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The NIA conducted a search at the Qazigund residence of alleged ‘white-collar’ terror accused Adeel Majeed Rather in connection with the November Delhi blast. Rather was arrested in November last year, leading investigators to uncover an alleged terror module involving several doctors

A drugs case accused escaped from Narcotics Control Bureau custody at its headquarters in Jammu, prompting police to launch a hunt. The accused, Aqib Bashir, was arrested with 522 grams of heroin in Samba and is allegedly linked to a narco module

A Pakistani national affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba was killed by the Army in an encounter in Budgam, officials said. Yasir was allegedly involved in three major terror incidents in 2024, while security forces continued operations to track down another terrorist

Security forces launched an anti-terror operation in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district following information about suspected terrorist movement from Pulwama’s Pakherpora towards Yousmarg. Officials said further details were awaited due to poor communication connectivity in the densely forested area

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Sanjay K Agrawal, Justice Alpesh Yeshwant Kogje and Justice Dr Pushpendra Singh Bhati as chief justices of the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high courts, respectively, subject to government approval

Security forces recovered two hand grenades from a man during a joint checking operation in Baramulla and foiled a suspected Pakistani drone intrusion in Rajouri. Three drones crossed the LoC but were forced to retreat after counter-drone systems were activated

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said his government will fulfil its promises within three and a half years while laying the foundation stone for a modern fruit and vegetable mandi in Tangmarg, aimed at strengthening horticulture and benefiting local growers

Security forces arrested five persons in two separate operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian and Pulwama districts, officials said. Three suspects were held with grenades and Hizbul Mujahideen posters in Shopian, while two terror associates were arrested with arms and ammunition in Pulwama

Indian agencies have identified an alleged unified command structure in Pakistan linking multiple terror outfits operating in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, according to an NIA probe. Officials said the arrangement aims to improve coordination, propaganda, recruitment and online radicalisation efforts

Security forces arrested two alleged terror associates in Pulwama’s Yarwan forest area during a joint operation by the Army and CRPF. A pistol, 12 rounds and a hand grenade were recovered. Police registered a case under the Arms Act and UAPA

The J&K and Ladakh High Court has ruled that women facing domestic violence need not wait for a trial to conclude to seek interim residence protection, holding that Magistrates can grant such relief at an earlier stage of proceedings

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 10 locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers and local Over Ground Workers (OGWs).

Sergio Gor’s remarks describing Jammu and Kashmir as an important part of India marks a notable departure from Washington’s traditionally cautious Kashmir position

Vande Bharat trains have, for the first time, reached nearly 100 kmph on the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River. The speed increase on the Katra-Banihal section is expected to reduce travel time and boost connectivity, tourism and trade

Pakistan summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad to lodge a formal protest against remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described Jammu and Kashmir as “an important part of India.” Islamabad rejected the statement, reiterated that Kashmir is a disputed territory under UN resolutions.

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on his maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir, said the United States will reconsider its travel advisories for the region, affirming that J&K is an important part of India. His visit marks the first by a US envoy to J&K since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

The Supreme Court directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to compensate a landowner and pay rentals for land forcibly taken in 1953 to build a police station in Kangan without acquisition or compensation. The court ordered acquisition proceedings from 2021 and rental calculation since 1953

India rejected Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide’s remarks on Kashmir, asserting that Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the international community should instead focus on alleged atrocities in PoK and cross-border terrorism

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged security agencies not to ignore threats against Kashmiri Pandit employees in the Valley. He also reiterated his demand for restoration of statehood and hinted at further protests by the National Conference

Three sisters from Jammu and Kashmir’s Dhadkai, known as India’s ‘Silent Village’, have stitched and distributed more than 150 tricolours ahead of Independence Day. Their initiative has brought the national flag to rooftops across the remote hilltop village.