New Delhi, Apr 10 : Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India on Thursday after being “successfully extradited” from the US, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said. The 64-year-old Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin landed in Delhi in a special plane on Thursday evening, ending days of speculation of when and...
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155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine war: Zelensky
KYIV, Apr 10: Alleging that China is supplying manpower to Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that at least 155 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia in the war. This came after two Chinese fighters were captured by the Ukrainian Army earlier this week, BBC reported. Addressing a press conference, Zelensky on Wednesday said his government has information that there...
LG Sinha Sacks Two J&K Government Employees Over Terror Links
Srinagar, Apr 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the dismissal of two employees of the Jammu and Kashmir government over their alleged terror links, sources said on Thursday. The sacked employees have been identified as Ishtiyaq Ahmad Malik, senior assistant of the Public Works Department (PWD), and Basharat Ahmad Mir, assistant wireless operator in J&K Police, they said. According...
India, Pak Armies Hold Brigade Commander-Level Flag Meeting In Poonch To Discuss Border Management
JAMMU, Apr 10 : The armies of India and Pakistan on Thursday held a brigade commander-level flag meeting along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district to discuss issues related to border management. This is the second such meeting between the two sides this month. The meeting was held at the Chakan-Da-Bagh cross-point, led by brigadier-level...
J&K Police Conduct Raids In Srinagar, Pulwama In Ongoing Crackdown On Separatists
Srinagar, Apr 10: As part of its ongoing crackdown on separatist elements, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday conducted searches in Srinagar and Pulwama districts in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) linked to banned organisations.The searches were conducted at the houses belonging to members of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat members Bashir Ahmed Bhat alias Peer Saifullaha...
Had Cordial Meeting with CM Omar, Committed to Work with Elected Govt: Amit Shah
Srinagar, April 10 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that his recent meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was cordial and centered around development and governance. According to KNS, speaking at the Rising Bharat Summit 2025 hosted by CNN-News18, Shah said, “My recent meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was cordial...
In Era Of ”Grey Zone,” Cyber Attacks Tools To Achieve Politico-Military Aims: Rajnath
Wellington (Tamil Nadu), Apr 10: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that in the era of “grey zone” and hybrid warfare, cyber attacks and disinformation campaign are tools to achieve politico-military aims. The ongoing conflicts and contemporary trends highlight the fact that traditional notions of warfare are being rewritten, he said in his address at the convocation ceremony of...
Search And Cordon Operations Underway In J&K’s Udhampur; Terrorists Trapped
Udhampur, Apr 10: Search and cordon operations were underway in the Marta village of Udhampur district after an encounter took place between security forces and suspected terrorists. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur, Amod Ashok Nagpure, provided updates on the ongoing operation and stated that information had been received that two to three terrorists had been hiding in the middle...
No J&K Govt Ever Tolerated Terrorism; People’s Cooperation Must To Eliminate Militancy: CM Omar
Jammu, Apr 9 : Asserting that no government ever tolerated terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reiterated that the people’s cooperation is a must to eliminate militancy which was at its lowest ebb in 2014. He also said there will be no shortfall in the efforts for restoration of promised statehood to the Union Territory. “I...
Speaker forms House Committee to probe JJM irregularities in J&K
Hasnain Masoodi to lead 11-member panel Sajid Raina Srinagar, Apr 09 : Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather Wednesday formed a House Committee to investigate the alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the region. The committee was formed following repeated demands from several members on the floor of the House....
Briefly Came Across Omar, Farooq At Tulip Garden: Rijiju Seeks To Clarify Meeting
Srinagar , Apr 9: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Wednesday sought to clarify the controversy surrounding his meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father Farooq Abdullah at Tulip Garden, saying the interaction was just a coincidence. “A beautiful morning walk became a political discussion, echoed even in J&K Assembly too! I briefly came across...
Budget Session concludes: Speaker adjourns Assembly Sine Die
JAMMU, APRIL 09: Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today adjourned the House sine die. The 21 days assembly session commenced on 3rd March with LG’s address and culminated today on 9th April 2025 afternoon. The Speaker informed the house that during the Session, 1355 questions were received; 154 main questions were taken up during this session...
Encounter breaks out in Udhampur
Udhampur, Apr 09 encounter : An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in village Jopher, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Ramnagar in Udhampur district. Oficials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an encounter broke out during a joint search operation launched by the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and other security forces. ...
83,000 domicile certificates granted to non-state subjects in 2 years: J&K Govt*
Over 35 lakh domicile certificates issued‘ Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Apr 09 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday disclosed that around 83,742 domicile certificates have been granted to non-state subjects in the Union Territory over the past two years. In a written response to MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para, the government as per the news agency — Kashmir...
Justice Sanjeev Kumar Appointed Acting Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court
Srinagar, Apr 9 : The Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, has notified the appointment of Justice Sanjeev Kumar as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, as per a notification accessed by news agency JKNS. The appointment comes under Article 223 of the Constitution of India and will be effective from...
Will establish women centre in J&K: Farooq Abdullah
Says time has come to ensure women get their rights to build strong nation Srinagar, Apr 09 : National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that the time has come to give women their rights to build a strong nation and added that a women centre will be established in Jammu and Kashmir soon. Talking to reporters,...
Waqf Act Row: LoP Sharma says NC wants to protect relatives, workers who encroached land in Kashmir
Jammu, Apr 09 : Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and senior Bharatiya Janat party (BJP) leader, Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said that the National Conference (NC) is trying to the shield their relatives and workers, who have encroached the Waqf land. Talking to reporters, Sharma as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that NC is least...
Portugal reiterates its support for India’s permanent seat in UNSC
LSIBON, Apr 8: Portugal has reiterated its support for India’s bid for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. Briefing the media on the conclusion of President Droupadi Murmu’s two-day State Visit to Portugal, Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal said that both countries are cooperating at various multilateral fora, including the United...
Speaker adjourns House after BJP legislators enter into well over rejection of adjournment motion on unemployment
NC legislators continue protests over Waqf law Srinagar, Apr 09 : The Legislative Assembly witnessed tumultuous scenes on Wednesday as BJP MLAs stormed into the well of the House to protest against rejection of their adjournment motion over unemployment. Simultaneously, NC MLAs continued with their protests to seek discussion on the Waqf (amendment) Bill- 2025. The chaos began as soon...
Woman rescued after jumping into Jhelum in Sgr
Srinagar, Apr 08 : A woman jumped into the river Jhelum from Budshah Bridge in Srinagar on Tuesday, prompting a swift rescue operation by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that soon after the incident, SDRF personnel launched a rescue operation and successfully pulled the woman out of the...
J&K To Spearhead India’s Global Initiative For Himalaya’s Climate Concerns: Dr Jitendra
CHENANI, UDHAMPUR, Apr 8 : Today India opens a gateway into climate forecast and research in the Himalayas, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh while inaugurating the first-ever “Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric...