PM Modi to interact with 3K youths at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue on Monday
New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with more than 3,000 youngsters from across India and abroad at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue here on January 12, the PMO said in a statement on Saturday. Selected participants of the 2026 edition of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue will make […]
We have to avenge our history, create strong India in every aspect: Doval
New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday said India has to strengthen its security not just at the borders, but in every other way, including economically, to “avenge” a painful history of attacks and subjugation. Speaking as the guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the Viksit Bharat […]
Arms consignment dropped by drone seized near IB in Samba
JAMMU, Jan 10 (PTI): An arms consignment, apparently dropped by a drone from Pakistan, was recovered from a forward area near the International Border in the Samba district, officials said on Saturday. The recovery of the consignment, including two pistols, three magazines, 16 rounds and a grenade, was made amid heightened security to thwart any […]
Suspected ‘nano drone’ recovered in Jammu border area
Jammu, Jan 9 (PTI) Security forces have recovered a suspected “nano drone” which was found lying in a border area of Jammu district, officials said on Friday. The recovery was made on Thursday night from the border area of Chakroi in R S Pura, on the information provided by a local resident, they said. An […]
Streamline procedures, remove bottlenecks delaying appointments, posting of specialist doctors: Sakina Itoo
JAMMU, JAN 9: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today emphasized on the need for timely referral of vacant posts to address shortages of doctors, paramedics and other support staff in healthcare institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. The Health Minister made these remarks while chairing a meeting at Civil […]
Kashmir reels under extreme cold as night temperatures drop further
SRINAGAR, Jan 9 (PTI): Parts of the Dal Lake in Srinagar were frozen on Friday as the city experienced the coldest night of the winter with the temperature settling several degrees below the freezing point across the Kashmir valley, officials said. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 6.0 degrees Celsius on Thursday night, down from […]
Amit Shah launches NSG’s national IED data platform
Gurugram, Jan 9 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a national IED data management platform created by counter-terrorist commando force NSG. The Union minister inaugurated the facility through a video conferencing link that connected the platform, located at the National Security Guard (NSG) garrison in Manesar here. The platform will collect and […]
Egg samples in Srinagar found safe, meet food safety standards: Officials
Srinagar, Jan 9: The egg samples collected around 20 days ago from various parts of Srinagar have been found safe for consumption and in compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) norms, officials said on Friday. Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, Srinagar, Yameen ul Nabi said that eight samples were collected […]
Jawan dies during patrolling in Baramulla
SRINAGAR, Jan 9 (PTI): An Army jawan died after slipping from a height during patrolling in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Friday. Subedar Hira Lal, a resident of Akbarpur area of Haryana, slipped during night patrolling at Fatahgarh Sheeri area of the north Kashmir district, the officials said. The jawan was rushed […]
India projected to grow at 6.6%, resilient consumption, public investment to offset US tariffs impact: UN
United Nations, Jan 9 (PTI) India is projected to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2026, registering an “exceptionally high growth in a challenging global environment”, with resilient private consumption and strong public investment largely offsetting the impact of high US tariffs, the United Nations has said. The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report […]