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Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine receives first snowfall of season; pilgrimage unaffected [details]

Vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway stopped due to shooting stones at several places between Ramban and Banihal.

Feb 1, 2024

DRDO successfully launches Green Propulsion System in orbit

Ministry of Defence on Thursday said that DRDO has successfully launched a Green Propulsion System -- developed under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of DRDO -- in orbit functionality on a payload launched by PSLV C-58.

Feb 1, 2024

Highlights of Interim Union Budget 2024-25

Finance Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Thursday.

Feb 1, 2024

Sitharaman announces three new railway economic corridors

Finance Minister Nirmal Sitharaman on Thursday announced the setting up of three new major railway economic corridors.

Feb 1, 2024

Cracks Widen In INDIA Alliance As Cong Prepares Panels Of All Lok Sabha Seats Of J&K [details]

Congress and the National Conference- two main constituents of the INDIA alliance in J&K, are fighting it out for the majority of the Parliamentary seats in the Union Territory.

Feb 1, 2024

'Chinese spy' pigeon released from Mumbai 'jail' after PETA intervention

A pigeon held captive for eight months on alleged charges of being a 'Chinese spy', was finally released and took flight after intervention by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, activists said here on Thursday.

Feb 1, 2024

Mass marriage fraud unearthed in UP's Ballia

In a shocking revelation, an alleged scam has come to light in Ballia regarding the Uttar Pradesh government's community wedding scheme, the police said.

Feb 1, 2024

Hemant Soren quits as Jharkhand CM as ED arrests him, moves HC

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday resigned from his post as the ED arrested him in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam and has moved the HC against the agency's action.

Jan 31, 2024

Varanasi Court greenlights Hindu worship in Gyanvapi Mosque basement [details]

The court has directed the district administration to make the necessary arrangements within the next seven days, allowing Hindu devotees to offer prayers at 'Vyas Ka Tehkhana', a sealed area inside the mosque.

Jan 31, 2024

India's demand for gold dips amid soaring prices, says World Gold Council report

India's gold demand fell 3% in 2023 to 747.5 tonnes, which is the lowest since 2020, as soaring prices reduced the demand for jewellery, according to a World Gold Council report released on Wednesday.

Jan 31, 2024

Will BJP make a dent this time in Punjab in Lok Sabha Poll 2024? In this border state, you never know

There are also many nuanced factors at play in the state. These are the make or break polls for state's regional outfit

Jan 31, 2024

H-1B visa process begins March 6 amid overhaul of lottery system

The initial registration for the H-1B visa application for fiscal year 2025 will open from March 6 and run through March 22, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Tuesday.

Jan 31, 2024

6 reasons to attend 15th India Art Fair 2024

The 15th edition of the India Art Fair, featuring 100 exhibitors including 71 galleries, 7 design studios, 26 new exhibitors, and 18 international galleries, is set to take place at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi from February 1 to 4, 2024. With an expanded lineup and thrilling exhibits, here is an essential guide to all the exciting activities planned for the India Art Fair 20

Jan 31, 2024

'Made in India' Samsung Galaxy S24 series goes on sale [Check features, available colors, price]

Samsung on Wednesday announced that its recently launched flagship smartphone series -- Galaxy S24, is now available to buy in India.

Jan 31, 2024

MP Shocker: Man slits 8-yr-old daughter's throat, throws in bushes assuming her dead, girl survives

In a heart-wrenching incident, a man slit the throat of his eight-year-old daughter and threw her in the bushes assuming she was dead

Jan 31, 2024