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 […]
NEET fee refund: 13 lakh candidates update bank details; NTA extends deadline till June 22
NEW DELHI, May 29 (PTI): The National Testing Agency has extended till June 22 the deadline for submitting bank account details for refund of examination fee for candidates of NEET-UG 2026, which was cancelled and would be held afresh amid allegations of paper leak. While announcing the re-examination of NEET-UG 2026 on June 21, the […]
CS Reviews progress of digitization, modernization of land records in J&K
SRINAGAR, MAY 26: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress achieved under the ongoing digitization and modernization of land records across Jammu and Kashmir, with a strong emphasis on ensuring accurate, transparent and technology-driven revenue administration in the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief […]
Drone found in Kathua, security tightened
Jammu, May 26 (PTI) A drone was found in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting security agencies to heighten surveillance and launch a probe, officials said on Tuesday. They said the drone was found near Govindsar railway station road in Hatli belt of the district on Monday night. “Last night, we received information that […]
CM Omar Abdullah meets family of murdered minor girl in Budgam
Srinagar, May 26 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the residence of the 12-year-old girl who was found murdered in Budgam and offered condolences to her family, a day after police arrested the accused man. The girl was found murdered in the Galwanpora area of Budgam district on Sunday, a […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets delegations at Raabita
SRINAGAR, MAY 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several delegations at his Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita) here and held discussions on matters relating to banking, youth development, heritage conservation, and the promotion of art and culture in Jammu and Kashmir. Managing Director and CEO of J&K Bank, Amitava Chatterjee, called on the […]