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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to Be Held from June to August; Applications Open Till May 19

New Delhi, May 1 -- The annual Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will be conducted from June to August this year, with applications now open for interested pilgrims, the Ministry of External Affairs announced.... Read More


NCB Busts Int'l Drug Ring, Cocaine Worth Rs 1,745 Crore Seized in Mumbai: HM Shah

New Delhi, May 1 -- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a major international narcotics network and seized 349 kilograms of high-grade cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore in Mumbai, Union Home Mini... Read More


Commercial LPG Price Hiked by Rs 993 per Cylinder

New Delhi, May 1 -- The price of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was increased by a steep Rs 993 per 19-kg cylinder on Friday, marking the sharpest-ever single revision amid rising global ene... Read More


"No Decision To Drop Urdu, Don't Spread Lies": CM Omar Abdullah Hits Out At PDP

Srinagar, May 1 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday dismissed claims of dropping Urdu, stating that no such decision has been taken and accusing political opponents of spreadin... Read More


IndiGo Flight Aborts Take-Off At Lucknow After Monkeys Spotted On Runway

LUCKNOW, May 1 -- An IndiGo flight bound for Raipur aborted its take-off at Lucknow airport after a group of monkeys was spotted crossing the runway, airport sources said on Friday. According to airp... Read More


High Drama In Punjab Assembly; Congress, Akali Dal Allege CM Mann Was Drunk During House Proceedings

CHANDIGARH, May 1 -- Opposition parties in Punjab, including the Congress, and the Shiromani Akali Dal, on Friday levelled serious allegations against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, claiming he appeare... Read More


Above-Normal Heatwave Days Likely in May: IMD

New Delhi, May 1 -- India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast above-normal heatwave days in parts of India during May, particularly in the Himalayan foothills, east coast states, Gujara... Read More


Deadlock in U.S.-Iran peace talks may continue as both fight for strategic advantage

Jammu, May 1 -- President Trump is hoping for further division in Tehran leadership to clinch his deal By T N Ashok The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered a phase where strat... Read More


J&K: Two Killed as Steamer Explodes at Shopian Juice Factory

SRINAGAR, April 30 -- Two workers were killed and another injured after a steamer exploded during repair work at a juice factory in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. ... Read More


Punjab Police Bust ISI-Linked Espionage Module, One Held

CHANDIGARH, April 30 -- The Punjab Police has busted an espionage module allegedly backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), arresting a key operative from Ferozepur, officials said on T... Read More