Dozens of countries with no deals face higher tariffs as trade deadline looms
Washington, Aug 1 (AP) Many countries around the world are facing the prospect of new tariffs on their exports to the United States on August 7, a potential blow to the global economy, because they haven’t yet reached a trade deal with the Trump administration. President Donald Trump had threatened to impose the tariffs on […]
Amarnath Yatra from Jammu remains suspended for second day on Friday
Jammu, Aug 1 (PTI) The Amarnath Yatra from Jammu remained suspended from Jammu for the second consecutive day on Friday due to inclement weather conditions, officials said. No fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed to proceed to the Amarnath cave shrine in the South Kashmir Himalayas, they said. The pilgrims who had come from outside […]
Haj-2026: Authorities extend deadline for application submissions to August -7th
Srinagar, Jul 31 (GNS): All the Intending Haj pilgrims are informed that Haj Committee of India has extended the last date for submission of Haj Application Forms (HAFs) for Haj – 2026 up to 7th August, 2025. As per an official communication, it has been informed that applicants possessing machine readable valid Indian International Passports […]
CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates Travel & Tourism Fair, Ahmedabad
GANDHINAGAR (GUJARAT), JUL 31: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended a warm invitation to travellers from across the country to explore the unparalleled beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality of Jammu & Kashmir. He was speaking at the inaugural of the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) at the Mahatma Mandir Convention & […]
Cabinet approves Rs 2,000 cr grant-in-aid for NCDC
New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a Rs 2,000 crore grant-in-aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) for four years, a move that will help the organisation to mobilise more funds for lending. The decision in this regard was taken in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, […]
4 lakh pilgrims visit Amarnath Yatra so far
Srinagar, Jul 31 (PTI) The number of pilgrims to have paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir crossed the 4 lakh mark on Thursday. “Baba Amarnath makes the impossible possible. With his blessings, the Holy Yatra today crossed the 4 Lakh figure. I bow to Lord Shiva for this miracle […]
2008 Malegaon blast case: Court acquits all 7 accused, including Pragya Thakur
Mumbai, Jul 31 (PTI) Nearly 17 years after the Malegaon blast claimed six lives, a special court on Thursday acquitted all seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, noting there was “no reliable and cogent evidence” against them. No religion teaches violence, the court said. Terrorism has no […]
3.3 magnitude tremor hits Gujarat’s Kutch; no damage reported
Ahmedabad, Jul 31 (PTI) A tremor of 3.3 magnitude hit Gujarat’s Kutch district on Thursday morning, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said. The tremor was recorded at 9.52 am, with its epicentre located 16 km south-south west of Bela in the district, the Gandhinagar-based ISR said. No casualty or damage to property was reported […]
Rajya Sabha disrupted again over SIR, adjourned twice in pre-lunch session
New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned twice in the pre-lunch session on Thursday as Opposition parties disrupted the House demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls being undertaken by the Election Commission. The proceedings were first adjourned till 1200 hours and then again till 1400 […]
Lok Sabha adjourns till 2 pm amid Opposition protests
New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday following protests by Opposition members over various issues. Some Opposition members were in the Well of the House raising slogans as they sought to raise certain issues. Speaker Om Birla urged the protesting members to stop shouting slogans and go […]
