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US Vice President JD Vance departs Jaipur, concludes cultural and strategic India tour

Jaipur, April 24 -- United States Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance and their children Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel, departed from Jaipur International Airport on Thursday, wr... Read More


"Did not care about our own lives, brought many of them to hospital": Locals recall Pahalgam attack horror

Pahalgam, April 24 -- Two days after the heartbreaking Pahalgam terror attack where 26 people were killed and several others were left injured, locals recalled the horror they witnessed. Sajad Ahmad ... Read More


Himachal's first initiative of island tourism takes off in Bilaspur

Dharamshala, April 24 -- With an aim to establish Bilaspur as Himachal Pradesh's first island tourism hub, the district administration has selected four islands, in the Gobind Sagar Lake, for their de... Read More


No small PET water bottles from June 1 in Himachal

Shimla, April 24 -- To tackle plastic pollution and promote sustainable practices, the Himachal government makes car dustbins mandatory from April 29 and bans small pet bottles from June 1. So come J... Read More


Central Vista's North Block to undergo revamp

India, April 24 -- The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has floated tenders for renovating the North Block, which houses key ministries including home and finance, as part of the Central Vista r... Read More


Mizoram set to host first-ever International Half Marathon

Aizawl, April 24 -- At least 500 athletes have so far registered to participate at Aizawl International Half Marathon (AIHM) scheduled to be held on Saturday, officials of Mizoram Sports and Youth Ser... Read More


Locals' Bravery Shines Through Pahalgam Tragedy

Srinagar, April 24 -- Nazakat Ahmad Shah, a 28-year-old tourist guide from Halwan Ganiegund, was leading a group of 11 tourists from Chhattisgarh through the scenic trails of Kashmir. What started as ... Read More


Macron seeks 'forgiveness' for colonialism on visit to Madagascar

France, April 24 -- Emmanuel Macron said he wants to seek "forgiveness" for France's colonisation of Madagascar, starting with the return of looted cultural artefacts. During his two-day visit, the Fr... Read More


Hue Imperial Citadel to offer free night admission to visitors on holidays

Hue, April 24 -- Visitors to the Hue Imperial City, located in the central city of Hue, will enjoy free nighttime access from April 26 to May 1, in celebration of National Reunification Day and Intern... Read More


India curbs ties with Pak, freezes Indus water pact

New Delhi, April 24 -- India unveiled a raft of punitive diplomatic measures against Pakistan on Wednesday, suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, downgrading bilateral ties, and shutting down the A... Read More