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New Delhi: India will soon induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi announced, marking a significant boost to the nations sea-based nuclear deterrent. The milestone follows the formal commissioning of the second SSBN, INS Arighaat, into the Strategic Forces Command in Visakhapatnam in August. With Aridhaman entering [] The post Navy to get INS Aridhaman, 3rd Indian-made nuclear submarine appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a couple accused of defrauding a man of 38 lakh by falsely promising to arrange a gas agency licence. The chargesheet, filed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Budgam, names Zahid Bashir Shagoo and his wife Shugufta, residents of Koker Bazar Srinagar [] The post Absconding Kashmir Couple Booked for 38 Lakh Gas Agency Scam appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The government has agreed to the oppositions demand for a parliamentary debate on electoral reforms, including the contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls for all states, NDTV reported on Tuesday afternoon, citing sources. The Business Advisory Council is expected to decide the duration of the debate later today. The winter session, [] The post Centre Ready for SIR Debate After Lok Sabha Uproar: Sources appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 2: Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 PM on Tuesday following intense protests by Opposition members against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The vociferous protest disrupted proceedings in the Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour, which lasted about 10 minutes, when several papers and standing committee reports [] The post Both Houses Adjourned Till 2 PM Over SIR Protests appeared first on Northlines .

An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday morning after a bomb threat, officials at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) said. The aircraft made an emergency landing at 7.45 am and was moved to an isolated bay for security checks. All passengers were safely evacuated before teams from [] The post IndiGos KuwaitHyderabad Flight Diverted to Mumbai After Bomb Threat appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Several Opposition leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Tuesday (December 2, 2025), demanding a discussion on electoral reforms and opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Holding posters and placards, the leaders displayed [] The post Kharge, Sonia, Rahul, other Oppn MPs protest against SIR in Parliament complex appeared first on Nor

Jaipur: Rajasthan Polices CID Intelligence Wing has arrested a Punjab resident, Prakash Singh alias Badal (34), for allegedly spying for Pakistans ISI after he was detained near a military area in Sri Ganganagar while gathering sensitive information. Inspector General of Police (Intelligence) Prafulla Kumar said Singh, a native of Ferozepur, had been in continuous contact [] The post ISIs WhatsApp Spy With Operation Sindoor Link Arrested in Rajasthan appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 1: Several Hindu rights groups on Monday adopted a resolution to intensify their protest for minority status for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College. The groups have also been demanding that the recently released admission list, which carries mostly Muslim names, be changed. The agitation follows the selection of 42 Muslim, [] The post Sangarsh Samiti resolve to intensify stir for Minority Status to SMVD Medical College appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 1, : An official record of the Jammu Forest Division has revealed massive and systematic encroachment on protected forest land, with more than 12,510 kanals and 3 marlas shown as illegally occupied across several forest ranges, blocks and beats of the region. The 48-page departmental register indicates that encroachment is not limited to [] The post 12,500 Kanals of Forest land encroached in Jammu Region appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition, asserting that Parliament is a place for delivery, not drama, and accusing rival parties of using the House as a warm-up arena for elections or an outlet to vent frustration after electoral defeats. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament [] The post Parl no place for drama; Oppn using House to vent out frustration: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 1:The Indian Army on Monday successfully carried out a combat missile launch of the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile from a test range in the Bay of Bengal. According to a statement, the launch was executed in a precisely coordinated mission involving a BrahMos unit of Southern Command and elements of the Tri-Services Andaman [] The post BrahMos unit executes long range precision strike mission appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 1:Over 260 Army recruits from Jammu and Kashmir were inducted into the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JKLI) regiment on Monday. According to details, the 262 cadets from Kashmir districts like Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam and Srinagar, took oath as soldiers and pledged to defend the nation. Lieutenant General P K Mishra, General Officer [] The post 262 Kashmiri youth inducted in Indian Armys Light Infantry regiment appeared first on Northlines .

Says era of stone pelting, Pak sponsored strikes, terrorism over in J&K Sardar Patel opposed taking Kashmir to UN; vowed not an inch of J&K goes to Pakistan Jammu, Dec 1: Issuing a stern warning to elements attempting to revive terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the [] The post Any attempt to revive terrorism will be crushed: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Only four infiltration attempts this year; 8 terrorists killed, 5 pushed back; 22 joint ops conducted Srinagar, Dec 1:The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday said infiltration along the Line of Control (LoC) has declined sharply this year owing to tighter coordination and proactive intelligence sharing with the Indian Army. He, however, added that narco-terrorism [] The post Infiltration down, narco-terror, white collar radicalisation key challenges in Kashmir: IG BSF appeared first on Northli

Kichloo urges Centre to follow Vajpayees principles New Delhi, Dec 1:National Conference (NC) leader and Member of Parliament (MP) in Rajya Sabha, Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan on Monday said the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory has been left with no powers and that all the authority rests with the Lieutenant Governor. Speaking during [] The post Newly elected NC MPs press for J&K statehood, decry LGs all power appeared first on Northlines .

Accuses NC regime of failing to address burning issues Jammu, Dec 1:Accusing Omar Abdullah led dispensation of failing to address issues related to landless families, unemployed youth and daily-wage workers, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Monday asked the Chief Minister to clarify which files have been allegedly stalled in [] The post Specify files held up in LGs office: LoP Sharma appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 1: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested Shafat Ahmed Shangloo, who was wanted in a 35-year-old case relating to the kidnapping of Dr. Rubiya Sayeed, daughter of the late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. In a statement, the CBI said it had arrested absconder Shafat Ahmed Shangloo, wanted in connection with [] The post CBI arrests Shafat Shangloo in Rubaiya Sayed kidnapping case appeared first on Northlines .

No one can deny the fact that the new generation popularly known as Gen Z has largely been disconnected with the cultural legacy of the region and often many of these young people feel shy when asked to speak the regional languages like Dogri, Gojri, Poonchi, Pahari, etc. There are many factors behind this new [] The post Making Dogri A Compulsory Subject appeared first on Northlines .

Dy CM D K Shivakumar is emerging stronger in his claim for Chief Ministership By Kalyani Shankar After the recent setback in Bihar, the Congress Party is now grappling with a power struggle in Karnataka between the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy D.K. Shiv Kumar. Within political circles, especially among Congress members, [] The post Congress dilemma over succession in Karnataka remains despite a temporary truce appeared first on Northlines .

A high stake balancing act between Moscow, Washington, and Being is required By T N Ashok When Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Indias capital on December 4 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, he will bring more than proposals for weapons systems and energy contracts. The visit represents a pivotal moment in global [] The post Narendra Modi has to exercise his finest diplomatic skill in talks with Putin appeared first on Northlines .

All the moves seem to be a replay of former President Bushs Iraq war By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: When President Trump declared Venezuelan airspace closed in its entirety last Saturday, threatening imminent land-based military strikes against what he described as drug trafficking operations, the announcement marked a dramatic escalation in a campaign [] The post Trumps Venezuela gambit: A drug war or a Geopolitical power play? appeared first on Northlines .

Countrys import dependence for the critical material to come down By Nantoo Banerjee It is encouraging to note that the government has decided to invest large sums of money in support of rare earth magnet manufacturing and substantially improve the countrys rare earth-based metals production to escape Chinas global chokehold in this strategic sector. [] The post Indias push for self-reliance in Rare-Earth Magnet making is laudable appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray Pollution is a curse for humanity, and India today is struggling with its growing and dangerous spread. The menace of pollution has assumed alarming proportions, threatening public health and daily life. Nowhere is this more evident than in our national capital, where hazardous pollution levels have made life extremely difficult. The residents of [] The post National Pollution Prevention Day: A Call to Act for a Cleaner Planet appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain petitions seeking an extension of the six-month deadline for registering Waqf properties under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, directing applicants to approach the Waqf Tribunal instead. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih said that since the Act provides a remedy before [] The post SC Declines Pleas to Extend Deadline for Waqf Property Registration appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: In a sweeping cybersecurity move, the telecom ministry has ordered all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the governments Sanchar Saathi app on new devices sold in India, with no option for users to delete or disable it, Reuters reported. The directive aims to curb cyber fraud, phone theft and misuse of fake or cloned [] The post Govt Orders Mandatory Pre-Installed Cyber Safety App On All New Phones appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 1: The Border Security Forces Kashmir Frontier on Monday said it not only foiled every infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in close coordination with the Army, but also delivered a high-impact offensive through Operation Sindoor, whose first phase in May saw precision fire assaults on Pakistani posts and terror launch pads, [] The post Thwarted all LoC infiltration attempts, delivered major blow in Op Sindoor: IG BSF appeared first on Northlines .

Raipur, Nov 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled a comprehensive Roadmap for Policing towards Vision 2047, urging the nations top police officials to enhance professionalism, sensitivity, and responsiveness to transform public perception and meet the goals of a Viksit Bharat. Addressing the 60th All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police [] The post Enhance professionalism to transform public perception of police: PM Modi to DGPs appeared first on Nort

Jammu Tawi, Nov 30 : The authorities in Poonch on Sunday ordered suspension of all virtual private network services in the border district for two months, citing their potential misuse for unlawful activities. Poonch became the second border district in the Jammu region after Rajouri, where virtual private network (VPN) services have been suspended [] The post After Rajouri VPN services suspended in Poonch citing potential misuse appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 30: Over 10.07 lakh beneficiaries in Jammu and Kashmir received credit assistance during the first half of the financial year 2025-26, with banks disbursing loans worth over Rs 43,000 crore, an official said on Sunday. The information was given at the 17th meeting of the UT-Level Bankers Committee (UTLBC) chaired by chief secretary [] The post 10 lakh beneficiaries get credit worth Rs 43,000 cr in first half of FY26 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Nov 30: Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and other accused in the National Herald case on a complaint by the ED as part of the agencys money laundering probe into the high-profile case that alleges that the first family of the party abused their [] The post FIR filed against Sonia, Rahul in National Herald Case on ED Complaint appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 30: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Finance Department of Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday issued a comprehensive transfer and posting order affecting more than 90 officers across various departments, corporations, and institutions. According to Government Order No. 381-F of 2025 dated November 29, 2025, the transfers and postings have been ordered [] The post Major reshuffle in Finance Deptt, 90 officers transferred appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Nov 30: A massive forest fire raging in the Bagtore area near the Line of Control in Gurez valley of Bandipora district entered its fourth consecutive day on Sunday, destroying a large stretch of forest land and damaging a significant number of trees, officials said. According to officials, joint teams of the Forest Department, [] The post Forest fires rage near LoC in Gurez for 4th straight day appeared first on Northlines .

Economic crisis, especially inflation may pick up before coming February elections By Ashis Biswas To everyones surprise Bangladeshs economy is doing none too badly, even as hard times continue to plague the interim Government led by Dr M Yunus. Nearly sixteen months after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, despite occasional fluctuations, the [] The post Job situation in Bangladesh worsens as foreign countries restrict taking Bangla labour appeared first on Northlines .

By Sujata C The rapid advancement of technology over the past few decades has brought unprecedented convenience, connectivity and innovation. Yet, beneath this sleek and glossy digital surface lies an unspoken unease. A tech-crazed society is not merely one that uses technology; it is one that has become deeply dependent on it, often to the [] The post What Ails Our Tech-Crazed Society? appeared first on Northlines .

Kishan Sanmukhdas Bhawanani, Advocate, Gondia In many countries, the tendency to influence public opinion in the name of spirituality during elections, power negotiations, public policies, and social agendas has rapidly increased. The greatest paradox of the modern world is that while science, technology, and material progress have taken human life to unprecedented heights, the inner [] The post Worship and Spirituality Are Not Entertainment appeared first on Northlines .

Amid a growing number of fire incidents during the onset of winter, the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Jammu and Kashmir needs to pull up its socks and get ready for unprecedented emergency situations surfacing out of increase in fire incidents, which often becomes a near norm during this time of the year especially [] The post Fire Services must brace up! appeared first on Northlines .

Dr. Satwant Singh Rissam Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized digital payments in India, making transactions fast, simple, and accessible to everyone. Developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), it has transformed the way people transfer money digitally. Although UPI originated in India and remains most popular here, it has also expanded to [] The post Protect Yourself From UPI Fraud appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Sunday predicted that Jammu and Kashmir will continue to witness dry weather conditions until December 5, with no significant precipitation expected across most parts of the region. According to the MeT, generally dry weather will prevail until December 3. December 4 and 5 are likely to remain mostly cloudyespecially [] The post Dry Spell to Persist in J&K Till December 5: MeT appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Government on Sunday convened an all-party meeting ahead of Parliaments Winter Session, during which the opposition is expected to raise issues such as the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, the recent Delhi blast, and key foreign policy matters. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Minister of State [] The post Govt Holds All-Party Meet Ahead of Winter Session; Opposition Sets Agenda appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the unwavering dedication of Indias youth is the greatest strength of Viksit Bharat, highlighting recent achievements across sectors including space, manufacturing, defence and agriculture during his monthly Mann ki Baat address. Reflecting on notable moments of November, the prime minister cited the 150th anniversary of Vande [] The post Youth Dedication Is Indias Greatest Strength for Viksit Bharat: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat appeared first o

Ramban: Three houses were completely gutted in a major fire that broke out early Sunday in a remote hilltop village of Ramban district, leaving six families homeless, officials said. No casualties were reported in the incident at Gunz Top village of Trigam in Khari tehsil. Officials said the fire began in one house before spreading [] The post J&K: 3 Houses Gutted in Ramban Blaze appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Nov 30 The official residence and office of the Ladakh Lieutenant Governor, earlier known as Raj Niwas, has been officially renamed *Lok Niwas*, marking a symbolic shift toward citizen-focused governance. Announcing the development on X, the Office of the Lt Governor wrote, A historic moment for Ladakh. Today, Raj Niwas has been [] The post Ladakh Administration Rebrands LG Residence as Lok Niwas appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, November 29: In a shocking development, major roads in Rajouri district are allegedly being encroached and illegal constructions taking place under the nose of administration. According to sources, authorities are allegedly allowing large-scale illegal constructions and encroachments on vital public roads built under the Public Works Department (PWD) and Pradhan [] The post Encroachment on Roads Goes Unabated, CLU Approved Without Names of PWD & PMGSY appeared first on

Jammu, Nov 29: In view of public safety and to prevent potential misuse of such services for unlawful activities, the District Administration has ordered mandating the immediate suspension of all Virtual Private Network (VPN) services across the district for a period of two months in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The directive, issued [] The post VPN services suspended in Rajouri appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: In a historic show of solidarity, a conference of all Bar Associations of Jammu Province was convened today by the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Jammu (JKHCBAJ) under the Chairmanship of its President Sr. Advocate Nirmal K. Kotwal. The conference primarily focused on the recently enacted New Tenancy Act and its [] The post Jammu Bar unite against New Tenancy Act appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Nov 29: Right-wing Hindutva groups took out a march here on Saturday to press for the shifting of Muslim students from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) and reserving the seats in the institute for Hindus. The protesters assembled under the banner of the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Sangharsh Samiti (SMVSS), [] The post Sangarsh Samiti takes out march demanding reservation of Medical seats appeared first on Northlines .

This is not a trivial matter that nearly 40 doctors and para-medic professionals played truancy in just one day in ever busy Sub-District Hospital Bishnah because the numbers are telling everything about the sordid tale of affairs in Jammu and Kashmir, where such a huge chunk of staff can remain unauthorisedly absent that too, when [] The post Big systematic flaw appeared first on Northlines .

Says HRDS India to build530 damaged homes in Ramban, Udhampur Jammu Tawi, Nov 29:Reaffirming the governments commitment to eliminate social imbalances and disparities, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the regime led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a pledge to secure the future of Jammu Kashmir. After laying the foundation stone for [] The post PM led regime committed to secure J&Ks future: LG appeared first on Northlines .

Mussoorie: Stating that Operation Sindoor demonstrated effective civilmilitary coordination, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) rattled the neighbouring country. Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the 100th Common Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Singh, [] The post Op Sindoor brilliant example of civil-military fusion, says Rajnath appeare

Patels unification efforts were overlooked by Congress; PM Modi, Amit Shah completed his unfinished mission in Kashmir Srinagar, Nov 29:Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president and Union Minister J P Nadda on Saturday said the decision to scrap Article 370 completed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patels vision of a fully integrated India, asserting that the constitutional provision [] The post Article 370 removal completed Indias integration project: Nadda appeared first on Northlines .