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| Varuna Anand attends Made in WUD 2026, boosts FICCI FLO collaboration in Design, Craft & Creative Education | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: FICCI FLO National Initiative Head and Co lead for Textiles, Handlooms & Handicrafts, Ms. Varuna Anand, along with Ms. Ambar Pariddi Sahai, attended the prestigious Made in WUD (MIW) Design Show 2026 at the invitation of Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Vice Chancellor, World University of Design (WUD). The exhibition is being held from May 28 to 31, 2026, at the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Now in its second edition in the capital after a highl | |
| | | | Informed debates preserve institutions, maintain public trust: LS Speaker Om Birla | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday emphasised the importance of fact-based debates on Thursday, stating that they not only strengthen constitutional institutions but also enhance their dignity and maintain public trust.
Birla made these remarks during the release of 89 volumes documenting the proceedings of the Central Legislative Assembly from 1924 to 1930 at the Delhi Assembly. He noted that this rare collection will serve as a valuable guide for th | |
| | | | Regional Parties' Income Falls 52% In 2024-25, 21 Spent More Than They Earned: ADR | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: The combined income of 36 regional political parties declined by over 51 per cent in 2024-25 compared to the previous financial year, while 21 of them spent more than their declared earnings, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
The report, released on May 27, analysed the audited accounts of 36 out of 67 recognised regional parties whose annual audit reports for the financial year (FY) 2024-25 were available on the Election Commission website.
It noted that the remaining 31 parties had not made their audit reports available even 207 days after the October 31, 2025, deadline.
According to the ADR's analysis, the to | |
| | | | Security forces launch fresh assault on terrorist hideouts as Op Sheruwali enters day 6 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 28: Security forces on Thursday launched a fresh fire assault and multiple grenade launcher (MGL) attacks on specific suspected terrorist hideouts as the anti-terror operation in the dense forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district entered its sixth consecutive day.
According to preliminary reports, two to three Pakistani terrorists, including a commander, are believed to be hiding in the area.
The fresh assault came a day after Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited the area and reviewed the ongoing anti-terror operation in the dense forests.
Officials said that the fresh fire assault was launched on suspected hideouts in the | |
| | | | Global growth to weaken, India stands out with strongest growth prospect: WEF survey | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: Chief economists across the world expect the global economic growth to weaken over the next one year, but India stands out as a geography with the strongest growth expectations, a new WEF survey showed on Thursday. In its latest Chief Economists' Outlook, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said nearly nine in ten chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the coming year, though only 13 per cent think there could be a global recession. According to the survey, 94 per cent expected global inflation to rise due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz driving up energy and food costs and disrupting supply chains.
The survey showed a reversa | |
| | | | 47th day of 78-day Vedic Yajna observed at Ved Mandir, Yol | | |  Early Times Report
YOL (HIMACHAL PRADESH), May 28: On the 47th day of the ongoing 78-day Yajna Anushthan based on all four Vedas at Ved Mandir, Yol, Himachal Pradesh, Yogacharya Swami Ram Swarup Ji delivered a spiritual discourse based on the first mantra of the Samaveda. He emphasized that all human beings should continuously pray to Almighty God to illuminate their hearts with divine knowledge and devotion. He further stated that according to the Vedas, one must perform righteous deeds and w | |
| | | | PDP delegation meets Mehbooba Mufti, raises key concerns of Jammu region | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 28: A prominent delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Narinder Sharma, Constituency Incharge R.S. Pura Jammu South, today met PDP President Mehbooba Mufti at her residence in Kashmir and held an extensive discussion on a wide range of social, political and financial issues concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.
The delegation comprised Vicky Kumar Dogra, Constituency Incharge Bishnah, Ashok Kumar, Zone | |
| | | | Reasi police intensifies anti-drug drive; 2.5 grams Chitta seized in Katra | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, May 28: Continuing its sustained drive against drug menace under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, Reasi Police achieved another success by apprehending a drug peddler and recovering heroin (Chitta) from his possession at Katra.
On 27.05.2026, a police party of Police Station Katra while performing naka checking duty at Ambika Chowk, Katra, intercepted one suspicious person namely Ashok Kumar S/O Gagu R/O Matyal, Tehsil Katra, who was coming from Asia Cho | |
| | | | Delhi govt plans to operate two hydrogen fuel buses in tie-up with NTPC: Delhi minister | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: The Delhi government plans to operate two hydrogen-powered buses in the national capital as part of its push towards clean energy and sustainable public transport, Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said on Thursday. The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is working on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with state-owned NTPC Limited, which will provide the buses under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
"Delhi is steadily moving towards clean, future-ready public mobility solutions. Hydrogen fuel technology represents an important step in our journey towards sustainable and environmentally responsible transport systems," Singh said.
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| | | | Rising Star Corps Commander reviews operational preparedness in Kathua, Pathankot | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 28: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, on Thursday visited Pathankot (Punjab) and Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district and reviewed the operational preparedness of troops deployed in the region
"GOC Rising Star Corps reviewed the operational preparedness of troops deployed in Pathankot and Kathua, appreciating their high standards of readiness, seamless integration and exemplary professionalism," the corps said in a post on X.
The Rising Star Corps oversees operational areas of Kathua, Samba and parts of Jammu districts, including the International Border belts in Jammu and Kashmir. (PTI) | |
| | | | Pradhan, Rahul engage in verbal war over CBSE exam row | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Rahul Gandhi have been engaged in a fierce public spat over the CBSE exam row, with Pradhan accusing Gandhi of politicising the issue and being frustrated and the Congress leader hitting back, asserting that attacking him would not absolve the union minister of his "crimes".
Pradhan's attack came after Gandhi alleged irregularities in the CBSE exam system and demanded an independent judicial probe and constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to unearth the truth behind the "entire scam".
He also alleged that a firm with a murky past in Telangana was handed the contract by CBSE for digital evaluation | |
| | | | Army Agniveer Recruitment Rally | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 28: Army Agniveer Recruitment Rally for male candidates was conducted at Zorawar Stadium, Sunjuwan Military Station in Feb 2026. The final merit list has been uploaded on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in website. All candidates whose name has appeared in the merit list are required to report to Army Recruiting office, BC Road, Rehari Chowk, Jammu as per their districts with dates mentioned against each:-
03 Jun 2026 - Jammu (Tehsil - Akhnoor, Arnia, Bahu, Bhalwal, Bhella, Bishnah, Chowki Choura, Dansal, Jammu, Jammu North, Jammu South, Jammu West, Jourian & Kharah Balli)
04 Jun 2026 - Jammu (Tehsil - Khour, Maira Mandrian, Mandal, Marh, Nagrota, Pargwal, RS Pura, | |
| | | | Met issues 'orange' warning of hail in five Himachal districts | | | | Early Times Report
SHIMLA, May 28: The Shimla Met office on Thursday issued an 'orange' warning of hail, thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds (speed 40-60 kmph) at isolated places in five districts -- Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla and Sirmaur -- for Friday.
Dry weather was observed in Himachal Pradesh in the past 24 hours since Wednesday evening and heatwave was witnessed in Una and Bilapsur. The Met department has predicted a wet spell in the state till June 3.
Kukumseri was the coldest at night, recording a low of 3.9 degrees Celsius, while Una was the hottest during the day with a high of 43.2 degrees. | |
| | | | No pre-arrest bail for man accused of cheating | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: A Delhi court has rejected the pre-arrest bail plea of a man accused of fleeing with a person's gold rings after engaging him in a conversation in Connaught Place last month.
Additional Sessions Judge Dhirendra Rana was hearing the plea of Balkishan Goswami against whom the Connaught Place police station had registered a case of cheating.
Complainant Prabhat Kumar Ruhela alleged that he was standing near a clothing store in Connaught Place's F Block on the evening of April 13 when two people approached him, engaged in a conversation, sought to examine the gold rings worn by him, and then fled with the jewellery.
In an order dated May 25, the court | |
| | | | Delhi: Rain brings relief from scorching heat; red alert for thunderstorm, hailstorm | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: After days of sweltering heatwave conditions, Delhiites got a respite on Thursday as heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds swept parts of the national capital, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for the next few hours.
The IMD warned of moderate to severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, duststorms and isolated hailstorms at many places across the city, with wind speeds likely to reach 80 kilometres per hour.
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| | | | Hot weather conditions seen in Punjab and Haryana | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, May 28: Hot weather conditions were seen in Haryana and Punjab on Thursday, with Sirsa and Faridkot being the hottest in the two states.
Both Sirsa in Haryana and Faridkot in Punjab recorded identical maximum temperatures of 45.4 degrees Celsius, according to the Met department.
In Haryana, sizzling weather also prevailed in Hisar, Bhiwani and Rohtak, which recorded respective maximums of 44.2, 40 and 43.3 degrees Celsius each.
Ambala recorded a high of 40 deg | |
| | | | KVK Reasi promotes Solar Fencing System to Protect Crops from Monkeys Menace | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, May 28: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Jammu (SKUAST-J) has established a solar fencing system at KVK Reasi campus and is promoting and educating farmers on it to ptotect their crops from monkey menace and other wild animals.KVK Reasi is working under the dynamic stewardship of Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. B.N. Tripathi and able guidance of Director Extension, Prof. Amrish Vaid of SKUAST-J. Dr. Banarsi Lal,Chief Scientist & Head of KVK Reasi said that certain pockets of Reasi district are heavily affected by the monkey menace and wild animals causing a huge loss to the farmer | |
| | | | Externed criminals meet family secretly in Lucknow; arrested | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, May 28: Two criminals who had allegedly returned to meet their families, one of them to celebrate Eid al-Adha at home, were arrested for violating district externment orders, police said on Thursday.
Mohanlalganj police in Lucknow's southern zone made the arrests during a late-night checking drive ahead of Eid celebrations, they said.
According to the police, a team was checking suspicious persons and vehicles near Kanakha turn on the intervening night of May 27 and 28 when it received information that Sarikh Khan alias Sharik (24) and Mohit Kumar (29), against whom externment orders were in force, had secretly returned to their homes.
The police carried out | |
| | | | Govt exploring option of using IAF for transportation of NEET retest papers | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: The government is exploring the possibility of using the Indian Air Force (IAF) for transportation of NEET-UG papers to ensure foolproof conduct of the retest on June 21, official sources said on Thursday.
The option was explored at a high-level meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia here.
The ministers and senior officials discussed whether IAF aircraft could be used for transportation of the NEET-UG test papers, the sources said.
However, as of now, no final decision has been taken and the option will be placed before Prime Ministe | |
| | | | Central University of Jammu organizes mentoring event on "The Real Journey After Post-graduation: Lessons from the Ground" | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 28: The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Sciences, Central University of Jammu, under the visionary leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain, organized a Mentoring Event: Demo Day of Business Plans & Mentor Linkages on the theme "The Real Journey After Post-graduation: Lessons from the Ground" in collaboration with the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) today.
The programme was conducted at the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, Aryabhata Building, CUJ | |
| | | | 7th District Samba Pencak Silat Championship 2026 concludes successfully at Indoor Stadium Samba | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, May 28: The 7th District Samba Pencak Silat Championship 2026 concluded successfully today at Indoor Stadium Samba with enthusiastic participation from more than 500 athletes representing various schools, clubs, and academies from across District Samba. The championship showcased remarkable talent, discipline, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit across multiple weight categories in both boys' and girls' divisions.
The championship was organized by the Pencak Silat | |
| | | | NMPA Indian Open of Surfing begins on Friday | | |  MANGALORE, May 28: The seventh edition of the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing will begin here on Friday with over 80 surfers from six states competing in an event that carries added significance ahead of the sport's debut at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later this year.
With the event expected to serve as the final major domestic evaluation event ahead of the Asian Games, leading Indian surfers including Ramesh Budihal, Shivaraj Babu, Kishore Kumar, Srikanth D, Kamali P, and Sugar Shanti Banarse w | |
| | | | Hold your breath and posture! Yogasana is coming for an Olympic spot | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: 'Faster, Higher, Stronger', goes the Olympic motto. But one sport is hoping to add a bit of "stillness, and balance" to the movement.
Yoga, the ancient Indian practice for mental and physical well-being propagated for centuries by spiritual gurus, is hoping to also become an eye-catching global sport -- Yogasana -- in the next one decade.
The audacious plan includes being big enough to be a medal sport in the 2036 Olympics, which India is hoping to host in Ahmedabad.
"But even if the Games were to be held in Timbuktu, we are working to ensure that Yogasana is a medal sport in 2036," World Yogasana vice president Udit Sheth asserted in an interview t | |
| | | | Sports administration is tough, but system must be cleaned up: Purav Raja | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: Former India doubles player Purav Raja says Indian tennis administration needs a complete clean-up with accountability and transparency "from the bottom", but admits that sports administration is such a tough field that he is unsure whether he himself has the capacity to take it up.
Raja, along with former Davis Cupper Somdev Devvarman, had challenged the 2024 elections of the All India Tennis Association (AITA), leading to the appointment of former Chief Justice Geeta Mittal as administrator to oversee the federation's functioning and align its constitution with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 before conducting fresh elections.
"The system | |
| | | | SMVDU organized a four-day Skill Development Training Programme on Automation and IIoT Implementation" | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 28: The School of Mechanical Engineering in collaboration with Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) successfully completed a four-day Skill Development Training Programme on "Automation and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Implementation" by professional team of M/s Opsight AI Private Ltd at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. The workshop aimed to provide industrial skills to B.Tech. and M.Tech. students to enhance their technical knowledge and practical skills in industrial automation and Industry 4.0 technologies. Program activity (soft component) is financed by fund from PM-USHA under Grants to strengthen University scheme.
The programme was org | |
| | | | India drawn with Uzbekistan, Syria, Bangladesh in AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers | | | |
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 28: The Indian Under-20 men's team have been drawn with Uzbekistan, Syria and Bangladesh in Group B for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers slated to be held in Tashkent from August 25-September 6.
The matches will be held in a centralised single round-robin format.
As per the new format of the AFC youth competitions announced earlier this year, a two-phase system featuring a promotion and relegation mechanism has been introduced in the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers.
In the Qualification Phase, which India are part of, 32 teams are divided into eight groups of four, with the group winners and the seven best second-placed teams among all grou | |
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