Delegation, others call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR, MAY 29: A delegation of Kashmir Road Safety Foundation (KRSF), led by its Chairman Nasir Ali Khan, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said Friday. He said that the members of the delegation briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the upcoming “Youth Against Drugs National Sports Festival 2026,” aimed at […]
NEET-UG to shift to CBT mode from 2027: NTA to SC
NEW DELHI, May 29 (PTI): The National Testing Agency on Friday told the Supreme Court that it is all set to conduct the NEET-UG exam in computer-based test (CBT) mode from next year instead of the pen and paper mode after consulting the Centre. The National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting the National Eligibility […]
Swiss Ambassador to India Maya Tissafi calls on CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR, MAY 29: The Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to India, Maya Tissafi, today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss areas of mutual interest and cooperation. The meeting explored opportunities for the exchange of best practices in sustainable tourism, hospitality, vocational education and training, horticulture, dairying, and eco-friendly food processing. During the interaction, […]
Govt mulling expansion of BSF’s operational mandate: Amit Shah
Bhuj, May 29 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the government was considering expansion of the BSF’s operational mandate by assigning it new sectors, and announced that a new paradigm of “territorial security” will be added to complement conventional border security. Addressing BSF personnel on a visit to Gujarat’s Kutch district […]
States must remain prepared to deal with possibility of low rainfall: Agri Minister Chouhan
New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday asked state governments to brace for possible low rainfall or other challenging weather conditions in view of El Nino threat and the IMD forecast of a below-normal monsoon this year. He said the Union agriculture ministry is chalking out contingency plans to […]
US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, start new nuclear talks
Washington, May 29 (AP) US and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement on Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the three-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear programme, according to a US official familiar with the matter. Iran did not immediately confirm any deal. Vice President J […]
NEET uncertainty drives surge in engineering admissions in TN
Chennai, May 29 (PTI) Amid uncertainty over this year’s NEET exam following alleged irregularities and the subsequent cancelleation of the test, medical aspirants are turning to engineering courses, with enrolment for Tamil Nadu engineering admissions crossing 2.5 lakh. Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) is a completely online, single-window counseling process conducted by Anna University for […]
Operation Sheruwali: Search ops in Rajouri forest belt enters seventh day
Rajouri, May 29: A joint anti-terror operation by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF entered its seventh day on Friday in the forest areas of Manjakote sector in Rajouri district, officials said. The search operation is underway in the Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal forest belt following intelligence inputs about the presence of suspected […]
Amarnath Yatra 2026: MHA deploys 670 CAPF companies for security
Jammu, May 29: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the deployment of 670 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for security arrangements during this year’s Shri Amarnath Yatra, scheduled to begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28, officials said on Thursday. Officials said the deployment would be the highest-ever […]
Indian may see 90% of long period average rainfall this monsoon: IMD
New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) The Southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over India is expected to be 90 per cent of the long period average this year, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. While the Northeast is likely to witness normal rainfall this monsoon season, the remaining parts of the country may see below normal […]