Jammu: The Army said Monday that it has thwarted an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) by terrorists in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, and two infiltrators have been neutralised. A defence ministry spokesman said here that several terrorists were neutralised, while a guide, who was facilitating the infiltration, was captured alive, and a cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered. "On June 29, alert troops detected suspicious movement in the Keri sector of Rajouri...Read More
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will be on an official visit to the US from June 30-July 2, at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled to be held July 1, an official said Sunday. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) mentioned that the Quad foreign ministers will build upon the discussions held during the last QFMM, which took place in Washington Janu...Read More
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Devotees arrive with enthusiasm, undeterred by security concerns Jammu: As preparations for the Amarnath Yatra 2025 enter the final stages, devotees from across India and abroad began arriving early Monday morning at Saraswati Dham to collect their tickets for the annual pilgrimage, which is scheduled to begin on July 3. Despite recent incidents, including a terror attack near Pahalgam, pilgrims stood firm in their resolve to undertake the sacred journey. Speaking to IANS...Read More
Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], June 30 (ANI): The Amarnath Yatra is set to commence on July 3, and the registration is underway for devotees who have not yet registered for the Yatra through online mode. A large number of devotees have visited the special centre as registration begins today at the centres set up by the administration. The Yatra will begin on July 3 through the Baltal and Pahalgam routes. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for June 30, 2025 Declared, ...Read More
NEW DELHI: Despite their protests over the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral roll, the state's opposition parties have already joined the exercise in full strength, deploying over 56,000 booth level agents (BLAs) to monitor every stage of the process.RJD has appointed 47,143 BLAs, making it second only to BJP that has positioned 51,964 BLAs in the field. Congress has appointed 8,586 BLAs, CPI(ML) (Liberation) 233, CPM 76, and BS.BJP allies JDU, Lok Janshakti Party and...Read More
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday ruled out any talks with naxalites and asserted that members of the banned group must give up arms, surrender, and join the mainstream. Speaking at a rally after inaugurating the National Headquarters of the Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana, Shah further said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who continues to question Operation Sindoor, should look at Pakistan's current weakened state to grasp the success of the operation."Congress asks (the Centre)...Read More
HYDERABAD: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the Centre will not engage in any discussions with Naxals as they continue to bear arms.Speaking at a public meeting after the inauguration of the headquarters of Turmeric Board at Nizamabad in Telangana, the home minister emphasised that the Congress-governed state should not become a hub for Naxal activities. "Congress asks (the Centre) to hold discussions with these people (Maoists). Our govt's policy is 'no talks' with those wh...Read More
India-Pakistan War: The embassy clarified that any references to neighbouring countries were made to illustrate structural contrasts and not to target or criticise specific nations. Operation Sindoor: The Indian Embassy in Indonesia has issued a clarification following media reports that "mis-represented" comments made by India's Defence Attaché to Indonesia, Captain (Indian Navy) Shiv Kumar, during a seminar on June 10 at Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma. The embassy emphasised that...Read More
Nizamabad/Hyderabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who has been asserting time and again that Naxalism is on its last legs across the country, on Sunday asked Maoists to immediately halt killings and surrender. He was addressing a public meeting after inaugurating the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad in the afternoon. The Union Home Minister said: "Pakistan attempted to intimidate us with the Pahalgam terror attack. However, both Pakistan and the world learned about India's strength". Pri...Read More
Pune: Several educators in the state on Sunday reiterated that govt's decision on the three-language policy announced earlier in June was taken in haste and without consultation with experts, leading to complete chaos that resulted in the resolution being revoked.Many asserted that the widespread opposition to the policy was not against the Hindi language, but its introduction from Std I.On Sunday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a committee to suggest the way forward...Read More
India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Political leadership forbade targeting Pakistani air defences in initial phase, Captain Shiv Kumar saidCongress criticised the BJP government for "misleading" the public on Operation SindoorOpposition demanded all-party meeting and special parliament session on the issue Did our AI summary help? Let us know. New Delhi: A comment by India's defence attache...Read More
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated that justice was previously denied to victims of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir before 2019. He met with families of Kashmiri civilians killed by terrorists since 1990, emphasizing the government's commitment to justice and support. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said justice was denied to victims of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir for decades before 2019. Sinha made these comments after meeting the family members of some of the Kashmiri civilia...Read More
JAMMU, June 29: Army today apprehended a Pakistani guide of the terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tarkundi sector of Rajouri district. He was apprehended while trying to cross over to this side from across the LoC, the official said. The Army officials are presently questioning the Pakistani national, identified as Mohammad Arib Ahmed, 22, son of Mohd Yousaf, a resident of Detote in Nikiyal tehsil of Kotli district in PoJK Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Some items...Read More
Shimla: Heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, triggering landslides and flash floods and blocking more than 100 roads, even as the weather department issued a red alert.A landslide at Chakki Mod near Parwanoo blocked the Chandigarh-Shimla highway for hours, resulting in a massive traffic jam Sunday morning. The local administration had to divert traffic through the Jangeshu link road until the landslide debris was cleared at Chakki Mod.The traffic was first restored one-way and later tw...Read More
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get s...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will pay a visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio to participate in the QUAD Foreign Minister's Meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said in an official statement. EAM will also inaugurate an exhibition at the UN Headquarters highlighting the toll of terrorist acts around the world and the steps taken by the international community to combat them. According to MEA, EAM Ja...Read More
Mumbai, June 29: Facing mounting opposition to the introduction of Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two GRs (government orders) on the implementation of the three-language policy. Immediately after the announcement, the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) said the protest march planned on July 5 against the GRs has been cancelled. However, Uddhav Thackeray said that a...Read More
Srinagar- In a significant move, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday vowed long-overdue justice, recognition, and support for victims of terrorism whose stories, he said, had been buried by decades of silence and systemic neglect. LG Sinha who met with over 80 families of Kashmiri civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists over the last three decades pledged justice, recognition, and long-overdue support for the victims who, he said, had been forgotten by the system for years. Calling i...Read More
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on an official visit to the United States from June 30 to July 2, at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced today. During the visit, Jaishankar will take part in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1, where the foreign ministers of India, the US, Japan, and Australia will build upon the discussions from the previous QFMM held in Washington on January 21. ...Read More
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has gotten support from BJP national spokesperson RP Singh and former DSGMC chief Manjit Singh G K.has amid backlash for his film 'Sardaar Ji 3' starring Pakistan actor Hania Aamir. In a post on his X account on Friday R P Singh described Dosanjh as "a national asset and a global ambassador of Indian culture" and slammed the Federation of Western India Cine Employees for demanding action against the celebrity. "FWICE's call to revoke his Indian citizensh...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The recruitment of police inspectors will now be conducted along the lines of the Public Service Commission (PSC) framework by the Employees Selection Board (ESB), which will conduct the exam, officials said. The last recruitment for sub-inspector (SI) posts was conducted by the then recruitment agency Vyapam in 2018. Officials said that earlier, the plan was to engage PSC in conducting the exam, but due to technical reasons, it was decided that the ESB would handle the...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will pay a visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio to participate in the QUAD Foreign Minister's Meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said in an official statement. EAM will also inaugurate an exhibition at the UN Headquarters highlighting the toll of terrorist acts around the world and the steps taken by the international community to combat them. According to MEA, EAM Ja...Read More
Kolkata: A two-member National Commission for Women team on Sunday visited the south Kolkata law college where a student was allegedly gang-raped last week.The team, accompanied by a videographer, was initially denied entry and asked to produce a formal order. After an hour-long discussion at the college entrance, the team, led by Archana Majumdar, was allowed in under two conditions -- no access to the crime scene and no videography permitted.The visit lasted 10 minutes. "We were denied access ...Read More
Srinagar, June 29 : In a landmark and emotionally charged interaction, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday met with the families of Kashmiri civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists over the past three decades, and asked them to submit their documents to the concerned deputy commissioners for government jobs. "Their cases will be processed within a month. Financial assistance and support will also be provided to those who wish to start their own businesses," the LG announced. Calli...Read More
HYDERABAD: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday ruled out any talks with Maoists and said the cadre of the proscribed outfit should give up arms, surrender before police, and join the mainstream. Addressing a rally after inaugurating the National Headquarters of the Turmeric Board in Nizamabad in Telangana, Shah also said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is still raising questions on Operation Sindoor, should see the weak appearance of Pakistan to understand the effectiveness of the Operati...Read More
NEW DELHI, 29 Jun: The Congress on Sunday cited the reported comments of India's defence attache to Indonesia that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and accused the government of having "misled" the country. The party also asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "refusing" to preside over an all-party meeting to take the Opposition into confidence and why the demand for a special session of Parliament has been rejected. Congress general secretary Jai...Read More
SRINAGAR: An eligible unemployed member of each "unacknowledged" Kashmiri household that lost someone to terrorist bullets over the past three decades will get a govt job within 30 days, J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha promised Sunday during an outreach in south Kashmir's Anantnag involving over 80 such families.Sinha's directive to deputy commissioners to process pending job applications on priority and register FIRs in "buried" cases of Kashmiri civilians being targeted is part of a broade...Read More
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit the United States from June 30 to July 2 at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the visit, he will take part in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1 in Washington, DCThe Quad foreign ministers will continue discussions from their last meeting held in Washington DC on January 21, 2025. They will share views on important regional and global issues, especially those r...Read More
New Delhi, June 29 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is paying an official visit to the US from June 30 to July 2, to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1.He is visiting the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Quad Foreign Ministers will build upon the discussions held during the last QFMM, which took place in Washington D.C. on January 21. They will exchange views on regional and global developments, particularly...Read More
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit the United States from June 30 to July 2 at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the visit, he will take part in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1 in Washington, DCThe Quad foreign ministers will continue discussions from their last meeting held in Washington DC on January 21, 2025. They will share views on important regional and global issues, especially those r...Read More