Dinesh Manhotra

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Faroq-Omar

Omar Alleges BJP Offered NC MLA Rs 30 Crore, Ministerial Berth to Topple J&K Government

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has alleged that the BJP attempted to destabilise the National Conference-led government by offering one of its MLAs from Jammu up to Rs 30 crore, a ministerial berth, and a promise of statehood. Speaking ahead of the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest for statehood restoration, Omar accused the BJP of trying to gain power through defections after being rejected by voters. 2 hours ago
Geelani, Yasin Malik, Farooq

NIA Chargesheets Six Hurriyat Leaders in 1996 Srinagar Funeral Violence Case

The NIA has filed a chargesheet against six senior Hurriyat Conference leaders in connection with the 1996 funeral procession violence in Srinagar, alleging criminal conspiracy, rioting, and attacks on police personnel. The agency claims the violence was part of a pre-planned attempt to promote separatist ideology and has said further investigation into the case is underway. 11 hours ago
Pilgrims on wheels

Faith on Wheels: Two Youth Skate to Amarnath Shrine, Inspiring Pilgrims Across India

In a remarkable display of faith and determination, two young devotees from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are undertaking the Shri Amarnath Yatra on roller skates, turning their pilgrimage into a powerful symbol of devotion and perseverance. Their extraordinary journey has become one of the most inspiring stories of this year's Yatra. 1 day ago
Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar

Top Lashkar Commander Zakir Ganie Killed in Shopian Encounter, One Terrorist Still Trapped

Security forces on Wednesday eliminated top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Zakir Ganie during an anti-terror operation in Shopian district of south Kashmir. Another terrorist is believed to be trapped as the operation entered its fifth day. Arms and ammunition were recovered, while security forces intensified search and sanitisation operations across the encounter site. 3 days ago
Nitin Nabin

'From Stone-Pelting to Ranji Trophy Glory': BJP Chief Credits Modi for J&K's Transformation

During his maiden visit to J&K as BJP National President, Nitin Navin said Prime Minister Narendra Modi fulfilled Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's dream by abrogating Articles 370 and 35A. Addressing party workers on Dr. Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary, Navin credited the move with bringing "real freedom" to Jammu and Kashmir and transforming opportunities for the region's youth. 4 days ago
book

Missing Author, FIR Under UAPA: Probe into Controversial J&K Textbook Widens

The investigation into the controversial book Personalities and Legends of J&K has intensified, with one of its authors, Hilal Ahmed, still untraceable. Police have invoked the UAPA, raided the publisher's office, and expanded the probe to examine other publications after the textbook allegedly glorified terrorists and reproduced content from Pakistani propaganda material. 5 days ago
NIA

NIA Charges Hafiz Saeed in Pahalgam Terror Attack, Exposes Pakistan's Cross-Border Conspiracy

The NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed in the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. The agency alleges the massacre was orchestrated from Pakistan through LeT and its proxy outfit, The Resistance Front (TRF), and cites forensic, digital, and witness evidence linking the attackers to Pakistani handlers. 5 days ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special economic package worth $175 million for Seychelles to support projects across key sectors including social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security. Addressing a joint

Abrogation of Articles 370, 35A Most Fitting Tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in 2019 was the most fitting tribute to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder's supreme sacrifice. In a signed article, Modi hailed Mookerjee's contribution to national unity, democratic values, and the integration of Jammu and Kashmir. 5 days ago
Amarnath cave

No Amarnath Yatra Without Valid Registration, RFID: LG Sinha Urges Unregistered Amarnath Pilgrims to Delay Travel

As thousands of unregistered devotees arrive in Jammu and Srinagar, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has urged pilgrims to undertake the Shri Amarnath Yatra only after obtaining a valid registration. The administration has reiterated that RFID access and permission to proceed will be granted only to registered pilgrims, citing Supreme Court-mandated limits on daily pilgrim movement. 6 days ago
PoJK residents holding protest

Month After JKJAAC Ban, PoJK Erupts in Fresh Wave of Anti-Pakistan Protests

A month after Pakistan banned the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), unrest has intensified across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Fresh protests, mass arrests, and viral speeches by JKJAAC leaders have fuelled anti-Pakistan sentiment, with activists accusing Islamabad of suppressing civil rights and intensifying its crackdown ahead of the region's upcoming elections. 6 days ago
NC-Congress leaders

NC-Congress Ties Under Strain After Alleged Attack on Congress MLA

The Congress-National Conference alliance has come under fresh strain after J&K Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra wrote to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking action over the alleged assault on Congress MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat by National Conference workers. The incident in Bandipora has intensified concerns over growing tensions between the coalition partners. 6 days ago
Controversial book

J&K Govt Bans Books Glorifying Terrorists, Suspends 8 Education Officials

The J&K government has banned two controversial books from government school libraries after they were found to contain content allegedly glorifying convicted terrorist Maqbool Bhat and several separatist leaders. The government has suspended eight School Education Department officials, ordered a high-level inquiry, blacklisted the authors and publishers, and directed the immediate withdrawal of the books from schools. 6 days ago
Amit Shah lauds CISF role in anti-Naxal Ops, says Red Corridor dream will be crushed

MHA Declares 23 More Terror Operatives, Including 17 Pakistanis, as Designated Terrorists

The Ministry of Home Affairs has designated 23 more individuals, including 17 Pakistani and six Indian nationals, as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The move targets operatives linked to cross-border terror networks such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, aiming to strengthen legal action, disrupt terror financing, and curb recruitment and infiltration. 7 days ago
Cheering Dorjey

Breakthrough in Ladakh Talks: MHA, LAB-KDA Resolve Differences, Formal Negotiations to Resume

The informal talks between the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ladakh's Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance ended on a positive note, with all stakeholders signing the minutes of the previous meeting. The breakthrough has paved the way for formal negotiations on constitutional safeguards, governance reforms, reservations, separate services, and other key demands of Ladakh. 7 days ago
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