(HT) The United States is looking to sell more energy and defence equipment to India, Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday on a visit to the country, adding that ties between the two countries will shape the century. “If India and the United States work together successfully, we’re going to see a 21st century that is prosperous and peaceful,” he said in a speech in the northwestern Indian city of Jaipur. “But I also believe that if we fail to work together successfully, the 21st century could be a very dark time for all of humanity.” He also repeatedly…
Author: Aruna Sharma
(अमर उजाला) जम्मू-कश्मीर के पहलगाम में पर्यटकों पर हुए आतंकी हमले के बाद यूपी में भी सतर्कता बढ़ा दी गई है। केंद्रीय गृह मंत्रालय द्वारा हमले के बाद सभी राज्यों को अलर्ट पर रहने को कहा गया है। सूत्रों की मानें तो सभी कमिश्नरेट और जिलों को संदिग्धों पर नजर रखने को कहा गया है। साथ ही, प्रमुख धार्मिक स्थलों, पर्यटन केंद्रों, रेलवे स्टेशन, बस अड्डों, हवाई अड्डों आदि की निगरानी बढ़ा दी गई है। देर शाम डीजीपी प्रशांत कुमार की अध्यक्षता में वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों की बैठक में इस बाबत अहम दिशा-निर्देश भी दिए गए हैं। वहीं नेपाल सीमा पर…
(HT) In the aftermath of the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, which claimed at least 26 lives and left several others injured, Delhi Police has ramped up security measures across the national capital and its borders, senior officers confirmed. As a precautionary step, security has been intensified at key locations including tourist spots, metro stations, bus terminals, and the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. Officers stationed at these sites reported that checks are being conducted regularly to ensure law and order. “These are general instructions from senior officials. While no additional measures have been mandated,…
(HT) At least 26 people were feared dead and another 15 injured after terrorists gunned down a group of tourists in a picturesque meadow near Kashmir’s Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, marking the worst attack on civilians in the restive region in nearly two decades. The deadly strike, which came during US vice president JD Vance’s visit to India, took place in Baisaran meadow, around five kilometres from Pahalgam town in Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Located atop a hill, the meadow is ringed by snow-capped mountains and dotted with pine forests. The top sightseeing destination — known in local parlance as…
(PIB) In the wake of the tragic terror attack in Kashmir, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu has moved swiftly to ensure the safety and well-being of affected tourists and victims. The Minister personally spoke to the Home Minister and is monitoring the situation round the clock, working in close coordination with relevant authorities. As part of immediate relief measures, four special flights from Srinagar—two to Delhi and two to Mumbai—have been arranged, with additional flights kept on standby to cater to further evacuation needs. Shri Ram Mohan Naidu also held an urgent meeting with all airline…
(PIB) Government of India has decided to renew the Certificate of Registration as Virginia tobacco grower and License for operation of a barn to 3 years instead of 1 year as a part of ease of doing business, in order to reduce the burden of mandatory yearly renewal of Certificate of Registration as Virginia tobacco grower and license for operation of a barn. This means, the registrations / licenses will be valid for 3 years instead of the existing practice of renewing every year. To facilitate the growers to renew this registration / licenses once in 3 years, the Government…
(PIB) Quality Council of India, QCI, celebrated Panchayati Raj Diwas in collaboration with the Ministry of Jal Shakti with a programme themed ‘Leadership for Swachh & Sujal Grams’. Organized as a part of Sarpanch Samvaad, an initiative by the Quality Council of India, the day-long event spotlighted the role of grassroots leaders in driving quality-led transformation in rural India. It brought together over 200 sarpanchs, policy leaders, subject matter experts, and senior government officials from across the country. Following successful engagements under the Sarpanch Samvaad initiative, this special edition served as a dynamic platform to showcase grassroots efforts, encourage peer learning, and align…
(PIB) In a significant step towards fostering environmental sustainability and holistic well-being, the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), in collaboration with its state chapters observed World Earth Day on April 22, 2025, through a nationwide tree plantation drive under the ‘Harit Yoga’ initiative. Harit Yoga is one of the ten signature events of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, underscores the seamless integration of Yoga’s principles with environmental consciousness, aligning with the global call for sustainable living. The initiative aims to amplify the message that the true essence of Yoga encompasses not only personal wellness but also the vitality of…
(PIB) Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, today.”Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice. They will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will get even stronger”, Shri Modi added. The Prime Minister posted on X : “I strongly condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected. Those behind…
(ET) Coal India, the country’s top coal producer, will build a 1,600 megawatt coal-powered plant through a joint venture in the eastern state of Jharkhand at an investment of 165 billion rupees ($1.94 billion) to meet increasing power demand. The state-run company on Monday signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with state-run power generator Damodar Valley Corporation for setting up the plant, which will have two 800 MW units and will be an expansion of an existing 500 MW plant. The state-run company is also building two thermal power plants at its coal pit-heads in the central Indian state of…