Firing at function in Jammu, Farooq Abdullah escapes assassination attempt

Jammu Court Refuses Bail to Man Accused of Attempting to Kill Farooq Abdullah

The Principal Sessions Court in Jammu has rejected the bail application of Kamal Singh, the accused in the attempted assassination of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah. The court cited the gravity of the offence, public safety concerns, and the possibility of the accused repeating the crime if released. Jul 17, 2026
Tariq Hamid Karra

Cong to Join NC's Jantar Mantar Protest, Asserts It Led Statehood Movement Since 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has announced its participation in the National Conference's July 20 Jantar Mantar protest demanding restoration of statehood, while organising its own march in Jammu on July 19. JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra said Congress has been leading the statehood movement since October 2024 and will intensify its agitation if the Centre delays restoring full statehood. Jul 17, 2026
'Phone banking' during UPA rule resulted in huge NPAs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

'Phone banking' during UPA rule resulted in huge NPAs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu distributed loans worth ₹3,216 crore to over 1.03 lakh beneficiaries under various Central schemes. Naidu praised the Centre's banking reforms and highlighted financial assistance for Amaravati, Polavaram, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, and other development projects. Jul 17, 2026