In response to the alarming seizure of large quantities of rotten and substandard meat across J&K, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered strict punitive action against violators and intensified food safety enforcement across the Union Territory.

The ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district entered its second day, with security forces intensifying the operation to neutralize the two most wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, Riyaz Ahmad and Mudassar Hazari.

The government's decision to waive the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on RuPay debit cards and BHIM-UPI transactions in December 2019 further accelerated this growth, although discussions are ongoing about reintroducing MDR to sustain the platform's expansion.

On the second day of a three-day hunger strike in Kargil, prominent Buddhist leaders and activist Sonam Wangchuk joined hands with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB), presenting a rare united front for Ladakh's constitutional and political rights.

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Fourth Vande Bharat gift to J&K set to boost pilgrimage tourism and regional connectivity; LG Manoj Sinha, Union Minister Jitendra Singh hail unprecedented infrastructure growth.

Tejashwi Yadav, addressing the media in Patna, claimed that Bihar Deputy CM is registered as a voter in two different assembly constituencies across two districts. According to Yadav, Sinha's name appears in the draft voter list of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025 from both Patna and Lakhisarai districts.

The INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties, has been vocal in its criticism of the electoral roll revision in Bihar. They allege it is part of a broader strategy by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission to manipulate election outcomes.

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and Army engineers are carrying out the construction of the bridge, while clearance work is being carried out on heavily damaged stretches between Gangotri and Uttarkashi.

The Specified Undertaking of the Unit Trust of India (SUUTI) also joined the 650-bagger club. It purchased 10.245 million shares (5.12 per cent stake) for just Rs 2.049 crore.

Market volatility amid mixed quarterly earnings and ongoing foreign institutional investor selling following the US new tariffs on India, resulted in underperformance of broad cap indices.

The Food Safety and Legal Metrology Departments intensified their statewide crackdown on substandard food products, seizing over 27 quintals of rotten fish and chicken in Jammu city and more than two quintals of unfit mutton in Baramulla.

As part of the programme, the Prime Minister will plant a Sindoor sapling within the residential complex and interact with 'sramajeevis' involved in the project's development. He will also address the gathering during the event.

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During the journey, he interacted with the girl students, women, Metro workers, and staffers. Eight children, 16 girl students from government schools, and eight workers who were part of the Yellow Line Metro project had the opportunity to travel with Prime Minister Modi.

In a landmark development, Indian Railways has successfully run the first-ever freight train to J&K's Anantnag district, connecting the region to the national freight network. The move, celebrated by PM Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is expected to reduce transportation costs, boost trade, and ensure uninterrupted supply chainsespecially during winters.

In one of the longest ongoing anti-terror operations in recent years, two Army soldiers were martyred in an overnight gunfight with terrorists in the dense forests of Kulgam district in south Kashmir.

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Brazil's Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega, criticised the US decision to impose a 25% additional tariff on Brazilian imports, raising the total duty to 50%. He said the move would affect trade ties built over 200 years but stressed that BrazilUS connections in business, culture, and people remain strong. In talks with PM Modi.

PM Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence with schoolchildren and Brahma Kumaris, exchanging warm gestures and pledging support for their welfare. He and Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge extended greetings, highlighting the festival's spirit of love, trust, unity, and respect for women.

The Indian Air Defence shot down five Pakistani fighter jets, and another large aircraft was shot down by the Indian air defence during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, confirmed on Saturday. It was for the first time that the extent of damage suffered by Pakistan during the operation was revealed by India.

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So far, 382 people have been rescued from Harsil, with hundreds more evacuated from surrounding zones. Medical teams are providing on-the-spot treatment, while the state Food and Supply Department is arranging meals for displaced residents. At least 50 civilians, eight jawans, and one JCO remain missing following the August 5 cloudburst that caused severe damage to roads and infrastructure.

In response to the tragedy, 65 families from India and the UK have engaged the services of the renowned US law firm Beasley Allen to explore potential legal action. Mike Andrews, the firm's lead aviation attorney, has been actively involved, visiting the crash site in Ahmedabad and meeting with grieving families. Andrews highlighted the families' urgent need for justice and clarity regarding the incident

Shiv Sena (UBT) accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using farmers as a shield to deflect from domestic and international pressures, including the US decision to impose a 50% higher import duty on Indian agricultural products. The party questioned Modi's sudden concern for farmers, recalling the government's handling of the farm protests, introduction of the three farm laws, and use of force against demonstrators.

Heavy rain lashed Delhi on Saturday, leading to severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and flight delays, dampening Raksha Bandhan celebrations. According to Flightradar, 105 flights were delayed,13 inbound and 92 outbound, though no mass cancellations were reported. Airlines and Delhi Airport issued advisories urging passengers to start early

One of the significant changes accompanying this upgrade is the alteration in the Advance Reservation Period (ARP). Effective from November 1, 2024, the ARP for booking reserved tickets in trains has been reduced from 120 days to 60 days, excluding the date of the journey. This decision, as explained by Minister Vaishnaw, is based on booking trends and aims to reduce cancellations due to unforeseen events.

The Ministry's statement highlighted that food commodity prices have largely remained stable and well-contained throughout the current calendar year. Additionally, a 14 percent decrease in the cost of a homemade thali in July 2025 reflects the continued moderation of food inflation during the month.

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A day after the J&K Government banned 25 books for allegedly promoting terrorism, secessionism, and radicalization among youth, police teams across the Union Territory carried out coordinated searches at major bookstores to enforce the ban.

In a tragic accident, three CRPF personnel were killed and 15 others injured after their vehicle skidded off a mountainous road and plunged into a deep gorge in the KandvaBasantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Thursday.

As the Ministry of Home Affairs has yet to schedule the next round of talks with Ladakh's agitating groups, the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced a three-day hunger strike in Kargil from August 9, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for the Union Territory.

In response to the surge in digital arrest scams and online financial frauds, the Central Government, in collaboration with telecom service providers, has implemented a system to identify and block spoofed international calls posing as Indian numbers.

In a major breakthrough, the Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested Kaif Ahmed, a B.Tech student from the Central University of Jammu and a native of Siwan, Bihar, for allegedly supplying illegal arms to notorious gangs.

In a major breakthrough against the terror financing ecosystem, the Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two individuals from New Delhi for operating a global terror funding syndicate linked to the proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Satya Pal Malik, the last Governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away this morning after battling kidney-related ailments. Known for his outspoken and often controversial remarks, Malik served as Governor during several pivotal moments in J&K's history, including the abrogation of Article 370 and the Pulwama terror attack.

As part of its intensified campaign for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress Party has announced it will observe August 5 as a Black Day to mark the revocation of the region's statehood in 2019.

The Jammu wing of the Crime Branch has registered five FIRs against eleven individuals, including a serving SBI bank manager and a retired police official, for their involvement in a series of high-value frauds amounting to 3.12 crore.

Cybercrimes in Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed a sharp and consistent rise, with 12,129 cases already reported in the first half of 2025 alone, as per data shared in the Rajya Sabha by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The figures reflect a nearly 300% surge from the previous year, prompting nationwide concern.

In a major offensive against narcotics in Jammu and Kashmir, law enforcement agencies have arrested 1,416 individuals in the past seven months under the NDPS Act, with 220 drug hotspots identified across the Union Territory33 of which have already been dismantled.

In view of recent heavy rainfall and the urgent need for track maintenance, authorities have announced the suspension of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra from August 3 until further notice.

In a tragic incident, JKAS officer Rajinder Singh Rana, serving as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Ramnagar, and his 10-year-old son were killed when a landslide struck their SUV in the Dharmari area of Reasi district.

In one of the biggest crackdowns on adulterated and unsafe food in recent times, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have seized over 51,000 kilograms of contaminated food items, including 1,200 kg of decomposed meat in Srinagar and nearly 50,000 kg of counterfeit Rasgullas and duplicate cheese in Jammu.

During his visit to Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed optimism about launching large-scale hydroelectric projects in the Union Territory following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.

Relentless rains triggered flash floods in parts of Jammu province on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two young teachers in the Batote area of Ramban district.

In a shocking case of road rage in Jammu, 65-year-old Kamalkant Dutta remains in critical condition after being hit twice by a speeding Mahindra Thar, allegedly driven by 21-year-old Manan Anand the son of a local contractor.

After a two-month lull following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has reportedly resumed cross-border drone activity, attempting to smuggle narcotics into Jammu and Kashmir. On Tuesday, security forces recovered 500 grams of heroin worth over 2 crore in Kathua district, shortly after it was dropped by a Pakistani drone.

In a significant security breakthrough, Indian forces have killed five terrorists in two separate operations within 48 hours in Jammu and Kashmir. On Wednesday, two infiltrators were eliminated near the Line of Control in Poonch during 'Operation Shiv Shakti'.