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US vaccine panel chair questions polio recommendations

Sparks alarm among doctors WASHINGTON: The chair of a US government vaccine advisory panel questioned broad vaccine recommendations for polio and other childhood diseases and...

Red meat intake linked to higher Type 2 diabetes risk: global study

NEW DELHI: Consuming red meat is related to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis of more than 1.9 million...

MS Dhoni begins IPL 2026 preparations?

RANCHI: Former India and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has returned to training here, fuelling speculation that he has started preparations for...

Chelsea fined 150,000 pounds over bottle thrown towards Aston Villa’s technical area

LONDON: Chelsea has been fined 150,000 pounds ($203,265) ‍after a plastic bottle was thrown from the team’s ‌technical area towards Aston Villa’s staff after...

Kashmir sees weather relief after snowfall, but cold tightens grip

• Srinagar at –1.4°C, Gulmarg coldest at –12°C • Chilla-i-Kalan nears end • Another wet spell likely from tomorrow Srinagar: After a day of widespread snowfall, gusty...

Efforts underway to restore traffic on Srinagar-Jammu NH, other key roads

Jammu: Massive road clearance operations were underway to restore traffic on the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway and other key roads which remained closed for the...

Flight operations resume at Srinagar airport

Srinagar: Flight operations resumed at the airport here on Saturday after remaining suspended for a day due to heavy snowfall, officials said. The Airports Authority...

Strict security arrangements in place for smooth R-Day celebrations: IGP Kashmir

Invites public, especially school children, to join open event at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar: Kashmir Police chief V K Birdi on Saturday said strict, multi-tier security...

Trade agreements opening up new opportunities for youth: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is entering into trade and mobility agreements with various nations to create new opportunities...

BJP reiterates stand on united J&K

Rejects demand for separate Jammu statehood Jammu: BJP on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to a united Jammu and Kashmir, firmly rejecting demands raised by some...

Our soldiers acted with courage, restraint during Op Sindoor, says Rajnath

New Delhi: As the world is going through a period of uncertainty, India's youths must remain strong and be prepared to take on every...

Delhi court allows Er Rashid to attend Budget Session in custody

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday granted custody parole to jailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid to attend the upcoming Budget Session of...

Jammu Crime Branch files 17 FIRs in cases of fraud official position misuse

Jammu: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Jammu has registered 17 FIRs in multiple cases of fraud, cheating, impersonation, forgery and misuse of...

Centre overhauls cadre allocation policy for IAS, IPS, IFoS officers

Introduces new groupings NEW DELHI: In a major move, the Centre has introduced a new policy for allocation of cadres to civil servants of three...

Is Constitution not in danger, BJP questions Rahul; slams Stalin over resolution opposing VB G Ram G

NEW DELHI: BJP National Spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday slammed the M K Stalin government for adopting a resolution in...

Rupee hits all-time low of 92/USD

Recovers marginally to settle at 91.88 against US dollar MUMBAI: The rupee hit an all-time low of 92 on Friday and recovered marginally to settle...

India’s pvt sector growth accelerates in Jan; hiring, demand improve

NEW DELHI: India’s private sector activity strengthened in January, driven by a rise in new business and improved demand conditions, according to data released...

 International Day of Education 2026: History, theme & significance

NEW DELHI: The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) will celebrate International Day of Education 2026 on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The...

US touts ‘New Gaza’ filled with luxury real estate

DAVOS: US officials on Thursday presented their vision for a “New Gaza” that would turn the shattered Palestinian territory into a glitzy resort of...

US withdraws from WHO over COVID-19 response

Turns to bilateral health partnerships WASHINGTON: The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), bringing an end to nearly eight decades...

Iran denies it halted execution of 800 prisoners

DUBAI: Iran's top prosecutor on Friday denied a claim by US President Donald Trump that his intervention halted the execution of 800 people detained...

Mars is back from blackout: Nasa gets first signals from Red Planet in 2026

NEW DELHI: Nasa has triumphantly reestablished communications with its Mars rovers following a two-week solar conjunction blackout, marking the resumption of Red Planet operations...

Elon Musk breaks rank with Donald Trump at Davos

Promotes what the US President has openly criticised NEW DELHI: Elon Musk and the US President Donald Trump are back to being friends. The two...

BCB president flags ICC double standards in T20 World Cup row

‘Found a neutral venue for them’ NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has denied the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to shift their...

Pakistan squad for Australia T20I series

Babar, Shaheen return ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 KARACHI: Former captains Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah ‍Afridi have returned to Pakistan’s Twenty20 squad for...

AFC U-23 Asian Cup — China on brink of historic title as it faces defending champion Japan in final

JEDDAH: Chinese football faces its biggest match in more than 20 years on Saturday when it plays Japan in the final of the Under-23...

Snow blankets Kashmir, grounds flights, closes highways

• Srinagar-Jammu highway closed • Gulmarg gets over two feet snowfall • Power, transportation services disrupted • Authorities deploy machinery for snow clearance Srinagar: Most parts...

All flights cancelled at Srinagar airport

Srinagar: The air traffic to and fro Kashmir was suspended on Friday after flight operations were cancelled at the Srinagar airport due to heavy...

Snowfall disrupts life in Jammu’s higher reaches

Rains break long dry spell in plains Jammu: Moderate to heavy snowfall was experienced in high-altitude areas, including the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in...

PM launches flagship SVANidhi credit card scheme for street vendors

Thiruvananthapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the UPI-linked PM SVANidhi Credit Card in Kerala to empower street vendors through accessible and interest-free...

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