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How to Compare the Best Loan Apps Beyond Interest Rates and EMIs
When people look for best loan apps, the first things they usually compare are interest rates and EMIs. These factors don’t always give the full picture.
Deputy CM visits Kaman Post, says cross-LoC trade requires Indo-Pak cooperation
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday visited Kaman Post in Uri sector and praised the Indian Army for its role and service in the remote border area.
Over 60 livestock killed in lightning strike in Pahalgam
More than 60 livestock were killed after a lightning strike during late-night hours in the Lanedagen area of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Pulwama Police seize unauthorised fertiliser storage, book owner
Police in Pulwama, in coordination with the Agriculture Department, registered a case Thursday against a man for the unauthorised storage of a large quantity of urea fertiliser.
Man killed, another injured by LT line shock in Budgam
One person died and another sustained injuries after an electric shock incident involving a Low Tension (LT) line was reported from the Wager area of Khansahib in Budgam.
Politics
Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation
Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.
BJP deliberately delaying statehood: CM Omar Abdullah
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the BJP of trying to weaken the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir through delay in restoration of statehood.
J&K politicians express solidarity with Iran following assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei
Political leaders across Jammu and Kashmir expressed profound grief and widespread condemnation on Monday following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Business
How to Compare the Best Loan Apps Beyond Interest Rates and EMIs
When people look for best loan apps, the first things they usually compare are interest rates and EMIs. These factors don’t always give the full picture.
Critical Illness Policy Cover: A Guide
Standard health insurance policies offer standard coverage, which is often not enough in case a critical illness strikes. Treatment can range from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh.
Personal Loan EMI Calculator: Understanding Monthly Payments for Low CIBIL Borrowers
Understanding how EMIs and calculation tools work helps bring clarity to repayment planning for those considering a personal loan for a low CIBIL score.
Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies
Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.
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Imran Ansari praises J&K Police restraint, urges Shias to observe peaceful mourning
Senior political leader Imran Reza Ansari on Monday expressed deep grief over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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Farooq Abdullah slams Kishtwar stone-pelting; Calls on BJP to protect India’s secular fabric
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday condemned the alleged stone pelting incidents on some Islamic seminaries in Kishtwar.
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Kashmir, a nuclear flashpoint, can explode anytime: Mirwaiz
Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday termed Kashmir as a nuclear flashpoint which can explode anytime.
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Kashmiri Pandit activist urges LG to convert Valley temples into shelters for displaced civilians
A prominent Kashmiri Pandit has appealed to the J&K LG, Manoj Sinha, to provide immediate humanitarian support and shelter to displaced civilians.
Interviews
13 Years On: Naseem Shafaie, Kashmir’s first woman Sahitya Akademi awardee, reflects on poetry and empowerment
Naseem Shafaie, Kashmir's first woman Sahitya Akademi Awardee, reflects on her poetic journey, feminism, and Kashmir’s cultural legacy.
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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India
As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.
Apni Party leader visits PHC Parigam, voices concern over staff shortage
J&K Apni Party leader Syed Tajallah Andrabi on Monday visited Primary Health Centre (PHC) Parigam in Pulwama to assess its condition and working.
Shopian youth undertakes solo run from Uri to Dubjan to highlight drug abuse
A young boy from Shopian, Danish Hameed Mir, embarked on a solo run on Friday morning from Kaman Post in the Uri sector of Baramulla, aiming to reach Dubjan village.
Science & technology
The Science Behind Access Control Systems for Schools
Discover how biometrics, RFID, and AI technologies form the foundation of smart, secure access control systems for modern educational institutions.
What Is AI Orchestration?
AI orchestration represents a leap forward in the integrated operation of AI technologies, akin to a conductor leading a symphony of instruments to create a harmonious performance.
Inside India’s Mobile Gaming Boom
Far from being a fringe market, India’s mobile gaming industry is fast becoming a powerhouse tech sector. That might surprise you… but it’s true.
Sports
Pulwama hosts first-ever floodlit cricket match
Pulwama, once a hotbed of militancy in South Kashmir, witnessed a different kind of fervour when thousands of youngsters turned up at the local sports stadium.
You Won’t Believe How Soccer Tactics Completely Changed the Game in the Last Decade!
The most popular sport on the planet, soccer (association football), has seen its fair share of changes. Many rules, strategies, tactics, and technologies came and went.
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Spring Blooms in Kashmir: A glimpse into Pulwama’s picturesque seasonal transformation
As the chill of winter gradually yields to the gentle warmth of spring, the picturesque landscape of Kashmir undergoes a remarkable transformation.
Principal Secretary Alok Kumar commends IUST for skill development efforts
Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) Awantipora on Thursday rolled out the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 4.0).
Kashmir braces for cloudy week, wet weather
The Meteorological department on Friday forecasted light to moderate snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir for nearly seven days from Saturday onwards.
The North Col and AJKMF mountaineers summit Tatakooti Peak
Tatakooti Peak in the Pir Panjal Range, a technically challenging peak in Kashmir, was successfully scaled by a joint team from the AJKMF and The North Col.
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Farmers planting rice saplings in paddy fields in Kashmir
Srinagar: With the arrival of sowing season in the valley,...
Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir – III
This is a photogallery of Kashmir in different years of the 19th Century, titled "Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir - III".
Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir – II
Kashmir (Kashmiri: كشهير kaśhīr, Urdu, Shina: کشمیر kaśmīr, कश्मीर, Hindi) is a geographical region in the north-west of the Indian subcontinent.
Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir – I
Kashmir (Kashmiri: كشهير kaśhīr, Ur.du, Shina: کشمیر kaśmīr, कश्मीर,...