India very important supporter of peacekeeping: UN peacekeeping chief
UNITED NATIONS, May 30 (PTI): India is a very important supporter of peacekeeping, including its support for various efforts such as its lead on efforts to ensure accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, the UN’s top peacekeeping official has said. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix’s comments came during a press briefing on Thursday on the […]
CIK raids different locations in Kashmir
Srinagar, May 30: The sleuths of Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) of J&K Police, on Friday morning conducted raids across various locations in Kashmir. Official sources said that the raids are a part of the on-going anti-terror operations. “The raids and searches are on at different places,” they added. (KNO)
Army chief visits White Knight Corps, reviews operational readiness of troops
Jammu, May 30 (PTI) Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday visited the White Knight Corps and assessed the operational readiness of the troops along the border. Commending the troops for their exemplary performance during Operation Sindoor, Gen Dwivedi also emphasised the importance of remaining adaptable to the evolving security challenges along the border. “General […]
Amit Shah directs security forces to maintain utmost vigil during Amarnath Yatra
Jammu, May 30 (PTI) The government will leave no stone unturned to provide all required facilities to the Amarnath pilgrims, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, as he directed security forces to maintain utmost vigilance and ensure seamless completion of the annual pilgrimage. Shah said this after chairing a high-level meeting here on Thursday night […]
Amit Shah arrives in Jammu amid tight security
JAMMU, May 29 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived here on Friday evening amid tight security arrangements on a two-day visit to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and reach out to shelling-hit affected people in Poonch, officials said. This is Shah’s first visit to the Union Territory post Operation Sindoor, they […]
Man becomes thief to maintain three wives, nine children
Bengaluru, May 29 (PTI) A 36-year-old man, who became a thief to take care of his three wives and nine children, has been arrested in Bengaluru, a police officer said on Thursday. Police recovered 188 grams of gold ornaments, 550 grams of silver ornaments and Rs 1,500 in cash from Babajaan, he added. A case […]
Value of gold with RBI rises 57.12 pc to Rs 4.32 lakh crore in FY25: Central bank’s report
Mumbai, May 29 (PTI) The value of gold (including gold deposit) held as asset of Reserve Bank increased by 57.12 per cent to Rs 4,31,624.8 crore as on March 31, 2025, mainly on account of addition of 54.13 metric tonnes of precious metal and increase in its prices. The value of gold held as asset […]
Operation Sindoor not yet over, we hit Pakistan thrice inside its territory: PM Modi
KOLKATA, May 29 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor was far from over, asserting that Pakistan had already been hit “three times” inside its home. He warned that India would act decisively against all those who sponsor terror. Addressing a rally in West Bengal’s Alipurduar, the first one since Operation Sindoor, […]
Official reviews arrangements for Kheer Bhawani mela, inspects progress on transit accommodation for PM package employees
SRINAGAR, MAY 29: Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M), Dr. Arvind Karwani, today took on the spot stock of arrangements being put in place for the ensuing Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela-2025. Pertinently, the Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela is scheduled to be held on 3rd June, this year, on the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Ashthami. The Yatra, […]
Centre deploys 580 CAPF companies for Amarnath Yatra
NEW DELHI, May 29 (PTI): The Centre has ordered deployment of 580 companies, comprising about 42,000 on-ground personnel, of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for the annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said on Thursday. While 424 companies are being sent to the Union Territory (UT), the rest, including about 80 […]
