News Topic:China
Politics
ECI gifted West Bengal to BJP: Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah criticised the Election Commission over West Bengal, praised India-China ties and called the J&K Assembly session fruitful for the government.
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World
China rallies diplomatic support for Iran, offers to broker peace at UNSC
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart on a call that Beijing supports Tehran defending itself against US-Israeli strikes.
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World
Free to Think, No Longer
Scholars at Risk's Free to Think 2025 report documents 395 attacks on scholars, students and universities in 49 countries, from Bangladesh to the U.S.
Ladakh
World’s highest fighter airfield comes up in Ladakh
At the commanding altitude of 13,700 feet, the world’s highest fighter airfield has come up in Ladakh where 95% of work on the 2.7-km runway has been completed.
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Jammu
AFSPA to be removed from J-K when peace becomes permanent: Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Armed Forces Special Power Act will be removed from Jammu and Kashmir when “peace becomes a permanent feature”.
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Opinion
Education must never be compromised
In a civilized society, education is the strongest tool. A civilized nation invests in education in whatever way it can. They are never lenient in this domain.
Science & Technology
India’s tech promise to rival China falters
India's tech promise to rival China isn't going according to the plan. Find out more about what's happening right here.
India
Ceasefire agreement with Pakistan holding well: Army Chief Gen Pande
The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China is stable yet unpredictable, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Thursday.
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Latest news
Satish Mahaldar asks political parties, Aga Ruhullah to back Kashmiri Pandit candidate for Srinagar by-poll
Satish Mahaldar urges NC, PDP, Congress, BJP and other parties to support a credible Kashmiri Pandit candidate in the forthcoming Srinagar Lok Sabha by-election.
CM reportedly offers to resign as NC seeks one year for Cabinet reshuffle
An NC MLA tells KNS that the party sought one year for a Cabinet reshuffle as Omar Abdullah reportedly offered to resign during a meeting with legislators.
NHM sanctions 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees in J&K
NHM J&K sanctions a 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees, with benefits effective from April 2026, October 2026 or April 2027.
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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.
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.