India

Watch: Over 1200 Tourists Trapped By Landslides In North Sikkim Rescued Safely By Army

19 Jun 2024 17:00 PM IST

The Army announced on Wednesday that troops from the Trishakti Corps, alongside the civil administration, are conducting a rescue operation in north Sikkim. On Monday, the first day of the operation, sixty-four tourists were rescued and brought to Mangan, the district headquarters. By Wednesday, several hundred tourists were still stranded,

Kashmir: Small-Medium Enterprises Thrive Beyond Tourism Here

19 Jun 2024 15:51 PM IST

Kashmir captivates with its stunning vistas and deep cultural heritage, drawing tourists globally. Yet, amid its tourist fame lies an overlooked economic strength: a robust ecosystem of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) waiting to be recognized. Nestled in the Himalayas, Ookhu in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, is India’s pencil village.

Lucknow: SSF Personnel Outside Ram Temple Dies From Gunshot

19 Jun 2024 14:50 PM IST

A senior police officer reported that a 25-year-old member of the UP Special Security Force (SSF), assigned to guard the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, passed away from a gunshot wound. Around 5:30 in the morning, the event occurred while the deceased was stationed at the gate alongside two other security

Are Banks Facing A Major ATM Shortage In India? Complaints Filed With RBI And Government

19 Jun 2024 14:49 PM IST

Indian banks have reported a significant shortage in the supply of automated teller machines (ATM) to the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to sources cited by the Economic Times. This shortage is causing concern among bankers who are also seeking clearer procurement guidelines via the government

Jaishankar To Visit Sri Lanka On 20 June

19 Jun 2024 14:33 PM IST

India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka on June 20, 2024. This visit marks Dr. Jaishankar’s first bilateral trip since the formation of India’s new government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar will engage in high-level

Nalanda University: Reviving Ancient Wisdom For A Sustainable Future

19 Jun 2024 14:10 PM IST

In a momentous occasion marked by historical significance and forward-looking ambition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir. This event, coming within days of his third term as Prime Minister, underscores not just a revival of ancient glory but also a visionary leap towards

SpiceJet Flight SG 486: Why Were Passengers Left Without AC Amid The Heatwave?

19 Jun 2024 13:46 PM IST

SpiceJet passengers traveling from Delhi to Darbhanga (SG 486) were forced to endure over an hour inside an aircraft without air conditioning amid the ongoing heatwave, leaving several individuals feeling unwell. #WATCH | SpiceJet passengers travelling from Delhi to Darbhanga (SG 486) had to wait inside an aircraft without air

Delhi Water Crisis: Atishi Issues Warning Of Indefinite Strike From June 21

19 Jun 2024 13:39 PM IST

Delhi’s Water Minister, Atishi, has issued a warning of an indefinite strike starting from June 21 if the water crisis in the capital does not improve. She has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding this issue, attributing the crisis to Haryana’s failure to release Delhi’s share of

Watch| Leader Kiran Choudhry Speaks On Quitting Congress

19 Jun 2024 13:24 PM IST

Delhi: Kiran Choudhry, a day after she quit Congress, said, “I was a very dedicated worker of the Congress. I dedicated my life to Congress with hard work. But for a few years, I watched the Haryana Congress become an individual-centric party. They didn’t want Congress to go ahead and

Congress Leader Kiran Choudhry, Daughter Shruti Shift Allegiance To BJP

19 Jun 2024 12:55 PM IST

Just before the state assembly elections, Congress faced a significant setback as Kiran Choudhry and her daughter Shruti Choudhry, prominent leaders from Haryana, switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party. After joining the BJP, Kiran Choudhry said, “Today I took this decision because of Prime Minister, who has pledged a

Sikkim Landslide: 9 Dead, Over 1,200 Tourists Rescued

19 Jun 2024 12:50 PM IST

Landslides hit Sikkim last week, causing heavy rain and destruction. Nine people have died, and many areas are damaged. Rescue operations have been ongoing for two days. On Tuesday, the state government evacuated 1,225 tourists from Lachung and nearby areas. These areas are in the Mangan district. Officials brought the

Heatwave Alert In Delhi And Noida: Many Deaths Due To Heatstroke

19 Jun 2024 12:50 PM IST

In the last 72 hours, Delhi has seen five deaths from heatwave and Noida has reported over ten deaths. The temperature keeps rising, causing severe heatwave conditions. Hospitals Report Many Cases: Hospitals in Delhi-NCR are crowded with patients suffering from heatstroke. Doctors advise the elderly and those with weak immune