UN chief says Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signal new, dangerous phase
Berlin, Germany - November 04: Antonio Guterres, High Commissioner for Refugees of UNHCR, attends a press conference in german foreign office on November 04, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Michael Gottschalk/Photothek via Getty Images)

August 29, 2025 9:49 AM

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UN chief says Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signal new, dangerous phase

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that Israel's initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signal a new and dangerous phase with devastating consequences. He told reporters ahead of a Security Council meeting yesterday that hundreds of thousands of civilians -- already exhausted and tr...

Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 remain closed for vehicular traffic for 4th consecutive day

August 29, 2025 9:43 AM

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Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 remain closed for vehicular traffic for 4th consecutive day

In Jammu and Kashmir, the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) shall remain closed for vehicular traffic for the fourth consecutive day today due to multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains in the Udhampur-Ramban belt. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that due to the closure of ...

PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on National Sports Day

August 29, 2025 10:17 AM

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PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on National Sports Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on the occasion of National Sports Day today. In a social media post, Mr Modi paid tribute to Indian Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and said that his legacy continues to inspire generations. He added that from grassroots programmes that nurtur...

Heavy rains in Telangana hit normal life; Over 1400 people rescued 

August 29, 2025 9:24 AM

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Heavy rains in Telangana hit normal life; Over 1400 people rescued 

In Telangana, normal life has been severely hit due to torrential heavy rains that lashed several parts of the state. Kamareddy, Nirmal, Medak, and Nizamabad districts have been the worst hit as several villages and residential areas have been inundated. Indian Army, NDRF and SDRF bid fire service d...

Punjab: Hundreds of villages impacted due to floods in many districts of state
Amritsar: Commuters wade during rainfall in Amritsar on Friday, August 1, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

August 29, 2025 8:35 AM

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Punjab: Hundreds of villages impacted due to floods in many districts of state

In Punjab, as hundreds of villages have been impacted due to floods in many districts of the state especially in border district Gurdaspur, evacuation operations are on war footing to take out stranded people to safer places. Indian Army, BSF, NDRF, SDRF along with Punjab Police and volunteers have ...

Rail services in Jammu Division to remain suspended for next few days

August 29, 2025 8:32 AM

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Rail services in Jammu Division to remain suspended for next few days

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Rail traffic in Jammu Division remained completely suspended for the third consecutive day and will continue to remain paralysed as the Northern Railway authorities have announced the cancellation of 40 scheduled trains to and from Jammu today. Except for two special trains...