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China is reportedly encouraging African nations to shift debt repayments from the US dollar to the yuan as part of its broader push to internationalise its currency and reduce global reliance on the dollar.

The prosecution alleged that Aaftab Amin Poonawala strangled Shraddha Walkar, chopped her body into multiple pieces, stored them in a refrigerator and disposed of them over several days in different parts of Delhi.

Kangana said nurturing is an innate quality in women and described them as symbols of strength and care, adding that women are revered as Devi, Shakti, and Annapurna. Her remarks come amid an ongoing debate over the Governor's statement on motherhood and women's professional aspirations.

Graham was elected to the United States Senate in 2002 and was re-elected in 2008, 2014, and 2020. He became the first person in South Carolina history to receive over one million votes in the 2008 general election.

India condemned the attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy near Oman, confirming that 10 of the 11 Indian crew members have been rescued while one remains missing.

Gold and silver may remain under pressure next week as investors track the US-Iran conflict, inflation data and global economic indicators. Analysts expect volatility to continue while stronger US dollar and higher yields limit gains in bullion.

Three migrant children from Rajasthan drowned in a pond in Jammu's Akhnoor area, while a pony porter was killed after a boulder struck his tent along the Shri Amarnath Yatra route at Chandanwari. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of widespread rain, thunderstorms, flash floods, landslides, and shooting stones across Jammu and Kashmir, urging residents, pilgrims, and tourists to remain cautious.

The counter-intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested three publishers in connection with the controversial textbook case involving alleged glorification of terrorists and separatist leaders in government school libraries. While investigations continue, authorities are intensifying efforts to trace co-author Hilal Ahmed, whose identity itself has come under scrutiny, with officials probing whether he is a real person or a fictitious name.

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir has secured an Interpol Red Corner Notice against designated Hizbul Mujahideen commander Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo, the alleged mastermind of the 2013 Hygam terror attack in Sopore that claimed the lives of four Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel. Believed to be hiding in Pakistan, Kandoo is also wanted in multiple terror-related cases involving targeted killings, arms trafficking, and narco-terror financing.

National Conference MP Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has distanced himself from the party's July 20 Jantar Mantar protest for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, saying he was neither invited nor needed at the party meeting.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has alleged that the BJP attempted to destabilise the National Conference-led government by offering one of its MLAs from Jammu up to Rs 30 crore, a ministerial berth, and a promise of statehood. Speaking ahead of the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest for statehood restoration, Omar accused the BJP of trying to gain power through defections after being rejected by voters.

The NIA has filed a chargesheet against six senior Hurriyat Conference leaders in connection with the 1996 funeral procession violence in Srinagar, alleging criminal conspiracy, rioting, and attacks on police personnel. The agency claims the violence was part of a pre-planned attempt to promote separatist ideology and has said further investigation into the case is underway.

Twenty days after suspending a senior cardiologist over the alleged pacemaker implantation scam at GMC Anantnag, the Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a fresh inquiry into cardiology procedures carried out under the AB PM-JAY and SEHAT schemes.

In a remarkable display of faith and determination, two young devotees from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are undertaking the Shri Amarnath Yatra on roller skates, turning their pilgrimage into a powerful symbol of devotion and perseverance. Their extraordinary journey has become one of the most inspiring stories of this year's Yatra.

National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah has written to 52 leaders of national and regional political parties, including the INDIA bloc allies and Jammu and Kashmir-based leaders, inviting them to join the party's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered an FIR against five Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) officials and nine Fair Price Shop dealers for allegedly embezzling government food grains worth over Rs 5.57 crore meant for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Kupwara's Karnah area.

The Sensex rose 238.22 points, or 0.31 per cent, to settle at 76,741.82, while the Nifty advanced 80.75 points, or 0.34 per cent, to close at 23,962.80.

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has almost stopped after renewed US strikes on Iran weakened a fragile ceasefire. Vessel movements have shifted to an Iran-approved route, while the US-backed corridor remains largely inactive.

Authorities warned that some cylinders may still contain LPG and urged residents not to touch or collect them, asking people to report or deposit any recovered cylinders at designated collection centres. The incident comes as relentless monsoon rains continue to cause flooding across Raigad an

According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Durgappa, allegedly lured the young woman by offering her chocolates and snacks before repeatedly sexually assaulting her over an extended period. The alleged abuse came to light after the victim was found to be around six months pregnant.

Jaipur Police arrested a 23-year-old woman for allegedly plotting her mother's murder over a property dispute and a government job. Investigators claimed Ayushi Sharma conspired with relatives and hired assailants to stage the killing as a road accident. Seven people have been arrested

The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has directed all government and recognised private schools, as well as coaching centres, to conduct a comprehensive screening of books for objectionable content following the controversy over the banned book Personalities and Legends of J&K.

He also claimed that government hospitals are facing insulin shortages. Additionally, Ashoka criticised the state government for delays in supplying rice for the mid-day meal scheme for Classes 9 and 10, alleging poor planning and administrative inefficiency that could affect thousands of students.

Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after the United States carried out fresh airstrikes on nearly 90 Iranian military targets. Air defence systems were activated in both Gulf nations as the conflict escalated

Apple's largest manufacturing commitment in the US will support the production of more than 15 billion custom chips, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity components. The partnership also includes the development of AI-focused ASIC chips.

Several students who appeared for the Sociology paper in the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) on June 30 have alleged that the examination was leaked, prompting demands for an investigation into NTA, which is yet to issue any statement on the claims.

Sensex surged as much as 0.32 per cent or about 250 points to hit an intraday high of 76,752 in morning trade, while Nifty climbed 0.20 per cent or 46.90 points to 23,928.95.

The South Central Railway (SCR) has suspended the concerned Ticket Checker after an unauthorised decorator was allowed into a First AC coach of the Nandigram Express to decorate a private coupe for a travelling couple.

Shiv Sena (Shinde) corporator Ramesh Mhatre has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault on doctors and hospital staff at KDMC's Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli. Three aides were arrested earlier. The attack, captured on CCTV, sparked protests by doctors, while police continue their investigation into the incident.

Overflowing rivers have inundated agricultural land, damaging crops, while reservoirs including KRS and Hemavati have recorded sharp increases in inflows. Authorities are monitoring water releases and flood-prone areas, schools have been shut in parts of Belur as a precaution

Deliberations focused on artificial intelligence, engineering, research and development, product innovation, talent development, digital infrastructure, ease of doing business, industry-academia collaboration and expanding GCC investments beyond Bengaluru.

Security forces on Wednesday eliminated top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Zakir Ganie during an anti-terror operation in Shopian district of south Kashmir. Another terrorist is believed to be trapped as the operation entered its fifth day. Arms and ammunition were recovered, while security forces intensified search and sanitisation operations across the encounter site.

The writ petition, filed through advocate Vineet Jindal, contended that thousands of CBSE Class 12 students studying in GCC/West Asian countries were subjected to extraordinary and unprecedented circumstances arising out of the regional conflict, which severely disrupted the board examination process

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari defended India's E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme amid criticism over mileage concerns and vehicle issues. He challenged critics to name a single car damaged by E20 fuel, while highlighting the policy's role in reducing crude oil imports, saving foreign exchange and cutting carbon emissions

The University of Jammu has directed all its departments to review their library collections within seven days after the controversial book Personalities and Legends of J&K, recently banned by the J&K government for allegedly glorifying terrorists and separatists, was found in the Department of Political Science library.

A flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall caused extensive damage in Thathri town of Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, damaging houses, shops and vehicles while blocking National Highway-244. Although no casualties were reported, the Kishtwar administration suspended the Shri Machail Mata Yatra due to highway disruption.

During his maiden visit to J&K as BJP National President, Nitin Navin said Prime Minister Narendra Modi fulfilled Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's dream by abrogating Articles 370 and 35A. Addressing party workers on Dr. Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary, Navin credited the move with bringing eal freedom to Jammu and Kashmir and transforming opportunities for the region's youth.

The investigation into the controversial book Personalities and Legends of J&K has intensified, with one of its authors, Hilal Ahmed, still untraceable. Police have invoked the UAPA, raided the publisher's office, and expanded the probe to examine other publications after the textbook allegedly glorified terrorists and reproduced content from Pakistani propaganda material.

The NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed in the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. The agency alleges the massacre was orchestrated from Pakistan through LeT and its proxy outfit, The Resistance Front (TRF), and cites forensic, digital, and witness evidence linking the attackers to Pakistani handlers.

As thousands of unregistered devotees arrive in Jammu and Srinagar, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has urged pilgrims to undertake the Shri Amarnath Yatra only after obtaining a valid registration. The administration has reiterated that RFID access and permission to proceed will be granted only to registered pilgrims, citing Supreme Court-mandated limits on daily pilgrim movement.

A month after Pakistan banned the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), unrest has intensified across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Fresh protests, mass arrests, and viral speeches by JKJAAC leaders have fuelled anti-Pakistan sentiment, with activists accusing Islamabad of suppressing civil rights and intensifying its crackdown ahead of the region's upcoming elections.

The Congress-National Conference alliance has come under fresh strain after J&K Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra wrote to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking action over the alleged assault on Congress MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat by National Conference workers. The incident in Bandipora has intensified concerns over growing tensions between the coalition partners.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has designated 23 more individuals, including 17 Pakistani and six Indian nationals, as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The move targets operatives linked to cross-border terror networks such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, aiming to strengthen legal action, disrupt terror financing, and curb recruitment and infiltration.

The informal talks between the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ladakh's Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance ended on a positive note, with all stakeholders signing the minutes of the previous meeting. The breakthrough has paved the way for formal negotiations on constitutional safeguards, governance reforms, reservations, separate services, and other key demands of Ladakh.

A Jammu court has granted ad-interim relief to the Vivek Khajuria-led faction of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), restraining suspended and reinstated president Javed Ahmad Kitab from exercising the powers of his office until the next hearing on July 6.

The RSS has expressed deep anguish over the alleged theft from the donation boxes at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, calling it a serious blow to the faith of millions of devotees. It has demanded exemplary punishment for those found guilty, urged reforms in temple management, and appealed for patience while the investigation is underway.

Eleven-year-old karting sensation Atiqa Asif Mir from Srinagar has created history by becoming the first Indian and the first Asian female driver to be selected for the Formula 1 Academy's prestigious 'Discover Your Drive' development programme. Her remarkable achievement has earned praise from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and is being hailed as a milestone for Indian motorsport.

The Indian National Congress on Thursday suspended senior Jammu and Kashmir leaders Mohammad Anwar Bhat and Bashir Ahmed Khan from the party's primary membership with immediate effect over alleged anti-party activities. The action, approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, comes nearly two weeks after a three-member fact-finding committee completed its initial inquiry into infighting and indiscipline within the J&K unit.

The Ministry of Home Affairs will hold a crucial meeting with the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance in Leh today to finalise the broad understanding reached during the May 22 talks on Ladakh's future governance framework

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026 from Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp in Jammu, formally commencing the annual pilgrimage. Amid Vedic chants and religious fervour, the Lieutenant Governor wished devotees a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey.