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Rebel leader Ruhullah takes on Omar govt again; warns of fresh protest over reservation policy

Rebel National Conference Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has renewed his confrontation with the party leadership, warning the Omar Abdullahled government of a fresh agitation over the unresolved reservation policy.

25 Nov 2025 4:54 pm
Celina Jaitly files domestic violence case against husband Peter Haag; seeks Rs 50cr in damages

Celina Jaitly's lawyer stated that she remained in the marriage, hoping Peter's behaviour would improve and for the sake of their three children. Married since September 2010, the couple share three kids. Celina has alleged years of mental and physical abuse, which she says worsened after 2019.

25 Nov 2025 4:09 pm
Dharmendra deserved state honours; Deol family slammed for rushed, private cremation [reactions]

As the visuals surfaced online, fans expressed grief and offered condolences. However, some also questioned the family's decision to keep the final rites low-key, sharing that they expected a more public farewell for an actor of Dharmendra's stature. The family has not yet issued an official statement. SRK, Big B, and others penned heartfelt notes remembering Dharmendra.

25 Nov 2025 3:26 pm
Echoes of excess: Unraveling $338 trillion debt labyrinth and charting resilient tomorrow

In this labyrinth of $338 trillion, the echoes of excess resound, but so do whispers of wisdom. Leadership must pivot from populism to prudence, corruption's grip yield to accountability, corporate ambition temper with stewardship, tech's promise harness without hubris, and alliances mend amid fractures.

25 Nov 2025 3:21 pm
PM Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat offer prayers at Ram Temple ahead of 'Dhwajarohan Utsav'

Earlier in the day, PM Modi received an enthusiastic welcome as he arrived in Ayodhya for the much-awaited 'Dhwajarohan Utsav'. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed him at the Saket College helipad, after which the Prime Minister proceeded toward the temple complex, leading a vibrant roadshow.

25 Nov 2025 3:05 pm
Sculptors of Ayodhya's Ram Temple call PM Modi an 'incarnation of Lord Ram' ahead of flag-hoisting ceremony

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed him at the Saket College helipad, after which the Prime Minister proceeded toward the temple complex, leading a vibrant roadshow. Crowds lined the route in large numbers, waving the Tricolour, BJP flags, and flags bearing symbols of Lord Ram, while chants of Jai Shree Ram and Modi-Modi echoed throughout the city.

25 Nov 2025 3:05 pm
India's infrastructure market expected to hit Rs 25 lakh crore by 2030: Report

Markets are likely to maintain a high beta to infrastructure execution; earnings visibility across engineering, construction, industrials, cement, power equipment and logistics remain robust, the report noted. InvITs growth will be underpinned by predictable, contract-based revenue streams offering pretax yields of about 1012 per cent.

25 Nov 2025 3:04 pm
Long pepper compound may aid in treatment of colon cancer: NIT Rourkela

Colon cancer is a disease in which the cells grow uncontrollably in the large intestine of the body, forming a tumour. It is one of the most common types of cancer globally. According to the World Health Organization, in 2022, nearly 1.9 million new cases and almost 900,000 deaths occurred due to colon cancer.

25 Nov 2025 2:33 pm
Dining with Kapoors: Ranbir Kapoor eats fish, junglee mutton; fans ask if he lied about quitting non-veg, alcohol for Ramayana

Ranbir Kapoor, who was reportedly following a sattvic diet and had changed his lifestyle while shooting for the role of Lord Ram in Ramayana, has been facing flak for eating fish curry on Dining with the Kapoors.

25 Nov 2025 11:59 am
Delhi-NCR air quality remains 'very poor' raising health concerns

The scenario in other NCR cities was similarly alarming. Noida and Greater Noida recorded AQI levels of 456 and 455, respectively, at 7:34 a.m., while Ghaziabad reported 454. In Haryana, Faridabad registered 444, and Gurugram stood at 404, indicating that poor air quality extends across the region.

25 Nov 2025 11:54 am
Volcanic ash disrupts air travel: Multiple flights cancelled in India

Several flights were cancelled, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an urgent advisory to airlines and airports. IndiGo cancelled at least six domestic and international flights, while Akasa Air suspended its flights to Jeddah, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi for November 24 and 25.

25 Nov 2025 11:53 am
Rs 1.66 crore fake property deal case: J&K Crime Branch files chargesheet against 4 accused

It is further alleged that the accused subsequently inflated the sale price and extracted an additional Rs 50 lakh, bringing the total amount to Rs 1.66 crore. The complainants were neither handed possession of the property nor refunded their money. Investigation established that the accused hatched a criminal conspiracy and executed fraudulent documents to misappropriate the complainants' hard-earned money.

25 Nov 2025 11:53 am
Sensex, Nifty open flat as investors awaited fresh triggers

The Sensex slipped 76 points, or 0.09 per cent, to trade at 84,824 levels. Similarly, the Nifty dropped 29 points, or 0.11 per cent, to 25,931.

25 Nov 2025 10:57 am
Labour reforms to create 77 lakh jobs, boost consumption by Rs 75,000 crore: SBI report

This would imply additional employment generation of 77 lakh people based on current labour force participation rate (15 years +) at 60.1 per cent and average working age population at 70.7 per cent across rural and urban workforce.

25 Nov 2025 10:47 am
Gold prices jump over 1% on festive demand; silver spiked too

In early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery were up 1 per cent at Rs 1,25,106 per 10 grams around 9:47 am. Silver prices also moved higher.

25 Nov 2025 10:47 am
India's GDP projected at 6.5 this fiscal: S&P Global

India's growth momentum has remained strong, with the real GDP expanding 7.8 per cent in the AprilJune quarter of FY26, the fastest pace in five quarters, the report said. The government will release the GDP figures for the JulySeptember quarter on November 28.

24 Nov 2025 6:18 pm
IndiGo gains after BSE adds it to Sensex; Tata Motors PV slips after exclusion

BSE had announced several additions and exclusions from its key indices such as Max Healthcare Institute replacing IndusInd Bank on the BSE Sensex 50 starting December 22. Canara Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Punjab National Bank, and Union Bank of India will be included in the BSE Bankex starting December 26, the stock exchange said in a statement.

24 Nov 2025 6:17 pm
BJP backs Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remark hinting 'Sindh could return to India'

His remarks, made at an event in New Delhi on Sunday, sparked a renewed political and diplomatic debate by highlighting what he described as India's enduring civilisational bond with the region. He said that although Sindh is not within India's political borders today, the region remains integral to India's civilisational and cultural memory.

24 Nov 2025 6:16 pm
Trinamool's answer to MLA's controversial Babri Masjid comment can only be silence

By denouncing Kabir's statement, Trinamool stands to lose a significant number of Muslim votes, which the party desperately needs against the rising political threat from the BJP. And that too, about six months after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated her dream Jagannath temple in Digha, near Kolkata.

24 Nov 2025 6:12 pm
Bengal police bust fake birth-death certificate racket, Kolkata couple arrested

During the investigation, it was revealed that fake death certificates were made from Pathankoli in the Gosaba area, which is the gateway to the Sundarban National Park. Police said that the arrested couple -- identified as George Clinton Dickson and his wife, Carol Erickson Dickson -- allegedly procured a fake death certificate to fraudulently take possession of a rented shop in the Shakespeare Sarani area.

24 Nov 2025 6:06 pm
Twelve family members found unconscious in J&K's Kupwara; food poisoning suspected

Licences of nine establishments, including a Domino's Pizza franchise and several local outlets, were suspended. The government announced plans for a multi-pronged strategy to ensure food safety, including mandatory testing laboratories and food safety check posts at Lakhanpur and Qazigund to inspect incoming perishable items. Formation of a 'Flying Squad' for surprise inspections. A ban on unbranded frozen meat and chicken.

24 Nov 2025 5:27 pm
Indian Navy commissions INS Mahe: Silent hunter ready to neutralise sub-surface threats

The ship's crest features the Urumi, the flexible sword of Kalarippayattu, rising from stylised blue waves - a symbol of agility, precision, and lethal grace. Her mascot, the Cheetah, embodies speed and focus, while the motto Silent Hunters reflects the ship's stealth, vigilance, and unyielding readiness.

24 Nov 2025 5:26 pm
Govt reiterates consequences of IMEI tampering and telecom identifier misuse

Under Section 42(3)(c) of the Act, tampering with telecommunication identifiers, including the IMEI of mobile phones and other devices, is strictly prohibited. Additionally, Section 42(3)(e) makes it illegal to obtain SIM cards or other telecom identifiers through fraudulent methods such as cheating or impersonation.

24 Nov 2025 5:25 pm
Indian stock markets end lower after volatile session

The Sensex slipped 331.21 points, or 0.39 per cent, to end the day at 84,900.71. The Nifty also fell, finishing 108.65 points, or 0.42 per cent, lower at 25,959.5.

24 Nov 2025 5:25 pm
NCRTC opens Namo Bharat trains, stations for personal events, photoshoots

According to the new policy, individuals, event planners, photographers, and media companies can book both static coaches and running trains. For controlled photoshoots, a mock-up coach at the Duhai Depot has also been made available. This allows organisers to manage setups and lighting without disrupting train operations.

24 Nov 2025 5:24 pm
Cyber Cell busts Rs 1.6 crore pan-India stock market investment fraud; key accused arrested

The arrests came after Delhi Police uncovered a multilayered stock market investment scam that operated through fraudulent pre-IPO offers, high-return investment traps, and fake foreign exchange trading platforms. Victims from across India were targeted through social media, where they were lured into depositing money into bank accounts associated with the fake firms.

24 Nov 2025 4:12 pm
Mumbai to get 'Underworld Network,' entire city to be traffic free in three years: CM Fadnavis

Fadnavis said that the government has a comprehensive plan to construct a city-wide web of tunnels and parallel routes alongside chronically choked roads, relieving pressure on existing arteries. He confirmed that building this system of underground corridors will make Mumbai free of chronic traffic snarls in the coming years.

24 Nov 2025 4:03 pm
SIA arrests AC technician for supplying AK-47 to doctor in expanding terror case

SIA has arrested an AC technician from Srinagar for allegedly supplying the AK-47 recovered from the locker of a doctor already in NIA custody. Investigations have uncovered connections between the technician, suicide bomber Dr. Umar Nabi, and a wider terror module spanning Kashmir and Faridabad.

23 Nov 2025 9:07 pm
Terror handler's property attached in Tral amid crackdown across J&K; 36 Kishtwar terrorists under scanner

In a renewed offensive against Pakistan- and PoJK-based terror operatives, Awantipora Police attached the property of Tral resident-turned-handler Mubashir Ahmad, who has been instigating Kashmiri youth through social media to revive terrorism.

23 Nov 2025 8:58 pm
HC Sets Dec 18 for Final Hearing on Plea Challenging LG's Power to Nominate MLAs

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has scheduled December 18 for the final hearing of a PIL challenging the constitutionality of recent amendments to the J&K Reorganisation Act that empower the Lieutenant Governor to nominate five MLAs to the Legislative Assembly.

22 Nov 2025 3:07 pm
Mumbai: 24 phones, 12 gold chains worth 18L stolen during Travis Scott concert

Authorities believe the thefts were carried out by a coordinated gang that typically targets large gatherings, using the dense crowds and high-energy atmosphere to steal costly phones and jewellery.

22 Nov 2025 3:06 pm
Foreign-Trained Doctors Under Lens After White Coat Terror Module Bust

Following the exposure of the White Coat terror module, intelligence agencies have intensified surveillance on doctors who obtained MBBS degrees from Pakistan and Bangladesh. Investigators are focusing on medicos who secured admissions in Pakistan through Hurriyat recommendationsa racket the NIA earlier identified as a key channel for terror funding

22 Nov 2025 1:38 pm
SBI Research: FY26 CAD May Ease to 1% of GDP on Firm Trade Performance

The report from SBI Research forecasts that the current account deficit (CAD) will be about 1.8 per cent and 2.8 per cent of GDP in Q2 and Q3 FY26, respectively, before it will turn into the positive territory in Q4 FY26.

22 Nov 2025 11:47 am
Natasa gifts herself Rs 3.04 crore orange SUV, goes on solo drive amid ex-husband Hardik's engagement rumours with Maheika

Natasa Stankovic flaunted her swanky 3 crore orange Land Rover Defender as she was papped driving it around Mumbai. Natasa and Hardik parted ways in July 2024 after four years of marriage, but continue to co-parent their son, Agastya.

22 Nov 2025 11:46 am
SIA raids Kashmir Times office; shocking recovery of arms, ammunition

In a dramatic security operation, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) raided the Kashmir Times head office in Jammu, recovering a revolver, ammunition, grenade safety levers, and multiple digital devices.

20 Nov 2025 11:54 pm
Fall of DPAP? Ghulam Nabi Azad's party loses three more loyalists to Congress

What began as a bold political experiment in 2022 has turned into a steady unraveling for Ghulam Nabi Azad's DPAP. One after another, senior leaders have returned to the Congress. The latest Ghar-Wapsi of three prominent leaders adds to a long list of deserters over the past three years, pushing the party to the brink of irrelevance.

20 Nov 2025 11:12 pm
Another Kashmiri doctor, his wife arrested in J&K crackdown against digital radicalisation

The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has detained Dr. Umer Farooq and his wife, Shahzada Akhtar, in a major crackdown across Srinagar, Kulgam, and Anantnag for allegedly using their professional standing to promote online radicalisation and extremist propaganda. Multiple digital devices, SIM cards, and incriminating material were seized during coordinated raids conducted under FIR No. 05/2025.

19 Nov 2025 2:32 pm
Statehood to sixth schedule: Ladakh's 29-page demand charter submitted to MHA

Responding to a Home Ministry directive, Ladakh's apex bodies have submitted a detailed charter seeking full statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and protection under Article 371.

18 Nov 2025 6:54 pm
Delhi NIA team reaches Srinagar to probe Red Fort bomb case after key conspirator's arrest

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team arrived in Srinagar on Monday to advance the probe into the Red Fort car bomb attack, following the arrest of Amir Rashid Rather, a resident of Pampore, for allegedly conspiring with suicide bomber Dr. Umar Un Nabi.

17 Nov 2025 11:05 pm
NIA Cracks Red Fort Terror Plot: Second Mastermind Arrested in 24 Hours

Crackdown on white-collar terror deepens as agency uncovers a network of radicalized professionals, drone modifications, and multi-state operatives behind the deadly car bomb blast. NIA has arrested the second key conspirator Red Fort car bomb blast within 24 hours.

17 Nov 2025 9:21 pm
Migratory birds flock to Gharana wetland on Indo-PAK border

Over 25,000 winter visitorsincluding bar-headed geesestart arriving near the International Border as the famed wetland transforms into a vibrant avian hub. The first batch of visitors, including around 300 bar-headed geeseamong the highest-flying birds in the worldhas already arrived.

16 Nov 2025 11:32 pm
NSG probes Nowgam police station blast, collects samples; govt announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia

A National Security Guard (NSG) bomb disposal team on Sunday inspected the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar, where nine people were killed and 32 injured after a cache of seized explosives accidentally detonated during sample extraction on Friday night.

16 Nov 2025 11:19 pm
Congress hits out at NC after historic Budgam loss amid ongoing conflict

The ruling National Conference suffered a historic setback in the Budgam Assembly by-election, losing the seat for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir's political history. The Congress, visibly displeased with its coalition partner, blamed the defeat on unfulfilled promises and alleged administrative misconduct.

16 Nov 2025 1:22 pm
Nowgam Police Station Blast in J&K Confirmed as Accidental Explosion

A high-intensity accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar late Friday night claimed nine lives and injured 29 others, including police personnel, forensic experts, and civilians.

15 Nov 2025 1:32 pm
Historic Upset: PDP Stuns NC, Wins Budgam Seat for the First Time

In a landmark political upset, the PDP wrested the Budgam Assembly seat from the ruling NC, marking the first-ever NC defeat in the constituency's electoral history. PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi won by 4,478 votes, securing 21,576 against NC's Aga Syed Mehmood, who polled 17,098.

15 Nov 2025 8:40 am
'Political suicide': Omar Abdullah rebukes Rahullah after Budgam loss; NC's internal rift deepens

The NC's defeat in Budgam triggered a sharp exchange between Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and party MP Aga Syed Rahullah Mehdi. Omar accused Rahullah of committing political suicide by refusing to campaign for the NC candidate, while Rahullah indirectly blamed arrogance within the party for the loss.

14 Nov 2025 8:50 pm
BJP retains J&K's Nagrota seat; Divyani Rana wins by 24,647 votes

The BJP scored a major victory in J&K as Divyani Rana won the Nagrota Assembly by-election by a margin of 24,647 votes, retaining the seat held by her late father, Devender Singh Rana. Divyani secured 42,350 votes, defeating Harsh Dev Singh of the Panthers Party, who polled 17,703 votes, while NC's Shamim Begum finished third with 10,872 votes.

14 Nov 2025 3:05 pm
Delhi blast accused Dr. Umar Nabi's house demolished in Pulwama after DNA links him to Red Fort explosion

Security forces early Friday demolished the Pulwama home of Dr. Umar Nabi after DNA analysis confirmed his involvement in the deadly blast near Delhi's Red Fort that killed 13 people. Umar, a doctor at Al-Falah University, was identified as the driver of the explosive-laden Hyundai i20 that blew up near Netaji Subhash Marg.

14 Nov 2025 11:57 am
Alliance on edge: Congress keeps NC pact on hold pending Bihar outcome

On the eve of vote counting for the Bihar Assembly polls and two J&K by-elections, senior Congress leaders met in Srinagar to assess the political situation and alliance tensions with the National Conference.

14 Nov 2025 9:31 am
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in Srinagar, calls for peace and compassion

In a rare meeting symbolising dialogue and reconciliation, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar met Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in Srinagar to discuss peace, compassion, and interfaith harmony.

14 Nov 2025 8:10 am