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Published: Apr 26, 2025, 03:26 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Eknath Shinde Extends Financial Support to Family of Kashmiri Youth Killed in Pahalgam Attack

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has extended financial support to the family of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, the Kashmiri youth who died heroically while saving tourists during the Pahalgam terror attack, according to an official statement released Friday. Shinde provided ₹5 lakh in financial aid to Syed&...

Published: Apr 26, 2025, 03:23 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Renowned Historian Dr. M.G.S. Narayanan Passes Away at 93

Eminent historian Dr. M.G.S. Narayanan passed away on Friday at his residence in Malaparamba, Kozhikode. He was 93 and had been battling age-related ailments. The funeral will take place at the Mavoor Road crematorium on Saturday at 4 p.m. A native of Ponnani, Dr. Narayanan was a former chairman of the Indian Council o...

Published: Apr 26, 2025, 01:51 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Omar Abdullah Backs Indus Water Treaty Suspension, Praises Kashmiri Unity After Pahalgam Attack

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) the "most unfair document" for the people of the Union Territory, expressing support for the Centre's decision to suspend it following the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking after a meeting with tourism and trade bodies, Abdullah...

Published: Apr 26, 2025, 12:32 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

DGCA Issues Advisory to Airlines Amid Longer Flight Durations Due to Pakistan Airspace Closure

On Saturday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an advisory to airlines, urging them to ensure effective communication with passengers and adequate in-flight catering, as international flights are experiencing longer durations due to the closure of Pakistani airspace. The restriction, which bars I...

Published: Apr 26, 2025, 12:30 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate with LoC Ceasefire Violation and UNSC Condemnation of J&K Terror Attack

On Saturday, April 25, a defence official reported that Pakistan had violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir by initiating unprovoked gunfire. According to the official, the Indian Army responded suitably using small arms, and fortunately, no casualties were reported. The incident o...

Published: Apr 25, 2025, 04:42 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:07 AM IST

Bihar's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail will start today, learn about the Jayanagar-Patna route's features.

Bihar's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (Vande Metro) will begin operating today. Prime Minister Modi will flag it off in Jhanjharpur, Madhubani. Along with this train, the Amrit Bharat Express from Saharsa to Mumbai and two new passenger trains will also be launched. The railway administration has made complete preparati...

Published: Apr 24, 2025, 03:55 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:29 AM IST

ED Raids FIITJEE Locations in Money Laundering Probe Linked to Sudden Closures

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at eight locations across Delhi-NCR on Wednesday as part of a money laundering investigation involving FIITJEE, a well-known coaching institute. This comes after the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) filed an FIR based on complaints from parents who were affe...

Published: Apr 24, 2025, 03:27 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:24 AM IST

Punjab on High Alert Following Pahalgam Terror Attack; Enhanced Security Measures Implemented

Punjab has been placed on high alert following the Pahalgam terror attack, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann convening a high-level security meeting in Chandigarh on Wednesday. After the meeting, Mann assured the public that security had been tightened in the state, stating, “It is our duty to keep Punjab safe.&r...

Published: Apr 24, 2025, 03:22 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 07:03 AM IST

India Suspends Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan Amid Terror Attack

India has decided to put the 1960 Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan on hold, effective immediately, until Pakistan stops supporting cross-border terrorism. This decision follows the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people, including tourists. The Indus system, which includes th...

Published: Apr 24, 2025, 03:19 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:31 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi Cuts US Visit Short to Attend Emergency Congress Meeting After Pahalgam Attack

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has cut short his visit to the United States and will return to New Delhi on Thursday to attend a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed at least 26 lives. Senior party leader Jair...

Published: Apr 24, 2025, 02:11 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Jawan Killed in Udhampur Encounter; Operations Continue After Pahalgam Terror Attack

A jawan was killed in an encounter between security forces and militants near Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Thursday morning, just two days after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Pahalgam, South Kashmir. The confrontation began when security forces, conducting an ongoing search op...

Published: Apr 24, 2025, 02:07 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Congress Holds Emergency CWC Meeting on Pahalgam Terror Attack, Calls for United Response

Top Congress leaders convened an emergency meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Thursday to discuss the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. A resolution condemning the attack is expected to be passed during the meeting. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka ...

Published: Apr 23, 2025, 05:09 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 07:19 AM IST

JD Vance’s India Visit: Diplomatic Talks and Fashion Highlights with Family

During their four-day trip to India, US Vice-President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance, along with their three children, made headlines not just for diplomacy but also for their fashion choices. Kicking off their visit at Delhi’s Akshardham temple, the Vances explored the Golden Triangle – Delhi, Jaipur...

Published: Apr 23, 2025, 04:21 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:58 AM IST

IB Officer Manish Ranjan Among 26 Killed in Pahalgam Terror Attack

Manish Ranjan, a section officer with the Intelligence Bureau stationed in Hyderabad, was among the 26 victims of Tuesday’s terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Originally from Bihar, he had traveled to the region on Leave Travel Concession (LTC) with his wife and two children, as per PTI sources. The fa...

Published: Apr 23, 2025, 02:29 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

J&K CM Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Announces Ex-Gratia for Victims' Families

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly denounced the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that targeted tourists, calling it a "barbaric and senseless act of brutality." The tragedy, which claimed 28 lives—mostly tourists—and left many injured, has triggered a wave of cancellations in what ...

Published: Apr 23, 2025, 02:22 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:57 AM IST

TRF Claims Pahalgam Terror Attack: A Look at Lashkar’s Proxy Group in Kashmir

Following the recent terror attack on tourists in Baisaran, South Kashmir’s Pahalgam, sources revealed that The Resistance Front (TRF) — a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) — claimed responsibility. The attack resulted in at least 26 deaths and multiple injuries. Designated a terroris...

Published: Apr 23, 2025, 01:56 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:55 AM IST

Terror Attack on Tourists in Pahalgam: One Dead, Several Injured in Jammu and Kashmir

A terrorist attack at a resort in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday left one tourist dead and 12-13 others injured, according to police reports. The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police rushed to Baisaran meadows after shots were heard. Special Forces have reached the mountaintop at Baisar,...

Published: Apr 23, 2025, 01:37 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:39 AM IST

Four Arrested for Assaulting Bikers, Damaging Luxury Bike on Dwarka Expressway

Four individuals were arrested on Tuesday in connection with an assault on a group of bikers on the Dwarka Expressway, during which a luxury sports bike was reportedly damaged with a baseball bat, according to police. The incident occurred on Sunday when the accused, who were travelling in a car, got into a heated arg...

Published: Apr 23, 2025, 01:31 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 07:24 AM IST

Karnataka Government Launches Efforts to Bring Back Tourists from J&K After Pahalgam Attack

In an official statement, the Karnataka tourism department announced that efforts are underway to bring back Kannadigas currently touring Jammu and Kashmir. This follows a targeted terrorist attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday, which claimed 26 lives and left several injured. Among the deceased were two individuals from Kar...

Published: Apr 23, 2025, 01:15 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:59 AM IST

Two Militants Killed as Army Foils Infiltration Bid in Uri, Kashmir

Two militants were killed in a gunfight after the army thwarted an infiltration attempt in the Uri sector of north Kashmir on Sunday. This incident follows a deadly attack in Pahalgam, located in Anantnag district, where 26 people—mostly tourists—lost their lives just a day earlier. The army continues to c...

Published: Apr 22, 2025, 04:32 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Mahesh Babu Summoned by ED in ₹5.9 Crore Real Estate Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate( ED) has summoned Telugu actor Mahesh Babu in connection with a  plutocrat laundering  disquisition involving Hyderabad- grounded real estate  enterprises, as reported by PTI. The 49- time-old actor has been asked to appear at the ED office in Hyderabad on April 28.  &nb...

Published: Apr 22, 2025, 04:27 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:43 AM IST

Road Rage Twist: IAF Officer Booked for Attempted Murder After CCTV Footage Emerges

Indian Air Force officer Shiladitya Bose, who earlier alleged he was assaulted during a road rage incident in Bengaluru for not speaking Kannada, has now been booked for attempted murder and making false claims. CCTV footage that emerged contradicts his version, showing him physically assaulting the biker, identified a...

Published: Apr 22, 2025, 04:16 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 07:02 AM IST

India’s Growth Vision

India’s long-term economic growth over the next 20 years will hinge on bold reforms, enhanced domestic capabilities, and strategic institutional partnerships, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during her address at Stanford University, California. She emphasized that government initiatives in recent years ...

Published: Apr 22, 2025, 02:19 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:38 AM IST

Retired DGP Om Prakash Murder: Wife Confesses Amid Property Dispute and Abuse Allegations

The murder investigation of former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash has revealed multiple motives, including a long-standing property dispute and allegations of domestic violence. His wife, Pallavi, who has confessed to the crime, remains under police scrutiny. Officials say the couple frequently fought, often over property d...

Published: Apr 21, 2025, 05:12 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

US Vice President JD Vance Begins India Visit with Spiritual Tour of Akshardham Temple

US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha Vance and their children—Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel—kicked off his first official visit to India with a tour of the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in New Delhi. Embracing Indian tradition, the children dressed in ethnic attire: the boys in kurta-pyjamas...

Published: Apr 21, 2025, 05:06 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 05:58 AM IST

AAP Opts Out of MCD Mayor Polls, Slams BJP Over Defections and Alleged Rigging

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided not to contest the upcoming mayor and deputy mayor elections in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), scheduled for April 25. At a press conference, former Delhi Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Atishi stated that AAP will serve as a strong opposition in the MCD. She all...

Published: Apr 21, 2025, 05:00 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:13 AM IST

CEO Criticizes India’s Holiday Culture, Says Frequent Breaks Hurt Productivity

Ravikumar Tummalacharla, CEO of Cleanrooms Containments, has sparked a debate by criticizing the large number of public and optional holidays in India, claiming they disrupt workflow and lower productivity. In a recent LinkedIn post, the Hyderabad-based CEO highlighted that April 2025 alone had over 10 holidays, leadin...

Published: Apr 21, 2025, 04:56 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:08 AM IST

BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee Over Murshidabad Violence, Alleges Religious Bias

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a scathing criticism of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she deliberately ignored the victims of the Murshidabad violence due to her "hatred for Hindus." Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said, "She hate...

Published: Apr 21, 2025, 04:53 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:51 AM IST

Telangana Partners with Japanese Firms to Develop Eco-Town in Hyderabad

The Telangana government has signed Letters of Intent (LoIs) with leading Japanese eco-town companies to set up an eco-town in Hyderabad, marking a major step in environmental collaboration. The initiative focuses on recycling, waste management, and sustainable development. These agreements were finalized during the &l...

Published: Apr 21, 2025, 04:43 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:08 AM IST

BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Boston Remarks on Election Commission, Accuses Him of Defaming India Abroad

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi faced strong criticism from BJP leaders on Monday following his remarks about the Election Commission during a speech in Boston. BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill accused Gandhi of suffering from “Entitled Child Syndrome,” claiming he insults Indian democracy abroad to mask his ...

Published: Apr 21, 2025, 01:53 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Ex-Karnataka DGP Om Prakash Murdered at Home; Wife Allegedly Confesses

In a shocking incident that has stunned Karnataka, former Director General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash was found murdered at his residence in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout on Sunday, April 20. The 68-year-old retired IPS officer was discovered in a pool of blood on the ground floor of his home, with his wife, Pallavi, em...

Published: Apr 21, 2025, 01:47 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 10:05 AM IST

Vande Bharat Vulnerable to Cattle Collisions, Railway Safety Report Warns

A recent railway safety report accessed by The Hindu reveals that the Vande Bharat Express, Indian Railways' flagship semi-high-speed train, is vulnerable to serious accidents, even from cattle collisions. Prepared by the Commission of Railway Safety under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the report raises con...

Published: Apr 21, 2025, 01:24 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:26 AM IST

Delhi Airport to Reopen Runway 10/28 in May Amid Flight Delays and Congestion

Amid rising air traffic congestion and delays, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) announced on Sunday that runway 10/28 will be reopened in the first week of May. The runway had been closed for maintenance and an Instrument Landing System (ILS) upgrade, aimed at improving low-visibility operations ahead of winter. ...

Published: Apr 21, 2025, 01:18 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 05:58 AM IST

Akhilesh Yadav Alleges BJP Politicised MahaKumbh 2025, Questions Event Mismanagement

Samajwadi President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday asserted that there was a plan to project Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath as Prime Ministerial candidate for the upcoming elections, during the recently held MahaKumbh and alleged that BJP made it a political event despite its religious connotations. &ldq...

Published: Apr 19, 2025, 06:40 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:21 AM IST

Prime Minister Modi to Visit Saudi Arabia for Strategic Talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Arabia from April 22 to 23, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. During the visit, held in Jeddah, PM Modi will receive a ceremonial welcome from the Crown Prince and co-chair the second meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council. The aim of the visit is...