Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah will launch Kashmir’s first international marathon on Sunday, featuring 2,000 athletes, including 59 international competitors. Participants can choose between a 42-kilometre full marathon and a 21-kilometre half marathon. The event aims to promote peace and showcase Kashmir’s rich culture, with local and international athletes participating.
Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday approved a resolution from CM Omar Abdullah’s cabinet, which unanimously called for restoring the Union Territory’s statehood. Officials stated that this restoration is seen as the beginning of a healing process aimed at reclaiming constitutional rights and safeguarding the identity of the people of Jammu and […]
To address staffing shortages, the Railway Board has launched a recruitment drive for 25,000 positions across various zones, including a new scheme to reappoint retired railway employees. Retired staff under 65 can fill roles for two years, subject to criteria like medical fitness. This initiative responds to increasing train accidents and a workforce decline, particularly […]
A shooter of Lawrence Bishnoi gang said NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique was not a good man. He further claimed that Siddiqui had connections with fugitive offender Dawood Ibrahim. The shooter identified as Yogesh alias Raju (26) was arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district. He is not linked with Siddique’s killing on […]
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urged junior doctors to end their hunger strike, emphasizing that while protesting is their right, it shouldn’t disrupt healthcare services. She stated that most demands have been addressed and requested 3-4 more months to fulfill the remaining ones. The doctors’ fast entered its 15th day on Saturday, advocating for justice […]
A bus carrying school children met with an accident near Haryana’s Morni, close to Tikkar Tal. The accident occurred due to the driver reportedly driving at high speed, causing the bus to overturn and fall into a gorge near Thal village. Around 10 to 15 children sustained injuries in the accident. Emergency services quickly arrived […]
Karva Chauth festival, taking place tomorrow, is expected to generate around ₹22,000 crore in business across India, up from over ₹15,000 crore last year. This increase underscores the festival’s growing economic importance alongside its cultural significance. MP Praveen Khandelwal noted the alignment of this year’s celebration with PM Modi’s “Vocal for Local” initiative, promoting domestic […]
Political parties in J&K criticized the Omar Abdullah-led Cabinet’s resolution seeking statehood restoration without mentioning Article 370. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), People’s Conference (PC), and Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) accused the National Conference (NC) of betraying its pre-poll promises. PDP leader Iltija Mufti called it an utter surrender.
The IPL 2025 retention list is eagerly anticipated, especially with a mega auction approaching. Speculation surrounds Rohit Sharma’s future with the Mumbai Indians, a team he led to five titles. Despite last year’s captaincy change, reports suggest MI is likely to retain Rohit alongside star players Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav, according to […]
The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) filed a police complaint against Odia actor Buddhaditya Mohanty for a controversial social media post over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. State NSUI president Udit Pradhan lodged the complaint at the Capital police station, demanding action after Mohanty’s post suggested gangster Lawrence Bishnoi should target Gandhi next.