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32,114 Posts Filled in Central Higher Educational Institutions Since 2022, Govt Tells Rajya Sabha

SRINAGAR: A total of 32,114 posts, including 18,757 faculty positions, have been filled in Central Higher Educational Institutions (CHEIs) through mission-mode recruitment since September...

Ajinkya Rahane Retires From International Cricket After 17-Year Career

SRINAGAR: Former India batter and captain Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats, bringing the curtain down on...

Centre Approves Field Trials of Rs 10, Rs 20 Polymer Banknotes

SRINAGAR: The Union Government has approved a proposal from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to conduct field trials of one billion polymer banknotes...

Government Bars Officers From Using Multiple Official Vehicles

SRINAGAR: The Government has tightened regulations governing the use of official vehicles, directing that an officer eligible for a government staff car cannot be...

Supreme Court Bars Unauthorised Sharing of Audio-Video Recordings of Court Proceedings

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court has imposed interim restrictions on the use and circulation of audio and video recordings of judicial proceedings, directing that such...

Draft NFSA Amendment Bill Proposes 7 kg Foodgrain Per AAY Beneficiary

SRINAGAR: The Union Government has circulated the draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for pre-legislative consultation, proposing to change the monthly foodgrain entitlement...

CAG Delegates ‘No Work, No Pay’ Powers to Field Offices for Senior Audit Officers

SRINAGAR: The Comptroller and Auditor General (C and AG) of India has delegated powers to field office heads to decide cases involving "No Work,...
Sonam Wangchuk calls off hunger strike after talks with Centre

Sonam Wangchuk to be Discharged from Hospital Tomorrow

SRINAGAR: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is set to be discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Monday after recovering from a 26-day indefinite fast...

MEA Advises Indians to Assess Risks Before Taking Maritime Jobs in Conflict Zones

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday advised Indian nationals to carefully assess security risks before accepting jobs on commercial vessels operating...

India Scaling New Heights in Defence Production, Exports: PM Modi

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is steadily strengthening its defence capabilities, asserting that the country is achieving new milestones in...

Merchant Ship Carrying Four Indians Attacked in Ukraine

SRINAGAR: The Embassy of India in Ukraine on Sunday said it is closely monitoring the situation after the merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar was...

CJP Withdraws Agitation After Centre Accepts Key Demands on Protesters, Exam Reforms

SRINAGAR: The CJP on Saturday withdrew its nationwide agitation after the Centre accepted several of its key demands, including a commitment not to take...

Pralhad Joshi Given Additional Charge of Education Ministry After Pradhan Resigns

SRINAGAR: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of the Ministry of Education after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post...
Dharmendra Pradhan

President Accepts Immediate Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

SRINAGAR: President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect, acting...

Govt Says All 28 Indians Safe After LPG Tanker Attacked in Iranian Waters

SRINAGAR: All 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker DISHA are safe after the vessel came under attack in Iranian territorial waters,...