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Lack of money wasn't reason for Bihar vendor's cremation in Srinagar

Fact check: Bihar vendor's family had full govt support; chose to cremate body in Srinagar [details]

Contrary to some claims about Virendra Paswan's cremation in Srinagar, who was shot dead by local Islamic State module, the J&K administration had provided the victim's family with financial assistance and even offered to transport the body to his native in Bihar.

Oct 8, 2021

School where teachers killed by terrorists

As selective killing of non-locals intensifies in Kashmir, fear grips over 2500 Dalit families of Jammu [here's why]

Directly appointed under inter-district recruitment policy, over 2500 Dalit employees are serving in different parts of Kashmir Valley without proper security.

Oct 7, 2021

40th India International Trade Fair 2021 to be held from November 14-27 at Pragati Maidan

India International Trade Fair 2021 to be held from November 14-27 at Pragati Maidan, key features

The fair was not held last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the second time in history that IITF was not organised. The first time this happened was in 1980.

Oct 5, 2021

Pramila Jayapal emerges powerful in Congress; Seen as power behind Joe Biden team's leftward leaning

Pramila Jayapal, the Indian-American leader of the progressive faction of the Democratic Party, has emerged as a powerful force in US politics pushing President Joe Biden leftward after holding his signature multi-trillion-dollar programmes hostage.

Oct 5, 2021

Bengaluru traffic police declared war on us; cops flood city's potholed roads

"Not new law": Motorists using headphones must cough up hefty fines; Bengalureans alarmed

A viral image doing the rounds on social media and in WhatsApp groups has caused panic among motorists who casually use headphones while riding. Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Bengaluru City, sheds light on matter.

Oct 3, 2021

Dividends of Indo-Pak bonhomie: First-ever retreat ceremony held at Suchetgarh border in J&K [details]

Ceremony on the lines of Amritsar's Wagah Border reflects the great legacy, valour of BSF, India's first line of defence, says J&K LG Manoj Sinha.

Oct 3, 2021

Bengaluru's iconic landmark Vidhan Soudha and strong Mysore connection

BJP govt to announce ₹6K cr package to improve B'luru infra ahead of civic polls [details]

The special package will focus on asphalting of roads, peripheral ring roads and other infrastructure activities.

Oct 1, 2021

Tata Sons emerge winners in bid for Air India sale, reports Bloomberg; Govt denies report

After a gap of 68 years, Tatas will once again take hold of the national carrier for the country, reported Bloomberg citing sources but the ministry has denied the report.

Oct 1, 2021

Sensex, Nifty trade flat as global cues dent market sentiments

Equity indices trade flat on opening as global cues dented market sentiments

Sep 30, 2021

Samsung launches Galaxy F42 5G with triple cameras, 5,000mAh battery: Price, specs, features

Consumers will be able to purchase Galaxy F42 5G at a special introductory price of Rs 17999 for 6GB+128GB and Rs 19999 for 8GB+128GB with the commencement of Big Billion Day on Flipkart.

Sep 29, 2021

Petrol rises by 20p, diesel by 25p after 3-week break

The daily price assessment and modification is based on the 15-day average worldwide benchmark gasoline price and currency rates.

Sep 28, 2021

Bharat Bandh: Traffic congestion at Delhi-Gurugram border; Loni border open [Details]

Officials assert that they have made the necessary steps to address farmer groups' protest calls.

Sep 27, 2021

PM Modi restores cultural balance; "Ghar Wapsi" for ancient Indian treasures [Photos]

PM Narendra Modi is bringing home 157 artefacts & antiquities of cultural antiquities and figurines related to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, many dating back to 11th CE.

Sep 26, 2021

J&K LG Manoj Sinha and Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia

J&K will soon have two new airport terminals; Srinagar-Sharjah flights to start soon [details]

A special focus is being given on the development of both air and road connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, a major road network including highways, ring road, tunnels and other projects are being constructed across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.