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Schools closed in Doda, most parts of Kishtwar due to inclement weather

Authorities on Wednesday ordered the closure of schools in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda and most parts of Kishtwar district as a precautionary measure in the wake of adverse weather conditions, officials said. However,...

CM Omar Abdullah says Mehbooba’s remarks on violence against Kashmiris ‘irresponsible’, demands apology

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said PDP president Mehbooba Mufti should have stayed home instead of going to Jantar Mantar and justifying the use of force against Kashmiris, and that she...

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes after six-day weather-induced suspension; authorities declare track “safe for pilgrims

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra resumed on Saturday after remaining suspended for six consecutive days due to adverse weather conditions and safety concerns triggered by heavy rainfall in the region. The...

LG Manoj Sinha flags off Reading Marathon at Chinar Book Festival

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday flagged off the Reading Marathon organised as part of the Chinar Book Festival on the banks of the Dal Lake, with thousands of students from colleges...

Northern Railway Operates Special Train Between Srinagar and Katra for Stranded Passengers

In a major relief measure for passengers affected by the continued closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, Northern Railway on Friday operated a special train between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi...

Heavy Rains Batter Jammu Region; 23 Dead, Seven Missing as Major Pilgrimages Remain Suspended

Heavy rains continued to lash large parts of the Jammu region on Tuesday, disrupting normal life, triggering landslides and flash floods, and prompting authorities to maintain the highest level of alert across...

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Will keep resisting attempts to widen scope of post-facto environmental clearances: Congress

The Congress on Thursday said it will keep resisting every attempt to widen the scope of post-facto environmental clearances and remain steadfast in defending the core principles of environmental law. The opposition party’s...

IAF Chief Calls for Indigenous Drone Ecosystem for Atmanirbharta

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh calls for developing every component of drones in India, aiming for a self-reliant defence ecosystem at the Bharat Drone & Robotics Manthan conference.

ED conducts raids in ISIS-inspired 2022 Coimbatore car bomb blast case

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted searches at multiple locations in three states as part of a money-laundering investigation linked to alleged terror funding for the ISIS-inspired Coimbatore car explosion case of...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs high-level meeting in Parliament as Rajya Sabha begins discussion on Public Examinations Amendment Bill

A high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is underway in Parliament as the Rajya Sabha began discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, amid a...

Public Examinations Amendment Bill taken up for consideration for passage in Rajya Sabha

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday moved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha after it was passed in the Lok Sabha by a...

Assam flood: Toll at 75 with 7 more deaths, 3.32 lakh remain affected

The toll in the Assam flood has risen to 75 with seven more deaths reported in the last 24 hours even though the number of affected people has decreased to 3.32 lakh,...

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Torrential Rain Hits Restoration Work On Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

An early morning downpour on Saturday derailed the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) efforts to restore traffic on the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway, which remained closed for the fifth consecutive day,...

International

14 killed, dozens injured in PoJK clashes during first phase of polling

At least 14 activists of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) were killed and more than two dozen injured in clashes with law-enforcement personnel during the first phase of elections for...

PM Modi Inaugurates New Jodhpur Airport Terminal, Launches Modified UDAN Scheme

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the newly constructed terminal building at Jodhpur Airport and launched the Modified UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme, marking a significant step towards strengthening...

PM Modi Showcases India’s Cultural Heritage Through Handcrafted Gifts During Seychelles Visit

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased India's rich cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship by presenting a carefully curated collection of handcrafted gifts to the top leadership of Seychelles during his three-day official visit...

Emerging Technologies to Shape Next Phase of India-US Partnership: Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra

India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has said that emerging technologies will define the next phase of India-US strategic cooperation, identifying biotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductors as key...

Govt Has No Role in India-Pak Track-II Dialogues, Says Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday clarified that the Government of India has no involvement in Track-II discussions on India-Pakistan relations involving retired diplomats, military officials or members of civil society, stating...

Powerful Earthquakes Kill 164 in Venezuela; Rescue Operations Intensify Amid Widespread Destruction

 Rescue teams continued intensive search and rescue operations across Venezuela on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes struck the country, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000, and trapping many beneath collapsed...

Education

NEET-UG 2026 Cancelled; Govt Orders CBI Inquiry Into Paper Leak Allegations

The National Testing Agency on Tuesday cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam conducted on May 3 amid allegations of paper leak, with the government asking the CBI to carry out a comprehensive...

JKBOSE Declares Class 12 Results; Overall Pass Percentage at 84.02

 The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Tuesday announced the results of the Class 12 annual examinations, recording an overall pass percentage of 84.02, officials said.A total of 70,735...

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Ban on Arundhati Roy’s Book Over Cover Depiction

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking a ban on the sale, circulation, and display of celebrated author Arundhati Roy’s book “Mother Mary Comes to Me” on the grounds that...

Harshita Goyal – The Quiet Conqueror Who Redefined UPSC Success (AIR 2, 2024)

In a landscape where ambition is often loud and relentless, Harshita Goyal’s UPSC 2024 success speaks in a language of quiet determination. Securing All India Rank 2 in India’s toughest examination, Harshita...

Shakti Dubey – The Power of Perseverance That Crowned India’s Top Bureaucrat (AIR 1, UPSC 2024)

When the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 results were declared, one name resonated across India — Shakti Dubey, the woman who turned five years of perseverance into one historic victory. Her story...

UGC Declares 54 State Private Universities Defaulters

At least 54 state private universities have been declared defaulters by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for not submitting mandatory information under section 13 of the UGC Act, 1956, and making public...

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