Armed forces need to be prepared for long wars: Rajnath Singh
Says sheer number of soldiers or weapon stockpiles no longer enough to win wars Mhow (MP): India’s armed forces must be prepared for all kinds of security challenges, from short-duration conflicts to even a five-year war, in view of an unpredictable geopolitical environment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday. In an address at the […]
I&FC says no need to panic as rivers swell across Kashmir
Srinagar: As the water level across Kashmir valley risen, the Irrigation and Flood and Control (I&FC) department Wednesday said that all emergency wings are on alert to tackel any kind of emergency. An official informed that the department is closely monitoring the water level. “There is no need to worry and no immediate evecuation or […]
VP Elections: With no withdrawal, all set for direct contest between NDA, opposition
New Delhi: With neither of the two candidates for the vice presidential election withdrawing their nomination, the stage is set for a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy on September 9. Both candidates this time hail from southern India, with Radhakrishnan from Tamil Nadu and […]
Lt Guv asks youth to cultivate qualities of positive mindset, courage
Addresses Convocation of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called upon the youth to cultivate two key qualities –positive mindset for change and courage for greater achievement and growth. Addressing the Convocation of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, Sinha called upon the youth to cultivate two key […]
Social welfare is Government’s primary responsibility: CM
Addresses one-day event on ‘Empowering Communities’’ at SKICC SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated the government’s firm commitment to welfare of all segments of society as Government’s main responsibility rather than an act of charity. Addressing a one-day event on “Empowering Communities—Welfare for All” at the SKICC, the Chief Minister stressed that welfare initiatives must […]
Intermittent rains lash parts of Jammu for second day
Admin orders closure of schools as precautionary measure Jammu: Widespread intermittent rains lashed Jammu for the second straight day on Monday with weatherman forecasting downpour during the next two days, prompting government to suspend work in all schools across the division, officials said. Many roads in the hilly areas were blocked by landslides triggered by […]
India alerts Pakistan about potential flood: Pak Foreign Office
Islamabad: India alerted Pakistan about a potential flood, the Foreign Office said on Monday, but stressed that the warning was communicated through diplomatic channels rather than the Indus Waters Commission. It is the first known official contact between India and Pakistan since a four-day conflict between the two sides in May. “On August 24, 2025, […]
Govt allows a one-time switch facility from UPS to NPS
New Delhi: The Finance Ministry on Monday introduced a one-time one-way switch facility from the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS). From April 1, 2025, the government has introduced UPS as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) for central government employees. UPS will provide assured payouts to […]
Hope SC sets deadline for restoration of statehood to JK: Omar
Srinagar/New Delhi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed hope that the Supreme Court will set a deadline on the restoration of statehood to the Union territory after it hears the case in October. The apex court on Monday refused to advance the date of hearing on pleas seeking restoration of statehood to Jammu and […]
Admin bans pen drives in govt offices to strengthen cybersecurity
Srinagar: To strengthen cybersecurity, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said it has decided to prohibit the use of pen drives on official devices at all administrative departments in the civil secretariat and deputy commissioners’ offices across districts. The use of public messaging platforms such as WhatsApp or unsecured online services like iLovePDF for […]