New Delhi, Oct 6: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), SEBI, the Centre, and other authorities on a plea seeking the establishment of a centralised portal to access a comprehensive list of all financial assets whether active, inactive, dormant, or inoperative held across entities. A [] The post SC Issues Notices to RBI, SEBI on Unified Financial Asset Portal Proposal appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 6: Following the tragic deaths of 12 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrups, the Union Health Ministry is set to issue new guidelines on the rational use of cough medications, particularly for paediatric patients. The guidelines, aimed at parents, pharmacists, and healthcare providers, will soon be [] The post Centre to Issue Guidelines on Rational Use of Cough Syrups After Child Deaths appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday officially declared the 69th National School Games open at the TRC Football Ground by ceremonially kicking a football. Speaking at the inauguration, Abdullah highlighted the role of sports in promoting unity, friendship, and understanding among youth from across India. Sports build bridges of [] The post CM Omar Declares 69th National School Games Open in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 6: Minister for Education Sakina Itoo Monday strongly reacted to the attachment of Chief Education Officer (CEO) Baramulla, Bashir Ahmad Shah, who was relieved of his post after issuing an order restricting teachers and employees from using social media. The minister told the news agency that the officer acted beyond his authority and [] The post J&K: CEO Baramulla attached over social media gag order appeared first on Northlines .

Meerut, Oct 6: Eight years after the brutal murder of a village heads husband over a land dispute, the District and Sessions Court in Rampur has sentenced 23 people to life imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs 85,000 each. The case dates back to 2017 in Gangapur Sharkee village, Milak area, where Sanjeev Pandey, [] The post 23 Get Life Imprisonment in 2017 Rampur Land Dispute Murder Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 6: In a shocking incident at the Supreme Court on Monday, a lawyer attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai during a hearing. Reports suggest the individual also engaged in sloganeering inside the courtroom before being removed by security personnel, temporarily disrupting court proceedings. According to [] The post Lawyer Attempts to Throw Shoe at CJI in Supreme Court, Taken into Custody appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 6: Police in Budgam district have registered a case against the administrator of a Facebook page titled Kashmir Speaks for allegedly circulating false and misleading information about an incident involving the death of a horse. According to officials, on August 26, Police Station Khansahib Budgam had filed FIR No. 165/2025 under Section 325 [] The post J&K: FIR registered against Facebook Page Administrator for spreading misinformation appeared first on Northlines .

Visakhapatnam, Oct 6: The Indian Navy will commission its latest anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, INS Androth, on Monday, in a move aimed at strengthening Indias maritime defence capabilities and advancing its indigenisation drive. A commissioning ceremony will be held in Visakhapatnam, marking the formal induction of the vessel into the naval fleet. The commissioning [] The post Indian Navy to Commission New Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship today appeared first on Northlines .

Bandipora, Oct 6: The Razdan Pass, known as the gateway to Gurez Valley, witnessed a fresh spell of snowfall on Monday, signalling the early arrival of winter in north Kashmirs higher reaches. The light snowfall transformed the mountain slopes of Razdan Top into a pristine white landscape, captivating locals and travellers alike. However, the scenic [] The post J&K: Razdan Pass Receives Fresh Snowfall, Temperatures Dip in Gurez Valley appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 6: The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh on a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) and seeking his immediate release. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar [] The post SC Seeks Centre, Ladakhs Response on Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 6: A mild earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale struck the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Monday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at 2:47 AM (IST) at a depth of 5 kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 33.10N and [] The post J&K: 3.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Doda appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 6: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the schedule for bye-elections to the Budgam and Nagrota Assembly constituencies on Monday. According to news agency, the poll body will hold a press conference at 4:00 PM at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where it will also unveil the timetable for the [] The post ECI to Announce Bye-Poll Schedule for Budgam, Nagrota Today appeared first on Northlines .

NEW DELHI:RSS chiefMohan Bhagwaton Saturday likenedPakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK)to a room in Indias home that outsiders have taken over, stressing that it must be reclaimed. Speaking at an event inSatna, Madhya Pradesh, he made the remarks while referring to the enduring unity of an undivided India. Many Sindhi brothers are present here. I am glad [] The post Room of our home occupied: RSS chief on reclaiming PoJK appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi:Prominent China affairs expert,Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, on Saturday commented on Beijings continued backing of Pakistan duringOperation Sindoor, accusing it ofdouble standards on counter-terrorism. He claimed that one of the terrorists involved in thePahalgam terror assaultwas using aHuawei mobile phone connected to a Chinese satellite network. According to him, the terrorist had communicated with handlers [] The post Pahalgam Terror Attack: Terrorists used Huawei device linked t

Srinagar, Oct 5: Mohammad Yousuf Katari, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, had met the terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack four times and handed them an Android phone charger, a key evidence which ultimately led to his capture, officials here said on Sunday. Katari, 26, was [] The post OGW held for aiding Pahalgam terrorists; met them 4 times, gave phone charger appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 5: Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail, has sent a message to the people conveying that he is doing well both physically and mentally and reaffirming his resolve to continue the struggle for Ladakhs constitutional rights through peaceful means. He called for an independent judicial inquiry into the deaths [] The post Wangchuk appeals for peace, says he is Doing Well, Physically & Mentally appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 5: Body of a woman was fished out from Chenab river in Kishtwar district on Saturday, officials said. Shareefa Begum, a mother of two children, had been missing from her Kwar-Nagsini village since September 18, the officials said. They said her body was noticed in the water body at Bhaderkote and was [] The post Body of missing woman found in Chenab appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 5: The Jammu division of the Northern Railway on Sunday announced the fifth phase of restoration of rail traffic, which was severely affected by record rainfall in the last week of August. Twenty-two trains to and from Jammu, Udhampur, and Katra will be restored from October 15 to October 22, said Senior [] The post Railway announces Phase V of train resumption in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 5: It is ironic that Pakistan, which calls Kashmir its jugular vein, has unleashed a reign of terror in the illegally occupied part of Indias union territory. Innocent civilians are being mercilessly killed, communication lines have been cut, and their tales of horror are deliberately suppressed. Yet, videos emerging from Pakistan-occupied Jammu [] The post Fair Point: Blood in PoJK exposes Pakistans narrative, silence of Kashmiri leaders appeared first on Northlines .

It is really intriguing that the country which boasts of to be one of the largest pharmaceutical suppliers across the world has been struggling to ensure the quality of medicines manufactured for local consumption. The recent reports of the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after allegedly consuming generic cough syrups have once [] The post Set accountability! appeared first on Northlines .

Gamble of Al-Sharaa to obtain external recognition and legitimacy By Manish Rai In his maiden speech in the United Nations General Assembly, Syrias interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, called for lifting of international sanctions on Syria, becoming the first head of state from Syria to address the gathering in nearly 60 years. This signifies the [] The post Diplomatic wins embolden Syria interim President to monopolise power appeared first on Northlines .

By Puran Chand Sharma On Oct. 2 this year, India celebrated Vijaydashmi. The day also coincided with birth anniversaries of two great leaders of India. One was Mahatma Gandhi and the other was the former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. The day was an occasion to reflect upon the evolution and significance of the festival [] The post Reflections on Social, National and Spiritual aspects of Vijaydashmi in modern times appeared first on Northlines .

By B.S. Ramulu, Hyderabad So many theories, so many ideologiesenough! What humanity needs today is not another doctrine, but a new vision. When it comes to the relationship between man and woman, caste disappears, class disappears, religion disappears. Ideologies are like medicinal powders mixed with honey and pressed into tablets. One group offers its Chintamani [] The post A New Vision appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 5: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has refuted rumours about seeking Indian citizenship, asserting that he remains proud of his Pakistani identity. The 44-year-old, currently residing in the **United States** with his family, addressed the speculation through a post on **X** (formerly Twitter). Kaneria, who is **Hindu by faith**, said the [] The post Pakistan Is My Janmabhoomi, India My Matrubhumi: Danish Kaneria appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 5: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the Jammu Division for two days in view of a heavy rainfall warning. The order, issued by Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary (JKAS), Director School Education Jammu, follows the weather advisory from the Indian Meteorological [] The post Jammu Schools to Remain Closed on Oct 6-7 Due to Heavy Rain appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 5: The Crime Branch Jammu has registered five separate FIRs and booked 16 alleged accused, including top executives of a Chandigarh-based company, government officials of JPDCL, and an advocate, in connection with multi-crore job scams, visa frauds, document forgery, and illegal withdrawal of government funds. In one case, Choudhary Mushtaq of Morian, Manjakote, [] The post J&K: 16 Accused Booked in Multi-Crore Scams; 5 FIRs Registered appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 5: A lawyer was killed today in a road mishap in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Police said that one Advocate died this morning when a car he was travelling in met with an accident and plunged into a deep gorge in the Malai area of Reasi. The locals retrieved the body [] The post J&K: Advocate killed in road mishap in Reasi appeared first on Northlines .

Darjeeling, Oct 5: At least seven people were killed in a major landslide triggered by incessant rainfall in the Darjeeling subdivision of West Bengal on Saturday, officials said. The landslide, which occurred near one of the hill slopes on the Mirik-Sukhiapokhri road, disrupted vehicular movement and snapped communication links to several nearby areas, they said. [] The post 7 killed in landslide in Darjeeling; Rescue Ops Underway appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 5: A Srinagar court on Saturday rejected the bail pleas of eight police personnel arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly torturing a constable in custody two years ago. The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, Aadil Mushtaq Ahmad, dismissed separate bail applications filed by DSP Aijaz Ahmad Naik, Inspector Riyaz Ahmad [] The post J&K: Court Rejects Bail Pleas of 8 Cops in Custodial Torture Case appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 5: In a major step toward self-reliance and long-term defence preparedness, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has opened the development and manufacturing of missiles, artillery shells, bombs, and ammunition to the private sector, ending decades of state monopoly in key segments of Indias firepower production. According to sources, the move aims to [] The post Defense Ministry Opens Missile, Ammo Production to Private Sector appeared first on Northlines .

Udhampur/Bhaderwah, Oct 5: Residents of Bant village in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, are facing severe hardships after a key bridge was washed away during recent heavy rains. Visuals from the village show locals carrying an auto rickshaw on their shoulders to cross the river, highlighting the lack of transportation and urgent infrastructure support. Des [] The post After Bridge Washes Away, Udhampur Villagers Lift Auto Rickshaw to Cross River appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Oct 5: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act (NSA) and currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail in connection with the recent Leh violence, has called for an independent judicial inquiry into the killings that occurred during the unrest. Wangchuks message from jail was relayed by his elder brother Ka Tsetan [] The post From Jail, Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Judicial Probe Into Leh Violence appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 5: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against a Pune-based fraudster for allegedly duping a complainant of 46.90 lakh on the pretext of supplying Sifine Natural Nut, officials said on Saturday. According to an official statement, the accused, posing as the proprietor of D.K. Enterprises, had [] The post Crime Branch Kashmir Books Imposter in 46.9 Lakh Supply Scam appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Oct 5: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against 11 accused in connection with the April 6 rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack on Qila Lal Singh police station in Punjabs Batala district, allegedly carried out by operatives of the banned Khalistani group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). Officials said the accused [] The post Punjab RPG Attack: NIA Charges 11 Linked to Babbar Khalsa Network appeared first on Northlines .

Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, October 4: An important Lehtar-Devak-Hatal road stretch in Makol village has deteriorated into a hazard amid persistent neglect by local authorities. According to reports, the dilapidated condition of road, especially after rains have washed away a great portion of the road and it rendered imminent risks posed to daily commuters, including schoolchildren. [] The post Lehtar-Devak-Hatal Road in dilapidated condition, SoS urgent repairs appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 04:The Crime Branch Kashmir (Economic Offences Wing) has registered a case after receiving a communication from the State Nodal Officer, National Health Mission (NHM) J&K, alleging circulation of a fake order purported to be issued by the Mission Director, NHM, J&K. A spokesman in a statement said that the fraudulent order, titled Provisional [] The post 5 booked in fake NHM selection list scam appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Oct 4: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Machail Mata pilgrimages have been suspended from October 5 to 7 following a weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), officials said on Saturday. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board announced on X that the yatra would resume on October 8, urging devotees [] The post Pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi, Machail Mata suspended till Oct 7 appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 4: The Jammu and Kashmir government has imposed an immediate and sweeping ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of frozen and chilled meat products that do not comply with statutory food safety and labeling standards under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006. The order was issued by [] The post JK Govt bans sale & storage of unsafe frozen, chilled meat appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu Tawi, Oct 4: The donations made by pilgrims at the 3,880 metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in Kashmir Himalayas have witnessed a 100-fold rise since the resumption of the annual pilgrimage, post pandemic-induced restrictions, official data has revealed. The data released by Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB), in response to a Right to [] The post Amarnath Shrine sees 100x jump in cash donations post-Covid: RTI appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 04:Jammu and Kashmir is bracing for a fresh spell of inclement weather as a Western Disturbance is set to impact the region from Sunday onwards, bringing widespread rain in the plains and snowfall over higher reaches. The advisory issued by the Indian Meteorological Department, a copy of which lies with the news agency, [] The post WD to hit J&K tomorrow; IMD predicts rain, snow for 3-days appeared first on Northlines .

Srinagar, Oct 04:The Jammu & Kashmir Government has initiated an exercise to prepare the annual budget for the next financial year. To begin with, the Finance Department has asked all departments to start the budget preparation for 202627. All administrative departments, Heads of Departments (HODs), Budget Controlling Officers, and Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) are [] The post J&K kicks off budget preparations for 2026-27 appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Oct 04:Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, on Saturday blamed certain leaders for misleading youngsters for personal and political gains, stating that 70 youth were detained in connection with the recent unrest in Leh. Of them, 30 have been released, while 40 remain in judicial custody awaiting court orders. While addressing a press [] The post Leh unrest: Kotwal says leaders misled youth; 70 detained, 30 released appeared first on Northlines .

Leh, Oct 04:Lauding people of Ladakh for exercising restraint and cooperating with the administration, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday asked the security agencies to ensure that peace is not disturbed. Chairing a high-level security review meeting to assess the prevailing security scenario in Ladakh, LG Gupta, according to the news agency said, The cooperation [] The post LG Ladakh lauds people for exercising restraint appeared first on Northlines .

By Kamran Hamid Bhat Why is life so merciless? Does it feel no pity that once this very life showed us the golden days of childhood made us everyones beloved, a king in our own little world and then, slowly, gradually, hands us the bitter poison of reality, deception, and endless hardships a [] The post Childhoods Picnic appeared first on Northlines .

Omkar Dattatray Criminalisation of politics is a very serious problem facing Indian democracy and the state. It has assumed cancerous proportions and has become an epidemic confronting our political institutions. The politico-criminal nexus has considerably eroded our democratic system and polity. It is eating into the vitals of our political and social systems like a [] The post Will 130th Amendment Stamp out Criminalisation of Politics? appeared first on Northlines .

By Prof. (Dr.) Parshant Bakshi The year 2025 marks a historic milestone for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), one of Indias most influential social and cultural organisations. Founded in Nagpur on Vijayadashami, 1925, by Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the RSS has now completed a century of dedicated service to the nation. Over the [] The post Centenary of the RSS: A Hundred Years of Service and Ideology From Character-Building to Nation-Building appeared first on Northlines .

The entire world is watching at final response by Hamas before deadline By Sushil Kutty President Donald Trump has set a Sunday 6pm deadline for Hamas to come to its knees after nearly two years of intense warfare, mostly Israeli bombing of the Gaza strip, which has been reduced to several thousand hills of [] The post Will the two year old Hamas-Israel war finally end by Sunday 6 PM? appeared first on Northlines .

By Sant Kumar Sharma The leaderships of Shia-dominated Kargil and Buddhist-dominated Leh district usually dont have much in common. However, nowadays, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have joined hands. They are supporting one another against what is perceived by most of the leaders of these two conglomerates as a [] The post Demand for two Lok Sabha seats from Ladakh is a tricky constitutional issue appeared first on Northlines .

India has given the message to rogue country Pakistan without any ambiguity that it has no choice but to mend its ways or else its existence will be wiped out. It is intriguing that despite knowing about its worthlessness, the unprincipled neighbour of India is continuing to give shape to its nefarious designs by indulging [] The post Message Loud & Clear! appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs has initiated a detailed investigation following complaints against e-commerce platforms that levy additional charges for choosing cash-on-delivery (COD) payments, a move seen as misleading and exploitative towards consumers. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, in a recent tweet, termed such practices as dark patterns, highlighting how they manipulate users and [] The post Govt Cracks Down on E-Commerce COD Fees Dark Patterns appeared first on Northlines .