Over 180 companies of paramilitary forces deployed for Amarnath Yatra in Jammu: IGP
Jammu, Jun 27 (PTI) A multi-tier security setup is being put in place for the annual Amarnath Yatra, with more than 180 companies of paramilitary forces deployed in the Jammu region, officials said. The 38-day-long yatra is scheduled to start on July 3 from the twin routes — the traditional 48-kilometre Pahalgam route in Anantnag […]
Rajnath meets Chinese counterpart; stresses avoiding new complexities in ties
Qingdao, Jun 27 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has conveyed to his Chinese counterpart Admiral Don Jun that India and China should maintain the positive momentum in the bilateral ties and avoid adding new complexities. Singh held “constructive” talks with Don on the sidelines of a conclave of defence ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation […]
Bangkok-bound Air India flight ‘held back’ at Mumbai airport for over 5 hours
Mumbai, Jun 27 (PTI) A Bangkok-bound Air India flight from the city was held back for over five hours on June 25, after some hay was found stuck in one of the aircraft’s wings, the airline has said. This was immediately attended to, and the aircraft was subsequently cleared for operation, Air India said in […]
Search operation to track down 3 JeM terrorists underway in Basantgarh, Udhampur
Jammu, Jun 27 (PTI) A search operation by a joint team of security forces is underway to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in a forested area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said on Friday. A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, […]
Trump says ‘very big’ trade deal coming up with India
Washington, Jun 27 (PTI) US President Donald Trump said a “very big” trade deal is on cards with India, hinting at significant progress in the negotiation process of a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement between the two countries. “We are having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India. Very big one. Where […]
Two former ministers to re-join Congress today, had left to Join Azad led DPA
Srinagar, Jun 27: In a significant political development, two senior leaders and former ministers, Taj Mohiuddin and Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, are set to re-join Congress on Friday. Sources said that the duo is returning to the party today. Both leaders had parted ways with the Congress following the launch of Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Progressive […]
Terrorist killed in ongoing Udhampur encounter: Army
Udhampur, Jun 26: A terrorist has been killed in the ongoing encounter in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district on Thursday, Army said here. In a post on X, Army’s White Knight Corps, said one terrorist has been killed while the operation is still in progress. “Op BIHALI Update In the ongoing joint operation by […]
CM Omar Abdullah urges NCC cadets to become Ambassadors of peace and unity
SRINAGAR, JUN 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday called upon National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from across the country to serve as ambassadors of peace, unity, and harmony by sharing their positive experiences of Jammu and Kashmir with people in their home states. Addressing the NCC Special Integration Camp–2025 during a vibrant cultural event […]
3 drown, 4 rescued as flash floods hit several areas across Jammu
JAMMU, Jun 26 (PTI): Three persons, including two children, died while four others were rescued as flash floods triggered by cloudbursts and heavy rains were reported from different areas of Rajouri, Poonch, Doda and Kathua districts in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. Shaqafat Ali (14) and his cousin, Safeena Kousar (11), drowned due […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025 set to commence on July 3, comprehensive security, safety measures in place: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, Jun 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced on Thursday that the annual Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3, with the administration fully prepared to ensure the safety of pilgrims, logistics, healthcare, and environmental management. Addressing the media ahead of the pilgrimage, Sinha highlighted the extensive arrangements made by the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board […]