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End of agitational terrorism: Stone pelting, hartals decline in J&K post-2019

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha that no stone-pelting incidents have occurred since 2019, starkly contrasting to the 1,328 incidents reported in 2018. Additionally, organized hartal calls have ceased, and terrorist-initiated incidents have drastically reduced.

Jul 24, 2024

All women motorbike rally kicks off from Leh to Kargil; commomarates 25th anniversary of Kargil war

The 1999 Kargil War stands as a testament to the valor of the Indian Armed Forces, who fought bravely in the harsh high-altitude terrains of Jammu and Kashmir. This decisive victory, celebrated annually as Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July, marks its 25th anniversary this year.

Jul 24, 2024

'It's drama, promises will never be implemented': Jaya Bachchan reacts to FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget [Watch]

In a video shared by ANI, the actress-politician is heard saying, "I do not react... ye koi budget hai reaction karne wala? (Is this a budget to react) It is just drama. Promises that are kept on paper will never be implemented."

Jul 24, 2024

Maha to fund laser sound & light show at Kargil War Memorial in Drass

Ahead of the July 26 Silver Jubilee celebrations of the nation's victory in the 1999 Kargil War, the Maharashtra government has decided to finance a laser sound & light show at the iconic Kargil War Memorial (KWM) in Drass, Ladakh, official sources said here on Wednesday.

Jul 24, 2024

NCPCR issues notice to Netflix over 'explicit adult content' accessible to minors

In a significant move, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has taken a firm stand against the streaming giant Netflix. The commission has accused Netflix of showcasing explicit adult content that is easily accessible to minors.

Jul 24, 2024

12-year-old K'taka boy dies of electrocution while saving pigeon on power line

In a tragic incident, a kindhearted boy who climbed an electric pole to rescue a pigeon stuck on one of the high-tension power wires was electrocuted and succumbed to the electric shock, in Chitradurga District of Karnataka.

Jul 24, 2024

Delhi court issues summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in defamation suit by BJP leader

A Delhi court has issued summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a defamation suit filed by BJP leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua.

Jul 24, 2024

18 killed as plane crashes during take-off in Nepal (details)

Eighteen people were killed after a plane crashed during take-off at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, local media reported.

Jul 24, 2024

Union Finance Minister promises farmers of J&K's Kandi belt to complete Shahpur Kandi Dam [details]

32,000 hectares of barren land in 76 Kandi villages of Jammu province will turn fertile after completion of this ambitious project situated on the river Ravi.

Jul 24, 2024

Very little to cheer about in Budget; only Bihar, Andhra gained: Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday criticised the Central government over the Union Budget, saying that there was very "little to cheer about" in the Budget as it has failed to address the issues of common people and only the two states of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh gained and other states did not.

Jul 23, 2024

Budget to benefit all segments of society, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Union Budget 2024- 25 would ensure inclusive growth, benefiting every segment of society and pave the way for a developed India.

Jul 23, 2024

Union Budget 2024-25 earmarks Rs 4,883 crore as aid to neighbouring countries

India has allocated Rs 4,883 crore as aid to foreign countries in the Union budget tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Tuesday.

Jul 23, 2024

Budget hikes defence allocation by 4.79 pc to Rs 6.22 lakh crore

The Union Budget 2024-25 has allocated Rs 6.22 lakh crore for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the highest among all the ministries.

Jul 23, 2024

No black mark on me, says JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna after release in unnatural sex case

Suraj Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and JD(S) MLC, was released from Central Prison in Bengaluru where he had been jailed on charges of alleged forceful unnatural sex.

Jul 23, 2024

Contest with Trump battle of two contrasting visions: Kamala Harris, kicking off her election campaign

Harris also framed the contest as one between two visions. One vision, hers, "focussed on the future" and the second, Trump's, "focused on the past".

Jul 23, 2024