Srinagar, Apr 19: A CRPF personnel was injured on Saturday after a tree fell on a bunker and gate near Amar Singh Club in Srinagar. An official said that a tree, which was uprooted due to strong winds, crashed onto the CRPF installation, resulting in injuries to one jawan. He was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, he said. Authorities have taken note of the incident and launched clearance operations in the area. The post J&K | CRPF Jawan Injured After Tree Falls On Bunker In

New Delhi, Apr 19: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the party will not be daunted by the Enforcement Directorates action against its leaders and also asserted that it will win the battle against the BJP-led central government on the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Addressing a meeting of party general secretaries and in-charges here, Kharge said the Supreme Court has given importance to the points raised by the Congress and other opposition parties on the Act and alleged that the []

JAMMU, Apr 19: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today held detailed interaction with prominent citizens of tribal community from different districts at Panchayat Bhavan, Jammu. The meeting was convened to get firsthand appraisal of issues faced by the Tribals from Jammu, Udhampur, Reasi, Kathua and other areas. The tribal community leaders highlighted the pressing issues faced by them and sought intervention of the Minister for resoluti

New Delhi, Apr 19: India senior womens football team head coach Crispin Chettri on Saturday named 39 probables for the national camp ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers to be held in June-July. The Blue Tigresses are set to play the AFC Womens Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from June 23 to July 5. They have been drawn in Group B, where they will face hosts Thailand, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, and Iraq. The senior womens team [] The post Crispin Chettri names 39 probables f

SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with members of YPO-Global One, an international network of leaders and CEOs in business in Srinagar. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the strategic, multi-faceted approach for holistic development of J&K over the last five years including economic growth, sustainability, and seamless implementation of social welfare schemes. Our aim is to achieve faster, sustainable and inclusive economic growth. A str

CS takes stock of proposals put forth by these national organizations JAMMU, Apr 19: In a significant stride towards strengthening the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, chaired a high level meeting with representatives of renowned national organizations, Kudumbashree National Resource Organization (NRO) and Organisation for Management of Poverty and Livelihood Improvement Society (OMPLIS). The agenda centered around leveraging national expertise for

DEIR AL-BALAH, Apr 19: Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed more than 90 people in the last 48 hours, Gazas Health Ministry said Saturday as Israeli troops ramp up attacks to pressure Hamas to release its hostages and disarm. The dead include 15 people who were killed overnight, among them women and children, some of who were sheltering in a designated humanitarian zone, according to hospital staff. At least 11 people were killed in the southern city of Khan Younis, [] The post Israeli Strikes On

New Delhi, Apr 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia beginning Tuesday with focus on further expanding bilateral cooperation in several key areas including energy, trade and defence. A number of agreements will be inked between the two sides following talks between Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. The visit will provide an opportunity to build on the already strong strategic partnership between the two countries, Foreign Secretary Vikra

KATHUA, Apr 19 : In a significant push for urban infrastructure, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the first-ever Multi-level Parking Complex in the heart of Kathua town, along with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah ,marking a milestone in the regions transformation from a relatively lesser developed town to a modern urban hub. Addressing a packed gathering under the sweltering sun, Dr. Jitendra Singh described the inauguration as a symbol of Kathuas rapid urban evolution, underscor

SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Sufi Conference Noor-e-Sama at Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the Sufi Scholars, members of Sufi Score Limited, Save Youth Save Future Foundation and everyone associated with the initiative. Sufism is the most powerful force for peace and harmony in society. Sufism means a way of life. It is a bond of love with the whole and a loving relationship with God. Sufism is the [] The p

ROME, Apr 19: Iran and the United States began a second round of negotiations Saturday over Tehrans rapidly advancing nuclear programme in Rome, US and Iranian officials said. The US official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door negotiations at the Omani Embassy in Romes Camilluccia neighbourhood. Iranian state media also reported the talks starting just before noon Saturday as journalists watched outside. The talks in Italy over Easter weekend again will hinge on US billio

NEW DELHI, Apr 19: Telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have informed Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation that it would not be possible for them to provide In-Building Solutions at unviable rates offered by MMRCLs selected partner ACES. The matter pertains to providing IBS at Mumbai Metro, including underground stations and associated tunnels. In a communication to MMRCL dated April 7, the telecom operators said: It is reiterated that it would not be possible for us to provi

Chandigarh, Apr 19: With the arrest of 13 people, Punjab Police on Saturday claimed to have busted two major ISI-backed Khalistani terror modules that were being run from abroad and seized two rocket-propelled grenades, two hand grenades, IEDs and RDX along with other munitions. The first terror module was operated by France-based Satnam Singh alias Satta and the second by Greece-based Jaswinder alias Mannu Agwan, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. These modules, which were backed by

MUMBAI, Apr 19: Private sector lender Yes Bank on Saturday reported a 63 per cent jump in the March quarter net profit to Rs 738 crore, helped by a decline in provisions. The city-headquartered lender reported a 92.3 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 2,406 crore in fiscal year 2024-25. The core net interest income was up 5.7 per cent at Rs 2,276 crore for the quarter, on the back of a 8.1 per cent in advances and [] The post Yes Bank net profit surges 63 pc in Jan-Mar qtr as provisions decli

JAMMU, Apr 19: Seven alleged hardcore criminals were arrested and sharp-edged weapons were seized in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. The criminals were roaming in a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) when they were intercepted and arrested by police near AIIMS Vijaypur, a police spokesman said. He identified the arrested accused as Yaqoob Ali alias Yuka, Ismail alias Bachu and Mohd Iqbal of Samba; Mohd Sain, Murad Ali and Mohd Irfan of Jammu; and Gazanfer of [] The post S

JAMMU, Apr 19: Six days visit of Panel of Parliamentary Committee of Ministry of Home Affairs to Jammu and Kashmir is starting from April 26 to May 1. While Jammu and Kashmir Government appointed 15 Liaison officers for the scheduled visit. Sources within the government said that the six days visit of Ministry of Home Affairs panel of Parliamentary Committee to Jammu and Kashmir will commence on 26th April. Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday issued an official [] The post MH

New Delhi, Apr 19: India won three gold medals and a silver in the Bridge Federation of Asia and Middle East tournament in Dubai with the medal-winning teams qualifying for the next world championships. The Indian men, women and seniors teams clinched gold while the mixed team won silver in the tournament held between April 10-18 under the auspices of the World Bridge Federation. All four Indian teams qualified for the 47th world bridge championships to be held in Herning, [] The post Indians qu

Lucknow, Apr 19: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said Lucknow is known for its sporting culture, having hosted Indias first National Games in 1948, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath should now make efforts to organise the next edition of the sporting event here. Speaking at the Saansad Khel Mahakumbh at the KD Singh Babu stadium here, he said, We take sports very seriously. Today our government is making every effort to organise the Olympic Games in 2036 [] The post Luc

Modern technology, with its social media platforms and digital storytellers, has made it easy for people to fall into the online abundance of notifications. Logout on Zee5 explores present-day social dynamics through its compelling storyline, which forces viewers to examine their true level of social connectivity. Anyone who enjoys suspense-filled storytelling needs to watch this remarkable film featuring an intriguing concept and a top-notch cast. The Logout Movie on ZEE5: A Sneak Peek into the

SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that spilling the blood of innocents had become the biggest business for the masters of terror and conflict entrepreneurs in the Union Territory as he vowed not to allow them to raise their heads again. Sinha said that in the last five years, police, security forces and administration, with the support of the people, have succeeded to a large extent in taking J-K out of that phase, [] The post Will Not Allow Con

New Delhi [India]: Giving birth is an experience that welcomes the parenthood journey into life, making the new parents live their lives to the fullest. Their postpartum journey starts the day their baby comes into the world. However, there are many mothers who are curious to know what they can expect after birth. This article will help them understand the different phases they will be going through after becoming a mother, but those challenges can be taken care of with [] The post What Can Be E

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: The new tax regime provides lower tax rates and fewer deductions, eliminating the need for investment in tax-saving schemes and insurance plans which may not be in symmetry with your financial goals. To calculate taxable income and tax thereon, one can use the New Tax Regime Calculator. However, whoever opts for this regime cannot claim several exemptions and deductions, like HRA, LTC, 80C, 80D, and many more. In case you still want to save income tax, the [] The po

SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Troops deployed in some of the worlds most inhospitable terrains including Galwan and Siachen Glacier can now stay connected with their loved ones as the Army has facilitated reliable high-speed mobile connectivity across the Ladakh region, officials said on Saturday. In a transformative stride towards bridging the digital divide and empowering remote communities, the Indian Army has facilitated unprecedented mobile connectivity across the remote and high-altitude areas of Lad

LUCKNOW, Apr 19: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday said it is natural that disputes between states and the Centre over the delimitation, national education policy for political gains hurts the people and the nation. Good governance is that which takes the entire country along as per the Constitution, the former UP chief minister said. In a post on X in Hindi, she said, It is natural that public and national interest is hit by the use of [] The post Mayawati says Centre-state disput

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New Delhi, Apr 19: Jawaharlal Nehrus greatest legacy was giving Indians the courage to resist oppression and claim freedom, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday and added he inherited truth and courage from his great-grandfather the countrys first prime minister. In a free-wheeling conversation with party leader Sandeep Dikshit that was posted on the former Congress chiefs X handle and YouTube channel, Gandhi talks about his pursuit of truth and his willingness to stand by it no matter

JAMMU, Apr 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday met with Dhunseri Group Chairman Chandra Kumar Dhanuka and discussed investment plans in the union territory. Dhanuka, accompanied by Chief Executive Officer R K Sharma, briefed Abdullah on their proposed investment for establishing a Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Films (BOPP) manufacturing unit in Kathua, the chief minister office said in a post on X. It said the chief minister also met president of the Merchants Chamb

SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Courts stay on demolition of Hazrat Saatpeer Sayed Baba Dargah in Nashik and said judiciary remains the last and most critical institution capable of upholding the secular spirit of the Constitution. The Supreme Courts stay on the demolition of the Nashik Dargah, a crucial intervention, comes in the wake of the Bombay High Courts failure to fix a time for hearing the case. This delay [] The pos

KOLKATA, Apr 19: A delegation of the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by its chairman Vijaya Rahatkar, met the riot-affected people in West Bengals Murshidabad district on Saturday and assured them that all steps would be taken by the Centre to ensure their safety in future. The affected women narrated their plight during the violent days and demanded that permanent BSF camps be set up in select areas of the district and an NIA probe into the recent communal [] The post NCW team meets ri

Jammu, Apr 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reiterated his governments commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and streamlining regulatory frameworks across various sectors in the Union Territory. He was addressing a high-level meeting convened here to review the progress on compliance reduction and deregulation under the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) framework aimed at making the regulatory environment more conducive for businesses. The meeting was

LONDON, Apr 19l In a report, which is yet to be published, the British government will call for an expansion of the countrys military activity in the Arctic, the Financial Times reported. The expansion comes as the region becomes increasingly contested due to the opening up of access to it as a result of melting ice, the newspaper recalled. The report is being prepared by a team of independent experts led by former NATO Secretary General George Robertson, who have [] The post UK aims to expand m

Srinagar, Apr 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that conflict entrepreneurs wont be allowed to raise their heads in Jammu and Kashmir again. Addressing a gathering here, LG Sinha said, The conflict entrepreneurs joined hands with our neighbour three decades ago and promoted terrorism and hatred for their own benefits. Their hands are smeared with the blood of innocents. He said, These conflict entrepreneurs were running a big business of terror and violence and had turned peop

New Delhi, Apr 19: Amid the ongoing tariff war, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said that the central bank will continuously monitor the rapidly evolving global situation and remain agile and proactive in its policy actions. Observing that the Indian economy and the financial markets have demonstrated remarkable resilience, Malhotra cautioned that they are not immune to the vagaries of an uncertain and volatile global environment. In view of the rapidly evolving situation, especially o

Washington/New York, Apr 19: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said he is looking forward to visiting India later this year. The tech billionaires remarks came a day after he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke and discussed the immense potential for collaboration in technology and innovation. It was an honor to speak with PM Modi. I am looking forward to visiting India later this year! Musk said in a post on X. Musk is considered one of [] The post Elon Musk Says He Looks Forward To

SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo has expressed deep concern over the widespread damage caused by recent hailstorm which severely impacted orchards and farmlands in several areas of Kulgam and Shopian districts. The Minister said that this weather calamity has dealt a significant blow to thousands of orchardists and farmers, many of whom are completely relying on the upcoming harvest season for their livelihood. Our Government

JAMMU, Apr 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the progress on Compliance Reduction and Deregulation under the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) framework aimed at making the regulatory environment more conducive for businesses. Chief Minister reiterated Governments commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and streamlining regulatory frameworks across various sectors. The meeting was convened as part of the national in

Jammu, Apr 19: At least 22 families have been shifted as a precautionary measure due to the lurking threat of a landslide in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, a government official said. Traffic remained suspended on the Kishtwar-Paddar road, connecting the famous Machail Mata shrine for the third day on Saturday. District Development Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan conducted an inspection of the landslide-prone area at Singrah Nallah, Patharnaki along the Kishtwar-Peddar Road with a

JAMMU, Apr 19: Three alleged drug smugglers including two residents of Delhi were arrested along with 22 grams of heroin worth lakhs in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district on Saturday, police said. Another drug peddler was booked under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in the district, a police spokesperson said. Three alleged inter-state narcotic smugglers were arrested after 22 grams of heroin were recovered from them duri

New Delhi, Apr 19: Akshay Kumar-starrer Kesari Chapter 2 earned Rs 7.84 crore nett on its opening day at the domestic box office, the makers announced on Saturday. Also featuring Ananya Panday and R Madhavan, the film is directed by first time filmmaker Karan Singh Tyagi and made its debut in cinemas across the country on Friday. Production banner Dharma Productions shared the day one box office figure of the movie on social media through a poster which mentioned that [] The post Akshay Kumars K

New Delhi, Apr 19: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on April 23 a plea seeking uniformity in granting compensation to the victims of hate crime and mob lynching. The apex court had in April 2023 sought responses from the Centre, states and Union Territories (UTs) on the petition filed by Indian Muslim for Progress and Reforms (IMPAR). It had asked the Centre, states and UTs to apprise the court of the steps taken for formulating a scheme for [] The post SC To Hear On Apr 23 Plea For Grant

Srinagar, Apr 19: A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snow while rain lashed the other parts, including the plains, of the valley on Saturday, officials said. Tulail and Gurez in Bandipora district of north Kashmir and Sinthan Top in south Kashmir received fresh overnight snow. Owing to the moderate snowfall, the Gurez-Bandipora Road has been closed for traffic, the officials said. The authorities have ordered the suspension of school up to Class 8 in Tulail [] The post F

JAMMU, Apr 19: Vehicular movement has been suspended on Kishtwar-Paddar stretch as the road was damaged due to landslide in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. An official here on Saturday said the landslide triggered at Pattharnaki area on Kishtwar-Paddar stretch. Vehicular movement was immediately suspended to prevent any tragedy, he added. Meanwhile, MLA Paddar, Sunil Sharma said, The traffic has been suspended along the stretch and more than 14 families residing near the affected area ha

NEW DELHI, Apr 19: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi called on Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday. The vice-presidents office shared photographs of the meeting in a post on X. Shri RN Ravi ji, Honble Governor of Tamil Nadu, called on the Honble Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, at the Vice-Presidents Enclave today, it said in the post. Separately, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan also called on the vice-president. The Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan called on [] The p

Srinagar, Apr 19: Heavy rainfall lashed the Kashmir Valley over the past 24 hours, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas and disrupting life. While the Jammu Srinagar is open for traffic, other key roads, including Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumuri (SSG) road that connects Srinagar to Leh , Bandipora Gurez road in north Kashmir, Mughal road which connects south Kashmir with Pir Panjal region of Jammu division, Sinthan road that connects Anantnag with Kishtwar are temporarily closed due to snow accumula

SRINAGAR, Apr 19: A moderate earthquake with an epicentre in Afghanistan hit the region on Saturday, with tremors felt across several parts of Kashmir, officials said. The 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at 12.17 pm at a latitude of 36.10 degrees North and longitude of 71.20 degrees East in Afghanistan at a depth of 130 kilometres, the official said. Earthquake of M: 5.8, On: 19/04/2025 12:17:53 IST, Lat: 36.10 N, Long: 71.20 E, Depth: 130 Km, Location: Afghanistan, National Centre for [] The

NEW DELHI, Apr 19:The terms of references (ToRs) finalized by India and the US for the proposed bilateral trade agreement include around 19 chapters covering issues such as goods, services, and customs facilitation, official sources said. To give further impetus to the talks, an Indian official team is visiting Washington next week to iron out differences on certain issues before formally launching negotiations for the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA). Indias chief negotiator,

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19: Pakistan announced to further tighten the noose around Afghan refugees as Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday began his day-long maiden trip to Kabul to reset the frayed ties. Dar, who is also the foreign minister, would hold delegation-level talks with Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi after he was invited by his counterpart for the visit. According to the Foreign Office, Dar would also call on Acting Prime Minister Mullah Hassan Akhund and meet Acting [] The

NEW DELHI, Apr 19: India has exported 14 tonnes of pomegranate, for the first time through sea route to the US, the commerce ministry said on Saturday. Traditionally the exports were done by air route. Now the industry is embracing the cost-effective and sustainable sea-freight mode. India shipped pomegranates comprising 4,620 boxes, around 14 tonnes, which reached the US East Coast last month, according to the official statement. The US granted market access for pomegranates, during the season

OTTAWA, Apr 19: A 21-year-old Indian student, Harsimrat Randhawa, died after being hit by a stray bullet, during a shooting incident between people in two vehicles, in Ontario, Canada. The Indian consulate general in Toronto expressed sadness over her tragic death, and said they are in close touch with her family and extending all help. We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Indian student Harsimrat Randhawa in Hamilton, Ontario. As per local police, she was an innocent victim, [] The pos

Ranchi, Apr 19: The Indian Air Forces prestigious Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) enthralled the audience with a breathtaking show at the Namkum Army Ground here on Saturday morning. Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, senior defence and administrative officials were present at the event, which was split into two phases. In the composite phase, all nine aircraft flew in close formation, while the synchro phase featured smaller formations, as they performed dynamic low-level manoeuvres some as low as