PM Modi’s motorcade makes way for ambulance in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The motorcade of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave way to an ambulance during his road show in Bhubaneswar. A video showed the convoy slowing down to allow the ambulance to overtake as people lined up on the road to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister. Modi was going to Janata Maidan […]
Iran lifts airspace restrictions to evacuate 1,000 Indians
New Delhi: In a special gesture, Iran has lifted airspace restrictions for three charter flights to evacuate about 1,000 Indian nationals, mostly students, from the Iranian city of Mashad. Mohammad Javad Hosseini, the deputy chief of mission at the Iranian embassy, said more evacuation flights could be operated in the coming days to bring back […]
National conference of Estimates Committees of legislatures in Mumbai on June 23
Mumbai: A two-day national conference of the Estimates Committees of Parliament and the states will be held in Mumbai from June 23, officials said on Friday. Deliberations will be held on the `role of Estimates Committee in effective monitoring and review of budget estimates for ensuring efficiency and economy in administration’, an official release said. […]
Heatwave in Kashmir: Srinagar witnesses hottest June day in 20 years at 35.2 deg C
Srinagar: The heatwave gripping Kashmir is on a record-breaking spree, as several parts of the Valley, including Srinagar, on Thursday witnessed the hottest June day in 20 years, officials said. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 35.2 degrees Celsius, the hottest in June in 20 years, and seven […]
Monsoon likely to cover Delhi by June 22
New Delhi: The southwest monsoon, which rapidly covered large parts of central, western and eastern India over the last two days, is expected to reach Delhi and some parts of Haryana and Punjab in the next two to three days. The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) extended-range-model guidance predicts rainfall over large parts of northwest India, […]
Centre, JK committed to safety of Amarnath pilgrims: Union Minister Shekhawat
Anantnag: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday assured top most security to the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims. Shekhawat, who visited the Martand Sun Temple at Mattan in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, also appealed to the pilgrims to preserve the environment and natural beauty of the valley. “People should come for the Amarnath yatra. The […]
Govt announces 10-days summer break for Kashmir schools from July-01
‘School timing changed from Saturday’ Srinagar: Amid soaring temperatures, Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister, Sakina Itoo Thursday said that the private and government schools in Kashmir division shall observe ten days summer break from July-01. Besides, the minister also said that the government has decided to change the timing of schools from Saturday. Itoo said, […]
Army carries out high altitude patrolling in Doda district
Northern Army commander visits operational logistic units Jammu: With tourist destinations reopened across Jammu and Kashmir by the government, Army troops implemented various security measures, including high-altitude patrolling in forests and mountainous terrains in the Bhaderwah belt of Doda district on Thursday. The steps have been taken by the Army following the April 22 Pahalgam […]
Trump admits two leaders of India-Pak ‘decided’ to stop conflict
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said the two “very smart” leaders of India and Pakistan “decided” not to continue a war that could have turned nuclear, the first time in weeks he did not credit himself for stopping of hostilities between the two neighbouring nations. Trump made the remarks while speaking to the media […]
Crashed Dreamliner was well-maintained: Air India CEO
Says plane had undergone last major check in Jun 2023 MUMBAI: The crashed Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was “well-maintained” and had undergone a major check in June 2023 with the next scheduled for December this year, said Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on Thursday. In a message to flyers, the Air India chief […]