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PM Modi to lead Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar on Friday; launch projects worth crores

PM Modi to lead Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar on Friday; launch projects worth crores.

Jun 19, 2024

Reasi bus attack case: OGW arrested for providing logistics to terrorists involved in attacking devotees

Ten days after a gruesome terror attack, J&K Police arrested a person for helping the terrorists to accomplish their nefarious design. Nine devotees lost their lives while 40 others were injured in a terror attack on a bus in the Reasi district of J&K.

Jun 19, 2024

Two more terrorists killed in Kashmir; three in last two days

Anti-terror operations have been intensified in Kashmir Valley ahead of the coming annual pilgrimage of the cave shrine of Shri Amarnath.

Jun 19, 2024

Calcutta HC directs 1 % reservation for transgender persons in public employment

In another landmark decision regarding the transgender community, the Calcutta High Court has issued directions to the West Bengal government to ensure 1% reservation for all transgender persons in public employment in the State.

Jun 19, 2024

Kerala CM writes to PM Modi on denial of travel permission to Veena George

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of the External Affairs Ministry's non-response to Kerala Minister for Health Veena George's visit to Kuwait to coordinate relief efforts following the fire incident.

Jun 19, 2024

Woman passenger booked for biting ground staff in Lucknow before boarding Mumbai flight

A woman passenger, who was supposed to board a flight for Mumbai, has been booked by the Lucknow police after she allegedly attacked and bit an airline ground crew member at the Lucknow airport, the police said.

Jun 19, 2024

"Don't forget Kanishka bombing": India reminds world as Canada Parliament 'honours' slain Nijjar with 'moment of silence'

India reminded the world bombing of Air India flight 182 (Kanishka) in which 329 people, including 86 children, were killed.

Jun 19, 2024

Election year boosts news trust; press freedom concerns loom in India: Report

A majority of India's new generation gets their news via social media platforms, with half of this group using YouTube (54%), followed by WhatsApp (48%). This is based on the recent Digital News Report 2024 released by the Reuters International School of Journalism.

Jun 19, 2024

Kanchenjunga Express train accident: Rescue operation over, restoration begins, says Railway Minister

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rushed to the train mishap spot in West Bengal's Darjeeling district on Monday, hours after a goods train hit the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express, killing at least nine persons.

Jun 19, 2024

India's children should know truth about Babri Masjid demolition: Owaisi on NCERT row

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that India's children should know that the Supreme Court called the demolition of Babri Masjid an "egregious criminal act."

Jun 18, 2024

India Boosts Defence Self-Reliance with Major Helicopter Procurement

In a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has received a request for proposal (RFP) from the Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 156 light combat helicopters (LCH). This move is a testament to the 'Make in India' initiative and the vision of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh towards achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Jun 18, 2024

Land subsidence reoccurrence in J&K's Ramban district forces closure of crucial road link

For nearly two months, land sinking has become a routine affair in the Gool-Sangaldan belt of the Ramban district where brick development works are underway.

Jun 18, 2024

Killing of Umar Lone is a big blow to Lashkar network in Kashmir Valley

Active since 2018, LeT terrorist Umar Lone was involved in several terrorist activities including the recruitment, and running network of the Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and in the killings of unarmed cops and civilians.

Jun 18, 2024

Nikhil Gupta produced in US court, pleads not guilty in 'murder plot'

Nikhil Gupta, who has been accused of being involved in a 'murder-for-hire' plot against a Khalistani separatist, has told a federal court here that he is not guilty.

Jun 18, 2024

West Bengal train mishap: Death toll rises to 10, Kanchanjunga Express returns to Sealdah

The death toll in the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has risen to 10, said officials, adding that the train has returned to Sealdah.

Jun 18, 2024