'Movers, shaker, and beggars': Pakistan's national meltdown over the India-US trade deal
Perhaps, Pakistan felt it had returned to its older role of indispensable intermediary as New Delhi remained the insouciant child who refused to bow to Trumps diktats. Overnight, the illusion shattered as Trump announced the US had reached a trade agreement with India lowering tariffs on Indias exports to 18%. While most of the details about the deal are still being worked out, that didnt stop a full-blown meltdown on Pakistani (or South Asian) Twitter.
Rahul-Bittu spat, gherao of PMs chair, adjournments - what happened in Parliament today
Parliament witnessed repeated disruptions on Wednesday as opposition protests and clashes with ruling party MPs led to multiple adjournments in the Lok Sabha. Opposition members raised allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and criticized the India-US trade deal, while Union Minister Piyush Goyal defended it. Heated exchanges also occurred between Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu.
Balochistan is on boil as the rebels are controlling more areas
Pakistan Govt is still not caring to redress the grievances of the tribals By Tirthankar Mitra Balochistan is on the boil. As gun battles and bomb attacks hit Balochistan province of Pakistan, the Sharief Government as also the Pak military which are the real rulers , are in bind. Day after day, their loss [] The post Balochistan is on boil as the rebels are controlling more areas appeared first on Northlines .
Congress, BRS same same: BJP President Nitin Nabin on maiden visit to Telangana
Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday, February 4, alleged that Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy reached the peak of appeasement politics and also suppressed the Telugu language and culture. Nabin, who kicked off the BJPs campaign for the February 11 municipal polls in Telangana at a convention of party workers Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
High Tech companies have to adjust to new market realities globally
Old norms for investment have become irrelevant in new tech era By T N Ashok For generations of investors across Asia and the Indian subcontinent, the Golden Rule of wealth has been simple: when the world trembles, buy gold. But this week, that age-old wisdom faced a brutal reckoning. In a historic two-front market [] The post High Tech companies have to adjust to new market realities globally appeared first on Northlines .
BRS plunged Telangana into debt, Congress correcting flaws: Minister
Hyderabad: Minister for Employment and Labour Vivek Venkataswamy criticised the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Kalvakuntla family for plunging Telangana into debt and reiterated that the Congress government is rectifying the flaws of the previous government. Speaking to Congress party candidates of Medak Municipality on Monday, Venkataswamy, who is also te Medak Parliament election in-charge Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
No PM Modi speech in Lok Sabha: What happened in a minute that led to adjournment
Operation 'Trashi-I': One terrorist killed in J&K's Kishtwar
Security forces neutralised one terrorist in Kishtwar during Operation 'Trashi-I'. This follows a series of encounters targeting Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad militants. Separately, two Pakistani terrorists, including a top JeM commander, were killed in a cave in Udhampur during Operation 'Kiya', concluding a prolonged gunfight.
Archival Warfare: Nishikant Dubey Uses 1961 Letter To Target Jawaharlal Nehru, Counter Rahul Gandhi
The document shared on X by the BJP MP is a letter dated January 30, 1961, addressed to Field Marshal KM Cariappa
Congress Women MPs Surrounded PM's Seat Before Speech, Refused To Budge: Inside Lok Sabha Ruckus
The Chair adjourned the House amid repeated disruptions with sources saying women MPs from the opposition were planning to'gherao' PM Narendra Modi during his address
Era Of Hit-And-Run Politics Over: Himanta Sarma To Sue Congress Leaders Over Land Grab Allegations
Assam Chief Minister says allegations are malicious and politically motivated, challenges Gogoi to prove charges in court.
After engine fire, Turkish flight diverts safely to Kolkata
Yumnam Khemchand Singh Takes Oath As Manipur Chief Minister After President's Rule Ends
BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh was chosen as the new Chief Minister of Manipur after leaders from both the Meitei and Kuki communities have come together to form the government.
Revanth backed KLSR Infratech despite insolvency, claims KTR
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday, February 4, alleged that Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was involved in irregularities associated with the insolvent KLSR Infratech company. Referring to the Supreme Court notices issued to the state government seeking clarification on large-scale financial transactions continuing in the company despite Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
WHO calls for action on Cancer Prevention, Child Nutrition and Emergency Care
Mohammad Hanief The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a series of urgent warnings highlighting how preventable diseases, poor nutrition and underfunded health systems are converging into a global health crisis, placing millions of lives at risk. New analyses released ahead of World Cancer Day, alongside updated guidance on school food environments and a [] The post WHO calls for action on Cancer Prevention, Child Nutrition and Emergency Care appeared first on Northlines .
Manipur gets another BJP CM: Y Khemchand Singh sworn in after one year of President's rule
Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark against MP Ravneet Singh Bittu ignited a political firestorm, demanding an apology. Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges over remarks on the Gandhi family. Meanwhile, Ghaziabad mourned three sisters' deaths, with online gaming addiction a focus. The Supreme Court heard Mamata Banerjee's plea against Bengal's voter roll revision, as Putin and Xi hailed strong Russia-China ties.
IndiaU.S. Trade Deal: Promise, Potential and Persistent Uncertainty
By Shivanand Pandit The United States has recently announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18% and has also removed the extra 25% penalty imposed because of Indias imports of Russian oil. This decision has brought major relief to Indian exporters and government officials. After almost a year of tense [] The post IndiaU.S. Trade Deal: Promise, Potential and Persistent Uncertainty appeared first on Northlines .
Uttarakhand's Auli to host Skiing Winter Carnival and National Winter Games from February 1316
'Medical condition is not good': SC asks Centre to rethink Sonam Wangchuk's detention
Mamata Banerjee In Supreme Court: Decoding The Politics, Narrative & SIR Battle
The chief minister attempted to establish the narrative that she is personally battling in the Supreme Court to protect citizens voting rights
Ruckus In Lok Sabha Over Nishikant Dubeys Nehru Remark, Congress Complains To Speaker
Citing some books, Dubey made some comments on former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, drawing the ire of the Congress party.
Union territory with French soul: Laws that set Puducherry apart
Father, his two wives, five children - all lived together in Ghaziabad before triple death
Three minor sisters, aged 12, 14, and 16, died after jumping from the ninth floor of their Ghaziabad residence. Police are investigating the incident, focusing on the girls' alleged addiction to a Korean online game and excessive mobile phone use. Family members had recently restricted their phone access, reportedly causing distress.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 5 pm amid uproar over BJP leaders attack on Gandhis
New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 5 pm on Wednesday, February 4, following an uproar over remarks by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey targeting the Gandhi family. As the House re-assemble at 2 pm, TDP MP Harish Balayogi resumed his address on the motion of thanks on the Presidents address. After Balayogi, Krishna Prasad Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa have strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark against former Congress MP Ravneet Bittu. Puri defended Bittu, a respected Sikh leader, stating he is not a traitor and that Gandhi's slur is an affront to the Sikh community.
Shashi Tharoor trips and falls at Parliament stairs; Akhilesh Yadav helps - video
Jammu, Feb 4: Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma on Tuesday objected to referring Rajouri and Poonch districts as part of the Pir Panjal region, asserting that no such region exists in Jammu and Kashmir, which he described as a single, undivided unit. Sharma is in the eye of a storm in [] The post J&K: LoP Sharma Objects To Referring Rajouri, Poonch As Region; Says It Was Earlier Called Chandrabhaga appeared first on Northlines .
'Haath Milata Meri Jutti': Ravneet Bittu Says Rahul Gandhi Behaved Like A 'Street Goon'
The incident took place right outside Parliament where Rahul Gandhi was standing in solidarity with suspended Congress MPs, mostly from Punjab.
BJP MLAs Walk Out Of J&K Assembly Accusing Speaker Of Bias
JAMMU, Feb 4: BJP legislators on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, accusing Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather of bias in allowing members of the ruling party more time to speak during proceedings. The BJP members left the House despite the Speakers attempt to persuade them to remain seated, with Rather asserting [] The post BJP MLAs Walk Out Of J&K Assembly Accusing Speaker Of Bias appeared first on Northlines .
'2 fell while trying to save the third': Man who saw Ghaziabad sisters jump from 9th floor at 2am
Three minor sisters tragically died after jumping from a ninth-floor Ghaziabad flat early Wednesday. An eyewitness reported one sister appeared to plan the jump, while the other two fell trying to stop her. Police are investigating their alleged addiction to an online gaming app and a handwritten note found at the scene.
J&K: 2 Terrorists Neutralized in Basantgarh Encounter
UDHAMPUR, Feb 4: Security forces on Wednesday neutralized two terrorists during a focused joint counter-terror operation in the Jophar Forest area of Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, the Armys White Knight Corps said. The operation, code-named Operation KIYA, was launched based on specific intelligence inputs provided by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Troops [] The post J&K: 2 Terrorists Neutralized in Basantgarh Encounter appeared first on Northlines .
RajouriPoonch MLAs Protest Outside Assembly Over Pir Panjal Remarks
JAMMU, Feb 4: Several MLAs from Rajouri and Poonch on Wednesday staged a dharna outside the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, demanding an apology from the Leader of Opposition (LoP) over remarks allegedly denying the existence of the Pir Panjal region. The protest followed the adjournment of the House by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather after [] The post RajouriPoonch MLAs Protest Outside Assembly Over Pir Panjal Remarks appeared first on Northlines .
Shab-e-Baraat Observed Across Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Feb 3: Shab-e-Baraat, the night of forgiveness, was observed across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday night with traditional fervour as special prayers were offered at mosques and shrines, officials said. Devotees gathered in large numbers at religious places to seek forgiveness and pray for peace, while the occasion was marked with customary rituals across [] The post Shab-e-Baraat Observed Across Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .
A heated exchange occurred between Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Parliament steps, escalating into a political war of words. This confrontation happened amidst Opposition protests and the Lok Sabha's adjournment due to the suspension of eight MPs for disrupting proceedings.
Slap That Shattered a Students Hearing Lands Teacher in Jail
Gujarat: A court in Gandhinagar has sentenced a private school teacher to three years and three months imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 for assaulting a Class 9 student over unfinished homework, an act that ruptured the girls eardrum and caused permanent hearing damage. The verdict, delivered by the Third Additional Chief Judicial [] The post Slap That Shattered a Students Hearing Lands Teacher in Jail appeared first on Northlines .
Punjab Police Bust Arms Smuggling Racket, 3 Held
Amritsar: Punjab Police have dismantled an illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of three operatives and the recovery of seven sophisticated pistols, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday. The arrested accused have been identified as Resham Singh alias Ghulla (30), a resident of Daleri village in Tarn Taran; Sumit alias [] The post Punjab Police Bust Arms Smuggling Racket, 3 Held appeared first on Northlines .
Opinion | The Vishwaguru Paradox
I believe the last eleven years have been the weakest phase for Indias external affairs. There is no polite way to soften this assessment. Our foreign policy lacked clarity, consistency, and strategic depth. It was driven more by optics than outcomes, more by perception than preparation. Situations were misread, priorities... The post Opinion | The Vishwaguru Paradox appeared first on HW News English .
J&K: Security Forces Planning Final Assault On Holed-Up Terrorists In Udhampur
JAMMU, Feb 4: Security forces are preparing to launch a final assault on two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists holed up inside a natural cave in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, officials said on Wednesday, adding that no exchange of fire took place during the night. The terrorists were traced to the cave by joint search teams [] The post J&K: Security Forces Planning Final Assault On Holed-Up Terrorists In Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .
'My Traitor Friend': Rahul Gandhi's Swipe At Ex-Aide Ravneet Bittu Triggers War Of Words
The incident, which was caught on camera, occurred when suspended MPs and Rahul Gandhi were posing for a video on the steps of Parliament
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha raised concerns about airlines charging heavy fees for extra baggage while not offering compensation when flights get delayed or cancelled.
'Love game': What is the Korean task-based app the Ghaziabad sisters were addicted to?
Three minor sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, died after allegedly jumping from a ninth-floor balcony in Ghaziabad. Police are investigating the role of a Korean 'love game' they were reportedly addicted to and had refused to give up. The girls had been excessively playing the task-based game since the Covid-19 period.
Poetic protest: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pens 26 poems against SIR
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has authored a book of 26 poems, titled 'SIR: 26 in 26', as a literary protest against the Election Commission's intensive revision exercise. The collection, released at the International Kolkata Book Fair, expresses her resentment and alleges a elentless campaign of fear in Bengal.
India releases first national lung cancer care guidelines ahead of World Cancer Day
India has launched its first nationally developed, evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer treatment and palliation. These guidelines aim to standardize care, improve early diagnosis, and reduce treatment gaps across the country. They offer a common clinical framework for both public and private healthcare systems, emphasizing patient-centric care and quality of life.
Mamata Banerjee vs EC: Supreme Court hearing to begin on SIR
West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commission's special intensive revision exercise. She had previously met with the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to voice her objections, alleging humiliation during the encounter. A Supreme Court bench is set to hear the matter.
MHA: 364 Maoists, including 12 top leaders, killed last year; 2,337 surrendered
Security forces neutralized 364 Naxals, arrested 1,022, and saw 2,337 surrender last year as Left-wing extremism incidents dropped significantly. The number of affected districts has fallen to 32 from 61 since 2019, with a substantial dip in violence and casualties. The government aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026.
Rivers, groundwater under threat as STPs in societies fall into disuse in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad
MHA: Reverse migration seen in Arunachals vibrant villages
Arunachal Pradesh villages along the China border are witnessing reverse migration, a positive sign for the Vibrant Villages Programme. The initiative, aimed at boosting living conditions and livelihoods, has seen significant investment. Over 8,500 activities were conducted nationwide, with Arunachal Pradesh receiving the largest share of funds for development projects.
Yumnam Khemchand Singh Named Next Manipur Chief Minister In Power-Sharing Breakthrough
Singh, a BJP politician from Manipur, was elected to the assembly from the Singjamei constituency in both the 2017 and 2022 assembly elections. He also served as the Speaker
PM Modi To Reply In Parliament Today As Lok Sabha Braces For Uproar Over MPs Suspension
The government has also urged the Speaker to engage with other opposition parties, some of whom are said to be unhappy with the Congress holding the House to ransom.
European journal retracts study on homeopathy vs standard care for infants
India, US press ahead with deal but challenges remain
The first is the India-Pakistan re-hyphenation Trump has brought upon India through his courting of Rawalpindi. It is here US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who seems to have found a way out of the trade impasse within weeks of arrival, may have an important role to play. Suspense still looms over his dual role as Trumps special envoy for south Asia and any false move bracketing India with Pakistan, let alone playing sheriff, will be met with resistance.
Wipros stand on dispute over ex gratia with ex-staffer abuse of law, says HC, imposes costs
In recognition of his contribution, he was offered an ex gratia lump sum amount of Rs 6,32,000, payable after 18 months from the date of cessation of employment, subject to the condition that from the date of cessation he would not join competing companies, namely Philips India Limited or Bajaj Electricals Ltd.
Wooing voters on caste, religion lines no ground to bar party: HC
A division bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice AK Chaudhary passed the verdict on a PIL filed by Motilal Yadav in 2013, seeking direction against holding of caste-based rallies by political parties. In an interim order in July 2013 itself, a bench of Justice Uma Nath Singh and Justice Mahendra Dayal had stayed caste-based rallies with immediate effect throughout UP.
Take fresh call on CCI probe against Flipkart: SC to NCLAT
Woman not entitled to maintenance if living apart sans valid reason: HC
A bench headed by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha held that the family courts order showed no illegality or defect warranting interference by the HC. The HC noted that when the husband had filed a petition seeking restitution of conjugal rights, the woman could have returned to her matrimonial home to resume marital life.
Praful rules himself out, Sunetra set to be NCP national chief
Judges reserving verdicts for years an ailment: Supreme Court
A litigant who approaches the court must get to know what judgment is given on his plea, the CJI said. The same HC judge, Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay, was found to have kept several judgments pending for years, even in cases where the convicts had appealed against their capital and life sentences. The judge had delivered the verdicts in those cases only after SC took judicial notice of the same.
Taekwondo master to be Manipur CM, may get 2 deputies
Keen to project a message of ethnic reconciliation in the north-eastern state, which was rocked by Meitei versus Kuki violence, BJP is considering appointing two deputy CMs one each from the Kuki and Naga communities, with Singh being a Meitei. Nemcha Kipgen, a Kuki figure and former minister, is likely to be one of the deputy CMs.
Grounded 787s fuel control switch lock satisfactory: Govt
The first grounding occurred on Feb 1 after a malfunction was registered by the crew of B787 (VT-ANX) during engine start to operate flight AI-132 from London to Bengaluru. The incident was critical as the fuel control switch locking mechanism has been at the centre of the investigation into the June 12 Air India Ahmedabad crash.
Sustained PM2.5 exposure ups depression risk: Study
The burden was highest among urban metro residents, people aged 40-49 years, and those from lower-income groups. Regionally, pollution-linked depression showed stronger associations in eastern India, while anxiety was more prominent in the western region. Risks also peaked during the post-monsoon season, when pollution levels typically rise. he study went beyond overall PM2.5 levels to examine individual chemical constituents of air pollution.
Peacocks at 6,000ft spark concerns over climate change impact
Peacocks in Himachal Pradesh are generally found at altitudes of 1,000m but some thrive in areas up to 1,500m. Himachal Pradesh has become significantly warmer in the last 124 years. According to meteorological department, the state has recorded a rise of 1.5 degrees Celsius in average mean temperature since 1901.
Should cops just face bullets and not fire back, asks UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Speaking at a pharma conclave in the city on Tuesday, he said restoring public confidence was as big a challenge as tackling crime after 2017. Yogi said he had seen how criminals mocked the law and made the people of the state suffer between 2003 and 2017, adding that law and order was his biggest challenge when PM Narendra Modi delegated the responsibility of UP to him in 2017.
Will ban you for sharing users personal data, SC warns WhatsApp
Dealing with appeals by WhatsApp, its parent company Meta which also owns Facebook, challenging a NCLAT decision that upheld Competition Commissions finding of abuse of dominant position against the social media giant, a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi scorched it with admonitions for violating right to privacy of Indian citizens.
Jaishankar meets Rubio in Washington ahead of critical minerals ministerial meet
The United States is set to host the inaugural critical minerals ministerial on Wednesday (local time) in Washington DC, bringing together delegations from more than 50 countries to deepen cooperation on securing and diversifying global critical mineral supply chains, according to a notice issued earlier by the US State Departments Office of the Spokesperson.
Govt collects health cess, but spends less than it did earlier
When the health cess was introduced, the understanding was that it would boost health expenditure by topping up what the govt was already allocating. Clearly, that has not happened. Instead, cess is masking what would otherwise be a steep cut in the share of health in total Budget and in GDP. From 0.32% of the GDP in 2019, the year before Covid struck, the share has fallen to 0.27% even with the cess component.
Adani arm ties up with Italian firm to build copters in India
The MoU was signed in the presence of defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and A Anbarasu, DG (acquisition) in the department of defence (MoD), who called the collaboration a strategic marriage. It comes just a week after the Adani company and Brazilian aerospace major Embraer announced a strategic collaboration for setting up a fixed-wing aircraft manufacturing facility in India.
Rahul claims PM is under US pressure, selling away blood & sweat of farmers
Rahul Gandhi said the case against Adani basically targets the PM because the business leader represents the financial structure of Modi and BJP, while the US has not yet released the full material they have on Epstein Files. These are the two pressure points, and the country should understand that the PM is compromised, he told reporters.
World recognising Indias strength: PM Modi to NDA MPs
Addressing the BJP-led NDA parliamentary party meeting where he was felicitated for Indias trade agreements, including with EU and US, Modi said India is at the centre of an uncertain world as past alliances give way to new alignments, emphasising that the new year has been particularly encouraging for India, sources said.
AI era demands creative thinking over rote learning: LG Sinha
Says country needs inspirational teachers, not passive learning Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:Asserting that humanitys greatest asset in future will be innovative and creative thinking, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that in this AI era, teaching isnt about rote delivery but nurturing creativity. Addressing the Inspirational Teachers Award ceremony organized by Amar Ujala Group [] The post AI era demands creative thinking over rote learning: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .
Congress should take up the Coordination matter with NC leadership: Omar
Jammu Tawi, Feb 3: Responding to questions regarding the budget presentation, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declined to comment outside the House, stating that he would address all budget-related issues on the floor of the Assembly. I will say everything in the House regarding the budget, he said. On remarks allegedly made by Congress leader [] The post Congress should take up the Coordination matter with NC leadership: Omar appeared first on Northlines .
Drug seizures in J&K declines sharply since 2021: MHA
Lowest narcotics seizures in 2025; opium-based drugs down nearly 90% since 2021 New Delhi, Feb 3:Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday informed the Parliament that seizure of narcotic substances in Jammu and Kashmir has declined sharply over the past five years, particularly in opium-based drugs. Data tabled in the Lok Sabha by the MHA, substantiated [] The post Drug seizures in J&K declines sharply since 2021: MHA appeared first on Northlines .
Fresh snowfall in J&K higher reaches, rain lashes plains
MeT predicts cloudy weather till Feb 6, light snowfall on Feb 7 Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:Fresh snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, while several areas in the plains received rainfall, even as temperatures showed a marginal improvement across Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. According to the Meteorological Department, [] The post Fresh snowfall in J&K higher reaches, rain lashes plains appeared first on Northlines .
Omar to introduce Bills on decriminalisation, leprosy rights
Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will introduce two bills-one for decriminalising certain offences to further enhance trust-based governance for ease of living and doing business, and another for eliminating discrimination against leprosy-affected patients-on Wednesday in the Legislative Assembly. As per the list of business circulated by the Legislative Assembly this evening, CM Omar [] The post Omar to introduce Bills on decriminalisation, leprosy rights appeared first on Northlines .
Speaker disallows Lones amendments on Art 370, Statehood
Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday announced that he had rejected the amendments submitted by Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Article 370, statehood, and reservation rationalisation. After the Question Hour, Lone questioned the Speaker for disallowing amendments on Article 370, Article 35A, statehood, and reservation rationalisation. [] The post Speaker disallows Lones amendments on Art 370, Statehood appeared first on Northlines .
NLU for Jammu echoed in Assembly, Kashmiri leaders counter
Citing SMVDIME, Sakina Itoo backs NLU setup in Kashmir Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:The demand for setting up a National Law University in Jammu echoed in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, with BJP MLAs staging protests over the issue. As soon as Question Hour began, BJP MLAs stood up and protested, demanding a Law University [] The post NLU for Jammu echoed in Assembly, Kashmiri leaders counter appeared first on Northlines .
After objections from farmers, MLAs, Centre halts 3 Railway projects in Kashmir
Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:The Centre on Tuesday said that three proposed railway projects in Kashmir have been put on hold following objections from locals and elected representatives. Union Railway Minister Ashwani Kumar said, There is already a railway line from Srinagar to Baramulla, and there was a demand to set up three more railway lines. [] The post After objections from farmers, MLAs, Centre halts 3 Railway projects in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .
50 Mobile Veterinary Units operational in J&K
Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:The Government of India on Monday informed the Parliament that 50 Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) have been made operational in Jammu and Kashmir since 202122 under the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme. In a written reply to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry [] The post 50 Mobile Veterinary Units operational in J&K appeared first on Northlines .
J&K considers single-window online system for tourism licenses
Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said it is considering introducing a single-window, online system for registration and renewal of tourism-related establishments and for obtaining mandatory No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from multiple departments. In a written reply to a question by MLA Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed Pardesi, the Tourism Department said that [] The post J&K considers single-window online system for tourism licenses appeared first on Northlines .
Rs 70 Cr of marriage aid awaits Treasury clearance
Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:The government on Tuesday acknowledged that payments under the Marriage Assistance Scheme are pending for thousands of approved beneficiaries, even as it denied any inordinate delay in disbursement. In a written reply to a question tabled by legislator Javid Hassan Baig, the Social Welfare Department said that during the current financial year, [] The post Rs 70 Cr of marriage aid awaits Treasury clearance appeared first on Northlines .
Train to Pahalgam put on hold for now as J&K govt, MPs flag threat to apple orchards
The governing National Conference said the halted proposals include the Bijbehara-Pahalgam railway link and the Pulwama-Shopian railway project. The issue was earlier raised by local farmers, legislators, including Anantnag-Poonch MP Mian Altaf and the opposition PDP leaders. Vaishnaw said there was a demand for three additional railway projects in the region, but these had been kept on hold for now due to the objections raised.
Operation Kiya: Encounter erupts in J&Ks Udhampur
Officials said at least two to three Pakistani terrorists were believed to be trapped within the cordon. The White Knight Corps post stated that a joint team of Counter Insurgency Force Delta, police, and CRPF established contact with the terrorists around 4pm. Earlier, security forces had launched a search operation in Jopher area in Udhampurs Ramnagar late Sunday.
J&K: Sajad Lone pushes for Article 370 in LGs speech, Speaker rejects
The Speaker further pointed out that granting statehood falls within the domain of the Centre and advised Lone to raise only those issues on which J&K govt is competent to respond or take a decision. Outside the assembly, Lone said four of his other amendments were, however, accepted, including those concerning daily wagers, NLU and condemnation of attacks on Kashmiris outside J&K.
Indias 2026-27 Budget gets cautious welcome for maturity from western media
Financial Times sees it as Modi Govts attempt to shield the economy from trade storms By T N Ashok Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled her ninth budget on February 1 , a fiscal blueprint designed to sustain the worlds fastest-growing major economy at 6.5% even as Donald Trumps tariff threats and global economic [] The post Indias 2026-27 Budget gets cautious welcome for maturity from western media appeared first on Northlines .
Myanmar Junta backed party USDP announces victory in rigged elections
General Ming Aung Hiang may take over as President in March this year By Tirthankar Mitra Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), the military junta backed party won the Myanmar elections in what is widely perceived to be a sham victory. Pointers of democratic irregularity do not make the three phase elections be free [] The post Myanmar Junta backed party USDP announces victory in rigged elections appeared first on Northlines .
Is India-US trade deal a reality or it is another Trumpian Trick?
A bilateral trade deal is a serious affair; it is not done through phone By Anjan Roy If a trade deal between two large countries could be announced immediately after a phone call from a president to a prime minister, then such a deal could at best be described as phoney. Alternatively, there [] The post Is India-US trade deal a reality or it is another Trumpian Trick? appeared first on Northlines .
Union Budget 202627: A Moment for Jammu & Kashmir to Invest in Its Youth
By Girdhari Lal Raina The Union Budget 202627, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marks a decisive shift from incrementalism to long-term nation-building. Rooted in the vision of Viksit Bharat, the Budget is unmistakably Yuva Shaktidriven, capacity-focused, and technology-led. It recognises that Indias greatest strategic asset over the next quarter century is not merely [] The post Union Budget 202627: A Moment for Jammu & Kashmir to Invest in Its Youth appeared first on Northlines .
Corruption rampant, deep rooted
It is unfortunate that despite the government taking a number of steps to curb the corruption, this scourge continues to remain as a big problem in J&K with new cases of corruption coming to fore every now and then. In this regard, two more cases of corruption have hogged the headlines whereby two government officials [] The post Corruption rampant, deep rooted appeared first on Northlines .
Female Genital Mutilation : Violation of Womens Human Rights
Er. Prabhat Kishore The practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been going on for more than thousands of years. It is the ritual procedure of partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia or other injuries to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is also called Khatna in local dialect. [] The post Female Genital Mutilation : Violation of Womens Human Rights appeared first on Northlines .
