Tehran – Iran has mocked Washington’s attempt to restrict its oil lifeline, dismissing the US naval blockade threat in the Strait of Hormuz as a risky move that could trigger a global energy shock. In a sharp political response, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf ridiculed the proposal, claiming Iran’s extensive 8,700-km network of land
Jammu: The Centre on Thursday approved an allocation of Rs 243 crore for PM-SHRI schools in Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2026–27, according to an official statement. The Project Approval Board of the Prime Minister Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme stated that out of Rs 200.11 crore available for 2025–26, an amount
Bandipora: A school bus accident in the Ajas area of Bandipora left three people injured, including two students and a teacher, after the vehicle overturned on the road. The incident has once again raised serious concerns over road safety standards and enforcement of transport regulations in school travel arrangements. The accident has also brought renewed
New Delhi, May 01: Israeli naval forces have intercepted a flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza in international waters near the Greek island of Crete, detaining around 175 people, according to Israeli authorities. Activists and organisers, however, claimed that 22 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) were stopped during an overnight
Srinagar, May 01: Lieutenant General Balbir Singh on Friday assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the strategically important XV Corps (Chinar Corps), strengthening leadership at a time when security dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir continue to remain under close monitoring. Headquartered in Srinagar, the Chinar Corps is responsible for safeguarding the Line
Srinagar, May 01: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of spreading “lies” regarding the alleged removal of Urdu from official processes, stating that no such decision has been approved by his government. He said that although a proposal related to the issue was received from the
Srinagar, May 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society Forum (JKCSF), headed by chairman Abdul Qayoom Wani, has expressed serious concern over the exclusion of Urdu from the recruitment criteria for the post of Naib Tehsildar, terming it harmful for administrative functioning as well as the linguistic heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement
Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar was left impressed with young batter Salil Arora after his explosive unbeaten 30 off just 10 balls played a crucial role in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians on Wednesday. The victory marked SRH’s fifth consecutive win, with Bangar praising Arora’s sharp game awareness and clarity of execution under
Srinagar, Apr 30: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Wednesday alleged that the Omar Abdullah-led administration is attempting to dilute the role of Urdu in official functioning, sparking a fresh political debate in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a press conference, Mufti claimed that recent administrative steps—particularly in the Revenue Department—suggest a gradual shift
India’s push to blend ethanol with petrol, promoted as a clean energy transition, is now raising serious concerns over its impact on the country’s already stressed water resources. At the centre of the issue are water-intensive crops such as sugarcane, maize, and rice, which are increasingly being used as raw materials for ethanol production. Experts