States

July 7, 2025 11:13 AM

Initial phase of Bihar’s special intensive revision almost over

The initial phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar 'is almost complete', the Election Commission of India (ECI) said in a statement on Sunday. The process, aimed at updating the electoral rolls, is progressing smoothly with strong ground-level support from electors...

July 7, 2025 10:54 AM

Delhi: Rain brings much-needed relief from humid weather

Several parts of Delhi received rainfall on Monday morning, offering much-needed relief from the hot and humid conditions that had gripped the city over the past few days. Rain began early in the day, with low-hanging clouds blanketing the sky across the capital. The showers helped bring down tempe...

July 6, 2025 2:33 PM

Heavy rain likely in Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Konkan & Goa: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, central Maharashtra, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh, and east Rajasthan are expected to witness intense rainfall activity between July 6 to July 9. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across several p...

July 6, 2025 12:38 PM

Nearly 48,000 devotees undertake Amarnath Yatra in first three days

Nearly 48,000 devotees have participated in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra over the past three days, amid tight security arrangements. According to officials, over 21,000 Yatris had darshan inside the holy cave shrine on Saturday. On Sunday morning, another group of 7,208 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nag...

July 4, 2025 3:24 PM

Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia becomes Indian Navy’s first woman fighter pilot

In a landmark moment for gender equality in the armed forces, Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia became the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian Navy. She was awarded the prestigious ‘Wings of Gold’ alongside Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull during the graduation ceremony of the Second Basic Hawk Conver...