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In Zemithang, Arunachal Pradesh, prayers marked the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday near the Gurusheng tree, grown from his staff left in 1959 during his escape from Tibet. Locals believe the staff took root, creating a holy tree that now bears fruit....
India approached the Brics summit with confidence in its ability to navigate competing interests and secure condemnation of the Pahalgam attack. Bolstered by its economic growth and digital infrastructure, India aimed to leverage its enhanced standing to address terrorism and promote multilateral institutiona...
The Brics nations, including India, strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and advocated for concerted action against UN-designated terrorists. They supported a comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council and criticized attacks on Iran, expressing concern over the situation in the Occupied Pales...
The Jammu & Kashmir government is advocating for a reduction in the GST on handloom and handicraft products, including pashmina shawls and silk carpets, to make them more accessible to Indian consumers. Currently, a 12% tax is levied on items costing Rs 1,000 or more, and the proposal aims to lower it to 5% a...
Police investigating the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna have identified the shooter and are tracing his escape. Authorities are exploring connections to a Beur jail inmate and a possible link to a land dispute. The 2018 murder of Khemka's son is also under investigation, leading to jail raids, de...
A tragic taxi accident near Rohtang Pass claimed four lives due to foggy conditions, while flash floods in Chamba and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh have caused widespread devastation, raising the monsoon death toll to 78 and resulting in significant infrastructure damage estimated at Rs 573 crore. Rescu...
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal addressed concerns about rising apple imports, stating the government will review protections for domestic growers while balancing consumer needs. This comes amid US demands for lower tariffs on agricultural goods. Goyal highlighted existing protections like a minim...
Reuters' official X account was briefly withheld in India, sparking concerns about potential government censorship. The account was restored after the government clarified it hadn't requested the restriction and sought an explanation from X. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology contacted the...
Pakistan's army chief honored Captain Karnal Sher Khan, a Kargil war "martyr," despite initially refusing to accept his body after it was found on Tiger Hill. India stated that Pakistan denied acknowledging its army's involvement in Kargil, refusing to identify Khan to conceal their role and disservice the fa...
Following the tragic AI 171 crash, the DGCA has directed Air India and IndiGo to conduct mental health workshops for flight crews due to the significant psychological impact. Pilots are particularly anxious due to the lack of a preliminary accident report, leading to increased stress and safety concerns....
Heli-services from Katra to Sanji Chhat remain suspended for the third consecutive day due to dense fog and adverse weather conditions in the Trikuta Hills. Pilgrims are resorting to trekking or using pony and palanquin services to reach the Bhawan....
Jammu & Kashmir is leading India in mental health support through Tele MANAS, a digital initiative providing round-the-clock counselling. The program has handled over 1,03,504 calls, addressing issues like depression, anxiety, and stress. Video consultations have further enhanced clinical engagement, making m...