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Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Awantipora

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Nader Tral area of Awantipora in the south Kashmir district after getting specific input about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said

15 May 2025 8:53 am
Vladimir Putin to skip negotiation talks in Turkey

President Putin formally extended an unconditional invitation to Ukraine to resume direct negotiations on May 11

15 May 2025 8:26 am
Nitin Gadkari showcases Indias transport reforms at BRICS meet

The post added, These flagship programmes reflect India`s commitment to building an integrated, future-ready transport ecosystem that drives inclusive growth and regional connectivity

15 May 2025 8:23 am
MP minister booked for objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

The Court said that if the FIR is not registered by Wednesday evening, the Court may contemplate proceeding against the Director General of Police of the State for contempt of the order

15 May 2025 8:21 am
Trump secures USD 1.2 trillion US-Qatar deal spanning aviation, energy

The statement added, The landmark deals celebrated today will drive innovation and prosperity for generations, bolster American manufacturing and technological leadership, and put America on the path to a new Golden Age. Allies like Qatar are partnering in the United States` success

15 May 2025 7:59 am
Indian Georgetown student freed from immigration detention after judges ruling

After the court hearing, Khan Suri`s lawyers declared victory and criticized the Trump administration for disappearing people over their ideas

15 May 2025 7:57 am
Tonnes of US e-waste seized in Thailand

The waste was found on Tuesday after the containers became the subject of a routine random inspection, officials said

15 May 2025 7:53 am
Scores of migrant workers dying at Saudi job sites: Report

The reports accuse Saudi authorities of often misreporting deaths and failing to investigate, preventing families from receiving compensation they are entitled to and knowing how their loved ones died.

15 May 2025 7:51 am
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza claim lives of 22 children

Sixty people believed killed as Israel hints at escalation; the strikes came a day after Hamas released an Israeli-American hostage in a deal brokered by the US, and as President Donald Trump was visiting Saudi Arabia

15 May 2025 7:44 am
Russia: Activist Grigory Melkonyants jailed for five years

Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of Russias leading election watchdog Golos, has rejected the charges as politically motivated; the case against him is part of the monthslong crackdown on Kremlin critics and rights activists that the government ratcheted up after invading Ukraine in 2022

15 May 2025 7:41 am
India-Pakistan tensions: Schools reopen in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab

Meanwhile, schools in five Punjab districts bordering Pakistan also reopened on Wednesday, six days after they were ordered to be closed in view of the military standoff between India and Pakistan, officials said

15 May 2025 7:37 am
India, Pakistan exchange border force personnel

BSF jawan was apprehended by Pakistan Rangers a day after Pahalgam attack; The officials said a Pakistan Ranger apprehended by the BSF from the Rajasthan border on May 3 was also handed back to the neighbouring country

15 May 2025 7:34 am
India rejects Chinas attempt to rename locations in Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhis reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for some places in Arunachal Pradesh, which the neighbouring country claims as the southern part of Tibet

15 May 2025 7:24 am
When they want you to stay on

Cricket is sprinkled with examples of captains, selectors, boards and political figures attempting to change a star players mind about quitting or new roles. Has BCCI become a case in point with Kohli?

15 May 2025 6:39 am
Dont put girls academic dreams on back-burner

Girls outshone boys, posting an overall pass percentage of 96.14 against the 92.31 per cent of boys clearing the exam, according to officials

15 May 2025 6:34 am
Helicopter service at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine resumes after seven days

The development comes a day after flight operations recommenced at 32 airports, including Jammu and Srinagar, following the suspension of hostilities between the two neighbouring nations

14 May 2025 8:49 pm
Bird flu scare in UP: Zoos across state, Lion Safari in Etawah shut

While authorities have directed enhanced surveillance across zoos and poultry farms, a team formed by the Central Zoo Authority will investigate the impact of avian influenza at the Gorakhpur zoo and submit its report in 15 days

14 May 2025 8:36 pm
PIB debunks fake video on Pahalgam attack, asks people to stay vigilant

The Press Information Bureau (PIB)fact check unit exposed another viral video disemminating false narratives about the authentication of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. However the PIB has labelled the video as fake and asked the people to stay vigilant

14 May 2025 5:29 pm
US-China pact: Gold prices ease on trade optimism

Since US-China pact, gold has declined nearly 3%. Among other metals, June in silver futures shed Rs 522, to trade at Rs 96,245 per kg

14 May 2025 2:30 pm
Trump meets with Syria`s former-insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

Donald Trump the United States president met with Syrian interm government leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia. Syria`s President Ahmad al-Sharaa was also an insurgent before turning into a leader. However this is the firts meeting both the nation in these 25 years.

14 May 2025 2:20 pm
Indian heritage Anita Anand is Canada`s new foreign minister

Anand has been appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, . While, Sidhu is the new Minister for International Trade in the new cabinet announced on Tuesday in Canada. Furthermore, Carney announced the reshuffle almost two weeks after his Liberal Party won the federal elections in Canada.

14 May 2025 2:14 pm
Jammu-Kashmir: Second batch of Hajj pilgrims to depart from Srinagar today

An executive member of the Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee said 642 pilgrims are scheduled to depart from Srinagar on Wednesday, and six flights have been arranged for the purpose. The first batch of 3,372 pilgrims left from Srinagar on May 4

14 May 2025 2:03 pm
Pakistan govt hands over BSF jawan Purnam Shaw to India after 21 days

Today at 1030 hrs Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw has been taken back from Pakistan by the BSF at Attari - Wagha border. Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw had inadvertently crossed over to Pakistani territory as per BSF.

14 May 2025 12:42 pm
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai takes oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India

Justice Gavai`s oath ceremony was attended by some of the esteemed personalities of the nation, such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and several other Union Cabinet ministers.

14 May 2025 11:55 am
Mid-Day Top News: Mumbais first cable-stayed ROB inaugurated at Reay Road

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let`s dive into the headlines shaping our world today

14 May 2025 10:36 am
Life turns normal in JK after cross-border shelling amid India-Pakistan tensions

The districts of Akhnoor, Jammu, Samba, and Poonch are particularly relieved to see a decrease in tensions, which were escalated following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.

14 May 2025 10:29 am
S Jaishankar`s security enhanced amid India-Pakistan tensions

CRPF made this decision after a recent threat assessment linked to India-Pakistan tensions. These threats indicated that the need for increased protection for MEA`s convoy is essential.

14 May 2025 9:42 am
India expels Pakistani official, gives 24 hours to leave

Hours after India`s action, Pakistan`s foreign office said it declared an Indian staffer at India`s mission in Islamabad as a persona non grata on charges of espionage. It said the official and his family members had been asked to leave Pakistan in 24 hours

14 May 2025 8:57 am
Pakistan declares Indian staff in High Commission as persona non grata

Earlier in April, India summoned Pakistan`s top diplomat in Delhi, Saad Ahmad Warraich, and handed over the formal Persona Non Grata note for its military diplomats

14 May 2025 8:51 am
India-Pakistan tensions: Relief underway in LoC, says J-K chief Secretary

Heavy cross-border shelling by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, had caused damage to homes and religious sites in Jammu and Kashmir`s Kupwara, Uri, and Poonch.

14 May 2025 8:48 am
China urges US to stop blaming and engage in dialogue on fentanyl issue

Trump called the discussions as friendly, adding that the relationship with China is now very, very good. The US President also hinted at a possible call with Chinese President Xi Jinping later in the week

14 May 2025 8:46 am
India welcomes direct talks announced between Russia and Ukraine, says MEA

While addressing a press briefing on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has consistently advocated the need for engagement between Russia and Ukraine to achieve peace

14 May 2025 8:44 am
Donald Trump claims credit for ceasefire between India and Pakistan

Trump further hoped that the cessation of hostilities remain and credited US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Vice President JD Vance for it; hesaid that both sides, India and Pakistan have a `nice dinner` together as a mark of them getting back together

14 May 2025 8:41 am
Man arrested for arson at PM Starmers home

The UK Metropolitan Police said the man was arrested late on Monday night and remains in custody on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life

14 May 2025 7:51 am
Russia responsible for downing MH17 in 2014

The Netherlands and Australian governments brought the case against Moscow before the Montreal-based global aviation agency in 2022

14 May 2025 7:47 am
Burkina Faso: More than 100 people killed in jihadi attack

A jihadi group aligned with Al-Qaida known as Jamaat Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin, or JNIM, which is active in the Sahel region, claimed responsibility for Sundays attack

14 May 2025 7:42 am
President Donald Trump begins 4-day Middle East tour

US looking to launch economic agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE

14 May 2025 7:37 am
TN: Nine get life term in Pollachi sexual assault case

Incident took place between 2016 and 2018

14 May 2025 7:33 am
Hooch tragedy in Amritsar leaves 17 dead; nine arrested

The deaths were reported in Bhangali, Patalpuri, Marari Kalan and Therewal villages on Monday night, said officials

14 May 2025 7:29 am
India-Pakistan tensions: 11 Pakistanis killed in confrontation with India says

India and Pakistan reached an understanding on Saturday to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes

14 May 2025 7:18 am
Tales of valour: Modi lauds soldiers, humbles Pakistan

PM says Operation Sindoor has drawn a clear Lakshman Rekha for Pakistan

14 May 2025 7:14 am
We all have a stake in Jammu & Kashmir

A beleaguered and beautiful land will see tourists come back; ray of hope shines bright amidst darkness of confrontation

14 May 2025 6:42 am
On atheism, alcoholism, with Akhtar

Ideally, you dont argue with writer, conversationalist Javed Akhtar; you discuss, listen, and save the gems forever!

14 May 2025 6:40 am
Every pedestrian is entitled to high-quality footpaths

The main concern is that roads and footpaths are at the same height, so vehicles will drive on both, creating a hazard for those who need a pavement to walk on

14 May 2025 6:39 am
Outstanding matter is the vacation of illegally occupied POK: MEA

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while was responding to a question on Trump`s offer, said, We have a longstanding national position that any issues pertaining to the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir have to be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally

13 May 2025 7:16 pm
German government bans extremist far-right organisation `Reich citizen`

The `Reich citizen` group calls itself the Kingdom of Germany and seeks to undermine the country`s democratic order. Four of its leaders were arrested for plotting to topple the governmant. The outfit does not recognise the country`s democratic and constitutional structures such as parliament, laws or courts

13 May 2025 7:03 pm
Will question Centre at all-party meeting on Trumps ceasefire claim: Kharge

The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha said he will urge the government to call an all-party meeting soon, to discuss the latest developments in border tension between India and Pakistan, including `ceasefire`

13 May 2025 6:07 pm
Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

The passenger who was about to board the plane was detained after he told the airline`s security officer that he had a bomb with him, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said

13 May 2025 5:08 pm
Our Army, Air Force and Navy personnel made Pakistani army bite the dust: PM

PM Modi on Tuesday travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjab and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent India-Pakistan tensions

13 May 2025 4:30 pm
India-Pakistan tensions: Two out of three LeT terrorists killed in Shopian

The three terrorists are killed in the Shukroo forest area of Keller in Shopian district. According to sources, one them was identified as Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi Dar

13 May 2025 3:50 pm