Centre hikes DA/DR by 3 pc; to benefit 1.18 cr employees, pensioners
NEW DELHI, Oct 1 (PTI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday increased Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) by 3 per cent for about 49.19 lakh central government employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners. The DA/DR increase of 3 per cent over the existing rate of 55 per cent of the basic pay/pension to compensate against […]
Mata Vaishnodevi yatra: Over 1.70 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance during Navratri
Katra (Reasi), Oct 1 (PTI) Over 1.70 lakh devotees paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple during Navratri, with chants of ‘Jai Mata Di’ and bhajans echoing throughout Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi. Navratri, being observed from September 22 till Wednesday, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. It holds […]
At least 69 people killed in powerful earthquake that hit the Philippines
Manila, Oct 1 (AP) At least 69 people were killed in a powerful earthquake that hit a central Philippine province where dozens of people were killed by a powerful earthquake Tuesday night. The magnitude-6.9 earthquake that hit at about 10 pm trapped an unspecified number of residents in collapsed houses, nightclubs and other businesses in […]
RBI keeps interest rates unchanged amid uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent for the second consecutive time, citing concerns over tariff uncertainties. Announcing the fourth bi-monthly monetary policy of the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to […]
Ladakh admin says Wangchuk’s NSA detention on credible grounds, denies ‘witch-hunt’
Leh, Oct 1 (PTI) Ladakh Administration rejected claims of a “witch-hunt” or a “smoke-screen” operation against activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act last week. It asserted that the actions taken by law enforcement agencies were based on credible inputs and documents. The administration appealed that the process of law should […]
Doctor suspended in Banihal after allegations of misconduct by female patient
Banihal/Jammu, Oct 1 (PTI) Authorities ordered the suspension of a doctor, who was subsequently booked by the police over allegations of misconduct with a female patient at a government hospital in Ramban district, officials said. A female patient levelled allegations of misconduct against a consultant gynaecologist at the sub-district hospital, Banihal, triggering anger among people […]
Anti-BJP rhetoric part of Omar Abdullah’s election toolkit to befool Kashmiris: LoP Sunil Sharma
Srinagar, Sep 30: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma on Tuesday said that anti-BJP rhetoric is part of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s election toolkit to befool Sharma said that Omar Abdullah’s remarks today are nothing more than an election stunt intended to deceive Kashmiris. “During the 2024 assembly elections, Omar Abdullah portrayed himself as an […]
Palestinian Authority welcomes President Trump’s Gaza peace plan
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Palestine on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza and said it would ensure the unification of Palestinian land and institutions. The plan, unveiled after talks between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposes an immediate end to the war in Gaza and release of […]
Over 1.16 lakh kidnapping, abduction cases reported in 2023, 18,000 of them elopement cases: NCRB
NEW DELHI, Sep 30 (PTI): Over 1.16 lakh cases of kidnapping and abduction were reported across the country in 2023, of which nearly 18,000 cases — involving 9,000 children and 8,800 adults — were of elopement, according to the latest report from the National Crime Records Bureau. In 2023, a total of 1,13,564 kidnapping and […]
Lt Guv lauds Yuva Shakti of J&K, asks them to be a catalyst for change
JAMMU, SEP 30: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today attended the valedictory function of ‘Viksit Bharat Ke Rang-Kala Ke Sang’ at Jammu. During the program, the Lieutenant Governor addressed the school and college students. The vibrant art workshop was organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) and Divisional Administration Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor began […]