NEW DELHI, Sept 3 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Minister of State PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today chaired a high-level periodic review meeting of all the Science Secretaries at the newly inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, here. This was the first such combined meeting in the new premises after the Ministrys shift from North Block. The meeting was attended by Principal Scientific Advis

LONDON, Sept 3: Two students from Telangana have been killed in a two-car road collision at a major roundabout in Essex, south-east England, while five others sustained serious injuries, local police have said. While Chaitanya Tarre, 23, died on the spot, Rishi Teja Rapolu, 21, succumbed to his injuries in hospital soon after the accident at the Rayleigh Spur roundabout early Monday. Essex Police said two other men from east London who were driving the cars at the time of [] The post 2 Telangana

NEW DELHI, Sept 3: The BSF, which guards Indias borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, is training special units of drone commandos and drone warriors for modern warfare involving remote-controlled aerial platforms, with plans to deploy them in missions such as Operation Sindoor. A School of Drone Warfare was inaugurated by Border Security Force (BSF) director general Daljit Singh Chawdhary at the officers training academy of the force in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday. PTI had reported in

COLOMBO, Sept 3: Former President Ranil Wickremesinghes health concerns have prompted his United National Party to postpone a convention scheduled for this weekend, it was announced here on Wednesday. The event marking the United National Partys (UNP) 79th anniversary was to be the 76-year-old veteran leaders first public appearance since his arrest on August 22 and subsequent bail four days later. In consideration of president Wickremesinghes personal health condition, a decision has been made

NEW DELHI, Sept 3: Streets turned into streams and marketplaces into pools of murky water as residents of low-lying Delhi areas rushed to save their lives and belongings as the Yamuna continued to swell. From shopkeepers in Majnu ka Tila to families in Madanpur Khadar and Badarpur, many now live in makeshift shelters, waiting for the waters to recede. The Yamuna was flowing at 207 metres on Wednesday at 1 pm. Authorities evacuated people from low-lying areas and closed the [] The post Markets un

KYIV, Sept 3: Russia fired more than 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine overnight, authorities said Wednesday, as Ukraines president and European leaders persevered with talks aimed at strengthening Ukrainian defences and adding momentum to so far unsuccessful US-led peace efforts. The main Russian nighttime targets were civilian infrastructure, especially energy facilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as another winter approaches three years after Russias all-out in

BENGALURU, Sept 3: Lauding the Prime Ministers efforts in actively seeking alternatives after the United States initiated an unreasonable and unjust tariff war, JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda on Wednesday said Narendra Modis policy of multi-alignment is bound to offer rich dividends in the near future. The former PM said the US may eventually have to reconsider its stance because dharma is on Indias side, and the nation offers a blend of economic, demographic and democratic advantages like no [] The

Jammu, Sep 3: Shuttle services of four trains that were introduced to help locals and stranded passengers travel between Jammu and Katra the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine was suspended due to heavy rain and flooding on Wednesday. The scheduled train services from New Delhi to Katra have also been short-terminated. These shuttle services, which started on September 1, were scheduled to run until September 15. The shuttle services between Jammu and Katra, which was [] The post Jammu-

SRINAGAR, Sept 3: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo has appealed all doctors, paramedics and other medical staff to remain available round the clock for the well being of the general public in view of ongoing inclement weather conditions. In a message issued here , the Minister said in view of inclement weather conditions, I appeal to all doctors, paramedics, hospital staff, and administration to remain available round the clock. Incessant rains pose a grave risk and our []

NEW DELHI, Sept 3: Climate change could be creating conditions conducive for venomous snakes to shift and spread into Indias north and northeast, potentially increasing risks of snakebites in regions so far considered unsuitable for the species, a study has found. The Big Four refers to the four species of venomous snakes common krait, Russells viper, echis carinatus and Indian cobra that are known to be responsible for the majority of snakebite cases among humans on the [] The post Study fin

NEW DELHI, Sept 3: More than a billion people around the world around one in every seven were living with mental health conditions in 2021, with anxiety and depressive disorders accounting for over two-thirds of all cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. The disorders exact immense human and economic tolls, the United Nations health agency added. Suicide is a major cause of death among youths, accounting for over one in 100 deaths across the globe and [] The post In 2021, over a bil

JAMMU, Sept 3: All government and private schools across Jammu Division will remain closed till September 5, 2025, in view of continuous heavy rains and the weather alert issued by the IMD. According to an order issued by the Directorate of School Education Jammu, the decision has been taken to ensure the safety of students and staff as several areas face the risk of landslides, flash floods, and severe waterlogging. The order further states that online classes should be conducted [] The post Sc

Jammu, Sep 3: As the water level continues to rise in the swollen River Tawi in Jammu city, authorities have launched a multi-agency operation to shore up embankments near the damaged fourth bridge to prevent flooding in the low-lying areas. Heavy rain in Jammu had damaged the road near the fourth Tawi bridge, causing vehicles to get stuck on the broken stretch on August 26. If this area is breached, there will be a huge problem. Civil administration, police, and [] The post Multi-Agency Operati

ISLAMABAD, Sept 3: At least 13 people were killed and 31 others injured when a blast went off in Pakistans southwest Balochistan province on Tuesday, health and police officials said. Confirming the casualties, Waseem Baig, media coordinator of the provincial health ministry, told Xinhua that the death toll might further rise as several among the injured are in critical condition. The explosion occurred near a political gathering in the Shahwani Stadium area of the provincial capital city of Que

LOS ANGELES, Sept 3: Hollywood star Jeffrey Wright has slammed the push back over his casting as Commissioner Gordon in The Batman, calling the criticism as the dumbest thing. Wrights name as Gordon had attracted backlash in certain segments on social media with critics saying a Black actor shouldnt play the character, who is the leader of Gothams police force in the comics and movies. I really find it fascinating the ways in which theres such a conversation, and [] The post Its racist and stup

NEW DELHI, Sept 3:Realty firm Arkade Developers Ltd on Wednesday said it has bought 14,364 sq metre land in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for Rs 148 crore. In a regulatory filing, the company informed that it has entered into an MoU (memorandum of understanding) to acquire 100 per cent shareholding in Woollen and Textile Industries Ltd. The proposed acquisition includes a land parcel admeasuring 14,363.60 sq metres located in Bhandup (West). The total consideration for the deal is [] The

NEW DELHI, Sept 3: The free trade agreement between India and four-European nation bloc EFTA, which will come into force from October 1, will have legally binding provisions on trade and sustainable development, Switzerland said on Wednesday. For the first time, India has laid down legally binding provisions on trade and sustainable development in a free trade agreement, it said in a statement. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerlan

SRINAGAR, Sep 3: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday issued a flood alert after the Jhelum river crossed the danger mark at Sangam in Anantnag and Pampore, following two days of incessant rainfall that left at least two people dead, dozens stranded, and major highways closed. Officials said the water level at Sangam breached the critical threshold of 25 feet, while at Pampore the river flowed above the danger mark, raising fears of flooding in several low-lying areas. In [] The post Jh

NEW DELHI, Sept 3: Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) on Wednesday said promoter group companies have infused Rs 3,956 crore in the company to fund expansion. The Board of Directors of the company allotted 50 crore warrants for cash at a price of Rs 316.50 per warrant members of the promoter group Sikka Ports & Terminals Ltd and Jamnagar Utilities & Power Private Ltd upon receipt of Rs 3956.25 crore, JFSL said in a regulatory filing. Both the [] The post Promoter group firms infuse Rs 3,956 cr

NEW DELHI, Sept 3: Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday expanded its product range in the country with the launch of an all-new model Victoris as it looks to enhance its presence in the robustly growing mid-sized SUV segment. The countrys largest carmaker currently sells SUV models like Fronx, Brezza, Jimny and Grand Vitara in the domestic market. Speaking at the Victoris launch event here, Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisaschi Takeuchi said India has the largest youth population [] The post Maru

JAMMU, Sept 3: A landslide on Wednesday hit the track of the suspended pilgrimage to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district, officials said, adding that no casualties were reported. Authorities have also vacated the accommodations of officials as a precautionary measure in the wake of heavy rainfall and the threat of landslides, officials mentioned further. The landslide occurred at the Sammar Point of the track, thereby blocking the route to the shrine. However, th

New Delhi, Sep 3: The Union Home Ministry has named 37 airports, 34 sea and river ports and 37 international land crossing points as the designated immigration posts for entry and exit of international passengers. The home ministry also named six railway stations all located along the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders as the designated immigration posts for entry and exit of international passengers. The announcement was made by the home ministry through a gazette notification after

New Delhi, Sep 3: After it learnt that a foreign national accused in a cheating case jumped bail and is on the run, the Supreme Court has underlined the need for a policy to ensure foreign nationals committing crimes in the country dont flee from justice. The apex court had on December 4 last year set aside the Jharkhand High Courts May 2022 order granting bail to accused Alex David. When matter came up for hearing on August 26 before [] The post Supreme Court Asks Centre To Mull Framing Policy

Jammu, Sept 3: Three persons who were trapped after an old house collapsed due to heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir were rescued on Wednesday, officials said. The incident took place in Kali Jhani Mohalla of Pacca Danga area. Police and local residents immediately launched a rescue operation and evacuated the trapped persons, they said. Local MLA Yudhvir Sethi, who supervised the operations, asked the Deputy Commissioner to dismantle the old and unsafe houses in the area as they pose [] The post

MUMBAI, Sept 3: Travel distribution platform TBO Tek on Wednesday said it has signed an agreement to acquire US-based Classic Vacations from Phoenix-based investment firm The Najafi Companies for an estimated up to USD 125 million. The acquisition of Classic Vacations would help TBO expand its presence in the North American market, TBO Tek said in a statement. This acquisition continues to further our strategy to invest in both organic and inorganic growth opportunities. As we start working on

SAMBALPUR, Sept 3: A 160-year-old sweet shop in Sambalpur, Odisha, is seeking Geographical Indication (GI) tag protection for Sarsatia, a rare dessert made from Ganjer tree resin that the owner Prabhu Lal claims is available nowhere else in the country. Prabhu Lal (65), known locally as Minchu kaka, represents the third generation running this legacy business established by his grandfather Beni Madhav in 1866. The unique sweet, crafted from Ganjer tree resin, raw rice powder and sugar, is fried

NEW DELHI, Sept 3: The KP Group on Wednesday said it has partnered with South Korean firm AHES and GH2 Solar Ltd to establish and operate a green ammonia production facility in India with a capacity of 100,000 metric tons per annum. The partnership is formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by KPI Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Pvt Ltd (KPI GH), a KP Group company, AHES Co Ltd, and GH2 Solar Ltd, a company statement said. Key [] The post KP Group partners with AHES, GH2 Solar to

NEW DELHI, Sept 3: Digital infrastructure and IT services firm Invenia expects to grow its revenue by around 40 per cent to Rs 2,000 crore over the next three years, driven by rising demand for connectivity from data centres and Government projects, a senior company official said. Invenia Vice Chairman and Non-Executive Director Ankit Agarwal told PTI in an interview that the company sees a multi-billion dollar business that will be largely driven by influx of data centres and [] The post Inven

MUMBAI, Sept 3: Manoj Bajpayee seems to have found his funny bone, first with his critically-acclaimed series The Family Man and now as a Mumbai cop hot on the heels of a notorious criminal in Inspector Zende. Bajpayee, whose name is often associated with intense roles, especially when it comes to cops thanks to his portrayals in Shool, Special 26 and Bhonsle, says he loves humour thats relatable. Before The Family Man, nobody thought that I would be humorous with [] The post Nobody thought I co

Katra/Jammu, Sep 3: The pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills remained suspended for the ninth day on Wednesday as the base camp Katra recorded a rainfall of over 200 mm highest in Jammu region during the past 24 hours, officials said. The yatra to the shrine was suspended on August 26, a couple of hours before a major landslide triggered by rains struck the old route near Ardhkuwari and killed 34 pilgrims and injured [] The post Mata Vaishno Devi Base Camp Records High

SRINAGAR, Sept 3: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education Sakeena Itoo along with Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani today visited the Irrigation and Flood Control Room Rambagh to take stock of the prevailing flood situation and preparedness measures in place. During the visit, the Minister and Advisor assessed the current water levels, monitoring mechanism in place, and also steps being taken to safeguard vulnerable areas. Chairing a brief meeting at

KARGIL, Sept 3: Incessant rainfall for the past 20 hours, with 28 millimeters recorded in the last 24 hours, has thrown normal life out of gear in Kargil. The Meteorological Department has advised people to avoid unnecessary travel, while the District Administration ordered closure of all schools for a day and urged residents to stay alert and contact the control room in case of emergencies. Police have also been making announcements asking people not to venture out, as the KargilLeh [] The post

GANDERBAL, Sept 3: Continuous rains triggered fresh landslides at Bajri Nallah on Zojila Pass today, forcing the closure of the vital Srinagar-Leh highway and disrupting traffic between Kashmir and Ladakh. Officials said men and machinery have been pressed into service to clear the debris, but heavy rainfall is hampering the restoration work. The highway shall remain closed for vehicular movement till the clearance operation is completed, they said. The post Fresh Landslides Shut Zojila Road, T

LOS ANGELES, Sept 3: Hollywood star Tom Holland, who is set to feature in acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolans upcoming directorial The Odyssey, says the film has the best script he ever read. Holland features in the film alongside the star-studded cast comprising Matt Damon, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyongo, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron. The film is slated to hit the big screen on July 17, 2026. The script is the best script Ive ever read, the Spider-Man actor [] The post The Od

BEIJING, Sept 3: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have met to begin bilateral talks in Beijing. The two leaders met formally at the Diaoyutai state guest house after attending a major military parade in the heart of the Chinese capital marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Putin and Kim travelled from a formal reception to the negotiations in the same car, the Kremlin said in a post on [] The post Putin meets North Koreas Kim in Beijing app

Jammu, Sep 3: The Chenab River crossed the danger mark at Akhnoor area of Jammu division on Wednesday after incessant rainfall, inundating a temple and cutting off several villages in the region, officials said. An official said that many houses in Kotli village were flooded as the river overflowed, while in Hamirpur the water entered the residential areas, severing road connectivity and leaving the village completely cut off. Jammu (Rural) Police issued a public advisory, urging people to stay

HONG KONG, Sept 3:The leaders of 26 countries joined Chinese President Xi Jinping to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a military parade in the Chinese capital on Wednesday, in a show of solidarity among nations friendly to Beijing. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who made a rare foreign trip to attend, flanked Xi as they ascended to the viewing platform overlooking Tiananmen Square and watched the [] The post A look at world leaders

MOSCOW, Sept 3: UK Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton has replaced Admiral Tony Radakin as head of the countrys armed forces, the UK Ministry of Defence said. Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin handed over today (2nd September) to his successor, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton. Sir Richard s appointment was announced in June 2025, succeeding Admiral Radakin, who completed his four-year term, following his appointment in 2021, the ministry said in a statement on Tuesd

Srinagar, Sep 3: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reviewed the situation arising from incessant rains that have swelled rivers and streams across the Union Territory, officials said. Authorities announced the closure of schools and colleges across the Kashmir Valley for the day, as the weather department has forecast more rainfall over the next 24 hours, they said. The chief minister chaired a meeting this morning to assess the situation, the CMs office said in a post

NEW DELHI, Sept 3: The West Bengal Government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that theGovernor cannot examine the legislative competence of a bill passed by the assembly. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice BR Gavai was told by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for West Bengal, that since Independence there is hardly any example where the President has withheld a bill passed by Parliament because it is the will of the people. Advancing his argument before [] The pos

CHANDIGARH, Sept 3: In a significant breakthrough today , the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police apprehended two key associates of foreign-based terrorist Lakhvir Singh, alias Landa Harike. The arrested individuals, identified as Vikramjit Singh, alias Vicky, and Harpreet Singh, alias Prince, were found in possession of one .32 caliber pistol, one .315 caliber pistol, and nine live cartridges. Vikramjit Singh, a proclaimed offender, was wanted in connection with an attempt-to-murde

Rajouri, Sept 3: Heavy rains have triggered multiple landslides across Rajouri district, severely affecting normal life and posing danger to residential areas. A major landslide struck the JammuRajouriPoonch National Highway at Kallar in Rajouri, where 23 residential houses have been left highly vulnerable to damage and possible collapse. Locals reported that nearly ten feet of land has sunk at a sharp turn, exposing these houses and leaving families terrified. Meanwhile, the TeryathMouglaKalako

New Delhi, Sep 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Modi government will not rest until all Naxals either surrender, are caught, or are eliminated. Felicitating the CRPF, Chhattisgarh Police, District Reserve Guard (DRG), and CoBRA jawans who successfully carried out Operation Black Forest on Karregutta hill in Chhattisgarh, Shah said the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to making India Naxal-free. The Modi government will not rest

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Srinagar, Sept 3: Renowned weatherman and former Director of the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, Sonam Lotus, on Wednesday cautioned people about the fast-rising water levels across Jammu and Kashmir due to continuous heavy rainfall. He, however, maintained that the intensity of rainfall would gradually decrease from the afternoon, with normal weather conditions likely to return from tomorrow. Lotus said:Due to heavy rainfall, the water levels are rising fast, and people must remain cautious. We

New Delhi, Sept 3: Delhi Airport on Wednesday issued a passenger advisory after inclement weather in Leh disrupted flight operations to the region. Due to bad weather conditions in Leh, flight operations to the destination have been affected. We are working closely with all the stakeholders to support passengers and minimise inconvenience. For specific flight information, kindly contact the respective airline, Delhi Airport said in a passenger advisory posted on social media platform X. Official

JAMMU, Sep 3: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway is among 11 roads closed in the Jammu region on Wednesday following landslides and mudslides triggered by heavy rains, leaving over 2,000 vehicles stranded en route. The men and machines of multiple clearance organisations are battling heavy rains and flashfloods to clear the highways and roads in the region to make them trafficable. The Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed for traffic following landslides, washing away of road patches

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Jammu, Sep 3: A woman and her daughter were killed in a house collapse, while 40 persons were trapped in a flooded village as torrential rains pounded Jammu region for the second day on Wednesday, officials said. The heavy rains led to increase in the water level in rivers, streams and rivulets which are flowing close or above danger mark, while major roads, including all-weather Srinagar-Jammu national highway, remained closed for the second day owing to multiple landslides and landslips [] The

NEW DELHI, Sep 2 : Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday launched the Kapas Kisan app, a new mobile application developed by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to facilitate seamless procurement of cotton from farmers under the Minimum Support Price scheme. The new mobile app empowers farmers with self-registration, slot booking and payment tracking. This app provides facility of payment tracking by farmers bringing greater transparency, convenience and speed to the cotton procure