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National Start-up Day: Dr Jitendra Singh highlights PM’s Startup Vision

National Start-up Day:    Dr Jitendra Singh highlights PM’s Startup Vision

JAMMU: The CSIR Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, Friday celebrated National Startup Day with a vibrant showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship, as Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh engaged with the young innovators and launched new products. The event highlighted the institute’s commitment towards fostering cutting-edge research and startup growth. […]

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CBI caught 2 public servants accepting bribe in Anantnag, arrested

Srinagar: The Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two public servants in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district for allegedly accepting bribe, officials said on Friday. The CBI has arrested two public servants — a Patwari and a Chowkidar of Revenue Department — at Halqa Soaf Shali, Kokernag, in the south Kashmir district, while accepting a […]

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Union home secretary meets Lt Guv Manoj Sinha

Union home secretary meets Lt Guv Manoj Sinha

Discusses security situation, anti-terror ops Jammu: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Thursday held a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here and discussed the security situation, ongoing anti-terror operations and the operational preparedness of the security setup in the Union territory, officials said. Mohan, who is on a two-day visit to Jammu, on Thursday […]

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CM Abdullah pushes J&K as attractive filmmaking spot

CM Abdullah pushes J&K as attractive filmmaking spot

Eyes tie-up with Mumbai institute Mumbai: The Jammu and Kashmir government is striving hard to make the scenic Union Territory an attractive destination for filmmaking, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday. To make J&K an attractive destination for filmmaking, there is a need to establish adequate infrastructure for which a relationship with an institution […]

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We are preparing for future wars: Army Chief

Says Indigenisation key for self-reliance   Jaipur: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday said the institution is moving forward as a future-ready force and underscored the need for indigenous equipment, calling it a “strategic necessity”. “The Indian Army is moving forward as a future-ready force, possessing well-trained soldiers, modern equipment, and multi-domain operational capabilities. […]

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High-level panel formed to examine digital arrest issues: MHA tells SC

New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it had formed a high-level committee to examine issues regarding digital arrest scam cases. Digital arrest is a growing form of cybercrime in which fraudsters pose as law enforcement, court officials or personnel from government agencies to intimidate victims through […]

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Govt names nodal officer for safety of students in Iran

JKSA claims return begins Friday New Delhi: 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 […]

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Parallel to ABOVE NEWS: MEA making contingency plans to evacuate Indians from Iran

New Delhi: India is making preparations to evacuate Indians from Iran in view of the precarious situation there as the US has not ruled out any military action against Tehran over its crackdown on nationwide protests. India on Wednesday asked all its nationals residing in Iran to leave by available means and avoid any travel […]

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Growing housing needs

CS favours faster development of housing colonies for public     JAMMU: In a significant push towards addressing the growing housing requirements of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, the Chief Secretary chaired a meeting on Thursday to assess the progress and future roadmap of housing colonies being developed by the Jammu & Kashmir Housing […]

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Centre notifies regulations to check caste bias on higher education institutions’ campuses

New Delhi: The government has notified new regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form “equity committees” to look into discrimination complaints and promote equity, according to officials. The University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, mandated that these committees must include members of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), the […]