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ISI-funded mosques, madarsas on India-Nepal border raise serious security concerns

The rising number of mosques and madarsas in the last three years along the Indo-Nepal border adjoining Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal is a matter of serious security concerns, intelligence agencies have warned in the latest report.

Feb 6, 2022

At minus 40 degrees, ITBP's soldiers unfurl national flag at 15,000 feet in Ladakh; perform march-past [Watch]

Spirit of ITBP soldiers guarding the border with China is very high as they unfurl the national flag at 15,000 feet above sea level.

Jan 26, 2022

India's football great Subhas Bhowmick passes away at 71.

India's football player Subhas Bhowmick passes away at 71

Indian football player Subhas Bhowmick, who was a member of the side that won bronze at the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok, passed away in Kolkata at the age of 71.

Jan 22, 2022

"Not Standing for Friends": Congress slams Centre over Chinese construction of villages in Bhutan, 30-km from Doklam

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Centre over reports of China constructing villages in disputed Bhutan territory, which is less than 30 km from the trijunction Doklam plateau.

Jan 15, 2022

China constructing villages at disputed Bhutan territory, 30-km away from Doklam

China is constructing villages in disputed Bhutan territory, which is less than 30 km from the trijunction Doklam plateau and the Chinese villages within the disputed territory in Bhutan are likely to be used for both military and civilian purposes.

Jan 14, 2022

Forest cover in Himalayan states decline at 902 sq km last year, including North East: India Report

According to the India State of Forest Report 2021, the forest cover in the 140 hill districts of the country has shown a decrease of 902 sq km with all eight states of the northeast region is also showing a decline.

Jan 14, 2022

Defence Minister inaugurates 2 bridges in J&K's Sonamarg; boosts connectivity, security [details]

Rajnath Singh dedicated the bridges through video conferencing in the presence of Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and other officials.

Dec 28, 2021

From Kashi to Ayodhya: 11 BJP Chief Ministers to offer prayers at Ram Janambhoomi Temple

Chief ministers of the BJP ruled states are said to arrive at Ayodhya's Ram Janambhoomi Temple. The ministers will stay put at Panchsheel Hotel with strict security measures.

Dec 15, 2021

After 1993 accident, Gen Rawat second top Army officer to die in Mi-17 crash

On Wednesday, General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and his serving staff met a fatal accident after their chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu.

Dec 9, 2021

J&K launches snow leopard population assessment expedition; exercise to complete next year [details]

Exercise is likely to complete in May-June next year to get exact data of snow leopard population in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nov 9, 2021

Who is Justice Akil Kureshi, the newly appointed Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court

In November 2018, he was appointed as an Acting Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, and in October 2018, he was transferred to the Bombay High Court.

Oct 9, 2021

Why is China building 10 airbases near Line of Actual Control with India?

Meanwhile, amid the border impasse in eastern Ladakh, India, and China have advanced many infrastructure projects along the Line of Actual Control, including the construction of roads, bridges, and tunnels. China

Sep 21, 2021

Copper Mahseer is Sikkim's state fish; conservationists question decision [details]

Conservationists have questioned if the move is to ensure conservation or livelihood of fishermen and food for fish-lovers.

Sep 19, 2021

Ladakh declares black-necked crane as state bird, snow leopard state animal [details]

Classified as 15 critically endangered species of birds in India, the black-necked crane is found only in Ladakh. Before bifurcation black-necked crane was state bird of the erstwhile state of J&K.

Sep 1, 2021

Flash floods expected in Uttarakhand on Friday

Flash floods expected in Uttarakhand today, warns Central Water Commission

With heavy rain forecast in Uttarakhand, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has warned of rise in water levels in rivers of the hill state with some areas likely to witness flash floods even as several stations in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar continued to above danger levels on Thursday.

Aug 20, 2021

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