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Fuel retail outlets operating normally, LPG delivery robust: Centre

NEW DELHI: An official from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday, May 14, said that there are adequate stocks of petrol...

Meta launches WhatsApp ‘incognito’ mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

LONDON: Meta Platforms said Wednesday it's rolling out an “incognito” mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move...

Javed Rana reviews development works, annual action plan for Poonch

SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Wednesday chaired a meeting with the senior officers...

JKSA briefs Parl Panel on student safety, reservation Policy, unemployment in J&K

SRINAGAR: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday met the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Parliament of India,...

Union Joint Secretary W&CD reviews education initiatives in Doda

DODA: Union Joint Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development and Member of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Dr. Sanjeev...

Minister Dar inspects facilities at Gulmarg Convention Centre

Stresses enhanced tourist services GULMARG: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday visited the...

Rupee hits lowest-ever intraday level of 95.80 against US dollar

MUMBAI: The rupee touched its lowest-ever intraday level of 95.80 against the US dollar, weakening for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday due to...

Union Cabinet approves increase in MSP for 14 kharif crops

NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices...

Air India cuts int’l flights, suspends six overseas routes till Aug

NEW DELHI: Air India on Wednesday announced a reduction in its international operations for the June-August period, including the temporary suspension of flights on...

Delhi HC issues notice to Google, Apple to act against obscene apps on their digital stores

NEW DELHI: In a sharp intervention over the alleged spread of obscene and illegal content through mobile applications, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday...

Musk, Pichai reportedly in talks for data centers Altman publicly made fun of

NEW DELHI: Google is in talks with Elon Musk-owned SpaceX for a rocket-launch deal to put orbital data centres in space, reports the Wall...

India Inc responds to PM’s appeal on WFH work again, cutting non-essential travel, saving Forex

NEW DELHI: India is preparing for potential impacts of the West Asia war. The government plans consultations with industry on fuel and forex conservation...

Moody’s slash India’s GDP growth forecast to 6% amid higher energy costs

NEW DELHI: Moody’s Ratings on Tuesday slashed India’s GDP growth forecast for year 2026 by 0.8 percentage points to 6 per cent amid higher...

Bloodbath continues at Stock Market, Sensex down over 1400 points

MUMBAI: The bloodbath on Dalal Street on Tuesday continued with the benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50, declined for the fourth...

Elon Musk is just 200 satellites away from matching rest of world combined

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is on the verge of achieving a staggering milestone in spaceflight history, launching nearly as many satellites into orbit...

Prompt redress of public grievances receiving govt’s prime focus: Javid Dar

SRINAGAR: The prime focus of present dispensation is to ensure prompt redress of public grievances through a responsive and people-centric governance. Minister for Agriculture Production,...

India’s growth to decelerate to 6.7% in current fiscal due to Iran War: Report

NEW DELHI: India’s growth is set to decelerate to 6.7 per cent in the current fiscal, from 7.7 per cent in 2025-26, according to...

India rejects sanctioned Russian LNG, continues discussions on permitted cargoes

NEW DELHI: India has declined Russia’s offer to sell it liquefied natural gas subject to US sanctions despite a shortfall driven by Middle East...

Only 24% Ladakh pashmina processed locally: LG Saxena calls for infrastructure upgrade

LEH: Highlighting Ladakh’s push to strengthen its indigenous pashmina industry, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday inspected the Pashmina Dehairing Plant in Leh...

FCIK mourns demise of young entrepreneur Riyaz Ahmad Wani

‘Rising stress in industry taking heavy toll’ SRINAGAR: The industrial fraternity across Kashmir under the aegis of the Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK)...

CUK’s English Dept celebrates Tagore Day

SONAMARG: Department of English, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) celebrated Tagore Day at the picturesque Sonamarg on Saturday, paying glowing tributes to Nobel Laureate,...

Dir JKEDI chairs maiden review meeting with DNOs, ROs, In-charge officers

Action Plan for 2026–27 finalised SRINAGAR: Director, Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Mohammad Younis Malik, chaired his maiden comprehensive review meeting at the...

Experts convene at SKUAST-K to chart resilient future for Himalayan agriculture, inclusive livelihoods

SRINAGAR: The AERA Regional Conference on “Building Resilient Himalayan Agriculture: Climate, Markets, and Inclusive Livelihoods” was inaugurated at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and...

J&K Govt fast-tracks NFSA integration of Migrant Ration Cards

19,000 digitized, free ration for April–May assured JAMMU: In continuation of the earlier meeting, Principal Secretary, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction, Chandraker...

FCIK congratulates J&K Bank on record annual profit

Calls for renewed commitment to J&K region SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has congratulated Jammu & Kashmir Bank on posting its...

Stock market ends with marginal losses, Nifty holds above 24,330 mark

MUMBAI: The stock market on Thursday ended with marginal losses in a volatile session as Nifty managed to hold above the 24,330 mark. At the...

Gold, silver surge up to 1 pc amid geopolitical uncertainty

NEW DELHI: Gold and silver prices traded higher on Thursday, with prices rising by up to 1 per cent amid a rise in crude...

Rana reviews dev works in Shopian, Pulwama districts

Inspects JJM, tribal infrastructure, forest projects SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Wednesday conducted an...

Mohammad Younis Malik assumes charge as Dir JKEDI

Warm farewell accorded to Khalid Jahangir SRINAGAR: Mohammad Younis Malik on Wednesday assumed charge as the Director of the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute...

Stock market ends on strong note amid buying across sectors

MUMBAI: The stock market on Wednesday ended on a strong note amid buying across sectors, except for the power and FMCG sectors. At the close,...

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