Devotees leave for Amarnath Yatra with faith, enthusiasm; praise security, facilities

IANS | July 2, 2026 9:28 AM

Jammu, July 2 (IANS) Brimming with devotion and excitement, hundreds of pilgrims gathered at the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Thursday as the first batch of devotees set off for the annual Amarnath Yatra. Expressing unwavering faith, the pilgrims said they had no fear and lauded the extensive security arrangements and facilities put in place by the administration for the sacred journey.

Amarnath Yatra 2026: J&K L-G flags off first batch of pilgrims from Jammu

IANS | July 2, 2026 8:39 AM

Jammu, July 2 (IANS) J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 from Jammu, marking the formal commencement of the annual pilgrimage amid elaborate security arrangements and comprehensive logistical preparations across the union territory.

PM Modi, Japanese counterpart Takaichi to hold Annual Summit talks in Delhi today

IANS | July 2, 2026 7:36 AM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold 16th India-Japan Annual Summit-level talks with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi on Thursday, where both sides will review and strengthen the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation as well as exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

India, Japan initiatives together a democratic axis in Indo-Pacific, blend security with development

IANS | July 1, 2026 11:21 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) From Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) to Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR), India's maritime vision has grown into a leadership position, which resonates with Japan's Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) framework, as said by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi herself in a recent article.