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Dubai, Oct 30: Saudi Arabia on Friday claimed to have intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemens Iran-backed Houthi rebels near Mecca, Islams holiest city, while a tanker caught fire in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz following an attack involving explosives. A Saudi-led coalition spokesperson, Maj Gen Turki al-Malki, said the drone was [] The post Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Mecca; Tanker Catches Fire in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 30: Central government employees reinstated after dismissal, removal or compulsory retirement following an appeal or review will be entitled to count their service rendered before the disciplinary action towards pension eligibility, the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare has clarified. In an office memorandum, the department reiterated Rule 25 of the Central [] The post Centre Clarifies Pension Rules For Dismissed, Removed Employees Reinstated After Appeal Or Review appe

Banaskantha, Oct 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the transfer of over Rs 18,000 crore to the bank accounts of nearly 10 crore farmers under the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi scheme, reiterating that farmers remain one of the strongest pillars of the country. Addressing a public gathering in Banaskantha, Gujarat, [] The post Over Rs 18,000 Cr Transferred to Nearly 10 Cr Farmers Under PM-KISAN: Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Tel Aviv, Oct 30: Israels parliamentary election has left government formation uncertain, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus Likud-led bloc securing 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, eight short of the majority mark, while allegations of electoral fraud and foreign interference have triggered a political controversy. According to the final results published by the Central Elections [] The post Netanyahu Bloc Falls Short of Majority as Israel Election Leaves Government Formation Uncertain

Jammu, Oct 30: Police have arrested a car owner for allegedly ramming his vehicle into a security checkpoint and attempting to flee during routine checking on the Jammu-Rajouri highway in the Nowshera area. The incident took place during the intervening night of October 27 and 28 when the vehicle was stopped at a security checkpoint [] The post Car Owner Arrested for Ramming Security Checkpoint on Jammu-Rajouri Highway appeared first on Northlines .

Leh/Jammu, Oct 30: Womens organisations in Ladakh have suspended their protest against the Union Territory administrations liquor policy after the government agreed in principle to all their demands and sought a weeks time to formalise the agreement, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said. The four organisations suspended their planned dharna from October 29 to November 5 [] The post Protest Against Liquor Policy In Ladakh Suspended After Govt Agrees To All Demands: Wangchuk appeared first on Nort

Srinagar, Oct 30: Police in Shopian district have busted an intra-UT terror financing module and arrested 10 overground workers allegedly linked to terrorists and their associates lodged in different jails, officials said on Friday. The arrests followed a focused investigation into suspected financial networks being used to fund terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. During [] The post 10 Terror Associates Arrested as Shopian Police Bust Financing Network appeared first on Northlines .

By Gurdeep Singh Batra Running a business involves more than just managing day-to-day operations; it also means preparing for unexpected events that can halt those operations entirely. Thats where a business interruption policy comes in. While property insurance covers damage to physical assets, business interruption insurance focuses on the financial impact of downtime of business [] The post What You Need to Know About Business Interruption Policy appeared first on Northlines .

NOIDA, Oct 17: A couple and their three children were found dead at Nagla Shri Padam village in Greater Noidas Rabupura area on Saturday morning, with police suspecting food poisoning as a possible cause. The deceased were identified as Mahesh (37), his wife Lalita (35), their daughter Mishti (7), and sons Laddu (11) and Sakshat [] The post Couple, Three Children Found Dead in Greater Noida; Food Poisoning Suspected appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 17: The Centre has notified new rules governing penalties for violations of court fee stamp regulations in union Territories (UTs), providing for fines of up to Rs 10,000 for specified non-fraudulent violations, a 30-day appeal window and disposal of appeals within 60 days. The union Territories Court Fees (Adjudication of Penalties [] The post Centre notifies new penalty rules for court fee stamp violations in UTs appeared first on Northlines .

Prosecution cites cross-border narcotics smuggling, serious criminal allegations and key evidence; 29 witnesses examined in 2.5 months in Samba case Jammu Tawi, October 16: Strong prosecution arguments led to the dismissal of three bail applications by courts in Samba and Jammu, the Prosecution Department of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir said on Friday. [] The post Courts reject three bail pleas in Narco-terror, fraud cases appeared first on Northlines .

LUCKNOW: Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday lashed out at the Congress and its allies over the protests in the national capital, accusing them of seeking a regime change along the lines of Bangladesh and using the energy of youth to spread anarchy. Addressing a press conference here, Singh asserted that democracy does not give [] The post Cong, allies seeking Bangladesh-like regime change: Rajnath appeared first on Northlines .

LG, CM & ministers to resume work from Jammu Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Oct 16: Jammu is set to become the winter capital of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from November 2, 2026, with the traditional Darbar Move marking the shifting of government offices from Srinagar to Jammu for the winter [] The post Seat of Govt to shift to winter capital Jammu from Nov 2nd appeared first on Northlines .

NCW seeks impartial inquiry; CM says he has taken up matter with CS Jammu Tawi, Oct 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered an indepth inquiry into the alleged misconduct by administrative secretary, Labour & Employment Department, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, with a female officer of the Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) [] The post Govt orders probe into IAS officers misconduct with JKAS officer appeared first on Northlines .

CS reviews twin-city traffic plan; 2.79 lakh e-challans generated in seven months Srinagar, Oct 16: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has allocated Rs 13.99 crore for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Srinagar, with work underway at Batamaloo, Harwan and Bemina, as Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday reviewed measures to ease traffic congestion and improve [] The post Rs 13.99 Cr for Electric Vehicles charging infra appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 16: The Centre has approved an investment of Rs 475.41 crore for upgrading two Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters in Jammu and Kashmir under the PM-SETU scheme, with private companies set to partner in modernising vocational training infrastructure. According to an official statement, the National Steering Committee of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling [] The post Centre okays Rs. 475 Cr revamp of ITI clusters in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the transfer and posting of 27 officers as In-charge Administrative Officers across various departments and offices in the Union Territory. According to an order issued by the Jammu and Kashmir General Administration Department (GAD), the transfers and postings have been ordered with immediate [] The post Govt shuffles 27 officers appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 16: A 29-year-old lady was injured after being attacked by a wild bear in the Nalliyan area of Panchari tehsil in Udhampur district, officials said. An official said that the lady sustained injuries in the bear attack. He said she was shifted to the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Panchari, for first aid [] The post Bear mauls lady, hospitalised appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 16: A 34-year-old man was found dead inside a shop near Main Chowk at Samba Bus Stand on Friday, officials said. An official said that the man was found unconscious inside the shop. He was later identified as Ravi Kumar (34), a resident of Nagrota village in Samba district. Meanwhile, police have [] The post Man found dead inside shop appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. M. Ashaq Raza* Every year on 17 October, Aligs across the world celebrate Sir Syed Day, honouring the birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khana visionary reformer whose belief in the transformative power of education reshaped the destiny of generations. In an age shaped by artificial intelligence, rapid technological change, widening economic inequalities and [] The post Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: A pioneer of modern education, scientific temper and social reform appeared first on Northlines .

Trump wants an announcement this month to influence Indian diaspora before Nov. 3 poll By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: When US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in India on October 17, his mission will extend well beyond the customary diplomatic exchanges between two countries that regard each other as indispensable strategic partners. [] The post U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubios visit to India is aimed to clinch trade deal appeared first on Northlines .

Indias warning to Pakistan carries a message that goes beyond rhetoric: the countrys commitment to peace cannot be separated from its determination to protect its sovereignty. Defence Minister Rajnath Singhs assertion that any future terror attack originating from Pakistan would invite a befitting reply reflects the changing strategic realities of the region. For decades, India [] The post Terror will invite retaliation appeared first on Northlines .

Waris Nissar As board examinations for Classes 10, 11 and 12 approach, pressure on students begins to build. For many, the pressure comes not only from the examinations themselves but also from the expectations, comparisons and questions of the people around them. At times, a student may be less anxious about the examination than [] The post Beyond the Examination: Understanding the Pressure Students Face appeared first on Northlines .

Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora India is a land of festivals, where every celebration holds special significance and is associated with a mythological legend. Navratri is one such important festival. It symbolizes the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga and the adoration of *Shakti* (divine power). Navratri is dedicated to worshipping and revering the [] The post Navratri: A celebration of Womens empowerment appeared first on Northlines .

76 year old Canadian has always pursued innovative ways of expression By Tirthankar Mitra Anne Carson stands out among authors adhering to a single genre of writing. For Carson, this years recipient of Nobel prize for literature often blended verse, prose, dialogue and translation. Indeed it is a genre defying mix. Small wonder, [] The post 2026 Nobel Prize winner Anne Carson is a multi-tasker literary person appeared first on Northlines .

Rahul Gandhi has to intervene to ensure smooth transition before 2027 polls By Pradeep Kapoor LUCKNOW: The confrontation at the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) headquarters in Lucknow on Sunday October 11 should be read as more than a clash between party workers. Outgoing UPCC president Ajai Rai is not happy the manner [] The post The outgoing UPCC President Ajai Rai is aggrieved at his sudden removal appeared first on Northlines .

Privatisation of Medical education is also harms national interests By Dr Arun Mitra The remarkable advances in evidence-based modern medicine have made life easier, reduced mortality and increased longevity. To ensure that these benefits reach all citizens, it is imperative that the State takes responsibility for providing healthcare to everyone. From the immediate [] The post Corporatisation of Healthcare undermines public health in India appeared first on Northlines .

Commissioning of Simandou mines in Guinea ushers in structural changes in trade By Kunal Bose Africa has already served the notice. From now on the world will be seeing the rise of this continent, the repository of resources from iron ore to bauxite to oil in most cases of yet to be discovered [] The post Africa emerging as a major producer-exporter of Iron ore in Global market appeared first on Northlines .

byDr. Punam Pandey Gandhi Jayanti, 2nd October 2026 For me, Gandhi Jayanti is not only a day to remember Bapu, but also a reminder to examine my own behavior towards others. Every year, Gandhi Jayanti calls upon us to do more than simply commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Observed on 2 [] The post Renewing Gandhian Ideology for Modern Times appeared first on Northlines .

It is the right time for the government to educate people about the hard fact that electricity is not a free entity that can be supplied to consumers without charging the bill. It is important that people should understand that money is required to produce, buy, transmit and supply electricity to consumers. It is therefore [] The post Enough Of Power Theft! appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 01: Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, Sanjeev Verma, today chaired a meeting with District Election Officers and EROs for the enrolment of left out and young/first time eligible electors under the process of continuous updation. Special attention was emphasised for left-out eligible electors who have attained eligibility for registration. The CEO also directed that [] The post No Eligible Voter to be left behind: CEO appeared first on Northlines .

Rattan Singh Gill BHOPAL: A visit to the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya here is unlike walking through a conventional museum, where objects are arranged behind glass or inside galleries. Spread across a vast natural landscape, the museum takes visitors through different cultural settings of India through houses, settlements, trails and community traditions. Within [] The post IGRMS An open habitat where Indias living cultures come alive- I appeared first on Northlines .

Despite assurances and campaigns launched by the people sitting at the helm for ensuring safety on roads, the situation in J&K is not improving as loss of life is going on unabated. Road accidents have become a serious threat in Jammu and Kashmir. The latest figures from four districts of Jammu region surfaced in the [] The post Stop Road Mishaps appeared first on Northlines .

TEHRAN, Sept 13: Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States for reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported, citing an informed source. Until these seven conditions, which have been approved by Irans top officials, are met, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, the source was quoted as [] The post Iran Sets Seven Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Sep 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said decolonisation of the countrys history and knowledge does not mean erasing the past, but presenting the historical truth to the world in an authentic manner from an Indian perspective. Indian knowledge, history, traditions, languages, manuscripts and archives must be preserved and taken to [] The post Decolonization Means Presenting Full Authentic History With Indian Perspective: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 1,386, with more bodies recovered from eight affected districts, while around 5,130 people remain missing, authorities said. The floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastated towns and villages across northern and central Nepal, [] The post Nepal Flood Death Toll Climbs to 1,386; Over 5,000 Missing appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Sept 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said BRICS countries have succeeded in transforming their shared vision into a win-win collaboration, as he highlighted Indias focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability during its presidency of the grouping. Addressing the open session on the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit at [] The post BRICS Turns Shared Vision Into Win-Win Collaboration: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

JAKARTA, Sept 13: Indonesian rescuers launched a search operation on Sunday for a passenger ship carrying 240 people after it lost contact while sailing through the Java Sea from East Java to South Kalimantan on Borneo island, officials said. The Search and Rescue Office in Banjarmasin, the capital of South Kalimantan province, said it received [] The post Indonesian Ship With 240 Aboard Goes Missing in Java Sea, Search Underway appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Sept 13: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Sunday conducted search operations at multiple residential locations in Shopian and Kulgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged subversive activities, officials said. According to sources, a CIK team carried out a search at a residential house in the Naidgam [] The post CIK Conducts Searches at Multiple Locations in Shopian, Kulgam appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Sep 12: BRICS leaders on Saturday unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, strongly condemning the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and backing reforms of the UN Security Council, in a major diplomatic outcome for India at the 18th BRICS Summit. The declaration, adopted on the opening day of the summit under [] The post BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration; Backs UNSC reforms, condemns Pahalgam attack appeared first on Northlines .

206 medical faculty members trained through eight programmes so far: Principal Arvind Sharma JAMMU TAWI, Sept 12:Medical faculty across Jammu and Kashmir are set to benefit from strengthened faculty development and competency-based medical education, with Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu becoming a new regional training centre approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). So far, [] The post GMC Jammu named NMC Regional Centre for Faculty Training appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 12:Ahead of the upcoming autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has constituted the Business Advisory Committee (BAC). According to a notification, a copy of which is in possession of news agency, the committee comprises legislators from different political parties and has been constituted under Rule 317 [] The post Speaker constitute 7-member BAC ahead of autumn session appeared first on Northlines .

Yogesh Jammu, Sep 12:Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Saturday called for intensifying action against narco-terror modules in Jammu region and directed the officers to enhance intelligence-led operations to counter emerging security threats. Chairing a high-level security review meeting with officers of Jammu Police to assess the prevailing security scenario, DGP Prabhat, according [] The post DGP directs for intense action against narco-terrorism in Jammu appeared first on Nort

Says three ministerial posts vacant even after two years, accuses Abdullah family of preventing grassroots democracy Jammu Tawi, Sep 12:Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma on Saturday claimed that the Omar Abdullah-led government would not complete its five-year term, alleging there was growing dissatisfaction within the ruling National Conference (NC). Sharma, who [] The post NC Govt not going to run for long: LoP Sharma appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Sep 12: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers of the proscribed terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and their alleged network of local Over Ground Workers (OGWs). The searches were conducted at locations in Kupwara, Kulgam, [] The post Terror Case: NIA raids 10 locations appeared first on Northlines .

Udhampur, Sept 12:The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday produced a charge sheet against a former Patwari and a driver in a bribery case before the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Udhampur. In a statement issued to the news agency, a spokesperson said the charge sheet was produced in case FIR No. 01/2023 registered at Police Station ACB [] The post Former Patwari, driver charge-sheeted in bribery case appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 12: Continuing its endeavor to promote access to justice through swift, cost-effective and amicable resolution of disputes, the J&K Legal Services Authority, under the patronage of Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority and under the dynamic leadership of Justice Sanjeev [] The post 23,213 cases settled in Lok Adalat across JK appeared first on Northlines .

Local Currencies gain even as USD keeps structural advantage By K Raveendran The most important shift in the debate over the dollar is that BRICS is no longer concentrating on the politically spectacular but economically improbable idea of creating a common currency. The emphasis at the New Delhi summit has moved towards something more practical: [] The post BRICS Chips at Dollar without fully dislodging its foundations appeared first on Northlines .

A Saga of Resistance, Suffering and Supreme Sacrifice Former MLC GL Raina Every year, Kashmiri Hindus observe Balidan Diwas to remember those who sacrificed their lives for the nation, Dharma and the survival of their community. The day is associated with the martyrdom of Pandit Tika Lal Taploo, one of the tallest political leaders of [] The post Balidan Diwas 2026: The Kashmiri Pandit Struggle Through Centuries appeared first on Northlines .

The inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu Kashmir opens a new chapter for the regions filmmakers, audiences and creative ecosystem Deepak Dubey, JKAS For decades, the cinematic identity of Jammu and Kashmir existed almost exclusively on the other side of the lens. The snow-swept meadows of Gulmarg, the willow-fringed waters of Dal Lake and the [] The post From backdrop to storyteller: J&K finds its cinematic voice appeared first on Northlines .