Dinesh Manhotra

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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. Jul 7, 2026
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. Jul 6, 2026
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. Jul 6, 2026
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. Jul 6, 2026
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. Jul 5, 2026
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. Jul 5, 2026
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. Jul 5, 2026
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. Jul 5, 2026
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. Jul 4, 2026
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. Jul 4, 2026
Atiqa Mir

Srinagar's 11-Year-Old Atiqa Asif Mir Scripts History With Selection for Formula 1 Academy Programme

Eleven-year-old karting sensation Atiqa Asif Mir from Srinagar has created history by becoming the first Indian and the first Asian female driver to be selected for the Formula 1 Academy's prestigious 'Discover Your Drive' development programme. Her remarkable achievement has earned praise from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and is being hailed as a milestone for Indian motorsport. Jul 2, 2026
Dissidents

Congress Cracks Down on J&K Infighting, Suspends Two Senior AICC Members

The Indian National Congress on Thursday suspended senior Jammu and Kashmir leaders Mohammad Anwar Bhat and Bashir Ahmed Khan from the party's primary membership with immediate effect over alleged anti-party activities. The action, approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, comes nearly two weeks after a three-member fact-finding committee completed its initial inquiry into infighting and indiscipline within the J&K unit. Jul 2, 2026
LG Manoj Sinha

Sacred Journey Begins: LG Sinha Flags Off First Batch of Amarnath Pilgrims from Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026 from Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp in Jammu, formally commencing the annual pilgrimage. Amid Vedic chants and religious fervour, the Lieutenant Governor wished devotees a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey. Jul 2, 2026
mock drill

Three Days Before Amarnath Yatra, Srinagar Police Hold Full-Scale Security Mock Drill

With just three days left for the commencement of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, Srinagar Police conducted a comprehensive multi-agency mock drill at the Panthachowk transit camp to assess emergency preparedness and strengthen response mechanisms. The exercise, involving different departments, simulated multiple emergency scenarios to evaluate coordination, communication, and operational readiness ahead of the annual pilgrimage. Jun 30, 2026
Mutton shops

Omar Flags Rs 17–18 Crore Livestock Transit Levy, Urges Punjab to End 'Illegal' Collections

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to immediately stop the alleged unauthorised collection of money from livestock transport vehicles transiting through Punjab, saying the practice is inflating transportation costs and driving up mutton prices in the Union Territory. Citing complaints from traders and findings of an internal inquiry, Abdullah said livestock transport is exempt from GST and sought safeguards to ensure the unhindered movement of consignments. Jun 30, 2026
Yasin Malik

Fresh Legal Blow to Yasin Malik as SIA Files Chargesheet in 1990 Sarla Bhat Murder

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a 737-page chargesheet against jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik and four others in the 1990 abduction and murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat. The chargesheet, filed nearly 35 years after the crime, revives one of Kashmir's most prominent terror-era cases and adds to Malik's ongoing legal challenges in other militancy-related cases. Jun 29, 2026
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