Best time to invest in India, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday renewed his pitch for Make in India across sectors — from mobiles to semiconductors and electronics, saying the government is accelerating the pace of reforms, offering the best investment opportunities. Speaking at the inauguration of India Mobile Congress here, he said India’s democratic setup, […]
Operation Sindoor restored ‘rightful place’ of offensive air action in national consciousness: IAF chief
Hindon (UP), Oct 8 (PTI) The Indian Air Force’s “bold and precise” attacks on enemy targets during Operation Sindoor restored the rightful place of offensive air action in the national consciousness, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said on Wednesday. The Chief of Air Staff also said his force has proved to the world how air […]
Hundreds of hikers rescued from Mount Everest after severe snowstorm
Beijing, Oct 8 (AP) About 900 hikers, guides and other staff who were stranded by a weekend snowstorm on the Chinese side of Mount Everest have reached safety, state media said late Tuesday. A severe storm struck the area Saturday night, cutting off access to where the hikers were staying in tents at an altitude […]
Encounter breaks out between terrorists and police in Rajouri
Jammu, Oct 8 (PTI) An encounter broke out between terrorists and a police party in a remote area of Rajouri district on Tuesday evening, a senior police officer said. Inspector General of Police, Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti, said a joint search operation is underway following the encounter in the Beeranthub area of Kandi. “Exchange of […]
15 killed as landslide hits bus in Himachal’s Bilaspur, rescue operation underway
Shimla, Oct 8 (PTI) At least 15 passengers died and a few others are feared trapped after a massive landslide hit a private bus in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, officials said. The tragedy occurred around 6.40 pm on Tuesday in the Bhalughat area near Berthin when a huge portion of a mountain gave way […]
Let us end the menace
Kashmir approximately reports 6,000 to 6,500 dog bite cases annually, which translates to around 18 cases daily. This number is huge given the small geographical area we are talking about. Besides, the recent data on dog bites (from April 2024 to March 2025, a total of 12,437 bite cases were reported, with 6,205 being dog […]
Inside the Four Walls: A Day in a Classroom
By: Mohammad Hanief The classroom has always been described as the beating heart of education. Within its four walls, futures are shaped in ways that often go unnoticed. To the casual eye, it might seem ordinary—desks arranged in neat rows, a blackboard, the sound of chalk against slate, the hum of children settling down—but to […]
Govt focused on ensuring every GMC functions efficiently: Minister Itoo
Reviews performance, functioning of GMCs of Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla, Handwara and Associated Hospitals SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Tuesday held a comprehensive review meeting to assess the overall performance, functioning, and infrastructure development of the Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) at Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla, and Handwara. The meeting […]
Student suicides: There are laws, but where is the compassion?
By: Dr. Satyavan Saurabh It’s a shameful truth for a young country like India that thousands of students take their own lives every year under the pressure of studies, competition, and social pressure. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), more than 13,000 student suicides were recorded in 2023—that’s one student taking their own […]