RBI issues revised Integrated Ombudsman Scheme
MUMBAI, Jan 16 (PTI): The central bank on Friday issued the revised Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2026, aimed at further improving the efficiency of the resolution of complaints filed by aggrieved customers of banks and other regulated entities. It will come into force on July 1, 2026. “As the intent of the Scheme […]
Three terrorist hideouts busted in Kathua
JAMMU, Jan 16 (PTI): Security forces have busted three terrorist hideouts in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said. The hideouts were busted as part of anti-terror operations in Billawar, during which two encounters took place with terrorists, who, however, managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Acting on reliable intelligence regarding the movement […]
Mortar shell found in Baramulla; defused
Srinagar, Jan 16 (PTI) Security forces on Friday recovered a mortar shell in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, which was later defused by the Army’s bomb disposal squad, officials said. The live shell was recovered during a digging work near an Army unit in the Rampur area in north Kashmir, they said, adding the area […]
Our goal is for India to lead the world in startup trends, technology in coming years: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India has full faith in the innovation and confidence of its startups, and added that the nation should lead globally in startup trends and technology in the coming decade. A nation that is forward-looking on Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a competitive advantage, […]
Right to constitutional remedies under Article 32 being misused, says SC
New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday slammed a petitioner for filing a plea under Article 32, which gives citizens the right to seek constitutional remedies from the top court over violation of fundamental rights, despite a petition pending before the Bombay High Court. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and […]
Minimum temperatures across Kashmir settle above seasonal average
SRINAGAR, Jan 16 (PTI): Minimum temperatures across Kashmir improved on Friday to settle above the seasonal average, while the weather department predicted a spell of light snowfall in the higher reaches of the Valley, officials said. The region, however, continued to experience sub-zero night temperatures, except in Kokernag, where the minimum settled above the freezing […]
Security forces fully prepared to tackle emerging challenges in JK: CS
JAMMU, Jan 16 (PTI): Adversarial elements, including hostile forces from across the border, would attempt to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir but preparedness on the ground remains strong, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday said. Dulloo said multiple challenges persist, ranging from infiltration attempts to weather-related and terrain-specific difficulties, which are […]
MBBS admission scam: EOW chargesheets two Karnataka residents
Srinagar, Jan 16: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet against two Karnataka residents for allegedly duping a complainant of 13 lakh rupees on the pretext of securing an MBBS seat for his son. The accused, were found to have conspired in the fraudulent scheme, officials said. According […]
Drones sighted along Indo-Pak border in Poonch, Samba
POONCH/JAMMU, Jan 16 (PTI): Pakistani drones were spotted hovering along the Indo-Pak border in the twin districts of Poonch and Samba in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting security forces to activate their anti-unmanned aerial system to respond effectively on Thursday night. The drones were seen hovering along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and the […]
J-K govt names nodal officer for safety of students in Iran
NEW DELHI, Jan 15 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday appointed a nodal officer to coordinate with the Centre and diplomatic authorities for the safety and possible evacuation of residents and students from the Union Territory stranded in Iran amid the prevailing tension there. In a related development, the Jammu and Kashmir Students […]