India’s manufacturing sector activity falls to 8-month low in Oct on softer rise in new orders: PMI
New Delhi, Nov 1 (PTI) Manufacturing activities in India decelerated in October as new orders increased at the slowest pace in a year, triggering a softer rise in output and employment, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped from 57.5 in September to 55.5 […]
India-born author Nandini Das wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize
London, Nov 1 (PTI) India-born author Nandini Das has been named the winner of the 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding, a leading international non-fiction prize worth GBP 25,000, for her book Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire’. The UK-based academic’s debut work, described as the “true origin […]
Cop critically injured in terror attack at Baramlla
Srinagar, Oct 31: A cop was seriously injured after terrorists fired at him at Wailoo area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday evening. A top police official said that terrorists fired on the policeman identified as Ghulam Mohammad Dar from close range near his residence at Wailoo. He has was immediately shifted to nearby […]
R.R Swain takes over as 17th DGP of Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 31: R.R Swain took over as 17th Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir at a function held at PHQ Srinagar, Tuesday afternoon. On his arrival R.R Swain was received by senior officers and was presented guard of honour in the PHQ lawns. He also inspected the guard of honour. A 1991 batch […]
Four killed, 10 others injured after vehicle falls into gorge in Karnah, north Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 31: At least 4 persons died while 10 others were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Nawagabra area of Karnah in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. An official said that the vehicle skidded off the road and fell in the gorge, resulting in death of four persons. […]
Lt Governor flags off ‘Run for Unity’ to commemorate birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, OCT 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off ‘Run for Unity’ to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Srinagar. Citizens from different age groups participated in the run to celebrate the spirit of unity. The Lt Governor administered ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ Pledge to the assembled gathering at Bakshi Stadium and Raj […]
Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective in many parts of world: Lancet study
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Drugs to treat common infections in children and babies are no longer effective in large parts of the world, including India, due to high rates of antibiotic resistance, a study has found. The team led by researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia found many antibiotics recommended by the […]
Mortar shell destroyed in controlled explosion in JK’s Samba
Samba/Jammu, Oct 31 (PTI) A mortar shell was found lying in a field in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district and destroyed in a controlled explosion on Tuesday, officials said. The 84 mm shell was found lying in a field at village Dadui along Samba-Mansar road late Monday, the officials said. The bomb disposal squad took […]
Prez Murmu begins her two day Ladakh visit
Srinagar, Oct 31: President Droupadi Murmu Tuesday reached Ladakh for her two day visit during which she is scheduled to take part in the Union Territory Foundation Day and also visit the Siachen base camp. An official said that the President was received by Lieutenant Governor of Ladkah, CEC Leh, CEC Kargil at Leh airport. […]
Will always protect the India for which you sacrificed everything: Rahul on Indira’s death anniversary
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said his grandmother Indira Gandhi was a source of strength for him and asserted that he will always protect the India for which she “sacrificed everything”. Indira Gandhi, India’s first and only woman prime minister till date, was assassinated by her bodyguards on this […]