J&K
Right to access internet not a fundamental right, says J&K in SC
Right to access internet is not a fundamental right and the state can curtail the freedom of speech and the right to trade through internet, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has told the Supreme Court while opposing restoration of 4G services in the union territory.
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India
Actor Irrfan Khan dies in Mumbai
Actor Irrfan Khan died in a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, losing his battle with a rare form of cancer, a statement from his representative said. He was 54.
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Jammu
Pak Army shells three sectors along LoC in Poonch
The Pakistan Army on Tuesday fired mortars along the Line of Control (LoC) in three sectors of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, a defence spokesman said.
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World
Is Brazil the next big hot spot as other nations ease up?
Brazil is emerging as potentially the next big hot spot for the coronavirus amid President Jair Bolsonaro's insistence that it is just a "little flu” and that there is no need for the sharp restrictions that have slowed the infection's spread in Europe and the US.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Lockdown restrictions tightened in Kashmir
The restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease were intensified in Kashmir on Monday as the valley entered the 40th day of its lockdown, officials said.
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World
Netanyahu ‘confident’ US will support West Bank annexation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was “confident” he will be able to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank this summer, with support from the US.
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World
Officer dead, another wounded in Louisiana shooting: Police
A shooting in Louisiana's capital city of Baton Rouge has left one police officer dead and a wounded colleague fighting for life Sunday, authorities said, adding a suspect was in custody after an hours-long standoff at a home.
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World
Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors and floggings
DUBAI — Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered an end to the death penalty for crimes committed by minors, according to a statement by...
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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.