Intel agency pins ‘suspicion’ of crypto being used for terror financing, drugs trafficking in India
New Delhi: A trends study conducted by the federal financial intelligence unit of India has expressed “suspicion” that cryptocurrency is being used across the country’s landscape in serious criminal acts like terrorist financing, fuelling secessionist activities, cybercrime, narcotics trafficking apart from illegal betting and gambling. The typologies report for the virtual digital assets (VDAs) and […]
Rajya Sabha MP asks govt to facilitate pilgrimage to Sharda Peeth in PoK
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Congress MP Vivek K Tankha on Wednesday asked the government to facilitate pilgrimage to Sharda Peeth, located across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, on the lines of Kartarpur corridor. During the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the Congress MP also spoke about the need for rehabilitation of […]
Parliament passes bill to amend law governing oilfields development
New Delhi: Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill that seeks to amend the existing law governing exploration and production of oil and gas as well as delink petroleum operations from mining operations to boost investment in the sector. The Lok Sabha cleared the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, on Wednesday. The bill was […]
Gold slightly up on retail buying, silver rallies Rs 1,300
New Delhi Gold prices were marginally up in the national capital on Wednesday amid modest retail buying as well as jewellery offtake, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity rose by Rs 60 to Rs 88,850 per 10 grams. It had closed at Rs 88,790 per 10 […]
Ratnuchak Military Station Organizes Breast Cancer Awareness Camp on the Eve of International Women’s Day
Ratnuchak:In a dedicated effort to promote women’s health and well-being, Ratnuchak Military Station organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Camp on the eve of International Women’s Day 2025. The event, conducted in collaboration with the team of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, aimed to educate and empower women about early detection, prevention, and treatment of breast […]
Indian Army Organized an Awareness Lecture on Drug Abuse for Youth at Dessa, Doda
Doda:In a continued effort to engage with and uplift local communities, Indian Army organised an awareness lecture on Drug Abuse for the youth of Dessa area. The session aimed to educate young individuals about the detrimental effect of drug addiction and the importance of leading a healthy and disciplined life. During the lecture, 70 attendees […]
Tree Plantation Drive Conducted at Thanamandi, Rajouri
Rajouri: A Tree Plantation Drive was conducted by the Indian Army at Thanamandi on 12 March 2025, with an aim towards creating a greener, healthier and more sustainable future and also to create awareness amongst the local populace. The event witnessed approximately 115 people including 21 x Gents, 32 x Ladies, 38 x Children and […]
Indian Army Conducts Motivational Lecture for Local Youth at Parori Gujjaran, Rajouri
Rajouri:Indian Army conducted a motivational lecture for local residents in Parori Gujjaran village, Rajouri District. The lecture aimed to educate and motivate the local youth on various topics, including cyber security, sports, tree plantation, and the Clean and Green India initiative. A total of 43 local villagers attended the event. The lecture was well-received by […]
Rohit climbs to third, Gill retains top spot in ICC ODI rankings
Dubai: India captain Rohit Sharma jumped two places to third in the latest ICC ODI batter rankings following his stellar performance in the Champions Trophy final, while teammate Shubman Gill held on to the top spot. Rohit smashed 76 from just 83 deliveries, helping India secure a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the summit […]
Business advisory committee to be formed in Assembly: J&K Speaker
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Wednesday informed the House that a business advisory committee will be formed after some BJP members locked horns with the ruling National Conference (NC) members over not setting up the panel. BJP’s Sham Lal Sharma raised the issue of non-formation of the business advisory […]
