Farmers’ Punjab bandh cripples commuter traffic; rail, bus service suspended
Chandigarh: Life was hit in several places of Punjab due to a ‘bandh’ imposed by farmers who have been agitating against the Centre for a legal guarantee of a minimum support price for their crops. Rail and road traffic was crippled and commercial establishments remained shut in many places of the state. Farmers staged ‘dharnas’ […]
NC flags excluding Sheikh Abdullah’s birth anniversary, July 13 from holiday list
Srinagar: The ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir has expressed disappointment over the lieutenant governor’s decision to not include days commemorating 1931 martyrs and party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the list of holidays. “Today’s list of holidays and the decision reflects the BJP’s disregard for Kashmir’s history and democratic struggle,” National Conference (NC) […]
ISRO to launch its SpaDeX mission today
New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its year-end mission, the “Space Docking Experiment” (SpaDeX), on Monday, said the organisation. The mission will be launched precisely at 10:00:15 pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. “Tonight at precisely 10:00:15 PM, PSLV-C60 with SpaDeX and innovative payloads are set […]
Eight killed on Afghan side during border clashes between Pakistani and Afghan forces
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa At least eight individuals were killed and 13, including civilians, were injured on the Afghan side during ongoing clashes at the border, which continued late into Saturday night, according to security officials, Dawn reported. The intense exchange of fire followed an escalation in tensions after Pakistani fighter jets targeted alleged camps of the […]
Punjab bandh: Farmers block roads at many places, traffic hit
Chandigarh: Farmers blocked roads at many places across the state on Monday as part of their Punjab bandh call, hamstringing the commuter traffic. A call for a shutdown was given last week by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha over the Centre not accepting the demands of protesting farmers. The bandh will be […]
Delhi shivers as temperatures drop; Safdarjung records 10.3°C while Palam records 8.6°C
New Delhi : Amid the inclement weather conditions, a layer of fog enveloped several parts of the national capital Delhi on Monday, resulting in the reduced visibility. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Safdarjung recorded the minimum temperature at 8.30 am today is 10.3 degrees Celsius while Palam recorded 8.6 degrees Celsius. The Met […]
Rajasthan: Efforts still underway to rescue 3-year-old child trapped in borewell
Kotputli-Behror : The rescue operations are underway in Rajasthan’s Kiratpura village in Kotputli-Behror district to get a 3-year-old toddler Chetna to safety after the child fell into a borewell over a week ago, an official said on Monday. Mahaveer Singh, Sub-Inspector in the National Disaster Response Force, said that the NDRF and other disaster management […]
“His life and legacy will inspire generations to come”: Kamala Harris pays tribute to Former US President Jimmy Carter
Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris paid tribute to former President James Earl Carter Jr, who passed away on Sunday (local time), calling him an inspiration and highlighting his lifelong dedication to fighting for peace, democracy, and human dignity. “President Jimmy Carter was guided by a deep and abiding faith — in God, in America, […]
“Man of great character and courage”: US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill mourns loss of former President Jimmy Carter
Washington : US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden mourned the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, describing him as an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian. In a statement, the Bidens reflected on Carter’s lifelong commitment to peace, civil rights, and humanitarian efforts, noting his global impact and his legacy of compassion and […]
World leaders extend condolences after tragic plane crash in South Korea claims over 170 lives
Seoul : World leaders have expressed condolences and solidarity with South Korea after the tragic airplane crash in Muan claimed over 170 lives. In a statement released by the White House, US President Joe Biden expressed his grief over the accident and pledged support to South Korea. “Jill and I are deeply saddened to learn […]
