Govt to meet stakeholders to assess impact of Iran-Israel conflict on India’s trade

NEW DELHI, Jun 20 (PTI): The commerce ministry on Friday will meet stakeholders, including shipping lines, exporters, container firms, and other departments, to assess the impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on India’s overseas trade and address related issues, an official said. The industry official said that the meeting will be chaired by Commerce Secretary Sunil […]
Trump says he’ll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks

Beersheba (Israel), Jun 20 (AP) President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will decide within two weeks whether the US military will get directly involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran given the “substantial chance” for renewed negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme, as the two sides attacked one another for a seventh day. Trump […]
World likely to exhaust carbon budget for 1.5-deg C limit in 3 years: Scientists

New Delhi, Jun 20 (PTI) If the world continues to release carbon dioxide at the current rate, the carbon budget for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will be exhausted in just over three years, according to an international group of scientists. The carbon budget refers to the total amount of carbon dioxide the […]
Heatwave in Kashmir: Srinagar witnesses hottest June day in 20 years at 35.2 deg C

Srinagar: The heatwave gripping Kashmir is on a record-breaking spree, as several parts of the Valley, including Srinagar, on Thursday witnessed the hottest June day in 20 years, officials said. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 35.2 degrees Celsius, the hottest in June in 20 years, and seven […]
Monsoon likely to cover Delhi by June 22
New Delhi: The southwest monsoon, which rapidly covered large parts of central, western and eastern India over the last two days, is expected to reach Delhi and some parts of Haryana and Punjab in the next two to three days. The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) extended-range-model guidance predicts rainfall over large parts of northwest India, […]
Centre, JK committed to safety of Amarnath pilgrims: Union Minister Shekhawat
Anantnag: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday assured top most security to the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims. Shekhawat, who visited the Martand Sun Temple at Mattan in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, also appealed to the pilgrims to preserve the environment and natural beauty of the valley. “People should come for the Amarnath yatra. The […]
Govt announces 10-days summer break for Kashmir schools from July-01
‘School timing changed from Saturday’ Srinagar: Amid soaring temperatures, Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister, Sakina Itoo Thursday said that the private and government schools in Kashmir division shall observe ten days summer break from July-01. Besides, the minister also said that the government has decided to change the timing of schools from Saturday. Itoo said, […]
Army carries out high altitude patrolling in Doda district
Northern Army commander visits operational logistic units Jammu: With tourist destinations reopened across Jammu and Kashmir by the government, Army troops implemented various security measures, including high-altitude patrolling in forests and mountainous terrains in the Bhaderwah belt of Doda district on Thursday. The steps have been taken by the Army following the April 22 Pahalgam […]
Trump admits two leaders of India-Pak ‘decided’ to stop conflict
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said the two “very smart” leaders of India and Pakistan “decided” not to continue a war that could have turned nuclear, the first time in weeks he did not credit himself for stopping of hostilities between the two neighbouring nations. Trump made the remarks while speaking to the media […]
Crashed Dreamliner was well-maintained: Air India CEO
Says plane had undergone last major check in Jun 2023 MUMBAI: The crashed Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was “well-maintained” and had undergone a major check in June 2023 with the next scheduled for December this year, said Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on Thursday. In a message to flyers, the Air India chief […]