Udhampur: On Thursday, Three personnel from the CRPF lost their lives and eight others sustained injuries, some of which are severe, after the vehicle they were in fell into a deep gorge in the Basantgarh region of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, the CRPF vehicle was on its way to a destination...
The Election Commission of India has formally announced the election for the Vice President’s office, which is set for September 9, 2025. This declaration initiates the nomination process, with the deadline for submitting nominations being August 21. The scrutiny of nominations will occur on August 22, and candidates have until August 25 to withdraw their...
New Delhi: On Thursday, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan honored Professor MS Swaminathan on the occasion of his birth centenary, referring to him as a selfless visionary who devoted his life to the nation and its farmers. During the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference at ICAR Pusa, Chouhan recited a poetic...
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that he is willing to absorb the costs associated with safeguarding India’s agricultural interests, particularly as the nation confronts rising trade tensions with the United States, which has imposed tariffs as high as 50%. During his address at the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, PM Modi emphasized, “The...
The Maharashtra government has informed the Bombay High Court that gangster Abu Salem, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case, will not be eligible for release until he completes 25 years of actual imprisonment, or alternatively, serves 60 years including remission, in accordance with the terms of his extradition from Portugal. This clarification...
In a bizarre and alarming incident from Bihar’s Samastipur district, a forged residential certificate was discovered bearing the name of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Local authorities confirmed the forgery attempt and stated that a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed. Speaking to ANI, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Brajesh Kumar said, “An attempt was...
On Wednesday, August 6, Rajasthan’s former chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labeling him a “weak leader”. Gehlot asserted that under Modi’s leadership, India faces mounting challenges on multiple fronts, stating, “US President Donald Trump has consistently made unfounded claims against India, asserting that he has mediated 30 ceasefires between India and...
New Delhi: During a search operation at the historic Red Fort in the national capital, the Delhi police recovered two old cartridges ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, according to police sources on Thursday. A circuit board, which appeared to be aged, was discovered alongside the cartridges that seemed to be damaged. Sources indicate that...
Washington: US President Donald Trump has suggested that China might encounter secondary sanctions or increased tariffs for purchasing Russian oil. On Wednesday (local time), the US President imposed an additional 25% tariff on India specifically related to its acquisition of Russian oil. At a press conference at the White House, the US President was questioned...
Uttarkashi: On Thursday, Indian security and disaster management teams are actively engaged in rescue efforts in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, following a cloudburst and mudslide incident. Individuals trapped near Uttarkashi have been transported to the Matli helipad. The Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Uttarakhand Police, and...