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Senior BJP leader and Nagrota MLA Devender Singh Rana, brother of Union minister Jitendra Singh, died on Thursday at a private hospital in Haryana's Faridabad. He was 59. According to a senior BJP leader, Rana was undergoing treatment at the hospital. He is survived by his wife, Gunjan Rana, their daughters Devyani and Ketki, and son Adhiraj Singh. As the news of Rana's death spread, hundreds of people, including political leaders, gathered at his residence in the Gandhinagar area of Jammu. Union Minister Jitendra Singh also rushed to his house. Rana, who turned to politics from business as he built a multi-crore business from scratch, was a strong voice for Jammu's Dogra community. Rana was recently re-elected to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly from the Nagrota segment of Jammu district, securing the seat for a second term. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed shock and grief over Rana's sudden demise. "In his passing, we have lost a patriotic and widely ...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the list of bank holidays for November 2024. This month, banks will remain closed for 13 days, covering both public and regional holidays. Apart from second and fourth Saturdays, all Sundays and banks will remain shut on eight additional holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Diwali, Laxmi Puja, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti are among the major events this month. The holiday schedule for banks in India varies from state to state, depending on festivals the regions observe or celebrate. Since not all holidays apply to every state and Union Territory in India, customers should regularly check the official RBI website for a detailed list of holidays. To avoid inconvenience, individuals are advised to verify the holiday dates specific to their state before visiting any bank branch. Customers can, however, continue to use online banking and UPI on holidays for a smoother and faster experience. Although banks may be closed on ce...

Continuing the tradition of spending Diwali with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited security personnel posted in Gujarat's Kachchh today and wished them on the festive occasion. Visuals show the Prime Minister, dressed in Army uniform, offering sweets to the soldiers posted there. Since 2014, when he took over the top job, Prime Minister Modi has spent Diwali with soldiers posted in different corners of the country. He visited Siachen in 2014, the Punjab border in 2015, Sumdo in Himachal Pradesh in 2016, Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez sector in 2017, Uttarakhand's Harsil in 2018, Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri in 2019 and Rajasthan's Longewala in 2020. The Prime Minister's 2021 Diwali was in Kashmir's Nowshera, 2022 in Jammu and Kashmir's Kargil and 2023 in Himachal's Lepcha. Back in 2014, when the BJP came to power, Prime Minister Modi visited Siachen and told the soldiers posted there that 125 crore Indians can celebrate Diwali and go about t...

The BJP government's vision reflects its commitment to national unity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, adding that it had brought a 'one nation, one tax' system and abolished the Article 370 wall, revoking Jammu and Kashmir's special status. "The discriminatory policies and intent of previous governments weakened national unity. Over the past 10 years, the new governance model has eliminated discrimination. We have chosen the path of sabka saath sabka vikas. This approach has ended the dissatisfaction among people and enhanced their trust in development schemes," the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister said Aadhaar, which represents 'one nation, one identity', is being discussed globally. "We brought 'one nation, one tax' system through GST. We brought 'one nation, one health insurance' scheme through Ayushman Bharat. Now, we are working towards 'one nation, one election' that will strengthen democracy and op...

After India and China reached a consensus on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that this is not a small development and after prolonged efforts, the country has achieved success. Rajnath Singh met Army jawans at Meghna Stadium in Tezpur, Assam. The Defence Minister also celebrated Diwali, ate meals, and lit diyas with the soldiers. Addressing the gathering, Rajnath Singh said, "I extend my congratulations to everyone as there has been a significant development recently concerning the border. India and China had been engaging in long-standing discussions at diplomatic and military levels to resolve certain territorial conflicts. After prolonged efforts, we have reached a consensus and achieved success." "This is not a small development. We have achieved this milestone due to your (Army jawans) courage and dedication. The mutual dialogue with China was made possible because everyone recognised your brave...

The Home Minister of India, one of the most powerful political posts in the country, oversees the internal security and domestic policy. The Home Minister plays a vital role in maintaining law and order within the country. Historically, the position has been held by prominent leaders such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indira Gandhi and LK Advani. Currently, Amit Shah serves as Home Minister, having assumed office in May 2019. Let's take a look at their tenure, accomplishments and contributions: 1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1947–1950) As India's first Home Minister, he unified over 565 princely states into the Indian Union. He organised relief efforts for Partition refugees and worked to restore peace, addressing law and order challenges in a newly independent country. Known as the “Iron Man of India,” Mr Patel also established the All India Services system, championing a secular, united India. 2. C. Rajagopalachari (1950–1951) C. Rajagopalachari strengt...

Security forces gunned down three terrorists responsible for attacking an Army vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector yesterday. The operation spanned 27 hours and concluded early Tuesday morning. The encounter began on Monday when the terrorists fired at an ambulance that was part of an Army convoy near the Line of Control (LoC). By evening, one attacker was neutralised, while two others were eliminated on Tuesday during a final assault near the Assan temple in Jogwan village. Following a night of relative quiet, the joint teams of the Army and police initiated a renewed push at around 7 am, resulting in intense gunfire and two subsequent fatalities within two hours. The operation involved the use of BMP-II infantry combat vehicles, special forces, and National Security Guard (NSG) commandos, alongside aerial support from helicopters and drones. "After a night-long lull, the security forces pushed for a final assault against the holed-up terrorists at around 7 am, l...

The army was closing in on the terrorists trapped in the Sunderbani Sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor. Phantom was part of the army unit involved in the anti-terror operation, he drew enemy fire, sustaining bullet injuries. Phantom, an army dog, sacrificed his life during service. "We salute the supreme sacrifice of our true hero, a valiant Indian Army dog, Phantom," the 16 Corps, known as the White Knight Corps, said in honour of the four-year-old dog. Today, terrorists targeted an Army vehicle in the Asan, Sunderbandi Sector of Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir. A large-scale search operation was launched to find the terrorists.  A terrorist was killed in a search-cordon operation and the army recovered warlike stores. Phantom, a Belgium Malinois, was killed in action. Update We salute the supreme sacrifice of our true hero—a valiant #IndianArmy Dog, #Phantom . As our troops were closing in on the trapped terrorists, #Phantom drew enemy fire, sustaining fatal...

Independent Lok Sabha MP from Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid surrendered at Tihar Jail on Monday after his interim bail in a terror-funding case currently being investigated by the NIA expired. The Patiala House Court in New Delhi has deferred the pronouncement of an order granting him regular bail until November 19 this year. On October 14, the court extended his interim bail on the health grounds of his ailing father and directed him to surrender to Tihar on October 28. The engineer initially got interim bail for campaigning in the recently held Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. Polls for the 90-member Jammu and Kashmir Assembly were conducted in three phases from September 18 to October 1, with results announced on October 8, revealing a decisive victory for the National Conference-Congress alliance, which secured 48 seats. In 2005, Engineer Rashid was arrested by the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Srinagar for allegedly supporting militants and was held...

Terrorists targeted an Army vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor and multiple rounds were fired. Security forces are currently conducting a large-scale search op. More details are awaited. According to preliminary reports, the terrorists fled the spot after opening fire and security forces are now conducting a search operation.  Read full article

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the "indomitable spirit and courage" of all Ranks and Veterans of the Infantry on the occasion of Infantry Day. In a post on X PM Modi wrote, "On Infantry Day, we all salute the indomitable spirit and courage of all Ranks and Veterans of the Infantry, who tirelessly protect us. They always stand resolute in the face of any adversity, ensuring the safety and security of our nation. The infantry embodies the essence of strength, valour and duty, inspiring every Indian. On Infantry Day, we all salute the indomitable spirit and courage of all Ranks and Veterans of the Infantry, who tirelessly protect us. They always stand resolute in the face of any adversity, ensuring the safety and security of our nation. The infantry embodies the essence of… pic.twitter.com/lJHRob40ya — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 27, 2024 On this occasion, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff General Upend...

Indian Army's Romeo Force, in a joint operation with Special Operations Group (SOG) police, busted a terror hideout in the Balnoi sector in Poonch, officials said. According to the Poonch police, the operation that took place on Saturday led to the recovery of two grenades and three Pakistani Mines from the hideout. Meanwhile, a search operation was carried out in Tangmarg and several parts of Jammu and Kashmir as the Indian Army and police intensified their searches to trace the accused in terror attacks in Gulmarg, Baramulla in north Kashmir and Gagangir in the Ganderbal district of the Union Territory. On October 24, two Army soldiers and two civilian porters were killed after terrorists attacked a military vehicle in Baramulla. Earlier on October 20, a doctor and six construction workers were killed when terrorists attacked a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal district. The terrorists struck as the labourers and other staff returned ...

An army soldier was killed and 13 people, including nine army personnel, were injured when their Army vehicle skidded off the road and overturned in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said on Saturday. The injured, which included four civilians, were taken to a hospital where their condition is stated to be stable, they said. The accident in Kulgam's D H Pora area happened during an operational move on Friday night, said the Army's Srinagar-based 15 Corps, also known as Chinar Corps. "Tragically, one sepoy lost his life, while few soldiers sustained injuries who were promptly evacuated for medical care. All soldiers are stable," the Chinar Corps said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Read full article

A search operation was carried out in Tangmarg and several parts of Jammu and Kashmir as the Indian Army and Police intensified their searches to trace the accused in terror attacks in Gulmarg in Baramulla in north Kashmir and Gagangir in Ganderbal district of the union territory. On October 24, two Army soldiers and two civilian porters were killed after terrorists attacked a military vehicle in Baramulla. Earlier on October 20, a doctor and six construction workers were killed when terrorists attacked a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal district. The terrorists struck as the labourers and other staff returned to their camp in Gund, Ganderbal. The incident raised serious concern as this was a targeted killing by the terrorists. The terrorists believed to be at least two, opened fire indiscriminately on a group of labourers, which included both local and non-local people. On Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha directe...

A passenger train hit a thick piece of wood kept on the tracks on Thursday night in what is being suspected as a sabotage in Uttar Pradesh again. The incident comes a month after an empty gas cylinder was found on the tracks near Prempur railway station in UP's Kanpur, and 10 detonators were found on a railway track in an attempt to blow up a train carrying army personnel in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district. Train No. 14236 Bareilly-Varanasi Express running between Delhi and Lucknow hit the two-feet-long piece of wood weighing over 6 kg and dragged it for some distance. It got wedged under the metal wheels, officials said. The train driver, or the loco pilot, managed to stop the train safely, they said. The incident damaged a signalling device on the tracks, which affected the Lucknow-Hardoi up and down lines and led to loco pilots of other trains to operate with caution. A first information report (FIR) has been filed with the Malihabad police station. The nearest railw...

The attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla on Thursday, in which two Indian Army soldiers were killed in action and two civilian porters lost their lives, is proof that Pakistani terrorists are deliberately targeting Kashmiri locals to evoke fear in the Valley, the Army has said. In a statement on Friday, the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said the brave soldiers, whose vehicle was attacked in Baramulla's Butapathri area, demonstrated their commitment to countering the "inimical agenda of Pakistan-abetted terrorism in Kashmir". The Army vehicle was targeted on Thursday and two soldiers, Rifleman Kaisar Ahmad Shah and Rifleman Jeevan Singh from Kashmir's Anantnag and Haryana's Sirsa, were killed in action. The statement said the response by the two soldiers and other troops forced the terrorists to retreat, leaving a weapon behind.   "Indian Army salutes the bravery of Rifleman Kaisar Ahmad Shah and Rifleman Jeevan Singh, who despite b...

Major Bhupender Singh, who was killed by terrorists on January 23, 1994, was honoured today in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar, his hometown, on the occasion of his 72nd birth anniversary. A war memorial dedicated to him and 12 others who were killed in the line of duty, with his bronze bust in place, was inaugurated by his family- wife Avinash Kaur and daughters Rubina Singh and Bollywood actor Nimrat Kaur. The memorial has been set up at a public square, now named Major Bhupender Singh Chowk, in Sri Ganganagar's central area. Families of the twelve other soldiers killed in the line of action were also present at the occasion, along with several senior officials of the Indian Army, representatives of the local administration, and people from nearby villages. Actor Nimrat Kaur shared pictures from the inauguration on her X (formerly Twitter) account and said, "Today, on my father's 72nd Birth Anniversary, a long term dream for our family came true by inaugurating a war me...

National Conference boss Farooq Abdullah has called out Pakistan as the source of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and warned that country to "put an end" to its constant attacks. He urged Islamabad to "find a way to be friends... otherwise issues will arise". His comment follows a worrying series of terror attacks in the former state, including one late Thursday night in which an Army vehicle in Baramulla was targeted and four people - two soldiers and two civilians - were killed . Three days earlier six construction workers and a doctor were gunned down. "These (terror attacks) will continue in the state till we find a suitable solution... we are all aware of the origin. For 30 years I have witnessed the killing of innocent people. Why are they (Pakistan) doing this and sabotaging their own future... when we will not be a part of Pakistan?" "Many of our colleagues have been martyred... but it continues every year and you know the ones respon...

Three terrorist outfits - the Lashkar-e-Taiba , Hizbul Mujahideen , and Jaish-e-Mohammed , all banned by the Indian government - have set up a joint training camp in Pakistan's Abbottabad, in a campus belonging to that country's Army, intelligence community sources told NDTV Friday morning. The camp, sources said, is 'completely safe' since there is a Pakistani Army camp right next door, making outsiders' access to training terrorists almost impossible without permission of the military. An unnamed General, posted to Pak's intel agency ISI, is believed to be supervising the camp, which is training young men and women in multiple aspects of combat, including handling weapons. Abbottabad was where former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden lived and operated a safe house - inside a walled compound that was targeted by a United States special forces military unit in May 2011. bin Laden was shot and killed in the attack. Pakistan demolished that structure in 2012. N...

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during his first visit to the national capital after assuming office last week, officials said. In a remarkable victory in the recent assembly polls in the union territory, the first in 10 years, Abdullah's National Conference won 42 of the 90 assembly seats. In its first cabinet meeting, the new government passed a resolution urging the central government to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. This restoration, according to the officials, is seen as a crucial step towards initiating a healing process, reinstating constitutional rights and safeguarding the unique identity of the region's residents. The chief minister has been authorised by the cabinet to engage with the prime minister and the central government to advocate for the reinstatement of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. CM of Jammu and Kashm...

The centre is likely to initiate the process of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir over five years after the region was stripped of its statehood and special status, sources said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi last evening. During the meeting, Mr Shah assured the centre's full support to the newly elected government, sources said. "The meeting that lasted half an hour was held in a very cordial atmosphere. The home minister assured the centre's full support to the newly elected government and to initiate the process of restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir," sources said. In its first meeting last week, the J&K cabinet had passed a resolution demanding the restoration of statehood. Read |  Omar Abdullah Passes Resolution For Restoration Of Statehood In J&K Cabinet "The restoration of statehood will be the beginning of the healing process, reclaiming constitutional rights and protecting the i...

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday released the photographs of two foreign terrorists involved in the Sunday terrorist attack on a workers' camp in the Ganderbal district, leaving seven people dead and several others injured. The photographs were developed from footage recorded by CCTV cameras installed inside the camp in Gagangir area in Ganderbal. The police had said earlier that two foreign terrorists had entered the workers' camp in the evening and fired indiscriminately at civilians. Seven people, including six non-local workers and a local doctor were killed in the attack, and four others were injured. Investigators have already questioned over 40 people in connection with the terrorist attack. An NIA team, headed by a senior officer, also visited the terror attack site and had reportedly collected some vital clues from the terror attack site. The workers were employees of APCO Infrastructure, which is building a tunnel from Z-Morh to Sonamarg tourist resort...

The newly elected chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday and discussed issues related to the Union Territory including early restoration of statehood. On his first visit to the national capital after assuming office last week, Abdullah spent nearly 30 minutes with the Home Minister. He later said that it was a courtesy call during which he apprised the Union Home Minister about the situation and also discussed the issue of restoration of statehood. Abdullah's visit follows the terror attack in the Gangangir area of Ganderbal district, where terrorists mercilessly killed seven individuals, including a doctor, just three days ago. Since the reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir into a Union Territory in 2019, the police force has been under the jurisdiction of the Union Home Ministry. During his stay in Delhi, the chief minister is scheduled to meet the central leadership, including an anticipated meeting with Prime Minis...

The government has decided to deploy security forces at vital infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir to prevent any security breach -- a precautionary measure after Sunday's terror attack on workers involved in the construction of key road tunnel on Srinagar-Ladakh road. Seven workers including a doctor were killed that evening after terrorists struck at a camp site of workers engaged in the construction Z-Morh tunnel at Gagangir in Ganderbal district. The investigation has been handed over National Investigation Agency or NIA. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha -- in charge of security and law and order in the Union Territory -- visited the attack site today and reviewed security for vital infrastructure projects. "The Governor underlined the need for securing the vital infrastructure projects across J&K UT and putting in place a multi-pronged and foolproof mechanism for coordination with project implementing agencies to prevent security breaches", an official...

The Prime Minister of India serves as the nation's chief executive, commanding the Council of Ministers and supervising the Union Government. Although the President is the head of state in a ceremonial capacity, the Prime Minister exercises executive authority. India has seen 15 prime ministers since it gained Independence in 1947. Let's take a look at their tenure, accomplishments and contributions: Jawaharlal Nehru (August 15, 1947 - May 27, 1964) Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, served for 17 years, the longest tenure so far. Mr Nehru was affectionately known as "Chacha Nehru" among children, and his birthday, November 14, is celebrated across the country as Children's Day. Jawaharlal Nehru is widely regarded as one of the principal architects of modern India. He was instrumental in establishing some of the country's most prestigious institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (I...

A new genus and snake species discovered in the Himalayas has been named after the Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio - the "Titanic" star who is also a passionate environmentalist, officials said on Tuesday. The newly described snake species, ‘Anguiculus dicaprioi' is distributed from central Nepal to Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, whereas ‘Anguiculus rappii' is distributed in Sikkim, Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh. These snakes are mostly active from late May to August and are not found at other times of the year, nothing is known about the biology of the two species, and ‘Anguiculus rappii' is rare and has not been recorded in the last couple of decades. The snake was first found by Virender Bhardwaj in the backyard of his home in the western Himalayas during the Covid-19 Pandemic lockdown. He posted its pictures on social media, leading to a sensation - and a three-year-long investigation coupled with laborious research - to identi...

A newly formed terror group, called Tehreek Labaik Ya Muslim (TLM), was dismantled after multiple raids across several districts of Jammu and Kashmir today. The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of the J&K Police carried out the anti-terror raids with the authorities claiming that TLM is an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), allegedly being operated under the guidance of a Pakistani handler, identified by the alias 'Baba Hamas'.  The sweeping raids were conducted in the districts of Srinagar, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Kulgam, Budgam, Anantnag, and Pulwama. According to the police, the primary objective was to neutralise a recruitment module within the TLM that was actively involved in mobilising young men for militant activities. The group is believed to have been behind a surge in recruitment in recent months. The operation follows closely on the heels of a terror attack in Ganderbal district, which left seven people dead. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj S...

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday ended his fast along with others, after the home ministry assured them that the talks on Ladakh's demands will be resumed in December. Joint Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Prashant Lokhande met the activists, who have been sitting on an indefinite fast at Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan since October 6, and handed them a letter from the home ministry. The letter said the high-powered committee of the ministry, which was holding talks with representatives from Ladakh, will hold the next meeting on December 3. Following this, Wangchuk and his supporters decided to break their fast.  (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Read full article

Gurmeet Singh, who was among seven persons killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal, was speaking to his wife on the phone when he was hit by a bullet, his father said on Monday. A doctor from Kashmir and six non-local labourers were killed while five people sustained injuries in the terror attack at an under-construction tunnel at Gund on Sunday. Gurmeet Singh, 45, hailed from village Sakhowal in Punjab's Gurdaspur district and had been working in a company as a construction worker. "He was speaking to his wife over a mobile phone when this incident took place... He told his wife that he had been hit by a bullet," said Gurmeet's father Dharam Singh. The family was later informed that he succumbed to his injuries, said Dharam Singh in Gurdaspur. He said Gurmeet had been living in Kashmir for the past five years and had been associated with the company for many years. Another relative said Gurmeet was the breadwinner of the family and urged...

Six construction workers and a doctor were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district last night. The terrorists opened fire on a camp housing workers of a private company, who were building a tunnel. The area has been cordoned off by the army and police and a hunt is on to find the terrorists. Both locals and non-locals were present at the campsite and at least two terrorists opened gunfire. The victims were identified as Dr Shahnawaz, a resident of Nayidgam Kashmir's Budgam, Gurmeet Singh from Punjab's Gurdaspur, Mohammad Haneef, Faheem Nasir, a safety manager, and Kaleem, were from Bihar, Anil Kumar Shukla, a mechanical manager from Madhya Pradesh, and Shashi Abrol, a designer from Jammu. The attackers left behind an INSAS rifle. Also, two vehicles of the company were burnt in the incident. Police have stopped media from reaching the site of the attack. Journalists were not allowed to move beyond Manigam, 50 km from the attack site because o...