News

Mandi cloudburst: Himachal CM Sukhu express grief, says closely monitoring situation

"The incident of a cloudburst in Jail Road of Mandi district is extremely sad and painful. Two people have died in this, and one person is reported missing, for whose search, rescue teams are trying on a war footing. Many vehicles are also buried in the debris. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families," the Chief Minister's Office said in a statement.

Jul 29, 2025

TRF ban a diplomatic win; BRICS, China supported Sindoor: Jaishankar in LS

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor on Monday, Jaishankar accused Pakistan of shielding the TRF even after its role in deadly attacks on Indian soil had been globally exposed.

Jul 29, 2025

No PM Modi-Trump call during Operation Sindoor, India acted alone: EAM Jaishankar

"There was no call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump between April 22 and June 17," Jaishankar said, putting to rest speculation that international pressure played a role during the Operation Sindoor phase.

Jul 29, 2025

Bangladeshi immigrant police officer among 4 shot dead in New York rampage

The shooter entered the building housing the world's largest multinational investment company, BlackRock, on Monday evening (local time), carrying an M4 rifle, shot police officer Didarul Islam, and a woman in the lobby, according to police.

Jul 29, 2025

Kashmir's infamous land scam: Tainted female tehsildar accused in two corruption cases, still at large

In a major breakthrough, the Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested four individuals in connection with a high-profile land scam involving fake land mutations and tampering of revenue records in Srinagar and Budgam districts.

Jul 28, 2025

CBI charges J&K Police officers in custodial torture case of fellow PC; awards Rs 50 lakh compensation

The CBI's decision to file the case comes after a directive from the Supreme Court, which ordered the agency to investigate the matter and file an FIR against the accused officers. The court also awarded a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to Chohan, acknowledging the gravity of the situation.

Jul 28, 2025

Op Sindoor showdown: Congress questions Pahalgam security lapse, India's foreign policy

Leading the Congress charge on the Operation Sindoor debate in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi said that the Defence Minister didn't inform the House on how the terrorists infiltrated into the Baisaran valley, and the Home Minister must be held accountable for the lapses.

Jul 28, 2025

Coal India Ltd likely to produce 1 billion tonnes of coal in 2026-27: Minister

Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy told the Rajya Sabha, in a written reply, that Coal India Ltd produced 781.07 million tonnes in 2024-25 and the target for 2026-27 has been fixed at 1004.00 billion tonnes.

Jul 28, 2025

Instagram, threats and a 15 year racket: How Chhangur Baba lured women into forced conversions

Preliminary investigations showed that Chhangur Baba and his associates were involved in illegal conversion activities only in UP. However, as the probe progressed, it was found that Baba and his aides were involved in similar activities in Uttarakhand as well.

Jul 28, 2025

Kiren Rijiju slams Oppn's 'escape strategy' on Op Sindoor, warns against echoing 'PAK's language'

Speaking to reporters after both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the second time in the day, Rijiju said, "Just 10 minutes ago, the Opposition took a U-turn from their commitment and staged a drama of walking away from the Operation Sindoor discussion. This is not right. Parliament is set to resume in half an hour, and these new preconditions from the Opposition will not work."

Jul 28, 2025

Three terrorists killed in gunfight in Srinagar district, identification process underway

After the April 22 terror attack by Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam, in which 26 people were killed, the anti-terrorist operations have been using cutting-edge technology, backed up with human Intelligence to defeat the nefarious designs of the terrorists.

Jul 28, 2025

TCS shares trade lower after it announces to layoff 12,200 employees

The IT giant which has a total headcount of 6.13 lakh employees as of June 2025, plans to implement the layoffs across various domains and geographies. In a statement, the company said the layoffs would primarily impact middle and senior grades.

Jul 28, 2025

Two dead as panic over electric shock triggers stampede at UP's Barabanki temple

The stampede occurred on the intervening night of July 27 and 28, when a large number of devotees had assembled for the 'Jalabhishek' on the third Monday of Sawan, a day considered especially sacred for worshipping Lord Shiva.

Jul 28, 2025

Cambodia, Thailand to begin ceasefire talks in Malaysia: Rubio

Rubio on Sunday held separate telephonic conversations with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, urging both nations to de-escalate tensions immediately and agree to a ceasefire over the ongoing border dispute between the two countries.

Jul 28, 2025

North Korean leader's sister says not interested in any proposal from Seoul, won't sit down for dialogue

Kim Yo-jong, vice department director of the ruling party's central committee, made the remarks in a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sought to resume dialogue with Pyongyang to ease military tension and improve inter-Korean ties.

Jul 28, 2025