PM Modi pays tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on 34th death anniversary

New Delhi, May 21 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary. In a post on X, Modi said, “On his death anniversary today, I pay my tributes to our former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji.” Rajiv Gandhi was the last Congress […]
Heat Wave: Admin issues advisory to minimize heat stroke risks

Medicos urge people to take precautions, seek their cooperation Srinagar: As temperatures continue to rise sharply across Kashmir, the District Administration of Srinagar on Tuesday issued a detailed heatwave advisory aimed at safeguarding public health and minimizing the risk of heat-related illnesses. The advisory, issued by the District Magistrate who also is the Chairman […]
Operation Sindoor- Armed forces acted like skilled surgeons: Rajnath Singh
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Indian armed forces operated with the precision of skilled surgeons during Operation Sindoor, targeting the roots of terrorism across the border with accuracy and discipline. Addressing an event on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of KN Memorial Hospital, Singh said, “Our forces acted just like […]
Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 intrinsically secular: Centre to SC
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday defended the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court, saying waqf by its very nature is a “secular concept” and can’t be stayed given “presumption of constitutionality” in its favour. The Centre, in its written note submitted through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta before a bench comprising Chief Justice […]
Lt Guv reviews security situation, arrangements for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a Unified Headquarters meeting at Raj Bhawan here on Tuesday to review the current security scenario in the Union Territory and that for the annual Amarnath Yatra. The meeting was attended by top officials from civil administration, police and other security forces. Sinha congratulated the armed forces, security agencies […]
Govt will ensure safe Amarnath Yatra, Kheer Bhawani Mela: CM
Tours Ganderbal constituency, promises better infrastructure, holds public darbar Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said all arrangements will be made to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the upcoming Kheer Bhawani Mela and the Amarnath Yatra.Jammu dining guide Abdullah visited Ganderbal, a constituency that he represents in the Jammu and Kashmir […]
Waqf case hearing- Presumption of validity in favour of law, make strong case for relief: SC
New Delhi: Underscoring the “presumption of constitutionality in favour of law”, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said petitioners challenging the waqf law needed a “strong and glaring” case for interim relief. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih commenced the hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the validity […]
Operation Sindoor not over, only suspended: Brigade Commander Poonch
Poonch: Asserting that Operation Sindoor is not over and it only remains suspended for the time being, a senior Army official on Tuesday said the Indian Army remains alert, ready and, if challenged once more, will respond yet again. The Poonch sector witnessed heightened tensions and artillery shelling attacks nearly two weeks ago, with the […]
PM Modi chairs meeting to review progress in tourism sector
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a key meeting here to review the progress of work in the country’s tourism sector, officials said. Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, his deputy in the Tourism Ministry Suresh Gopi, Union Tourism Secretary V Vidyavathi and top PMO officials attended the meeting. “The prime minister […]
3/4th of India’s population at ‘high’ to ‘very high’ heat risk: CEEW study

New Delhi: About 57 per cent of Indian districts, home to 76 per cent of India’s total population, are currently at ‘high’ to ‘very high’ heat risk, according to a new study. According to the study published on Tuesday by Delhi-based climate and energy think-tank Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW), the 10 states […]