The Centre has authorised the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor to exercise powers, such as interception of signals, suspension of service and decryption of messages, related to telecom services in the Union Territory during public safety events or national emergency, an official notification said. The Centre has authorised LG to exercise powers, such as interception of signals, suspension of service and decryption of messages, related to telecom services in the UT during public safety events or national emergency, an official notification said. According to the order issued on Thursday, the President directed the LG to exercise the powers and discharge…
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“Operation Sindoor is a testament to the swift, precise, and joint response of the Indian Defence Forces to safeguard national interests,” said Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh as he called upon the Commanders of the three Services to remain future-ready by learning from the operation as well as the current global security landscape. Addressing the second edition of Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur, Rajasthan on May 08, 2026, he described Op Sindoor as a short-duration, deep-penetration, high-intensity, and high-impact operation which showcased India’s ability to compel its adversary to surrender. The operation was a demonstration of India’s growing capabilities and a…
Bodies of three youth were recovered after they drowned into the river Jhelum in Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora on Friday, officials said. An official said that the incident took place in the Check Chandergeer area when the three youths were washing tent material on the banks of the river. He said local residents and volunteers immediately launched rescue operation after the incident. Two bodies were retrieved during the initial operation, while the third body was recovered later. They have identified as Adil Ahmad Dar (18) son of Bashir Ahmad Dar, Sameer Ahmad Dar (22) son of Mohammad Jamal…
Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)on Thursday registered a Disproportionate Assets case against a Chief Accounts Officer over allegations of acquiring assets worth crores beyond his known sources of income, officials said. In a statement issued here, a spokesperson said the Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case against Zafar Iqbal-KAS, Chief Accounts Officer, S/O Mir Hussain R/O Gursai, Mendhar, Poonch, residing at Bathindi, Jammu and presently posted in the office of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, J&K, Srinagar. He said, the case was registered following a Secret Verification conducted by the ACB into…
US President Donald Trump said he had “very good talks” with Iran, adding that “it’s very possible we’ll make a deal”. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, said a US proposal to end the war is still “under review”, and Tehran will convey its response to mediator Pakistan after “finalising its views”, according to Iran’s ISNA news agency. The Israeli military has issued a statement saying it killed Ahmad Balut, commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Unit, in a strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Wednesday. It also claimed to have killed Muhammad Ali Bazzi, head of the intelligence department of…
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday praised the mission as a new standard in modern warfare, highlighting its exceptional accuracy and seamless coordination among the three services. He described the operation as a strong testament to the nation’s determination and readiness to tackle security threats. The operation was launched on May 7 last year in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, with airstrikes targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, killing at least 100 terrorists. “On this anniversary, we honour the bravery and sacrifices of our armed forces, whose courage and…
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah stated on Wednesday that while “Operation Sindoor” has delivered results, wars ultimately lead only to suffering, not solutions. “Operation Sindoor has yielded its benefits. I believe the discussion of war should end. Wars never resolve anything, they only cause devastation. Just look at the destruction in Ukraine, or the situation in the Middle East. Consider the gas supply disruption here, it will take Qatar a year or two to restore supplies,” Abdullah told reporters at the party headquarters. Responding to a question on the Gulf crisis, the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister remarked that…
The ‘Vande Bharat Express,’ recently launched between Jammu and Srinagar, continues to be a major attraction among passengers, not only for its speed but also for its premium services. This semi-high-speed train, has set new records of popularity within just the initial days of its operation, thereby instilling unwavering confidence among travellers. A tremendous surge in daily passenger volume has been observed on the Vande Bharat Express operating on this route. On May 4th, the train recorded an occupancy rate of 82 percent, with approximately 4,680 passengers traveling across the two pairs of Vande Bharat services. This figure rose to…
TMC MP Mahua Moitra on Tuesday said her party respects the mandate as the will of the people is supreme. She also said that the party will continue the fight for a “secular country”. In a post on X, Ms. Moitra said, “The will of the people is supreme. If Bengal wanted the BJP, then Bengal has got the BJP. We respect that.” The BJP on Monday (May 4) scripted history by winning 206 seats to secure more than a two-thirds majority in the West Bengal assembly polls, ending the TMC’s 15-year rule. The will of the people is supreme.…
A 30-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in the Laroo area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, son of Abdul Salam Sheikh, a resident of Laroo. Soon after the incident, the Tehsildar Kulgam, along with police officials and a team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), reached the spot to assess the situation and initiate necessary procedures. Police have taken cognisance of the incident, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of death. (KNC)