India

Sonam Wangchuck's "climate fast" for demands of Ladakh enters 12th day amid freezing temperature

The education reformist-cum-innovator Sonam Wangchuk started his 21-day climatic fast on March 7 after the bandh to mount pressure on the Union Government to fulfill the demands of the people of Ladakh.

Mar 17, 2024

PDP waiting for NC to announce candidates for Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir [here's why]

The leadership of the PDP has asked party president Mehbooba Mufti to contest the election on the Anantnag-Rajouri seat, which the NC is not ready to leave at any cost.

Mar 17, 2024

Police, Army assess J&K security situation following announcement of Lok Sabha election schedule

Amid reports that Pakistan-based terrorists would try to disrupt elections in J&K, security agencies sounded alert in the Union Territory.

Mar 17, 2024

ECI faces criticism for not holding simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in J&K

Chief Election Commissioner announced that the Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir will be held shortly after the completion of the process of Lok Sabha polls in the country.

Mar 16, 2024

J&K Govt axes six more 'terror friendly' employees

Concerns mount as teachers' involvement in terror activities raises alarm for security agencies

57 government employees have been terminated from services after their involvement with terror activities was established by the Special Task Force constituted to identify and scrutinize government employees with links to activities that pose a threat to national security.

Mar 16, 2024

NIA court convicts Yasin Malik in terror funding case; finds guilty under UAPA

Government extends ban on Yasin Malik-led JKLF for five more years

Despite being declared a proscribed organizer in 2019, the banned outfit continues to engage in activities that foment terror and secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mar 16, 2024

Omar asks govt to start 'one-nation, one-election' policy from J&K

Taking a cue from the recommendation of the high-level panel for simultaneous elections, Omar Abdullah said that J&K is the best place to start this policy by announcing Lok Sabha and Assembly elections at the same time.

Mar 15, 2024

Rare wildlife sighting in J&K: Indian Long-Eared Hedgehog spotted in Nowshera area

The authorities have instructed the Wildlife Warden to conduct a population assessment of the species in the designated area.

Mar 14, 2024

Insurance fraud exposed: Two arrested for setting own building ablaze in J&K's Kupwara

After setting their own building on fire, both accused ran away to Punjab to dodge the police. One person lost his life in the incident.

Mar 14, 2024

Centre bans these 23 ferocious dog breeds; what it means for the existing owners? What does PETA India say

In a petition filed before the Delhi High Court, PETA India called for a ban as these breeds are often the most abandoned, raised as weapons and used in illegal dog fighting

Mar 14, 2024

Suspense continues over simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly elections in J&K

Election Commission of India to take final call on simultaneous polls in J&K after security review, feedback from political parties

Mar 14, 2024

Azad's party disrupts Cong's strategy for Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat in J&K; see how

Ghulam Nabi Azad has announced mass leader Ghulam Ahmed Saroori for the Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat to triangulate the fight. On this seat Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh is a BJP candidate.

Mar 13, 2024

Demand for simultaneous Assembly, Lok Sabha polls in J&K grows louder in meeting with ECI

Congress and representatives from regional political parties pressed for simultaneous Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir alongside the impending Lok Sabha polls during their meeting with the team Election Commission of India (ECI) led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar in Srinagar on Tuesday.

Mar 12, 2024

Boeing whistleblower found dead in US; had flagged serious concerns about company's safety standards

Barnett said that he had alerted the management, but no action had been taken. He also said the company harmed his career prospects because he had raised safety and production concerns.

Mar 12, 2024

CPM, ANC leaders strive to maintain Opposition unity in J&K

Tensions within the PAGD reached a peak when the NC and the PDP clashed over the distribution of the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, with the NC citing the PDP's underperformance in the 2019 elections as justification.

Mar 12, 2024

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Sonam Wangchuck's "climate fast" for demands of Ladakh enters 12th day amid freezing temperature

PDP waiting for NC to announce candidates for Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir [here's why]

Police, Army assess J&K security situation following announcement of Lok Sabha election schedule

ECI faces criticism for not holding simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in J&K

Concerns mount as teachers' involvement in terror activities raises alarm for security agencies

Government extends ban on Yasin Malik-led JKLF for five more years

Omar asks govt to start 'one-nation, one-election' policy from J&K

Rare wildlife sighting in J&K: Indian Long-Eared Hedgehog spotted in Nowshera area

Insurance fraud exposed: Two arrested for setting own building ablaze in J&K's Kupwara

Centre bans these 23 ferocious dog breeds; what it means for the existing owners? What does PETA India say

Suspense continues over simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly elections in J&K

Azad's party disrupts Cong's strategy for Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat in J&K; see how

Demand for simultaneous Assembly, Lok Sabha polls in J&K grows louder in meeting with ECI

Boeing whistleblower found dead in US; had flagged serious concerns about company's safety standards

CPM, ANC leaders strive to maintain Opposition unity in J&K

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh