Gunfight breaks out between security forces and terrorists in J&K’s Udhampur

Jammu (IANS) A gunfight started on Wednesday between joint security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district. 

Officials said the security forces moved in after getting specific intelligence inputs about the presence…

Calcutta HC's new bench to hear on irregularities in recruitment of 32,000 primary teachers

Kolkata (IANS) Calcutta High Court's new division bench, headed by Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty, will hear the case on irregularities in recruitment of primary teachers in different state-run schools in West Bengal.

Earlier, the matter…

Our conversations reaffirmed strength of UAE–India ties: Crown Prince of Dubai after meeting PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday hailed UAE-India ties following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in…

Mizoram’s Bairabi-Sairang railway line to extend up to Myanmar border

Aizawl (IANS) Railway Ministry is planning to extend the under-construction Bairabi-Sairang railway line up to the India-Myanmar border, Mizoram’s Rajya Sabha member K. Vanlalvena said on Tuesday. 

Mizoram’s Aizawl would be the fourth capital…

Waqf Amendment Act comes into force, Centre issues gazette notification

New Delhi (IANS) The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, officially came into effect on Tuesday following a Gazette notification issued by the Central Government.  

The Act received the assent of President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday, two days after its…

Pakistani Army violates ceasefire on LoC in J&K’s Poonch

Jammu (IANS) The Pakistani Army violated the ceasefire on Monday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, and the Indian Army retaliated befittingly, officials said. 

“Pakistani Army violated bilateral ceasefire…

World Health Day: India makes substantial strides in improving public health

New Delhi (IANS) There are over 1.76 lakh active Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in India (As of April 5), providing comprehensive primary health care, the government said on Sunday, adding that over 76 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) have been…

Will continue to strengthen maritime sector, ports: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government will continue to strengthen the country’s maritime sector and ports, which play a crucial role in driving India’s progress and prosperity. 

In his message to mark…

Surrender and embrace peaceful development, Home Minister Amit Shah appeals to Maoists

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended a heartfelt appeal to those involved in Maoist activities to lay down arms and walk the path of peace and development. 

The Home Minister, who was visiting Chhattisgarh's…

Cabinet okays 4 projects worth Rs. 18,658 crore to expand track network of Indian Railways

New Delhi (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four projects to expand the track network of Indian Railways with an investment of Rs 18,658 crore, according to an official statement…