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In a powerful display of patriotism, 262 young cadets from Jammu and Kashmir were formally inducted into the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) Regiment during an impressive passing-out parade at Dansal.

Singer-composer Palash Muchhal and Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana were set to tie the knot on November 23. The wedding was called off after Smriti's father fell ill and had to be rushed to the hospital on the morning of the ceremony. Palash also suffered a viral infection and was hospitalised. Days after their discharge, Palash was spotted at the airport on December 1.

Gold prices hit six-week high as silver also surges amid weaker dollar. Federal Reserve's policy and safe-haven appeal analyzed.

Sensex closed at 85,641.90, down 64.77 or 0.08 per cent. The 30-share index opened with a decent gap-up at 86,065.92 against the last session's closing of 85,706.67. The index, however, did not hold the gaining momentum amid a cautious approach from investors.

Let's take a look at the books and podcasts Elon Musk reads and listens to, and where you can find them. Elon believes that reading books and listening to podcasts enhances grammar and vocabulary, which is why he urged the youth to make them a habit.

The BSF, a central armed police force under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), celebrates its Raising Day annually on December 1. This date marks the establishment of the first sector of the Punjab Frontier of the BSF, which took place on December 1, 1965, with its headquarters situated in Jalandhar.

The impact was described by officials as extremely severe. Several passengers are believed to have died on the spot, while others were trapped inside the mangled remains of the buses.

As per CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 325, and ITO also registered 325, both firmly placing these areas in the 'very poor' bracket. Meanwhile, locations around India Gate and Kartavya Path showed slightly better readings, with AQI levels at 267, which falls under the 'poor' category.

Infighting marred Congress's organisational revamp in Jammu as rival factions clashed, shouted slogans, and exchanged blows during an AICC observer's meeting.

An order was issued under BNSS after police flagged a suspicious surge in encrypted online activity; the move aims to curb communication tools used by terror groups in PoonchRajouri.

At Ashley Rebello's show in Mumbai for World AIDS Day, two divas of B-town, Malaika Arora and Sunny Leone, amped up the glamour with fearless mini silhouettes. Sunny even shared a kiss with her husband, Daniel Weber, on the runway.

In a major update in the National Herald case, the Delhi Police's EOW has filed a fresh FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Sam Pitroda, and others for alleged criminal conspiracy and the fraudulent takeover of AJL. The FIR, based on an ED complaint, also names Kolkata-based shell firm Dotex for allegedly providing seed money. India Today's Arvind Ojha reports that the EOW may soon issue notices for questioning, adding to the ongoing ED probe into alleged money laundering involving assets wo

A new teaser of Elon Musk's appearance on Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's WTF is podcast has sparked fresh excitement online, with Kamath releasing a second black-and-white clip that blends humour with deeper reflections from the Tesla and SpaceX chief.

Authorities said the Centre and the state government, including the Dantewada Police, local administration and the Central Reserve Police Force, remain fully committed to establishing peace, ensuring rehabilitation and advancing inclusive development in the region.

Venezuela condemned the declaration as hostile and unjustified and colonialist. The region currently hosts US Navy ships led by the USS Gerald Ford, with 15,000 troops deployed. Media reports suggest Trump and Maduro discussed a direct meeting, with Maduro reportedly offering oil concessions in exchange for retaining power for two years.

Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will lead the national-level observance of 'World AIDS Day' at Vigyan Bhawan here on Monday, in the presence of senior officials reaffirming the government's unwavering commitment to advancing the national response to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and stigma elimination.

PM Modi said that in this competition, a team of youth from Pune achieved some success when, even after their drone fell many times and crashed, they did not give up, and after repeated attempts, their drone finally managed to fly for some time in Mars-like conditions. While watching this video, the Prime Minister said that he was reminded of the day when Chandrayaan-2 lost communication.

The Q2 GDP growth at 8.2 per cent has surpassed all estimates by a wide margin. This smart pick up in growth despite US President Donald Trump tariffs indicates a robust economy which can deliver around 7.2 per cent growth in FY26.

On Friday, November 28, benchmark indices ended almost flat as traders booked profits and waited for the release of India's Q2 GDP numbers. The Sensex slipped 14 points to close at 85,706.67, while the Nifty fell 13 points to end at 26,202.95.

The issue emerged after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered a global software upgrade for all Airbus A320 aircraft. Air India said it has successfully completed the reset on over 90 per cent of its operating A320 family aircraft that were impacted by EASA and Airbus' requirement for a software realignment.

According to the officials, police reached the spot and found all three victims lying injured before rushing them to the hospital. Rohit, 23, a resident of Chamoli in Uttarakhand, was declared brought dead, while the other two men, aged 35 and 23, are still undergoing treatment.

Jammu Police arrested 19-year-old Mohammad Sajid from Bathindi, exposing a dangerous cross-border conspiracy. Investigators say Sajid had been in encrypted online contact with Pakistan-based terror handlers and was being groomed as a white-collar jihadi to radicalize local youth and facilitate a possible attack in Jammu.

Amid an alarming rise in drug addiction across Jammu & Kashmir, the UT administration has initiated a major consultative effort by engaging top national experts from NITI Aayog, AIIMS, and PGIMER, Chandigarh, to frame a comprehensive strategy against substance abuse.

The NC concluded its two-day Working Committee meeting on Friday, passing seven major resolutions focused on the restoration of statehood, protection of J&K's special constitutional status, and condemnation of recent terror incidents in Delhi and Nowgam.

After the Leh Apex Body appealed for more time, the Judicial Inquiry Commission probing the September 24 Leh violence has extended the deadline for submitting statements and evidence by ten days, shifting it from November 28 to December 8.

The National Conference's internal divisions widened sharply after MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi was excluded from a key Working Committee meetingan action he says has ever happened since 2002. The outspoken Srinagar leader has repeatedly challenged the party's ambiguity on Article 370, reservations, and post-election decisions.

J&K Police on Thursday launched an unprecedented offensive against the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, raiding dozens of locations across the Valley in a coordinated crackdown aimed at neutralising underground revival efforts of the outfit. Teams searched homes, business units, religious institutions, madrassas, publications, and trusts linked to JeI ideology, seizing incriminating gadgets and documents.

After the Anti-Corruption Bureau unearthed large-scale manipulation in the recruitment of firemen and drivers, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has blacklisted LMES IT LLP and private vendor Maharaj Krishan Wali from all future recruitment bids.

A week after Ladakh's agitating groups submitted a 29-page charter of demands to the Union Government, former LBA president Dr. Tondup Tsewang Chospa has alleged that the draft was prepared without wider public consultation and failed to represent the aspirations of diverse communities.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Under scrutiny following the busting of the White Coat Terror module, Al-Falah University in Haryana has come under fire for employing former Doctors Association of Kashmir (DAK) president Dr. Nisar-ul-Hassan, who was earlier dismissed from government service over alleged links with terrorist organisations.