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NEW DELHI: Multiple avalanches struck the Srinagar–Leh national highway on Friday, killing seven people and injuring five others, officials said.The avalanches hit the stretch between Zero Point and Minimarg in the afternoon, trapping several vehicles under snow and debris, they said.Officials said rescue teams were immediately rushed to the spot and a rescue operation was…

NEW DELHI: At least seven people were killed and several others were injured after an avalanche struck Zoji La in Ladakh on Friday.The avalanche also blocked the Srinagar-Leh highway, affecting movement in the area.Rescue and relief efforts are underway following the incident.Ladakh’s lieutenant governor in a post on X said, “Heard the unfortunate news of…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a virtual meeting with chief ministers to review the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict, with discussions centred on fuel supply, inflation and logistics amid rising global tensions.The meeting focused on ensuring coordinated action between the Centre and states to manage potential disruptions triggered by…

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India on Friday sharply criticised Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir over his reported remarks asking Shias to “go to Iran,” calling it part of Islamabad’s “systemic victimisation of minorities.“Reacting to the issue during the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen reports on…

NEW DELHI: Taking a swipe at Modi govt after its broker nation reference to Pakistan, Congress Thursday said “the self-styled Vishwaguru’s” diplomacy of bombast and narrative failures have turned a “broken country into a broker country”.Congress spokesman Jairam Ramesh said the EAM is doing his best to cover up India’s “extreme embarrassment” and the setback…

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), during the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the continuous support and guidance provided by the Central Government towards the development of Uttarakhand.CM Dhami…

NEW DELHI: Lauding its pivotal role, PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said that media helps in creating public awareness and nurtures active participation in issues of social and national importance.“As the nation marches towards building Viksit Bharat, the media’s contribution will prove significant in strengthening our unity and sense of purpose,” he said in a…

NEW DELHI: India remains one of the few countries that is able to engage with all sides in West Asia conflict, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday, defending govt’s diplomatic approach and rejecting opposition claims that India has become a bystander in the crisis.“If our ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered prayers to Lord Ram and participated virtually in the Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya‘s Ram Mandir.Earlier in the day, he extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami, wishing that the festival bring new energy and enthusiasm into the lives of the people….

Congress president Kharge (File photo) Congress president hints at backing Centre with 2029 rolloutNEW DELHI: Rebuffing fresh overture from the Centre for a meeting to discuss amendments to the women’s reservation bill, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Thursday wrote to the Modi government that the opposition is “extremely busy” with assembly election campaign and reiterated the…