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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.
The men who perished, Inspector Asrar Ahmed, FSL expert Muzaffar Ahmed, their colleagues in uniform and civilian attire, did not die because terror prevailed. They died because the system designed to defeat terror betrayed them through neglect, writes Major General Dilawar Singh.
SEBI recently issued a warning to investors regarding digital gold or e-gold products available online, stating that all such offerings operate outside the securities regulatory framework and hold significant risks for investors.
In the wake of recent terror-related arrests, Jammu has been placed on high alert with enhanced deployment across sensitive areas. Police are conducting door-to-door outreach, urging installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras, and tightening security at transport hubs and religious sites.
The meeting, held in the national capital forms a crucial element of the Finance Ministry's wider consultation exercise aimed at gathering insights, expectations and sector-specific recommendations before the Budget is finalised.
A senior Mumbai Police official stated that terrorism has become one of the most serious threats faced by major cities in the country. He emphasised that the threat to metropolitan areas is now being taken extremely seriously, and every possible precaution is being prioritised to ensure public safety.
The report found that GST rationalisation has made most major consumption categories highly elastic, meaning consumers responded strongly to lower tax rates.
Salman Khan's parents, Salim and Salma Khan, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on Monday night. Helen, along with Salman Khan, Alvira, Arpita Khan, Ayush Sharma, Zaheer Iqbal, Sonakshi Sinha, among others, attended the bash. Let's take a look at Salim-Salma's unseen photos.
Gold and silver prices dropped sharply in the domestic futures market on Tuesday morning as hopes of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in December faded and concerns over US tariffs eased. This reduced the appeal of safe-haven assets like bullion.
The strategist-turned politician admitted that the poll drubbing was a big setback for him and lakhs of Jan Suraaj workers, but this wouldn't unnerve their grit and determination for ousting the 'corrupt' governance and creating an alternative with upright and clean leadership.
The government projects this ecosystem to scale up to $100 billion by 2030, moving from a content-consuming nation to a global creator and exporter of intellectual property, an official statement said.
These threats also come just days after the Delhi blast, in which a Hyundai i20 car exploded, killing at least 13 people, while injuring several others.
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.
The event on Monday commenced with welcome remarks followed by the release of the CDD-2025 teaser. A Fireside Chat with the Chief of the Army Staff was one of the key highlights of the programme.
Sensex ended the session at 84,950.95, up 388.17 points or 0.46 per cent. The 30-share index opened with a decent gap-up at 84,700.50 against the previous session's closing of 84,562.78. The index remained in positive territory throughout the session, touching an intra-day high at 84,988.09 and an intraday low at 84,581.08
General Dwivedi highlighted the transformative role of Army Goodwill Schools in the Valley, saying their influence is such that a large number of children want to join these educational institutions, which are currently being run by doctors, engineers and six of our own commissioned Army Officers.
The Turkey visit by some of the module members is a key aspect to the probe. In March 2022 the members of this module travelled to Turkey and met with their handler Abu Ukasha, who investigators suspect is an ISI asset.
A senior police official said that Koijam lbochouba is the self-styled 'Major' of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and its sister outfit Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), and he was a wanted insurgent in connection with the 2017 Ambush on Assam Rifles at Sajik Tampak in Chandel district, the official said.
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 opens at BIEC with record global participation, new IT, Startup and SpaceTech policies, and a massive showcase of deeptech, AI, biotech, semiconductors and future-ready innovation.
Deeper participation, he said, will be essential to converting India's growing savings pool into long-term capital for businesses, as there are approximately 135 million distinct market participants.
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.
As per several viral clips, Kunickaa Sadanand was seen chatting with Tanya Mittal in the bedroom, where she told Tanya that she believed Malti Chahar was lesbian. When Tanya asked her why, Kunickaa quietly added that she had been observing Malti's actions inside the house. Rohit slammed Kunickaa on Weekend Ka Vaar for talking about Malti's preferences on national TV.
Hyderabad witnessed a star-studded moment as Priyanka Chopra arrived at the Globetrotter event for SS Rajamouli's upcoming film Varanasi. Dressed in an ivory lehenga-saree. The event, held at Ramoji Film City, also saw the presence of director SS Rajamouli, lead star Mahesh Babu, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Rohini's emotional messages, accusations of pressure, insults, and abandonment, have now pushed the family's internal discord into the public domain, raising serious questions about the future cohesion of both the Yadav family and the RJD.
Apart from netizens, Ram Gopal Varma and writer-director Sandeep Reddy Vanga also commented on the trailer of Dhanush's Tere Ishq Mein. Tere Ishk Mein releases in theatres on November 28. This is Dhanush and Kriti's first movie together.
She further alleged that when she complained about his inappropriate behaviour, the accused threatened her with dire consequences. He allegedly blackmailed her, saying that if she did not listen to him, he would ensure that she failed in the exam. The student has demanded strict action against the accused.
The recent corrective phase came to an end, and the week concluded on a solid note as the NSE Nifty rose 417.75 points (1.64 per cent) and the BSE Sensex advanced 1,346.50 points (1.62 per cent). Meanwhile, the two industries that contributed most to the creation of wealth were telecom and energy.
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!
Three days after police recovered an AK-47 rifle from a doctor's locker at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, the Administrator of Associated Hospitals, GMC Srinagar, has ordered all staff to identify and label their lockers within three days.
Political, religious, and social leaders across Jammu and Kashmir strongly condemned the deadly car blast near Delhi's Red Fort that killed 13 and injured more than 24 people.
A fresh controversy has erupted in Ladakh following the resumption of talks between the agitating groups and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), after former Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) president Dr. Tondup Tsewang Chhospa alleged inadequate representation of Buddhists in the dialogue process.
Two days after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah campaigned for NC candidate Shamim Begum, the BJP launched an aggressive campaign to secure a decisive win in the Nagrota Assembly byelection, scheduled for November 11.
The Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) has decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign to support the families of the four persons who lost their lives in the September 24 violence. The initiative will begin after the 49th-day (Zhipchu Zhargu) memorial on November 11.
After completing its preliminary assessment, the judicial panel set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to investigate the September 24 clashes in Leh has invited the public to share evidence and information related to the incident.
The J&K and Ladakh High Court has listed for final consideration on November 20 the habeas corpus petition filed by AAP MLA Mehraj Din Malik, who is currently detained under the PSA. The petition challenges his detention, alleging it to be arbitrary and politically motivated.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted simultaneous searches at multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir, including the Kathua residence of former minister Jatinder Singh, popularly known as Babu Singh, in connection with a three-year-old terror funding case.
Cracks in the J&K ruling coalition surfaced on Thursday when the Congress stayed away from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's election rally in Nagrota, organized to drum up support for National Conference candidate Shamim Begum in the Assembly byelection.

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