Punjab Police Thwart ISI-Backed Terror Plot Before Independence Day

Punjab Police thwart ISI-backed terror plot ahead of Independence Day

DGP Yadav revealed that preliminary investigations indicate the accused were operating under the instructions of foreign-based handlers located in Britain, the United States, and Europe. The probe further uncovered that the arrested individuals were actively conspiring to target government buildings and police establishments using grenades, aiming to disrupt the peace and harmony of the border state of Punjab. Aug 14, 2025
J&K: 23 bodies recovered; 75 injured in massive cloudburst in Kishtwar

J&K: 23 bodies recovered; 75 injured in massive cloudburst in Kishtwar

MoS (PMO) Jitendra Singh confirmed that the cloudburst hit Chositi, adding that the rescue operation has already been started. Singh said rescue teams have already been dispatched to the site to carry out damage assessment and provide necessary rescue and medical assistance. Aug 14, 2025
Cannot ignore Pahalgam: SC on J&K statehood pleas

Cannot ignore Pahalgam: SC on J&K statehood pleas

The apex court was hearing applications arguing that the continued delay in restoring statehood is "gravely affecting the rights of the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and also violating the idea of federalism". The applications contended that the failure to restore statehood within a time-bound framework amounts to a violation of federalism, which forms part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution. Aug 14, 2025
Punjab Police arrest two most-wanted Bishnoi gang operatives

Punjab Police arrest two most-wanted Bishnoi gang operatives

Both have criminal history and over 15 heinous crime cases registered against them in Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan and Gujarat. He said preliminary investigation revealed that they fled to Nepal after committing the murder and returned on the directions of foreign-based handlers to commit a sensational crime in the state. Aug 14, 2025
Over 1,000 to receive gallantry, service medals on I-Day, J&K bags maximum

Over 1,000 to receive gallantry, service medals on I-Day, J&K bags maximum

This year, a total of 1,090 medals will be conferred, comprising 233 Gallantry Medals, 99 President's Medals for Distinguished Service, and 758 Medals for Meritorious Service. In the Police category, 226 officers and personnel have been selected for the Gallantry Medal, 89 will be honoured with the President's Medal for Distinguished Service, and 635 will receive the Medal for Meritorious Service. Aug 14, 2025