Last Updated: October 16, 2026

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    Impending drought looms large on Kashmir after prolonged dry spell

    Srinagar: An unprecedented dry spell this winter has raised concerns about a potential drought in Kashmir. With only one significant snowfall this season, residents are increasingly anxious about the future. After a heavy snowfall on December 28, 2024, many hoped for a fruitful summer, but those expectations were shattered by a completely dry January and.

    Women, children in 2nd batch of deportees from US ‘not restrained during flight’

    New Delhi: Sources have indicated that women and children aboard the second deportation flight from the US, which landed in Amritsar, were “not restrained during the flight,” addressing concerns raised after reports of “ill-treatment” surrounding the first group of deportees. The C-17 aircraft arrived late on Saturday night, transporting over 115 illegal Indian immigrants, with.

    Jaggadal bomb blast: Two accused sentenced by rigorous imprisonment by NIA court

    New Delhi: The special court of National Investigation agency (NIA) in Kolkata has sentenced two accused in the 2021 Jaggadal bomb blast case of West Bengal to rigorous imprisonment (RI). Reports reaching said that Chand alias Arif Akhtar and Rahul Pasi have been sentenced to 10 years of RI, along with Rs 5,000 fine each,.

    Devotees arriving in Ayodhya praise arrangements of Prayagraj’s Mahakumbh

    Ayodhya: The influx of devotees to Ayodhya continues to be substantial following the holy dip during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, which took place on Sunday. Thousands of devotees are streaming into the Ramlala Darshan Marg for their spiritual experience. One devotee mentioned, “We traveled from Prayagraj to Ayodhya. The crowd is huge,.

    Not happy about Americans sending deportees in military aircraft: Shashi Tharoor

    Thiruvananthapuram: In response to the deportation of a second group of Indian nationals allegedly living illegally in the US, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed his discontent regarding the use of military aircraft for their return. He stated, “I am not pleased with the Americans using a military aircraft,” and emphasized the need for awareness about.

    J&K’s Gulmarg & Tangmarg declared smoke free zones

    Srinagar: Gulmarg, a popular ski resort, and Tangmarg, a tourism hotspot in Jammu and Kashmir, have been announced as tobacco-free zones. This decision comes in anticipation of the ‘Khelo India Winter Games 2025’ set to take place in Gulmarg. The District Magistrate of Baramulla issued an order highlighting that tobacco use significantly contributes to various.

    Delhi stampede: Most bodies had chest, abdomen injuries, asphyxia suspected, say RML Hospital sources

    New Delhi: Following the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, most of the deceased brought to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital exhibited injuries primarily to their chest and abdomen, with asphyxia likely being the cause of death, according to hospital sources. Dr. Ajay Shukla, the Medical Superintendent, reported that the hospital received five bodies:.

    New Delhi stampede: Two-member probe panel inspects site, secures CCTV footage

    New Delhi: A two-member committee was formed to investigate the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which resulted in 18 fatalities and numerous injuries. The committee, consisting of Narsingh Deo, PCCM/Northern Railway, and Pankaj Gangwar, PCSC Northern Railway, visited the site, interviewed witnesses, and obtained CCTV footage from platforms 14 and 15, where large.

    Fire breaks out at high-rise building in Mumbai’s Vadgadi, 2 killed

    Mumbai: A fire erupted in a high-rise building in the Vadgadi area of Mumbai early Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to two others. The incident occurred on Issaji Street, close to Ram Mandir in Masjid Bandar. The blaze was limited to the electrical wiring and installations in the common.

    “This shows that double-engine government is just interested in their publicity”: RJD’ Sanjay Yadav

    Patna: RJD leader Sanjay Yadav criticized the central government following the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which resulted in multiple fatalities. He accused the “double-engine government” of focusing solely on self-promotion instead of ensuring safety. Yadav questioned the lack of preventive measures considering the station’s capacity, highlighting the failure of the Uttar Pradesh government.

    Inauguration of Vande Bharat train service to Kashmir Valley postponed

    Jammu: The inauguration of the Vande Bharat train service to the Kashmir Valley has been postponed, according to officials. Earlier, unverified reports had indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would inaugurate the train service connecting Udhampur, Srinagar, and Baramulla on February 17. However, no official new date for the inauguration has been announced following the.