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Srinagar, Aug 13: A soldier was killed in the Uri sector of Baramulla district along the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday, while a massive operation is underway in the area. This is the second such incident in Uri this week. The 15 Corps identified the soldier killed on Wednesday as Havaldar Ankit Kumar. "Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Havildar Ankit Kumar, who laid down his life while undertaking operational duty along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla. Chinar ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 13: J&K has been in a crisis due to an escalating stray dog population, the density of which, as per government data, is 23 dogs per 1000 people. The alarming figure underlines a growing public health and safety concern. However, the government's inaction on creating infrastructure and policies for managing the dog population scientifically has continued. Even with dogs becoming the centre of discussion across the country after the recent Supreme Court decision, J&K has almost s ...Read More >
Katra, Aug 13: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday felicitated the Langar organisations for their significant contribution during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025. At a felicitation ceremony held at Spiritual Growth Centre Katra, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated and expressed his deep appreciation to the Langar organisations for their selfless service to the devotees of Baba Amarnath. "Today's felicitation of Langar Organisations at Katra also carried a message that nothing can b ...Read More >
Bijbehara, Aug 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged the National Conference (NC) led government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to end the long delay in appointing 235 candidates selected for the Youth Services and Sports Department. Speaking at the Bijbehara Premier League (BPL) cricket event in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, LG Sinha said the recruitments were made "fairly and transparently" on merit after reforms in the J&K Sports Council rules, which were origi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 13: The All India Football Federation has confirmed that Khalid Jamil has signed a two-year contract, with an option to extend for another year, as the head coach of the Indian Senior Men's National Team. With previous head coach Manolo Marquez having taken a dual role with the national team and FC Goa, many questioned whether Jamil will take a similar role with his commitment to Jamshedpur FC. Jamil will exclusively take charge of the national team on a full-time basis and will ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 13: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar, a prime accused in the murder case of junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar, asking him to surrender within a week. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra allowed the special leave petition (SLP) filed by Dhankar's father, challenging a Delhi High Court order granting bail to Sushil Kumar. Sushil Kumar, along with others, is accused of allegedly assaulting form ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 13: Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of JK Cement Ltd -- one of India's leading cement manufacturers -- today announced the launch of its flagship JK Super Cement brand in Kashmir, marking a major milestone in the company's northern expansion. The move follows JK Cement's recent acquisition in the region and aligns with its vision to boost infrastructure and economic growth in Jammu & Kashmir. JK Super Cement, known for its superior strength and durability, will now be manufa ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 04: In a bizarre and shocking case from Nagpur, Maharashtra, police have arrested a woman dubbed a "looteri dulhan" (con bride) who allegedly married eight men in succession and extorted large sums of money from each of them. The woman, identified as Sameera Fatima, was apprehended while reportedly scouting for her next victim -- a potential ninth husband. According to authorities, she used marriage as a tool to blackmail her spouses and siphon off lakhs of rupees through threats ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as ...Read More >
Ranchi, Aug 4: JMM founder Shibu Soren died on Monday, his son and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said. He was 81. Shibu Soren, a former chief minister of the eastern state, was undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi for over a month for kidney-related problems. "Respected Dishom Guruji has left us all... I have become 'shunya' (zero) today," Hemant Soren posted on X. Shibu Soren had been regularly receiving treatment at the hospital for an extended period of time. A ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3: Senior politician and former three-time MLA from Karnah constituency, Kafil-ur-Rehman, formally joined the People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday. PDP President Mehbooba Mufti welcomed him into the party fold at the PDP headquarters in Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion, Mehbooba Mufti launched a scathing attack on the current administration, saying that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the Valley, has worsened since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5 ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3: A collection of centuries-old sculptures unearthed during spring restoration work near a spring in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday has renewed archaeological interest in the region's layered spiritual and cultural history. Labourers of the Public Works Department (PWD) working at the Karkut Nag spring in the Vail-Nagbal-Salia village of Aishmuqam discovered the relics, which include several Shivlings, a carved stone pillar, and a fragmented sculpture believed to d ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3: The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums on Sunday said that an ancient Shivling had been unearthed and safely housed in the SPS Museum Srinagar for public display. A statement of the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums issued here said that it was pleased to announce the discovery of an ancient Shivling carved from stone, measuring 137 cm in length and 160 cm in width, approximately dating back to the 10th Century CE, recovered during sand extraction by ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 3: Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sat Sharma Sunday exhorted the party cadre to make "Tiranga rallies" a resounding success. He was addressing the one-day workshop organised by the J&K BJP unit at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to mobilise and strategise for the upcoming 'Tiranga Yatra' campaign under the broader initiative of 'Har Ghar Tiranga'. Besides, Sat Sharma, general secretary (organisation) Ashok Koul; national secretary and MLA Dr N ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3: The encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Akhal Devsar area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district has entered its third day, with security forces continuing a high-stakes operation against at least two more terrorists still holed up in the area. The operation, which began on Friday evening, has so far resulted in the elimination of one terrorist, officials said. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi, said on Sunday evening that the situation re ...Read More >
Lucknow: Umar Ansari, the younger son of gangster-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by Ghazipur police from Darul Shafa area of Lucknow late Sunday night.The arrest was made following the registration of a criminal case against him for forgery in Ghazipur. He was taken into custody and transported to Ghazipur for further proceedings.Umar Ansari was booked for allegedly attempting to fraudulently reclaim a property that had been confiscated under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3: The Delhi Police has arrested two men and apprehended a juvenile in connection with a knife attack on two students from the Northeast in Delhi's Vijay Nagar area, an official said on Sunday. The incident occurred at around 4 am on July 31 when the victims, Zerry and Shepherd -- both residents of Manipur who are in Delhi for studies -- were purchasing water from a shop. "Four bike-borne men allegedly approached them and picked a quarrel, during which one of the accused stabbed ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3: The Election Commission of India has asked RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to submit details of his voter ID after he claimed his name was missing from the draft electoral rolls. The poll body later said his name was found under a different EPIC number in the Digha constituency. Officials stated that the EPIC number cited by Yadav does not appear to be officially issued and has requested verification. So far, no political party has submitted claims or objections on the draft roll, ...Read More >
Lucknow, Aug : Uttar Pradesh has seen record recruitment in its police force, with more than 2.17 lakh personnel inducted since 2017, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday. Addressing an appointment letter distribution ceremony for 1,494 newly selected assistant operators in the UP Police Telecom Department, the Chief Minister said that the large-scale hiring reflects the government's commitment to transparency, accountability, and strengthening law and order. The event, held at Indira G ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 3: The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain the key short-term lending rate, or repo rate, at 5.5% in its upcoming monetary policy review on Wednesday, despite economic headwinds and persistent uncertainty over US tariffs. According to leading economists, the central bank may opt for a wait-and-watch approach after having already delivered three consecutive rate cuts totalling 100 basis points. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, wi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3: The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has reported that its headquarters in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, was struck in an overnight attack, resulting in the death of one of its workers and injuries to three others. The strike reportedly caused a fire within the facility, which sustained significant damage. The humanitarian agency, which operates widely across Gaza, claimed that the attack was deliberate, citing that the building is well-marked with Red Crescent insignia and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3: Google on Sunday said it is reviewing the Competition Commission of India (CCI) orders into its conduct in the online display advertising market. The trade regulator ordered a thorough probe over a complaint filed by the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF). The CCI said it has decided to club the complaint with ongoing investigations in similar cases and directed the Director General (DG) to carry out a consolidated probe into Google's conduct in the AdTech ecosystem. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3: The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched an investigation after a drone bearing a "Made in China" label was discovered near the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, The Assam Tribune reported. According to the newspaper, the lightweight drone, measuring 915 grams, was found by a young boy in a paddy field close to the BSF's Durgabari Border Outpost. The unmanned aerial vehicle, equipped with two high-resolution cameras, has raised concerns about potential surveillance or c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3: India's annual oil import bill could rise by USD 9-11 billion if the country is compelled to move away from Russian crude in response to US threats of additional tariffs or penalties on Indian exports, analysts said. India, the world's third-largest oil consumer and importer, has reaped significant benefits by swiftly substituting market-priced oil with discounted Russian crude following Western sanctions on Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Russian oil, ...Read More >
Nagpur, Aug 3: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has made it clear that the Special Public Security Bill is not for taking action against those who criticise the government, but warned that those who act like urban Naxals will be arrested under it. The Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, which seeks to prevent unlawful activities of Left Wing Extremist organisations with focus on urban Naxalism and "passive militancy", was passed by the state legislature during the recent ...Read More >
Baramulla, Aug 3: In a major development that has created panic among the leaseholders of Gulmarg, the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) has directed immediate eviction and takeover of the famous Nedous Hotel in Gulmarg, following long-standing legal proceedings over its occupancy status. The move comes after the dismissal of the Special Leave Petition (SLP No 28599/2018) by the Supreme Court of India and the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir's order dated September 6, 2018 (OWP No 847/2015). ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 03: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Viksit Bharat-Yuva Connect Programme's valedictory event at University of Jammu. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, Yuva Connect Programme leverages My Bharat platform to promote dialogue, empowerment and active participation of youth and bridges the gap between young citizens and policymakers. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the young minds to harness the potential of knowledge and contribute t ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 1: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has stated that "No Objection Certificate" has not been issued to its soldier Munir Ahmed for marrying a Pakistan national. The Force has also described the dismissal order of Munir Ahmed as "correct as per rules and in order" and has sought rejection of the writ petition filed by him (Munir). In its objections filed in the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu on July 29, 2025, in the matter of Munir Ahmed versus Union of India and ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday asked BJP leader Rajiv Babbar to consider closing the defamation case against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his statement comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a scorpion. A division bench of justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh verbally remarked "let us close all these things. Why get so touchy about all this? This way, administrators and judges come in the same group and have thick skin". The development took place during the resumed hearing of a ...Read More >
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