Tehran, Apr 13: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said “zero lessons earned” after hours of negotiations between the United States and Iran held in Pakistan under the “Islamabad MoU” ended in a stalemate, despite reports of being close to a breakthrough. He said Iran engaged in the talks in good faith but
New Delhi, Apr 13: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid tribute to the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, describing them as immortal freedom fighters whose sacrifice awakened a new consciousness and strengthened the resolve for India’s independence. She also expressed gratitude for their enduring contribution to the nation, saying their patriotism continues to inspire
Ladakh, Apr 13: Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said the region is “hanging between trust and mistrust” amid delays in the next round of dialogue with the Centre, urging the government to intervene promptly and address growing concerns in the sensitive border region. He warned that the prolonged gap in dialogue is creating disillusionment
Anantnag, Apr 13: Two boys drowned in the Jhelum river in the Padshahibagh area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday, officials said. An official told the news agency—that the duo slipped into the Jhelum river at Padshahibagh, Bijbehara accidentally. He said that soon after the incident was reported, rescue teams were rushed
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13: President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would begin a swift blockade of ships entering or leaving the strategic Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks held in Pakistan reportedly ended without an agreement. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the blockade would include Iranian ports starting Monday at 10
New Delhi, Apr 13: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid tributes to the freedom fighters who lost their lives in the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, saying the nation will always remain grateful for their supreme sacrifice. In a post on X in Hindi, she said, “I am confident that their spirit of patriotism will continue
NEW DELHI, Apr 13: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday said the real issue with the government’s move to introduce bills in a special sitting of Parliament this week is delimitation, not women’s reservation, calling the reported proposal “extremely dangerous” and an “assault” on the Constitution. Gandhi said any delimitation exercise that involves
Bandipora, Apr 12 : Demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, the Green Warriors of Bandipora organised a successful plantation drive along S.S.P Office Road, contributing significantly to the beautification and ecological well-being of the area. The initiative saw enthusiastic participation from youth volunteers who came together with a shared vision of promoting environmental conservation
NEW DELHI, Apr 11: The government on Saturday increased the export duty, also known as windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to Rs 42 per litre. The revised duties will come into effect immediately, the Finance Ministry said in a notification. Earlier on March 26, the
BHADERWAH, Apr 11: One of the oldest educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, the Boys Higher Secondary School in Bhaderwah, has received a major boost with the government deciding to redevelop the 106-year-old institution into a heritage school. The foundation stone for the Rs 3.06 crore redevelopment project of the 20th-century institution—earlier known as Amar