Our relations, dealings with Pak will be strictly bilateral: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi: India’s relations and dealings with Pakistan will be “strictly bilateral”, which is a national consensus for many years and there is “absolutely no change” in that consensus, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. Interacting with reporters on the sidelines of an event here, he also said the UN Security Council had […]
Country proud of armed forces for avenging Pahalgam terror attack: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the country is proud of the armed forces for avenging the Pahalgam terror attack by launching Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure in Pakistan. The LG also echoed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s words that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons should be under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency. […]
Govt will make every effort to bring back tourists to Kashmir: Union Minister
Srinagar: Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu Thursday said the government would make every effort to bring back tourists to Kashmir, which has witnessed a decrease in footfall of visitors after last month’s terror attack in Pahalgam. He reviewed the functioning of the Srinagar airport which resumed operations on Wednesday following suspension of […]
CM chairs meeting with key tourism stakeholders
Steps shall be taken to restore confidence in Kashmir tourism sector SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday chaired a meeting with key tourism stakeholders to listen to their concerns and discuss way forward for the tourism sector in Kashmir in the aftermath of recent adverse situation affecting tourism in the region. The meeting was attended […]
Army chief visits forward areas in Baramulla
Lauds role of troops in Operation Sindoor Srinagar: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, on his visit to the forward areas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday, lauded troops for dominating the Line of Control during Operation Sindoor. He asked them to always remain prepared to respond to any challenge with decisive force. In […]
Pak signals willingness to engage on Indus Waters Treaty with India
New Delhi: Weeks after India placed the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has signalled its willingness to discuss New Delhi’s long-standing concerns about the treaty, sources said. According to the sources, Pakistan’s Water Resources Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza has responded to the Indian government’s formal […]
Three local JeM terrorists killed in Tral encounter
Srinagar: Security forces on Thursday killed three local terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) during an encounter in the Shukro Keller area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district. An official said that a joint team comprising police, Army and CRPF launched a search operation in the Nader area of Tral after receiving specific intelligence about terrorists’ presence. […]
Thousands participate in Tiranga Yatra to express support for armed forces
Jammu: In a striking display of patriotism and unity, thousands of people on Thursday participated in a Tiranga Yatra in Jammu to express their unwavering support for the Indian armed forces. India carried out retaliatory strikes on nine terror facilities across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) under Operation Sindoor in response to the […]
Govt develops AI voice chatbot to improve access to disability-related information

New Delhi: The government on Thursday launched a voice and WhatsApp-based AI-enabled chatbot aimed at improving access to disability-related information. The chatbot, being developed in collaboration with Sarvam AI, is designed to assist persons with disabilities (PwDs) by providing easier access to information on government schemes and initiatives. With voice and messaging capabilities, the tool […]
Waqf Row: SC to hear case on May 20 for interim relief
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would on May 20 hear the point of interim relief in the challenge to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih, which deferred Tuesday’s hearing, would hear arguments for passing interim directions on three issues including […]