Punjab revises office, school timings amid heatwave; employees welcome move

IANS | May 25, 2026 12:38 PM

Chandigarh, May 25 (IANS) Amid rising temperatures and ongoing heatwave conditions across Punjab, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann government has revised the working hours of government offices and educational institutions from Monday. Under the new schedule, all government offices, service centres, and educational institutions — including government, aided, and private schools — will function from 7:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. until further orders.

J&K: Tourists enjoy in Srinagar as intense heatwave grips plains

IANS | May 25, 2026 11:01 AM

Srinagar, May 25 (IANS) While large parts of India continue to reel under severe heatwave conditions, tourists visiting Kashmir are enjoying the Valley’s cool and refreshing weather. Visitors in Srinagar and other popular destinations described the pleasant climate as a welcome escape from the soaring temperatures being experienced in several states across the country.

Learn new skills, connect with nature, visit grandparents during summer break: CM Yogi to children

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:41 AM

Lucknow, May 25 (IANS) As summer vacations begin across Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday penned a letter to children, encouraging them to spend holidays learning new languages or skills while urging parents to take them to grandparents' homes to strengthen family bonds and cultural traditions.

India reaffirms willingness to deepen multifaceted engagement with Bangladesh

IANS | May 25, 2026 12:31 AM

Dhaka, May 25 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma has reaffirmed India's willingness to deepen multifaceted engagement with Bangladesh for the mutual benefit and shared prosperity of the people of both countries, the High Commission of India in Bangladesh said on Sunday.

Trump says Iran talks unlike Obama deal

IANS | May 24, 2026 11:51 PM

Washington, May 24, (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his administration's ongoing negotiations with Iran, sharply criticising the Obama-era nuclear agreement and asserting that the current talks would prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

'I am a big fan of Prime Minister Modi, India can count on me': Trump

IANS | May 24, 2026 11:30 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he loves India and is a big fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a surprise live video call at an event in Delhi.

Two brothers disappear after being detained by Pakistani forces

IANS | May 24, 2026 10:49 PM

Quetta, May 24 (IANS) An incident of enforced disappearance by Pakistani forces has come to light from the Dasht-e-Ballangur area of Kech district, Balochistan province of Pakistan, local media reported.

BLA claims responsibility for train blast in Pakistan's Balochistan

IANS | May 24, 2026 10:20 PM

Quetta, May 24 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on Sunday claimed responsibility for the blast targeting a shuttle of the Jaffar Express in the country's Balochistan province, local media reported.

Never dreamt of receiving this honour, say Padma Shri awardees Techi Gubin and Ratilal Borisagar

IANS | May 24, 2026 10:15 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards 2026 at the first Civil Investiture Ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday. Among this year's Padma Shri awardees are Arunachal Pradesh social worker Techi Gubin and Gujarati litterateur Ratilal Borisagar from Gujarat.

People should be proud to display their culture: Participants at Delhi's Tribal Conclave

IANS | May 24, 2026 10:08 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS ) Members of various tribal communities, who took part in the grand 'Janjati Sanskritik Samagam' (Tribal Cultural Conclave), held in the national capital on Sunday, asserted that people belonging to different states and communities should be proud to display their culture.

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Punjab revises office, school timings amid heatwave; employees welcome move

J&K: Tourists enjoy in Srinagar as intense heatwave grips plains

Learn new skills, connect with nature, visit grandparents during summer break: CM Yogi to children

India reaffirms willingness to deepen multifaceted engagement with Bangladesh

Trump says Iran talks unlike Obama deal

'I am a big fan of Prime Minister Modi, India can count on me': Trump

Two brothers disappear after being detained by Pakistani forces

BLA claims responsibility for train blast in Pakistan's Balochistan

Never dreamt of receiving this honour, say Padma Shri awardees Techi Gubin and Ratilal Borisagar

People should be proud to display their culture: Participants at Delhi's Tribal Conclave

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