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Ramban, Aug 07 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday visited various locations along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban and reviewed the ongoing restoration and repair works following disruptions caused by heavy rains.Speaking to reporters in Ramban, Omar Abdullah, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said there is no alternative to this highway. “I travelled through the Rajouri-Poonch route the day before yesterday, particularly between Peer Ki Gali and Buffliaz. The condition of that stretch is far worse than this,” he said.The Chief Minister said the damage caused by rains was limited to a…

HAL Airport, Bengaluru, has become the country’s first airport to operationalise a satellite-guided precision navigation system designed exclusively for helicopters, the state-run aircraft maker said on Friday.With nearly 50 helicopter movements daily at the airport, HAL has closed a long-standing gap in India’s aviation infrastructure. (iStock representative image)Called the Required Navigation Performance – Category H (RNP CAT H) helicopter approach procedure, it has been developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), validated through flight trials by HAL test pilots and approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).“The operationalisation of India’s first RNP CAT H helicopter approach is…

Representative Image (AI-generated) A wildfire that swept through the high-altitude alpine zone of Africa’s Rwenzori Mountains in 2012 has been identified as the first large-scale fire to strike the region in at least 12,000 years, according to a study published in Nature. By analysing ancient lake sediment cores (cylindrical samples of layered mud from the lake bed), researchers reconstructed the mountains’ fire history and discovered that the 2012 blaze left an unprecedented charcoal signature, more than 100 times greater than anything recorded in the previous 12 millennia. The findings suggest that climate change and growing human influence are exposing one…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concern over the repeated disruptions of parliamentary proceedings, stating that due to the turmoil in the House, the country has been unable to listen to the talented MPs elected in recent times.Modi said this during a breakfast meeting with over 40 MPs from NDA constituents Nationalist Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), Shiv Sena, Republican Party of India (Athawale), Rashtriya Lok Morcha, AIADMK and UPPL.While 20 Lok Sabha members had left the TMC and joined the little-known NCPI in June, as many as six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs deserted that party…

A change of air is what most of us desperately need, but it is not what suits all of us. Many people tend to fall ill or get under the weather while travelling, which can put a damper on the group’s itinerary.Also Read | What your tongue says about your health: Orthodontist Dr Jaineel Parekh explains 5 changes that deserve attentionTaking to Instagram on August 6, physician Dr Kunal Sood shared a list of 6 supplements that can support the immune system and help us fall less sick while on the road. He did note that these are not a…

Sikkim-based Medhavi Skills University (MSU) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fast-track the convergence of skilling ecosystem with Higher Education as per the mandate of National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020).Under this partnership, the large network of NSDC Skill Training Partners across India will be empowered to align, accredit and formalize their professional short-term fee-based programs so that academic credits can be awarded to the candidates in line with the National Credit Framework (NCrF). “This collaboration aligns with the fundamental principles outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, mandating that…

‘Ohh My Dog’ Twitter review: Oscar steals show from Pankaj Tripathi in heartwarming family entertainer, viewers call it a pleasant surprise – ‘Every scene has so much warmth and sincerity’ ‘Ohh My Dog’ appears to have found an unexpected star in Oscar. While the film brings together a human cast led by Pankaj Tripathi, social media reactions suggest that the four-legged performer has emerged as the biggest talking point. Early viewers have praised the film for its emotional storytelling, family-friendly appeal and the bond it explores between dogs and humans. The reactions indicate that audiences who went in with reservations…

Most Indians may long remember Xiaomi as a reputable Chinese brand that primarily develops smartphones and tablets across price ranges. And it sometimes dabbles in home appliances, particularly trimmers, air purifiers, and TVs as well. What they may be unaware of is that the brand’s positioning in China differs from that in global markets. Beyond smartphones, Xiaomi has also built a reputation as a lifestyle brand, dealing in large home appliances and lifestyle products. Its range of consumer durables is often praised for its strong value proposition.Xiaomi aims to grow its connected ecosystem by expanding beyond air purifiers into larger…

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaking during the Monsoon session of Parliament Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday pushed back Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s claims that ordinary people could end up paying more for using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), clarifying that any Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on digital transactions would be levied on merchants and not on customers.Responding to Ramesh on social media platform X, Sitharaman said that the purpose of the MDR is to strengthen the digital payments ecosystem by enabling banks and fintech firms to invest in infrastructure, innovation and security.”Before spreading a canard, @Jairam_Ramesh ji, please…

Government says more people working illegally are being arrested and deportedMorning and welcome to our UK politics blog.The government said more arrests are being made for illegal working, with Home Office figures showing more than 17,000 people have been arrested since the July 2024 general election – more than double the number recorded in the previous two-year period.Of those arrested, 2,357 people have been deported, according to the Home Office, a 50% increase compared with the number returned between July 2022 and June 2024.Commenting on those numbers on the media round this morning, the border security and asylum minister Anna…