Drones Violated Truce Hours Before Tranquility Returned to Valley
Srinagar, May 11 — After nearly a week of escalating tensions and continuous aerial activity, the Kashmir valley witnessed a rare night of calm with no reported ceasefire violations or the buzz of aircraft, missiles, or drones overhead.According to officials, there were no ceasefire violations from any sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir after 11 p.m. on Saturday, marking the first such peaceful night in six...
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New Delhi, May 10
India’s armed forces issued a stern warning on Saturday, asserting that any future provocation or misadventure by Pakistan will be met with strong and decisive retaliation. The statement followed shortly after an understanding was reached between the two nations to halt ongoing military actions.Addressing the media, Commodore Raghu Nair emphasized India’s unwavering commitment to national security. “While we will be adhering to the understanding reached today, we remain...
Understanding Reached Following India's Operation Sindoor Targeting Terror Camps
New Delhi, May 10 – India and Pakistan have reached an understanding to cease all firing and military action, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced on Saturday, signaling a potential easing of heightened tensions in the region.The development comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, during which Indian forces struck nine terror infrastructures located in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK)...
India Rebuts Pakistan’s “False” Military Claims, Slams Targeting of Civilians in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab
New Delhi, May 10 — India on Saturday issued a stern response to what it called Pakistan’s “provocative” and “escalatory” military actions, while firmly rejecting Islamabad’s claims of destroying Indian military installations and critical infrastructure as “completely false”.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, addressing a media briefing, accused Pakistan of launching a “wanton campaign”...
Multiple Unexploded Objects Discovered in Himachal Pradesh; No Casualties Reported
Una/Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh, May 10 — Amid escalating military conflict between India and Pakistan, residents in Himachal Pradesh were startled by the discovery of suspicious metallic debris—believed to be parts of drones and missiles—across Una and Kangra districts, officials confirmed on Saturday.Missile-Like Object Recovered Near Chintpurni Temple
In Behad village near the revered Chintpurni temple in...
In a significant move to bolster the entrepreneurial landscape in India, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently announced the expansion of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS). This initiative is designed to enhance capital mobilization for startups, thereby fostering innovation and self-reliance in the nation’s economy. The modifications to the scheme aim to provide startups with greater financial support, enabling them to thrive in a competitive environment.As of...
Questions Delay in Implementation, Seeks Answers on Returned ₹10,000 Crore AllocationNew Delhi, April 11 — Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, accusing the government of failing to deliver on its promise of employment through the much-publicised 'Employment Linked Incentive' (ELI) scheme.Gandhi criticised the scheme as an empty promise, questioning the government’s seriousness about...
Union Minister Lays Foundation Stone for New BJP Office, Emphasises Party's Legacy and Sacrifice of Workers
Nagpur, April 6 – Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday underscored the emotional bond between political leaders and their party, stating that leaders should treat their party as family and consider party workers as family members. He made the remarks while addressing a gathering at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Nagpur...
LSG’s breakout star shines with variations and control, wins Player of the Match against MI
Lucknow, April 5 – Rookie leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi has quickly emerged as one of the standout performers in IPL 2025, drawing praise from former Australian star Shane Watson, who hailed the 25-year-old’s exceptional control and subtle variations that have made him a formidable threat on the field.The Delhi-born spinner, representing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has taken six wickets so far this...
Congress plans Supreme Court challenge; BJP stands firm on bill's constitutionality
New Delhi, April 4 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday strongly defended the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, dismissing opposition criticisms and urging political rivals to avoid what it termed “petty politics” and attempts to provoke the minority community.The BJP’s response came shortly after the Congress party announced its intent to challenge the constitutionality of the bill in...
Protests Erupt as Telangana Government Plans IT Park on Ecologically Sensitive Site Near University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 5 — The Cyberabad Police has imposed restrictions on public access to a 400-acre land parcel in Kancha Gachibowli, located adjacent to the University of Hyderabad (UoH), citing law and order concerns and the need to maintain public tranquility. The move comes amid escalating tensions over the Telangana government’s plans to auction the land for urban...
Beijing, April 1 — China has initiated large-scale joint military drills around Taiwan, marking a strong show of force aimed at deterring pro-independence movements and reinforcing its territorial claims over the island.The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command launched the exercises on Tuesday, deploying a coordinated mix of army, navy, air force, and rocket units. These forces encircled Taiwan from multiple directions, signaling a heightened level of operational...
New Delhi, April 1 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of
Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said,
"Warm wishes on Utkala Dibasa! This day is a fitting tribute to Odisha's glorious culture. India takes pride in Odisha's history, literature and music."Centre and State Collaborating for Odisha's Growth
Highlighting the contributions of the people of Odisha, PM Modi praised them as hardworking and...
One Worker Dead, Three Seriously Injured in Textile Factory Collapse at Focal PointA massive rescue operation continued on Sunday in Ludhiana's Focal Point area, following the tragic collapse of a textile factory building late Saturday evening. Authorities confirmed that one worker was killed, and three others sustained serious injuries.According to officials, a total of six workers were initially trapped under the rubble. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)...
Brussels to Host Crucial Talks from March 10-14India and the European Union (EU) will kick off their tenth round of negotiations for a highly anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Monday, March 10, in Brussels. These crucial discussions come at a sensitive time amid concerns about potential tariff hikes threatened by former US President Donald Trump.Efforts Intensified for Finalizing the Trade Pact by Year-EndBoth sides are committed to addressing pending issues swiftly to...
Mumbai, March 7: Maharashtra’s economy is projected to grow at a robust rate of 7.3% during the financial year 2024-25, according to advance estimates outlined in the state's pre-Budget Economic Survey tabled in the assembly on Friday. The report was presented by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who also oversees the finance portfolio.The state’s growth forecast surpasses the overall Indian economic growth projection, which is anticipated to be around 6.5% for the same period...
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty witnessed a volatile start on Friday, weighed down by persistent foreign investor selling and global uncertainty stemming from trade war tensions involving the United States.Early Trading SessionAfter two consecutive days of gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 243.51 points or 0.33% to settle at 74,096.58 during morning trading. Similarly, the NSE Nifty dropped 53.35 points or 0.24%, trading at 22,491.35.Stocks Under PressureKey stocks...
The Indian cricket team wore black armbands during their Champions Trophy semifinal clash against Australia on Tuesday in Dubai, honoring the memory of renowned domestic cricket legend Padmakar Shivalkar. Shivalkar passed away recently in Mumbai due to age-related ailments. He was 84.Padmakar Shivalkar, widely regarded as one of India's finest domestic spinners, had an illustrious career playing for Mumbai. Although he never got the opportunity to represent India internationally—primarily...
Dubai, March 4: Australia's captain Steve Smith won a crucial toss and chose to bat first against India in the eagerly anticipated first semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.Australia has made two significant changes to their squad from the last match, bringing in Cooper Connolly to replace injured Matthews Short, and Tanveer Sangha in place of Spencer Johnson.India, meanwhile, remains confident and unchanged, fielding the same playing XI that featured in their previous...
India's spinner Varun Chakravarthy finally buried his unpleasant Dubai memories by delivering a stunning five-wicket haul, guiding India to a 44-run victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy Group A clash on Sunday. Chakravarthy admitted afterward that emotions from his disappointing past performances in Dubai had made him "nervous" initially.The 33-year-old spinner previously suffered harsh criticism in Dubai after registering disappointing figures of 4 for 33 in India's infamous...