Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police have seized hundreds of books published in New Delhi and linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami outfit from several stores in Srinagar, officials reported on Friday (February 14). “Acting on credible intelligence about the secret sale and distribution of literature promoting the ideology of a banned organization, police conducted searches in
In a remarkable turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, marking its return to power in the national capital after 26 long years. The latest counting trends from the Election Commission have shown the BJP leading in 41 of the 70 assembly constituencies, while
Indian activist Zahack Tanvir, who was arrested in Saudi Arabia in December 2023 for allegedly posting anti-Pakistan content on social media, has been released after nearly a year in detention. His release marks the end of a highly publicized case that garnered attention due to the intersection of social media activism, international diplomacy, and national
Kulgam BehiBagh Terror Attack: An ex-Army man, who along with his wife and daughter were attacked by terrorists in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, has succumbed to his injuries on Monday. An official said that an ex-Army man, his wife and daughter were injured after they were attacked by terrorists in BehiBagh area of Kulgam. He
In a significant move toward healing the longstanding rifts in Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the influential religious leader of the Kashmir Valley, has proposed the formation of an Inter-Community Committee aimed at fostering greater understanding and reconciliation between Kashmiri Muslims and Kashmiri Pandits. This initiative, which seeks to bridge the gaps between the two communities,
The Government of India has allocated Rs 9325 crore for J&K Police, which is under the administrative control of the Union Home Ministry, in the Union Budget for 2025-26. For Latest News Join Our WhatsApp Group As per the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) demands for grants for 2025-26, Rs 9325.73 crore have been allocated
The crescent moon marking the start of the Islamic month of Shabaan has been sighted, confirming that the first of Shabaan will be observed on January 31. Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Nasir-ur-Islam, officially announced the sighting, stating, “The crescent has been sighted, and we have received witness reports confirming the sighting.” Shabaan is
The International Criminal Court prosecutor said on Thursday he had applied for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of crimes against humanity for widespread discrimination against women and girls. A statement issued by the office of chief Prosecutor Karim Khan said evidence collected as part