Business & Economy
Over 150 products may see rate cut in GST Council meet
The GST Council is expected to make a final decision during its two-day meeting this week regarding the Centre’s proposal to reduce GST rates on over 150 items.
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Kashmir
All India Radio Srinagar silent for three days due to technical glitches
In an unprecedented development, All India Radio Srinagar has been off the airwaves for the last three days.
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Kashmir
Police arrests DySP Sheikh Aadil in Srinagar
Jammu & Kashmir Police on Thursday arrested a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) on charges of corruption, extortion and fraud here.
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Science & Technology
Smartphone users in India suffering from Nomophobia: Study
Three out of four people in India have Nomophobia, the fear of being detached from their smartphone, a report by OPPO and Counterpoint Research said on Friday.
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Breaking News
J-K Police busts prostitution racket in Srinagar
J&K Police busted a prostitution racket in a rented accommodation in Srinagar and arrested two persons who, the police said, were running the sex racket.
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India
India, Pakistan engage in ‘back channel’ talks to break impasse: Report
India and Pakistan have been engaged in "back channel" talks in order to break the stalemate in the relationship between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
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Kashmir
Trolls target Class 12th topper in Kashmir
When Aroosa Parvaiz topped JKBOSE Class 12th exams, never in her wildest dream did she imagine that her hard-earned success would be followed by toxic trolls.
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Views
Chidambaram slams Centre for delaying restoration of J-K’s statehood
Former Home Minister P. Chidambaram slammed the Modi-led Central government for insisting on elections in J-K before granting statehood.
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Latest news
Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma
Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo
Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
Amit Shah directs multi-layered security grid, drones, CCTV deployment for Amarnath Yatra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review security preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
Pulwama Police attach residential property of alleged drug peddler
Continuing a crackdown on local drug trafficking networks, Pulwama Police on Friday attached a residential property valued at 15.85 lakh rupees of an alleged drug peddler.
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