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CM Omar announces no general increase in electricity tariffs in 2025-26

CM Omar announces no general increase in electricity tariffs in 2025-26

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said there will be no general increase in electricity tariffs across the Union territory in the current financial year. The chief minister made this announcement amid apprehensions over an additional 20 per cent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours in the UT. “For 2025-26, there […]

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Kashmir reports dip in night temperatures due to clear skies

Kashmir reports dip in night temperatures due to clear skies

Gulmarg coldest at minus 7 deg C   Srinagar: The minimum temperatures dropped in Kashmir due to clear skies, as the meteorological department forecast largely dry weather over the next few days, officials said on Friday. Tourist resorts, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, and several higher reaches received overnight snowfall on Wednesday night. However, owing […]

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Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia need clearance for carrying restricted drugs: NCB

New Delhi: Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia should obtain prior permission for carrying certain “restricted” medicines in and out of the country, as the Kingdom there has introduced a mandatory online clearance system, the NCB said on Friday. The federal anti-narcotics agency, in a statement, said the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, India Country Office, […]

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India has every right to defend its people when it comes to ‘bad neighbours’: Jaishankar

Chennai: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has every right to defend its people when it comes to “bad neighbours” and asserted that a neighbouring country cannot ask New Delhi to share water if it continues to spread terrorism in the country. At the same time, he said with “good neighbours”, India […]

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Social media should take responsibility of content they publish: Union Minister

New Delhi: Social media firms should take responsibility for content they publish and a standing committee has already recommended a tough law to fix accountability of platforms, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday. The Centre has earlier this week warned online platforms — mainly social media firms — of legal consequences if they fail […]

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Senior Police officer reviews security in Jammu ahead of Republic Day

Police, NSG conduct anti-fidayeen mock drill in Kathua   Jammu: Senior Superintendent of Police Joginder Singh on Friday chaired a Subsidiary Multi-Agency Centre meeting here to review security arrangements for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, a police spokesperson said. The meeting was attended by officers from the police, the Army, Central Armed Police Forces and […]

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2026 to be ‘Year of Networking & Data Centricity’ for Army: Gen Dwivedi

2026 to be ‘Year of Networking & Data Centricity’ for Army: Gen Dwivedi

Says Ops Sindoor is still on New Delhi: The Indian Army on Thursday declared 2026 as the ‘Year of Networking & Data Centricity’ and said this initiative will enhance connectivity, real-time decision-making and combat effectiveness, thereby strengthening resilience and agility for a future-ready force. Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, in his New Year’s message, said […]

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India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations, civilian prisoners

New Delhi: In continuing an annual practice that began in 1992, India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged lists of their nuclear installations that cannot be attacked in the event of hostilities. The exchange of the details of the nuclear installations covered under a bilateral pact came notwithstanding ties between the two countries remained under deep […]

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India asks Pakistan to expedite release of Indian prisoners in its custody

New Delhi: India on Thursday urged Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 167 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners in view of completion of their jail terms. In addition, Pakistan has been asked to provide immediate consular access to the 35 civilian prisoners and fishermen in Pakistan’s custody, who are believed to be Indian, […]

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PM Modi’s Pariksha Pe Charcha

PM Modi’s Pariksha Pe Charcha

Over 3 crore registrations received for ninth edition New Delhi: Over three crore registrations have been received so far for participation in the ninth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s annual Pariksha pe Charcha, according to Ministry of Education (MoE) officials. An online competition with multiple-choice questions is being organised on the MyGov portal from […]