J&K: Gorkha community celebrates sixth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation

J&K: Gorkha community celebrates sixth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation

An atmosphere of festivity was visible among the Gorkha community as they described the revocation of special status as the beginning of peace and prosperity in the region, ending decades of discrimination and deprivation. They also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the bold decision six years ago. Aug 6, 2025
Major Reshuffle in J&K: 14 Officers Transferred

Kashmir gets new Divisional Commissioner; 14 IAS, JKAS officers transferred

Among the notable changes, Naveen S.L. (AGMUT: 2012), previously Secretary to the Government, Transport Department, has been reassigned as Secretary to the Government, Civil Aviation Department. He will also assume the responsibilities of Commissioner, Civil Aviation, relieving Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary (AGMUT: 2009) of the additional charge. Aug 5, 2025
Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by Rs 41 in relief for businesses

Aadhaar checks have plugged diversion of LPG subsidy to 4.08 crore false claimers: Puri

The minister said that Aadhaar-based authentication for DBT schemes enables accurate, real-time, and cost-effective identification, authentication, and de-duplication of beneficiaries, ensuring targeted delivery of benefits. The government had directed public sector oil marketing companies to undertake and complete biometric Aadhaar authentication of PMUY and PAHAL beneficiaries. Aug 5, 2025
Satya Pal Malik

Former outspoken Governor of J&K Satya Pal Malik passes away

Satya Pal Malik, the last Governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away this morning after battling kidney-related ailments. Known for his outspoken and often controversial remarks, Malik served as Governor during several pivotal moments in J&K's history, including the abrogation of Article 370 and the Pulwama terror attack. Aug 5, 2025
ED raids entities, people linked to Anil Ambani in Rs 3,000 crore Yes Bank loan fraud

Anil Ambani to appear today before ED in Rs 17,000 crore loan fraud case

ED has summoned Anil Ambani for questioning as part of its ongoing probe into a money laundering case linked to an alleged bank loan fraud worth crores of rupees against his group companies. He had been asked to appear at the ED headquarters in the national capital on August 5. Aug 5, 2025
How US encouraged India to buy Russian oil to stabilise global energy markets

How US encouraged India to buy Russian oil to stabilise global energy markets

In November 2022, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen remarked: "The United States is happy for India to continue buying as much Russian oil as it wants, including at prices above a G7-imposed price cap mechanism, if it steers clear of Western insurance, finance and maritime services bound by the cap." Aug 5, 2025