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New Delhi, Sep 17: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a tentative schedule of examinations from December 2026 to March 2027, officials said on Thursday. The proposed schedule for NTA examinations from December 2026 to March 2027 has been released. Dates are tentative and may undergo changes owing to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances, a senior official said. A total of 14 competitive examinations are scheduled to be conducted during the

Srinagar, Sep 17: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the Government of India has planned a month-long programme to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday, with various events scheduled across the country. Speaking at a programme organized with sick children at Government Medical College, Bemina, Sinha highlighted what he described as the achievements of the Modi government in economic growth, infrastructure development and welfare schemes. Across the country,

Dharamsala, Sep 17: An Israeli national has been detained at the Kangra airport in Himachal Pradesh after a live cartridge was found in his possession during a security check, police said on Thursday. According to police, Yonatan Levy (24), an Israeli national, reached the airport on Tuesday to board a flight to New Delhi. However, he was detained by police after a live cartridge was found in his bag. Kangra SP Kulbhushan Verma confirmed the detention and said a case has been registered in the m

Jammu, Sep 17 : A 35-year-old newspaper vendor was shot dead inside his residence in Resham Ghar Colony in Jammu on Thursday afternoon, with police launching an investigation to identify and apprehend the attacker. The deceased has been identified as Deepak Sharma, a resident of Resham Ghar Colony. According to family members, Sharma had returned home for lunch when an unidentified man allegedly entered his room and shot him in the head at close range before fleeing the scene. Sharma was rushed

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Srinagar, Sep 17: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday accused the BJP of being insecure, saying the ruling party at the Centre is now policing the vocabulary of the Muslim community in the country. Referring to the case of IPS officer Bushra Bano, who was transferred from her post of ASP in West Bengals Kharagpur within just two-and-a-half months of taking charge, allegedly over her use of Muslim greetings in a video, Mehbooba said such incidents do not shock the minority community anymore.

Located in the old city of Srinagar, Bait Ul Meeras is a historic building that offers a glimpse into Kashmirs past. Once associated with the Kaul family, the heritage property has now been preserved and turned into an art centre and museum, where Kashmirs history, culture and traditions are being brought closer to visitors and younger generations. In this GKTV report, we look at the story of Bait Ul Meeras its history, its transformation into a museum, and the idea behind preserving a part of

Jammu, Sep 17: A special NIA court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Saifullah, who has been linked to several major terror attacks, including the April 2025 Pahalgam massacre, officials said on Thursday. Saifullah is a resident of Changa Manga village in Pakistans Kasur. He is also known in the terror ranks by the aliases of Sajid Jatt, Ali Bhai, Habibullah Malik, Langda, Noomi, Numan, Usman Habib and Shani. He is a key figur

Srinagar, Sep 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed significant development and effective implementation of welfare schemes under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to a select group of reporters on the occasion of Prime Minister Modis birthday, Sinha said the country has made significant progress in infrastructure, welfare and economic growth over the past several years. He said Indias journey from the Fragile 5 economies to t

GIFT Nifty is a futures contract linked to Indias Nifty index and traded on NSE International Exchange, or NSE IX, at GIFT City in Gujarat. It gives global market participants a way to take positions on Indian equities in US dollars. Since it trades for long hours that extend beyond the regular Indian cash market session, it is often watched closely before the domestic market opens. For this reason, traders and market watchers often use it as a pre-open reference, especially after major global e

Srinagar, Sep 17: Eight labourers were injured after the Tata Mobile they were travelling in collided with an electric pole at Pirbagh area on the outskirts of Srinagar, with three of the injured reported to be in critical condition. Reports said the vehicles driver lost control before colliding with the electric pole. The injured were subsequently brought to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for treatment. The injured have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad, 27, son of Nazir Ahmed, a resident of Kupwara, who

Srinagar, Sept 17: Rain continued in parts of south Kashmir and the eastern areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, while the Meteorological Department forecast a prolonged spell of pleasant weather from Friday. A MeT official said the current spell of rainfall was part of the brief deterioration in weather conditions that the department had forecast around September 15-16. As we had said earlier, there would be a little deterioration in the weather between 15-16 and thereafter, and that is happ

New Delhi, Sep 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his 25 years of public service and describing his political journey as an example of sacrifice, national service and unwavering resolve. Calling the prime minister a symbol of tireless hard work, sacrifice and foresight, Shah said, The life of Modi ji, who has made karma his sadhana and national service the aim of his life, is an epic tale of penance, sacrifice and unwa

Srinagar, Sep 17: The president of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference and MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, on Thursday said that he had given notice for two resolutions ahead of the autumn session of the J&K Assembly. Of the two resolutions, one, related to the recent power tariff hike, has been admitted, while there has been total silence on the other resolution pertaining to the rigging of the 1987 elections. Terming the alleged 1987 election rigging a watershed event in Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to States and Union Territories reiterating that stem cell therapy can be offered as standard clinical care only for approved medical indications, while its therapeutic use for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) must remain restricted to duly approved clinical trials. The advisory, dated September 16, was issued to States and Union Territories that have adopted the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010, in view of

Washington, Sep 17: US lawmakers made a bipartisan pitch for early passage of a bill that seeks to create a 100-foot protest-free buffer zone around places of worship during religious services. More than 30 groups, including those representing Hindus, Sikhs and Jews among others, gathered at Capitol Hill on Wednesday to rally support for the draft legislation introduced in the House by Congressmen Tom Suozzi and Brad Knott. The Right to Worship Act would establish a 100-foot, protest-free buffer

The Allahabad High Court has set Ayush Malik, a 31-year-old man from Shamli who said he had voluntarily converted to Islam, at liberty to live at a place of his choice, observing that an adults decisions regarding faith, residence and marriage cannot be overridden by family objections. Justice Sandeep Jain passed the order on Wednesday while hearing a habeas corpus petition alleging that Malik, who changed his name to Mohammad Ali, was being illegally confined by his family following his religio

Srinagar, Sept 17: Fresh snowfall was witnessed at Kabul Gali in north Kashmirs Gurez Valley on Thursday, while widespread rain lashed Kashmir, with several areas of south Kashmir receiving heavy showers, officials said. Srinagar recorded 8.2 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, while Qazigund, Pahalgam and Gulmarg received 13.4 mm, 13 mm and 13.2 mm, respectively. Heavy rainfall was also recorded in parts of the Jammu division, with Udhampur receiving 117.8 mm, Jammu 112.9 mm and Katra 45.2 mm

Athwas India XI FC registered a 2-0 victory over United Elegant FC in the Kashmir Super League (KSL) Season 2 on Wednesday, ending United Elegants campaign in the tournament. Faisal Thakur opened the scoring for Athwas India XI before Adnan Ayoub added a second goal to put his side firmly in control. As per a statement, United Elegant FC tried to fight their way back into the contest but could not find a breakthrough as Athwas India XI held on to their advantage until the final whistle. Adnan Ay

The Crime Branch Jammu on Wednesday searched an ultrasound and diagnostic centre in Kishtwar town as part of its investigation into the Chatroo minor rape and death case. The nearly two-hour operation resulted in the seizure of CCTV footage and medical records for scrutiny. Official sources said a Crime Branch team searched the diagnostic centre, examining documents and other material available at the facility. Investigators seized CCTV footage and medical records believed to be relevant to the

The Sakhi One Stop Centre (OSC) for Women in Ramban, established to provide integrated support and protection to women facing violence and distress, has handled 302 cases since February 2023, highlighting the continuing need for accessible assistance and institutional support for women across the district. The cases received by the Centre include domestic violence, cybercrime, sexual assault, blackmailing, postpartum depression and other forms of violence, abuse and distress. The Centre was esta

Kupwara, Sep 16: Lack of specialist doctors at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Kralpora has been causing inconvenience to residents for years, forcing patients to travel to Kupwara or Handwara for specialised treatment. Residents said they have repeatedly raised the issue with the concerned authorities and sought the posting of specialist doctors at the hospital, but their pleas have yielded no results. They said only a few doctors are posted at the hospital, which is inadequate to cater to the heal

The International Authority of Body Building, Powerlifting, Fitness and Arm-wrestling (IABPFA) organised the North India Deadlift Championship 2026 at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex here, bringing together powerlifters from across the India for a high-intensity display of strength, technique and competitive spirit. The championship, as per a statement issued on Wednesday, witnessed participation from athletes representing different parts of North India, with lifters competing in variou

Srinagar, Sep 16:Project Him Sarovar, a Ladakh-wide initiative to conserve seasonal snow and glacier meltwater for irrigation and long-term water security, has completed four large ponds at SpitukFarka in Leh. With immense delight and satisfaction, I share that all four large ponds, constructed under Project Him Sarovar at SpitukFarka in Leh, have now been filled with glacier meltwater, in a record time of just five months, Lieutenant Governor (LG) LadakhVinai Kumar Saxena said in a post on X. C

When a civilisation is summoned to refute a factoid, the aim is neither to enlighten nor to engage. It is to turn a claim about scarcity into a slight upon dignityby stealth. The agenda is political. It is also ahistorical. The real being of Kashmiris is ancient, spiritual, aesthetic and evolved. Their economic conditions are neither incidental nor accidental. They belong to the same society as a structure. For Lal Ded, a civilisational icon, the stone under the rice was hunger dressed as a heap

Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi has earned his maiden call-up to Indias ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against the West Indies, with the all-rounder currently featuring for Surrey in the English County Championship. Nabis consistent performances in county cricket have earned him recognition from the national selectors as he joins a 15-member squad for the series beginning September 27. India is all set to play three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies starting Septembe

Qamran Iqbal struck a magnificent 185 as Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) reached 316 for six against Kerala on the second day of their three-day senior mens practice match at SK Stadium, Srinagar on Wednesday. Resuming their innings on Day 2, JKCA were powered by a commanding knock from Qamran, who emerged as the standout performer with a 185-run innings before being dismissed. Kanwalpreet contributed 29, while Musaif Ajaz scored 26 as JKCA posted 316 for six by the end of the day. At

City development is a science. Building roads, bridges, offices, educational institutions, and other related structures and then placing these in a larger scheme of things, is a fine discipline. Similarly, putting in place amenities requires subject-specific knowledge and professional exposure to practice. But all this apart, city building is an art. It is a fine art of understanding space, the people who live and have lived in that space over centuries. It needs a fine grasp of the cultural per

nternational Equal Pay Day, observed on September 18, is usually discussed in the language of economics: wages, remuneration and workplace discrimination. The United Nations estimates that women globally earn around 20 per cent less than men. The statistic is important. It tells us something about how opportunity and income are distributed. But statistics do not tell the whole story. Before asking whether women are paid equally, perhaps we should ask a more fundamental question: Do we value wome

Srinagar, Sep 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wedneday inaugurated the Rotary Satellite Club-Kashmir Valley, marking the beginning of a new Rotary presence dedicated to community service and social development in the Valley. The Rotary International District 3141, which covers Mumbai and has over 100 member clubs, has extended its activities to Jammu & Kashmir through the Rotary Club of Dahanu by sponsoring the founding of the new Rotary Satellite Club-Kashmir Valley. Speaking on the occasio

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress and functioning of the J&K MSME Health Clinic, a digital initiative aimed at monitoring, diagnosing and revitalising Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the Union Territory through timely assessment and targeted interventions. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department; Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department; Director Industries &

New Delhi, Sep 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government has declared Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Shah said the action came pursuing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of zero tolerance against terror. The group is involved in smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics across borders, apart from inciting youths and petty criminals into terrorism. Targeting India's democratic stru

Jammu, Sep 16: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday said the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would require sustained dialogue and persuasion with the Centre, rather than confrontation. Asked about the roadmap that the government should adopt for it, Bukhari said, There is only one way forward on the restoration of statehood, and that is dialogue. There is no other way. Opposing the path of confrontation, he said, J-K has seen enough confrontation since 1947. You have to

Srinagar, Sep 16: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has approached the Division Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, raising serious concerns over the proposed industrialisation of the flood-sensitive area at Nowgam and seeking protection of the flood-absorption basin. The matter has been raised in the ongoing PIL No. 8/2017, along with connected matters concerning flood-related issues in Kashmir. On September 15, 2026, the Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Dr. Pushpen

Srinagar, Sep 16: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has cautioned the political leadership in Ladakh and Kargil against relying on verbal assurances from the Centre, advising them to seek written and signed commitments on their demands. Speaking about the ongoing issues in Ladakh, Abdullah said the region had its own concerns, separate from those of Jammu and Kashmir, but offered its leaders advice based on his own experience. Now, Ladakh has its own issues. Our issues are different

Budgam, Sept 16: Tragedy struck a family in Budgam again on Wednesday, as four days after losing his son and three-year-old grandson in a road accident, their grandfather collapsed and died at a graveyard during the funeral rites. Neighbours and relatives said that the elderly man collapsed at the graveyard in the afternoon while the family was attending the funeral rites. They said he was shifted to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The deceased was identified as Ghulam Ha

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday summoned the Charge dAffaires of the High Commission for Pakistan in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over what it described as the unacceptable and unprofessional conduct of Pakistani naval units that resulted in a collision with an Indian Navy unit. According to the MEA, the incident took place in international waters and did not cause any major damage. The ministry said the conduct of the Pakistani naval ship was in direct contravention

All four large ponds constructed under Project Him Sarovar at Spituk Farka in Leh have been filled with glacier meltwater within five months, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said in a post on X. Saxena said construction of the four ponds began on April 10, 2026, and concluded with the recharge and operationalisation of the fourth pond on September 9. According to the LG, Pond No. 1 was inaugurated on June 21, Pond No. 2 was filled on July 19, Pond No. 3 on August 24 and Pond No. 4

Saudi Arabia has warned Yemens Houthi group against attacks near the holy city of Mecca after its air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone south of the city on Tuesday. The Saudi-led military coalition said the drone was brought down before it could enter prohibited airspace over Mecca. Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki said the security of Islams two holiest sites and pilgrims was a red line, warning that necessary deterrent measures would be taken against the Houthis. Mecca is Islams