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Anantnag, May 30 (KNS): Divisional Commissioner Kashmir on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting here to review the preparedness for the smooth conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra 2026, officials said. The meeting was attended by senior civil and police officials, representatives of line departments, and district administrations involved in the pilgrimage. Discussions centred around strengthening infrastructure, security, traffic management, healthcare, sanitation, power and water supply, and emergency response mechanisms along the yatra routes. Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, gave a detailed presentation on the district administration’s preparedness, including ongoing works, accommodation, medical facilities, and inter-departmental coordination for a…
Dehradun/Gopeshwar, Seven persons, including a pilgrim couple from Maharashtra, were killed and six others injured in three separate road accidents in Uttarakhand, officials said on Saturday.Three vehicles fall into gorges in separate accidents in Uttarakhand; 7 killed, 6 injuredIn the first incident, three members of a family were killed and three others injured when their vehicle plunged into a deep gorge near Lwani village on the Rupkund road in Chamoli district late Friday night.The police said the victims were returning to their village in Bank Lohajung after collecting the body of a relative, Bhajan Singh, who had died during treatment…
The summer air is thick with dust, sweat and the scent of jasmine. In Koovagam, in southern Tamil Nadu, more than 100,000 people have gathered for one of India’s most distinctive festivals. Transgender women from across India, arrive in bright silk saris and gold temple jewellery, their hair oiled and braided with flowers.For nearly 18 days, the little town swells into a city of devotion, culminating in rituals that blur the boundaries between myth and reality.The annual festival centres on the Koothandavar Temple and the story of Aravan, a figure from the Mahabharata, one of India’s most revered epic poems.…
Delhi Police return 532 lost, stolen phones under Operation Vishwas (Image credit- Delhi Police) NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Saturday returned 532 lost or stolen mobile phones to their rightful owners during a special handover programme organised under the ongoing “Operation Vishwas” initiative. The devices were recovered over the past three weeks and traced from different parts of Delhi as well as states including Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.The Eastern Range-level programme was held at Maharaja Agrasen College in New Ashok Nagar, where recovered phones belonging to complainants from East, Shahdara and North-East districts were handed back. “The…
LUCKNOW: Defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow, describing it as a “living inspiration site” that will connect future generations with the courage, sacrifice and service of the Indian Navy.Addressing the gathering, Singh said the park would not merely be a tourist attraction but a symbol of national pride and military honour. He said Lucknow, known for its culture and heritage, was now also emerging as a centre of patriotism and defence consciousness.Explaining why a naval-themed park had been built in a city located far from the sea, Singh said, “Lucknow shared a deep bond with…
JAISALMER: Tiffany Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, is set to visit the world-famous tourism and cultural destination of Jaisalmer on a two-day trip along with her husband as part of her private visit to India. The couple will stay overnight at the renowned five-star Suryagarh Hotel in Jaisalmer. During their stay, they are expected to explore some of the city’s major tourist attractions, heritage sites, and cultural landmarks. Their return journey is scheduled for Monday.According to available information, Tiffany Trump will arrive in Delhi on Saturday morning aboard a private chartered aircraft and then travel to Agra by…
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde (center), Shiv Sena leader and former MLA Pappu Kalani (right to Shinde), and other Shiv Sena functionaries ULHASNAGAR: The city may get 30 electric buses by October this year, providing major relief to commuters travelling between Ulhasnagar and neighbouring areas such as Thane, Ambernath, Badlapur, Murbad, and Navi Mumbai. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Shiv Sena leader and former MLA Pappu Kalani, other Shiv Sena functionaries, and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Monday, where several long-pending civic and infrastructure issues concerning the city were taken up.Shiv Sena leader Kamlesh…
New Delhi , May 30 : Following NTA’s confirmation that Common University Entrance Test (CUET) faced disruptions, Congress leader lauched a blistering attack on the Centre over ongoing national examination controversies on Saturday, stating that despite claims of being a “Vishwa Guru” (world leader), the administration “can’t conduct even one exam”. The National Testing Agency (NTA) earlier confirmed that CUET-UG 2026 faced disruptions at some centres on May 30 because of a technical glitch reported by its service provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Pointing to a string of national examinations, Gandhi emphasised the cumulative stress being forced onto the nation’s…
Alphabet Inc. and Google chief executive officer Sundar Pichai Google CEO Sundar Pichai shifted the AI conversation from to economics at this years’s Google I/O conference. Pichai warned that the companies around the world are blowing through their annual AI budgets by May due to runaway token usage. Pichai said the rapid rise of AI agents has created unprecedented costs for enterprises. “Companies are already blowing through their annual token budgets and it’s only May,” he noted, referring to the billions of tokens consumed by AI systems each month. Pichai said the rapid rise of AI agents has created unprecedented…
Kalyan District Congress president Navin Singh riding a horse KALYAN: In a unique protest against rising fuel prices and inflation, the Kalyan District Congress took out a demonstration highlighting the increasing burden of rising costs on common citizens. The protest was led by District Congress president Navin Singh, who rode a horse from Kalyan railway station to the tehsildar’s office while distributing Melody chocolates to the public.Congress leaders said the symbolic gesture was aimed at drawing attention to the sharp rise in the prices of petrol, diesel and other essential commodities. Party workers alleged that while inflation continues to affect…