New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who received the Republic of Ghana's highest civilian honour during his ongoing five-nation visit, has handed over special gifts to the dignitaries of the country including the President and First Lady. Gift to President of Ghana: Fine Bidri Artwork Vase According to a government spokesperson, the exquisite pair of Bidriware flower vases from Bidar, Karnataka, showcases India's renowned metal craft known for its striking black finish and fine silver inl...Read More
Srinagar, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police on Thursday carried out searches at the premises of two suspects in Anantnag district in connection with the non-local killing case. A statement by SIA said that these searches were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation into the brutal killing of Raja Sah on April 17, 2024, in Bijbehara. The searches aimed to uncover critical evidence to unravel the conspiracy behind this heinous crime and identify accom...Read More
New Delhi (AsiaNews) - Indian authorities have tightened security measures during Amarnath Yatra, the Hindu pilgrimage that begins today in Jammu and Kashmir. Security agencies are on enhanced alert following an attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, when more than two dozen people were killed, mostly tourists. Thousands of people from all over the country are expected to attend the event. For Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government, the goal is not only to ensure the safety of pilgrim...Read More
New Delhi: A new book on the life and times of Brigadier Mohd Usman, who laid down his life on this day in the 1947-48 India-Pakistan war, after leading from the front in the fierce battle of Naushera, will hit the stands on July 17, announced publishing house Bloomsbury India on Thursday. "The Lion of Naushera", based on the moniker earned by Brigadier Usman for his heroics in the battle of Naushera in Jammu and Kashmir, gives readers an account of the patriotic young man who foiled Pakistani ...Read More
Srinagar, Jul 3 (PTI) The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir conducted search operations at the premises of two suspects in Anatnag district on Thursday in connection with the killing of a non-local man last year. "The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir conducted targeted search operations at the premises of two suspects within the jurisdiction of the Bijbehara police station. The searches were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation into the brutal killing of Raja Sah on ...Read More
Srinagar, Jul 3 (PTI) The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir conducted search operations at the premises of two suspects in Anatnag district on Thursday in connection with the killing of a non-local man last year. "The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir conducted targeted search operations at the premises of two suspects within the jurisdiction of the Bijbehara police station. The searches were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation into the brutal killing of Raja Sah on ...Read More
Srinagar: Travellers are finding it difficult to book a seat in the Vande Bharat train connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, given the huge rush of commuters and limited coaches. The two trains operating from Katra to Srinagar station and vice versa through the spectacular world's highest Chenab railway bridge, covering the 200 km distance in three hours, are fully booked for the entire month of July, leaving commuters disappointed. An attempt to book a Chair Car (CC) ticket on Katr...Read More
Srinagar- The Economic Offence Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir on Thursday filed Chargesheet against a doctor for submitting fake MCI Certificate along with other documents at the time of engagement at SKIMS Bemina. In a statement, the The Economic Offences Wing, Srinagar (Crime Branch Kashmir) said that it has submitted Charge-sheet in Case FIR No. 01/2023 U/S 420, 467, 468, 471, 201 RPC before the Hon'ble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar against Numan Farooq Wani S/o Late Farooq Ahmad...Read More
Amarnath Yatra 2025: The much-awaited Amarnath Yatra 2025 officially began on Thursday, July 3, marking the start of one of India's most revered spiritual journeys. Thousands of enthusiastic pilgrims have set out from the Baltal and Nunwan base camps, making their way towards the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine, located in the Himalayas of South Kashmir. The holy cave is home to the naturally formed ice-lingam, believed to be a manifestation of Lord Shiva, and is considered highly sacred ...Read More
Ramban (J&K): Authorities have set up 17 medical camps at langar sites, established mini hospitals, and deployed ambulances across Ramban district as the 38-day Amarnath pilgrimage commences today, weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead following religious profiling. Ramban Chief Medical Officer Kamal Zadoo's Statement Ramban Chief Medical Officer Kamal Zadoo told ANI, "On behalf of the health department, we have set up 17 camps at langar sites and lodgement centres ac...Read More
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 3 (ANI): Kashmir Police has issued an advisory for devotees undertaking the Amarnath Yatra, urging them to travel only in designated convoys. The 38-day pilgrimage commenced on Thursday and is taking place in the shadow of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. https://x.com/KashmirPolice/status/1940426185433055726 Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 03, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Cha...Read More
Srinagar, July 3: Kashmir Police has issued an advisory for devotees undertaking the Amarnath Yatra, urging them to travel only in designated convoys. The 38-day pilgrimage commenced on Thursday and is taking place in the shadow of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. https://x.com/KashmirPolice/status/1940426185433055726 In a post in X, Kashmir Zone Police said, "#Advisory for Yatris of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025. All the pilgrims undertaking Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025 are adv...Read More
Srinagar- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday hailed the unwavering courage and resilience of residents living along the International Border, calling them the "first line of defence" during a visit to the border village of Changiya in Arnia sector of Jammu. Addressing a public gathering and paying obeisance at the sacred Daati Maa Dev Sthan of the Mahajan Phagetra Biradari, the LG commended the role played by the border communities during Operation Sindoor, when Indian armed forces ca...Read More
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 3 (ANI): A fresh batch of pilgrims set off on Thursday morning for the holy cave of Shri Amarnath Baba, chanting 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Bam Bam Bhole' as they began their journey. One pilgrim at the Baltal base camp, who is visiting the Amarnath shrine for the 14th time, praised the arrangements. 'I am from Sangrur, Punjab. This is the 14th time I have come for the Amarnath Yatra. There is no need to rush. The arrangements made by the government are excel...Read More
CHENNAI: Swift action by the Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing saved people from six states and union territories across the country, who were being exploited by cyber frauds in an international investment scam linked to scamsters in China. The fraudsters lured eight victims hailing from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu-Kashmir, and Uttar Pradesh with promises of high returns. They then smooth-talked and convinced them into transferring large amounts of money to fake ...Read More
EV Market: India's electric vehicle market is undergoing a dramatic shift. Previously in Tata Motors' control, the segment is now experiencing intense competition following the tie-up of Mahindra and MG to corner a massive 53% share. Fresh sales figures from June 2025 reveal how competitors are reconfiguring the electric vehicle battle, forcing Tata to reevaluate its steps. 13,033 electric vehicles were registered in June 2025 in India. This is a whopping 78% rise over June 2024, though EVs sti...Read More
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 3 (ANI): A fresh batch of pilgrims set off on Thursday morning for the holy cave of Shri Amarnath Baba, chanting 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Bam Bam Bhole' as they began their journey. One pilgrim at the Baltal base camp, who is visiting the Amarnath shrine for the 14th time, praised the arrangements. 'I am from Sangrur, Punjab. This is the 14th time I have come for the Amarnath Yatra. There is no need to rush. The arrangements made by the government are excel...Read More
Srinagar, July 2: J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra today said that the party's campaign to regain Statehood for J&K is open to all. Speaking to reporters after addressing Mahila Congress Convention, Karra said the campaign has been successful so far and that the party welcomes participation from people across the political spectrum. "This is not just for the Congress, its workers, or its leaders. If we manage to restore these rights, they will benefit everyon...Read More
New Delhi: The historic Sheesh Mahal in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh was on Wednesday reopened to visitors after comprehensive restoration. Lieutenant governor V K Saxena, chief minister Rekha Gupta and Union minister for culture and tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat were present at its inauguration.The magnificent 17th-century palace, constructed under Emperor Shah Jahan's reign, showcases exquisite Mughal architectural elements. The structure is a significant component of the expansive Mugha...Read More
Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor, initiated the Amarnath Yatra by flagging off the first group of 4,500 pilgrims. The yatra commenced on July 3. Sinha expressed hope for a historic and peaceful pilgrimage. He noted the devotees' unwavering faith despite terror incidents. Security arrangements were made on Pahalgam and Baltal routes.Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of 4,500 pilgrims for the Amarnath yatra starting July 3 hoping that this would be a historic...Read More
New Delhi: Was it the pitch? Was it the conditions? Was it the bowling? The questions doing the rounds after yet another strange show in good batting conditions by India were many. But with the exception of Shubman Gill, who became just the second Indian captain, after Mohammad Azharuddin, to score hundreds in consecutive matches in England, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, few India batters managed to answer them in a satisfactory manner. After being put into bat by England, India looked like they were i...Read More
A prolonged dry spell and an unceasing heatwave have pushed Kashmir's fragile agrarian economy to the brink. As June largely passed without rainfall, streams dried up and irrigation canals shrank to a trickle, placing intense stress on paddy fields across the region. Large tracts of farmland in both southern and northern Kashmir now lie parched, leaving thousands of farmers struggling to save their crops. "Baked by relentless heat, the paddy fields have dried into cracked, brittle sheets of ea...Read More
12 Jaipur: Around 3,800 vehicles travelled through the Jaipur-Bandikui linkway in the first 12 hours of the inaugural day of the trial run Wednesday, reducing the travel time between Jaipur and Delhi by at least 30 to 45 minutes. Officials of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said the number of vehicles would increase in the coming days.Confirming the figures of vehicle movements on the first day, Bharat Singh Joiya, project director of NHAI (Dausa PIU), said now that the trial run had...Read More
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday jointly chaired a high-level review meeting of the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries sectors of Jammu & Kashmir in Srinagar. The Union Minister underlined the immense untapped potential in J&K's livestock and fisheries sectors and assured full support from the Centre. "We are here today to listen, understand your challenges, and work together. Where there is scope, there must...Read More
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has refuted US President Donald Trump's assertion of using trade as leverage to negotiate a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during a military showdown in May. Trump has repeatedly said that the US mediated between the South Asian neighbors when they were involved in a 4-day confrontation and offered more trade with both countries if they ceased hostilities. "I think the trade people are doing what the trade people should be doing, which is negotiate w...Read More
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Quad grouping of the United States, India, Japan and Australia called on Tuesday for the perpetrators of an Islamist militant attack that killed 26 in India-administered Kashmir to be brought to justice without delay. The April 22 attack sparked heavy fighting between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan in the latest escalation of a decades-old rivalry as India blamed it on Pakistan, which denied responsibility while calling for a neutral investigation. The U.S. State De...Read More
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his international tour, questioning the effectiveness of India's diplomatic efforts in isolating Pakistan globally. Moitra commented on Modi's extensive traveling and expressed concerns about Pakistan's support from international organizations. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a multi-nation tour, he faced critical remarks from Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, who questioned why India's diplomatic ac...Read More
SHILLONG, July 2: A local court in Shillong on Wednesday remanded property dealer and co-accused Silome James in 14-day judicial custody. According to Assistant Public Prosecutor, Tushar Chanda, two others -- Lokendra Singh Tomar and Balbir Ahirwar -- were sent to judicial custody for 7 days. The SIT had arrested the three individuals from different parts of Madhya Pradesh on charges of aiding in the concealment of evidence related to the murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in ...Read More
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reiterated the Centre's commitment to the inclusive development of the border areas in Jammu and Kashmir and lauded the local residents for their courage during Operation Sindoor. Sinha was addressing a gathering during his visit to the border village of Changiya in Arnia sector here, an official spokesperson said. Sinha also paid obeisance at the Daati Maa Dev Sthan. He prayed for a safe and smooth Amarnath pilgrimage, which will begin in th...Read More
Jammu/Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims numbering over 5,880 amid multi-tier security cover, marking the beginning of this year's pilgrimage from Jammu, in Kashmir, local people and authorities gave a warm welcome to the first batch of pilgrims at several places in Kashmir, as hundreds of them turned up in the valley Wednesday. The 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre high shrine will commence on July 3 from the Valley via the t...Read More