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File photo: J&K CM Omar Abdullah SRINAGAR: Governing National Conference (NC) has decided to contest all four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir, and is not in a mood to concede even one seat to ally Congress.BJP, too, announced to contest all seats, which NC described as “posturing”, and said the party would face…

File photo: Vaishno Devi temple JAMMU: Vaishno Devi temple in J&K’s Reasi district will be closed to devotees for three days from Sunday (October 5-7) following the forecast of heavy rain in several areas of Jammu and south Kashmir.The closure comes less than a month after the shrine reopened following a 22-day shutdown since Aug…

China’s new K visa for foreign professionals is facing criticism on social media even before it comes into effect. Netizens have raised concerns over its timing, fairness, and potential impact on domestic employment. Originally scheduled to launch on October 1, the visa’s rollout has been delayed as Chinese embassies abroad remain closed until October 8…

Himanta Biswa Sarma; Zubeen Garg (File photos) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that he will provide all future updates on the Zubeen Garg case and make all statements regarding the singer’s death only through Facebook Live to prevent “miscommunication.”The Assamese cultural icon, 52-year-old Zubeen Garg, passed away on September…

TOI Correspondent from Washington: Driven by a youthful population and a mobile-first approach, India is getting sucked big-time into digital junk on social media platforms even as western nations are showing signs of plateauing and even declining in this aspect. A recent analysis by the digital audience insights company GWI reveals that daily time spent…

Geetanjali Angmo and Sonam Wangchuk NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife against his detention on October 6, ANI reported. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria will consider social entrepreneur Geetanjali Angmo’s plea, which also seeks Wangchuk’s release.Wangchuk, a former educationist, was…

Hyderabad student Chandrashekar Pole fatally shot while working part-time at a gas station in Dallas, Texas. A 26-year-old Indian student from Hyderabad was fatally shot in Dallas, US, in a shocking incident that once again spotlights the risks Indian students face abroad. Chandrashekar Pole, who completed his Masters six months ago after earning a Bachelor…

US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Hamas to move quickly towards the peace deal with Israel or else “all bets will be off.”In a social media post on Truth Social, Trump thanked Israel for temporarily stopping the bombing to give the peace deal a chance to be completed. Trump also said that he will…

IIT female admissions remain at 20% despite Supernumerary Seats Scheme. (AI Image) Despite dedicated efforts to boost gender diversity, female enrolment in undergraduate BTech programmes at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) remains largely stagnant. In 2025, women constituted only 20.15% of the total BTech admissions—just over one in five students.This figure reflects a slight…

Every year on October 5, the world comes together to celebrate World Teachers’ Day—a day dedicated to honouring the mentors, guides, and educators who shape our lives. Established in 1994 by UNESCO, this day highlights the vital role teachers play in society and recognizes their tireless contributions.In 2025, the celebration carries even more meaning. With…