I&B Ministry confirms blocking of multiple social media URLs, accounts
Says they were working against national interest New Delhi: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has informed a parliamentary committee that it has blocked, in accordance with law, multiple social media URLs and accounts for access in India as they were found to be working against national interest following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation […]
Waqf Islamic concept but not essential to Islam: Centre to SC
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday defended the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court and said though waqf was an Islamic concept, it was not an essential part of Islam. Arguing before Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said, “Waqf is an Islamic concept. But […]
IndiGo pilot reports emergency after Srinagar-bound plane caught in hailstorm
Srinagar: A Srinagar-bound IndiGo flight from Delhi with more than 220 people on board experienced turbulence on Wednesday due to inclement weather, prompting the pilot to report the “emergency” to air traffic control at Srinagar. The aircraft later landed safely here and has been grounded, officials said. Videos of the moments of turbulence have emerged […]
SC played pivotal role in expanding scope of fundamental rights: CJI B R Gavai
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Wednesday said the Supreme Court has played a “pivotal role” in expanding the scope of fundamental rights, and its 75-year journey is “inseparable” from that of the Indian Constitution. The apex court has remained responsive to society’s evolving needs by adjudicating on complex issues related […]
Pak’s attempt to hoodwink world doomed to fail: India on Islamabad’s allegations
New Delhi: India on Wednesday trashed as “baseless” Pakistan’s allegations that there was an Indian hand in a bomb attack on a school bus in Balochistan’s Khuzdar region. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it has become “second nature” for Pakistan to blame India for all its internal issues in order to divert attention […]
Indians proud of armed forces, sentiment strengthened after Op Sindoor: Lt Guv
Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the people of India are proud of the valour of the armed forces and that this sentiment has strengthened after Operation Sindoor. Within days, the enemy was brought to its knees, Sinha told Army and BSF soldiers stationed in the area during a visit to the […]
Heat Wave: Admin issues advisory to minimize heat stroke risks
Medicos urge people to take precautions, seek their cooperation Srinagar: As temperatures continue to rise sharply across Kashmir, the District Administration of Srinagar on Tuesday issued a detailed heatwave advisory aimed at safeguarding public health and minimizing the risk of heat-related illnesses. The advisory, issued by the District Magistrate who also is the Chairman […]
Operation Sindoor- Armed forces acted like skilled surgeons: Rajnath Singh
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Indian armed forces operated with the precision of skilled surgeons during Operation Sindoor, targeting the roots of terrorism across the border with accuracy and discipline. Addressing an event on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of KN Memorial Hospital, Singh said, “Our forces acted just like […]
Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 intrinsically secular: Centre to SC
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday defended the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court, saying waqf by its very nature is a “secular concept” and can’t be stayed given “presumption of constitutionality” in its favour. The Centre, in its written note submitted through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta before a bench comprising Chief Justice […]
Lt Guv reviews security situation, arrangements for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a Unified Headquarters meeting at Raj Bhawan here on Tuesday to review the current security scenario in the Union Territory and that for the annual Amarnath Yatra. The meeting was attended by top officials from civil administration, police and other security forces. Sinha congratulated the armed forces, security agencies […]
