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New Delhi, Nov 4: Gold prices on Wednesday rose by Rs 510 to Rs 1,39,962 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on firm spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contract for December delivery traded higher by Rs 510, or 0.37 per cent, at Rs 1,39,962 [] The post Gold Futures Rise To Rs 1.39 Lakh/10 Gm On Firm Spot Demand appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 4: Delhi Police have registered an FIR against senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan for allegedly sharing a digitally manipulated video of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov containing fabricated remarks critical of India. The case was registered at the Special Cell Police Station following cyber patrolling on November 3, when police noticed [] The post FIR Against Prashant Bhushan Over Sharing Fake Video of Russian Foreign Minister appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 4: Senior National Conference leader and former member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, Sheikh Ghulam Qadir Pardesi, passed away here on Tuesday night after a prolonged illness. He was 88. Family sources confirmed his demise on Wednesday. Pardesi is survived by his wife, son Ahsan Pardesi, the sitting NC MLA from [] The post Senior NC Leader Ghulam Qadir Pardesi Dies at 88 appeared first on Northlines .

Washington, Nov 4: Democrats have regained control of the US Senate, ending Republican dominance in Congress and delivering a major political setback to President Donald Trump, as voters expressed frustration over rising prices, the Iran war and concerns about government corruption. The midterm elections, which concluded on Tuesday, saw Democrats register a string of stunning [] The post Democrats Seize US Senate, Trump Suffers Major Midterm Setback appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 4: Three workers were injured in an incident at the Uri Phase-II Tunnel Project in Jammu and Kashmir and shifted to Government Medical College (GMC), Baramulla, for treatment, officials said. The injured were identified as Abdul Karim Ganaie and Shukar Din, both residents of Garkote, and Chiez Ahmad Mugal, a resident of Bandi, [] The post 3 workers injured at Uri Phase-II tunnel project, hospitalized appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3: An alleged interstate criminal network linked to Jammu and Kashmirs Gataru gang had developed a chain of local contacts in Meerut to arrange safe hideouts for its members, an investigation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has revealed. In a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, the UP [] The post Gataru Gang: J&K Gangs Meerut hideout network busted; four held appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 03: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at four premises in Srinagar city in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged terror financing, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the investigation pertains to allegations that Umar Adil Dar was functioning as an Over Ground Worker [] The post ED conducts searches at four locations in terror funding case appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Nov 3: A male body was found inside a Mahindra Thar vehicle in the Berwar area of Kishtwar district on Tuesday, officials said. An official told that the body was found inside a Mahindra Thar vehicle in Berwar. He said locals spotted the body and informed the police, who rushed to the spot [] The post Body found inside parked Thar appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU Tawi, Nov 3: The President of India has inducted four officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Service into the Indian Police Service (IPS) on probation and allocated them the AGMUT cadre. The officers include Ramesh Angral and Tahir Sajad from the Select List of 2021, Shailendra Singh from the Select List of 2023 [] The post Four Police Officers inducted into IPS appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Oct 31: National Conference (NC) Kashmir Provincial President Showkat Ahmad Mir on Saturday dismissed reports of a revolt within the ruling party, calling a closed-door meeting of its legislators an informal gathering in a friendly atmosphere. Addressing a press conference, Mir said there was no rebellion against the party leadership or the government. [] The post NC Denies Rebellion After Legislators Meeting Over Cabinet Expansion appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 31: Indian travellers can now use Unified Payments Interface (UPI) applications to book tickets online for major tourist attractions, including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and three popular destinations at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, following the expansion of Indias digital payment system overseas. NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm [] The post UPI Payments Now Available for Online Bookings at Burj Khalifa, Singapore Attractions appeared first

SRINAGAR, Oct 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the abrogation of Article 370 had integrated Kashmir with the rest of the country, describing it as one of the major achievements of the Narendra Modi government. Addressing a gathering ahead of flagging off the Run for Unity in New Delhi on the [] The post Abrogation Of Article 370 Integrated J&K With India: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Oct 31: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against two persons for allegedly cheating job seekers of over Rs 15 lakh on the pretext of arranging overseas employment. The chargesheet in FIR No. 32/2026, registered under Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC and Sections 10/24 [] The post EOW Kashmir Chargesheets Two for Cheating Job Seekers of Rs 15 Lakh appeared first on Northlines .

EKTA NAGAR, Oct 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarats Ekta Nagar on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of the countrys first Deputy Prime Minister. Modi visited the Statue of Unity in the morning and offered floral tributes to [] The post PM Modi Pays Tribute to Sardar Patel on 151st Birth Anniversary appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Oct 31: Deputy Inspector General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Sandeep Chaudhary, who led the investigation into the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, has been awarded the Union Home Ministers Medal for Excellence in Investigation (Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak) for 2026. The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the awardees on Saturday, recognising Chaudhary [] The post Pahalgam Attack Probe Chief Sandeep Chaudhary Gets Home Ministers Medal appeared first on Northlines .

Reviews security scenario, calls for prioritizing efforts to combat radicalization Srinagar, Oct 30: Directing officials to carry out sustained and aggressive action against terror modules, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday asked Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) to closely monitor anti-national elements within the administration and prioritize efforts to combat radicalization. [] The post Monitor anti-national elements within administration: LG directs DC

BJP threatens agitation over alleged regional imbalance in Cabinet Arvind Sharma JAMMU TAWI, Oct 30: Political activity in the winter capital is expected to intensify in the coming days as all nine ministers of the National Conference (NC)-led government are scheduled to reach Jammu on November 1, ahead of the Darbar Move, which will commence [] The post Political temperature in Jammu set to rise ahead of Darbar Move appeared first on Northlines .

KOTA, Oct 19: Three men allegedly involved in the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbai have been arrested at Kota railway station in Rajasthan while travelling on the Pune-Jaipur Express, officials said. The accused have been identified as 17-year-old Phool Singh and 18-year-old Rehan, both from Sonipat in Haryana, and 22-year-old Hritik [] The post Tiger Shroff Firing Incident: Three Alleged Accused Arrested In Kota appeared first on Northlines .

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after gunmen opened fire at him in Juhu area of Mumbai on Sunday evening, police said. His driver and another driver of an autorickshaw were injured in the incident, police said, adding that 15 teams have been formed to investigate the incident from various angles. The incident took [] The post Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt after Gunfire in Mumbais Juhu appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 15 (UNI): A row erupted after an IAS officer allegedly called a woman Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer bloody shit during a heated exchange at an online review meeting. J&K Labour and Employment Department late Thursday said selectively edited video clips of the review meeting were circulating without the complete [] The post Row erupts over IAS officers inappropriate remark against woman JKAS officer appeared first on Northlines .

Says development of Ladakh top priority for Centre Leh, Oct 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated and dedicated to the nation five development projects worth around 3,350 crore in Ladakh. The projects cover airport infrastructure, road connectivity, renewable energy, heritage conservation and water security. Addressing people through video conferencing, PM Modi said, [] The post PM inaugurates Leh Airport Terminal, projects worth Rs 3350 Cr appeared first on Northlin

New Delhi, Oct 15: Stating that Indias commitment to peace should not be mistaken for a lack of resolve to defend its sovereignty, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned Pakistan that any future terror attack originating from its territory would invite a stronger Indian military response. Addressing the ASEAN-India Defence Think Tank Forum here, [] The post Rajnath warns Pakistan of stronger response to terror attacks appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 15: Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir received rain on Wednesday, while higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, including Razdan Pass and Tulail Valley, recorded snowfall, bringing down daytime temperatures across the region. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast light to moderate rain at many places and light snowfall over higher reaches on Thursday, [] The post Rain hits parts of J&K, snow in Kashmirs higher reaches appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 15: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday said that the schedule for the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in Jammu & Kashmir will be announced in due course of time, keeping in view the regions weather conditions. While unveiling the SSR schedule for 17 states, the pollbody said that [] The post ECI defers voter revision exercise for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 15: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has banned fuel-powered motorboats and jet skis from being plied on Dal Lake till further order. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Rajesh Sekhri on Wednesday issued the order on a petition filed by Mohammad Rafiq Mir. [] The post JK High Court bans motorboats on Dal Lake appeared first on Northlines .

by P. Mohan Chandran How India Should Control the Cost of Essential Commodities Inflation is discussed in percentages. Families experience it in rupees. A government may say inflation is 4%, 5% or 6%. But the housewife buying vegetables does not purchase the Consumer Price Index. The pensioner does not eat the inflation rate. And the [] The post The Price of Survival appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, October 10: Two police personnel were injured after stones were allegedly pelted at them near Akashwani Bhawan in the national capital amid heightened tensions ahead of the proposed CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Police detained at least 30 people following the incident. Security was tightened in the area as police personnel moved to [] The post Delhi protest: Stones Pelted at Police Near Akashwani Bhawan, 2 Personnel Injured; 30 Detained appeared first on Northlines .

PANAMA CITY: A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 struck Panama, triggering concerns over structural damage, possible casualties and tsunami waves along the countrys coastline, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Local media reported structural damage in several parts of the country, while the USGS warned that casualties were possible and [] The post 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Panama, Tsunami Warning Issued appeared first on Northlines .

WASHINGTON, Oct 10: The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on the sale and import of Russian-origin diesel fuel until April 7, 2027, amid a surge in global fuel prices and mounting pressure on President Donald Trump to bring down domestic energy costs ahead of the November midterm elections. The US Treasury Department announced the [] The post US Lifts Sanctions on Russian Diesel Until April 2027 Amid Global Price Surge appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 10: Elon Musk on Saturday intensified his criticism of industrialist Mukesh Ambani amid a standoff over the launch of Starlink satellite internet services in India, sharing media reports alleging that a Reliance-funded firm helped boost BJP campaigns on social media and a Reliance-linked company made substantial political donations to the ruling party. [] The post Musk Escalates Starlink Row, Shares Reports on Reliance-Linked Firms BJP Donations appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 10: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and three leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday ahead of the partys proposed protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, according to police sources and the party. Rathee was detained from his residence in Sector 56 of [] The post Dhruv Rathee, Three CJP Leaders Detained Ahead of Delhi Protest appeared first on Northlines .

A Constitutional Guarantee By Shri Ramdas Athawale A just and inclusive society is built on the assurance that every citizen can live with dignity, equality and security. For the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), this commitment finds concrete expression through strong constitutional safeguards, effective laws and responsive institutions. The Government of India [] The post Strengthening Justice and Protection for SC and ST Tribes appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed gratitude to the people for blessing the BJP-NDA in the Assam, West Bengal and Puducherry byelections and said the victory reflects yet again that the people have a deep-rooted connect with the good governance agenda of the alliance. Gratitude to the people for their continuous blessings! [] The post Bypoll wins reflect Peoples connect with BJP-NDA: Modi appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU TAWI: The Jammu railway division on Friday announced the cancellation of four key trains heading to the national capital, including the superfast Rajdhani Express, ahead of a planned protest in New Delhi by the CJP against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The cancellations are part of a decision by Northern Railway affecting 48 incoming [] The post Four trains from Jammu cancelled ahead of Oct 10 protests appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday charge-sheeted four accused, including three killed Pakistani terrorists, in connection with a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district in February this year. The chargesheet was filed before a special NIA court in Jammu against arrested accused Maneer Ahmed, son of Mohammad Yousuf Koli, resident [] The post NIA charge-sheets 4 accused, including 3 killed Pakistani terrorists appeared first on Northlines .

Calls for anticipating technological changes to prepare for future warfare New Delhi, Oct 09: Operation Sindoor and ongoing global conflicts have reinforced the importance of air power in modern warfare, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said here on Friday. He stressed the need to anticipate technological changes to prepare for [] The post Op Sindoor proved Air power can deliver decisive victory: IAF Chief appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 09: A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel succumbed to his injuries after sustaining a gunshot wound while on duty in Jammus Reasi district on Friday, officials said. An official said that the CISF personnel sustained a gunshot wound in Reasi and later succumbed to his injuries. He said the injured personnel [] The post CISF personnel succumbs to injuries of gunshot wound appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 09: An Assistant Commandant of the Border Security Force (BSF) died after being found unconscious in north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Friday, officials said. An official said that the BSF personnel was found unconscious and unresponsive in the Doban area here in Kupwara. He was immediately shifted for medical assistance but was declared [] The post BSF Asstt Commandant found unconscious, dies appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 09: Two persons were killed and 21 others sustained injuries after a passenger vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Rajouri District on Friday. An official said that the vehicle (bearing no. JK20C-8295), met with an accident near Moghla village within the jurisdiction [] The post Passenger vehicle plunges into gorge, 2 killed, 21 injured appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 9: The Government has proposed stricter regulations on advertisements for prescription-only medicines by extending existing restrictions to retail and wholesale drug licence holders, aiming to curb unauthorised promotion and reduce risks associated with inappropriate self-medication. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed an amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to [] The post Govt Proposes Tighter Curbs on Ads for Prescription Medicines appeared first on Northlines

NEW DELHI, Oct 9: Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday rejected allegations of monopolistic practices in Indias satellite communications (satcom) sector, asserting that three companies have secured licences and can begin operations once they individually fulfil prescribed security requirements and other conditions. His remarks come amid a public spat between the Indian government and billionaire [] The post Scindia Rejects Satcom Monopoly Claims, Says 3 Licensed Players Must Me

PANAJI, Oct 9: Goa Police have launched an investigation into the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, registering an unnatural death case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to establish the circumstances surrounding his demise. The 75-year-old actor died on Thursday morning after being found unwell at his residence in the [] The post Goa Police Probe Nana Patekars Death, Register Unnatural Death Case appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Oct 9: Delhi is preparing for extensive security and traffic restrictions ahead of the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, with police denying permission for the demonstration, restrictions announced at 57 metro stations and several train cancellations expected to affect commuters. The protest has been called to demand [] The post Delhi Police Denies CJP Protest Permission; 23,000 Personnel Deployed, 57 Metro Stations Face Curbs appeared first o

NEW DELHI, Oct 9: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened online registration for the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2026 session, inviting eligible candidates to apply for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship and PhD admission through the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The application window will remain open until October 28, and candidates have [] The post NTA Opens UGC NET December 2026 Registration, Apply by October 28 appeared first on Northline

CHANDIGARH, Oct 9: The Punjab Government on Friday appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as the regular Director General of Police (DGP), ending a prolonged period of uncertainty over the states top police post and granting him a minimum two-year tenure. The appointment came days after the Punjab and Haryana High Court questioned the delay [] The post Gaurav Yadav Appointed Regular Punjab DGP After High Court Rap appeared first on Northlines .

Calls for developing global framework to keep fraudsters at bay New Delhi, Oct 08: Asserting that technology achieves scale only when it gains trust, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that cyber frauds and cyber-crimes do not respect borders and global framework is required to keep fraudsters at bay. While addressing the India Mobile [] The post Cyber frauds, cyber-crimes do not respect borders: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 8: A man was killed and eight others injured after the Sumo vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in the Senabati area of Ukherhal in Ramban district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the accident took place in the Senabati area after the driver lost control of [] The post Man died, 8 injured as Sumo loses control appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 08: A 22-year-old lady was found dead at her residence in the Shajroo area of Mahore in Reasi district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the lady was found unconscious at her residence in Shajroo area of Mahore. He said the circumstances leading to her death are being investigated, while [] The post Lady found dead appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 08: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the status of readiness for development and operationalisation of National Waterways across Jammu & Kashmir, taking comprehensive appraisal of the onshore infrastructure being developed by the Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) and the river ecosystem and navigation facilities being prepared by the Inland [] The post CS reviews readiness of National Waterways in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 8 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy 2026 is a major step towards expanding access to clean fuel, strengthening industrial competitiveness and modernising the energy infrastructure in the Union Territory. The CGD Policy was notified following its approval by the Council of [] The post City Gas Distribution Policy to modernize energy infrastructure: CM appeared first on Northlines .