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Centre Considers 50 Per Cent Increase in Lok Sabha Seats, Nationwide Delimitation Likely

SRINAGAR: The Centre is considering a major overhaul of India's parliamentary representation through a nationwide delimitation exercise that could increase the strength of the...

Old Torn Hymen No Ground to Disbelieve Rape Survivor, Says Allahabad High Court

SRINAGAR: The Allahabad High Court has upheld the conviction of a man in a 1982 rape case, rejected his plea for release on probation...

Red Fort Case: NIA Chargesheets 3 More, Total Accused Rises to 13

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed a supplementary chargesheet against three more accused, including an absconding doctor alleged to be a...

Passport Row: Centre Says Travel Document Is Not Conclusive Proof of Indian Citizenship, Clarifies...

SRINAGAR: A clarification by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document and not conclusive proof of...
Strait of Hormuz, as seen from space. A NASA photograph

11 India-Bound Ships Cross Hormuz Strait as Delhi Welcomes US-Iran Peace Deal

SRINAGAR: India on Tuesday welcomed the United States-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending months of conflict in West Asia, as the reopening...

High Court Quashes Rape FIR, Cites Pattern of Similar Complaints by Woman

SRINAGAR: The Bombay High Court has quashed a rape FIR lodged by a woman, observing a recurring pattern of filing similar criminal complaints against...

‘You Are Parasites’: Supreme Court Refuses Relief to Cyber Fraud Accused

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court declined to entertain a writ petition filed by an alleged cyber criminal accused of laundering investors' money, with Chief Justice...

India, EU Welcome Conclusion of Free Trade Agreement Negotiations; Push for Swift Signing and...

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der...
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

FSSAI Directs Food Businesses to Stop Using Rusted Knives and Damaged Cutting Tools

SRINAGAR: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed restaurants, food processors and other food business operators to immediately stop using...
Rehmani Sameer selling medicines at his brother’s chemist shop in Janglat Mandi Anantnag. KL Image by Umar Khurshid

Centre Ends Over-the-Counter Sale of Syrups, Prescription Now Mandatory

SRINAGAR: The Centre has tightened regulations governing the sale of medicinal syrups, including cough syrups, by making a doctor’s prescription mandatory for their purchase...

Centre Blocks Telegram Till June 22 Ahead of NEET-UG Retest

SRINAGAR: The Centre has temporarily restricted access to Telegram in India ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21, as part of...

PM Modi Welcomes US-Iran Interim Deal, Hopes for Peace and Uninterrupted Global Trade

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the interim agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending their 107-day conflict and...

Gold Prices Jump Rs 2,450, Cross Rs 1.5 Lakh Mark

SRINAGAR: Gold prices in India soared to record levels on Monday, with 24-carat gold crossing the Rs 1.5 lakh mark per 10 grams after...

RSS Chief Backs Dialogue with Pakistan, Says Focus is on People, Not Regime

SRINAGAR: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has defended remarks made by senior RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale advocating the need to keep channels of dialogue open...
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

FSSAI Issues Notices to Food Companies Over Alleged Misleading Claims

SRINAGAR: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several food companies for allegedly using misleading brand names, trade...