July 24, 2026 10:41 AM

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Government committed to ensuring justice for students: Jitendra Singh

Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said the government remains committed to ensuring justice for students and taking strict action against anyone who tries to compromise their future. In a social media post, Mr Singh said that he, along with Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, met activ...

July 24, 2026 10:04 AM

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J&K government to notify Eco-Tourism Policy within six months

The Jammu and Kashmir Government is in the process of formulating an Eco-Tourism Policy, which is expected to be finalised and notified within six months. The Department of Tourism is preparing the policy to establish a comprehensive framework for the conservation of natural resources, sustainable u...

July 24, 2026 10:02 AM

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Northern Railway runs special train for stranded passengers amid highway closure

In Jammu and Kashmir, amid the continued closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to heavy rainfall, landslides and shooting stones, the Northern Railway yesterday introduced a special train between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to facilitate stranded passengers. The special tr...

July 24, 2026 9:57 AM

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Heavy rain continues in Jammu region; Jammu-Srinagar highway remains closed

In Jammu and Kashmir, heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of the Jammu division for the third consecutive day today, triggering cloudbursts and flash floods across the region. The 250-kilometre strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained closed to traffic due to inclement w...

July 24, 2026 9:25 AM

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Over 20,000 evacuated as wildfire rages in southwest France

More than 20,000 residents and tourists have been evacuated as a fast-moving wildfire swept through southwest France, burning around 3,400 hectares of forest near Bordeaux. Around 800 firefighters, supported by aircraft and soldiers, are battling the blaze, which authorities believe may have been sp...

July 24, 2026 9:20 AM

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Flood death toll in Assam rises to 47; over 7.21 lakh people affected

The death toll due to floods in Assam has risen to 47, with six more deaths reported yesterday. More than 7.21 lakh people are affected by the floods in 11 districts across the state. As many as 24,124 people have taken shelter in 103 relief camps, while 255 relief distribution centres have been set...

July 24, 2026 9:15 AM

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23rd Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with colourful opening ceremony

The 23rd Commonwealth Games began in Glasgow, Scotland, with a spectacular and colourful opening ceremony. King Charles III declared the Games open in the presence of Queen Camilla, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare at the OVO Hydro yesterday evening....

July 24, 2026 9:05 AM

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US carries out fresh strikes on Iran; tensions escalate in the region

The US military carried out a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, saying the attacks are aimed at degrading Tehran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation came after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed attack...