SRINAGAR: Authorities stopped Saturday a silent march called by Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in Leh but allowed it to proceed in Kargil, amid heavy security deployment and a regionwide internet shutdown. The march was planned to mourn four people killed in alleged police firing during the September 24 protests demanding…
NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Saturday announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, fielding nominees for Narkatiaganj, Kishanganj, Kasba, Purnia, and Gaya Town constituencies. Shaswat Kedar Pandey will contest from Narkatiaganj, while Qamrul Hoda has been fielded from Kishanganj. Irfan Alam, Jitender Yadav, and Mohan Shrivasta will represent the…
NEW DELHI: At least 28 students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), including student union (JNUSU) president Nitesh Kumar, were detained on Saturday evening after a protest outside the campus turned confrontational, Delhi Police said.According to the police, around 70–80 students, including women, gathered near the university’s West Gate around 6 pm. Barricades had been placed…
As the festive season lights up homes and hearts across India, Choti Diwali is one of the most eagerly awaited occasions in the Hindu calendar. Celebrated a day before the main Diwali festival, Choti Diwali holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. It is a time for cleansing the home, spreading joy, and sharing heartfelt wishes…
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed grief over the killing of three Afghan cricketers in Pakistan’s recent airstrikes, calling for peace and unity amid the tragedy that has shaken the cricketing fraternity.“Heartfelt condolences to the families of the young #Afghanistan cricketers who lost their lives in the recent attack. Our thoughts are with them…
Investors who bet on gold and silver last Dhanteras and Diwali have seen bonanza returns. (AI image) Dhanteras 2025: Buying gold and silver is traditionally considered auspicious on Dhanteras. The precious metals have been hitting new record highs – with gold rally backed by global uncertainty and diversification away from dollar and the silver bull…
Indian companies are exploring potential partnerships with Russian firms to secure better supplies of rare earth magnets and critical minerals, as China continues to tighten its grip on global rare earth exports. Beijing’s increased rare earth export restrictions have continued to hit industries worldwide and in India, as it controls nearly 90% of rare earth…
Ran out of gifting ideas for that travel enthusiast in your life this Diwali? FASTag’s annual pass might help!The FASTag annual pass, launched by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), offers smooth travel on national highways and expressways across the country.The pass can be gifted easily through the Rajmargyatra app. By selecting the ‘Add…
Pakistan on Saturday announced that senior officials will travel to Qatar for talks with Afghanistan, just hours after launching deadly airstrikes inside Afghanistan that killed at least 10 people, including three cricketers, and broke a two-day ceasefire along the tense border.Pakistan’s state television said defence minister Khawaja Asif and intelligence chief general Asim Malik were…
Screengrab from viral video (Image/X) NEW DELHI: A video showing the challenges of walking on Indian footpaths, especially for parents and pedestrians, has gone viral on social media. The 32-second clip, posted on Thursday by Canadian content creator and podcaster Caleb Friesen, shows him navigating a baby stroller along a footpath and highlighted the reality…
