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Gautam Adani Asia’s richest person with USD 89.2 billion net worth: Forbes

Overtakes Mukesh Ambani, Masayoshi Son NEW DELHI: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has overtaken Reliance Industries’ Mukesh Ambani and SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son to become Asia’s...

India likely clocked 8%+ growth in early 2026: World Bank Executive Director

NEW DELHI: Even as rising tensions in West Asia fuel concerns over energy prices and their impact on emerging economies, India’s newly appointed Executive...

India to drive half of global oil demand growth over next decade, says Rosneft chief

NEW DELHI: India will account for about half of global oil demand growth and 15 per cent of the increase in global electricity consumption...

SKUAST-K marks World Bicycle Day with rally promoting healthy lifestyle

SRINAGAR: To commemorate World Bicycle Day, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Sciences and Technology of Kashmir organised a Bicycle Rally on Sunday aimed at promoting environmental...

Power shutdown by KPDCL

SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Rawalpora Airforce line will be observed due to which power supply...

DC Sgr reviews District Capex Budget 2026-27, heritage conservation projects, CDF works

Directs timely submission of estimates, expedited execution of dev projects SRINAGAR: In order to review the progress of the District Capex Budget for the financial...

National veterinary education conclave begins at SKUAST-K

‘Veterinary professionals vital drivers of rural bio-economy, public health, global trade’ SRINAGAR: A gathering of the nation’s top academic leaders, veterinary scientists, and policy architects...

Agri Min calls for collective efforts to protect environment

SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Friday extended greetings to the people...

Axis Bank marks World Environment Day with plantation drive in Srinagar

Deputy Commissioner Akshay Labroograces occasion SRINAGAR: To mark World Environment Day, Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, organized a tree...

Director (Technical), CSB calls SKUAST-K among India’s finest sericulture institutions

SRINAGAR: Dr. Manthira Moorthy, Director (Technical), Central Silk Board (CSB), Bengaluru, on Thursday praised the College of Temperate Sericulture, SKUAST-K, Mirgund, for its outstanding...

PM Modi says AirTrunk’s massive data centre bet reflects India’s rising digital clout

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed AirTrunk’s planned Rs 3 lakh crore ($30 billion) investment in India’s digital infrastructure sector, describing...

PM hails 7.7% GDP expansion in FY26

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed India’s latest GDP data, calling it proof of economic resilience, reform impact and the hard...

J&K PDD secures national recognition for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) has achieved a major milestone by securing the 2nd position (First Runner-Up) nationwide for May 2026...

Push for ethanol mobility: Maruti Suzuki launches India’s first flex-fuel car Wagon R

NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Thursday launched India’s first flex-fuel car, Wagon R, engineered specifically for ethanol-blended fuel compatibility. A flex-fuel car gives...

‘Centre to scrap capital gains tax for foreign investors to ease rupee pressure’

NEW DELHI: The central government is reportedly planning to scrap the capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investments (FPIs) in government securities to ease...

US proposes 12.5% additional tariff on India, 53 other countries over forced-labour import rules

New Delhi rejects allegations NEW DELHI: The United States has proposed imposing an additional 12.5 per cent tariff on imports from India, along with goods...

India-US trade deal 99% finalised, says Sergio Gor

MUMBAI: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday, June 3, said that the proposed trade agreement between India and the United States is...

Google rolls out AI-powered fake call detection feature on Android

Here’s how it works NEW DELHI: Google has introduced a new fake call detection feature on Android, which is designed to protect users from the...

Startup India, DPIIT, JKEDI to organize TEJAS workshop in Kupwara on June 06

SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards strengthening the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem at the district level, the Startup India, DPIIT in collaboration with the...

Strengthen AYUSH infrastructure, outreach, wellness tourism in J&K: CS

Chairs Governing Body Meeting to approve Action Plan for 2026-27 SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Tuesday chaired the Governing Body Meeting of the J&K...

‘After Taiwan, S Korea overtakes India in stock-market value on AI-driven chip rally’

NEW DELHI: South Korea has reportedly overtaken India to become the world’s sixth-largest stock market, powered by a surge in chip-heavyweights tied to the...

Minister Dar calls for coordinated efforts to strengthen agri marketing infra in J&K

‘Renovate KissanGhars in Delhi, Kolkata; ensure affordable accommodation for farmers’ SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid...

Commercial LPG price hiked by Rs 42; domestic cylinder rates unchanged

NEW DELHI: Restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments will have to pay more for cooking gas from June as oil companies have raised the...

NIT Srinagar’s SANGAM-3.0 concludes at Gulmarg

MLA Farooq Shah calls for stronger alumni engagement, investment in education SRINAGAR: The third edition of the global alumni reunion, SANGAM-3.0, concluded at Gulmarg on...

Foreign investors pull out Rs 32,963 cr in May amid weak earnings, rupee depreciation

NEW DELHI: Foreign investors have offloaded ₹32,963 crore from Indian equities in May amid weak corporate earnings growth, rupee depreciation, and other adverse market...

US seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto, Tehran now ‘at end of tether financially’: Treasury Secy Bessent

WASHINGTON: The United States has seized nearly USD 1 billion worth of Iranian cryptocurrency assets and intensified efforts to freeze overseas properties and financial...

CM Omar backs innovation, mentorship as SANGAM-3.0 begins at NIT Srinagar

Event aims to boost collaboration, research, and global networking: Director Institute honours distinguished alumni and jubilee batches on Day-1 SRINAGAR: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir,...

Tariq Khan’s ‘Bombay Story’ premieres to acclaimed reception at Cannes Film Festival

JAMMU: Internationally acclaimed filmmaker and producer Tariq Khan, originally from Jammu and Kashmir and based in Mumbai, has brought immense pride and glory to...

TruPuf by Sintex keeps water safe, clean & temperature-stable

SRINAGAR: Sintex, India’s leading and trusted manufacturer of quality water storage solutions, is expanding the reach of Sintex TruPuf, India’s first ‘truly’ insulated water...

Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first ‘SkyCast’ System at IGI Airport

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh on Friday inaugurated India’s first “SkyCast System”...

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