New York, Apr 30: The United States has returned 657 antiquities collectively valued at nearly USD 14 million to India, stating that “more work remains” in the ongoing effort to repatriate stolen cultural artefacts. The return was officially announced on Tuesday by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, marking a significant development in the fight against
Shopian, Apr 30: Two persons lost their lives and one other was injured after a steam boiler explosion at a cold storage facility in the Aglar Pinjura area of Shopian on Wednesday late evening, officials said. An official said the incident took place at Zum Zum Cold Store in the fruit mandi while a steam
Jammu, Apr 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed gratitude to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the Central Government for connecting Jammu with Kashmir through rail connectivity, while also urging the establishment of a dry (inland) port for Jammu and Kashmir. He said the proposed dry port is essential for improving export facilities
New Delhi, Apr 30: Indian Hajj pilgrims will have to pay an additional ₹10,000 following a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, triggered by the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The Haj Committee of India has issued a circular informing all pilgrims of Haj 2026 about the increase in airfare and directed registered
Srinagar, Apr 30, : Srinagar Police has registered an FIR against certain individuals for allegedly circulating secessionist propaganda and separatist-related content across various digital and social media platforms, with the intent to incite unlawful activities that could affect peace, sovereignty, and the integrity of India. Police sources said that credible inputs were received regarding the
Abhav Bhatia’s last words to his father were simple—he was on his way home. The 14-year-old had gone to watch Monday’s IPL match between Delhi and Bengaluru and was returning on a bike with his 20-year-old cousin, Yagya. As they crossed Ashoka Road, Abhav called his father, Sumit, to inform him he would be home
Srinagar, Apr 29: Scores of residents, mostly women, staged a protest on Wednesday in the Mir Abad area of Batmaloo, Srinagar, over an acute shortage of drinking water. The protesters blocked the Batmaloo–Tengpora main road for some time, leading to disruption in vehicular movement. Eyewitnesses told Kashmir News Agency that the residents gathered on the
Yashasvi Jaiswal did not finish Rajasthan Royals’ chase against Punjab Kings, but he played a crucial role in building the platform that made the win possible. Donovan Ferreira delivered the final push, while Shubham Dubey provided the finishing firepower, yet Jaiswal’s 51 off 27 balls gave RR the most important element in a 220-plus chase:
VARANASI (UP), Apr 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning held a roadshow in Varanasi during the second day of his two-day visit, drawing massive crowds along the entire route, party leaders said. The roadshow began from Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) and passed through Lahartara, Kachahri, Ambedkar Chauraha, Chaukaghat, Teliyabag, Lahurabir and Maidagin before
Srinagar, Apr 29: In a shocking case of fraud and human trafficking, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Srinagar of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case after a man was allegedly cheated by a fake job consultancy and trafficked to Cambodia on the pretext of overseas employment. According to officials, the EOW Srinagar took cognizance