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Anil Ambani appears before ED in 17,000 Crore Bank Loan Fraud Probe

New Delhi, August 5: Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday in connection with a money laundering probe involving alleged bank loan frauds worth over 17,000 crore by his group companies. Ambani, 66, arrived at the EDs central Delhi office around 11 am, where his statement is being recorded [] The post Anil Ambani appears before ED in 17,000 Crore Bank Loan Fraud Probe appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 12:21 pm
SC to hear plea on J&K Statehood Restoration on August 8

NEW DELHI, Jul 5: The Supreme Court will hear on August 8 an application seeking directions to the Union Government to restore the statehood of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan mentioned the matter before Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and said that it is shown as listed on [] The post SC to hear plea on J&K Statehood Restoration on August 8 appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 12:00 pm
Bahu police arrests four accused in Qasim Nagar robbery case

Sarabjit Singh Jammu Tawi, August 4: Bahu police arrested four of the six accused involved in the robbery in Qasim Nagar area. The looted amount, sharp weapons and two vehicles were recovered from their possession. Ajay Kumar, who lives in Tange Wali Gali, told the media in an interview that he was going to Narwal [] The post Bahu police arrests four accused in Qasim Nagar robbery case appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 1:17 am
HC seeks reply from ECI, Centre, J&K on delay in two bypolls

Jammu Tawi, Aug 4: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday directed the Election Commission, the central government and the J-K government to file their response within four weeks over alleged delay in holding bypolls in two assembly seats. Justice Sanjay Dhar passed the directions after hearing a writ petition filed [] The post HC seeks reply from ECI, Centre, J&K on delay in two bypolls appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 1:16 am
Chhari Mubarak leaves for holy cave in final phase of Amarnath Yatra

Yatra to conclude on Aug 9 Srinagar, Aug 14: The holy mace of Lord Shiva, Chhari Mubarak, on Monday left Srinagar for the sacred Amarnath cave, marking the final leg of the annual pilgrimage, which will conclude on August 9. Led by Head Priest Deependra Giri, the procession started from Dashnami Akhara in Lal Chowk [] The post Chhari Mubarak leaves for holy cave in final phase of Amarnath Yatra appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 1:15 am
Terror plot foiled; arms recovered

Srinagar, Aug 4: Security forces on Monday claimed to have unearthed a hidden cave used as a terrorist hideout in Kalaroos area of Kupwara district, recovering a significant cache of arms and war-like stores. Security officials told that the three-day joint search operation was carried out by the Border Security Force (BSF), Indian Army and [] The post Terror plot foiled; arms recovered appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 1:14 am
Court denies bail to Narcotics Traffickers

Jammu Tawi, August 04: The Special Judge (NDPS Cases), Jammu, denied bail to Garv Bhambri and Mamta Kansal, accused in a high-profile narcotics trafficking case (Crime No. 02/2024) involving commercial quantity of Codeine-based cough syrup (Corex) and other psychotropic substances. Both individuals were alleged to be key figures in the operation of M/s N.K. Pharmaceuticals, [] The post Court denies bail to Narcotics Traffickers appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 1:13 am
Pakistani Identity of Pahalgam Attackers Confirmed with Govt-Issued Documents

Srinagar, Aug 4: Security agencies have gathered irrefutable evidence, including government-issued documents from Pakistan and biometric data, confirming that the three slain terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals, officials said on Monday. The terrorists, identified as senior operatives of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), were killed on July 28 in an encounter [] The post Pakistani Identity of Pahalgam Attackers Confirmed with Govt-Issued Documents appea

5 Aug 2025 1:11 am
1 terrorist killed, 4 soldiers injured in Kulgam Op

Srinagar, Aug 4: The encounter in the Akhal forest area of Devsar in Kulgam district entered its fourth day on Monday, with intermittent firing and explosions continuing. The operation was launched on Friday evening after security forces received credible intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists hiding in the dense Akhal forest. As the troops [] The post 1 terrorist killed, 4 soldiers injured in Kulgam Op appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 1:09 am
Post-Pahalgam attack, India wont relent on terror: Army Chief

Chennai, Aug 4: Describing Operation Sindoor as a major shift in Indias counter-terror strategy following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said the 88-hour-long tri-services operation compelled Pakistan to seek a ceasefire. The Army Chief was speaking during the inauguration of Agnishodh, a new Indian Army [] The post Post-Pahalgam attack, India wont relent on terror: Army Chief appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 1:08 am
Security situation in J&K improved post-Reorganisation

Terror deaths down 33 pc in 202324; Pahalgam attack spiked civilian toll New Delhi, Aug 4: Six years after Jammu and Kashmirs special status was revoked and the erstwhile State was reorganised into two Union Territories, official data indicates a substantial decline in terror-related deaths across the region and overall security situation. Between August 5, [] The post Security situation in J&K improved post-Reorganisation appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 1:06 am
DGP pushes for stricter surveillance, online monitoring

Srinagar, Aug 4: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Monday directed the officers to increase surveillance upon anti-national elements and to increase area domination in their respective areas. Chairing a security review meeting in view of forthcoming events PCR Kashmir here, the DGP, emphasized the need to review and enhance the security plans [] The post DGP pushes for stricter surveillance, online monitoring appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 1:04 am
Jammu CU student arrested for supplying arms to gangsters

Jammu, Aug 4 : A Jammu Central University student from Bihar was arrested on the charges of supplying illegal arms to gangsters in Jammu and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday. The arrest of Kaif Ahmed, who is pursuing B Tech from the Central University of Jammu, followed an investigation into [] The post Jammu CU student arrested for supplying arms to gangsters appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 12:59 am
Army reviews operational preparedness

Jammu Tawi, August 04: General Officer Commanding of White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra on Monday visited artillery regiment Crossed Swords Gunners in Akhnoor sector near Jammu to review its operational preparedness, the Army said. In a post on X, the White Knight Corps, also known as XVI Corps, said the GOC reviewed [] The post Army reviews operational preparedness appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 12:58 am
LG meets family of deceased SDM

CM expresses condolences to SSP Udhampur Jammu Tawi, August 04: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited Government Medical College (GMC) hospital here to meet the family of a sub-divisional magistrate who recently lost his life along with his son in a landslide. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah drove from Jammu to Udhampur to express condolences [] The post LG meets family of deceased SDM appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 12:56 am
Top Security Officials Brief Amit Shah ahead of Art-370 scrapping Anniversary

New Delhi, Aug 4: On the eve of the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, top security officials met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Parliament House complex to discuss the national security situation, sources said. The meeting was attended by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, and [] The post Top Security Officials Brief Amit Shah ahead of Art-370 scrapping Anniversary appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 12:54 am
Militancy in J&K wont end until Indo-Pak relations improve: Farooq

Srinagar, Aug 4: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said militancy in Jammu and Kashmir will not end until the relations between India and its neighbouring country improve. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters in Shopian district. Militancy will not end here till our relations with our neighbour do not become better, [] The post Militancy in J&K wont end until Indo-Pak relations improve: Farooq appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 12:53 am
CS Reviews Healthcare Infrastructure Across Jammu

Jammu Tawi, August 4: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today undertook a comprehensive tour of major government-run medical institutions in Jammu to assess healthcare services and review ongoing infrastructure projects. Accompanied by Principals of concerned Medical Colleges, Medical Superintendents, faculty members, and senior officials from the Public Works Department (PWD), the Chief Secretary began his visit [] The post CS Reviews Healthcare Infrastructure Across Jammu appeared first on Northline

5 Aug 2025 12:52 am
Weather alert for 4 districts of Jammu Div

Jammu Tawi, August 04: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), MET center Srinagar, has issued a nowcast update predicting moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi and Udhampur districts of Jammu region over the next 2-3 hours. This weather alert also warns of potential flash floods, landslides, mudslides and shooting stones in vulnerable [] The post Weather alert for 4 districts of Jammu Div appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 12:51 am
Centre clears Rs 519-Cr tourism boost for J&K

SRINAGAR: The Centre has sanctioned six major tourism infrastructure projects worth Rs 519.58 crore for Jammu and Kashmir under its Swadesh Darshan scheme, targeting the Himalayan Circuit and aiming to upgrade facilities across the Union Territory. According to the Ministry of Tourism, all six projects were approved in 2016-17, but officials said funding and implementation [] The post Centre clears Rs 519-Cr tourism boost for J&K appeared first on Northlines .

5 Aug 2025 12:50 am
Digital Glitch or Cyber Fraud? 1.13 Lakh Crore Lands in Noida Residents Account

Greater Noida, Aug 4: In a startling turn of events, a resident of Greater Noida was left baffled after discovering a mind-boggling 1,13,55,00,00,00,000 over 1.13 lakh crore mysteriously credited to his bank account. The man, stunned by the astronomical 36-digit figure, initially thought it was a technical error and rechecked his account several [] The post Digital Glitch or Cyber Fraud? 1.13 Lakh Crore Lands in Noida Residents Account appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 10:29 pm
Rate cut again or pause RBI Monetary Policy Committee to make the choice

Despite low inflation trade uncertainty emerges as a big worry for Indian Economy By R. Suryamurthy As the Reserve Bank of Indias Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) begins its three-day deliberation from August 4 to 6, all eyes are on Mint Street. Will the central bank pull the trigger on another rate cut, or will [] The post Rate cut again or pause RBI Monetary Policy Committee to make the choice appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 10:05 pm
For India, next few weeks are crucial for Narendra Modi to show his skill in diplomacy

Russian imports issue is a major factor in Trumps decision making on tariffs By T N Ashok NEW YORK: India is once again at the epicentre of a great geopolitical tug-of-war. On one side stands the United States under President Donald Trumperratic, aggressive, and determined to punish India with a 25% tariff for buying [] The post For India, next few weeks are crucial for Narendra Modi to show his skill in diplomacy appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 10:04 pm
Preserve greenery in parks!

Dr. Satwant Singh Rissam Modern urban development in Jammu is leading to the rise of concrete parks. These parks feature paved paths, play and fitness equipment, steel chairs and benches, fencing, and fountains. Most parks lack focus on improving green infrastructure in existing spaces, which makes them less attractive. As a result, they have minimal [] The post Preserve greenery in parks! appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 10:02 pm
Congresss Hindu Terror Plot Backfires

Omkar Koul Unfortunately, in India that is Bharat, the Bhagwa terror/saffron terror narrativeis under focus again due to its revival by Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders. The hard fact and reality is that Sanatan Dharma, which is erroneously called Hinduism or Hindu Dharma, is being abused by the grand old party Congress, its top leader [] The post Congresss Hindu Terror Plot Backfires appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 10:01 pm
India opting for restraint and caution in dealing with Trumps 25 per cent Tariffs

Back channels discussions are on to finalise a compromise trade deal By Kalyani Shankar Indias hopes for reduced export tariffs to the United States were dashed on Wednesday when the Trump administration announced a 25% levy and an unspecified penalty for buying arms and crude oil from Russia. The Narendra Modi government [] The post India opting for restraint and caution in dealing with Trumps 25 per cent Tariffs appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 10:00 pm
Stop painting food with poison

The Jammu and Kashmir government has taken a much needed and long overdue measure by prohibiting the use of the synthetic food colours in prepared (ready-to- eat) food items available in the markets. Reportedly, the Drug Administration and the Drugs and Food Control Organization have finally drawn this necessary line asking the stakeholders to [] The post Stop painting food with poison appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 9:22 pm
Breaking Bonds: Exploring the Reasons for Rising Divorce Rates

Vinod ChandrashekharDixit Divorce , today, has gone to an average home which is generally the last line of defence for any society like ours. It is rightly pointed out that The impact of divorce on children can be deep and life long. Marriage is now no longer a sacred word and divorces no longer a [] The post Breaking Bonds: Exploring the Reasons for Rising Divorce Rates appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 9:20 pm
Mistreated, missed my flight: Army officer, accused of assault, files FIR against SpiceJet

New Delhi: An Army officer, accused of assaulting four SpiceJet staff at Srinagar airport over an excess cabin baggage dispute, has filed a counter FIR alleging mistreatment and claiming he missed his flight, according to a news agency report. SpiceJet said it had filed an FIR with the local police, handed over CCTV footage, and [] The post Mistreated, missed my flight: Army officer, accused of assault, files FIR against SpiceJet appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 4:35 pm
Prez, PM pay homage to Shibu Soren at Ganga Ram hospital

NEW DELHI: (Aug 4) President Droupadi Murmu visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to pay her last respects to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha founder Shibu Soren who passed away on Monday morning. Soren, 81, was admitted at the hospital since June 19 for treatment of a kidney-related ailment. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the hospital [] The post Prez, PM pay homage to Shibu Soren at Ganga Ram hospital appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 3:20 pm
Army Set for Big Overhaul: UAVs, Counter-Drone Units at Battalion Level After Op Sindoor

New Delhi, Aug 4: In a bold move to boost combat efficiency and modernise its battlefield strategies, the Indian Army is set to undergo a sweeping organisational overhaul, with a strong focus on integrating advanced drone warfare capabilities and forming elite new combat units. The restructuring plan, in discussion for several months, has gained momentum [] The post Army Set for Big Overhaul: UAVs, Counter-Drone Units at Battalion Level After Op Sindoor appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 2:33 pm
BSF nabs man near IB in Kathua after Pakistan call found on phone

Jammu, August 04: The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Monday detained a man near the International Border in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir after discovering suspicious activity on his mobile phone, including call records linked to a Pakistani number. The officials told news agency that the man was taken into custody by [] The post BSF nabs man near IB in Kathua after Pakistan call found on phone appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 1:54 pm
Biometric, documentary evidence links slain Pahalgam Attackers to Pakistan: Report

Srinagar, Aug 4: Security agencies have gathered evidence, including documents issued by the government of Pakistan and biometric data, confirming that the three slain foreign terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals, officials said on Monday. The terrorists, identified as senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives, were killed in an encounter with security forces [] The post Biometric, documentary evidence links slain Pahalgam Attackers to Pakistan: Report appeare

4 Aug 2025 1:12 pm
Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren dies at 81; 3-days state mourning declared

RANCHI, Aug 4: New Delhi: Shibu Soren, Rajya Sabha MP, former Union Minister, Jharkhand Chief Minister and one of the founders of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, died today. He was 81. He had been under treatment at Delhis Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for over a month and his condition was critical for the past [] The post Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren dies at 81; 3-days state mourning declared appeared first on Northlines .

4 Aug 2025 12:20 pm
Op Akhal eliminates 3 terrorists, soldier injured

SRINAGAR: Three terrorists were killed, and one soldier was injured in Jammu and Kashmir as Operation Akhal, one of the biggest counter-terror exercises this year, entered the third day on Sunday. This takes the total number of terrorists killed in the on-going operation to six, after three were gunned down by security forces on Saturday. [] The post Op Akhal eliminates 3 terrorists, soldier injured appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 11:55 pm
21st century is Indias century; It is written in stone: LG Sinha at Viksit Bharat-Yuva Connect Event

Jammu, August 03: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the Viksit Bharat-Yuva Connect Programmes valedictory event at University of Jammu. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, Yuva Connect Programme leverages My Bharat platform to promote dialogue, empowerment and active participation of youth and bridges the gap between young citizens and policymakers. In [] The post 21st century is Indias century; It is written in stone: LG Sinha at Viksit Bharat-Yuva Connect Event a

3 Aug 2025 11:54 pm
Army Officer booked for assaulting 4 airline staffers at Sgr airport

Srinagar/New Delhi: Police have registered a case against a senior army officer for allegedly assaulting and injuring four employees of a private airline at Srinagar International Airport last week, causing a spinal fracture to one of them, officials said here on Sunday. A case under Section 115 of the BNS has been registered against Lieutenant [] The post Army Officer booked for assaulting 4 airline staffers at Sgr airport appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 11:53 pm
IIT Jammu enters strategic tripartite MoU to drive regional innovation

Jammu Tawi, Aug 3: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jammu, on Sunday formalized a collaboration by signing a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) and three pioneering start-ups here to accelerate translational research, foster technology-driven entrepreneurship and bolster regional economic development, an official said. The MoU was [] The post IIT Jammu enters strategic tripartite MoU to drive regional innovatio

3 Aug 2025 11:51 pm
Landlord booked for violating tenant verification guidelines

Jammu Tawi, Aug 3: A landlord has been booked for allegedly failing to provide details of his tenants to police for their verification, officials said. Information received at Bishnah police station in Jammu that a house owner had accommodated tenants at his premises without conducting their mandatory police verification. This act was in clear violation [] The post Landlord booked for violating tenant verification guidelines appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 11:49 pm
Bank manager, Ex-Cop among 9 booked in separate cases for duping people

Jammu Tawi, Aug 3: The crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police has booked nine people, including a bank manager and a former policeman, in five separate cases related to duping people, an official said on Sunday. He said these individuals have defrauded people of a cumulative amount of around Rs 3 crore, on various [] The post Bank manager, Ex-Cop among 9 booked in separate cases for duping people appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 11:47 pm
From secessionist ideology to income: The new social media game in Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 3 : Security agencies have uncovered a new trend among some youngsters in the Kashmir Valley of using social media to glorify separatist and terrorist figures not out of ideological conviction, but as a calculated tactic to gain followers and earn money from advertisers. Srinagar police, which has been making every effort to [] The post From secessionist ideology to income: The new social media game in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 11:46 pm
2 killed as SUV falls into gorge in Kathua

Jammu Tawi, Aug 3 : Two people lost their lives and three others sustained critical injuries when the SUV they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday, police said. All five passengers were members of a community kitchen service for [] The post 2 killed as SUV falls into gorge in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 11:45 pm
Ancient Hindu idols recovered in Anantnag district

Anantnag, Aug 3 : Ancient Hindu idols were recovered during excavation work for the renovation of a spring in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district, officials said. The idols and Shivlings were recovered at Karkoot Nag in the Salia area of Aishmuqam in the south Kashmir district. The site holds significance for Kashmiri Pandits, who associate [] The post Ancient Hindu idols recovered in Anantnag district appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 11:43 pm
PM, Home Minister meet Prez Murmu

New Delhi, Aug 3 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu separately within hours at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. It was not known the reasons behind the subsequent meetings of the prime minister and the home minister with the President. Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi [] The post PM, Home Minister meet Prez Murmu appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 11:42 pm
A Day of Togetherness, Forever Frozen in Time

By Syed Majid Gilani It was the first March after Waleeds marriage to Zarah, which had taken place in September 2010. Life had begun to shift, slowly, gently, and Waleed had started to see the world through a different lens. One morning, the newlyweds decided to take a short trip, just a simple drive towards [] The post A Day of Togetherness, Forever Frozen in Time appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 8:59 pm
India-China Ties Caught in a New US-Pak Web?

P. S. Suryanarayana Two rare dramatic episodes have complicated Indias engagement with China in the context of Operation Sindoori. Although Delhi launched the operation as a counter-terror military strike on select Pakistani targets on the night of May 6/7, 2025, Islamabad responded by attacking military and civilian targets in India. With that, Islamabad projected a [] The post India-China Ties Caught in a New US-Pak Web? appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 8:52 pm
Trumps high tariff rates for trade partners are having adverse impact on US Economy

Fresh job creation is slowing down with local products price rising hitting citizens By Anjan Roy TORONTO: As US president Donald Trumps new tariffs take hold globally effective August 1, the US economy is reeling with a new reality. Stocks have gone down on a wide front and new data reveals that the economy [] The post Trumps high tariff rates for trade partners are having adverse impact on US Economy appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 8:47 pm
Pair action with outreach !

A recent row between the shopkeepers and the civic authority JMCs personnel in Jammu city over the issue of encroachment is something which should be stopped from happening again. Although, JMC was under obligation to remove the encroachments as Jammu and Kashmir High Court had recently issued comprehensive directions to curb illegal encroachments by shopkeepers, [] The post Pair action with outreach ! appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 8:46 pm
E-Scooter Revolution Indias Electric Mobility Boom

Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Indias electric two-wheeler market is experiencing significant growth, driven by government incentives, technological advancements, and increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly and cost-effective transportation solutions. Electric 2-wheelers are witnessing a growth in popularity in India. The Indian two-wheeler market is undergoing a transformation like never before, and at the centre of this [] The post E-Scooter Revolution Indias Electric Mobility Boom appeared

3 Aug 2025 8:43 pm
Dalai Lama lays foundation stone of Chowkhang Vihara Monastery in Ladakh

Leh, Aug 3: The Dalai Lama on Sunday here laid the foundation of the Chowkhang Vihara for reconstruction. The event drew a large gathering of religious leaders, local dignitaries, and community members. At the Chowkhang Vihara, the 14th Dalai Lama was received by Ladakh Buddhist Association president Chering Dorjay Lakruk. The reception featured traditional Ladakhi [] The post Dalai Lama lays foundation stone of Chowkhang Vihara Monastery in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

3 Aug 2025 5:03 pm