World
17 killed as Congolese army plane crashes in southwest DRC
A Congolese army plane crashed in Kwango province after a technical fault, killing 17 people, including two senior generals, officials said.
Politics
Ashok Koul steps down as J&K BJP General Secretary
Ashok Koul has stepped down as J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a post he held since 2012, saying he will return to his parent organisation.
Politics
Congress MLAs protest in J&K Assembly, demand Gyanesh Kumar’s removal
Congress legislators protested in the J&K Assembly on September 25, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal amid the party’s electoral-roll concerns.
Politics
J&K Assembly breaks tradition, takes up business after obituary references
J&K Assembly adopted a revised obituary procedure on September 21, with the Speaker paying tributes before the House proceeded with government business.
Politics
Waheed Para moves J&K Assembly motion on reservation policy
PDP MLA Waheed Para moved an adjournment motion in the J&K Assembly seeking an urgent debate on the reservation policy and open-merit concerns.
Press Releases
Corporate records show continued Russian expansion by business linked to FIDE candidate Rosenstein
Rosenstein is currently competing for the presidency of FIDE. His Russian company, VR Rus LLC, is controlled through Germany-based WR Group Holding GmbH.
Education
IUST VC Shakil Romshoo elected NASI Fellow
IUST Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo has been elected a Fellow of NASI for contributions to Earth and environmental sciences.
Kashmir
Pulwama Police arrest drug peddler, recover heroin-like substance and cash
Pulwama Police arrested a man during naka checking near Sirnoo Crossing and recovered about 6 grams of heroin-like substance and ₹5,000, police said.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
Sakina Itoo rules out rebellion in NC amid cabinet expansion resentment
Sakina Itoo has ruled out rebellion in the National Conference after its Cabinet expansion, saying differences of opinion do not indicate divisions within the party.
J&K Crime Branch files chargesheets in cases of alleged illegal stay by Pakistanis
J&K Crime Branch has filed chargesheets in eight cases involving 65 people over alleged illegal stay by Pakistani nationals across four Jammu division districts.
Ramban Court awards two life terms to convicted militant in 2005 Gool attack
A Ramban court sentenced Mohammad Sharief to two life terms for the 2005 Gool attack that killed three family members, including an infant.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
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