India calls for recognising culture as part of post-2030 global agenda

NEW DELHI: India Saturday advocated recognition of culture as a standalone goal in the post-2030 global development agenda, highlighting its transformative potential in driving economic growth, social inclusion, and sustainable development. ”This is in sync with India’s own cultural renaissance efforts, aimed at preserving and promoting its rich cultural heritage while fostering innovation and creativity,” […]

‘India developing world’s largest food-based safety net programs’

NEW DELHI: India has firmly assured the global community of its commitment to developing resilient agricultural systems for a sustainable and prosperous future. India is currently implementing the world’s largest food-based safety net programs to ensure food security and nutrition, Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Ram Nath Thakur said while addressing […]

Rohit didn’t practice as hard as Sachin: Rhodes recalls Mumbai Indians days

NEW DELHI: Former Mumbai Indians fielding coach Jonty Rhodes reminisced about his earlier experiences with Rohit Sharma during the IPL. He emphasized that, in contrast to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit did not exhibit the same level of dedication and intensity during net practice sessions. “I mean he hasn’t changed at all. It’s so ridiculous. […]

PM Modi To Address Election Rally in Doda today

PM Modi To Address Election Rally in Doda today

JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit J&K on Saturday for an election rally, his first campaign event in the union territory after the Assembly polls were announced. PM Modi is scheduled to address a BJP election rally in Doda district where voting for eight Assembly seats in three districts of Chenab Valley is scheduled […]

Unemployment in JK highest in 45 years: Congress

Unemployment in JK highest in 45 years: Congress

Jammu: The Congress on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misleading people of Jammu and Kashmir on the issue of employment, claiming the Union Territory currently faces its highest unemployment rate in 45 years, ranking second highest in the country. “Contrary to claims by Union Minister Anurag Thakur and LG Manoj Sinha, Jammu […]

JK transitioned from terrorism to tourism under PM Modi: Reddy

JK transitioned from terrorism to tourism under PM Modi: Reddy

Samba/Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a remarkable transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, shifting from a region known for terrorism to a thriving hub of tourism, Union minister G Kishan Reddy said on Friday. Reddy, who is the BJP’s election in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, reaffirmed that the Union Territory remained the heartbeat […]

2 Soldiers Killed, As Many Injured In Kishtwar encounter

2 Soldiers Killed, As Many Injured In Kishtwar encounter

Jammu: Two soldiers were killed and as many others injured during an encounter with militants in Kishtwar district on Friday, officials said. Acting on a tip-off, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Naidgham area in Chhatroo belt, police officials said. There was an exchange of fire between search teams of security […]

SC grants bail to Kejriwal in excise policy case, calls prolonged incarceration unjust

SC grants bail to Kejriwal in excise policy case, calls prolonged incarceration unjust

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the corruption case lodged by the CBI in connection with the excise policy ‘scam’, saying prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan granted the relief to Kejriwal on furnishing […]

Hindenburg claims $310 mn frozen in Swiss bank accounts linked to front man of Adani Group

Hindenburg claims $310 mn frozen in Swiss bank accounts linked to front man of Adani Group

Adani Group rejects allegations NEW DELHI: Swiss authorities have frozen more than USD 310 million in funds across multiple Swiss bank accounts as part of money laundering allegations into Adani Group, US-based short seller Hindenburg Research claimed citing media report – a charge that the conglomerate vehemently denied. In a post on X, Hindenburg cited […]

GCCs projected to create up to 28 lakh jobs in India by 2030

NEW DELHI: Touted as the ‘GCC Capital of the World,’ India has the largest base of 17 per cent of global technology capability centres, currently employing over 1.9 million (19 lakh) people, according to a new report. By 2030, the GCC market in India is estimated to grow to $99-105 billion, with the number of […]