JORHAT, Jan 27 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that both the Northeast region as well as Jammu & Kashmir have been on the priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Aroma Mission launched by the government headed by him in J&K is now picking up in the Northeast. Both [] The post Launched

JAMMU, Jan 27: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced a revision in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees under the 7th Pay Commission, increasing it from 50% to 53% of the basic pay, effective from July 1, 2024. As per an order, The arrears for the additional DA installment, covering July to December 2024, will be disbursed in cash in February 2025, forming part of the monthly salary from January 2025 onward. The post J&K Govt Revises DA For Employees To 53% From July 2024 ap

Jammu, Jan 27: Prominent film actor and five-time Member of Parliament, Raj Babbar, today paid a visit to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence in Jammu today. The two leaders engaged in an enriching conversation, discussing a wide range of topics and sharing valuable insights. Omar Abdullah took to social media to express his appreciation for the visit and wrote, Prominent film actor and five-time Member of Parliament, Shri Raj Babbar Ji honored me with a visit at my [] The post Promine

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday questioned those opposing a uniform civil code and said it was only a matter of time before the entire country adopted a common code, asserting that it would bring gender equality. Addressing a fresh batch of participants of the Rajya Sabha Internship Programme, Dhankhar said it was a very auspicious sign that Uttarakhand made a uniform civil code a reality. Uttarakhand on Monday became the first state to implement a [] The post V-P D

Beijing, Jan 27: India and China should meet each other halfway and commit themselves to mutual understanding rather than mutual suspicion, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday as he met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri here. Misri is here on a two-day visit for talks with Chinese officials to improve India-China relations, in the second such high-profile visit from India to China in less than one-and-a-half months. In his meeting with Misri, Wang said that since the meeting between []

JAMMU, Jan 27: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Public Works Department (PWD) attended by the Engineers of the executing agencies to review progress on major ongoing road projects in Jammu and Kashmir. While taking stock of overall progress on accomplishing these vital road connectivity links across the UT, the Chief Secretary emphasised on enhancing the capacity of the engineers to enable them in meeting deadlines efficiently. He directed the senior functionaries to moni

LAHORE, Jan 27: Police in Pakistans Punjab province has arrested a senior journalist under terrorism charges for terming the murder of Punjabi officers legal. Razish Liaqatpuri, a former editorial in-charge of daily Khabrian and writer of several books, was arrested on Saturday. Liaqatpuri belongs to Rahim Yar Khan district, some 400kms from Lahore. The journalist has also been booked under different sections of Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca). Police have booked and arrested journali

BEIJING, Jan 27: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, with the latter stating that China and India should seize the opportunity to meet each other halfway. According to a post on X by Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with the visiting Indias Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday in Beijing. Wang said China and India should seize the opportunity to meet each other halfway, [] The post Ind

DUBAI, Jan 27: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday named ICC mens Test Cricketer of the Year for amassing 71 wickets in just 13 matches at a jaw-dropping sub-15 average, statistics that placed him heads and shoulders above his contemporaries during a phenomenal 2024. Returning to the longest format in late 2023 after recovering from a back injury, world number one Bumrah averaged a ridiculous 14.92 through the year while also setting multiple records. He played a pivotal [] The po

GANDHINAGAR, Jan 27: Sports can become an important pillar in Indias march to become a developed nation by 2047 when it celebrates the centenary year of independence, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said here on Monday. The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports said Indias commitment to host the Olympics in 2036 is a symbol of its growing power. Mandaviya spoke at the inaugural event of the 1st International Olympic Research Conference organised at Rashtriya Raksha University. Prime Minist

GARDEZ, AFGHANISTAN, Jan 27: A child lost his life and five others sustained injuries as an explosive device left over from past wars went off in Zazai Aryub district of eastern Afghanistans Paktia province on Sunday, provincial police spokesman Munib Zadran said Monday. The kids found a toy-like object and began playing with it but the device exploded, killing the child on the spot and injuring five others, the official said, adding that three of the wounded are in critical [] The post Blast ki

LA PAZ, Jan 27: At least 19 people died and nine others were injured early Sunday morning when a passenger bus overturned in southern Bolivia, local police said. The accident occurred in Cerdas, a town in the Potosi department, the municipal police of nearby Uyuni reported. Among the dead were 14 women and two minors. The injured were rushed to hospital, according to the police report. The death toll could rise given the severity of injuries, police said. Initial investigation [] The post 19 kil

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: BC Jindal Group on Monday said that its renewable energy arm Jindal India Renewable Energy (JIRE) has won a 180 MW solar plus storage project from state-owned, NHPC. The project is part of NHPCs 1200 MW inter-state transmission system-connected solar power projects tender with 600 MW/1200 MW energy storage systems. JIRE has bagged 180 MW of solar power capacity from NHPC at a tariff of Rs 3.09/kWh. As per the stated terms, the company will be [] The post Jindal India Renewable

MUMBAI, Jan 27: Benchmark BSE Sensex tanked 824 points to settle at a fresh seven-month low on Monday following heavy selling in IT and oil & gas shares amid weak global trends. The 30-share BSE barometer plunged by 824.29 points or 1.08 per cent to close at 75,366.17 with 23 of its constituents ending lower and seven with gains. During the day the index moved between a high of 75,925.72 and a low of 75,267.59. The broader 50-share Nifty [] The post Sensex plunges 824 pts to 7-month low as IT,

MUMBAI, Jan 27:The Indian aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)industry is expected to see a 50 per cent topline growth to Rs 4,500 crore in FY26 amid fresh demand triggered by airline operators expanding fleet size, ratings agency Crisill said on Monday. The rating agencys study based on three MRO operators, which account for 90 per cent of the industrys revenue, also pointed out that reduction in GST on aircraft components and services not only positions domestic MRO players [] The

MUMBAI, Jan 27: The rupee depreciated 11 paise to close at 86.33 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as strong dollar demand and a muted trend in domestic equities weighed on investors sentiments. Forex traders said the Indian rupee gained on Friday but opened on a lower note on Monday as Trump Tariffs uncertainty gained, while sustained foreign fund outflows dented investor sentiments further. Moreover, the upcoming Union Budget will play a crucial role in shaping market sentiment [

NEW DELHI, Jan 27:Thermoplastic road marking paints manufacturer Prismoline on Monday said it has raised funds to expand its product portfolio, and explore new market opportunities. The funding round was led by Uniworth Finlease Limited (UFL), the company said in a statement. Prismoline has successfully secured an undisclosed amount of funding to strengthen its working capital, expand its product portfolio, and explore new market opportunities, it said. Rishabh Singhania, Founder and CEO of Pri

Mhow (M.P), Jan 27 : Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday urged party workers to unite in saving the Constitution, saying the Dalits, backwards, tribals and poor will suffer otherwise. Addressing the Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan rally here, he also branded the BJP-RSS people as traitors and said the Congress will never tolerate the exploitation of the poor in the name of religion. Taking a swipe at BJP leaders taking holy dip at the Maha Kumbh, Kharge said [] The post BJP-RSS peo

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: Godrej Enterprises Group on Monday said it will invest over Rs 1,200 crore over the next three to five years in new digital solutions and technology platforms. The group, which comprises Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates, and has a presence across multiple industries spanning aerospace and aviation to defence, furniture and IT software, said the investments will include strategic digital platforms, AI, and generative AI technologies across business units. With a consumer base

JAMMU, Jan 27: The upcoming Delhi-Srinagar train connectivity is expected to further boost pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi, a top shrine board official said. In view of this, a pilgrim facilitation centre has also been set up at the Katra railway station to enable people to complete registration for the pilgrimage conveniently, the official said. Chief executive officer (CEO), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) Anshul Garg outlined ambitious plans to establish Katra as a regional hub,

Jammu, Jan 27: A suspected hardcore criminal was arrested after a 9-mm pistol and 25 grams of heroin were seized from him on Monday, police here said. Panku Raja, a resident of Kotli Mian Fateh in Miran Sahib, has 12 FIRs registered against him, a police spokesperson said. Raja, who was recently released after completing his detention under the Public Safety Act, was apprehended during a raid in the Bishnah area on the citys outskirts. A fresh case has [] The post Criminal Arrested With Pistol,

Mhow (MP), Jan 27: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the BJP and RSS of insulting B R Ambedkar and the Constitution framed by him, and urged the party workers to protect it from those in power. Addressing the Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan rally here, Gandhi also announced that the Congress will get a nationwide caste census conducted soon after assuming power at the Centre, while alleging that Prime Minister Narendra [] The post Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP-RS

Poonch/Jammu, Jan 27: Four army personnel were injured after their vehicle skidded off the road and overturned into a ditch in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. The accident took place at Gantar Morh in Sawjian area when the troops were returning to their camp after patrolling, the officials said. Local volunteers immediately swung into action and evacuated the injured personnel to hospital. The post Road Accident In J&Ks Poonch, 4 Army Personnel Injured appeared

Jammu, Jan 27: Two suspected drug peddlers, including a nursing orderly, were arrested after nearly 40 grams of heroin was seized from them in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district on Monday, police here said. The arrested accused were identified as Chabutra Bazar resident Vikrant Sharma, a nursing orderly at the Government Medical College in Udhampur, and Arjun Dubey of Paba Gali. The duo was travelling to Udhampur from Jammu on a motorcycle when they were stopped by a police team [] The post Nu

Dehradun, Jan 27: Uttarakhand on Monday became the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code with the ruling BJP fulfilling a major commitment made ahead of the 2022 Assembly polls. The UCC came into force as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled its notification, released the rules for its implementation and launched a portal created for the mandatory online registration of marriages, divorce and live-in relationships. The event took place in the auditorium at Dhamis

Dehradun, Jan 27: Indias chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen and former womens hockey captain Rani Rampal will headline the inaugural National Sports Vision Conclave which will be held here during the 38th National Games from January 29 to February 12. The conclave will bring together leading Indian athletes, sports administrators, entrepreneurs and thought leaders under one roof. Comprising over 30 sessions that include panel discussions, firesid

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: The Joint Parliamentary Committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Monday adopted all amendments proposed by the ruling BJP-led NDA members and negated every change moved by opposition members. The committee chairman Jagdambika Pal told reporters after the meeting that amendments adopted by the committee will make the law better and more effective. However, opposition MPs decried the meetings proceedings and accused Pal of subverting the democratic process. It was a

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR, Jan 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday took a dip in the Triveni Sangam here amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Flanked by some top seers, Shah took the dip around 1 pm. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took a dip separately amid loud chants of mantras. The home minister earlier held an interaction with Junapithadheeshwar Mahamandaleshwar Acharya Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj and some other top seers onboard a cottage on a floating jetty. Shahs visit was [] The post Maha Ku

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: The Government on Monday initiated the process to find a chairperson of market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), a month before the end of tenure of the current chief Madhabi Puri Buch, who was involved in an unsavoury conflict of interest row. The appointment will be for five years or till the candidate attains 65 years of age, as per the advertisement by the Department of economic Affairs under the Finance Ministry. The [] The post Madhabi Buchs term t

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: Realty firm Macrotech Developers has reduced its net debt by 12 per cent in the December quarter to Rs 4,320 crore on better internal cash flows, as the company achieved strong pre-sales, its MD Abhishek Lodha said. Net debt of Macrotech Developers, which markets its properties under the Lodha brand, stood at Rs 4,930 crore at the end of the September quarter of this fiscal. In an interview with PTI, Lodha highlighted that the companys [] The post Macrotech Developers cuts Q3

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: Biocon Ltd on Monday said its board has approved raising Rs 570 crore through issuance of commercial papers on private placement basis. The decision was taken at the companys board meeting, according a regulatory filing by Biocon. Commercial papers are short-term, unsecured debt obligations issued by institutions and corporations as an alternative to costlier methods of funding. In a separate filing, the company said it has achieved an improvement in its Environmental, Social

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: India has initiated a probe into the alleged dumping of PVC paste resin, used to make artificial leather and other technical textiles products, from the European Union (EU) and Japan, according to a notification. The commerce ministrys investigation arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), is probing the dumping as imports are allegedly hurting the margins of the domestic industry. Chemplast Sanmar Ltd has filed an application seeking the imposition of anti-dumping

HANOI, Jan 27: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has vowed to continuously solidify the foundation for building a Vietnam-China community of shared future. In a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei in the Vietnamese capital, Chinh said that the traditional friendship between Vietnam and China is time-honored and unbreakable. The Communist Party of Vietnam and the Vietnamese government have always regarded the development of relations with China as a strategic choice and top

CHICAGO, Jan 27:Top Trump administration officials, including border czar Tom Homan and the acting deputy attorney general, visited Chicago on Sunday to witness the start of ramped-up immigration enforcementin the nations third-largest city as federal agencies touted arrests around the country. Few details of the operation were immediately made public, including the number of arrests. But the sheer number of federal agencies involved showed President Donald Trumps willingness to use federal law

SPRINGFIELD (US), Jan 27: At the end of his Sunday service, the pastor of the First Haitian Evangelical Church of Springfield, Ohio, asked ushers and musicians to form a circle around him as he knelt in prayer, flanked by the flags of Haiti and the United States. Many had come to receive his blessing and hear his guidance on how to deal with federal agents in case of raids stemming from President Donald Trumps crackdown on immigration. Other congregants [] The post Haitian migrants in Springfie

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27: Five people were killed and 31 others injured when fire engulfed a resident colony in Pakistans eastern Punjab province in the early hours of Monday, officials said. The incident happened at about 12:25 a.m. local time (GMT 1925 Sunday) in the Multan district where a massive explosion caused by a liquefied petroleum gas container leakage rocked the colony, sources from the districts police told Xinhua. The gas leakage triggered the fire, and the force of the blast [] The post

GOMA, Jan 27: Rwanda-backed rebels claimed they captured eastern Congos largest city, Goma, early Monday, as the United Nations described a mass panic among its 2 million people and Congos government said the rebel advance was a declaration of war. The M23 rebels announced the citys capture in a statement minutes before a 48-hour deadline expired that had been imposed by the group for the Congolese army to surrender their weapons. Early Monday morning, gunfire was heard throughout the city, [] T

DUBAI, Jan 27: Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who took his team to a new level with his right-arm pace bowling and multi-faceted batting game, was on Monday named the ICC Mens ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. The 24-year-old built on an impressive 2023 to become one of the worlds leading One-Day International performers last year. Omarzai also enjoyed a strong year in T20Is and franchise cricket, but it was in ODIs where he proved most influential. He finished the [] The post Azmatul

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: Actor Kangana Ranaut on Monday said she has started filming for a new movie with her Tanu Weds Manu co-star R Madhavan. The announcement comes days after the release of Ranauts Emergency in which she essayed the role of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. Also directed, written and produced by Ranaut, the film hit the screens on January 17. The actor, also the BJP MP from Mandi, shared a post on her Instagram Story featuring the [] The post Kangana Ranaut starts shooting for

The 59th Super Bowl will be one of the globes most significant sporting events again as the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans prepares to welcome up to 83,000 spectators. It may be called American football, but the gridiron is no longer a big domestic game with a bit of worldwide interest. This ball travels much further now across all continents. The Super Bowl is truly an international event with an increasing reach yearly. People tuning in worldwide are taken by [] The post Global Viewership Su

JAMMU, Jan 27: Organophosphorus poisoning is likely behind 17 mystery deaths that occurred in the Badhaal village of Rajouri, officials said on Monday. A top doctor said that they have administered an antidote atropine injection to patients who are admitted in hospital and it worked well. Atropine injection is used to treat poisoning caused by organophosphorus nerve agents, including organophosphorus or carbamate insecticides. He said that official report from top laboratories is yet to come.

New Delhi, Jan 27: The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Monday claimed devotees were facing serious inconveniences in visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela due to the exorbitant hike in fares for flights to Prayagraj by some airlines and urged the government to take immediate steps to address the issue. Raising the issue, VHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said while the Uttar Pradesh government is taking full care of providing security and facilities to the devotees, many religious, social, and philanthropi

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Deir-al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Jan 27: Israel on Monday began allowing Palestinians to return to the heavily destroyed north of the Gaza Strip for the first time since the early weeks of the 15-month war with Hamas, in accordance with a fragile ceasefire. Thousands of Palestinians headed north after waiting for days to cross. Associated Press reporters saw people crossing the so-called Netzarim corridor shortly after 7 a.m. when the checkpoints were scheduled to open. The opening was delayed for two

SRINAGAR, Jan 27: An Intense cold wave again gripped Kashmir on Monday as the minimum temperature dropped several notches below the freezing point while pleasant weather continued in the plains of J&Ks Jammu division. The Meteorological (MeT) department officials said that the minimum temperature was minus 5.5 degrees Celsius in Srinagar city while it was minus 5.2 in Gulmarg and minus 6.4 in Pahalgam. In contrast to this, Jammu city was pleasant as the minimum temperature was 5.8 degrees, Mata

CHANDIGARH, Jan 27: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday condemned the attempt to damage a statue of B R Ambedkar in Amritsar, and said strict action will be taken in the matter. Police on Sunday arrested a man hailing from Moga district of Punjab, who allegedly attempted to damage the statue of Ambedkar at the Town Hall on Heritage Street that leads to the Golden Temple. The Amritsar Police Commissionerate arrested the accused after registering an FIR. Mann, in [] The post Mann Condemn

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MENDHAR/JAMMU, Jan 26: At least three landmines exploded due to a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Sunday, officials said. A fire broke out in Behrooti forest ahead of the border fence in Mendhar sector around 4 pm and detonated a few landmines, they said. The blasts resounded in the area up to some distance. There was no damage reported though. Forward areas along the LoC are dotted with landmines as part of an [] The post J&K | Forest Fire Triggers Landmine Bla

NEW DELHI, Jan 26: Indias new tactical missile Pralay, T-90 tanks, a skit depicting tri-services synergy on the battlefield, scores of dances and a parade of tableaux marched down Kartavya Path on Sunday in a magnificent display of military power, culture and development to celebrate the 76th Republic Day. Like every year, defence hardware took centre-stage of the 90-minute multifaceted colourful parade that began at 10.30 am, marching, dancing and rolling down the ceremonial boulevard, past the

JAMMU, Jan 26: Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Information Technology, Science and Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today flagged off J&K contingent participating in the 38th National Games during a vibrant ceremony held today at KK Hakku Stadium, Jammu. Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul, along with General Secretaries of various Sports Associations and other senior officials were present during the event. The J&K contingent, comprising 108 players (