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Waqf Act row: No fresh appointments or de-notification of existing waqfs, Centre assures SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the undertaking given by the Union government that no fresh members would be appointed to waqf boards and the Central Waqf Council in terms of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 till the next date of hearing.

17 Apr 2025 3:43 pm
Delhi Minister Sirsa reviews waste reduction work at Ghazipur landfill

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday inspected the Ghazipur landfill site in east Delhi and reviewed the progress of remediation work and assessed the current environmental and infrastructural conditions.

17 Apr 2025 3:42 pm
Eating more bananas, broccoli may help curb high blood pressure

Eating bananas or broccoli, rich in potassium, may effectively help lower hypertension -- affecting over 30 per cent of adults globally, according to a study on Monday.

14 Apr 2025 1:36 pm
India defies global office rental slump, clocks double-digit growth: Report

While global office rental markets continue to face headwinds, India's office sector is bucking the trend with sustained growth in office leasing and rentals, according to a report by real estate firm Vestian released on Thursday.

11 Apr 2025 8:33 am
J&K Police wireless operator shared secrets across border; Two terror-friendly employees sacked

In a continued crackdown on terror sympathizers within the administration, the Jammu and Kashmir government has dismissed two more employees for alleged links with terrorist organizations. Among those sacked is a wireless operator in the J&K Police, accused of sharing sensitive information about anti-terror operations with Pakistani intelligence operatives.

11 Apr 2025 6:39 am
Jammu's Sensational Gold Heist Turns Deadly As Accused Murder Youth to Hide Crime

In a chilling development, the Greater Kailash gold heist in Jammu has escalated into a murder case. Harsh Dev Singh, a 24-year-old who knew about the robbery and demanded a share, was stoned to death by three accused, including advocate Rahul Sharma.

6 Apr 2025 10:21 pm
Political Row Again Erupts Over J&K Reservation Policy Review

The ongoing debate over reservation rules in Jammu and Kashmir again intensified after Peoples Conference chief Sajad Gani Lone raised concerns over a government affidavit submitted in the High Court, alleging the omission of a Cabinet Sub-Committee reviewing the issue.

5 Apr 2025 5:31 pm
PM Modi presented with 80-volume World Tipitaka phonetic recitation by Thai counterpart

In a special gesture that spotlights the shared civilizational bonds underpinned by cultural, linguistic, and religious ties between India and Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with the holy scriptures

3 Apr 2025 7:41 pm
Thailand releases special stamp based on Ramayan mural paintings during PM Modi's visit

Thailand on Thursday released a special stamp based on Ramayan mural paintings from the 18th century during the first day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the country.

3 Apr 2025 7:41 pm
Elevating relations to Strategic Partnership, India and Thailand sign agreements in key sectors

India and Thailand on Thursday agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during extensive discussions held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the Government House in Bangkok.

3 Apr 2025 7:39 pm
Startup Mahakumbh kicks off in Delhi, over 3,000 start-ups and 1,000 investors from 50 countries onboard

The second edition of the three-day Startup Mahakumbh 2025 officially kicked off at Bharat Mandapam here on Thursday, with the event standing as the largest gathering in India's startup ecosystem, featuring over 3,000 startups showcasing their latest technologies, products, and services.

3 Apr 2025 7:38 pm
Withhold nod to Elon Musk's Starlink, says Raghav Chadha in retaliation to US tariffs

As the US imposed reciprocal tariffs of 26 per cent on Indian exports, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday suggested a strong retaliatory response from the Indian government, including withholding of the necessary approvals for Elon Musk's Starlink to use them as a bargaining chip to re-negotiate the Trump Tariffs.

3 Apr 2025 7:34 pm
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre helps reduce spoofed calls by 97 pc: Minister

To prevent the misuse of telecom resources for cyber-crime and financial frauds, the systems deployed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) have reduced almost 97 per cent incoming spoofed calls, the government said on Wednesday.

2 Apr 2025 7:38 pm
Telangana HC halts work on land near Hyderabad University

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday ordered a halt to the ongoing work on 400 acres in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University (HCU) till Thursday.

2 Apr 2025 7:37 pm
'Wish all take lessons from tribal communities': Prez Murmu on 'Sarhul' spring festival

President Droupadi Murmu greeted people on Sarhul, a spring festival celebrated with special enthusiasm by the tribal community, and hoped that people would take lessons in preserving natural heritage while moving ahead on the path of development.

1 Apr 2025 11:20 am
J&K Lt Guv reiterates commitment to Kashmiri Pandits' return to Valley

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring the dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Kashmir Valley. He assured them that all obstacles hindering their rehabilitation would be eliminated.

31 Mar 2025 9:28 am
Four-day operation continues in J&K's Kathua to track down terrorists; two killed

A massive search operation entered its fourth consecutive day in the higher reaches of the Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, as security forces continued efforts to track down terrorists involved in a deadly attack that claimed the lives of four cops of Jammu and Kashmir Police.

30 Mar 2025 10:44 pm
Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak 2025: Top wishes, messages, greetings, Quranic quotes to share on Eid

As Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid ul-Fitr. Here are some messages you can share with your loved ones on the occassion.

30 Mar 2025 10:36 pm
SMVDSB introduces new facilities to enhance pilgrimage experience during Chaitra Navratra

On the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratra, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has launched a series of new facilities and upgraded existing ones to enhance the pilgrimage experience.

30 Mar 2025 10:20 pm