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CBI takes over probe in Twisha Sharma death case

After the meeting, the CBI re-registered the state police FIR as its own case, according to the procedure

The Hindu 26 May 2026 2:58 am

IPL 2026 | Sensational slide,rampagingcomeback and nail-biting finish

In the race to the playoffs, Punjab were duly punished after suffering six successive losses while Kolkata kept themselves alive until the last day; those who did not make the top-four cut will look back at missed opportunities

The Hindu 26 May 2026 2:03 am

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Authorities initially imposed an internet blackout from January 8 in response to nationwide anti-government protests before a new blackout was initiated following the start of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28

The Hindu 26 May 2026 1:50 am

Baby bait: on the Andhra Pradesh governments proposed incentives for families

Incentives for having more children will keep poorer women out of workforce

The Hindu 26 May 2026 12:43 am

From black to grey: on the Sample Registration System Statistical Report, 2024

India needs to prepare for a future with an ageing population

The Hindu 26 May 2026 12:37 am

National workshop on imaging innovations held

The Hindu 26 May 2026 12:27 am

India and Australia bridging the trade and trust barrier

An India-Australia trade deal must prioritise balance over parity

The Hindu 26 May 2026 12:27 am

Finance Commission transfers and equity issue

Under the 16th Finance Commission, arbitrary weights affect better-performing States

The Hindu 26 May 2026 12:15 am

SFI, KSU activists clash in city

The Hindu 25 May 2026 11:59 pm

Left-of-centre thought is alive

This silent force needs to be galvanised to provide the much-needed cultural opposition to rightist thought

The Hindu 25 May 2026 11:31 pm

286 tourists rescued in massive 6.5-hour Op after Gulmarg Gondola technical snag

Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 25 : A large-scale rescue operation at the Gulmarg Gondola concluded successfully on Monday after a technical malfunction left multiple cable car cabins stranded mid-air with tourists onboard. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, a total of 62 out of 65 cable cars were affected, while three were not in rotation. Of these, 52 cabins were occupied and 10 were empty at the time of the incident. Cable Cars Affected 62/65 (3 not in rotation). Occupied 52. Parking 10. Cable Cars Evac from Phase 1 Side 24. Persons evacuated 148. Cable Cars Evac from Base Side 22. Persons rescued 138 (G Base). Total 286. Gondola car evacuation in progress, the J&K Police said in an update on X. Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat said that a massive multi-agency rescue operation successfully evacuated stranded tourists after a technical snag developed in the Gulmarg Gondola. This incident occurred this afternoon. We received information around 1:20 pm that a technical snag had developed in the Gulmarg Gondola. The SHO of Gulmarg arrived at the scene with his full station staff and personnel from the SOG. Subsequently, 15 teams from the SDRF were rapidly mobilisedFurthermore, 8 teams from our regular polices Mountain Rescue Unit arrived, as did our specialised Snow Leopard teams, he told reporters. He added that a large-scale rescue operation was launched involving a significant contingent of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. A massive rescue operation was launched here involving a very large contingent of the J&K Police. This rescue operation involved not only the Police and SDRF but also officers from the Indian Armys 9 Raj Rif (Rajputana Rifles), as well as the NDRF, which also arrived on the scene. Working in unison, everyone successfully evacuated the stranded tourists today, Prabhat added. GOC 19 Division Major General Manoj Joshi said the operation began around 2:00 PM and continued for nearly 6.5 hours under challenging weather conditions, including rain and hailstorms. The operation had been underway since 2:00 PM. There were around 65 cable cars trapped, from the entire base to Stage One. It lasted for about 6.5 hours. Everyone actually participated. There were SDRF and NDRF teams, Jammu and Kashmir Police teams, local pony riders, ATV teams, and the Indian Army team. A team from the High Altitude Warfare School was also here. They all worked together, working on about 6 to 7 cable cars simultaneously, and because of this, we were able to complete it before last light, he told reporters. Joshi added that tourists were repeatedly advised over megaphones to remain calm as teams executed the evacuation process in a phased manner. The last cabin was evacuated around 8:00 PM, officials said. The tourists, approximately 200-325, who were trapped inside the cable cars, needed to be evacuated. An announcement was made through a megaphone, asking them to remain calm and not to worry, as rescue efforts were underway. They also tolerated the delay, and it was good overall. We evacuated the last car around 8:00 PM, and all agencies worked together. According to the information we received, the main malfunction took place between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM, and by the time this information came in, the rescue operation began at 2:00 PM. Although the weather was quite badthere were a lot of hailstorms and heavy rain at timesand it was difficult, everyone showed great enthusiasm, he added. GOC 19 Division Major General Manoj Joshi said the malfunction was triggered after a gearbox failure led to the disruption of operations. We had received this information around 1:00 in the afternoon today that the Gondola had met with some malfunction and the gearbox of it had gone off-road. So that resulted in a little crisis situation here, with 65 cable cars from the base to phase one getting stuck midway, he said. Joshi further added, There was a need to either repair it or get it rescued to be carried out What we have done so far, as of now, by 1800 hours, we have been able to rescue, along with the other agencies, approximately 29 to 30 cable cars out of the 65; around 10 cable cars do not have any occupants. So around 25 cable cars are yet to be done We are looking for another 5-6 hours of rescue to happen to finish the operation We should be able to finish it by midnight. However, officials confirmed that the evacuation was completed earlier with coordinated efforts from multiple agencies. Kashmir Zone Police stated that more than 200 stranded tourists were rescued with assistance from State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Gulmarg Police, Special Operations Group (SOG), Snow Leopards, Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) teams. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appreciated the efforts of all agencies, rescue teams and personnel involved in the successful evacuation of tourists stranded after the Gulmarg Gondola developed a technical fault. He commended the swift response, coordination and professionalism displayed during the rescue operation, which ensured the safe evacuation of all tourists. The Chief Minister further stated that the incident will be thoroughly examined and an enquiry will be conducted. Responsibility for any lapses will be fixed, and appropriate action taken. The Office of the Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir, said Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and local MLA Farooq Shah monitored the operation on the ground. On the instructions of the Chief Minister, Honble Deputy Chief Minister @Surinderch55 is in Gulmarg personally overseeing the rescue operation following the temporary stoppage of the Gondola service due to a technical fault. The local MLA, Farooq Shah, JKNC, is also on site, monitoring the situation closely. The majority of the stranded cabins have already been cleared. All concerned agencies are fully engaged and every effort is being made to ensure the safe evacuation of the remaining stranded tourists. There is no cause for panic, they wrote on X. Lieutenant Governor

RisingKashmir 25 May 2026 11:28 pm

KTR talks of 247 drinking water supply in Hyderabad if voted to power

He asks party workers to be vigilant against enrolment of fake, duplicate votes by rival parties

The Hindu 25 May 2026 11:18 pm

Farmers are an integral part of alco-bev industry, do not leave them behind: Timmapur urges industry

Most raw materials required for breweries including barley, grains, fruits, and other agricultural produce are cultivated by farmers. The government is committed to grow the industry beyond Bengaluru

The Hindu 25 May 2026 11:11 pm

Israeli fire kills six-year-old girl and a woman in Gaza, medics say

Medics said the Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment of displaced families in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, in the south of the enclave, had killed six-year-old Mennatallah Abu Libda and a 31-year-old woman, Hanan Mahmoud

The Hindu 25 May 2026 11:00 pm

Watch: President Murmu confers Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan ceremony

Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Awards at a Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Gantantra Mandap in Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring distinguished personalities from art, sports, literature, public affairs and public service.

The Hindu 25 May 2026 10:42 pm

Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv, urges foreigners to leave city

Russia launched scores of drones and missiles at Ukraine over the weekend, killing four people, wounding dozens and causing damage across the Ukrainian capital

The Hindu 25 May 2026 10:40 pm

Over 200 tourists stranded in Gulmargs high-altitude cable cars rescued

Panic gripped the tourists stranded in 65 gondolas after a technical slag, even as the weather turned inclement, with strong winds and rains lashing Gulmarg; the rescue operation lasted over four hours; 15 SDRF teams were deployed

The Hindu 25 May 2026 10:28 pm

P. Jawahar takes charge as MPEDA Chairman

The Hindu 25 May 2026 10:22 pm

Rape, murder of minor girl sparks outrage in Kashmir, one arrested

The victim, who is believed to be around 12, went missing on Saturday and her body was recovered onSunday

The Hindu 25 May 2026 10:16 pm

Amit Shah to visit border areas over next three weeks

During his visits to border outposts along Pakistan and Bangladesh borders, Union Home Minister is expected to take stock of security situation with State government and Border Security Force officials.

The Hindu 25 May 2026 10:08 pm

UDF government will scrutinise steps taken by previous LDF government in MSC Elsa 3 disaster, says V.D. Satheesan

Chief Minister says government closely monitoring fuel price hike and its possible impact on common man

The Hindu 25 May 2026 10:03 pm

HC dismisses banks plea against DRAT order

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:54 pm

Nepal SC bars arrest of ex-PM Deuba, wife in money laundering case

The Bench, comprising Justice Mahesh Sharma Paudel and Nityananda Pandey, while hearing the plea filed by the couple, questioned the issuing of an arrest warrant by the Kathmandu District Court

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:53 pm

Opposition parties criticise CM Vijayover a spate of crimes acrossTamil Nadu

Is this Tamil Nadu or Uttar Pradesh? Where is yourSingapen AthiradiPadai? Why is the Chief Minister, who delivered valour-tinged dialogues before the election, refusing to open his mouth, asks Leader of the OppositionUdhayanidhi Stalin

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:45 pm

Woman electrocuted near Srivilliputtur

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:43 pm

Computer dealer duped of 6.5 lakh

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:37 pm

Agitation for municipal corporation for Dharwad enters 11th day

Amid accusations of attempt to draw political mileage out of the ongoing protest for HDMC bifurcation, MLA Prasad Abbayya extends support

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:26 pm

Arrests, mass resignations, bulldozer action deepen Trinamools crisis across West Bengal

Drives against illegal construction, notices to properties linked to senior Trinamool leaders, and mass resignations in local bodies pile pressure on the TMC three weeks after the BJP assumed power in West Bengal

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:25 pm

Man arrested for abusive social media posts

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:22 pm

DSEL issues order to increase egg distribution coverage in Karnataka schools to 90%

The DSEL has instructed officials to create awareness among students about the benefits of egg consumption, and has ordered that the target of 80% egg distribution should be achieved by September 2026.

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:22 pm

Brain-dead womans organs donated

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:17 pm

English novel Love, Anatomy and Coconut Chutney is a fictional take on some real-life campus stories by two doctors

In their debut novel, Dr Priya Mary Jacob and Dr Sajna VM Kutty, both oncopathologists, have drawn from several true incidents while they were students of Calicut Medical College

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:16 pm

India-China issues, impact of global conflicts, and the role of middle powers in spotlight at Huddle 2026

The theme of this years Huddle set to be held in Bengaluru on June 5 and 6 is The World in Transition; senior diplomats and experts on global affairs will discuss possible solutions to conflicts in West Asia and Europe

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:15 pm

4.39 lakh Plus One seats available

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:13 pm

Nation salutes their valour: Amit Shah on Gulmarg Gondola rescue operation

Applauds SDRF, NDRF, Army personnel, police for swift response Srinagar, May 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lauded Indias disaster response forces after nearly 300 tourists stranded mid-air in cable cars at the Gulmarg Gondola in north Kashmir were rescued safely following a massive multi-agency operation. In a post on X, Shah said: Applause to Indias disaster response forces for safely rescuing 300 tourists stranded mid-air in cable cars in Gulmarg, Kashmir. The disaster response teams comprising the SDRF, NDRF, Army personnel, local police, and the administration swung into action and rescued all the passengers stranded in 65 cable cars through a six-hour-long operation. The nation salutes the forces for their valour and skill. The operation was launched after a technical snag disrupted services on the Gulmarg Gondola, leaving dozens of cable cars suspended in the air and triggering panic among tourists, including women and children. Officials said nearly 300 passengers remained stranded in around 65 cable cars for several hours before rescue teams managed to evacuate them safely through a coordinated rescue effort involving the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Gondola management staff and the civil administration. Rescue personnel used specialised rope-access equipment and high-altitude evacuation techniques to bring stranded passengers to safety amid difficult weather conditions and strong winds. The Gulmarg Gondola, one of the worlds highest cable car projects and among Kashmirs premier tourist attractions, connects Gulmarg with Kongdoori and Apharwat in the Pir Panjal range. Officials said the rescue operation continued for nearly six hours and concluded successfully without any reported loss of life.

RisingKashmir 25 May 2026 9:11 pm

DGCA issues Ebola SOP for airlines

Self-declaration forms mandatory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Uganda and Congo

The Hindu 25 May 2026 9:03 pm

CIFNET invites applications for two courses

The Hindu 25 May 2026 8:59 pm

ONGC inks technical services agreement with BP to boost production at Western Offshore

ONGC had inked a similar TSP agreement with another of BPssubsidiarieslast year for Mumbai High field

The Hindu 25 May 2026 8:58 pm

Kerala HC grants two weeks to State to comply with Malayidamthuruth eviction order

Extension of time was granted on a petition filed by Ernakulam Rural Superintendent of Police. The court stated that the Supreme Court order in this regard must be respected by the State

The Hindu 25 May 2026 8:53 pm

CPI(M) sees silver lining in Falta Assembly re-poll results

CPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi received 40,625 votes securing 19.34 % of total votes polled; CPI(M) state secretary Md. Salim said the Trinamool Congress is melting faster than ice in this summer heat

The Hindu 25 May 2026 8:51 pm

PNG-migrated consumers can opt for transfer vouchers to restore LPG connection in future

The Union Petroleum Ministry held the provision would be particularly beneficial for transferable employees, migrant households, tenants and students, among others.

The Hindu 25 May 2026 8:50 pm

87% winners in Assam polls got votes above 50%, shows ADR study

Sixteen (76%) out of 21 winners with declared criminal cases have won with a vote share of 50% and above and 94 (90%) out of 105 winners with clean backgrounds have won with a similar vote share

The Hindu 25 May 2026 8:48 pm

Watch: Supreme Court backs CBI probe in Twisha Sharma death case

The Supreme Court of India has backed the Madhya Pradesh governments decision to transfer the death case of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

The Hindu 25 May 2026 8:47 pm