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General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday took over as the new Chief of the Army Staff, becoming the head of India’s 1.3 million-strong Army. A highly experienced officer, he is among the few military leaders to have commanded two operational Army commands along the country’s western front. He assumes leadership at a crucial time as the

RAJOURI, JUNE 29: In compliance with the directions of Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma and Transport Commissioner J&K, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Rajouri intensified its enforcement drive to ensure strict compliance with traffic rules and provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. The enforcement drive was conducted in Kotranka and adjoining areas

New Delhi, June 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain on the occasion of Muharram, saying that his sacrifice remains a timeless source of inspiration for those committed to truth and justice. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister said that the life and martyrdom of Hazrat

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently sparked discussion after a senior official stated during Passport Seva Divas that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document and should not be considered definitive proof of citizenship. The remark led to confusion on social media, with many questioning the legal status of passports, Aadhaar cards and

Rajouri, June 23: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today conducted a surprise inspection of the Niabat Office, BDO Office and PWD Office at Thanamandi to assess the functioning of government offices and review the delivery of public services. During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner visited various sections of the offices, examined official records and took

Lucknow, June 22: A devastating fire that broke out in a three-storey commercial complex in Lucknow on Monday resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, while seven others sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment. According to officials at the Trauma Centre of King George’s Medical University (KGMU), several victims, including children, were

Delhi, June 21: Demonstrators associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by its founder Abhijeet Dipke, continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar on Sunday for a second consecutive day, pressing for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Despite requests from Delhi Police to clear the protest venue, the protesters maintained that they

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Friday unanimously approved a resolution expressing strong opposition to the Karnataka government’s proposal to build a balancing reservoir across the Cauvery River at Mekedatu. The resolution, introduced by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, urged the Union Government not to grant any approvals for the project, including technical, environmental, or

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss the prevailing law and order situation in the State. During the meeting, the Governor is understood to have provided an update on recent security developments in Manipur, where tensions between Kuki and Naga groups have intensified over