Following the abduction of Ranjit Singh, a worker from Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, during a terror attack in Niger's Dosso region, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh confirmed that the Indian Embassy in Niamey is actively pursuing his safe release.

Sensex settled at 82,200.34, up 442.61 points or 0.54 per cent. The 30-share index opened in green at 81,918.53 against last session's closing of 81,757.73. However, the index experienced a volatile session, hitting intra-day low at 81,518.66.

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a decline of over 51,000 students in government school enrollments over the past two academic years, reflecting a broader national pattern.

Besides, the government had increased the disposable income of individuals by exempting annual incomes up to Rs 12 lakh (and Rs 12.75 lakh for salaried individuals with standard deduction) from income tax, the minister said.

Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan further alleged that Tharoor should no longer be allowed to attend Congress Parliamentary Party meetings. Whatever is discussed there, he goes and tells PM Modi, he claimed.

A CSMIA spokesperson said in a statement that An incoming aircraft from Kochi experienced a runway excursion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai at 09.27 hours on 21 July 2025.

A devastating landslide triggered by incessant rainfall struck the old track of the Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district on Monday morning, killing one pilgrim and injuring 10 others.

Shehnaaz Gill attended an event in the city, dressed in a sleeveless shimmery mini dress. In a now-viral video, she is seen adjusting her outfit while seated and paparazzi continued filming her oops moment. She eventually called them out for invading her personal space.

J&K LG Manoj Sinha on Sunday emphasized the need for collective action against terrorism, its ecosystem, and drug abuse while addressing the felicitation ceremony of the 'Pedal Through Paradise' Cycle Race-2025, organized by the J&K Police in Srinagar.

In a significant departure from separatist rhetoric, Bilal Gani Lone, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Independent Movement and a key constituent of the Hurriyat Conference, declared that the separatist alliance has lost its relevance and public trust.

A joint letter by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding statehood for J&K and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, has triggered resentment in Ladakh. Sajad Kargili of the Kargil Democratic Alliance expressed disappointment over the omission of Ladakh's statehood demand, reminding Rahul Gandhi of his earlier promises made during his 2023 visit.

In a major development, the US State Department has designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group. The announcement follows the group's claim of responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the third Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh at a ceremony held at the LG Secretariat in Leh. Administered the oath by Chief Justice Arun Palli, Gupta takes over from Brigadier (Dr) B.D. Mishra (Retd).

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has approved the establishment of the Sainik Sahayta Kendraa first-of-its-kind institutional platform aimed at addressing civilian grievances of serving personnel from the Indian Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces

The rights body stated that Azmat Rind, son of Ameer Bakhsh Rind, a resident of Dera Murad Jamali in Balochistan, was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani military personnel on June 5, near Sabzi Mandi, Naseerabad district of the province.

In response, Bengaluru police, along with bomb disposal and dog squads, evacuated the schools and conducted thorough searches. Despite the alarming nature of the email, no explosives were found during the extensive operations. The incident has left parents and school administrations on edge, as they grapple with the implications of such threats on the safety and well-being of their children.

The prosecution complaint filed before the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) arrayed a total of 11 accused individuals/entities in the case, including Robert Vadra and his Sky Light Hospitality, Satyanand Yajee, Kewal Singh Virk, and Onkareshwar Properties.

A moment from Coldplay's recent concert has gone viral after Chris Martin accidentally exposed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's affair with HR chief Kristin Cabot during a kiss cam segment. Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot have yet to issue an official statement about the scandal that has sparked cheating rumours on social media.

The Delhi Police began immediate searches in the schools that had received the bomb threat and as per protocol dog squads, bomb squad and teams from the fire department were pressed into service.

Digi Yatra is poised to expand its reach by introducing its biometric-based system at four additional airports: Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram, Mangaluru, and Srinagar, in the coming months. This strategic expansion aims to increase the platform's impact and accessibility, particularly in Tier-II cities.

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, made the official announcement on Thursday, stating that the decision reinforces the Trump administration's commitment to combating terrorism and responding firmly to acts of violence targeting civilians.

According to Leavitt, ultrasound exams performed on Trump's legs revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a condition frequently found in individuals over the age of 70, Xinhua news agency reported.

In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato),HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv were top losers.

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The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Thursday declared to intensify the campaign for the restoration of full statehood for J&K. The Party asserts that the move is not possible without the party's intervention.

In a major boost to India's air defence capabilities, the Indian Army successfully tested the upgraded Akash Prime missile system in Ladakh, destroying two high-speed unmanned aerial targets at high altitude.

In a wide-ranging interview marking his five-year tenure as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha declared that the authority of the Indian state has been fully established in the Union Territory. He highlighted the transformation of the region from one marred by violence to one driven by aspirations, development, and peace.

Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Wednesday described his role as both challenging and deeply significant, emphasizing that performancenot positionwill define his tenure.

In a significant order, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismissed the bail plea of a juvenile accused of participating in a cross-border narco-terror module. Justice Rajesh Sekhri observed that narco-terrorism has evolved into a new front of proxy war, with adversaries across the border using narcotics as terror currency to destabilize India's social and economic fabric.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has welcomed the joint letter by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Centre to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

The aftermath of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 unarmed civilians, continues to reverberate across India. J&K LG Manoj Sinha acknowledged that the massacre stemmed from a grave security lapse. CM Omar Abdullah responded with a strong call for accountability.

In a tragic road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, at least five people, including a woman, lost their lives, and 17 others sustained injuries when an overloaded Tempo Traveller skidded off the Doda-Bharth road and fell into a deep gorge near Ponda village.

In an unprecedented move, all government and private schools in the Kargil and Leh districts of Ladakh have been closed from April 21 to 23 due to heavy snowfall and worsening weather conditions.

A devastating cloudburst in J&K's Ramban district on Sunday triggered a massive flash flood, resulting in the death of at least three individuals, including two young brothers. The Sera Bagna and Dharamkund areas bore the brunt of the calamity, with nearly 100 people rescued amid ongoing operations.

In a groundbreaking move to bridge the digital divide and empower remote border communities, the Indian Army has enabled seamless 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across high-altitude regions of Ladakh, including forward locations in Eastern and Western Ladakh, as well as the Siachen Glacier.

In a significant achievement, the pharmaceutical exports from India crossed $30 billion in the last financial year (FY25), with the US remaining as a key market with more than one-third of the country's pharma exports.

The country is all set to create history once again in its space journey as an Indian astronaut will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) next month as part of an international space mission, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Friday.

A day after parts of Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden spell of thunderstorms, lightning and rain, bringing much-needed relief to the residents of the area who have been wilting under the scorching heat, the weather department has warned of more storms and lightning strikes on Saturday and Sunday and in the coming week.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday officially declared the results of JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Paper 1 on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

At least four people have died and around 12 are feared trapped after a four-storey building collapsed in the Mustafabad area of Delhi in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

The Centre on Saturday alerted the public about online booking frauds, especially those targeting pilgrims and tourists across the country.

Karnataka Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation, and Tourism Minister H.K. Patil said on Thursday that media reports on the caste census are not wrong, and a final decision on the report is likely to be taken on May 2.

To further promote ease of doing business and ensure uniformity across import monitoring platforms, the Ministry of Coal on Thursday said it has rationalised the registration fee of the Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) portal.

The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the undertaking given by the Union government that no fresh members would be appointed to waqf boards and the Central Waqf Council in terms of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 till the next date of hearing.

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday inspected the Ghazipur landfill site in east Delhi and reviewed the progress of remediation work and assessed the current environmental and infrastructural conditions.

Businessman Robert Vadra, son-in-law of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, is facing the heat of the Enforcement Directorate's probe into a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Shikohpur, Haryana.

An Indian-origin astrophysicist-led study, published on Thursday, found the strongest hints of alien life yet in an exoplanet more than 120 light-years away from Earth.

As tensions continue to rise between the US and China over trade tariffs, Indian industry leaders believe this could be a golden opportunity for their country to position itself as a global hub for innovation and economic growth.

In a touching social media post, actress Ankita Lokhande poured her heart out to her husband, Vicky Jain, calling him her ock and shelter from life's challenges.

The BJP's Meghalaya unit launched a blistering attack on the Congress on Thursday, accusing it of being deeply entangled in corruption despite claiming to follow Mahatma Gandhi's principles.