SRINAGAR\JAMMU: J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed grave concern Saturday over Eid prayers being blocked at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Mosque, terming it “regrettable” and questioning LG Manoj Sinha-led administration’s claims of “normality” in the Union territory.“Across J&K, Eid prayers were offered. But prayers were not allowed at Jamia Mosque. It exposes the administration that controls…
SRINAGAR: While the Centre took all by surprise by announcing the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, there was one person in J&K who knew it beforehand, CM Omar Abdullah said in the assembly Monday, apologizing to the party chief whip, Mubarak Gul, for not heeding to his foreboding then.Omar made the statement…
IAF starts work on ‘Vayu Baan’ NEW DELHI: With drones taking centre stage in conflicts around the world, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has started work on the country’s first helicopter-dropped drone project, called ‘Vayu Baan’ (air arrow).Vayu Baan is an indigenous air-launched effects (ALE) programme designed to integrate unmanned aerial systems directly with manned…
There are many rules and regulations associated with air travel. These rules and regulations include no carrying of sharp objects, no carrying of large quantities of liquids, and no carrying of inflammable items. However, some rules and regulations seem unusual. The case of carrying coconuts is one such case. Coconuts are commonly found and are…
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has bought a new luxury, becoming the first buyer of the latest Mercedes-Benz V-Class in India. The all-new model was launched in the country earlier this month, and Pandya reportedly gifted the premium MPV to his girlfriend Mahika Sharma. Photos of the duo receiving the keys from Mercedes-Benz have been…
Let’s be honest: the classic 9‑to‑5 job is rarely just eight hours. It usually comes with extra work, last‑minute deadlines, endless meetings, and the pressure of juggling multiple responsibilities at once. Between back‑to‑back emails, last‑minute tasks, and packed schedules, it’s completely normal for employees to feel like there’s almost no time left for themselves. That’s…
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Tuesday it used a new “Haj Qasem” ballistic missile for the first time in a fresh wave of attacks against Israel and the United States, describing it as an advanced precision-guided weapon named after slain commander Qassem Soleimani.The IRGC claimed the strikes targeted sites in Beit Shemesh, Tel…
The IRGC has reportedly assumed control over key state functions in Iran, blocking presidential appointments and decisions while tightening its grip on the country’s core centres of power, as cited by Iran International.The move has effectively sidelined the government and pushed President Masoud Pezeshkian into a “complete political deadlock”, amid rising tensions between his administration…
After an arduous wait, the West Indies cricket team and its staff have successfully made their journey back home following their time in India for the T20 World Cup. The team faced significant challenges due to travel restrictions caused by escalating tensions in West Asia, resulting in closed airspace and canceled flights that kept them…
The government will launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic minerals on Monday, putting 19 blocks on offer across multiple states as part of efforts to strengthen domestic resource security.The move comes as India seeks to boost self-reliance in clean energy, advanced technologies, fertilisers and other strategic sectors amid global supply-chain disruptions,…