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SC refuses to entertain fresh pleas challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain 13 more petitions challenging constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, saying it cannot add any more pleas as they would become difficult to “handle”. “We are not going to increase the number of petitions now…This will keep on piling and would become difficult […]

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59 Pakistanis on way for deportation from Kashmir

Mother of Shaurya Chakra awardee not one of them Srinagar: Days after the tragic Pahalgam attack, Jammu and Kashmir authorities have transported 59 Pakistani nationals to Punjab for their repatriation to their country of origin, officials said here. According to officials, the Pakistani nationals, who were living in the valley for decades and included the […]

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Pahalgam attack: 48 tourist sites in Kashmir shut amid security concerns

Pahalgam attack: 48 tourist sites in Kashmir shut amid security concerns

Officials deny closure, say all major destinations are open Srinagar: Nearly 50 public parks and gardens located in vulnerable areas of Kashmir valley have been shut as a precautionary measure in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Tuesday. Gates have been closed at 48 of the 87 public parks and gardens […]

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NSG, police conduct joint security mock drill in Jammu

Jammu: The National Security Guard (NSG) and police conducted a mock security drill at the ancient Aap Shambhu temple complex and surrounding areas in Jammu on Tuesday as part of efforts to enhance security preparedness, an official said. Backed by security equipment and unmanned surveillance systems, the exercise was conducted to proactively improve security measures […]

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Govt working on modernising education system: PM Modi

New Delhi: Education system plays a key role in preparing youth for the country’s future and the government is working on modernising it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing the YUGM Innovation Conclave at Bharat Mandapam here, Modi asserted that it is crucial that the journey from idea to prototype to product is […]

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SIA arrests key accused in drug syndicate from Punjab

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has achieved a breakthrough in its probe into a major drug trafficking case involving the recovery of 33 kg of heroin, with the arrest of a key accused from Punjab. Harjit Singh, son of Sukhwinder Singh and a resident of Kasel in the Tarn Taran district, […]

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India-Pak faceoff: UN chief stands ready to support any initiatives, acceptable to India, Pak

United Nations: Expressing deep concern over the situation between India and Pakistan, UN chief Antonio Guterres stands ready to support any initiatives, acceptable to both parties, for “de-escalation” and “resumption of dialogue”, his office has said. The Secretary-General “remains deeply concerned about the situation between India and Pakistan. He strongly urges both Governments to exercise […]

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Pakistan resorts to unprovoked firing in Baramulla, Kupwara, Akhnoor sectors

Jammu: Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir for a fifth consecutive night, expanding the arc of violations to the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district, an official said on Tuesday. This was the fifth consecutive night that Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) amid heightened […]

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The unending crisis

The unending crisis

The 7.7 magnitude March 28 quake that hit a wide swath of Myanmar that is ridden with conflict and violence has caused significant damage to six regions and states, including the capital, Naypyitaw. The humanitarian needs of hundreds of thousands of survivors remain desperately pressing a month after Myanmar’s deadly earthquake, compounded by airstrikes that […]

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A new morning for the women folk

A new morning for the women folk

By: Priyanka Saurabh Taking a historic initiative, Dhani Biran village in Haryana has resolved to free daughters and daughters-in-law from the practice of veil. Led by the village elder Dharampal, the Panchayat decided that no woman will be forced to wear a veil and action will be taken against anyone who opposes it. Sarpanch Kavita […]