LG Manoj Sinha Congratulates J&K Aspirants for Clearing UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025

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The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Friday congratulated candidates from the Union Territory who successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Sinha said the achievement of the aspirants has brought pride to Jammu and Kashmir and will encourage more young people in the region to follow their dreams.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

“Congratulations to all aspirants from J&K who have successfully cleared UPSC CSE-2025. Your success has brought pride to the UT and will inspire young aspirants across J&K to pursue their dreams,” he wrote.

The Lieutenant Governor also wished the successful candidates a bright future in public service.

“I wish all the successful candidates a bright and fulfilling career in public service,” he added.

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16 Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir Clear UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025

UPSC Civil Services

Sixteen candidates from Jammu and Kashmir have successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, the results of which were announced on Friday by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

The successful candidates include Suvan Sharma (Rank 148), Towseef Ganie (Rank 254), Ritika (Rank 456), Sooyash Shivam (Rank 572), Muneeb Parrah (Rank 581), Ghulam Din (Rank 683), Dwarka Gaadhi (Rank 721), Akash (Rank 747), Koh-E-Safa (Rank 763), Yasaar (Rank 811), Abhishek (Rank 820), Pankaj (Rank 856), Mohammad Ajaz (Rank 869), Azhar (Rank 886), Sarfraz (Rank 936), and Irfan (Rank 957). Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

958 Candidates Recommended for Civil Services

The UPSC recommended a total of 958 candidates for appointment to various prestigious services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and other central government services.

Examination Timeline

The results were based on the written main examination held in August 2025 and the personality test (interviews) conducted between December 2025 and February 2026.

Vacancies in Different Services

According to UPSC, the selected candidates will fill 1,087 vacancies reported by the government for the 2025 examination cycle.

These include:

  • 180 posts in IAS
  • 55 posts in IFS
  • 150 posts in IPS
  • 507 posts in Central Services Group ‘A’
  • 195 posts in Group ‘B’ services

Category-wise Selection

UPSC data shows that among the recommended candidates:

  • 317 belong to the General category
  • 104 are from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
  • 306 belong to Other Backward Classes (OBC)
  • 158 are from Scheduled Castes (SC)
  • 73 belong to Scheduled Tribes (ST)

The commission has also released a reserve list of 258 candidates as per the examination rules.

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38 Jamia Millia Islamia RCA Students Clear UPSC 2025, Four Secure Top 50 Ranks

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In a major achievement, 38 students from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, according to the results announced today.

Among them, four candidates secured positions in the Top 50 ranks, achieving All India Ranks (AIR) 7, 14, 24, and 29. These candidates emerged as the top performers from Jamia Millia Islamia this year. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Strong Performance from Jamia’s RCA

More than 38 candidates from the academy qualified for the civil services, securing positions in different All India and Central Government services.

The results also highlighted strong women representation, with 15 women candidates clearing the exam. The success reflects Jamia’s commitment to promoting equality and inclusivity in India’s administrative services, often referred to as the “steel frame of India.”

University Leadership Congratulates Candidates

The Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, Prof. Mazhar Asif, and Registrar Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi congratulated the successful candidates and appreciated the hard work of the faculty and administrative staff who trained them.

They also praised the leadership of Prof. Samina Bano, Professor In-Charge of RCA, for introducing important academic and mentorship initiatives during the past year.

Vice-Chancellor Praises Students’ Hard Work

Prof. Mazhar Asif said the success of RCA students shows the culture of hard work, perseverance, and determination at Jamia.

“On behalf of the entire JMI community, I congratulate all our brilliant candidates who have made us proud. Their success reflects Jamia’s commitment to nurturing future leaders for India’s civil services,” he said.

Registrar Highlights Women’s Success

Registrar Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi said the results were especially encouraging because a large number of women candidates also qualified.

He congratulated the successful students and thanked the teaching and non-teaching staff who contributed to this achievement.

RCA Leadership Credits Students and Support

Prof. Samina Bano, who heads the Residential Coaching Academy, expressed happiness over the excellent results.

She said the achievement was possible because of the hard work of the students and the strong support from Jamia’s administration, including the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar.

She also noted that their continuous guidance helped the academy achieve this impressive result in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025.

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High Alert in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk After Protests Over Killing of Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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Security forces stayed on high alert in Lal Chowk, Srinagar, on Friday morning as a precaution after protests by the Shia Muslim community over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Protests were reported in several parts of Kashmir and other areas of India after Khamenei was killed in airstrikes on February 28, which are believed to have been carried out by the United States and Israel.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

On Wednesday, members of the Shia community in Srinagar held a peaceful protest to mourn the death of Khamenei. People gathered to express grief and condemn the attack.

Earlier, demonstrations were also held in Bandipora and Ramban districts. In Ramban, protesters raised slogans such as “Tum kitne Hosseini maroge…har ghar se Hosseini niklega”, meaning that even if many followers are killed, others will continue to rise. During the protest, an effigy of US President Donald Trump was also burned.

In Bandipora, people carried portraits of the late Iranian leader and expressed sadness over his death. Similar protests had earlier taken place in Budgam and Srinagar.

Meanwhile, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi and signed the condolence book on behalf of the Government of India. He conveyed India’s message of sympathy to Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali.

Following Khamenei’s death, the Iranian Embassy lowered its flag to half-mast as a mark of respect.

The situation comes as tensions in West Asia (Middle East) continue to grow. A joint US-Israel airstrike on Iran reportedly killed Ayatollah Khamenei and several senior officials.

In response, Iran launched multiple drone and missile attacks across the region. Reports say the strikes targeted US military bases and Israeli assets, while Israel also continued airstrikes in Iran and expanded operations toward Lebanon against Hezbollah.

The conflict has now entered its seventh day, raising fears of a wider regional war.

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Indian Air Force Su-30 MKI Fighter Jet Goes Missing from Radar

Su-30 MKI Fighter Jet

A Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter jet has gone missing from radar contact in Assam. Efforts are on to locate it, officials have said.The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat, Assam and was last in contact at 7.42 pm, the India Air Force said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

A search and rescue mission has been initiated. Further details are awaited. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The Su-30 MKI — a highly customised version of the aircraft developed by Russia in the 1980s — has been the backbone of the Indian Air Force. Multiple squadrons of the SU-30 MKI are deployed in the northeast. 

The Russian-built Su-30s were delivered first in 1997. Currently, they are being produced by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. More than 250 aircraft are currently with the IAF.( NDTV)

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Strict Restrictions in Srinagar Tomorrow After Khamenei Assassination, Movement Towards Lal Chowk Barred

Restrictions

Authorities on Thursday said that strict restrictions will be imposed in Srinagar city tomorrow following the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei.A senior police officer told Greater Kashmir that the restrictions will continue on Friday to ensure the situation remains peaceful. He added that, in view of Friday prayers, restrictions will be further tightened in Srinagar city and no movement towards Lal Chowk will be allowed.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

“All roads leading to the city centre will be restricted, and no one will be allowed to move towards Lal Chowk tomorrow,” the officer said.The police and civil administration are closely monitoring developments, and further measures will be taken depending on the situation, the officer added.

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Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta Resigns; West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Also Steps Down

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The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has extended his resignation from the post on Thursday, according to sources.Kavinder Gupta was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on July 14, 2025, after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of his predecessor, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd).

Gupta is a senior BJP leader from J-K and served as the Deputy CM of the state under the Chief Ministership of Mehbooba Mufti.Additionally, CV Ananda Bose also resigned from the post of West Bengal Governor, earlier today, after sending his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Governor confirmed the development to ANI.”Governor CV Ananda Bose has resigned from his post and has sent his resignation letter to the President of India,” the OSD to the Governor said.

As this happened, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock over the sudden resignation of CV Ananda Bose as the Governor, and said she was not consulted regarding the appointment of his successor, RN Ravi.

“I am shocked and deeply concerned by the sudden news of the resignation of CV Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal,” Banerjee said on X.”The reasons behind his resignation are not known to me at this moment. However, given the prevailing circumstances, I would not be surprised if the Governor has been subjected to some pressure from the Union Home Minister to serve certain political interests on the eve of the forthcoming State Assembly elections,” she said.

Banerjee said that the Centre must respect the principles of cooperative federalism and refrain from taking unilateral decisions that erode democratic conventions and the dignity of states. (ANI)

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India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final: Both Teams Arrive at Wankhede Ahead of High-Stakes Clash

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Defending champions India and the two-time champions England have arrived at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash on Thursday.The winner of the match will advance to the final to face New Zealand on March 8 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

England’s squad, led by their captain, arrived with a clear strategy to counter India’s formidable batting and spin attack, especially in the subcontinental conditions known to favour turn.India, on the other hand, will rely on its balanced line-up of explosive batsmen and disciplined bowlers, hoping to capitalise on home conditions and fan support.

India, barring the 76-run loss against South Africa in their first match of the Super 8s clash, have had a decent run, winning six of their seven T20 WC encounters so far.Suryakmar Yadav-led India found themselves in a tricky spot after facing a loss against South Africa. Against the West Indies, they found themselves in a must-win situation.

Credit to Sanju Samson’s match-winning 97*, India registered a comfortable five-wicket win over West Indies to seal their semis spot.England, on the other hand, led by Harry Brook, have won six out of their seven T20 WC 2026 matches so far and are on a five-match winning streak.

However, some of their games, despite the win, tested the Three Lions big time. Against Nepal, they escaped a defeat narrowly and also looked uncertain against Pakistan in the Super 8s, except for captain Harry Brook. England’s only loss came against West Indies in the Group Stage of the tournament. (ANI)

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

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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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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