The Indian government has launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran, given the deteriorating situation as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
The Vande Bharat Express operating on the newly launched Katra-Srinagar route is witnessing overwhelming demand from passengers, with bookings full for the next 10 days, according to railway authorities.
In a significant step towards reviewing current security arrangements for Muharram, International Yoga Day and other upcoming events, Inspector General of Police V K Birdi chaired a meeting at Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir on Thursday.
"Time to head to Jammu," Omar Abdullah captioned the post, sharing candid images of himself seated by the train window, casually dressed and seemingly at ease, with the modern interiors of the Vande Bharat forming the backdrop.
Students from Jammu and Kashmir, evacuated from war-torn Iran, thanked the Centre but criticised the J-K government for the poor-quality buses used to transport them from Delhi to their hometowns.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken note of the request of the students evacuated from Iran regarding the quality of buses arranged to transport them from Delhi to J-K, the chief minister's office informed on Thursday.
"94 of our students evacuated from Iran have safely reached Delhi. The Government is making transport arrangements to ensure their smooth journey home, which will be in place within the next few hours," the CM's post read.
To ensure a strong security grid with no gaps in area domination and to maintain the peaceful atmosphere of Bhaderwah, the Indian Army's 4 Rashtriya Rifles has intensified its patrolling operations in the dense forests and hilly terrains of the region.
As India prepares for a high-stakes Test series in England under the leadership of Shubman Gill, legendary cricketer Kapil Dev extended his best wishes to the young captain and the team on Wednesday.