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New Delhi, Jan 16: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea filed by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma challenging the Lok Sabha Speakers decision to admit a motion seeking his removal and the legality of the parliamentary inquiry panel probing corruption charges against him. A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and S [] The post SC Dismisses Justice Varmas Plea Against Parliamentary Probe on Corruption Charges appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 16: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet in a case of alleged cheating and criminal conspiracy in which a complainant was duped of 13 lakh on the false promise of securing an MBBS admission for his son in a medical college in Karnataka. According to [] The post J&K: EOW Chargesheets Two in Fake MBBS Admission Scam appeared first on Northlines .

Gross violation of constitutional norms: BJP Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 15: The fifth session of the Assembly of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled to start from 2ndof February next month but so far there has not been a decision on the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly. There [] The post J&K Assembly to hold 5th session, No Dy Speaker in place, appeared first on Northlines .

It will take at least 6 weeks to make it functional: Principal Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 15: The one and only MRI Machine of this region at the Jammus premier hospital, the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H), has gone defunct thus putting the patients suffering from different ailments to a higher [] The post The only MRI machine becomes defunct at GMC-Jammu, Patients suffer appeared first on Northlines .

Addl Resident Commissioner to liaise with MEA, Indian Embassy Jammu Tawi, Jan 15:In view of the prevailing situation in Iran, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday nominated Anil Sharma (JKAS), Additional Resident Commissioner, New Delhi, as the Nodal Officer for coordination and liaison in respect of residents and students from the Union Territory presently [] The post Govt appoints nodal officer for safety of J&K residents in Iran appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 15: Pakistani drones were spotted along sensitive areas of the Line of Control in Poonch district and the Indo-Pak International Border in Samba on Thursday evening, prompting a swift response from Indian security forces, officials said. Official sources said, in Poonch, a drone was seen hovering over the Digwar sector for several [] The post Pakistani drones spotted at LoC in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Mumbai, Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government is striving hard to make the scenic Union Territory an attractive destination for filmmaking, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday. To make J&K an attractive destination for filmmaking, there is a need to establish adequate infrastructure for which a relationship with an institution like Mumbai-based Indian [] The post CM pushes J&K as attractive filmmaking spot, eyes tie-up with IICT appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Jan 15: A mild earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck Baramulla district on Thursday evening, triggering tremors in adjoining areas, officials said According to official data, the tremor occurred at 7:10 pm with its epicentre located 19 km west-northwest of Srinagar. The earthquake measured shallow in nature with a depth of 5 [] The post Mild earthquake hits Baramulla appeared first on Northlines .

Reviews security situation, operational preparedness, ongoing anti-terror ops Jammu Tawi, Jan 15:Union Home Secretary, Govind Mohan, who was on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, held a meeting with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and joint high-level security meeting in Jammu to review the ongoing anti-terror operations and various other security aspects vis-a-vis the Union [] The post Home Secy wraps up 2-day J&K visit after security deliberations appeared first on Northlines .

DG CRPF reviews situation in Jammu;BSF strengthens anti-infiltration grid Jammu Tawi, Jan 15:The security measures have been heightened across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, with multi-tier arrangements, intensified surveillance, and area domination exercises underway across the Union Territory, officials said. Officials said that security arrangements have been strengthened across all 20 [] The post Ahead of R-Day celebrations, security heightened across J&K appeared

Misinformation and disinformation ranks as the second biggest risk in this decade By Satyaki Chakraborty The World Economic Forums Global Risks Report 2026, released on January 14 finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarization and misinformation and disinformation. The outlook [] The post Geopolitical and Economic risks rise in new age of global competition, Says WEF appeared first on Northlines .

Global conflicts under Trumps tariff threat pose a bigger challenge By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers When Indias finance minister MS Nirmala Sitharaman rises to present the 7th Union Budget on February 1, a record of sorts, the moment will carry an uncommon weight. This is no routine fiscal exercise, no mere balancing of columns and [] The post 2026-27 Budget offers the Union Govt a great opportunity to reshape strategy appeared first on Northlines .

By GL Raina, former MLC KralBub Maharaj occupies a distinctive place in Kashmirs recent spiritual and social history. He commanded respect across religious, political, and social divides at a time when such authority was increasingly rare. While the majority of his followers came from the Kashmiri Hindu community, his influence extended far beyond it. [] The post Swami KralBub Maharaj and Kashmirs Unfinished Reckoning appeared first on Northlines .

Looking at the long spell of terrorism in J&K, especially in Kashmir, it has become imperative for the government to take some out of the box steps to wipe out even the last man involved in subversive activity in the region and for that keeping an eye on all the entities which might have links [] The post Dont Sensationalize appeared first on Northlines .

The primary task at the moments is to implement citizen centric regulations By Harsh Gour In recent months, India has witnessed a troubling new form of cyber-fraud: victims, especially older citizens, are being digitally arrested in their homes by anonymous callers. In one incident, fraudsters posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers digitally [] The post Can Indias legal system combat the rising threat of digital arrest scams? appeared first on Northlines .

By Kamran Hamid Bhat In the feeble and hesitant light of dawn, my mother sent me to the chemist in the nearby market to purchase medicine for my little brother. The moment I was out in the open air, I covered my whole face with a muffler and put gloves over my hands and stuck [] The post The Antibiotic resistance emergency J&K isnt talking about appeared first on Northlines .

Washington: The US administration has decided to indefinitely pause immigrant visa processing for 75 countries under its America First policy, a move that will take effect from January 21 and remain in force until a comprehensive review is completed, according to media reports. India has been excluded from the list, while neighbouring countries such as [] The post Why India Is in the Clear as US Freezes Immigrant Visas for 75 Nations appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and Congress leader Shahnawaz Choudhary on Wednesday strongly criticised the profiling of mosques and imams in Kashmir, terming it an intrusion into the religious affairs of Muslims and a move that undermines Indias secular fabric. Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said that if religious places were to be profiled, the [] The post Mehbooba Mufti Questions Mosque Profiling, Says Start With Temples appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: In a major setback to the Mamata Banerjee government and the Kolkata Police, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the FIRs registered against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers in connection with searches linked to political consultancy firm I-PAC. A bench of Justice Prashant Mishra and Justice Vipul Pancholi also sought responses from the Ministry [] The post Supreme Court jolt to Mamata Banerjee in ED raid case, FIR stayed appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 15: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Thursday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir during a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, focusing on ongoing anti-terror operations and the operational preparedness of the security apparatus, officials said. The Home Secretary, who is on a two-day visit to Jammu, discussed the prevailing [] The post Union Home Secretary Reviews J&K Security With LG Manoj Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he spoke to External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on the evolving situation in Iran and sought assurances regarding the safety of students and other residents from Jammu and Kashmir currently in the country. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the External [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Speaks to EAM Jaishankar, Seeks Safety of J&K Students in Iran appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 15: Air India on Thursday cancelled at least three flights to the United States and announced possible delays on some Europe-bound services following the closure of Iranian airspace amid emerging security concerns, sources said. At least three flights two from New Delhi to New York and Newark, and one from Mumbai [] The post Air India Cancels US Flights, Europe Services Delayed After Iran Airspace Closure appeared first on Northlines .

Kathua, Jan 15: Joint search operations were launched by the police, Army and CRPF in different areas of Kathua district following reports of suspected movement, officials said. The operations were led by Deputy Inspector General of Police, JSK Range, Shiv Kumar. The searches were conducted in Jakhole and Saghroon villages after two suspects were reportedly [] The post Joint Search Ops Launched in Kathua, Billawar After Suspected Movement appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Counter-terrorism expert Rakesh Aggarwal was on Wednesday appointed as the new director general of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the countrys anti-terror agency. Aggarwal, a 1994-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, is currently working as special director general in the anti-terror agency. He was also holding the additional charge [] The post Counter-terrorism expert Rakesh Aggarwal appointed NIA chief appeared first on Northlines .

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 14: Just before the start of the upcoming budget session of the Assembly of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the J&K unit of the BJP will hold a 2day workshop for all its MLAs to train them on their conduct in the session, making them aware [] The post BJP to train its first time MLAs ahead of budget session, Workshop on Jan 24-25 appeared first on Northlines .

Reviews ongoing anti-terror ops, security measures for R-Day celebrations Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, who arrived here today on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, chaired a high-level security meeting in Jammu to review the ongoing anti-terror operations among other security aspects, sources said. Sources said Govind Mohan arrived in Jammu [] The post Home Secy reviews J&K security preparedness appeared first on Northlines .

Inaugurates Wall of Fame, launches dedicated police helpline service Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:Stating that ex-servicemen are not stories of the past but living role models, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said their courage, discipline and selfless service continue to inspire the nation, especially the youth. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of the 10th [] The post Ex-servicemen not stories of past but living role models: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Logs 4thlowest day temperature in decades colder than Kashmir Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:Jammu city on Wednesday recorded an unusually low maximum temperature of 7.4 degrees Celsius, making it colder than several places in the Kashmir Valley, including the hill resort of Gulmarg. According to the details, the temperature marked the fourth lowest maximum ever recorded [] The post Jammu Colder than Gulmarg at 7.4C appeared first on Northlines .

Kashmir records 87.63 pc pass percentage, 77.89% in Jammu Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education Wednesday announced results of annual regular exams of 10th standard with an overall pass percentage of 85 percent. JKBOSE officials informed that 85.03 percent qualified the exams. The board official also said that the pass [] The post JKBOSE declares Class-10 results, 85 pc qualify exams appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu records 87 pc pass percentage, 83 pc in Kashmir Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Wednesday announced annual regular results of 12th standard with at least 84 percent qualifying the exams. JKBOSE officials informed that 84 percent students qualify the exams. The board official also said that the [] The post JKBOSE Class 12 results declared, 84 pc pass appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Jan 14: Pakistan is indulging in mischief along the borders, including sending drones, in an attempt to divert attention from its internal problems, particularly its poor financial situation, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Wednesday, asserting that its disintegration is inevitable. Talking to a national news agency here, the Lt Governor also [] The post Pakistan resorting to border mischief to deflect focus from internal issues: Ladakh LG appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 14: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended till January 16 the NIA custody of five accused in the Red Fort blast case including three doctors and a maulvi. Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna allowed the agencys plea to extend the custodial interrogation of Dr Adeel Rather, Dr Shaheen Saeed, [] The post Delhi Blast Case: Court extends NIA custody of five accused till Jan 16 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 14: In a significant development, a special court here on Wednesday convicted Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi and two others for offences including conspiracy to wage war against the country and being members of a terrorist organisation under stringent anti-terror law UAPA. Andrabi, the founder of the all-women separatist group Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) in [] The post Delhi Court convicts Kashmiri Separatist Asiya Andrabi, 2 others appeared first on Northlines .

There is no doubt that India proved its military superiority and dominance over Pakistan during Operation Sindoor by decimating the rogue countrys strategic installations which were helping to fuel terrorism in J&K and other parts of the country. But one thing, which the country has learned in this military conflict is that modern warfare has [] The post Modern Threats Demand Innovation appeared first on Northlines .

By Asad Mirza NEW DELHI: At the ongoing world Book Fair 2026, In New Delhi, Abu Dhabi-based Muslim Elders Council organised a panel discussion on AI for Humanity: Religious Perspective on Ethical AI, chaired by former ambassador Dr Zikrur Rehman, former Indian Ambassador to erstwhile Palestinian Authority (PA) and consul general in Riyadh. [] The post Artificial Intelligence an asset to media but cannot be a substitute appeared first on Northlines .

Congress-DMK fight in Tamil Nadu before election is ominous for opposition By Dr. Gyan Pathak Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections scheduled to be held on January 15, have sprung up the symptoms of sinking of the INDIA bloc, while fighting erupted on seat sharing between the Congress and the DMK in Tamil Nadu [] The post Maharashtra polls spring up symptoms of sinking INDI Alliance appeared first on Northlines .

The talk is very difficult but the only alternative for betterment of the nation By C.J. Atkins NEW YORK: Lashing out with deadly violence, the theocratic regime that rules Iran has murdered, according to unverified numbers, several hundred demonstrators in a desperate attempt to crush the mass popular uprising thats rapidly spread across [] The post Iranian people have the dual challenge of fighting dictatorship inside and Trump appeared first on Northlines .

A global study reveals U.S. stands alone in abandoning patients By T N Ashok NEW YORK: While families across America opened their January insurance statements to find premiums doubled overnight, governments from New Delhi to Brussels were doing something the United States Congress refused to consider: fighting back. The contrast is damning. As [] The post How Americas middle class got fleeced while the world watched appeared first on Northlines .

Shaleen Mahajan The fragile Himalayan ecosystem has once again been placed at the intersection of aggressive infrastructure expansion and environmental protection. The recent issuance of show-cause notices by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and its contractor, M/s Gawar Mandi Highways Private Ltd, for illegal and unscientific muck [] The post Infrastructure at the Cost of Ecology: The Beas River Case and the Crisis of Environmental Governance

JAMMU, Jan 14: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has extended winter vacations for all government and private schools falling in the Summer Zone of Jammu till January 17, 2026, due to prevailing inclement weather conditions. According to an official order, the extension will apply to both students and teaching staff. However, board examinations [] The post Winter Vacations Extended in Jammu Summer Zone Schools Till Jan 17 appeared first on Northlines .

Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 14: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir is a vital pillar of Indias national-security architecture, not only because of its geographical importance but also due to its strong military ethos and human resources. Addressing a gathering at the concluding ceremony of the 10th Veterans-Day celebrations in [] The post J&K Vital Pillar Of Indias National-Security Architecture: Nr Army Commander appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 14: Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday expressed hope for a positive outcome from the upcoming talks between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ladakh representatives, asserting that dialogue remains the best way to resolve all issues. The MHA has decided to convene a meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) on [] The post LG Kavinder Gupta Optimistic as MHA Calls Ladakh Groups for Talks appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government deputed 40 officers from various departments to perform Republic Day celebration duties in Jammu. Check order copy here: Order Copy The post J&K Govt Deputes 40 Officers for Republic Day Duties in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Bangkok, Jan 14: At least 22 people were killed and 55 others injured after a passenger train collided with a construction crane that had collapsed onto the tracks in Thailand early Wednesday, according to local media reports. The accident occurred in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province when a passenger train travelling from Bangkok [] The post 22 Killed, 55 Injured as Passenger Train Hits Crane in Thailand appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 14: The air and rail operation remained hit as a dense blanket of fog on Wednesday hit normal life in Jammu. Due to dense fog, the flight operation remained affected since morning in view of poor visibility, said an official. Meanwhile a senior railway official said that the trains are arriving 3 to [] The post Air, rail service hit as dense fog throws life out of gear in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 14: Security forces on Wednesday intensified an ongoing search operation in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district by expanding the cordon to track down and neutralise terrorists hiding in remote villages, officials said. The operation was launched in the Najote forest area of Billawar tehsil on Tuesday following specific inputs about the presence of [] The post J&K: Search Operation Intensified in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

Prayagraj, Jan 14: More than nine lakh devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday morning as part of the Makar Sankranti festivities during the ongoing Magh Mela, officials said. Superintendent of Police (Magh Mela) Neeraj Pandey said pilgrims began arriving at the ghats early in the [] The post Magh Mela: Over 9 Lakh Devotees Take Holy Dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jan 14: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Tapan Deka and other senior officials arrived in Jammu on Wednesday for a two-day visit to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir amid fresh infiltration attempts and increased drone activity along the borders. Officials said the high-level meeting is being held [] The post Home Secretary Govind Mohan, IB Chief to review security situation in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI, Jan 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival celebrated across the country under different names and traditions, praying for happiness, prosperity and good health for all. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar) [] The post PM Modi Extends Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Uttarayan Greetings appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Jan 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Wednesday announced the annual regular results of the 12th standard, with at least 85 percent students qualifying the examination. Officials of JKBOSE said that 85 percent of candidates cleared the Class 12 exams this year. The Board also informed that 84 percent [] The post JKBOSE Declares Class 12 Results; 85% Students Qualify appeared first on Northlines .