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India’s youth driving country’s rapid progress: PM Modi

02/08/2026
MYSURU, Aug 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday stated that India's youth have emerged as the primary driving force behind the country's rapid advancements in manufacturing, innovation, and the digital economy. Invoking the vision of Swami Vivekananda, the Prime Minister emphasis-ed that education, equality, and service are foundational to national progress. The Prime Minister credited India's rise as a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing, mobile production, and the world's third-largest startup ecosystem directly to the capabilities of its youth. Highlighting the transformative role of the younger generation across key sectors during his address at the inauguration of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre - Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru, Prime Minister NarendraModi stated, "Today, India is rapidly moving forward in its new journey of semiconductor manufacturing because of the strength of India's youth. Today, India's economy is among the fastest growing in the world...

Bill to tweak Anti-Paper Leak Law gets Presidents assent

02/08/2026
NEW DELHI, Aug 1: A Bill that proposes to set up fast-track courts in every state for speedy trials of accused and enhance punishment in public exami...

Mediation key to accessible, dignified justice: CJI Surya Kant

02/08/2026
JAIPUR, Aug 1: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday made a strong case for mediation as an integral part of the justice delivery system, say...

No society prospers on govt jobs alone: Omar

02/08/2026
BENGALURU, Aug 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said no society had ever become prosperous solely through government employment or public ...

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Baltal axis

02/08/2026
SRINAGAR, Aug 1: The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed on Saturday from the Baltal route after being suspended for a day due to inclement weather and nec...

Farooq seeks probe into killing of 2 migrant labourers in Kulgam, questions timing of attack

02/08/2026
SRINAGAR, Aug 1: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday called for an investigation into the killing of two migrant labourers from...

North India’s first Biotech Park in Kathua to emerge as hub for innovation, agri-entrepreneurs & green industries: Dr Jitendra

02/08/2026
Jammu, Aug 1: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir is rapidly emerging as a major biotechnology and innovation destin...

CBI court acquits three in 14-year-old Doordarshan ‘fake artist’ case

02/08/2026
SRINAGAR, Aug 1: A Special CBI Court in Srinagar has acquitted a former Doordarshan Kendra (DDK) Srinagar Programme Executive and two others in a 14-...

18 police officers transferred, several SHOs reshuffled

02/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 1: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday ordered a major reshuffle of police officers in Jammu district, transferring 18 officers, includin...

Flash floods hit Chatroo; schools shut in Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban

02/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 1: At least two residential houses and as many shops were damaged, while two cars were swept away after a cloudburst triggered flash flood...

2 wives of notorious drug peddler held with 100 gm heroin in Samba

02/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 1: Two wives of a notorious drug peddler were arrested along with 100 grams of heroin in Samba district on Saturday, police said. The wom...

Man held with illegal revolver in Samba

02/08/2026
JAMMU, Aug 1: Police on Saturday arrested an alleged criminal in Samba district and recovered an illegal revolver from his possession, an official sa...

Ladakh Police registers zero FIR over ‘objectionable’ video against Amit Shah

02/08/2026
Leh, Aug 1: Ladakh Police on Saturday registered a zero FIR against a social media influencer over the circulation of a Facebook video in which alleg...

Mother-son arrested for murder after body found in Srinagar canal

02/08/2026
Srinagar, Aug 1: Police on Saturday said it had cracked a blind murder case within six hours of recovering a body from a canal in Srinagar's Khanyar ...

Crime Branch chargesheets accused for cheating, forgery & fraudulent insurance claim

02/08/2026
Jammu, Aug 1: The Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against a former employee of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance in ...

Delimitation bill should be defeated in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi

02/08/2026
Chennai, Aug 1: Every single national party and Tamil party should defeat the Centre's attempt to pass the delimitation bill in Parliament, and suppo...

2,200 stranded passengers availed 3 special trains amid highway closure

02/08/2026
Jammu, Aug 1: The Northern Railway operated three special trains in J&K on Saturday and successfully transported around 2,200 passengers stranded due...

Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak Amendment Bill; govt says open to learning from experiences

30/07/2026
NEW DELHI, Jul 29: Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment with government asserting that th...

Part of house collapses amid heavy rains; IMD cautions of flashfloods, landslides

30/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 29: A portion of a residential house collapsed following heavy rainfall in old Jammu on Wednesday, with the weather officer cautioning...

Iran launches renewed missile attacks as US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

30/07/2026
CAIRO, Jul 29: Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East early Wednesday as the US partnered with Saudi Arabia to str...

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Citizen's Forum welcomes Finance Minister's statement

02/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 1: Citizen's Forum welcome the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman when she said Banks cannot refuse credit to MSMEs under the emergency c...

Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest surge in July, worst in recent days

02/08/2020
Brazil, AUG 1 : The number of fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest jumped 28% in July from a year ago, official data showed on Saturday, as some envir...

China condemns Germany’s Hong Kong extradition suspension

02/08/2020
China, aug 1: China has condemned Germany’s decision to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, accusing Berlin of a “serious breach of int...

UK PM honours Indian-origin dancer for online Bhangra classes during lockdown

02/08/2020
Brazil, AUG 1 : An Indian-origin dancer who transformed his dance classes into free Bhangracise sessions online to help people stay fit during the co...

James Murdoch resigns from news publisher News Corp's board

02/08/2020
New York, aug 1: News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch’s son James is resigning from the family-controlled publisher’s board over content appearing in its...

Mexico's COVID-19 death toll now world's 3rd highest

02/08/2020
Mexico, aug 1: With a total of 46,688 fatalities, Mexico now accounts for the world's third highest number of coronavirus fatalities in the world, a...

US tightens the screws on Beijing, restricts visas for Chinese officials

27/06/2020
WASHINGTON, JUNE 27: The United States is imposing visa restrictions on current and former Chinese officials responsible for “eviscerating” the freed...

Tokyo enters phase 2, reopens schools, more businesses

02/06/2020
TOKYO, JUNE 1: Tokyo entered phase two of its de-escalation on Monday with public schools reopening after a three-month closure and a larger number ...

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Cal HC seeks Bengal govt’s affidavit on PIL over proposal for mid-day meal to students by ISKCON

09/07/2026
Kolkata, Jul 8: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the West Bengal government to submit an affidavit stating its position on the proposed ...

Bangladeshi man held near Bihar-Nepal border for illegally staying in India

09/07/2026
Motihari, Jul 8: A Bangladeshi national, allegedly staying illegally in India, was arrested in Bihar's East Champaran district while attempting to cr...

Rs 35 crore assets unearthed in ex-UP ARTO’s DA case; 1.62 cr cash, 13 kg gold seized

09/07/2026
Lucknow, Jul 8: The Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment recovered Rs 1.62 crore in cash, 13 kg of gold, 9 kg of silver and documents linked to asse...

Delhi HC grants bail to 4 accused in Rs 200 crore extortion case linked with Sukesh Chandrasekhar

09/07/2026
New Delhi, Jul 8: The Delhi High Court has granted bail to 4 accused in the Rs 200 crore Extortion case under MCOCA. This case is linked to Sukesh Ch...

Twisha Sharma death case: CBI team arrives at mother-in-law Giribala Singh’s residence

29/05/2026
Bhopal, May 28: A team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrived at the Bhopal residence of Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law ...

Court grants bail to 6 accused in Delhi govt scheme scam

29/05/2026
New Delhi, May 28: A Delhi court has granted bail to six accused persons in an alleged scam linked to a Delhi government scheme, saying it is an admi...

Amar Colony shooting: Probe transferred to Delhi Crime Branch

29/05/2026
New Delhi, May 28: The investigation into the Amar Colony shooting case, where a 17-year-old boy was shot at a local eatery, was transferred to the C...

Scorching heat in UP as Banda records season-high 47.5 degrees Celsius

29/05/2026
Lucknow, May 28: Large parts of Uttar Pradesh reeled under intense heat on Thursday, with Banda emerging as the hottest place in the state at 47.5 de...

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IIM Jammu launches MDP on administrative excellence for higher education institutions

30/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 29: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu on Tuesday inaugurated a three-day Management Development Programme (MDP) on "Administr...

Ashok Koul reviews preparations for Samrasta Yatra, Sant Sampark Abhiyaan

30/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 29: BJP Jammu and Kashmir General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul on Wednesday chaired a meeting at the party headquarters here to rev...

Div Com, IGP Jammu review arrangements for Independence Day-2026 celebrations

29/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 28: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone Bhim Sen Tuti today held a high level meeting of...

Javed Rana assures swift action on issues raised by MLA’s, contractors

29/07/2026
SRINAGAR, Jul 28: Multiple deputations, incl-uding Members of the Legislative Assembly (ML-As) from different constituencies today called on Minister...

BJP reviews preparations for Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

29/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 28: The Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Tuesday reviewed preparations for programmes to mark the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru R...

World Nature Conservation Day celebrated with Nature Walk, Tree Talk in Sidhra

29/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 28: To mark World Nature Conservation Day, the Forest Department, in collaboration with members of the Tree Talk Group and Vibe Tribe Club...

MLA Jammu North urges farmers to adopt modern horticulture practices

29/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 28: The Depar-tment of Horticulture Jammu organised an awareness camp-cum-plantation drive at Bhalwal to generate awareness among farmers ...

DLSA Reasi conducts awareness programmes on Child Helpline 1098, mediation and legal aid clinics

29/07/2026
REASI, Jul 28: The Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of LAC Kunderdhan, through TLSC Mahore, conducted an awareness programme on the Children Helpline num...

OP-ED News

No safe haven for terrorists

09/07/2026
The successful elimination of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist ZakirGanai in a six-day operation in Shopian is a significant success for India's secur...

Stabilising the skies

04/06/2026
The Union Cabinet's decision to create aRs 10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund marks a significant intervention at a ti...

Trauma Care as a Constitutional Promise

29/05/2026
The Supreme Court's observation that the right to trauma care is an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution marks an ...

A Relationship Tested by Perception

26/05/2026
India-United States relations have, over the last two decades, evolved from cautious engagement into one of the most significant strategic partnershi...

Counting India, digitally

20/05/2026
The response to the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027 in Jammu and Kashmir, where more than 1.5 lakh households completed registration within thr...

Diplomacy beyond Honours

19/05/2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving Norway's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, is more than a symbol...

Beyond Honours

18/05/2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving Sweden's prestigious Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross is diplomatically significant...

Beyond Diplomacy

16/05/2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest visit to the United Arab Emirates comes at a moment of profound geopolitical uncertainty. As conflict intensifi...

Legal Section

HC directs timely completion of Mubarak Mandi restoration, closes PIL

25/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 24: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Government to ensure that restoration and conservation of the historic M...

HC upholds acquittal in 2002 Kathua murder case, cites contradictory testimony and flawed investigation

31/05/2026
Jammu, May 30: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the acquittal of a Kathua resident in a 2002 murder case, observing that ser...

None can deny there is corruption in judiciary: Madras HC

29/05/2026
Chennai, May 28: Observing that none can deny there is corruption in the judiciary, the Madras high court has said that there were and are corrupt ju...

SC refers applicability of IBC moratorium sections in cheque bounce cases to 3-judge bench

29/05/2026
New Delhi, May 28: The Supreme Court has referred to a larger three-judge bench an important legal question whether the moratorium provisions of the ...

Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of advocate in alleged assault on HC intern inside court complex

26/05/2026
Jammu, May 25: A court in Jammu has rejected the anticipatory bail application of an advocate accused in an alleged assault case involving a High Cou...

HC orders fresh verification in SMVDU land acquisition case, modifies earlier judgment

21/05/2026
Jammu, May 20: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Collector Land Acquisition, Katra, to verify whether the house of late B...

HC upholds Ayush Medical Officer selection, says higher-merit candidates cannot be displaced

16/05/2026
Jammu, May 15: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition challenging the selection process for appointment of Medical O...

HC quashes two PSA detention orders, says constitutional safeguards cannot be empty formality

16/05/2026
Jammu, May 15: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed two separate detention orders issued under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Saf...

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