AI generated image used for representative purpose NEW DELHI: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high court has refused to interfere with bail granted to a man accused of cultivating opium poppy on one marla of land, noting that he had not violated any of the conditions imposed while on bail. The court dismissed the…
The vlogger says such practices are linked to longstanding local traditions. A series of videos shared by Uttarakhand-based content creator Puran Chand, who lives in one of the rural parts of Uttarakhand, has sparked a discussion online after he documented his wife following traditional restrictions during her menstrual cycle.In the videos, the woman is seen…
NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah backed Centre’s decision to introduce 0.4 percent merchant discount rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, saying that “running a UPI system” is not cheap.While talking to reporters, Omar said that people don’t appreciate what they “get for free.”“Not everyone is charged. First of all, person-to-person…
2 terrorists killed in J&K (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Two terrorists were neutralised during an overnight counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, the Army said on Thursday.The operation, code-named Operation Sohan, was launched during the intervening night of September 16 and 17 following confirmed intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the…
North Korea’s Vice Defence Minister Kim Kang Il looks on before a plenary session at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China (Reuters) North Korea on Thursday said the growing US-led military buildup and expanding security cooperation between Washington, Seoul and Tokyo justify its decision to strengthen and expand its nuclear forces, with Pyongyang declaring…
Two workers were killed and two others critically injured after a speeding white car crashed into a group of four workers Image Credit: TOI GURGAON: Two workers were killed and two others critically injured after a speeding white car crashed into a group of four workers carrying out roadside metal grille installation work near Shriram…
Brent drops 1.2% in early trade to $104.59 as Saudi offers crude through Oman (AI-generated image) Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending the previous session’s losses, as reports that Saudi Arabia was arranging additional crude shipments through Oman eased concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.Brent crude futures fell $1.24, or 1.2%, to $104.59…
Harmanpreet Kaur (ANI Photo) MUMBAI: Amid growing calls for a leadership change in Indian women’s cricket, former India captain Anjum Chopra has backed Harmanpreet Kaur to continue leading the side, insisting she remains the best person for the job despite recent scrutiny over her form.Harmanpreet scored 71 runs in five matches at the Women’s T20…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, with President Droupadi Murmu, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union ministers and other BJP leaders extending birthday greetings to him and highlighting his tenure in public service and governance.President Droupadi Murmu, in a post on X, said Modi…
FILE PHOTO: Words “AI Artificial Inteligence”, keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration taken June 5, 2026. A maths teacher in China has started a nationwide argument over whether children should still have to learn English. Earlier this month, Tang Jiafeng said on social media that English should be an optional subject in Chinese…