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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
No ban on meat sale on I-Day, says Maha CM

No ban on meat sale on I-Day, says Maha CM

He told reporters that "The government resolution (GR) in this regard was issued in 1988. I was not aware that many municipalities have made decisions in this regard. I also came to know about this after the media reports." Aug 13, 2025
K'taka Hindu activist murder: BJP, JD-S delegation meets Guv; demands NIA probe, compensation

K'taka Hindu activist murder: BJP, JD-S delegation meets Guv; demands NIA probe, compensation

Speaking to the media, former Minister B. Sriramulu said that the people of Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Ballari, and Koppal districts are secular and love everyone. He criticised that ever since this (Congress) guarantee government came to power in the state, the poor and pro-Hindu activists have been living in a situation where there is no guarantee for their lives. Aug 13, 2025
SC to hear pleas seeking restoration of J&K statehood on Thursday

SC to hear pleas seeking restoration of J&K statehood on Thursday

One of the miscellaneous applications, filed by Zahoor Ahmed Bhat and activist Khurshaid Ahmad Malik, contended 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". Aug 13, 2025
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