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Srinagar, May 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it will file a review petition in the Supreme Court regarding the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) issue, assuring the protection of teachers interests. Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that the review petition has been prepared and will be filed before the apex court in the coming week. Taking to microblogging site X, Itoo said, On the TET issue concerning J&K teachers, the Government has always acted responsibly and proactive

NEW DELHI, May 30: Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Saturday strongly pitched for a dedicated naval theatre command integrating capabilities of all three services and the Coast Guard, driving home the lessons of the West Asia conflict regarding maritime securitys direct link to energy security, economic growth and national resilience. In an exclusive interview to news agency, Admiral Tripathi said theaterisation must remain strictly guided by operational effectiveness and enhancement of n

NEW DELHI, May 30: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired a security review meeting in Bhuj, Gujarat, focusing on security-related issues concerning the border and coastal districts of Gujarat situated along the India-Pakistan Border (IPB). Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Chief Secretary, DGP, Gujarat, along with other senior state government officials, as well as the District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police of Kutch, Vav-Tharad, and Pa

NEW DELHI, May 30: A massive dust storm barrelled through several parts of Rajasthan on Saturday, even as an active western disturbance triggered rain at most parts of north India, bringing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat that baked the region for the past few days. In Rajasthan, the storm triggered by a western disturbance affected Churu, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, Nagaur, Didwana-Kuchaman, Alwar and Sikar districts, while Jaipur witnessed strong winds followed by rain. C

JAMMU, May 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the placement of 12 officers and officials of the Jammu and Kashmir Architects Organisation against higher posts on an in-charge basis. According to an order issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department, the placements have been made against available vacancies in the categories of Senior Architect, Divisional Architect and Assistant Architect. Consequent upon the placements, the Government has also ordered the postings and ad

SRINAGAR, May 30: A fresh batch of 540 Agniveers was on Saturday inducted into the Army after completing months of rigorous training here in Jammu and Kashmir. An Attestation and Passing Out Parade was held at the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) Regimental Centre in the outskirts of the city here, a defence spokesman said. In a splendid display of military precision, discipline and patriotism, 540 Agniveers of the seventh batch successfully passed out from the Jammu and Kashmir [] The p

NEW DELHI, May 30: The cheers were loud, the emotions raw and the expectations of a fairytale comeback unmistakable, but Vinesh Phogats return to competitive wrestling ended in heartbreak on Saturday following a 4-6 loss against Meenakshi Goyat in the 53kg semifinals of the Asian Games selection trials. Vinesh thus fell short in her bid to re-enter the national team after the trauma of the 2024 Paris Olympics. I do not feel I have failed. I was fighting a whole [] The post Vineshs comeback dream

BENGALURU, May 30: Karnataka state Congress President D K Shivakumar was elected leader of the legislature party on Saturday, paving the way for him to take over as the next chief minister of the state. Senior leader Siddaramaiah, the outgoing chief minister, proposed Shivakumars name as the new leader of the legislature party at the meeting held at Vidhan Soudha. The meeting was overseen by AICC general secretaries K C Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala. However, the CLP meeting to [] The po

SRINAGAR, May 30: International water sports star and high-profile sports administrator Bilquis Mir has filed a contempt case against the Jammu and Kashmir sports department at the Central Administrative Tribunal for withholding her salary for over two-and-a-half years despite a clear order by the tribunal in February to release it. The contempt petition, filed against the commissioner secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Youth Services and Sports Department, and the director general of the department,

JAMMU, May 30: Minister for Education, Higher Education, Health and Medical Education, and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, today announced summer vacations for all Government and Private Colleges in the Summer Zone of Jammu Division from June 1 to July 15, 2026. Sharing the information on X, the Minister said the decision has been taken in view of the onset of the summer season and in the interest of the well-being of students and staff. She also wished students, teachers and [] The post Summer Va

LEH/JAMMU, May 30: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday directed departments to promote austerity, adopt sustainable practices and ensure the judicious use of natural resources, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modis austerity call. The directions aim to reduce government expenditure, cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, encourage the use of sustainable products, strengthen local livelihoods and enhance environmental sustainability, of

AHMEDABAD, May 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has termed the demographic changes in border districts as the most serious challenge before the country, and called for strict monitoring and reporting of these developments. Shah, who chaired a security review meeting at Bhuj in Gujarats Kutch district located along the India-Pakistan border on Friday, also stated that administrations of border districts should formulate SOPs to ensure identification of existing infiltrators and the tracking of t

SRINAGAR, May 30: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called for erasing every trace of colonial mindset, and urged writers on shaping positive discourse on India through fiction, non-fiction and other creative forms. The LG inaugurated the third edition of Kashmir Literature Festival here, an official spokesperson said. Addressing the gathering, the LG urged writers on shaping positive discourse through fiction, non-fiction and other creative forms and inspire people b

NEW DELHI, May 30 : The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, and Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh, today launched the CPGRAMS AI-enabled Voice Chatbot Samadhan Didi, developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with Bhasini, at Kartavya Bhawan, here. Delivering the keynote addres

NEW DELHI, May 30: There is currently no proposal under the Centres consideration to declare the cow the national animal or impose a nationwide ban on cow slaughter, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has said, noting that such demands continue to be raised by various groups. Meghwal noted that laws relating to cow slaughter vary across states and decisions are often taken based on local considerations. Responding to a question on calls for granting the cow national animal status [] The post N

NEW DELHI, May 30: The CBSE revaluation portals payment system was hit by a malicious attack, with around 50 students getting affected, government sources have said. There were some unauthorised attacks on the portal. The payment gateway was with respect to HDFC about 50-odd children had got in after the hack, a source said. According to the sources, the issue led to abnormal fee displays on the portal, where the payable amount in some cases fluctuated from around Re 1 [] The post CBSE Portal Wa

SRINAGAR, May 30: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the third edition of Kashmir Literature Festival in Srinagar. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor urged writers on shaping positive discourse through fiction, non-fiction and other creative forms and inspire people because writers craft lives not only in words, but in the pulse of people. Addressing a gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that we must erase every trace of the colonial mindset and ensure that people abroa

NEW DELHI, May 30: The National Steering Committee (NSC) has approved the strategic investment plan for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster in Andhra Pradesh submitted by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India under the Rs 60,000 crore PM-SETU scheme, the government said on Saturday. The approval marks the first-ever Strategic Investment Plan to be cleared under Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) and makes Andhra Pradesh the first state to operationalise

NEW DELHI, May 30: All India Motor Transport Congress on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reduce diesel prices amid a decline in international crude rates. AIMTC, in a statement, said the road transport fraternity of India has earlier made a sincere and urgent appeal to the Prime Minister to provide relief to the nations transport sector by reducing diesel prices in line with the recent decline in international crude oil rates. Harish Sabharwal, National President AIMTC, said [] T

NEW DELHI, May 30: With forecasts pointing to a below-normal monsoon and a likely moderation in economic activity, overall consumption demand may face headwinds in the coming months, and the near-term outlook for the Indian economy is one of cautious resilience, the finance ministry said in a report on Saturday. However, domestic fundamentals remain broadly intact, manufacturing and services PMIs are in expansionary territory, the labour market is stable, and foreign exchange reserves provide me

NEW DELHI, May 30: Realty firm TARC Ltd has posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1.61 crore for the quarter ended March due to better income. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 104.56 crore in the year-ago period. Its total income jumped to Rs 300.01 crore during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal from Rs 13.89 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year, according to a regulatory filing on Friday. In 2025-26, the [] The post TARC Q4 net profit at Rs 1.6 cr; revenue jumps m

NEW DELHI, May 30: Global fashion brand Zaras India profit declined 31.9 per cent to Rs 204.14 crore in FY26 and its revenue from operations slipped 1.1 per cent to Rs 2,749.28 crore, according to the latest annual report of Trent Ltd. Zara stores in India reported a Rs 299.84 crore profit and Rs 2,782.06 crore revenue from operations in FY25, Inditex Trent Retail India Private Ltd (ITRIPL), which operates the Zara brand in India, said. Its total income was [] The post Zaras India FY26 profit fa

NEW DELHI, May 30: Indias macroeconomic position reflects cautious resilience; however, the rise in global energy prices, a depreciating rupee, rising upstream cost pressures, and the prospect of a below-normal monsoon require policy vigilance, said the Monthly Economic Review (MER) released by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) here on Saturday. The monthly assessment of the Finance Ministry noted that the West Asia crisis has emerged as a major shock to the fragile global recovery, with

PATNA, May 30: Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi on Saturday dared CM Samrat Choudhary to evict her by force from the government bungalow that she has been occupying for over a decade. The RJD leader, who had an eight-year tenure as the CM from 1997 to 2005, blew a fuse when a couple of journalists asked her about an order of the building construction department that allotted the 10, Circular Road bungalow in Patna to Dairy and Fisheries minister [] The post Evict me by force: Rabri Devi on

JAMMU, May 30: A rusted mortar shell was recovered near a river in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Saturday and later defused safely, officials said. The shell was found in Joggers Park by a youth who had gone for a morning walk in the park near the Pulastya River, close to the Sher-i-Kashmir Bridge on the outskirts of Poonch town, they said. He informed the police, prompting the Army to rush to the area and defuse the shell safely, [] The post Rusted Mortar Shell Found In J&Ks Poonch, Def

KABUL, May 30: A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from neighbouring Pakistan overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing at least 18 people and injuring 35 others, most of them women and children, officials said. The accident occurred in Laghman province on the main highway linking Kabul, the Afghan capital, with Nangarhar province, said Abdul Malik Niazai, the spokesperson for the provincial governor. He said among the dead were 10 children and five women and the

WASHINGTON, May 30: A high-stakes Situation Room session promised a final determination, of Iran-US deal but after two long hours, the world is still waiting. When President Donald Trump convened his national security team in the White House Situation Room on Friday, the expectation, set by Trump, was that he would walk out with a decision. He had telegraphed as much on Truth Social earlier in the day, signaling that a final determination was at hand on a fragile, tentative [] The post Trumps Ir

SINGAPORE, May 30: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Saturday held separate talks with senior officials from Australia, the European Union and the Netherlands on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, as India stepped up defence diplomacy with key Indo-Pacific and European partners. After Singhs bilateral discussions with Australian Defence Secretary Meghan Quinn, Indias defence ministry posted on social media: Both sides reviewed the progress of the India-Australia Compreh

IMPHAL, May 30: Newly appointed Manipur Police DGP Mukesh Singh arrived in Imphal on Saturday afternoon and will take charge from June 1, officials said. Singh was received by senior police officers at Imphal airport after he landed from New Delhi. Outgoing DGP Rajiv Singh, a 1993-batch IPS officer, took charge of Manipur Police chief at the height of ethnic conflict in June 2023. Following his completion of the tenure in the state, he has been transferred by the Centre [] The post Newly Appoint

AGRA (UP), May 30: American President Donald Trumps daughter Tiffany visited the iconic Taj Mahal with her husband Michael Boulos on Saturday and spent about an hour exploring the monument, officials said. Trump arrived at the Taj Mahal around 11 am along with Boulos and a few close friends. During her visit, she extensively toured the monument and clicked pictures at various locations within the complex. Tourist guide Ramesh Diwan said she showed keen interest in the history and architecture []

LUCKNOW, May 30: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the Indian Navy forced the entire Pakistan Navy to remain confined to its ports during Operation Sindoor. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Nausena Shaurya Vatika, an open-air naval museum here, Singh said, The Navy played a significant role in maintaining pressure on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. Our Navy was deployed in the Arabian Sea with full preparedness and strength, maintaining constant pressure on the a

CHANDIGARH, May 30: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of academician Madhu Purnima Kishwar in a case registered against her for allegedly retweeting a video clip on social media. The bench of Justice Aman Chaudhary on Friday observed that there was a distinction between constructive criticism and tweeting/trolling and said that since Kishwar had a large following on social media, the repercussions could be huge. The court, in its order, observed this was

NEW DELHI, May 30: Till 10-15 years ago, Indias identity abroad was primarily linked with Mahatma Gandhi but that has changed and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now the countrys biggest brand ambassador, says Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The culture of India its heritage, festivals and cuisine is the countrys identity too, the Union culture and tourism minister said in an interview with PTI Videos. The way India was perceived in the world had been somewhat lacking,he [] The post F

NEW DELHI, May 30: The CUET-UG 2026 for admissions into undergraduate degree programmes across India was delayed at some centres on Saturday due to a technical glitch, the National Testing Agency said. The issue has since been resolved and the examination is being conducted with full compensatory time so that no candidate is disadvantaged, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said. TCS has reported that a technical glitch at their end delayed the commencement of CUET UG 2026 at some centres [] The

PUNE, May 30: The armed forces are fully prepared for Operation Sindoor 2.0 if the need arises, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said on Saturday, asserting that all three services are enhancing synergy for modern multi-domain warfare that extends beyond land, air and sea. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the passing-out parade of the 150th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) here, General Dwivedi noted that while a temporary cessation of hostilities current

SINGAPORE, May 30: India is powerful and modernising its military with heavy industrial and logistics capacity to sustain high-end military operations, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Saturday. Hegseth made these remarks while talking to the delegates at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday in Singapore. India is powerful and modernising its military, he said and also highlighted that it is maintaining a balance of power, particularly in the Indian Ocean. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialo

NEW DELHI, May 30: Indias National Tobacco Quitline Services (NTQLS) has received nearly one crore calls and has helped more than 2.32 lakh people quit over the last 10 years, according to data released on the eve of World No Tobacco Day. Young adults aged 18-24 years accounted for the largest number of quitters, with 91,933 people giving up tobacco. The Union health ministry launched the toll-free quitline (1800-11-2356) on May 30, 2016 and is anchored at the Vallabhbhai Patel [] The post India

SINGAPORE, May 30: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down previous comments calling China a threat. Speaking to a group of world leaders, diplomats and top security officials at the Shangri-La defense conference in Singapore, Hegseth said that the region has profound implications for US security and prosperity and that Washingtons priority was to achieve a lasting and favorable balance of power in the

SRINAGAR, May 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday asserted that writers, poets and scholars play a greater role in shaping civilisations than institutions, as he called for breaking the colonial mindset and reclaiming Indias real history. Inaugurating the two-day Kashmir Literature Festival-2026 at the SKICC here, LG Sinha said a single novel can create an impact that crores of rupees spent by institutions often fail to achieve. Great poets, writers and creative minds become immortal

Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo ashwanikc2012@gmail.com Ultimately, a big psychological relief after a hectic, torturous and painful health situation caused due to severe fluctuations in Blood Pressure, unstable angina, sleep cycle disorder, anxiety coupled with overload tensions spanning over the last three long months. It all started in January this year but this author initially refused to recognise it as a major health issue and continued with my usual routine. With the passage of time, I got overwhe

The Sacred Legacy of the Buddhas Chief Disciples Why the Relics of ArahantSriputta and ArahantMahmoggallna Matter Today By Vivek Aggarwal, IAS The holy relics of the two chief disciples of the Buddha -ArahantSriputtaand ArahantMahmoggallna- will be travelling to Mongolia on board a special IAF aircraft for exposition at the Gandan Monastery, Ulaanbaatar, from June 1 to 10. Sacred relics of the Buddha and his chief disciples, Arahant Sriputta and Arahant MahMoggallna, enshrined in Ubon Ratcha

TV star Rubina Dilaik, who is set to appear on television reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, says motherhood has transformed her outlook on both life and work as she is keen to explore different opportunities. Known for her shows such as Chhoti Bahu, Shakti and Punar Vivaah, Dilaik said becoming a parent to twin daughters in 2023 has not slowed down her career ambitions. It is expected of us to wear saris, sing songs, be dreamy, and play [] The post Rubina Dilaik says motherhood has made her f

Srinagar, May 30: In a major crackdown on narcotics networks under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Friday attached immovable properties worth approximately 2 crore belonging to individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking activities. According to police, the action was taken under the provisions of the NDPS Act as part of sustained efforts to dismantle the financial infrastructure supporting the illegal drug trade in the Valley. In the first case, Police

New Delhi, May 30: Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said he had a very satisfying and excellent tenure as he bid farewell to military service after receiving a ceremonial Guard of Honour and laying a wreath at the National War Memorial in the national capital. Reflecting on the conclusion of his service, General Chauhan said it was a great honour to receive the Tri-Services Guard of Honour and thanked the three services and Headquarters [] The post Had A Ver

NEW DELHI, May 30: A blood test may be able to identify signs of Alzheimers disease decades before symptoms appear, with higher levels of biomarkers such as tau proteins in the brain signalling worse cognitive performance and an accelerated decline, a study published in The Lancet journal has suggested. The neurodegenerative condition steadily affects memory and thought processes, eventually interfering with daily functioning. The disease begins with the accumulation of amyloid-beta (A) protein

India has seen a rapid rise in digital payments in the last decade, withthe Unified Payments Interface (UPI) leading the charge. It has changed how millions of Indians make payments, offering a seamless way with which to transfer money. With a growing user base, it is especially popular among those engaged in online betting or live casino experiences. As an industry that is growing, UPI is helping to enhance accessibility and convenience for players, so lets look at what it [] The post Indias Di

NEW DELHI, May 30: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday greeted the people of Goa on statehood day and said the state would play a significant role in building a Viksit Bharat. Goa, which was a part of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu, was accorded statehood on this day in 1987. Heartiest greetings to the people of Goa on Statehood Day! Goa is renowned not only for its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, but also for its [] The post Goa will play significant role in building Vi

Ramban, May 30: Two persons were killed after a truck veered off the road, plunged into a deep gorge and caught fire near Gangroo in the Ramsoo area of Ramban district along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) on Saturday. Officials said the truck reportedly went out of the drivers control while travelling on the highway and skidded off the road before falling into the gorge. Soon after the accident, the vehicle was engulfed in flames, creating panic in the area. [] The post Two Killed A

Srinagar, May 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has informed that the 8th Central Pay Commission will visit the Union Territory from May 31 to June 5 to interact with various stakeholders, including government employees, unions and associations. According to an official communication issued by the Finance Department (Codes Division), the Commission has scheduled an interaction and presentation session with the J&K Government on June 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Meeting Hall CR-3, SKIC

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