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Kulgam Police arrested three persons, including a woman from Anantnag, in two separate operations and recovered heroin from their possession. Police suspect the woman's involvement in a narco-terror module operating across South Kashmir and are investigating the wider drug-trafficking network.

Testing found excessive heavy metals beyond specified limits, prompting the regulator to advise consumers not to buy or use the products and direct authorities to prevent their sale, distribution and advertising

Samsung took a series of sarcastic digs at Apple after the company unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. Calling the device eheating our leftovers, Samsung highlighted its years of experience in the foldable smartphone market and also mocked Apple

Handwara Police, along with the 21 Rashtriya Rifles and 92 Battalion CRPF, busted a Hizbul Mujahideen terror module in north Kashmir by arresting an ex-terrorist allegedly operating as a hybrid terrorist. The accused, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, was arrested from Handwara town, with a Chinese-made pistol, two magazines, and 16 rounds of ammunition recovered from his possession.

The NIA conducted a search at the Qazigund residence of Adeel Majid Rather, an accused white-collar terrorist linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast case. Separately, security forces intensified surveillance along the Samba border following intelligence inputs about suspected Pakistani drone activity, with BSF and SOG conducting searches across several sensitive sectors.

The ruling National Conference and opposition BJP staged parallel demonstrations in Srinagar, trading accusations over governance, unfulfilled promises and statehood as police detained activists and blocked both marches from reaching their targets.

Jammu and Kashmir is set for a political showdown on September 2, with the ruling National Conference and opposition BJP announcing rival demonstrations. While the NC plans protests outside BJP offices demanding restoration of statehood and accountability from the Union government, the BJP will gherao the Civil Secretariat over the Omar Abdullah government's alleged failures.

Two female employees of AIIMS Jammu, including a doctor and a staff nurse, died under mysterious circumstances within 48 hours in Jammu and Samba districts. Police have launched a joint investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths and whether there is any connection between the two cases.

Veteran Ladakhi leaders Thupstan Chhewang and Tashi Gyalson met Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and urged the administration to withdraw cases against youth linked to the September 24, 2025, Leh violence. They also sought financial assistance for affected families, early submission of the inquiry report and an early meeting with the Centre on the broader Ladakh issue.

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has expressed concern over the growing drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly among youth, and called for a comprehensive strategy combining strict enforcement with prevention, early intervention, de-addiction, rehabilitation and social reintegration.

Security has been intensified across parts of Jammu and Kashmir following a purported threat letter issued by the United Liberation Council, a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked shadow outfit, targeting Kashmiri Hindu employees. The communication allegedly names six employees and contains threats against government officials and police personnel. Security agencies are examining the threat, while Panun Kashmir has demanded a probe into the purported communication.

The Ministry of Home Affairs will hold a crucial meeting with the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance in Leh today to finalise the broad understanding reached during the May 22 talks on Ladakh's future governance framework

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have called for a complete shutdown across Ladakh on June 23, alleging that the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Union Territory administration are delaying the implementation of commitments made during the May 22 meeting in New Delhi.