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Election year boosts news trust; press freedom concerns loom in India: Report

A majority of India's new generation gets their news via social media platforms, with half of this group using YouTube (54%), followed by WhatsApp (48%). This is based on the recent Digital News Report 2024 released by the Reuters International School of Journalism.

Jun 19, 2024

Kanchenjunga Express train accident: Rescue operation over, restoration begins, says Railway Minister

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rushed to the train mishap spot in West Bengal's Darjeeling district on Monday, hours after a goods train hit the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express, killing at least nine persons.

Jun 19, 2024

India's children should know truth about Babri Masjid demolition: Owaisi on NCERT row

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that India's children should know that the Supreme Court called the demolition of Babri Masjid an "egregious criminal act."

Jun 18, 2024

India Boosts Defence Self-Reliance with Major Helicopter Procurement

In a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has received a request for proposal (RFP) from the Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 156 light combat helicopters (LCH). This move is a testament to the 'Make in India' initiative and the vision of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh towards achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Jun 18, 2024

Land subsidence reoccurrence in J&K's Ramban district forces closure of crucial road link

For nearly two months, land sinking has become a routine affair in the Gool-Sangaldan belt of the Ramban district where brick development works are underway.

Jun 18, 2024

Killing of Umar Lone is a big blow to Lashkar network in Kashmir Valley

Active since 2018, LeT terrorist Umar Lone was involved in several terrorist activities including the recruitment, and running network of the Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and in the killings of unarmed cops and civilians.

Jun 18, 2024

Nikhil Gupta produced in US court, pleads not guilty in 'murder plot'

Nikhil Gupta, who has been accused of being involved in a 'murder-for-hire' plot against a Khalistani separatist, has told a federal court here that he is not guilty.

Jun 18, 2024

West Bengal train mishap: Death toll rises to 10, Kanchanjunga Express returns to Sealdah

The death toll in the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has risen to 10, said officials, adding that the train has returned to Sealdah.

Jun 18, 2024

Honouring The Practise Of Yoga

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar highlights the importance of consistent practice in yoga, as emphasized by Maharishi Patanjali. He talks about how regular, respectful practice of yoga, meditation, and pranayama stabilizes the mind and helps overcome its distractions.

Jun 18, 2024

Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy questions use of EVMs, calls for ballot papers

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president reminded that almost every developed country is using ballot papers.

Jun 18, 2024

Rahul opts for Raebareli, Priyanka pushed to contest from Wayanad

Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge announced on Monday that Rahul Gandhi, who was elected from both Kerala's Wayanad and UP's Raebareli in the recent Lok Sabha elections, will relinquish the former seat where Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi will be fielded as the party candidate for the ensuing bypoll.

Jun 17, 2024

By appointing Union Minister as election in-charge, BJP kickstarts preparations for Assembly polls in J&K

The Election Commission of India has already started the process of Assembly polls in J&K by asking the political parties to submit applications for symbols

Jun 17, 2024

Investigation of Reasi bus attack handed over to NIA

On the next day after the terror attack on a devotees's bus in the Reasi district of J&K, a special team of NIA is already coordinating with the Jammu and Kashmir Police to get a lead.

Jun 17, 2024

Bengal rail accident: Death toll rises to eight

The death toll in the Kanchanjungha Express-goods train collision has risen to eight, said officials on Monday.

Jun 17, 2024

Mumbai in top spot, Delhi next as India's most expensive cities for expats: Survey

Mumbai and Pune remain the most expensive in terms of energy and utility costs, reveals the survey

Jun 17, 2024