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Floods disrupt road connectivity in J-K; Poonch, Doda among worst hit
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In Poonch, traffic carrying essential commodities through the Mughal Road has been suspended, as NH-44 from Udhampur to Srinagar remained closed on Friday. This closure followed the washing away of up and down tubes on the highway in the Samroli area due to heavy rainfall.
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7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY26 reflects strengthening momentum in economy
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's real GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 FY26, reflecting strengthening momentum in the economy, anchored by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, sources in the Finance Ministry said on Friday, noting that the High Frequency Indicators had been green-signalling the potentially higher numbers. Read More
Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025: Dilbag misses gold by whisk
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's stellar form at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 continued on Friday with Dilbag Singh and Vanshita Verma adding two more medals to the nation's tally.
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PKL: Pawan, Arjun star as Tamil Thalaivas secure narrow win over Telugu Ti
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
It was a blockbuster opening game, which saw Tamil Thalaivas secure a 38-35 win over the home side, Telugu Titans, at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Friday night. Arjun Deshwal registered a Super 10, and Pawan Sehrawat scored nine points for their side, with Bharat Hooda registering
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J-K speedster Auqib Nabi becomes first to take four wickets in four balls
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir pace express Auqib Nabi, who is representing the North Zone, became the first to scythe four wickets in four balls in the history of the Duleep Trophy on Friday.
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Shillong: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh attends Commanders' Conference at EAC
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Friday attended the Commanders' Conference held at the headquarters of Eastern Air Command in Shillong, which was being held from August 27.
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Mumbai Police permits Manoj Jarange Patil to extend 'Maratha quota' protes
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Mumbai Police on Friday announced that Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil has been granted permission to continue his protest at Azad Maidan for one more day.
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Centre increases usage charges of Gunny Bags by nearly 40 pc; provides fin
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Government of India has increased usage charges for gunny bags by nearly 40 percent bringing financial relief to State Governments and Union Territories in the country, said Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi here on Friday.
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7.8% GDP growth for Q1 FY26 is testament to Indian economy's resilience, w
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Industry chambers on Friday said that GDP growth of 7.8% for Q1 FY26 is a testament to the Indian economy's resilience, signals strong momentum at the start of the fiscal year and will help boost business sentiments when the country is facing global headwinds
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis says MoUs for Rs 34,000 crore signed to generate o
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced the signing of 17 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth nearly Rs 34,000 crore, claiming the agreements would generate over 33,000 new jobs in the state.
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Despite US tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty, growth forecast retained
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said India's domestic consumption growth can offset the US tariff-related losses, which is why the GDP estimates for the year 2025-26 haven't been revised downwards.
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Indian Air Force intensifies flood relief ops across Punjab, J-K
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has intensified its flood relief and rescue operations in Northern India since Wednesday, with a primary focus on the severely affected Jammu and Punjab regions, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday.
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