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Iran Rejects Talks with US as War Enters Day 5, IRGC Claims Major Drone Strikes on American and Israeli Targets

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Iran Rejects Talks with US

The Iranians have hardened their position as the conflict in West Asia entered Day 5. On Wednesday, Mohammad Mokhber, a senior aide to the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei told state TV that Iran has no intention of negotiating with the United States and can continue the Middle East war for as long as needed.

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) earlier said that it had launched what it said was the 17th wave of strikes against US, Israeli targets, Press TV reported. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

According to the IRGC, the Ground Force of IRGC responded to the Israeli-US strikes against Iran with 3 major operations.

Announcing another phase of Operation True Promise 4 on Wednesday, IRGC’s Public Relations stated that immediately after the joint Israeli-US strikes, its ground forces launched more than 230 assault drones towards targets in the Occupied Lands and US bases in the region.

“Firing dozens of drones in several waves towards the US military bases in Erbil, and Kuwait, and destroying several terrorist groups’ headquarters in northern Iraq, were the first actions of brave soldiers of the IRGC against child-killing aggressors,” said the statement.

IRGC further claimed that a fresh wave of Iranian retaliatory strikes has crippled a major US air base in Bahrain, with strikes destroying command centres. According to the IRGC, Iran’s retaliatory strikes left more than 680 casualties for American troops in various US bases in the first two days of the war.

Iranian officials have stressed that targeting US military bases in the region constitutes “legitimate self-defence.”

Referring to Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, they say that Iran has the legal right to defend itself against “acts of aggression” by the US or the Israeli regime.

Meanwhile, Press TV also reported that the Handala hacking group, pro-Palestinian hacktivist group that targets Israeli organizations, claimed it had breached the Israeli institute of national security studies (INSS). Handala claimed that classified documents, top secret correspondence, confidential recordings, and highly secret bulletins would be released soon.

Iran’s state media also reported that Iranians will bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a ceremony later tonight at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini prayer ground. The ceremony will last for three days and the funeral procession will be announced when it is finalized. (ANI)

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Omar Abdullah Meets Religious Leaders in Srinagar, Offers Fatiha for Ayatollah Khamenei Amid West Asia Tensions

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Omar Abdullah Meets Religious Leaders

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday interacted with religious leaders and members of civil society in Srinagar in the wake of recent developments in West Asia.

During the interaction, participants expressed deep concern over the prevailing situation and conveyed their condolences over the loss of lives in Iran. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The Chief Minister underscored the importance of maintaining peace and harmony in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that while people’s sentiments must be respected, expressions of grief and mourning should remain peaceful and responsible.

Also Fatiha was offered for Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei and for all those who lost their lives in the recent developments in Iran. The participants prayed for peace and expressed hope for stability.

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Srinagar Police Registers FIRs Against Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and Junaid Azim Mattu Over Alleged Misinformation Online

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Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi

Acting on credible inputs regarding the circulation of false, fabricated and misleading content across Digital and Social media platforms with the intent to create fear, disturb public order, and incite unlawful activities, Srinagar Police has registered cases against Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and Junaid Azim Mattu in connection with the matter.

The content in question, prima facie, reflects dissemination of Distorted Narratives and unverified information capable of causing Public unrest and societal disharmony. Such deliberate attempts to spread misinformation pose a serious threat to peace, security, and overall stability. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Accordingly, FIR No. 02/2026 and FIR No. 03/2026 have been registered under Sections 197(1)(d) and 353(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Cyber Police Station, Srinagar. Investigation into both cases has been initiated and is underway.

Srinagar Police reiterates its firm commitment to maintaining Public peace and law & order. Citizens are advised to verify information through official and credible sources before sharing content online and to refrain from circulating unverified material that may disturb communal harmony or Public order.

Further legal action shall follow as warranted under law.

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J&K Government Closes Schools, Colleges Till March 7 Amid Valley Protests

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School Timings

Srinagar: After widespread protests in the Valley over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to close all educational institutions till March 7 as a safety step.

Education Minister Sakina Itoo told Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed till Sunday to ensure the safety of students.

She said the government is closely watching the situation and will decide about reopening only after reviewing the ground conditions.

Earlier, schools up to 8th standard were scheduled to reopen after a winter break of more than two months. On February 23, classes from 9th to 12th had already resumed in the Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division after a break of over 70 days.

The School Education Department (SED) had earlier announced winter vacations in phases. Pre-primary classes (Balvatika) were closed from November 26 to February 28. Classes up to 8th standard had vacations from December 1 to February 28. For classes 9th to 12th, the winter break was from December 11 to February 22.

Teachers were asked to remain available for academic work during the vacation and report back on February 20 to prepare for reopening.

Colleges in Kashmir had resumed on February 16 after a 52-day winter break. The Higher Education Department had announced winter vacations for degree colleges from December 24, 2025, to February 14, 2026.

Officials said the closure till March 7 is temporary and aimed at maintaining peace and safety.

Jammu / Kashmir

Srinagar Police File FIR Against Fake News Network to Protect Peace in Valley

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Fake certificate

In a major crackdown on fake news, Srinagar Police has registered a case against a network of news channels, media outlets, and individuals for allegedly spreading misinformation to disrupt peace in the valley.
Officials said the accused were involved in systematically circulating fabricated and unverified content aimed at inciting unrest and creating social disharmony. Police described the propaganda as a “grave threat” to national integrity and public order.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
According to officials, an FIR (No. 01/2026) has been lodged at the Cyber Police Station. “Several social media profiles have been identified and their handlers have been summoned to the Cyber Cell for questioning,” a police spokesperson told news agency  Kashmir News Service (KNS).

The investigation is progressing, and strict legal action will follow against those found guilty.”
The development comes amid concerns over coordinated misinformation campaigns targeting the region.
Issuing a stern warning, Srinagar Police urged citizens and media houses to verify facts from official sources before publishing any content that could disturb communal harmony. “Spreading fake news or inflammatory content will invite stringent legal consequences,” the spokesperson added.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order, vowing zero tolerance for any attempts to destabilize peace in the region. (KNS)

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4G/5G Internet Services in Kashmir Likely to Resume After 8 PM on March 4

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4G/5G Internet Services in Kashmir

High-speed mobile internet services (4G/5G), throttled across the Kashmir Valley since March 1–2 amid widespread protests over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, are expected to be restored after 8:00 PM on March 4.

According to circulating references to a government/Home Department order in Jammu and Kashmir, the restoration of high-speed services is subject to the situation remaining peaceful, with no further escalation or violence. However, as of Tuesday afternoon, there has been no formal public confirmation from the J&K administration or the Lieutenant Governor’s office regarding the exact timing. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The restrictions were imposed as a precautionary measure to curb rumour-mongering, prevent mobilisation of further protests, and maintain law and order. Mobile data speeds across all telecom networks were significantly reduced, disrupting digital payments, net banking, UPI transactions, social media access, and other online services. Residents and traders have largely relied on cash transactions, Wi-Fi hotspots where available, and basic 2G or voice services.

Protests had erupted in several districts, including Srinagar (notably Lal Chowk and Saida Kadal), Budgam, Bandipora, Anantnag, and Pulwama, following reports of Khamenei’s death in a joint US-Israel airstrike. Authorities also imposed movement restrictions in sensitive areas and temporarily shut educational institutions while keeping essential services operational.

Officials have described the internet curbs as temporary and situation-based, noting that the order could be extended if tensions persist or new developments arise. The administration has urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information and to rely only on official updates, as the situation remains fluid.

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8 Kashmir Districts to Reopen Schools Wednesday; Decision on Srinagar, Budgam Pending

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sakeena itoo

Authorities in J&K has decided to reopen educational institutes in 8 districts of Kashmir region on Wednesday.The decision comes two days after the government had ordered closure of all educational institutes as a precautionary measure.

The authorities however said that the decision regarding reopening of educational institutes in Budgam and Srinagar districts will be taken later this evening.According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that the schools, colleges and universities in eight districts of Kashmir region will reopen on Wednesday.

“As of now, we have decided that reopen the schools and colleges in eight districts of Kashmir region. However, the decision regarding the Budgam and Srinagar districts will be taken later on Tuesday,” she said.Earlier on Sunday, the government had ordered closure of schools and colleges across Kashmir region in order to ensure the safety of the students.

Following the killing of Supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israeli strikes, a widespread protest had erupted across Jammu and Kashmir.

Pertinently, schools upto 8th standard will reopen tomorrow following the winter break of more than two months.

Earlier on February-23, schools from 9th to 12th standard classes resumed academic activities in Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division following a winter break of over 70 days.

The government had ordered the students of 9th class and onwards to observe the winter vacations from December-11-2025 to February-22-2026.

On November-25, School Education Department (SED) had announced winter break in a phased manner for Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division.

SED in an order had said that the vacations for Pre-primary (Balvatika) classes shall commence from November-26 to February-28-2026.

In case of middle classes upto 8th standard, the department had said that the vacations shall be observed from December-01 to February-28.

It also said that the winter break for 9th to 12th standard shall commence from December-11 to February-22.

SED had ordered the teaching faculty to remain available for any academic activity during the vacation period.

The Teaching staff was ordered to report back to their respective schools on February-20-2026 for making arrangements regarding opening of schools.

Earlier on February-16, Colleges in Kashmir valley resumed activities following a 52 days of winter vacations.

The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department on December-23-2025 had announced 52-days winter vacation for degree colleges falling in the winter zones of Kashmir division.

The government had said that the degree colleges in the Kashmir Division and those in the winter zone of Jammu Division shall observe winter vacations from December-24-2025 to February-14-2026—(KNO)

International

Iran Prepared for Long War with US and Israel, Says Security Chief Ali Larijani

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Security Chief Ali Larijani

Iran’s security chief on Monday said the Islamic Republic was prepared for its war with the United States and Israel to last for a long period of time.“Iran, unlike the United States, has prepared itself for a long war,” Ali Larijani, the head of Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council, said in a post on X. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Larijani added that Iran will defend itself “regardless of costs.”

US air and naval forces, together with Israeli forces, are heavily bombarding Iran and President Donald Trump has said the goal is to destroy the country’s military capacity.In response, Iran has fired missiles at targets in Israel and at US military facilities around the region.

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Fresh Explosions Rock Jerusalem as Iran Launches New Missile Strikes on Israel

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Fresh Explosions Rock Jerusalem

A series of new explosions were heard above Jerusalem on Monday, AFP journalists reported, after the Israeli military said it had detected fresh missiles launched from Iran.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced on Monday that they had launched missile strikes on Israel’s government in Tel Aviv as well as security and military centers in Haifa and an attack on east Jerusalem. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Meanwhile, Israel’s military said it was extending the closure of educational establishments and workplaces until 8:00 pm (1800 GMT) on Wednesday, as the joint US-Israeli attack against Iran entered its third day.

“Following a fresh assessment amid the conflict with Iran, the (Israeli military) Home Front Command says restrictions imposed nationwide remain unchanged until Wednesday night. All gatherings, educational activities, and workplaces, except for essential sectors, will remain prohibited,” a military statement said on Monday.

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Wife of Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader Dies After Succumbing to Injuries from US-Israeli Strikes

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Khamenei Rejects Trump

The wife of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died Monday after succumbing to wounds sustained during the US-Israeli attack, Iranian state media reported. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, 79, had been in a coma since strikes on Saturday killed Khamenei, the Tasnim news agency said.

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