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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
Over 8,600 pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Amarnath Yatra in sixth batch
Amid a multi-tier security cover, more than 8,600 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu early Monday to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the Himalayas , officials said. More than 70,000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine located at a height of 3,880 metres since the start of the 38-day yatra, which commenced from the twin tracks of Pahalgam in the Anantnag district and Baltal in the Ganderbal district on July 3. The sixth batch of 8,605 pilgrims - 6,486 men, 1,826 women, 42 children, and 251 sadhus and sadhvis - left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here in 372 vehicles for the twin base camps in Kashmir amid tight security arrangements at 3.30 am and 4.25 am, the officials said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is your tinnitus getting worse? Do this immediately (Watch) Hearing Magazine Undo The first pilgrim convoy, carrying 3,486 pilgrims in 166 vehicles, left for the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in the Ganderbal district, followed by the second convoy of 5,119 pilgrims in 206 vehicles who are undertaking the yatra from the 48-km traditional Pahalgam route in the Anantnag district, they said. This was the largest batch of pilgrims since Wednesday, when Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the yatra in Jammu on July 2. With this, a total of 40,361 pilgrims have left the Jammu base camp for the valley. Live Events There is a huge rush at the counters for on-the-spot registration, with authorities increasing the number of counters as well as the daily quota to ease the rush. Over 3,000 devotees arrived in Jammu from various parts of the country to get themselves registered. Amid chants of "Bum Bum Bhole" and "Har Har Mahadev", enthusiastic pilgrims left with religious fervour for Amarnath from Jammu, which transformed into a "city of divinity". Undeterred by the Pahalgam terrorist attack that left 26 people dead on April 22, the pilgrims said that they have no fear as they embarked on the pilgrimage to seek blessings of Lord Shiva by paying obeisance at natural ' ice lingum ' at the cave shrine. They said that they will pray to Shiva to end terrorism in Kashmir and the increasing number of devotees thronging the yatra will send a befitting reply to terrorists and Pakistan - that they do not fear them. More than 3.5 lakh people have registered online for the pilgrimage so far. Thirty-four accommodation centres have been set up across Jammu, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags are being issued to the pilgrims. Twelve counters have been set up for on-the-spot registration. Arrangements have been made to provide boarding and lodging facilities for more than 50,000 people at various lodgement centres across the Jammu region, from Lakhanpur to Banihal, they said. A total of 106 lodgement centres have been set up for the purpose, they added. A total of 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), which is 30 more than previous years, have been deployed for the security of the annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu division this year, a senior police officer said.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'We welcome India's Candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028': BRICS declaration
Leaders of the BRICS nations have welcomed India's candidacy to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP 33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in the year 2028. In a joint declaration at the 17th BRICS Summit on Sunday, they also expressed their commitment to remain united in the pursuit of the purpose and goals of the Paris Agreement. The joint declaration stated, "We stress our commitment to uphold multilateralism as necessary to address challenges threatening our shared planet and future such as climate change. We resolve to remain united in the pursuit of the purpose and goals of the Paris Agreement and the objectives of the UNFCCC and call on all countries to uphold their existing commitment by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scientists: Tinnitus? When tinnitus won't go away, do this (Watch) Hearing Magazine Undo as Parties to the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement and to maintain and scale up their effort to combat climate change. "We further reaffirm our steadfast commitment, in pursuit of the objective of UNFCCC, to tackle climate change by strengthening the full and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement, including its provisions related to mitigation, adaptation and the provision of means of implementation to developing countries, reflecting equity and the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, in light of different national circumstances," the declaration said. Live Events "In this regard, we express our full support to the Presidency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP-30, which will take place in the city of Belem, in Brazil, highlighting the importance of action and cooperation on all pillars of the UNFCCC as applicable considering each country's membership and commitments thereunder. We also underscore our full commitment to a successful COP30 that will catalize progress in implementing the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement. We welcome India's Candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028," it added. The leaders of BRICS nations call for a strengthened global response to climate change, in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication. They endorsed the BRICS Climate Leadership Agenda as a statement of their resolve to exercise collective leadership through mutual empowerment, by advancing solutions that support BRICS development needs and priorities, while accelerating action and enhancing cooperation towards the full implementation of the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement. They stressed that this outcome demonstrates that multilateralism and Global South cooperation can shape a more inclusive and sustainable governance for a better future. BRICS nations underscored the critical role of all types of forests. The joint declaration stated, "We underscore the critical role of all types of forests, including tropical forests, for conserving biodiversity, preserving water basins and soils and providing timber and non-timber forest products of high value for economic sectors, regulating hydrological cycles, as well as combatting desertification and serving as vital carbon sinks." "We also take note of the United for Our Forests initiative, which promotes the conservation, sustainable management, and restoration of these essential tropical ecosystems. While appreciating the efforts of our countries to preserve rare species and noting the high vulnerability of big cats, we take note of the Republic of India's initiative to create an international Big Cats Alliance and encourage BRICS countries to work together to the conservation of big cats," it added. The leaders of BRICS nations emphasised the urgent need to reform the governance of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to ensure more balanced and equitable representation for developing countries, in line with the value of natural capital that these countries uphold. They also expressed support for the simplification of procedures and the facilitation of access to resources, and the participation of those directly involved in the conservation and sustainable use of ecosystems, such as Indigenous peoples and local communities, including through improved voice and vote mechanisms and equitable access to decision-making by developing countries. The joint declaration stated, "We commend Brazil's BRICS Chairship in 2025 and express our gratitude to the government and people of Brazil for holding the XVII BRICS Summit in the city of Rio de Janeiro." The leaders also expressed full support for India's BRICS Chairship in 2026 and the holding of the 18th BRICS Summit in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other leaders, attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday. Brazil assumed the BRICS Chairship on January 1, 2025, with the theme 'Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance'.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
Kolkata couple caught in Iran crossfire, return after 7 days
1 2 3 4 Kolkata: Enakhi Singh, a resident of Alipore, returned home on Saturday after being stuck in Iran for seven days following the outbreak of war. Singh and her husband, who were in Iran on a month-long business trip, were stranded for seven days after the war started. They finally managed to escape via Armenia. It was a slow, warm, and happy afternoon in Tehran for Singh and her husband on June 12, the day before Israel started dropping bombs on Iran. "The world felt generous," Singh said as she went to bed that night. Little did she know that their lives were going to change completely in the next couple of hours. "It was around 2.30 am, Tehran time, when the explosions began. At first, I thought they were fireworks. But then, it got louder and closer. I looked outside the window. It was completely dark. But the sound continued to roll on," she recounted, sitting in her Alipore home. Her phone rang at 4 am when a friend, Surekha from Kolkata, called her frantically to say that Israel had declared war on Iran. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata By morning, Tehran went into shutdown mode with airspaces and highways being closed. Meanwhile, drones continued to fly above Tehran and drop payloads, intensifying fear. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 'I couldn't hear my grandchildren anymore...' – Find out how she did it. Hearing Magazine Undo Singh managed to leave Tehran on June 15. "The war tightened its grip. Not just on our streets, but on our thoughts, our breath, and our plans. We were living in parentheses—paused between sirens and silence," she said. Singh and her husband continued to drive towards Gisoom, more than 400 km northwest of Tehran. Everyone was trying to flee the city shattered by a mindless war. Meanwhile, her two daughters in India kept calling the Indian Embassy numbers tirelessly. The news channels showed images of bombs falling on places the couple had visited during the trip. "Memory continued to overlay itself onto breaking news. When people spoke, they did not greet each other. Instead, they spoke of the wars and bombs," she said. They decided to move towards Rasht—an area closer to the Caspian Sea. The internet was down across Iran, and threats from the US were making the situation even more unnerving. Singh learned that the embassy was planning to evacuate through the India-Armenia border. An Iranian friend managed to get a car for them, and Singh and her husband left for the Iran-Armenia border. After a drive of nearly eight hours, they reached the Iran-Armenia border. They passed through Iranian immigration, waving goodbye to their guide, Yasser. The stretch of no man's land seemed too long. They kept walking, sweating, and silently praying. "At last, we reached Armenian immigration. An official from the Indian Embassy waited for us. But we had to wait for three more hours before we could finally leave for Yerevan," she added. While Singh thought her nightmares were about to end, there were more in store for them. As they moved in Armenia, thick fog covers engulfed the area. "We could barely see two metres ahead. We were hungry, but fear made food irrelevant. Even thirst retreated. Survival was the only need," she recounted. After six hours, they finally stopped at a restaurant. There were two more hours of driving before they reached the hotel in Yerevan. "The last stretch felt unreal, like moving through a nightmare you couldn't wake from," she said. They reached the hotel in Yerevan past midnight and dropped their bags. "In that dark, unfamiliar room, I closed my eyes and let the tears come not from fear, or relief, or grief, but from pure gratitude," she said. The next day, they left Yerevan on a flight that headed back to New Delhi.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Army doctor performs emergency delivery at railway platform with hair clip, pocket knife
A hair clip and a pocket knife became tools during the emergency delivery of a baby girl - right on the platform. The procedure, carried out by a young army doctor using minimal resources, ensured the safe birth of the child, leaving bystanders awestruck and the new parents overwhelmed. According to North Central Railway's Jhansi Division Public Relations Officer Manoj Kumar Singh, a pregnant woman travelling on the Panvel-Gorakhpur Express experienced severe labour pain and was deboarded at Jhansi station on Saturday afternoon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scientists: Tinnitus? When tinnitus won't go away, do this (Watch) Hearing Magazine Undo Seeing the critical situation, a female ticket-checking staff member and an army officer stationed nearby sprang into action and came to the assistance of the woman. Major Dr Rohit Bachwala (31), a medical officer with the Army Medical Corps, was waiting for his train when he witnessed a railway employee rushing a woman in distress on a wheelchair. Live Events Reacting instinctively, he stepped in and, with the help of railway staff, decided to help the woman in delivering the baby on the platform itself. "With no access to a proper operation theatre, I had to rely on tools I had on me," Major Bachwala told PTI. "To clamp the umbilical cord, I used a hair clip. A pocket knife helped me cut it after ensuring the baby was stable. The mother and child were in a precarious condition, and every second mattered." He further shared that the woman had collapsed due to intense labour pain near the lift area when he intervened. "There was no time to waste. We created a makeshift delivery area and ensured basic hygiene with the help of available supplies. It was divine intervention that I was present at that moment," he added. Post-delivery, both mother and baby were shifted to a local hospital by ambulance, with railway staff facilitating the arrangements. Doctors later confirmed both were in stable condition. Incredibly, after successfully handling the emergency, Major Bachwala boarded his train to Hyderabad on time. "As doctors, we must be prepared for emergencies at all times, even in transit. I consider it a blessing that I could help save two lives," he said.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ukraine President says he had 'fruitful' phone call on air defence systems with Trump
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said he had a productive phone call with US President Donald Trump and that he appreciated the readiness of the US to assist Ukraine. In a post on X, he said, "As per drones, we've also reached an agreement with one of the leading American companies to significantly increase our joint efforts. We had an extremely fruitful conversation with the President of the United States yesterday, during which we discussed air defense. I'm grateful for the readiness to assist. Patriot systems are the key to defending against ballistic threats." — ZelenskyyUa (@ZelenskyyUa) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scientists: Tinnitus? When tinnitus won't go away, do this (Watch) Hearing Magazine Undo Meanwhile, Ukraine's military claimed an attack on the Borisoglebsk airbase in Russia's Voronezh region, hitting a depot containing glide bombs and training aircraft. Russian officials did not immediately comment on the attack, Al Jazeera reported. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Russian air defences shot down four Ukrainian drones headed for the Russian capital, forcing one of Moscow's main airports to temporarily halt outgoing flights. Live Events This came as Russia's Ministry of Defence said its air defences had intercepted 48 Ukrainian drones in a period of just over five hours into Saturday evening, and 45 more during the day. Earlier, the ministry said that 94 drones had been destroyed over Russia overnight, as per Al Jazeera. In Ukraine, the Air Force said Russia fired 322 drones and decoys into the country overnight into Saturday. Of these, 157 were shot down and 135 were lost, likely having been electronically jammed. After speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, United States President Donald Trump said Ukraine would need Patriot missiles for its defence. Trump also voiced frustration over Russian President Vladimir Putin's failure to end the fighting. Trump told reporters he was "very unhappy" about his earlier call with Putin. "It just seems like he wants to go all the way and just keep killing people... It's not good. I wasn't happy with it," he said, as per Al Jazeera.
