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Mehbooba Mufti

Political row in J&K over LG's dismissal of two teachers for terror links

Politics flared up in J&K after LG Manoj Sinha dismissed two government teachers for alleged links with the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba outfit. The decision, taken under Article 311 of the Constitution, allowing termination without a formal inquiry, drew sharp criticism from political leaders across party lines. 18 days ago
Bihar man nabbed near India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, probe on

Bihar man nabbed near India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, probe on

Following preliminary interrogation, the BSF handed him over to the Shahgarh police for further investigation. Police and intelligence agencies are now investigating the circumstances that led Iqbal to the border area. Sources said no illegal items were recovered during the initial probe, but his intentions remain suspicious. 18 days ago
'Love, not lust': Supreme Court quashes POCSO conviction

'Love, not lust': Supreme Court quashes POCSO conviction

Observing that "peculiar facts and circumstances" warranted compassion, a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih allowed the appeal of a man, who had been sentenced to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment under Section 6 of the POCSO Act, and five years under Section 366 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl. 18 days ago
JD Vance warns of air travel 'disaster' amid government shutdown

JD Vance warns of air travel 'disaster' amid government shutdown

At the White House on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance warned that the disruption could trigger an air-travel "meltdown" next month if the impasse persists, citing that controllers would be missing three or more paychecks. "It could be a disaster, it really could be," Vance said after meeting with aviation industry leaders. He expressed worry that delays may reach a point that "makes it very, very hard for the American people to fly." 18 days ago
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