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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Fresh snowfall ushers in New Year at Kashmir tourist hotspots

Srinagar: Kashmir rang in the New Year amid fresh snowfall at popular tourist resorts and higher reaches of the valley, with the meteorological department forecasting an improvement in weather later in the day, officials said on Thursday. Tourist resorts including Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg received fresh overnight snowfall that continued till Thursday morning, drawing large […]
Maintain stocks of anti-rabies vaccine at all times, Govt, private hospitals told
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice directing all government and private hospitals to maintain mandatory stocks of anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) and rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) at all times. The Commission referred to the November 7 Supreme Court order which issued stringent and time-bound directions to all states and Union Territories […]
Mughal Road, SinthanTop Road shut due to heavy snowfall
Jammu: The Mughal Road and Sinthan Top Road connecting Kashmir with the Jammu region were closed for vehicular traffic following snowfall, officials said. However, the Jammu–Srinagar national highway remained open for vehicular traffic, with commuters advised to prefer travel on the highway during daytime in view of the inclement weather. “The Mughal Road and Sinthan […]
ATF price cut by steep 7 percent
Commercial LPG rate up Rs 111 per cylinder New Delhi: Price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, was reduced by 7.3 per cent on Thursday, while commercial LPG rate was raised by Rs 111 per cylinder, as state-owned oil marketing companies implemented their monthly price revisions aligned with global fuel benchmarks. ATF […]
Ruhullah not against the party or leadership: NC MP Chaudhary Ramzan
Asserts there is only difference in approach Srinagar: Asserting that there is no rift between the National Conference (NC) leadership and party Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah, Rajya Sabha MP Chaudhary Ramzan on Thursday said the party remains united and focused on its political objectives. Ramzan thanked the NC leadership for appointing him as […]
Govt hikes excise duty on cigarettes, levies health cess on pan masala from Feb 1
New Delhi: The government has imposed an additional excise duty on cigarettes and other tobacco products effective February 1, under a revised tax structure that levies the steepest increase on longer, premium cigarettes. The Finance Ministry has notified amendments to the Central Excise Act imposing an excise duty ranging from Rs 2,050 to Rs 8,500 […]