Paris: Protesters around the world on Thursday railed at Israel’s interception of a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza’s besieged Palestinians, urging greater sanctions in response. From Europe to Australia and South America, demonstrators took to the streets to condemn the treatment of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail from Barcelona last month to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, where the...
October 20, 2025
Global Economy Seeing Structural Transformation, India’s Capacity To Absorb Shocks Strong: FM
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India’s capacity to absorb external shocks is strong at a time when the world economy is undergoing a structural transformation. She said the task before nations is not only to manage uncertainty but to confront trade, financial and energy imbalances. “Geopolitical conflicts are intensifying. Sanctions, tariffs, and decoupling strategies are reshaping global...
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife moves SC against detention
New Delhi, Oct 3 : In a major development, the Supreme Court has been approached by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Ladakh social activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The writ petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, seeks a writ of habeas corpus for Wangchuk’s release. He was detained on...
Leh Returns To Normalcy, Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta Promises To Prevent Future Incidents
Ladakh, Oct 3: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta said that for the past four days Markets are opened for general public from 10 am until 6 pm and vehicles are running normally after the recent protests in Leh. Even commercial vehicles are allowed today. The recent protests on September 24 were a result of people demanding statehood and inclusion...
Gulmarg Receives Seasons First Snowfall
Gulmarg, Oct 3: Gulmarg, the world-famous ski resort, received its first snowfall of the season as the majestic Afarwat peak was draped in white, delighting tourists and locals alike. The fresh spell lowered temperatures across the valley. Residents voiced optimism that the snowfall will boost tourist arrivals, giving fresh momentum to the local economy that thrives on winter tourism. Meanwhile,...
‘Operation Sindoor’ victory against Ravana of terrorism: President Murmu
Salutes Indian armed forces for giving befitting reply to terrorists, their sponsors Sajid Raina New Delhi, Oct 02 : Terming ‘Operation Sindoor’ as a victory against the Ravana of terrorism, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday praised the Indian armed forces for giving a befitting reply to terrorists and their sponsors sitting across the border. Addressing the Dussehra celebrations at the...
Direct India-China Flights To Resume From October After Five-Year Gap
New Delhi, Oct 2: After a gap of five years, India and China will resume direct flight services by the end of this month as part of efforts to rebuild their ties that came under severe strain following the border standoff in eastern Ladakh. The announcement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came a month after Prime Minister Narendra...
Afghan Acting FM Amir Khan Muttaqi Cleared For India Visit After UNSC Exemption
Muttaqi was listed by the UN Security Council on January 25, 2001, and was subject to a travel ban, assets freeze and arms embargo. United Nations: Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will travel to India next week after the UN Security Council’s Taliban Sanctions Committee approved an exemption to the travel ban imposed on the Taliban leader. Muttaqi was...
Wife Attacks Husband with Knife in Old Town Baramulla, Hospitalized
Baramulla, Oct 2 : A shocking incident was reported from Old Town Baramulla, where a woman allegedly attacked her husband with a knife, leaving him critically injured. Officials told, The victim has been identified as resident of Mohalla Mir Sahib, Old Town Baramulla. The altercation between the couple escalated, leading the wife to assault Rayees with a sharp-edged weapon, details...
Sakeena Itoo visits fire-affected families in Langkhull Nandimarg of Kulgam district, extends financial assistance
Assures both short-term and long-term relief measures to affected families KULGAM, OCTOBER 02: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited Langkhull Nandimarg area of Kulgam district and distributed relief cheques among fire-affected families. During the visit, the Minister interacted with the affected families, expressed her solidarity with them and assured them of every...
J&K | Handwara Police Attach Property Of Terrorist Handler In Kralgund
Kupwara, Oct 2: In a series of actions against the terrorist ecosystem, Handwara Police attached the property of an alleged terrorist handler at Palpora village in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. During the course of investigation in the case registered at Police Station Kralgund, it was established that a JKNOP Nazir Ahmad Ganai is operating from Pakistan-Occupied...
Israel To Deport Intercepted Gaza Flotilla Activists
By Thursday, the flotilla’s tracking system showed that roughly 45 ships, more than 30 had been intercepted or were assumed to have been intercepted. Jerusalem: Israel said on Thursday it will deport to Europe pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla headed towards Gaza as the Israeli navy intercepted vessel after vessel in the Mediterranean. The Global Sumud Flotilla of around 45...
Ladakh administration orders probe into Leh killings
Inquiry officer asks witness to record their statements Srinagar, Oct 02 : In a significant development, the administration of Ladakh has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the killing of four civilians in Leh on September 24 during protests demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. To ascertain the detailed facts and circumstances that led to the serious...
LG Manoj Sinha Urges Youth To Uphold Gandhi’s Vision Of Peace And Harmony In Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday addressed teachers, students, and participants during the Gandhi Jayanti programme at SKICC, urging the people of Jammu and Kashmir to actively contribute towards peace, development, and self-reliance in the Union Territory. Speaking on the occasion, LG Sinha, said, “I congratulate all the teachers and students who are present here today on...
Operation Sindoor Fulfilled Its Mission Objectives, Says Defence Minister
New Delhi/Bhuj, Oct 2: The Indian military successfully achieved all the objectives of Operation Sindoor but its fight against cross-border terrorism will continue, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Singh said Pakistan made an unsuccessful attempt to penetrate India’s defence system during Operation Sindoor but the Indian military “exposed” the Pakistani air defence apparatus and sent a message to...
Pahalgam Attack Showed India Who Its Real Allies Are: Mohan Bhagwat At RSS Rally
Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the positions taken by various countries after the Pahalgam terror attack showed the nature and extent of their friendship with India. “Even though we maintain friendly relations with other countries, and we will continue to do so, when it comes to our security, we need to be more careful, more...
Congress eyes Rajya Sabha seat in J&K
Digvijay Singh to talk with NC Srinagar, Oct 02 (KNO): The Congress party is expected to stake its claim for one of the four Rajya Sabha seats scheduled for election on October 24, with senior leader Digvijay Singh set to initiate discussions with alliance partner, National Conference (NC), over the matter. Top Congress leaders from New Delhi told news agency—Kashmir News...
Kashmir set to receive first automobile rake via Railways tomorrow
Naveed Ul Haq Ganaiee Srinagar, Oct 02 : The Kashmir Valley is set to receive its first automobile rake as northern railway’s Jammu Division has dispatched a train from Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s in-plant Gati Shakti Terminal (GCT) in Manesar to Anantnag Goods Shed, officials said on Wednesday. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the train, carrying...
Prez Murmu, PM Modi Lead Nation in Paying Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 156th Birth Anniversary
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary. President Murmu on Wednesday asked all citizens to resolve to realise his dream by building a cleaner, more capable, fully empowered, and prosperous India. In a message, she asked everyone to dedicate themselves to the ideals and...
J&K Bank Celebrates 88th Foundation Day
Srinagar, Oct 1: Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Wednesday celebrating its 88th foundation day, paying rich tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh — the founder of the financial institution. “Celebrating 87 years of existence on the Foundation Day, J&K Bank organised a commemorative function today at its Corporate Headquarters, which was chaired by MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee,” a spokesman of...
Qatar, Turkey, Egypt urge Hamas leaders to accept US peace proposal amid Trump ultimatum
Ankara, Oct 1 : Qatar, Egypt and Turkey have reportedly urged Hamas to quickly accept the 20-point proposal presented by US President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza, as per Axios. The three countries – which have been the longest mediators between Israeli authorities and the terror outfit – have met several of the group’s commanders in the...