Active Covid cases in India rise to 3,395
New Delhi: The number of active COVID-19 cases in India has crossed 3,000, with Kerala accounting for the highest at 1,336, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi, Union health ministry data released on Saturday showed. According to the data, four deaths — one each in Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh — have been reported in […]
First parcel train carrying 24 tonnes of cherries leave JK for Mumbai
Jammu: A parcel train containing 24 tonnes of cherry left Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra station for Mumbai on Saturday, marking the first such initiative which was described by the Jammu division of the Northern Railway as “historic”. The parcel train, which will reach Mumbai’s Bandra station within 30 hours, was earlier scheduled for June 3 […]
BJP names two MLAs as deputy leaders of opposition
Rajiv Jasrotia has been nominated as the party’s chief whip Jammu: The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Saturday assigned key responsibilities to several of its MLAs to strengthen the party’s organizational structures and legislative functioning in the assembly. BJP vice-president and Samba MLA Surjit Singh Salathia and Udhampur West MLA Pawan Gupta have been […]
Army conducts trials of next-gen def systems under near-combat conditions
New Delhi: The Indian Army is conducting field trials of several cutting-edge defence systems under “near-combat conditions”, integrating electronic warfare simulations, to assess their performance rigorously, officials said on Saturday. The trials aim to strengthen the Army’s technological prowess and enhance its operational readiness. The platforms undergoing evaluation include Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), UAV Launched […]
Bullets will be answered with cannon balls: PM Modi warns Pak
Calls sindoor symbol of valour Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said proxy wars by terrorists will not work and bullets will be answered with cannon balls, adding that ‘sindoor’ has become a symbol of valour following India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He also described Operation Sindoor as the biggest and most […]
Government notifies age-based categories for certification, exhibition of films
New Delhi: The government on Saturday notified age-based categories certification of films to promote age-appropriate viewing, particularly for the parental guidance group. In a gazette notification, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting amended the rules notified in December 1991 laying down principles for sanctioning films for public exhibition. The rules allow the Central Board of […]
Constitution should be credited for keeping country united during crises: CJI Gavai
Prayagraj (UP): Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Saturday said that whenever the country has faced a crisis, it has remained united and strong, and that the Constitution should be credited for this. The CJI was addressing a function after the inauguration of advocate chambers and a multi-level parking at the Allahabad […]
IGP reviews security arrangements for Kheer Bhawani Mela
Srinagar: Kashmir zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) V K Birdi on Saturday reviewed the security arrangements for the upcoming Mela Kheer Bhawani, an official said. Talking to reporters, Birdi said stringent security arrangements have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the annual fair on June 3 at the Kheer Bhawani temple […]
Operation Sindoor ‘just an arrow in the quiver’: PM
Says it demonstrated our indigenous weapon power Karakat (Bihar)/Kanpur: Prime Minister Friday likened terrorism to a serpent to issue a stern warning that terror will be dragged out of its hole and trampled if it tries to raise its hood again. Hours later, he also said Operation Sindoor was “just an arrow in the quiver” […]
Pak Shelling in Poonch: Union HM distributes appointment letters for govt jobs to affected families
Assures financial package for affected families Poonch: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday distributed government job appointment letters among the families affected by the cross-border attacks in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and said the Centre would introduce a relief package for them in the days to come. The Poonch sector witnessed heightened artillery and […]