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Demat Account Openings Slowed in September: What is Changing in India’s Investor Base?
India added 2.89 million demat accounts in September 2026, an 11.5% fall from August. Yet the wider picture is not one of the investors leaving the market.
FIR sought against Pulwama school over bus accident
J&K Transport Department seeks an FIR against Future Pack School management after 11 students were injured in a Pulwama bus accident.
Weather Advisory: DC Pulwama conducts night inspection of control rooms, emergency preparedness
Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha conducted a night inspection of the Snow Control Rooms and Emergency Control Rooms established across Pulwama.
Bandipora-Gurez road closed after continuous snowfall at Razdan Pass
Vehicular movement on the Bandipora-Gurez road has been suspended following continuous snowfall at Razdan Pass amid deteriorating weather conditions.
J-K CM writes to Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeks permanent Vande Bharat halt at Anantnag Railway Station
Omar Abdullah has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to make the experimental Vande Bharat Express halt at Anantnag permanent.
Politics
‘Since 2019, what militancy have they managed to stop?’ asks J-K Dy CM
J&K Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary slammed the Centre over continued terror attacks, asking what had changed on the ground since the 2019 revocation of the erstwhile state’s special status.
Srinagar Lok Sabha by-election due within six months
Srinagar's vacant Lok Sabha seat must be filled through a by-election within six months under Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act.
Ladakh CEO bars political protests in Leh, Kargil during municipal poll code
Ladakh CEO Rahul Sharma has barred political protests and rallies in Leh and Kargil during the Model Code of Conduct for municipal elections.
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Demat Account Openings Slowed in September: What is Changing in India’s Investor Base?
India added 2.89 million demat accounts in September 2026, an 11.5% fall from August. Yet the wider picture is not one of the investors leaving the market.
How Often Should You Review Your Term Cover After Buying It?
Term insurance is often treated as a one-time decision. Your life doesn’t stay still, though, and the cover you bought years ago was sized for a very different version of you.
Health Insurance and Tax Benefits: A Complete Guide
Section 80D allows an eligible individual to claim a deduction for certain health insurance premiums paid for themselves, their spouse, dependent children, or parents.
Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
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Mirwaiz calls for end to Iran conflict, says lasting peace needs justice
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called for an end to the Iran conflict, urging justice, dialogue and diplomacy and peace in Palestine and Lebanon.
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Satish Mahaldar asks Farooq Abdullah to explain delay in Kashmiri Pandit rehabilitation
JK Peace Forum chairman Satish Mahaldar questioned Farooq Abdullah over Kashmiri Pandit rehabilitation, return and alleged threats against the community.
Altaf Bukhari questions J&K Bank lending pattern, recruitment policy and headquarters proposal
Altaf Bukhari has questioned J&K Bank’s lending pattern, recruitment policy, Board representation and reports of shifting its headquarters from Srinagar.
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Mirwaiz warns J&K faces Nepal-like flood risk, urges ecology protection
Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir has cited the Nepal floods as a warning for Jammu and Kashmir, criticizing unchecked development and citing Dal Lake's decline as an example.
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Ex-NC leader Kabuli alleges 1987 Kashmir poll rigging, targets Farooq Abdullah
Former NC parliamentarian Abdul Rashid Kabuli alleges he witnessed rigging of the 1987 J&K elections and makes claims against Farooq Abdullah's role in the Maqbool Bhat case.
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AICC Observer Kuljit Singh Nagra calls campaign against ‘Vote Chori’ a ‘Second Freedom Movement’
AICC Observer Kuljit Singh Nagra described his party’s campaign against alleged electoral manipulation and the BJP-led Centre as a second freedom movement.
AICC Observer Kuljit Singh Nagra calls campaign against ‘Vote Chori’ a ‘Second Freedom Movement’
AICC Observer Kuljit Singh Nagra described his party’s campaign against alleged electoral manipulation and the BJP-led Centre as a second freedom movement.
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
Why Indian Distribution Centres Are Switching From Manual Material Handling to Automated Conveyor Solutions
Across India, distribution centres are embracing automated conveyor-based automation for improved material flow, reduced delays, and to develop scalable infrastructure.
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.
Sports
Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Khajuria hit centuries as J&K take 106-run lead against Puducherry
Qamran Iqbal scored 160 and Shubham Khajuria made 190 as Jammu and Kashmir reached 491/5 against Puducherry on Day Three of their Ranji Trophy match.
Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Khajuria hit unbeaten fifties as J&K reach 149/0 against Puducherry
Qamran Iqbal and Shubham Khajuria scored unbeaten half-centuries as Jammu and Kashmir reached 149 without loss against Puducherry on Day 2.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
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).
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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,...