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Sensex, Nifty open lower amid lack of domestic triggers

The Sensex slipped by 93 points, or 0.11 per cent, to trade around 85,619. The Nifty also drifted lower and was seen at 26,137, down 50 points or 0.19 per cent. Analysts said that Nifty is expected to trade within a defined range today, with near-term resistance placed around 26,300-26,350, where profit-booking may emerge.

8 Dec 2025 12:17 pm
Gold, silver slip on MCX as traders book profits

During early trade, MCX gold February futures were trading 0.04 per cent lower at Rs 1,30,409 per 10 grams. MCX Gold remains within a rising channel pattern and is currently hovering around the Rs 1,30,300Rs 1,30,400 zone, after facing rejection near Rs 1,32,250, which now acts as the immediate resistance, experts said.

8 Dec 2025 12:17 pm
BJP's Kangana Ranaut dances with rivals Mohua Moitra, Supriya Sule at wedding; netizens react

A viral video of Kangana Ranaut dancing with Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and NCP MP Supriya Sule has sparked a heated debate on social media. The trio's dance at the sangeet for Naveen Jindal's daughter's wedding celebrations shows the three politicians letting their hair down and having a blast.

8 Dec 2025 10:56 am
Goa nightclub fire: CM Pramod Sawant orders probe; general manager arrested

Sawant, who visited the site early in the morning to assess the damage and review rescue operations, told NDTV that the general manager of the nightclub has been arrested, and an arrest warrant has been issued against the club's owner.

8 Dec 2025 10:24 am
Global events, inflation data, FII trends likely to drive Indian markets this week

Inflation data, foreign investor activity, crucial policy meetings in the US, and India's ongoing trade negotiations with major global partners are expected to play a central role in determining market direction.

8 Dec 2025 10:23 am
Govt says no advisory issued to pause financing of new green energy projects

This has been done so that the financial institutions can adopt a calibrated and well-informed approach while evaluating proposals for financing any manufacturing facility in solar PV manufacturing sector and explore and expand their solar PV manufacturing portfolio to upstream stages like solar cells, ingots-wafers and polysilicon as well as solar module ancillaries like solar glass and aluminium frames, etc., as well, rather than being limited to financing solar PV module manufacturing facilit

8 Dec 2025 10:21 am
Congress' Nehru legacy honour claim falls flat as scrutiny reveals 'insult' to Ambedkar during UPA rule

What emerges is not merely a debate over history but a struggle for political ownership of Ambedkar's legacy. Sonia Gandhi's recent remarks at the launch of The Nehru Centre India encapsulate Congress' defensive posture. In a lengthy post, she lamented what she described as systematic attempts to denigrate Nehru, accusing the ruling establishment of trying to erase his contributions and destroy the foundations of the nation.

8 Dec 2025 10:20 am
Navjot Kaur Sidhu accuses Congress of 'money-driven CM picks'; party hits back, BJP joins row

Former Congress MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu has sparked a major controversy by alleging that 500 crore is needed to become the Congress Chief Ministerial candidate in Punjab. Her remarksaccusing the party of favouring those who ring a suitcase of moneyhave ignited sharp reactions from both Congress and BJP.

8 Dec 2025 9:53 am
Forging iron curtain of East: India's bold bet on multipolar future

This alliance is not an act of fealty but enlightened pragmatism, a catalyst for India's transcendence beyond Western orbits toward a sovereign multipolarity. By steering with intellectual clarity, unwavering resolve, and iterative refinement, perhaps commissioning an independent impact audit by mid-2026, India can transform the Eastern iron curtain from a mere shield into a dynamo of global influence, redefining multipolarity not as chaos, but as opportunity.

7 Dec 2025 2:45 pm
DGCA gives 24 hours to IndiGo CEO to explain what led to mega fiasco at airline

The aviation regulator has sought explanation from him within 24 hours on why enforcement action should not be initiated against him after widespread IndiGo delays and cancellations disrupted air travel across the country.

7 Dec 2025 1:51 pm
JKAS Age Relaxation Crisis Deepens: GovtRaj Bhavan Stand-Off Sparks Confusion Before Exam

Amid rising anxiety among aspirants, the LG Office rejects social media claims as misleading, while the National Conference accuses Raj Bhavan of unnecessary delays over age relaxation.

6 Dec 2025 9:31 pm
Kashmir Crime Branch Busts Major Export Fraud; Shagoo Couple Under Scanner for Duping Citizens

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against habitual offender Zahid Bashir Shagoo and his wife Shugufta in a high-value fraud case involving a forged export business to Dubai.

6 Dec 2025 7:05 pm
IndiGo cancels all domestic flights departing from Delhi Airport till midnight today amid disruptions

We strongly recommend passengers verify their flight status directly with their airline prior to departure for the airport. Our dedicated on-ground teams are working diligently with all partners to mitigate the disruption and ensure an comfortable passenger experience. We appreciate your patience and cooperation, Delhi Airport said.

5 Dec 2025 3:03 pm
Mahatma Gandhi anticipated new, more just, multipolar world order: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, asserting that as one of the founders of the modern Indian state, he made an invaluable contribution to world peace.

5 Dec 2025 3:02 pm
J&K SIA carries out searches in Srinagar, Ganderbal in connection with doctors' terror module case

The officials said that the raids in Srinagar were being carried out in the Batamaloo area, from where one of the accused persons, namely Tufail Ahmad Bhat, son of Niyaz Ahmad Bhat, was arrested earlier. Searches are also underway in Wakura Ganderbal. On November 22, SIA had arrested Tufail from his residence at Diyarwani Batamaloo in connection with the terror case, the officials said.

5 Dec 2025 3:01 pm
RBI slashes India's inflation forecast to 2 pc for 2025-26

The RBI has sharply cut India's 202526 inflation forecast to 2%, down from 2.6%, driven by a steep fall in food prices and GST rate cuts. Governor Sanjay Malhotra said headline and core inflation have eased more than expected, with food supply conditions remaining favourable.

5 Dec 2025 3:01 pm
J&K CM asserts 'no religion-based quota on government land'; BJP warns unrest may grow if transparency is not ensured

The political storm over MBBS admissions at SMVD Medical College intensified as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that the institution must return the free land and discontinue government grants before reserving seats for any particular religion. In Delhi, a BJP delegation briefed Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda about rising public anger.

3 Dec 2025 12:21 pm
J&K Cabinet likely to review reservation rules on Dec 3; Omar weighs open merit quota hike

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has convened a high-stakes Cabinet meeting on December 3 in Jammu, amid escalating criticism from opposition parties and rebel NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi.

3 Dec 2025 12:13 pm
Flights of fancy: Vineyards worth every air mile this year

Here is a deep dive into the vineyards that took home the special category awards this year and exactly how to visit them.

2 Dec 2025 6:51 pm
Over 260 young cadets join Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry in a grand passing-out parade at Dansal

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.

1 Dec 2025 6:29 pm
Factional clash at Jammu Congress meet; chaos at party restructuring drive

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

30 Nov 2025 11:07 pm
All VPN services suspended in J&K's Rajouri amid rising terror misuse in border districts

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.

30 Nov 2025 7:21 pm
19-Year-Old 'White-Collar Terror Operative' Nabbed in Jammu; Cross-Border Plot Foiled

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.

29 Nov 2025 11:01 pm
J&K Govt Seeks National Expertise as Drug Abuse Crisis Deepens Across UT

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.

29 Nov 2025 8:17 pm
NC avoids Ruhullah's topic as working committee pushes statehood, condemns targeting of Kashmiris

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.

28 Nov 2025 11:58 pm
Deadline to submit Leh violence evidence to Dec 8 as witnesses seek more time to record statements

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.

28 Nov 2025 11:55 pm
RuhullahNC confrontation peaks as rebel MP excluded from crucial working committee meet

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.

28 Nov 2025 8:30 am
J&K Police storm Jamaat-e-Islami bases in major counter-radicalisation drive

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.

27 Nov 2025 8:31 pm
J&K govt blacklists LMES IT LLP after ACB exposes massive recruitment scam in fire services

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.

27 Nov 2025 7:23 pm
Ladakh demand draft sparks uproar: Ex-LBA president flags 'public exclusion'

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.

26 Nov 2025 8:47 am
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
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
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
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