TMC defectors Sushmita Dev, Prakash Chik Baraik, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy join BJP; Rajya Sabha return on cards
Former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs, Sushmita Dev, Prakash Chik Baraik and Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata…
Former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs, Sushmita Dev, Prakash Chik Baraik and Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, Rajouri and Sunderbani sectors of Jammu and Kashmir and reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness of the formations deployed in the region.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the rising turnout for this year's Amarnath Yatra reflects growing faith in the pilgrimage and offers fresh impetus to Jammu and Kashmir tourism sector, while reviewing pilgrim facilities in Srinagar.
The BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting concluded in Kochi on Thursday under India's BRICS Chairmanship 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening cooperation among BRICS Member Countries for advancing women-led development.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, J&K Bank and the Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, on Thursday entered into a strategic partnership to promote public awareness and participation in Census 2027 through the Bank's extensive branch network and digital outreach platforms.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Monday. During the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised her of the financial situation of Himachal Pradesh and urged her to increase the state's borrowing limit. He informed the Union Minister about the massive losses incurred due to recent heavy rains and flash floods and requested the Centre’s assistance. CM Sukhu reiterated the state’s commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline but appealed to the Centre to take a sympathetic view of Himachal’s unique geographical and climatic challenges. The meeting comes at a crucial time, as the state has suffered major losses in Mandi district during the current monsoon, while still recovering from last year’s rain-induced disasters. It marks another step in the state government’s ongoing efforts to secure central assistance to stabilize finances and accelerate recovery from climate-induced damage. According to data from the State Emergency Operation Centre, the state has suffered losses amounting to ₹751.78 crore due to damage caused to property and infrastructure between June 20 and July 11. So far, 92 lives have been lost. Additionally, 844 houses, 631 cowsheds, and 164 shops have been damaged. Road connectivity has been severely hit, with 247 roads, including NH-21 (Mandi-Kullu) and NH-003 (Mandi-Dharampur via Kotli), still blocked.
Announcing this development, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy stated that the significant milestone underscores the country’s steadfast commitment to climate action and sustainable development. It signals that India’s clean energy transition is not only real but also accelerating.
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the state.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it has taken up the matter with Canadian authorities and called for accountability of those responsible.
Criticizing the preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) on Monday said the findings are insufficient in crucial areas, including the unexplained dual engine shutdown and the lack of detailed cockpit communication.
