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Hardeep S Puri As 2025 draws to a close, the loud headlines are easy to spot, but what is easier to miss is the quieter work of governance, the steady, week after week clearing of bottlenecks the cumulative push is what I mean by Reform Express 2025. India crossed about USD 4.1 trillion [] The post Reform Express 2025: Quiet foundations for Indias next growth phase appeared first on Northlines .

Vibhuti Ramachandrans new book on prostitution governance in India By Ajitesh Singh At a book discussion recently held at the India International Centre Annexe, New Delhi, lawyers, feminist researchers, academics, and students came together to examine how law, NGOs, and global anti-trafficking regimes govern sex work in India. The occasion was the launch of [] The post Law, NGOs, and the afterlives of rescue reviewing Immoral Traffic appeared first on Northlines .

Prabhat Kishore Examinations are often a source of stress for students and their families. This is a common challenge faced by students of all ages, especially teenagers who are preparing for significant milestone such as board exams or competitive exams. The intense focus on academic performance, coupled with expectations from society and family, often leads [] The post Pariksha Pe Charcha : Breaking the Stigma and Building Strength appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 30: The Supreme Court has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) prescribing strict timelines for oral arguments and written submissions by lawyers, aiming to improve court management and expedite the delivery of justice. In a circular issued on Monday, the apex court said senior advocates, arguing counsel and advocates-on-record (AoR) must submit [] The post SC Issues SOP to Streamline Hearings, Speed Up Justice Delivery appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 30: Panic briefly gripped the Jammu bus stand on Tuesday afternoon after an unclaimed bag was spotted in the crowded area, triggering a bomb scare. However, security agencies later confirmed that the bag contained only clothes and posed no threat. According to officials, a police team along with the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) [] The post Unclaimed Bag Triggers Bomb Scare at Jammu Bus Stand appeared first on Northlines .

KOLKATA, Dec 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government of facilitating infiltration of Bangladeshis for electoral gains, alleging that the practice has dangerously changed the states demography over the past few years. Addressing a press conference here, Shah said infiltration has become a major concern among the [] The post Mamata Abetting Infiltration For Poll Benefits; Bengals Demography Changed, Alleges Shah appeared first on Northlin

Bengaluru, Dec 30: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday flagged off the inaugural flight of the next-generation civil helicopter Dhruv NG, designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a major milestone in Indias indigenous rotary-wing capabilities. Before take-off from HAL facilities here, the minister joined the pilot in the cockpit [] The post Union Aviation Minister Flags Off HALs Dhruv NG Helicopter in Bengaluru appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 30: Traffic movement on the Mughal Road was resumed on Tuesday after a temporary suspension due to adverse weather conditions, while the JammuSrinagar National Highway remained open for vehicular traffic, officials said. The Mughal Road, which connects the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch with south Kashmir, had been closed as a precautionary [] The post Traffic Restored on Mughal Road; JammuSrinagar Highway Remains Open appeared first on Northlines .

Almora, Dec 30: Seven people were killed and 11 others injured after a Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) bus plunged into a deep gorge in Bhikiyasen area of Almora district on Tuesday morning, police officials said. The bus was en route to Ramnagar when it reportedly lost control near Bhikiyasen and fell into the gorge. [] The post 7 Killed, 11 Injured as Bus Plunges into Gorge in Almora appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 30: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet in a major alleged recruitment fraud case involving over 1,300 trainees from Kashmir before a court in Bandipora district, officials said on Tuesday. The chargesheet pertains to a 2022 FIR registered under Sections 420 and 120-B of the [] The post Chargesheet Filed in Alleged Recruitment Scam Involving 1,300 Youth appeared first on Northlines .

SRINAGAR, Dec 30: Several districts in Jammu and Kashmir have imposed a ban on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), citing security concerns, as authorities step up mobile phone surveillance to ensure strict compliance with the orders. Kupwara, Kulgam and Shopian are the latest districts in the Valley to enforce the ban, warning of [] The post VPN Use Banned in Several J&K Districts appeared first on Northlines .

JAMMU, Dec 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate allegations of illegal promotion of Waqar Ahmed, currently working as In-Assistant Engineer in the Public Works (R&B) Division, Thanamandi. The committee has been tasked with examining the circumstances surrounding the promotion and ascertaining whether established rules and procedures were followed. [] The post J&K Govt Orders Probe Into Alleged Illegal Promotion in PWD appeared first on Nort

Dhaka, Dec 30: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose decades-long rivalry with Sheikh Hasina shaped the nations political landscape, died on Tuesday at the age of 80, her party said in a statement. Zia had been battling multiple corruption cases, which she maintained were politically motivated. In January 2025, the Supreme Court acquitted her [] The post Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Passes Away at 80 appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 30: Dense fog disrupted flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Tuesday, leading to the cancellation of 118 flights, diversion of 16 services and delays to around 130 flights, officials said. According to authorities, 60 arriving and 58 departing flights were cancelled, while 16 aircraft were diverted due to [] The post Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi Airport Ops; 118 Flights Cancelled, 16 Diverted appeared first on Northlines .

J&K PSC submits annual report Jammu Tawi, December 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired the 6th meeting of Wildlife Board for the UT of J&K, at Lok Bhavan. The Board, which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, accorded wildlife clearance to several projects and recommended some proposals to National Board of Wildlife [] The post Wildlife Board approves major projects; LG calls for biodiversity protection appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi: Police on Monday seized an unidentified drone found abandoned in a field in a forward village in Poonch district, officials said. Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police received an input about a drone abandoned in a field at village Gohled in Mendhar sector this afternoon, they said. A police party [] The post Abandoned drone recovered in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

Samba, Dec 29 : The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved a proposal of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, for a state-of-the-art Forensic Institute in the Union Territory. The proposal had been sent to establish an institute to consolidate evidence collection, increase conviction rates and help in better investigation and [] The post MHA approves AIIMS Jammu proposal for a Forensic Institute appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Dec 29: The Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has appointed Justice Rahul Bharti as the Vacation Judge for the Srinagar Wing of the High Court from January 19 to January 24, 2026. The appointment has been made in partial modification of High Court Order No. 1891 of [] The post Justice Bharti to be vacation Judge at Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 29: A senior police officer on Monday issued directions for enhanced inter-agency coordination, round-the-clock surveillance, strict access control and a robust emergency response mechanism during a security review of the Navyug Tunnel, a key link on the strategic Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The joint security review meeting was chaired by Senior Superintendent of Police [] The post Enhanced surveillance, safety measures ordered for Navyug Tunnel appeared first on Northlines .

Upper reaches to witness heavy snowfall, Zojila; flights may get affected Jammu Tawi, Dec 29:Light to moderate snowfall is likely at many places across Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday, with higher reaches of the Union Territory expected to receive fresh snow till January 1, the Meteorological Department said on Monday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) [] The post MeT predicts snowfall across J&K till Jan 1 appeared first on Northlines .

Kashmir sees 10.68 lakh tourists; Jammu 1.47 Cr Jammu Tawi, Dec 29: 2025 has been a mixed year for Jammu and Kashmirs tourism sector, with overall footfall remaining high with strong domestic and foreign numbers, despite security-related disruptions and seasonal fluctuations. As per the details, tourist arrivals to the Jammu and Kashmir crossed [] The post Year Ender-2025: J&K Tourism continues to thrive with over 1.58 Cr visitors appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 29:Reacting sharply to Pakistans remarks on minorities, India on Monday rejected the claims, saying its (Pakistans) horrific and systemic victimisation of minorities of various faiths is a well-established fact. According to a statement, in response to media queries regarding remarks by Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Indias External Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said; [] The post India reminds Pakistan of her abysmal record on plight of minorities appeared first o

Drone, AK Magazine, PIA-marked balloon seized in border areas Jammu Tawi, Dec 29: To ensure safe New Year celebrations, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have intensified checking and monitoring across high-influx areas, including venues hosting parties, as part of a maximum alert. According to the details available, the additional checkpoints have been [] The post New Year celebrations: Security on high alert in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

By Ravi Rohmetra The great city of Jammu is well known as the City of Temples. It has witnessed the lives of many great men and women. There were kings and emperors known for their heroism and conquests. There have been great thinkers and scientists, while saints and sages have helped people to live a [] The post Dina Nath Mahajan: A Towering Public Figure of Jammus Civic and Political Life appeared first on Northlines .

RBI would do well to protect FOREX reserves By Nantoo Banerjee It does not make sense for India to deplete its hard-earned foreign currency reserves to temporarily protect the Rupees exchange value. In fact, Indian Rupees downturn vis--vis other major currencies has not adversely impacted the countrys impressive economic growth, at least for the [] The post Rupee decline may not be bad for Economy now appeared first on Northlines .

Dhakas obstinate stance on Hasina complicates relations further By Kalyani Shankar Bangladesh has been going through a massive political crisis since the resignation of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led government last year. This volatile situation has caused regional tensions. A series of riots, arson attacks, and political unrest hit across Bangladesh [] The post Bangladeshs intense political turmoil has potential to spill over appeared first on Northlines .

A decade after PM Modi assumed office in 2014, the farm sector in 2025 stands transformed, from a system once marked by low productivity, price uncertainty and import dependence into one defined by record output, assured farmer incomes, scientific innovation and long-term self-reliance. What makes 2025 significant is not a single scheme or statistic, but [] The post Indias Agricultural Turning Point: The Story of 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Amitabh Kant Multiple shocks over the past five years have brought increased global volatility and uncertainty. 2025 has been markedby geopolitical fragmentation, trade uncertainty, supply chain realignments, and a battle for technological supremacy. Amidst this unsettled global environment, Indias macroeconomic stability stands out. Growth came in at 8.2% in the latest quarter, surpassing even the [] The post Reform, Resilience, and Resolve: Indias Economy in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Puducherry, Dec 29: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday stressed the need for ensuring basic amenities for the poor, saying governments must prioritise food, shelter and essential facilities to meet the expectations of vulnerable sections. He was speaking after distributing keys to beneficiaries of multi-storied tenements constructed at a cost of 45.5 crore at [] The post Vice President Urges Focus On Basic Amenities For Poor appeared first on Northlines .

Oaxaca, Dec 29: At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured after an Interoceanic Train derailed near the town of Nizanda in Mexicos southern state of Oaxaca, authorities said on Sunday. The Mexican Navy said the train was carrying around 250 people, including nine crew members and 241 passengers, when the accident occurred. Of [] The post 13 Dead, Scores Injured As Interoceanic Train Derails In Mexico appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet eminent economists and sectoral experts on Tuesday to seek their inputs for the Union Budget 202627, a senior government official said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Budget on February 1, amid global geopolitical uncertainties and concerns over a steep 50 [] The post PM Modi to Consult Economists, Experts Ahead of Union Budget 202627 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 29: A suspicious balloon bearing Pakistani markings, including the national flag and the letters PIA (Pakistan International Airlines), was found in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district on Monday, prompting an investigation by security forces. The balloon, resembling an aeroplane, was recovered from the Pragwal area and subsequently seized by the Indian Army. [] The post J&K: PIA-Marked Balloon Found in Akhnoor; Probe On appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case involving a minor girl, and issued notice to him on a plea filed by the CBI challenging the relief. A vacation bench comprising [] The post Unnao Rape Case: SC Stays Delhi HC Order Suspending Life Sentence of Kuldeep Sengar appeared first on Northlines .

Visakhapatnam, Dec 29: One person was killed after two coaches of the TatanagarErnakulam Express caught fire at Yalamanchili in Andhra Pradesh, around 66 km from Visakhapatnam, a senior police official said on Monday. The official said information about the fire was received at around 12:45 am, following which emergency teams rushed to the spot. At [] The post One Killed as TatanagarErnakulam Express Coaches Catch Fire in Andhra Pradesh appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 29: Reinforcing public trust and accountability, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K registered a strong performance in 2025 by taking decisive action against a wide range of economic offences across the Valley, disposing of 100 FIRs and resolving 1,270 complaints, officials said. In a statement, the EOW said it [] The post CBK Disposes 100 FIRs, Resolves 1,270 Complaints in Major Crackdown on Economic Crimes in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 29: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday imposed strict restrictions on trekking in the upper forest areas of Tangmarg in north Kashmirs Baramulla district, prohibiting non-local tourists from entering the forests and directing local residents to obtain prior permission before venturing into the area. Police said the safety advisory was issued following an [] The post J&K: Police impose restrictions on trekking in Tangmarg Forests appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 29:Dense fog and low visibility led to major disruption at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Monday, with at least 128 flights cancelled, eight diverted and nearly 200 services delayed, officials said. An official said 64 departures and 64 arrivals were cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, while eight flights were [] The post Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi Airport Operations, 128 Flights Cancelled appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 28: The dastardly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 not only pierced through the heart of humanity but also cast a grim shadow on tourism in the Valley and impacted the sector at large. The attack in Baisaran meadows, a prime tourist location, in its immediate aftermath, had dealt [] The post Pahalgam terror attack hit tourism in 2025; Govt on footfall revival appeared first on Northlines .

A slow-motion public health disaster unfolds in the National Capital By T N Ashok Before the Indian Supreme Court, theres not just another plea on Delhis choking air; its not adjudicating a new emergency. It is confronting an old failureone that has returned with brutal predictability, thick smog, and a mounting toll on public [] The post Delhis un-breathable air crisis returns to the Supreme Court appeared first on Northlines .

by Dr. P.V. Laxmiprasad Lessons from IsraelGaza and RussiaUkraine Conflicts The writings of Bertrand Russell have spanned over a century and profoundly impacted the world. He viewed war as an evil that should be abolished, advocating for international governance and diplomacy as the ideal path to peace. Who is encouraging war? Is it the war [] The post How can Warring Nations Come to the Dialogue Table? appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 28: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district have recommended the suspension of an Arabic lecturer of a government higher secondary school for allegedly ordering the construction of a platform on a school building for offering prayers, officials said on Sunday. According to officials, the recommendation follows a preliminary inquiry based on a [] The post J&K: Rajouri Education Authority Recommends Lecturers Suspension Over Prayer Platform In School appeared first on Northli

Srinagar, Dec 28: Authorities on Sunday placed several political leaders, including PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, under house arrest to prevent them from joining a students protest against the existing reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said those confined to their homes include Mehbooba Mufti, her daughter [] The post Mehbooba, Ruhullah, Others Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of Students Quota Protest appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 28: The Cyber Police Srinagar conducted a raid in the Rajbagh area on Sunday and detained two persons in connection with an online fraud case, officials said. During the raid, police recovered office-related documents and electronic equipment, an officer said. The action was taken in connection with FIR No. 20/2025 registered at Cyber [] The post Cyber Police Raid Rajbagh, Two Detained in Online Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 28: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday embarked on a submarine sortie at the Karwar naval base in Karnataka, officials said. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi accompanied the President onboard INS Vaghsheer, a Kalvari-class submarine. President Murmu, as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, undertook the sortie as part [] The post Prez Murmu Embarks On Submarine Sortie at Karwar Naval Base appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Dec 28: Amid controversy over the definition of the Aravalli hills approved earlier, the Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and is scheduled to hear it on Monday. As per the cause list, a three-judge vacation bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices J.K. Maheshwari and [] The post SC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Aravalli Definition Row, Hearing on Monday appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 28: PDP MLA Waheed Para accused the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir of showing zero intent to resolve the reservation issue, calling the existing quota policy an existential concern for the future of the youth. In a post on X, Para said the reservation policy strikes at the very foundation of [] The post J&K Govt Showing Zero Intent To Resolve Reservation Issue: PDP MLA Para appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Dec 28: Jammu and Kashmir continues to face sustained terror threats this winter, with intelligence agencies assessing the presence of over 30 Pakistani terrorists operating in the Jammu region, even as the Indian Army has intensified counter-terror operations during Chillai Kalan to prevent militants from exploiting harsh weather conditions. Defence and intelligence sources said [] The post Intel Alerts: Over 30 Pakistani Terrorists Active in Jammu; Army Steps Up Winter Ops appeared firs

Islamabad, Dec 28: Pakistans Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has publicly acknowledged that India carried out precision strikes on the Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi in May, causing damage to military installations and injuring personnelan admission that undercuts Islamabads earlier attempts to downplay the impact of the operation. Speaking at a [] The post Paks FM Confirms Indias Strikes On Nur Khan Air Base In May, Says Damaged Installations, Injured Personnel appeared fi

Uttarakhand Police have arrested a Bajrang Dal functionary and registered an FIR following an assault on a Kashmiri shawl vendor in Udham Singh Nagar, where the victim was allegedly threatened with death. The police action came after the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) took up the matter with authorities. The Ministry of Home [] The post Bajrang Dal functionary held for attack on Kashmiri Shawl Seller, MHA reaffirms No Tolerance stand appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Dec 27: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, VK Birdi on Saturday lauded district heads for their efforts in crime prevention, while stressing the need to further improve the quality of investigations to enhance conviction rates, especially in narcotics and terror-related cases. The IGP Kashmir chaired the annual crime review meeting at Police Control [] The post IGP Kashmir stresses for quality of probes to enhance conviction rates appeared first on Northlines .