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Monsoon havoc in Himachal: 110 dead so far, including 65 rain-related and
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The devastating monsoon season continues to take a heavy toll on Himachal Pradesh, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming that a total of 110 people have lost their lives across the state between June 20 and July 17, 2025.
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J-K: Amarnath Yatra resumes after day-long suspension
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The 16th batch of 7,908 devotees departed from Jammu early in the morning today and crossed Udhampur district amid tight security arrangements. The authorities facilitated unhindered movement with increased vigilance to ensure that the pilgrims remain safe.
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"I cannot go inside": Husband of Russian woman rescued from Gokarna cave
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Dror, Nina Kutina's husband, was not allowed by the authorities to meet his family, which left him disappointed. The officials instructed Dror to obtain prior permission from high officials if he wanted to his wife and children.
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TRAI organises workshop for Central ministries on Framework for Rating of
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The workshop held at Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) headquarters in New Delhi brought together around 100 senior officers from key Central Government Ministries and Departments, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), CPWD, Town and Country Planning Organisations, School of Plannin
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India is in "touch with some friendly governments" over Nimisha Priya case
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs made comprehensive remarks on the Nimisha Priya case during the weekly press briefing on Thursday.
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Nitin Gupta appointed Chairperson of National Financial Reporting Authorit
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Nitin Gupta, a retired Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, as the Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), according to an official notification issued on Thursday.
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Pakistan: Over 60 dead in Punjab as torrential rains trigger emergency; CM
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 60 people have died in Punjab, Pakistan, as heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding. A state of emergency has been declared in several districts, with rescue operations underway and authorities urging residents to stay alert and follow safety measures.
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Parliament panel reviews UIDAI functioning, to examine Aadhaar issues in d
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament met on Thursday at 10:30 am to review the functioning of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), based on the CAG Report No. 24 of 2021. The committee heard a briefing from the Audit team and received oral evidence from official
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U.S. lawmakers move to stop China from stealing advanced AI chips with bip
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US lawmakers introduced the bipartisan Chip Security Act to block advanced AI chips from reaching adversaries like China. The bill aims to prevent tech theft, protect national security, and stop American technology from fueling authoritarian regimes, especially China's AI-driven military and
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NHRC takes Suo Motu cognisance of school van-train collision in Tamil Nadu
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognisance of an incident reported from Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu, where a passenger train collided with a school van at an unmanned level crossing, leading to the death of three children and injuring several other
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1 in 4 Risky Transactions May Be Missed -- MetaComp Study Finds Limited KY
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Singapore, July 17: As stablecoins are poised to take centre stage in cross-border payments, a new study by MetaComp Pte Ltd (MetaComp), a Major Payment Institution licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), evaluates the effectiveness of leading on-chain Know-Your-Transactions (
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Monsoon continues to disrupt life across Himachal Pradesh, claims 109 live
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirmed that monsoon caused a total of 109 deaths between June 20 and July 16, 2025, in Himachal Pradesh. Of these, 64 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while 45 died in road accidents, underlining the extensive human toll of
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