Dinesh Manhotra

Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

Email : editor@ibtimes.co.in

All VPN services suspended in J&K's Rajouri amid rising terror misuse in border districts

An order was issued under BNSS after police flagged a suspicious surge in encrypted online activity; the move aims to curb communication tools used by terror groups in Poonch–Rajouri.

29 days ago

19-Year-Old 'White-Collar Terror Operative' Nabbed in Jammu; Cross-Border Plot Foiled

Jammu Police arrested 19-year-old Mohammad Sajid from Bathindi, exposing a dangerous cross-border conspiracy. Investigators say Sajid had been in encrypted online contact with Pakistan-based terror handlers and was being groomed as a "white-collar jihadi" to radicalize local youth and facilitate a possible attack in Jammu.

Nov 29, 2025

J&K Govt Seeks National Expertise as Drug Abuse Crisis Deepens Across UT

Amid an alarming rise in drug addiction across Jammu & Kashmir, the UT administration has initiated a major consultative effort by engaging top national experts from NITI Aayog, AIIMS, and PGIMER, Chandigarh, to frame a comprehensive strategy against substance abuse.

Nov 29, 2025

NC avoids Ruhullah's topic as working committee pushes statehood, condemns targeting of Kashmiris

The NC concluded its two-day Working Committee meeting on Friday, passing seven major resolutions focused on the restoration of statehood, protection of J&K's special constitutional status, and condemnation of recent terror incidents in Delhi and Nowgam.

Nov 28, 2025

Some names have come up, which are verified: LG Kavinder Gupta on foreign interference in Ladakh unrest

Deadline to submit Leh violence evidence to Dec 8 as witnesses seek more time to record statements

After the Leh Apex Body appealed for more time, the Judicial Inquiry Commission probing the September 24 Leh violence has extended the deadline for submitting statements and evidence by ten days, shifting it from November 28 to December 8.

Nov 28, 2025

Ruhullah–NC confrontation peaks as rebel MP excluded from crucial working committee meet

The National Conference's internal divisions widened sharply after MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi was excluded from a key Working Committee meeting—an action he says has "never happened since 2002." The outspoken Srinagar leader has repeatedly challenged the party's ambiguity on Article 370, reservations, and post-election decisions.

Nov 28, 2025

J&K Police storm Jamaat-e-Islami bases in major counter-radicalisation drive

J&K Police on Thursday launched an unprecedented offensive against the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, raiding dozens of locations across the Valley in a coordinated crackdown aimed at neutralising underground revival efforts of the outfit. Teams searched homes, business units, religious institutions, madrassas, publications, and trusts linked to JeI ideology, seizing incriminating gadgets and documents.

Nov 27, 2025

J&K govt blacklists LMES IT LLP after ACB exposes massive recruitment scam in fire services

After the Anti-Corruption Bureau unearthed large-scale manipulation in the recruitment of firemen and drivers, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has blacklisted LMES IT LLP and private vendor Maharaj Krishan Wali from all future recruitment bids.

Nov 27, 2025

Ladakh demand draft sparks uproar: Ex-LBA president flags 'public exclusion'

A week after Ladakh's agitating groups submitted a 29-page charter of demands to the Union Government, former LBA president Dr. Tondup Tsewang Chospa has alleged that the draft was prepared without wider public consultation and failed to represent the aspirations of diverse communities.

Nov 26, 2025

Rebel leader Ruhullah takes on Omar govt again; warns of fresh protest over reservation policy

Rebel National Conference Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has renewed his confrontation with the party leadership, warning the Omar Abdullah–led government of a fresh agitation over the unresolved reservation policy.

Nov 25, 2025

SIA arrests AC technician for supplying AK-47 to doctor in expanding terror case

SIA has arrested an AC technician from Srinagar for allegedly supplying the AK-47 recovered from the locker of a doctor already in NIA custody. Investigations have uncovered connections between the technician, suicide bomber Dr. Umar Nabi, and a wider terror module spanning Kashmir and Faridabad.

Nov 23, 2025

Terror handler's property attached in Tral amid crackdown across J&K; 36 Kishtwar terrorists under scanner

In a renewed offensive against Pakistan- and PoJK-based terror operatives, Awantipora Police attached the property of Tral resident-turned-handler Mubashir Ahmad, who has been instigating Kashmiri youth through social media to revive terrorism.

Nov 23, 2025

HC Sets Dec 18 for Final Hearing on Plea Challenging LG's Power to Nominate MLAs

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has scheduled December 18 for the final hearing of a PIL challenging the constitutionality of recent amendments to the J&K Reorganisation Act that empower the Lieutenant Governor to nominate five MLAs to the Legislative Assembly.

Nov 22, 2025

Foreign-Trained Doctors Under Lens After "White Coat" Terror Module Bust

Following the exposure of the "White Coat" terror module, intelligence agencies have intensified surveillance on doctors who obtained MBBS degrees from Pakistan and Bangladesh. Investigators are focusing on medicos who secured admissions in Pakistan through Hurriyat recommendations—a racket the NIA earlier identified as a key channel for terror funding

Nov 22, 2025

SIA raids Kashmir Times office; shocking recovery of arms, ammunition

In a dramatic security operation, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) raided the Kashmir Times head office in Jammu, recovering a revolver, ammunition, grenade safety levers, and multiple digital devices.

Nov 20, 2025

Fall of DPAP? Ghulam Nabi Azad's party loses three more loyalists to Congress

What began as a bold political experiment in 2022 has turned into a steady unraveling for Ghulam Nabi Azad's DPAP. One after another, senior leaders have returned to the Congress. The latest Ghar-Wapsi of three prominent leaders adds to a long list of deserters over the past three years, pushing the party to the brink of irrelevance.

Nov 20, 2025

Eight Locations in Kashmir Valley Searched by Counter Intelligence

Another Kashmiri doctor, his wife arrested in J&K crackdown against digital radicalisation

The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has detained Dr. Umer Farooq and his wife, Shahzada Akhtar, in a major crackdown across Srinagar, Kulgam, and Anantnag for allegedly using their professional standing to promote online radicalisation and extremist propaganda. Multiple digital devices, SIM cards, and incriminating material were seized during coordinated raids conducted under FIR No. 05/2025.

Nov 19, 2025

Statehood to sixth schedule: Ladakh's 29-page demand charter submitted to MHA

Responding to a Home Ministry directive, Ladakh's apex bodies have submitted a detailed charter seeking full statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and protection under Article 371.

Nov 18, 2025

Jammu on high alert amid rising terror threat; security beefed up

In the wake of recent terror-related arrests, Jammu has been placed on high alert with enhanced deployment across sensitive areas. Police are conducting door-to-door outreach, urging installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras, and tightening security at transport hubs and religious sites.

Nov 18, 2025

Delhi NIA team reaches Srinagar to probe Red Fort bomb case after key conspirator's arrest

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team arrived in Srinagar on Monday to advance the probe into the Red Fort car bomb attack, following the arrest of Amir Rashid Rather, a resident of Pampore, for allegedly conspiring with suicide bomber Dr. Umar Un Nabi.

Nov 17, 2025

Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next

Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

All VPN services suspended in J&K's Rajouri amid rising terror misuse in border districts

19-Year-Old 'White-Collar Terror Operative' Nabbed in Jammu; Cross-Border Plot Foiled

J&K Govt Seeks National Expertise as Drug Abuse Crisis Deepens Across UT

NC avoids Ruhullah's topic as working committee pushes statehood, condemns targeting of Kashmiris

Deadline to submit Leh violence evidence to Dec 8 as witnesses seek more time to record statements

Ruhullah–NC confrontation peaks as rebel MP excluded from crucial working committee meet

J&K Police storm Jamaat-e-Islami bases in major counter-radicalisation drive

J&K govt blacklists LMES IT LLP after ACB exposes massive recruitment scam in fire services

Ladakh demand draft sparks uproar: Ex-LBA president flags 'public exclusion'

Rebel leader Ruhullah takes on Omar govt again; warns of fresh protest over reservation policy

SIA arrests AC technician for supplying AK-47 to doctor in expanding terror case

Terror handler's property attached in Tral amid crackdown across J&K; 36 Kishtwar terrorists under scanner

HC Sets Dec 18 for Final Hearing on Plea Challenging LG's Power to Nominate MLAs

Foreign-Trained Doctors Under Lens After "White Coat" Terror Module Bust

SIA raids Kashmir Times office; shocking recovery of arms, ammunition

Fall of DPAP? Ghulam Nabi Azad's party loses three more loyalists to Congress

Another Kashmiri doctor, his wife arrested in J&K crackdown against digital radicalisation

Statehood to sixth schedule: Ladakh's 29-page demand charter submitted to MHA

Jammu on high alert amid rising terror threat; security beefed up

Delhi NIA team reaches Srinagar to probe Red Fort bomb case after key conspirator's arrest

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

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'