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JAISALMER: A powerful sandstorm and dust whirlwind, driven by a Western Disturbance, swept into the border district of Jaisalmer from across the Pakistan border late on Tuesday night and continued for a third day, creating a dramatic and terrifying spectacle as it passed directly over the world-famous Living Fort of Jaisalmer, popularly known as the Golden Fort. Residents living inside the historic fort were gripped by fear as the massive storm, with wind speeds reaching nearly 80 kmph, engulfed the UNESCO-recognised heritage structure in a swirling cloud of dust. The sight of the towering sandstorm moving across the fort presented…

Srinagar, June 3: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday took a swipe at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over the ruling National Conference’s legislators’ meeting at Dachigam, describing it as symbolic of what he termed the government’s “aloof and isolated” functioning. In a post on X, Sajad Lone sarcastically referred to the gathering as the “bombshell” earlier hinted at by the Chief Minister, calling it a tourist trip to the scenic Dachigam area. He said Dachigam symbolised the present state of the government, claiming it was “secluded, isolated and entry restricted.” Taking a further jibe, Lone…

Virat Kohli and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: RCB/Screengrab) Virat Kohli had a special message for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following the conclusion of a remarkable IPL 2026 season. It was a night that celebrated two of the tournament’s biggest stars, one who led his team to championship glory and another who captured the imagination of cricket fans with a breakthrough campaign for the ages.After Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title, Kohli was seen congratulating Sooryavanshi, who swept the season awards. The young prodigy was named Emerging Player of the Season, Super Striker of the Season, Super Sixes of…

Local people rescue a foreign national from a hotel fire in New Delhi. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The devastating fire at a restaurant/hotel in Malviya Nagar that claimed more than 20 lives on Wednesday has once again raised uncomfortable questions about fire safety in Delhi’s densely packed urban villages and commercial clusters, where narrow lanes, unauthorised constructions and mixed land use often create conditions ripe for disaster.While authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the blaze, urban planners, fire officials and residents say the factors that make such tragedies deadly are neither new nor unique to Delhi.Congested lanes hamper…

SRINAGAR, JUNE 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off a Cyclothon at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC) here to mark World Bicycle Day, reaffirming the government’s commitment to promoting fitness, healthy lifestyles and sports culture among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir The event, organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council under its flagship initiative “My Youth My Pride”, witnessed enthusiastic participation from cyclists, youth, students and sports enthusiasts from different parts of the Valley. On the occasion, the Chief Minister launched the mascot, jersey and publicity campaign for the forthcoming Jammu Cyclothon and announced the dates…

Thirty-two passengers, including two foreign tourists, had a narrow escape after a private Volvo sleeper bus travelling from Dehradun to Jaipur caught fire on the Haridwar-Roorkee highway in the early hours of Wednesday, police said.Representational image.The incident occurred around 4am near Crystal World water park, around 200 metres ahead of the Shantarshah police check post. The air-conditioned bus was travelling via Rishikesh and Haridwar when flames were seen emerging from the engine compartment.Officials said all passengers managed to get off the bus safely before the fire engulfed the vehicle. However, all luggage kept inside the bus was destroyed in the…

Gabriel Bonfim believes a win over former champion Belal Muhammad can establish him as a legitimate UFC welterweight contender. Over the past 18 months, the welterweight division has seen two title changes, several contenders emerge, and as UFC Fight Night prepares for another welterweight main-event showdown, former champion Belal Muhammad, the division’s most consistent performer for much of the last five years, finds himself on a two-fight losing streak and rapidly losing footing in a crowded division.Standing opposite him is the marauding Brazilian Gabriel Bonfim, who enters on a four-fight winning streak.Yet, at the UFC Apex, for Bonfim, who will…

New Delhi , June 3 : Amid reports that students were facing difficulties making payments on the Verification and Re-evaluation portal without accounts in State Bank of India (SBI), Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, or Indian Bank, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday clarified that students are not required to hold accounts in these banks to complete the payment process. In a post on X, CBSE said candidates can use multiple online payment options, including UPI, net banking, credit cards, and debit cards through the designated payment gateways available on the portal. “Payment gateways of SBI, Canara…

Kuwait International Airport hit by drones hours after Iran and US traded missile strikes; IndiGo issues advisory (Image source: AP) India’s largest airline IndiGo, on Wednesday, suspended all flight operations to and from Kuwait after Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 passenger building was struck by hostile drones amid Iran’s ongoing missile and drone offensive against the Gulf state.The attack also prompted Kuwaiti authorities to immediately shut the country’s airspace, triggering widespread disruptions to commercial air traffic.In an X post, Kuwait Civil Aviation, wrote, “All air traffic has been suspended, and flights are being diverted to alternative airports until further notice.”IndiGo…

Pune: The Maharashtra higher and technical education department has ordered forensic audits of three major state universities, including Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), placing their financial and administrative functioning under detailed scrutiny.SPPU will undergo a nine-year audit from 2017-18 to 2025-26, while SNDT Women’s University and Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) will be audited for the five-year period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.The move follows repeated demands from SPPU senate members for an independent probe into financial transactions, project expenditure, procurement and administrative decisions. A govt circular issued on Tuesday directed director of higher education Shailendra Deolankar to oversee the…