Chhewang to front Ladakh talks as Wangchuk’s fast deepens divide | India News

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: Former MP Thupstan Chhewang will head a Buddhist delegation in talks with Union govt on Ladakh’s demand for Sixth Schedule status and statehood after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk pressed on with his hunger strike.Leh Apex Body (LAB) announced Tuesday that all political parties will step aside, leaving religious representatives led by Chhewang to…

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Can’t penalise retired employee for ‘misconduct’ without proper inquiry: HC bench | India News

[ad_1] JAMMU: A division bench of J&K high court has quashed a govt order that directed the recovery of honorarium from the pension of a retired police officer, stating disciplinary proceedings cannot be extended beyond retirement unless backed by due process and proof of loss.A bench of Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar made…

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Heavy rain in Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inspects severely affected Maldevta, Kesarwala areas in Dehradun | India News

[ad_1] Heavy rain in Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inspects severely affected Maldevta, Kesarwala areas in Dehradun DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday conducted an on-site inspection of Maldevta and Kesarwala areas in Dehradun district, which have been severely affected by heavy rainfall. During the visit, he also instructed officials to accelerate relief and…

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‘Deeply concerned’: India at UN condemns Israeli strikes in Qatar; urges dialogue | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday expressed deep concern about Israel’s recent attack in Doha and unequivocally condemned the violation of the sovereignty of Qatar.Representing India at the United Nations, Arindam Bagchi said: “India firmly believes that differences must be resolved peacefully through dialogue and diplomacy in full conformity with the principles of the UN…

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‘They say it’s bilateral issue’: Pakistan minister reveals how India firmly rejected any US involvement in dialogue | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar has admitted that India has “categorically” denied any third-party mediation between the two countries post Operation Sindoor.” … India has categorically been stating it’s bilateral. So we don’t mind bilateral. When we met on 25th of July … a bilateral meeting between me and secretary Rubio in…

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‘We’re a broader family’: Yunus visits Dhakeshwar temple; assures Hindus of equal rights ahead of Durga Puja | India News

[ad_1] Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser to Bangladesh’s interim administration, on Tuesday visited the Dhakeshwar temple to oversee preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja. He also greeted members of the Hindu minority population there.Yunus walked around the temple grounds and checked on the work that was being done to get ready for the annual Hindu…

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Maharashtra local body polls: Hold elections by January, SC tells government, EC | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra government and the State Election Commission to conduct local body elections in the state by January 31, 2026.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi also instructed the authorities to complete the delimitation exercise by October 10 this year. The court noted that…

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The new cigarette in your child’s pocket: How phones are reshaping childhoods | India News

[ad_1] A young girl came to child and adolescent psychiatrist Manjiri Deshpande Shenoy’s clinic. Eight-year-old Ananya had suddenly stopped talking in the middle of the Covid lockdowns, and her parents decided to seek professional help. “The parents couldn’t figure it out. The girl was not saying anything at all, even though she had been very…

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