleven lives in Jammu province, including seven members of a family in Reasi district, after cloudbursts triggered massive landslides. Four people were also killed in a separate incident in Rajgarh, Ramban.

13 days ago

Karnataka Police Shoot Sexual Assault Accused in Leg After He Stabs Constable

According to police, the incident took place within the limits of Kittur police station. The accused, identified as Ramesh Killar, was shot in the leg and apprehended. Police stated that Killar is facing multiple serious charges, including dacoity, robbery, an arms case, and another grave offence. Three Non-Bailable Warrants (NBW) had been issued against him.

13 days ago

Everyone has right to protest, govt working to find solution to Maratha quota demand by Jarange-Patil: Ajit Pawar

Maratha Quota Row: Ajit Pawar Says Govt Engaged in Finding Solution, Backs Right to Protest

Ajit Pawar clarified that the court had given permission to Jarange-Patil for a one-day protest. "Jarange-Patil has expressed the opinion that if the court gives any instructions, then all should follow that order. Manoj Jarange-Patil has been given a one-day extension (up to Saturday). But he is adamant on an indefinite fast. Therefore, there is tension between the government and the protesters on this issue," he expressed.

13 days ago

India Eyes Massive Rs 10 Lakh Crore Investment in Urban Infrastructure

The cities are expanding at an unprecedented pace, and more than half of the country's population will be living in urban areas within the next two decades, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary, Srinivas Katikithala, said while speaking at the 17th annual convention of industry body NAREDCO.

13 days ago

No Extra 25% Tariffs on India for Russian Oil, Implies Trump

India's Russian Oil Purchases Seen as Key to Market Stability, Crisis Averted

Russia supplies nearly 10 per cent of world oil. If India stopped buying, crude could hit $200 a barrel. By keeping oil flowing, India stabilised markets and helped global citizens. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and others have already praised India's role towards this.

13 days ago

'All Assistance Being Extended': Jitendra Singh on Ramban Cloudburst Situation

The cloudburst triggered flash floods that swept through several villages, causing severe damage to property and disrupting daily life. Officials confirmed that efforts are being made to provide urgent relief to the victims' families while search and rescue operations continue.

13 days ago

'Self-Reliance in Defence a Must for Survival, Growth,' Says Rajnath Singh

Highlighting the rapidly changing global environment, he said, "Be it pandemics, terrorism, or regional conflicts, this century has proven to be the most unstable and challenging on every front so far. In such circumstances, if we talk about today's strategic requirements, it becomes clear that Atmanirbharta is not just an advantage but has become a necessity."

13 days ago

US Appeals Court Strikes Down Reciprocal Tariffs; Trump Plans Supreme Court Move

"The statute bestows significant authority on the President to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency, but none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties, or the like, or the power to tax," it said. The ruling stopped short of implementing the order until October 14 to provide time to the administration to seek legal recourse in the Supreme Court.

13 days ago

Rajasthan BJP MLA Deepti Kiran Maheshwari Injured in Road Crash, Stable

Rajasthan BJP MLA Injured in Road Crash, Reported Stable

The accident occurred around 1 a.m. near Amberi, close to the cut leading towards the Chirwa Tunnel, just ahead of Amarkhaiji Temple. According to eyewitnesses, a Gujarat-registered car, travelling from Udaipur to Nathdwara, attempted to take a sudden turn at the cut, leading to a head-on collision with Maheshwari's vehicle coming from the Rajsamand side.

13 days ago

Political storm erupts over Vaishno Devi tragedy; LG orders high-level probe

The Mata Vaishno Devi shrine tragedy has taken a political turn after a landslide on August 26 claimed 34 lives. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, has constituted a three-member committee to probe the causes, review rescue efforts, and suggest preventive measures.

13 days ago

'Bihar gateway, J&K target': JeM infiltration signals ISI's new tactic

The development comes in the wake of the agencies recently flagging that the ISI will use the Nepal route to carry out illegal acts such as infiltration, terror and counterfeit currency smuggling.

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