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Private sector subscribers under NPS cross over 12 lakh in FY25

The National Pension System (NPS) has achieved significant growth of private sector subscriber enrolment of over 12 lakh during 2024-25, taking total subscriber number to over 165 lakh by March 2025, according to the government.

Apr 23, 2025

Retired banker from Vizag among those killed in terror attack

A retired banker from Visakhapatnam was among 16 tourists killed in the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

Apr 23, 2025

Former domestic help from Assam arrested for brutal murder of business couple in Kottayam

Kerala Police on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of Amit, a native of Assam and a former domestic help, in connection with the brutal murder of a prominent businessman and his wife in Kottayam.

Apr 23, 2025

US Vice President Vance in Agra, visits Taj Mahal with family

US Vice President J.D. Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha Vance and their three children -- Ivan, Vivek, and Mirabel -- arrived in Agra on Wednesday as part of his ongoing India visit and received a warm welcome from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Apr 23, 2025

HM Shah, J&K CM Omar, LG Sinha pay tributes to people killed by terrorists

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha arrived at Srinagar Police Control Room on Wednesday to pay tributes to the tourists killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.

Apr 23, 2025

Before rushing back to India PM Modi co-chaired strategic council with Saudi Crown Prince

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held high-level bilateral talks in Jeddah and co-chaired the second meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) on Tuesday before the PM left for India in view of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Despite the curtailed visit, the talks in Jeddah marked a significant stride in deepening India-Saudi Arabia strategic ties

Apr 23, 2025

'This can't be forgiven': Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, PM Modi, Amit Shah among others condemn brutal Pahalgam terror attack

At least 26 tourists have been killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on civilians in Baisaran, a popular tourist spot in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Gunshots were heard in the area, prompting a swift response from security forces. Security personnel have cordoned off the area, and a counter-operation is currently underway.

Apr 23, 2025

K'taka man killed in Kashmir terror attack: CM Siddaramaiah holds emergency meeting

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held an emergency meeting on Tuesday with senior officers in the wake of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir in which one tourist from Karnataka was killed.

Apr 22, 2025

Pahalgam terror attack: One tourist killed, several injured in J&K's popular tourist spot

The attack took place around 2:30 p.m. in the Baisaran area by at least seven terrorists dressed in army fatigues ambushed the group of horse-riding tourists, indiscriminately firing at close range before fleeing into the nearby forests.

Apr 22, 2025

Zeeshan Siddique gets death threat, Rs 10 crore ransom demand from "D-Company"

This is not the first time Zeeshan has been targeted. Over the past six months, he has received multiple death threats believed to be linked to extortion attempts and allegedly connected to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, suspected of involvement in Baba Siddique's murder.

Apr 22, 2025

Former Andhra Pradesh intelligence chief arrested for harassment of actress

Andhra Pradesh Police arrested senior IPS officer and former intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu on Tuesday in the case related to alleged wrongful detention and harassment of a Mumbai-based actress.

Apr 22, 2025

Affordable, quality healthcare priority of central government: JP Nadda

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday said that providing affordable and quality healthcare to every poor person in the country is a priority of the central government and the two pillars of Ayushman Bharat initiative – Ayushman Arogya Mandir and AB PMJAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) — are a result of a very well-thought process.

Apr 22, 2025

Delhi govt puts off launch of 330 electric buses due to mourning on demise of Pope Francis

The Delhi government on Tuesday postponed its launch of 330 electric buses due to the national mourning on the demise of Pope Francis.

Apr 22, 2025

Ayushman health cards for Delhi citizens over 70 years to be launched on April 28: Minister

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Monday that Ayushman Health cards for six lakh citizens above 70 years will be launched on April 28.

Apr 22, 2025

Bengal school job case: Prime accused Sujay Bhadra's interim bail period extended

A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday, extended the interim bail period for Sujay Krishna Bhadra, one of the prime accused in the cash-for-school job case in West Bengal, by another two months.

Apr 22, 2025