Kashmir
Joe Biden seeks restoration of peoples’ rights in Kashmir
Democratic presidential nominee and former vice president Joe Biden wants India to take necessary steps to restore rights of all Kashmiris, and has expressed disappointment over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the implementation of the NRC in Assam.
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Kashmir
To enhance security, J&K to establish seven police units in south Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered strengthening of the security setup in south Kashmir by establishing seven new police units and upgrading three other with the deployment of over 271 additional police personnel.
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India
Delhi High Court grants bail to Safoora Zargar
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Jamia student Safoora Zargar, who is pregnant and was arrested under anti-terror law UAPA.
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J&K
IAS officer goes on leave, protesting ‘abuses’ by senior officer in J&K
An IAS officer has gone on leave, protesting the alleged use of abusive language against him by a senior official in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering anger in the bureaucratic circle, sources said.
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Sports
ICC approves COVID-19 replacements in Tests
The ICC on Tuesday approved substitution in case a player shows symptoms of COVID-19 during a Test match besides ratifying the interim ban on using saliva to shine the ball.
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Breaking News
Coronavirus is worsening globally, says WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that the coronavirus pandemic is worsening globally, even as the situation in Europe is improving.
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Art & Culture
COVID-19: Wajid Khan of music composer duo Sajid-Wajid dies
Singer-composer Wajid Khan of music director duo Sajid-Wajid, popular for their work on superstar Salman Khan’s films such as “Wanted”, “Dabangg” and “Ek Tha Tiger”, died in wee hours on Monday in a city hospital due to coronavirus.
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Jammu
COVID-19: Son, wife of Lt Guv Murmu’s Advisor test positive
The son and wife of an Advisor to the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials said on Monday.
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Latest news
NC using statehood issue to divert attention from pressing concerns: Sunil Sharma
BJP leader Sunil Sharma accused the NC of diverting attention with its statehood protest, saying the BJP’s September 2 agitation will focus on jobs.
NC to gherao BJP offices in J&K over statehood, other demands
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference will hold peaceful gherao demonstrations at BJP headquarters in Srinagar and Jammu over statehood and other demands.
Iltija Mufti backs J&K MBBS, BDS interns’ demand for ₹30,000 stipend
PDP leader Iltija Mufti backed protesting MBBS and BDS interns in J&K, supporting their demand to raise the monthly stipend from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000.
J&K consumers to pay higher power tariffs from September 1
J&K’s revised electricity tariff, including an average 6.83% hike, takes effect September 1, with new domestic rates and ToD billing for eligible consumers.
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.