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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.

iPhone shipments exceeded expectations in Q3 2025, posting a solid 9 per cent YoY growth for the quarter. The launch of the iPhone 17 series marked a shift in Apple's usual lineup, with the new iPhone Air replacing the Plus model, accompanied by adjustments in memory configurations and pricing tiers.

With rumours of Imran Khan's death continuing to circulate online, the government has yet to issue a detailed clarification on his condition or the restrictions imposed on visitors.

The foundation-stone event in Beldanga is scheduled on the same day that Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee are set to address a gathering in Kolkata marking the Babri Mosque demolition anniversary.

Forty-year-old Deepti Chaurasia, who was married to Kamal Kishore Chaurasia's son Harpreet, was found dead at the residence on Tuesday afternoon. According to officials, she is believed to have hanged herself using a 'dupatta (stole)'.

The benchmark Sensex jumped 1,022.5 points, or 1.21 per cent, to close at 85,609.51. The Nifty also surged 320.5 points, or 1.24 per cent, to settle at 26,205.3. The Nifty delivered a strong and confident close today, settling above the key 26,200 level for the first time.

Also known as Samvidhan Divas, Constitution Day, is celebrated every year on November 26 and commemorates the Constituent Assembly's adoption of the Constitution, which came into effect on January 26, 1950. The observance was officially declared in 2015 to honour the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity enshrined in the Constitution.

26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack: The terrorists had entered the city of Mumbai on the night of November 26, 2008, via sea route and over the course of four days, they killed 166 people and injured 300, in some of the busiest parts of the city.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In a decisive crackdown, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached the residential property of advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association, for alleged involvement in anti-national activities and links with banned terror groups.

Chef Julien Royer's celebrated French fine-dining restaurant, Odette's pop-up at The Oberoi, Mumbai, was an experience to remember!