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A 61-year-old pilgrim from Nepal died after falling seriously ill while returning from the Amarnath cave shrine via the Baltal route. In a separate incident, four Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sustained minor injuries in a taxi accident in Banihal and are stable

A self-styled Lashkar-e-Taiba commander was killed in a joint anti-terror operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The operation, launched on July 3, continued for five days after terrorists were spotted hiding in a dense orchard

A self-styled Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, Zakir Ahmad Ganie, was killed in a joint anti-terror operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The operation, launched on July 3, continues as forces search for another trapped terrorist

The NIA filed a supplementary chargesheet against Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case, accusing him of orchestrating the cross-border conspiracy and invoking charges of waging war against India under the BNS and UAPA

The joint anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district entered its third day on Monday as security forces intensified efforts to trace two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists hiding in orchards, tightening the cordon and deploying additional personnel to prevent their escape.

Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy overnight rain damaged the Doda-Kishtwar highway and disrupted traffic in Jammu and Kashmir. Several vehicles were buried near the Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project, while authorities launched restoration work and issued safety advisories

Security forces launched a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after a suspected Pakistani drone briefly crossed the Line of Control before returning. No weapons, narcotics or other suspicious material were found during the area search

A counter-terror operation entered its second day in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian as security forces searched for two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists cornered in a dense orchard. Additional troops sealed escape routes, aiming to dismantle local militant networks and prevent further recruitment

The second batch of 3,865 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departed Jammu on Friday for the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. Devotees praised the extensive security, medical, and transport arrangements managed by the administration and Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board

More than 3,800 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the Amarnath cave shrine under tight security. The second batch travelled to the Baltal and Pahalgam base camps as authorities maintained extensive security arrangements for the annual pilgrimage

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has asked Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to travel only on their registered dates, saying no early departures will be allowed. It urged devotees to complete advance registration and follow the prescribed schedule to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the pilgrimage

Veteran Congress leader Saifuddin Soz urged restoration of Article 370, calling its abrogation a mistake and advocating dialogue with Pakistan. He appealed to regional parties and the Congress to jointly press the Centre for restoring Jammu and Kashmir's internal autonomy

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Saturday evening, triggering strong tremors across Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of North India. The quake originated at a depth of 215 km, with no immediate reports of major damage or casualties

The NIA has chargesheeted three more accused, including an absconder, in the 2025 Red Fort car bomb case that killed 11 people. Investigators alleged the accused were involved in planning, logistics, arms procurement and supporting the terror conspiracy

Actor Ajay Devgn will headline the action entertainer "Chauhaan", scheduled for a theatrical release on October 1, 2027. Set against the backdrop of Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir, the film features Devgn as an army officer and marks director Neeraj Yadav's debut feature. The project was announced on the birth anniversary of legendary stunt choreographer Veeru Devgan

A departmental inquiry at Government Medical College Anantnag has alleged major irregularities in cardiac procedures, claiming nearly half of evaluated patients did not need advanced interventions. A cardiologist faces accusations of record manipulation, financial exploitation and fraudulent insurance claims

Intelligence inputs suggest Pakistan's ISI is attempting to establish a small women-led recruitment and overground worker network in Jammu and Kashmir. The move follows declining terror recruitment, weakened infiltration routes, and the disruption of earlier women-centric recruitment efforts in the region

Amit Shah reviewed preparations for the Amarnath Yatra, directing a strong multi-layered security grid along the route using CAPFs, J&K Police, and advanced surveillance. He emphasized technology use, coordination among agencies, and safety measures for pilgrims and tourist areas

Two soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles were killed in an accidental explosion near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. The injured soldiers succumbed despite treatment at an army hospital in Srinagar

Senior Jammu and Kashmir officials reviewed security, infrastructure and pilgrim facilities along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway ahead of the 57-day Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3. Authorities directed departments to complete pending works and ensure seamless arrangements before June 20