HM approves 20 more CRPF battalions for J&K in wake of Pahalgam terror attack

July 16, 2025 4:10 PM

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HM approves 20 more CRPF battalions for J&K in wake of Pahalgam terror attack

  The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has given in-principle approval to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to raise 20 new battalions, adding over 20 thousand personnel, for deployment in Jammu and Kashmir. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that initially the CRPF had sought approval for 35...

Govt calls all-party meet ahead of Monsoon Session starting July 21

July 16, 2025 1:35 PM

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Govt calls all-party meet ahead of Monsoon Session starting July 21

The Government has convened an all-party meeting on Sunday ahead of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament. During the meeting, the government will seek cooperation from all political parties to ensure the smooth functioning of both Houses of Parliament. The Monsoon Session will be held from the 21st...

Indian Embassy urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

July 16, 2025 1:37 PM

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Indian Embassy urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

The Indian Embassy in Iran has urged Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. The travel advisory has been issued amid rising security concerns in the region over the past several weeks. In a social media post, the Embassy advised Indian nationals to carefully consider the evolving si...

FATF warns of emerging terror financing risks in digital era

July 16, 2025 1:41 PM

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FATF warns of emerging terror financing risks in digital era

Global terror financing watchdog, Financial Action Task Force, has underlined the potential threats where money can be misused in a rapidly digitalising world. The FATF said money can be misused to support terrorism, hide illegal earnings, or fund activities that can harm global peace. It highlighte...

National Young Chef Competition launched to preserve India’s culinary heritage

July 16, 2025 12:17 PM

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National Young Chef Competition launched to preserve India’s culinary heritage

Director General of the Ministry of Tourism, Suman Billa, emphasised the need to preserve India’s fading culinary traditions. He said that India's culinary heritage is built on cultural memory and regional techniques. Launching the National Young Chef Competition (NYCC) in New Delhi, Mr. Billa stres...

Sri Lankan young political leaders meet Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

July 16, 2025 11:11 AM

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Sri Lankan young political leaders meet Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

A 24-member delegation of young political leaders from 14 political parties of Sri Lanka today called on Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi. During the meeting Foreign Secretary emphasised their valuable role in deepening the India - SriLanka partnership as stakeholders in its future roadma...

Jharkhand: CoBRA Jawan martyred, 2 naxals killed in Bokaro encounter

July 16, 2025 1:32 PM

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Jharkhand: CoBRA Jawan martyred, 2 naxals killed in Bokaro encounter

In Jharkhand, two Naxals have been killed in a fierce encounter between the security forces and the Naxalites in the Kashitand forest of Lugu hills located under the Jageshwar Bihar police station area of Bokaro district. A jawan of the Cobra battalion was martyred while he was being airlifted to Ra...